1 Catering at Circus Café All menus shown below are samples taken from actual parties. Please feel free to customize to your liking by referencing our menus! Call or email with your ideas -or ask for ours- Ashley and Christel are here to help make your party/event special. Prices for most selections may be found on our menus. Email circus@circuscafe.com * Ph. 518.583.1106 Please see Table of Contents below! Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you!
2 Catering at Circus Café Table of Contents Sample Dinner Menus (On Premise) Sample Dinner Menu # 1. Page 3 Sample Dinner Menu # 2. Page 4 Sample Dinner Menu # 3. Page 5 Sample Lunch Menus (On Premise) Sample Lunch Menu # 1. Page 6 Sample Lunch Menu # 2. Page 7 Sample Lunch and Dinner Menus for Large Parties with Adults & Children (On Premise) Lunch Sample menu for larger parties. Page 8 Dinner Sample menu for larger parties. Page 9 Off-Premise Catering Lunch/Dinner Off-Premise Catering Options. Page 10 Casual Party Off-Premise Catering Option..... Page 10 Hors d oeuvres Off-Premise Options (see Cocktail Reception below).. Pages 11-12 Cocktail Reception Sample Menu Cocktail Reception Options (On or Off Premise). Pages 11-12
3 SAMPLE DINNER MENU 1 MENU First Course Market Green Salad $6.99 or New England Clambake Chowder $6.99 Entrée Selections Pan Roasted Salmon Topped with a fresh tomato basil salsa served over garlic wilted spinach and Jasmine rice (Can also be served plain) $18.99 Chicken Francese Chicken breast lightly floured and sautéed with fresh lemon and white wine. Served with Capellini pasta and fresh sautéed vegetables $18.99 New York Strip Steak Served with mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables (Steak Frites also available- served with curly fries and a market green salad topped with our homemade onion crisps) $27.99 Capellini Pomodoro Plum tomatoes, white wine, garlic and olive oil $13.99 Dessert Selections Warm Chocolate Lava Cake $5.99 New York Style Cheesecake $7.99 Enjoy!
4 SAMPLE DINNER MENU 2 MENU Entrée Selections Italian Chicken Pasta Tender chicken breast tossed with penne pasta, broccoli, and fresh herbs in a creamy sun dried tomato sauce. Served with garlic French bread $17.99 New York Strip Steak Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (Steak Frites also available-- served with curly fries and a market green salad topped with our homemade onion crisps) $27.99 Sesame Ginger Tuna Pan seared Ahi tuna served with Jasmine rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables with a ginger plum sauce $23.99 Spicy Shrimp and Chicken Veracruz Our spicy Latin Jambalaya! Jumbo shrimp, grilled chicken and Jasmine rice tossed with a salsa of tomato, onions bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, Tabasco and lime juice $16.99 Mediterranean Penne Pasta Fresh Mozzarella, eggplant caponata, artichokes, Portabella mushrooms and roasted red peppers Served with garlic French bread $15.99 Dessert Selections Warm Chocolate Lava Cake $5.99 New York Style Cheesecake $7.99 Enjoy!
5 SAMPLE DINNER MENU 3 MENU Appetizer Selections (Select one) New England Clambake Chowder or Soup du Jour $6.99/$4.99 Market Green Salad $6.99 Shrimp Beggar s Purses $6.99 Entrée Selections Pan Roasted Salmon Topped with a fresh tomato basil salsa served over garlic wilted spinach and Jasmine rice (Can also be served plain) $18.99 Yankee Pot Roast Hearty and simmered to perfection with carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery; Served with garlic French bread $15.99 Tortellini a la Panna Tortellini with our homemade Alfredo sauce, prosciutto and tender baby peas Topped with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread (Can be made without prosciutto) $14.99 Dessert Selections Warm Chocolate Lava Cake $5.99 New York Style Cheesecake $7.99 Enjoy!
6 SAMPLE LUNCH MENU 1 MENU Circus Café s Award Winning Burger Cooked to temperature of choice, topped with lettuce and tomato; served with fries or a market salad. Choice of toppings: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Guacamole, Mushrooms, Sautéed Onions, or Bacon. $9.99/$0.99 for additional toppings Veggie Burger $8.99 or Turkey Burger $9.99 also available!.99 toppings Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich With roasted red peppers, mozzarella and homemade pesto mayo served on buttered garlic French bread. A house favorite! Choice of fries or a market salad $10.99 Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Sandwich Served on French bread with slices of red onion and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Choice of fries or a market salad $10.99 Buffalo Chicken Wrap With lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses; lightly tossed with Blue cheese dressing. Choice of fries or a market salad $10.99 Caesar Salad Prepared with fresh crisp Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan. Can add grilled chicken! $8.99/$13.99 Endive and Apple Salad Crisp apples and spears of fresh endive served on a bed of Romaine lettuce and topped with Roquefort cheese and walnuts. Served with raspberry vinaigrette Add Grilled Chicken or Flank Steak. $7.99/$10.99 Optional Welcome Cocktail: Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary, Mojito ($7-8) Dessert Selections Seasonal Gelato $4.99 Warm Chocolate Lava Cake $5.99 Homemade Cotton Candy $4.00
7 SAMPLE LUNCH MENU 2 MENU Circus Café Award Winning Burger Cooked to temperature of choice, topped with lettuce and tomato; served with fries or a market salad. Choice of toppings: American, Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Guacamole, Mushrooms, Sautéed Onions, or Bacon. $9.99/$0.99 for additional toppings Veggie Burger $8.99 or Turkey Burger $9.99 also available!.99 toppings Classic Cobb Salad Seasonal greens with grilled chicken, bleu cheese, hard boiled egg, bacon, cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes and topped with a fresh avocado puree. Choice of salad dressing $13.99 Caesar Salad Prepared with fresh crisp Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan. Can add Grilled Chicken or Flank Steak! $6.99/$9.99 Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich Caramelized onions, horseradish cream, and spring mix served on French bread. Choice of fries or a market salad $12.99 BBQ Chicken Wrap With bacon, Cheddar cheese and lettuce. Choice of fries or a market salad Choice of fries or a market salad $10.99 Santa Fe Burrito Rice, grated Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses tossed in our Chef s own Pico de Gallo, Santa Fe Ranch dressing and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Can add Grilled Chicken or Flank Steak. $9.99/$11.99 For Beverages please choose Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Iced Tea, or Soda - $2.50 Dessert Selections Seasonal Gelato $4.99 Warm Chocolate Lava Cake $5.99 Homemade Cotton Candy $4.00 Enjoy!!
8 SAMPLE LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS FOR LARGE PARTIES WITH ADULTS & CHILDREN Lunch Sample Menu for Larger Parties Circus Café s Award Winning Burger Cooked to temperature of choice, topped with lettuce and tomato; served with fries or a market salad. Choice of toppings: American, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon $9.99/0.99 toppings Veggie Burger $8.99 or Turkey Burger $9.99 also available!.99 toppings Chicken Breast Sandwich Roasted red peppers, mozzarella and homemade pesto mayo served on buttered garlic French bread. A house favorite! Served with fries or a market salad $10.99 Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Sandwich Served on French bread with slices of red onion and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil; served with fries or a market salad $10.99 Chicken Tenders and Fries Served with BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard $6.50sm/$9.99lg Penne Pasta w/ Choice of Marinara or Butter $6.50sm/$8.99lg (can select Tortellini a la Panna for $14.99) Caesar Salad Prepared with fresh crisp Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan. Can add grilled chicken! $8.99/$13.99 Southwest Quesadilla Melted cheese, sautéed red onions & tomatoes; served with salsa & sour cream. Can add grilled chicken! $9.99/$11.99 Complimentary Homemade Cotton Candy!
9 Dinner Sample Menu for Larger Parties Circus Café s Award Winning Burger Cooked to temperature of choice, topped with lettuce and tomato; served with fries or a market salad. Choice of toppings: American, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon $9.99/.99 toppings Veggie Burger $8.99 or Turkey Burger $9.99 also available!.99 toppings Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Sandwich Served on French bread with slices of red onion and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil; served with fries or a market salad. $10.99 Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich Caramelized onions, horseradish cream, and spring mix served on French bread. Choice of fries or a market salad $12.99 Chicken Tenders and Fries Served with BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard $6.50sm/$9.99lg Penne Pasta w/ Choice of Marinara or Butter $6.50sm/$8.99lg Tortellini a la Panna Tortellini with our homemade Alfredo sauce, prosciutto and tender baby peas Topped with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread (Can be made without prosciutto) $14.99 Caesar Salad Prepared with fresh crisp Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan. $6.99/$8.99 Can add grilled chicken! $9.99/$13.99 Complimentary Homemade Cotton Candy!
10 OFF PREMISE CATERING LUNCH AND DINNER OFF PREMISE CATERING We are happy to prepare multiple quantities of any appetizer or entrée item (s) shown on our regular Lunch or Dinner menu. Typically these dishes will be ready for pick up in an oven ready aluminum tray for easy reheating. CASUAL PARTY OFF PREMISE CATERING Chicken Wings (blue cheese dressing & celery) $10.99 (13 pieces) Chicken Tenders (BBQ & honey mustard) $6.99 (4 pieces) Southwest Quesadillas (sour cream, salsa, guacamole) $9.99 or $11.99 with Grilled Chicken or Flank Steak Mozzarella Sticks (marinara or melba sauce) $6.99 (5 pieces) Shrimp Beggars Purses (Thai honey mustard sauce) $6.99 (5 pieces) Sweet Potato Fries (melba sauce) $5.99 (basket) Mediterranean Antipasto Platter $55 (large stationary platter) *To make meals heartier, consider adding a pasta dish (for example Tortellini a la Panna) that can be picked up and easily kept warm in an aluminum pan. See menu for other pasta options and pricing*
11 Cocktail Receptions (On or Off Premise) Circus Café Hors d oeuvres Menu Information re: Passed Hors d oeuvres, Stationary Platters, and Bar *all hors d oeuvres are available for on or off premise parties* Hot hors d oeuvres Maryland Crab Cakes with Ginger Aioli Shrimp Beggar s Purses with Thai Dipping Sauce Thai Spring Rolls (Vegetarian) Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Filet of Beef on Toasted Baguette with Horseradish Mayo Mojito Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Mango Asian Beef with Hoisin Sauce and Fresh Mango Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewer Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Gluten Free and Vegetarian) Cuban Pork Empanadas Italian Bruschetta Beef Wellington Pear & Brie in Phyllo with Raspberry Melba Sauce Pigs n Blankets Chicken or Beef Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms Steak and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Coconut Sauce Petite Quiche Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Square with Fresh Dill, Crème Fraiche and Caviar Cold hors d oeuvres Fresh Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Skewers with Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction Prosciutto and Melon Curried Chicken Salad on Belgian Endive Endive with Bleu Cheese and Walnuts Drizzled with Raspberry Vinaigrette All passed hors d oeuvres will be served with appropriate dipping sauces; * hors d oeuvres may be purchased in orders of two dozen for off premise parties *
12 Cocktail Receptions page 2 Passed Desserts Chocolate Brownie Bites and Fresh Strawberries Mini Citrus and/or Chocolate Tarts Stationary Trays 1. Fresh Fruit and Farmstead Cheeses with Crackers/Baguette $60sm-110lg 2. Fresh Crudité Vegetables and Dip $35-55 3. Mediterranean Antipasto Platter with Grilled Pita Bread $55 Bar and Beverage Service We offer many options: 1. Open Bar (full range of bar selections paid for by host); 2. Limited Bar (beer, wine and soda paid for by host); 3. Cash Bar (guests pay for own bar drinks); 4. Welcome Cocktail (i.e. Margarita, Mojito, Raspberry Cosmopolitan, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, or Bellini on trays to welcome guests as they arrive or served when seated. The welcome cocktail can be offered alone or in addition to Open Bar, Limited Bar or Cash Bar option.