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BISTRO D'ALSACE

Event Catering

Picnic—Bistro D’Alsace Catering offers Chef-proprietor Jean Luc Kieffer’s  generous, full-flavored cuisine exclusively for your event.

             Whatever the occasion – luncheon meeting, formal dinner party, family celebration, wedding reception – Chef Kieffer and Jennifer Rau, our Director of Catering, will work with you to create a menu according to your specifications.  We set-up and decorate as well as facilitating the necessary rentals.  We can also provide customized cakes and floral arrangements.
             Once the plans are set, we are privileged to bring our first-rate cuisine and professional, unobtrusive service to the location of your choice.
             We also propose that you consider our own dining room for your event.  We can accommodate fifty for seated affairs or seventy-five for cocktail hours or other receptions.
             Call Jennifer Rau at 212-222-8222 for availability and to begin planning your event either off-site or at Picnic – Bistro D’ Alsace.
             While we never insist that you choose from a set menu we have included some available options:


 
Hors D’ Oeuvres

Froid (Cold)

Castelmagno Blue, D’Anjou Pear and Spiced Walnuts in Endive Spoons

Irish Smoked Salmon, Salmon Roe, Crème Fraiche on Pomme Gaufrette

Vitello Tonnato
Roast Top Round of Veal, Poached Yellowfin Tuna and Anchovy Aioli on Toasted Ficelle

Torchon Picnic
Rolled Escalopes of Chicken Breast stuffed with Foie Gras, Figs, Wild and Market Mushrooms, poached in White Burgundy

Rillettes of Moulard Duck on Brioche Toast

C
haud (Hot) 

Gruyere, Parsnip and Thyme Beignets

Wild and Market Mushrooms in Strudel,
 Glace de Viande
or
Lobster with Wild and Market Mushrooms in Strudel,
Sauce Americaine

Brandade de Morue
Puree of Bacalao and Potato on Toasted Ficelle

Chicken a la Basquaise
Tomato Concasse, Onion, Holland Pepper, Capers, Nicoise Olives, Jambon de Bayonne in Vol-Au-Vent

Rilletes of Lamb Shoulder
Roast Waxy Potato Cups with Celeraic and Leek Puree

Appetizers



Froid (Cold)

Halibut Tartare Shiso Chiffonade, Minced Shallot in a Light Sesame Oil, Citrus Dressing over Fanned Slices of Avocado

Escabeche of Fresh Sardines, Black and White Crostini – Tapenade with Preserved Lemon and Capers, White Bean Spread, Roast Garlic

House-Cured Gravlax,Yukon Gold Potato, Whole Wheat and Parmesan Galettes, Cucumber Salad

Chicken Liver Mousse,
Seasonal Greens, Crostini, House-Pickled Red Onion

Jean Luc’s Duck Pistachio Pate, Seasonal Greens, Fresh Herbs

Chaud (Hot)

Deep-Fried Winter Flounder Goujonnettes, Sauce Remoulade, and Parsley Pesto, Parsley and Seasonal Greens

Chicken Ras El Hanout, Rice Paper Spring Rolls, Julienne of Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Green Pea Coulis, Mint Chiffonade

Leg of Moulard Duck Confit and Kale Crepes, Sauce  Bechamel

Grilled Spicy Lamb Merguez Sausage,
Warm White Bean Salad , Sherry Vinaigrette, Wilted Swiss Chard

Roast “Lacquer” Dressed Baby-Back Ribs, Double Dark Soy, Hoisen, Honey, House-Pickled Cucumber and Apple 
 
 
Vegetarian Options

Froid (Cold)

White and Green Asparagus Salad
,
Sauce Gribiche, Frisee, Endive, Fresh Herb Mesclun

Beluga Lentil Salad,
Radicchio Nest, Brunoise Vegetables, Haricot Verte “Noodles,” Marcona Almonds, Shaved Twenty-Four Month Manchego

Roast Portabella Mushroom and Sushi Rice Napoleons, Mushroom Essence, Balsamic  Syrup*


Chaud (Hot)

Vegetarian Rice Paper Spring Roll
,
Julienne of Market Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, Wild and Market Mushrooms, Sauce Verte, Carrot  Juice Emulsion

Vegetarian Lasagna, Ratatouille, Gruyere, Mozzarella, Pesto*

Stuffed Savoy Cabbage, Filled with Vegetarian Risotto, Butternut Squash, Leek and Wild Mushrooms, Fontina, Tomato Coulis*

*Entrée portion available


Entrees

Filet of Atlantic Halibut, Preserved Lemon and Nicoise Olives,
Ratatouille of Fennel and Onion, Farro, stewed Borlotti Beans

Pan-Roasted Breast of Chicken Supreme,
Ventreche,  Fresh Herbs, Mashed Potato, Assorted Market Vegetables, Glace de Viande

Roast Moulard Duck Magret,
Warm Gold Beet Salad, Wild Mushrooms, Double Dark Soy “Lacquer” Vinaigrette, Toasted Pine Nuts

Braised Beef Short Ribs,
“Macaroni and Cheese” Picnic – Roast Holland Pepper Coulis, Mascarpone, Roast Garlic

Lamb Shank Confit,
Du Puy Lentils, Celeraic, Leek and Yukon Gold Potato Puree
 
 
 
Buffet Entrees

Whole Roast Atlantic Salmon,
Wild Rice Stuffing,

Bone-in Smoked Ham, Baked in Savory Pastry Crust

Roast Breast of Veal,
Veal Forcemeat and Pesto Russo – Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Almonds, Nicoise Olives, Rosemary,
Aleppo Pepper 
 
 
 Picnic Signature Sides

"Macaroni and Cheese” Picnic,
Roast Holland Pepper Coulis, Mascarpone, Roast Garlic

Celeraic, Leek and Yukon Gold Potato Puree

Spaetzle,
Lardons, Wild and Market Mushrooms, Gruyere

Alsatian Potato Salad,
Double-Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Champagne Vinegar, Mayonnaise

Chef’s Selection of Market Asian Vegetables

Roast Assorted Market Autumn Root Vegetables,
Comte and Yukon Gold Potato Gratin