Sanibel Sweet Treats and Gourmet Eatery

Catering Menu

Complete party planning with a gourmet touch by Chef Harry Gurney, our

award winning White House Chef, author, TV personality and internationally renowned

two time Culinary Olympics gold medal winner.  Chef Gurney brings to Sanibel his
international reputation, expert knowledge, experience and skill in presenting
dishes he has prepared as personal chef to President and Nancy Reagan.

Chef Gurney will meet with you to plan your event, from a small intimate affair to a full
banquet, specifically tailored to your taste for creating a truly memorable event.

Breakfast Trays

priced per person    10 person minimum

All trays artfully arranged including plates, utensils and napkins

Continental Breakfast   selection of freshly baked delectable croissants, muffins, scones,

cinnamon rolls, Danish and sticky buns served with fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee   

European Crepes   sweet or savory fillings   

All American Breakfast   scrambled eggs, melted cheddar and choice of English
banger sausages, baked ham or fresh slab bacon served on a fresh baked croissant   

Times Square Bagel Tray   assortment of fresh bagels accompanied by flavored
cream cheeses, Chef's special honey butter and preserves  

Sanibel Surprise Egg Soufflés    ham, sausage, cheddar, cream and fresh herbs served
with assorted breakfast breads   

 Just Fruit   seasonal fruit with fresh cut melons, berries, grapes accented with

 Sweet Treats dipping sauce  

 coffee, regular and decaf, and tea selection with cream, sugar, sweetener and cups

Fresh squeezed orange juice and cups   

Hors d'oeuvres and Appetizers

priced per dozen      one dozen minimum

Cold Selections

Prosciutto de Parma wrapped grilled asparagus  

Tuscan Crostini  

Camembert Crostini with tropical fruit

Ahi Tuna with wasabi sesame sauce  

Oyster Bar with cocktail sauce and lemon  

Assorted finger sandwiches  

Hot Selections

Crabmeat stuffed mushroom cap  

Shrimp wrapped in bacon  

Petite Maryland crab cakes with a remoulade sauce

Buffalo style chicken skewers with blue cheese glaze  

Hawaiian chicken brochette  

Mini Quiche Lorraine 

 Franks in a blanket  

Scallops wrapped in Bacon

Beef skewers with hoisin sauce 

Assorted savory bites in pastry 

Vegetable spring roll 

Listed above is a sampling of our hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and appetizers. 

Please ask our chef for further selections for your particular event.

Cold Trays

priced per person

     All trays artfully arranged including plates, utensils and napkins

Seasonal crudités   garden fresh vegetables - including select organic - served with
homemade ranch and blue cheese dipping sauce  

Norwegian Smoked Salmon   thinly sliced with sliced baguette, red onions, capers,

chopped egg,  black olives and lemon

Antipasti    classic Italian meats with prosciutto di parma, sweet and hot capacola,

soprassata, salami, mortadella, Genoa salami, and provolone with a marinated

 vegetable and olive centerpiece and special tortellini salad 

Traditional Mile High Deli Sandwiches

 in-house baked white, sourdough, farmer's rye, multi grain, wrap or croissant

 with leafy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, baked ham, roasted and smoked turkey breast,

top round of beef, albacore tuna, chicken or ham salad

including potato salad, coleslaw, Kosher pickles with mustard and mayo on the side 

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail   steamed and chilled with our own cocktail sauce

Meat and Cheese   deli cuts of baked ham, hard salami, roast beef and turkey breast

 with Swiss, Monterey jack and Vermont cheddar and a centerpiece of

 spinach dip bowl, assortment of homemade breads and condiments 

Fresh Fruit and Cheese   seasonal fresh fruit with domestic and imported cheeses,

crouton chips and our own Sweet Treats dipping sauce 

Just Fruit   seasonal fresh fruit with melons, berries, and grapes accented with

 Sweet Treats dipping sauce  

International Cheese   imported and domestic cheese, our own cheese ball served with

 gourmet crackers, crouton chips and sweet English mustard dip  

Sanibel Mezze Platter   hummus, pita triangles, Kalamata olives, mozzarella caprese,

grilled gulf shrimp, salami rolls, pepper jack cheese and sliced pepperoni 

Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese   fresh basil and EVOO  

Assorted Roasted Vegetables   seasonal and root vegetables with EVOO and rosemary 

Roasted Beef Tenderloin  medium rare, chilled and thinly sliced with horseradish cream sauce 

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breast  chilled and sliced 

From Our Rotisserie

Our meats and poultry are of the highest quality, featuring

organically raised selections upon request

whole roasted chicken

crispy duck 

roasted leg of lamb

roasted tenderloin of pork

prime rib of beef

Hot Trays

For those that don't want a complete dinner, we offer a half or whole trays of prepared food.
These are just a few of the possibilities.  Our Chefs will be happy to prepare any dish for you.
(half tray serves up to 6, whole tray serves up to 12)

Complement your dinner with our fresh baked breads, wide selection of salads,
side dishes and our made-on-premises sweets.

Complete Dinners

price is per person   minimum 10

dinners include potato or rice pilaf accompaniment, vegetable basket selection and salad
choose from garlic mashed, au gratin or roasted potatoes

Poultry

Apple and walnut stuffed chicken breast accented with cranberry walnut relish  

Chicken Marsala    thinly sliced breast sautéed in a marsala wine reduction with

crimini mushrooms, shallots, and fresh thyme sprig   

Chicken Cordon Bleu or Gold   chicken breast, Swiss or cheddar, and pancetta

 over a velvety sauce  

 Duck Confit Alexander   thinly sliced and layered duck breast on wilted spinach greens with

sundried tomato and pine nuts, balsamic and red wine pan jus sauce 

Cornish Game Hens   oven roasted with a hazelnut, oyster mushroom stuffing and

pan sauce reduction served over traditional rice pilaf or

choice of baby green pea and ham risotto   

Beef

The Presidential Feast   The Reagan King Crab stuffed filet mignon
with au jus mushroom reduction   

Prime Rib au Jus   slow roasted, hand rubbed aromatic seasoning and pan au jus reduction   

Black and Bleu   choice of NY Strip or tenderloin wrapped with smoked applewood
bacon, topped with a Maytag bleu cheese sauce   

Marinated Tenderloin Filet   whole tenderloin marinated with seasonal herbs de
Provence and your choice of our select red, port or burgundy wine   

Whole Roasted NY Strip   peppercorn, garlic, and thyme crusted seared in natural juices  

Pork

Spinach and Provolone Stuffed Port Loin   tender pork stuffed with parmesan cheese,

bread crumbs and a hint of fresh garlic

Pork Bijou    whole sliced pork tenderloin filet with holiday stuffing of cranberries, walnuts

 and raisins, slow roasted and encrusted in Dijon mustard, fresh

 seasoned bread crumbs and butter parmesan crumbles 

Brandied Apple Pork    tenderloin medallions on potato cakes, topped with apple brandy sauce  

Veal

Osso Bucco    veal shank simmered until fork tender with root vegetables and

 Tuscan beans is a savory sauce   

Seafood

Ahi Tuna   Black and white sesame seed crusted Ahi steak seared rare to medium

with a raspberry vinaigrette   wine sauce 

Grouper Crab Bake   fresh locally caught grouper filet with authentic Maryland crab stuffing,

 lemon pepper bread crust with mornay sauce topping 

Chesapeake Style Crab Cakes   lump crab delicately seasoned and sautéed the
Maryland way with very little filler and topped with a remoulade sauce (2 per person) 

Stuffed Shrimp    fresh gulf shrimp with a seafood stuffing and a remoulade sauce 

Vegetable Basket Choices

(included with dinner)

Baby fresh spring green beans

Cauliflower Polonaise   with buttered bread crumbs and chopped egg topping,
lemon and cilantro

Rum Glazed Baby Carrots   with raisin and walnut blend

Broccoli Florets Fromage   broccoli spears with a white wine cheese sauce

Florida Harvest Medley  carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and green beans in
wine herb butter sauce

Sweets

Our chefs and staff will create any dessert to your taste from petit fours to wedding cakes.

Here are just some of our specialties…

Caramel Apple Pie     Coconut Cream Pie     Rum Balls

Chocolate Covered Strawberries     Black Forest Torte

Key Lime Pie   Strawberry Pie

Apricot Glazed Cheesecake      Chocolate Gordina Cheesecake

mini pastries   petit fours    Apple Strudel   Cannoli

Brownies    Cookies

and

 our own Fudge or homemade Gelato and Ice Cream

presented as a "Sundae Bar" with all the sundae toppings for your guests

Our delicious ice cream is also made into festive cakes and pies

and personalized for that special occasion

We are also the exclusive island purveyor of

 Norman Love Chocolates