Terry John Zila Catering
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Meet The Chef
Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it Asian, European or American cuisines, he can create the exact culinary experience you're looking for.
Terry is also the Chef Ambassador for Bosch/Thermador/Gaggenau appliance brands. This position allows him to utilize both his culinary and kitchen design background to bring his Chef-Driven Designer perspective to the BSH line.
In Minneapolis, Terry has taught at Cooks of Crocus Hill, Grand Fete and Mackenthun's Fine Foods for over a decade, and operates johnjeanjuan.com, a wedding cake and special occasion dessert business, Terry John Zila Catering and Sel et Terre, his monthly pop-up restaurant.
He has appeared on the Food Network's Bakers Vs. Fakers, DIY Network's Curb Appeal and appears regularly as a Food and Entertaining Contributor for ABC affiliate KSTP's Twin Cities Live, NBC affiliate KARE 11 News and CBS affiliate WCCO's Morning News. He is also a guest Chef on The Matt McNeil Show on AM 950 KTNF Radio.
Tel: 612-237-0129 terryjohnzila@gmail.com
The Appetizer Menu
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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta Croustades
Seafood Salad Lettuce Wraps with Shrimp and Cod (GF)
Flank Steak Croustades
Italian Chicken Meatballs with Marinara Sauce (GF)
Coconut Beer Shrimp Spicy Marmalade Sauce
Lobster Rolls
Onion and Parmesan Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp (GF)
Roasted Vegetable Croustades
Chicken Satay (GF)
Mini Lamb Chops (GF)
Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus
Walleye Fritters with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Black Bean Brown Rice Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Phyllo Straws
Cheese Puff Pastry Rounds
Smoked Salmon Canapés with Soft Herbed Cheeses.
Lemon Poached Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Aioli (GF)
Seared Tuna on Wonton Crisps with Sushi Mayonnaise and Tobiko
Gougere Cheese Puffs
Individual Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Quiches
Guacamole & Tortilla Chip (GF)
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GF)
Spicy Mock Duck Buns
Curried Egg Salad with Pistachios & Golden Raisins Romaine Lettuce Boats (GF)
Tomato, Mozzarella and English Cucumber Pesto Skewers (GF)
Mini Filet Mignon Sandwiches on Gougeres
Crunchy Asian Shrimp Rounds
Chicken & Shrimp Sui Mai Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce
Fried Pork Spring Rolls
Pork & Shrimp Potstickers
Tarragon Maple-Glazed Almond Chicken Salad in Romaine Lettuce Boats (GF)
Taco Bar with Beef, Chicken & Vegetable or Artisan Sausage & Hot Dog Bar
House-Made Potato Chips & Dips (GF)
Dessert Station:
Apple & Riesling Golden Raisin Phyllo Straws, Caramel Dipping Sauce
Lemon & Raspberry Tartlets
Mini Lemon, Blueberry & White Chocolate Scones
Chocolate Truffles (GF)
Cookies: Triple Ginger, Orange Cornmeal, Triple Chocolate Triple Pepper
Breakfast Cookies with Bacon and Granola
White, Milk & Dark Chocolate Brownies
Handmade Chocolates & Caramels, French Gelees (GF)
French Macarons
Biscotti
White Chocolate, Coconut, Walnut & Toffee Bourbon Blondies
Terry John Zila Catering
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At Your Service
Tel: 612-237-0129 | Email: terryjohnzila@gmail.com
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