Bella Compagnia    Contemporary Fine Gourmet Cuisine

                                      We do more than just fill your plate, we fill your senses.

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Bella Compagnia is a personal chef catering company specializing in intimate fine dining.
We are proud to offer high-end service to you in your home or office.

Bella Compagnia lets your enjoy your party by taking the worry out of the time needed for food preparation.

We have design our buffet with assorted warm and cold hors d‘oeuvres, entrées and desserts. 

We will create a wonderful buffet accommodate your needs.

Buffet Menu

Starters Hot

                                                                                                                                                                    
Starter Cold                                       

                                 
Salads                                    

                                          Soups   (cup)   

We will create a wonderful Buffet for you and your guests accommodate your needs.

More different dishes are available.

Please contact us.

Entrees              

                   
- Manzo Brasato (Roast Beef)
 (marinated for 24 hours in Chianti/Red wine)
  Caramelised Garlic and Onions, Celery Root and Carrot
  Red Wine sauce

- Beef Stroganoff
  Sirloin Strip Steak sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Butter, Mushroom, Cornichon
  and  Garlic
  served with creamy Sweet Hungarian Paprika sauce

- Steak Brazzo
  Marinated Filet Mignon
  in a Wild Mushroom Madeira Sauce

- Beef Bourguignon
  Beef cooked in red wine with onions, garlic
  and root vegetable

- Braised boneless Short Ribs
  Short ribs with onion, garlic, carrots, celery root
  red wine and beef stock

- Polpettone (Italian Meatloaf)
  A tasty Meatloaf with Carrot and Celery Root
  with Sage-Mushroom sauce

- Pork Roast
  Traditional Pork Roast to tender perfection, Carrot and Onion
  with Jus

- Pork Loin with Mushroom
  Slow roasted Pork Loin with onion, garlic fresh herb
  wild Mushroom cream sauce

- Pork Tenderloin
  Pork Tenderloin marinated in Lemon, Honey, and Brown sugar
  stuffed with dried Apricots/Plums
  served with a creamy Country Mustard sauce

- Shrimp Provencal
  Shrimp, Garlic, Shallots, Tomato, fresh Herbs
  Creamy White Wine Sauce

- Shrimp Samoa
  Grilled Shrimp, Garlic, fresh Ginger, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon,
  Cayenne, Turmeric, Tomatoes, Coconut milk, Lime and Cilantro

- Hazelnut Chicken
  Chicken breast stuffed with Hazelnut and Porcini Mushrooms
  Marsala Wine Sauce

- Chicken Piccata
   Chicken breast Schnitzel in a lightly Parmesan Crust
   Port wine sauce

- Chicken Cordon Bleu
  Grilled Chicken breast filled with Ham & Gruyere cheese.
  Natural Jus

- Bangkok Chicken
  Sliced Chicken breast in a Sauce of Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Basil,
  Lemon grass, Mushroom and Water Chestnut with green or red Thai Curry

- Pineapple Chicken
  Grilled Chicken breast  marinated in Lime juice, Honey and Teriyaki
  with Pineapple Salsa.  (Pineapple, Cilantro, red Onions)

- Chicken Saltimbocca alla Romana
  Grilled Chicken breast, Prosciutto and Sage
  Port wine Sauce

- Lemon-Caper Chicken
  Chicken breast Schnitzel marinated in fresh Herbs and Lemon
  with a creamy Lemon-Caper Sauce

-Jamaican Jerk Chicken 
  Chicken thighs with brown Sugar/Cinnamon rub
  marinated with Lime juice, Allspice, Jalapeno Pepper, Thyme, Nutmeg, Garlic and
  Onions

- Morrocan style Chicken
  Chicken with Fennel, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, black Olive, Marjoram and Oregano

-Tagliatelle alla Salmone
  Smoked Salmon , Zucchini, Lemon, Horseradish, white Wine, Shallots
  with a creamy Dill Sauce
 
- Three Cheese Chicken Linguine                                                                                 
   Sliced Chicken breast, Mushroom, 3 different of Cheeses, Tomatoes, Dijon mustard,
   Lemon and fresh Basil

- Penne Pasta with Shrimp
  Sautéed Shrimp, Shallots, Garlic, Asparagus and Tomatoes tossed with Olive oil,
  white Wine and fresh Basil

- Bella Compagnia Lasagne 
  Beef (double portion beef), Tomato , Onion, Garlic, Basil, Oregano, Béchamel Sauce
  and Parmesan cheese

Side Order

Rice Pilaf with Lemon zest and toasted Almonds  
Roasted red Potatoes with Mediterranean seasoning 
Gratin dauphenoise (Potato Gratin)
Mash Potato flavored with Boursin cheese
Polenta with Parmesan
Penne Pasta with fresh herbs
Ratatouille - roasted vegetables with light tomato basil sauce
Mixed Vegetables
Grilled Asparagus
Caramelized Carrots
French green Beans

Included in the Buffet menu price are Dinner rolls and Butter.

Dessert 

Tiramisu
Hazelnut Panacotta (Hazelnut Flan)
Lime Mousse
Fresh Fruit salad
Caramel Flan
Swiss Apple Strudel with Vanilla sauce
Kiwi Lime Tart
Pumpkin Pie with whip cream laced with nutmeg
Coconut Buttermilk Pie
Mousse au chocolate white and dark (Swiss chocolate)
French Butter Sables cookie
"The Highlight Cookies" Coconut      full pan  24 squares 
Pumpkin Pie Cookies                        full pan  15 squares 

All dishes are prepared using the freshest products available.                 

              
Price  

The buffet prices include preparation, packing but does not include sales tax, delivery, gratuity or any
tableware rental fees that you would want us to incur.

Hot items are delivered hot in disposable aluminium pans ready to serve.  If you require
chafing dishes, please call for a quote.

Bella Compagnia chef:  $45 per hour to set up and manage the buffet.

Server:                             Our services are billed at a flat rate each hour, with a minimum
                                        of 4 hour duration, unless otherwise negotiated at $35 hourly rate.                                        

Bartender:                       Our services are billed at a flat rate each hour, with a minimum
                                        of 4 hour duration, unless otherwise negotiated at $45 hourly rate.
                                        
Wine
Wine selection also can be catered.

Delivery
Delivery fee will apply proximity with a minimum delivery fee of $42 (Houston area).

Rentals and additional Services
If your event requires tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware or cutlery, we will be happy to provide those items. 
Some parties will require full service including, Chef, Wait Staff, and Bartenders.  We prefer to provide our own
staff to ensure the success of your event.  To ensure availability for full service catering, please book as far as in
advance as possible especially for Holiday/Christmas parties.

Payment Policy
All applicable state and local taxes will be added to your bill.  If you or your organization is tax exempt, please forward
your tax exempt certificate to our office for our files.  If your event requires the use of our chafing dishes and platters
a 20% service charge may apply.  For events that not require service or set up charges may apply.  A final invoice will
be sent to you if there are additional charges incurred on day of event. Upon confirmation of your event, a 50% deposit
is required.  The balance is due on the day of event.  A final invoice is required at conclusion of party if there are additional
charges incurred on day of event.

Guarantee
We require you to provide a final guarantee number of people 7 days prior to event.  The guarantee cannot be more
than 25% less than the original amount. The guarantee number is the amount that e will prepare food for and you guarantee
you will pay for.

Catering Cancellation Policy
A 50% cancellation fee may be charged if notice of cancellation is given less then 3 weeks prior to the event;
a 100% cancellation fee may be charged with less than 48 hours notice.
All cancellations must be in writing to the attention of Event Services.