Many
things have been said about the cuisine of New Orleans. Among all
of those descriptive phrases, never has it been said to be boring.
New Orleans prides itself on the diversity and the excellent quality
of the foods served in our restaurants and homes. Venusian Gardens
works with many of the excellent local caterers to
provide all of your catering needs.
pepper-crusted seared tuna
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Of
course, Cajun and Creole dishes top the list. Cajun cooking
with its hot, seductive spices is always a favorite whether
you are a local or a visitor to our city. Creole cooking is
a bit less spicy, having derived from French cuisine but is
equally enticing in its exceptional use of local seafood and
traditional sauces and seasonings. Here too you will be able
to enjoy regional American cooking as well as the cuisine
of many other countries to tantalize and satisfy your palate.
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are always the crown on a meal and we can help you select
a delicacy that will tempt you and your guests. Whether you
are looking for the exotic or just Mom’s Apple Pie,
your sweet tooth will know it too has had a treat.
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The choice
of cuisine is yours: whether it is hors d' oeuvres or a full scale
dinner. We are at your service.
Sample Menu
Laissez-faire
Cocktail Party
Perfect for Evenings in a French Quarter Courtyard or Anywhere in
the Big Easy!
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Boiled Louisiana Shrimp, Slices of Haas Avocados and Capers, Served
with a Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce and Finished with Peppered Parmesan
Dressing, Garnished with Grilled Focaccia Triangles
Charred Tomato Wraps
Soft Flour Tortilla Filled with Sliced Charred Grilled Louisiana
Tomatoes,
Fresh Goat Cheese and Chipotle Peppers and Cut into Slices
Crabmeat and Lime Cream Cheese Quesadilla
Flour Tortillas Filled with Lump Louisiana Crabmeat and a Lime Zest
Spiked Cream Cheese, Grilled Over Hardwood Coals and Sliced Into
Quarters
Jerked Chicken Skewers
Tender Chicken Breast Marinated with a Spicy Jerk Sauce, Skewered
with Mango and Pearl Onions, Grilled Over Hardwood Coals
Exotic Fruit Presentation
Seasonal Selections may include:
Kiwi, Starfruit, Melons and Pineapples,
Accented with Bunches of Grapes and Strawberries
Petite Cocktail Sweets Presentation
Jamaican Rum Éclairs
Lemon Curd Tartlets
Glazed Pineapple Pound Cake Squares
Coconut Cream Pie
Don’t Forget the Refreshments!
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, 7up, Spring Water and Domestic Beers
Frozen Margaritas, Strawberry Daiquiris and Mojitos
other menus:
Big
Easy Seated Dinner
additional
menus
This is just a sampling of the delights that we offer. Our actual
selection is extensive and special requests are always welcome.
There are many side dishes, salads, and soups to tempt you. Let
us know your preferences and we will devise a menu tailor-made for
your event.
