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This menu includes butler passed hors d’oeuvres, top shelf liquor, sparkling toast, Ana Paz Wedding Cake, round tables for seating of eight to ten guests, covered chairs, choice of linens, stemware, china, and flatware.

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Please Select Any Six or Eight of These Hors D’Oeuvres
(depending on number of guests)

Seafood Selections

Spicy Shrimp with Chorizo Kebabs
Our Famous Spicy Shrimp Skewered on Sugar Cane with Optional Chorizo

Maryland Crab Cakes with a Saffron Foam

Farm-Raised Oyster in a Spoon Topped with Crème Fraiche and Trout Roe

California Sushi Rolls with Ginger and Wasabi
Sushi Roll filled with Crabmeat, Avocado & Cucumber

Seared Tuna on Won Ton Crisps with Wasabi Cream
Rare Ahi Tuna on Bill’s Homemade Won Ton Toasts with Creamy Wasabi

Jerk Tuna Burgers with Mango Salsa
Chopped Fresh Tuna, Red Onion and Capers Seared with Jerk Seasoning

Seared Tuna with Kimchi and Mini Scallion Pancakes
Center Cut Tuna Served Atop a Bed of Kimchi on a Mini Scallion Pancake

Salmon Sashimi Atop a Won Ton Crisp with Wasabi Cream
Served with Bonito Flakes and Kombu

Chilled Avocado Soup Shots Topped with Red Snapper Tartar
The Freshest of Snapper Mixed with Serrano Pepper, Onion, Mint, Coriander, Mustard, Star Anise, Fennel,  Coriander and Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Placed Atop a Creamy Avocado Veloute

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Non-Seafood Selections

Gingery Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Chicken Skewers Cooked to Perfection with a Gingery Peanut Sauce with Asian Spices

Soft Vietnamese Vegetarian Spring Rolls
with Spicy Lemon Mint Dipping Sauce

Arepas de Puerco
Mini Arepas Topped with Pork, Chiles, Hoisin, Jalapeno, Sesame, Guacamole and Sour Cream

Nicaraguan Pastelitos
Individual Rich Pastry Patties Filled with Freshly Ground Chicken, Currants, Green Olives, Chopped Onion, Peppers and Tomatoes Fried to Golden Brown and Lightly Dusted with Powdered Sugar

Mushroom Caps Filled with Brie Cheese and Pistachio Nuts

Mushroom Caps Filled with Wild Mushroom Pate

Mango Gazpacho Soup Shots
Mango and Papaya Turn a Traditional Gazpacho into a South Florida Shooter

Ricotta Con Latte Stuffed Dates
Ricotta Con Latte with Chopped Almonds Stuffed into Whole Dates

Pistachio-Crusted Smoked Gouda Bites
Melted Smoked Gouda Crusted with Crunchy Buttery Pistachio Nuts

Skewered Thai Peanut Chicken
Skewered Chicken Breast Strips Sautéed with Thai Peanut Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Chutney Bananas
Bacon Wrapped around Fresh Banana and dipped in a Mango Chutney Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Fruited Figs
Crispy Bacon Wrapped around a Mango-Stuffed Fig

Hearts of Artichoke Tempura with Béarnaise Sauce
Hearts of Artichoke Deep Fried in a Tempura Batter with Bill’s Béarnaise Sauce on the Side

Beef Sirloin and Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Our Delicious Tomato Bruschetta with Beef Sirloin and Blue Cheese

Bill’s Bruschetta with Chevre, Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots, and Basil

Peppadews Stuffed with Chevre

Cherry Tomatoes with Pine Nuts, Red Miso and Thai Basil
Light, Healthy and Served in a Spoon

Smoked Duck Pot Stickers with Orange-Chile Plum Sauce
Diced Smoked Duck, Chopped Onions, Napa Cabbage, Shiitake Mushrooms, Diced Garlic, Shallots, Cilantro and Water Chestnuts  

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Seated Serve Menu

**The Following Are Optional Plated First Courses with Additional Costs**

Bills’ Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
With Orange Tarragon Sauce on a Bed of Alfalfa Sprouts

Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Fava Beans, Morels and Melted GooseberriesChoose Any of These Pastas for a First Course to Remember

Black Truffle and Crème
Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomato and Herb
Crab and Lobster
Wild Mushroom and Herb

Shrimp Martini Cocktail with Bill’s Cocktail Sauce
Cooked, Chilled Shrimp Served in a Martini Glass

Cold Poached Salmon with Fresh Dill Sauce or Chipotle Mustard Glaze

Wild Mushroom Strudel
Wild Mushrooms, Gorgonzola and Toast Walnuts Baked in Fillo Pastry and Topped with a Cranberry Red Wine Sauce

Grouper and Baby Shrimp Ceviche
Seafood Mixed with Chopped Mint, Cilantro, Chile, Lime Juice and Olive Oil - Placed atop Papaya Salsa and Served on a Sea Shell


Please Choose One Salad which is Included in Your Pricing

Freshly Picked Baby and Field Greens with Plum Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Hearts of Palm  with Passion Fruit  Vinaigrette

Or
Field and Baby Greens with Blue Cheese, Pears, Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Or
Bills’ Caesar Salad with Seasoned Croutons

Or
Fresh Spinach Leaves with Goat Gouda, Granny Smith Apples, Pistachios and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Or
Grilled Fennel with Sharp Blue Cheese and Thinly Sliced Pears
Served with a Lemony Dressing
Additional cost applies

Or
Fennel Salad with Parmesan, Pumpkin Seeds, Celery Root and Celtic Sea Salt Topped with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon

Additional cost applies


Optional Intermezzo Course

Ginger Pear Sorbet Served in a Whole Pear on a Bed of Rose Petals


Dual Entrée

Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Lemon Shallot Beurre Blanc

Or
Pan-Seared Loin of Tilapia on Soft Polenta with Spinach and Mango Butter

Or
Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Shiitakes

Or
Fillet of Salmon with Fresh Dill Sauce

Or
Fillet of Fresh Salmon with a Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
The Freshest of Salmon Served with a Buttery Grapefruit Sauce

Or
Seared Salmon with Citrus-Soy Glaze
Browned Salmon Glazed with Garlic, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Orange and Lemon Juice

Or
Seared Salmon with Vegetable Lentils

Or
Passion Fruit-Chili Glazed Mahi with Cumin Mashed Black Beans
Additional cost applies

Or
Fillet of Panko-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Watercress-Ginger Sauce
Additional cost applies

Or
Fillet of Sea Bass with Fennel, Tomato and Orange
Additional cost applies

Or
Furikake-Crusted Sea Bass with Spicy Mustard Drizzle
Panko-Crusted Bass with Furikake Rice Seasoning
Additional cost applies

Or
Sauteed Fillet of Baramundi with a Creamy Lemongrass Sauce
Additional cost applies

Or
Baked Baramundi with Thyme Crust
Served with Tomato Concasse and a Seafood Cream Sauce
Additional cost applies

Or
Grilled Florida Spiny Lobster with an Exotic Fruit/Black Bean Salsa & a Spicy Cumin Seed Drizzle
Grilled Lobster Marinated in Cilantro, Parsley, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Sherry and Hot Paprika Served with a Salsa of Papaya, Mango, Pineapple, Red Onions, Peppers and Black Beans and Drizzled in a Mixture of Cumin Seeds, Fresh Ginger, Peppercorns, Sesame Oil and Honey
Market Cost

And

Grilled Chicken with a Warm Tropical Fruit Salsa

Or
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Your Choice of
     Grilled Portabella Madeira Wine Sauce
Or
     Red Wine Gorgonzola Butter
Or
     Chimichuri Sauce
     Sherry, Garlic, Red Pepper and Cilantro 

And
Topped with Fried Leeks

And
Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

Or
Bill’s Steakhouse Potato
Twice Baked Idaho Filled with Blue Cheese, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, Bacon and Scallions

Or
Mashed Boniato with Kosher Salt and Butter

Or
Salt Baked Purple Potatoes with Horseradish Lemon Butter A Colorful Additional to Your Main Course

Or
Bills’ Rice with Raisins and Almonds

Or
Twice Baked Potatoes with Monterey Jack and Pesto

Or
Individual Three-Potato Gratin

And

Baby Carrots with Sweet Mint Gremolata

Or
Baby Carrots with Fresh Mint and Lemon

**Vegetarian Option**
Cheese-Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano Cheese along with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce


Freshly Baked French Bread Piping Hot from the Oven


Ana Paz Wedding Cake----Through Fondant Style Included


Choose from Any of These Optional Desserts

With Additional Costs

Key Lime Tart with Raspberry Couli and Strawberries Sabayon

Or
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Fresh Fruit and Sabayon

Or
Bill's Chocolate Ganache Topped with Strawberries Sabayon and Mint Garni
A Rich Blend of Chocolate and Heavy Cream, Strawberries and a Foamy, Stirred Custard Sauce

Or
Choose From These Tarts
    
Tropical Fruit
     Citron Tart
     Coconut Pineapple TartWarm Center Chocolate Volcano

Or
Individual Tiramisu

Or
Individual Crème Brulee

Or
Grilled Brown Sugar Peaches with White Chocolate

Or
Individual Cappuccino Mousse

Or
Butler Passed Dove Bars

(Weddings Only) additional cost applies

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Bill Hansen Catering Beverages

Top Shelf Open Bar
     Johnny Walker Black Scotch
     Absolute Vodka—Optional Grey Goose, please inquire
     Bacardi Rum
     Beefeaters Gin
     Crown Royal Canadian
     Makers Mark Bourbon

Bill Hansen Catering Martinis Included on All Bars
     Apple Martini
     Chocolate
     Cosmopolitan
     Lemon Drop
     Pomegranate

For Our Brides We Feature a Lavender Martini—A Special Drink for Your Special Day

Heineken and Amstel Light Beer—Other Beers Available at an Additional Charge—Please Inquire

Assorted Soft Drinks

Orange Juice and Cranberry Juice

Still and Sparkling Water

Bill Hansen House Wines—Red and White Table Wines—
On The Bar Selections Vary from Month to Month Due to Availability

We Also Offer an Extensive Wine List

We Include a Sparkling Wine Toast


As Your Guests Arrive We Can Pass a Variety of Beverages at an Additional Charge

Your Choice of Champagne

Mojitos

Champagne Mojitos

Passion Fruit Caipiroskas

Vodka, Lime Juice, Sugar and Passion Fruit Puree

Lime Garni

Optional International Coffee Station with Cappuccino, Espresso, International Coffees, Cordials and Cognac
(Additional fee applies)


OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES

Served wine at table, cigar rollers, bathroom attendants, upgraded flatware, china, square tables and linens.
 

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