Catering

Thank you for asking me to help you with your event.  Just so you know I do not have a professional catering license and some venues require a professional license or require a waiver fee. I do have my food handler permit.  I do everything out of my home and make most everything from scratch.  I have been catering since 2014.  Thanks!

BUFFET MENU IDEAS

(This price includes the cost of the meal, flatware and tableware. It does NOT include labor*)

                                                                                                   

Chicken Cordon Bleu with cream sauce                                             

   Includes your choice of starch, vegetable, salad, bread, drink and dessert

  

Grilled Chicken Breast with three sauces: teriyaki, sweet and sour, gravy (can add mushrooms), barbeque

  Includes your choice of starch, vegetable, salad, bread, drink and dessert

Lemon Chicken (breaded with a lemon butter drizzle)

   Includes your choice of starch, vegetable, salad, bread, drink and dessert

Stuffed Pork Chop (stuffed with savory dressing and served with gravy)

   Includes your choice of starch, vegetable, salad, bread, drink and                                                           dessert

Homemade  Lasagna

   Includes your choice of vegetable, salad, bread, drink and dessert

Italian Pasta Bar  farfalle (bowtie) pasta, alfredo and marinara sauces, grilled chicken and meatballs

   Includes your choice of vegetable, salad, bread, drink and dessert

   Add sautéed mushrooms for an additional cost

Mexican  Buffet  shredded pork and grilled chicken tacos with toppings, Add steak for an additional 50 cents per guest Mexican rice, refried or black beans, chips and salsa. You can choose 3 of the following salsa: black bean and corn, Pico de gallo, restaurant style, pineapple and picante.

    Includes your choice of drink and dessert

Soup and Salad Bar

    Choice of soup (may choose up to four): Chicken noodle, Vegetable beef, Broccoli cheese, Vegetable cheese,   

       Tomato basil (with or without tortellini), Corn chowder, Clam chowder, Loaded baked potato, Beef stew,

       Mushroom bisque, Zuppa Toscana, Minestrone, Taco soup, Chili, Navy bean

     Salad Bar with assorted dressings

     Includes your choice of bread, drink and dessert

Sweet Pork and/or Grilled Chicken Salads

Shredded pork, Grilled chicken, Tortillas, Cilantro lime rice, Black beans, Pico de gallo, Cheese, Sour cream, Guacamole, Shredded lettuce and House tomatillo ranch dressing

     Includes your choice of drink and dessert

 

 Chicken Salad Croissants and/or BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches  

     Vegetable tray with dip, Fruit tray with dip 

     Choice of two salads (macaroni, potato, spinach, chicken oriental, chicken farfalle, broccoli bacon)

     Includes your choice of drink and dessert

Teriyaki Rice Bowls  

     Rice, Grilled chicken and Shredded pork, Grilled vegetables and sauces (Teriyaki, Orange, Sweet n’ sour)

     Island Salad (Romaine lettuce, candied walnuts, feta cheese, dried cranberries, shredded carrots, purple 

        onions and sunflower seeds with ginger dressing) or see other salad options below

     Includes your choice of bread, drink and dessert

Barbeque Buffet

     Pulled pork and Grilled chicken with barbeque sauce, Baked beans, Coleslaw and your choice of

        Potato salad, Dutch oven potatoes, or Twice-baked potatoes

     Includes your choice of bread, drink, and dessert

Hawaiian Luau

     Kalua pork, Huli Huli chicken, Polynesian coconut rice and your choice of two salads, such as:

     Pina colada salad (romaine lettuce, pineapple, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, bacon,     

             green onions and pineapple dressing),

     Island salad (romaine lettuce, candied walnuts, feta cheese, dried cranberries, shredded carrots,

             purple onions, sunflower seeds and ginger dressing)

     Includes your choice of bread, drink, and dessert

 

Baked Potato and Salad Bar

     Baked potatoes with homemade chili and cheese sauce, broccoli, sour cream, bacon, cheese, green onions

     Salad bar with assorted dressings

     Includes your choice of bread, drink and dessert

Starch side

     Rice pilaf, Red parsley roasted potatoes, Baked potatoes, Garlic mashed potatoes, Twice-baked potatoes

Vegetable

     Glazed carrots, Southern green beans (bacon and onions), Green bean almandine,

     Vegetable medley (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower)

Salad

     Garden side salad with two dressings, Caesar salad, Strawberry spinach salad.  Upgrade to a salad bar,   

     including ten toppings and four dressings, additional cost per guest.

Breads

      Rolls with butter, garlic bread, French bread with Tuscan dipping herbs and olive oil.  Upgrade to       

      homemade artesian breads with Tuscan herbs and olive oil for 30 cents per guest.

Drinks

       Meal comes with water and lemonade bar with 4 flavorings (peach, raspberry, strawberry and seasonal      

      flavor)

      Italian Soda Bar- ginger ale, between 5 and 9 flavors (depending on space), creamer and whipped topping

      (30 cents extra per guest)

Dessert Options

Cake  (may choose 2- 3)

     Chocolate, Lemon or vanilla with raspberry filling, Carrot, Bundt cake, Red velvet, Butter pecan bundt cake  

     with a cinnamon swirl

Cupcakes  (may choose 2-3)

     Lemon, Lemon-blueberry, Oreo, Raspberry-lemonade, Vanilla with strawberry frosting,

     Chocolate with mint or German chocolate frosting, Red velvet, Chocolate with salted caramel,

     Pumpkin chocolate chip, Carrot        (visit charissas.blogspot.com for examples)

Brownies (may choose 2 to 3)

     Chocolate brownie with chocolate, mint, or coconut pecan frosting, Blonde brownie, Maple nut brownie,                   Cherry walnut brownie

  

Gourmet Brownies  (may choose 2 types)

     Chocolate brownie with whipped vanilla or mint topping, hot fudge drizzle and chocolate shavings

     Chocolate brownie with whipped raspberry topping, raspberry drizzle and fresh raspberries

Pies (Mini or Regular)  (may choose 2-3)

     White chocolate raspberry, Vanilla with fresh fruit, Banana cream, Coconut cream, Pumpkin,

     Apple strudel, Mixed berry, Chocolate cream, Cherry, Peach, Lemon cream, Key lime,

     Chocolate peanut butter cup

Cookies  (may choose 3)

      Snicker doodles, Peanut butter kisses, Scottish shortbread, Oatmeal raisin, Melt-a-ways, Peanut butter,

      Frosted sugar cookies (vanilla, lemon or strawberry frosting), Chocolate chip, Pumpkin chocolate chip,

      Craisin and white chocolate chip, Homemade oreo, Applesauce chocolate chip

Bar Cookies  (may choose 2-3)

      Lemon squares, 7 Layer cookies, Peanut butter, Pecan, Chocolate crumb bars

Fruit Desserts

       Cheesecake squares or individual cups (with strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cherry or caramel topping)

       Individual Fruit Pizzas (Sugar cookie base, whipped cream frosting, and assorted fresh fruit)

       Mini cobblers (Peach, Berry, or Apple)

       Homemade crepes (with chocolate and vanilla mousse, fruits, caramel, hot fudge, cinnamon sugar and

               whipped cream (50 cents extra per guest)      

       Bundt cake bar (with chocolate and vanilla mousse, strawberries, apple pie filling, mixed berries, toasted         

               coconut, toasted nuts, caramel, hot fudge, lemon glaze and whipped cream (50 cents extra per guest)

       Caramel apple bar (sliced apples with caramel and assorted toppings: toasted coconut, toasted nuts,

              M & Ms, chocolate chips, peanuts, toffee bits, oreos or chopped candy bars)

Éclairs or Cream Puffs (50 cents extra per guest)

If you have guests that are gluten free, dairy free, or vegetarian, I am happy to accommodate when possible.  If there is something that you would like that is not on my list I am open to suggestions and happy to work with you.

Labor Cost  

In addition to the price of the food quoted above, my labor fees are $20.00 an hour.  *The labor cost includes shopping, all food preparation, buffet set-up, full guest service, take down and clean-up of the buffet area.  For a basic event of up to 100 guests I require one additional worker to help during the set-up, service and take down portions at $10.00 per hour.  For each additional 100 guests I need an additional worker.  Most events require fifteen to twenty hours of labor depending on the number of guests and the menu chosen.  All labor costs on invoices are estimates until a final guest count and menu has been determined.

Let me know if you have any questions.  I would be happy to serve you and make your event very enjoyable! 

I can bring my own tablecloths and tables for the serving buffet.  I have black, red, cream, white and off white tablecloths. 

Thank you,

Charissa Little

(801) 830-1217

jamesonandcharissa@hotmail.com

BRUNCH IDEAS

 Breakfast Casseroles  

Breakfast Casserole (hash browns, egg, onion, cheese, choice of meat: ham, bacon, or sausage)

Sweet Breads or Muffins (choose up to three: Poppy Seed, Banana, Chocolate Chocolate Chip,

      Nutty Carrot, Pumpkin, Apple Strudel, Peach, Almond-Cranberry)

Fruit and fruit dip

Milk and Juice

 Sweet Breads or Muffins  

Sweet Breads or Muffins (choose up to three, Poppy Seed, Banana, Chocolate Chocolate Chip,

Nutty Carrot, Pumpkin, Apple Strudel, Peach, Almond-Cranberry)

Fruit with Fruit dip

Yogurt (add $1.00 per person)

Milk and Juice

Crepe Bar  

Homemade crepes with cream cheese filling; for toppings: fresh fruit, lemon glaze, caramel

      syrup and whipped topping

Milk and Juice

Homemade Sweet Rolls  

Assorted Flavors: (choose 2-3 flavors)

    Cinnamon (you can add coconut and/or pecans)

    Orange

    Raspberry

    Blueberry with Lemon Glaze

    Caramel Apple

    Pecan Sticky bun

Fruit with dip

Yogurt or Breakfast Casserole (add $1.00 per person)

Milk and Juice

Breakfast Burritos 

Tortilla, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage and ham cheese. Served with

Fruit and Yogurt

 Milk and Juice,

Reception Ideas

·         Thank you for asking me to help you with your event.  Just so you know I do not have a professional catering license and some venues require a professional license or require a waiver fee. I do have my food handler permit.  I do everything out of my home and make most everything from scratch.  I have been catering since 2014.  Thanks!

Here are just a few ideas for the reception. If you don’t see something you were hoping for, I am happy to work with you and take your suggestions. Call me if you have any questions! 

If you would like to see some pictures you can check my website, charissas.blogspot.com

Click on gallery.

Except for Dessert Bars and Drinks, all prices listed are for 100 servings

Appetizers

Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy                                                                                  

Sweet and Tangy Meatballs                                                                                                

Brown Sugar-Glazed Bacon Wrapped Smokies                                                             

Sweet and Tangy Smokies                                                                                                  

Barbeque Smokies-                                                                                                              

Bruschetta, including bread                                                                                                          

Caprese Skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella ball and basil leaf                                     

drizzled with balsamic reduction)                                                   

Gourmet cheese, grape and cracker platter (three gourmet cheeses)                            

Dips

Hot Monterey Mexican Dip with dipping items (baguettes, tortilla chips, crackers)     

Chile Cheese Dip, homemade queso (serves with tortilla chips)                                      

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip with dipping items                                                                  

Seven Layer Bean Dip with chips                                                                                        

Raspberry Chipotle cream cheese with crackers                                                                        

Chips and Three Assorted Salsas (choose from restaurant style, pico de gallo,              

black bean and corn, pineapple, and picante)                                                                     

                       

Finger Foods

Finger Sandwiches (slider or dollar roll size)                                                                   

(onion or regular roll with honey mustard and ham with cheddar cheese

or turkey with swiss cheese)

Reception Sandwich (smaller than finger sandwich - about two bites)                         

(onion or regular roll with honey mustard and ham with cheddar cheese

or turkey with swiss cheese)

Small Chicken Salad Croissants                                                                                         

Vegetable Tray with creamy dip                                                                                      

Seasonal Fruit Tray with dip                                                                                                           

Strawberry and Spinach Salad                                                                                           

Fountains

Barbecue Fountain (100 servings)                                                                                     

            Dipping Items- (Prices are for 100 ct)

            Chicken Skewer                                                                                                      

            Chicken Bites                                                                                                            

            Cocktail Smokies                                                                                                      

            Meatballs                                                                                                                   

Ranch Dressing Fountain (100 servings)                                                                        

            Dipping Items (Price per serving unless specify)

            Vegetables                                                                                                                

            Salad Skewer (lettuce, tomato, cucumber)                                                            

            Soft pretzels bites                                                                                                    

            Breadsticks                                                                                                                

            Chicken skewers (100 ct)                                                                                        

            Chicken wings (100 ct)                                                                                           

            Potato chips                                                                                                             

            Potato skins                                                                                                              

Nacho Cheese Fountain                                                                                                      

            Dipping Items (Per serving unless specify)

            Tortilla chips                                                                                                           

            Taquitos (100 ct)                                                                                                                

            Cocktail Smokies (100 ct)                                                                                                                    Carrots, Broccoli, celery, Peppers                                                                         

            Apples                                                                                                                                                          French Bread                                                                                                                       

            Soft Pretzel Bites                                                                                                    

 Chocolate Fountain – $1.50 Per guest

       Strawberries, pineapple, bugles, pretzels, cinnamon bears, salted nut roll

       cream puffs and sugar wafer cookies, cookies

           

           

Desserts (The price listed is for 100 count, unless noted)

Assorted brownies (96 count)                                                                                          

      Chocolate brownie with fudge, mint, raspberry or coconut and pecan frosting  

      Blonde brownies, Maple nut, Cherry walnut

Cheesecake squares (96 count)                                                                                           

Cheesecake Cups - cheesecake made in a cupcake-size cup (4 oz)                                             

Small cheesecake Cup- as above but 2oz                                                                           

Mini Cheesecakes (bite size made in a mini muffin liner)            (1oz)                                     

       Various topping choices including raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, and caramel

Cake bites                                                                                                                            

            Chocolate, Red velvet, Lemon, Strawberry, Spice, Key lime, Vanilla, Pumpkin

            Chocolate chip, Chocolate caramel, Raspberry lemon, Blueberry, Confetti

Mini Pies                                                                                                                                 

        Chocolate cream, Banana cream, Coconut cream, Pumpkin, Apple streusel,

        Mixed berry, White chocolate raspberry, Key lime, Lemon cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter                                                          

Mini Cobblers - Peach, Berry or Apple                                                                                 

                     

Mini Cream Puffs                                                                                                                  

Homemade Cream Puffs (Raspberry, lemon or traditional)                                            

Eclairs                                                                                                                                              

Bar Cookies                                                                                                                          

         Pumpkin, Lemon, Peanut Butter, Seven Layer, Chocolate crumb, Pecan pie                                    

Homemade Sweet Rolls                                                                                                    

Cinnamon (may add coconut and/or pecans), Orange, Raspberry

Sweet Breads – may be served in slices or as mini muffins                                            

            Pumpkin chocolate chip, Banana, Glazed lemon poppy seed, Nutty carrot,

             Pumpkin, Apple strudel, Almond cranberry     

Cookies                                                                                                                                             

Snicker doodle, Peanut butter kisses, Scottish shortbread, Chocolate chip,

            Pumpkin chocolate chip, Frosted sugar cookies (vanilla, lemon or strawberry),

           Oatmeal raisin, Melt-a-ways, Peanut butter, Craisin and white chocolate,

             Homemade oreo, Applesauce chocolate chip, Graham cracker toffee square,

           Chocolate with mint chip or peanut butter chip

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries                                                                                         

Cupcakes                                                                                                    

 Chocolate mint, Lemon-raspberry, Vanilla strawberry,

             Oreo, Key lime, German chocolate, Chocolate peanut butter,

             Red velvet, Chocolate salted caramel, Carrot, Pumpkin chocolate chip

Mini Cupcakes – same options as above                                                

Dessert Bars

Crepe Bar                   

Homemade crepes served cold or warm, chocolate and vanilla mousse, fruit toppings, caramel, hot fudge, lemon glaze,

cinnamon sugar and whipped cream

                                         VERY POPULAR!

Waffle Bar                  

Homemade waffles with chocolate and vanilla mousse ,Nutella, biscoff 5 fruit toppings, caramel, hot fudge, lemon glaze, and whipped cream

Bundt Cake Bar          

Bundt cakes (chocolate, vanilla and lemon), chocolate and vanilla mousse, fruits (strawberries, apple pie filling, mixed berry), toffee bits, Andies mint, Peanut butter cups, caramel, hot fudge, toasted coconut, toasted nuts, crumble, lemon glaze and whipped cream

Fruit Pizza Bar          

Sugar cookie frosted with vanilla or strawberry mousse, fruits (assorted berries, bananas, kiwi, and mandarin oranges), lemon glaze and chocolate sauce          

Ice Cream Sundae     

or build your own     Ice cream with hot fudge, caramel, berries, candy bar and crushed

Ice cream sandwich   cookies, nuts, cherries, and whipped cream (cookie bar- 4 choices of             Bar                  cookies, see above cookies)

Carmel Apple Bar      

Apple slices, caramel dipping sauce, various toppings, toasted nuts, coconut, and candy bars

Drinks

Lemonade Bar           

Flavored syrups (peach, raspberry, strawberry and seasonal flavor)  

with vanilla creamer

Italian Soda Bar          

Ginger ale, between five and ten flavored syrups, depending on your serving space, cream and whipped topping

Hot Chocolate & Cider Bar   

                                    Chocolate dipped marshmallow sticks, chocolate/caramel dipped spoons, flavored creamers, mini marshmallows and whipped topping

Water                         

Includes ice and seasonal fruit, if desired

Labor Cost  

In addition to the price of the food quoted above, my labor fees are $20.00 an hour.  The labor cost includes shopping, all food preparation, buffet set-up, full guest service, take down and clean-up of the buffet area.  For a basic reception of up to 100 guests I require one additional worker to help during the set-up, service and take down portions at $10.00 per hour.  For each additional 100 guests I need an additional worker.  Total labor time varies significantly based on the number of guests and the menu selected, but a rough estimate is that a reception for 200 guests requires fifteen to twenty hours of my labor, plus the additional workers noted above.  Additional guests and items may add to the time required.  All labor costs on invoices are estimates until a final guest count and menu have been determined.

The paper goods (small heavy duty clear plastic reception plates, clear cups, clear utensils and napkins) are $0.30 per guest.  Large heavy-duty clear plastic reception plates and the other items above are $0.50 per guest.

Thanks so much!  I will work hard to take away your stress and make your event enjoyable.  If you have any questions or want to brainstorm other ideas, please call me.

Charissa Little

801-830-1217

jamesonandcharissa@hotmail.com