First Impressions
APPETIZERS
Many years ago the King of Spain issued a decree that wine will never be served without food. We couldn't agree more.
At Pure Joy we take the whetting of appetite to a whole new level with hand crafted scrumptious appetizers and hor d'oeuvres that pair beautifully with spirits. From classics reinvented to creative, scrumptious and adorable tiny versions of popular local fare we offer you this extensive menu.
Everything is made from scratch by our Chefs so do feel free to make requests. We love new ideas!
3 Hour Braised Beef Bourguignon
creamy garlic mashed potatoes & parsley asiago crisp
Grilled Garlic Beef
with cilantro pesto
Ribbons of Grilled Filet
golden toasted circles, olive tapenade, arugula & roasted garlic aioli
Cocktail Hamburgers
perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings
Shakes & Buns! (can be vegan)
cocktail hamburgers & mini milk shakes; perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings
Crisp Short Rib Egg Rolls
braised short ribs with sizzling saigon dip
Inverted Antipasto
upright cocktail forks present italian salami, roasted peppers & provolone
Slow Roasted Pork Chili Verde
crispy tortilla cups, sour cream & cheddar
Tiny Pans of Southern Belles
juicy slow roasted shredded bbq pork on fresh baked mini corn muffins & napa slaw
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
minted goat cheese filling & honey mint drizzle
Piggy Pot Pies
beer braised pork belly in a parmesan pepper crust
Bacon Dates
crisp bacon wrapped dates & honey drizzle
Warm Stuffed Mushrooms
crisped bacon, chives & goat cheese
Pork & Pineapple Sliders
slow roasted kahlua pork with pineapple napa slaw
Lamb Chops
char grilled & tender with fresh mint pesto
Succulent Lamb Kebabs
mint marinated lamb, apricots & tahini honey dip
Lassi’s & Lamburgers
mini mango saffron lassi's & cocktail lamburgers; perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings
Miso Glazed Pork Belly Bites
maple syrup & country dijon with pickled radishes
Poultry
Tandoori Chicken Spears
minted mango yogurt dip
Mein Noodles & Chicken
crisp snap peas & zesty szechwan dressing in mini take-out boxes with chop sticks
Chicken & Waffle Bites
fresh mini waffles, crispy fried chicken, delicious pure maple butter & a dash of hot sauce
Chicken & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
guacamole and spicy tropical salsa
Teriyaki Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken
skewered bite size
Curried Coconut Chicken
bamboo skewered grilled ginger curried chicken & mongolian dip
Handmade Chicken Empanadillas
accompanied by creamy chipotle salsa
Garlic Ginger Chicken
asian chili peanut dipping sauce
Croquetas de Pollo
traditional handmade potato & chicken tapas
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
on fresh little buttermilk biscuits
Vegetarian
Beautiful Variety of Cocktail Tarts
tomato, caramelized onion, olive goat cheese and basil, and other provincial flavors
Duo of Bruschetta & Tapenade (Vegan)
tri color tutti frutti farms chopped heirloom tomato bruchetta and olive tapenade
Tamale Poppers
fresh corn & queso fresco filling
Fire Roasted Green Chili Quesadillas
caramelized onions & jack cheese
Demitasse of Curried Butternut Squash Soup
finishing drizzle of cinnamon oil, crème fraiche & chives
Pear & Gorgonzola
crisp hand folded fillo
Mini Mac & Cheese
gruyere & white cheddar
Truffled Mac & Cheese
crisp topped truffley goodness
Samosas (Vegan)
hand folded potato & pea samosas / mint chutney
Baked Artichoke Bottoms (can be Vegan)
lemony parmesan filling, can be made vegan
Knotted Bamboo Skewers of Caprese
mozzarella, organic heirloom cherry tomatoes & basil
Wedges of Grilled Tortillas
creamy brie, cherries, caramelized onions & mango confetti garnish
Demitasse Mugs of Warm Creamy Tomato Soup
topped with triangles of delicious grilled cheese
Savory Spanish Cabrales
blue cheese, basil & cherry tomato tart squares
Farmer's Market Individual Crudités Bouquets
creamy roasted red pepper dip (can also be vegan)
Stuffed Sun Dried Pears (Can be Vegan)
creamy brie & toasted pine nuts
Belgian Endive Spears (can be Vegan)
gorgonzola mousse, pears & sprinkled walnuts
Ripe Local Organic Fruit
a trip to farmer's market on a knotted green bamboo spear
Pumpkin Empanadillas
whipped espresso cream dip
Seafood
Mesquite Grilled Shrimp
delicious citrus mint dipping sauce
Coconut Shrimp
mango chutney
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
sambuca & rosemary marinated, grilled
Vodka Spiked Gazpacho
icy shot glasses with prawns
Grilled Prawns & Scallops
wrapped in maple cured bacon
Iced Jumbo Shrimp
spicy pink cocktail sauce
Fresh Squeezed Margaritas & Grilled Fish Tacos
mini margarita filled patron bottles & bite sized tacos on limes
Seared Ahi
checkerboard of crisp wonton squares with ginger wasabi dollop & alternating spicy tuna tartare
My One and Uni
​santa barbara fresh uni on a crisp shard of rice cracker with crème fraiche, lime & chive
Fresh Salmon Tartare
in cups of crisp baby red potatoes
Caviar Stars
american wild caviar, lemon crème fraichè on a crisp potato cut star
Ocean Fresh Ceviche
shots
Lobster Beignets
passion fruit dip
Crispy Calamari
roasted jalapeño, cilantro, lime cream
Fresh Shucked Oysters
classic mignonette
Crab Cakes
chipotle mayonnaise drizzle
Ponzu Scallop Shooters
presented in their shells
Wicked Lobstah Rolls
toasted buttery brioche mounded with lobster
Amuse Bouche
Seared Diver Scallop
star anise & leeks on a jarlsberg crisp with a persimmon dollop
Tiny Soup Crocks
french onion soup & gruyere crouton
Fried Green Tomatoes
tarragon butter
Butternut Squash Ravioli Square
cinnamon basil, prawn & brown butter hazelnut drizzle
3 Icy Summer Soup Shots
gingered carrot soup; minted fresh pea soup; market berry soup with crème fraiche
First Course Tasting Trio
demi mugs of creamy farmer's market tomato soup & mini grilled cheese, roasted golden beet & baby arugula salad, baked artichoke bottoms with lemony parmesan filling
Bruschetta Trio
yellow & orange tutti frutti farms chopped heirloom tomato bruschetta / garlic, basil, roasted red pepper with opal basil / tapenade with feta & pine nuts
Tuscan Table Décor
twine tied fresh herb bundles, terra cotta rounds of orange & fennel marinated olives, handmade breadsticks in terra cotta pots, baskets of breads, provencal dipping oil & glass decanters of virgin olive oil
Mezze Planks
wood plank display of scratch-made; hummus, baba ghanoush, walnut & roasted pepper muhammara dip, toasted pita points, organic carrot chips, citrus & fennel marinated olives, dates, local fruit, fragrant herbs, pistachios & party dressed feta
grilled mediterranean chicken skewers option + 5.
Antipasto Planks
cheese, charcuterie, savory torte, marinated olives, artichoke hearts, pepperocini, grapes, local fruits, ciabatta & baguette