Tapas Small Plates
The Team

Island Lyfe Chefs
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Island Lyfe Chefs is the creation of Chef Tamla, who is classically trained with over 17 years of experience. She has worked as an Executive Chef, Private Chef, and has traveled as a freelance Chef for the PGA and owned a restaurant in St. Croix, USVI called the" Red Couch Café". In Charleston South Carolina, where Tamla came after living through two category five hurricanes in 2017, she helped open Felix - a French restaurant in downtown Charleston - prior to working as a Private Chef which she has been doing here for the past six years. "As a private chef, people know me most for Farm-to-Table cuisine. Everywhere you go there are different types of cuisines and I like to find out how the local cuisine is served and put my twist on it in a special way. I enjoy going to local markets, contacting the local fisherman, local farmers and other sources, and giving back to the community so they can keep doing what they do best. This also gives the client the best seasonal and freshest flavored cuisine". Experience the best local flavors and dining experiences with Chef Tamla, and Island Lyfe Chefs.

The Experience

Tapas Small Plates

832 guests
$NaN per adult
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3 hours

With so many options to choose from everyone will surely find something that suits them. Our chef will display creative delicious bites that not only taste amazing but look beautiful. Our server will pass a few selections as your guests arrive then we will set stations of food out for everyone to enjoy as they mingle. Ask us about our signature cocktail creations and beautifully displayed Champagne bar.

The Menu

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Note that dietary options in dark gray mean the item is always prepared this way; options in light gray indicate additional available preferences.

Tomato soup shooters
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Tomato, basil, soup, and a short glass with a grilled cheese wedge

Procuitto wrapped stuffed shrimp
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Creamy goat cheese stuffed shrimp wrapped with prosciutto and baked w/ lemon garlic herb butter

Fig & Pig crostini
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Crostinis w/ bacon jam, ricotta & fresh figs(when available) drizzled w/rosemary honey

Truffled brie stuffed mini potatoes
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Crispy herb smashed mini potatoes topped w/melted brie and drizzled w/truffle oil

Charcuterie
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$22 supplemental

A beautiful display of meats and thoughtfully selected cheeses with nuts, crackers/bread, dried and fresh fruit, chutneys, pickled veggies,etc.

Fresh Jalapeno popper
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Fresh jalapeño stuffed w/ a creamy blend of cheeses and topped w/ panko breadcrumbs. Baked til golden brown

Blistered Shishito Peppers
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Cast iron seared with lemon,garlic & EVOO served with roasted red pepper aioli.

Spanish Chorizo & Mushrooms
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Sautéed chorizo & whole mushrooms w/red wine & herb butter

Artichoke stuffed mushrooms
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Creamy cheese & artichoke stuffed mushrooms baked til golden brown

Masala Meatballs
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Indian spiced meatballs w/ masala coconut curry sauce

Clams casino
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Clams baked w/ bacon, lemon, herbs and panko

Mini lobster salad Croissant rolls
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Our signature creamy lobster salad stuffed inside a mini croissant w/baby arugula

Local ceviche
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Local fish w/ a citrus ponzu & plantain chips

Smoked salmon & caviar
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Salmon lox served on English cucumber slices w/ whipped creme dill creme fraiche & topped w/caviar

Honey mint lamb bites
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Mediterranean spiced marinated lamb bites w/ a light cucumber dip

Filet mignon rolls
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Thinly sliced filet rolled around red wine caramelized onions & humble fog cheese drizzled w/horseradish creme

Baked cajuin spiced crab legs
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$28 supplemental

served w/lemon butter

Lemongrass Chicken& Veggie satay
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served w/ spicy Thai peanut dipping sauce

Pepperoncini Shrimp deviled eggs
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Creamy pepperoncini whipped deviled eggs topped w/ pickled shrimp

Mini Crab Cakes
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$22 supplemental

lump crab cakes, watermelon radish, herbed aioli

Crispy Ravioli Burrata
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Crisp pan seared ravioli w/ soft creamy burrata, wilted spinach, basil butter & blistered garlic tomatoes

$150 / adult

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our mission is to ensure you have a seamless, unforgettable experience. We've prepared answers below to some questions you may have. If you still require more help or information, our concierge team is standing by ready to help!

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