Day 11 Objectives zThe preparation of cold Hors d’oeuvre. zCanapé, Zakuski, floral centerpiece and mirror presentation
Acronym for Hors d’oeuvre zHors d’ zOliver- No Plural: zEatsNo “’s” at end zUndercooked zVegetables - Definition: zRarelyListen to Chef!! zEver
4 Types of Hors D’oeuvre zCold zHot zCanapé zZakuski
Cold zReady-to-eat yeg. Antipasta platter Smoked or Pickled Fishes Sausages Fruits and veggies Deviled Eggs
Hot zHeat applied, fully cooked and served hot yeg. Quiche Tartlets Bouchee’s - Filled Puff dough cups Puff dough pockets Spanikopita - Phyllo dough pockets Stuffed Mushrooms Clams casino
Canapes zCold variety, tiny open-face sandwiches that has a base, spread, body and garnish y Bases: Breads - toasted Crackers Polenta Cornbread Flat breads
Zakuski zCold fish variety of canape. Base, spread, fish. yFishes: Smoked salmon Gravlax Pickled Herring Smoked Trout
Mirror Presentation zCenterpiece for focal point - flow to guest zClean Mirror with vinegar - no windex zLayout on parchment before actual layout zPlan ahead to prevent mistakes zNo smudges or smears zLeave 1” border around edge zAlternate colors, heights, shapes zRemember Find the back - the seam!!
Butler Service zShined Silver platters zWhite gloves for servers zLinen napkins and/or dollies are used zNapkins and toothpicks for guests zAccompaniment sauces and garnishes zFocal point
Volume Production zMise en Place everything first zOrganize station for assembly zPlan out assembly line for efficiency zSimplify where ever and whenever possible very labor intensive. zBe imaginative and creative zUtilize leftovers to cut food cost
Production - 2 each person zHam and Mandarine butterflies - squares zDuck Confit Bundles, Citrus butter - triangle zSmoked Duck Breast, Cilantro butter - circles zSausages, Roasted Garlic Mayo - circles zGravlax Rose, Dill Sour cream - circles zSardine mousse Barquette, lemon, capers zShrimp on Cucumber, Dill Cream Cheese
Production - continued zSmoked salmon and caviar blini, sour cream and dill zCherry tomato crown, tapenade cream cheese zVegetable Floral Centerpiece - 1 z7 each type: 6 on mirror - 1 on plate