Daniel's Catering

Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Cold Hors D'oeuvres
- Crispy Ahi Tuna Wonton: sesame encrusted rare ahi tuna, wasabi crema
- Smoked Salmon Cucumber Round: Thinly sliced Scottish smoked salmon, dill cream cheese and capers
- Mango Shrimp Spoon: Chopped citrus shrimp, cilantro, fresh mango, jicama, sweet chili sauce
- Jumbo shrimp cocktail: Boiled in court bouillon, lemon and zesty cocktail sauce
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus: Prosciutto and Boursin cheese
- Fresh Fruit Skewers: Five festive fruits skewered with vanilla bean yogurt dip
- Burrata Toast: Creamy burrata cheese, marinated grape tomato, garlic crostini, sea salt, olive oil, basil
- Caprese Skewer: Fresh mini mozzarella, grape tomato, basil leaf, balsamic drizzle
- Hawaiian Poke Spoons: Sushi grade Ahi tuna, avocado, lime, cilantro, green onion and pink Hawaiian sea salt
- Shrimp Gazpacho Shooter: Poached shrimp, cucumber, avocado, garden tomatoes
- East Coast mini–Lobster Rolls: Poached lobster, lemon zest, celery, mayo
Warm Beginnings

Warm Beginnings
- Mediterranean Lamb Meatball: oregano, mint, Kalamata olive and feta, sided with homemade cool tzatziki sauce, soft pita wedge
- Sweet sausage Stuffed Fresh Mushroom Caps Savory baby Bella mushrooms stuffed with a blend of sweet Italian sausage, garlic, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, then baked to golden perfection. Served warm with a hint of fresh parsley
- Mini Chicken Wellingtons: Mushroom sherry duxelles, wrapped in buttery puff pastry
- Mini Beef Tenderloin Wellingtons: Mushroom duxelles, wrapped in buttery puff pastry
- Baked Parmesan Artichoke Dip: Served with bakery-fresh crusty breads and pita chips
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp: Sweet coconut, panko, sweet chili dipping sauce
- Chicken Satay: Skewered marinated chicken, Thai peanut sauce, broiled to perfection
- Scallops Wrapped with Bacon: Glazed with sweet chili sauce
- Mac & Cheese Bites
- Hand-Rolled Meatballs: with sweet BBQ sauce
- Smoked Brisket Profiteroles: 12hr beef brisket, Carolina barbecue, cheese profiteroles
- mini–Crab Cake: Old Bay, lemon zest, whole grain mustard remoulade


Chilled Artistic Displays

Chilled Artistic Displays
- Imported Cheese Display: Cascade of seven fine quality cheeses, rustic cracker boards, grapes and ripe berries
- The French Connection: Exquisite presentation of five full-bodied wedge cut cheeses, water crackers, country raisin bread, split ripe figs, candied walnuts, fresh herbs, ripe berries and grape clusters
Artisan Charcuterie Board

A beautifully curated charcuterie board, featuring a selection of premium cured meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet accompaniments. Perfect for grazing and sharing, this board is arranged with a balance of flavors and textures for a sophisticated yet inviting presentation.
Board Includes:
✔️ Cured Meats – A variety of prosciutto, salami, soppressata, and capicola
✔️ Artisan Cheeses – Selections such as aged cheddar, creamy brie, tangy blue cheese, and smoked gouda
✔️ Accompaniments – Marinated olives, cornichons, whole grain mustard, fig jam, and honey
✔️ Fresh & Dried Fruits – Grapes, sliced apples, dried apricots, and candied nuts
✔️ Gourmet Crackers & Bread – A mix of rustic crostini, grissini breadsticks, and seeded crackers
Premium Add-Ons:
✔️ Luxury Cheeses (Truffle Brie, Aged Manchego, Burrata)
✔️ House-Smoked Meats & Pate Selection
Trio of Tapenades
An elegant assortment of three handcrafted Mediterranean-inspired tapenades, served with rustic crostini, gourmet crackers, and fresh vegetable crudités. A perfect combination of bold flavors, ideal for pairing with wine and cheese.
- Crudité: Mélange of raw seasonal vegetables, accompanied by cool ranch and hummus
- Ultimate Guacamole: With colored corn tortilla chips
- Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese: Vine-ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic, EVOO, sea salt, fresh basil
- Chips & Dip: House made thick cut kettle chips, loaded cream cheese dip with crispy bacon, scallions, and blue cheese
- Italian Antipasto Display: Premium dry aged Italian meats and cheeses, roasted garlic, marinated peppers, artichokes, olives and pepperoncini, grilled ciabatta wedges
- Traditional Bruschetta Bar: Vine ripe tomato, fresh garlic and basil, toasted French crostini and dry aged parmesan shavings
- Sliced tenderloin of beef: Caramelized onions, roasted garlic and grilled peppers, sliced rustic French bread and horseradish mayonnaise
- Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin: Displayed with caramelized onions, sour cherry compote and roasted, granny smith apples
- Cedarwood Smoked Salmon: Fresh side of salmon smoked in-house, elegantly decorated and accompanied by classical condiments and dill crème fraiche
- Cold Smoked Salmon Display: Cured thinly sliced, smoked Scottish salmon displayed with fresh lemon, dill, capers, red onion, cream cheese and pumpernickel rye squares
- Roasted Tuscan Vegetable Antipasto: Grilled seasoned favorites to include grilled asparagus, balsamic mushroom, sugar roasted carrots, charred pepper mélange, and buttery eggplant all arranged and garnished to perfection
- Fresh fruit and berry display: Fresh Fruit and Berry Display features a selection of ripe, seasonal fruits such as pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, seedless grape clusters, and an array of fresh berries.


Formal Dinner Menu

(entrees include house salad, dinner rolls and butter and a slice of homemade chocolate flourless cake)
- 12 oz. Roasted Prime Rib of Beef: Seasoned and served medium-rare, au gratin with natural jus and French green beans
- Filet Mignon: Center-cut choice filet of beef served medium-rare with truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus with a red wine demi
- Pan-Roasted Atlantic salmon: citrus beurre Blanc and broccoli rabe, couscous
- Colorado rack of lamb: Port wine reduction, roasted fingerling potatoes, sugar roasted carrots
- Char-Grilled Swordfish: Hand cut steak with pink Hawaiian sea salt, artichoke beurre Blanc, crisp vegetables, herb roasted fingerling potatoes
- Braised Osso Bucco Short Rib: Slow cooked, super tender in stock reduction, oven roasted root vegetables with sea salt, wild mushroom risotto
- Chef Dan’s Taste of the East Coast: 6 oz. filet mignon with a red wine demi-glace & 6 oz. fresh Atlantic lobster tail with lemon chive butter, oven roasted asparagus bundles & rice pilaf
- Trilogy of Filet: Three 3 oz hand-cut filets, each one crusted separately with horseradish, blue cheese and parmesan herb crust, broiled medium rare, Yukon gold mash, vegetable medley
- Pan-Seared Diver Scallops: Gingered carrot puree, tomato, parmesan couscous, basil emulsion drizzle
- Midwest Surf & Turf: 6 oz. char-grilled filet enveloped with Maytag Blue cheese, three jumbo split prawns with lump crab and lobster beurre Blanc, Yukon gold smashed potato, crisp grilled asparagus
Salads

Salads
House Salad
A fresh blend of mixed baby greens and crisp romaine lettuce, topped with sweet grape tomatoes, crisp English cucumbers, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red onions for a balance of flavor and texture. Finished with garlic butter croutons and served with house-made balsamic vinaigrette for a light yet satisfying bite.
Classic Arugula & Parmesan Salad
A fresh bed of baby arugula, lightly tossed in a bright and tangy lemon-shallot vinaigrette for a refreshing balance of citrus and savory flavors. Topped with shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper, adding texture and depth to this elegant, simple salad.
Warm Bacon & Spinach Salad
Fresh, tender baby spinach tossed with crispy bacon crumbles, hard-boiled eggs, shaved red onions, mushrooms, and toasted croutons for a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Finished with a warm bacon-mustard vinaigrette, creating a rich, savory, and slightly tangy bite in every forkful.
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp hearts of romaine, hand-tossed in a rich, creamy house-made Caesar dressing made with garlic, anchovy, and fresh lemon. Topped with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, toasted sourdough croutons, and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.
Classic Wedge Salad
A crisp, chilled wedge of iceberg lettuce, drizzled with house-made buttermilk blue cheese dressing. Topped with crispy bacon lardons, sweet grape tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and crumbled blue cheese. Finished with an extra drizzle of buttermilk blue cheese dressing and a touch of freshly cracked black pepper.


Family Style Meals

Family Style Meals
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Spaghetti & Meatballs – Family Style
A timeless Italian favorite served family-style with al dente spaghetti tossed in a slow-simmered San Marzano tomato sauce, delivering rich, deep flavor. Topped with hand-rolled Italian meatballs, made from a premium blend of beef, pork, and fresh herbs, then finished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil for a classic, comforting dish.
This meal is served with:
✔️ Garlic Bread – Warm, crispy, house-made garlic bread, brushed with garlic butter and fresh parsley.
✔️ House Salad – A fresh mix of crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and shredded carrots, served with your choice of Italian or balsamic dressing.Homestyle Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes – Family Style
A comforting classic, our house-made meatloaf is made with a blend of premium ground beef and pork, seasoned with savory spices, onions, and garlic. Baked to perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy tomato-brown sugar sauce, this dish is packed with rich, homestyle flavor.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy – Buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes topped with a scratch-made, flavorful brown gravy.
✔️ Garlic Green Beans – Fresh, tender green beans sautéed with garlic for a simple yet delicious side.Chicken Piccata – Family Style Tender, pan-seared chicken breast, dredged in seasoned flour and simmered in a vibrant lemon-caper white wine sauce with a touch of garlic and fresh parsley. Served over a bed of angel hair pasta.
This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Garlic Bread – Warm, house-made garlic bread, brushed with garlic herb butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
✔️ Roasted Seasonal Vegetables – A medley of zucchini, bell peppers, and baby carrots, lightly roasted with olive oil, sea salt, and Italian herbs.Chicken Marsala – Family Style
A classic Italian favorite, featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, savory Marsala wine sauce with sautéed cremini mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served with butter-whipped mashed potatoes and a side of roasted seasonal vegetables, perfectly caramelized for added depth and flavor.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Garlic Bread – Warm, house-made garlic bread, brushed with garlic herb butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan.Chicken Parmesan – Family Style
A beloved Italian American classic featuring tender, hand-breaded chicken breast, lightly fried to golden perfection, then smothered in house-made San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with melted fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Baked until bubbly and served over a bed of al dente spaghetti for a hearty, comforting meal.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Garlic Bread – Warm, house-made garlic bread, brushed with garlic herb butter and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan.BBQ Pulled Pork – Family Style
Slow-cooked to tender, fall-apart perfection, our smoked pork shoulder is coated in a rich, house-made barbecue sauce with the perfect balance of sweetness, smokiness, and spice. This classic Southern favorite is served with hearty sides for the ultimate BBQ feast.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Buttery Cornbread – Freshly baked, soft, and golden, with a hint of sweetness.
✔️ Creamy Coleslaw – A crisp blend of shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions, tossed in a creamy Southern-style dressing.Herb-Baked Bone-In Chicken – Family Style
Tender, bone-in chicken, seasoned with a savory blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and cracked black pepper, then oven-roasted to a golden, crispy finish. Juicy and full of flavor, this classic dish is a comforting favorite.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Roasted Red Potatoes – Tossed with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and sea salt, then roasted until perfectly crispy and golden brown.
✔️ Buttered Corn – Sweet corn kernels sautéed in butter with a touch of sea salt for a rich, comforting side.Classic Homestyle Pot Roast – Family Style
Tender, slow-braised chuck roast, seared to perfection and simmered for hours in a rich, savory beef broth infused with aromatic herbs. Served with hearty root vegetables, including golden potatoes, sweet carrots, celery, and onions, all cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection for a true homestyle comfort meal.Beef Bourguignon – Family Style
A timeless French classic, featuring slow-braised beef simmered in a deep, velvety red wine sauce infused with garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. Tender pearl onions, baby carrots, and cremini mushrooms enhance the richness of this dish, creating layers of savory flavor. Served over buttered egg noodles, making every bite comforting and indulgent.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Warm Artisan Rolls – Served with whipped butter.Coq au Vin – Family Style
A timeless French classic featuring bone-in chicken, slowly braised in a rich, velvety red wine sauce infused with garlic, pearl onions, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. This rustic dish is simmered with smoky bacon lardons, tender mushrooms, and baby carrots, creating layers of deep, savory flavor. Served over butter-whipped mashed potatoes for an irresistibly smooth and creamy finish.This meal is served family-style with:
✔️ Warm Artisan Rolls – Served with whipped herb butter.