For those occasions when there is no time or inclination to start cooking, the following menus have been designed.
ALFRESCO – to be served just as they arrive – no heating, no preparation, no muss, no fuss.
Our specially trained staff will artfully set up and present your entire menu to your exact specifications. Every item will be unwrapped and displayed with its accompanying sauce or dip where appropriate, leaving you to receive the accolades for such a beautiful presentation. So go ahead, pick up the phone and order your alfresco menu today. You’ll be serving like a pro the moment we arrive.
(We kindly request a 20-person minimum on all menus.)
A GARDEN PARTY
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
hand carved & fanned on wood board
accompanied by Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion and Horseradish Sauces and Assorted Freshly Baked Rolls
Salmon En Croute
Whole Norwegian Salmon Fillet lightly poached with
Fresh Spinach, Asparagus & Baby Bay Shrimp
wrapped in a Light Puff Pastry
accompanied by Mustard Mayonnaise & Cucumber Dill
Roasted New Potato Salad
with Peppers, Onions & Artichoke Hearts in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lightly Poached Asparagus Spears,
Hearts of Palm, Tear Drop Tomatoes & Sprouts
sprinkled with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Frisee & Belgian Endive Salad
with Naval Orange Segments & Organic Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
$19.45 per Person
A DAY AT THE SPA
Chilled Sweet Spring Pea Soup
with Fresh Whole Sweet Peas & Crème Fraiche Garnish
Full Size Sandwiches of
Fresh Vegetables
drizzled with Raspberry Vinaigrette on Croissant
&
Chicken Waldorf Salad
A delightful blend of Fresh Granny Smith Apples, Celery,
Black Diamond Walnuts & Boneless Chicken Breast
in a Sweet & Tangy Dressing on Sage Ciabatta
Mediterranean Bulghur Wheat Salad
with Kalamata Olives, Chives,
Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette & Crumbled Feta
Fresh Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Sliced Plum Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella
with Virgin Olive Oil & Basil Chiffonade
accompanied by Garlic Crostini
$10.35 per Person
OUR FAVORITE COMBO
Petite Sandwiches
Sliced Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
with Raspberry Mayonnaise on Whole Wheat Roll
Fancy Albacore Tuna Salad
with Fresh Anjou Pears & Black Diamond Walnuts
on Whole Wheat Roll
Tarragon Roasted Sirloin
with Horseradish Sauce on Petite Pain
Grilled Vegetable Crudite
including Eggplant, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower,
Yellow, Red & Green Peppers, Red Onions, Squash & Asparagus
accompanied by
Sour Cream Plantain & Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauces
Fresh Baby Lettuces
with Feta Cheese, Kadotta Fig, Grilled Red Onion &
Roasted Cherry Tomato in Lemongrass Balsamic Vinaigrette
Boneless Breast of Chicken Salad
with Red Flame Seedless Grapes & Pistachios
A Sweeping Display of Fresh Fruit
to include Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Watermelon,
Seedless Grapes, Fresh Pineapple & Select Strawberries
Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls & Mini Muffins
$13.05 per Person
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Gourmet Sandwiches
Choose 3 Varieties:
Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast & Havarti Cheese
on Asiago Focaccia with Crisp Romaine &
Cranberry Apple Chutney
Tarragon Roasted Sirloin
on Onion Ciabatta with Caramelized Onion, Field Greens,
Roasted Red Pepper and a touch of Basil Pesto
Honey Baked Ham & Jarlsberg Swiss
with Hot & Sweet Mustard on Onion Ciabatta
Fresh Grilled Vegetables
Buffalo Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
served on Asiago Focaccia
Wagner Spinach Salad
with Caramelized Onion, Crumbled Bleu Cheese,
Sliced Strawberries, Candied Walnuts & Poppyseed Dressing
Bowtie Pasta Salad
with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Walnuts, Shredded Parmesan Cheese & Ricotta Salata
Hel’s Homemade Potato Chips
sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese & served with Basil Garlic Aioli
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
of Cantaloupe, Honeydew & Strawberry
garnished with Red Flame Grapes
$13.95 per Person
NAPOLI
Lemon Basil Chicken
encrusted with Basil, Oregano & Thyme
sautéed in Virgin Olive Oil,
sliced & fanned over Arugula, Baby Spinach & Mâche
drizzled with Meyer Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
(served at room temperature)
Chilled Israeli Cous Cous Salad
with Fresh Grilled Zucchini, Yellow Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Chopped Pears, Jicama & Dried Cranberries
Vegetarian Antipasti Platter
A flowing display of
Grilled Asparagus, Red Onion, Eggplant & Italian Squash
alongside Roasted Red Pepper, Herbed Goat Cheese &
Fresh Mozzarella and our Eggplant Timbale
accompanied by Garlic Crostini, Mediterranean Olives,
Basil Pesto & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Seasonal Fruit Salad
with Heller Organic Lavender Honey
Rosemary Flatbread
with Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions,
Truffle Salt & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
topped with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
$13.60 per Person
A NIGHT AT RAVINIA
Norwegian Salmon Fillet
poached in White Wine & Dill
served chilled with Moutarde des Chanoines & Lemon Wheels
Tuscan Marinated Flank Steak
grilled to Medium Rare
fanned & displayed and served at room temperature
beautifully presented on oversized wood boards
garnished with
Mediterranean Olives & Sweet Grape Tomatoes
accompanied by Chimichurri Sauce &
Tarragon Toasted Bistro Rolls
Mediterranean Bulghur Wheat Salad
with Kalamata Olives, Chives,
Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette & Crumbled Feta
Lightly Poached Asparagus Spears,
Hearts of Palm, Tear Drop Tomatoes & Sprouts
sprinkled with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sunflower Crisps & Flatbread Crackers
$19.65 per Person
THE ORIGINAL COMBO
Boneless Breast of Chicken Salad
with Red Flame Seedless Grapes & Pistachios
Fancy Albacore Tuna Salad
with Fresh Anjou Pears & Black Diamond Walnuts
Hel’s Famous Pasta Salad
with Five Vegetables, Two Cheeses & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A Sweeping Display of Fresh Fruit
to include Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Watermelon,
Seedless Grapes, Fresh Pineapple & Select Strawberries
Freshly Baked Petite Croissants,
Petite Pain & Whole Wheat Rolls
$9.95 per Person
ALMOST ALFRESCO
Petite Sandwiches
Sliced Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
with Raspberry Mayonnaise on Whole Wheat Roll
Tarragon Roasted Sirloin
with Horseradish Sauce on Petite Pain
Honey Baked Ham & New York Cheddar
with Hot & Sweet Mustard on Petite Rye Roll
Hel’s Homemade Vegetable Lasagna “Rotolare”
Seasonal Vegetables in a Delicate Blend of Ricotta, Parmesan,
Fresh Herbs & Lemon Zest, rolled in Lasagna Pasta &
finished with Mozzarella & Our Own Tomato Basil Sauce
Long Grain & Wild Rice Salad
with Pecans, Sno Peas, Mandarin Oranges & Dried Wild Cherries drizzled in Tangerine Vinaigrette
Hel’s Fabulous Chopped Salad
with California Flat Leaf Spinach & Romaine Lettuce
tossed with Chopped Carrots, Celery, Broccoli,
Peppers, Tomatoes, Olives, Scallions,
Garbanzo Beans & Mozzarella Cheese
accompanied by Balsamic Vinaigrette
A Sweeping Display of Fresh Fruit
to include Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Watermelon,
Seedless Grapes, Fresh Pineapple & Select Strawberries
Flatbread
with Caramelized Onion, Plum Tomato & Fresh Herbs
drizzled with Basil Garlic Olive Oil
$12.60 per Person
AN AMERICAN FEAST
Apricot Glazed Turkey Breast
fanned & displayed and served at room temperature
on beautifully garnished oversized wood boards
accompanied by Cranberry Apple Chutney & Apricot Moutarde and Assorted Freshly Baked Rolls
Flank Steak
fanned & displayed and served at room temperature
on beautifully garnished oversized wood boards
accompanied by Tarragon Mayonnaise & Horseradish Sauce
and Assorted Freshly Baked Rolls
Orange Penne Pasta Salad
with Julienne Leek, Carrot & Broccoli
tossed in Our Homemade Orange Leek Emulsion
Star Slaw
featuring Crispy Sno Peas & Cabbage Slaw
with Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar & Freshly Grated Orange Zest
Yellow & Red Grape Tomatoes
tossed with Buffalo Mozzarella &
Hel’s Famous Homemade Basil Pesto
$14.60 per Person
THE NEW COMBO
Petite Sandwiches
Sliced Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
with Raspberry Mayonnaise on Whole Wheat Roll
Fancy Albacore Tuna Salad
with Fresh Anjou Pears & Black Diamond Walnuts
on Whole Wheat Roll
Tarragon Roasted Sirloin
with Horseradish Sauce on Petite Pain
Hel’s Famous Caesar Salad
with Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese & Homemade Croutons
Hel’s Famous Pasta Salad
with Five Vegetables, Two Cheeses & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Boneless Breast of Chicken Salad
with Red Flame Seedless Grapes & Pistachios
A Sweeping Display of Fresh Fruit
to include Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Watermelon,
Seedless Grapes, Fresh Pineapple & Select Strawberries
Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls,
Raisin Pumpernickel & Flatbread Crackers
$11.95 per Person
LIGHT & ELEGANT
Norwegian Salmon Fillet
poached in White Wine & Dill
with Moutarde des Chanoines & Lemon Wheels
Chilled Chicken Medallions
wrapped around Grilled Fig & Pear
served with Savory Raspberry Sauce
Basil Cream Potato Salad
Tangy Basil Cream Mayonnaise with Watercress, Shallots & Capers tossed with Quartered Red Skin New Potatoes
Grilled and Chilled Vegetable Skewers
topped with Toasted Cashews drizzled with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Limestone Lettuce
with Artichoke Heart, Heart of Palm, Fresh Sliced Strawberries & Crispy Walnuts in a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Hel’s Specialty Bread Basket to include
Tomato Basil Bread, Petite Croissants, French Cheddar Bread, Crusty Sourdough & Assorted Muffins