Events: Corporate Events
L.A. Gourmet’s extensive catering experience coupled with the client’s vision allows guests an unmatched experience to anywhere in Central Illinois. LA Gourmet specializes in unique experiences. Fresh food with a modern upscale twist—served in the venue of your choice. The staff specializes in event planning and execution. Let LA do the entertaining, so you can do the impressing.
LA Gourmet would love to setup a consultation to discuss your corporate event. LA Gourmet specializes in custom menu and event design, from intricate passed hors d’ oeuvres and customized stations to fun outdoor barbecues.
Sample Menus to Whet Yet Your Appetite
We’ve compiled the following menus to give you a taste of what we can offer to make your event unforgettable; however, your imagination is the only limitation. After all, we live by our motto... Eat Well. Entertain Often. Impress Always.
The sample menu/price includes buffet or family style table service* with modern white china, classic flatware, water goblets at each place setting, iced tea at the bar, and black tie wait staff.
*individual seated service upgrade available
bronze
Hors d’ Oeuvres: Your Choice of Three Select Seasonal Passed Hors d’ oeuvres
Dinner: Smoked Pork Tenderloin rubbed in Signature Spices. Seasonal Vegetables. Smashed Potatoes. Greens tossed with Julienned Vegetables and Housemade Balsamic. Sweet Yeast Rolls.
silver
Hors d’ Oeuvres: Your Choice of Three Select Seasonal Passed Hors d’ oeuvres
Dinner: Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet. Seared Bone in Chicken Breast marinated in Apple Beer Brine. Parmesan and Baby Bella Risotto. Sauteed Asparagus. Mixed Greens tossed with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans,White Balsamic Dressing. Fresh Baked Artisan Bread.
gold
Hors d’ Oeuvres: Your Choice of Three Select Seasonal Passed Hors d’ oeuvres
Dinner: Filet Mignon. Manchego Cheese Smashed Potatoes. Grilled Asparagus. Mixed Greens tossed w/ Shaved Parmesan, Caramelized Onions, Red Grapes, Vinaigrette. Pear & Brie Focaccia.
platinum
Hors d’ Oeuvres: Your Choice of Five Select Seasonal Passed Hors d’ oeuvres
Stations: Carving Station to Include Bacon Wrapped Chicken stuffed with Asparagus. Served with a Trio of Sauces. Macaroni and Cheese Station to include Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese served with accompaniments of Crisp Bacon, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Spicy Sausage and Scallions. Greens Station served in Mini Square Bowls to include Sweet Potato Salad, Luau Salad and Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad. Mini Dessert Station to include Lemon Meringue Pies, Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese and Caramel Brownie Rounds.
Customized Hors d’ Oeuvres Reception
Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres
classic tomato and basil bruschetta, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction
pineapple patron shooter served aside a tiny fish taco
corn fritter, apple chutney, herb aioli
smoked salmon canapé, dill cream, roasted lemon
Placed Hors d’ Oeuvres to include the following carving station
hand carved boards of sweet smoked pork tenderloin, rubbed in our signature blend of savory and sweet or herb crusted breasts of grilled chicken served with sweet barbeque and joe’s mustard. Accompanied by housemade sweet yeast rolls.
la fromagerie station
chef’s selection of local and imported cheese at the perfect stage of ripeness. fresh and dried fruits, nuts, honey, crisps, breads and preserves
gourmet taco station
warm stacks of corn and flour tortillas
choose from three of the following - barbacoa, pastor, cumin lime pork, sauteed vegetable, chorizo, chipotle chicken, accompaniments to include cilantro, onions, sour cream, tomatillo sauce and hot sauce
flambee station
choose two - vanilla pound cake, crepes and made to order waffles
choose two - cherries jubilee (kirsch), bananas foster (rum), strawberry romanoff
(grand marnier) peaches (amaretto). make ala mode, vanilla ice cream
