Unique celebrations deserve exquisite cuisine!
Elaine's Favorites
Hors d’oeuvres
Bermuda Triangle Goat Cheese on Almond Crisps with Ginger Fig Jam
White Truffle Cheesecake on Toasted Brioche with Balsamic Syrup
Mini Scallop Bacon Burgers on Petite Buns with Lemon Tarragon Mayonnaise
Nori Wrapped Albacore Tuna with Wasabi Sauce and Papaya Salsa
Fresh Alexander Valley Pickles Stuffed with Smoked Chicken Salad
Sonoma Duck Confit on Potato Gaufrettes with Black Currant Pepper Chutney
Barbecued Pulled Pork on Onion Brioche, Caramelized Onion Jam and Horseradish Sauce
Spicy Spanish Style Grilled Baby Octopus
Mini Black Krim Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Sautéed Rainbow Chard
Mini Southern Fried Chicken Tenders on Mini Belgium Waffles with Syrup
Heirloom Tomato Toast Rounds with Aioli
First Course Selections
Fava Bean Heaven
Fava Bean Bruschetta, Fava Bean Brentwood Corn Salad and Rosemary Fava Bean Soup
Salad of Roasted Baby Chiogga Beets, Spiced Pecans, Blackberries, Arugula, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Fallot Dijon Dressing
Salad of Baby Organic Greens, Balsamic Grilled Black Grapes, St. George White Cheddar, Spiced Black Walnuts, Shaved Fuji Apples and Balsamic Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Grilled Corn, Kaffir Lime and Lemongrass Soup with Dunguness Crab Salad Mini Terrine
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Terrine, English Cucumber Petals, Blood Orange Vinaigrette and Sweet Basil Oil
Little Gem "Wedge" Salad, Del Cabo Cherry Tomatoes, Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Nueske's Smoked Bacon, Scallions and Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing
Main Course Selections
Espresso Rubbed Butcher's Steak, Cocoa Demi Reduction, Roasted Chestnut Red Quinoa Terrine, Carrot Purée and Braised Greens
Boneless Poussin with Spring Garlic Herb Stuffing, Green Pea Risotto, Basil Jus, and Garlic Basil Oil
Roast Rack of Lamb, Tomato Porcini Reduction Sauce, Soft Gruyere Herb Polenta, Roast Cluster Mushrooms, Zucchini Pearls and Spicy Tomato Cumin Pesto
Miso Mirin Marinated Black Cod, Forbidden Black Rice Risotto, Garlic Pea Shoots with Sweet Soy and Citrus Sauce
Seared Pancetta Wrapped Sea Bass with Romesco Sauce, Fluffy Ricotta Corn Polenta, Basil Cream Fondue Baby Green Beans and Roasted Red Pepper Strips
Citrus Glazed Salmon, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Asian Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Salad with White Miso Vinaigrette
Vegan and Vegetarian Cuisine
French Fingerling Potato and Caramelized Onion Torte, Warm Mt. Tam Cheese, Edamamae, Baby Beets, Crispy Potato Skins and Ginger Carrot Sauce
Grilled Butternut Squash Steaks, Red Wine Reduction, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Poached Campari Tomato
Vegan Garden Pea Risotto, Green Peas and Leeks Braised Oyster Mushrooms, Julienne of Carrots and Celery Root
Gluten Free Vegan Quinoa Tofu Cakes with Garnet Yam Icing Grilled Eggplant, Asparagus Spears, and Micro Kale Leaves
Fresh Pea Ravioli with Mint Butter Sauce Fava Bean, Sugar Snap, English Pea and Snow Pea Ragout Braised Baby Carrots, Celery Root and Gruyere Terrine and Puree
Layered Terrine of Roasted Eggplant with Zucchini, Beef Steak Tomato, Fontina Cheese, Sweet Basil, Curry and Garlic and a Rich Tomato Sauce
Farro, Hazelnut and Asparagus Risotto Finished with Aged Gruyere Cheese
Family Style Favorites
Tuscan "Fulton Valley" Chicken Breast Roasted with Rosemary, Leeks, Sage, Olives and Red Flame Grapes
Espresso and Spice Rubbed Duck Breast, Blackberry Currant Chutney
Grilled Leg of Lamb Gremolata, Gigande White Italian Beans, Mixed Mushroom Ragout, Julienne of Carrots and Herbed Red Wine Broth
Italian Crespelle Baked with Béchamel, Hearty Tomato Sauce, Asiago and Fontal Cheese
Orecchiette Pasta with Lemon Rind, Italian Parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Sauce
Baked Rigatoni Rigate, Eggplant, Rich Chunky Tomato Sauce, Herb Garlic Béchamel, Parmesan and Fontina Cheese
Late Night Snack Bar Ideas
Hot Fresh Doughnuts and Hot Scharffenberger Cocoa
Mini Deli Sandwiches: Classic Egg Salad; Ham and Swiss on Rye; Pastrami and Pickle on Dark Rye; Avocado, Tomato and Lettuce; Steak and Tomato
Mini Sliders: Beef, Lamb, Pork and Scallop Bacon Burgers Onion Brioche Rolls, Micro Greens and Assorted Sauces with Mini French Fries
Grilled White Cheddar and Bacon Sandwiches with Tomato Soup Shots
Desserts
Crème Brûlée Bar: Vanilla Bean, Apricot Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate Caramel, Tiramisu, Dried Plum Armagnac, Lavender, Espresso
Mini Sugar Cones with Gelato Ice Cream
Panettone Panini with Almond Butter and Cabernet Blackberry Jam
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Station Molecular Gastronomy - Ice Cream Frozen Right Before Your Eyes
Chocolate Mousse, Peanut Banana, Caramel Tart with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Fresh Nectarine and Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Whipped Cream
International Cuisines
Chinese Banquets
Chinese Appetizer Platters
Braised Beef Chuck
Barbequed Pork
Shredded Jellyfish
Braised Pork Knuckle
Chinese Crab Claws
Drunken Chicken
Smoked Chinese Sausage
Seafood White Asparagus Soup
Honey Walnut Prawns
Whole Baked Fish with Black Bean Sauce
Black Pepper Steak
Sautéed Bok Choy with Ginger and Mushrooms
Crispy Fried Lobster with Sesame Ginger Sauce
Peking Duck
Mandarin Pancakes Plum Sauce
Szechuan Noodles
Indian Feasts
Spicy Potato Pea Samosas
Shrimp Pakoras
Parantha
Aloo Bonda
Rassam Fried Okra Chicken Makhani Chicken Tikka Masala Gosht Pasanda Channa Masala Seafood Pulao Masoor Dal with Fried Onions Matter Paneer Saag Paneer Indian Spiced Basmati Rice Raita Fresh Mint Chutney Tamarind Chutney Naan
Mexican Classics
Antojitos:
Calabaza Fritas
Carne Concida en Limon
Carnitas
Queso Flameado
Albondigas in Salsa Chipotle
Achiote Seared Prawns with Habanero Pickled Onions
Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Pumpkin Seeds
Carne Asada Tampiqueno
Fresh Corn Tamales with Fresh Cut Corn, Monterey Jack Cheese and Pasilla Chiles
Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Pumpkin Seeds
Braised Pork in Green Peanut Sauce
Ancho Chiles Stuffed with Corn and Cream
Mediterranean & Greek Fantastiko
Keftaidakia - Greek Cocktail Meatballs
Dolmades
Rice and Fides Pilaf
Greek Salad with Feta, Tomato, Calamata Olives, Cucumber and Romaine Lettuce Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
Moussaka
Mizithra and Brown Butter Spaghetti
Middle Eastern Delights
Salad Olivieh
Petite Persian Chicken Kebabs
Kashk-E-Bademjan
Iranian Eggplant Dip
Mirzaghasemi
Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes and Garlic
Dolmeh
Spinach Borani
Labneh
Lebanese Baba Ghannouj
Classic Tabbouleh
Kafta Mikli
Baked Stuffed Kibbeh
Lahm Bi Ajin
Tiny Meat Pastries
Flat Breads
Chicken Khoresht with Pomegranate
Locally grown organic foods are the ingredients that have shaped Elaine’s imaginative menus since the company’s beginning in 1981. Back then, Elaine’s young company contacted growers she knew throughout the wine country to procure neighborhood breads, produce, cheeses, poultry, meats and fish. This was the natural foundation of Elaine's culinary philosophy.
Elaine’s extensive knowledge of food and wine pairing, make her highly sought after for those looking to showcase some beautiful wines alongside their food.
The culinary and operational team at Elaine Bell Catering continues her 30-year tradition of creating extraordinary culinary events, from the bounty of our community, sustaining her innovative style. We welcome your ideas and pride ourselves on customizing each and every menu to suit your event perfectly.





















