LEE JOHN’S IS A CUSTOM CATERER. WE DESIGN INDIVIDUALIZED MENUS TO SUIT YOUR UNIQUE STYLE AND TASTES. THE MENUS LISTED HERE ARE JUST A SAMPLING OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE WE HAVE TO OFFER – THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!
BRUNCH MENU
Pan Fried Cheese Blintzes
Lemon Curd, Mulled Berry Sauce, Chantilly Sour Cream
Ginger Rum Glazed Pit Ham
Minted Strawberry Orange Salad
West Coast Eggs, Toasted Crumpet
Poached Egg, Artichoke, Spinach, Brown Butter Hollandaise, Micro Greens
Spiced Belgian Hot Chocolate
Peach Shortcakes
Blackberry Rum Cream
TRADITIONAL PLATED DINNER MENU
First Course
Salad in the Red
Red Oak Leaf, Roasted Beets, Pomegranate Seeds, Macrona Almonds, Craisins, Poppy Seed Strawberry Vinaigrette
Entrees
Hot Skillet Sirloin Filet & Sea Scallops or Prawns
Brie Cream, Maitre d’ Butter
or
Sauteed Chicken Persillade – Chef Louie’s Specialty
Medallions of Boneless Chicken Breast, Garlic Crumb Crust, Five Spice Cream
Mashed Yukon Gold and Artichokes in Phyllo
Roasted Root Vegetables
Caramelized Onion Focaccia
Ricotta Herb Rolls
Plated Dessert
Chocolate Truffle Cake Served with Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Mousse
Triple Chocolate Bark
NOUVEAU BUFFET MENU
Venetian Chicken Breast Medallions
Prosciutto, Fontina Cheese, Sauce Pistou, Pistachios
Sauteed Sea Bass Filet
Pumpkin Seed Brown Butter
Pan Fried Gnocchi
Pecorino Cheese, Snipped Chives
Grilled Asparagus
Lemon Balsamic Vanilla Bean Butter
Spinach Pear Salad
Dried Pears, Gala Apples, Walnuts, Maple Vinaigrette
Kale Salad
Apricots, Avocado, Parmesan, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Walnut Cracked Wheat Bread
Potato Rolls
Pastries
Lime Cheesecake Pots, Gingerbread Dust
Tangerine “Kit Kat” Bars
Espresso Brownie Bites
GLOBAL DINNER STATIONS MENU
Chef Louie’s Indian Curry Bar
Chicken Tikka Masala
(a signature dish)
Shrimp in Green Curry Sauce
Onions and Tomato
Seasonal Vegetable Curry
Basmati Rice, Nan Bread
Pasta
Tuscan Cheese or Mushroom Ravioli
Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic Cream, Parmesan
Cavatelli
Braised Short Ribs, Sauce Bolognaise, Pecorino
Housemade “Pizza” Foccacia
Grissini
Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad
Latin Grill
Mojo Martini
Martini Glass Filled with Black Beans and Rice, Mojo Chicken, Scallions, Chili Verde
Classic Cubano
Pork, Ham, Swiss, Mustard, Mayo, Pickles
Plantain Chips
Grilled Lemon Asparagus
Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potato Salad
TRADITIONAL BUFFET MENU
Sicilian Chicken Breast
Stuffed Boneless Breast, Ricotta, Pinenuts, Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Cream
Chateaubriand
Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Rosemary Glace’ D Viande or Dijon Cream
Panache of Grains
Wild Rice, Orzo, Brown Rice, Onions, Cooked in Rich Chicken Stock, Tossed with Pecans & Dried Apricots
Saute of Green Beans
Lemon Balsamic Butter
Salad Maison
Mesclun, Tangy Champagne Dressing, Neuske’s Bacon, Grated Swiss, Garlic Croutons
Serbian Salad
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Scallions, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Cheddar Garlic Foccacia
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
Dessert
Cheesecake Martini Station
Our incredible cheesecake mousse served in a martini glass with your choice of enhancements: Crushed Macadamia Shortbread, Candied Pecans, Crisp “Brownie Bark”, Fresh Raspberries, Housemade Butter Toffee, Salted Caramel Sauce, Belgium Chocolate Sauce
NOUVEAU PLATED MENU
Passed Appetizers
Pan-Fried Indian Chicken Cakes
Open-Faced Shrimp Tamale
Steak, Potato and Morel Tart
First Course
Pear Napoleon Salad
Whole Bosc Pear Layered with Chevre and Mizuna, Baby Greens,
Borage Flowers, Pear Wine Vinaigrette
Second Course
Cream of Artichoke Soup
Crushed Hazelnuts
Entree
Char-Grilled Veal Rib Chop
Port Wine Glace, Champagne Squash Risotto Cakes, Vegetables Nicoise
Ciabatta
Mushroom Herb Rolls
Dessert
Warm Chocolate Turtle Soup with Housemade Turtle Candy and Vanilla Bean Frozen Custard
Coffee Cup Truffles
SMALL PLATES DINNER MENU
Spring/Summer
Seared Sea Scallops
Grilled Asparagus, St. Andre Cream, Toasted Hazelnuts
Roasted Pepper Chowder
White Cheddar, Taso and Sicilian Pesto Grilled Cheese
Boston Beach Jerk Spareribs
Cuban Mojo Grilled Vegetable Salad
Lemon Posset
Drunken Berries, Pistachio Crisps
Fall/Winter
Roasted Salmon
Panko Crust, Wasabi Potatoes, Caramelized Beets
Gnudi
Ricotta Dumplings, Bolognase Sauce, Petite Watercress
Char-grilled Lamb Rack Persillade
Mashed Parsnips, Pesto Hollandaise
Pear Frangipane Tart
Plum Caramel Sauce, Purple Door Cardamom Ice Cream
COCKTAIL PARTY MENU
At the Bar
Chile Lime Cashews
Passed Appetizers
Brie, Pear and Almond Phyllo Purse
Chicken and Neuske’s Bacon Brochette
Molasses Glaze
Croque Madame
Grilled Turkey, Brie, Pear Chutney
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
Boursin Sambuca Creme
Asian Spoon
Smoked Thai Chicken Salad, Wasabi Sesame Seeds
Petite Watermelon, Ricotta Salata and Jicama Skewers
Balsamic Glaze
Stationary Appetizers
Chile Relleno Fondue
Green Chiles, Red Peppers, Monterey Jack Cheese, Chevre, French Baguettes and Seasoned Tortilla Chips
Soup Bar
Mini Shots of: Lobster Brie Bisque, Squash Pepita, Roasted Tomato Corn Chowder, with House Made Rosemary Bread Twists
Southwest Grill
Sourdough Bread Filled with Grilled Chicken or Beef Tenderloin, Cheese, Cilantro, Roasted Pepper Relish
Accompaniments
Ancho Creme Fraiche, Guacamole
Grilled Fanned Chicken Breast
Parma Ham, Sopresseta, Assorted Olives, Lemon Aioli
Housemade Potato Rolls
Chef Louie’s culinary expertise shines when he is inspired by ethnic menu requests. As our tag line implies, “Ethnic Flavor…. Modern Interpretation”. When asked what makes his dishes so spectacular, he was once quoted as saying, “It is the Spices Man!” Our kitchen is reminiscent of flavors from around the world ready to tantalize your guests!
INDIAN BUFFET MENU
Passed Appetizers
Char-grilled Lamb Kebobs
Coriander Chutney
Samosas
House made Pastry Filled with Potatoes, Peas, Onions, Spices, Mint Chutney
Pakoras
Potato and Spinach Fritter with Yogurt Dip
Buffet
Chicken Curry
Chicken Breasts, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Coconut Milk
Palak Paneer
Spinach, Mild Cheese, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Spices
Fried Indian Fish Pakora
Chutney, Lime, Tomatoes
Pulao Rice
Basmati Rice, Peas, Cumin, Ghee
Boondi Raita
Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Nan Bread
Chapati Bread
MEDITERRANEAN FAMILY STYLE MENU
Passed Appetizers
Chicken Skewers Avgolemeno
Eggplant “Caviar”
Kofta Bistro Burger
Entree
Israeli/Fattoush Salad
Pita, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Red Onions, Pepperocini, Feta, Red Wine
Vinaigrette
Turkish Lamb Chops
Coriander Crust, Tahini Lemon Sauce
Prawns Kabasa
Served on Rice Pilaf with Cumin, Tomato Sauce and Pine Nuts
Grilled Tri-Color Peppers
Toasted Sesame Butter
Yia Yia’s Roasted Potatoes
Kalamata Olive Bread
Dessert
Chef Louies Baklava Parfait
Anise Butter Cookies
Spirited Athenian Cafe