catering

intro

Feast Your Eyes has been part of Philadelphia’s catering tradition since 1982. We are a food-centric caterer that knows your event is about you, not us, and that the catered experience is about all that goes into a party: fab food, stellar service, a tempting tablescape, great hospitality, and more. When it comes to the food and service aspects, we’ve got that covered in spades. We also frequently handle valet parking, tent design and other event aspects for clients.


corporate

Great food and service are important at every catered event. At business gatherings other details gain prominence: punctuality for drop off orders, super smooth logistics when loading and unloading in office buildings, sensitivity to a company’s culture, and knowing the goal of the event’s host. Whether full service catering or Take Out orders, we hit every bull’s eye like William Tell.

menu

corporate
reception

Butlered Hors d'Oeuvre

Roasted Corn and Pablano Quesadilla
chipotle crema
served with
Mini Mango Margaritas
in Patron bottles

Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
ginger ketchup

Peking Duck Bun
scallion •  hoisin

Edamame Dumplings
mirin soy sauce

House-Wrapped Franks
dijon mustard
served with
Mini Vanilla Coke Bottles

Grilled Shrimp
avocado mousse

Buffet Stations

Farm to Table

Leg of Lamb
rosemary demi

Yukon Potato Au Gratin

Local Tuscan Kale Hen of the Woods
crisp sun-choke • leek fondue

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Butlered Hors d'Oeuvre

Roasted Corn and Pablano Quesadilla
chipotle crema
served with
Mini Mango Margaritas
in Patron bottles

Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
ginger ketchup

Peking Duck Bun
scallion •  hoisin

Edamame Dumplings
mirin soy sauce

House-Wrapped Franks
dijon mustard
served with
Mini Vanilla Coke Bottles

Grilled Shrimp
avocado mousse

Buffet Stations

Farm to Table

Leg of Lamb
rosemary demi

Yukon Potato Au Gratin

Local Tuscan Kale Hen of the Woods
crisp sun-choke • leek fondue

House Made Pasta Station

House Made Gnocchi
truffle cream • brussels sprouts
salsify • heirloom carrots • sun-choke crisps

Mushroom Ravioli
porcini sauce

Asparagus with Roasted Lemons
heirloom tomatoes • young arugula

Pho Station 

Coconut Pork Belly
shaved banana blossom cabbage
galangal,• dried Thai chilies

Vegetable Tom Yom
lemongrass • kaffir lime leaves
shaved mushrooms • chives


Sriracha • Hoisin • Sprouts
Thai Basil • Limes • Chilis

Mini Sweets

Apple Caramel Cheesecake
in miniature mason jar

Chocolate Caramel Tartlet
fleur de sel

Warm Challah French Toast
nutella

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seated corporate
dinner

First Course

 Baby Oak Salad
red & green oaks • heirloom carrots
haricots verts • chili roasted pumpkin seeds
carrot vinaigrette

Choice of Entrée

 Grilled Lamb Chop
rosemary demi glace
Parsnip Puree
Caramelized Shallots, Swiss Chard & Baby Carrots
Salt Baked Chilean Sea Bass
white wine demi
french lentils
caramelized shallots • swiss chard •  baby carrots

Vegetarian Options

Fregola Pilaf with Root Vegetables,
Tuscan Kale, and Hen of the Woods
sun-choke artichokes • leek fondue
Artisan Rolls
sweet butter

Dessert

Roasted Plum Tart
cinnamon chantilly • spiced honey
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cocktail
reception

Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Baby Lamp Chops
rosemary glaze
Edamame Dumplings
mirin soy sauce
Diver Scallops
meyer lemon vinaigrette
Broccoli Rabe & Asiago Beignets
Fresh Fig
gorgonzola dolce
Lobster & Roasted Corn Quesadillas
House-Smoked Duck Prosciutto
lotus crisp
Tuna Nicoise
wild spinach • rice cake
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Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Baby Lamp Chops
rosemary glaze
Edamame Dumplings
mirin soy sauce
Diver Scallops
meyer lemon vinaigrette
Broccoli Rabe & Asiago Beignets
Fresh Fig
gorgonzola dolce
Lobster & Roasted Corn Quesadillas
House-Smoked Duck Prosciutto
lotus crisp
Tuna Nicoise
wild spinach • rice cake

 Stationary Hors d'oeuvre

 Modern Chips & Dip
roasted red pepper hummus
artichoke mousse • olives • marinated feta
tomato basil bruschetta • eggplant caponata
marinated ciliegine • carmelized onions
soft and toasted pita wedges • house-fried potato crisps
handmade croutes
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personal entertaining

Nothing is more gracious than inviting guests to your private event, be it a wedding, mitzvah, momentous birthday, or an intimate evening at your home with close friends. When the guest list is smaller your menu can be very adventurous and we’re glad to explore with you. When your event’s larger we’ll expertly guide you in choosing a tasty, intriguing menu accessible to all your guests. Some menu ideas are shown below. We’d love to craft one just for you……

menu

outdoor
bbq bash

Beverages

Iced Tea
simple syrup • lemon wedges

Stationary Hors d'oeuvre

Assorted Deviled Eggs

traditional • sriracha

Salsa Trio
plantain, malanga, and tortilla chips
with guacamole • pico de gallo
fresh mango salsa

Lime Grilled Shrimp
avocado green goddess • lemon wedges

Dinner Buffet

Texas Smoked Beef Brisket

Miss Amelia's bbq sauce • soft rolls
- or -
Miss Amelia's Pulled Pork

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Beverages

Iced Tea
simple syrup • lemon wedges

Stationary Hors d'oeuvre

Assorted Deviled Eggs

traditional • sriracha

Salsa Trio
plantain, malanga, and tortilla chips
with guacamole • pico de gallo
fresh mango salsa

Lime Grilled Shrimp
avocado green goddess • lemon wedges

Dinner Buffet

Texas Smoked Beef Brisket

Miss Amelia's bbq sauce • soft rolls
- or -
Miss Amelia's Pulled Pork

Slow Basted BBQ Chicken
chipotle hot sauce

Country Style Baked Beans
vegetarian

Fresh Spinach Salad
sliced strawberries • walnuts • cider vinaigrette • crumbled bleu cheese

Classis Dijon Potatoes
mayo • sour cream • fresh dill • dijon mustard

Jalepeño Cornbread
sweet cream butter

Desserts

Mini Sweets

brownies • blondies • lemon gems
cheesecake bars • salted caramel brownies

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pho buffet
dinner

At the Bar

Thai Rum Iced Tea

Thai tea • condensed milk

Appetizers

Crab & Shrimp Galette
green papaya salad • mint • thai basil crisp shallots • chili • cardamom

Watercress Salad
pickled cipollini • semi-soft boiled eggs • charred tomato • tamarind dressing

Spiced Brussels Sprout Crisps

Pho Bowls

Aromatic Beef
bean sprouts • thai basil • cilantro • hoisin

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At the Bar

Thai Rum Iced Tea

Thai tea • condensed milk

Appetizers

Crab & Shrimp Galette
green papaya salad • mint • thai basil crisp shallots • chili • cardamom

Watercress Salad
pickled cipollini • semi-soft boiled eggs • charred tomato • tamarind dressing

Spiced Brussels Sprout Crisps

Pho Bowls

Aromatic Beef
bean sprouts • thai basil • cilantro • hoisin

Coconut Pork Belly
galangle • shaved banana blosson • cabbage • dried Thai chilis

Vegetable Tom Yom
lemongrass • kaffir lime • shaved mushroom

Desserts

Rainbow Ice
tapioca • shaved corn • kidney beans winter melon • sweet coconut broth

Classic Vietnamese Flan

Sesame & Green Tea Matcha Cookies

Coffee & Tea

Vietnamese Chicory Coffee

Hot Jasmine Tea

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sake omakase
dinner

First Course

Porcini Mushroom Consommé with Roasted Oysters
blistered shishito pepper
paired with Taka Shuzi Mio (sparkling sake)

-vegan option-
Tempura Oyster Mushroom

Second Course

Almond Crusted Chicken
truffled cauliflower flan • sautéed pea leaves
paired with Dassai 50 (Junmai Daiginjo)

-vegan option-
Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Globe

Intermezzo

Jasmine Granita

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First Course

Porcini Mushroom Consommé with Roasted Oysters
blistered shishito pepper
paired with Taka Shuzi Mio (sparkling sake)

-vegan option-
Tempura Oyster Mushroom

Second Course

Almond Crusted Chicken
truffled cauliflower flan • sautéed pea leaves
paired with Dassai 50 (Junmai Daiginjo)

-vegan option-
Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Globe

Intermezzo

Jasmine Granita

Third Course

Vanilla Butte-poached Lobster on a Salad of Fines Herbes, Haricots Verts, and Tangerine
yuzu jus
paired with Tasai Living Jewel (Junmai)

-vegan option-
Roasted Salsify

Fourth Course

Shimaoka Shuzo

Juniper Crusted Lamb Chops
tatsoi • parsnip puree grilled & pickled cipollini fig demi glace paired with Shimaoka Suzo (Honjozo Yamahai)

-vegan option-
Juniper-crusted Beet Steak

Dessert

Mascarpone Globe
matcha shortbread • compressed melon brûlée

Coffee & Tea

Iced Vietnamese Chicory Coffee

Matcha Green Tea

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barcelona
dinner

Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Tortilla Espagnole
with red pepper rouille

Silky Gazpacho
with sherry

Albondigas
smoked paprika sauce

Tapas Table

Roasted Red Peppers
extra virgin olive oil

Marcona Almonds

Spanish Cheese
drunken goat • mahón cabrales
• membrillo jam

Jamón Serrano

Marinated Olives

Assorted Pintxos
anchovies with pickled green peppers
stuffed piquillo peppers
seared octopus

Buffet

Paella a la Valenciana
shellfish, chicken & sausage
with saffran Bomba rice

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Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Tortilla Espagnole
with red pepper rouille

Silky Gazpacho
with sherry

Albondigas
smoked paprika sauce

Tapas Table

Roasted Red Peppers
extra virgin olive oil

Marcona Almonds

Spanish Cheese
drunken goat • mahón cabrales
• membrillo jam

Jamón Serrano

Marinated Olives

Assorted Pintxos
anchovies with pickled green peppers
stuffed piquillo peppers
seared octopus

Buffet

Paella a la Valenciana
shellfish, chicken & sausage
with saffran Bomba rice

Grilled green Onion, Eggplants & Zucchini
with romesco sauce

Oranges, Fennel & Mint Salad

Andalusian Salad
tomatoes • cucumbers

Dessert

Flan

Chocolate Tres Leches

Fresh Fruit
honey & manchego

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moroccan
buffet

Stationary Hors d'oeuvre

Mezze Platter
smoked paprika hummus • stuffed grape leaves
Moroccan carrots • baba ghanoush
tzatziki • marinated halloumi

Buffet

Lamb Tagine

Root Vegetable Tagine
chick peas • harissa

Steamed Couscous

Roasted Cod
chermoula

B’stilla
almonds

Ratatouille
white bean • basil oil
frisée • barrel-aged vinaigrette

Harissa

Grilled Pita

Desserts

Baklava

 

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Stationary Hors d'oeuvre

Mezze Platter
smoked paprika hummus • stuffed grape leaves
Moroccan carrots • baba ghanoush
tzatziki • marinated halloumi

Buffet

Lamb Tagine

Root Vegetable Tagine
chick peas • harissa

Steamed Couscous

Roasted Cod
chermoula

B’stilla
almonds

Ratatouille
white bean • basil oil
frisée • barrel-aged vinaigrette

Harissa

Grilled Pita

Desserts

Baklava

 

Moroccan Almond Macaroons

Palmiers

Fresh Fruit Platter
persimmons • pineapple
strawberries • honey syrup

Coffee & Tea

Mint Tea

Moroccan Coffee

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essen modern kosher

Essen means “eat” in Yiddish, and is usually said as a direct command mixed with love, the way your grandmother would say what you’re supposed to do next.

Moving to our new home at Front & Palmer gave us the opportunity to open our kosher
catering service, Essen Modern Kosher Catering. We are supervised by Traditional Supervision, Inc., and offer kosher catering at both our site and off-premise locations.

We’ve added our 20+ years of catering experience to our personal background of a
childhood with two sets of everyday dishes and turning the kitchen inside out for Pesach, along with knowing how to create fantastic, modern cuisine while observing kashrut.

We’d love to be a part of your family celebrations and holidays. Essen mit gezunt.

Phone Essen: 215. 423. 4704


email Essen

favorite venues

Front & Palmer

1750 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.634.3002
250 dinner / 350 cocktails
www.frontandpalmer.com

African-American Museum

701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
215.574.0380
255 dinner / 255 cocktails
www.aampmuseum.org/facility-rental.html

bahdeebahdu

1522 N. American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.627.5002
70 dinner / 140 cocktails
http://bahdeebahdu.com

Battleship New Jersey

62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ 08103
866.877.6262
400 dinner / 800 cocktail
www.battleshipnewjersey.org

Chemical Heritage Foundation

315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
877.CHF.4550
210 dinner / 300 cocktail
chemheritage.org

Colonial Dames

1630 Latimer St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.735.6737
120 dinner / 120 cocktail
www.nscdapa.org

Fleisher Art Memorial

719 Catherine Street
Philaledphia, PA 19147
215.922.3456
100 dinner / 120 cocktail
www.fleisher.org

Franklin Inn Club

205 South Camac St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.732.0334
http://partyspace.com/philadelphia/venue/

Grace Winery

50 Sweetwater Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610. 459. 4711
140 dinner / 160 cocktail
www.gracewinery.com/meeting-events/

Levering Mill Tribute House

382 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004
610.664.9107
175 guests
https://www.wedding-spot.com/venue/3643/Levering-Mill-Tribute-House/

Merion Tribute House

625 Hazelhurst Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
610.664.1267
175 guests
htp://www.tributehouse.com

 

Morris Arboretum

100 Northwestern Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215. 247. 5777
175 dinner / 175 cocktails
www.upenn.edu/arboretum/

National Museum of American Jewish History

101 South Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
215.391.4638
www.nmajh.org/eventspace

New Liberty Distillery

1431 Cadwallader Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
800.996.0595
75 dinner / 150 cocktail
www.newlibertydistillery.com

 

Rodeph Shalom

615 North Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215. 627. 6747
250 dinner / 400 cocktails
www.rodephshalom.org

Simeone Automotive Foundation Museum

6825 Norwitch Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19153
610. 658. 2400
750 dinner / 200 cocktails
www.simeonemuseum.org/facilities-rental

The Arts Ballroom

1324 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
190 dinner / 450 cocktails
http://artsballroom.com/events/

The Baldwin School

701 W. Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610. 525. 2700 x257
300 dinner / 700 cocktails
http://www.baldwinevents.com/

Vesper Boat Club

10 Kelly Drive
Philadelphia PA 19130
215. 769. 9615
100 dinner / 175 cocktails (with deck)
www.vesperboatclub.org

venues we also love

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215. 898. 6688
140 dinner / 550 cocktails / 936 theater seats (Zellerbach)
www.annenbergcenter.org

Arch St. Meeting House

4th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215. 627. 2631
250 dinner / 800 cocktail
www.archstreetfriends.org

Curtis Hall

1250 W. Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
215.884.7675
100 dinner / 150 cocktail
www.cheltenhamtownship.org/facilityView.aspx?fid=8

DuPortail House

397 Adams Drive
Wayne, PA 19087
610.644.4840
60 dinner / 160 cocktail
www.duportailhouse.com/rental/

Ethical Society

1906 S. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia PA 19103
215.735.3456
120 dinner / 180 cocktail
www.phillyethics.org/rentals.php

Fairmount Rowing Association

#2 Boathouse Row
Kelly drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.769.9693
100 dinner / 150 cocktails (with deck)
http://fairmountrowing.com/rentals/

Glenside Hall

185 S. Keswick Ave.
gelnside, PA 19038
215. 885. 2428
200 dinner / 250 cocktail
www.cheltenhamtownship.org

Grumblethorpe

5267 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215. 843. 4820
50 dinner / 150 cocktail
www.philalandmarks.org/grumblethorpe-garden-rental

Hilltop House

2475 St. Beaumont Rd.
Devon, PA 19333
610. 341. 3928
200 summer / 150 winter, cocktails or dinner
(outside area weather dependent)
www.hilltopdevon.com/

Institute for Contemporary Art (U of P clients only)

118 S. 36th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215. 898. 7108
www.artinstitutes.edu/Philadelphia

Main Line Arts Center

746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610. 525. 0272
50 dinner/ 175 cocktails
http://www.mainlineart.org/about-us/event-rentals/

Main Line Reform Temple

410 Montgomery Ave.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610. 642. 0304
www.mlrt.org

Mask & Wig Club

310 South Quince St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215. 586. 3729
120 dinner / 100 cocktail
www.maskandwig.com

Mishkan Shalom

4101 Freeland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215. 508. 0226
200 dinner / 250 cocktail
www.mishkan.org

Mummers Museum

1100 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215. 336. 3050
220 dinner/ 220 cocktail
www.phillyfunguide.com

National Liberty Museum

321 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215. 925. 2800
350 cocktail
www.libertymuseum.org

Painted Bride

230 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215. 925. 9914
200 dinner/ 250 cocktail
www.paintedbride.org

Perelman Quandrangle University of Pennsylvania

Bodek Lounge, Hall of Flags, other spaces
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/perelmanquad/
(You must mention Feast Your Eyes Catering for us to be involved)

Philadelphia Sound Stage

1600 N. 5th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
267. 773. 8971
www.philastudios.com

Saturday Club

117 West Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
610. 688. 9746
120 dinner/ 150 cocktail
www.saturdayclub.org

Society Hill Synagogue

418 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215. 922. 6590
125 dinner and cocktail capacity
www.societyhillsynagogue.org

Spring Mill Fire Co.

Hector St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610. 825. 1164
www.barrenhill.com

St. Clements Church

2013 Appletree St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215. 563. 1876
www.s-clements.org

The German Society

611 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215. 627. 2332
200 dinner / 250 cocktail
www.germansociety.org

The High Point

2475 St. Peter’s Road
Malvern, PA 19355
610. 644. 2261 ext. 308
180 dinner/ 180 cocktail
www.thehighpointgv.com/special-events.html

The Highlands Mansion & Gardens

7001 Sheaff Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215. 641. 2687
125 dinner / 200 cocktails
www.highlandshistorical.org

The Maas Building

1325 N. Randolph Street
Philadelphia,PA 19122
267. 239. 2851
http://www.maasbuilding.com/spaces/

The Prince Theatre

1412 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215. 569. 9700
www.princemusictheater.org

The Print Center

1614 Latimer St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215. 735. 6090
80 dinner/ 150 cocktail
www.printcenter.org

The Warehouse

1040 N. Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
888. 323. 2263
http://www.ebetalent.com

 

Ukranian Club

800 North 23rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215. 684. 3548
150 dinner/ 150 cocktail
www.ukrainianleague.com

Washington Memorial Fire Hall

36 West Elm St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610. 828. 4293
265 cocktail
www.washies1.org

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b'nai mitzvah

Occasionally we cater a bar or bat mitzvah for parents whose wedding we catered, or sometimes we even catered the bride or groom's mitzvah celebration! Other times it’s the family’s first b’nai mitzvah. Either way, we have tons of experience with the bubbies and zada’s, the kids, and of course the menus. Separate menus for your child and their friends are standard fare, but of course not a requirement. What is required is a warm, welcoming meal and we’ve got that covered. Mitzvah celebrations can be anything from quiet to quite-the-thing; we’ve done them all.

menu

dinner

Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Barolo Braised Beef Short Ribs
risotto cake

Pecking Duck Bun
scallion • hoisin

Mini Baja Fish Taco

Smoked Salmon
white truffle cream • potato crisp

Broccoli Rabe & Asiago Beignets
roasted tomato coulis

Falafel & Hummus
pickled red cabbage

Junior Hors d'oeuvre

Cotton Candy Cloud
lemonade with cotton candy cloud
paper retro straw

House-wrapped Franks in Pastry

Margherita Pizza

Lacy Potato Pancakes
sour cream • apple sauce

Walk About Crudités
carrot sticks • grape tomatoes • celery
ranch dressing

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Butlered Hors d'oeuvre

Barolo Braised Beef Short Ribs
risotto cake

Pecking Duck Bun
scallion • hoisin

Mini Baja Fish Taco

Smoked Salmon
white truffle cream • potato crisp

Broccoli Rabe & Asiago Beignets
roasted tomato coulis

Falafel & Hummus
pickled red cabbage

Junior Hors d'oeuvre

Cotton Candy Cloud
lemonade with cotton candy cloud
paper retro straw

House-wrapped Franks in Pastry

Margherita Pizza

Lacy Potato Pancakes
sour cream • apple sauce

Walk About Crudités
carrot sticks • grape tomatoes • celery
ranch dressing

Food Stations

Sushi Bar

Assorted Hand Rolled Sushi

california rolls
avocado & cucumber rolls
crunchy spicy tuna rolls
tuna nigiri • salmon nigiri • yellowtail nigiri

soy sauce • wasabi • pickled ginger

Dumpling Trio
Exotic Mushroom, Edamame,
and Shrimp Shomai dumplings
ginger soy dipping sauce

Ramen Noodle Salad
red & yellow peppers • mushroom
water chestnuts • sesame dressing

Slider Bar

Texas Smoked Brisket
Miss Amelia’s BBQ sauce

Chipotle-glazed BBQ Chicken
grilled pineapple salsa

Grilled Veggie Burger
frizzled onions  

Tater Tots
garlic aioli • apple sauc

Zucchini Chips
tomato coulis

Dessert

Bassetts Ice Cream Sundae Bar
choice of three flavors toppings
Sprinkles • Chocolate Sauce • Raspberry Sauce
Gummy Bears • M&M’s • Whipped Cream
Strawberries • Bananas • Cherries

Coffee & Tea Station

Old City Coffee
regular & decaffeinated

Tazo Teas

 

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take out

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner – Beautiful, healthy food should be
available for take out as well as for catering.

Our foods are made fresh, per your order. We request 48 hours notice,
though we make every effort to accommodate last minute requests.

See our Take Out menu below, or download it here.

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get in touch

Besides food and beverage service, Feast Your Eyes can handle all aspects of your event; valet parking, tent design and installation, decor, temporary bathroom facilities, power distribution, construction, event permits, and more. We’re serious about making your event what you want, and will be there to help in every step of your planning. Contact us.