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Kismet; or Fate, is the word we use when things just work out in a magical sort of way. We know that planning food for an event, celebration, or health transition, can sometimes be very stressful, and for those concerned with quality,

 culinary support can be limited.

 

Whether you are in need of a wedding caterer, looking for a meaningful gift for a new mom or elder, or need help with weekly meals, Kismet can help.

 

Kismet offers quality catering and personal culinary services specific to your event or situation. Small and Large Event Catering, Personal Chef Services, Corporate Accounts, and Special Diet Instruction enable us to work directly with our customers as we provide meals made with the finest organic and artisanal ingredients we can source. At Kismet, we will work with you to create menus that reflect your deepest intentions while celebrating the flavors of the seasons. Inspired by heirloom recipes of the world, we source the best ingredients for our hand-crafted meals and deliver our food with delight and with beautiful presentation.

 

scroll down to see some of our sample menus from this last year.

or click here to see more sample event menus 

 

Sophie and Sam’s Wedding Menu

 

($105 per person)
Inspired by the abundance of local organic ingredients,
this menu reflects the richness of our region.
 
 Pre-Dinner
Passed Plates

Organic Spring Rolls and Dipping Sauce
With fresh mint

Yummy Yummy Mock Eel
Made with shitake mushrooms and tossed in a soy reduction glaze
 

Petit Soup Bowls
Fresh and delightful gazpacho in salt and pepper rimmed mini glasses

Sweet Corn Fritters
Fresh corn and cornmeal fritters served with a lightly herbed aioli

Spanikopita triangles
Spelt filo filled with organic spinach and feta, and summer garden herbs.

Melon Balls
Assorted melon balls, some scented with ginger, mint, or honey

Stationary Appetizers
Vermont Ploughman’s Platter Featuring Lazy Lady Goat Cheese
A selection of Vermont’s best organic cheeses served with an assortment of small batch jams and chutneys, breads and crackers.

Summer Vegetable Showcase and Dip Duo
An abundance of local produce featuring the season’s best flavors . This Platter is accentuated by little piles of fresh organic Dolmas, Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip, and a cool White Bean and Sage dip drizzled with olive oil and served with breads.


Local Salad Plate
(plated and served to seated guests)
Featuring organic greens, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. The flavors of this salad are accented by a few sprinkles of dried cranberries, fresh organic blueberries, and tamari roasted sunflower seeds, and a light and cheerful maple balsamic dressing. This salad is served with spelt bread and new potatoes tossed in ume scallion dressing (the bride’s favorite!).

 
Dinner Buffet
Mains
(please choose one)
Vegetarian Spelt Filo Purses
Layers of spelt filo filled with organic vegetables and served with a bright roasted tomato sauce.

White Wine and Balsamic Grilled Wild Salmon
Wild Salmon grilled and drizzled with a white wine and balsamic reduction. The fish is then topped with maple caramelized onions.

 
Sides
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Stuffed and Baked Tomatoes
Filled with spelt bread crumbs, pesto, and olive oil,
then topped with sheep’s Romano (optional)

Grilled Corgettes
Brushed with olive oil

Seared Green Beans
Gently tossed in lemon zest and walnut oil

Rice pilaf
Featuring organic Arkansas rice, lemon, and flower petals. 
 
Desert and Beverages
Maple Ice Cream
By Strafford Organic Dairy

Truffle Gift Boxes
Boxes of 2 hand made artisan organic and dairy free chocolate truffles for each guest,

 
  Assorted Beverages
Iced Tea
Organic Maple Lemonade
Assorted spritzers and bottled juices (before, and after ceremony)
Iced water

Organic Coffee by Awake
Organic Teas
 
Next Day Brunch Service
Organic Yoghurt and Nutty Stef’s Granola
with fresh fruit available

Assorted Fruits and Melons

Whole Wheat and Honey Croissants

Baked Frittata
Organic and local eggs mixed with fresh summer spinach, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, topped with fresh goat’s feta, and baked until golden and bubbly.
Organic Awake Coffee
Breakfast blend and decaf

Organic Tea

Water

Assorted organic juices and cider
Dandelion coffee with hemp milk
 
 
 
Vclf 20th anniversary menu
($30 per person with donated ingredients)

Pre-dinner platters

Vermont Plowman’s Platter
A selection of local meats, cheeses, jams, spreads and pickles. Featuring Karen’s Muffeletta, Cabot cheese, Grafton cheddar, Vermont smoke and cure, lazy lady cheese, Neighborly farm’s cheddar. Deviled eggs from the Vermont Compost Company, and Mapplebrook Smoked Mozzarella.

Kismet Butter Bar
A selection of breads from local bakers, and an assortment of Kismet House Made butter made with sweet local cream and a variety of fruits, spices, and herbs.

Vermont Vegetable Showcase
A selection of the season’s best local produce served with assorted dips. Featuring produce from Lapage Farm, Wellspring Farm, Cate Farm, and Pete’s Greens.

Passed Appetizers

Honey Brochette
Red hen bread topped Vermont Butter and Cheese Company Chevre and local small farm honey.

FlatBread Pizza Slices

MapleBrook Smoked Mozzarella Wrapped in Vermont Smoke and Cure Bacon

Buffet
Large Salad Bar featuring local produce

Olivia’s Croutons

Salad Dressings



Steamed Collard Greens and Kale

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

River Run Pulled Pork with Barbeque Sauce

Roasted Cavendish Game Birds with local apples, maple Glaze and Onion Confit

Pecan Crusted Vermont Tempeh with River Run Barbeque Sauce and Onion Confit

Sweet Potato Scones With Maple Butter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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 kismet 207 barre st montpelier

 

802 223 8646