Events at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy Event Services

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

events@ansp.org | 215-299-1047

Sample Catering Menu

DOMESTIC, LOCAL SOURCED & IMPORTED CHEESE DISPLAY Fine Assortment of Domestic, Imported & Local Artisan Cheeses,

Fresh & Dried Fruits, Fig Jam, Balsamic Syrups & Flavored Honey

Assorted Gourmet Cracker, Flatbreads & Crisps

ON TOAST’ DISPLAY Hearth Baked Toasts Topped with Following Options

Thai Crab Salad, Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Fennel with Micro Greens

Lemon Ricotta with Pepperoni Cracklings & Arugula Walnut Pesto, Cherry Balsamic Drizzle

Duck Confit, Wild Mushrooms & Scallion with Sherry Boursin Cream

Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam & Marcona Almond Brittle

Grilled Shrimp, Pickled Red Onion, & Chevre, Preserved Lemon Chutney

Roasted Potato, Shaved Steak, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Mousse

SPANISH TAPAS Serrano Ham, Dry Cured Chorizo, Manchego & Mahon Cheeses, Cured Olives,

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Fig Jam & Marinated Mushrooms, Served with Crusty Baguettes

‘FIRE & ICE’ CEVICHE DISPLAY Colorful Display of Ceviche in Mini Shot Glasses

Ahi Tuna Ceviche with Coconut Milk, Pickled Carrots, Poblano Pepper & Cilantro

Yucatan White Fish Ceviche with Grilled Pineapple, Fresh Ginger, Melon & Cucumber

Mexico City Ceviche with Shrimp, Avocado, Mango & Lime

ON TOAST’ DISPLAY Choose 3 $10.00 pp

Hearth Baked Toasts Topped with Following Options:

Bacon, Avocado, & French Fried Onions with Green Goddess Aioli

Charred Sweet Corn, Candied Onions & Fire Roasted Poblano Hash with Queso Fresco & Chipotle Crema

Thai Crab Salad, Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Fennel with Micro Greens

Lemon Ricotta with Pepperoni Cracklings & Arugula Walnut Pesto, Cherry Balsamic Drizzle

Duck Confit, Wild Mushrooms & Scallion with Sherry Boursin Cream

Prosciutto, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam & Marcona Almond Brittle

Grilled Lamb, Moroccan Eggplant Salad & Feta

Grilled Shrimp, Pickled Red Onion, & Chevre, Preserved Lemon Chutney

Roasted Potato, Shaved Steak, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Mousse

Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sautéed Hoisin Leek & Pepper Ragout, Tobiko Caviar

SAMPLE COCKTAIL STATIONS

Duck Confit on Coconut-Corn Cake

With Lingonberry Glaze

Moroccan Grilled Chicken Skewer

With Tamarind/Onion Marmalade

Carolina Comfort Mini Chicken & Waffle Bites

One Bite Buttermilk Waffle Topped, Popcorn Chicken, Southern

Comfort Maple Syrup

12 Street’s Renowned Mini Crab Cake

Served with Homemade Caper Dill Aioli

Tomato Crusted Grilled Scallop

With Sweet Tomatillo Onion Relish

Jerk Shrimp Skewers

With Red Onion Marmalade

Petite Grilled Lamb Chops

With Lavender Infused Dipping Sauce

‘Philly’ Cheesesteak Spring Roll

Crisp Wonton Spring Roll Filled with Shaved Steak & ‘Wiz

Road House Steak Skewer

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Ribbon Served with Blue Cheese &

Onion Marmalade

Steakhouse Bruschetta

With Blue Cheese, Grilled Tenderloin, Tomato Concasse

Mini Prime Rib Slider

With Caramelized Onions & Blue Cheese Mop

Brie & Manchego Puff Pastry

Served with Brûléed Mango Chutney

Candied Tomato, Crushed Olive & Sweet Garlic Pizzetta

With Aged Provolone

Mac & Cheese Fritter Bites

Served with Candied Tomato Jam

Olive Oil Sweet Cake

With Herbed Goat Cheese and Candied Tomato-Basil

Concasse

SAMPLE BUTLERED & STATIONARY HORS D’OEUVRES

PARISIAN CREPES Made to Order Homemade Crepes Filled with the Following Selections (Choose 3):

Jumbo Lump Crab & Asparagus – Fresh Peas, Prosciutto & Fennel

Grilled Tarragon Chicken & Wild Mushroom – Sautéed Garlic Shrimp & Spinach

MOROCCAN SPICE Roast Leg of Lamb

Tunisian Spices & Tomato-Fennel Masala Ragout

Mint & Basil Crushed Salmon

Lemon-Ginger Marmalade

Steamed Savory Cous Cous

Spiced Moroccan Vegetables, Currants, Almonds &

Saffron

Roasted Eggplant, Carrot & Cauliflower Medley

With Toasted Sesame Seeds

Mixed Market Salad

Blood Oranges, Dates & Cucumbers, Meyer Lemon

Vinaigrette

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Citrus & Sea Salt Rubbed Grilled Halibut

With Olive Artichoke Relish

Pan Seared Lemon Oregano Chicken

With Eggplant Tomato Ragout

Saffron Risotto

With Fresh Peas & Prosciutto Threads

Mixed Salad Greens

With Cured Olives, Cucumber, Grilled Fennel, Feta &

Chestnut Honey Vinaigrette

‘GREAT PASTABILITIES’ PASTA STATION Chef Attended Action Pasta Station with Choices of:

PASTA (Choose 2):

Cheese Ravioletti – Penne – Fusilli – Orecchiette

SAUCES (Choose 3):

Marinara – Alfredo – Mushroom & Leek – Basil Pesto – Roasted Red Pepper Cream – Vodka Blush

Finishing Additions Include:

Parmigiano-Reggiano – Red Chile Flakes – Sautéed Onions – Vegetable Caponata

DIM SUM DISPLAY Assorted Steamed Chinese Dumplings Served in Bamboo Steamers with Woks

Chicken-Lemongrass, Shrimp-Ginger & Edamame

Served with Seaweed Salad Tossed with Asian Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

Trio of Dipping Sauces:

Spicy Guilin Chile – Garlic Sesame – Soy Ginger

Served with Ramen Noodle Salad with Asian Vegetables & Teriyaki Chicken

SAMPLE DINNER STATIONS

SALADS Arugula & Watercress Salad with Grilled Apples, Brie & Walnuts, Grapeseed Oil Vinaigrette

Bibb Lettuce, Frisée & Avocado Salad with Toasted Almonds, Tomato Shallot Vinaigrette

Baby Red & Green Romaine Salad with Roasted Fennel, Blood Oranges and Sunflower Seeds, Blood Orange

Vinaigrette

Endive, Spinach & Pink Grapefruit Salad with Feta, Pistachio Vinaigrette

Grilled Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Hearts, Pumpernickel Croutons & Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar

Dressing

Kale Salad with Espresso & Brown Sugar Bacon, Herbed Feta, Toasted Walnuts & Pomegranate Seeds, Currant

Vinaigrette

Mixed Field Greens with Grilled Anjou Pear, Carrot Ribbons & Shaved Parmesan, Champagne Vinaigrette

Steak House Salad with Chilled Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomatoes & House

Made Croutons, Blue Cheese Dressing

ENTREES Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Oregano Gremolata Pesto

Roasted New York Strip Sirloin with Crushed Spice Rub & Roasted Garlic Demi-Glace

Mushroom Crusted Chicken Breast with Port, Leek and Fig Compote

Champagne Marinated Grilled Chicken with Scallion-Caper Sauce

Grilled Teriyaki Pork Loin with Plum-Hoisin Glaze

Char Grilled Ancho-Tequila Rubbed Pork Ribs with Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Herb Crusted Roast Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Garlic – Natural Jus & Fresh Mint Chutney

Pan Seared Salmon & Scallop Cake with Fresh Herbs – Lobster Cream Sauce

Spinach Crusted Sea Bass with Herbed Champagne Sauce

Spanish Paella with Saffron Rice, Peas, Red Peppers, Fennel & Spanish Olives

Cassoulet with White Beans, Tomatoes, Onions & Carrots in a Thick Vegetable Broth

SIDES Spinach Pappardelle with Red Pepper Pesto

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary

Toasted Farro Pilaf with Scallions & Cranberries

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic & Olive Oil

Roasted ‘Carnival Cauliflower’ with Heirloom Tomatoes

Jerusalem Artichoke, Eggplant, & Tomato Ratatouille

Turnip, Spinach & Morel Mushroom Gratin

SAMPLE PLATED DINNER

STATIONS SUMMER S’MORES – Build your own S'more!

Crunchy Things: Almond Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Lemon Thins, Home Made Graham Crackers. Chocolate

Ice Box Cookies, Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Fruity Things: Sliced Bananas, Sliced Peaches, Brown Sugar Pineapple, Raspberries, Strawberries

Gooey Things: Apricot Jam, Mounds Bars, Milk Chocolate Bars, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, Lemon Curd, Home

Made Chocolate Marshmallows, Home Made Vanilla Marshmallows

SEASONAL PIES IN A JAR

Your Favorite Pies such as Old Fashioned Apple, Traditional Pumpkin, Mississippi Mud Pie, Pecan, Blueberry,

Apple Salted Caramel, and Other Favorites; Served in Mason Jars Topped with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

WAFFLE BAR

Belgian Waffles Served With Warm Salted Caramel Sauce, Decadent Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Crème

Anglaise, Jimmies, Pralines, Nonpareils, Mini M&Ms

BOURBON BAR – Trio of Bourbon Based Desserts

Warm Bourbon Skillet Bread Pudding

'Old Fashioned' Parfait with Bourbon Whipped Cream and Peanuts

Bourbon Pecan Pie in a Jar

PLATEDButternut Squash Cheesecake

With Caramelized Apples & Fall Spiced

Marshmallow

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

With House Made Ginger Snap

White Chocolate Mousse Cake

With Passion Fruit Curd & Raspberry Jam

Assorted French Macarons

Seasonal Selection of Chef Rob’s Macarons

Triple Chocolate Pave

With Raspberries, Tarragon Coulis & Pistachio Brittle

Fall Harvest Trio

Warm Apple Cider Doughnuts, Caramel Poached

Asian Pear, Sweet-Tart Cranberry Compote

SAMPLE DESSERTS