Expressing love through food....
Parties and Events


       Back to the Kitchen is able to help with any event you may have--from intimate dinner parties to a wedding banquet for 500 or more.  We work with you to design a menu that reflects your taste and the preferences of your guests--from the simplest home-baked scones in a brunch bar to the fanciest black tie dinner.  Our food will have your guests raving and people talking for months to come. 

       Whether you need our services for food services only or to take charge of every detail of your party, let us know and we will help you to create the event your dreams.

      We custom design each menu, but to give a sense of some of our delicious combinations, we present a few of our recent events' lineups:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pam and Kevin’s Wedding

250 Guests

 

Stationary Table

Tuscany Tapas

Assorted Cheese

Crusty Bread

                                                                Tray Pass

Vegetarian Moon Rolls with Apricot Ginger Sauce

Coconut Shrimp

Cocktail Tomatoes stuffed with Basil and Mozzarella

Boomer’s Pigs in a Blanket with Aidell’s Sausage

And Homemade Mustard

 

Supper

Poached Salmon on Asparagus with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Garlic Chicken with Tangerine Dijon Sauce

Grilled Tri Tip with Horseradish Sauce

Grilled Vegetable Platter

Roasted Beets with a Sage Sauce

 Mac& Cheese (for the little ones)

Assorted Sweet, Purple, Red and White Potatoes with Thyme

Caesar Salad

 

 

Al Franken for Senate

100 Guests

 

Stationary Table-

 

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry and Ginger

Assorted Cheese and Crusty Bread

Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Snap Peas and Asparagus

Berries

 

Tray Pass-

Shrimp with Coconut

Mini Crab Cakes

Vegetarian Moon Rolls with Apricot Ginger Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping sauce

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

 

 

Luau Wedding Shower

80 guests

 

Lunch Buffet-

 Chicken Teriyaki

Really Risqué Rice

Soy based rice with pine nuts, raisins, red pepper, green onions and mushrooms

 Coconut Kahlua Shrimp and Crab Salad

With Avocado and Mango in a Lemon Vinaigrette

Sesame Cabbage Salad

Lomi Lomi Green Salad

With a Lime Orange Vinaigrette

Hawaiian Pineapple

Luau Coconut Cake

 

 

 Halloween Haunt Staff Lunch

50 guests

 

Vegetarian Chili

Turkey Chili

Cheese Quesadillas

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Homemade Corn Bread

 

Wedding Reception

75 Guests

 

Tray Pass-

Cocktail Tomatoes Stuffed with Basil, Roasted Red Pepper and Fresh Mozzarella

Vegetarian Moonrolls with Apricot Ginger Sauce

Spinach And Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Pecan and Gorgonzola Crisps with Grapes

 

Supper-

Cedar Planked Salmon

Baked Lentil Loaf with Country Gravy (vegan)

Assorted Sweet, Purple, Red and White Potatoes with Thyme

Sauteed Green Beans with Peppers

Mixed Green Salad with a Chili Mango Vinaigrette

 

Assorted Bite Size Sweets

 

Brunch For Senator Hillary Clinton

75 Guests

 

Egg Torte with Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese

Egg Torte with Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach

Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Poached Salmon on Asparagus with Cucumber Dill Sauce

Red, White, Purple and Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Onion and Garlic

Mixed Greens With Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Mixed Fruit and Berry Salad

Assorted Scones with Jam and Cream:

Cranberry Orange

Chocolate Chip

Ginger

Rosemary Garlic

 

Rose Parade Viewing Party

140 Guests

 

Before Parade Breakfast 8:30

Assorted Mini Quiches

New, Purple, White and Sweet Potatoes Sautéed with Garlic and Onions

 Bagels and Cinnamon Bread

Cream Cheese, Tomatoes. Smoked Salmon and Cucumbers

Assorted Fruit

Home Made Mini Scones/ Sweet Pastry

 

After Parade Luncheon-11:00

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

Roast Beef Sandwich with Horse Radish Sauce

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Black-eyed Prosperity Peas

Mixed Green Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Mango in a Chili Mango Dressing

 

 

 

Six Feet Under Series Finale

500 Guests

 

Tray Pass-

Cocktail Tomatoes stuffed with Basil and Mozzarella

Grilled Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto with Figs and Goat Cheese

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and Feta Mushrooms

 

Stationary Tables:

Homemade Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce

Olive Tapenade

Crusty bread

Crudite

 Mediterranean Orzo Salad with grilled Veggies and Herbs

Hummus Dip

Pita Bread

 Assorted Cheese

Avvjar Dip

Roasted Beet and Horse Radish Dip

 

Dessert Table

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Fruit

Berries

 

WISDOM WALK CELEBRATION

100 GUESTS

 

BUDDHISM:

 See the possibilities of the Earth, the Moon and our oneness.

VEGETARIAN MOON ROLLS WITH AN APRICOT, DIJON DIPPING SAUCE.

HINDUISM:

Knowing that Life is strong with flavor and abundance.

PAPPADUM BITES WITH INDIAN “SALSA” WITH HOMEMADE PANEER CHEESE

JUDAISM: 

Recognizing the salt of the earth and the fullness thereof.

ROAST NEW POTATO HALVES WITH SMOKED SALMON, CRÈME FRAICHE AND CAVIAR

CHRISTIANITY:

The body and blood and a few nuts. (No judgment implied, really!)

TOAST CRACKERS WITH A GORGONZOLA, PECAN SPREAD TOPPED WITH GRAPES

NATIVE AMERICAN:

Honoring Great Mother, all her joy and all her gifts.

STUFFED MINI BELL PEPPERS WITH A SOYBEAN, CHILI, LIME CORN FILLING.

ISLAM:

 The Fertile Crescent where we all accept the love and rejoice in its wholeness.

MINI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TZAZIKI.

TAOISM:

 Let the Truth be revealed

HOMEMADE FORTUNE COOKIES WITH QUOTES FROM THE TAO INSIDE.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE:

“Nuff said”

STRAWBERRIES HAND DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE

 

Women in Film

Lunch for 40

Orange Honey Chicken

Mac and Cheese

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Cucumber, Asparagus, Olives, Roast Peppers, Red Onion, Garlic in a Basil Lemon Dressing.  Feta cheese added for those who want it.

Mixed Herb Green Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Mixed Fruit Salad

Home Made Brownies

 

Vegetarian Wedding

140 Guests

 

Tray pass-

Vegetarian Moon Rolls with Apricot Mustard Sauce

Mini Vegetable Tortes

Mushrooms stuffed with Spinach and Feta

 

 Buffet Dinner-

Organic Mixed Greens with Pears and apples, Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese with Maple Balsamic Dressing

  Roasted wWinter Vegetables in Herbs

 (Including Carrots, Parsnips, Acorn Squash, Onions)

Pumpkin Amaretto and Beet Ricotta Ravioli

in a Sage Butter Sauce

Mini Lentil Loaves with Country Gravy

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Yams and Assorted Potatoes

 

Private School Fundraiser

350 Guests

 

Stationary Tables

Assorted Cheese

Crusty breads

Olives

Marinated Artichokes

Abundantly Cascading with

 Fruit

Vegetable Crudite

Trio of Hummus

Grilled Red Pepper, Roasted Beet and Lemon Garlic

Homemade Pita Bread

 Mini Turkey meatballs with Cranberry and Ginger

Mini Meatballs in Marinara

 Mediterranean Orzo Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

Roasted Potatoes with Sweet, White and Purple with Garlic and Mint

Thai Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes and Red Onions

Lentil Salad with Beets, Radicchio and Feta

 

Tray Pass

Shrimp with Coconut

Cajun Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Remoulade Sauce

Crostini with Mozzarella and Olive Tomato Tapenade

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Vegetarian Moon Rolls with Apricot Sauce

Grilled Flatiron Steak Skewers with Horse Radish

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Cilantro Sauce

Grilled Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto, Figs and Goat Cheese

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