FALL & WINTER MENU

Food brings people together, and we feel this specially at Occasions each year when we create our fall and winter menus. With visions of cozy family gatherings and festive holiday parties in mind, we work together to refresh our beloved seasonal menu. We love each of these carefully crafted selections equally and look forward to working with you to create your own unique menu from them.

HORS D’OEUVRE

HARD CIDER CHICKEN SATAY | rosemary apple dijon marinade, local bourbon aioli | gf, df

BOURBON GLAZED MEATBALL | beef, colorado whiskey | df

MEATBALL SLIDER | wild mushroom-dijon cream, roasted tomato ragout

CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLL | sriracha ketchup pipette

GRILLED LAMP CHOP SCOTTA DITA| basili, grain mustard, balsamic and garlic marinade | gf, df, *

LEMONGRASS PORK BAO BUN | bao bun, lemongrass pulled pork, jalapeño ginger aioli, asian slaw | df

ELK TARTLET | goat cheese custard, bourbon bacon onion relish

CRIPSY DUCK FLAUTA | tangerine sriracha aioli

MINI CUBANO | smoked pork, ham, swiss, house pickle, mustard

SPICED LAMB MEATBALL | warm tomato jam | gf, df

BACON WRAPPED DATE | fromage fort, pistachio, curried sweet and sour glaze | gf, nuts

SMOKED CHICKEN PIZZETTA | rosemary barbecue sauce, pepper jack, pickled onion

SAUSAGE AND FENNEL PIZETTA | sausage, caramelized onion, fontina, argula pesto

SWEET AND SPICY PORK BELLY | child molasses glaze | gf, df

BEEF WELLINGTON MEATBALL | wild mushroom ragout

LEMON HERB CHICKEN SATAY| panko parmesan crust, lemon drizzle, roasted garlic-chive crème

MINI STEAK SANDWHICH | rosemary chimichurri, balsamic onion marmalade, roasted garlic aioli | *

SPICY ELK SAUSAGE | smoked pineapple | gf

THAI BEEF SATAY | red curry marinade, thai peanut sauce | gf, df, nuts, *
PETITE CRAB CAKE | pickled onion, remoulade | df, shell, *

GRAPEFRUIT SALMON ROLL | cucumber, jicama, sweet soy | gf, df, *

COCONUT SHRIMP | peach mango, serrano marmalade | df, shell, *

COLD WATER OYSTERS | mignonette pearls | gf, df, shell, *

SMOKED TROUT RANGOON | fromage fort, apricot chile sauce

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL | house cocktail sauce, lemon wedges | gf, df, shell

SCALLOP RUMAKI | bacon wrap, brown sugar, brown sugar caramel drizzle | gf, df, shell, *

PETITE SALMON CROQUETTE | flaked salmon, panko, fresh herbs, roasted red pepper aioli | df

SHRIMP AND GRITS SPOON | blackened shrimp, parmesan grits, rosemary barbecue sauce | gf, shell, *

LOX AND LATKE | petite potato pancake, lox twirl, crème fraîche | *

ASIAN PEAPOD SHRIMP | sesame crusted shrimp, sesame ginger glaze | gf, df, shell, *

LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE SPOON | three cheese cavatappi | shell, *
HARVEST BURRATA SPOON | butternut squash, charred figs, blood orange, sherry vinegar reduction, evoo | v, gf, nuts

FONDUE FRITTER | raclette, cornichon, dijon créme fraîche, scallion | v

CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLET | goat cheese, pomegranate, fennel | v

BROWN BUTTER GNOCCHI SPOON | gorgonzola, sage | v

SOUTHWEST CORN AND POBANO CHOWDER | chipotle créme fraîche | v, gf

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PIZZETTA | gouda, ricotta, balsamic caramelized onions, house sriracha, leeks | v

MASALA ROASTED SQUASH SIP | butternut squash, mild indian masala | v, gf

ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEART | tomato jam, pickled fennel | vg, gf

CRISPY CHILD RELLENO | roasted tomatillo salsa | v

CURRY ROASTED SWEET POTATO SUSHI ROLL | sweet soy drizzle | vg, gf

SMOKY SOUFFLÉ | smoked blue cheese, tomato jam, chive | v, gf

BUTTERNUT AND BLUE CROSTINI | balsamic roasted butternut squash, walnuts, sage, blue cheese | v, nuts

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ARANCINI | parmesan risotto fritter, butternut squash brunoise, sage pistou | v

MULLED SANGARIA POACHED PEAR | whipped honey, gorgonzola, chive | v, gf

POTATO BOMB | herbed potato fritter, cheesy center | v, gf

BRIE AND LINGONBERRY KISS | wonton cup | v

TRUFFLE HONEY GRILLED CHEESE | fontina, dijonnaise, black truffle honey | v

TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE | roasted tomato basil bisque, mini grilled cheese coin | v

small bite station

CALIFORNIA MAKI ROLL | krab, avocado, cucumber, sriracha aioli | gf, df, shell

GRAPEFRUIT SALMON | cucumber, jicama, sweet soy | gf, df, *

CHILI TUNA ROLL | togarashi, cucumber, bell pepper, chili garlic aioli | gf, fg, *

SOUTHWEST SUSHI ROLL | chili garlic aioli, jalapeño cream cheese, jicama, bell pepper | v, gf

CURRY ROASTED SEET POTATO ROLL | sweet soy drizzle | vg, gf

SMOKED BROOK TROUT ROLL | avocado, pickled peach, cucumber, sesame tempura, serrano agave aioli| df
GOLDEN BEET HUMMUS | harvest honey, lemon, tahini | v, gf

ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN DIP | herbed olive oil | vg, gf

COLORADO GREEN CHILE GOAT CHEESE DIP | crisped pumpkin seed crust | v ,gf

ROASTED BLUE GRAB DIP | parmesan, asiago, green onion | gf, shell

WARM ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP | spinach, artichokes, roasted garlic | v, gf
BOLIVIAN BEEF | chimichurri aioli

SANTA FE CHICKEN | spinach, cotija, roasted tomato salsa

FUSION VEGETABLE| potato, garden vegetable, smoke paprika, herb yogurt dip | v
ICED SHRIMP DISPLAY | jumbo shrimp, bloody mary cocktail sauce, lemon wedges | gf, df, shell, *

COLD WATER OYSTERS | mignonette, hot sauce, horseradish, lemons | gf, df, shell, *

TUNA POKE BOWL | seared ahi, sticky rice, pineapple, cilantro, cucumber, shaved radish, thai red curry, sweet soy | gf, df, *
BOURBON GLAZED MEATBALL | beef, colorado whiskey | df

SPICED LAMB MEATBALL | warm tomato jam | gf, df

BEEF WELLINGTON MEATBALL | wild mushroom ragout

THAI CHICKEN MEATBALL | apricot chile dipping sauce | df

TABLE DISPLAYS

CARVED HERB ROASTED TURKEY PLATTER | blackberry grain mustard, cranberry apricot chutney, roasted garlic aioli, cocktail rolls | gf, df, * (rolls have gluten and dairy)

CARVED ANGUS BEEF PLATTER | hand carved angus beef, rosemary chimichurri aioli, balsamic onion marmalade, cocktail rolls | gf, df , * (rolls have gluten and dairy)

CARVED OLD FASHIONED HAM PLATTER | blackberry grain mustard, pineapple laquer, cocktail rolls | gf, df (rolls and gluten and dairy)

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS DISPLAY | crisp vegetables, occasions’ hummus | vg, gf

FARMER’S MARKET VEGETABLE DISPLAY | seasonal selection of roasted, grilled and marinated vegetables, house olives | vg, gf

PASTRY WRAPPED BRIE | triple cream brie, season fruit chutney, crackers and crostini | v

ANTIPASTO PLATTER | chef’s seasonal assortment: cured meat, gourmet cheese, marinated vegetables, olives, dried fruits | gf

MEDITTERANEAN MEZZE | domas, hummus, pita, olives, bab ganoush, peppadew, whipped feta | v

STARTERS AND SALADS

TOMATO TARTE TATIN | rosesco, tomato, chicory, goat cheese | v

PETITE CHEESE PLATE | aged cheddar, pecorino, mustard, dried fruit, crostini, crackers | v

CHARRED BOK CHOY | celery root crema, crispy phyllo, charred boy choy, yuzu marmalade | v
ROQUEFORT PEAR | malbec poached pear, crumbled blue cheese, spiced pecans, herbed balsamic vinaigrette | v, nuts

OCCASIONS GARDEN SALAD | tomato, cucumber, carrot, purple cabbage, herb vinaigrette | vg, gf

CHOPPED ITALIAN SALAD | romaine, cayenne white beans, grape tomatoes, yellow pepper and cucumber relish, herb vinaigrette | vg, gf

SQUASH PANZANELLA | seasonal squash, focaccia croutons, arugula, thyme vinaigrette, heriloom tomatoes | vg, df

GARDEN GRAPE SALAD | radish, spiced walnuts, manchego, sherry red grape vinaigrette | v, gf, nuts

ROASTED CARROT AND QUNIOA SALAD | leek, dried cranberry, chopped pecans, cranberry maple vinaigrette | vg, gf, nuts

WINTER QUNIOA SALAD | mixed greens, pomegranate, broccolini, radish, dried berries, spicy honey vinaigrette | v, gf

BUTTERLEAF AND BEET SALAD | bibb lettuce, roasted beets, blue cheese, spiced walnuts, red onion, champagne vinaigrette | v, gf, nuts

KALE AND GREEN APPLE SALAD | kale ribbons, feta, walnuts apple, cider vinaigrette | v, gf, nuts
ARTISAN BREAD BASKET | chef’s gourmet assortment, whipped butter | v

HOUSE HERBED FOCACCIA BASKET | whipped butter, pink salt | v

CLASSIC CHEESE STRAWS | crispy parmesan | v

CORN BREAD MUFFINS AND FRESH DINNER ROLLS | madhava honey butter | v

HOUSE BAKED BISTRO ROLLS | whipped butter | v

GLUTEN FREE BREAD BASKET | dinner rolls, whipped butter, pink salt | v, gf

ACCOMPANIMENTS

COFFEE BEAN ROASTED CARROTS | frenched carrots, honey | v, gf, df

ROOT VEGETABLE TAGINE | roasted acorn squash, chickpeas, apricots, golden raisin, harissa coconut sauce | vg, gf

FARMER’S MARKETING VEGETABLE DISPLAY | seasonal selection of roasted, grilled and marinated vegetables, house olives | vg, gf

BALSAMIC CARMELIZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS | vg, gf

JULIENNED SEASON VEGETABLES | blood orange vinaigrette, zucchini, za’atar, carrots | vg, gf

ROASTED GARDEN VEGETABLES | red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, cauliflower, red onion | vg, gf

ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH | brown butter, hazelnut, crispy sage | v , gf , nuts

SEARED GREEN BEANS WITH MISO VINAIGRETTE | chili garlic crunch | vg

SAUTÉED BROCOLLINI | garlic, lemon zest, black pepper | vg, gf
MASHED POTATOES
GASTRO PUB MASHED POTATOES | brown butter, buttermilk, pepper | v, gf

CHOP HOUSE S’MASHED | roasted garlic, white cheddar, scallions | v, gf

PESTO WHIPPED | basil, pesto butter | v, gf

CHIPOTLE WHIPPED | chipotle in adobo, chives | v, gf

OLIVE OIL WHIPPED | roasted garlic, basil | vg, gf

PURPLE WHIPPED | roasted garlic, purple yams | v, gf
GRAINS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISSOTTO | parmesan, shallots | v, gf

WILD RICE PILAF | carrots, celery, onion, sea salt | vg, gf

PARMESAN RISOTTO | white wine, parmsan, shallot | v, gf
MAC AND CHEESE
CLASSIC MAC AND CHEESE | three cheese sauce, cavatappi | v

ITALIAN | mushrooms, roasted garlic, parmesan, panko crust | v

SOUTHWEST | green chiles, cilantro, jalapeños | v

LOADED | sour cream cheddar sauce, crispy bacon, scallions

CHEESE SHOPPE | fromage fort, parmesan, gouda, cheddar, herbs | v
*gluten free cauliflower substitution available
OTHER
ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES | olive oil, sea salt | vg, gf

MASHED WINTER SQUASH | bay leaf butter | v, gf

ROASTED DUCK FAT FINGERLING POTATOES | parsley, carmelized onions | gf, df
OTHER
PENE PRIMAVERA | spinach, peppers, mushrooms, pesto cream sauce | v

CAVATAPPI CARBONARA | pancetta, garden peas, sweet red peppers, parmesan, egg

MUSHROOM WALNUT PASTA | orecchiette, sun-dried tomato, shiitake, greens, toasted walnuts, parmesan | v, nuts

SWEET POTATO ORZO | pumpkin seed pesto, roasted mushrooms, crispy kale | v

ENTRÉES

Buffet and plated

CIDER BRAISED SHORT RIB | plum relish, crispy shallots and garlic | gf, df

HERB CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN CARVERY | creamy horseradish, red wine demi | gf, *

HOUSE SMOKED PORK LOIN | vincotto gastrique, roasted chestnut | gf, df

PEPPERCORN CRUSTED BEEF SIRLOIN | wild mushroom ragout | gf, *

ROAST HOLIDAY TURKEY | holiday spice brine, white wine mustard sauce | gf, df

PAN ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN | leek and fennel ragout | gf
PAN SEARED SALMON | stone ground mustard, herbs | gf, df

GRILLED MAHI | curry lime butter, crispy chickpeas | gf

WINTER SMOKED SALMON | chai, tarragon beurre blanc | gf

SOUTHERN SNAPPER | brown butter foam, pecan, sweet corn puree, shaved celery root | gf

ROASTED SOLE | parsley lemon butter, dijon | gf

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH | basil and paprika butter, crispy breading | gf

MUSHROOM AND BRIE CHICKEN ROULADE | chives, tarragon | gf
CAULIFLOWER A LA PLANCHA | red pepper coulis, sunflower seed pesto | vg, gf

ROOT VEGETABLE TAGINE | roasted acorn squash, chickpeas, apricots, golden raisins | vg, gf

PASILLA RELLENA | cheesy grits, cumin crema, mushroom | v, gf

TOFU AND ROASTED VEGETABLE | rosemary marinated tofu, roasted peppers, lemon basil pistou | vg, gf

Desserts

PECAN PRALINE POP | chocolate, caramelized pecans | v, gf, nuts

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BITE | brown butter, pear | v

SWEET POTATO PIE | vegan meringue | vg, gf

CHAI SPICED TRUFFLE | bittersweet chocolate, cacao nibs | v, gf

WINTER BERRY TARTLET | seasonal fruit | v

CARAMEL APPLE POP | salted caramel, white chocolate shell | v, gf

PUMPKIN SPICE CRONUT | cranberry glaze | v

CIDER PANNA COTTA | vanilla, ginger cookie | v

CARROT CAKE WHOOPIE PIE | carrot ginger frosting | v

CARMELITAS | coconut, caramel, oats, dark chocolate | vg, gf

PUMPKIN MOUSSE TARTLET | eggnog cream, chocolate | v, gf

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING TART | chocolate, figs | v

GINGERBREAD COOKIE SHOT | eggnog | v

BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO | chocolate cookie crumble | v
PINEAPPLE RIGHT SIDE UP CAKE | rosemary simple syrup, chocolate, pickled cherry relish | v

WINTER PANNA COTTA | chocolate, beet gel, shiso | v, gf, nuts

PISTACHIO SPONGE CAKE | orange pavlova, chai crème anglaise | v, nuts
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING FLAMBÉ | caramel sauce, bourbon | v

FUDGE CARVING | mint chocolate, salted caramel, pomegranate orange white chocolate | v, gf

LIQUID NITROGEN ICE CREAM | fresh popcorn, choose 1 flavor of ice cream | vg, gf
eggnog
chocolate hazelnut | nuts
peppermint
vanilla bean

STATIONS AND SMALL PLATES

APRÈS-SKI STATION
raclette fondue, elk bratwurst, cornichon, potato pancakes, applesauce, french onion spatzle

HOT POT STATION
baby bok choy, enoki mushroom, bean sprout, roasted corn, radish, hardboiled egg, fried chili garlic, tamari | gf, df, *
BROTHS: chicken, vegetable
PROTEINS: teriyaki chicken, signature sirloin, pork belly, shrimp, fried tofu

MAC AND CHEESE STATION

MAC OPTIONS:
creamy three cheese cavatappi mac | v
cheese shoppe with fromage fort, parmesan, gouda, aged cheddar, fresh herbs | v
cauliflower cheese shoppe | v, gf

TOPPINGS: pancetta crumbles, sun dried tomatoes, frizzled shallots, diced grilled jalapeños, parmesan ribbons
SALMON AGUACHILE | tequila cured verlasso salmon, citrus, chile | gf, df

CHARRED BOK CHOY | celery root crema, crispy phyllo, yuzu marmalade | v

DUCK PANCAKE | crispy duck confit, five spice gluten free crepe, blood orange coulis | gf

RANCHERS PLATE | ribeye, charred creamed green onion, roasted garlic mashed potatoes | gf, *

HOLIDAY TURKEY TASTING | turkey confit, cranberry two ways, potato chip | gf

WE Cater TO YOU

We happily accommodate special dietary restrictions with advance notice. Our menus are designed to be as inclusive as possible, and items can be adjusted to meet most needs. The “guide to goodness” key will help you identify the menu items that will best serve your guests and you.