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1 Cocktail Appetizers Your special day deserves a special menu. Since 2002, we ve had the pleasure of working with clients throughout the front range to design custom menus that feature the best ingredients that Colorado has to offer. Our team of chefs and professional staff are here to ensure perfection on your special day. Let s get started! Contact our sales team today to start designing your perfect menu thegourmetkitchen.biz sales@thegourmetkitchen.biz

2 Cocktail Appetizers $20 per person (Add $2 per person for items or menus marked *****) This price includes a choice of 6 items from the following menu lists Fruits and Veggies Festive Fruits Tropical fruit platter - An elegant display of mixed tropical fruits cut and ready to enjoy Fruit skewers - A festive presentation of cut and skewered fruit Fruit cornucopia - fresh seasonal cut fruit artistically displayed for your indulgence Fruity dip and Cracker Spread - Gourmet crackers served with Hawaiian spinach pineapple or coconut -cilantro dip Pineapple Skewers - Hawaiian pineapple layered with grilled chicken on skewers. Venturous Veggies Madhoo and her catering team did an amazing job. From the beginning, they blew the competition out of the water. She treated us like we were members of her family instead of just another customer. -Amber Marinated vegetable wreath - marinated mushrooms ala grecque, artichoke hearts with basil pesto, hearts of palm, Kalamata olives, and assorted fresh vegetables. Vegetable bonnet - traditional raw vegetable presentation with herb boursin cheese and sun-dried tomato dips Stuffed zucchini rolls - Thinly sliced zucchini rolled with diced apricots, cream cheese, and figs topped with zucchini flowers or peppers ***** cucumber Rondelle - fresh cucumber boat filled with spicy Cajun style shrimp salad*****

3 Cheeses Herbed chevre canapés: fresh chevre goat cheese rolled in herbs spread on seasoned baguette slices v Stuffed cherry tomatoes - Perky cherry tomatoes stuffed with herbed cream cheese Marinated baby mozzarella and artichoke skewers - Soft balls of herb and olive oil marinated baby mozzarella cheese, layered with tender chunks of artichoke hearts on skewers Cheese and fruit skewers - Cubed cheeses and cut fruits layered on skewers Domestic cheese and fruit - A variety of Jarlsberg Swiss, cheddar, dill Havarti, smoked gouda, and pepper jack with fresh fruits and assorted crackers Imported cheese and fruit - An array of sage derby, blue stilton, brie, herbed chevre and caciotta with fresh fruits and assorted crackers Baked brie en croute - Oven baked brie wrapped in puff pastry served fondue style with sliced baguettes and granny Smith apples Choose 1 filling Strawberries and Balsamic reduction Apricot jam and sliced almonds kalua and caramel sauce topped with pecans Mushrooms and caramelized onions

4 European Delights ***** Prosciutto wrapped asparagus spear - tender asparagus and boursin cheese, wrapped in Parma ham Prosciutto wrapped melon -fresh melon wrapped with Parma ham Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed - dates with almond stuffing and bacon wrapped on it baked Eggplant roulade stuffed with salmon cream cheese Kielbasa en croute - traditional polish sausage in puff pastry served with ground grain mustard Andouille sausage en croute - spicy Cajun style sausage wrapped in puff pastry Smoked salmon devilled eggs - hardboiled egg halves stuffed with a smoked salmon filling Antipasto - Genoa salami, Kalamata olives, imported provolone, marinated mushrooms and artichoke hearts, pepperoncini and asiago cheese Dwarf quiches Petite egg quiches with your choice of fillings baked in a buttery crust Broccoli and cheddar Spinach, bacon and Swiss gruyere cheese Beef roulade - Thin slices of tender beef rolled and stuffed with boursin cheese and watercress Sultry Southwestern Eats Southwestern sushi rolls - spiced black beans, avocado, and roasted red peppers; rolled in a flour tortilla and sliced sushi style, served with avocado vinaigrette Mexican style pin wheels sliced rolls of festive tortillas spread with cream cheese and spices, with black beans, green chilies, roasted red peppers, jicama and avocado. Southwestern chicken skewers - Seasoned grilled chicken on a skewer Western style black bean empanadas ***** - flaky Mexican hand-pies filled with black beans and feta cheese served with red pepper rouille Chicken and squash empanadas***** - flaky Mexican hand-pies filled with grilled chicken and tender squash served with pineapple salsa

5 Flavors of the East Baba ghanoush - Middle Eastern savory eggplant and sesame seed dip topped with pomegranate seeds and cilantro, served with pita crisps Hummus: middle Eastern dip made of chickpeas pureed with lemon juice, garlic, tahini and olive oil. Served with pita crisps Fried Spring rolls - pork with veggies rolled in rice paper and deep fried served with sweet chili sauce Fresh Spring Rolls - Fresh sprouts, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber and avocado, shrimp or pork hand rolled in delicate rice paper served with sweet chili sauce Asian pot stickers - Pork and veggie filling in a pan fried wonton wrapper served with soya sauce Wonton cups ***** - Crisp fried wonton shells filled with corn mango chicken/duck salad: tangy corn mango chicken/duck salad with cilantro, topped with fresh cilantro Crab Rangoon ***** - Tender carb meat, and cream cheese encased in a crispy fried wonton shell Egg rolls Crisp fried wonton shells tightly rolled with your choice of filling served with an orange tamari sauce Vegetarian with cabbage, ginger and vegetables Vegetables and pork Vegetables and chicken

6 Meet Madhoo Seth Executive Chef, The Gourmet Kitchen Madhoo Seth is the Founder, President and Executive Chef of The Gourmet Kitchen. Madhoo s passion and love of cooking is the reason The Gourmet Kitchen has consistently been voted one of the top 5 caterers on Denver 7 s A-list and received WeddingWire s Couple s Choice award for being in the top five percent of wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, and professionalism in the wedding industry. Madhoo loves working with amazing couples to create the perfect menu for their most special day. By carefully crafting each dish and infusing flavor into everything she cooks, Madhoo is able to create a truly exceptional wedding experience. Let us custom design your wedding menu today! I can put flavor in anything! - Madhoo thegourmetkitchen.biz sales@thegourmetkitchen.biz