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We provide more than just meals! Our experienced catering team will meet with you and create the perfect event or party. We will assist you with everything from small intimate gatherings and office parties to the largest events.
QCaterers
Hors D'oeuvres
Greco Bruschetta
Crispy Rosemary Crostini topped with a mixture of Basil, Feta Cheese, Sectioned Oranges and Prosciutto
Hummus Salad on Belgium Endives
Lime-Garbanzo Paste mixed with Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Mint and Cilantro atop Crisp Endive Leaves
Rice Cakes with Smoked Salmon
Coconut scented Rice Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Smooth Caper Cream
Chevre Mini Tarts
Filled with French Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts and Fresh Oregano
Pizzeta Bites
French Style Pizza prepared with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Onion, Anchovies and fresh Basil. Cut and served in squares
Balsamic Fig on Croustade
Olive Oil Brushed Crostini with a filling of Goat Cheese, Mascarpone, Italian Parsley and Balsamic Vinegar marinated Figs
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Fingerling, Yukon Gold or Peruvian Purple presented with assorted fillings - Crème Fraiche and Caviar, Mango Chutney, Red or Green Pesto, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon
Lemon Grass Chicken Skewers
Pieces of Chicken Breast marinated in fresh Lemon juice, Soy Sauce, Mirin and Sugar. Grilled with Spring Onions. Served with Coconut-Peanut Sauce
Mini Cilantro Crab-Cakes
Miniature Classic Crab Cakes topped with a delicious Roasted Garlic Aioli
Beef Empanaditas
South-American Style little purses, filled with Beef, Raisins, Almonds and Sherry. Baked and sprinkled with Paprika
Aji de Gallina
Peruvian Style Shredded Chicken. Creamy, mild spicy and Nutty. Presented on a delicate phylo Shell. Garnished with Capers and Parsley
French Quesadillas
Grilled Tomato or Basil Tortillas filled with Brie Cheese, fresh Coriander, Roasted Pepper and Sliced Pears
Cucumber Bites
Creamy Shrimp Mousseline, mixed with Lime juice, Chives, Thyme and Cilantro. Assembled on top of a Lebanese Cucumber Cup
Flank Steak Skewers
Bourbon-Cumin marinated Flank Steak sliced and skewered with Peppers. Grilled and served with a Bavarian Horseradish-Apple Sauce
Sesame Mushrooms
Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms marinated in Teriyaki, Mirin, Sugar, Chives and Olive Oil
Vegetable Samosas
Thai Curry Style. Filled with Potato, Sweet Peas and Carrots
ANTIPASTO PINCHO
Baby Mozzarella Balls, Semi-dried Tomatoes marinated in Olive oil and Garlic, Botija Olives on a Skewer
CAPER DEVILED EGGS
Mixture of Spanish Capers, Whole Grain Mustard, Champagne Vinegar, Italian Parsley and Home-made Mayonnaise
Asian Dumplings
Your choice of Chicken Teriyaki, Shrimp and Vegetables, spicy Pork and Cabbage, Vegetable or Pork and Shrimp Sui mei. Served with Soy-ginger Dipping sauce.
Platters Al la Carte
Cheese Display
Selection of local and imported cheeses, garnished with Dried fruits, grapes, strawberries , nuts, flatbreads and assorted crackers
Antipasto
Colorful arrangement of. Prosciutto di Parma, fired grilled artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Assorted Olives and Hearts of Palm. Accompanied by Rustic Breads And Crissinis
Crudite Platter
Seasonal mixture of blanched Carrots, haricot verts, Broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus. Grape tomatoes, fennel. Served with Tahini-herb dip
202/674/5633 & 202/215/0566
Washington DC
Entrée
Starch, Grains, Rice and Pasta
Bay Leaves Jasmine Rice Pilaf
Aromatic fresh Bay Leaves, infused Jasmine Rice and your choice of Vegetable or Chicken Stock
Polenta with Olive Oil and Thyme
Mixed with fresh Thyme, extra virgin Olive Oil and Reggiano Parmigiano
Barley - Wild Rice and Quinoa
Toasted Barley, Wild Rice cooked to perfection and Quinoa. Mixed with chopped Parsley, Shallots, Parmesan Cheese and Dry White Wine
Orzo with Sauteed Baby Spinach
Cooked "al dente" , tossed with Olive Oil, sautéed Baby Spinach, Garlic and Pine Nuts
Curried Cous Cous
Indian Style Cous Cous combined with pieces of roasted Eggplants, Zucchini, Cashews and Dried Currants
Cinnamon Rice with Julienned Carrots
Aromatic Rice, cooked with Cinnamon sticks and mixed with tender Carrots
Mapled Mashed Yellow and Sweet Potatoes
Golden Potatoes mixed with Sweet Potato puree finished with Cream and Maple Syrup
Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
Your choice of Pasta, served with an Oyster, Shiitake and Cremini Mushrooms. Combined with Shallots and Marsala Wine
Corn Soufflé Pudding
Puffy Corn soufflé, reheated in a puddle of Cream. Blended with Butter and Chives
Fish
Herb and Lemon Roasted Salmon
Filets of Alaskan Salmon marinated in Lemon Oil, Italian Parsley, fresh Thyme and Garlic. Roasted and served over a Bed of Arugula and Peach Chutney
Grilled Sea Bass with Miso-Mustard Sauce
Delicate Sea Bass filets grilled and sprinkled with White and Black Sesame Seeds. Served with a Miso- Dijon Mustard Sauce, over Grilled trimmed Green Onions
Halibut with Green Sauce
Broiled filets of Halibut presented with a Basil, Chives, Parsley-Lemon Sauce
Salmon with Peruvian Salsa
Grilled Filets of Salmon served over a Bed of Pardina Lentils
And on the side a mixture of Lima Beans, Corn, Cheese, Mint and Cilantro
Horseradish-Crusted Grouper
Filets of Grouper with a Crust made with Rustic Bread Crumbs, Horseradish, Orange Peel, fresh Tarragon and Rosemary
Meats and Poultry
Grilled Orange Scented Flank Steak with Olive Relish
Orange, Bourbon and ground Cumin marinated Flank Steak. Grilled and served Medium Rare with a Kalamata, Bermuda Onion and fresh Oregano Relish
Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemons
Chicken Breast cooked with Spanish Onions, Parsley, fresh Ginger, Paprika, Turmeric, Saffron and served with preserved Lemons and Red-brown Olives
Spiced Rack of Lamb
Fresh Ginger, Black Peppercorn, Coriander Seeds and Pine Nuts Spiced Crust Rack of Lamb. With a Champagne- Mustard Sauce on the side
Grilled Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Shiitake mushroom Sauce
Cracked Tri-color Peppercorn Tenderloin of Beef. Grilled at your choice of temperature and presented with a Roasted Garlic and Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Asian style Beef
Your Choice of Skirt or Flank Steak marinated in Ginger, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Garlic, Peanut Oil and Rice Vinegar. Grilled and Sliced thinly, served over a Bed of fresh Arugula
Grainy Mustard Tenderloin of Beef
Seasoned and marinated with Garlic, Red Wine Vinegar and Creole Grainy Mustard. Grilled and Drizzled with a Caper-Herb Sauce
Coconut Curry Chicken
Pieces of Chicken Breast cooked with Toasted Cashews, Black Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Curry, Coriander and Coconut Milk. Finished with Sweet Peas and Cilantro Leaves
Chicken with Semi-Dried Pomodoro Sauce
Chicken Breast, sliced and served with a Sun-Dried Tomato, White Wine, Chicken Stock. Finished with a touch of Cream, and garnished with Fresh Basil Chiffonade
Fricassee of Chicken with Winter Vegetables
Boneless Chicken Thighs, cooked at low temperature with Leeks, Parsnips, Carrots, Garlic, White Wine, fresh Oregano and Fennel Seeds. Garnished with Lemon Peel
Vegetables
Haricot Verts with Balsamic-Shallot Butter
Trimmed French Green Beans, blanched and combined with Reduced Balsamic Vinegar and Shallot Butter
Broccolini with Sesame Seeds and Dried Red Pepper
Steamed Baby Broccoli. Served Crispy with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Dried Red Pepper Flakes
Blanched Asparagus
Asparagus Stalks, cooked preserving their bright green color. Sprinkled with Shaved Asiago Cheese
String Beans with Toasted Slivered Almonds
Simmered and emulsified with Toasted Almonds, Butter and Cracked Black Pepper
Leeks with Mustard Vinaigrette
Steamed and Drizzled with a French Garlic infused Red Wine Vinegar and Dijon Mustard Dressing. Arranged with chopped Egg yolks, Egg whites and Parsley
Snow Peas with Lemon Herb Butter
Boiled and Stirred with fresh Lemon Zest, Italian Parsley and Marjoram
Roasted Vegetables
A colorful display of the following: Beets, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Eggplant, Onions, Potatoes and Zucchini among others
Salads
Baby Greens and Portobello
Grilled Sliced Portobello Mushrooms, Mesclum, Roasted Pepper and Shaved Asiago Cheese. Drizzled with Shallot-Maple Vinaigrette
Tarragon Fingerling Potato Salad
Boiled Fingerling Potatoes, fresh Tarragon, White Balsamic Vinegar, Crème Fraiche, Home Style Mayonnaise and Shallots
Panzanella
Plump Ripe Tomatoes, hearty loaves of Tuscan Style Bread, Kirby Cucumbers, Basil and Bocconcini. Tossed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt and fresh Cracked Pepper
Spinach with Orange and Almonds
Baby Spinach, Blood Orange Segments and Toasted Almonds. Tossed with a Citrus- Tarragon Vinaigrette
Salmon Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette
Chunks of Poached or Grilled Salmon, tossed with boiled New Potatoes, Haricot Verts and Red Onions. Drizzled with a Sherry-Horseradish Vinaigrette
Lentil Salad
Puy Lentils, cooked to perfection and tender. Mixed with Olive Oil, Pomegranate Molasses, Walnut pieces, Spring Onions, Cumin Seeds and Chopped Flat-leaf Parsley
Bulgur and Fava Bean Salad
Colorful salad combining cooked Bulgur, Fava Beans, Baby Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, fresh Parsley, Basil and Red Bell Pepper. Drizzled with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken and Watercress Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
Shredded roasted Chicken, fresh Watercress, Yellow and Red Bell Peppers. Drizzled with a Ginger-Hoisin-Sesame Vinaigrette
Asian Noodle Salad
Cooked and mixed with Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced Napa Cabbage, slivered Green Onions, Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar and chopped fresh Cilantro
Desserts
Alfajores
Latin American delicious Cookies. Layered by two and filled with "Dulce de Leche". Dusted with confectioner Sugar
Croissant Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
Elegant variation of the Classic Bread Pudding, served with a Whiskey Custard Sauce
Raspberry Tart with lemon Curd Whipped Cream
Assorted Crème Brulees
Including : Vanilla, Chocolate Expresso, Pumpkin and Spice, Eggnog, French Lemon Custard among others
Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries
Eggless Creamy Custard, made with yogurt and Real Vanilla Beans. Topped with a mixture of Strawberries, Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar and Ground Pepper
Chocolate Passion
Passion Fruit Mousse, Chocolate Mousse and Ladyfinger Cake
Nueces
Flourless Hazelnut Cake, Hazelnuts, Dark and White Chocolate Mousse
Mixed Fruit or Plain Cheesecake
New York Style Cheese Cake topped with fresh Fruits
Display of Fruit
Sliced Seasonal Fruit, arranged beautifully with Grapes and Berries
Assorted Cookies
Home made Fruit Sorbets
Party Triangles/Sandwiches
Triples
Three Layers of Avocado Spread, Egg Salad and chopped Tomato on White Bread
Ham and Corn Relish
Creamy Corn Relish Sauce, Sliced Country Ham and Baby Greens. On Dark Seed and White Bread
Vegetariano
Roasted Eggplant, Fresh Coriander, Baby Spinach and pumpkin Paste on Multi Grain
Chicken-Jicama and Fresh Herbs
Chicken Salad mixed with Home style Mayonnaise, Crème Fraiche, Jicama, Basil, Oregano and Thyme
Turkey and Brie
Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, Cranberry Sauce, Brie Cheese and Baby Lettuce
Roast Beef Fingers
Sliced Rare Roast Beef, Onion Marmalade, Semi-Dried Tomatoes and Baby Greens