EVENTS

Coming Summer 2008, enjoy cooking classes at Fancy Pans in the Copperopolis Town Square!  For more information about Fancy Pans, visit www.fancypanskitchen.com.

Catering ~ For large parties or intimate get-togethers, I can help you plan a superb menu.

I will take care of the shopping, preparation and delivery of the menu selected.

Whether it is an in-home dinner party, elegant affair, or BBQs or picnics, I will offer my culinary skills to the most discriminating palettes for your party.

Catering Menus ~ The following is a list of party platters, lunch and dinner salads, entrees and side dishes offered.  However, I'd be happy to work with you to design a customized menu especially for your special occasion.

Festive Fruit Platter ~ $4.95 per person
Seasonal fresh fruits, grapes, and berries served with a rich chocolate hazelnut sauce.

Fruit and Cheese Platter ~ $6.95 per person
Smoked gouda, local goat cheese, blue, brie, and cheddar cheeses, along with the season's local and finest fresh fruit.

Vegetable Crudités and Cheese Platter ~ $6.95 per person
Vegetable Crudités Only ~ $4.99 per person
A bountiful arrangement of the freshest seasonal produce, goat Gouda, Maytag blue, brie and cheddar cheeses served with house-made dip and crackers.

Antipasto Platter ~ $7.95 per person
An abundant display of imported ham, proscuitto, Genoa salami and provolone cheese, cornichons, roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, imported olives, grilled zucchini, and crust European bread.

Artisan Cheese Platter ~ $7.95 per person
Farmhouse stilton, local goat cheese camembert, asiago, and one-year manchego, served with caramelized walnuts, Spanish fig & almond cake, membrillo and crostini crackers.

Specialty Smoked Fish Platter ~ $14.95 per person (10 person minimum)
A bountiful array of trout, salmon, and local fish served with Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, Ben's fresh cream cheese, country olives and a basket of bagels.

Mini Sandwich Platter ~ $7.95 per person
Featuring an assortment of tuna salad, chicken salad, smoked turkey & Swiss, imported ham and cheddar, roast beef, and vegetarian sandwiches on assorted mini-rolls and croissants.

The Sandwich Builder Platter ~ $8.95 per person
House-roasted turkey breast, roast beef, and Virginia honey ham with cheddar and Swiss cheese along with sandwich condiments and fresh baked breads and rolls.

Mini Lobster Roll Platter ~ $10.95 per person
Plenty of lobster, just enough mayo, perfectly seasoned and piled high on a split roll.

Tea Sandwiches ~ $8.95 per person
Smoked salmon, asparagus and cream cheese on dark bread; Egg salad with watercress on 7-grain bread; Shrimp salad on white bread with lemon-dill mayonnaise; Thinly sliced rare roast beef with watercress and horseradish mayo on sourdough; Cucumber and cream cheese on dark bread.

Inspired renditions of classic recipes with market fresh produce, house-roasted premium meats, and signature recipe dressings.

Chicken Caesar Salad
With herb marinated chicken and red chili croutons with Caesar dressing.

Cobb Salad
With roasted natural turkey and aged sherry vinaigrette.

Asian Noodle Salad
With grilled chicken or tofu and sesame noodles served on a bed of mixed greens with sesame dressing.

Tuna Niçoise Salad
With premium tuna, haricot verts, roasted red peppers, niçoise olives, potatoes, hard-cooked egg, and anchovies arranged over crisp greens with balsamic vinaigrette.

Chef's Garden Salad
With romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, red onion and grilled vegetables. Served with hummus, lemon-tahini dressing and crisp pita chips.

Includes choice of two entrees and three side dishes.  $19.95 per person.

Entrees

• Crab Cakes with a smoked chili and caper remoulade sauce

• Horseradish Crusted Salmon with a unique crust made from smoked salmon, horseradish and chives

• Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken

• Red Chili Shrimp with a mango-ginger salsa

Side Dish Options

• Oven-roasted Sweet Peppers stuffed with capers, anchovies and golden raisins

• Penne Pasta with marinara, ricotta salata, and niçoise olives

• Grilled Asparagus with manchego cheese, lemon zest, and roasted pistachios

• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with roasted garlic

• Crushed Fingerling Potatoes with toasted garlic and citrus zest

• Puree of Sweet Potatoes with maple

• Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Couscous with grilled vegetables and chickpeas

• Organic greens, local grown tomatoes and seasonal vegetables served with grapefruit vinagrette

*Please note: Prices subject to change without notice