Event Catering

Blue Ribbon Cooking offers event catering for corporate events, weddings, fundraisers, galas, and more. Incredible food is the heart of Blue Ribbon Cooking. Our team is ready to prepare a feast that will delight your taste buds! Choose from a variety of menus from brunch to late night snacks. Blue Ribbon Cooking can do it all!

CATERING SERVICES

Holiday Parties | Corporate Events

Weddings

Fundraisers | Galas

Life Celebrations

Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

RATES

Full-service peak summer weddings: $80-145 per person

Do-it-yourself Option: $40-60 per person

Blue Ribbon’s wedding packages range based on date, venue, dining-style, menu and other package components. Our team is here to give options, be creative and design an event that is in line with the investment you are comfortable making. We love customizing our options!

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"Now, on to the food...it completely exceeded our expectations." - Kelli Palmer

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Family Style-Buffet Sample Menu

LUXE HORS D'OEUVRES SALADS ENTREES SIDES BREAKFAST LUNCH

LUXE HORS D'OEUVRES

FIG CROSTINI

port redux / local chevre / basil

SHRIMP & GRITS

smoked cheddar / jalapeno / bacon jam

CITRUS COD TOSTADA

chimichurri crema / orange-olive salsa

THAI TOFU SATAY

ginger / coconut / peanut / sweet chili

MOJITO SALMON

honeydew / mascarpone / candied shallot

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

creamy brie / bourbon spiked maple

BULGOGI LETTUCE WRAP

gochujang aioli / pickled vegetables

ARANCINI

saffron cream / tomato jam

SENSATIONAL SALADS

CHAMPAGNE & STRAWBERRIES

mixed greens / gorgonzola / spiced pecans

SWEET POTATO & CHIPOTLE

baby kale / local chevre / spiced pepitas

KALE & SPROUT CAESAR

shaved parmesan / charred lemon / croutons

THE STEAKHOUSE SPINACH

mushrooms / smoked bacon / Danish bleu / egg

THE GREEK

cucumber / tomato / gourmet olives / feta

MOROCCAN CHOP

organic arugula / spiced chickpeas / dates / apricots

GINGER & TOASTED SESAME

napa cabbage / snow peas / carrots / crispy wontons

THE WEDGE

Iceberg / Danish bleu / smoked bacon / tomato

EXCEPTIONAL ENTREES

FLAT IRON & FIG

char grilled / brandied fig sauce

GRILLED ARGENTINEAN FLAT IRON

smoked chili / espresso / chimichurri

CHICKEN MADEIRA

roasted grapes / caramelized shallots / fresh thyme

GEORGIA PEACH CHICKEN

white balsamic / bourbon / spring onion

MIMOSA SALMON

blood orange / champagne / micro greens

GINGER SOY SALMON

charred lemon / scallion / toasted sesame

BRAISED SHORT RIB

root vegetables / marchand de vin

SAVORY CREPES

ricotta / arugula pesto / tomato jam / toasted hazelnuts

SUPERB SIDES

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

local chevre / roasted shallot / viognier

NEW POTATO SALAD

living cress / Danish bleu / spring onion

SWEET & SAVORY CORN CAKE

stone ground polenta / fontina / jalapeño

TRUFFLE MAC

imported cheese blend / cavatappi / brown butter crumbs

LEMONGRASS JASMINE RICE

ginger / coconut cream / kaffir leaves

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED

butter potatoes / mascarpone / cream

LEMON & CHIVE ORZO

Heirloom tomatoes / organic arugula / local chevre

GRILLED MARKET VEGETABLES

herb mix / balsamic redux / fleur de sel

ARTISAN BREAD COLLECTION

aged balsamic / herb oil / sea salt butter

BREAKFAST

The Continental Breakfast

Breads & Pastries

A variety of sweet and savory baked goods served with assorted jams and whipped European butter

Petite Yogurt Parfaits

Vanilla yogurt with fresh seasonal berries and crunchy granola

Fresh Fruit

A selection of seasonal whole fruits

Decaf & Regular Tea Assortment

Assorted Juices

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Decaf & Regular Tea Assortment

Deluxe Continental

European-Style Charcuterie

An assortment of local and imported cheeses, cured meats, dried fruit, and pickled vegetables served with spiced pecans, herb roasted olives and rosemary croccantini

Breakfast Breads & Pastries

A variety of sweet and savory baked goods served with assorted jams and whipped European butter

Spanish Frittata

Baked egg strata with potato, ham, and roasted red pepper, topped with shaved Manchego, chive batons and smoked paprika aioli

Smoked Salmon Crepes

Smoked salmon crepes with pickled red onion, capers, and lemon-dill crème fraiche

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Assorted Juices

Good Morning Green Smoothie

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Decaf & Regular Tea Assortment

Full Service Breakfast

Breakfast Breads & Pastries

A variety of sweet and savory baked goods served with assorted jams and whipped European butter

Fresh Fruit Platter

A beautiful arrangement of seasonal fresh fruit

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes & Crisp Belgian Waffles

Served with whipped European Butter, maple syrup and vanilla scented whipped cream

Baked Eggs

Individual servings of baked eggs with roasted peppers, spinach, and goat cheese

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

Golden roasted petite red potatoes served with rosemary feta crème fraiche

Applewood Smoked Bacon & Chicken Maple Breakfast Sausage

Assorted Juices

Good Morning Green Smoothie

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Decaf & Regular Tea Assortment

Lunch

Luncheon Buffet

Blue Ribbon’s Signature Salad

Delicate spring greens with seasonal fruit, crumbled gorgonzola, spiced pecans, and champagne vinaigrette

Grilled chicken with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted fennel, artichoke, and sundried tomato Red wine poached fig and fresh local chevre with pickled red onion and wild arugula

Trio of Gourmet Flatbreads

Italian sausage with caramelized onion, mushroom, and fontina

Grilled chicken with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted fennel, artichoke, and sundried tomato Red wine poached fig and fresh local chevre with pickled red onion and wild arugula

Market Crudité

A selection of fresh seasonal market vegetables and homemade dips

Seasonal Fruit Salad

Dessert Duo

Two of our Pastry Chef’s Favorite Seasonal Confections

The Elevated Boxed Lunch

Turkey Croissant Sandwich

Smoked deli turkey and Havarti cheese with applewood bacon, caramelized onions, fig jam and wild arugula on a buttery croissant

Petite Yogurt Parfait

Vanilla yogurt with fresh seasonal berries and crunchy granola

Quinoa Salad

Cucumbers, heirloom grape tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, roasted red bell pepper and kalamata olives tossed with fresh herbs and red wine vinaigrette

Gourmet Potato Chips

Assorted French Macaron Duo

Sparkling Mineral Water

Elevated Salad Buffet

Crunchy Thai Chicken (or Veggie?) Quinoa Salad

Crisp fresh veggies, shredded cabbage, and grilled seasoned chicken with a sweet and spicy Thai peanut vinaigrette

Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

Seasoned roasted sweet potatoes tossed with Tuscan kale, crumbled goat cheese, spiced pepitas and chipotle lime vinaigrette

Broccoli Salad

Crisp broccoli florets tossed with smoky bacon, shaved red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds

Insalata Panzanella

Classic Tuscan salad of toasted torn French bread soaked in a medley of chopped fresh summer vegetables dressed in extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garnished with freshly torn basil

Greek Style Watermelon Salad

Cubed sweet and juicy watermelon paired with crumbled feta cheese, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and mint chiffonade

Moroccan Pasta Salad

Cavatappi pasta tossed with shredded carrots, apricots, chickpeas, dates, fresh herbs, and toasted pistachios dressed with a spiced yogurt dressing

Heirloom Beet Salad

Roasted red and golden beets tossed with wild arugula, pickled red onions, crumbled gorgonzola, and candied walnuts drizzled with reduced balsamic vinegar

The Sandwich Buffet

Bountiful Breadbasket

A variety of artisanal locally baked breads

Freshly Sliced Deli Meats

Smoked turkey, honey ham, and peppered roast beef

Cheese Assortment

An array of both locally made and imported cheeses

Crisp Greens

Organic spinach, baby kale, wild arugula, and butter lettuce

Delicious Accessories

Sweet and spicy peppadews, kosher dills, pickled and caramelized onions, grilled artichokes, candied jalapenos, and more

Condiments & Tapenades

A substantial selection of house made aioli, sauces, and tapenades

Sandwich buffet is accompanied by salt & pepper kettle chips and seasonal fruit salad (soup?)

The Plated Lunch

Plated Salad, Protein, Starch and Seasonal Vegetable

Choose from our list of plated items to create a custom plated menu to delight your guests:

-Balsamic and Pear-

Salad

-Strawberry Champagne-

-Balsamic and Pear-

-Steakhouse Spinach Salad

-Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale

-Caesar

-Steakhouse Spinach Salad

Grilled Flat Iron Steak & Brandied Fig Sauce

Protein

Herb Crusted Chicken Breast & Roasted Grape Madeira Pan Sauce

Grilled Flat Iron Steak & Brandied Fig Sauce

Rosemary Butter Brushed Salmon & Balsamic Cherry Chutney

Braised Beef Short Rib & Marchand de Vin

Coconut Jasmine Rice with Ginger and Lemongrass

Starch

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiana Reggiano

Coconut Jasmine Rice with Ginger and Lemongrass

Roasted Garlic and Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Penne Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce and Brown Butter Panko Breadcrumbs

Market Vegetables

Vegetable

Fresh Selection of Seasonal

Market Vegetables

-Blackberry Pear Cobbler-

Dessert

-Liquid Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Scented Whipped Cream-

-Blackberry Pear Cobbler-

-New York Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis-

-Assorted Bite-Size Confections of the Pastry Chefs Whim-

Plated | Sample Menus

AUTUMN HARVEST SAMPLE MENU SEAFOOD CELEBRATION SAMPLE MENU

AUTUMN HARVEST SAMPLE MENU

Tray Passed Canapes

Savory Petite Wild Mushroom & Herby Goat Cheese Galette
Gorgonzola Stuffed Coachella Valley Dates wrapped in Alderwood Smoked Bacon with Blood Orange Redux
Saffron & Pea Risotto Cakes topped with Smoked Paprika Aioli with Jumbo Spanish Prawns

GRAND CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY

Individual European Cheese and Charcuterie Displays

WILD ARUGULA SALAD

Wild Arugula Salad with Ruby Grapefruit Segments, Shaved Fennel, Pomegranate Gems, Walnut Dust and Asiago Curls

ARTESIAN BREADS

Artesian Breads with Herb Infused Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic Vinegar

STEAK

Espresso & Cocoa Crusted Flat Iron Steak with Blue Ribbon’s Signature Brandied Fig Sauce
served with Cognac Flambeed Wild Mushroom Risotto & Pike Place Market Vegetables

CEDAR PLANK SALMON

Cedar Plank Salmon with White-Balsamic Cherry Chutney & Smoked Almond Dust
served Coconut Lemongrass Rice Pilaf & Pike Place Market Vegetables

SAVORY FRENCH CREPES

Savory French Crepes rolled with Homemade Ricotta, Mushroom Duxelle & Hazelnut Pesto
served with Root Vegetable Hash & Crispy Garlic Sautéed Hearty Greens

Blue Ribbon Dessert Coffee

DESSERT COURSE

A Duo of Wedding Cake: Strawberry Pink Champagne & Hazelnut Chocolate Torte

Blue Ribbon Dessert Coffee

SEAFOOD CELEBRATION SAMPLE MENU

Tray Passed Canapes

Petite Dungeness Crab Cakes with Citron Aioli
Niçoise Lettuce Wraps with Herb de Provence Seared Tuna
Modern Caprese Tarts with Basil Marinated Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato Jam and Fried Prosciutto Spheres

Attended Oyster Station: A Trio of Local Northwest Oysters
Pink Champagne Mignonette ~ Traditional Cocktail Sauce ~ Freshly Grated Horseradish

SALAD

Greek Watermelon Salad over Delicate Leafy Greens

BAGUETTES

Individual Demi Baguettes

SEAFOOD COURSE

Sicilian Seafood Pasta with Petite Lobsters, Luscious Prawns, & Seared Bay Scallops

FILET MIGNON

Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction Sauce served with Duchess Potatoes & Flambeed Wild Mushrooms

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI

Eggplant Rollatini with Wild Mushroom Duxelle & Goat Cheese Mousse served with Creamy Rosemary Polenta & Market Vegetables

Tableside Espresso

DESSERT

Italian Limon Cake with Swiss Buttercream
Summer Pie Buffet

Tableside Espresso

Mix & Mingle

EUROPEAN CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

Pure showstoppers. These stylish grazing boards are picture-perfect.

CIRQUE OF CANAPES

An elaborate menu of dainty, but extraordinarily scrumptious bites designed to dazzle guests’ taste buds alongside your favorite signature cocktail.

HONEY, WE SHRUNK OUR FAVORITE

Let our culinary team reimagine some of your favorite dishes into a bite-size delight.

LEGENDARY CRAFT MIXOLOGY

From cedar-smoked old fashions to herb-infused spritzers Blue Ribbon’s bartenders turn a cocktail into stunning drinkable art.

Get Creative

FOOD & COFFEE STATIONS CREATIVE CHEF STATIONS THEMED BUFFET STATIONS

Play with your food

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Local PNW oysters (or a variety of chilled seafood) shucked freshly for guests and served with our signature pink peppercorn and champagne mignonette, a vibrant display of hot sauces and citrus squeezes.

LUXURY COFFEE SERVICE & BARS

Italian Espresso Bars, Affagato Bar, Tableside Espresso Service, Deluxe Coffee Station with Housemade Syrups, Spike Your Coffee Bar

LATE NIGHT SNACKS

Kobe Beef Sliders with Alderwood Smoked Bacon, Housemade Kettle Chips with Gourmet Dips,Flat Bread Pizza Bar, Build Your Own Nachos, Mexican Street Corn Lollipops, Hot Diggy Dog Stations, Late Night Breakfast Bars, Cereal & Milk Bar

Chef Stations

Savory & Sweet French Crepes

Beverly Hills Burger/Slider Bars

Fresh Pasta Bars

Gourmet Tossed Salad Bars

Baked Potato Bars

Carving Stations

Design Your Own Poke

Festive Mexican Street Taco Bar

Late Night Waffles

Custom Stations Available

THEMED BUFFET STATIONS

Mexican Street Tacos

Summertime BBQ Favs

Sushi & Japanese Bites

From the Garden - Salads & Vegetables

A Night in Spain

Italian Feast

What stands out with Blue Ribbon is their custom menus, passion for food and a great event, and can do attitude! - Tamara

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CONTACT US!

2501 Fairview Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Office 206.328.2442
Fax 206.328.2863

info@blueribboncooking.com

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Event Catering

"Now, on to the food...it completely exceeded our expectations." - Kelli Palmer

Family Style-Buffet Sample Menu

Plated | Sample Menus

Mix & Mingle

Get Creative

What stands out with Blue Ribbon is their custom menus, passion for food and a great event, and can do attitude! - Tamara

Book Catering

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