Carving/Buffett Dinner Luncheon Hors d'oeuvres Contact
The Laurrapin is a chef owned and operated business with a reputation for creative, high quality food at very affordable prices. We take tremendous pride in our food and selectively use the highest quality ingredients. The varied training of our chefs gives us the ability to prepare almost any style of cuisine and adapt to any special dietary needs.
We are a full-service caterer able to work closely with you to ensure your wedding or event is the celebration you deserve. Whether you need catering for a few or a few hundred we can arrange for every necessity; from rentals and staffing, to cakes and desserts. We also have private space available in our restaurant, The Laurrapin Grille, for private parties of up to 28 people.
The Laurrapin is experienced in large formal weddings, rehearsal dinners, small intimate dinners as well as corporate and business functions. We are capable of executing menus ranging from simple buffets and hors d'oeuvre receptions to custom multi-course plated dinners, backyard barbeques and theme parties. Let the Laurrapin’s trained professional staff handle all the details to make your event one you and your guests will truly enjoy.
Customer satisfaction is important to us at the Laurrapin; we meet directly with you to design and customize a personalized menu to satisfy your palate and your budget. Be assured that your needs will be met.
Staffing Fees:
We do not charge a standard gratuity fee; we believe you should choose the level of service for your event.
Four Hour Event
Service charges for a standard 4 hour event, including 2 hour set up and 2 hour break down:
Supervising Chef $250
Carver/Server/Bartender $210
Porter $150
Two Hour Event
Service charges for a 2 hour event, including 2 hour set up and 2 hour break down:
Supervising Chef $175
Carver/Server/Bartender $160
Porter $100

All displays are created to suit your event and include all appropriate decorations and condiments
A variety of imported and domestic cheeses from various regions and countries from all around the world displayed with gourmet mustard, chutneys, crackers and breads
Freshly cut and served with assorted dips
The freshest and ripest fruits and berries we can find displayed with fruit carvings and served with yogurt dips
Humus, Baba Ghanoush, Tapénade and Tomato Basil Relish displayed with garlic crostini, flat bread, and a variety of cured meats and olives from Italy, Greece, Morocco and elsewhere
Served with assorted crackers and pita bread
Served with assorted crackers and bread
Served with horseradish sauce and assorted crackers and breads
Served with lemon, capers, onion and assorted flatbread
Smoked salmon, trout, scallops and crab displayed with assorted condiments and sauces
Duck Trap smoked salmon served with toast points and traditional condiments
An assortment of sausages, cured meats, pâtés and marinated vegetables presented with various sauces
Seasonal vegetables seasoned, roasted and displayed

All appetizer items listed may be served as Tray Passed or Buffet Style
Jumbo shrimp and asparagus wrapped in Italian Ham, roasted and deglazed with balsamic vinegar
Wrapped in country ham, roasted and deglazed with sherry wine
Jumbo shrimp served chilled with cocktail sauce and lemon
Roasted garlic cream sauce with lump crab meat served with toast points
Served with a tartar sauce or lemon chive aioli
Topped with lump crab and bell pepper relish
Served with a horseradish cream
Bite size Ahi Tuna pieces blackened and served with a lemon chive aioli
Lobster mascarpone mousse filled inside a savory cannoli shell
Mushroom caps stuffed with crab imperial and baked golden brown
Duck Trap Salmon served on top of cucumber rounds with a dill crème
Fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil wrapped in filo dough to represent small purses and baked golden brown
Spinach and feta cheese wrapped in filo dough and baked
Tomato Basil relish on sliced, lightly toasted French bread with goat cheese
Served with a ginger soy sauce
Topped with California golden beets, whipped Brie and dressed with a reduction
Chilled black pepper encrusted beef tenderloin sliced and served with garlic crostinis, shaved asiago cheese and horseradish sauce
Beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry with mushrooms and pate
Strips of Jamaican jerked chicken served with a pineapple salsa
Petite chicken skewers blackened in Creole spices
Petite chicken skewers roasted in a teriyaki sauce
Chicken breast marinated in a Thai Curry Peanut Sauce
Smoked chicken with asiago cheese and cranberry chutney served on wheat crouton
Served with Chipotle Barbeque Sauce, Creole Rémoulade and Honey Mustard
Served with blue cheese dipping sauce and celery
Boars Head hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry and baked
*Please remember, the options listed are only suggestions. We are flexible and able to prepare almost any style of cuisine and adapt to any special dietary needs |