Chef Vanessa Bathfield Phone: (310) 479-
Personal Chef and Catering Services
Chef Vanessa Bathfield
New Years Eve – LA style
When I visited friends in Kansas I once asked for avocado on my sandwich, to be told, “oh you must be from California…we don’t do that around here.” Yes, we are different here… gourmet all the way! For a truly fabulous event you can pull out all the stops. This selection covers everybody’s tastes but don’t hold back, add some lobster, caviar and fois gras if you wish!
Gotta have Guacamole
Smoked salmon on a potato cake with crème fraiche
Petite lamb chops with a mint pistachio pesto
Mini-
Melon, mint and feta cheese bites
Caramelized onion and gorgonzola tartlets
Artisan cheese platter with champagne grapes
There are several ways you can put together a hors d’oeuvres package. You can go with a themed menu, eclectic, traditional or just your favorites. Here are a couple of winning ideas:
Tapas theme – a wonderful collection of tasty Spanish treats
The Spaniards invented the appetizer collection. A wonderful way to relax with friends and enjoy some delicious treats. Many items are readily available at specialty stores or on line at one of my favorites www.latienda.com.
Shrimp with garlic sauce
Spanish tortilla with paprika
Serrano Ham
Gazpacho
Sizzled chorizo
Marcona almonds with rosemary
Assorted olives
Serve with white
Sangria
