Private Event Menus – Fall & Winter

DESIGNED TO ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND CONNECT

Gathering people in the kitchen is what we do. Our cooking schools are filled with all the stuff connections are made of; warm ovens, kitchen tools and gear to get even the most anti-cook, cooking. Long dining tables designed to host large and small gatherings where they feast on the fruits of their collective labor. It’s all here along with a legion of talented chefs whose winning personalities make everyone feel welcome. 


APPETIZERS

  • Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Board – Vegetarian
    • Add Artisanal Charcuterie
  • Pineapple Salsa and Tortilla Chip – Vegetarian
  • Upside Down Onion Gruyere Tart – Vegetarian
  • Beef Sirloin Skewers with Yakiniku Sauce
  • Bacon Wrapped Dates – Gluten-Free
  • Poached Shrimp with Cucumber Dill Sauce – Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free
  • Crab Rangoon Tartine


HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCES

French to Table

Four-Course
  • Herbed Lentil Salad
  • Winter Squash Gratin
  • Roasted Chicken Thighs with Zucchini-Basil Pistou
  • Chocolate Soufflé with Créme Anglaise and Raspberries

The Art of Hygge

Four-Course
  • Fall Vegetable Salad with Wheat Berries
  • Butter Steamed Potatoes with Parsley Sauce
  • Juniper Salmon with Crispbread
  • Rice Pudding with Warm Cherry Sauce and Shortbread Cookies

Caribbean Cruise

Four-Course
  • Coconut Rice and beans with Island Slaw and Citrus Dressing
  • Jamaican Curry Veggies
  • Haitian Epis Roasted Pork Tenderloin
  • Rum Soaked Cake with Spiced Bananas

Japanese Steakhouse

Four-Course
  • Vegetable Okonomiyaki
  • Sweet Potato and Sweet Onions with Furikake
  • Sesame Tenderloin with Sweet Soy Glaze
  • Japanese Fruit and Cream Cake Roll 

Minnesota Comfort

Four-Course

Wild Rice Salad
Roasted Fall Vegetables with Brown Butter Mustard Sauce
Chicken Pot Pie
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Tutti a Tavola

Five-Course
  • Wilted Spinach Salad with Caramelized Onion Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Garlic Rolls
  • Fresh Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Pork Meatballs Agrodolce
  • Lemon Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream and Berry Sauce


TEAM-BUILDING COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

Bring everyone together in the kitchen for a friendly three-hour competition and tasty fun! For our Team-Building Competition Experience, teams will have 90 minutes to compete in multiple challenges as they cook through the selected menu with guidance from our in-house chef. Points will be awarded through-out the event based on knowledge, speed, and kitchen skills. At the completion of cooking, teams will share a victory meal and winners will be announced. Accolades included! Bring your creativity and competitive spirit! 

Menu

  • Side Dish
  • Starch
  • Main Protein
  • Dessert
  • Five-Course
    • Includes Four-Course Menu, plus one added protein for teams to prepare.

Theme options to select from:

  • Asian
  • Italian
  • Latin

CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE

French, Simple, Delicious

Four-Course
  • Parmesan Apple Salad
  • Gougères with Caramelized Onion Filling
  • Chicken Braised in Red Wine with Roasted Potatoes
  • Pear Tarte Tatin

Bella Italiano

Four-Course
  • Classic Antipasta Chopped Salad
  • Gnocchi with Pancetta Ragu
  • Seared Italian Sausage with Sweet Peppers
  • Panna Cotta

Custom Menu

Four-Course
  • Looking for something you can’t find on our current offerings? Ask us about curating a custom menu just for you! Make it a truly singular experience with our Wine Pairing Options. Ask us for more information.

INTERACTIVE COOKING STATIONS


Molto Italiano!

Five-Course
  • Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
  • Oregano Vinaigrette with “Big Italian Chopped Salad”
  • Handmade Pasta
  • Traditional Bolognese
  • Cannoli Siciliani

Latin Fiesta

Five-Course
  • Mango Salsa with Tortilla Chips
  • Traditional Mexican Elote
  • Handmade Masa Pupusas
  • Chicken Tinga Tacos
  • Latin Macarons 

Sushi, Sushi

Five-Course
  • Crisp Green Salad with Creamy Ginger-Miso Dressing 
  • Scallion Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce
  • Make-You-Own Sushi Rolls
  • Asian Fusion Macarons


BEVERAGES

Coffee

Dorothy’s Blend from the Cooks | Bellecour Bakery, Regular and decaf.

Soda & Sparkling Water Bar

Unlimited premium bottled soda and sparkling water are part of the soda bar. Selection may include, but is not limited to: Coke, Diet Coke, LaCroix, Perrier, Sanpellegrino (blood orange).


UNLIMITED WINE, BEER & SODA BAR PACKAGE

Package includes our soda and sparkling water bar along with beer and wine options that include: 

House Selections: 

Sparking: Villa Degil Olmi Prosecco

White: Pinta Negra Branco 

Red: Pinta Negra Tinto 

Beer: Pilsner, Lager, India Pale Ale

*Upgraded Wine Package is available upon request.


BEVERAGES BASED ON CONSUMPTION

House Wines on Consumption

Beer on Consumption

Soda and Sparkling Water on Consumption

Want to bring in your own wine? Cooks | Bellecour charges a corkage fee of $15 per 750 ml. bottle. You may not bring in your own beer, soda, or liquor.


CRAFTED COCKTAILS

Specialty cocktails to pair with our seasonal menu are available. Made of house-made syrups and fresh squeezed juices. 

  • Caipirinha 
  • Aperol Spritz 
  • Big & Lemon Fizz
  • Grapefruit Sake Cocktail 
  • Passion Fruit French 75

Start your inquiry here.