Appetizers
Appetizers $24 a dozen
Thai chicken salad filled filo cups
Assorted Mini quiche: choose from Lorraine, Florentine & cheese
Cocktail franks wrapped in puff pastry
Vegetable eggroll with sweet-n-sour dipping sauce
Tortellini Skewers with Grape tomato, bell peppers and homemade pesto
Hierloom Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Balsamic reduction on crostini
Grilled steak Quessadillas with Manchego Cheese and lime sour cream
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla with Jack Cheese and pico de gallo
Fried Mozzarella sticks with homemade marinara dipping sauce
Appetizers $30 a dozen
Ratatouille tartlets with a pernod butter (room temp) (3 doz minimum)
Smoked salmon wrapped grilled asparagus with dill cream cheese
Filo wrapped asparagus and gorgonzola with a balsamic glaze
Parmesan artichoke fritters with smoked tomato dip
Quinoa and roasted vegetable filled mushroom cap with manchego cheese
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts with b.b.q. glaze
Raspberry and brie filo cups
Crispy chicken pot stickers with sesame ginger dipping sauce
Jamaican jerk chicken skewers with mango dipping sauce
Chicken Florentine filled mushroom caps
Spinach and cheese stuffed mushroom caps
Portobello and fontina cheese twist
Breaded four cheese ravioli with marinara or pesto dipping sauce
Shrimp and boursin cheese filo cups
Bacon wrapped shrimp with chipotle honey glaze
Satays:
*Thai chicken with peanut sauce
*Buffalo chicken with ranch
*Steak with teriyaki glaze
Appetizers $36 a dozen
California rolls with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce (3 dozen minimum)
Vegetarian rolls with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce (3 dozen minimum)
Sushi Rolls – (3 dozen minimum)
dragon roll, rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, smoked salmon roll,
california roll, spicy shrimp roll-served with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce
Crispy duck spring rolls with plum sauce
Beef wellingtons with mushroom duxelle
Crab cakes with remoulade sauce and fresh lemon
Hibachi chicken skewer with Asian mustard sauce
Hibachi steak skewer with Asian b.b.q. sauc
Wild River Salmon risotto cake with sundried tomato aiol
Five spiced Chinese spare ribs with a teriyaki glaze
Bacon wrapped shrimp with citrus b.b.q. sauce
Mini Kobe burgers with remoulade, a pickle on a mini onion roll
Crab stuffed mushroom caps
Peppercorn roasted beef tenderloin crostini with herbed cheese & caramelized onions
Smoked salmon crostini with herbed cheese & fresh dill
Buffet Appetizers
Spinach and Artichoke Crock ... Serves 15 – 18 $45 (w/ crab meat $75)
A delicious blend of spinach, artichoke hearts,
parmesan and mozzarella cheese accompanied by crostini and breadsticks
Fiesta dip ... Serves 15 – 18 $45
Refried beans, scallions, tomato, sour cream, olives, guacamole, cheddar and jack cheeses and salsa accompanied by crispy tri colored tortilla chips
Quesadillas ... 48 wedges
*Fire roasted peppers, scallions and jack cheese $48
*Grilled chicken and shredded cheddar $60
*Grilled vegetables and shredded mozzarella cheese $55
*Poached pear and brie with a mango salsa $55
*Roast pork and green chili $60
Where appropriate accompanied with sour cream and salsa
Meatballs ... minimum 6 dozen for $72
Beef or turkey
Marinara sauce, sweet-n-sour, teriyaki glaze, b.b.q. sauce
Wings ... minimum 6 dozen for $60
Jumbo split or boneless
Buffalo, sweet-n-sour, teriyaki glaze, b.b.q. sauce. honey chipotle, honey bbq and Thai
All come with celery and ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
Foccacia pizzas ... By the pan (12 – 2” squares) $25
*tomato, basil and roasted garlic
*grilled vegetable, parmesan and mozzarella cheese
*roasted red peppers, serrano ham and manchego cheese
*grilled chicken, pesto and smoked mozzarella cheese
*grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese with a light tomato sauce
*chicken fajita with spicy sauce, grilled peppers & onions and jack cheese
Potato skins ... By the dozen (3 dozen minimum)
*Italian– ricotta cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil $24
*Mexican – guacamole, tomato, jalapeño and Chihuahua cheese $24
*Traditional – bacon, tomato, scallion and shredded cheddar with sour cream $24
Mediterranean Mini Lamb Patties
served with tzatziki sauce & mini pita ... (3 dozen minimum) $36 per dozen
Mediterranean Mini chicken Patties
with tzatziki sauce & mini pita ... (3 dozen Minimum) $36 per dozen
Grilled New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops with rosemary au jus
(one dozen min.) $48 per dozen
Party Platters
Farmer’s market vegetable basket
Small (Serves 15 - 20) $45
Large (serves 30 – 40) $65
A bountiful display of the freshest seasonal vegetables with smoked tomato and/or caramelized onion dips
Cheese Basket
Small (Serves 15 - 20) $65
Large (serves 30 – 40) $95
Imported and domestic cheeses accompanied by French bread and crackers garnished with fresh fruit
Wheel of Brie
One size only – 1 kilo wheel (serves 30 – 40) $60
A wheel of brie topped with apricot or raspberry preserves and
toasted almonds accompanied with crackers, breads, grapes and strawberries
Wheel of Baked brie en croute with apricot jam...o
One size only – 1 kilo wheel (serves 30 – 40) $60
Harvest bread bowl with spinach dip (serves 30-40) $85.00
A hollowed-out harvest bread round with homemade spinach dip, carrots, celery & bread cubes for dipping
Three flavors of Hummus Basket
one size only (serves 20 - 30) $60
Roasted red pepper, roasted garlic and sundried tomato flavored hummus
accompanied with toasted pita chips & sesame bread sticks
Chilled Beef Tenderloin Platter
One size only (serves 20-30) $180
Grilled beef tenderloin cooked medium rare then sliced with caramelized onions,
gherkins, creamed horseradish sauce and 2 dozen freshly baked rolls
Chilled Poached Salmon Platter
one size only 12 filets $95
4 oz salmon filets presented with cucumber, dill sauce, lemons and fresh dill to garnish
Citrus & Thyme Grilled Salmon Platter
(served cold) -12 pcs $80
Marinated, Seasoned and grilled 4 oz salmon filets, chilled and served on a decorated platter
Fresh Shrimp Platter
Small (40 pieces) $90
Large (80 pieces) $150
Fresh jumbo tail on shrimp with remoulade and cocktail sauce garnished with lemons
The Mediterranean Basket
One size only (serves 30 - 40) $175
Baba ganoush, hummus, taboule, feta, kasseri cheese,
marinated artichoke hearts, stuffed olives, roasted red peppers, marinated mushrooms and pita chips
Bruschetta Spread
One size only (serves 20-30) $50
Toasted crostini surrounds a delicious mix of plum tomatoes,
roasted garlic, fresh basil & parmesan cheese
Crabmeat Tapenade
One size only (serves 25-35) $75
a blend of crabmeat with savory cream cheese in a delicious spread,
accompanied by crackers & sliced french bread
Chips, Salsa, Guacamole
One size only (serves 20 - 30) $65
Tri colored chips freshly made pico de gallo and guacamole
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Small (serves 12 - 15) $55
Large (serves 20 - 25) $85
A selection of grilled & chilled vegetables including peppers,
portabellas, zucchini, carrots, asparagus and squash with a balsamic reduction
Grilled Asparagus
One size only (serves 15 - 20) $60
Poached green beans and crumbled feta cheese drizzled with a lemon oregano vinaigrette
Caprice Platter
Small (serves 15 - 20) $55
Large (serves 30 - 40) $95
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and chiffonade of basil with chardonnay vinaigrette dressing
Pinwheel Platters – select up to 3 flavors
Small (32 pieces) $55
Large (64 pieces) $90
*Garlic chicken, spinach, carrots with hoisin sauce
*Roasted turkey, Swiss cheese and smoked tomato spread
*Roast beef, havarti, caramelized onions and horseradish sauce
*Ham, boursin cheese, lettuce and Dijon mustard
*Grilled vegetables, iceberg and basil aioli
*Prosciutto, arugula and artichoke cream cheese
*Smoked salmon, cucumber, capers and herbed cream cheese
*Cilantro lime chicken, pepper jack cheese and Arizona may
*Reuben -corned beef, sour kraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing
Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Beef or Diced Chicken
One size only (serves 20) $65.00
Lettuce cups with group beef or chicken served with hoi sin sauce,
peanut sauce and teriyaki sauce and crunchy rice noodles
Antipasto platter
One size only (serves 30 - 40) $185
Prosciutto, salami, copacola, asiago, provolone, fresh mozzarella, marinated mushrooms,
marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cherry peppers, pepperoncini,
kalamata olives and gherkins
Trio of Salads Platter – choose any 3 salads
One size only (serves 20 - 25) $70
Served with crackers, cocktail bread and mini pretzel rolls
*egg salad
*tuna salad
*chicken salad
*blackened chicken
*smoked salmon salad
*whitefish
*hummus
*baba ganoush
* tabbouleh
Deli Platter
$9.95 per person (8 person minimum)
SELECT ANY THREE (3) ITEMS:
Thinly sliced and decorated on a platter: oven roasted turkey, ham, salami, honey smoked turkey, corned beef & roast beef, tuna fish salad, egg salad, chicken salad accompanied by lettuce, thin sliced tomato, onion, sliced Swiss & cheddar cheeses, pickles & condiments; served with an assortment of freshly baked breads & rolls.
Add additional meat or salad item for $2.25 per person
Substitute lean corned beef for any above items at $1.95
Sushi Station and/or Drop Off - $36.00 per dozen pieces (3 Dozen Minimum per order)
Chef on Site at $225.00 per chef for 4 hours second chef for $150.00
Each hand-made sushi and sashimi item is meticulously prepared by our own skilled sushi chef. Select from our list of custom rolls or individual sushi favorites which we prepare using the highest quality & freshest ingredients in creating an array of assorted favorites. Every sushi order is made to order and completed just moments before delivered to ensure freshness, excellent taste and top quality presentation.
Have our chef attend and prepare everything on site (preferred method) and make the show even more fun for your guests.
Vegetarian Roll- cucumber, carrots and avocado
California Roll -snow crab, avocado & cucumber
Tuna Roll-tuna, avocado & cucumber rolled inside out in masago
Baked Salmon Roll-baked & smoked salmon, scallions, cucumber, tempura crunch, masago & mayonnaise, drizzled with Eel Sauce
Shrimp & Eel Roll-freshwater eel & tempura crunch rolled outside with cooked shrimp and wasabi tobiko, drizzled with creamy wasabi Sauce
Dragon Roll- Tuna, Salmon & Shrimp with spicy mayo,& Masago
Sashimi favorites-fresh salmon, tuna, crab & shrimp.
Need help serving? Staff quoted upon request & subject to availability
Staffing Pear Tree Catering is proud to provide its well trained and
professional staff for your events. Whether a formal dinner or
casual reception. Pear Tree’s team of staff will be friendly, helpful,
and ensure all the details regarding your event will be covered
The fine print …
- Most orders require a minimum of 8 servings unless otherwise specified. Many of items are packed with 8 servings all orders subject to 7.0% sales tax, delivery charges based upon proximity to pear tree, all luncheon orders are requested by noon of the day prior, and are subject to availability. 48 hour notice is preferred to ensure availability. Cancellations are accepted until noon of the day prior or upon discretion of the kitchen. Every effort will be made to accommodate last minute changes & cancellations, a surcharge may be assessed for last minute orders and for cancellations.
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Passover Menus
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Menus
Thanksgiving & Christmas Menus
Sabbath Dinner Menus
Bereavement Menus
Bar Mitzvah and Event Menus
Appetizer and Action Station Menus
Kiddush & Oneg Menus
Beverage Menus
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