2018-19 SEASONAL MENU SELECTIONS // SPRING & SUMMER
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INDULGING IN EXCELLENCE SINCE 1982 Epicurean’s national award-winning culinary & event design teams have created the following menus specifically for Spring & Summer. No culinary team brings more experience, creativity & vision for the food arts than Epicurean.
Our gifted chefs bridge their skills with your palette to determine the perfect flavors & food style for your occasion & budget. We build relationships by providing fresh, beautifully presented food with unerring consistency. The Epicurean team is composed of the finest talents in food creation, preparation & service. Our motto, “we’re only as good as our last meal served,” & "yes, you can taste the difference." Our outstanding culinary team brings a wealth of award winning experience not limited to:
CHEF NORBERT Our Executive Chef - from a town called ‘Egg’, Austria, who sharpened his knife with Michelin Star Chefs in European restaurants & hotels CHEF NIKKI Our R&D Chef, who honed her craft in Italy & shares her talents by educating culinary students at the Art Institute of Colorado CHEF AARON Our Executive Restaurant Chef, who has paid homage to his Italian roots cheffing across the US, including for local Denver restaurant, Panzano CHEF BEN Our Executive Stadium Chef, who not only knows every dish Epicurean serves, but also can remember the party for which it was originally created
We pride ourselves on the fact that it takes a lot of moving parts to create a true experience, an experience you taste on your lips & revisit in your memory, long after the event is over.
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer HORS D’ OEUVRES - PASSED
SPRING ASPARAGUS TARTLET KALE CAESAR TART asparagus, prosciutto, melted fontina, spring onion truffled kale, hard cooked hen’s eggs, lemon Caesar dressing, tomato, vinaigrette, savory tart shell parmesan, brioche cup
SWEET CORN CUSTARD {GF} SPICY TUNA WONTON savory olathe sweet corn custard, jalapeno, caramelized seared ahi tuna, crispy wonton chip, spicy chili sauce, toasted onions, cheddar & queso fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo, sesame seeds freeze dried corn
LEMON RISOTTO BITE {GF} PINEAPPLE & JICAMA {GF, VEGAN} seared warm lemon infused risotto bite, red chile crème fresh pineapple & jicama, tajin fraiche, micro green garnish
BEET CURED SALMON {GF} CAPRESE TARTLET WITH BASIL CAVIAR beet cured salmon, potato latke, dill creme fraiche, caper brioche cup, heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil caviar, extra virgin olive oil, crispy basil leaves
GREEN CHILE PIMENTO TROUT green chile pimento, house made ritz crackers, flaked STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA smoked trout strawberries, chevre, basil, balsamic, sourdough
MINI SHRIMP TOSTADA {GF} chopped shrimp, pico de gallo, guacamole, crispy corn tortilla
DUCK & MASCARPONE {GF} seared & shaved muscovy duck breast, blackberry mascarpone
FRIED CHICKEN & STOUT MUSTARD crispy buttermilk fried dark meat chicken nugget, housemade stout beer whole grain mustard
PORK & PALISADE PEACHES {GF} house smoked pork tenderloin, jalapeño peach compote, grilled jicama
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6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Pork & Palisade Peaches Spring & Summer HORS D’ OEUVRES - BUFFET
BURRATA & ROASTED GRAPES {GF} ARTISAN CHARCUTERIE {GF} burrata, rosemary roasted grapes, evoo, sliced artisanal cured meats such as coppa, sopressata, sea salt, served in a mason jar prosciutto di parma, mortadella & longanzia
RED BEET PICKLED HEN’S EGG {GF} ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMOKED TROUT vibrant red deviled hard cooked hen’s egg, pickled with house smoked rocky mountain trout, cream cheese, roasted red beet horseradish, lemon & capers, served with nuts, dried fruit, & nita crisps
HUMMUS TRIO {GF, VEGAN} trio of vegetable hummus in vegetable vessels {roasted carrot GREEN CHILE BLT JAR hummus, edamame hummus & white bean puree} caramelized bacon jam tossed with cubed bread, romaine aioli, roasted cherry tomatoes, romaine spear
GRILLED COLORADO VEGETABLE PLATTER {GF} chilled, marinated & grilled zucchini, squash, eggplant, portabello, roma tomato, radicchio, bell peppers, fennel & red onion, parmesan
SOUTHERN PICKLED SHRIMP {GF} pickled, chilled shrimp {vinegar, pickling spice, bay leaves, garlic, onion, lemon, evoo}, served atop onions, bay leaves & lemons
LEMONCELLO WINGS {GF} rosemary, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, charred white onion
BUFFALO CARPACCIO & WHEATBERRY SALAD {GF} seared & shaved thin rare buffalo carpaccio, buckwheat & golden beet salad, petite mustard greens, lemon oil, sea salt
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer SALADS
ARUGULA & TORN HERB SALAD {GF, VEGAN} FARMHOUSE SALAD {GF} arugula, radicchio, chives, italian parsley, chervil, toasted pine red leaf & romaine, grape tomatoes, scallions, carrots, nuts, lemon infused extra virgin olive oil watermelon radish, herbed buttermilk vinaigrette
SPRING BEET SALAD {GF, VEGAN} PEACH & CAMEMBERT SALAD {GF} shaved celery, haricot vert, roasted golden beets, watercress, summer colorado grilled peaches, mouco camembert, mixed arugula, red beet pickled mustard seed vinaigrette, crispy beet, greens, candied pecans, raspberry vinaigrette celery root & sweet potato chips
TABBOULEH GRAIN SALAD EDAMAME TIMBALE SALAD {GF, VEGAN} & CHARCOAL TENDERLOIN {GF} edamame, bell peppers, tomato, carrots, scallions, cilantro, whole carved charcoal rubbed tenderloin, tabbouleh grain & mint leaves, sesame tamari vinaigrette, arugula, toasted salad, mixed greens, pea tendrils, heirloom grape tomato, sesame seeds, crispy rice noodles cucumber, roasted garlic, peppadew peppers, fresh herbs
SUPERFOOD SALAD {GF, VEGAN} BURRATA SALAD {GF} kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts, lettuces, pepitas, dried burrata, roasted tomato, basil, balsamic emulsion, evoo cranberries, meyer lemon poppy seed vinaigrette
AHI TUNA & ASIAN NOODLE SALAD seared rare, chilled ahi tuna, asian egg noodles, carrots, sugar snap peas, shaved cabbage, crispy puffed rice cracker garnish
CRAB LOUIE WEDGE SALAD {GF} dungeness crab, blue crab, iceberg, cucumber, tomato wedges, hard cooked hen’s egg, crab louie dressing
WATERMELON FETA SALAD {GF} cubed watermelon, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh mint, raspberry-ginger vinaigrette, pepper, baby watercress greens
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring Beet Salad Spring & Summer ENTREES
CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN {GF} PASTRAMI SHORT RIB roasted airline chicken breast, crisped skin, crispy caper beurre fork tender, boneless beef chuck short rib, pastrami braised blanc, carrot puree, roasted beets, crispy broccolini overnight, caraway demi glace, wild mushroom & exotic grain blend, roasted carrots
DUO ENTREE BEEF TENDERLOIN & SHRIMP {GF} PISTACHIO CRUSTED COLORADO WILD oven-roasted carved beef tenderloin, chimichurri , grilled STRIPED BASS {GF} shrimp, roasted beet & potato gratin skin on colorado wild striped bass, pistachio crust, parmesan cheese, seasonings, herbed beurre blanc, roasted baby carrots & asparagus BEEF SHORT RIB {GF} Braised short rib, hatch green chili infused grits, baby carrots, red chile demi glace HALIBUT, CHERMOULA BUERRE BLANC {GF} fresh herb marinated halibut, chermoula buerre blanc, KALUA PULLED PORK {GF} blackened green beans, creamy roasted sweet corn polenta grilled pineapple salsa, seasoned salt, banana leaf wrapped braised pork, crispy plantains SEARED COBIA, HARISSA VINAIGRETTE tabbouleh salad, roasted baby carrots COLORADO LAMB LOIN {GF} grilled, herbed pistou, olathe sweet corn risotto, wilted kale
PORK TENDERLOIN {GF} house smoked rubbed pork tenderloin, sweet & peruvian purple potato hash, diced fresh bacon, crispy brussels sprouts, cherry chipotle chile glaze
ANGUS BEEF TENDERLOIN {GF} angus beef tenderloin, wild mushroom dust & truffle essence rubbed, charred tomato demi, caramelized onion au gratin, fresh olathe sweet corn
DUCK BREAST {GF} seared duck breast, port wine demi, fingerling potatoes & roasted cauliflower
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Beef Short Rib Spring & Summer ENTREES, CONTINUED
ASIAN TUNA BOWL {GF} chilled sushi grade seared rare tuna, quinoa, shiitake mushroom, diced carrot, snap peas, yellow onion, avocado, daikon sprouts, soy ginger vinaigrette, toasted sesame seeds
SUMMER VEGETABLE GNOCCHI potato gnocchi, zucchini, yellow squash, grape tomato, pesto cream sauce, parmesan cheese, basil
SMOKED CAULIFLOWER, COUS COUS, & GREMOLATA {VEGAN} smoked cauliflower, mushroom cous cous, pine nuts, tomato, gremolata
CARROT OSSO BUCO & SWEET PEA LEMON GRITS {GF, VEGAN} braised carrots, mushroom, pearl onion, sweet pea & lemon grits cake, parsley
TOFU, GREEN CURRY LENTILS & WATERMELON {GF, VEGAN} Seared tofu, green curry lentils, watermelon, shaved radish, green goddess dressing
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer STATIONS
BUBBLES BAR {GF} MOBILE PIZZA OVEN fresh berries, candied flowers, edible pearls, gold sugar, mint, freshly made hand pulled neopolitan pizzas cooked in our lemon twists, & assorted juices to accompany your choice of authentic italian mobile wood burning oven champagne, prosecco, or cava
AVOCADO TUNA TOAST STATION CHOCOLATE DIPPING “toast station” made to order; ahi tuna: spicy mayo, tamari, warm dark chocolate, whole strawberries, pineapple chunks, sesame oil & sesame seeds fresh avocado: lemon, chili flakes, pound cake, large marshmallows, pretzel rods, brownie bites, sriracha, evoo. Served with cucumbers, rice crackers, potato graham crackers chips, sliced baguette
CREPE {SWEET & SAVORY} PORK STEAMSHIP fresh traditional french crepes, folded into classic quarters steamship bone in brined pork roast, slow roasted overnight, & topped fresh baked rolls, dijonnaise sauce
>sweet sweetened mascarpone, lemon curd, seasonal berries, shaved chocolate, whipped cream, confectionary sugar & WAFFLE STATION micro mint >crispy beer buttermilk waffle half, braised seasoned pulled >savory brie, gruyere, mushroom, spinach, tomato, arugula chicken, creamy cheese sauce pesto, baked ricotta salata >crispy sesame & sriracha waffle half, braised seasoned pulled pork, yum yum sauce
DIM SUM >crispy strawberry buttermilk waffle half, vanilla bean vegetable potstickers, chicken & leek potstickers, sesame whipped cream, balsamic strawberries shrimp, pork belly steamed buns, vegetable spring rolls; served >crispy pineapple mint buttermilk waffle half, vanilla bean with sriracha, soy sauce, ponzu & sesame chili oil whipped cream, pineapple mint chutney
ITALIAN SODA {GF, VEGAN} house made flavored syrups combined with soda water, fresh cream may be added for a cream soda
RISOTTO STATION parmesan risotto & toppings, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, peas
epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer STATIONS CONTINUED
FRESH MOZARELLA WHISKEY BAR > burrata with roasted grapes, rosemary, shallots, sea salt, extra candied ginger pieces, luxardo cherries, lemon twist, orange virgin olive oil wedges, sugar cubes, dried apples, cinnamon sticks, honey, fresh mint, peychaud’s bitters, soda siphon, cold water, ginger ale > arugula tossed with fresh lemon & extra virgin olive oil, marinated fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, cherry tomato, crispy prosciutto in bamboo cone SMOKED BEEF BRISKET {GF} > smoked tomato jam & burrata on crostini house smoked, slow roasted beef brisket, horseradish foam, cowboy caviar {black, pinto & white beans, tomato, scallion, cilantro, cumin vinaigrette}, freeze dried corn WALKING OYSTER BAR {GF} passed chef’s creek oysters hand shucked on a mobile station, cocktail sauce, tabasco, lemon juice & mignonette CAULIFLOWER {GF} whole roasted cauliflower head, greek yogurt, lime, chile, curry
POP UP COLORADO STEAKHOUSE > carved to order meats paired with dipping sauces {miso RANCH CUT ITALIAN PRIME RIB {GF} umami aioli, smoked onion mustard, red chili chimmichurri, italian spiced grass fed ribeye, ranch cut, garlic, dijon, salsa verde, herbed balsamic concentration} rosemary, italian parsley, lemon juice, basil, worcestershire, shallots, & spices > carved roasted colorado lamb & local buffalo sausage
> carved local italian sausage & turkey breast
> smoked beef brisket with cowboy caviar
SMASHED POTATO BAR {GF} creme fraiche mashed potatoes, tater tots, crispy sweet potato fries, housemade truffled potato chips
WHOLE HERB CRUSTED SALMON chilled herbed crusted display of whole salmon fillet, hard cooked hen’s egg, pickled red onion, herbed fingerling potato rounds, whole grain mustard, dill crema, baguette, lavosh crackers, rye crostini
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CHEESECAKE BON BONS FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE {GF} vanilla bean cheesecake bon bon, milk & white chocolate >tropical coconut rich flourless chocolate cake, striped white coating, chocolate drizzle chocolate, mandarin orange sauce, toasted coconut, herb crystals
>whiskey caramel rich flourless chocolate cake, white chocolate MINTED PANNA COTTA {GF} swirl, colorado whiskey caramel sauce, honeycomb brittle classic italian cream dessert, mint infused, chocolate ganache topped >zinfandel chocolate rich flourless chocolate cake, white chocolate stripes, zinfandel infused chocolate sauce, cocoa nib meringues TROPICAL PASSIONFRUIT DOME >kiwi strawberry rich flourless chocolate cake, striped white passionfruit mousse, coconut cake, tropical white chocolate chocolate, strawberry kiwi sauce, dehydrated strawberry ganache, fresh mango & blueberry compote, toasted coconut meringues
PALISADE PEACH CRUMB CAKE {GF} MARSHMALLOW GANACHE CAKE spiced gluten free crumb cake with palisade peaches, decadent chocolate ganache sandwiched around hazelnut cinnamon streusel topping, white chocolate sauce cake atop hazelnut crunch, marshmallow & berry sauce
FRESH MINI PIE TRIO VEGAN CASHEW CREAM {GF, VEGAN} mini lattice top apple pie, mini double crust cherry pie, mini orange, lemon or lime cashew cream, cashew date cup crumb top peach pie
SHORTBREAD COOKIES variety of house made butter shortbread cookies: kahlua ginger, chocolate espresso, strawberry cheesecake, earl grey tea with blackberry icing
SICILIAN DONUTS hot, crispy italian ricotta donut holes, cinnamon sugar dust
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