The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was the perfect setting for a birthday celebration. The guest of honor and her family come to Boothbay every summer and they wanted to hold the party in a place that means so much to all of them. We worked together to create a menu that highlighted the best of Maine with a touch of Mexico, another location that the birthday “girl” holds dear. Guests came in from all over the country for this perfect evening.
Menu
Passed Appetizers
Maine Mushroom Tartlet
With caramelized onions and local goat cheese
Chorizo Corn Tortilla
Homemade corn tortillas with chorizo, manchengo cheese, topped with avocado lime mayo
Tomato Bruschetta
Fresh tomato bruschetta on garlic crostini
Lobster Salad Cups
Traditional Maine lobster salad served in a crispy phyllo cup
Mini Pizza Bites
Homemade pizza dough with the following toppings: caramelized onions, goat cheese and sauteed mushrooms; asparagus, ham and fontina cheese; and traditional Margarita
Birthday Cake
Mini Blueberry Tarts
Belle Fete was a featured caterer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s annual Annual Antiques in the Garden Party. This year we created our Maine Farmer’s Market Display.
Menu
Fresh vegetables from our local Brunswick Farmer’s market
Belle Fete dips- Classic Tomato Brushcetta, Garlic Herb Boursin and Artichoke Creme
Maurice Bonneau’s Smoked Sausage
Pineland Farms Cheese
Assorted Crackers and Crostini
Belle Fete worked with one of our corporate clients to create a very special event at
Aldermere Farm in Rockport. The client wanted to say thank you to a very special man for his more than 40 years of service and dedication. The event took place right on the farm in their gorgeous Victorian barn. Aldermere Farm is known for their Belted Galways, a special breed of cattle, raised right on the farm. They wanted us to create a casual farm menu that featured Aldermere Farm steak.
Menu
Red Bliss Potato Salad
Fresh Corn on the Cob
Fishbowl Farm Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken
Aldermere Farm Steak Tips
Belle Fete Brownies
Belle Fete was part of a fantastic wedding that took place at
Broadturn Farm in Scarborough Maine. Broadturn is wonderful working farm with a magical feel. Our client managed farmer’s markets in the Boston area and wanted us to work with the Farm to create a mostly vegetarian family style menu that highlighted some of Maine’s best seafood.
Passed Appetizers
Spanikopita
Mini Falafel Bites
Blueberries and Cream Cheese En Croute
Maine Shrimp with Lemoncello and Chives
Family Style Dinner
Artisan bread and butter
Summer Garden Salad with our homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic Summer Roasted Vegetables with Goat Cheese wrapped in Phyllo
Maine Shrimp and Diver Scallops on Pasta with a Light Wine Herb Sauce
Maine Potatoes
Broadturn Farm Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Kale
Dessert
Farm fresh fruit with homemade pound cake and whipped cream
Belle Fete was part of one of the most beautiful and touching weddings that took place at the Maine Maritime Musuem. When I asked Bride about the type of experience she was looking for as well as her vision for the day, her response brought me to tears. “Our families have both experienced great loss, we want to celebrate with all of the people who have loved and supported us, have a wonderful meal, dance to great music and have a perfect time”.
Belle Fete was honored to chosen to be a part of this celebration. The Bride and Groom wanted to have a family style meal with great food that featured local Maine produce but wasn’t stuffy or “fancy”. What makes this celebration even more amazing was the fact that the Bride did almost all of her planning while living in Thailand!
Menu
Stationary Appetizers
Summer Garden Display - A beautiful presentation of fresh vegetable crudite service with Lemon Goat Cheese Pesto dip served with fresh fruit and assorted cheese and crackers
Bruschetta Bar – A variety of homemade dips including Roasted Pepper Hummus, Garlic Herb Boursin, and Artichoke creme served with crostini and pita chips
Passed Appetizers
Lemoncello Shrimp Bruschetta
Tomato Pudding served in china spoons with fresh Basil
Seared Tenderloin on Crostini with Horseradish Creme and Fried Leeks
Dinner
Seasonal Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Herb Foccacia
Honey Butter Haddock
Marinated Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Summer Squash, Zucchini, Tomatoes & fresh herbs
Dessert
Maine Blueberry Pie
