Thursday, April 1, 2010

Charmayne + Nick: The Menu

It's no doubt that one of our favorite parts of the planning process is working with some of the islands best chefs to create custom menus for our couples (well, actually, our favorite part is TASTING these menus!) We've seen so many amazing menu proposals come across our desks that how could we not share with you some of these great custom menus that we've created with some of our couples. And after all, food IS a big part of the wedding day!


Here's Charmayne & Nick's dinner menu, designed by Chef Peter Foster of Memoirs Hawaii, to reflect an island style gourmet BBQ, handcrafted from the couple's all time favorite foods and served alfresco under a star filled North Shore Sky.

Starters
Waimanalo Greens Salad selection of dressings (one of which is my favorite Papaya Seed Dressing)
Grilled Fresh Vegetable Skewers
Sweet Hawaiian Taro Rolls with Lilikoi Butter

From the Sea
Fresh Ahi & Salmon Sashimi
Spicy Tuna, Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Grilled Fresh Catch with Sweet Kula Tomato Compote & Paniolo Hapa Beans
North Shore Style Sauteed Shrimp inspired by our visit to the North Shore's Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Wok Fried Lobster with Spicy Aioli

From the Land
Fire Roasted Filet with Hamakua Mushroom Sauce
BBQ Grilled Chicken

Finale
Wedding Cake Coconut with Milk Chocolate Mousse
Fresh Island Fruit
Island Style Passionfruit & Coconut Sorbet
Proper Pavlova with fresh fruit
Chef's Selection of Cheese
Fresh Brewed Kona Coffee & Selection of Teas

Bar
Vueve Cliquot to toast the night
Mai Tais our signature drink of the evening
Coldstream Australian Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc (a nod to the Bride's home)
Kona Brewing Longboard Lager
Selection of Sodas, Fresh Juices, Lemonade and Iced Teas

YUM!