Choose Your Service
1.) CASUAL FULL-SERVICE FAMILY STYLE and or BUFFET (3 -4 hrs. in home, with cleanup) starting @ $ 800
2.) SEMI-FORMAL SIT DOWN, PLATED COURSES (4-41/2 hours in home, thorough cleanup) starting @ $1000
3.) DROP AND SET 30-90 minutes of cooking, & set up of your family style buffet (some cleanup) ($ 700 min.)
4.) BUFFETS, BRUNCHES, COCKTAIL PARTIES (Chefs/servers 4-6 hours 20 or more guests) ($ 1200 min.)
5.) Longer TERM or SEASONAL, IN-HOME (2- 5 sessions/ week) - $400 min. daily plus cost of goods
* Often, more than one chef is assigned to you for proper coverage and flexibility.
Welcome...
Let's create a Personalized Menu and a Service Style that is best for You!
Below are suggested menus and styles of service that are popular.
ESTIMATED PRICING
Smaller Groups: On average the food and your Chef(s) for a 4-5 course full-service meal is between $95-$165 per person plus gratuity, and tax.
We recommend a server/assistant for groups of 6 or more.
Larger Groups of 20 or more, Drop and Sets, Buffets, Brunches, and Cocktail Party menus will likely be less for your per person price.
Our Full Service typically includes chefs' shopping of hand-selected organic, pasture-raised, wild-caught, locally sourced, foods of the finest quality, the chefs' staging before arrival, prep and cooking on-site, serving, and a thorough cleanup.
MULTI-COURSE SAMPLE MENUS (smaller parties)
SALADS OR SIDE DISHES CAN BE TRADED or MODIFIED
ADD A CHEF-MADE DESSERT or ANOTHER COURSE TO YOUR LIKING.
* ADMIRAL'S FEAST - Chilled Wild caught Mexican Jumbo Spicy Shrimp Cocktail.
Our (Award Winning) family recipe Maryland Lump Crab cakes with a Lemon, Dijon Aioli,
Petite romaine heart, feta, crispy Prosciutto, glazed pecans, Classic lemon-EVOO Vinaigrette.
Entree is Broiled or Seared Day Boat Scallops, lemon dill sauce and a Grilled center cut Filet Mignon Portobello mushroom sauce, served with our garlic mashed potatoes, & roasted asparagus tips.
* STEAKHOUSE - Handcrafted Charcuterie with handmade garlic toastettes, & Grilled all Beef Kielbasa,
Crudité with our Hummus/Tapenade.
Roquefort Blue Cheese, thick cut bacon , slivered red onion, Salad Wedge plated.
Sear-grilled center cut Filet (plated) *Ribeye, or *NY Strip with our Red wine Demi Steak Sauce,
Baked Au gratin potato Dauphinoise and roasted garlic asparagus tips.
*(Ribeye, and New York cooked med-rare sliced served Family style)
* TUSCAN VILLAGE - A Classic Northern Italy-style supper.
Start with Caprese Crostini,
Grilled Jumbo Gulf shrimp with lemon dill Aioli.
Classic Caesar Salad, Grana Padano cheese, with chef-made seasoned garlic crouton.
Seared and roasted Pasture Raised "Airliner" Chicken Breast with a sauce of garlic, chopped spinach, sun- dried tomatoes creamy parmesan, a side of your pasta choice, and an Italian vegetable medley sauté.
* SALERNO SEASIDE (Amalfi Coast) -Southern Italian Delight!
Start with a beautiful Antipasto Platter with our warm toast Italia and classic Caprese salad, then a main course of Sauté of large center cuts of fresh local Swordfish or Mild Sea Bass, Day Boat Scallops, and Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, capers, garlic, lemon, Vermouth, sauce. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with bacon and our balsamic reduction, with a Grana Padano Risotto OR ... your choice of pasta.
* FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE - Begin with gourmet Crudité, Green dip, an elegant Baked Brie Crostini, chopped candied nuts & dried apricot/fig.
A French vinaigrette tossed with petite spring greens, dried cranberries, topped with, julienne green apple, and crumbles of bacon and Bleu cheese.
The main course... Steak Oscar... perfectly grilled filet mignon, asparagus tips, lump crab meat, and the chef's Béarnaise sauce. Served atop a creamy garlic mashed potato. This one is full service only.
(Check out the video on our Home Page)
* AMERICANA FAMILY STYLE SURF & TURF
Grilled all Beef Kielbasa with mustard aioli.
Steamed and chilled Old Bay wild-caught Gulf shrimp, chef-made spicy cocktail sauce.
Arugula/spinach and iceberg salad with caramelized nuts, sliced grape tomato, petite cucumber, with FCC's zesty organic citrus vinaigrette dressing.
Main course, Char- Grilled, split, cold water Lobster Tails basted with lemon-dill garlic butter, Flame-broiled trimmed boneless Ribeye's, cooked med-rare sliced and served with sizzling Tarragon Beurre Noisette ( Brown Butter), Roasted petite potato parmesan and fresh local Green Bean Almondine.
** LBI FISHERMANS FRIEND (all seafood, but add a petite filet mignon for a "Gangbuster" meal)
Ahi Tuna Poke with Avocado & Blue Chips.
Pan Seared Viking Village Scallops in lemon, caper butter.
Salad of roasted beets, candied nuts, spinach/arugula mix, red onion, feta, tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette.
Chefs Super-fresh **Catch, baked , pan seared or grilled depending on fillet of fish. Your choice of fresh, wild-caught Swordfish, Seabass, Fluke, Salmon or Grouper basted with lemon, dill, garlic, and extra virgin olive,
Jersey corn cut off the cob, sauteed with red sweet pepper and fresh basil. Jasmine rice pilaf, garden fresh herbs.
**Availability and prices are market sensitive.
* FAJITA FIESTA - the Ultimate in South of the Border.
Start with fresh handmade on site Guacamole, roasted salsa fresca, Pico de Gallo and chips. Cheese blend and Queso Fresco Quesadillas, Mexican chopped salad, Marinated Angus flank steak, jumbo Gulf shrimp, or Organic chicken breast (choose one or two). Flat grilled onion, peppers, and garlic served with our famous Red Rice and black beans. Limes, Picante sauces, and warm flour and corn tortillas. Add Street corn...$5 pp Add Fresh Halibut Ceviche...$9 Add fresh-made Flan with raspberries $8
* CHEF RON'S TABLE - A Classic & Elevated Surf and Turf!
Our family Lumpy, chunky Maryland Crab cake with Lemon- Creole Aioli. Baked Brie Cran/Almond Crostini. Chefs own mix of spinach, spring greens tossed in a fresh herb vinaigrette and topped with feta, dried fruit, and candied pecans. A Petite (4-5 oz.) center-cut Filet Mignon with my Port wine, mushroom Cream Sauce, Steam- baked cold water Lobster Tail, hot garlic butter, and roasted asparagus tips, oh, and my famous garlic, thyme infused mashed potatoes.
*** New 2025*** CLASSIC CALIFORNIA BBQ (Healthful Santa Maria Style)
3 Award winning Sauces and proteins to choose from, Best-Ever Santa Maria Tri-Tip, Tender Baby Back Ribs, Grill/Roasted Bell and Evans Chicken.
Flame grilled Chorizo sausage, Coctel de Camarones, (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail), Jersey white corn cobs, Pinquito Beans, Loaded Potato Salad, roasted Garlic Red Potatoes, Green Salad with Cali vinaigrette, SoCal Mac-N-Cheese , Baked Garlic Bread, Cobblers, Strawberry Shortcake
Ronald Reagan Fav Package:
Santa Maria Tri-Tip, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Pinquito Beans, Corn cobs, Roasted garlic Potatoes,
Green Salad sliced peach, Garlic Bread, Strawberry Shortcake
CLAMBAKES/BACKYARD PARTIES (seasonal)
(Choice of Shrimp Bisque, White Boston, or Red Manhattan Clam Chowder)
*The Long Beach Islander - 5 oz. Coldwater Lobster tail, jumbo Gulf shrimp, local clams, PEI mussels optional, local corn, petite potatoes, creamy house-made slaw, choice of soup, and hot bread. The South Jersey favorite! Add some chicken, sausage, or steak for an all-time winner dinner!
*The New Englander - Steamed Whole 1.25 - 2.25 lb. Maine Lobster or any size you desire, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and coleslaw. Served with freshly cut lemon, hot butter, choice of soup, and warmed bread.
*Low Country Seafood Boil - Shrimp, clams, mussels, Crab (type and market limited availability) corn on the cob, coleslaw, and red potatoes. Served with cocktail sauce, hot butter, lemons, choice of soup, and warmed bread.
* Clambake Ala Carte & Add-ons: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, King crab, Dungeness crab, Andouille or kielbasa sausage, Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken, Caesar Salad, Seasonal Cobblers, kids meals, Allergy sensitive meals.
* Seasonal Polynesian and Paella menus available upon request. (Minimum 12)
*Add a Dessert Course for $8 -15 pp.
Minimum of 10 ($80) servings for chef-made cakes, pies, & cobblers
Creme Brulé and Lava cakes made on-site the minimum is 8
Chocolate lava cakes with fresh whip and berries, Flourless Chocolate Cake w/raspberries, Raspberry/Lemon Cake buttercream glaze, Rich Chocolate Cake w/dark chocolate sour cream frosting, Chocolate/Peanut butter Cake w/Ganache, Crème Brulé with big Blackberries & Raspberries, English fruit Trifle, Tollhouse Cookie Pie, Mexican Vanilla flan with raspberries, Italian Zabaglione (Italian fresh made on site Custard) with Lady finger & berries.
Cobblers/Seasonal Fresh Berry Crisps served warm with chef made whipped cream.
*desserts served as a course may add some labor cost*
KIDS MEAL
$30 per child with a minimum of 6 ($180)
Grilled Sliced BBQ Chicken Breast, or hand-breaded fried tenders, ranch, buttered bowtie pasta parmesan, & Broccoli
Call or text ( 858-342-1100) to discuss Larger Events Buffets & Cocktail Parties
*Organic Chicken, Prime Beef, Seasonal Local Fish, Shrimp, Local Day Boat Scallops, Crab cake minis, Jumbo Lump Crab cakes, Poke with wonton chips, BLT cup single bites. Passed hors d'oeuvres.
-Holiday Style Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Lamb Racks & Lollipops, and a bunch more!
Choose from a countless array of locally sourced fresh organic vegetables, salad greens, and fruits to complement your meal. Lead Chefs Ron Nugent and Tyson Navis will consult with you to finalize a balanced and healthful menu.
TEXT or CALL TODAY at
858.342.1100
for a consultation and to reserve your date.
BRUNCHES & COCKTAIL PARTIES
Appetizers, Small Plates, Crepes, Omelet stations, Wild caught Fish, shrimp, and Scallops, passed hors d'oeuvres.
1. Petite Crab cakes with a lemon aioli
2. Chilled Jumbo Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail or Remoulade
3. Genuine New England Lobster Rolls ( buttered toasted buns with real lobster chunks )
4. BLT Cups (like a mini one bite bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich)
5. Caprese Crostini
6. Fresh Local Fish ceviche with blue tortilla crisps
7. Local Tuna Poke avocado, with won-ton chips wasabi drizzle
8. Seared Viking Village Scallops Piccata
9. Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs, bleu cheese, celery sticks, Big hit!
10. Baked Brie cheese and cranberry crostini
and more. We're creating new treats regularly or will make your family recipe.