Events at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Sample Catering Menu
Academy Event Services 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] | 215-299-1047 SAMPLE COCKTAIL STATIONS
DOMESTIC, LOCAL SOURCED & IMPORTED CHEESE DISPLAY Fine Assortment of Domestic, Imported & Local Artisan Cheeses, Fresh & Dried Fruits, Fig Jam, Balsamic Syrups & Flavored Honey Assorted Gourmet Cracker, Flatbreads & Crisps
ON TOAST’ DISPLAY Hearth Baked Toasts Topped with Following Options Thai Crab Salad, Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Fennel with Micro Greens Lemon Ricotta with Pepperoni Cracklings & Arugula Walnut Pesto, Cherry Balsamic Drizzle Duck Confit, Wild Mushrooms & Scallion with Sherry Boursin Cream Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam & Marcona Almond Brittle Grilled Shrimp, Pickled Red Onion, & Chevre, Preserved Lemon Chutney Roasted Potato, Shaved Steak, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Mousse
SPANISH TAPAS Serrano Ham, Dry Cured Chorizo, Manchego & Mahon Cheeses, Cured Olives, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Fig Jam & Marinated Mushrooms, Served with Crusty Baguettes
‘FIRE & ICE’ CEVICHE DISPLAY Colorful Display of Ceviche in Mini Shot Glasses Ahi Tuna Ceviche with Coconut Milk, Pickled Carrots, Poblano Pepper & Cilantro Yucatan White Fish Ceviche with Grilled Pineapple, Fresh Ginger, Melon & Cucumber Mexico City Ceviche with Shrimp, Avocado, Mango & Lime
ON TOAST’ DISPLAY Choose 3 $10.00 pp Hearth Baked Toasts Topped with Following Options: Bacon, Avocado, & French Fried Onions with Green Goddess Aioli Charred Sweet Corn, Candied Onions & Fire Roasted Poblano Hash with Queso Fresco & Chipotle Crema Thai Crab Salad, Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Fennel with Micro Greens Lemon Ricotta with Pepperoni Cracklings & Arugula Walnut Pesto, Cherry Balsamic Drizzle Duck Confit, Wild Mushrooms & Scallion with Sherry Boursin Cream Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam & Marcona Almond Brittle Grilled Lamb, Moroccan Eggplant Salad & Feta Grilled Shrimp, Pickled Red Onion, & Chevre, Preserved Lemon Chutney Roasted Potato, Shaved Steak, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Mousse Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sautéed Hoisin Leek & Pepper Ragout, Tobiko Caviar
SAMPLE BUTLERED & STATIONARY HORS D’OEUVRES
Duck Confit on Coconut-Corn Cake With Lingonberry Glaze
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Skewer With Tamarind/Onion Marmalade
Carolina Comfort Mini Chicken & Waffle Bites One Bite Buttermilk Waffle Topped, Popcorn Chicken, Southern Comfort Maple Syrup
12 Street’s Renowned Mini Crab Cake Served with Homemade Caper Dill Aioli
Tomato Crusted Grilled Scallop With Sweet Tomatillo Onion Relish
Jerk Shrimp Skewers With Red Onion Marmalade
Petite Grilled Lamb Chops With Lavender Infused Dipping Sauce
‘Philly’ Cheesesteak Spring Roll Crisp Wonton Spring Roll Filled with Shaved Steak & ‘Wiz
Road House Steak Skewer Grilled Beef Tenderloin Ribbon Served with Blue Cheese & Onion Marmalade
Steakhouse Bruschetta With Blue Cheese, Grilled Tenderloin, Tomato Concasse
Mini Prime Rib Slider With Caramelized Onions & Blue Cheese Mop
Brie & Manchego Puff Pastry Served with Brûléed Mango Chutney
Candied Tomato, Crushed Olive & Sweet Garlic Pizzetta With Aged Provolone
Mac & Cheese Fritter Bites Served with Candied Tomato Jam
Olive Oil Sweet Cake With Herbed Goat Cheese and Candied Tomato-Basil Concasse SAMPLE DINNER STATIONS
PARISIAN CREPES Made to Order Homemade Crepes Filled with the Following Selections (Choose 3): Jumbo Lump Crab & Asparagus – Fresh Peas, Prosciutto & Fennel Grilled Tarragon Chicken & Wild Mushroom – Sautéed Garlic Shrimp & Spinach
MOROCCAN SPICE Roast Leg of Lamb Tunisian Spices & Tomato-Fennel Masala Ragout Mint & Basil Crushed Salmon Lemon-Ginger Marmalade Steamed Savory Cous Cous Spiced Moroccan Vegetables, Currants, Almonds & Saffron Roasted Eggplant, Carrot & Cauliflower Medley With Toasted Sesame Seeds Mixed Market Salad Blood Oranges, Dates & Cucumbers, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Citrus & Sea Salt Rubbed Grilled Halibut With Olive Artichoke Relish Pan Seared Lemon Oregano Chicken With Eggplant Tomato Ragout Saffron Risotto With Fresh Peas & Prosciutto Threads Mixed Salad Greens With Cured Olives, Cucumber, Grilled Fennel, Feta & Chestnut Honey Vinaigrette
‘GREAT PASTABILITIES’ PASTA STATION Chef Attended Action Pasta Station with Choices of: PASTA (Choose 2): Cheese Ravioletti – Penne – Fusilli – Orecchiette SAUCES (Choose 3): Marinara – Alfredo – Mushroom & Leek – Basil Pesto – Roasted Red Pepper Cream – Vodka Blush Finishing Additions Include: Parmigiano-Reggiano – Red Chile Flakes – Sautéed Onions – Vegetable Caponata
DIM SUM DISPLAY Assorted Steamed Chinese Dumplings Served in Bamboo Steamers with Woks Chicken-Lemongrass, Shrimp-Ginger & Edamame Served with Seaweed Salad Tossed with Asian Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette Trio of Dipping Sauces: Spicy Guilin Chile – Garlic Sesame – Soy Ginger Served with Ramen Noodle Salad with Asian Vegetables & Teriyaki Chicken SAMPLE PLATED DINNER
SALADS Arugula & Watercress Salad with Grilled Apples, Brie & Walnuts, Grapeseed Oil Vinaigrette Bibb Lettuce, Frisée & Avocado Salad with Toasted Almonds, Tomato Shallot Vinaigrette Baby Red & Green Romaine Salad with Roasted Fennel, Blood Oranges and Sunflower Seeds, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Endive, Spinach & Pink Grapefruit Salad with Feta, Pistachio Vinaigrette Grilled Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Pumpernickel Croutons & Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing Kale Salad with Espresso & Brown Sugar Bacon, Herbed Feta, Toasted Walnuts & Pomegranate Seeds, Currant Vinaigrette Mixed Field Greens with Grilled Anjou Pear, Carrot Ribbons & Shaved Parmesan, Champagne Vinaigrette Steak House Salad with Chilled Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomatoes & House Made Croutons, Blue Cheese Dressing
ENTREES Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Oregano Gremolata Pesto Roasted New York Strip Sirloin with Crushed Spice Rub & Roasted Garlic Demi-Glace Mushroom Crusted Chicken Breast with Port, Leek and Fig Compote Champagne Marinated Grilled Chicken with Scallion-Caper Sauce Grilled Teriyaki Pork Loin with Plum-Hoisin Glaze Char Grilled Ancho-Tequila Rubbed Pork Ribs with Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Herb Crusted Roast Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Garlic – Natural Jus & Fresh Mint Chutney Pan Seared Salmon & Scallop Cake with Fresh Herbs – Lobster Cream Sauce Spinach Crusted Sea Bass with Herbed Champagne Sauce Spanish Paella with Saffron Rice, Peas, Red Peppers, Fennel & Spanish Olives Cassoulet with White Beans, Tomatoes, Onions & Carrots in a Thick Vegetable Broth
SIDES Spinach Pappardelle with Red Pepper Pesto Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary Toasted Farro Pilaf with Scallions & Cranberries Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic & Olive Oil Roasted ‘Carnival Cauliflower’ with Heirloom Tomatoes Jerusalem Artichoke, Eggplant, & Tomato Ratatouille Turnip, Spinach & Morel Mushroom Gratin
SAMPLE DESSERTS
STATIONS SUMMER S’MORES – Build your own S'more! Crunchy Things: Almond Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Lemon Thins, Home Made Graham Crackers. Chocolate Ice Box Cookies, Vanilla Shortbread Cookies Fruity Things: Sliced Bananas, Sliced Peaches, Brown Sugar Pineapple, Raspberries, Strawberries Gooey Things: Apricot Jam, Mounds Bars, Milk Chocolate Bars, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, Lemon Curd, Home Made Chocolate Marshmallows, Home Made Vanilla Marshmallows
SEASONAL PIES IN A JAR Your Favorite Pies such as Old Fashioned Apple, Traditional Pumpkin, Mississippi Mud Pie, Pecan, Blueberry, Apple Salted Caramel, and Other Favorites; Served in Mason Jars Topped with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
WAFFLE BAR Belgian Waffles Served With Warm Salted Caramel Sauce, Decadent Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Crème Anglaise, Jimmies, Pralines, Nonpareils, Mini M&Ms
BOURBON BAR – Trio of Bourbon Based Desserts Warm Bourbon Skillet Bread Pudding 'Old Fashioned' Parfait with Bourbon Whipped Cream and Peanuts Bourbon Pecan Pie in a Jar
PLATED Butternut Squash Cheesecake Assorted French Macarons With Caramelized Apples & Fall Spiced Seasonal Selection of Chef Rob’s Macarons Marshmallow Triple Chocolate Pave Pumpkin Panna Cotta With Raspberries, Tarragon Coulis & Pistachio Brittle With House Made Ginger Snap Fall Harvest Trio White Chocolate Mousse Cake Warm Apple Cider Doughnuts, Caramel Poached With Passion Fruit Curd & Raspberry Jam Asian Pear, Sweet-Tart Cranberry Compote