In fact, owner Karen Rachlin has built her entire catering business around cocktail fare. With an emphasis on trendy foods—sweet-potato fries with black truffle aïoli dip in Chinese food takeout boxes; pistachio-crusted lamb lollipops; and savory crispy cones with smoked salmon, crème fraîche and fresh herbs—she can make smaller versions of just about any food. Diminutive bites for in-home gatheri
ngs, weddings, corporate events, store openings and parties might include miniature Kobe burgers on home-baked buns, and sesame-encrusted seared yellow fin tuna with wasabi mayo on Chinese spoons, followed by individual caramel and chocolate-dipped cheesecake lollipops with crushed-peanut bottoms. Bite Catering will also put together take-home gifts for guests including candy boxes and personalized cupcakes and can arrange music, flowers, decoration and all event co-ordination.