At Teak, nothing is ever etched in stone. Our mission is to assist you in realizing your vision for your event! The sample menu presented here is only an example of some of our popular items throughout the years.
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TEAK EVENT PRODUCTIONS
Banquets, Caterings & Special Events
Thank you for selecting our team of experts for your special event. We look forward to creating A Memorable Affaire for you and your guests whether it is in your private residence or on many of our special sites and locations.
With over 20 years of experience, we can accommodate everything from a Romantic Dinner for two on a private luxury yacht, an all day corporate meetings and seminars, Catalina Excursions, wedding and anniversary celebrations, fundraisers, organized luncheon, Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah, theme events, location shootings or Holiday Celebration for a thousand in addition to our specialized wedding and event coordination.
Teak Event Productions takes pride in having a culinary team led by Executive Chef Pierre Francis Barit, a James Beard Award winner whose menu contained in this package includes traditional as well as popular items from our past events. While each event is unified around a broad vision, our seasoned event coordinator will assist you in defining and executing your vision that is our inspiration to create a day truly unique and memorable for you and your guests.
At Teak Catering, we take pride in our product and service and we never double book your date. Your event deserves all of our undivided attention, from the very first day until the end of the evening. Our coordinator will be available to you at all times. Our entire staff is at your service!!!
Continental Breakfast Buffet
A beautiful display of cascading fresh fruits, tropical fruits and seasonal berries, accompanied by a non-fat raspberry yogurt dipping sauce and selection of orange juice, grapefruit, pineapple and cranberry juice
Freshly bakes breakfast pastries, croissants, muffins and assorted bagels and light whipped Philadelphia cream cheese
Gourmet Coffee and Tea Service
Buffet Chaffer Service
In addition to our beautiful display of fresh and tropical fruits, juices and breakfast breads, we proudly present……
Bonjourno!!
Eggs Florentine with baby spinach, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms and herbs
Vegetable frittata with tomato relish
Red rose potatoes with Italian herbs and sweet cream
Apple wood smoked chicken sausages or Honey baked ham
Peppered bacon
Gourmet Coffee and Tea Service
The Ultimate Omelette Bar
Freshly made to order with selections of breakfast ham, bay shrimp, crisp bacon, sweet peppers, onion, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, scallion and trio of cheeses including Monterey Jack, mild cheddar and Parmesan cheeses
Freshly made pico de gallo salsa and avocado available upon request
Peppered bacon, poultry sausage and honey baked ham
O’Brian potatoes with sweet peppers and onion
Gourmet Coffee and Tea Service
***Breakfast menu may required a minimum guest number.
Luncheons and Meetings
Our Luncheon Salads are accompanied by freshly baked breads, creamery butter, iced tea, gourmet coffee and hot tea
Chinoise Chicken Salad
Prepared with boneless breast of chicken, shredded and tossed with crisp vegetables, Asian greens, colorful julienne of carrots, red cabbage, mushrooms, scallions, snow peas and sprouts with a plum soy–ginger vinaigrette
Seared Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Salad
Blackened and rare seared Ahi tuna, sliced, fanned and served with Tuscany Caesar Salad and thyme scented crouton, finished with grated aged Parmesan cheese
Niçoise Salad
Prepared traditionally with crisp butter lettuce, hericot vert, tomatoes, Niçoise olives, wedges of hard boiled egg, grilled white albacore tuna and drizzled with zesty lemon vinaigrette
Spoonleaf Spinach Salad
Featuring Chef Pierre’s orange vanilla vinaigrette, baby yellow and red pear tomatoes, fresh mushrooms and Coachella valley sweet white corn, crumbled bacon and shaved parmesan and finished with succulent herb grilled jumbo tiger prawns
Traditional Cobb Salad
Medley of chopped crisp iceberg lettuce, Roma tomatoes, avocado, scallion, watercress, diced turkey or chicken breast, hard boiled egg, crisp bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese tossed in a white wine vinaigrette and topped with crumbled blue cheese
(Other selection of dressings available upon request)
Luncheon Soups and Sandwiches
New England clam chowder
Homemade chicken noodle
Minestrone
Ginger carrot with drizzle of crème fraiche
Cream of mushroom or Cream of Broccoli
All of our sandwiches are accompanied by your selection of 3 sides, all condiments including mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle spears, Swiss, Provolone, American cheeses and pepperoncini
Bread selection
Crusty C’est si bon baguette, rosemary-olive bread, assortment of mini rolls, whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, white and sourdough
Vegetables
Beefsteak tomatoes, sliced sweet onion, Texas red onion, leaf lettuce, baby greens and avocado
Meat Selection
Boar’s Head roast beef, Black Forest ham, turkey breast, grilled herbed filet breast of chicken, bologna, mortadella and Genoa salami
Sides Selection
Traditional potato salad
Hawaiian macaroni salad
Asian slaw with ginger-soy dressing
Tuscany Caesar salad
German red potato salad with bacon bits
Green salad with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, carrots and celery
Baby greens with apples, candied walnut, crumbled blue cheese
Anti-pasta salad
Tri-colore bow tie pasta salad
Mediterranean salad of cucumber, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese
Grandma’s macaroni salad
Hors d’oeuvres Display
Our Chef Garde Manger artistically presents to you and your guests during the cocktail hour……
The Parisienne
Cascading fresh grapes and seasonal fresh fruits and berries with imported and domestic cheeses, French brie, Provolone and champagne pate accompanied by crusty baguettes and crackers
Bangkok Market
Fresh tropical fruits and crisp vegetable crudités are served with curry/chutney and traditional ranch dipping sauces underneath a tropical pineapple palm tree
King Neptune
An array of jumbo cocktail prawns, oysters on the half shells and split Alaskan King crab legs with tangy cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette and lemon snails.
The Oasis
Centered around a “Date Palm Tree,” our Oasis is filled with vegetable crudités, homemade hummus, yogurt with mint and grilled eggplant puree accompanied by assorted pita and flat breads, rosemary / olive breads and rustic Mediterranean loaf.
Viva Italiano
Medley of anti-pasta including marinated olives, Genoa salami, hearts of palms and artichoke, pepperocini, Provolone cheese, mortadella and crusty rosemary-olive breads
Tray Pass Hors d’oeuvres
Enjoy your hors d’oeuvres served on personally designed platter during your reception hour………
Star Bangkok with minced chicken and cucumber sauce
Louisiana blue crab cake with sweet red pepper aioli
Petite duck mu shu with hoisin sauce
Smoked salmon rosettes with dilled crème fraiche and caviar
Bruschetta pomodoro with Roma tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
Coconut Shrimp with Johna’s kumquat sauce
Chicken satay skewers with Thai peanut sauce
Spicy tiger crispy spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Vietnamese chicken spring rolls and plum sauce
Tea smoked beef carpaccio with walnut and basil
Teriyaki beef skewers with toasted sesame seeds
Stuffed mushrooms with spinach and trio of cheeses
Goat cheese wontons with raspberry coulis and crème fraiche
Triple cheese pizza with orangewood smoked chicken & mozzarella
Sterling salmon tartar with capers on fresh Belgian endives
Mini rosemary roasted lamb chops with chambord reduction
Assorted sushi rolls with soy-wasabi drizzles
Tequila shrimp shooter with mango papaya salsa
Filet mignon martini au poivre
Lobster canapés with fusion of lemon aioli and caviar
Ahi poke with fresh Belgian endives
Seasoned lettuce wraps with minced chicken and toasted pine nuts
Baby red rose potatoes with caviar and crème fraiche
Scallop Napoleon with basil and zesty lemon sauce
Caviar on toast points, traditionally served
Blackened and rare seared ahi tuna with Asian confetti
Spanakopita with spinach and puff pastry
EXHIBITION KITCHEN AND COOKING BAR
Omelette Bar
A beautiful selection of breakfast meats, seafood and vegetables to wake up your culinary senses. Also available upon request…..Egg Beater and Egg White Omelette for our special guests
Pasta Bar
Penne, Bow tie and Angel hair tossed with your choice of Alfredo, Marinara or Basil pesto with an array of condiments such as grilled shredded breast of chicken, Canadian rock shrimp and Bay scallops, Roma tomatoes, sliced fresh mushrooms, and julienne of vegetables.
Noodle Bar
For an evening, you and your guests are aboard the “Orient Express” with our personalized chef preparing Pad Thai, Filipino Pancit, Hong Kong Chow Mien and Kyoto Yaki Soba with your choice of meats, crisp vegetables, exotic ingredients, seasonings and condiments.
Sushi Bar
Our traditional Sushi Chefs hand select all of your fresh fish and other sushi favorites in the morning of your soiree and prepare them especially for your guests the very same day complete with wasabi, soy sauce, ginger and sake. Of course, edamame and miso soup are a must!
(Minimum guests required)
Satay & Yakitori Bar
Chicken, Beef and pork skewers in a coconut and curry marinade, mesquite grilled to order and served with Thai Peanut sauce. Along side are an array of yakitori skewers with ginger / soy glaze and toasted sesame seeds. Also available are tofu and vegetable skewers.
Soups, Salads, Accompaniments and Creative Sides
Carrot & Ginger soup with drizzled of crème fraiche
Coachella Valley roasted sweet white corn chowder
Mesclun greens, feta cheese and candied walnut tossed with aged balsamic vinaigrette and walnut oil
Thai Salad of crisp greens with peanut dressing and taro chips
Tuscany Caesar salad with thyme scented croutons and grated parmesan
Bouquet of Spicy Asian baby greens with ribbons of cucumber & carrots with raspberry mint vinaigrette
Field baby greens with baby pear tomatoes, toasted walnuts, Japanese cucumbers and carrot juliennes with crumbled blue cheese
Tricolore salad with Belgian endives, radicchio, greens, walnut vinaigrette
Salad smoked salmon, framboise and mango vinaigrette
Herbs & balsamic marinated and grilled garden vegetables
Glazed baby carrots with marsala and hazelnut butter
Steamed asparagus spears with Hollandaise sauce
Sweet corn pudding with sweet butter and roasted red peppers
Julienne vegetables with herbed butter
Steamed Asian vegetables with a light citrus ponzu sauce
Braised baby bok choy with shitake mushroom sauce
Wasabi smashed red rose potatoes
Herbed Alaskan fingerling potatoes with compound butter
Purple scalloped potatoes with Gruyere and fresh herbs
Rosemary roasted baby red rose potatoes
Garlic truffled potatoes with grated Parmesan
Basmati rice with saffron, golden raisins and almond slivers
Pineapple rice with macadamia nuts
Herbed wild rice with wild and tamed mushrooms
Sweet corn pudding
An inspiration you share with our chef……..
Sterling Atlantic salmon Filet with Pommeroy mustard sauce
Coconut and Macadamia Crusted Halibut with citrus a l’armagnac
Swordfish Saint-Pierre de raisin et muscat
Pacific Sea Bass with miso-sake marinade, tobikko caviar and ponzu
Hawaiian Mahi Mahi with ginger soy and toasted sesame seeds
Fennel Crusted Ahi Tuna with orange basil beurre blanc
Princess Prawns, brandy flamed with Mediterranean couscous
Baked Lobster Tail with saffron lemon emulsion
Chicken Picata with a sauce of lemon & capers
Pollo Pomodoro with spicy Roma tomatoes and garlic
Roulade of Chicken Champignons with wild and tamed mushroom sauce
Polynesian Chicken with Maui pineapples and sweet peppers
Filet Mignon au Poivre blanc, white peppercorn sauce
Roasted Filet of Beef, ratatouille and tomato caramel
Rosemary Roasted Lamb Chops, herbes de Provence
Black peppercorn crusted Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Veal chops with juniper berries and Chambord reduction
Stuffed pork loin with sundried fruits and nuts, accompanied by a brandied citrus jus reduction
Long Island Duckling, braise a l’orange
Spring Cornish Game Hen confit, Morello cherry jus
Wild and tamed mushroom Ravioli, sauce champignons
Lobster Ravioli with lemongrass beurre blanc and California caviar
Scallop filled wonton with ginger soy and cilantro
Spitfire Barbeque
Selection of our baby back ribs, beef ribs, succulent chicken or fresh fish of the day slowly grilled and smothered with Southern Comfort barbeque sauce and accompanied by Mac n’ Cheese, dirty rice, corn on the cob, collard greens, potato salad and coleslaw
Dessert & Gourmet Coffee Bar
Tarte Tartin
Macadamia Nut Crème Brulee
New York Style Cheesecake, raspberry coulis
Florida Key lime pie
Chocolate Cheesecake
Assorted Glace and Sorbet
Banana Flambe a la mode, display for your guests
Back to the Future Ice Cream Bar
Assorted flavors with all your favorite toppings, hot fudge and caramel, too!
Sweet Station
Beautifully display on marbles are kaleidoscope of petite fours, mini tartlettes, lcitrus bars, house baked cookies, truffles and Belgian chocolate dipped strawberries to enhance your evening
Profiteroles
Towering with your selection of Belgian dark chocolate sauce or warm caramel sauce for dipping
Strawberry Bar
The largest strawberry with the longest stemmed, injected with your choice of Grand Marnier or Chambord, then dipped in Belgian dark chocolate or Swiss white chocolate…..yumm
Back to Basic
Homemade peach cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream
Apple crisp with ginger ice cream
Triple berry and granola baked, cinnamon ice cream
The lightest cheesecake you’ve ever had with fresh raspberry coulis
Belgian dark chocolate Pot O’crème with grand marnier
Decadent chocolate ganache with raspberry sauce
Warm seasonal fruit compote with vanilla bean ice cream
Paolo’s tiramisu
Bar & Beverages
Standard Bar
Non Alcoholic beverages including sodas, juices and bottled water
Champagne Toast
Including Martinelli Sparkling Cider
House Champagne
Domain Chandon Brut, White Star, Perrier Jouet, Dom Perignon….
Dinner Wine Service
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and White Zinfandel
Unlimited service throughout meal
Soft Bar
Imported and domestic beers, House wines, sodas and juices
House Bar
Well vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy, scotch, whisky and bourbon with imported and domestic beers, soda and juices
Premium Bar
Kettle One, Bombay Sapphire, Cuervo 1800 and other famous name with all the trimmings for you and your guests to imbibe as well as dinner wine service and champagne toast. After dinner cordials, ports and spirited coffee drinks are included in this package also.1```````````11`
International Coffee Bar Presented After Dinner
Bailey’s, Irish whiskey, Frangelico, Kahlua with freshly whipped cream, chocolate shavings, ground cinnamon and freshly brewed coffee
Locations, locations, locations….
A wedding on Catalina Island, an Anniversary Celebration on a Maui Plantation, the beautiful estate and vineyard or the great Hacienda…we can help you plan an event that is truly “A MEMORABLE AFFAIRE.”
Hawaiian Luau
Complete with Roasted whole pig with crackling, plum sauce and all the trimmings including poi, vegetables, other Hawaiian BBQ Meats.
Price quoted with customized menu according to our chef and served with our staff in their tropical shirt if you wish
Eastern & Orient Express
Featuring unique and exotic foods stations displayed with exhibition kitchen with your personal chef preparing your favorites
Kosher Style Menu
Specialty Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah prepared with approved kosher meats and other available ingredients
Buddha’s Feast
Featuring an array of vegetarian styled dishes customized by our Culinary team to best suit you and your guests……
Baked phyllo pouch with vegetable ratatouille, orange/basil sauce
Wild mushroom ravioli with tofutti cream sauce
Steamed Asian vegetables with lobster sauce
Vegans and Microbiotics
Our talented Chef will gladly design a menu for strict vegans so all of your guests can enjoy
Specialty Diet
We will gladly prepare a low cholesterol, low sodium, non-dairy, vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo or other required diet for your special guests
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