Carmen’s Cuisine’s focus is fresh food that matches seasonal bounty, integrates nutrition, and is abundant with love and deliciousness.
Choose from 3 different types of events, then choose your menu options below:
Tapas Cocktail
• Perfect for pre-dinner tapas or short gatherings
• Event duration: 1-2 hours
• Recommended 4-6 different menu options
Tapas Party
• Perfect for an afternoon or evening gathering
• Event duration: 2-3 hours
• Recommended 6-8 different menu options
Tapas Dinner
• Perfect for when you want a unique dining experience
• Event duration: 3-4 hours
• Recommended 8-10 different menu options
Menu Options
Most menu options include 2-3 pieces per person.
Most options can accommodate gluten-free & dairy-free alternatives upon request
All menu options are priced per person
Crostini & Tartlets
Wild Mushroom, Roasted Fennel & Cheese Tartlets $3
Savoury Tuna Tapenade on Fresh Apple Slice or Crostini $3
Lemony Lentil & Spinach Tostada Cups $3
Salmon Tartlet w/ Mushrooms, 2 Cheeses & Herbs $4
Roasted Beet Chip w/Cashew Cheese or Chèvre w/ Fresh Herb Oil $4
Smoked Salmon on Crostini w/Capers, Cream Cheese, Dill & Red Onion $5
Skewers & Lollipops
Greek Salad Skewers w/ Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & Fresh Basil $3
Nut-Crusted Blue Cheese Mini Ball & Grape Skewer $3
Sesame Chili Vegetable Skewer $3
Thai Marinated Baked Chicken Drumstick Lollipops $4
Seasoned Meatball Lollipops – Beef or Vegetarian Lentil Walnut $4
Local Grilled Salmon Bites w/ Ginger Honey Lemon Dipping Sauce $4
Croquettes & Cakes
Sunflower Beet Cakes w/ Pesto Mayo $3
Crispy Baked Cheese Stuffed Risotto Balls $4
Yam & Walnut Croquettes w/ Sour Cream & Balsamic Beet Reduction $4
Mini Salmon Cakes w/ Ginger Sesame Glaze $5
Peanut Noodle Cakes w/ Sweet Chili Prawns $5
Sushi Squares: Crab, Salmon or Vegetarian w/ Pickled Ginger & Wasabi $5
Bundles & Cups
Grilled Eggplant Bundles w/Roasted Red Pepper, Chèvre, & Toasted Nuts $3
Baked Potato Wedges w/ Chèvre, Havarti, Capers & Sundried Tomato $3
Pear & Soft Cheese Prosciutto Wrap w/ Tangerine Olive Oil Drizzle $4
Ginger Chicken Dumpling Flowers w/ Hoisin on White Spoons $4
Chicken Saltimbocca Bundles w/ Prosciutto, Sage & Lemon $4
Calabrese Salami Lollipop w/ Bocconcini, Cherry & Sundried Tomatoes $4
Grilled Prawn Dumplings w/ Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette on Spoons $5
Small Sips – Savoury soups in mini bowls
Coconut Chili Soup w/Lime & Garlic Chili Flax Oil $3
Roasted Butternut Squash w/ Sunflower Yogurt Drizzle & Pumpkin Seeds $3
Roasted Tomato & Tarragon w/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle $3
Ginger Carrot Soup w/ Coconut Milk $3
Coconut, Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Almond Soup $3
Fish & Corn Chowder w/ Fresh Herbs & Crispy Bacon Topping $4
Thai Curry Soup w/ Rice Noodles & Seared Shrimp $4
Salads
Roasted Beet, Apple, Feta & Toasted Nuts w/ Orange Balsamic Dressing $2
Kale Salad w/ Cranberries, Almonds & Honey Dijon Vinaigrette $3
Ancient Grains w/ Mint Lime Vinaigrette $3
Fennel & Apple Salad w/ Cider Dijon Dressing $3
Rice Noodle Salad w/ Cabbage, Peppers & Sesame Carrot Ginger Dressing $3
Quinoa Salad w/ Chopped Veggies, Cranberries & Fresh Herbs $4
Wilted Spinach Salad w/Dried Cherries, Pecans & Curried Onions $4
Finger Sandwiches & Sliders
Egg Salad w/ Roasted Tomatoes or Capers & Roasted Garlic $3
Roasted Zucchini, Eggplant, Caramelized Onions & Red Pepper Spread $3
Shrimp, Crab & Arugula w/ Fresh Herbs & Aioli $4
Blueberry Basil Beef Slider $4
Ginger Sesame Chicken Slider $4
Lemon Roasted Greek Chicken Slider $4
Platters – price per person
Fresh Fruit Platter $4
Charcuterie Platter w/ Variety of Crackers & Rustic Breads $5
Cheese, Grapes & Crackers $5
Fresh Fruit & Nut Platter $5
Fresh Vegetable Platter – Includes choice of 2 Dips (below) $5
Antipasto Platter w/ Variety of Crackers & Rustic Breads $5
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter $6
Gourmet Cheese Platter w/ Variety of Crackers & Rustic Breads $6
Delectable Dip & Pate Options for Above Platters
Add a dip: $8 small, $12 large, $18 extra large
Lemon Garlic Hummus
Guacamole – traditional or Give Peas a Chance Guacamole
Baba Ganoush
White Bean, Garlic & Artichoke
Sunflower Vegetarian Pate w/ Seasonal Herbs
Cashew Cream ‘Cheese’ w/ Pesto – add $.50 per person
Sweet Bites
Mini Cheesecakes w/ Seasonal Fruit or Mocha $3
Chocolate Ganache Tartlets w/ Nut Crust (dairy-free option $4) $3
Crisp Banana Boat Bites w/ Cinnamon Irish Cream Cocoa Hazelnut Sauce $3
Dark Chocolate Mint Mousse $3
Assorted Homemade Cookies $3
Assorted Homemade Muffins $3
Pear & Brie Tart Wedges $4
Festive Cranberry Pear Tarts in Almond Shortbread Crust $4
Additional Costs:
Chefs on site for event set-up, serving & clean-up $35/hour
Servers for events $25/hour
Equipment Rentals – A quote will be provided for any extra equipment requested
Contact me to plan your event!
