FINE CATERING AND EVENTS

The Catering Company



 


Spring/Summer 2024 Catering Ideas


Passed Hors D’oeuvres
 Ceviche Scallop Skewers
Tuna Tartare, Avocado & Ponzu
Grilled Shrimp & Sriracha Peach Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp
Mini Shrimp Cakes & Spicy Cajun Mayo
Maryland Style Crab Melts
Crab & Avocado Duet
Mini Blue Claw Crab Cake with Roasted Peach & Ginger Coulis
Mini Nicoise Salad
Baby New England Style Cold Water Lobster Roll
Smoked Trout & Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Jerk Chicken on Cuban Tostones
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Meatball
Buffalo Chicken Skewers
Chicken Caesar Bites in Parmesan Cup
Mini Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Filet on French, Gorgonzola & Balsamic Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Filet with Cherry BBQ Sauce
Pepper Steak Skewers & Asian Dipping Sauce
Sazerac Glazed Meatballs
Grilled Lamb & Artichoke Kebabs
New Zealand Lamb Chops & Balsamic Cherry Sauce
Jersey Pepper & Sausage Skewer
Whiskey Braised Pork Belly
Pork “Wings” with Pepper Jelly Peach Sauce
Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers with Smokey Guacamole
Antipasto Skewers
Cherry, Pancetta & Gouda Tartlets
Potstickers with Black Vinegar & Soy Dipping Sauce
Fried Goat Cheese & Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
Honeyed Ricotta and Grilled Veggie Tartlets
Bacon Jam, Tomato & Arugula Crostini
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Watermelon & Strawberry Bruschetta
Greek Salad Skewer
Mini Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tartlets
Fried Pickle Chips & Spicy Ranch
Vegetable Shumai & Ponzu Sauce
Grilled Pineapple Chili Skewers
Margherita Pizza Minis
Honey Roasted Tomato Pizzette
Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Skewers
 

Sliders, Mini Sandwiches & Shooters
Mini Frozen “Shot Pops”
(lime & tequila, strawberry lemonade & vodka,
mango & rum)
Jumbo Sea Scallop Sliders & Sriracha Mayo
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Slider & Bleu Slaw
Asian Crab Salad wrapped in Baby Bok Choi
Asian Meatball Slider & Hoisin Mayo
Classic Juicy Lucy
Triple Pork Slider
Mini Italian Subs
Baby Muffaletta
Mini Philly Cheese Steak
French Dip Slider
Gyro Slider
Grilled Peach, Arugula, Bacon Jam & Citrus Aioli on Brioche
Fried Green Tomato Slider & Balsamic Reduction
Garden Burger Slider
Grilled Vegetable Slider
Bloody Mary Gazpacho Shooter
Ginger Peach Shooter
Tequila Shrimp Ceviche Shooter


Stations
Sliders Station
Create Your Own Beef, Chicken, Veggie Slider, Mini Hot Dogs, or Mini Philly Cheese Steaks and “The Fixins”

South Western Station
Create Your Own Mini Fish, Pork or Beef Tacos, Fried Chicken Wings with Bourbon or Buffalo Dipping Sauces, Mini Mexican Meatballs in Chipotle Chili Sauce, Traditional Salsas, Bacon & Jalapeno Dip, Grilled Quesadillas

Mediterranean Station
Chicken Kabobs, Beef Kabobs, Layered Greek Dip, Classic Artichoke Parmesan Dip, Mini Gyros, Grilled Vegetables, Olives, Grape Leaves and Pita Wedges

Tapas Station
Assorted Artisan Cheeses, Spring Dill Dip with Fresh Veggies, Cucumber Bruschetta, Shrimp Cocktail and Fresh Fruit Display

Charcuterie and Such
Sausages, Meats, Cheeses, Duck and Country Pates, Mousse Truffle with
Accompaniments

Crostini & Pizzette Station
Trio Of Soft Cheeses, Cocktail Sliced Marinated Chicken Breast And Cocktail Sliced Marinated Filet, Horseradish, Tzatziki, Apricot Chutney, Tomato Jam, Honey, Artichoke Dip, Crab & Lemon Bruschetta, Crostini, Sliced Baguettes, Flatbreads And Pizzettes

Sushi and Dim Sum Station
California, Spicy Tuna, Rainbow Rolls, Steamed Shumai Dumplings, Mini Egg Rolls and Grilled Shrimp

Pasta Station
Penne, Tortellini, Farfalle, Fresh Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto
And Assorted Toppings

Antipasto Station
Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Capicola, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Provolone, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Gourmet Olives
Classic Bruschetta, Artichoke Parmesan Dip and
Grilled Chicken Focaccia Pizza

Mini Panini Station
The Tuscany: Chicken Breast, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto
Fire Roasted Vegetable: Zucchini, Tomato, Portabella, Onion, Pepper & Havarti Cheese
The Godfather: Ham, Salami, Provolone, Tomato & Balsamic Glaze
Served with Sliced Pickles and Coleslaw

Grilling Station
Chicken Breast, Skirt Steak, Filet Mignon, Baby Back Ribs, Pork Loin, Swordfish, Shrimp or Tuna Kabobs

Rodizio Grill Station
Rodizio Grill: Slow Roasted Skirt Steak, Saint Louis Style Ribs, Short Ribs, Chicken Pieces, Turkey, Chorizo, Argentinian Sausage, Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon

Seafood Station
Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, PEI Mussels, East and West Coast Oysters, Stone Crab Claws

Southern BBQ Station
Pulled Pork, Buttermilk Fried Wingettes, Bourbon Glazed Mini Meatballs, Cornbread with Bacon Jam and Traditional Slaw

Corn on the Cob Bar
Skewered Wedges of Corn on the Cob with Assorted
Toppings for Dipping: Parmesan Cheese,
Herbed Salt and Old Bay

Gourmet Pickle Bar
Sliced and Speared Assorted Flavored Pickles, Pickled Vegetables
And Seasonal Pickled Items
 

Entrees
Herbs De Provence Chicken Breast
Strawberry Basil Compote

 Parmesan Chicken Breast
Artichokes, Roasted Peppers and Balsamic Reduction

Whole Tenderloin of Beef
Balsamic Blueberry Steak Sauce

Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak
Salsa Verde

Bacon Whiskey Bbq Baby Back Ribs
 Crispy Bleu Slaw

Pork Grillades
Pepper Jelly Peach Sauce

Grilled Branzino
Stuffed with Lemon & Rosemary Salsa

Citrus Glazed Salmon
Cucumber Mandarin Relish

Maryland Crab Cakes
 Pineapple Ancho

Lobster & Prawn Kabob
 Citrus Butter

Eggplant Napoleon
 Fresh Mozzarella and Balsamic Drizzle
 


Soups, Salads & Sides
Cool Cantaloupe Soup
Chilled Melon Puree, Citrus & Honey

Strawberries & Cream Soup
Chilled Strawberry & Yogurt Finished with Heavy Cream

Sweet Beet Soup
Chilled Beet, Apple & Ginger

Zucchini Lemon Soup

Traditional Gazpacho

Spring Apple Salad
Mixed Spring Lettuce, Granny Smith Apples, Fennel, Radishes,

English Cucumbers, Pecorino Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Kentucky Blue Grass Salad
Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Asparagus Tips, Toasted Walnuts,
Bleu Cheese and Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

Watermelon Salad
Mixed Greens, Watermelon, Strawberries, Feta, Cucumber and
Lime Vinaigrette

Edamame Salad
Baby Spinach, Watercress, Shelled Edamame, White & Green Scallions
Orange Segments and Honey & Soy Vinaigrette

Blueberry Salad
Arugula, Blueberries, Mango, Chevre, Toasted Walnuts,
and Champagne Vinaigrette

Spring Panzanella Salad
Asparagus, English Peas, Mixed Arugula, Radicchio & Spinach Greens,
Panzanella Croutons, Ricotta Salata, White Balsamic Dressing

Mid - Summer Italian Bread Salad
Jersey Tomatoes, Basil, Red Onion, Italian Bread and
Vinaigrette

Greek Quinoa Salad
Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers,
 Kalamata Olives and Lemon Zest

Cavatappi Salad
 Cavatappi Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes,
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Vinaigrette

Fingerling Potato Salad with Gremolata Dressing
Fingerling Potatoes, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Capers and Lemon Zest

Cran-Apple Slaw
Apple Slices, Cranberry, Cabbage
And Horseradish Vinaigrette

Lemon-Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Blistered Snap Peas

Tossed with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Grilled Assorted Vegetables
Balsamic Marinated Grilled Portabellas, Tomatoes,
Sweet Peppers, Onions, Zucchini and Summer Squash


Desserts
Mixed Summer Berries

Served with Angel Food Cake

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberries, Biscuits and Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Medley of Minis
Assorted Mini Tarts, Mini Fruit Parfaits, Chocolate Cheesecake Bites and Mini Cannoli

Finger Desserts
Gourmet Brownies, Blondies, Truffle Bars and Lemon Squares

Summer Fruit Pies and Hand Pies
Seasonal Fruits: Peach, Blueberry, Strawberry,
Raspberry and Apple 

Assorted Whoopie Pies
Traditional Chocolate, Red Velvet, Lemonade and Chunky Monkey









**We Also Welcome Special Requests and Old Favorites**