SPECIAL EVENTS

“DISPLAY” HORS D’OEUVRES

All displays are created cascading from Silver Trays, Marble Tiles & Ornate Baskets
All displays include the Table, Linens, Food Service Equipment, Large Buffet Floral
Acrylic Plates, Knives, Forks and Napkins

 
FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE CASCADE
An Elegant Display of Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruits displayed on Marble Risers and Green & Purple Kale to include Pineapple, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Strawberries, Red and Green Grapes, Kiwi and Fresh Oranges. With a Colorful Selection of Vegetables both Domestic and Exotic to include Yellow Squash, Cucumber, Carrots, Celery, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Italian Zucchini, Mushrooms, Snow Peas and Baby Vegetables accompanied by both Spinach and Ranch Dips.
$5.95 per person for 100 Guests and $6.95 per person for 50 Guests

Add Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Vegetable, Country and Mousse Pates
Sugar Walnut Whole Baked Brie served with toast rounds and crackers
$7.50 per person for 100 Guests and $8.50 per person for 50 Guests

 
MEDITERRANEAN DISPLAY
Marinated Antipasto Selection with: Artichoke Hearts ~ Mushrooms ~ Baby Corn ~ Salami ~ Pepperoncinis ~ Dill Pickles – Provolone Vinaigrette ~ Green Olives ~ Kalamata Olives ~ Feta Cheese ~ Bruschetta, Humus, Pita Triangles & Couscous Salad
$8.50 per person for 100 Guests and $8.95 per person for 50 Guests
 

SANTE FE STATION
Tri-colored Tortilla Chips with Fresh Salsa and Guacamole ~ Five Layer Dip ~ Mexican Egg Rolls ~ Habanera Hot Wings and Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple Salsa
$14.95 per person


CALIFORNIAN ASIA DISPLAY
Thai Chicken Skewers ~ Assorted Sushi ~ Seared Ahi Skewers ~ Steamed Pot Stickers with Plum Sauce ~
Crispy Chicken Wontons and Rice Paper Chicken Lettuce Wraps
$17.95 - Six pieces per person
$22.95 - Eight pieces per person

 
GOURMET SEAFOOD DISPLAY
Seared Sea Scallops ~ Oysters on the Half Shell ~ Two Jumbo Shrimp ~ Crab Claws and Steamed Clams
Served with our Spicy Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges
$26.95 per person
 
 
DIM SUM STATION
A very popular alternative Display Station offering Authentic Assorted Dim Sum (Asian Appetizers) which include Steamed,
Sautéed, Flash Grilled and Deep Fried Selections

Chicken Pot Stickers (Gyoza)  
Shrimp Shu Mai Dumplings
Chicken Won Tons
Crab Shu Mai Dumplings
BBQ Pork Bun
Vegetable Spring Roll
Coconut Shrimp
BBQ Honey Spare Ribs

 Accompanied with Chili Water Dip, Honey Teriyaki Sauce, Ponzu Sauce, Sauce Soy
$17.95 for Six pieces per person
$22.95 for Eight pieces per person

 
SUSHI STATION
Traditional Fresh Cut Rolls and the Freshest Nigiri Sushi accompanied with Ginger
Soy Sauce and Wasabi
 California Rolls, Crunch Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls and Rainbow Rolls
Tuna Nigiri, Shrimp Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri (Eel), Salmon Nigiri and Yellowtail Nigiri
$18.95 - Six pieces per person
$23.95 - Eight pieces per person

Make the event even more spectacular with an onsite Sushi Chef preparing your favorite selections
Add $395.00 for Sushi Chef & Sushi Case


"TRAY PASSED" HORS D'OEUVRES 

 HOT SELECTIONS
Asian Dumplings with Plum Sauce
Baked Brie Crustini with Fresh Basil
Beef Wellingtons with Béarnaise
Beef Skewers (Teriyaki, Peppercorn, Thai Satay)
Brie Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa
Caviar Potatoes with Chive Cream
Chicken Empanadas with Tomato & Sweet corn Puree
Chicken Skewers (Thai Peanut, Teriyaki, Parmesan, Tarragon Béarnaise)
Chicken Lettuce Rice Paper Wraps with Tamarind Dip
Chicken & Feta Wontons with Citrus Dip
Chicken Spring Rolls with Teriyaki Plum Sauce
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
Crab Cakes with Tomato Compote
Lobster & Wild Mushroom Phyllo
Pizza Roulades (Shrimp & Pesto, Thai Chicken and Tomato Basil)
Parmesan Artichoke Hearts
Pineapple Rumaki
Potato Pancakes with Cranberry
Spanakopita with Fresh Spinach & Pine Nuts
Spicy Chicken Phyllo
 

COLD SELECTIONS

Asparagus and Proscuitto with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise
Belgian Endive with Seafood Mousse
Beggars Purses with Caviar and Crème Sauce
Bruschetta on Sourdough Toast
California Rolls
Jumbo Shrimp with Spiced Cocktail Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp wrapped with Blanched Snow Pea
Rare Sirloin Canapé with Horseradish Cream
Seared Ahi Canapé with Caviar and Soy Wasabi Cream
Smoked Salmon on Delicate Melba Toast
Smoked Trout Mousse Canapé with Roasted Peppers
Tempura Shrimp Nori Rolls

Above Hors d’oeuvres are $3.00 per piece


GOURMET BUFFETS
SILVER SIT-DOWN SERVICE 

The following A La Carte menu allows you to create your own special menu for an Elegant Buffet Dinner
Or a Silver Service Sit Down Reception.
 
FIRST COURSE SALADS
Please Choose One

Gourmet Tossed Herb Salad
Caprese Salad with Fresh Basil
Field Of Greens with Cranberries, Feta and Walnuts
Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
Mandarin Orange Salad with Papaya Salsa Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan

MAIN ENTREES
Please Choose One

Alaskan Halibut
California Chicken Breast
Carved Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce & Gravy
Carved Sirloin of Beef
Chicken Parmesan with Sun dried Marinara
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Picatta
Crab & Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Cranberry\Walnut Loin of Pork
Honey Baked Ham with Fresh Apple Sauce
Roast Herb Crusted Tri-Tip
Rosemary Chicken Béarnaise
Lemon Herb Chicken
Maui Teriyaki Chicken
Swordfish with Chardonnay Butter
Salmon Wellington with Artichoke and Lemon Wine Butter
Salmon with Fresh Leek Sauce
Veal Escalope

The following selections are an additional $10.00 - $12.00 per person

Carved Whole Leg of Lamb
Carved Prime Rib
Chateaubriand
Filet Mignon with Truffle Bordeaux Sauce
Individual Beef Wellington

ACCOMPANIMENTS
Please Choose Two

Almond Rice Pilaf
Asparagus Hollandaise
Broccoli & Red Peppers
Glazed Baby Carrots
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garden Wild Rice
Green Beans with Herb Butter
Italian Squash
Julienne Vegetables with Herb Butter
Rosemary Potatoes
Roast Garlic Dill Potatoes
Potatoes Au Gratin
Tomato Basil Pasta
Fettuccini Alfredo

BREAD DISPLAY
Please Choose One

Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls and Softened Butter
Sliced French Baguettes with Chive Butter
Garlic Bread and Italian Breadsticks
Foccacia Bread with Parmesan Tomato
Golden Corn Bread with Whipped Honey Butter
 
DESSERT STATION
Please Choose One

Assorted Mini Pastries and Petite Fours
Assorted Dessert Bars and Tuxedo Dipped Strawberries
Fruit Cobbler & Ice Cream
Flaming Bananas Foster
Fresh Fruit Crepes
Gourmet Cakes and Torte Display
Gourmet Cheesecake Display
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
 
SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Starbucks Colombian Regular Coffee, Starbucks Vanilla Nut Decaffeinated Coffee
Devon-shire Cream, Raw Sugar, Sweet n Low, Cinnamon Sticks and Shaved Chocolate


INTERNATIONAL FOOD STATIONS
Multiple Food Stations decorated with a Beautiful Floral, 
Coordinating colors and elegant displays of table props and accents.

 Choose THREE Entree Stations plus 
ONE Dessert Station with Coffee Service
STATION ONE
Carved Turkey Breast
Carved Top Sirloin
Roast Red Potatoes
Gourmet Green Salad
STATION TWO
Salmon Wellington
Roast Pecan Wild Rice
Asparagus & Roasted Red Pepper

STATION THREE
California Rolls
Assorted Nigiri Sushi
Sashimi 

STATION FOUR
Exhibition Pasta Bar
Caesar Salad
Focaccia Bread

 STATION FIVE
Chicken Paella
Garlic Shrimp Salad
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
STATION SIX
Baja Taco Bar
Carnitas, Baked Fish
Fresh Tortillas
Salsas and Condiments

STATION SEVEN
Chicken & Beef Fajitas
Spanish Rice
Southwestern Black Beans
STATION EIGHT
Gourmet Sausages
Grilled Peppers & Onions
Fresh Sauerkraut

STATION NINE

Louisiana Jambalaya
Creole Shrimp
Cajun Corn Fritters
STATION TEN
Field Of Greens Salad
Exhibition Crepes
Chicken Divan
Vegetable Hollandaise
Seafood Newburg

 STATION ELEVEN
Grilled Swordfish
Chardonnay Beurre Blanc
Roast Red Pepper
Mesculin Herb Salad
Cilantro Lime Rice


STATION TWELVE
Greek Salad
Herb Crusted Tri-Tip
Chicken Kebabs
Wild Rice
 
STATION THIRTEEN
Martini Mashed Potato Bar
Garlic, Parsnip & Sweet Potato
Shrimp, Curried Chicken,
Bacon Bits, Duet of Peppers,
Kalamta Olives, Green Onion, Assorted Cheese and Basil

STATION FOURTEEN
Antipasto Salad
Gourmet Pizzas:
BBQ & Thai Chicken
Italian Meat Trio
 
STATION FIFTEEN
Fresh Fruit Display
Vegetable & Cheese Display
Baked Walnut Brie
Garlic Toast Rounds
Crackers
 
DESSERT STATION
Please Choose One

Assorted Mini Pastries and Petite Fours
Assorted Dessert Bars and Tuxedo Dipped Strawberries
Fruit Cobbler & Ice Cream
Flaming Bananas Foster
Fresh Fruit Crepes
Gourmet Cakes and Torte Display
Gourmet Cheesecake Display
Ice Cream Sundae Bar

SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Starbucks Colombian Regular Coffee, Starbucks Vanilla Nut Decaffeinated Coffee
Devon-shire Cream, Raw Sugar, Sweet n Low, Cinnamon Sticks and Shaved Chocolate


COLD BUFFET LUNCHEON

SUMMER SALADS
Please Choose Two

Artichoke Rice Salad
Basil Herb Salad with Edible Flowers
Garden Mushroom Salad
Italian Pasta Salad with Julienne Vegetables
Caesar Salad with Fresh Parmesan
Spinach Salad with Roma Tomatoes
Baked Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit Ambrosia
Marinated Cucumber & Onions
 
 
FRESH FRUIT BASKET
A beautiful arrangement of fresh seasonal fruits to include, Kiwi, Grapes, Strawberries, Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe and Pineapple.
 
FRESH VEGETABLE BASKET
Over flowing with Fresh decoratively cut vegetables such as Jumbo Carrots, Jicama, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Celery, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Corn, Mushrooms and Green Onion.  Accompanied with a tasty Peppercorn Ranch Dressing.

HIGH ROLLER SANDWICHES
An attractive display of Turkey and Ham and Vegetarian Sandwich Wraps prepared with Lavosh flat Bread,
Cream Cheese, Fresh Sliced Tomato, Cucumber and Lettuce.

ASSORTED MINI SANDWICH PLATTER
Freshly Baked Bowknot Rolls of Black Forest Baked Ham, Roast Turkey, and Rare Roast Beef with a Light Dijon and Mayonnaise Spread.
 
SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Starbuck’s Colombian Regular Coffee, Starbuck’s Vanilla Nut Decaffeinated Coffee, Fresh Devonshire Cream,
Raw Sugar, Sweet n Low, Cinnamon Sticks and Shaved Chocolate

 
ITALIAN BUFFET

CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese and Seasoned Croutons,
Tossed in an unforgettable Caesar Salad Dressing.

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Tender Boneless Chicken Breast breaded with Oregano and Sweet Basil and prepared with
Fresh Parmesan and an Italian Marinara Sauce.

EXHIBITION PASTA BAR
An impressive exhibition Station decorated with Fresh Herbs with Chefs preparing your selection from Two Pastas & Three Sauces:
Penne and Spinach Fettuccini Noodles
Sun dried Tomato Marinara, Fresh Basil Pesto and Rosemary Romano
Served with Freshly Grated Black Pepper and Shredded Parmesan Cheese.

FOCCACCIA BREAD
Traditional Italian Flat Bread prepared with Virgin Olive Oil, Mixed Herbs,
Garlic and Tomato Basil.
  
DESSERT STATION
Please Choose One

Classic Tiramisu
Italian Cannoli with Vanilla Cream
Italian Ice Cream with Fresh Mint
Pizza Fresh Fruit Torte with Cheesecake Base

 
FIESTA BUFFET

TORTILLA CHIPS & FRESH DISPLAY
Multi Colored Corn Chips
Pineapple Salsa
Pico De Gallo
Habanera Salsa
Tomatillo Verde Salsa

TOSSED MEXICAN TORTILLA SALAD
Crispy Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce, Mixed with Fresh Garden Vegetables and Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips,
Dressed with our Sonora Salsa Ranch or Mexican Caesar Dressing

SOUTHWESTERN FAJITAS
Chicken and Beef Fajitas with Green Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes, grilled to order by our chefs.
Served with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Olives, Limes, Grated Cheddar and Fresh Salsa.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Cheddar Cheese, Red Onion and Green Chilies wrapped in a delicate Corn Tortilla and then topped with a Mexican Tomatillo Sauce

CILANTRO LIME RICE
With Fresh Spanish Herbs

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS

 CRÈME CATALANA
Traditional Spanish Flan Dessert


 SUNDAY  BRUNCH MENU

FRESH FRUIT CASCADE
An impressive selection of Freshly Cut Fruits to include:
Strawberries, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Red and Green Grapes.
Displayed on a bed of Fresh Garden Kale.

FRESH BAKERY TREATS
A Large selection of Freshly Baked Muffins:
Blueberry, Banana Nut, Orange Cranberry & Oat Bran.
Assorted Danish & Fruit Filled Croissants
Served with Whipped Butter, Fresh Jams and Jellies.

POACHED SALMON
Fresh Whole Salmon Poached and Decorated by our chefs.  
Served with Herb Cream Cheese, Dill Sauce and Mini Bagels.
 
GOURMET OMELETTE BAR
Prepared at the table for your Guests with an impressive display of fillings:
Crab Meat, Avocado, Bacon Bits, Chopped Green Onion, Black Olives, Salsa,
Shredded Swiss and Cheddar, Bay Shrimp, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Steamed Broccoli.
 
BRUNCH BEVERAGE TABLE
Displayed in clear drink dispensers or glass carafes
Fresh Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Tomato Juice
Apple Juice

SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Starbuck’s Colombian Regular Coffee, Starbuck’s Vanilla Nut Decaffeinated Coffee, Fresh Devonshire Cream,
Raw Sugar, Sweet n Low, Cinnamon Sticks and Shaved Chocolate
 

WINTER BUFFET

TOSSED WINTER SALAD
Iceberg, Raddicchio, Baby Lettuce, Romaine, Fresh Herbs, Carrots, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Cucumber and Red Cabbage.

Served with a choice of Raspberry Walnut Dressing, Peppercorn Ranch or Italian Vinaigrette.

MAIN ENTRÉE
Choose Two Entrees
 
CARVED WHOLE TURKEY
Whole Turkey Breast oven roasted to perfection and carved at the table by our chefs. 
Served with fresh Cranberry Sauce

HONEY BAKED HAM

Our Home Made Honey Glazed Ham carved at the table by our chefs accompanied with Honey Mustard,
Apple Sauce, Fresh Pineapple slices.

WHOLE SIRLOIN OF BEEF
Oven Roasted and Carved at the table by our chefs accompanied with Au Jus,
Horseradish Cream and Dijon Mustard

BAKED DINNER ROLLS & BUTTER

CORN BREAD STUFFING
Fresh baked Stuffing with fresh Herbs and mouth watering Seasoned Croutons.

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
Baby Carrots prepared in an Orange Honey Sauce and steamed until tender.

PUMPKIN PIE
Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream
 
SILVER COFFEE SERVICE
Starbuck’s Colombian Regular Coffee, Starbuck’s Vanilla Nut Decaffeinated Coffee, Fresh Devonshire Cream,
Raw Sugar, Sweet n Low, Cinnamon Sticks and Shaved Chocolate


PRICES & TERMS
 All Menu prices include Buffet Tables, Linens, Buffet Florals, 
Food Service, Equipment
Plastic Goods with Silver Plastic Utensils, Napkins and Cups.
 China, Guest Tables and Chairs Are Additional

                                                                               50-100 Guests                         100 Guests or more

Gourmet Buffet (One Entrée)                             $27.95                                                $25.95

Gourmet Buffet (Two Entrées)                          $35.95                                                $29.95

Sit Down Service (One Entrée)                                                                                         $26.95

Sit Down Service (Two Entrées)                                                                                      $29.95

 

International Food Stations                                                                                           $39.95

Cold Buffet                                                              $24.95                                                $19.95

Italian Buffet                                                           $28.95                                                $23.95

Fiesta Buffet                                                            $28.95                                                $23.95

Corporate Brunch                                                 $33.95                                                $23.95

Winter Buffet                                                          $29.95                                                $23.95

 

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
(For a 4 hour event)
PERSONNEL

Head Server                                    $250.00           $35.00 per hour overtime

Food Servers and Bartenders         $200.00           $25.00 per hour overtime

Prices for service personnel from Top Hat Productions are based on a three-hour set up, a four-hour event and a one hour breakdown.
Overtime is additional after those eight hours.

TRAVEL TIME
Events located more than an hour from Top Hat Productions in Irvine will be billed at $15.00 per hour per server

CHINA SERVICE
The Price for substituting China Service will depend on the style of China and pieces selected

SERVICE CHARGE
A service charge of 18% will be added to all contracts.  
Payment received in the form of check or money order will reduce the service charge by 3%
 
GRATUITY
A Gratuity for the staff is appreciated if you are pleased with our service
California State Sales Tax will be added to all Prices. A non-refundable 50% Deposit is required to confirm our services and reserve the date.