SUMMER BACKYARD BARBEQUE MENU
(The following are some suggestions of menus for a casual backyard wedding, corporate event, or family gathering. These are just a small sample of some ideas available, and substitutions are easily made. Feel free to mix and match from any menu to create your own special occasion. A consultation can be made with Chef Les to customize a menu for your celebration or gathering to suit any budget.)
Menu # 1: ($35-45 per person)
Traditional Coleslaw
Best-ever homemade baked beans
Creamy potato salad
Carolina style slow roasted pulled pork on a bun ($35/person)
OR
Pecan smoked Texas style beef brisket on a bun ($45/person)
Fresh baked squares, gourmet cookies and homemade butter tarts
Menu # 2 ($45 per person)
Arugula and kale salad with julienne of dried mango and drizzled with apple cider mustard vinaigrette
Coconut rice and beans
Mixed grilled vegetables
Jerk chicken
Fresh baked breads and rolls offered with Caribbean butter and avocado spread
Seasonal fresh fruit crisp with Kawartha Dairy vanilla ice cream
Menu # 3 ($50 per person)
Mixed Heritage greens, cucumber, tomatoes and red onion offered with balsamic vinaigrette
Pasta Carbonara Salad (sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, pancetta, parmigiana and aioli dressing)
Herbed buttermilk breast of chicken and Baby back ribs
Fresh baked breads and rolls
Fresh baked fruit pies offered with Kawartha Dairy vanilla ice cream
Menu # 4 ($55 per person)
Classic Caesar salad with homemade croutons, fresh lemon and pancetta
Roasted potato salad with Balsamic vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts
Grilled Kebab Trio
(sirloin tip, breast of chicken and assorted vegetable)
Fresh baked breads and rolls
Extra moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Menu #5 ($60 per person)
Baby spinach, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds with
a poppyseed vinaigrette
Crispy oven roasted smashed potatoes
Seasonal mixed grilled vegetables
Mixed grill of breast of chicken, baby back ribs,
and New York striploin
An assortment of fresh baked breads and rolls
Classic Tiramisu
Menu #6 ($65 per person)
Mixed Heritage greens, cucumber, tomatoes, stuffed cherry peppers, olives and Burrata drizzled with an herbed balsamic vinaigrette
Honey glazed roasted carrots
Potato Galette (roasted layers of thinly sliced and seasoned potato)
Grilled whole tenderloin of beef with a brandied wild mushroom reduction
An assortment of fresh baked breads and rolls
Chocolate Pavlova with fresh strawberries
Prices listed are for food cost only. Service staff and chef’s service can be provided on site at an additional charge.
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