Taste Catering Menu
5 Course Buffet
Salad – Choice of One
Includes assorted dinner rolls and butter
Taste Signature Salad NF
Spring greens & green leaf lettuce with mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and sweet red onions.
Choose two dressings – Balsamic vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan, raspberry walnut vinaigrette, buttermilk ranch, blue cheese, or Italian.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, sweet red onions, grated parmesan & housemade croutons.
Garden Salad
Leafy green lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots. Add cheese for $.50
Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad
Spring greens, sweet red onions, candied walnuts & creamy goat cheese. $1
BLT Salad
Bacon, lettuce and tomato tossed in a garlic and stone ground mustard aioli. $1
Greek Salad
Crisp Romaine with sweet red onions, cucumbers, artichokes, kalamata olives, feta cheese and tangy pepper slices. $1
Caprese Salad
Fresh basil, sweet grape tomatoes and pearl mozzarella with olive oil, sea salt and balsamic glaze. $1
Fusilli Pasta Salad
Tri-colored spring-shaped pasta with diced cheddar cheese, red peppers, capers & black olives with Italian vinaigrette.
Penne Pasta Salad
With diced red peppers, English cucumbers and sweet red onion in tangy dill sauce.
Fruit Salad
Assorted fresh seasonal fruits, lightly sweetened.
Colorful and delicious.
Lombard Salad
Spring greens, sweet red onions, candied pecans & gorgonzola crumbles. $1
Coleslaw
Blue cheese or creole style dressing
Entrée – Choice of Two
Chicken
Panko Chicken
Oven roasted, Panko encrusted chicken breast with pan style gravy.
Marsala Chicken
Roasted chicken breast with sweet marsala cream and sautéed mushrooms.
Rotisserie Chicken
Houseblend spice rubbed rotisserie style chicken
Caribbean Jerk Style Chicken
Chicken & Dumplings
Tender rotisserie chicken pieces, baby peas, cubed carrots and large dill dumplings in pan style gravy.
Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce veg
Chicken, ricotta and spinach with alfredo sauce and mozzarella.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Lightly breaded and pan seared chicken breast with cilantro lime pan gravy.
Sundried Tomato Chicken GF
Pan seared chicken breast with sundried tomato cream sauce.
Raspberry Pecan Chicken
Raspberry and asiago stuffed chicken thigh with crushed pecans and raspberry Dijon glaze. $1
Chicken Parmesan
Italian breaded chicken breast with sweet marinara and creamy mozzarella. $1
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Choice of 1 -Marinated artichokes, baby spinach and pan style gravy. Fig and goat cheese with balsamic cream. Muffalata and swiss with white wine cream sauce. caprese $1
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Breaded and stuffed chicken breast with ham, swiss and hollandaise. $1
Baked Saffron Chicken
spiced, baked chicken with saffron butter glaze $1
Pork
Pork Tenderloin
Grilled pork tenderloin with granny smith apple glaze and blueberries
Stuffed Pork Loin
Choice of 1 –Roasted apples, onions, celery and fennel sausage. Cranberries, apples, celery, and onions. Pecans, blueberries, and onions. Chorizo, queso fresco, and chile sauce $1.50
BBQ Spareribs
Dry rubbed, smoked with our house bbq sauce. $2
Caribbean Jerk Pork Loin
Rubbed and roasted. Topped pineapple chutney. $1.50
Smoked Pulled Pork
A Kansas City tradition $1
Beef
Beef Brisket
Braised beef brisket with your choice of Guinness au jus or KC style bbq sauce
Beef Tips
Tender beef cubes in demi glaze with peas and carrots
Beef Marsala
Braised beef tips and mushrooms in sweet and savory marsala cream.
Shepherd’s Pie Veg
Ground beef with peas, carrots, onions and parmesan mashed potatoes.
Beef Tip Ragu GF
Braised beef tips with carrots, celery onion and tomatoes over buttered orzo.
Chef’s Recipe Meatloaf GF
Fresh ground beef. The rest is a secret. Served with balsamic ketchup
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Slow cooked in Guinness, red wine and magic. $2.5
Fish
Pan Seared Salmon
Marinated and pan seared 6oz salmon fillet with a smoky sweet glaze. $1
Pan Seared Tilapia
Lightly breaded, seasoned and pan seared.
Blackened Catfish
Pan seared with crawfish jubilee
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Lasagna
Pasta sheets & marinara with grilled zucchini, squash, mushrooms & cheeses. You won’t miss the meat!
Paella
Saffron rice with assorted vegetables (add shrimp and andouillee at additional no cost)
Vegetarian Dumplings V
Baby peas, cubed carrots and petite dumplings in vegetarian pan style gravy. (Can also be served vegan)
Vegetarian Shepherd’s pie GF
Peas, carrots, onions and sautéed mushrooms with parmesan mashed potatoes.
Vegetable – Choice of One
Roasted Italian vegetables
Green beans almondine
Green Bean Casserole
Homestyle green beans
Amaretto & rosemary glazed carrots
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Sweet Corn & Roasted Peppers
Cheesy Corn
Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
Roasted Root Vegetables
Starch – Choice of One
Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan & garlic
Oven roasted new potatoes
Garlic & rosemary
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Cheese, bacon, chives, and butter $1
Fingerling Potatoes
Salted and lightly spiced $1
Au Gratin Potatoes
Scalloped with sautéed onion & 5 cheese sauce.
Penne Pasta
With sweet marinara & grated parmesan.
Sub alfredo, pesto or sundried tomato sauce $1
Rigatoni
With tender beef slices and a hint of vanilla. $1
Cavatappi
Corkscrew pasta with sweet marinara and pancetta. $1
5 Cheese Mac & Cheese $1
Dirty Rice
Red beans and house Caribbean seasoning. Add shrimp and andouille sausage for $1
Long grain & wild rice pilaf
With herbs & mushrooms.
Spanish Rice
With black beans and roasted corn.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Hors D’oeuvres
Prices are per guest
Top Sellers
Focaccia Pizza $2
– Pepperoni, marinara, mozzarella
– Shrimp & Andouille, marinara, mozzarella
– Thai Chicken- peanut sauce, red onion and carrots, mozz
-BBQ Chicken- BBQ sauce, mozzarella
– Margherita – marinara, tomato, basil, mozzarella
Italian Herbed Meatballs choose 2 sauces
Bite sized Italian meatballs, baked and topped with your choice of warm, sweet marinara, Asian glaze, Thai peanut, Carolina blend or KC BBQ sauce, or swedish. $2
Blue & Cream Cheese Stuffed New Potatoes
Miniature potatoes with blue and cream cheese filling and dusted with seasoned bread crumbs $3
Mini Sliders
BBQ brisket or Cuban pork on fresh baked egg rolls. $3
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp wrapped in apple wood bacon and tossed in sweet chile glaze. $4
Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Dip
sweet and spicy with tortilla chips $3
Chicken Satay
Marinated and roasted chicken skewers with Asian peanut glaze $3
Chicken Wings
Buffalo, ridiculously hot buffalo, Korean, Thai peanut, Caribbean jerk, KC bbq or Carolina bbq. $3
Pork and Beef
Mini Quiche
Miniature quiche Lorraine and quiche Florentine baked in a pastry shell. $2
Black Angus Roast Beef Canapés
Sliced, tender roast beef on thin sliced sourdough toasts with sundried tomato & horseradish aioli. $3
Grilled Kielbasa
With your choice of KC or Carolina style BBQ sauce. $3
Sausage stuffed mushrooms
Large button mushrooms with cream cheese, herbs and house recipe fennel sausage. $3
Banh Mi Spring Rolls
Marinated vegetables, cilantro and roasted pork fried in a spring roll wrapper served with sweet chile sauce $
BLT Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
One bite BLT with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, apple wood smoked bacon, shredded cheese & garlic aioli. $3
Pork and Beef continued
Twice Baked New Potatoes
Mini potatoes baked and stuffed with cheese, bacon and chives. $3
Vegetarian
Mini Vegetable Egg Rolls
Bite size vegetable egg rolls with sweet chile dipping sauce. $2
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Smoky roasted red peppers, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans and tahini blended together with our secret spices and served with fried pita $2 Traditional hummus also available. $2
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Zesty spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips served warm. $2
Crudités Shooters
Mini shot glasses with sliced vegetables and creaming parmesan dipping sauce $3
Domestic Cheese Platter
Cubed domestic cheeses with gourmet crackers. $3
Fresh Fruit Platter
Seasonal fruits in a generous arrangement. $3
Fresh Fruit Kebabs
Strawberry, pinapple, honeydew, cantaloupe with chocolate drizzle $3
Marinated Artichoke Dip
Tangy marinated artichoke hearts with Parmesan, Dijon mustard & fresh dill aioli. Served chilled with toasted ciabatta. $3
Tomato & English Cucumber Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, English cucumbers, basil, olive oil and balsamic cream. Served with toasted ciabatta $3
Three-Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Cream cheese, Chedder and Jack dusted with seasoned breadcrumbs $3
Vegetable Crudités
Assorted vegetables with ranch or creamy parmesan. $3
Antipasti Platter
Assorted salami with roasted and pickled vegetables & select cheeses. $4
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Zucchini, squash, carrots, and others. Served chilled $4
Gourmet Cheese Platter
Assorted regional cheeses with gourmet crackers. $5
Seafood
Crab & Lobster Wontons
Crab & lobster mix with sweet chile & cognac cream cheese. $4
Jumbo Shrimp Shooters
Jumbo peeled and chilled shrimp individually served with zesty, bloody mary cocktail sauce. $3
Krab Stuffed Mushrooms
Baked button mushroom caps stuffed with krab, bacon, cream cheese and dusted with seasoned bread crumbs. $3
Miniature Crab and Lobster Cakes
Lump crab with diced peppers, scallions and tangy remoulade. $4
Smoked Salmon Canapés
Tender slices of smoked Atlantic salmon on pumpernickel rounds with lemon and dill crème fraiche. $3
Shrimp, Crab & Lobster Dip
Creamy crab & lobster dip served with ciabatta toasts. $3
Smoked Salmon Canapés
Tender slices of smoked Atlantic salmon on pumpernickel rounds with lemon and dill crème fraiche. $3
Smoked Salmon Fillets
Marinated and house smoked salmon or steelhead fillets with crackers and cream cheese spread. $5
Whole Smoked Salmon
Whole hickory smoked salmon with assorted gourmet crackers and cream cheese dip.
Served cold. 10-12 lb average, market price (approx. $250)
Carving Stations With fresh baked rolls ($substitute on buffet/add to buffet)
Roast Beef with demi glaze and creamy horseradish $1/$5. Whole Smoked Pork Loin $1/$5.
Roasted Turkey $1/$3. Beef Tenderloin $5/$10. Prime Rib $3/$8
Grilled Strip Loin $3/$8
Action Stations & Self Serve Bars
Pasta Station Choice of penne, cavatappi, bowtie, rigatoni and two sauces. $5 Add chicken or meatballs $1
Mac & Cheese Bar Our 5 cheese Mac & Cheese, your choice of 6 toppings**. $5
Taco Bar Fresh fried shells with seasoned ground beef or chicken and your choice of toppings. $5
Nacho Bar Fresh fried chips with chicken, ground beef, cheese sauce and a variety of toppings. $5
Bruschetta Bar Crisp ciabatta toasts with chilled art dip, olive tapenade, cucumber & tomato Bruschetta. $5
**Toppings for Mac N Cheese**
Shredded Cheese, gorgonzola crumbles, mozzarella, parmesan
Bacon, ham, chorizo, pepperoni, more bacon
Baby peas, diced tomatoes, olive, jalapeños, roasted corn, sautéed mushrooms
Baby shrimp, Krab
Bread crumbs or other suggested items
Quotes Available Upon Request
Plated Meals. Dessert Table – Milk and Cookie Bar, Brownies, Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Crème Brulee, etc. Vegetarian and Gluten Free Dishes
GF=gluten free, V=vegan, Veg= Vegetarian,
NF=Nut Free options available upon request
GF=gluten free, V=vegan, Veg= Vegetarian,
NF=Nut Free options available upon request