Holiday Planners and Caterers from Vienna, VA
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Holiday Party Options
Holiday Dinner 1
Chocolate Peppermint Martinis and chocolate peppermint bark offered at the bar.*
$37.50/person
—Manchego grilled cheese bite with shrimp gazpacho
—Gingered pumpkin soup with spicy pecan cream
Grilled Cajun filet of tilapia mojito
Festive roll of holiday pork and beef tenderloin roast stuffed with chestnuts and cranberries served with a cranberry-merlot wine sauce with garlic and shallots
Red-skin parsnip mashed potatoes
Butternut squash with baby spinach
Mixed green mesclun salad of red and green oak lettuce, frisee, arugula, and radicchio tossed with dried cranberries and candied walnuts in honey-poppyseed vinaigrette
Holiday Pumpkin Roll with creamy and moist cream cheese filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar
A colorful assortment of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Dinner 2
Mango rosewater cocktails and mustard pretzel bits at the bar.*
$44.75/person
—Smoked trout with cucumber and dill
—Succulent beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce, thyme and colorful peppers
—Herb cheese and radish
—Prosciutto with arugula and gorgonzola
Buttery mozzarella served with Italian bread, pears, and dried figs
Brie with caramel, nuts, and fruits accompanied by flat breads and crackers
Spinach and Mushroom Strudel
Miniature spinach and mushroom strudel with roasted red pepper sauce
—Holiday cake pops
—Miniature linzertarts
—Meringue shells with mocha mousse topped with Christmas sprinkles
Pesto hummus with roasted red peppers and toasted pita petals
—Roasted maple-walnut glazed breast of turkey
—Pork with Asian pears, leeks, lemongrass, jalapeno, and thyme
—Scalloped potatoes au gratin
—Green beans with dried cranberries and chestnuts
—An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Dinner 3
Eggnog laced with cognac and candied pecans at the bar*
$46.25/person
Chicken Polynesian with chutney butter
—Mini-rounds of beef and roasted breast of turkey to order with condiments of horseradish sauce, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and orange-cranberry salsa at side
—Elaborate bread display with a variety of cocktail rolls
Fried mozzarella sticks with marinara dipping sauce
Redskin Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Bar to be set up with condiments of cheddar cheese, chives, sour cream, sautéed mushrooms, walnuts, brown sugar, miniature marshmallows, and cinnamon
Steamed shrimp served on a bed of fresh seaweed with cocktail sauce and lemon
—Choice of pasta including penne, ziti and rotini
Meatballs Marinara
—Pesto with basil, garlic, and pine nuts
—Alfredo cream sauce
—Fresh tomato basil sauce
—Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons and parmesan in creamy Caesar dressing
—Cherry parfaits laced with Chambord and topped with whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles, served in champagne flutes
—Cappuccino mousse with crushed ginger snaps and chocolate shavings served from demi-tasse
—White chocolate mousse with crushed candy canes served from demi-tasse
Grilled eggplant with yellow and red grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese
Dried pastas and Chianti bottles with candles for ambience
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Gourmand's Special
Blood Orange Margaritas, edamame with sea salt and wasabi peas at the bar*
$49.50/person
—Roasted sesame salmon wonton canapé with chipotle dill cream
—Winter squash and gouda cheese croquettes served with bitter orange compote
—Grilled lollipop lamb chops with fresh mint sauce
Holiday bouquet of haricots verts with pimientos
—Heirloom tomato and oyster aspic served on a bed of baby arugula drizzled with lemon-dill vinaigrette
—Rustic bread and butter
Flaming Baked Alaska classic ice cream cake topped with meringue and flaming in dramatic fashion
—Grilled Cajun breast of duck with a cherry brandy sauce
—Oxtail ragout
—Pappardelle pasta
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Feliz Navidad
Sangria and tostones at the bar*
$37.50/person
—Ceviche spoons with cilantro garnish served on a bed of fresh seaweed
—Miniature chicken empanadas with salsa
—Plantain and goat cheese gorditas served with spicy tomato sauce, pickled red onion, and sour cream
—Rice with vegetables
Black beans
—Russian salad of potatoes, carrots, peas, eggs, and beets in a creamy dressing
—Tossed garden salad
Tender chunks of beef stewed with tomatoes and vegetables
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Grilled breast of chicken topped with a flavorful dressing of olive oil,
red and green peppers, capers, and cilantro
—Flan: caramel custard finished with a soft caramel topping
—Tres leches with fresh strawberries
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Simply Elegant
Fresh Salmon Mousse served from a festive boulle of bread with sliced pumpernickel
Old fashioned country biscuits with Virginia baked ham and honey mustard
Holiday crudite of fresh crisp vegetables with herb dip
Miniature croissants with smoked breast of turkey and mustard caper sauce
Venison pate with lingonberries at side and sliced French baguettes
Colorful assortment of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Thanksgiving Banquet
—Banana nut bread canapés with creamy pumpkin roses
—A variety of mushroom caps filled with crabmeat, and spinach with cheese
—Belgian endives filled with smoked whitefish
Marinated wild rabbit simmered in a delicate herb wine sauce
Whole roasted turkey with homemade stuffing, gravy and orange cranberry salsa
Red cabbage stewed with apples and onions
Layered potatoes pesto au gratin
Spinach salad with sugar coated almonds and mandarin oranges in balsamic vinaigrette
Sweet potato apple pancakes with orange cranberry salsa
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Sliced apples with layers of cream cheese in a deep dish
Rich pumpkin custard baked with aromatic spices in a flaky pie crust
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Buffet
—Cajun duck bites with Creole sauce
—Miniature spinach and mushroom strudel with roasted red pepper sauce
—Red bliss potato baskets filled with sour cream and caviar
Salmon Florentine rolls in puff pastry with cucumber dill sauce
Boneless breast of turkey stuffed with ground veal and pistachio nuts served on a bed of pumpkin sauce
Mixed green mesclun salad tossed with strawberries in Balsamic vinaigrette
Wild and white rice medley with Shiitake mushrooms
Colorful Display of Vegetables
Colorful display of steamed broccoli and cauliflower in lemon butter with cherry tomatoes
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
—Miniature pumpkin tarts
—Praline cheesecake
—Miniature Linzertarts
Festive Reception
Chicken kebabs with red and green peppers and honey mustard dipping sauce
Shrimp cocktail spread with Bremner wafers
Sliced mini-rounds of beef and roasted breast of turkey with horseradish sauce and Dijon mustard
Brie en croute with raspberry spread and a variety of crackers
Colorful Display of Vegetables
Colorful broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomato kebabs with creamy ranch dressing for dipping
Braided twist rolls, pumpernickel rolls, and soft cocktail roll
Holiday tree display of fresh fruit kebabs with raspberry yogurt dipping sauce
Holiday Dinner
Stationary
Hors d’oeuvres
—Wreath of crisp crudite with spinach vegetable dip
—Green peppercorn pate garnished with apple crescents served with pumpernickel
Sweet potato apple pancakes with orange cranberry salsa
Spiral-cut honey glazed ham served with honey mustard
Country style green beans
Boneless breast of turkey wrapped in puff pastry and roasted to perfection with mustard caper sauce
Waldorf salad of apples and walnuts
Braided twist rolls and old fashioned country biscuits
Traditional Yuletide log with coffee and dark rum iced with mocha butter cream and decorated with Marzipan holly leaves and berries and meringue mushrooms
Holiday Feast
—Holiday red and green pepper boats filled with saga cream
—Steamed shrimp served on a bed of fresh seaweed with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon
—Crabmeat Charissa: hot crab spread with artichoke hearts on French bread
Roasted red bliss herbed potatoes
Beef tenderloin roasted to perfection and carved to order, accompanied by Bernaise mayonnaise, horseradish sauce and Dijon mustard
Homestyle broccoli and cauliflower topped with bread crumbs
Whole poached Norwegian salmon elegantly garnished with lemon scales served with cucumber dill sauce, flanked by cascading French baguettes
Caesar’s salad of crisp romaine lettuce and croutons in creamy Caesar’s dressing
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
—Colorful assortment of Holiday cookies
—Miniature Linzertart: Viennese classic with plump raspberries and hazelnut crust
—Christmas tree display of fresh fruit kebabs with raspberry yogurt dipping sauce
Holiday Italian Style
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$41.50/person
—Miniature roasted chicken and portabello mushroom strudel served with sun-dried tomato aioli
—Polenta squares topped with pesto and cherry tomato wedges
—Melon wrapped with prosciutto
Festive red and green cheese filled ravioli tossed with shrimp, green beans and cherry tomatoes and fresh dill
Tortellini and tiny meatballs simmered in chicken broth sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley
Mixed green mesclun salad tossed with fresh fennel in red wine vinaigrette
Chicken roulade with artichoke hearts, pinenuts, and pesto served with marsala wine sauce
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls including olive bread and butter
—Festive Gingerbread House decorated with gum drops and hard candies in a Christmas setting
—A variety of Holiday cookies including almond macaroons and Biscotti
—Egg Nog Cheesecake
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Millenium Holiday Celebration
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$49.75/person
—Crisp phyllo money bags filled with wild mushrooms served with Hollandaise sauce
—Grilled beef hibachi skewers
—Grilled swordfish on ginger-jalapeno rice cakes
Porkloin stuffed with plums served with ginger plum sauce and mustard caper sauce
Grilled chicken satay with spicy Thai peanut dipping sauce
Roasted leg of lamb served in a rich brown gravy
Assorted sushi, cucumber and California rolls served with pickled ginger, soy sauce and wasabi
Orzo and peas tossed with feta cheese
Curried lentil salad with shrimp and chiffonated spinach
Winter’s fruit salad tossed with dried apricots, cherries, nuts and fresh mint
An elaborate bread display including a variety of rolls, olive bread, and walnut raisin bread and butter
Pumpkin sponge cake rolled with cream cheese filling and nuts
Cranberry Apple Strudel sprinkled with powdered sugar
Dipped Strawberries & Coffee
—Strawberries dipped in dark and white chocolate
—Freshly brewed coffee
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Soirée
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$31.50/person
Miniature crabcakes served with remoulade sauce
Apple smoked spiral-cut ham served with honey mustard, mayonnaise, and a variety of cocktail rolls
An array of imported and domestic cheese and crackers garnished with dried dates and figs and with fresh strawberries and grapes
Wreath of crisp crudite with spinach vegetable dip
Succulent filet of beef wrapped in puff pastry with duxelle and baked to perfection served with Bernaise sauce
Vegetarian quesadillas with red and green peppers and salsa at side
German holiday fruit and nut bread
A variety of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Budget Menu I
Spiral-cut honey glazed ham sweet potato biscuits served with cranberry chutney and honey mustard
shredded white and purple cabbage tossed with carrots, red peppers, green peppers, celery and fresh parsley in sweet poppy vinaigrette
Miniature croissants with smoked breast of turkey and mustard caper sauce
Traditional Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Traditional Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad: bite-size florets of broccoli and cauliflower with cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and bacon tossed in a red wine-mayonnaise vinaigrette
An array of Imported and Domestic Cheese and Gourmet Crackers garnished with fresh Strawberries and Grapes
Holiday Budget Menu II
Grilled marinated London broil with lemon and garlic
Penne pasta with pesto and pine nuts
