Each year we try something new for our parties. We've done the hawaiian platter take-out, mexican take-out, home bbq and family "chef". So, our next step was to have it catered. Unfortunately, all the companies that we called were busy doing weddings. Then, one of them suggested Greenleaf, for the price and service. So here we are... Minimum order is 20 servings per dish.
We have never done this before and were worried with the portion sizes and the fact that we did not have to "heat" anything up. Regarding the portion sizes it was just right with a little extra. And we are GOOD eaters too! It was great, they provided the food on the ceramic platters, with serving tools and menu cards describing each dish. They deliver, set-up and pick-up the stuff the next day, you don't even have to wash the stuff. YEAH!!!! Less work for me.
NOT:
* Frittata w/ potato, artichoke hearts, crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, aged cheddar and fresh chives
- It was cold, soft/soggy, felt like it was made the day before, out in the fridge and brought to us the next day. (It would have been better if it had a crunch, maybe next time I will pop it in the oven to give it a little crisp on the outside.)
GOOD:
* Salad of grilled shrimp, baby arugula, fresh tomato, haricot verts and hard boiled eggs with tangy louie dressing
* Poached salmon with braised leeks and lemon tarragon aioli
* Platter of sliced filet mignon, fresh herbs and a horseradish cream on the side
GREAT:
* Spears of endives with fresh crab and artichoke salad with scallions and lemon aioli
- This is a MUST, everyone loved this. It looks simple, but when you bit into the flavors are great and the burst of the lemon aioli really brightens the dish.
I would have given them 5 stars, but I was not too happy with the cold, soggy frittata. Not sure if this is how it is suppose to be, but I was expecting a "crunch" or something more.
I would use them again, they have excellent customer service.
Our next try will be catering with "hot" food. read more