"We have enjoyed working with Bittersweet immensely. They have handled several of our dinner parties and quite a few lunches all have been exceptional."

Leslie
Hunton & Williams

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Claudia

Hors d'oeuvres

Bittersweet offers an extensive selection of canapes, dips, cheeses and displays. Special orders available upon request. Except where noted, all orders require a ten-person minimum.

Hot Hors d'oeuvres

Sweet Potato Tartlets

$1.75 each Asparagus with Asiago
Hand selected asparagus tips covered in Asiago and Fontina cheeses and wrapped in delicate phyllo dough.
$2.00 each Hibachi Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken strips rolled and filled with multi-colored sweet peppers, green onions and Monterey Jack cheese.
$2.50 each Hibachi Beef Skewers
Strips of marinated beef rolled with pepperjack cheese, scallions and green and red pepper strips.
$2.25 per person Petite Quiche Assortment
This savory trio includes a traditional quiche Lorraine, spinach quiche and cheese & herb.
$1.95 per person Pigs in a Blanket
Miniature all beef franks wrapped in a flaky pastry, served with grain and honey Dijon mustards.
$2.25 each Mushroom Vol au Vents
A flaky puff pastry filled with an enticing combination of imported and domestic mushrooms, fresh herbs and Fontina cheese.
$1.25 per person Swedish Meatballs
Traditional Swedish meatballs with sauteed onions in a beef sour cream demi-glace.
$1.25 per piece Spinach Pies
Traditional Greek phyllo triangles filled with spinach and feta cheese.
$1.50 per piece Indian Samosas
Puff pastry purses filled with curried chicken and dried apricots.
$1.50 per person Wild Mushroom Quiche Diamonds
Diamonds of wild mushroom and Swiss cheese quiche.
$1.50 per piece Chorizo Skewers
Skewers of spicy Spanish style sausage served with an ancho chili dipping sauce.
$1.75 per piece Southwestern Sates
Skewers of cumin spiced chicken served with a chili-sour cream dip.
$1.75 per piece Indonesian Sates
Grilled skewers of Indonesian spiced grilled chicken, or beef served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce.
$1.75 per piece Sesame Chicken Strips
Black and white sesame coated chicken strips served with Asian sweet and sour dipping sauce.
$2.00 per piece Japanese Yakatori
Skewers of yakatori beef or chicken with green onions, bell peppers and shitake mushrooms served with pesto dipping sauce.
$1.75 each Smoked Chicken Quesadillas
Tortilla cornucopia filled with shredded chicken, mild cheddar & jack cheeses, traditional tomato, bell pepper and cilantro, served with pico de gallo
$1.50 per piece Vegetable Quesadilla
Triangle of sun-dried tomato tortilla filled with melted pepper jack and cheddar cheeses and grilled onions, jalapenos, red and green peppers. Served with pico de gallo.
$2.00 per piece South American Empanaditas
Flaky pastry triangles of cumin seasoned ground beef served with housemade prepared salsa.
$2.00 per piece Miniature Crab Cakes
Miniature Chesapeake Bay style crab cakes on Bremner wafers served with a roasted red pepper aioli.
$2.50 per piece Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Broiled scallops wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon.
$1.75 per piece Beef Wellingtons
Miniature pastries filled with spiced beef, Brie cheese, grain mustard and sweet onion.
$1.50 per piece Mango Brie Tarts
Fluted tart shells piped with creamy Brie and mango.
$1.75 per piece Pecan Chicken
Tender strips of chicken breast rolled in toasted pecans and served with a bourbon dipping sauce.
$2.75 per piece Peking Chicken Cigar Rolls
Thin spring rolls filled with chicken, plum sauce and Asian seasoning. Served with hoisin sauce.
$2.50 per piece Mini Cheeseburger Sliders
All beef mini burger, American cheese, pickle and ketchup on a mini sesame seed bun.
$1.95 per piece Parmesan Risotto Cakes
Little Parmesan and Fontina risotto cakes rolled in panko and flash fried. Served with marinara sauce.

Cold Hors d'oeuvres

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Cheddar Chive Biscuits

$2.25 per piece Antipasto Skewers
Lightly marinated mozzarella, sundried tomato, kalamata olive and artichoke heart.
$2.25 per piece Tortellini Salad Skewers
Cheese tortellini paired with sugar snaps and cherry tomatoes, lightly marinated in dill mustard vinaigrette.
$1.50 per person Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Wedges of balsamic brushed portobello mushrooms lighty grilled and layered with pesto cream cheese.
$1.50 per person Wild Mushroom Crostini
Garlic crostini topped with shitake and portobello mushroom duxelle.
$1.50 per piece Portobello Mushroom Skewers
Skewers of grilled portobello mushrooms with a pesto dipping sauce.
$30.00 per dozen Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Vegetarian summer rolls filled with shredded lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and rice noodles. Accompanied by a spicy peanut dipping sauce.
$12.00 per dozen / Minimum 3 dozen Stuffed Apricots
Dried apricots stuffed with chevre and dusted with crushed pistachios.
$1.75 per piece Fresh Fruit Skewers
Colorful skewers of seasonal fruit with a brown sugar-sour cream dipping sauce.
$1.95 per piece Heart Shaped Sweet Potato Biscuits
Freshly baked heart shaped sweet potato biscuits filled with your choice of smoked turkey breast and cranberry chutney or prosciutto and Brie with whole grain mustard.
$1.75 per piece Zucchini Biscuits
Homemade zucchini biscuits filled with a roasted red pepper cream cheese spread.
$1.95 per piece Cheddar Chive Biscuits
Freshly baked cheddar chive biscuits filled with your choice of smoked ham and honey mustard or curried chicken salad.
$1.75 per person Bruschetta Canapes
Toasted French bread slices brushed with garlic olive oil and topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, red onions and garlic.
$1.95 per piece Wasabe Cream Salmon Tartlet
Mini pastry shells filled with smoked salmon mousse with a hint of wasabe.
$1.95 per piece Grilled Shrimp Canapes
Grilled shrimp with papaya salsa on a flour tortilla.
$2.25 per piece Smoked Salmon Canapes
Sliced smoked salmon on brown bread topped with dill creme fraiche.
$2.25 per piece Tenderloin Beef Canapes
Hand-sliced rare tenderloin on baguette topped with horseradish creme. (3 dozen minimum order)
$7.95 per dozen Deviled Eggs
Spiced devil eggs topped with chives. It's not a party without deviled eggs!
$25.00 per dozen Jumbo Steamed Shrimp
Classic steamed jumbo shrimp with traditional cocktail sauce and lemon garnish.
$25.00 per dozen Grilled Shrimp Platter
Large grilled shrimp served with remoulade sauce.
$2.25 per piece Jerked Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp rubbed in Jamaican Jerk spices on skewers served with a melon cilantro salsa.
$1.75 per piece Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto
Poached asparagus spears wrapped in Italian proscuitto.
$1.50 per piece Sweet Potato Tartlets
Sweet Butter Tartlets filled with a puree of sweet potatoes topped with applewood smoked bacon.
$1.25 each Boursin Tea Sandwich
Lovely tea sandwiches of cucumber, Roma tomato, & boursin cheese topped with fresh seasonal berries.
Cucumber and Dill Tea Sandwich
$1.25 each Cucumber and Dill Tea Sandwich
Cucumber and dill mayonnaise on toasted pumpernickel rounds with a fresh dill garnish.
$1.50 each Salmon and Chive Tea Sandwich
Smoked salmon and chives open-faced on petite French toast rounds with a fresh dill garnish.
$1.25 each Swiss and Tarragon
Thin slices of Swiss cheese atop tarragon mayonnaise on sourdough rounds. Garnished with sliced cherry tomatoes.
$1.25 each Citrus Nut Tea Sandwich
Miniature banana bread sandwiches with citrus & mascarpone cheese spread filled with smoked turkey.
$2.75 each Miniature Chicken Salad Croissants
Miniature croissant sandwiches filled with chicken salad.
Jerked Shrimp Skewers
$2.75 each Miniature Tuna Salad Croissants
Miniature croissant sandwiches filled with tuna salad.
$2.75 each BLT Mini Croissants
Mini-sized bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches served on flaky croissants with a chopped tomato and mayonnaise spread.
$1.95 each Mozzarella Pinwheels
Mozzarella rolled with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and pesto.
$1.75 per person Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Corn tortilla chips served with freshly prepared tomato salsa.
$2.95 per person Corn Tortilla Chips and Guacamole
Corn tortilla chips with fresh housemade guacamole.
$2.50 per person Chips and Hummus
Homemade chickpea hummus served with pita chips.

Bittersweet's Famous Dips, Displays and Specialty Cheeses

$11.95 per person Cold Carving Board
Thinly sliced savory beef tenderloin and roasted turkey breast served with mayonnaise, stone-ground mustard, and horseradish creme.
$40.00 per pan Santa Fe Chicken Dip
Creamy spiced chicken blended with onions and jalapenos served hot with corn tortilla chips.
$45.00 per pan / Serves 10/15 Crab and Artichoke Dip
Select crabmeat and artichoke hearts in a creamy parmesan cheese dip served hot with assorted crackers.
$30 small/$60 large Fiesta Dip
Layers of vegetarian refried beans, chopped lettuce, salsa, scallions, cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole served with corn tortilla chips.
$29.50 per pan Spinach Dip
Another traditional favorite. Cool and creamy spinach dip with red pepper and water chestnuts. Served with crispy pita triangles.
$35.00 per bowl Pimento Cheese Dip
A delightful southern treat of cheddar cheese, cream cheese and pimento. Served with crackers.
$40.00 Chevre Terrine
Beautifully layered terrine of creamy goat cheese with fresh pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and olivada served with assorted crackers.
$50.00 Decorated Brie
A wheel of imported Brie drizzled with apricot syrup and decorated with fresh fruit, served with assorted crackers.
$45 serves 20 Brie and Brioche
Brioche wrapped wheel of imported Brie filled with your choice of raspberry or apricot preserves or sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. Served with crackers.
Cheese and Fruit Display
$35 serves 10 - 15 / $75 serves 25 - 40 Cheese and Fruit Display
A variety of premium domestic and imported cheeses garnished with seasonal fruit and served with assorted crackers.
$40 serves 15 / $65 serves 25 Vegetable Crudités
A colorful variety of seasonal vegetables served with both ranch and pesto mayonnaise.
$45 serves 15 / $75 serves 25 Grilled Vegetable Crudités
Grilled red and green peppers, asparagus, squash, eggplant, red bliss potatoes and whole mushrooms brushed with extra virgin olive oil and served with pesto mayonnaise.
$50.00 serves 15 / $85.00 serves 25 Vegetarian Antipasto
Marinated mushrooms, green and black olives, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette and served with flatbreads.
Smoked Salmon Canapes
$45 serves 15 / $75 serves 25 Traditional Meat Antipasto
Cured meats, salami, cheeses, black and green olives, grilled peppers and pepperoncini served with flatbreads.
$60 serves 15 / $100 serves 25 Tapas Platter
A Mediterranean display of hummus, roasted red peppers, olives and herb marinated chevre served with garlic pita triangles.
$45 serves 20 Smoked Salmon Mousse
Terrine of smoked salmon mousse garnished with capers and red onions and served with assorted crackers and flatbreads.
$100 per side Poached Salmon
Poached filet of salmon decorated with cucumber scales and served with brown bread and a creamy dill sauce.
$150 per side Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon garnished with red onions and capers and served with brown bread and a mustard dill sauce.
$75 Trio of Cheese Terrines
A cheddar terrine, a spreadable bleu cheese terrine and a mild and creamy chevre terrine. Served with assorted crackers.

Suggested Bittersweet Cocktail Menus

$14.50 per person South of the Border
- Santa Fe Chicken
- Layered Fiesta Dip
- Miniature Beef Empanaditas
- Vegetable Quesadillas
- Assorted Miniature Desserts
$10.95 per person The Retro Cocktail Menu
- Spinach Dip
- Pigs in a Blanket
- Deviled Eggs
- Swedish Meatballs
- Assortment of Miniature Cookies
$14.50 per person Old Town Favorites
- Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip with Crackers
- Heart Shaped Sweet Potato Biscuits with Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Chutney
- Grilled Vegetable Crudités with Pesto Mayonnaise
- Spinach Pies
- Assorted Miniature Desserts
$14.50 per person Tea Menu
- English Scones
- Miniature Croissants with Chicken Salad
- Citrus Nut Tea Sandwiches
- Lemon Curd Cookies
- Macaroons
$18.50 per person Carb Watchers Menu
- Grilled Vegetable Crudités
- Portobello mushrooms stuffed with pesto cream cheese
- Chorizo Skewers with ancho chili dipping sauce
- Southwestern Chicken Sates with chili sour cream dipping sauce
- Deviled Eggs
$10.50 per person The Bittersweet Dessert Sampler
- Carrot Madeleines
- Miniature Dot Cupcakes
- Miniature Lemon Squares
- Miniature Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Signature Truffles
- Peppermint Bark

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