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Tamarind Barbeque Chicken with Thai Basil Puree in Savory Cones

marisa — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:36:30 +0000

While on a trip to New York, we experienced a fantastic little appetizer… Tamarind Barbeque Chicken with Thai Basil Puree in Savory Cones. I immediately began working on replicating the flavors.

I roasted a whole, organic, free-range chicken and pulled all the meat from the bone (I then started to prepared chicken stock with the bones, no canned stock for us, thank you!).

For the tamarind barbeque sauce, I mixed tamarind paste with honey, chile garlic paste, cilantro, garlic, hoisin, ginger and chives. Turned out sweet and tangy all at once.

The thai basil puree is pretty simple, basil, garlic, scallion and parsley pureed with a little canola, lime zest and salt.

An easy way to serve this appetizer, would be to fry wontons, top it with the chicken,drizzle with a little basil puree and top it with either a cilantro sprig or fresh chives.

One of the best things about being a caterer is playing with our food! We are going to be experimenting this week with cake “lollipops”. We are catering an event for Children’s Mercy Hospital, and thought they would be whimsical and cheery. We’ll keep you posted.

Holiday Lunch Menu

marisa — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:21:34 +0000

We created a holiday menu with our corporate clients in mind. What better way to celebrate with your co-workers, than with a decadent lunch. We can bring white tablecloth service to your office, or keep it simple and convenient, by delivering and setting up lunch on disposables. It is never to early to start booking and planning for the busy holiday season! Please call to book your lunch today at 913.721.3399.

olive events

11620 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas 66109

913.721.3399

info@oliveeventscatering.com

www.oliveeventscatering.com

Menu Price $25.00 per person, + tax, delivery fee and gratuity

All Items to be delivered on High Quality Disposable Platters. Menu price includes a high quality black disposable plate, reflection silverware and white lunch napkin. Minimum Requirement of 24. Full Catering Service, Rentals available upon request.

Holiday Luncheon Menu

Salad

Mixed Greens with Honey Shallot Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Crumbles,

Dried Cranberries and Shaved Red Onions

Bread and Whipped Butter

Entrée

Rosemary and Garlic Rubbed Beef Tenderloin prepared Medium Rare,

Horseradish Cream and Rosemary Jus on the side

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Sweets

Decadent Chocolate Tarts with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream & Chocolate Curls

Corporate Catering, Palm Pre Launch Party

marisa — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:33:36 +0000

We created the menu for the Palm Pre Launch Party that was held in 10 cities nationwide. In Kansas City, the party was held at Sprint Studio. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was on site giving interviews to local media, and talking to customers who preregistered to buy the newest phone. Cheifs players Dwayne Bowe and Matt Cassel were at the event signing autographs for the guests. What a nice way to treat your account holders.

Caprese Skewers Drizzled with Orange Olive Oil

Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers

Smokey Tomato & Corn Bruschetta with Bacon

Petite Black Bean Tacos with Mango Creme Fraiche and Pico de Gallo

Corporate Anniversary Party

marisa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:08:23 +0000

We helped to coordinate this corporate anniversary party, with the corporate event planner. We can handle all of the details from the floral design to ice sculptures. We had four different stations of food, to keep the guests entertained during the evening. We had a Bruschetta Station, Carving Station, Pasta Station and a Petite Dessert Station. It was a fun way to celebrate 20 years of success for Touchnet!

Ice Display created by Cool Carvings

Bruschetta Station with Large Floral Display coordinated with Company Colors

House Made Strawberry Shortcakes in Mini Martini Glasses

Truman Library Fellowship Event

marisa — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:24:04 +0000

We catered a cocktail reception thanking the fellows of the Truman Library. What a fun way to be honored! We had an opportunity to use Farm Fresh Vegetables for this event, from Goode Natured Farms. A great addition to any summer party.

Farm Fresh Vegetables from Goode Natured Farms

Roasted Red Pepper, Basil & Feta Tartlets

Homemade Sugar Cookies with Red & Blue Sugar

Corporate Catering, Berry Trifles

marisa — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:06:12 +0000

We recently catered a corporate event in Lawrence, Kansas. The clients wanted a fun spring dessert. We served Berry Trifles in a wine glass, the guests loved the light and seasonal flavors of this dessert.

Berry Trifles

Seasonal Spring Hors d’oeuvres

marisa — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:06:49 +0000

These are some nice seasonal hors d’oeuvres to have at a spring event. We served these last week at a wedding reception, and they were a hit!

Brie with Apricot Jam and Blackberries

Farm Fresh Asparagus with Nicoise Olive Viniagrette and Parmesan Curls

Beef Crostini with White Truffle Oil Drizzle