Special Times Catering - Create Your Own Menu

Create Your Own Menu

Your menu is an important component of your event. Choose your items from the menu below and click next to be taken to the next step. Choose from Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Bread and Desserts. Once you have made your menu selections, complete the submission form and we will contact you with a quote. We look forward to speaking with you.

Choose from our amazing Hot and Cold appetizers to stimulate your guests’ palates and set the tone for your event. Typically three appetizers are chosen. Once you have chosen your appetizers, click next to see your Main Dish selections. You can also download a printable version of this menu.

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Step 1 - Select An Appetizer

Hot Items

Group A - $2.00 per person extra when added to a meal.

	Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies with Sweet Sauce
	Hot Artichoke Dip with Sliced Sourdough Baguettes
	Dungeness Crab & Cream Cheese Dip Served hot in a sourdough round bread
	Sausage Quiche Squares Savory pie crust, delicate custard, Italian sausage, cheese, green chilies
	Warm Artichoke Squares Egg mixture, bread crumbs, cheese, marinated artichokes
	Zesty Barbecue Meatballs Accompanied by our house made zesty- smokey sauce

Group B - $2.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

	Assorted Mini-Quiche Ham & cheese, spinach, shrimp, vegetarian varieties
	Grilled Sausage Rounds Chico Locker Sausages: Polish, German, Italian, Smoked w/mustard assortment
	Marinated and Roasted Prawn Skewers Served with our ginger-chili, honey-mustard, or teriyaki sauces
	Oven Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Glazed with our famous teriyaki or chili-lime sauces
	Grilled Tri-Tip Stacks Served on sourdough rounds with creamy horseradish

Group C - $3.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

	Roasted Stuffed Mushrooms Italian Sausage/Cheese, Florentine, or Crab Fillings
	Smoked Salmon & Herbed Cheese Tarts Flaky pastry layered with delicate smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh dill
	Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers With our lime-avocado or zesty roasted pepper-almond pesto
	Smokey Stuffed Jalapenos Cream cheese, little smoked sausage, bacon
	Spanikopita Delicate phyllo pastry, spinach- feta cheese filling

Cold Items

Group A - $2.00 per person extra when added to a meal.

	7-Layer Bean Dip, Salsa, or Guacamole & Chips
	Crostini Pomodoro Crostini toasts with tomato basil salsa
	Fresh Crudité Platter Various fresh vegetables with ranch, dill dip, or creamy feta & sun-dried tomato spread
	Pepper & Apricot Chutney on Crackers Apricot & pepper cream cheese mixture on crackers
	Spinach Dip A house favorite, served with cubed sourdough bread
	Spinach Rollups Roasted red peppers, ranch dip, cream cheese, flour tortilla
	Tortilla Tidbits Tortilla, green chilies, olives, cream cheese, green onion, Tabasco

Group B - $2.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

	Assortment of Hand Cubed Cheese & Crackers Domestic & Imported Cheeses
	Baked Brie w/Roasted Garlic in Sourdough Round Bread
	Basil Marinated Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato Skewers Marinated in our special basil dressing
	Brie en Croute Flaky puff pastry, dried cranberries, apricot marmalade, walnuts
	Stuffed Salami Rollups Salami slices w/cream cheese and marinated vegetable filling
	Seasonal Fresh Fruits Optional fruit dips: lemon, coconut, marshmallow, or cherry
	Zesty Shrimp Dip with Crackers Bay shrimp, cream cheese, aioli, green onions, Tabasco.
	Smoked Turkey Pesto-Bites Smoked turkey, pesto aioli, layered on garlic crostini toasts
	Sun Dried Tomato Torte with Garlic Toasts Sun dried tomatoes, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter
	Smoked Meat Wraps (Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef Rollups) Tortillas, garlic-cream cheese mixture, fresh spinach, red onion
	Pesto-Parmesan Baked Bruschetta Sliced baguette, pesto-marinara sauce, pine nuts, Parmesan
	Pesto-Sun Dried Tomato Mold

Group C - $3.50 per person extra when added to a meal.

	Smoked Salmon filled Baby Tomatoes With crème fraiche, cream cheese and dill
	Tiger Prawns with our zesty cocktail sauce Court boullion poached tiger prawns, served ice cold with our special zesty cocktail sauce and lemons
	Cherry Tomato & Basil Pesto Galettes Flaky puff pastry, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese
	Phyllo Tartlets with Spicy Cilantro Shrimp Phyllo pastry, Sweet Thai chili marinated bay shrimp, toasted sesame seeds
	Various Canapés Mini breads or crostini w/garlic-cream cheese, salami, olives, peppers, capers, turkey, etc.
	Antipasti Assortment Roasted garlic cream cheese dip, sliced smoked turkey, salami, marinated local olives and artichoke hearts, and capers. Served with assorted mini breads or crostini.

Create Your Own Menu

We provide many choices for your main dish, and we work with you to select a dish to make sure your guests leave the event talking about the great food. Typically one to two Main Dish items are chosen. Once you have chosen your Main Dish, click next to see your Salad selections.

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Step 2 - Select Your Main Dish

Main Dish

	Grilled Teriyaki Kebabs Marinated beef or chicken with pineapple, red onion, bell peppers, button mushrooms and our special ginger-pineapple-honey-soy glaze.
	Flame Grilled Filet Mignon-9oz. cut Served with green peppercorn- red wine reduction or Gorgonzola butter.
	Classic Beef Wellington Pan seared and roasted filet mignon in a puff pastry shell With mushroom duxelle and sauce béarnaise
	Fire Roasted Marinated Tri-Tip A house favorite with creamy horseradish
	Grilled New York Strip or Rib Eye Steak Accompanied by our green peppercorn-red wine reduction, roasted pepper-almond pesto, or sauce béarnaise.
	Slow Roasted Prime Rib - 12oz. Cut Cooked to perfection with creamy horseradish
	Roast Beef with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce Top-sirloin roast
	Basil-Grilled Chicken Breast with Basil Butter Basted with our special pesto glaze & Parmesan cheese.
	Chicken Cordon Bleu Our classic version. Stuffed with smoked ham, and Swiss cheese. Breaded and served with our special mushroom sauce.
	Chicken Parmesan Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
	Chicken in Phyllo Pastry Feta, mushroom mixture with mushroom sauce
	Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Served with grilled pineapple and our special ginger-pineapple-honey-soy glaze.
	Lime Chicken Sautéed shrimp & broccoli on top with hollandaise sauce
	Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Marinated grilled breast with our Rosemary-Lemon white butter sauce.
	Rosemary-Riesling Wine Chicken Grilled to absolute perfection and accompanied with a rosemary-white wine cream sauce.
	Grilled Marinated Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce Served over delicate Fettuccine noodles
	Slow Roasted Smoked Turkey with Honey-Dijon Glaze Served warm or at room temperature
	Baked Puff Pastry Salmon Bundles Stuffed with mushrooms, onions, béchamel sauce
	Baked Salmon with Boston Glaze Brown sugar, maple sugar, red wine, served warm or at room temperature
	Fire Grilled Salmon Fillet w/Dill Cream Sauce
	Grilled Satay Prawn Kebabs With seasonal vegetable and pineapple. Served with our special peanut sauce.
	Classic Shrimp Scampi Sautéed tiger prawns in a in a garlic-caper-herbed butter-white wine sauce.
	Smoked Tenderloin of Pork With caramelized Green Apples and special honey jus.
	Sweet Glazed Baked Ham With Orange-Cranberry Sauce
	Classic Lasagna (Italian sausage, Bolognese, or Vegetarian option) Fresh pasta sheets layered with marinara sauce, spinach, mozzarella and house made ricotta cheeses.
	Penne Primavera, Bolognese, or Mushroom-Artichoke Sautéed seasonal spring vegetables and herbs in a light olive oil-wine sauce. Classic red meat sauce or our mushroom-artichoke béchamel sauce
	Pasta with Pesto Vinaigrette (light main dish or salad) Pine nuts, tomatoes, basil, burgundy olives, sun dried tomatoes, served warm or at room temperature

Create Your Own Menu

Select from our freshly made salads. Many of our salads have the reputation of making people come back for more. We pride ourselves on our secret salad dressing recipes. Typically one to two Salads are chosen. Once you have chosen your Salads, click next to see your Side Dish, Vegetable and Bread selections.

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Step 2 - Choose Your Salad

	Classic Caesar Salad Romaine, shaved Parmesan cheese, focaccia croutons
	Chicken Tortellini Salad Rice, sautéed chicken, romaine, cheese tortellini, Caesar dressing
	Chinese Salad with or without Chicken/Frozen Peas Green onion, crunchy noodles, soy sauce dressing, cabbage
	Cold Rice Salad Long grain and wild rice, feta cheese, bell peppers, onion, pine nuts, vinaigrette dressing
	Cool Shrimp Caesar Salad Prawns, baby greens, avocado, tortilla chips, romaine
	Broccoli & Bacon Salad Broccoli, bacon, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, green onion, sweet and creamy dressing
	Holiday Creamy Cranberry Salad Marshmallows, pineapple, walnuts, apples
	Mandarin Spinach Salad w/Poppy Seed Dressing Mandarins, dried cranberries, sliced green apple, toasted almonds & sesame seeds
	Mediterranean Sliced Tomatoes Sliced tomatoes, feta or mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, garlic vinegar dressing
	Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Romaine, spring greens, croutons, feta cheese, candied pecans or walnuts, tomatoes
	Red Potato/Black Bean Pasta Salad Sun dried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, red potatoes, black beans, pesto-Italian dressing
	Roasted Chicken Salad Grapes, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, frozen peas, served on bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich
	Pasta Salad Spiral pasta, Parmesan cheese, bell peppers, olives, capers, mozzarella cheese
	Pasta with Pesto Vinaigrette (light main dish or salad) Pine nuts, tomatoes, basil, olives, sun dried tomatoes, served warm or at room temperature
	Seasonal Fresh Fruits With or without fruit dips: lemon, coconut, marshmallow, or cherry
	Traditional Potato Salad A real classic with red potatoes, olives, mustard, mayo, and egg
	Traditional Tossed Green Salad Crisp romaine, croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, with ranch dressing

Create Your Own Menu

Discover our delicious and enticing side dishes. Pick one or many side dishes to add to your event.
Our Fire-Grilled or Sautéed seasonally-local vegetables are a compliment to any Main Dish.
We can provide any kind of bread you might desire from rustic dinner rolls to gourmet sliced breads. All breads are baked fresh the morning of your event. Our challah and sweet breads add a special beginning to your menu. Typically one Side Dish, one Vegetable and one Bread option are chosen. Once you have chosen your Side Dish, Vegetable and bread, click next to see your Dessert selections.

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Step 3 - Select Your Side Dish, Vegetables and Bread

Side Dishes

	Ranch or Chili Bean Traditionally prepared with sausage, ground beef, or Linguisa
	Buttered-Herbed Potatoes Roasted to perfection with garlic, our special herb blend, and melted cheddar cheese
	Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
	Country Cottage Potato (breakfast/brunch) Onions, bell peppers, butter, pan seared
	Double Baked Potato (twice baked) Cheese, sour cream, herbs, milk, spices, butter
	Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Whipped with buttermilk, fresh thyme-parsley bouquet
	Parmesan/Bacon Potatoes Red potatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, nutmeg
	Polenta (soft, baked, fried) With sweet butter, cream, garlic, herbs, and spices
	Rice Pilaf Fresh mushrooms, carrots, chicken broth, green onion, butter
	Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Red potatoes, garlic, spices, olive oil, Parmesan cheese on top, fresh rosemary
	Tropical Island Rice Pineapple tidbits, toasted coconut, pineapple juice, toasted pine nuts, long grain white rice

Vegetables

	Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots Cooked to perfection, with our special balsamic-brown butter glaze
	Broccoli Casserole Traditional preparation, with mushroom soup, breadcrumbs, and crispy onions.
	Garlic Fresh Green Beans Par-boiled, then sautéed in olive oil, garlic, tarragon, toasted almonds
	Holiday Veggie Casserole Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cheese, fried onions, sour cream, peppers
	Sautéed Mixed Veggies with Hollandaise Sauce Squash, mushrooms, carrots, variety of seasonal vegetables
	Seasonal Grilled Fresh Vegetables with Toasted Almonds Squash, turnips, mushrooms, bell peppers
	Sweetened Butternut Squash

Breads

	Assorted Dinner Rolls with Butter 7-grain, Dutch crunch, sourdough, focaccia, honey wheat, sweet, etc.
	Assorted Mini Muffins
	Assorted Scones
	Buttery Crossinants
	Corn Bread with Honey Butter
	Fuscille Rolls Garlic, Parmesan, butter-torpedo shaped
	Garlic Bread
	Sliced Gourmet Breads
	Sweet Breads Cranberry nut, chocolate chip/zucchini, banana, pumpkin-pecan

Create Your Own Menu

Our desserts are all house made only using the best ingredients. Select a dessert or an assortment of desserts for your event. If you are having a cake made by Special Times Catering or another bakery, choose the “Cut my Cake” option, which is included with our catering service. Once you have chosen your Dessert, click next and review the selections you have made.

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Step 5 - Choose Your Dessert

Dessert

	Cut My Cake Choose this option if you plan to have a cake at your event. We will cut and serve your cake.
	Chocolate Fountain with fresh fruit and sweets for dipping
	Almond or Apple Streusel Cake
	Apple & Berry Crisps
	Assorted Pastries/Muffins/Sweet Breads
	Assorted House Made Cookies Peanut butter, black eye Susan, pumpkin chocolate chip, snicker doodles, sugar, chocolate chip
	Berry Coffee Cake
	Chocolate Ganache Brownies
	Down-Home Peach Crumble Fresh peaches, crumb topping, almonds, spiced cream
	Sunburst Lemon Bars with Lemon Glaze
	Various Pound Cakes Can be served w/whipped topping and fresh fruit
	Brownie Supreme Chocolate ganache brownie with vanilla ice cream, whipped topping and chocolate sauce
	Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
	Cream or Fruit Filled Crepes
	Homemade Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
	Incredible Maple Bread Pudding with Whipped Topping
	Marsala Apple Cake with Sweetened Whipped Topping
	Apple Delight (individual dumplings) Individual apple pie in puff pastry with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
	Assorted Fruit Cheesecakes & Pies
	Chocolate Cheesecake
	Chocolate Mousse Torte Rich, dark chocolate torte topped w/chocolate mousse & glazed with dark chocolate
	Citron Framboise Cake A butter sponge cake filled w/lemon mousse and raspberries, wrapped in white chocolate
	Gourmet Mini-Petit Fours (Bite Sized 3/person) Baklava, cakes, custards, truffles, cheesecakes, macaroons
	Pumpkin Cheesecake
	Raspberry Torte Hazelnut crust, raspberry preserves w/cinnamon

Create Your Own Meu

Please review your selections below. If you would like to change or remove a menu item, navigate to the menu section by clicking on the hyperlinks below. Once you have reviewed your order, click next to be taken to the submission form.

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Review > Submit Your Order

Step 6 - Review

Review

Appetizer Selection

Salad Selection

Side Dish Selection

Main Dish Selection

Dessert Selection

Create Your Own Menu

Please complete the form below with as much information as possible for your event. Your name and email are required, so we can contact you regarding a quote for your event. We will contact you soon to discuss your menu and provide a quote.

Appetizer > Main Dish > Salads > Side Dish > Dessert
Review > Submit Your Order

Step 7 - Submit Your Order

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