Latin Flavors of the PNW

All of our Menus can be tailored to suit Gluten Free, Organic or Vegetarian appetites. Below are just a few samples of the possibilities. Chef Anna is always more than happy to mix, match and adjust to suit everyone’s taste and budget.

Latin Flavors Menu

Chef Anna trained for 8 years in Los Angeles, CA with some of the top chefs in the Latin Community. THIS IS NOT YOUR BORING “TACO BAR”!

South of the Border
Appetizer
*Pan Roasted Quesadilla Bites with Chorizo, Cheese Blend and Creamy Frijoles with Salsa on the Side
*Baked Brie in Phyllo with Fresh made Mango Jalapeño Filling (V)

*Tajin (a chili-lime and salt seasoning) Seasoned Seasonal Melon Slices (GF, VE)
Entree
*Mixed Seasonal Greens with Cucumber, Radish and Jicama with a Agave-Citrus Vinaigrette (VE, GF)
*Traditional Red Rice (GF, VE)
*Seasoned Black Beans with Fire Roasted MILD Chilies (GF, VE)
Build Your Own Street Taco:
(Alternate Meat and/or Vegetable Fillings for Tacos as well as Toppings for Taco Bar are available, Just Ask!…May effect Price)
*Slow Braised Pork Carnitas, Chopped Cilantro-Onion Blend (VE, GF) , Fresh Made Pico De Gallo (VE, GF), Corn (VE, GF) and Flour Tortillas (VE), Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend (V, GF), Sour Cream (V, GF)
*Penny’s Corn Tortilla Chips (VE, GF) and Scratch Made Guacamole (V, GF)
Beverage
*Cinnamon Horchata (GF, VE) and Citrus Infused Water (GF, VE)
$26.95/person

Comida Comfortable
Appetizer
*Wild Caught PNW Salmon Cakelettes with a Aleppo Aioli (GF)
*Watermelon, Basil and Queso Blanco Skewers with a Tajin Seasoning (V, GF)
*Chef Anna’s Lamb Barbacoa Mac Cup:  Chef Anna’s Slow Braised Oregon Lamb Barbacoa topping a Chipotle Infused Mac and Cheese…DELICIOUS!
Entree
*Seasonal Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomatillos, Sliced Red Onion, Tomatoes and Cotija Cheese with an Avocado Dressing (V, GF)
*Cilantro-Lime Infused Rice (VE, GF)
*Chef Anna’s “Gaucho Pie” Tomatillo Braised White Mountain Pork topped with a Creamy Roasted Poblano Mashed Potato (GF)
*Pulled Washington Grown Chicken Mole Sliders with Pickled Red Onions and Slider Buns
Warm Corn Tortillas (Can be GF)
Beverage
Chilled Horchata and Orange Infused Water
$34.95/person

Latin Flavors PNW Style
Appetizer
*Oregon Bay Shrimp Ceviche 
with Penny’s Corn Tortilla Chips(GF)
*The Salsa Bar: Yakima Valley Apple and Sweet Onion Salsa, Fresh Made Pico De Gallo Salsa and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa served with Corn Tortilla Chips (V, GF)
*Chilled Gazpacho Shooters (VE, GF)
Entree
*Seasonal Mixed Greens with Marinated Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Diced White Onion with a Cilantro Herb Vinaigrette and Crispy Corn Tortilla Strips (V, GF)
*Roasted 4 Potato Salad with a Creamy Avocado-Poblano Dressing (V, GF)
*Wild Caught PNW Salmon Salpicon Style Tacos served with Corn Tortillas, Shredded Cabbage, Bacon-Tomato Guacamole and Lime Baja Topping (Guests build their own Taco) (GF)
*Yucatan Seasoned Hickory Smoked Washington Grown Chicken Legs in Roasted Chile Sauce (GF)
*Jalapeño Cornbread Mini Muffins with Sequim Valley Honey (V)
Beverage
*Agave Sweetened Orange Pekoe Tea and Cucumber Water
$34.95/person

The South American Asado Excursion
Appetizer
*Manchego Cheese and Roasted Garlic Queso Fundido with Toasted Bread for Dipping (V)
*Grilled Chorizo Sausage Bites with Chunky Guasacaca (Venezualan Guacamole) (GF)
Entree
*Asado Ceasar Ensalada: Fresh Romaine tossed with Shredded Manchego, Fresh Croutons and our TRUE Caesar Dressing
*Build Your Own Baked Potato with the Following Ingredients:  Crema Fresca-Aji Amarillo (a Spicy Peruvian Pepper Condiment), Roasted Green Chilis, Butter and Cotija Cheese (V, Can be VE, GF)*Chilled Marinated Sliced Grilled Oregon Flank Steak with Aleppo Aioli (GF)
*Wild Caught PNW Salmon Cakes with Chimichurri Topping (GF)
*Potato Rolls with Butter (V)
Beverage
Chilled Iced Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee, and Orange Infused Iced Tea
$35.95/person

Una Gran Comida!
Appetizers
*Poblano and Aji Amarillo Twice Baked Potato Cups (V, GF)
*The PNW Jalapeño Popper:  A Jalapeño filled with Creamy Wild Caught PNW Smoked Salmon and Wrapped in Jalapeño Bacon (GF)
Entree
*Seasonal Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomatillos, Corn, Crumbled Cotija Cheese, White Onions with Corn Tortilla Strips and a Poblano Ranch Dressing (V, GF)
*Chipotle and Maple Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes (V, GF)
*Wild Caught PNW Salmon Cakes with a fresh made Mango and Cucumber Salsa  (GF)
*Make your own Tostada:  Guests create their own Tostada with the following Ingredients:  Crispy Corn Tortilla (VE, GF), Garlic Seasoned Shrimp (GF), Sautéed Power Greens with Poblano (VE, GF), Cotija Cheese (GF), Guacamole (V, GF), Baja Lime Sauce (V, GF), Pico De Gallo (VE, GF), and Pickled Red Onion (VE, GF)
*Corn Tortilla Chips with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa (VE, GF)

Beverges
Watermelon Agua Fresca, Passion Fruit Iced Tea
$36.95/person

The Spanish Pacific NW Table
Tapas
*Spanish Flatbread Canape with House Made Romesco Spread, An Artichoke Asparagus and Caper Tapenade topped with Melted Asiago Cheese (V)
*Potato and Onion with Local Spanish Chorizo Tortilla Espanola Bites (GF)
*Tapas Charceuterie: Manchego Cheese Slices with Jamon Slices, Roasted Garlic Heads, Parsley and Garlic Chickpeas, Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Slices of Rustic Bread (Can be VE-GF depending on selections)
Entree
*Mixed Seasonal Greens with Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Tomato and Red Onion with a Red Wine-Garlic Vinaigrette (VE, GF)
*Chilled Green Beans Valenciana (VE, GF)
*PAELLA STATION: A PNW Seafood Paella is made fresh on site. Seasonal, Sustainable Seafood is cooked in the traditional Paella Pans as your guests watch…something your guests will speak about for years to come. Additional On Site Chef Charge will be applied (Chicken or Vegetable Versions are available) (GF)
*Fresh Baked Rustic Rosemary Loaf with Olive Oil to dip in (VE)
Beverage
Vanilla and Cinnamon Iced Coffee, and Hibiscus Lemonade (VE, GF)
$37.95/person

Barcelona is the Bomba!
Tapas
*Green Olives and Manchego Cheese in Puff Pastry (V)
*Serrano Ham, Roasted Red Pepper and Shredded Cheese Stuffed Roasted Mushroom Caps (GF)
*PNW Spanish Flatbread: Hot Smoked Wild Caught PNW Salmon, Roasted Zucchini, Olives, Tomatoes, Olive Oil and Pine Nuts on Fresh Baked Flat Bread Squares
Entree
*Mixed Greens with Roasted Artichokes, Goat Cheese, Red Peppers Red Onions, Caper Berries and Balsamic Vinaigrette (V, GF)
*Baked Bomba Rice with Tomatoes, Paprika, Chickpeas (VE, GF)
*Roasted Penn Cove Mussels in a Spicy Paprika Sauce (Seasonal Availability)
*Carving Station:  Oregon Grass Fed Beef Flank Steak Roulade Aceitunas:  Roasted Sliced Flank Steak filled with Olives, Parsley, Manchego, Roasted Garlic, Sautéed Spinach and Roasted Red Bell Pepper with a Scratch Made Garden Fresh Chimichurri (GF)
*Fresh Baked Rustic Rosemary Loaf with Olive Oil to dip in (VE)
Beverage
Sparkling Mosto (a blend of First Press Grapes and PNW Cider) (GF, VE) and Vanilla and Cinnamon Creamy Iced Coffee (GF, V)
$39.95/person

There’s Always Tamale
Appetizers
*Individual Pollo Verde Tamale Pie Cups
*Hot Artichoke and Poblano Dip with Pennys Tortilla Chips (V, GF)
*Individual Seasonal Tropical Fruit Salad Cups with Chile Lime Seasoning (VE,GF)
Entree
*Roasted Pepper and Romaine Salad with Queso Anejo and a Creamy Vinaigrette (V, GF)
*Chorizo and Roasted Corn Mexican Risotto Station (Risotto is made fresh on site as Guests move through the Buffet Line…Extra Chef on Site Fee applies) (GF)
*Oven Roasted Chile Relleno filled with Asadero Cheese and topped with a Creamy Avocado Sauce on the side (V)
*Rojo Beef Tamale (GF)
Dessert

*Steamed Sweet Corn Tamale with a Dulce De Leche Sauce on the Side (VE, GF)
Beverages
Strawberry Aqua Fresca and Cucumber Water
$42.95/person

Tacos Tacos Tacos
Add a Taco to any menu as an Appetizer Street Taco or as an Entree or add to a Taco Bar (prices vary for each type of Taco)
*White Mountain Pork Picadillo Tacos with Pickled Carrots, Jalapeños and Cilantro
*Chili Rubbed Oregon Grass Fed Beef Brisket Tacos with Jalapeño-Pineapple Salsa
*Ancho Chili Rubbed Slow Cooked White Mountain Pork Belly Tacos with a Roasted Pineapple and Avocado Salsa
*Washington Grown Pulled Chicken Verde with Crumbled Queso Fresco and Pickled Red Onions
*Vegetarian Seasonal Vegetable Tacos with Crumbled Cotija Cheese and Fresh Made Pico De Gallo
*Creamy Rajas Poblanos Taco with a Salsa Verde
*Blackened Wild Caught PNW Salmon Tacos with a Spicy Cabbage Slaw
*Slow Cooked White Mountain Pork Carnitas with Fresh Made Pico De Gallo (Chef Anna’s Award Winning Secret Recipe!)
*Seasonal Sustainable Fish Tacos with a Mexican Chimichurri
*Garlic PNW Shrimp Tacos with Tangy Slaw and Fresh Made Guacamole
*Chorizo, Potato and Wild Mushroom Tacos with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
*Chipotle Seasoned Vegetarian Zucchini and Wild Mushroom Tacos with Crumbled Queso Fresco (V)

 

GF: Gluten Free   DF: Dairy Free   VE: Vegan   V: Vegetarian

Crescent Moon Catering is happy to provide these options, however we are NOT a strictly GF facility or a Nut Free Facility

ASK ABOUT OUR GLUTEN FREE OR VEGETARIAN OPTIONS! 

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MIX AND MATCH AMONGST THE MENUS.  WE ARE HERE TO CATER TO YOU All prices are based upon Buffet Style.  Plated Service, Family Style and Passed Service is available for additional fees. Prices do NOT include Tax, Utility Fees, Transportation/Fuel Surcharge fees or Rental Fees (plates, glassware, linens etc are an extra charge)  **Prices are based on 50-200 person headcount.  Prices are subject to change for smaller events and events over 200** 

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