Alaska Coastal Catering, LLC
Alaska Coastal Catering, LLC
Serving South Central Alaska
Serving South Central Alaska
907.230.6184 ~ Office
907.230.6184 ~ Office
Wine & Beer Pairing Events
Wine & Beer Pairing Events
~ Wine Tasting Dinners ~
Multi course wine pairing dinners are becoming increasingly popular at contemporary events. Our staff works extensively with Alaska Wine Guy Boutique Wines and Anchorage Wine House (Mike McVitte), to achieve the perfect pairing of food and wine.
A typical wine pairing dinner is made of 9 platings of appetizers, entrees and desserts, with each being a 'petite bite' paired with a complimenting wine.
Pricing starts at $125.00 per person, which includes petite bites selections and a credit towards the wine purchase. Pricing may increase dependant upon the menu and wine selections.
Time frame for a wine pairing dinner is 3-4 hours.
Below is a sample menu from a recent wine pairing dinner:
Beginnings
5:45PM – 6:15PM
Appetizers While Awaiting Guests Arrivals
Wine ~ Trevisiol Prosecco Extra Dry
Wine Paring Appetizer Table
First Course
6:15PM
Fresh Berry Salad with Alaskan Honey Yogurt Dressing
Wine ~Santa Cristina Blanco
Wine Pairing Fresh Berries with Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Second Course
6:30PM
Antipasto ~ Italian meats, cheese, peppers, mushroom, olives, etc.
Wine ~ 2011 Prunotto Roero Arneis
Wine Pairing Antipasti
Third Course
6:45PM
Campari Tomato Stuffed with Herbs and Cheese
Wine ~ 2009 Dessimis Pinot Grigio Vie Di Romans
Stuffed Campari Tomato
Fourth Course
7:00PM
Gorgonzola Stuffed Wild Sea Scallop Wrapped in Bacon with Wasabi Aioli
Wine ~ Argiolas Costera Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau
Wine Pairing Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Wasabi Teriyaki Glaze
Fifth Course
7:15PM
Wine Pairing Mesquite Grilled Chicken Skewer with Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce and Asiago Cheese Risotto
Sixth Course
7:30PM
Seared Ahi Tuna with Seasoned Japanese Rice
Wine~ 2005 Eugenio Bocchino Suo Di Giacoma Langhe
Wine Pairing Seared Ahi Tuna with Japanese Sesame Rice
Seventh Course
7:45 PM
Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Baked Purple Potato Rosette
Wine ~ 2005 Giuseppe cortese Rabaja Barbaresco
Wine Pairing Marinated Filet Mignon
Dessert Selections
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Assorted Fruit and Dark Chocolate Desserts For Guests To Enjoy At Their Leisure. Coffee and Tea Service
Wines and Liqueurs ~
Grasparossa di Castelvetro Lambrusco Amabile
Amaro Montenegro Bitter Liquore Bologna Italy
Wine Pairing DInner Dessert
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~ Craft & International Beer
Tasting Dinners ~
Multi course beer pairing dinners are becoming increasingly popular at contemporary events. Our staff works extensively with certified Brew Master, Shawn Wendling, to schieve the perfect pairing of food and beer.
A typical beer pairing dinner is made of 7 platings of appetizers, entrees and desserts, with each being a 'petite bite' paired with a complimenting beer. At each course, Shawn will explain the origins of the beer and why it is paried withthis particular food item.
Pricing starts at $100.00 per person, which includes the wine and petite bites selections. Pricing may increase dependant upon the menu and beer selections.
Time frame for a beer pairing dinner is 3-4 hours.
Below is a sample menu from a recent beer pairing dinner:
Beginnings
5:45PM - 6:15PM
Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter with Gourmet Crackers
Dos Equis (Vienna Lager Brewed in Mexico)
Cheese and Fruit
Photo by Joe Connolly with Chugach Peaks Photography, Anchorage, Alaska
First Course
6:15PM
Smoked Salmon with Fresh Dill Deviled Eggs
Alaskan Smoked Porter
Wine Pairing Dinner
Second Course
6:30PM
Baby Greens with Seasonal Citrus & Champagne Dressing
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Wine Pairing Dinner
Third Course
7:00PM
Mesquite Grilled Chicken Skewers with Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce,
Prima Vera Risotto & Parmesan Cookie
Newcastle Brown Ale
Wine Pairing Dinner
Fourth Course
7:15PM
Bacon Grilled Alaskan Scallops Stuffed with
Gorgonzola with Wasabi Infused Aioli Glaze
Pilsner Urquell
Wine Pairing Dinner
Fifth Course
7:30PM
Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Purple Potato Rosette
& Roasted Sweet Pepper Glaze
Chimay Blue
Wine Pairing Dinner
Dessert
8:00PM - ???
Dark Chocolate Guinness Truffles, Almond Coconut Macaroon,
& Chocolate Vodka Strawberries with Sesame Honey Cookie
Lindeman’s Frambois
Wine Pairing Dinner
Finale!
Shawn’s Special Barley Wine
Our clients' safety is our first concern. Due to the large amounts of alcohol consumed during the wine and beer pairing dinners, may we suggest taxi cab vouchers or a private limosine from BAC to escort your guests home safely.
Our staff and corporation do not assume liability for the clients' and their guests' consumption of alcoholic beverages and any and all incidents which may occur.