The Holidays Are Coming…

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Sargent's


Have you booked your Thanksgiving or Christmas party yet? Click to view our Holiday Menu Ideas. From home style drop-offs to elegant seated dinners or lavish buffets and company festivities…make Sargent’s your preferred caterer this season!

Not in your budget this holiday season? No problem. Book with us during the month of January or February and receive an instant 20% discount off your food order!

For details and more information, please give us a call or visit our main website to book an event.

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2011 Jazzmania

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Sargent's

The Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) announces Jazzmania 2011, its annual fall jazz party and fundraiser. The event will be held Sunday, October 16, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in Jamison Hall at The Factory in Franklin.

Jazzmania 2011 is the Jazz Party of the Year and will feature food from around the world from Sargent’s Fine Catering, complementary wine and beer from Lipman Brothers, and music from some of Nashville’s finest jazz artists. Cuisine will include: Asian chicken skewers, spring rolls, Argentinean grilled beef with chimmi churri, ceviche, homemade salsas, vegetable curry with basmati rice, coq au vin, salad bouquets, classic southern pies and more.

For more information please visit www.nashvillejazz.org

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Chukkers for Charity

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Sargent's

Sargent’s was proud to once again cater the Chukkers for Charity benefit hosted by Lee Ann & Orrin Ingram at their beautiful Riverview Farm on Saturday, June 18th. A drizzly day gave way to a beautiful afternoon kicked off with a vintage and classic car show. Click on the picture above to see some pics of the spectacular array of motors. The car show was followed up by the traditional polo match while volunteers passed hors d’oeuvres–mini empanadas and corn crabcakes– to tide over spectators.

The Havana themed dinner consisted of:

Black bean salad with mango and shrimp
Pineapple jicama slaw
Arroz con pollo
Grilled flank steak marinated in adobo with chimmi-churri
Sweet potato fries and banana molasses ketchup served in bamboo cones
Marinated vegetables
Individual lime-mousse Charlottes topped with mango coulis

For more information on Chukkers for Charity and sponsors, please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net

 

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May Day at Meeting of the Waters

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Sargent's

Crawfish beignets with caper remoulade
Smoked salmon deviled eggs
Ancho chili seared chicken on corn cakes with chipotle mayo
Mini beef short rib panini with caramelized onion and havarti
Mini grilled cheese with scallion pesto
Zucchini fritters with tzatziki
Composed Greek salad skewers
Kalamata olive, cucumber, feta, tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Fruit skewered with peach yogurt served in a shot glass
Mini spring fruit over custard tart
Wine and Mint Juleps

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Licensed. Insured. Inspected. The importance of being legit.

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Sargent's

What does that mean to you?  What should it mean to you?  A lot, especially when it comes to catering:

  • whether you are dealing with a legal, legitimate company,
  • whether that company has safeguards and insurance coverage for its clients, their guests and employees, and…
  • whether someone is assuring the quality and safe preparation of the food that is served to your guests.

“But they were cheaper…”.  Let’s face it – if a business is not properly licensed or listed with the Tennessee Secretary of State*, it means that they are also “off the radar” of many of the other agencies that exist to reasonably protect the consumer, and therefore they do have a lower cost of doing business.  That strongly implies that their kitchen and facilities are probably not inspected by the health department for proper food storage, preparation and safety; that they are not charging and/or paying their fair share of sales taxes (which our state government depends upon); and they probably don’t have insurance (or are under-insured) to cover any mistakes that might happen – to your guests, your property or their employees/subcontractors.  If you are having an event at your home, just talk with your insurance agent about the exposure and potential liability that your own homeowner’s insurance coverage may have to pay – plus your out-of-pocket deductible – if an “incident” occurs!  That will also have an impact on future premiums that you pay- just not worth saving a few bucks per person on an event.

Sargent’s just catered a seated dinner for a political event at the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion.  Several weeks prior to the event, we were contacted by the Office of the First Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Sargent's

Photos ©2011 Peyton Hoge

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Spring Fever and Green Thumbs

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Sargent's

Spring is finally upon us. The silky pansies which colorfully adorn the front walkway of our kitchen are in full bloom and with it, the returning buzz of busy bees and lazy fluttering of swallowtail butterflies. Soon our herb beds will be thick with fresh basil, rosemary, chives, tarragon and mint. Being situated near the Harpeth and having several acres of beautiful land, lends us a unique ability most catering companies cannot boast–we can grow our own produce! We have a green thumb which is no longer satisfied with just growing our own herbs, so we have plotted a sizable garden to begin planting our own organic leafy greens, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, squash and more! In preparation, we have been composting our organic kitchen scraps to add to the soil’s nutrients. Why throw away perfectly good fertilizer? Check back frequently for garden updates and more photos.

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Harpeth Hall’s Annual Main Event 2011

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sargent's

Sargent’s Fine Catering was proud to cater the annual Harpeth Hall Main Event again this year. The theme was “Homegrown” and centered around locally grown or “like mama used to make” family style dishes. Parents’ of Harpeth Hall students were asked to submit some of their own personal recipes, which were then judged by our kitchen based on taste and originality. The top three dishes were awarded ribbons by our Chef. All recipes were organized into a lovely cook book created by Harpeth Hall alumni.

-HORS’ DOEUVRES-
Gravlox with goat cheese mousse on pepper toast
Mini open-faced Reuben sandwiches with Thai remoulade
Rotolo crostini- Fresh mozzarella, roast tomato and pesto set atop a garlic toast round

-ENTREES-
“Good Luck” Cheesy beef casserole (3rd Place submission by Alice Essary)
Roasted pork loin stuffed with field greens, mushrooms, roasted tomato and cherries
Slow cooked southern chicken and rice

-SIDES-
Sweet corn pudding
Squash and zucchini casserole
Sunrise mashed potatoes- Sweet potatoes added for golden color

-SALADS-
Local Field Pea Salad with artichokes and sweet peppers and herb vinaigrette
Seven layer salad
Shrimp, cucumber and artichoke salad

-BREADS -
Cracklin’ cornbread (2nd Place submission by Julie, Neil, Bryanna and Jaclyn Sherman)
Aunt Pat’s homemade yeast rolls
Cheddar biscuits

-DESSERTS -
Chocolate cobbler (1st Place submission by Beth Rader)
Lemon bars with blueberries
Berry cobbler- Served with vanilla ice cream

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HRC “Art of Equality” Dinner 2011

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Sargent's
The Nashville Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign hosted their 16th annual Equality Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 19th 2011 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. The theme for this year’s dinner was The Art of Equality– a gala celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of the Nashville arts community which featured a variety of local arts organizations and contributors. Sargent’s Fine Catering provided cocktail hors d’oeuvres for the evening which included:
Hickory-smoked bacon stuffed cherry tomatoes, Asparagus prosciutto roulades, Smoked salmon lollipops, A beautiful display of imported and domestic cheeses and Beef tenderloin sliders with horseradish sour cream sauce. Some photos here

For more info such as the list of donators, award recipients and sponsors, please visit: www.equalitydinner.com

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American Heart Association Patron’s Gala

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sargent's

On January 27th, Sargent’s catered the American Heart Association Patrons’ Gala at the historic Meeting of The Waters in Franklin, TN. The Alice In Wonderland themed event featured custom cocktail fare such as: smoked salmon and hearts of palm roulades, open-faced herbed goat cheese mousse and roasted beet sandwich, tea-smoked beef tenderloin on Crostini with sautéed portabella mushrooms shaped like spades, mutton lollipops with mint jelly aspic clubs, braised rabbit with Brie and pear en bouchee, and diamond-shaped cucumber tomato sandwiches with pepper mousse. Desserts included: iced Cheshire grin cookies, “Eat Me” assorted petit fours and a tea cup trifle of amaretto cake, chocolate mousse and raspberry anglaise.

As guests arrived, they were served champagne or the “Mad Hatter” signature drink of the evening. A creamy bisque dubbed Absalom’s Exotic Mushroom Soup was also passed to take the chill off the newly arrived guests. Once the meeting concluded, a trumpeter signaled the start of dinner and guests dined at long banquet tables, decorated with the true ambiance of Lewis Carroll’s famous story.

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