The Riverbend's Gourmet Caterer and Restaurant
Our dazzling and delicious cuisine will enhance any event.
Wedding Catering
At Epicurean Fare, we go above and beyond to ensure your wedding is the wedding of your dreams. Your guests will love our Continental Cuisine!
Corporate Catering
Offering amazing lunches and dinners and hors d’oeuvres, our corporate and business catering services have you covered throughout the work day.
Social Events Catering
Your party will dazzle with Epicurean Fare’s delicious food. Let us spice up your private party, fundraiser, gala or other professional gathering with our unparalleled menu choices and exceptional service.
Gourmet to Go Spectacular Take Home Dining
Chef Kieran endeavors to source ingredients locally while using his French culinary experience to create internationally influenced gourmet dishes.
Today's SelectionsFull Meals To Go
Imagine being able to select a world-class to-go full meal for you, your family, or your guests…simply reheat and serve! Every single flavor-filled dish prepared fresh and in house. All you have to do is choose.
Gourmet Entrees
Have an appetite for a remarkable main course to take home? We offer a variety of freshly prepared, beautiful entrees that change daily. You’ll never want for the star of your meal whether it’s just for you or to impress and satisfy the appetite of those dining with you.
Desserts
How about a delectable finish to an incredible meal? Or maybe you’d just like to savor a sweet snack? We are proud to offer desserts both made here and from LuciAnna’s Pastries.
Soups, Sides, and Breads Take Out
Need a companion to your entree? Maybe a tasty soup and a side is your meal? The choices are all yours. Select only one or any combination of soups, sides, and breads to take home and enjoy!
Catering for Events & Holidays
We happily provide catering for
*Large and Small events
*Dinners
*Receptions
*Weddings
*And assisting with the other culinary needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on our catering flexibility – Our catering selections are listed below. Let us know if you have other desires as we like to work with our clients to provide the meal of a lifetime!
We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions as we are able (including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian) and to go as plain or as fancy as the client desires. The items that follow simply provide an example of menu items other clients have enjoyed.
In addition to providing the food for your event, we are able provide
*Tables
*Silver and Glass Ware
*Linens
*Servers & Bartenders
*Wines & Champagnes
*Bar Set-Up
*And anything else your event may require.
Catering inquiries may be made via email to: epicureanfarellc@gmail.com or by phone to Martha:
CATERED MENU SELECTIONS
CANAPÈS, SMALL BITES & HEAVY HORS D’OEURVRES
(Have a request? Please ask!)
(prices range from $2 to $6 per canapè)
Shrimp tower with “bloody mary” cocktail sauce, spicy mustard or saffron aioli
Curried shrimp
Bacon-wrapped shrimp
Bacon-wrapped scallops
Mini crab cakes
Scallop or lobster bouchèes
White bean crostini
Lobster wontons with sweet chili sauce
Duck “cigars” with plum sauce
Various soup “shots”
Sun-dried tomato, roasted walnut & bacon tarts
Spanakopita
Foie gras on brioche
Smoked salmon (platter or on brown bread)
Stuffed figs (may be bacon-wrapped)
Feta & cucumber sticks
Lamb, pork or beef brioche sliders
Mediterranean, curried or jerk chicken or pork skewers
Thai tuna in cucumber cups
Chorizo puffs
Crab balls with roasted red pepper sauce
SALADS
(from $3 to $15 per person)
Epicurean Fare Salad (baby greens, ribboned artichokes, cucumbers, toasted pine nuts)
Strawberry walnut
Nicoise
Beet
Classic Caesar
Tomato
Watercress & mushroom
ACCOMPANIMENTS
(price varies)
Roasted potatoes
Potatoes dauphinoise
Potatoes au gratin
Potatoes Anna
Potatoes Lyonnaise
Seared asparagus
Haricots vert
Green bean almandine
Seared endive
Honey-glazed carrots
Roasted sweet potatoes with pears & walnuts
Lemon-roasted Brussels sprouts
Parmesan-roasted Brussels sprouts
Apple & fennel slaw
Parsnip puree
Roasted beets with goat cheese
ENTREES
(prices based on market and may be mixed for events)
Beef Wellington
Fillet with béarnaise
Fillet Diane
Crab cakes with remoulade
Herb-crusted lamb chops
Chicken cordon bleu with Dijon parmesan sauce
Roasted Cornish hen (honey mustard, herbed, etc)
Butter-basted, broiled lobster tail
Lobster thermidor
Sesame-crusted ahi tuna
Poached salmon with beurre blanc
Chicken Masala
Coronation chicken
Three pepper roasted pork tenderloin
Malaysian shrimp or cod with coconut rice noodles
Cilantro couscous cakes with roasted red pepper & tapenade.
CATERING Holiday MenuWhat Our Customers Have To Say
It IS epicurean indeed. Such delicious gourmet food in the very heart of downtown Alton!
I don’t leave reviews often but I have to say the crab cakes are probably the best I’ve ever had. We also got the Bacon Gouda Quiche. Delicious! We will definitely be back.
My first experience was great! They were accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious! I’ll be back!
I got dinner from EF tonight & I will be back. Delicious.
Excellent entrees and sides!! Scrumptious! Great portion size. Phenomenal service! We will definitely be back!
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