Your business is important and making the perfect impression among your clients and co-workers is always a desired goal.

Planning an event for a couple of hours after work for a networking group or a client and staff meet and greet? The menus below constitute enough to tide everyone over until dinner but not to take the place of the meal. We can provide these menus as a delivery or a full-service staffed event. If you would like to have a full-service staffed event, please call 804-553-0495 or email us at info@asharperpalate.com to get an all-inclusive proposal. Please see the last page for other delivery information.

Poultry

Tea Smoked Duck Breast
with Edamame Puree and Radish Sprouts on Crispy Sticky Rice Cakes

Fried Buffalo Chicken
with Blue Cheese Sauce on a Sesame Seed Roll

Miniature Fried Chicken and Waffles
with Maple Cayenne Butter

Chicken, Leeks, and Feta in Phyllo Cups, Green Olive Relish

Smoked Chicken and Sage Mousse baked in Puff Pastry,
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Seafood

Grilled Marinated Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Apple Wood Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Yuzu Marinated Lobster and Coconut
in Miso Tuille Cones

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Crostini
with Yogurt Sauce

Crab Cake Sandwiches
served open-faced with Remoulade Sauce

Cornmeal Crusted Oysters
with Warm Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Vegetarian

Smoked Mushroom and Gouda Tartlets

Twice Baked Fingerling Potatoes
with Smoked Gruyère, Shallots and Chives

Vegetable Garden Spring Rolls
with Cashew Ginger Sauce

Parmigiano Reggiano and Italian Parsley Arancini

Tomato Jam on Baguette Toast

Menu I

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

Eggplant, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic, and Red Pepper Savory
Cheesecake

Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses
Gourmet Crackers, Flatbreads, and Seasonal Fruits

Roasted Vegetable Presentation
Asparagus, Carrots, Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Squash,
Red and Yellow Peppers, Roasted Red Pepper Aïoli

Miniature Bistro Beef Sandwiches
with Roasted Red Pepper and Shallot Mayonnaise

Skewered Chicken Yakitori, Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Assorted Miniature Desserts

Menu II

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

Assorted Domestic and Imported, Hard and Soft Cheese

Gourmet Crackers, Flatbreads, Seasonal Fruit Garnish

Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
with Hungarian Paprika, Pita and Baguette Crisps

Smithfield Ham on Soft Rolls
Honey-Chipotle Butter

Naam Barbecue Beef Skewers

Lemongrass Chicken Garden Rolls
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Assorted Miniature Desserts

Menu III

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

Herb and Pistachio Goat Cheese Ball and
Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses
Gourmet Crackers, Flatbreads, Seasonal Fruit Garnish

Vegetable Spring Rolls
Cashew Ginger Sauce

Roast Beef on Miniature Croissants
with Havarti Cheese, Watercress and Horseradish Crème Fraîche

Skewered Almond Chicken
Spicy Honey Yogurt Sauce

Pork, Ginger, and Garlic Meatballs
Peanuts, Scallions, and Spicy Soy Glaze

Assorted Miniature Desserts

Menu IV

Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

Cheese Presentation
Stilton Blue, Pear and Walnut Savory Cheesecake and
Assorted Domestic Hard and Soft Cheeses; Gourmet
Crackers, Flatbreads, and Seasonal Fruit Garnish

Sundried Tomato ‘Pesto’, White Bean, Garlic and Herb
Spread and Olive Relish with Crostini

Skewered Citrus Marinated Chicken
Basil Sauce

Poached Shrimp
Lemons, and Traditional Cocktail Sauce

Smoked Ham on Biscuits
Honey Mustard

Assorted Miniature Cookies and Brownies

Composed Buffet Lunch & Dinner BEVERAGE OPTIONS

Disposable Boxed Coffee Service $32.00
Locally Roasted Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee. Includes Sugar and Sweeteners, Creamers, and Disposable Coffee Cups. Serves 12, 6oz. cups (Will retain heat for 3 hours after brewed)

Assorted Individual Bottled Juices:
Orange, Cranberry, Apple, and Grapefruit $2.50 each

Bottled Water $2.00 each

Assorted Sodas offering Coca-Cola products $1.50 each

1 Gallon of Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) $12.00 each

1 Gallon of Lemonade $12.00 each

*A gallon serves approximately 10 people

10lb bags of ice: $3.00 per bag

Delivery and pick up services are available only for orders totaling $250.00 in food costs.

Orders must be placed and confirmed 48 hours in advance of requested delivery and may be subject to availability.

All delivered items are served on/in black acrylic platters or bowls.

Deliveries are only available Monday – Friday for Food & Beverage and acquire the following delivery/ fuel fees.

Delivered between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. = $35.00
Delivered before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. = $70.00

*Delivery fees/fuel fees are based on the Richmond metro area. Deliveries outside this area will incur additional charges.

These charges may increase due to large volume orders requiring multiple vehicles or delivery staff.

**Some Venues require an additional charge for deliveries which is not included in our pricing. Please let your event
planner know which venue your order will be delivered to when you are placing your order.

Plasticware

We can supply clear heavy duty acrylic plastic plates, forks, knives, cups, and napkins for $2.25 per person.

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We can supply black plates, black flatware, cups, and napkins for $1.75 per person.

Labor:
Labor is dependent on many variables such as final menu selection, logistics, event format and size. Labor is calculated based on total event time (set up, event duration, break down, clean up and travel time) and on the number of staff members needed for a successful event. When we put together a customized proposal with your selected menu, we will include labor costs based on your menu.

Rentals and Service Equipment:
Delivering a successful event often entails providing a great deal of equipment or rental items. Often these items are tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, chafing dishes, and portable cooking units. These rental costs will depend on the specific menu selection, the number of guests, and the event location, and will be calculated in your customized proposal for your convenience.

Customized Proposal:
Following your initial inquiry via telephone, email, or in-person, your coordinator will customize your event proposal based on your selected menu and the items above.

Event Review:
Upon receiving your proposal, your event coordinator will be available to make any necessary updates and ensure that our understanding of your event truly reflects your needs and vision. During our time with you, we will accomplish the following:

• Finalize the menu
• Discuss the logistics of the event
• Devise a floor plan to ensure a smooth flow
• Come up with a rain plan (if applicable)
• Determine an approximate timeline
• Choose colors and linens
• Discuss possible décor enhancements
• Review the kitchen and intended prep area needs
• Discuss special requests
• Determine rental needs i.e. china, tables, chairs, tents, etc.
• Decide on any outside services i.e. valet, flowers, entertainment, etc.

Contract:
Once all the details are specified, we will secure your event date upon return of a signed contract and a $500.00 deposit. Your initial deposit is for reserving your date only and does not lock you into a guest count or final menu. Event and menu updates can continue to be made along the way. We request a second deposit, 50 percent of the total fee, no later than 30 days prior to your event. Final balances are due 14 days prior to your scheduled event.