Family style service merges buffet and plated to create a social, while sophisticated service,. Guests remain seated and large ‘family’ style platters are delivered to the table and shared among guests. Tables should seat 6-9 guests to accommodate equipment needs. Long tables are an option, but similarly, groups of 6-9 people will be served collectively. Depending on the complexity of your event you can expect to require one server for approximately 15-20 guests. Family service is not available in all venues and maximum guest numbers apply - usually around 50 people in private homes and 80 people in public venues with full commercial kitchen facilities.
SAMPLE FAMILY STYLE MENUS
First Course-
Chef's Amuse Bouche (surprise)
-Second Course-
Housemade Vegetarian Charcuterie
Local "Whole Beast" Charcuterie (meat)
Assorted Marinated Olives
Artisan Bread and Honey Butter
-Third Course-
Smoked Albacore Tuna served with Organic White Bean Salad with Italian Parsley, Cherry Tomatoes and Sherry Vinaigrette
-Third Course-
Naturally Raised Roast Chicken and Chorizo Sausage with Chimmichuri Sauce
Roasted Potatoes with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
-Fifth Course-
Assorted Local and Imported Cheeses, Fig Compote, Spiced Nuts and Crackers
-Sixth Course-
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Assorted Petit Fours (French pastry)
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SAMPLE FAMILY STYLE MENU
-First Course-
Seasonal Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart, Seasonal Organic Green with Champagne Vinaigrette
-Second Course-
White Wine Poached Wild Sustainably Harvested Salmon served with Lemon Aioli
Grilled asparagus salad
-Third Course-
BC Raised Beef Brisket served with Marsala Demiglace and served with Roasted Potatoes, Lima Bean and Fresh Fennel Salad
-Fourth Course-
Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Chantilly Cream and Sponge Cake