Menu Ideas

Part of creating any unique experience includes adding your own special touches.  A one of a kind menu helps to set the tone for your event, and that begins with great ideas.  

We welcome the collaboration between your vision and our years of experience.  Together, we can design a custom menu, or if you prefer, you can choose from some of our tried and true dishes.  Either way, we know you will be pleased.  

Get started by browsing some of our ideas using the links below. 

 

~Russell’s Creative Global Cuisine~ 

~20 Jefferson Ave, Suite 8, West Hartford, CT 06110 

Phone: (860)231-0406~ Email: info@russellscatering.com      

 

~Christmas Holiday Menu~2024~

All orders must be placed with Russell’s by 10:00am on December 16, 2024. Please.

Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Morning, 

December 24th, 2024, from 9:15am until 12:00 noon.

All orders must be picked up by that time. Thank You. Enjoy! Russell’s.

 

A Credit Card is required to place a Christmas Order.

Name on card, expiration date, security code, billing zip code. Account Number.

 

Please include your name, cell phone number and email address when ordering.

Email your order to: info@russellscatering.com, or call 860-231-0406.

 

Vegetarian: V

Gluten-free: G

                                                Last minute hands on:                                                

(i.e., garnish with sauces): H

 

Christmas Eve Hors d ’Oeuvres

This year it’s all about the slider.

 

Hard Shell “Maine” Lobster Slider

(Tiny, griddled roll) Succulent Lobster meat, sea salt, butter.

Minimum of Six ($28.00) ($56.00 per dozen)

 

*Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

Griddled potato roll, shaved beef, Cooper cheese, caramelized

onions and mushrooms.

(Minimum of six) ($24.00) ($48.00 per dozen)

 

Grilled U-8-12 White Shrimp Cocktail, Harissa BBQ Sauce

Squeeze of lime.

(Minimum of one dozen)  ($45.00 per dozen)




Christmas Day

 

Appetizers:

 *Local Savory Niantic Bay Oysters (Ready to bake)

Chorizo sausage stuffing, scented with charred peppers, over night tomatoes, 

Manchego cheese, garlic, cilantro, and spices. 

(Minimum of Six $28.00)

 

Duet of Crane’s Seafood Stuffed Cohog Clams

Shrimp, scallops, crab meat, clams, butter, fresh thyme, onion and garlic.

($ 14.50 Duet (2))

 

V-Farmers Cheese, Potato Pierogi  (Large) 

Sautéed. (Grandma Mary’s Recipe) ($ 42.00 per dozen)

Add Beeler’s smoked bacon and sauteed onions. $8.00.

 

Accompaniments:

Pear, Apple and Sweet Sausage Stuffing

($ 18.95 quart) Italian Ciabatta Bread base.

 

V-Gratin Potatoes Layered with Gruyere Cheese and Leeks

($ 22.00 quart)

 

V-Our “Famous” Macaroni and Cheese

Multigrain elbows, our special blend of cheeses. 

($16.50 quart)

 

G, V--Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

($ 14.95 quart) (Porcini mushrooms, + $8.00)

 

V-Tender Pearl Onions, Dill Cream Sauce

Shredded carrot, heavy cream, nutmeg, sea salt, dill.

($10.95 per pint)

 

G,D-Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts, Balsamic Honey Drizzle 

Still Russell’s Favorite! A hint of Jalapeno chili.

($ 14.95 pint / $ 22.95 quart) 

 

      V, G--Oven Roast Butternut and Calabaza Squash

Garnished with sundried cranberries. Drizzled with orange-scented apple syrup.

($ 18.95 quart)

 

V, G—Green Beans, Candied Pecans On the Side, Brown Butter 

Scented with shallots and orange zest.

($ 18.95 quart)

.

V, G--Chipotle Pepper Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes

($ 16.95 quart)

 

V-Savory Cauliflower Gratin

A French Normandy classic. (No cheese)

($16.95 per quart)

 

V,G-Our Legendary Mashed Gilfeather Turnip

(Dunton Farm Vermont) The best, I’m not kidding. Russell.

($18.95 per quart)

 

 

Sauces:

We make our poultry stock

with turkey and chicken bones, 

onions, celery, carrots, parsley,

thyme, bay leave, garlic, peppercorns,

and slight clove.

 

Country Pan Gravy

($ 8.50- pint / $ 16.00 quart)

 

Gluten-Free Pan Gravy

(9.50-pint, $18.00 quart)

 

Madeira Beef Demi-Glace

($ 18.00-pint / $ 36.00 quart)

 

Horseradish Beef Demi-Glace

($ 18.00-pint / $ 36 .00 quart)



Chutneys: 

 

V, G-Fresh Cranberry Golden Raisin Chutney

($8.50 pint)

 

V,G-Granny Smith Apple Chutney

($10.95 pint)

 

Breads:  

 

 V-Sky High Buttermilk Biscuits

 ($24.00 per dozen) 

 

 Four Onion Biscuits

 ($24.00  per dozen)

 

    Parker House Pull Apart Rolls  

                    ($12.00 per dozen)                   

 

 

 “Holiday Roasts”   

Carvery Charge $40.00            Meat Prices Are Out of Sight.

 

  Classic French Beef Wellington

                    Beef tenderloin wrapped in golden buttery puff pastry, layered with

                         savory mushroom duxelles scented with porcini mushroom dust, 

                  shallots and Dijon mustard.

                 (1/2 = $270.00, Serves 6-8)

                 (Whole $540.00, Serves 12-16)

 

G-Classic French Chicken Ballotine, Champagne Morel Mushroom Velouté           

                                                                  Sauce

Whole boneless Bell and Evans chicken, filled with savory turkey 

mousse, scented with coriander, nutmeg, brandy and sea salt.

     (Serves 6-8)

        Price $160.00 (plus tax)

 

         D,G-Bell and Evans

Apple cider and basil cured. (Farm Raised in Dutch Country Pennsylvania)

Naturally raised in open barns with free access to lush pastures,

sunlight, wholesome feed, and fresh water.

22-24 lbs., (Serves 12-16)

Price $303.70 plus tax.

 

G,D-Honey Slow Roasted Turkey Breast (6 lbs.)

Serves 8-10 guests

Price: $130.00 (plus tax)

 

Braised Beef Short Ribs, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace

Tender, melt in your mouth) 4 ½ hour braise.

 Four (6) oz. portions. Serves four.

Price: $112.00 (plus tax)

Eight (6) oz. portions, Serves eight.

Price: $224.00 (plus tax)

   Meat prices are out of sight.

 

G-Herb Crusted Rib Roast Beef (Bone On)

 Three (3) Rib Roast, Serves 4-5 Guests. (plus tax) Market Price

   Six (6) Rib Roast, Serves 10-12 Guests. (plus tax) Market Price

 

                   D,G-Hardwood Char-Grilled “Prime” Tenderloin of Beef

Marinated in olive oil, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, milled black pepper, and Kosher salt. 

 Grilled medium rare (117 degrees) (5.50 lbs.)

Whole Beef Tenderloin. 

($380.20)  (plus tax)



~Glorious Sweets

 

V-Granny Smith, Apple Crisp

($24.00 each)

 

V-Apple Pie, Apple Syrup

Garnished with candied sliced almonds.

($28.00 each)

 

Ginger Bread Mini Cup Cakes

   Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Buttercream.

($16.50, for ½ dozen)

 

Buche De Noel

Heavenly. Serves 8-10)

($65.00)

 

                                             Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Morning                                                  December 24th, 2024, Until Noon.

From 9:15am until 12:00 noon.

 All orders must be picked up by that time.

Please include your cell phone number and your email address with your order. Credit card information is required to place an order.

 

THANK YOU!