Christopher's Kitchen.com Catering Menu

Welcome to Christopher's Kitchen Catering Service

Proudly Catering in Central NJ and Surrounding Areas

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Hors D’ouevres

Lump crabcakes with Creole tarragon remoulade

Thai chicken satays with lemongrass peanut sauce

Seared beef tenderloin on crisp potato with onion jam, horseradish aioli and arugula

Arepas with garlic shrimp, chipotle aioli and tomatillo relish

Arepas with shredded short ribs, pickled red onion, queso fresca

Peppercorn seared tuna on wonton chip, mirin soy glaze, wasabi aioli

Smoked salmon with dill mustard and crispy capers on cucumber

Assorted sushi rolls with ginger, wasabi and soy

Proscuitto wrapped figs with goat cheese and honey

Bruschetta with homemade ricotta, roasted tomatoes, lemon zest and mushroom confit

House smoked pulled pork sliders with southern slaw

Curry fried oysters with kimchee slaw and creamy spicy sauce

Pine nut meatball skewers with olive tomato sauce

Vegetable spring rolls with pineapple ginger ponzu

Warm goat cheese, roasted garlic and rosemary flatbread

Coconut chicken skewers with sweet chili sauce

Miso and sake glazed sea scallops

Chili-lime seared tuna on tostone with chipotle crema and cilantro oil

Chilled poached shrimp with horseradish gazpacho

New Orleans BBQ shrimp on cheddar grits

Grape tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil skewers with balsamic syrup

Wild mushroom and sweet pea risotto spoon with white truffle oil

Crab and corn chowder shooters

Thai shrimp skewer with red coconut curry sauce

Crispy spring rolls with sweet chili sauce

Balsamic grilled vegetable and goat cheese “club” with basil pesto

Tuna tartar with ginger, cucumber and avocado on sesame crisp

Southwestern vegetarian cobb salad in endive spears with avocado mousse

Red chili-honey rubbed duck and goat cheese quesadillas with chipotle crema

Granny’s meatball sliders with Sunday gravy

Steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings with tangerine ginger sauce

Morroccan Lamb skewers with preserved lemon relish

Mushrooms stuffed with broccoli rabe, sweet fennel sausage and Locatelli

Argentinean beef skewers with chimichurri sauce

Platters and Salads

Blue and yellow corn chips with spinach artichoke dip or fresh salsa and guacamole

Bruchetta trio with artichoke pesto, tapenade and tomato mozzarella

Balsamic grilled vegetables with tziki sauce

Smoked salmon with traditional garnishes and dill mustard sauce

Rosemary and garlic grilled sirloin with horseradish aioli

Baby greens, grilled peaches, gorgonzola, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, rice wine vinaigrette

Mediterranean platter with hummus, tabouli, dolmas, feta, olives and pita bread

Shrimp cocktail with Creole remoulade and chipotle ginger cocktail sauce

Sliced Thai flank steak with ginger rice noodles

Greek salad, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, lemon and olive oil

Baby greens, goat cheese, dried cranberries, maple pecans and balsamic vinaigrette

Ginger and soy sliced flank steak with Thai rice noodle salad

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, fresh basil

Romaine lettuce, balsamic Caesar dressing, spiced pecans, roasted tomatoes, crispy tortillas

Arugula, roasted peppers, shaved fennel, hearts of palm, reggiano and sherry vinaigrette

Pasta salad with broccoli, grape tomatoes, olives and parmesan basil vinaigrette

Caprese pasta salad with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

Provencal potato salad with string beans and mustard vinaigrette

Saffron Israeli couscous with cranberries, pecans and orange

Sandwiches

Roasted turkey with hummus, avocado, sprouts and tomato aioli

Black forest ham, brie, green leaf lettuce, honey pommery mustard

Roast beef, white cheddar, caramelized onions, tomatoes, horseradish mayo

Baked ham, salami, proscuitto, provolone, roasted peppers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Chicken club with bacon, baby greens, tomato, Caesar dressing

Grilled sirloin, arugula, peppadews, pesto mayo

Curry chicken salad with cashews and apricots, green leaf lettuce, mango ginger chutney

Grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella and pesto

Tuna salad on multigrain with lettuce and tomato

Breaded eggplant, fresh mozzarella, arugula, sundried tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Roasted turkey, cranberry pecan mayo, baby greens, cucumber

Grilled chicken breast, provolone, romaine, tomatoes, Caesar dressing

Southwest turkey, cheddar, lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, smoked paprika aioli

Blackened chicken breast, baby greens, gorgonzola aioli, roasted peppers

Balsamic grilled vegetables, basil pesto, goat cheese

Handmade mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic olive oil

Sonoma chicken salad with grapes and pecan, green leaf lettuce

Everyday Classics

Sweet fennel sausage and peppers

Pasta with broccoli rabe, sausage and parmesan

Granny’s meatballs and Sunday gravy

Chicken with portabella mushrooms and marsala wine sauce

Eggplant rollatini with tomato basil sauce

Chicken with lemon, capers and white wine sauce

Chicken Milanese with roasted garlic aioli

Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, roasted peppers and provolone

Penne vodka with prosciutto, peas and a touch of cream

Chicken parmesan with granny’s san marzano gravy

Teriyaki and sesame roasted chicken

Roasted porkloin with garlic sauce

Chicken Francese with lemon, butter and white wine sauce

Chicken scaloppini with artichokes, white wine and basil

Thai chicken and vegetables with coconut red curry and basmati rice

Beef and broccoli with lemongrass and ginger steamed basmati rice

Chicken with sundried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, rosemary cream sauce

Pasta with broccoli, garlic, lemon zest and parmesan

Chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto, sage and provolone

Lasagna three ways: roasted vegetable, bolognese or 3 cheese

Buffalo or sesame ginger chicken wings

Honey jalapeno barbecued chicken

Entrees

Braised boneless beef short ribs with Jamaican spices

Espresso rubbed beef tenderloin with poblano corn gravy

Pancetta wrapped grouper with saffron corn sauce

Adobo porkloin with charred pineapple and rum relish

Pan roasted halibut with “New England clam chowder”

Almond crusted mahi mahi with mango ginger relish

Crabmeat and horseradish crusted grouper

Macadamia crusted grouper with vanilla rum butter

Chicken scallopini with artichokes, chardonnay and basil

Crabmeat stuffed flounder with lemon and sherry sauce

Miso and sake roasted salmon

Snapper Mojo de Ajo with toasted garlic, lime, cilantro and olive oil

Tortilla crusted tilapia with salsa verde

Beef tenderloin with gulf shrimp, roast garlic butter and merlot sauce

Yucatan marinated mahi mahi with Cuban black bean sauce

Dijon and rosemary lamb chops with smoked tomato and mint chutney

Chicken breast stuffed with grilled vegetables, feta and basil

Wasabi crusted salmon with pineapple ginger sauce

Blackberry and ginger glazed duck breast with vanilla whipped sweet potatoes

Porkloin stuffed with poached pears, proscuitto and basil

Tapenade crusted NY striploin with shitake merlot jus

Roasted maple brined pork loin with bourbon ancho sauce

Fennel and leek roasted sea bass with parmesan panko bread crumbs and tomato jus

Tomatillo, cilantro and garlic braised porkloin

Roasted boneless leg of lamb with apricot mustard glaze

Horseradish and citrus crusted salmon with preserved lemon aioli

Brown sugar glazed ham with pomegranate ginger chutney

Slow cooked prime rib roast with roasted garlic horseradish jus

Sides

Potato and 3 cheese gratin

Shitake and leek macaroni and cheese

Broccoli rabe with sweet roasted garlic

Coconut and ginger basmati rice

Haricot verts and almonds and virgin olive oil

Lemon roasted asparagus

Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes

Chipotle whipped sweet potatoes

Saffron basmati rice

Creamy parsnip puree

Roasted butternut squash with cranberries and spinach

Butter whipped Yukon gold potatoes

Balsamic grilled vegetables

Wok fried sesame and ginger vegetables

Desserts

My Bacardi award winning rum raisin bread pudding with caramelized bananas

Individual chocolate molten lava cakes with basil cream and fresh berries

Coconut Tres Leches

Raspberry chocolate truffle cakes

Build your own ice cream sundae bar with triple chocolate brownies

The real deal Key lime pie or tarts with mascarpone cream

Chocolate fondue bar with fresh fruit, pound cake, marshmallows, graham crackers and pretzels

Mascarpone crepes cake with red wine poached cherries and shaved chocolate

Warm almond financiers with poached pears and ginger chutney

Crème brulees: Tahitian vanilla bean, white chocolate, banana, bittersweet chocolate

Fresh sorbet in almond lace cups with basil syrup and fresh berries

White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake

Banana cream pie with vanilla wafer crust

Blackberry and peach cobbler

Almond tuille cups with crème brulee, fresh raspberries and blood orange syrup

Brown sugar pear pound cake with fruit salsa and vanilla bean gelato

Key lime cheesecake with pecan crust

Assorted breads and sweets:
Banana crunch bread, maple oatmeal scones, walnut shortbread, pecan squares, triple chocolate brownies, white chocolate macadamia cookies

*please inquire about our wedding cakes
**We also provide professional staffing and rentals to ensure your event’s success