Advice for planning your appetizer function

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• napkins - about 4 per person per hour or 2 if guests are using small plates
• glasses - enough so that guests can trade a used one for a clean one at least once (or perhaps more
• cutlery - 2 forks per person if you are serving items which require forks
  

WHAT TO SERVE

• on average, guests will consume about 5 hors d'oeuvres per person per hour for the first 2 hours and 3 per person each additional hour
• if the party is followed by a meal, then fewer appetizers per hour will be required
• try to have variety (including some vegetarian options if necessary)
• if you are serving alcohol try to serve food early so guests aren't drinking on an empty stomach
• spread the food through the room to provide for good traffic flow

"THE CLAIM'S" APPETIZER MENU

Platters

Assorted Cheeses

A variety of cheeses tosuite your taste and budget.  Garnished with fruit and served with bread or crackers.
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Assorted Meats

A selection of deli meats and/or sausages pieces.  Garnished with olives or pickled items.  Served with mustard and fresh bread.
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Raw & Roasted Vegetables

An update of the traditional veggie platter.  We lightly steam broccoli & beans, roast yams and potatoes but leave most in their natural state.  Served with our housemade dip.
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Antipasto platter

We will select an interesting and elegant combination of the following Mediterranean delicacies: grilled eggplant, fennel & peppers, roasted garlic, Greek mushrooms and artichoke hearts, pepperoncinos, pickled asparagus, melons & proscuito, marinated cheese, Green olives, basil tapenade, salami & sausage bites.

large - $150 – serves approximately 50
small - $75 – serves approximately 25

Pizzas

On our own focaccia crust these are delicious and suitable for a hungry crowd. Some of the possible toppings are:

• grilled eggplant & mushroom
  
• pesto & roasted peppers
  
• curried chicken & basil 

$2.75/piece - minimum order of 2 dozen per variety

Pastries - minimum orders may apply 

Spanokopita Phyllo Triangles

These little Greek spinach and feta pies are savoury, crisp and hold well during a prolonged event. Bite-sized, they are handy at cocktail parties and after-work functions.
$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

 

Lemon spiced feta & apple phyllos

Our creamy feta marinated in fresh lemon and fennel combines beautifully with the sweetness of apple in these lovely little bites.

$28 per dozen - minimum order may apply

 

Bruschettas 

We lightly toast our fresh sunflower baguette, cover it with a tasty spread and top it with delectable treats. Each looks swank & yummy.

Balsamic grilled sweet peppers on a basil pesto cheese spread is the most popular. 

$28 per dozen - minimum ordermay apply

 

Asian vegetable phyllos with dipping sauce

Crisp vegetables flavoured with Asian spices and wrapped in phyllo pastry. Served with a lovely gingered soy dipping sauce. 

$28/dozen - minimum order of 4 dozen may apply

 

 

Potstickers

Small Chinese dumplings cooked to a crisp brown then finished with steam.
Traditional five-spice flavoured pork with soy scallion dipping sauce 

$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

 

Mini Quiches - 2"

Choose from the following:

• leek & creamy feta cheese (almost a chevre)
• black forest ham, caramelized onion & monterey jack cheese
• mixed sweet peppers & asiago

$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

Zucchini Frittata

Zucchini, herbs and cheese baked in an egg custard.  Like a crustless quiche.  Delicious!
$28 per dozen - minimum order may apply

Meats & Seafood

Teriyaki style sockeye salmon

Presented on a platter with bread & Swedish dilled mustard sauce
$40/side (approximately 2 pounds)

 

Thai Chicken Curry Satays

Skewered, marinated and roasted chicken breast served with our Thai peanut sauce. These tender skewers are beautifully presented and offer your guests a light meat option. 

$28/dozen - minimum order 2 dozen may apply

 

Caribou Meatballs

Seasoned with onion, garlic & fresh thyme then served with our housemade dipping sauce.  Best served hot. 

$32/dozen - minimum order 2 dozen

 

Ginger Lime Prawns

Poached lightly and marinated in a lovely, zesty ginger lime sauce. 

$36/pound - minumum order 1/2 pound

 

Sausage rolls

Savoury and wrapped in a light puff pastry. Served with our own honey mustard dip.
66 bite-sized pieces for $28

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Spirals

Smoked salmon, dill, capers & lemon rolled into an attractive & tasty spiral.  Easy to eat and nice to look at.

$28 per dozen - minimum order may apply 

Thai Red Curry Meatballs

Beef meatballs in a Thai coconut curry sauce.  Not spicy but lots of flavour.  Best served hot.

$28 per dozen - minimum order may apply

Caribou Sliders

Small patties of caribou on pita with roasted garlic aioli and wild cranberry chutney.  Best served hot.

$32 per dozen - minumum order may apply

And More....

Cedar Planked Brie

A 450 gram (1 lb) round of brie topped with roasted garlic and cranberry chutney. We BBQ it on a cedar plank which imparts a smoky flavour. This is a dramatic presentation and a wonderful combination of flavours. Served with bread fresh from our bakery.

$50

 

Italian polenta squares

The traditional Italian cornmeal preparation resplendent with good asiago cheese & black pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces and topped with sundried tomato and feta cheese. 

$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Spirals

Lemon cream cheese spread, capers & dill complement the smoked salmon beautifully.  The colours look wonderful and these little bites are both full of flavour and lovely to look at. 

$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

Butternut squash risotto cakes

This pretty Italian rice is scooped into cakes & baked to a crisp exterior with a soft, flavourful interior.  We finish these cakes with a lemon creme fraiche.

$28/dozen - minimum order may apply

 

Dips & Spreads 

Roasted Pepita Dip

The full bodied flavour of roasted pumpkin seeds mixed with tomatoes & spices. A Claim classic.   Served with fresh bread.
$30 per order (400 grams)

 

Hummous

It’s an old favourite for a reason! Garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini and olive oil make for a most pleasing taste sensation.  Served with fresh bread.

$30 per order (400 grams)

 

Artichoke Asiago Dip

This dip is served warm and fills the room with its fragrance.  It is 6 cups in volume.  We serve it with fresh bread or corn chips or a combination of both. 

$89.50 full order $49.50 half order

Sundried Tomato or Peso Pate

Cream cheese pates flavoured liberally with either sundried tomato or basil pesto.  Served with fresh bread.

$30 per order (400 grams)

~SWEETS PLATTERS

$2.00-4.50 perpiece – cookies, squares & chocolates – designed to order

 

~ CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS $50/day

We also supply fountain chocolate @ $12.50/pound
& we make raspberry marshmallows, cakes & biscotti suitable which are suitable for dipping