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.

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HORS D’OEUVRE

Land

BIRRIA SLIDER | red chile consommé, naan, cilantro

SWEET N SPICY PORK BELLY | chile moleasses glaze | gf, df

LAMB TARTLET | mushroom, vino, pear, fennel, brown butter

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

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

SPICY ELK SAUSAGE SKEWER | smoked pineapple | gf, df

TANDOORI CHICKEN MEATBALL | blood orange glaze | gf, df

BOURBON GLAZED MEATBALL | beef, colorado whiskey | df

Sea

CHILI CRAB TARTINE | naan, claw meat, lemon crème fraîche | shell

BOOM BOOM SHRIMP | sambal aioli, crispy tapioca | gf, df, shell

SALMON AGUACHILE | tequila cured salmon, citrus, jalapeño | gf, df, *

LOX N BAGEL CONE | everything spice, smoked salmon roe, chive crème fraîche | *

PETITE CRAB CAKE | pickled onion, remoulade | df, shell, *

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

SMOKED TROUT RANGOON | fromage fort, apricot chile sauce

LOADED POTATO | bacon, miso, cheddar, scallion, baby gold potato

Vegetarian & Vegan

POTATO BOMB | herbs, cheddar cheese | v, gf

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

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

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

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

HARVEST BURRATA SPOON | roasted butternut squash, apple, hazelnut, sage, golden raisin, | v, gf, nuts

BROWN BUTTER GNOCCHI SPOON | gorgonzola, sage | v

FIVE SPICE BEET ROLL | golden beets, pickled fennel, pineapple, sambal | vg, gf

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

ENTRÉES

Buffet and plated

land

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

Sea

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

vegetarian & vegan

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

SALADS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS

Salads

OCCASIONS WINTER SALAD | grilled baby bok choy, arugula, vincotto vinaigrette | vg, gf

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

FARMHOUSE SALAD | kale, beet chip, smoked ricotta, blood orange | v, gf

WINTER GRILLED ROMAINE | shredded radicchio, roasted baby tomato, smoked paprika crispy chickpeas, maple cranberry vinaigrette | vg, gf

PEARS N RADISHES | mixed greens, walnuts, colorado honey vinaigrette, watermelon radish | v, gf, nuts

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

breads

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

accompaniments

FALL HARVEST VEGETABLES | turnip, rutabaga, carrots, brussels | vg, gf

GASTRO PUB MASHED POTATOES | brown butter, buttermilk, cracked pepper | v, gf

COFFEE BEAN ROASTED CARROTS | heirloom carrots, honey | v, gf

ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES | olive oil, sea salt | vg, gf

SEARED GREEN BEANS | miso vinaigrette, chili garlic crunch | vg

JULIENNE SEASONAL VEGETABLES | za’atar orange vinaigrette, fine herbs | vg, gf

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO | parmesan, shallots | v, gf

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS | lime pickled red onion, tamari glaze | vg, gf

Desserts

Petite

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

plated

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

stations

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

stations

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

small plates

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

TABLE DISPLAYS

Sea & Sushi

ICED SHRIMP DISPLAY | jumbo shrimp, bloody mary
cocktail sauce, lemon wedges | gf, df, shell

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

CALIFORNIA MAKI | crab, avocado, sriracha | gf, df, shell

GRAPEFRUIT SALMON ROLL | cucumber, cured salmon | gf, df, *

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

SOUTHWEST ROLL | roasted poblano, jicama, jalapeño cream cheese | v, gf

TUNA POKE BOWL | raw ahi, sticky rice, pineapple, cilantro, cucumber, shaved radish, thai red curry | gf, df, *


Land

ANGUS CARVERY PLATTER | sliced angus beef, roasted garlic aioli, rosemary chimichurri, balsamic onion marmalade | gf, df
served with cocktail rolls

HERB ROASTED TURKEY PLATTER | sage white wine mustard, maple walnut cranberry sauce, roasted garlic aioli | gf, df, nuts
served with cocktail rolls

OLD FASHIONED HAM PLATTER | cranberry grain mustard, balsamic cherry compote | gf, df
served with cocktail rolls

MEATBALL SAMPLER: select 3
bourbon glazed beef meatball | df
tandoori chicken meatball | gf, df
harissa lamb meatball | gf, df
beef kofta | df

Vegetarian & vegan

PASTRY WRAPPED BRIE | brie wheel, winter fruit compote | v

CHEESE MONGER | irish cheddar with porter, stilton, camembert, cornichon, honeycomb, peppadew, crackers, fig spread | v

HARVEST VEGETABLE DISPLAY | seasonal roasted, grilled and marinated vegetables, house orange rosemary olives | vg, gf

MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE | dolmas, hummus, pita, olives, baba ganoush, peppadew, whipped feta | v

CLASSIC PRETZEL BAR | sea salt crusted pretzel bite, spiked cheddar cheese sauce, honey creole mustard | v

dips & Spreads

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

GOLDEN BEET HUMMUS | harvest honey, lemon, tahini | v, gf

ROASTED CARROT AND FETA DIP | honey, lemon, cumin | v, gf

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

KABOCHA SQUASH HUMMUS | toasted pepitas, pumpkin seed oil | vg, gf

WARM ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP | spinach, artichokes, roasted garlic | v, gf

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

RACLETTE FONDUE | gruyere, chives, whole grain mustard | v, gf

Choose your dippables: crackers, crostini, gluten-free crackers, crisp dipping vegetables
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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.