Something Special Catering
"Be a guest at your own party!"
Menu
We know - our menu is HUGE. There are lots of options and choices for you to pick from. All fantastic. And lots are recurring favorites for many of our clients. Take your time. Peruse through.
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And if you have any special requests, certain dietary needs, or just downright have a good family recipe you want to feed to your many guests, let us know. We're flexible.
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Click on the small image to the right of menu items to see a bigger picture.
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Appetizers
All appetizers serve 20-25 guests (except where noted) approx. 2 pieces each.
Fruits, Veggies & Cheeses
Fresh Fruit Platter
$85
A beautiful assortment of in-season fresh fruit
Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Torte
$40/$60
(Serves 10-15 or 20-25)
A creamy blend of butter & cream cheese, layered w/ pesto & sun-dried tomatoes, served w/ assorted crackers
Grilled Asparagus
$60
Fresh grilled asparagus served w/ lemon vinaigrette (seasonal availability)
Stuffed Mushrooms
$75
Fresh mushroom caps stuffed w/ either zucchini & sun-dried tomatoes; or spicy Italian sausage & sun-
dried tomato.
Bruschetta
$65
Chopped fresh roma tomatoes, basil & garlic top a freshly sliced baguette or Parmesan crostini
Veggie Platter
$60
A fresh assortment of veggie sticks, served w/ a creamy, homemade spinach dip or homemade hummus
Asparagus Canapes
$75
Fresh asparagus spears & herb cream cheese, wrapped in puff pastry & baked 'til golden
Hot Artichoke Dip
$70
Artichokes combined w/ parmesan cheese & mayo, served hot & accompanied by homemade, seasoned pita chips
Baked Brie
$45/$65
Wheel of brie wrapped in pastry & baked 'til golden, served w/ assorted crackers & fruit
(Serves 10-15 or 20-25)
Melon & Prosciutto
$80
Fresh melon slices wrapped w/ Italian prosciutto
Goat Cheese Crostini
$70
A seasoned baguette topped w/ goat cheese, pesto & roasted red bell pepper
Veggie Spring Rolls
$80
Crispy veggie-filled spring rolls served w/ a hot, sweet mustard sauce
Zucchini Cheese Squares
$65
Bite-size squares of zucchini & cheese, baked & topped w/ parmesan cheese & sesame seeds
Crostini & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
$60
A sweet red bell pepper sauce tops a seasoned & toasted sliced baguette
Bocconcini Skewers
$75
Refreshing baby mozzarella marinated in garlic and basil, skewered w/ fresh tomato
Roasted Veggie Platter
$65
A wonderful mélange of roasted veggies
Portobello Bruschetta
$85
Portobello mushrooms marinated in a honey & balsamic vinegar top a sliced baguette w/ rosemary aioli
Veggie Puff Pastry
$75
Squares of puff pastry filled w/ roasted squash, onions & goat cheese, then baked 'til golden
Artichoke Bites
$80
Artichokes, eggs, parmesan & monterey cheeses, baked into yummy bite-size muffins
Small bite-size pieces of montchevre goat cheese rolled in sugar pecans & cranberries, served w/ gourmet crackers & grapes
Caramelized Onion & Kalamata Olive Tarts
$80
Puff pastry cups filled w/ caramelized onions & kalamata olives
Portobello & Asiago Frittata
$80
Golden frittata filled w/ portobello mushrooms, asiago cheese & basil
Onion Tarts
$75
Puff pastry cups filled w/ goat cheese & caramelized onions, then baked to perfection
Hummus & Pita Chips
$60
Traditional hummus with homemade pita chips
Charcuterie Board
$110
A wonderful selection of domestic & imported cheeses and meats served w/ crackers, dried fruits, nuts and spreads.
Appetizers
Chicken & Turkey
Glaze Teriyaki Chicken Wings
$70
Tender marinated chicken drummettes sautéed & sprinkled w/ sesame seeds
Buffalo Wings
$70
Tender, spicy chicken drummettes served w/ celery sticks & ranch
Chicken Tenders
$70
Breaded chicken breasts, baked to a crispy brown & served w/ a honey mustard dipping sauce
Chicken Pesto Pinwheels
$75
Chicken breasts stuffed w/ pesto, then baked, sliced & served on a fresh baguette w/ dijon mustard
Thai Chicken Skewers
$70
Chicken breasts marinated in a sesame ginger marinade, served w/ a peanut sauce
Southwest Chipotle Skewers
$70
Juicy chicken breasts marinated in chipotle & cilantro
Chicken Spring Rolls
$85
Crispy chicken egg rolls served w/ sweet chili sauce (also available w/ veggie or pork)
Chicken Phyllo Cups
$75
Flaky phyllo cups filled w/ juicy Chinese chicken salad, dressed w/ a sesame ginger sauce
Moroccan Chicken Phyllo Cups
$75
Flaky phyllo cups filled w/ tender shredded chicken, Moroccan spices & almonds
Chicken Saltimbocca Skewers
$80
Tender strips of chicken rolled up w/ prosciutto & Italian parsley, served w/ a creamy rosemary-lemon aioli
Mandarin Apricot Chicken Wings
$80
Tender chicken wings baked & coated w/ a Mandarin apricot sauce
Turkey Chipotle Wraps
$80
Sliced turkey, lettuce & chipotle mayo, wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla
(add avocado for $10)
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers
$80
Tender, juicy chicken strips coated w/ panko & parmesan cheese, served w/ honey mustard
Appetizers
Beef & Pork
Mini Sausage Frittata
$70
Mini frittata with sausage, bell pepper and onion
Meatballs
$80
Bite-size beef meatballs smothered in a sweet & sour sauce (one of our most popular items!)
Palmiers
$75
Flaky puff pastry filled w/ dijon mustard, prosciutto & parmesan cheese
Garlic-Ginger Beef Skewers
$80
Flank steak strips marinated in a sesame-ginger sauce, served w/ a spicy garlic-ginger dipping sauce
Five-Spice Hoisin Ribs
$85
Baby-back pork ribs marinated in a ginger, hoisin & soy sauce
Beef Tenderloin & Salsa Verde
$80
Tender slices of beef tenderloin top a salsa verde, served on a freshly sliced baguette
Honey Cocktail Sausages
$80
Pork cocktail sausages glazed w/ a honey & sesame seed sauce
Mini Beef Wellingtons
$90
A yummy bite-size version of the traditional Beef Wellington
Caramelized Carnitas
$70
Tender chunks of pork, simmered w/ molasses, brown sugar & tequila
Pigs in a Blanket
$70
Everybody favorite! Cocktail sausages wrapped in croissant rolls, then baked 'til golden & served w/ mustard
Croque Monsieur
$85
Fontina cheese, honey ham, mascarpone cheese & chives, layered w/ bread & custard, then baked
Empanadas
$80
Choose from: traditional potk; raisins, almond & olive; or artichoke, honey ham & pepperjack
Mini Mushroom & Sausage Quiches
$80
Mini quiches filled w/ sausage & sautéed mushrooms
Appetizers
Seafood
Mini Poke Bites
$90
Ahi tuna Poke w/avocado and green onion served inside crispy mini wonton cups.
Shrimp Platter
$90
Ocean-fresh, chilled shrimp served w/ lemon wedges & a spicy cocktail sauce
Tequila Shrimp
$90
Large, chilled shrimp marinated in tequila, lime, cilantro & chilies, then grilled to perfection
Crab Cakes
$90
A miniature version of the traditional crab cake w/ a remoulade sauce
Seafood Salad Dip
$90
A perfect combo of shrimp, crab, fresh fish, herbs & mayo, served w/ toasted pita chips
Ceviche
$80
Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, herbs, cilantro & chilies, served w/ crispy tortilla chips
Cocktail Salmon & Dill Cakes
$80
Mini salmon cakes topped w/ crème fraiche & a watercress sprig
Shrimp, Cucumber & Dill Canapés
$80
Large, chilled shrimp served on a slice of fresh bread, covered w/ dill cream cheese & a fresh English cucumber
Seared Ahi
$75
Sushi-grade ahi seared & served on a crisp rice cracker topped w/ wasabi mayo, dicon radish & pickled ginger
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
$80
Fresh sea scallops wrapped in bacon & broiled to a crispy brown
Crab & Cream Cheese Wontons
$80
Crispy wontons filled w/ crab & cream cheese, served w/ a spicy sweet sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
$90
Bacon wrapped around juicy, grilled shrimp, served w/ a sweet & spicy chili sauce
Shrimp Salad Cups
$80
Chipotle-seasoned bay shrimp salad w/ corn & red peppers, served in crispy tortilla cups
Smoked Salmon Canapés
$80
Buttery, flaky pastry baked to a golden brown, then topped w/ crème fraiche, smoked salmon & capers
Three-Onion Tart w/ Salmon
$80
Pastry tart topped w/ onions, smoked salmon & goat cheese, then baked 'til golden
Coconut Shrimp
$90
Large shrimp coated w/ coconut, then fried & served w/ a sweet chili sauce
All sandwich platters serve 20-25 guests (except where noted) approx. 2 pieces each.
Sandwiches
Tri-Tip Sliders
$85
Tender Smoked Tri-tip sliced thin and served with brown sugar horseradish mayo, Jack cheese served on a warm Ciabatta roll
Lavosh Sandwiches
$75
A combo of swiss & cream cheeses, sliced turkey & fresh spinach, all rolled up in a fresh flour tortilla & sliced
Croissant Sandwiches
$70
Delicious chicken & tuna salads served on flaky, fresh mini croissants
Grilled Chicken Focaccia
$80
Grilled chicken breasts, sliced & served on fresh focaccia bread w/ roasted red peppers & a homemade pesto mayo
Assorted Tea Sandwiches
$80
An assortment of turkey w/ cranberry mayo, chicken chutney, and cream cheese & dill ... all prepared on assorted fresh breads
Mini Party Sandwiches
$75
Small assorted rolls w/turkey, ham & roast beef, all served w/ a dijon mustard
Panini Sandwiches
$75
Roast beef, turkey & ham, all served on sourdough bread, brushed w/ olive oil & grilled in a panini maker
(Requires an on-site chef)
Mini French Dips
$80
Sliced roast beef on fresh French baguettes w/ au jus, served hot w/ a horseradish cream sauce
Cranberry Lavosh Sandwiches
$75
Cream cheese, dried cranberries, lettuce & chopped chives rolled up in a fresh flour tortilla and sliced
Salads
All salads serve 20-25 guests (except where noted).
Antipasto Salad
$85
Salami, olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, and provolone cheese over a bed of romaine lettuce.
Grape Pasta Salad
$70
Penne pasta mixed w/ asparagus, red grapes & fresh cilantro, marinated in a spicy ginger-sesame dressing
Tri-Tip Steak Salad
$85
Grilled strips of tri-tip steak combined w/ fresh corn, red bells, crunchy jicama, avocados & black beans, tossed w/ a yummy cilantro dressing
Southwest Pasta Salad
$75
Penne pasta mixed w/ mozzarella cheese, tomatillos & sun-dried tomatoes, served w/ a fresh herb dressing
Tex-Mex Salad
$75
Black beans, fresh corn, jicama, red bell pepper & grape tomatoes, mixed w/ cilantro dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
$80
Fresh-grilled chicken, crisp snow peas & crunchy cashews tossed w/ a sesame dressing
Italian Pasta Salad
$60
A wonderful combo of pasta, broccoli, red bells, carrots, tomatoes & zucchini, dressed w/ a raspberry vinaigrette
Citrus Salmon Salad
$85
Spicy seared salmon on a bed of fresh spinach & red onions w/ grapefruit & orange slices, served w/ the perfect citrus dressing
Cobb Salad
$80
Turkey, avocado, blue cheese crumbles & bacon tossed w/ fresh greens - always a favorite!
Thai Chicken Salad
$80
Grilled & sliced chicken breasts, snap peas, napa cabbage & red bells, served w/ a Thai dressing
Som Tum
$70
Shredded green papaya, shredded carrots, green beans, grape tomato tossed with a spicy lime dressing on a bed of romaine lettuce.
Grilled Chicken & Veggie Salad
$80
Marinated chicken breasts, sliced & tossed w/ endive, romaine, carrots, jicama & green beans, served w/ a lemon-mustard dressing
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Salad
$80
Avocados, tomatoes & corn, tossed w/ sliced parmesan-crusted chicken breasts, served w/ a honey-mustard dressing
Gourmet Salad
$50
Mixed greens w/ dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles & homemade sugared pecans, served w/ a raspberry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$50
Crisp romaine w/ croutons, sliced olives, parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing
Funi Salad
$50
Fresh cabbage, sesame seeds, green onions, ramen noodles & almonds, tossed w/ a creamy rice vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$50
Mixed greens tossed w/ grape tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons, served w/ your choice of dressing
Caprice Salad
$50
Fresh, sliced mozzarella, roma tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic
BBQ Chicken Salad
$85
BBQ chicken breasts top romaine w/ black beans, tomatoes & corn, served w/ a creamy BBQ ranch dressing
Entrees
All prices are per person.
Chicken or Beef Enchiladas
$15
Tender chicken or shredded beef, cheese & spices fill fresh corn tortillas that are baked & topped w/ sour cream
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
$15
Boneless chicken breasts marinated w/ lemon & rosemary, then sautéed to perfection
Chicken Marsala
$15
Boneless chicken breasts sautéed w/ mushrooms, shallots & Marsala wine
Apricot Whiskey Chicken
$17
Boneless chicken breasts stuffed w/ ricotta & cheddar cheese, pecans & parsley, then smothered in an apricot puree w/ Jack Daniel's whiskey
Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
$18
Lasagna w/ spinach, mushrooms & bechamel sauce makes you feel right at home!
Beef Bourguignon
$18
Tender pieces of beef & mushrooms simmered together w/ Burgundy wine until tender, served w/ buttery noodles
Beef Stroganoff
$18
Sirloin beef & mushrooms simmered together until tender, mixed w/ sour cream & served w/ buttery noodles
Italian Sausage Lasagna
$17
Traditional sausage lasagna w/ a tasty red sauce
Pasta Bar
$17
Fresh penne pasta w/ your choice of two of the following sauces: salmon & vodka dill cream; chicken w/ pesto & roasted red bells; sun-dried tomato & pine nuts; or meatballs & marinara
(Requires an on-site chef)
Taco Bar
$17
Chicken & beef tacos served in fresh flour & corn tortillas w/ ALL the toppings!
Chicken Marsala Pasta
$17
Tender chicken, mushrooms & artichokes in a rich Marsala cream sauce
Smoked Sliced Tri-Tip
$21
Specially seasoned, grilled & thinly sliced tri-tip roast, served w/ either creamy horseradish, au jus, or homemade BBQ sauce.
Citrus-Roasted Pork Loin
$21
Tender pork loin marinated in lime & orange juice, seasoned w/ a citrus zest & roasted to perfection
Salmon
$23
Fresh Salmon filets with sun dried tomatoes and spinach served with a cream sauce.
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Fresh Salmon filets marinated in a maple soy glaze and grilled to perfection.
Stuffed Tenderloin
$Market Price
Roasted beef tenderloin stuffed w/ spinach, parmesan cheese & sun-dried tomatoes, served w/ a rich Madeira sauce
Desserts
Mini Gourmet Cupcakes
$1.25/ea
An assortment of mini gourmet cupcakes from our very own Frosting on Top!
Individual Fruit Tarts
$5.00/ea
(4" pies)
Assorted flavors of mini shortbread crust, fruit-filled tarts
Apple Pear Crisp
$40
(Serves 10)
Sweet spiced mixture of pears & apples, topped w/ a delicious strudel mixture
Blueberry Slump
$40
(Serves 10)
Blueberries cooked to perfection & topped w/ sweet dumpling
Served w/ cold ice cream add $10
Bread Pudding
$40
(Serve 10)
Traditional homemade bread pudding served w/ whiskey sauce & served warm
Strawberry Shortcake
$2.50/ea
Angel food cake topped w/ fresh strawberries & served w/ real whipped cream
Dump Cake
$50
(Serves 20)
Yummy yellow cake baked w/ cherries & pineapple
Cream Puffs
$25
(60 pieces; Serves 20)
Cream puffs fillew w/ fresh whipped dairy cream
Pumpkin Roll
$25
(Serves 10)
Moist pumpkin cake filled w/ cream cheese filling, rolled & sliced for serving
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
$2.50/ea
Stemmed strawberries fresh from the market, dipped in either white or dark chocolate
Italian Cream Cake
$60
(Serves 20)
Moist layers of pecan cake filled w/ custard, strawberries, cream cheese & coconut frosting
White Chocolate & Berry Bread Pudding
$85
(Serves 20)
Creme Brulee Bars
$1.50/ea
Shortbread crust baked w/ creamy creme brulee cheesecake filling, topped w/ a sweet caramel glaze
Gourmet Cookies
$1.50/ea
Home-baked cookies available in chocolate chip, macadamia & white chocolate, or toffee and pecan
Carrot Cake Bars
$1.50/ea
Our moist carrot cake in individual bars
Carrot Cake
$60
(Serves 10)
Unbelievably moist carrot cake, coated w/ cream cheese frosting
Tiramisu
$50
(Serves 10)
An all-time favorite!
Lemon Bars & Brownies
$1.50/ea
Luscious lemon bars dusted w/ powdered sugar; or homemade chocolatey brownies
Fresh Fruit Tart
$50
Puff pastry filled w/ creamy custard & decorated w/ seasonal fresh fruit
Fruit Trifle
$50
Rich English custard layered w/ fresh fruit & ladyfingers, topped w/ cool whipped cream & fresh fruit
Assorted Mini Cheesecake Bites
$1.25 per 2
Deliciously moist mini cheesecake bites available in a variety of flavors (minimum 12)
Texas Sheet Cake
$60
(Serves 24)
Our rich, buttermilk chocolate cake covered w/ fudge frosting - it's famous!
Cobbler
$60
(Serves 24)
Homemade cherry, apple or peach cobbler
