Happenings

Fun with Food and Friends: LRE’s August 16th Cocktail Party!

douglas — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:11:55 +0000

It happened again, another great night in Dogpatch with delicious food and great people to share it with!

Thanks to the always fabulous Gertrude & Mabel for their hospitality (and amazing images below), and of course to all of you who ventured over to the AIC building for a nibble, and a refreshing drink (or two)….We enjoyed the night tremendously!

Here, as always, is the menu and some pics, via Gertrude & Mabel. Enjoy and we’ll see you at the next Party!

Don’t forget, we’re on Facebook now…like us here!

LRE Cocktail Party 08.16.11 MENU

specialty cocktail | peach & thyme sodas (add jalapeno & vodka for a cocktail)

tomato & melon gazpacho | thai basil-bird’s eye chile salsa

marin sun farms beef & pork polpette | house cured guanciale | ricotta cheese

summer vegetable rolls | whole lemon nuoc cham

lamb belly flatbreads | leeks | fromage blanc

summer squash carpaccio | pecorino romano | almonds | lemon thyme

Cocktail Tasting in Dogpatch, May 31, 2011

douglas — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:19:14 +0000

The seared kakuni pork belly made such a splash at the April Cocktail Party, that Chef Douglas brought it back in May for our Dogpatch Studio’s Cocktail Tasting Party. We lucked out with the weather again this year and enjoyed a beautiful evening out on the deck at Dogpatch Studio’s 3rd floor.

Joining us for this party were the fabulous girls at Gertrude & Mabel Photography, DJ Goyo who was spinning old school vinyl over the speakers, and Lila B Design who brought gorgeous eco-fabulous terrariums to decorate the table tops.

Chef Douglas out did himself this time, and guests were treated to a beautiful array of local, seasonal, and organic cuisine.

Enjoy the menu and pics from the party!… More pictures on our Facebook Page…Like us here!

cocktail party menu, may 31, 2011

seared kakuni pork belly with miso vinegar mustard | wild ramp confit

spring beet, gold nugget tangerine, & avocado salad with olives | fennel | apple | watercress

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burrata with peperonata | maldon sea salt | olive oil

jasper hill farm winnemere with sage roasted almonds

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la quercia green label prosciutto with grilled spring onions | agrumato

house duck rillettes with green peppercorn-parsley salsa

fatted calf spicy coppa with gold potato & farm egg salsa rustica

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roasted turnip & galician honey flatbreads with big woods blue cheese | spring onions | calabrian chiles

citrus & star anise braised shortrib sliders with quick pickled cucumbers

southern bbq prawn spoons with organic red mill grits

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desserts: hazelnut truffles, banana truffles

More photo’s on our new Facebook Page. Click here!

Farm to Table Cocktail Party, April 5, 2011

douglas — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:38:52 +0000

We were invited into the new event space Hotatius in lower Potrero Hill, San Francisco to host one of our Cocktail Tasting Parties in April this year. We invited many potential wedding clients to sample our delicious farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres and small plates, and enjoy the one-of-a-kind event space Horatius offers.

We were able to showcase it’s chef action kitchen, and our good friends at Waterlily Pond Floral Designs created gorgeous Portuguese inspired arrangements using cork tree bark (owner Horatius is Portuguese).

The menu was a hit with pork lovers and vegetarians alike. Enjoy!

cocktail party menu, april 5, 2011

farm to table.

von Trapp oma cheese

neal’s yard ardrahan

cowgirl creamery st. pats

cowgirl creamery devil’s gulch

shepard’s way farm big woods blue

housemade mostarda
lavender honey
orange-fennel seed marinated olives
rosemary pecans
sliced acme breads

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small plates.

bagna cauda county line farm vegetables

seared kakuni pork belly grilled broccoli di ciccio, moromi miso

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passed hors d’oeuvres.

raw hiramasa spoons: yuzu koshu | cucumber sunomono | housemade sriracha | shichimi

roasted turnip, onion, & gorgonzola flatbreads: abella galician chestnut honey

braised shortrib sliders: horseradish crème fraiche | watercress | pickled red onion

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dessert.

warm housemade buckwheat crepes with roasted apples | crème fraiche | fresh huckleberries | bellwether farms ricotta cheese

February 2011 LRE Tasting Party!

douglas — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:20:23 +0000

In February this year we hosted a small plate tasting event in our kitchen for potential clients. We love the opportunity to invite guests into our kitchen space when we can, because it’s a front row seat as their dinner is grilled to perfection…which people love to watch!

Chef’s prepared a gorgeous spread of cheeses with special made chutneys to start the evening, and a tapas-style dinner followed. Guests gathered around our large aluminum prep tables and enjoyed the following menu. Enjoy!

february 2011 tasting party menu

cheese board.

mayor of nye beach | sliced apples

von Trapp oma | sage roasted almonds

shepard’s way farm big woods blue | fennel honey

with sliced acme breads

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tapas-style dinner.

dayboat scallop crudo with preserved lemon | chile flakes | fennel oil | wild arugula

french fingerling potato, garlic confit, & nicasio square flatbreads with shaved black truffles | Italian parsley

red wine braised shortribs with grilled leeks | baby turnips | gremoulata

savory clothbound cheddar bread pudding with winter foraged mushrooms

parchment baked white seabass with kakuni pork belly | county line farm green bor kale

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dessert.

goat yoghurt panna cotta with blood orange compote | meyer lemon shortbread cookies

Good Times! Our March 30th Cocktail Party

tyler — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:33:24 +0000

We had a great time at this months cocktail party hosted at Gertrude & Mabel’s photography studio. It was a gorgeous day, and lucky for us the rain stayed away long enough for guests to fully enjoy the party!

Chef’s prepared a gorgeous spread of cheeses with special made chutneys, and guests were impressed with the scrumptious passed hors d’oeuvres.

cheeses:

hand-stretched mozzarella with white anchovies & chile flakes

cowgirl creamery mt. tam with pear chutney

fromage blanc with knoll farm cardoons

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asparagus fresh rolls with lemon nuoc cham

raw scallops on black pepper crackers with fennel oil & preserved lemon

pork belly sliders with pickled kale

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turkish coffee truffle pops

Thanks again to our fabulous hosts and other amazing vendors that helped set the atmosphere. We are happy to work with and recommend always the following companies!

Gertrude & Mabel Photography

Waterlily Pond Floral Design

Uptempo Productions

Hope to see you at the next on! Enjoy the photo’s!

It’s Party Time! Join us March 30th, 2010

tyler — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:58:47 +0000

Please join us for a LRE CATERING cocktail party!

We’re excited to bring back our cocktail parties this year with the first happening on March 30th at the hip Dogpatch photo studio of Gertrude and Mabel.

Please RSVP to specialevents@lrecatering.com by Monday, March 29th. Space is limited.

When: March 30th 6-8pm

Where: Gertude & Mabel Photo Studio

2325 3rd Street (at 20th Street)

Floor 2, Suite 208

San Francisco, CA 94107

Acupuncture “Kitchen-ette” Event

tyler — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:23:47 +0000

On July 15th LRE Catering teamed up with Acupuncture Kitchen for a fun, tasty & relaxing cocktail party!

The menu . . .

bigeye tuna tartare spoons farro, cucumber, tomato, parsley

watermelon cube goat cheese, lemon, olives, mint

berkshire pork canitas mini tacos acovado salsa, spicy cabbage slaw

brentwood corn soup shooters cilantro-chile oil

Thanks to all who came by. We are looking forward to the next one!

Photography by Gertrude and Mabel

Acupuncture “Kitchen-ette”

tyler — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:11 +0000

Please join us for LRE CATERING’s July cocktail event hosted at Acupuncture Kitchen.

When: July 15th 6-8pm

Where: Acupuncture Kitchen

2325 3rd Street (at 20th Street)

Floor 4R, Suite 70

San Francisco, CA 94107

Acupuncture Kitchen is a premiere wellness center located in the heart of San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood providing all the ingredients for good health; acupuncture, massage, skin care and coaching.

Please RSVP to specialevents@lrecatering.com by Monday, July 13th. Space is limited.

THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY.

April 21st LRE Tasting Party — THANKS!

tyler — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:29:02 +0000

Thanks to all who attended our April 21st LRE Tasting Party at Dogpatch Studios. It was a spectacular warm evening in San Francisco with an incredible view of downtown!

The chefs prepared a beautiful Asian inspired menu of…

pork belly pizetta with fava greens, spring garlic, fried peppers, and green olives

oolong tea smoked black cod spoons with pea puree and cilantro salad

full belly farm asparagus eggrolls with sieved egg hollandaise

mini five spice chicken banh mi with cilantro, jalapeno, cucumber and carrots

Neighborhood favorite, Yield Wine Bar, was pouring exclusive green wines from their collection.

Karin Kamb from Almitas brought the latest from her handmade selection of silk florals with vintage buttons, a wonderful (and green) alternative to corsages, boutineirres, and hair adornments.

It wasn’t just the food that brought the night alive, Creative Lighting Design washed the room in color, and Uptempo Productions brought the beats– classic Jazz on vintage vinyl of course! Thanks to our friends at Gertrude & Mabel for capturing the night and showcasing their albums for guests to peruse.

Tasting party - April 7th - LRE Kitchen Space

tyler — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:35:10 +0000

Please join us at the LRE studio and kitchen space on April 7th from 6 - 8pm

958 Illinois St

San Francisco, CA

space is limited so please RSVP to the-wedding-party@lrecatering.com