First Impressions

Many years ago the King of Spain issued a decree insisting that food be served with wine. We couldn't agree more, at Pure Joy we take the wetting 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. We also have some delicious amuse bouche menu items to ask your Pure Joy Event Planner about.

Beef Pork & Lamb

Favorite Best Sellers

  • Southern Belles

    Tiny Pans of Southern Belles; Juicy Slow Roasted Shredded BBQ Pork on Fresh Baked Mini Corn Muffins with Napa Slaw

  • Piggy Pot Pies

    Beer Braised Pork Belly in a Parmesan Pepper Crust

  • Grilled Garlic Beef

    Grilled Garlic Beef with Cilantro Pesto

  • Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs

    Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs, filled with Minted Goat Cheese with a Honey Mint Drizzle (june ~ Oct)

  • Crisp Bacon Wrapped Dates

  • Kahlua Pork Sliders with Pineapple Napa Slaw

    Slow roasted tender island style pork on tiny handmade buns with fresh pineapple slaw

  • Grilled Filet

    Ribbons of Grilled Filet on Toasted Circles with Olive Tapenade, Arugula & Roasted Garlic Aioli

  • Bacon Mushrooms

    Warm Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Cocktail Hamburgers

    Bite Sized Hamburgers & Mini Milk Shakes; Perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings

  • Crisp Braised Short Rib Egg Rolls with Sizzling Saigon Dip

    Delicious!

  • Mini Mango Saffron Lassi's with Cocktail Lamburgers

    Ah, yep, absolutely adorable deliciousness

Other Great Options

  • Lamb Chops

    Char Grilled Tender Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Pesto

  • Inverted Antipasto

    Upright cocktail forks present Italian Salami, Roasted Peppers & Provolone

  • Chili Verde

    Slow Roasted Pork Chili Verde in Crisp Tortilla Cups with Sour Cream and Cheddar

  • Lamb Kebabs

    Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Apricots and Tahini & Honey Dip

  • Beef Bourguignon

    Mini Entree of Three Hour Braised Beef Bourguignon on Garlic Mashed Potatoes with a Parsley Asiago Crisp

Poultry

Favorite Best Sellers

  • Chicken & Waffle Bites

    Delicious little fresh waffles & crispy fried chicken with pure maple, butter & a dash of hot sauce

  • Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken

    Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken with Mongolian Dipping Sauce

  • Chicken Empanadillas

    Handmade Chicken Empanadillas with a Creamy Chipotle Salsa

  • Chicken Quesadillas

    Shredded Chicken and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole and Spicy Tropical Salsa

Other Great Options

  • Garlic Ginger Chicken

    Garlic Ginger Chicken with Asian Chili Peanut Sauce

  • Croquetas de Pollo

    Spanish tapas style crisp bites that taste like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, my version of the beloved ones served at Harrys in Venice Italy

  • Teriyaki Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

  • Mein Noodles with Chicken, Snap Peas and Szechwan Dressing

    Mein Noodles with Chicken, Crisp Snap Peas and Zesty Szechwan Dressing in little take-out boxes with chop sticks

Vegetarian

Favorite Best Sellers

  • Cocktail Tarts

    A Beautiful Variety of Cocktail Tarts; Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Olive and Goat Cheese with Basil, and other Provincial flavors

  • Fresh Corn & Queso Fresco Tamale Poppers

  • Fire Roasted Green Chili Quesadillas

    Fire Roasted Green Chili, Caramelized Onions and Jack Cheese Quesadillas

  • Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Warm Demitasse Cups of Curried Butternut Squash Soup with a drizzle of Cinnamon Oil, Crème Fraiche & Chives

  • Fillo Packages of Pear and Gorgonzola

    Crisp baked savory combination, perfect with wine

  • Mac & Cheese

    Baked Mini Ramekins of Macaroni with Gruyere & White Cheddar Cheese, or we do a Truffled Mac & Cheese

  • Baked Artichoke Bottoms

    Baked Artichoke Bottoms with Lemony Parmesan Filling

  • Caprese Skewer

    Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Basil on Knotted Bamboo Skewers

  • Brie Quesadillas

    Wedges of Grilled Tortillas with Brie, Cherries & Caramelized Onions, Mango Confetti Garnish

  • Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Demitasse Mugs of Warm, Creamy Tomato Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

  • Bruchetta and Tapenade

    Tri Color Tutti Frutti Farms Chopped Heirloom Tomato Bruchetta and Olive Tapenade

Other Great Options

  • Cabrales Tart Squares

    Savory Cabrales Blue Cheese from Spain, Basil and Cherry Tomato Tart Squares

  • Individual Crudités Bouquets

    Fresh Farmer’s Market Individual Crudités Bouquets with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

  • Belgian Endive Spears

    Belgian Endive Spears with Gorgonzola Mousse, Pears and a sprinkle of Walnuts

  • Fresh Fruit Skewers

    Ripe Local Fruit on a Knotted Green Bamboo Spear

  • Stuffed Sun Dried Pears

    Sun Dried Pears filled with Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts

  • Chili Pots

    Small Crock of Vegetarian Chili, Cheddar & Cilantro Garnish

  • Pumpkin Empanadillas

    Pumpkin Empanadillas with Whipped Fresh Cream Dip

Seafood

Favorite Best Sellers

  • Lobster Beignets with Passion Dip

    Very popular new bite size crisp fresh lobster appetizers with a spicy sweet passion fruit dip served in little porcelain double dip dishes

  • Fish & Chips

    American Wild Caviar with Lemon Crème Fraichè on a Crisp Potato Star

  • Seared Ahi & Spicy Tuna Tartare

    A Checkerboard of Crisp Wonton Squares with Seared Ahi with a Ginger – Wasabi Dollop and Spicy Tuna Tartare

  • Crisp Calamari

    Crisp Calamari with Creamy Roasted Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Dip

  • Mesquite Grilled Shrimp

    Mesquite Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Mint Dipping Sauce

  • Coconut Shrimp

    Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney

  • Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp

    Sambuca Marinated Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary

  • Oysters

    Oysters on Crushed Ice with Ginger Mignonette, Sesame Chili Sauce and Sake Lime Sauces

  • Salmon Sliders

    Salmon Sliders with Lemon Herb Mayo & Wild Arugula

  • Mini Patron Bottles of Fresh Squeezed Margaritas and Grilled Fish Tacos Set on Limes

    Super fun presentation, check it out on the photo above, those are blood orange margaritas

Other Great Options

  • Ceviche Parfaits

    Ocean Fresh Ceviche Parfaits in Narrow Shots

  • Crab Cakes

    Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise

  • Smoked Salmon Cups

    Crisp Fillo Cups of Smoked Salmon and Capers with Lemon Crème Fraiche

  • Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns

    Icy Shots Glasses of Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns

  • Skewered Prawns and Scallops

    Grilled Skewered Prawns and Scallops wrapped in Maple Cured Bacon

  • Jumbo Shrimp

    Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Pink Cocktail Sauce

  • Salmon Tartare

    Fresh Salmon Tartare in a Crisp Baby Red Potato

  • Scallop Shooters

    Ponzu Scallop Shooters presented in their colorful shells