Classic Michigan Buffet
Create your own custom buffet from the menu below or customize a menu.
Platinum Package
Menu includes 1 entree, 2 sides, bread and butter, salad choice.
Roast Tenderloin Medallions slow roasted, seared with rosemary & garlic, Detroit zip sauce
Roast Prime Rib of Beef – slow roasted Au Jus
Beef Wellington mushrooms & onion wrapped in puff pastry, bordelaise sauce
Airline Breast of Chicken Stuffed with fig chutney
Stuffed Pork Loin spinach, roasted red pepper, and asiago cheese
Potato Crusted Great Lake White Fish fresh white fish crusted with potato and grilled served with a lemon butter sauce
Fennel Seared Salmon fresh salmon grilled with a balsamic vinegar reduction
Gold Package
Menu includes 1 entree, 2 sides, bread and butter, salad choice.
Boneless Skinless Breast of Chicken prepared in one of the following culinary arrangements:
- Marsala: caramelized onion & fresh mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce
- Mediterranean: marinated & grilled, with olives, sundried tomatoes, capers, & fresh parsley
- Casper: a house creation, dusted in seasoning flour, sautéed with a sauce of onions, artichokes, and roasted red pepper
- Piccata: a classic Piccata, sautéed with a lemon sauce, capers & fresh parsley
- Jamaican Jerk: Spicy with grilled pineapple
- Home Style: dusted in seasoned flour, sautéed in olive oil and baked
- Saltimbocca: with prosciutto, ham and sage
- Cajun Roasted Chicken Hot & spicy just like on the Bayou!!
Thai Chicken OR Thai Beef Stir Fry Tender slices of beef or chicken, blended with fresh vegetables and sweet, sour, & spicy sensations!!
Breast of Chicken Diane served with mushrooms, onions, burgundy wine
Chicken Parmesan breaded with parmesan bread crumbs
Chicken Woodsman onion, tomato, mushroom
Roast Turkey and Gravy (white and dark meat) Tom Turkey, whole, roasted & basted served in a natural gravy (white & dark meat)
Braised Fresh Beef Brisket with a Bordelaise Sauce tender beef, onions, mushrooms, & parsley in a red wine sauce
London Broil -Flank Steak marinated, garlic and rosemary, bordelaise sauce
Chipotle Meatloaf
Stuffed Pork Loin tender pork , fresh spinach, roasted red pepper with a thyme honey glaze
Dearborn Michigan Ham maple glaze
Dearborn Michigan Smoked Kielbasa smoked kielbasa with onions, carrots, and potatoes
Roasted Vegetable or Meat Lasagna
Pasta with Italian Sausage with green peppers and onion
Eastern Market Roast Italian Sausage roasted with sautéed onions and peppers
Silver Package
Menu includes 1 entree, 2 sides, bread and butter, salad choice.
“Our Famous” Honey Roasted Chicken Fresh bone-in chicken, slow roasted with a honey and butter glaze.
Housemade Meatballs pork & beef meatballs in one of the following styles: Swedish, Italian, or Sweet-N- Sour
Braised Roast Beef with a Bordelaise Sauce tender beef, onions, mushrooms, & parsley in a red wine sauce
Apple Glazed Pork Loin served with fresh apples and caramelized onions
New! Robin Hood Chicken Fresh bone- in chicken, ginger, garlic, parsley, and lemon
New! Chicken Rigatoni spinach, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, edamame, pine nuts in a garlic alfredo sauce
New! Chicken Tetrazzini Spaghetti casserole with wild mushrooms and prosciutto
New! Italian Sausage or Meatball Penne Rigate Roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, caramelized onion, and artichokes. Choice of meat or marinara sauce.
New! Shrimp or Salmon Cavatappi zucchini, caramelized onion, mushroom, asparagus with a pesto alfredo sauce
New! Vegetarian Farfalle Pasta artichoke, mushrooms, edamame, spinach, and sundried tomato. Choice of pesto marinara, or garlic alfredo sauce.
*Add Cheese Ravioli or Tortellini to any pasta selection
Side Choices
Pasta with Pesto Marinara Sauce choice of pasta: farfalle, spaghetti or penne
Egg Noodles with butter and parsley
Classic Rice Pilaf with vermicelli
New! Wild Rice with Balsamic Mushrooms
New! Rainbow Couscous
Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes with sour cream & butter (roasted garlic optional)
Parsley Boiled Red Skin Potatoes
Sharp Cheddar & Chive Cheese Potato
Twice Baked Potato with blue cheese and bacon
New! Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks
New! Pesto Potatoes with basil pesto
New! Sweet Potato Soufflé with Pralines
Butternut Squash & Potato Gratin (Delicious, Rich & Cheesy)
Dauphinoise Potato our signature cheese potato, baked in a rich cream & asiago cheese custard
New! Apple, fig, and potato custard
New! Grandma’s Stuffing
New! Cornbread Stuffing
New! Corn Pudding
Green Beans with caramelized onions and creamy butter
Roasted Fresh Carrots with caramelized onions
New! Roasted Root Vegetables Parsnips, carrots, rutabaga, sweet and Michigan potatoes
Buttered Whole Kernel Corn with roasted red pepper & a creamy butter sauce
Baby Green Peas with sautéed mushrooms
Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
New! Roasted Butternut Squash onions and pecans
California Medley: broccoli, carrot, cauliflower
New! Brussel Sprouts Sherry, bacon cream sauce
Fresh Raw Vegetables with dip
Stir-fried Vegetables
Baked Beans with mustard, onions, brown sugar: with bacon or vegetarian
Salad Choices
Dad’s Potato Salad with our own special ingredients
Our House Specialty Pasta Salad: Italian Style
Romaine Salad with red onion, cucumber, tomato and croutons
Caesar Salad with croutons, red onions, parmesan, tomatoes
New! Bruschetta Salad with Italian bread, tomatoes, yellow and red peppers, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, fresh basil, romaine, and field greens.
Whole Grain Mustard Coleslaw OR Honey Mustard Slaw
Fattoush Salad with tomato, cucumber, red onion, Syrian toast Mediterranean dressing
Orzo Salad: feta, spinach with Greek Dressing
BLT Salad: romaine, bacon bits, tomato, parsley with ranch dressing
Napa Cabbage Salad: Cabbage, ramen noodles, mandarin orange, carrots, green onions with sweet cider vinaigrette (Additional $1.25)
Michigan Salad: romaine, walnuts, bleu cheese, dried cherries, red onion with house made sweet onion vinaigrette dressing
Panzanella Salad: Country Croutons tossed with red onion, tomato, cucumber, balsamic Vinaigrette
New! Classic Waldorf: apple, walnut, raisin, celery, and mayonnaise
New! Ambrosia Salad: marshmallows, mandarin oranges, grapes, berries, pineapple
Sandwiches and Salads
* Minimum 25 Guests
Sandwiches
- Roasted Vegetable Wrap with a Red Pepper Hummus
- Smoked Turkey with fresh asparagus, red onion, and an avocado spread, on a baguette
- Tuna Salad Sandwich with capers, red onion, lemon, and fresh parsley on a crunchy ciabatta
- Ham and Swiss on a Croissant with a grain mustard aioli
- Deli Roast Beef with swiss and horsey sauce on a multi-grain baguette
- Michigan Chicken Salad Croissant with cranberries, red onion, and celery
- Bistro Chicken with roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, and a bacon jelly on a crunchy ciabatta
- Meatloaf with a roasted red pepper and horseradish mayonnaise on focaccia
- Salmon BLT: maple glazed salmon, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato with a pesto aioli, on a baguette
All sandwiches served with dessert (cookie or brownie) and your choice of pasta salad, mixed fruit, potato salad or chips.
Salads
- Chef’s Salad Strips of turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, hard boiled egg
- Chicken Salad Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, garlic croustades, hard boiled egg
- Lite and Fit Salad Fresh mixed greens, grilled chicken, apples, toasted walnuts, almonds, fresh berries, citrus vinaigrette
- Cobb Salad Fresh mixed greens, chicken, avocado, bacon, Bleu cheese, onion, and brown derby vinaigrette or choice of dressing
All salads are presented in a clear “clam shell” container with dessert (cookie or brownie). Disposable flatware and napkins are included.
Soup
- Roasted Chicken Noodle
- French Onion
- Broccoli Cheddar
- Tomato Pesto
- Gazpacho
*Includes disposable bowls, napkins, and plasticware
Hors D'oeuvres Combinations
Package #1 Choose 5
Collection of Garden Vegetables Fresh seasonal vegetables with dip
Deviled Eggs Just like grandma used to make
Turkey Roll-ups with sliced tomato, seasoned mayonnaise in flour tortilla
Corn Tortillas Chips with Fresh Salsa
Swedish Meatballs With a sour cream sauce
Brownie, Cookies, Rice Krispie Treats Tray
Package #2 Choose 5
Imported Cheeses Four varieties of cheese presented with crackers and focaccia bread
Fresh Fruit A seasonally appropriate display of fresh fruit such as pineapple, melons and berries
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with feta cheese & leek
Hummus with pita triangles
Mini Focaccia Sandwich
Silver Dollar Stuffed Mushroom with Spinach and Cheese
Baby New Potatoes stuffed with cheese, prosciutto ham and leeks
Miniature Quiche
Wing Dings marinated and roasted
Chipotle Meatballs
Chinese Pork Dumplings With plum or hot mustard sauce
Italian Sausage with Roasted Peppers and Onions
Cookies & Brownies
Package #3 Choose 5
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Imported Cheeses Four varieties of cheese presented with crackers and focaccia bread
Fresh Fruit A seasonally appropriate display of fresh fruit such as pineapple, melons and berries
Baked Brie in Filo with Chutney
Smoked Salmon with gourmet crackers
Wing Dings marinated and roasted
Barbecued Spare Ribs dry rub seasoning and slow roasted (3 slab minimum)
Chicken Satay Marinated, skewered and grilled(Chef fee required)
Mini Beef Wellingtons Beef tenderloin in pastry
Hors D'oeuvres - à la carte
| Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Platter Vegetables such as eggplant, fresh fennel, zucchini, yellow squash and peppers marinated, roasted, chilled and beautifully displayed | |
| Collection of Garden Vegetables Fresh seasonal vegetables presented with dip | |
| Imported Cheeses Four varieties of cheese presented with crackers and focaccia bread | |
| Fresh Fruit A seasonally appropriate display of fresh fruit such as pineapple, melons and berries | |
| Asparagus Wrapped with smoked salmon or prosciutto ham | |
| Bruschetta Fresh tomato and basil on baguette | |
| Seared Ahi Tuna Sesame crackers with Wasabi cream | |
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Corn Tortillas | |
| Beef Crostini Thinly sliced beef with a horseradish creme | |
| Mini BLT Crostini Bacon, lettuce and tomato with ranch dressing | |
| Deviled Eggs Just like Grandma used to make | |
| Variety of Sushi Rolls With soy sauce and Wasabi | |
| Celery Sticks with Herbed Boursin Cheese Bake Brie in Filo with Chutney (serves 15) | |
| California Pizza Basil and Pesto | |
| Roma Tomatoes With fresh mozzarella, chives and olive oil | |
| Focaccia Bread Italian flatbread with roasted vegetables | |
| Assorted Canapés Smoked salmon on cucumber, salami horns with herbed boursin, wild mushroom crostini | |
| Hummus with Pita Triangles | |
| Chicken Caesar Filo Cups | |
| Smoked Salmon with Gourmet Crackers | |
| Chicken Straws Marinated in lemon tarragon mayonnaise and rolled in crushed nuts | |
| Mini Focaccia Sandwich | |
| Turkey Roll-ups With sliced tomato, seasoned mayonnaise in a flour tortilla | |
| Corn Tortillas Chips with Fresh Salsa | |
The Carvery Choice of one of the following as mini sandwiches, carved to order, presented on house-made rolls with condiments: Smoked Turkey, Hoisin Basted Beef Brisket, Cured Ham
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| Eggplant Roulades With goat cheese and prosciutto | |
| Silver Dollar Stuffed Mushroom With spinach and cheese | |
| Wild Mushroom Strudel | |
| Vegetable Quesadillas With crab and fresh cilantro (chef fee required) | |
| Spanakopita Wrapped With spinach and feta cheese | |
| Vegetarian Strudel | |
| Baby New Potatoes Stuffed with cheese, prosciutto ham and leeks | |
| Miniature Quiche | |
| Warm Wild Mushroom Dipping Crostini Wild mushrooms, stewed with cream and savory herbs with a thin toasted baguette | |
| Wing Dings Marinated and roasted | |
| Barbecued Spare Ribs (3 slab minimum) Dry rub seasoning and slow roasted |
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| Swedish Meatballs With a sour cream sauce | |
| Albondigas Mexican Meatballs | |
| Chinese Pork Dumplings With plum or hot mustard sauce | |
| Southwestern Chicken Egg Rolls | |
| Italian Sausage with Roasted Peppers and Onions | |
| Beef OR Chicken Satay Marinated, skewered and grilled (chef fee required) | |
| Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce | |
| Shrimp and Polenta | |
| Large Shrimp With julienne vegetables and grilled polenta (chef fee required) | |
| Grilled Salmon Steaks (chef fee required) | |
| Potato Crusted Scallops Cooked to order (chef fee required) | |
| Jumbo Coconut Shrimp (minimum 25 pieces) |
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| Lump Crab In a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce | |
| Lamb Chops Individual marinated chops (chef fee required) | |
| Grilled Shrimp and Grits With garlic veggies (chef fee required) | |
| Grilled Corn Cakes With smoked salmon, capers and roasted red peppers | |
| Angus Sliders Mini bun, gorgonzola and horseradish | |
| Bow Tie Pasta With smoked salmon and capers in a garlic cream sauce | |
| Mini Beef Wellingtons Beef tenderloin in pastry | |
| Potato Latkes with chives (chef fee required) | |
| Steak Bits Cajun spiced grilled atop garlic bread (chef fee required) | |
| Mini Tawook Chicken Kabobs (chef fee required) |
Salads - à la carte
| Tortellini With roasted garlic and vegetables | |
| Grandma’s Red Skin Potato Salad | |
| Asian Vegetable Salad With ginger vinaigrette presented with bok choy, carrots, water chestnuts and bean sprouts | |
| Broccoli Slaw Shredded broccoli with carrots and parsnips in a sweet and sour vinaigrette | |
| Cabbage Slaw With honey lemon dressing | |
| Italian Pasta Salad Tri-colored pasta with vinaigrette | |
| Carrot and Pecan Nut Coleslaw Cabbage and celery with poppy seed dressing | |
| Steamed Couscous With leeks, tomato, carrot and celery in a minted vinaigrette | |
| Bow Tie Pasta With bleu cheese, pine nuts and zucchini | |
| Tossed Romaine With cucumber, tomato and red onion, choice of dressing | |
| Grain mustard Coleslaw | |
| Fattoush With tomato, cucumber and red onion and Syrian toast in a Mediterranean dressing | |
| White Bean Salad With carrot, olive and red onion in a vinaigrette dressing | |
| Potato and Roasted Barley With prosciutto ham and mushroom in a chive mayonnaise | |
| Waldorf Salad Apple, walnut, raisin, celery and mayonnaise | |
| Korean Bean Sprout Red pepper, sugar snap peas, roasted sesame seed | |
| Orzo Salad Feta and spinach with Greek dressing | |
| Lentil Salad Roasted vegetables with cider vinaigrette | |
| Caesar Salad Parmesan cheese and croutons | |
| BLT Salad Romaine, bacon bits, tomato, parsley with ranch dressing |
Finger Sandwiches
Crust trimmed and cut into quarters
- Thin sliced tomato with goat cheese
- Smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese
- Olive with parsley
- Watercress with dill cream
- Cranberry with Dijon mustard
- Curried egg salad
- Celery nut cream cheese
- Cucumber and Dill
Open House Party
2 Hours of Hors D'oeuvres Choose five hot & five cold
Five Hot
- Swedish meatballs with sour cream sauce
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Chicken drumsticks with hot sauce
- Assorted petite quiches
- Vegetarian spring rolls with dipping sauce
- Warm spinach artichoke dip with crisp tortillas
- Chef’s hors d’oeuvre of the day
Five Cold
- Fresh crudités with dipping sauce
- Deviled eggs with smoked salmon
- International cheese and crackers
- Fresh fruit platter
- Smoked Turkey Roll-ups
- Bruschetta
- Chef’s hors d’oeuvre of the day