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Please use this as a guide to build a menu for your event. Some items may only be available in season, others may not be listed. If you don't see something just ask - if we don't already know how, we can learn to make just about anything.


Chef Ashleigh Putnam and The Barefoot Gourmet take pride in crafting unforgettable experiences, tailored to your needs.

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Call (802) 249.7406, email Ashleigh@barefootgourmet.com, or fill out the contact form below.

Catering MenuA selection of our specialties. If you don't see something, that doesn't mean we can't make it - just ask!


Appetizers
Passed or plated finger foods to start you off


Raw Oyster Bar

Farm-fresh oysters on the half shell, shucked to order and served with bright citrus and tangy mignonette



Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters on the half-shell topped with a rich butter & herb sauce and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection

Oysters Rockefeller


Chocolate Maple Chicken Wings

This award-winning recipe delivers a beguiling flavor as Aztec meets Vermont



๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Peri-Peri Shrimp

This quintessential, spicy, Mozambique-Portuguese specialty, will delight your guests



๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Satay

Chicken, Pork, Beef - lively Thai spiced skewered meats served with sweet and sour cucumber dipping sauce



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mini Samosas

Aromatic beef-filled pastries served with home made mango chutney dipping sauce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mini Samosas


๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mini Empanadas

Mexican-spiced beef, chicken or pork-filled pastries served with pico de gallo dipping sauce



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Bhajias (Chili Bites)

Indian-spiced potato fritters served with cucumber yogurt dipping sauce

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bakwan

Fragrant Indonesian celery fritters served with oriental dipping sauce

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Chips and Salsa/Guacamole

Chunky guacamole, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Pineapple Habaรฑero Salsa

Vegetarian Available


Littleneck Clam Plinkathon with Lemon Butter and French Bread

This delicacy can't really be described in writing - ask me to explain this crowd pleaser



Smoked Salmon Plate

Delicate smoked salmon served with melba toast, scallions, crรจme fraiche, crumbled egg, capers and lemon wedges



Jeff Miesemerโ€™s Crab Cakes

Crab, crab and more crabโ€ฆnot the weak-kneed things you get in many restaurants, thanks to my friend Jeff in Hershey, PA

Jeff Miesemerโ€™s Crab Cakes


Salt Potatoes in Butter

An upstate New York specialty that always impresses people with its huge flavor

Vegetarian Available


Charcuterie

A spread of smoked meats, cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, breads, crackers, olives, pickles, and/or whatever your heart desires

Vegetarian Available
Charcuterie



Soups, Salads, and Breads



Double Thick Baby Clam Chowder

It's chow-dah! Brimming with baby clams, stuffed with bacon bits, and thickened with plenty of heavy cream

Double Thick Baby Clam Chowder


Corn Chowder

Made with fresh sweet corn and bacon

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian Tomato Soup

Hearty, rich, and full of fresh veggies

Vegetarian Available


Chilled Parsley Soup

An homage to that great cook, author and friend of Barry's, the late Virginia Bentley



Butternut Squash and Corn

Creamy and crunchy, just a bit sweet



๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Pozole

A full-bodied and spicy Mexican specialty



Gumbo

From the Bayou of Louisiana to your bowl (or cup), choice of chicken or shrimp



Caesar Salad

Made properly and mixed fresh you can taste all the ingredients



Maple Mesclun Salad

With maple syrup apple cider dressing, our most popular salad



Tropical Fruit Salad

This doesn't have to be a dessert anymore, you're an adult - eat it anytime



Cole Slaw

Tangy, crunchy, and succulent



Homemade Sourdough

Handmade, dinner rolls or baguettes



Rye Bread

Rolls or loaves



Whole Wheat Bread

Rolls or loaves



Kale & Farro Salad



Quinoa Salad



Pasta Salad

Penne tossed with garden fresh basil & tomato - add chicken breast or tofu

Vegetarian Available


Corn Salad




Global Comfort
Hearty options from around the world to soothe your soul (and fill your belly)


๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Moussaka

A hearty, layered casserole of eggplant, wild mushrooms, summer squash, tomato, and zucchini, cooked in a pepper and onion sauce topped with mozzarella

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Paella

The king of Spanish rice dishes, choose one: Sea : shrimp, clams, mussels, bay scallops Mixte: rabbit, shrimp

Fish
Gluten free
Shellfish


๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Personal Meat Pies

The "fast food" of choice in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. For a meal it is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy. Your choice of: Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Chicken Curry, Beef Curry, Lamb Curry, African Groundnut (Vegetarian)



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Curry (Chicken, Beef, Lamb)

Barry mastered these intensely aromatic curry recipes growing up in Durban, South Africa, and has passed the tradition onto Ashleigh, who still captures the true complexity of flavors.



Ossobuco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Veal shanks braised in vegetables, herbs, and red wine



๐ŸŒ Stew

Nothing beats a hearty stew in the colder months - our renowned recipes are rich and succulent Choice of: Chicken (New England or Swiss Italian, Beef, Beef Bourguignon, Irish Lamb , African Groundnut (Vegetarian)



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Biryani

The king of Indian rice dishes, choice of chicken or vegetarian



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bobotie

True South African comfort food and always pleasing to the American palate โ€“ a Cape Malay spiced combination meatloaf/custard



Moqueca

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท A rich, aromatic Brazilian stew made of white fish, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, and coconut milk.



๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Chili con Carne

An intensely spiced Mexican stew, rounded out with beer



๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Burritos

Filled with your choice of carnitas, carne asada, grilled chicken, or grilled vegetables, with pico de gallo, rice, black beans, and sour cream



Shepherd's Pie

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Savory ground lamb topped with buttery mashed potatoes and parmesan cheese



Oxtail Stew

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ Extraordinarily rich and fatty โ€“ not for the faint of heart



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Lasagna

Choose Lasagna Florentine with bรฉchamel and spinach OR Lasagna Bolognese with tomatoes and meat sauce



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Baked Fettuccini Alfredo

A classic - rich and creamy

Vegetarian Available



From the Grill
Unforgettable flame-grilled options from around the globe


Baby Back Ribs

Barry's famous "Wicked Good" BBQ sauce glazed onto slow-cooked ribs with a hardwood smoke finish



Chicken Quarters

Choose: 1) Righetti Ranch Mop - A white wine, herbal tisane that is mopped onto the chicken as it slowly cooks on an open fire 2) Glazed with Barryโ€™s Wicked Good BBQ Sauce 3) Brushed with spicy Peri-Peri sauce 4) Marinated in a tantalizing teriyaki sauce



Whole Tenderloin

Righetti Ranch Mop - A red wine, herbal tisane that is mopped onto the meat as it is cooked on an open fire



๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Peri-Peri Prawns

Basted with the fiery Mozambique-Portuguese peri-peri sauce



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Sosaties

Afrikaner style lamb kebabs marinated for more than 24 hours in spices and apricot jam



๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jerk Pork Kebabs

A specialty of the Caribbean, these roar with heat and flavor



Lamb Chops

Simply and perfectly chargrilled with salt and pepper



NY Strip Steaks

Whole NY strips seasoned with a delicate sea salt and fresh cracked tellicherry pepper seasoning that lets the meat speak for itself.




From the Oven
Roasted and braised delicacies to delight your guests


Whole Duck

Smoked breasts and legs confit



Roast Chicken or Cornish Game Hens

Choose: 1) Mediterranean herbs - rosemary, sage, marjoram 2) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Tandoori - a heady blend of Indian spices 3) ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican - a blend from South of the border 4) Maple glazed - a Vermont specialty



Prime Rib

Rubbed with our house blend of sea salt, pepper, garlic, and nutmeg



Leg of Lamb

Herb crusted with rosemary and garlic



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Milk-braised Pork Loin

Deliciously tender, juicy, and full of flavor



Roast Turkey

Rubbed with herbs and nutmeg, can be deboned and stuffed if desired



Chicken Breasts

Choose: 1)๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian โ€“ coated with Italian mixed herbs and chopped shallots 2)๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Teriyaki โ€“ marinated in teriyaki sauce.



Fresh Ham n' Cracklin

Dry rubbed with an Aztec flair




Sautรฉ
Choose chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, seafood combo, or tofu


๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Peri-Peri

The spicy Mozambique-Portuguese favorite

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Sweet n' Savory Curry Cream

Accented with Durban curry, cream, and maple syrup

Vegetarian Available


Sweet Basil

Onions, ginger and garlic with fresh basil leaves

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Teriyaki

Tangy Japanese teriyaki sauce

Vegetarian Available


๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Fresh garden herbs, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

Vegetarian Available



Sides
Delectable accompaniments to balance your menu


Asparagus

Roasted with butter and lemon juice



Petit Pois

Peas with butter and fresh mint



Zucchini Boats

Stuffed with succotash and gently roasted



Haricots Verts

Cooked the traditional French way, in butter



A Midsummer Night's Beans

Cannellini beans with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and parsley



Broccoli

Roasted to perfection



Baked Potatoes

with all the fixins



Mac & Cheese

A rotating cast of cheeses that sometimes includes jack, mozzarella, and gruyere (amongst others) - topped with delicious golden brown Vermont cheddar

Vegetarian Available


Garlic Parsley Pasta

Served chilled

Vegetarian Available


Homemade Biscuits

Buttery, soft, and flaky



Risotto

Choose: Spring onions OR garlic AND/OR mushrooms OR squash

Vegetarian Available


Polenta

Creamy and comforting. A warm, rustic base that pairs beautifully with almost anything on the menu.

Gluten free
Vegetarian Available



Desserts
Something for every sweet tooth


Pies

Choose: strawberry rhubarb, blueberry, raspberry, apple



Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

World renowned!



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Jeanette's Melktert

Barry's sister's famous recipe - a mildly sweet custard pie from the Afrikaner oven



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Pannekoek

Incredible South African crepes filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with cream and lemon juice



Dinnyโ€™s Chocolate Icebox Cake

It doesnโ€™t get any chocolatier than this



Lemon Sponge Souffle

Intense lemon curd with a baked sponge top



๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Served in a mason jar - vanilla flan surrounded by fresh strawberries



Brownies

Chewy chocolate brownies with a hint of mint



๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Koeksisters

Intensely sweet twisted doughnuts from the Afrikaner kitchen


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Ashleigh Putnam, Chef/Owner   •   The Barefoot Gourmet
11 Smith Street   •   South Ryegate, Vermont 05069

(802)249-7406 • ashleigh@barefoot-gourmet.com

We will work with you as creatively as possible to plan and execute an event that leaves you totally satisfied.

In order to book a date, we will require a non-refundable 25% deposit and ask that you finalize both the menu and the number of guests at least 7 days before your event.

Prices will be broken down by FOOD items and SERVICE items such as rentals, delivery, travel and on-site chef services and staffing.

Gratuities are not included, but gratefully accepted.

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