MINIMUM ORDER OF 10 PPL
(V) = VEGETARIAN
STATIONARY HORS D'OUEVRES
CHIP AND DIPS
Hand Sliced Potato Chips
Gorgonzola Scallion Dip (v)
Fresh Corn Tortillas
House Made Salsa (v)
Wood Grilled Flatbreads
White Bean Hummus & Tapenades (v)
Sweet & Spicy Wontons
Apricot Chili Dipping Sauce (v)
Toastadas
Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip (v)
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CHEESES
Imported & Domestic Cut Cheeses, Salami, Seasonal Dried Fruit Chutney and Thins
creamy brie, gorgonzola bleu, parmesan, asiago, provolone, swiss, herbed goat, mozzarella, and smoked gouda cheeses, dried fruit chutney, dried sliced salami
2 lb. Baked Brie En Croute Stuffed with Walnut and Honey Pesto
assorted crackers and crostini (v)
2 lb. Baked Brie En Croute Stuffed with Fruit Compote
assorted crackers and crostin (v)
2 lb. Baked Brie En Croute Stuffed with Truffled Wild Mushroom Duxelle
assorted crackers and crostini (v)
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FRUIT & VEGETABLE
Vegetable Crudite
Sun Dried Tomato Ranch Dipping Sauce (v)
Fruit Skewers
honey yogurt crème fraiche (v)
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (v)
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ANTIPASTO
Vegetable Antipasto (v)
Assorted seasonal roasted vegetables, white bean salad, & balsamic essence
mozzarella, & asiago cheeses, eggplant caponata, marinated mushroom salad, tuscan white bean salad, sliced tomatoes, grilled yellow onions, roasted red peppers. sauteed garlic spinach, breads, crostini
Italian Antipasto
Sliced hot capicola, sliced genoa salami, proscuitto,sundried tomato chicken breasts, provolone,
mozzarella, & asiago cheeses, eggplant caponata, marinated mushroom salad, tuscan white bean salad, sliced tomatoes, grilled yellow onions, roasted red peppers. sauteed garlic spinach, breads, crostini
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BREADS
Housemade Cheesy Bread w/ Four Cheeses and Smoked Gouda Cream (v)
Bruschetta (v)
white bean hummus, tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic essence
Housemade Focaccia & Italian Breads w/ Gorgonzola Scallion Fondue (v)
Assorted Grilled Breads & Focaccia with Dipping Olive Oils & Vinegars (v)
Parmesan & Asiago Encrusted Grilled Bread Sticks w/ Infused Olive Oil & Balsamic (v)
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PASSED HORS D OEUVRES
(3 DOZEN MINIMUM)
RHODE ISLAND THEMED
Enjoy our gourmet twist on these Rhode Island "must try" foods
Olneyville New York System style Weiner
chopped white onion, yellow mustard, secret meat sauce, celery salt
Clam Cakes and Chowdah
new england style clam chowder, mini clam cake
Stanleys style Burger
beef burger, american cheese, grilled onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato
Cassertas style Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza
deep dish, cheese, red sauce, pepperoni
Mini Quahog
litlleneck clam stuffed, butter, paprika
Calarmari
crispy rings, pepperoncinis, red onion, butter, vermouth
Coffee Milk Shakes
autocrat coffee syrup, vanilla ice cream, milk
Lobster Ravioli
caper pink sauce, basil, lemon butter
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SEAFOOD
House Made Sushi Rolls
Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Salmon and Cream Cheese, Shrimp Tempura, California roll, or Vegetable
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail w/ Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Sea Scallop Wrapped w/ Maple Bacon with Honey Mustard Drizzle
House Made Lump Crab Cakes w/ Chipotle Aioli
Seared Sesame Tuna Wonton w/ Wasabi Cream & Soy Caramel
Haddock cake with Housemade Tartar Sauce
Grilled Chilled Jerk Shrimp w/ Cilantro Lime Crème Fraiche
Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill, Cream Cheese on Cucumber Round
Fried Oyster Po Boy with Remoulade, Tomato, Pickle, Housemade Cajun Spiced Bun
Pan Seared Sea Scallop with Smoked Bacon, Sweet Corn, Tomato Jus
Fish'N'Chip, Battered Fried Haddock, Housemade Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce
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POULTRY
Mediterranean Chicken Satay w/ Balsamic infused Tapanade
Asian Chicken Satay w/ Sweet Soy Drizzle
Shredded BBQ Chicken Slider with Honey Mustard on House made Sesame Seed Bun
Creole Chicken Salad on Grilled Flatbread
Sweetened Soy Lacquered Chicken Satay w/ Lemon-Lime Aioli
Skewered Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast with Maple Demi
Mini Chicken Saltimbocca on Olive Oil Crostini
Fried Chicken, Sweet Corn Polenta, Cole Slaw
Fried Chicken and Waffles, Crsipy Bacon, Maple Syrup and Butter
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BEEF & PORK & LAMB
Asian Beef Satay w/ Sweet Soy Drizzle
Mediterranean Beef Satay with Bourbon-Maple Glaze
Sesame Crusted Beef Short Rib, Asian Barbecue Sauce, Mac'n'Cheese
All Beef Cheeseburger Sliders
Asian Marinated Crispy Beef Short Rib Wellington
Grilled Tenderloin w/ Mild Horseradish Cream on Olive Oil Crostini
Pull Pork Slider with Tangy BBQ Sauce
Lamb lollipop, Wood Grilled, Topped With Tomato, Shallot, and Gorgonzola Confit
Open Face Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Crispy Honey Corn Bread
Angus Beef Meatball, Pink Gorgonzola Sauce
5 Spiced Pork tenderloin, Apple Slaw, Asian demi
Sweet Soy Asian Pork Tenderlon, Stir fried Rice, Soy Caramel
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VEGETABLE & FRUIT
Spanakopita, Spinach and Feta Cheese Wrapped in Phyllo, Olive Tapanade (v)
Eggplant Caponata Phyllo Cups w/ Gorgonzola Fonduta and Toasted Pine Nuts (v)
Mediterranean Roast Vegetable Satay w/ Balsamic Essence (v)
Mini Baked Brie En Croute w/ Dried Fruit Compote (v)
Marinated Bocconcini & Tomato Skewers, Balsamic glaze, EVO, Pesto(v)
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears, Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette
Sesame Sweet Potato Pancakes, Homemade Apple Chutney (v)
Vegetable Spring Roll, Apricot Chili Dipping Sauce (v)
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STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Italian Stuffed Mushroom,Sweet Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Gorgonzola
Tuscan Stuffed Mushroom; Roasted Garlic, Prosciutto
Butternut, Pear, and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Reduction (v)
Spinach Soufflé Stuffed Mushrooms, Aged Parmesan
Truffled Mushroom Duxelle Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Truffled Parmesan Risotto Stuffed Mushrooms
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SALADS
(Per Person)
Garden Salad(v)
tomatoes, english cucumber, kalamata olives, carrot, red onion, crtoutons, honey balsamic, ranch dressings
Caesar Salad(v)
romaine, tomato, aged parmesan, focaccia crouton
Tuscan Penne Pasta Salad(v)
pepperoncini, sundried tomatoes, onion, olive, herbs, greek and balsamic dressings
Caprese Salad(v)
fresh spinach, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, fresh basil, honey balsamic dressing
Greek Salad(v)
pepperoncini, olives, artichoke heart, red onion, tomato, feta cheese, greek dressing
Roasted Vegetables: Honey Balsamic (v)
assorted roasted vegetables, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, honey balsamic dressing
Pear, Walnut, & Gorgonzola(v)
balsamic drizzle, pineapple-tarragon vinaigrette
Bacon & Tomato
candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic, honey balsamic dressing
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ENTREES
per person
CLASSIC ITALIAN SELECTIONS...
FRESH PASTA
"We proudly serve Venda’s fresh pasta"
CLASSIC ITALIAN SELECTIONS...
Pasta Aglio E Olio
broccoli, parmesan, evo, garlic (v)
Pasta Pomodoro
fresh basil
Artichoke & Tomato Alfredo
smoked gouda cheese, herbs
Pasta Primavera (v)
seasonal vegetables, pesto wine sauce
Pasta Puttanesca (v)
kalamata olives, capers, pomodoro
Arrabiatta (v)
pomodoro, red pepper flake
Penne w/ Marinated Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella (v)
balsamic reduction, evo
Linguine with Grilled Zucchini and Onions (v)
white wine butter sauce, herbs
Pesto Penne with Grilled Chicken
fire roasted red peppers
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta w/ Chicken (v)
artichokes, parsley
Penne Bolognese
housemade and awesome!
Gourmet Italian Baked Penne with Italian Sausage
fire roasted red pepper, fresh spinach, vodka pink sauce, parmesan cheeses
Penne Marsala
fresh spinach, wild mushrooms
Traditional Meat Lasagna
Bolognese, ricotta, 4 cheese, basil
Vegetable Lasagna(v)
ricotta, seasonal veg, 4 cheese, basil
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HOME STYLE SELECTIONS...
Gourmet Mac'N'Cheese
smoked gouda cream, ritz cracker
Macaroni and Beef Casserole
seasoned ground beef, mac'n'cheese
Penne & Meatballs
pomodora sauce
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INTERNATIONAL SELECTIONS...
Greek Pasta with Crumbled Feta (v)
olives, artichoke hearts, pepperonicini, red onion, tomato, greek vinaigrette
Vegetable Lo Mein (v)
Szechuan Pork Lo Mein
Spicy Cajun Pasta w/ Chicken
fire roasted red peppers, grilled onion, pepperoncini, gorgonzola, grilled corn
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POULTRY
(8oz Dinner Portion)
capers, lemon, butter parsley
Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken
basil, parsley
capers, lemon, butter parsley
Chicken Piccata
capers, lemon, butter parsley
Chicken Cacciatore
peppers, wild mushrooms, pomodoro
Crispy Chicken Parmesan
pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil
Mediterranean Chicken
sundried tomatoes, feta, herbs, balsamic essence
BBQ Boneless Chicken
roasted peppers, grilled onions, sweet bbq sauce
Grilled Southwestern Chicken
Cajun cream sauce, grilled corn, roasted red peppers, grilled onion
Grilled Chicken w/ Monterey Jack
chipotle aioli, roasted red peppers
Crispy Orange Chicken
broccoli, orange, and soy
Citrus Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
lime, soy, broccoli, red onion, julenne vegetables
Honey Mustard Lemon Chicken
fresh spinach, Bermuda onion
Crispy Caribbean Chicken w/ Pineapple & Coconut
green peppers, curry-coconut cream
Chicken & Mushroom Stir Fry
julienne vegetables, soy, scallion
Chicken Saltimbocca w/ Prosciutto
marsala wine, wild mushrooms
Gourmet Chicken in Smoked Gouda Cream
roasted red peppers, asparagus, roasted garlic
Chicken Florentine w/ Fresh Mozzarella
fresh spinach, gorgonzola cream, tomato
Chicken Scampi w/ Plum Tomatoes
garlic, white wine, red pepper flake, herbs
Crispy Candied Walnut Chicken
soy caramel butter
Southern Fried Chicken
gravy
Herb Roasted Turkey
turkey gravy and housemade Cranberry Sauce
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BEEF
(Based on 8oz portion)
Grilled Rosemary Crusted Beef Tenderloin
smoked mushroom demi glace
4hr Braised Short Ribs
asian bbq
16 hour Smoked Beef Brisket
bbq mop sauce
Marinated Steak Tips w/ Grilled Onions
sweet soy, garlic, rosemary
Beef Stroganoff
beef tips, fettuccini pasta, wild mushrooms
Apple Glaze Beef w/ Charred Onion Jam
balsamic, herbs
Grilled Pepper Crusted Beef
demi glace
Stir Fried Beef and Peppers
soy, scallions
Thai BBQ Beef w/ Sweet & Sour Vegetables
Southwest Flank with Grilled Vegetable Salsa
Chipotle Honey Skirt Steak
Brown Derby Meatloaf
caramelized asian bbq crust
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PORK
(8oz Dinner Portion)
Glazed Spiral Honey Ham
maple honey mustard clove glaze
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin w/ Dried Cherry Bread Stuffing
smoked maple demi glace
Sweet & Sour Pork
pineapple, green peppers, soy
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
cornbread, dried cranberry, gorgonazola, maple demi glace
Teriyaki & Ginger Pork
apricot lomein
Southwest Pork Tenderloin
blackbeans, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, gorgonzola cream
Italian Pork Loin w/ Grilled Tomatoes & Onions
balsamic essence, evo, herbs
16 Hour BBQ Pulled Pork
housemade and awesome
Baby Back Ribs
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SEAFOOD
(8oz Dinner Portion)
Haddock Florentine
tomato, spinach, gorgonzola cream
Schezwan Seared Salmon
ginger cream
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
crab stuffing
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, lemon
Jumbo Shrimp Stir Fry
sugar snap peas, red pepper, summer squash, zucchini
Shrimp kabob
pineapple, peach, lime, cilantro( 2 ea kabob with 3 shrimp each)
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VEGETABLE
(Dinner Portion)
Stuffed Portobello Caps (v)
spinach, beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan (v)
pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, basil
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SIDES
(per person)
STARCHES
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (v)
Boiled Potatoes w/ Dill (v)
Sweet and Red Potato Gratan (v)
Herb Roasted Potato with Scallions (v)
Potatoes & Peas w/ Pesto & Lemon (v)
Candied Sweet Potatoes (v)
Seasoned White Rice (v)
Herb Rice Pilaf (v)
Roasted Vegetable Rice (v)
Rice w/ Black Bean Salsa (v)
Fried Rice w/ Scallions (v)
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Wild Rice Risotto
Lemon Thyme Risotto
Herbed Parmesan Risotto
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VEGETABLES (v)
(per person)
Sweet Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Sweet Carrots & Dill
Sliced Carrots with Sweet Peas
Grilled Zucchini & Squash
Zucchini & Tomato Casserole
Gremolata Italian Squash
Candied Butternut Squash
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Sweet Peas with Onions
Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon & Olive Oil
Italian Style String Beans
Garlicky Italian Broccoli
Broccoli Au Gratin
Sautéed Garlicky Spinach
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Vegetable Antipasto
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DESSERTS
Cubed Fruit Assortment
honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries
Asst. Freshly Baked Cookies (v)
Asst. Cookies, Brownies & Bars (v)
Housemade Cookies & Brownies (v)
Housemade ½ Portion Desserts
peanut butter pie, baklava cheesecake, keylime pie
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Fruit & Berry Skewers (v)
chocolate ganache
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House made Apple Cider Donuts
cinnamon sugar and butter, lemon cider glaze, chocolate glazed, melba glaze with coconut
Dough boys
butter, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar
Donut Cake
Only in Rhode Island can you get one of these, inquire for more details
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STATIONS
**DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR, TABLE RENTAL, LINEN, PLATEWARE, AND TAX**FOOD ONLY**
Wood Grilled Pizza Station (does not include chef) Inquire about pricing
Want a show stopper, try our most popular station. Watch in awe as we grill pizzas in front of your guests, from dough to super dreamy freshly made pizza of your choice all within 2 minutes!
Falafel and Chicken Schwarma Station (build your own)
housemade falafel, chicken schwarma, pita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce, lemon tahini cream, tabouleh
Risotto Station (requires chef)
risotto, chicken, sausage, shrimp, pesto, roasted peppers, olives, wild mushrooms, gorgonzola, parmesan, sundried tomato pesto, lemon, artichoke hearts, grilled yellow onions, baby spinach, truffle oil, cream
Fajita & Taco Bar (build your own)
Beef taco meat, fajita spiked chicken & fajita vegetables, shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onions, black olives, salsa fresco & sour cream, hard taco shells, soft flour tortillas, southwestern caesar salad, black bean-tomato rice & fresh fruit
Basic Pasta Station (requires chef)
Venda’s Fresh Penne Pasta, Wood Grilled Chicken, Sweet Italian Sausage, Light Marinara, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chopped Garlic, White Wine, Crushed Red Pepper, California Olives, Grilled Yellow Onions, Wild Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Parmesan & Asiago Cheese
Pasta Station I (requires chef)
(added to the Basic Pasta Station) California Olives, Roasted Red Peppers and Artichoke Hearts
Pasta Station II (requires chef)
(added to the Basic Pasta Station) Basil Pesto, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus Spears and Whole Roasted Garlic
Pasta Station III (requires chef)
(added to the Basic Pasta Station) Coast Shrimp, Littleneck Clams, Pink Vodka Sauce, Basil Pesto, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus Spears and Whole Roasted Garlic
Build your own salad station
Baby field greens, baby spinach, romaine, grilled chicken, tomatoes, olives, croutons, cucumbers, gorgonzola, feta, pepperoncini, red onion, carrots served with assortment of dressings, honey balsamic, ranch, raspberry, honey mustard, and greek
Add shrimp
Add chicken salad
Add tuna salad
Baked Potato Bar (build your own)
Foil wrapped freshly baked potatoes with shredded cheeses, black olives, jalapeno peppers, scallions, salsa, sour cream & crumbled bacon: pick three sauces - broccoli & cheddar, roast chicken & gravy, beef tips & gravy, beef chili, wild mushroom marsala or bolognese
Donut Station
house-made apple cider donuts, tossed in cinnamon suger, lemon cider glaze, melba glaze with toasted coconut, maple glazed
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ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Paper & Plastic
Glassware, Silverware Rental
Linen Rental
Additional Rental, Tables etc.
Staff
Please call and talk to a salesperson about options and pricing 401.773.7925