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BREAKFAST BUNCH

The Following Items Will Be Butler Passed To Guests

French Toast Baton in Espresso Wire Handle Cup Filled with Warm Maple Syrup

Asparagus Mini Frittata

Parfait Shot with Greek Yogurt, Granola, and Blueberries

Cheesy Potato Hash Garnished with Sour Cream and Chives in Teardrop Spoon

Trio of Melon Skewers with A Mint Syrup

Sweet Mini Pancake with Nutella, Bananas and Strawberries

BUILD YOUR OWN BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA

Guests can help themselves, creating their own sweet or savory flavor combinations
on top of toasted hearty, whole-grain bread:

PROTEINS
Smoked Salmon
Prosciutto
Salami
Turkey Bacon
Chopped Hard Boiled Egg Whites
Chopped Hard Boiled Egg Yolks

VEGGIES
Sautéed Spinach
Caramelized Onions
Chopped Scallion

FRUITS
Chopped Heirloom Tomatoes
Grilled Pears
Sliced Banana
Dried Apricots
Sliced Strawberries

HERBS
Fresh Torn Basil
Fresh Chopped Parsley
Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Chives

SPREADS
Smashed Avocado
Fig Jam
Raspberry Jam
Goat Cheese
Grainy Mustard
Brie Cheese
Honey
Cream Cheese

SEEDS
Flax Seeds
Chia Seeds

OVERNIGHT OATS IN MASON JARS

Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats

THINK OUTSIDE THE CEREAL BOX

Uniquely Presented Cereal Dessert Bar

Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispy Treats

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mini Cupcakes

Fruity Pebbles Mini Cupcakes

White Chocolate Lucky Charms Cookies

Trix Krispy Treats

Peanut Butter Cup Puppy Chow


TAILGATE TREATS

YOU’VE GOT ME TWISTED
MENA’S WALL OF PRETZELS

A wall where delicious, soft ballpark pretzels are suspended by pegs. Guests grab a pretzel and top it to create their own sweet indulgence from our artfully curated temptation bar.

Condiments & Presentations to Include:
Apothecary Jars Filled with Salt
Bowls of Maple Bacon Crumbles

Dipping Sauces in the Following Flavors:
Pub Style Beer Cheese
Honey Mustard
Spicy Mustard
Caramel
Hot Salsa Cheese
Jalapeno Ranch

WALKING TACO STATIONS

STEP 1
Grab your chip bag
STEP 2
Crush before opening
STEP 3
Open the chip bag
STEP 4
Fill with your choice of toppings

PLEASE SELECT 2 OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS
THE TRUTH
Wavy Potato Chips
Condiments to Include:
Off the Bone Crispy Short Rib
Crispy Homemade Onion Rings
Marinated Mushrooms
Goat Cheese Crumbles
Truffle Aioli

THE KICKSTARTER
Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips
Condiments to Include:
Seasoned Fried Chicken Morsels
Chipotle Ranch
Crunchy Slaw
Blue Cheese Crumble

THE MARIACHI
Cool Ranch Dorito
Condiments to Include:
Seasoned Ground Beef or Seasoned Ground Turkey
Sour Cream
Texas Caviar
Queso Fresco
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo

EL MARIELITO
Crispy Plantain Chips
Condiments to Include:
Mojito Seasoned Pulled Pork
Cilantro Aioli
Black Bean Salsa

PASSED DESSERT BAR

BALLPARK BARS
Gooey chewy marshmallow bars packed with pretzels, peanuts, and cracker jacks. They’re a home run!

Bacon Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies

Served over Ice Cold Milk Shots

Strawberry Mini Cupcakes


ASIAN SENSATION COCKTAIL EVENT

WELCOME DRINK

Mena Catering’s mixologists have created the asian pear mojito to capture the very essence of the orient in one delicious sip.

BUTLER PASSED CANAPÉS

Duck Spring Rolls with Ponzu Sauce

Yuzu Infused Short Rib Dumpling with Lavender BBQ Sauce Presented on an Oriental Spoon

Pork Belly over Ginger Infused Slaw Served in a Mini Tini Martini Glass

Panko Coated Snapper Fingers Served with Wasabi-Lemon Aioli

Chao Tom – Shrimp Lollipop Wrapped Around the Center of Sugarcane Skewer Served with Thai Peanut Sauce

Tempura Batter Edible Orchid Filled with Lobster Mousse

Oriental Cucumber Soup Topped with Scallions

Tuna Tar Tare Won Ton Taco Garnished with Guacamole, Scallions and Sapporo Aioli

STATIONS
BAHN MI OR BAHN YOU
A Mini French Baguette Filled with
Guest Choice Of:
Vietnamese BBQ Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Topped With:
Pickled Daikon Radish
Julienne Red Onion
Pickled Carrots

Additional Toppings:
Sriracha Mayonnaise
Jalapeno Slices
Sliced English Cucumbers
Crumbled Country Pate
Cilantro Leaves
Mint Leaves

PUMPED UP PANDA

Duo Of Bao Buns
Please select two of the following flavorful bao bun combinations:
Braised Short Rib, Roasted Shaved Brussel Sprouts and Crushed Cheetos

Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Asian Slaw and Crispy Noodles

Ropa Vieja, Guacamole and Julienne of Mariquita Chips

Carolina BBQ Pulled Chicken, Asian Slaw and Crispy Noodles

Mojo Marinated Pulled Pork, Guacamole and Julienne of Mariquita Chips


Vegetable Fried Rice Takeout Box Tossed with Roasted Black Garlic and Assorted Vegetables Garnished with Kimchee and Micro Radish Served with a Skewered California Sushi Roll

east meets sweets

Mena Catering’s own rolling ice cream cart filled with cool mochi treats in the following flavors:
Green Tea
Pistachio
Lychee
Guava
Mango

 


SUMMER LOVING
THREE-COURSE LUNCHEON

Assorted Breads and Focaccia

Fresh First Course Duo

Summer Cucumber, Heirloom Tomato and Feta Salad and an Espresso Cup Filled with Chef Benito’s Sweet Corn Chowder Garnished with Fresh Cut Chives

 

Cilantro-Lime Grilled French Cut Breast of Chicken Topped with Strawberry Salsa Accompanied by Mini Herbed Hasselback Potatoes and Crispy Parmesan Lemon Zucchini Patties Topped with a Dollop of Basil Aioli

 

Salted Caramel Coconut Panna Cotta Garnished with Coconut Shavings

 


 

STROKE OF GENIUS ARTISTS DINNER

CREATIVE JUICE BAR SPECIALTY COCKTAIL

CREATIVE COSMOPOLITAN
Garnished with an Orange Peel Twirl

HORS D’OEUVRES

Some colorful ideas for hors d’ oeuvres to be served butler style to the guests:

 

PERFECTLY PINK CEVICHE
Pink Gulf Shrimp, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Red Jalapeno Lime Caviar, Diced Red Onion, Flaked Red Pepper, and Tangerine Lace

 

YELLOW TOMATO CAPRESE
Mini Yellow Tomato, Burrata, Lemon Basil Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cracked Lemon Pepper Garnished with Micro Greens

 

GREEN GODDESS
Greek Salad Lettuce Bundle Filled with Black Olives, Tomato, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, with Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce

 

ORANGE YOU IN THE MOOD FOR SOME GNOCCHI
Pumpkin Gnocchi Served with Sage Beurre Blanc Served on an Edible Pecorino Cheese Spoon

 

RAVISHING RED STUFFED PEPPADEW
Spanish Chorizo, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Green Onion

 

CRANBERRY & ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Served on Parmesan Shortbread

 

GOLDEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI
Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberry, Ricotta, Flash Fried Sage

SIT DOWN DINNER
FIRST COURSE

CREATIVE CAESAR
Caesar Style Kale Salad Presented in a Petite Clear Paint Can with a Grilled Ciabatta “Long” Crostini

QUAD oF MINI MEALS ON ONE PLATE

Blackened Yellowtail Snapper with Maytag Blue Beurre Blanc Garnished with Red Onion Jam

Petit Beef Tenderloin Ficelle Medallions with a Bordelaise Sauce

Golden Beet Risotto Cake

Small Baked Tomato Stuffed with Quinoa and Vegetable Mirepoix

DESSERT

Cheese Plate Presented with Fig Compote, Strawberries, and an Elegant Apple Rose in Puff Pastry with Crème Anglaise in Mini Creamer Served on Individual Painters’ Palettes

Assorted Breads and Crackers to be Placed Between Guests

 


TROPI”GALA”

BIENVENIDOS COCKTAIL

Upon arrival, guests to be greeted by our staff clad in guayabera black tie attire with a specialty cocktail representative of the evening’s theme

OLD CUBAN
Bacardi 8 Year Aged Rum, Mint, Lime, Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup & Sparkling Wine or Prosecco

HORS D’OEUVRES

Hors d’Oeuvres to be butler passed to guests during the cocktail hour portion of the evening.

 

CUBAN SUSHI ROLL
Nori Rolls Filled with Shredded Beef, Black Beans, and Rice Served with Wasabi Mojo Dipping Sauce (GF)

 

ARROZ CON POLLO A LA CHORRERA CROQUETTE
Arroz Con Pollo Filled Croquettes Nestled on a Bed of Mariquita Dust and Topped with a Dollop of Lemon Aioli

 

BLACK BEAN BLINI
Topped with Caviar & Creme Fraiche

 

SWEET FRIED PLANTAIN EMPANADA
With Cilantro Aioli

 

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
On a Crostini Topped with Crispy Prosciutto

 

FLORIBBEAN BLT
With Bacon, Roasted Tomato, Avocado and Basil Aioli on a Garlic Crostini with Baby Greens Garnish

 

YELLOWTAIL SERRANO TARTAR MINI TACO
Garlic Ginger Soy Topped with Red Radish Served off Half a Lime

 

TOSTON ROUNDS
Topped with Caviar & Creme Fraiche

 

MANCHEGO AND MAHON CHEESE FRITTER
With Fig Compote

DINNER STATIONS

SAZON STATION
Cuban Spiced Rum Glazed Churassco of Beef Morsels Served Atop a Tamale en Cazuela Cake Topped with Queso Blanco Crumble, Red Pepper Serrano Sofrito, and Crispy Chorizo

MALECON STIR FRY
Cuban Fried Rice
Moros y Cristianos will be served from dueling woks
Ingredients Include:

Masitas De Puerco
Fried Chorizo
Chicharrones De Pollo
Ham Sofrito
Onion Parsley Garnish
Chopped Maduro Plantain

A LO CUBANO
Cuban Spin on the Ever Popular Taco Bar
Duo of “Mariquita” Tacos Filled with Your Choice of :
Shredded Mojo Pork with A Chunky Pico de Gallo
Or
Panko Crusted Mahi Mahi Bites with a Fresh Caribbean Slaw and Key Lime Tartar Sauce

SWEET FINALE

Butler Passed Dessert Bites
Cuban S’mores
Mojito Key Lime Bite
Guava Creme Brulee
Chocococo Sushi

Contact Us

7460 SW 48 Street
Miami, FL 33155