Chocolate Encore

Chocolate Encore Catering

Hors d’oeuvres Menu

(50 person minimum)

Chicken

Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs

Tender white meat chicken breast marinated in a zesty seasoning blend of chili, lime and cilantro paired with onions, Poblano and red peppers on a 6″ wooden skewer

Coconut Chicken Tenders

A strip of chicken breast dipped in coconut batter and rolled in a mixture of shredded coconut and bread crumbs

Pecan Chicken Tenders

A juicy white meat chicken tender dipped in pecan batter and rolled in toasted pecan pieces and bread crumbs

Sesame Chicken Tenders

Tender strips of chicken breast marinated in sesame oil and coated with sesame seeds and Japanese bread crumbs

Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

A tropical delight! Tender chicken breast with crispy red and green peppers and a pineapple chunk are placed on a 6″ skewer

Spicy Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Chicken tenderloins marinated in a delicious blend of fresh peanuts and Thai spices on a 6 inch skewer

Chicken Masala Satay

Tender and juicy flavored Indian spiced chicken with aromatic nigella seeds, curry powder & cumin on a skewer

Chicken Quesadillas

A spicy blend of smoked chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers and fresh cilantro rolled in a flour tortilla trumpet

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Beef

Beef Empanadas

A mouth-watering mixture of shredded seasoned beef, juicy tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, onions, jalapenos and exotic spices wrapped in our empanada dough

Beef Kabob

Three Tender Cubes of choice Filet Mignon, red and green peppers and onions on a 6”skewer

Beef & Vegetable Beef Kabob

Tender Beef and Vegetables marinated in teriyaki sauce

Beef Wellington

Our Beef wellington are made with savory pieces of aged beef tenderloin, accented with Mushroom duxelle and wrapped in a French style puff pastry “baked until golden brown”

Rueben Puffs

Traditional New York Flavor! A perfect blend of lean corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese layered in a flaky rye puff pastry. Baked until golden brown
Beef Tenderloin Sauté

Tender filet of beef thinly pounded out and skewered then grilled, served with spicy honey mustard and horseradish cream
Stuffed mushrooms with sausage
A large whole mushroom cap generously filled with a spicy, Italian sausage stuffing

Southwestern Spring Rolls

Spicy Chorizo sausage, black beans and Monterey jack cheese blended with southwestern spices creates the perfect fusion of east meets west

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Seafood

Miniature Crab Cakes

A rich blend of crabmeat and spices hand formed and lightly breaded then baked until golden

Crawfish Cakes

A rich blend of crawfish and spices hand formed and lightly breaded then baked until golden

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Our jumbo plump, tender bay scallops are delicately seasoned with a touch of herbs and spices, lemon bread crumbs and garlic, then wrapped in bacon.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

A large whole mushroom generously filled with sweet crabmeat

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Vegetarian

Spanakopita

A flaky triangle phyllo pastry filled with spinach, zesty feta cheese and tantalizing spices.

Three Cheese Crostini with a marina sauce

 

Artichoke and Parmesan Purses

Herb marinated chunks of artichoke blended with parmesan cheese encrusted in a beggar’s purse.

Brandied Peach and Brie Bites

A buttery puff pastry is filled with brie cheese and delicious brandied peaches

Brie En croute

Rich and flavorful Brie cheese is wrapped in a light and flaky puff pastry

Brie with raspberry

Double cream Brie cheese mixed with toasted almond flakes and topped with raspberry jam, wrapped in phyllo dough

Brie with Pear

Pear mulled in spiced red wine and blended with delicate Brie cheese, all wrapped in flaky layers of Phyllo Pastry

Mushroom Tarts

Shiitake, Oyster, Portobello, Cremini and Button mushrooms, fresh herbs and Swiss cheese fill a flaky handmade tart shell

Mushrooms Florentine

A large whole mushroom cap overflowing with a delicate blend of spinach, Brie cheese and spices

Crispy Asparagus with Asiago

We take a fresh cut asparagus spear, add the delicate flavors of Asiago cheese and wrap them into a crispy phyllo roll
Feta and Sun dried tomato Fillo

A Tangy blend of whipped feta, cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sundried tomatoes seasoned with scallions and white pepper wrapped in a phyllo dough
Vegetable Empanada with Creamy Cilantro Sour Cream Dip

Onions, eggplant, peppers, sundried tomatoes, black beans, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese in a jalapeno and cheddar cheese flavored dough

Penne Pasta with Lemon Artichoke and Capers or Chunky Italian Marinara
Antipasto Kabob with Mozzarella

Delicious Mozzarella cheese is threaded on a skewer along with chunks of sun-dried tomatoes, a wedge of tender artichoke heart, olives and basil leaves

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Meatballs

Choose from sweet & savory, or spicy

Mini Burgers

Mini Burgers with green Chilies and Jack Cheese

Mini Burgers with Caramelized onions and Gorgonzola Cheese

Mini Grilled Vegetable Burgers

Mini Turkey Burgers

Mini Quiche

Goat Cheese quiche

Florentine Quiche

Black Bean and Jack Cheese quiche

Deep Dish Pizza Assortment

Deep Dish Pizza with Mushroom

Deep Dish Pizza with Pepperoni

Topped and Dipped:
Beau Monde Dip

Served in bread bowl

Hot spinach Dip

Spinach, Artichoke, and Jalapeño Dip
Raspberry cheese spread
Buffalo chicken dip
All dips are served with an assortment of fancy crackers, chips, torn breads and or pita chips

An elegant presentation of fresh fruit and cheeses & fancy crackers

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Desserts

Belgian Chocolate Fountains

Cupcakes and Cake Pops

Chocolate and Caramel Mini Cheesecake

Gourmet Cheesecake Pops

Tropical Mini Cheesecake

Petit Fours Black & White

Petit Fours Coffee Lovers

Petit Fours Sugar Free

S’mores Buffet

Ice-Cream and Brownie Buffets

Candy Buffets

Mini desserts

We also can do brunch for your bunch! Ask for details!
We will also be glad to do a custom menu based on your ideas or themes for a special event…call for an appointment today!
Standard disposable chaffers with package. First 30 miles free for delivery.
*Prices subject to change with notice, Chocolate Encore will not be responsible for food left out over 3.5 hours and will not supply “take home” containers.

Call now for an appointment! 713-320-5912