Kitchen Chicks

We were here!

kgendron — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:01:20 +0000

The Newlyweds - Photography by Aaron Delesie

We were fortunate enough to work with the lovely and talented Lisa Vorce and her team of OH! How Charming twice last year. The spring wedding we catered for this Wedding Reception that Lisa and her team planned and designed is featured in the Spring 2012 Issue of Martha Stewart Weddings that hit shelves on Monday. Jillian and Paul held their reception at the Barn at Walnut Hill in North Yarmouth, ME for an intimate group of 65 guests.

Event Menu Card

You can read about the event and get more information on all of the wonderful vendors that contributed here:

Jillian & Paul – Spring 2012 – Martha Stewart Weddings

Jillian and Paul really wanted to showcase their different backgrounds as well as their love of the local fare in Portland.

Jillian & Paul

Wedding Reception Menu

Cocktail Hour

Welcome Cocktail

Bride’s Cocktail

Pink Champagne with St. Germain Liqueur

Mesa Verde Style Margaritas

Groom’s Cocktail

Hendrick’s Gin Cocktail with Mint & Cucumber and Splash of St. Germain

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Mini Grilled Cheese with Cabot Cheddar

Lobster & Sherry Cream Tartlet with Mascarpone

House made Guacamole in a Blue Corn Cup with Tomato & Crème Frâiche

Classic Stuffed Mushrooms

BBQ Pulled Pork on a Mini Corn Muffin

Potato Fritters with Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Mini Maine Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli

Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Crème on Baguette

Dinner Menu

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads on the Table

Amuse Bouche

Local Oysters Served in the Shell with Mignonette

On a Bed of Seaweed Salad

First Course

Salad of Mâche & Arugula with Crumbled Heart Song Farm Goat Cheese

Vermont Maple Vinaigrette

Gazpacho with Micro Celery Garnish

Second Course

Pan Seared Halibut with Sweet Chile Lime Sauce

Intermezzo

Lemon & St. Germain Sorbet with Mint Garnish

Main Course

Garlic & Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Grilled Vegetable Napoleon with Mournay Sauce

Each Served with

Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes

Chive Tied Bundle of Asparagus with Vinaigrette

Dessert

Red Velvet Wedding Cake

( Two Fat Cats Bakery, Portland, ME)

Coffee & Tea

Margot & Jeff – September 12, 2009

kgendron — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:37:19 +0000

As each week passes, I take a minute to think about where I was and what couple we were working with the previous year. This year, many of my comparisons have been based around the weather. I think I got one 100% dry weekend out of 26 weddings and this year, none of our events have been a complete washout. As fall creeps up on us, so does the blessing that is a Maine fall wedding. Brides & Grooms who have selected a fall wedding may be taking a chance on the weather more than other seasons, but the natural setting they find themselves surrounded by is a detail that money can’t buy. Last year, on September 12th, we had the distinct pleasure of working with the Fine’s. Adele & Joel approached us for their daughter Margot’s wedding in fall of 2008 and we spent the year planning a “locally harvested feast”. It was important for Margot & Jeff that all of the food came from Maine and luckily this is one of the best times of year for fall produce. Her parents were a particular favorite of mine to work with, because they knew what they wanted and were not afraid to ask for it. The result was a party that no one will soon forget. Happy Anniversary Margot & Jeff!

Margot & Jeff – Married September 12, 2009 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine at a Private Home – contact us for more info on the venue.

Catering & Event Planning : Kitchen Chicks

Photography: Jen Dean Photography

Tent: Sperry Tents

Rentals: Marshall Rental

Flowers: Little River Flower Farm

Desserts: Mini Pies – The Pie Guy Whoopie Pies & Cupcakes : Two Fat Cats Bakery, Portland, ME

Margot & Jeff selected a private home in Cape Elizabeth near Spurwink Farm for their event. They had said they wanted a tent in a field by the Ocean and that is exactly what they found.

It rained on and off all day. Margot & Jeff were headed to their rented cottage to take a few photos before the ceremony.

Margot & Jeff’s dog was a part of the ceremony and received her own flowers!

The ceremony was held inside the cottage because of the rain. Their dog didn’t stray to far…

Inside the tent, the crew at Sperry Tents hung silk Japanese Lanterns.

Stunning flower arrangements from Little River Flower Farm. All the flowers they use are grown in their own garden in Gorham, ME. They also grow strawberries year round that we used with the dessert buffet.

Married!

Because of the rain, cocktail hour had to be under the tent as well. The Toughcats treated guests to bluegrass music during cocktail hour. These guys really got the party started, guests started dancing the second they got into the tent.

Guests were treated to Seafood Cocktails during cocktail hour.

Shrimp & Gazpacho Shooters

Our Signature “Grazing Station” with Local & Imported Artisan Cheeses and Crudites.

A little something for everyone!!

My favorite tradition at any Jewish wedding is the Hora! The Fine’s & Burnap’s really got into this tradition and had a great time with it. These pictures show you how much fun they all were to work with.

My ultimate goal at every wedding – a very happy father of the bride!

A “Classic” Maine Lobster Bake

kgendron — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:59:15 +0000

As Maine grows in popularity for destination weddings and family vacations, so do our requests for a “classic” Maine Lobster Bake (or Clam Bake). There are lots of great opportunities for anyone to host a lobster bake while staying in Maine, whether it is for a small family group that prefer to enjoy the convenience of dining at their rented summer Beach House, or the bride whose fiancée is from Maine, and wants to share the experience of cracking into a freshly steamed Maine Lobster with friends and family from ‘away’. We have catered lobster bakes in all styles for family parties, anniversaries, birthdays, rehearsal dinners and of course, for weddings. Whether it is a casual buffet for 40 or a seated dinner for 200, we always guarantee a hot lobster and plenty of drawn butter!

Gingham Linens in Red & White (as shown) or Blue & White are a popular choice for lobster bakes.

Freshly Cooked Lobsters on the buffet - Emilie Inc. Photography

Nautical Stripe for a Rehearsal Dinner on the Water

Formal Style - Plated and Served

Welcome to Kitchen Chicks – The Blog.

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:54:08 +0000

Welcome to Kitchen Chicks Catering. Our intentions with this blog are to post photos and information on our current events as they are happening, as well as provide helpful information to future clients. I plan to blog about our more recent 2009 wedding season. Fore more general information about our company, please visit our full site by clicking here.

Kitchen Chicks Catering is based out of Kennebunk, ME. We serve all of Southern Maine, southern New Hampshire and have traveled into Massachusetts for several events. We are off premise caterers, which allows us to handle a wide variety of events, such as private dinner parties, cocktail parties, private club events, weddings and corporate events.

To keep ourselves current and up to date with market trends, we attend the Catersource Conference & Tradeshow each spring. We feel it is important to stay on top of market trends in order to provide the best food and service to our clients.

Look for a new post soon featuring one of our 2009 events.