Themed Menu Ideas

Pairing Your Event with The Perfect Meal

At Chef Jack’s, we are big believers that the food is the number one item your guests will talk about and remember.
There are a lot of fun ideas when it comes to choosing the meal for your event.

One example would be farm/barn weddings.  Our belief is this is a once in a lifetime event, celebrated by family and friends.  Your dinner should be treated as such.

Incorporating hints of your theme into the dinner and evening is the best way to accomplish pleasing your guests with a spectacular meal, while staying true to your vision.

Farmhouse

 Appetizers
Apple & Gouda Phyllos, Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta, Sweet Potato Cakes w/Maple Syrup, Butternut Squash w/Crème Fraiche, Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Soup

 Dinner
Madrid Salad
Mesclun greens with golden raisins, apples, shallots & white cheddar topped with an aged berry balsamic glaze
Assorted Rolls
Corn Bread & Classic Dinner Rolls
Yellow & Green Bean Medley
Sautéed Green & Yellow Beans with Carrots
Macaroni & Cheese
Cavatappi Pasta with White Cheddar & Truffle Oil
Sliced Pork Tenderloin
 Served w/ Cranberry Chutney and Apple Brandy Sauce
Dessert
Mason Station
Assorted Mason Jar Desserts including Cherry & Peach Pie,
and S’mores w/Graham Cracker, Chocolate, and Marshmallow

Summertime Breeze

Appetizers
Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters, Garden Skewers, Pineapple Rumaki,
Curried Chicken Endive, Fig & Ricotta Flatbread

 Dinner
Signature Salad
Mixed greens with strawberries, mandarin oranges, & red onions with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Assorted Rolls
Includes Filone, Whole Grain, and Pretzel
Asparagus Tie
Tender Asparagus w/a Summer Squash Tie
Pommes Champignon
Mushroom Carved Baby Red Potatoes simmered in Chicken Broth & Garlic
Island Chicken
Chicken Breast w/Citrus-Mango Salsa
Classic Filet Mignon
Center Cut Filet w/ Maitre d’ Butter
Dessert
Berries Sabayon
Assorted Fresh Berries topped with a delicious White Wine Sabayon Sauce & accompanied by Fresh Mint & Chocolate Strawberry

Mediterranean

Dinner

Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, pepperoncini, & feta cheese served with red wine vinaigrette
Assorted Rolls
Includes Filone, Whole Grain, and Pretzel
Fasolia Vegetables
Whole Green Beans sautéed with Onion and Tomato in Olive Oil
Lemon Fingerlings
Roasted in Lemon, Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs
Chicken Sovlaki
Chicken marinated in Oil, Lemon Juice, and Oregano topped with Tzatziki
Mediterranean Filet
Filet seasoned with Oregano, Salt, Pepper with Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Italian

Dinner

Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella cheese layered with tomatoes & fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic reduction
Assorted Rolls
Includes Ciabatta, Whole Grain, and Pretzel
Grilled Tuscan Blend
Squashes, Peppers, Sun Dried Tomatoes
Linguine Pasta Nest
Tossed in Olive Oil & Italian Spices
Chicken Piccata
Breaded Chicken Breast with White Wine, Lemon & Caper Cream Sauce
Sicilian Filet Mignon
Crusted Filet Seasoned with Italian Spices and Topped with Red Wine Sauce

Winter

Dinner

Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, & crunchy croutons
Assorted Rolls
Includes Filone, Whole Grain, and Pretzel
Sage Roasted Root
Carrots, Betts, and Parsnips Roasted with Garlic, Salt, and Sage
Princess Onion Potatoes
Piped Potato prepared with Sour Cream, Garlic, and Caramelized Onion
Pan Seared Halibut
Prepared in Lemon Butter atop Fennel Slaw
Crusted Filet Mignon
Herbed Filet with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace

Southern

Dinner

Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach & Mixed Greens with Caramelized Pears, Feta Cheese, Toasted Pecans, & Sweet/Sour Bacon Dressing
Assorted Biscuits
Served w/ Fig Preserve
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Red Onion
Roasted Red Potatoes
Wedged Potatoes with Pepper & Salt
Bourbon Peach Chicken
Chicken Breast Topped with our Bourbon Peach Glaze

Vegetarian

Dinner

Jicama Salad
Jicama, mandarin oranges, onions, peppers served on Boston bib lettuce with sesame dressing
 Assorted Rolls
Includes Filone, Whole Grain, and Pretzel
Asparagus Tie
Tender Asparagus with a Summer Squash Tie
Pasta Nest
Fusilli Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil
Ratatouille En`Croute
Sautéed Squashes and Onions wrapped in Puff Pastry and covered in Marinara Sauce
Portobello Mushroom
Grilled in Olive Oil and topped with Onions and Assorted Vegetables

Fresh Spring

Dinner

Arugula Salad
Goat cheese, pine nuts & dried cranberries tossed with citrus vinaigrette
 Assorted Rolls
Includes Classic and Whole grain
French Green Bean
Thin & Tender Whole Green Bean
Princess Rosemary Potato
Piped Potato prepared with Rosemary, Garlic, and Olive Oil
Grilled Salmon
Pan Seared with Cream Dill Sauce
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Sliced and served with Béarnaise Sauce

Mexican

Dinner

Papaya Salad
Mesclun greens with papaya, watermelon, & avocado with tequila vinaigrette
Chips & Salsa
Includes Medium and Hot Salsas
Grilled Peppers
Red & Green Peppers with Onions
Spanish Rice
Rice cooked w/Tomatoes, Garlic, and Onion
Pollo Poblano Mole
Chicken Breast with Mole Sauce
Filete Al Queso Chorizo
Filet with Spicy Chorizo and Cheese Sauce