Yum It Up!
Creative Catering
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Example: Hors d'oeuvres
Display of Fresh Fruit and Cheese - Seasonal fruit displayed with imported and domestic cheeses and assorted crackers.
Crudités and Dip -Assorted seasonal vegetables served with choice of Dip.
- Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches - Slices of baguette spread with herb butter, topped with a slice of tenderloin, garnished with horseradish whipped cream and sprig of parsley.
- Orange Muffins with Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Butter
- Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham and Honey Mustard
- Corn Muffins with Jalapeno Jelly and Smoked Turkey
Crostini - Crisp bread rounds topped with :
- Goat Cheese and Green Olive Tapenade
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Chicken Salad with sliced Grapes and Pecans
- Bruschetta
- Parmesan and Artichoke
- Pesto and Shrimp
- Creamy Crab
- Roquefort, Red Pear and Pecans
- Sautéed mélange of mushrooms
- Creamed Spinach with Feta
- Chicken Liver Mousse, Apple Slice and chopped Walnuts
- Mixed Grilled Vegetables
- Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
- Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, and Roasted Red Pepper
- Tuna and Capers
- Salmon Mousse
- Sun dried Tomato Spread and Asparagus ti
- Puree of Winter Squash sprinkled with Nutmeg
- Pea Puree and Broiled Scallop
- Blackened Steak with Cajun Remoulade
- Caramelized Onions and Bacon
Stuffed New Potatoes - Tiny red potatoes baked and partially hollowed out, filled with choice of:
- Caramelized Onions
- Bacon and Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream and Caviar
- Creamed Spinach
- Sautéed Mushrooms
Phyllo Triangles - Flaky Greek Pastry filled with choice of:
- Spinach and Feta
- Curried Chicken and Walnuts
- Sherried Crab
- Ricotta and Proscuitto
- Wild Mushrooms
- Wild Rice and Artichokes
- Asian Pork and Sautéed Napa Cabbage
- Five Spice Beef and Chinese Veggies
- Sautéed Apples and Blue Cheese
Quiche Squares, Frittatas with assorted fillings
- Ham and Swiss
- Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper
- Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan Cheese
- Smoked Salmon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese
- Bacon, Caramelized Onions and Sharp Cheddar
- Smoked Gouda and Broccoli
- Lobster and Swiss Chard
- Roasted Tri-colored Peppers
Cucumber Cups, Cherry Tomatoes or Endive Leaves filled with:
- Pesto Orzo
- Tabboulah
- Salmon Mousse
- Lump Crab and Mango Salad
- Smoked Trout Mousse
- Thai Beef Salad
- Cous Cous with Dried Cherries and Toasted Almonds
- Mandarin Chicken Salad
Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cajun Shrimp
- Spinach and Feta
- Cheddar and Bacon
- Cornbread, Sausage and Apple
- Curried Onions
- Crabmeat
- Artichoke and Parmesan
Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cajun Shrimp
- Spinach and Feta
- Cheddar and Bacon
- Cornbread, Sausage and Apple
- Curried Onions
- Crabmeat
- Artichoke and Parmesan
Skewers and Bites
- Gingered Chicken Bites Wrapped in Bacon
- Jerk Chicken Kebobs
- Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon
- Citrus Marinated Shrimp skewered with an Orange Segment
- Snow Pea wrapped Garlic marinated Shrimp
- Rosemary Lamb Kebobs with Tzatki Dipping Sauce
- Grilled Mixed Vegetable Kebobs
- Beef Roulade with Horseradish Cream
Baked Brie topped with:
- Caramel and Walnuts
- Wrapped in Puff Pastry topped with Raspberry Preserves or Orange Marmalade
- Chutney, Curry and Cashews
- Garlic, Mushrooms and Almonds
- Scallops on Homemade Potato Crisps with Pea Pure
- Polenta triangles with assorted toppings (Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Creamed Spinach, Grilled Veggies, Mozzarella and Grilled Italian Sausage)
- Salmon Cakes with Dilled Mayonnaise
- Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
- Macadamia Crusted Chicken Strips with Toasted Coconut Dipping Sauce
- Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yoghurt
- Lentil Pate
- Sherried Mushroom Spread
- Chicken Liver Pate
- Chicken Breast Terrine
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Tri-colored Pepper Tapanade
- Hot Crab Spread
- Warm Artichoke, Spinach and Parmesan Dip
- Caponata (Roasted Eggplant Spread)
- Low Country Shrimp Dip
- Black Eyed Pea Caviar
- Warm Rueben Dip
- Blue Cheese and Toasted Pecan Spread
- Clam Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- BLT Dip
- Smoked Salmon Mousse
- Classic French Country Pate
Eastern Flair
- Crispy Asian Noodle Pancakes topped with Duck Breast
- Sesame and Wasabi Crusted Tuna Bites
- Teriyaki Beef
- Thai Pork Sate with Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Smoked Salmon Won Ton Stacks
- Crab Salad Won Ton Stacks
- Pork and Noodle Balls
- Sausage Pearl Balls (seasoned pork sausage balls coated with sticky rice and steamed)
- Rice Balls with Edamame and Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
- Eno Rolls (Nori wrapped, Sushi Rice, Cucumber, Sweet Red Pepper and Crab)
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Plum Dipping Sauce
- Tempura
- Shrimp and Spinach Dumplings
- Five Spice Pork Potstickers
- Sesame Wonton Triangles With Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Mayonnaise
- Tea Marbled Eggs with Soy Balsamic Mayonnaise
- Mango-Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups
- Sesame Crusted Salmon with Orange Miso Sauce
- Shrimp Toasts
- Crab Pot Stickers with Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
- Empanadas (Buttery Turnovers filled with: sautéed Mushrooms, Picadillo,
- Shredded Beef, Bacon with Cheddar and Broccoli, Creamy Spicy Seafood, Chorizo and cheese)
- Bite Sized Quesadillas (Chili and Cheese, Creamy Seafood, Shredded Chicken and Monterey Jack, Black Beans and Corn, Grilled Veggies and Cheese)
- South of the Border Bites (homemade tortillas topped with red bean dip, guacamole, cheese, chopped tomato and cilantro)
- Cornmeal Cups filled with (White Chicken Chili, Chili Con Carne or Vegetarian Chili)
- Mexican Confetti Roll ups
- Avocado and Grapefruit Tortillas
- (Homemade Tortilla Crisps topped with Guacamole, Pink Grapefruit segment and slice of sweet red pepper)
- Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls
- Bite sized BLT(open faced sandwiches of crispy, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce and slice of cherry tomato topped with a dollop of roasted garlic mayonnaise)
- Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Bite sized Cheeseburgers
- Bite sized Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
- Pigs in a Blanket (cocktail frank wrapped in puff pastry)
- Mini Tuna Melts
- Bite sized Sheppard’s Pie
- Grown Up Fish Sticks
Example: Working Lunch
Brown Bag Lunches
1 Main Dish* 2 Side Dishes* 1 Dessert *1 Beverage
$12.50/person delivered
Main Dishes
California Hummer Wrap
Roasted red pepper hummus, cheddar cheese,
lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded carrot, cucumber,
green pepper, sprouts and creamy Caesar dressing in a tortilla wrap
Dijon Chicken Pita
Chunks of chicken with celery, scallions, and carrots
tossed with a Dijon mustard dressing served in pita bread
Black Forest Ham Sandwich
Thinly slice ham, baby Swiss, sliced tomato,
and red leaf lettuce with pesto mayonnaise on a Kaiser roll
Delhi Chicken Sandwich
Curried chicken salad
Southwestern Turkey Club Wrap
Freshly roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce,
tomato, avocado and chipotle mayo in a tortilla wrap
Cold Sandwiches
(served with salad and fruit)
Southwestern Turkey Club
(freshly roasted turkey breast, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle Mayo)
Greek Salad Sandwich
(all the components of a Greek Salad: mixed greens, feta, Kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, with a lemon vinaigrette, stuffed into a pita. Grilled Chicken or Tuna can also be added)
California Hummer Wrap
(Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded carrot , cucumber, green pepper, sprouts, creamy Caesar Dressing)
Delhi Chicken Sandwich
(Curried Chicken Salad with chopped apples, and mango chutney on raisin bread)
Desserts
Toffee Blondie Brownies (rich, brown sugar brownies loaded with chocolate chips)
Butter Pecan Turtle Bars (shortbread crust topped with pecans, caramel and chocolate chips)
Giant Ginger Cookies
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Applesauce Raisin Cake with Lemon/Orange Glaze
Fudgy Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Mud Cake (rich chocolate cake flavored with coffee and bourbon)
Example: Cocktail Party Menu
Display of Fresh Fruit and Cheese
- A beautifully arranged still life to include Pineapple, Red and Green Grapes, Kiwi, Melons, Strawberries
- Domestic and Imported Chesses served with assorted crackers)
- Jumbo shrimp and assorted vegetables: broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, sweet potato dipped in a light batter and deep fried in a wok in front of the guests)
Swedish Meatballs
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Bite-sized BLTs
- Open faced sandwiches of crispy, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce and slice of cherry tomato topped with a dollop of roasted garlic mayonnaise
Mushrooms with two stuffings
- Crab
- Parmesan breadcrumb
Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles
Bite-sized Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Dessert:
- Assortment of Bite sized Brownies
- Cheesecakes and
- Éclairs
Example: Fall Dinner Party Menu
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Crostini with Three Toppings
- Artichoke Parmesan
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Feta and Greek Olives
- Salad of Mixed Baby Greens, Pears and Stilton Cheese with a Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
- Fruit Stuffed Loin of Pork
- Barley Pilaf
- Sauteed Spinach and Pine Nuts and Garlic
- Oven Caramelized Autumn Vegetables (onions, parsnips, acorn squash, carrots and fennel
- Parker House Rolls and Butter
- Individual Heart of Darkness Chocoate Cakes with Fresh Raspberries, Whipped Cream and a Zinfandel Port Sauce
Example: Catering "Stations"
Hors d’oeuvre Station
Imported and domestic cheese, fresh fruit, crudités served with savory dips and spreads, assorted crackers.
Carving Station
May include:
Beef (tenderloin, steamship round, top sirloin, London broil)
Poultry (Glazed turkey breast, smoked turkey breast, whole roast turkeys)
Pork (Maple glazed spiral sliced ham or pork loin)
Pasta Station
Choice of assorted pastas and sauces
May include: Rotini, ziti, spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli served with a variety of sauces ( Alfredo, marinara, vodka, pesto)
Tempura Station
Bite-sized pieces of fresh vegetables, chicken and whole shrimp dipped in a light batter and deep-fried to order.
Sushi Station
Assortment of nori rolls featuring fresh vegetables and cooked seafood, served with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger.
Mashed Potato Bar
Creamy mashed potatoes with assorted toppings (chopped bacon, sour cream,
shredded cheeses, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms)
Quesadilla Station
Custom made quesadillas, guests choose from assorted fillings (chicken, ground beef, black beans, sautéed veggies, shredded cheeses).
Finger Licking Station
Barbequed baby back ribs and assorted chicken wings served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Salad Station
Assorted fresh salads, may include:
Caesar Salad
“Yum It Up” Signature Salad (fresh field greens with pear, toasted walnuts, roasted beets, gorgonzola cheese and a raspberry vinaigrette)
Classic Potato Salad (celery, onion, hard-cooked egg, mayo, yellow mustard) Whole Wheat Rotini with Broccoli and Cashews
Middle Eastern Carrot Salad (grated carrots with lemon, mint, coriander, honey)
Mardi Gras Slaw (red and white cabbage, carrots and onions in a red wine, dijon vinaigrette)
White Bean Salad with Zucchini and Parmesan
Curried Rice Salad (with apples, currents, scallions)
Salad of Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Tabbouleah (cracked wheat with lemon juice, olive oil, lots of fresh parsley)
Minty Marinated Cucumber Salad
Technical Bean Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
