
Enquire now for our Fresh and Delicious 2010 Spring and Summer Menus, we have a menu for any Occasion!By Choice Catering is a fresh and innovative take on catering and event management. By Choice Catering is a Tried and Tested service provider and our long list of satisfied clients speak for themselves. Owned and managed by professional chefs who are passionate about food and dedicated to excellence, you can rest assured of only getting the best service and quality. We cater for intimate dinners for 20 or elegent gala dinners for 2000.We have a dedicated and professional event management team. They will visualise your concept and ideas, discuss your requirements and flawlessly execute your event. Contact us at catering@bychoice.co.zaWe cater with ease to our Johannesburg clients as well as to Pretoria and the greater Gauteng area.
We offer a wide variety of menus including corporate packages and special Summer 2010 Menus. Enquire for our full range of menus!
Breakfast/Brunch Menus
Buffet Menu Options
Canapés
Plated Menus
Themed Menus
Breakfast/Brunch Menus
We offer a wide variety of breakfast menus for private and corporate events. Please contact us for more options.
Breakfast Canape Menu
All menu items are beautifully presented on platters and garnished.
Savoury mini scones topped with chive cream cheese and a salmon rose, garnished with black salmon roe
Cocktail butter croissants with assorted fillings including hickory ham, fresh rocket and pecorino, and smoked chicken and peppadew mayonnaise
Toasted bruschetta topped with mustard cream, crisp bacon and a roasted baby plum tomato
Gorgonzola and tomato cocktail quiches
One bite bacon and egg tramezinni with chives
Assorted cocktail Danish pastries
Champagne flutes layered with muesli, fresh strawberries and thick yogurt drizzled with honey
Assorted summer fruity frosted cupcakes
Fresh seasonal fruit kebabs with honey on the side
Buffet Menu Sample
Fresh butter croissants, assorted Danishes, muffins and brunch breads with butter and preserves
Fresh exotic fruit platter drizzled with minted honey
Local cheese platter
Toast & mini butters and jams
Beef, Lamb and Pork sausages on the braai
Grilled tomatoes topped with gruyere cheese
Brown mushrooms with thyme butter and garlic
Crispy streaky bacon
Sautéed potatoes with onions
Scrambled eggs with chives
Includes sparkling wine and juice
Tea and Coffee
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Buffet Menu Options
We offer a wide variety of buffet menus including hot and cold buffets, to suit your special occasion. Please contact us for more buffet menus.
Option 1
Starters on the Buffet
Baby plum tomato and gorgonzola tart
Smoked chicken terrine with cranberry and peppercorn sauce
Biltong salad with fresh strawberries, Rosa tomatoes an fresh rocket
Smoked chicken salad with fresh pineapple and avocado slivers
Assorted breads with butter
Main Buffet
Coconut and Mango Chicken Supremes
Baby Beef fillet medallions in Madagascan pepper sauce
Lemon grass and ginger marinated grilled linefish with a citrus beurre blanc
Grilled seasonal vegetables tossed is basil pesto
Roasted sea salt potato wedges
Dessert
Creamy toffee pudding cups
Summer berry cheesecake drizzled with honey
Decadent dark chocolate mousse cake layered with chocolate cream
Summer Braai Menu
Starters (on the tables)
Assortment of fresh breads and cocktail rolls served with butter and chicken liver pate
Fragrant Thai crab cakes with a coriander and sweet chilli salsa
Bowls with Greek salad topped with sun dried tomato dressing
Citrus marinated calamari salad with spring onions
Miniature goat’s cheese and gorgonzola soufflés with sweet tomato chutney and shredded fresh rocket
Marinated olives
Main Course Braai
Mustard and thyme chicken escallops grilled on the braai
Thai king prawn Satay skewers with charred limes
Salmon steaks brushed with citrus oil and served with spicy tomato and lemon salsa
Spiced Indian koftas sticks with fragrant yoghurt cucumber sauce
Mini jacket potatoes with chive creamed cheese
Dessert
A colourful display of mini desserts including – Chocolate and strawberry tarts – Crème bruleé, Pecan nut pie and dark chocolate mousse
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Canapés
We offer a wide variety of canapé menus. We also have individually priced canapés should you wish to make your own menu. Please contact us for more canapé and themed menus.
Option 1
Fresh oysters served with assorted toppings including classical black pepper, lemon juice and Tabasco, basil and tomato salsa and brut champagne
Miniature Gorgonzola soufflés topped with caramelized red onion and shredded rocket
Grilled fresh tuna cubes in sesame seeds with ginger infused soy sauce and a hint of chilli
Pear slices, parmesan and rocket with a balsamic reduction wrapped in Parma ham
Individual beef fillet salad with ginger, chilli, basil and cashew nuts
Cold gazpacho soups shots with mustard cream
Queen prawns napped in coconut cream served with a lime wedge
Smoked chicken mousse quenelles en Croute topped with peppadew salsa
Dessert Canapés
Individual one byte strawberry cheesecakes
Decadent chocolate brownie squares
Option 2
Miniature tart of Plum tomato and blue cheese
Truffled lamb and roma tomato skewers
Rare roast beef and fresh rocket on bruschetta topped with tomato and chili preserve
Individual salads of Asian herbs and coconut prawns with a tomato salsa
Smoked salmon mousse quenelles en Croute topped with salmon roe
Individual beef fillet salad with ginger, chilli, basil and cashew nuts
Biltong pate mouse sprinkled with pistachio nut crumbs
Crispy chicken wontons served in a spoon with a soy sweet chilli sauce
Dessert Canapés
Lavender infused shortbread biscuits topped with vaniila mousse and diced strawberries
Assorted chocolate truffles
Option 3: Mediterranean Canapés
Niçiose Salad on bruschetta topped with a caper berry
Fresh mozzarella, basil, calamata olive and tomato stacks
Bowls of Lamb tortellini in a parmesan and lemon cream
Greek Dolmades with zesty tzatziki
Tabboulhe salad drizzled mint dressing
Bruschetta with sundried tomato pesto cream topped with a grilled prawn
Mediterranean chicken skewers
Baklava
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Plated Menus
- Canapés on arrival - Breads and flavoured butters on the table
Starter
Darne of Norwegian salmon poached in a creamy seafood broth garnished with a queen prawn and drizzled with infused oils
or
Prawn Tempura with Red Pepper Salsa, served on Asian green and drizzled with sesame and lime vinaigrette
or
Beef fillet carpaccio with fresh rocket ,olive oil and a squeeze of lime, topped with shaved parmesan and black pepper
Main Course
Grilled fillet of beef drizzled with a rosemary sauce, served with a butternut couscous timbale and accompanied by wild mushrooms
or
Oven roasted de-boned loin of lamb stuffed with sun-dried tomato and basil served with soft Parmesan Polenta and grilled seasonal vegetables with a pinotage sauce
or
Grilled Scottish salmon marinated in lemon grass and ginger served with citrus linguine, freshly roasted vegetables, and a tomato and coriander salsa sauce
Dessert
Lightly spiced apricot and pear tart tatin, served with cardamom Chantilly cream and fresh strawberries
or
Decadent dark chocolate Mocha tart infused with brandy topped with preserved strawberries and Chantilly cream
or
Nougat Crème Bruleé with a honey tuille, berry compote and fresh strawberries
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Themed Menus
6 Continents Canapé Menu
North America
Mini beef Hawaiian burgers
Hot dogs stuffed with mature cheddar cheese
South America
Chorizo tomato and cheese quesadilla topped with guacamole
Cuban empanadas
Europe
Miniature Eisbein topped with sauerkraut and wholegrain mustard
Roquefort gratinated escargot spoons
Caprese salad skewers drizzled with balsamic reduction
Antarctica
Cured salmon dice topped with cucumber preserve
Grilled marinated swordfish and tuna skewers
Africa
Vases with biltong sticks
Miniature beef mince vetkoek
Dukkha spiced chicken skewers
Asia
Assorted Sushi served with pickled ginger, soy sauce and wasabi
Chicken springrolls with sweet chilli sauce
Borscht soup shot topped with sour cream
Malaysian inspired Buffet menu Starter on the Buffet
Duo of Thai Satay, chicken and beef drizzled with Satay sauce
Assorted springrolls with a sweet soy chilli sauce and fresh mint
Miniature fish cakes with a hint of chilli
Grilled prawn skewers with coriander and chilli
Individual bowls with Greek salad topped with sun dried tomato dressing
Individual bowls with citrus marinated calamari salad with spring onions
Main Course Buffet
Sweet basil chicken and shrimp curry
Fragrant beef and cashew nut stir fry
Grilled fish kebabs in a sweet and sour sauce
Aromatic basmati rice and sambals
Fried egg noodles with chopped spring onion
Grilled vegetables sprinkled with black sesame seeds
Dessert
CreamyTapioca pudding with coconut
Deep fried bananas served with ice cream



