Gourmet Menu

Gourmet Buffet or Plated Menu Items

Below is a selection of our most popular entrees, sides, and salads to help you build your perfect buffet for wedding, corporate event, fundraiser, and social gathering. This menu is not exhaustive and we are more than happy to customize any of these selections to best suit your unique tastes. We hope this menu serves as inspiration! Pricing per item is based on market prices.

ENTREES

Chicken

Boursin Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onion Pan Sauce

Coq au Vin (Red Wine Braised Bone in Chicken with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Pearl Onions)

Hawaiian Barbecue Glazed Chicken Thigh with Pineapple Salsa

Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast with Bruschetta Topping

House Rolled Chicken Cordon Bleu

Mushroom and Gruyere Stuffed Chicken Breast with Dijon Pan Sauce

Chicken Piccata with Caper White Wine Sauce

Beef

Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin (Optional: Creamy Horseradish and Demi Glace)

Cajun Rubbed Sirloin Steak with Espresso Bourbon Cream Sauce

Braised Flank Steak with Red Wine and Mushrooms

Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Au Jus

Savory Short Rib with Beef Demi Glace

Pork

Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Gastrique

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Maple Dijon Glaze

Feta, Spinach, and Roasted Red Pepper Pork Loin with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Seafood

Grilled Salmon Filet with Charred Citrus and Herb Butter

Seared Salmon Filet with Garlic Spinach Cream Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Parsley and Lemon

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Remoulade

Vegetarian

(most of these items can be made Vegan)

Greek Cheese Tortellini with Olives, Tomato, Artichokes, and Zucchini

Penne Pasta with Primavera Vegetables, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Pesto

Ratatouille Quinoa with Feta Cheese and Crispy Capers

Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Marinated Tofu Steaks with Savory Soy Glaze

Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas, Parsley, and Feta Cheese

SIDES

Starches

Confit Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Idaho Potatoes with Green Onions, Cheddar, and Bacon

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

Potato Au Gratin

Candied Sweet Potato Halves with Bruleed Brown Sugar, Pecans, and Cinnamon

Mashed Butternut Squash and Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter

Parmesan Risotto with Crispy Shallots

Red Wine Risotto with Fennel and Thyme

Wild Rice and Brown Rice Pilaf with Mirepoix

White Rice with Lemon Zest, Parmesan, and Sweet Peas

Savory Corn Casserole with Cheddar Cheese

Rigatoni with Melange of Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream

Five Cheese Cavatappi Mac n’ Cheese

Vegetables

Sauteed Green Beans with Citrus and Shallots

Blistered Asparagus with Charred Cherry Tomatoes

Paprika and Maple Glazed Baby Carrots

Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers

Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Balsamic Reduction

Dijon Rosemary Roasted Vegetable Medley

Broccolini with Lemon Parsley Gremolata

Tandori Spiced Vegetable Medley

Bourbon Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Assorted Summer Squash Battonet with Oregano

Roasted Brussles Sprouts with Bacon, Apple, and Sherry Vinegar

Corn Maque Choux (corn, peppers, and onions)

Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Salads

Romaine Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Crispy Croutons

Summer Berries Salad with Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans, and Sunflower Seeds with

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, Pepitas, Granny Smith Apple, and Dried Apricots with Sherry Vinaigrette

Antipasti Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Artichokes, Chickpeas, Olives, and Parmesan with

Creamy Garlic Dressing

Strawberry Fields Salad with Arugula, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Cashew Brittle and Toasted Walnuts with Red Wine Vinaigrette

House Salad with Shredded Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, and Croutons with

Buttermilk Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spring Salad with Asparagus, Shaved Radish, Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette, and Parmesan Frico

Bread Basket

Ciabatta – Tuscan Ciabatta – Soft Pretzel Breadsticks – Soft White Dinner Roll – Wheat Dinner Roll

Many of these menu items are also suitable for other service styles, such as a Plated Dinner, Chef Attended Action Station, or Buffet! We are also happy to customize to suit your Dietary Restrictions and Allergies. Consider a combination of service styles, as well as including Appetizers, Dessert Miniatures, or Stations to your next catering event.

Call our Commissary at 859-916-5910 or email us at contact@katescatering.co for availability and pricing information.