catering idea book

We are excited to provide you with our catering menus to assist in planning your event.

All menus are only a suggestion and represent some of our popular selections. We

continually develop menus and events incorporating regional preferences and cutting-

edge culinary trends. Our commitment is to customize menus for your occasion. From a

formal dinner to meeting break refreshments, we will offer

creative menus, elegant presentations and

thoughtful service to provide your guest with

a memorable dining experience.

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continental breakfastv Assorted fresh baked pastries, bagels & cream cheese v Orange, apple or cranberry juicev Special house blend and decaffeinated coffeesv Hot tea

hot breakfast with the worksv Scrambled eggsv Bacon and sausagev Hash brownsv Assorted fresh baked pastries v Fresh fruit tray, yogurt and granolav Orange, apple or cranberry juicev Special house blend and decaffeinated coffeesv Hot tea

deluxe continental breakfastv Assorted fresh baked pastriesv Bagels and cream cheesev Fresh fruit tray, yogurt and granolav Orange, apple or cranberry juicev Special house blend and decaffeinated coffeesv Hot tea

B R E A K F A S T

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L U N C H

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dessert selectionsv Fresh baked cookiesv Lemon bars

fast track lunchv Choose your sandwich, select two sides and a dessertv Each “Fast Track” lunch will be plated on disposable ware or on china (with flatware and cloth napkin) with accompaniments, lettuce, tomato slices, pickle spear, bottled water or soda

v Double chocolate browniesv Low fat granola yogurt parfait

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sandwich selectionsv Italian herb breast of chickenv Turkey clubv Grilled veggie with sun-dried tomato olive spread v Roast beef and cheddarv Veggie clubv Albacore tuna salad v Gourmet chicken salad

salads & side item selectionsv Cole slawv Classic potato saladv Pasta saladv Wheat berry & quinoa

v Potato chips v Fresh fruit saladv Cup of the soup of the dayv Mediterranean toasted cous cous salad

build your own sandwichv Assorted deli meats featuring ham, roast beef and breast of turkeyv Variety breadsv Cheddar, pepper jack and swiss cheesesv Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onion, picklesv Potato chipsv Assorted cookies, brownies or lemon barsv Iced tea, water, coffee

soup & saladChoice of two soup selections

v Featuring minestrone, chicken noodle, cream of broccoli, chili and italian weddingv Caesar or chef saladv Assorted crackersv Fresh vegetable tray with dipv Assorted cookies, brownies or lemon barsv Iced tea, water, coffee

it ’s a wrapv Flour tortilla wraps stuffed with variety of filling: Caesar chicken, Italian, buffalo chicken, tomato basil, tuna salad, turkey clubv Fresh vegetable tray with dipv Assorted cookies, brownies or lemon barsv Iced tea, water, coffee

v Double chocolate browniesv Low fat granola yogurt parfait

buffetsLU N C H

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HERB ROASTED CHICKENMarinated chicken roasted with fresh herbs, garlic and lemon

WILD MUSHROOM VEGETABLE LASAGNABetween layers of pasta lie wild mushrooms and vegetables; with alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese

FILLET OF TILAPIA WITH TOMATO BRUSCHETTAA tilapia fillet topped with tomato, capers and herbs

NY STRIP STEAK WITH ROASTED SHALLOT SAUCEHand cut beef strip loin; grilled and served with fire-roasted shallot sauce

CHICKEN MARSALALightly breaded chicken breast with marsala sauce

FILET MIGNONHand cut beef tenderloin wrapped in smokehouse bacon; grilled and served with tarragon butter

PORK LOIN - HONEY & ROSEMARY GLAZEDPork loin seasoned with our special rub and fresh rosemary; slow roasted to perfection

SMOKED GOUDA CHICKEN BREASTBreast of chicken stuffed with caramelized onion and smoked gouda cheese; lightly breaded and pan-fried

CARVED ROAST BEEFCarved or sliced herb crusted USDA Grade A beef.;slow roasted with fresh herbs

GRILLED VEGETABLE RATATOUILLEServed in portabello mushroom cap with tomato coulis

GRILLED SALMONServed with tomato leek sauce

BAKED PENNE BOLOGNESEPasta baked with slow cooked meat sauce and topped with three cheeses

FRIED CHICKENMarinated and battered chicken, deep-fried until golden brown

CARVED SUN-DRIED TOMATO ROASTED TURKEYBreast of turkey rubbed and roasted with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs

Select a menu from our most popular options listed below or a Metz representative can help design a menu. For buffet meals, an additional charge will be added to the most expensive entrée desired.

entree selections

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S E R V E D& BUFFETmenu

vegetable selectionsv Whole green beans

v Honey glazed baby carrots

v Buttered corn

v Steamed fresh broccoli florets

v Grilled asparagus

v Grilled fresh vegetables

v Steamed fresh cauliflower florets

v Roasted squash

salad selectionsv Mixed field greens salad

v Cole slaw

v Spinach salad with strawberries

v Pasta salad

v Fruit salad with poppy seed dressing

v Bacon and ranch potato salad

v Grilled asparagus and lemon salad

v Portobello mushroom and pepper salad

v Caesar salad

starch selectionsv Baked potato

v Wild rice

v Escalloped potatoes

v Oven roasted sweet potatoes

v Herbed brown rice

v Rice pilaf

v Herbed new potatoes

v Red skin mashed potatoes

v Twice baked potato

v Candied sweet potatoes

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The following dessert selections are subject to change depending on seasonality.

v Peanut butter silk piev Apple piev Carrot cake with cream cheese frostingv French silk pie v Crème brûlée v Fruit cobblerv Chocolate moussev New York style cheesecakev Strawberry shortcake

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DESSERTselections

italianv Choice of meat lasagna or meat ravioliv Vegetable lasagnav Two pastas {choice of penne, spaghetti, rotini or ziti}

v Two sauces {choice of marinara, alfredo, roasted garlic, pesto or prima rosa}

v Tuscan vegetablesv Bread {choice of bread sticks or French bread}

v Italian or Caesar saladv Choice of dessert

caribbeanv Jerk chickenv Maui ribsv Hawaiian ricev Caribbean vegetablesv Fresh fruit or vegetable trayv Mixed green salad assorted dressings and toppingsv Pineapple cakev Sweet rolls and butter

barbecue cookoutv Grilled chicken or bbq ribsv Hot dogs, hamburgers or brats {with peppers and onions}

v Baked beansv Mini corn on the cobv Homemade chipsv Pasta salad v Potato saladv Appropriate condiments {Lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, ketchup and pickles}

v Cookies and brownies

asianv Stir fried rice or pastav Spicy glazed chickenv Korean style beefv Vegetable egg rollsv Assorted sauces condiments {sweet & sour, soy, thai sweet hot, cashew, teriyaki, sesame oil, wasabi, red pepper flakes}

v Oriental noodle saladv Fortune cookies

mexicanv Build your own tacos {hard and soft taco shells with taco meat, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, diced onions, sliced olives, salsa and sour cream}

v Tortilla chipsv Cheese enchilada casserolev Spanish ricev Mexican cornv Refried beansv Mexican layer saladv Choice of dessert

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THEMED BUFFET

M E N Usuggestions

The following suggestions represent our most popular items. Items are priced per person. Please consult your Metz representative to help plan your reception menu and quantity of each menu item.

assorted coldCHEESE & CRACKER TRAYAssorted domestic and imported cheese with crackers

FRESH FRUIT TRAYCut seasonal fruit with yogurt dip

FRESH VEGETABLE TRAYSeasonal vegetables with dip

ASSORTED SLIDER SANDWICHESRoast beef, turkey and ham, sliced thinly and served on fresh baked rolls with lettuce leaf and tomato; condiments can be served on the sandwiches or on the side

ANTIPASTO SKEWERSMarinated Italian vegetables and fresh mozzarella on skewer

SMOKED SALMON AND DILL ROULADECream cheese, chopped capers, fresh dill and thinly sliced smoked salmon wrapped in herbed flour tortilla

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS AND OLIVESTraditional hummus with marinated olives

SHRIMP COCKTAILShrimp served with fresh cocktail sauce

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R E C E P T I O NHORS D'OEUVRE

M E N Usuggestions

assorted hotBRUSCHETTA Toasted baguette with fresh tomato, garlic and olive oilHOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP WITH GRILLED PITA CHIPSSpinach artichoke dip with grilled pita chips

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIPSpicy layered dip served with tortilla chips

STUFFED MUSHROOMSChoice of meatless herbed filling or sausage spinach fillingASSORTED BRUSCHETTASlices of toasted baguette topped with assorted fresh herbs and veggiesCHICKEN SATAY WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCEStrips of chicken breast in a peanut ginger marinade, then broiledGOAT CHEESE TARTLETSMini phyllo tart shells baked with goat cheese, sun-dried tomato and chive filling

BBQ MEATBALLSTraditional meatballs lightly coated with our custom BBQ sauceMINI CHICKEN CORDON BLEUFresh chicken wrapped with ham and swissPHILLY CHEESESTEAK EMPANADAS Shaved steak and cheese in a baked pastry pocket

MINI BEEF WELLINGTONFilet mingnon with sautéed mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry

MARINATED SCALLOPSMarinated sea scallops wrapped in bacon and broiled

SPRING ROLLSHomemade spring rolls made with chicken, vegetable, pork or shrimp filling

SPINACH SAUSAGE CHEESE PHYLLO TARTLETSMini phyllo tart shells baked with spinach Italian sausage cheese filling

MINI CRAB CAKES Spiced with old bay and rémoulade sauce

BRIE AND RASPBERRY IN PHYLLOFresh raspberries with melted brie wrapped in flaky-phyllo dough SPANAKOPITAA classic and delectable spinach pie with feta cheese and onions wrapped in phyllo

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bake shopCHEESE STRAWSDelicate pastry straws with asiago

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIESPlump strawberries dipped in chocolate {white or dark}

PETITE GOURMET COOKIESAssorted petite cookies made with only the finestingredients {chocolate chunk, rocky road, oatmeal raisin and macadamia nut}

PETIT FOURS AND MINI ITALIAN CAKESThe finest mini Italian cakes and French petit fours made

FRESH BAKED COOKIESChocolate chip, sugar and peanut butter

LEMON BARSThe perfect blend of sweet and tart

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIESRich chocolate brownies with toasted walnuts

CAKE DECORATED 1/2 OR FULL SHEETDecorated 1/2 sheet cake or full sheet cake

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARSSpecial recipe of an old favorite

LEMON COCONUT BARSThin, crisp bar with a delicate taste of lemon and coconut

PECAN BARSIf you like pecan pie, you will love these gems

R E C E P T I O NHORS D'OEUVRE

M E N Usuggestions

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bake shopCHEESE STRAWSDelicate pastry straws with asiago

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIESPlump strawberries dipped in chocolate {white or dark}

PETITE GOURMET COOKIESAssorted petite cookies made with only the finestingredients {chocolate chunk, rocky road, oatmeal raisin and macadamia nut}

PETIT FOURS AND MINI ITALIAN CAKESThe finest mini Italian cakes and French petit fours made

FRESH BAKED COOKIESChocolate chip, sugar and peanut butter

LEMON BARSThe perfect blend of sweet and tart

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIESRich chocolate brownies with toasted walnuts

CAKE DECORATED 1/2 OR FULL SHEETDecorated 1/2 sheet cake or full sheet cake

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARSSpecial recipe of an old favorite

LEMON COCONUT BARSThin, crisp bar with a delicate taste of lemon and coconut

PECAN BARSIf you like pecan pie, you will love these gems

beveragesICED TEAIced tea with sugar and sweet-n-low on the side

BOTTLED WATER20 oz bottled water

SPECIAL HOUSE BLEND COFFEE-DECAFFEINATEDFresh brewed decaffeinated coffee with cream, sugar and sweet-n-low on the side

SPECIAL HOUSE BLEND COFFEEFresh brewed coffee with cream, sugar and sweet-n-low on the side

PUNCHRed tropical punch

ASSORTED SODASAssorted 12 oz canned sodas

LEMONADE

APPLE JUICE

ORANGE JUICE

GRAPE JUICE

CITRUS ICED TEA

HOT CHOCOLATE

METZ FLAVORED WATERS

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hot spotv Fresh brewed coffeev Decaffeinated coffeev Herbal tea selection

more than a meetingv Assorted fresh baked cookiesv Browniesv Lemon barsv Seasonal fresh fruit trayv Tortilla chips and salsav Assorted juicesv Bottled waterv Sodas

little nibblev Dried fruitsv Cranberry chocolate popcornv Trail mixv Pretzels

afternoon refresherv Assorted fresh baked cookiesv Assortment of bar cookiesv Assorted sodasv Hot tea

on the gov Assorted candy barsv Nutrigrain fruit barsv Granola barsv Basket of whole fruit

sweet spotv Assorted mousse {with toppings}

v Fresh baked cookiesv Lemonade

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dinners

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luncheons

business meetings

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