It is always a pleasure working with Jill Cole from Great Performances Catering. Jill manages all of the catering for events at Jazz at Lincoln Center and she’s fantastic! Not only is she insanely detailed but she’s also genuinely enthusiastic about creating a menu specific to each event. The food and beverage menu for an event is so important in creating a memorable, unique experience for your guests and Jill really understands this. She put together the following menu for the Sade listening party I posted pics from last week. It was savory, satisfying and creative. The desserts were lovely as well. Everyone loves milk and homemade chocolate chip cookies on a chilly winter night! Here is the menu and a few more pics from the event! 

All photos by Johannes Courtens

Jill’s Menu:

Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres (My tip: Remember to mix veggie and meat options as Jill did here…not everyone eats meat!!)

Zucchini Ribbons 

with Curried Chicken 

Snow Hill Farms Beef Slider 

BBQ Braised Short Ribs 

On Stone Ground Grit Cakes 

Caviar Beggar’s Purse 

with Sake-Cured Lemon Wheels 

Vegetable Frittata 

With Hummus and Black Olive 

Salmon Tartare Cones 

House Made Creme Fraiche 

Rosemary Spiked Macaroni and Cheese Tarts 

Petit Lobster Clubs  

Lobster, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomatoes on Brioche Toast 

Specialty Drinks (My tip: Use seasonal ingredients as Jill did here with the ginger and pear)

Sade Specialty Cocktail 

Ginger Pear Bellini 

Pear Puree and Ginger Syrup Poured over Prosecco 

Served in a Classic Flute with Thin Pear Slice for Garnish 

Dessert Bites (My tip: Keep desserts and sweets small and easy to eat for a cocktail party)

Fruit Tartlets 

Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Maple Brittle 

Apple Turnovers 

Warm Miniature Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Served with Shot Glasses of of Cold Milk