Sample Menu
Brunch Buffet
Brunch Menu
Appetizers & Displays
- Tropical fruit and cheese display
- Smoked salmon served with fresh bagels and cream cheese
- Deviled eggs topped with caviar
- Smoked salmon mousse crostini
Salads & Small Bites
- Bacon and egg salad stuffed croissants
- Crab salad sliders
- Cuban sandwich sliders
Seafood Specialties
- Key West shrimp cocktail
- Florida lobster benedict
- Key West pink shrimp & grits
Breakfast Classics
- Buttermilk pancakes
- Scrambled eggs Creole
- Corned beef hash
- Smoked bacon and sausage
- Biscuits and gravy
- Yukon Gold oven-roasted potatoes
Desserts
- Guava and cream cheese pastries
- Key lime pie
Platted Dinner
Menu Selection
Discover my thoughtfully curated menu featuring an array of appetizers, salads, and entrées that highlight fresh local ingredients and bold flavors.
Starters
- Conch, Yellow Tail & Shrimp Ceviche
- Lobster Corn Chowder
- Tuna Poke served with Crispy Wontons
- Beef Carpaccio topped with Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan, Arugula, and Fried Capers
- Key West Pink Shrimp Cocktail
Salads
- Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Walnuts
- Arugula, Asian Pear & Mango Salad tossed in Citrus Vinaigrette
- Traditional Caesar Salad with Cuban Bread Croutons
Entrées
- Plantain-Crusted Yellow Tail Snapper with Mango Salsa
- Guava Glazed Grouper served with Sautéed Garlic Spinach and Boniato Mash
- Braised Short Ribs accompanied by Herb Polenta and finished with Port Wine Sauce
- Key West Pink Shrimp with Saffron Chorizo Risotto
- Oven Roasted Center Cut Pork Chop with Caribbean Rice, Sweet Cuban Plantains, and Mojo
- Florida Lobster Linguine in a Brandy Cream Sauce
Dinner Buffet
Starters & Hors d'Oeuvres
A cheese and charcuterie display is served with a variety of flatbread crackers, providing a savory and elegant introduction to the meal.
- Royal red shrimp cocktail offers a classic seafood option.
- Picadillo stuffed puff pastry delivers a flavorful bite with a Latin flair.
- Florida lobster saffron salad is served atop Cuban bread crostini .
- A trio of ceviche featuring grouper, yellow tail snapper, and conch is accompanied by plantain chips .
- Cuban-style pulled pork is presented on tostones with a flavorful mojo sauce.
- Tuna poke is served on crispy wonton chips, topped with wasabi mayo and ginger soy vinaigrette .
- Mushroom, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Phyllo cups .
Salads
- The traditional Caesar salad is enhanced with Cuban bread crostini for a crunchy finish.
- Baby spinach salad is paired with goat cheese and dressed in raspberry vinaigrette.
- Caprese salad & prosciutto.
- Field greens are topped with baby tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, and finished with balsamic dressing.
Slider Stations
- Burgers feature aged cheddar, caramelized onions, and bacon mayo
- Grilled yellowtail snapper, shredded lettuce, tomato, and key lime tartar
- Guava Bar-B-Q pulled pork sliders, cabbage slaw
Havana Display
- Cuban-style pulled pork is a centerpiece of the Havana display.
- Black beans and rice are served as a traditional accompaniment.
- Sweet plantains add a touch of sweetness.
- Yuca with mojo provides a flavorful root vegetable side.
- Cuban bread completes the display as a classic staple.
Ahi Tuna Station
- Sesame crusted tuna tataki is served with wasabi mayo, wakame seaweed salad, ginger soy vinaigrette, and crispy wonton chips.
Grilled skirt steak is accompanied by chimichurri sauce
Pan-seared yellowtail snapper or Grouper is topped with mango salsa .
Herb crusted whole beef tenderloin (carving display) is served with port wine and wild mushroom demi for a rich and elegant entrée offering.
Sides
- Bacon mac and cheese
- French green beans
- Maple braised carrots
- Butter poached asparagus
- Yukon Gold truffle mashed
- Rosemary oven-roasted potatoes
- Caribbean yellow rice
Desserts
- Guava cheesecake delivers a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
- Key lime pie offers a tart and creamy treat.
- Drunken berries and cream present a refreshing and indulgent finish.
- Chocolate mousse is topped with Kahlua chocolate sauce for a rich and decadent dessert.
Customized Menus
Specializing in Caribbean fusion chef Maria will customize your menu to your needs .
Chef Maria will personally cook and prepare your theme menu in your home , vacation home or yacht for a memorable occasion with attention to detail and fresh local ingredients . Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available upon request .
From an intimate dinner for 10 guest to a special event of up to 20 guest. Options include plated dinners 3-5 courses, sharing concept & buffet style .
Private Chef services include the following:
Menu planning
food purchasing
food preparation
food presentation and serving
To book your next dinner party or special event you may send your request to:
Chef@mariamanso.com




















