Enjoy what the chefs of tomorrow create today. MATC's Annual Culinary Event
Madison Area tecnical College Real World Smart
3550 Anderson Street
Madison WI 53704
an Evening of good Taste

A whole new take on an established event benefitting the MATC Culinary Baking Pastry Arts Program. Enjoy creative food and wine featuring culinary alumni and students.

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Menu

Grand Buffet from the Garde Manger Students and Cocktails

The Culinary Arts Garde Manger class for their final exam will prepare tables of cold hors d'oeuvres from pates to canapés

1st Course
Seared Maine diver scallop, saffron, spring ramp sauce

Fresh large scallops lightly kissed in a sauté pan, saffron and wild onion cream

2nd Course
Pesto rubbed lamb lollipop chop, bocconcini balloons, fiddlehead ferns tossed with mustard greens and dijon vinaigrette

Lamb chops rubbed in house prepared pesto and roasted, fresh mozzarella balloon filled with extra virgin olive oil, fiddlehead ferns tossed in a mustard green salad with champagne dijon vinaigrette

3rd Course
Paine family farm braised beef, polenta cake, morel mushroom stuffed with veal mousseline, root vegetables and red zinfandel sauce

Assortment of fresh mushrooms roasted and stacked on a rich polenta cake, morel mushroom filled with a veal mousse, baby root vegetables and chardonnay beurre blanc

Dessert Platters
Baking Pastry arts students present a selection of desserts

Final exam for the baking pastry arts program each student will be responsible for a selection desserts brought to your table on trays

Please note if you have any dietary restrictions let us know when you make your reservations.

Vegetarian Menu

Grand Buffet from the Garde Manger Students and Cocktails

The Culinary Arts Garde Manger class for their final exam will prepare tables of cold hors d'oeuvres from pates to canapés

1st Course
Potato crusted braised leek, cauliflower puree and truffle aioli

Tender leeks lightly braised and breaded in seasoned potatoes fried in olive oil on a puree of cauliflower and drizzled with truffled aioli

2nd Course
Linguini with pesto, bocconcini balloons, fiddlehead ferns and mustard greens

House prepared linguini in a light pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella filled with extra virgin olive oil, fiddlehead ferns tossed in a mustard green salad with champagne dijon vinaigrette

3rd Course
Exotic mushrooms on polenta cake, morel mushroom stuffed with vegetable mousse, root vegetables and chardonnay beurre blanc

Assortment of fresh mushrooms roasted and stacked on a rich polenta cake, morel mushroom filled with a light vegetable mousse, baby root vegetables and chardonnay beurre blanc

Dessert Platters
Baking Pastry arts students present a selection of desserts

Final exam for the baking pastry arts program each student will be responsible for a selection desserts brought to your table on trays

Please note if you have any dietary restrictions let us know when you make your reservations.

Alumni Chefs
Annie O'Hara
Anthony Lemens
Justin Carlise
Silent Auction Items

Ale Asylum

Betty Lou Cruises

Orange Tree Imports

In-home wine seminar by Mr. Jack Hart

Fireside Dinner Theatre

Gotham Bagels

Heidel House Resort

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

HoChunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center

Madison Magazine

Wine from David and Stephanie Dean

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Madison Symphony Orchestra

Wisconsin Restaurant Association

L'Etoile

German Fest

Carr Valley Cheese

Customized dinner and wine with Chefs Paul Short and John

Kathleen Radionoff gift package

Mae Laatsch

Mohican North Star Casino and Bingo

Olivia's Gifts

Pizza Hut

Nakoma Golf Club

Blue Marlin

Lake of the Torches Resort and Casino

Madison Concourse and Governor's Club

Sundara Spa

S.S. Badger Car Ferry

Pasta sampler

Staybridge Suites East, Middleton and Holiday Inn

Toubl Game Bird Farms

Wisconsin State Fair

Gourmet Dining Room-MATC

More silent auction packages arriving daily!