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MIT Faculty Club Receptions

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

Chilled:

demitasse of vichyssoise, crispy shallot

$140.00

marinated tofu skewer, roasted red pepper

$140.00

bouchee of brunoise vegetables, herbs de provence

$140.00

plum tomato basil tart, crème fraîche

$140.00

stilton and grilled pear crostini

$140.00

roasted beet and pecan chèvre skewer

$145.00

roasted fingerling potato, crème fraîche and caviar

$145.00

caponata crostini, ricotta salata, basil oil

$150.00

fig, blue cheese, almond crusted lollipop

$155.00

blue cheese stuffed date, candied pecan

$155.00

smoked chicken salad, white truffle oil, focaccia toast

$155.00

chicken liver paté crostini, pickled mushrooms

$155.00

muscovy duck, hoisin sesame crêpe

$155.00

smoked duck, cranberry-orange compote, lavash crisp

$160.00

charred beef tenderloin, roquefort cookie, garlic aïoli

$160.00

garlic rosemary roasted lamb loin, black olive tapenade, onion ficelle

$160.00

serrano ham wrapped asparagus tip, balsamic aïoli

$160.00

braised short rib terrine crostini, tarragon mustard

$165.00

prince edward island poached mussel, tomato, fennel relish

$165.00

spicy ahi tuna roll, wasabi oil

$165.00

sesame crusted ahi tuna, tobiko, wakimi salad, crispy wonton

$165.00

scallops ceviche, avocado, corn cup

$170.00

gazpacho shooter, cumin scented shrimp skewer

$170.00

asparagus, smoked salmon, lemon crème fraîche

$170.00

shrimp, avocado and papaya tostada, cilantro dressing

$175.00

lemon crab salad, black pepper cracker spoon

$185.00

shrimp salad, lemon dill cracker spoon

$195.00

maine lobster salad, soft griddled brioche

$195.00

Hot:

vegan vegetable pakora, tomato chutney

$140.00

yukon gold potato pancake, apple, red onion compote

$140.00

vegetable steamed dumpling, infused scallion soy dip

$145.00

brie and mushroom florentine in puff pastry

$145.00

mini grilled vermont cheddar and tomato confit sandwich

$150.00

grilled halloumi cheese and tomato skewer

$150.00

crispy polenta, wild mushrooms, parmesan

$150.00

truffle mushroom, parmesan strudel, parsley aioli

$150.00

fresh tomato flatbread pizza, mozzarella, opal basil oil

$155.00

mushroom empanada, garlic crème fraîche

$155.00

honey crusted local chèvre crostini, balsamic strawberry compote

$155.00

truffle mac-n-cheese cube

$155.00

madras curry chicken, jasmine rice cake

$160.00

chorizo and manchego grilled flatbread, black olive-tomato tapenade

$155.00

lump crab meat cake, spicy remoulade

$160.00

mini croque monsieur, cornichon, dijonaise

$160.00

maple glazed bacon and scallop skewer

$165.00

shrimp shumai, shoyu sauce

$165.00

grilled pomegranate glazed sea scallop, fennel relish

$165.00

new england cod cake, citrus aïoli

$165.00

crab and gruyere profiterole

$170.00

chinese barbecue duck satay

$175.00

smoked duck spring roll, aged shoyu sauce

$175.00

fennel pollen dusted salmon bite

$175.00

tempura coconut shrimp, sweet thai chili glaze

$175.00

grilled lemon and garlic herb shrimp skewer, lemon aïoli

$175.00

mini shepherd’s pie, chive sour cream

$175.00

pan seared sea scallop, dijon, pancetta

$175.00

crab stuffed zucchini, corn, bacon succotash

$175.00

crispy shrimp cigar, thai chili sauce

$180.00

maine lobster fritter, cilantro lime caper sauce

$195.00

lamb chop “lollipop,” red wine plum sauce

$210.00

Reception Displays And Platters

grilled and roasted vegetable display

seasonal vegetables to include - asparagus, bell pepper, haricots verts, fingerling potatoes, portobello accompaniments - roasted garlic aïoli, truffled white bean hummus

$7.50 per guest

guiness stout and aged cheddar dip

sliced french bread, lavash crackers, pumpernickel bread

$7.75 per guest

warm spinach and artichoke dip

sliced french bread, lavash crackers, pumpernickel bread

$7.75 per guest

artisan cheese display

english stilton, white angelique, black diamond aged cheddar, rembrandt gold gouda, couturier fresh chèvre accompaniments - black olive tapenade, red pepper rouille, fig cake, berries, mixed nuts, sliced baguette, toasted lavash chips

$1000 per guest

antipasto italiano

smoked mozzarella and vine ripened tomato salad, fresh basil in glasses
marinated and grilled vegetables – artichokes, mushroom salad, portobello, asparagus, red pepper
italian meats and cheeses - prosciutto, hot capicola, soppressata, provolone, fontina, gorgonzola
citrus-roasted country olives, eggplant caponata, roasted garlic spread
focaccia, house-made grissini, basil oil

$10.00 per guest

pacific rim

bamboo baskets of steamed shrimp shumai, pork and vegetable dumplings
wok fried spring rolls, peking duck, lobster, shiitake
rice paper fresh vegetable wraps
dips - thai chili, shoyu, plum peanut

$12.50 per guest

asian market

malaysian coconut lime shrimp boats
udon noodle salad, smoked duck, thai basil, peanuts
teppanyaki beef tenderloin skewers
vietnamese lettuce wraps, coriander dipping sauce

$13.00 per guest

tapas bar

shrimp and garlic flambé, white wine, tomatoes, herbs
grilled chorizo skewers
serrano ham and manchego crostini, tapenade
tortilla de papa, piquillo peppers, garlic aïoli
citrus marinated olives
marcona almonds

$14.00 per guest

jumbo chilled shrimp in a mit dome carved ice bowl

accompaniments - brandied cocktail sauce, fresh lemon, tarragon-mustard sauce
minimum of 50 guests

$14.50 per guest

aegean sea

roasted lamb loin crostini, olive relish
lemon oregano chicken kebobs
pistachio and orange scented couscous
grilled halloumi cheese and tomato skewers, rosemary oil
tzatziki, pita and lavash chips
marinated kalamata olives

$14.75 per guest

the sushi boat

maki - shrimp tempura, boston, california, cucumber
sushi - smoked eel, yellowtail, tuna, salmon
accompaniments - pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce, ginger dressing, seasoned edamame

$15.50 per guest

seafood bar on ice

fresh jumbo shrimp
new zealand mussels
snow crab claws
sustainable oysters
littleneck clams on the half shell
accompaniments - brandied cocktail sauce, dijonaise, horseradish, mignonette, hot sesame-chili sauce, fresh lemon

market price

Short Plate Stations

rainy day snack

griddled vermont cheddar sandwich
demitasse of smoky tomato-basil soup

$8.00 per guest

sliders station

select two:

  • beef sirloin, caramelized onion
  • barbeque turkey or pork, napa cabbage cole slaw
  • ahi tuna with wakimi salad
  • root vegetable chips and appropriate accompaniments

$10.00 per guest

Two Pasta Sauté

Served with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes, and Herbed Focaccia Bread

Select two:

  • Four Cheese Agnolotti with Plum Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • Hand-made Gnocchi with Shrimp, Garlic, Artichokes, E.V.O.O., and White Wine
  • Imported Penne with Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, E.V.O.O., and Shaved Parmesan
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Cream
  • Striped Wild Mushroom Triangoli with Gorgonzola Cream
  • Tri Color Tortellini with Basil Pesto Sauce
  • Veal and Sage Agnolotti with Shallot Merlot Sauce

$11.50 per person

Curry Skewers

Skewers of Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken, and Vegetable
Charred with Green and Yellow Curries
Served with Lemongrass steamed Jasmine Rice, Cucumber Raita, Mango Chutney, Grilled Pineapple, Red Grape Relish, Toasted Coconut, Toasted Peanuts, Golden Raisins, and Banana Chips

$10.50 per person

Quesadilla Grill

Chef sautéed Fresh Tortillas filled with your choice of Chicken, Beef, or Grilled Vegetables and topped with Monterey Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, and Fresh Tomato Salsa
Served with Black Bean and Corn Salad, Guacamole, Romaine Chiffonade, and Sliced Jalapeños

$9.95 per person

Braised Short Ribs

Slowly braised, boneless Short Ribs over Farro with Pomegranate-Molasses Sauce and Micro Greens

$8.95 per person

Flatbread Pizza Grill

Mini Flatbread Pizza with Chorizo Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Pulled Pork, Caramelized Onion, Kalamata Olives, Roquefort Blue, Mozzarella, Chèvre, and Micro Greens

$8.95 per person

Spring Roll Fry

Wok fried Spring Rolls including Lobster, Shiitake Mushroom, Peking Duck, and Napa Cabbage
Served with Peanut-Plum-Ginger Sauce and Barrel Aged Soy Sauce

$8.95 per person

Smashed Potato "Martini" Bar

Toppings include Caramelized Onion, Fresh Broccoli, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sweet Grilled Corn, Roquefort Cheese, Glazed Pecans, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Goat Cheese, Chunky Bacon, Sour Cream & Chives, and Crispy Leeks

Select two:

  • Garlicky Red Bliss
  • Maple Roasted Sweet
  • Purple Peruvian
  • Yukon Gold Truffle

$8.75 per person

Demitasse of Soup

Soup tastings in demitasse cups served with Breadsticks and Parmesan Crackers

Select two:

  • Cantaloupe with Prosciutto and Mint — chilled
  • Cream of Asparagus with Roasted Red Pepper Crème Fraîche
  • Cream of Celery Root with Crispy Pancetta
  • Curried Crabmeat with Asparagus and Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche
  • Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Corn Bisque
  • Maine Lobster Bisque with Cognac
  • New England Clam Chowder with Crispy Pancetta
  • Purée of Butternut Squash with Toasted Almonds and Pumpkin Seed Oil
  • Tuscan Minestrone with Arugula Pesto
  • Vermont Cheddar and Potato Purée with Crispy Onions

$7.75 per person

Espresso & Cappuccino Service

The Carving Table

Aromatic Rubbed Tenderloin of Beef
Sauce Béarnaise

$11.25 per person

Rosemary and Garlic Rubbed Studded Leg of Lamb
Red Wine Mint Sauce

$10.75 per person

Grilled Sirloin of Beef
Cabernet Reduction

$10.25 per person

Salmon En Croûte Stuffed with Shrimp, Spinach, and Scallops
Lemon Vermouth Dill Sauce

$10.25 per person

Oven Roasted Stuffed Breast of Turkey
Herbed Mayonnaise, Cranberry Chutney, and Dried Fruit Compote

$10.25 per person

Cider Basted Whole Roasted Turkey
Cranberry-Orange Chutney and Giblet Gravy

$8.50 per person

Honey and Mustard Glazed North Country Ham
Port Wine Reduction

$8.00 per person

Caribbean Jerk Spiced Rubbed Pork Loin
Grilled Pineapple and Mango Salsa

$7.95 per person

The Dessert & Coffee Table

European Desserts

Ricotta Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Belgian Chocolate Mousse, Mixed Berries with Crème Anglaise, Fresh Fruit Tarts, Pistachio Cannolis, Miniature Crème Brûlée, and Opera Torte

$12.95 per person

Fountains of Chocolate

Two Fountains of Chocolate with your choice of White, Milk, or Dark Chocolate
For dipping: Miniature Cookies, Pineapple, Strawberries, Marshmallows, Pretzels, and Graham Crackers

- rental fees are determined based on the quantity of fountains — please contact a sales manager

$12.95 per person

Chocolate Lava Cake

Warm center Chocolate Cake served with hand scooped Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Grand Marnier® marinated Berries, and Minted Cream

- Chef Attendant required

$10.95 per person

Fried Cheesecake

Wrapped in fine pastry and deep fried to order, our toppings include Cinnamon Sugar, Fresh Berries, Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and Fruit Compote

- Chef Attendant required

$10.95 per person

Strawberries Domenica

Fresh Strawberries in Sweet Butter Sauce, flambéed in Amaretto Liquor and served over Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Whipped Cream and Fresh Mint

- Chef Attendant required

$10.95 per person

Italian Gelato Bar

Imported Gelato, hand scooped with toppings of Chopped Nuts, Shaved Chocolate, and Fresh Fruit Sauce

- Chef Attendant required

Select two:

  • Butter Pecan
  • Choc-Choc. Chip
  • Coffee
  • Dulce de Leche
  • Hazelnut
  • Peach
  • Pistachio
  • Rum Raisin
  • Vanilla Bean

$8.75 per person

Passed Miniature Desserts

Chocolate Truffles, Long Stemmed Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate, Mini French Pastries, and White Chocolate Pretzels

$8.25 per person

Gourmet Coffee Station

Starbucks® Coffee and Tazo® Teas served with Italian Flavorings, Belgian Chocolate Shavings, Cinnamon Sticks, Candied Orange Peel, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, and Chantilly Cream

$5.75 per person