Concept Menus
The Create Catering Dining Studio
Concept Menu
Each unique concept menu is designed to include several of our most requested menu items set to a common regional cuisine. Each menu includes four unique appetizers & hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and recommended craft cocktail pairings.
Pricing Options
$280 – Indian | $250 – Latin |
$275 – Asian | $200 – Classics |
- First Course
- Hors d'Oeuvres Menu
- Entrees and Tasting Menus
- Dessert
- Wine List & Beer Menu
- Happy Hour Menu
- Craft Cocktails
- Concept Cocktail Party
First Course
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Seasonal Salad
Greens / roasted beets / pickled shallots / spiced pepitas / chevre / grainy mustard vinaigrette
gluten free, vegan
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Wedge Salad
Iceberg / cherry tomato / bleu cheese / bacon / crispy sweet potato / buttermilk-herb dressing / everything sprinkle
gluten free
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Simple Salad
greens / radish / dry cranberries / roasted sunflower seeds / apple champagne vinaigrette
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Butternut Squash Bisque
Roasted squash bisque / coconut milk / chives
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Seasonal Soup
Creamy leek and potato soup / truffled potato crisps
gluten free, vegan
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Tartine
Grilled baguette / honey goat cheese spread / pickled beets / arugula / toasted seeds and nuts / balsamic vinaigrette
vegan
Our menu changes seasonally and on a whim.
Here is a sampling of our offerings.m
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Create's Crudite Display
grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess
gluten free, vegetarian
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Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display
1 oz cheese plus... dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried fruits/ nuts
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Risotto Tots
arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve
vegetarian
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Deviled Eggs
local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika
dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Mac & Cheese Spoon
cheddar cheese/ orecchiette pasta/ buttered panko for buffet served in a small dish
vegetarian
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Twice Baked Potato
aged cheddar/ chives/ green goddess
gluten free, vegetarian
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon
dairy free, gluten free
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Gravlax
chive-lemon cream cheese/ cucumber/ rice cracker
gluten free
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Turkey & Lemongrass Meatballs
pineapple sweet chili sauce
dairy free, gluten free
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Swedish Meatball
pork and beef/ creamy gravy/ lingonberry/ chive
gluten free
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Oxtail Slider
red wine braised/ pickled green tomato/ horseradish cream
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Tiny Cheeseburgers
buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce
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Chicken Salad Slider
lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun
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Potato Chips & Dip
seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip
gluten free, vegetarian
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Vegetable Gougere
butternut squash/ rosemary/ mascarpone/ maple syrup
vegetarian
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Vegetable Gougere
grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ scallions
vegetarian
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Salumi Pick
artisan cured meat/ aged cheddar/ cornichon/ fig jam
gluten free
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Black Bean Empanada
queso/ grilled corn/ roasted pepper sauce
vegetarian
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Potato and Pea Samosas
cucumber sour cream/ cilantro (can be vegan without cream sauce)
vegetarian
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Red Lentil Fritters
cucumber mango salad/ cilantro chutney/ scallions
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Pork Tenderloin Mini Mi
soy glazed pork/ sriracha mayo/ cucumber/ carrot/ cilantro/ soft bun
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Naan Pizza
ricotta/ truffled mushrooms/ arugula/ crispy shallots (8 pcs)
vegetarian
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Naan Pizza
grilled chicken/ tikka sauce/ red onions/ mozzarella/ cilantro (8pc)
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Fall/Winter - Naan Pizza
herbed chevre/ butternut squash/ cranberry/ balsamico (8 pcs)
vegetarian
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Spring/Summer - Naan Pizza
herbed chevre/nut-free pesto/ grilled summer squash/ parm (8 pcs)
vegetarian
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Za'atar Chicken Skewer
grilled chicken/ grilled zucchini/ cherry tomato/ hummus
dairy free, gluten free
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Za'atar Veg Skewer
grilled zucchini and yellow squash/ cherry tomato/ hummus
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Grilled Steak Pick
grilled beef/ chimichurri/ crispy plantain
dairy free, gluten free
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Grilled Chicken Skewer
sweet tamari glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo
dairy free, gluten free
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Caprese Pick
marinated tomato/ fresh mozzarella/ basil puree/ aged balsamico
gluten free, vegetarian
Entrees
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Grilled Breast of Chicken
brined/ wild rice sauté / lemony green beans/ wild mushroom cream sauce/ crispy parsnips
gluten free
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin
brined/ sweet and sour sauteed red cabbage/ potato pancakes/ garam masala apple butter
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Braised Beef Short Rib
potato puree/ honey glazed carrots/ red wine demi/ crispy onions/ chives
gluten free
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Grilled Beef Tenderloin
roasted fingerling potatoes and shallots/ asparagus/ au poivre sauce/ crispy potato
gluten free
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Market Fish
japanese sweet potato puree/ garlic grilled rapini/ smoked shallot tamari beurre blanc/ crispy yams
dairy free, gluten free
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Seared Gnudi
spinach-ricotta-chevre dumplings/oven-dried cherry tomatoes/ market veg/ reggiano/ basil/ white wine-butter emulsion
dairy, egg, wheat, vegetarian
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Vegan Gluten Free Entree
turmeric roasted cauliflower/ rice and lentils/ hummus/ grilled zucchini/ chimichurri
vegan
Tasting Menu
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Mushroom-Tomato Ragout Pasta
fennel-reggiano salad/ red wine/ crispy parsnip
vegetarian
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Market Vegetables
z'hatar/ sumac labneh/ harissa vinaigrette/ pistachio
tree nut, gluten free, vegetarian
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Grilled New York of Beef
potato puree/ melted carrots/ foie gras demi glace/ crispy bits
gluten free
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S'mores Cake
dark chocolate cake/ chocolate mousse/ toasted meringue/ graham/ salted caramel
Dessert
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Pumpkin Spiced Latte Donut
Cinnamon donut / espresso sauce / pumpkin mousse / candied pepitas
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Caramel Apple Spice Cake
Mascarpone whip / salted caramel
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Sweet Potato Tart
Toasted meringue / sour cherry red wine sauce
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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Without shortbread / pecan shortbread / cranberry orange compote
gluten free
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French Silk Tart
Chocolate mousse / whipped cream / chocolate crunch / butterscotch sauce
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Peppermint Patty Pavlova
Peppermint meringue / chocolate custard / whipped cream / gf cookie crumble
gluten free
Our wine list is curated to offer unique wines that you may not see everywhere. Many of our wines have great backstories and links to Minnesota. We can also order nearly any wine or champagne out there if you are looking for something extra.
Rose
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Lorgeril O' de Rose
Offers a gorgeous mix of upfront citrus, bright spring flowers, and red fruit aromas that are framed by hints of crisp mouthwatering saline notes, finishing snappy and fresh
Sparkling
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Segura Viudas Brut Cava - Spain
Refreshingly dry, complex, elegant flavors, juicy lime, tropical pineapple and light flower tones
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Piper Heidseick Cuvee - Champagne, France
Elegant and balanced Champagne with aromas of pear, white flower, fresh almond
White
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Pike Road Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley
Fruit forward and vibrant, notes of fresh pear make this wine an easy sipping delight
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Les Deux Moulin, Sauvignon Blanc - Val de Loire Valley
Bright and lively white, with notes of lime, gooseberry, and a subtle grassiness
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Ca Dei Frati Lugana - Lombardy, Italy
Fresh and light with delicate hints of white balsamic flowers, traces of apricot, and fresh almond
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Albert Bichot Macon Village - Burgundy, France
Nose is fragrant and floral, with notes of honeysuckle, acacia, lively fresh fruits, and a slight mineral undertone
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Amity Vineyards, "White Pinot Noir" - Eola-Amity, Oregon
Lemon custard, melon & pineapple with a mouthwatering finish
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Pierre Prieur et Fils, Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre Blanc - Loire Valley, France
Full-bodied in mouth, notes of white fruit, citrus, slightly salty finish that brings out fineness and length
Red
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El Vinculo Crianza - Do La Mancha
Aromatic notes of blackberry and plum, long and pleasant finish with notes of sweet spices
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Martin Ray RSV Cabernet Sauvignon - California
Notes of fresh blackberry, currant, bramble, peppercorn, touches of elderflower and vanilla
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Penley Estate, Cabernet Franc - Coonawarra Francis
Youthful, vibrant, and bursting with juicy violet fruits, notes of Turkish Delight and spice
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Lange Estates Pinot Noir (2022) - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Round with plush tannins, aromas of baking spice, and red bush tea, with notes of black cherry, cedar, and boysenberry
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Marietta Cellars Arme Cabernet - Northern Sonoma County
Driven by a core of blue fruit, layers of earthy aromas, deep and heady flavor of dark cherry
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Ridge Vineyards, "Three Valleys" (2019) - Sonoma California
Pungent cherry, raspberry, sweet oak, and complex minerals. Lively acid, supple tannins, exotic spices
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Borgogno "No Name” - Borolo Italy
Persistent notes of ruby red rose, violet, fresh fruits with a spicy hint on the nose, dry and full bodied
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Miner Emily's Cabernet - Napa Valley
Rich layered wine with aromas of black fruit, notes of mocha, espresso, and toasted oak
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Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Silky-smooth, velvet-like tannins, long weighted finish, notes of dark fruits, mushrooms, and cola
Beer
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Coors Light
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Indeed Brewery
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Fulton Brewery
Hop Kingdom 300 IPA
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Bent Paddle Brewing Lab
14* ESB Amber Ale
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Great Lakes Brewing
Amber Lager
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Sociable Cider’s
Freewheeler Hard Cider
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Truly
Hard Seltzer
Curated "pick list" style menu options for events with 12-24 guests. Menu items can be adjusted based on total guest count, happy hour theme, and menu favorites.
Choose a few, or multiples of several.
Dietary considerations are listed along each menu option.
12 Guests
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Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display
dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ Italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried apricot
$120 per 12 Guests
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Crudite Display
grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess
$60 per 12 guests
gluten free
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Chips & Dip
seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip
$30 per 12 guests
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached shrimp/ cocktail sauce/ lemons/ two shrimp per pick - 18 picks per order
$72 per 12 guests
dairy free, gluten free
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Chickpea & Cucumber Salad
tomato/ olive/ feta/ lemon/ dill
$48 per 12 guests
gluten free, vegetarian
24 per order
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Mac 'n Cheese Spoons
toasted panko/ truffle oil
$48 per 24
vegan
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Deviled Eggs
local eggs/ cornichon/ dijon/ tarragon
$55 per 24
dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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Twice Baked Potatoes
cheddar/ chive/ buttermilk dressing
$45 per 24
gluten free, vegan
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Grilled Chicken Skewer
sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo
$84 per 24
dairy free
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Chicken Salad Slider
lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun
$72 per 24
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Tiny Cheeseburgers
buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce
$72 per 24
Our craft cocktails are designed with your vision in mind, and each is created with fresh, seasonal and inspiring ingredients. Our bartenders are seasoned mixologists with in-depth knowledge of what they are creating for your guests. Craft Cocktails may be added to both our Standard Full Bar Package and Premium Bar.
Old Fashioned
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Classic
Spirit, Sugar, Bitters
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Grandfathers Auld Fashioned
Spirit, Sugar, Bitters, Cherry, Orange, Soda
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Improved
Old Overholt Rye, Cardamom Simple, Cardamom Bitters
Classic Cocktails
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The Last Word
Hendricks Gin, Luxardo, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice
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Corpse Reviver #2
Hendricks Gin, Cointreau, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe (rose)
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Hemingway Daiquiri
Plantation Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Luxardo, Simple Syrup
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Create’s Manhattan
Bourbon, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters
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Create’s Margarita
Tequila, Create’s Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Lime, Simple
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Aviation Cocktail
Gin, Lemon Juice, Luxardo, Créme de Violette
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Verdant Lady
Hendricks Gin, Lime Juice, simple syrup, Green Chartreuse, Mint
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NY Sour
Rye, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Red Wine
Original
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Firth of Forth
Vodka, Black Tea, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters
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I Knew a Girl Named Nicki…
Vodka, Canton, Sour, Ginger Beer and Lime
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On Our Side
Vodka, Cherry Ginger Shrub, Soda
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Icehouse Toddy
Rye, Honey Simple, Lemon Juice, Cardamom Bitters
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Spring Optimism
Bombay, Canton, Lillet, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters
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Untitled No.3
Hendrick’s Gin, Cynar, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters
Event Specific Cocktails
Create Craft Cocktails – customized batched cocktails unique to every event. We can design a cocktail for you, or prepare one of your favorites.-
Nojito
A delicious NA version of the classic Mojito coconut cane simple/ fresh lime juice/ spearmint/ anise hyssop leaves/ club soda w/ lime and mint leaf
Batch (10x)
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Enzoni
green grapes/ gin/ Campari/ lemon juice/ simple syrup
Batch (10x)
Each concept menu is conveniently priced to include a set of three hors d'oeuvres, buffet style – and drinks.
Cocktail Hours are designed for 25-35 Guests. Pricing is a flat rate per person for appetizers and two drinks, plus tax and service charge. Drink service includes: full bar, hand selected wines and beer, (NA) sodas, sparkling water.
Enhancements
Enhance your happy hour with our concept driven dessert and craft cocktail options which may be added for additional fees.
Concept cocktails pre-ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.
Add sparkling wine, cava, champagne, or extended options from our 2022 wine list.
Concept driven dessert
Added service staff for butler passed appetizers and drinks.
Additional Guests
Clients may increase the guest count to over 35 with added fees for service staff and chef labor, see your events sales coordinator for more information.
East Indian
Unique East Indian set Hors d'Oeuvres – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Potato Pea Samosas
cucumber raita
peanut free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Chicken Tikka skewer
masala sauce/ scallions
dairy free, gluten free
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Saag Paneer Naan Pizza
naan crust/ creamy spinach sauce/ paneer/ red peppers
peanut free, wheat, vegetarian
East Indian Enhancements
May be added for additional fees...-
Key lime Tartlet
whipped cream/ toasted coconut
dairy, vegetarian
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Delhi Cooler
gin/ lime juice/ pineapple juice/ curry nectar (can be mocktail)
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Lunar Eclipse
turmeric vodka/ carrot/ lemon/ honey/ angostura bitters can be a mocktail
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Tonic with Gin
Create's House-made Quinine Tonic
Asian
A curated selection of our top three requested Asian inspired menu items – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Chicken Skewer
sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo
dairy free
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Pork Lemongrass Meatball
ginger-sweet chili sauce
dairy free, gluten free
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Kimbap
nori wrapped/ marinated tofu/ pickled radish/ spinach/ carrot/ gochujang sauce
vegetarian
Asian Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Mini Vanilla Cheescake
sesame graham cookie/ candied ginger
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Tom Yum on a Rock
vodka/ cointreau/ palm sugar/ lemongrass/ cucumber/ lime/ red pepper and sea salt
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Paolo (sails The Seven)
rum/ malibu/ passoã/ pineapple/ vanilla/ lemon
Latin
Curated collection of latin menu concepts – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
House fried tortilla chips
salsa roja/ queso dip
dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian
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Elote quesadilla
grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ lime zest/ sour cream/ scallions
vegetarian
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Chorizo Albondigas
salsa verde/ guajillo puree
dairy free, gluten free
Latin Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Churros
cinnamon sugar/ chocolate sauce
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Create's Margarita
blanco tequila/ Cointreau/ lime/ lemon/ agave syrup/ salt
$12
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Pineapple Mint Caipirinha
cachaça/ pineapple/ simple syrup/ mint
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Brazilian Buck
cachaça/ ginger beer/ ginger/ lime
Classics
A selection of classic Americana – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.-
Risotto Tot
arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve
vegetarian
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Shrimp Cocktail
poached large shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon
dairy free, gluten free
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Deviled Egg
local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika
gluten free, vegetarian
Classics Enhancements
May be added for additional fees.-
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
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Manhattan
bourbon/ sweet vermouth/ dry vermouth/ bitters
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Auld Fashioned
rye/ simple syrup/ orange & cardamon bitters