dinner parties
Let us create a delicious party in your home. Based on your wishes, I propose menus, cook the meal and handle every detail including staffing, rentals and playlists. Toast creates events for up to 20 people.
This is small-batch cooking, made in our kitchen or yours, using excellent, locally sourced ingredients. Expert wine pairing is optional.
I'm not a fan of generic catering services. I want your party to feel homemade, to have a personality. My cooking is full of flavor and color. Menus inspired by global cuisine and infused with love.
sample menus
South Indian
Masala Spiced Cashews
Chicken Curry
Spiced Basmati Rice
Roasted Carrots
Dal with Garlic and Cumin
Cucumber Yogurt Raita
Naan Bread
Coconut Chutney
Cilantro-Mint Chutney
Lime Pickle
Vegetarian Spring
Chard, Ricotta and Saffron Fritters with Basil & Golden Beets
Chilled Pea, Leek & Sorrel Soup with Buttered Chervil Croutons
Soy-Braised Tofu with Five Spice Glaze
Buckwheat Noodles with Sesame Kale & Nori Strips
Watercress, Pistachio and Orange Blossom Salad Poppy-Seed Shortcakes with Rhubarb Compote
Fall in France
Fresh Oysters with Mignonette, Lemons and Rye Bread
Beef Braised in Red Wine with Celery Root-Potato Purée
Salad of Mixed Greens & Fresh Herbs
Cheese Platter with Fresh Breads and Crackers
Cranberry Apple Pecan Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Winter Meal
Serrano, Manchego & Quince Paste Tartines
Seared Duck Breast with Blood Orange and Star Anise Sauce
Sweet Potato and Winter Squash Purée
Spicy Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Romantic Dinner
Smoked Trout & Pickled Onion Vinaigrette on Tiny Toasts
Crispy roast chicken with prosciutto, thyme and lemon peel
Gratin Dauphinois and Mustard Greens
Chocolate Soufflé
Want to discuss? Have ideas? Get in touch!