Menu Samples
Mount Kaz Catering By Johnny Konuk, owner of Mikey's Pizza. Crested Butte, Colorado
Summer 2025
Welcome to our customizable menu experience! Let us know your preferences, and we'll craft a unique menu tailored just for you and your guests. Explore our exciting summer 2025 menu options for inspiration or to choose from. Your ideal dining experience awaits!
Cold Hors d'Oeuvres:
Seafood & Meat-Based:
Smoked Trout crostini
Mountain oven baguette crostini with house-smoked trout and fresh dill.
Mini Elk Tartare Tostadas
Hand-cut elk tartare on crisp corn rounds with avocado crema and pickled onions
Beef Carpaccio Rolls
Thinly sliced tenderloin wrapped around arugula, parmesan, and black garlic aioli
Lamb Dolmas
Grape leaves stuffed with spiced J&M Farm lamb, rice, and pine nuts
Jamon Iberico & Melon Skewers
Thinly sliced cured Jamon Iberico I imported from Iberian/Spain wrapped around cantaloupe with a balsamic glaze.
Peppered Beef Crostini
Seared Motchkins Meat beef on Mountain Oven crostini with horseradish cream and microgreens.
Duck Rillettes on Rye
Slow-cooked duck spread over toasted rye with a dollop of cranberry compote.
Mini Elk Pastrami Sandwiches
House-cured elk pastrami with grainy mustard and pickles on mini brioche buns
Vegetarian & Cheese-Based:
Charred Beet & Goat Cheese Tartlets
Juno Farms beets on crispy phyllo with whipped goat cheese and hazelnuts
Roasted Pear & Brie Bites
Sliced roasted pears with brie on buttered crostini, topped with Big B’s fruit preserve
Cucumber Rounds with Whipped Feta
Juno Farms cucumbers topped with whipped feta, za’atar, and sumac
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Bruschetta
Sautéed mushrooms with truffle oil toasted sourdough.
Endive Cups with Blue Cheese & Walnuts
Crisp endive leaves filled wit whipped blue cheese, walnuts, and honey drizzle
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Skewers
Skewers of cherry tomatoes, burrata, and basil with balsamic pearls
Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad Cups
Refreshing fennel and citrus salad in individual serving cups
Unique & Rustic Touches:
Mini Mason Jar Charcuterie
Tiny jars filled with cured meats, pickled shishit peppers, and local cheeses
Smoked Salmon & Herbed Butter on Black Bread
Nordic-style open-faced smoked salmon sandwiches with herbed butter
Roasted Cauliflower Bites
Served with tahini yogurt and a sprinkle o pomegranate seeds. ($3 per person)
Miniature Honeycomb & Nut Tarts
A bite-sized combination of local honey, nuts, and phyllo pastry
Hot Hors d’Oeuvres
Meat & Seafood-Based:
Bison & Blue Cheese Hand Pies
Flaky pastry filled with ground bison caramelized onions, and blue cheese
Lamb Kofta Skewers
Spiced J&M Farm lamb served with cucumber-dill yogurt.
Mini Duck Confit Tacos
Slow-cooked duck with pickled red onions and citrus crema
Wild Boar Sausage Bites
House-made wild boar sausage served with grainy mustard dipping sauce
Braised Short Rib Phyllo Cups
Slow-braised beef short rib in crispy phyllo cups with horseradish cream
Mini Elk Wellington
Elk tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles
Shishito Pepper & Chorizo Skewers
Grilled Juno Farms shishito peppers and spicy chorizo bites
Grilled Mountain Bird Chicken Oysters
Marinated in herbs and grilled on skewers with a lemon garlic sauce
Mini Lobster or Crayfish Mac & Cheese Bites
Creamy mac & cheese wit lobster, served in mini ramekins
Cornmeal-Crusted Trout Bites
Fried trout bites with a side of remoulade
Crispy Duck Wings
Slow-roasted and fried with a smoky maple glaze.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options:
Mini Truffle Polenta Cakes
Seared polenta rounds topped with wild mushroom and parmesan.
Charred Brussels Sprouts Skewers
Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze and pine nuts
Crispy Chickpea Fritters
Fried chickpea cakes with a roasted garlic aioli.
Stuffed Mini Peppers
Roasted sweet peppers filled with whipped ricotta an fresh herbs
Wild Mushroom Empanadas
Flaky pastry filled with foraged mushrooms an gruyèr
Baked Brie & Fig Phyllo Bites
Phyllo-wrapped brie topped with fig jam
Butternut Squash & Sage Arancini
Fried risotto balls infused with sage and filled with creamy butternut squash
Rustic & Mountain-Inspired Comfort Bites:
Mini Shepherd’s Pies
A bite-sized take on the classic dish with bison, mashed potatoes, and a crispy top
Potato & Leek Mini Latkes
Served with crème fraîche and smoked trout.
Rustic Sourdough Grilled Cheese Bites
Mini grilled cheese with smoked cheddar and caramelized onions
Applewood-Smoked Mini Cornbread Muffins
Served with honey butter.
Mini Fire-Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos
Roasted sweet potato, black beans, and spiced crema in mini tortillas
Crispy Goat Cheese & Cranberry Bites
Panko-crusted fried goat cheese rounds with cranberry sauce
Huckleberry BBQ Glazed Meatballs
Small bison meatballs glazed with a huckleberry reduction
S’mores Tartlets
Mini tartlets with graham cracker crust, dark chocolate, andtorched marshmallow
Salads
Summer Greens & Citrus Salad
Twisted Root greens, Juno Farms cucumbers, shaved fennel, citrus supremes,
toasted pistachios, sumac-honey vinaigrette.
Grilled Peach & Burrata Sal
Big B’s grilled peaches, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, basil, burrata, balsamic reduction.
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Juno Farms roasted beets, Twisted Root greens, toasted walnuts, whipped goat cheese, blood orange vinaigrette.
Charred Shishito & Cucumber Salad
Juno Farms shishito peppers, cucumbers, sesame, miso-lime dressing, crispy shallots.
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Compressed watermelon, local feta, fresh mint, arugula, balsamic glaze.
Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, avocado, basil oil, burrata, pine nuts, smoked sea salt.
Mountain Kale Caesar
Baby kale, parmesan crisps, lemon-anchovy dressing, house-made croutons.
Fig & Prosciutto Salad
Black Mission figs, prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese, toasted almonds, honey-lemon vinaigrette.
Wild Arugula & Pickled Onion Salad
Wild arugula, pickled red onions, toasted pumpkin seeds, shaved pecorino, citrus dressing.
Entrées
Herb-Crusted Colorado Lamb Loin
Motchkins Meat lamb, J&M Farm spice rub, roasted garlic yogurt, saffron couscous, pomegranate seeds
Mountain Bird Chicken with Wild Mushrooms
Herb-roasted chicken, local chanterelles, creamy polenta, thyme pan jus
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Mash
Motchkins Meat beef tenderloin, rosemary demi-glace, truffle mashed potatoes charred broccolini.
Miso-Glazed Steelhead Trout
Pan-seared trout, ginger-scallion rice, sesame spinach, yuzu butter sauce
Colorado Bone in Bison Short Rib
Slow-braised bison, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy shallots, rosemary bordelaise sauce
Grilled Eggplant & Chickpea Tagine (V)
Smoky grilled eggplant, spiced chickpeas, saffron couscous, toasted almonds, preserved lemon
Pistachio-Crusted Halibut
Roasted halibut, saffron orzo, grilled asparagus, Meyer lemon beurre blanc.
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction
Crispy duck breast, wild rice pilaf, roasted carrots, tart cherry sauce
Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli (v)
House-made ravioli, brown butter sauce, crispy sage, toasted pine nuts
Grilled Filet Mignon & Smoked Gouda Potato Gratin
Fire-grilled filet, smoked gouda potato gratin, haricots verts, peppercorn demi-glace.
Desserts
Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Honey ricotta, candied almonds, Big B’s peach compote.
Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse
Whipped vanilla bean cream, cinnamon tuile.
Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
Fresh berries, lemon zest.
Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée
Crunchy caramelized sugar top, flaky sea salt.
Local Apple Galette
Flaky pastry, spiced apples, bourbon caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream.
Mountain Berry Pavlova
Meringue, fresh whipped cream, seasonal mountain berries, passion fruit coulis.
Baklava Cheesecake
Phyllo crust, spiced walnut filling, orange blossom syrup.
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Dark chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis, vanilla chantilly.
Sherpa Chai Pudding
Coconut milk-based pudding, toasted pistachios, pomegranate molasses.
Pear & Almond Tart
Frangipane almond tart, poached pear, caramel drizzle.




