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New York, New York, United States
Founded in 2002, Flossie & McKinley, A Catering Company has operated as a full service caterer for both private families and businesses. We offer quality service taking the stress out of planning a simple dinner party or gathering in your home or any place that you may travel. In addition to providing fine dining, we create an atmosphere with an emphasis on visual appeal and comfort. As a preferred philanthropic favorite, Flossie & McKinley events are considered to be a “destination spot,” serving many celebrities, including, Mayor Bloomberg, Julia Roberts, Joan Collins, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Senator John Edwards, Prime Minister Shimon Peres, David Halberstam, Tom Wolfe, Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw and Leslie Stahl. Flossie & McKinley specializes in Classical French Cuisine, fresh baked goods, and delicious desserts. We offer private events held in every type of venue with an extensive array of possibilities to frame your dream affair. We tailor the details. There is no event too small or too large for our services.

January 14, 2016



GOLDEN SEAL FILM SHOOT
CRAFT SERVICES
BROOKLYN
JANUARY 3, 2016
40 PERFORMERS
1130 AM

HOT & COLD BUFFET

RED & GOLD QUINOA W RAISINS BRUNOISE CARROT CELERY BROCCOLI SWEET PEA SALAD
GREEN GARDEN SALAD W BABY ARUGULA & SPINACH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
ROASTED CORN SALSA TOPPED SALMON STEAKS
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST W GOAT CHEESE & SUNDRIED TOMATOES
FOCACCIA
BREAD STICKS
HOT CHOCOLATE
SPICED HOT CIDER
SPARKLING WATER
PELLEGRINO LEMON
FRESH BANANAS
PUMPKIN PIE

SNACK
WARM BANANA BREAD

V.I.P. INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED LUNCHES DELIVERED TO THE TRAILER
10 PERFORMERS 5 EACH
12 PM
SEARED PEPPERED TUNA STEAKS W ISRAELI COUSCOUS & LEMON DRESSING STEAMED GREEN BEANS

BBQ SKIRT STEAK W YUCCA FRIES & GARLIC HERB SAUCE JULIENNED SNOW PEAS

DESSERT
PASSION FRUIT CUSTARD W BERRIES






CRAFT SERVICES
BROOKLYN
JANUARY 4, 2016
40 PERFORMERS
1130AM

HOT & COLD BUFFET

THREE BEAN SALAD W CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
GREEN GARDEN SALAD W MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
POBLANO PESTO PENNE SALAD W ROASTED TOMATILLOS
SHREDDED BEEF BURRITOS W RICE
SHREDDED TURKEY BURRITOS W CRANBERRY CHUTNEY & RICE
SHREDDED ROASTED VEGETABLE BURRITOS W REFRIED BEANS
FRESH FRUIT BASKET
LEMON CURD BARS

SNACK
RICE KRISPY TREATS

V.I.P. INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED LUNCHES ON CHINA DELIVERED TO THE TRAILER
15 PERFORMERS 5 EACH
12 PM
SEARED TURKEY BREAST CILANTRO BROTH & EGG NOODLES W ZUCCHINI & TOMATO TART

BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS W RICE NOODLES & SHREDDED CARROTS

COLD CASHEW NOODLES W CRISPY SHALLOTS & SAUTEED JUMBO SHRIMP

DESSERT
MINI APPLE PIES & CREME' FRAICHE


















HAPPY NEW YEAR!
DECEMBER 31, 2015
SOUTHAMPTON
100 GUEST
9PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
PISSALDIERE CHEESE TARTS
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP SHOTS
COCONUT SHRIMP W CURRY SAUCE
VOULA VENTS STUFFED W BEEF CHILI
BLINIS W CAVIAR CHIVE & CREME' FRAICHE

10PM

TASTING BOXES
LOBSTER NEWBURG
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE 
CRISPY DUCK ROLLS SPICY RICE NOODLES
CURRIED VEGETABLES
(BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, SNAP PEAS, ASIAN CHIVES)

11PM

TASTING PLATES
THINLY SLICED LAMB ON PITA TOAST
TWIN BUFFALO BURGERS ON BABY BRIOCHE BUNS W HORSERADISH CREAM



Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.


© Max Ehrmann 1927






January 08, 2016


THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR BRUNCH BUFFET
MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 31, 2015
12:30 PM
35 GUEST

BUFFET
GARDEN SALAD
ARTICHOKE & TOMATO SALAD W CAPER VINAIGRETTE
SEARED PEPPERED AHI TUNA STEAKS
PENNE RIGATE W CAPERS CALAMATA OLIVES CHERRY TOMATOES SALAD
YUKON GOLD POTATO SALAD W MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
NEWPORT STEAKS SEARED 
CRAB SALAD ON BOSTON LETTUCE
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
WILD RICE & CRANBERRY SALAD
MELON SALAD
LEMON CURD FILLED SPONGE CAKE





DINNER IN MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 29, 2015
10 GUEST
6PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLYLE

FIRST COURSE OF FUN
POO POO PLATTER
BBQ HOISINED RIBS
CHICKEN FEET IN SWEET CHILI SAUCE
SHRIMP TOAST
SHRIMP WON TONS

SECOND COURSE
BIRDS NEST SOUP W SHRIMP TOAST

ENTRE'
ROAST GOOSE
ZUCCHINI TART W PUFF PASTRY
TOMATO SOUFFLE'
ASPARAGUS 
CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

DESSERT
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

ITALIAN FEAST
DECEMBER 24, 2015
SOUTHAMPTON
40 GUEST
7PM

HORS D'OEUVRES

CRISPY FISH WONTONS
SALTED COD IN MARINARA SAUCE ON SPOON
SHRIMP SCAMPI SKEWERS
CALAMARI STUFFED W WHITE FONTINA POLENTA W SPICY LEMON SAUCE
CURRIED LOBSTER FRITTERS W PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY
BASS GUOJON W TARTAR SAUCE
OCTOPUS IN INK ON POLENTA ROUNDS

BEVERAGE

LAURENT-PERRIER ULTRA BRUT 2005



DINNER
DECEMBER 25, 2015
MANHATTAN
15 GUEST
5PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
GOUJONS W TARTAR SAUCE
BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES W CAVIAR EGG WHITES YOLK BRUNOISE OF CHIVE
STEAMED CRAB CLAWS

FIRST
CRISPY DUCK ROLLS W FIRE CHERRY SAUCE & JULIENNE CUCUMBER
SWEET PICKLED DAIKON SALAD

ENTRE'
ROAST FRAMINGHAM LEG OF LAMB
POTATO GRATIN
SWEET POTATO FRIES
GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE
DEMI GLAZE

SALAD COURSE
MIXED MICRO GREENS W HONEY VINAIGRETTE

CHEESE COURSE
L'EDEL D' CLERON
CAMEMBERT NORMANDY
BLUE STILTON
BRIOCHE TOAST POINTS

DESSERT
KUMQUAT TARTS













HANUKKAH
DECEMBER 13, 2015
MANHATTAN
40 GUEST
4PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
PIGS IN THE BLANKET
CHICKEN & SWEET PEA DUMPLINGS
LAMB CIGARS W TOMATO CHUTNEY
CURRIED FISH BALLS & YOGURT SAUCE
LETTUCE LEAVES STUFFED W CARAMELIZED BEEF & CRISPY GINGER
                                                                  NORI ROLLS W ATLANTIC SALMON MARINATED IN SAKI
TUNA CEVICHE IN VOULA VENTS
STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS W BRIE
SPICY CHILI IN BLUE CORN CUPS

BEVERAGE
CHATEAU MARGAUX 1987 MAGNUM
DON PERIGNON VINTAGE ROSE 2003
SPARKLING WATER

January 06, 2016


THIS MAN IS MORE THAN A PLAYWRIGHT
KARYN LEVITT &  TOWN HALL 
CELEBRATES THE 100TH BIRTHDAY 
OF
ERIC BENTLEY!
MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 7, 2015
1000 GUEST
7PM



FIRST
ARTICHOKE & TOMATO SALAD W LEMON VINAIGRETTE

ENTRE'
ROASTED ATLANTIC SALMON
ROASTED NEW POTATOES
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS
TOMATO FARCIES
DESSERT
ALMOND CHEESECAKE
1000 MINI CUPCAKES


THE HOLIDAY SEASON
MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 9
COCKTAIL PARTY
44 GUEST
7PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
BORSCHT SHOTS
BLINIS W CAVIAR & CREME' FRAICHE
TUNA CEVICHE IN SPOONS W SEAWEED GARNISH
TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLES
BLUE CORN CUPS FILLED W ELK CHILI
MUSHROOM EMPANADAS
SALMON & CHIVE POT STICKERS
VOULA VENTS STUFFED W PISSALDIERE


COCKTAIL PARTY
MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 9, 2015
75 GUEST
6PM

TASTING PLATES
PAD THAI W SHRIMP
COLD CASHEW NOODLES
STIR FRY VEGETABLES W CHOW FUN NOODLES

HORS D' OEUVRES
GOUJONS W TARTAR SAUCE
BLOODY MARY SHOTS W OYSTERS
SALMON CEVICHE
SHRIMP & CHICKEN WON TONS W SWEET CHILI SAUCE
SPANIKOPITA
MINI CHEESE SOUFFLES
LAMB SKEWERED ON ROSEMARY
MINI BL T'S
CREAM OF PARSNIP SOUP SHOTS



DINNER 

MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 12, 2015
10 GUEST
7PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
SWEET PEA SHOTS
CHICKEN & SHRIMP POT STICKERS
PIGS OF THE CLOTH

FIRST
MEXICAN GRILLED SHRIMP W AVOCADO & TOMATO SALAD W CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE
ENTRE'
LEMON BBQ CHICKEN
POTATO PANCAKE
CORN PUDDING
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
DESSERT
MINIATURE APPLE DUMPLINGS

DINNER
MANHATTAN
DECEMBER 12, 2015
16 GUEST
7PM
HORS D' OEUVRES
FOIE GRAS ON BRIOCHE TOAST W CARAMELIZED SHALLOT CHUTNEY
BLINIS W SMOKED SALMON & CAVIAR
LOBSTER ON CUCUMBER ROUNDS BRUNOISE OF CELERY CHIVE YELLOW PEPPER  & SWEET CHILI SAUCE
SURF
SHRIMP SCAMPI W RICE
TURF
ENTRECOTE OF BEEF W CREAMED MUSTARD SAUCE
ROASTED YUKON GOLD POTATOES IN DUCK FAT
CREAMED SPINACH
DESSERT
ORANGE CAKE
PORT



THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
BRIDGEHAMPTON
20 GUEST
DROPPED OFF
8AM

15LBS. STEAMED CRAB CLAWS
15 LBS. STEAMED JUMBO SHRIMP
                                                      20 STEAMED LOBSTER TAILS
                                                      2 QUARTS COCKTAIL SAUCE
                                                        10 LEMONS SEEDED & QUARTERED
                                                   ONE 24 LB TURKEY ROASTED
                                                      4 QUARTS OF SAGE SAUSAGE STUFFING
                                                   4 QUARTS GIBLET GRAVY
                                                 1 CORN PUDDING CASSEROLE
                                                    1 WHIPPED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES CASSEROLE
                                                 1 POTATO GRATIN CASSEROLE
                                                5 BUNCHES STEAMED ASPARAGUS
                                               1 QUART CRISP SHALLOTS
                                                   2 QUARTS WHOLE CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE RELISH
                                                  SAUTEED KALE W PROSCIUTTO
2 DOZEN PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
2 BOSTON CREAM PIES
2 APPLE PIES
3 LBS MINIATURE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
40 LBS CRUSHED ICE

THANKSGIVING II
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
SOUTHAMPTON
38 GUEST
DROPPED OFF
8:30AM

2 TWENTY POUND ROASTED TURKEYS
1/2 HOTEL PAN OF MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
1/2 HOTEL PAN CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
1 BAG OF MINI MUSHROOMS
2 QUARTS GIBLET GRAVY
1/2 HOTEL PAN OF STEAMED GREEN BEANS
1 QUART CRISPY SHALLOTS
1/2 HOTEL PAN CORN BREAD STUFFING NO GLUTEN
2 QUARTS FRESH WHOLE CRANBERRY SAUCE W GINGER

THANKSGIVING III
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
MANHATTAN
25 GUEST
DROPPED OFF
11AM

1 26 LB ROASTED TURKEY
3 QUARTS GIBLET GRAVY
1/2 HOTEL PAN MASHED IDAHO POTATOES
1/2 HOTEL PAN ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS W CRISPY BACON BITS
1/2 HOTEL PAN CORNBREAD STUFFING
1/2 HOTEL PAN STEAMED BROCCOLI
1 QUART CHEESY SAUCE MADE WITH FONTINA CHEESE
1 WHOLE ROASTED SALMON DECORATED WITH LEMON SLICES
1 QUART DILL SAUCE
1 MUSHROOM SHEPHERD'S PIE IN CLIENTS CASSEROLE DISH
4 DEEP DISH APPLE PIES

THANKSGIVING IV
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
MANHATTAN
25 GUEST
DROPPED OFF
11:30AM

2 GEESE ROASTED & STUFFED W WILD RICE & CRANBERRIES & APRICOTS
5 BUNCHES STEAMED ASPARAGUS
PEPPERED DUCK SAUCE
30 POPOVERS W FINE HERBS
2 POTATOES ANNA IN CLIENTS CASSEROLE DISH
CORNBREAD
MANDARIN ORANGE & WHITE RAISIN CHUTNEY
1/2 HOTEL PAN CARAMELIZED BABY CARROTS




DINNER IN MANHATTAN
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
25 GUEST
7PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
MUSHROOM SLIDERS ON BRIOCHE W SHALLOT CHUTNEY
CRAB CAKES W GARLIC AIOLI
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED W SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON
MINI VEGETABLE BURRITOS

FIRST
GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP W AVOCADO & TOMATO SALAD W LEMON VINAIGRETTE

ENTRE'
HONEY LEMON BBQ CHICKEN
POTATO PANCAKES W RED APPLE SAUCE
TOMATO FARCIES
CORN PUDDING
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS

DESSERT
DUTCH APPLE DUMPLINGS

DINNER IN MANHATTAN II
OCTOBER 16, 2015
20 GUEST
7:30PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
PIGS IN THE BLANKET
SCOTCH EGGS
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM POT STICKERS
LOBSTER & SEAWEED DUMPLINGS W SWEET CHILI SAUCE
FIRST
GREEN GAZPACHO W TOMATO CHIPS
ENTRE'
BEEF WELLINGTON W DEMI GLAZE
ROASTED BABY YUKON GOLD POTATOES
BABY BRUSSELS
DESSERT
LEMON CURD BARS


DINNER IN MANHATTAN III
OCTOBER 17, 2015
25 GUEST
7:30PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
SWEET PEA SOUP IN SHOTS
TRUFFLE GRILLED CHEESE
MONOCHROME CRUDITE
MUSHROOM STRUDEL W CREME' FRAICHE'
FIRST
CREAM OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP
PASSED TOASTED BRIOCHE
ENTRE'
ROASTED LOIN OF VEAL W MUSTARD SOURDOUGH CRUST
MUSTARD SAUCE
CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS W SNOW PEAS
DESSERT
INDIVIDUAL KEY LIME PIE


DINNER
BRIDGEHAMPTON
OCTOBER 18, 2015
10 GUEST
7PM

HORS D' OEUVRES
LAMB SLIDERS W TOMATO CHUTNEY
DUCK ROLLS W HOISIN & DUCK CRACKLING

FIRST
WATERCRESS SALAD W PIG EAR CRUNCH & HEIRLOOM TOMATOES PEPPER AIOLI
ENTRE'
POUSSIN STUFFED W ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
SPRING ONION CUSTARD
CURRY RAISIN SAUCE
SWEET POTATO PANCAKE
DESSERT
MINIATURE APPLE PIES
VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

THE INCOMPARABLE JIM GAFFIGAN AT THE SHEEN CENTER
NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
100 GUEST
8PM
HORS D' OEUVRES
CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED W BACON & ARUGULA SALAD
CHEESE PLATES
CRUDITE PLATTERS
STEAMED MEXICAN FLAVORED SHRIMP W SCAPE AIOLI
PRIME RIB SKEWERS
MINIATURE LAMB BURGERS
LOBSTER & CHIVE DUMPLINGS


THE CARDINAL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
100 GUEST
8PM
HORS D' OEUVRES
SANCERRE BY THE GLASS
CHICKEN & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
CHIPOTLE SEARED SHRIMP W AIOLI IN A GLASS
PIGS IN A BLANKET
PRIME RIB SKEWERS
CURRY LOBSTER FRITTERS W TOMATO CHUTNEY
CHEESE & FRUIT PLATTER
BOWLS OF BERRIES
CRUDITE PLATTERS AROUND THE ROOM



MANHATTAN COCKTAIL PARTY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
120 GUEST
7PM
HORS D' OEUVRES
GRILLED SHRIMP W CORN SALSA ON SPOONS
TRI LOBSTER SALAD W PICKLED ASIAN PICKLE SALAD & SEAWEED SLAW
SALMON & ASPARAGUS FRITTERS
ZUCCHINI CUPS STUFFED W ASPARAGUS SALAD
LENTIL CAKE W SUNNYSIDE UP QUAIL EGG & BELUGA CAVIAR

TASTING PLATES IN CHINESE TAKE OUT BOXES
PAD THAI NOODLES W ORANGE LACQUERED DUCK
MANDARIN GLAZED SHORT RIB W CASHEW COLD NOODLES
BASS SALAD W CARROTS GINGER & BROCCOLI


FAMILY DINNER

SOUTHAMPTON
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

HORS D' OEUVRES
FILET MIGNON ON BRIOCHE TOAST & CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
SHRIMP CEVICHE W MANGO SALSA
FOIE GRAS MOUSSE ON ENDIVE

FIRST
CREAM OF ARTICHOKE SOUP W CRACKED BLACK PEPPER & MASCARPONE

ENTRE'
SEARED DUCK BREAST W PICKLED SPICY BOK CHOY & MICRO GREENS
WASABI BROTH

DESSERT
ALMOND COOKIES & RED BEAN ICE CREAM





LUNCH
SOUTHAMPTON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

WHITE ASPARAGUS ON BABY WATERCRESS SALAD W YELLOW BEET VINAIGRETTE

SPONGE CAKE & FRESH CARAMELIZED APPLES

FAMILY DINNER  

SOUTHAMPTON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

FIRST
GARDEN BEET SALAD W GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

ENTRE'
BBQ NEWPORT STEAKS W ROASTED PEPPERS & GARLIC BUTTER
BAKED POTATOES
GREEN BEANS W SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

DESSERT
LEMON SORBET

BRUNCH W GUEST
SOUTHAMPTON
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

BUFFET IN THE ATRIUM

MUSHROOM ALA GRECE
BABY GREEN SALAD W RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
POACHED SALMON RED ONION SALAD
ROASTED POUSSIN W APRICOT GLAZE
SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA
CHEESY BISCUITS
STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES