SMALL BITES, BIG STYLE

reimagined CATERING

With Chef Val Hesse, Messina’s Catering

For couples who want a cocktail-style reception mindful of safety, Chef Val Hesse of Messina’s Catering created this delightful, seated reception-style small bites menu!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jessica The Photographer, jessicathephotographer.com

CUISINE: Messina’s Catering & Events, messinascatering.com

VENUE: The Rooftop on Basin, therooftoponbasin.com

CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events, alchemyeventsnola.com

FLORALS: Berry Blossom Flowers, berryblossomflowers.com

DECOR RENTALS: Party Rentals Delivered, partyrentalsdelivered.com

Personal charcuterie plating

Smoked Salmon in a Cucumber Bowl - smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, cucumber

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Curried Jackfruit - jackfruit, onion, coconut milk, spices, tomato, pita chip, yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley

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Bloody Mary Cocktail Shrimp - jumbo shrimp, celery, pickled green bean, lemon wedge, and pasta straw in a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary

One-Bite Charcuterie Boards - salami, fontina, pepperoni, pickle, parsley, and creole mustard on a whole wheat cutting board

Soup & Sandwich - tomato basil soup topped with a grilled mozzarella and pesto sandwich | White Beans & Rice - white beans, onion, garlic, bay leaf, spices, white rice, sausage, green onion in a black pot