Full Event Catering Menu

Browse the catering menu options below and discover the wide collection of iconic local bites we offer. You can also find exclusive wedding packages for your special day or create a custom menu tailored to your budget and taste by choosing from our selection below. Get in touch with our team today and share any ideas you have for your special day, and let’s get started creating an extraordinary menu that your guests will rave about.

Raw Bars & Displays

Raw Bar Options

  • Wild Gulf oysters, premium Gulf oysters, East or West Coast oysters
  • Chargrilled Gulf oysters, roasted garlic, herb and grana padano butter
  • Jumbo Gulf shrimp cocktail
  • Marinated Louisiana crab claws, olive oil, lemon herbs, shallots, poblano pepper
  • Gulf seafood ceviche: citrus-marinated Gulf shrimp and fish, fresh tomato, jalapeño, cilantro
  • Spicy corn and crab dip

Grazing Tables

  • Cheese Board: assortment of selected cheeses, fresh fruit, seasonal jam, toasted pecans, artisanal breads and crackers
  • Cajun Charcuterie Board: assortment of smoked and cured meats and sausages, seasonal mustard, assorted pickles, artisanal breads and crackers
  • Farmers Market Table: crudité, pickled and grilled vegetables and fresh fruits from the Farmers Market, with a variety of seasonal dips and sauces
  • Hors D’oeuvres Display: variety of selected meat, seafood and vegetable bites, canapé and crostini stations

Traditional charcuterie is also available. Boards, tables, and displays can be combined or customized.

Hors d’Oeuvres

  • Shrimp canapé, avocado aioli, pickled red onion, bacon jam
  • Shrimp remoulade, romaine heart, tomato, crispy shallots
  • Smoked shrimp, charred fennel, satsuma glaze
  • Louisiana crabmeat ravigote, cucumber, crispy shallots
  • Crab croustade, spiced cream cheese, pepper jelly
  • Avocado toast, lump crab, chili oil
  • Smoked drum dip, pickled red onion
  • Tuna tartar, watermelon, chili oil, mint
  • Tuna tartar, citrus aioli, fried capers
  • Blackened tuna, bourbon soaked cherries
  • Ceviche: citrus marinated Gulf shrimp & fish, fresh tomato, jalapeño, cilantro
  • Vegan ceviche: avocado, cucumber, tomato, jalapeño, red onion, citrus, cilantro
  • Bruschetta, whipped ricotta, confit cherry tomatoes, arugula pesto (V)
  • Bruschetta, tomato jam, olive tapenade, fresh basil (VV)
  • Watermelon tartar, chili oil, mint (VV)
  • Watermelon, chili marinated feta, basil (V)
  • Pimento cheese canapé, pickled green tomato relish, grit cracker (V)
  • Artichoke & feta tartlet, hot honey, candied lemon (V)
  • Fig in a blanket, goat cheese, hot honey (V)
  • Roasted mushroom canapé, honeyed goat cheese (V)
  • Roasted beet, blue cheese mousse (V)
  • Mini Louisiana crab cakes, roasted poblano aioli
  • Cornmeal crusted crispy oyster, smoked tomato vinaigrette, toasted horseradish
  • Blackened shrimp, roasted garlic aioli, pickled turnip
  • Bacon wrapped shrimp, pepper jelly glaze
  • Mini crawfish boil, spiced potatoes, andouille, corn custard
  • Mini crawfish pies, charred green onion vinaigrette
  • Creole eggplant stuffed mini peppers, roasted poblano aioli (V)
  • Creole spiced grilled eggplant, citrus aioli, crispy garlic (V)
  • Chargrilled eggplant, black eyed pea hummus, marinated feta, pita chip (V)
  • Muffuletta canapé, salami, mortadella, provolone, olive salad
  • Alligator sausage, Crystal aioli, pickled mirliton slaw
  • Crawfish sausage, creole mustard aioli, green tomato chow chow
  • Boudin balls, satsuma creole mustard glaze
  • Andouille sausage en croute, Steen’s-creole mustard glaze
  • Smoked brisket, onion jam, toasted horseradish
  • Seared hangar steak, roasted exotic mushroom, horseradish cream
  • Blackened hangar steak, blue cheese, Louisiana fig
  • Smoked duck, cherry-pecan compote
  • Seared duck, spoonbread, port & roasted shallot glaze

Salads

Summer/Spring

  • Louisiana strawberry, baby arugula, pickled fennel, Grana Padano, pepper jelly vinaigrette
  • Farmers market vegetables, local tomatoes, baby greens, garlic croutons, olive vinaigrette (VV)
  • Pickled peaches, romaine hearts, shaved celery, buttermilk ranch
  • Marinated cherry tomato & fennel, olive oil, shallot, peppers, herbs (VV)

Fall/Winter

  • Roasted fall squash, baby arugula, toasted pecans, Grana Padano, citrus-herb vinaigrette
  • Satsumas, goat cheese, baby greens, toasted pecans, Steen’s cane vinaigrette
  • Pickled beets, baby greens, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, citrus-herb vinaigrette
  • Kale, celery root, apple, blue cheese, satsuma vinaigrette

Entrees

Vegan/Vegetarian

  • Roasted oyster mushroom sauce piquant
  • Eggplant creole, roasted poblano peppers
  • Red beans and rice, smoked onions
  • Mirliton and White Bean Stew
  • Blackened cauliflower pasta, charred tomato cream

Seafood

  • Shrimp creole, roasted poblano peppers
  • Shrimp étouffée, grilled scallions
  • Crawfish étouffée, grilled scallions
  • Shrimp & grits, charred tomato cream
  • NOLA style BBQ shrimp & grits
  • Shrimp & andouille gumbo, roasted okra
  • Seafood gumbo, shrimp, crab, oyster
  • Coconut curry Gulf shrimp, roasted sweet potato, cilantro
  • Catfish courtbouillon

Meat

  • Cochon de lait, pistolettes, roasted garlic mayo, pickled turnips
  • Pork grillades, grits
  • Beef grillades, grits
  • Daube, beef roast braised in red wine & tomato
  • Chicken & andouille gumbo, roasted okra
  • Chicken sauce piquant, roasted exotic mushrooms
  • Chicken fricassée, roasted garlic
  • Chicken & andouille jambalaya
  • Chicken & dumplings, roasted exotic mushrooms
  • Chicken bonne femme: game hen roasted with mushrooms, bacon, potatoes, garlic & herbs

Stations

Creole Rice Bar

Choice of:

  • Red beans, smoked onions (VV)
  • Roasted oyster mushroom sauce piquant (VV)
  • Eggplant creole, roasted poblano peppers (VV)
  • Mirliton and White Bean Stew (VV)
  • Chicken & andouille gumbo, roasted okra
  • Chicken sauce piquant, roasted exotic mushrooms
  • Chicken fricassée, roasted garlic
  • Shrimp & andouille gumbo, roasted okra
  • Seafood Gumbo, shrimp, crab & oyster
  • Shrimp creole, roasted poblano peppers
  • Shrimp étouffée, grilled scallions
  • Crawfish étouffée, grilled scallions
  • Catfish court bouillon

Stone Ground Grits Bar

Includes:

  • Grillades (beef, pork, or mushroom)
  • Gulf Shrimp, charred tomato cream
  • Pepper jack, cheddar, crispy bacon, scallions, butter

Mini Poboy Station

Choice of:

  • Pimento cheese, pickled green tomatoes, crispy shallots (V)
  • Creole spiced grilled eggplant, citrus aioli, crispy garlic (V)
  • Gulf shrimp remoulade, fresh tomato, crispy shallots
  • Cochon de lait: braised pulled pork, roasted garlic aioli, pickled turnips
  • New Orleans style roast beef, creamy horseradish
  • Alligator sausage, Crystal aioli, pickled mirliton slaw
  • Crawfish sausage, creole mustard aioli, green tomato chow-chow
  • Blackened Louisiana catfish, roasted garlic mayo, pickled turnips

Carving Stations

  • Blackened pork loin, Steen’s creole mustard glaze
  • Creole spiced roast beef, horseradish cream, pistolettes
  • Blackened hangar steak, Steen’s-creole mustard glaze
  • Seared strip loin, roasted exotic mushroom jus
  • Seared duck breast, satsuma glaze
  • Blackened tuna loin, brandy cream

Sides

Meat

  • Dirty rice

Vegetarian

  • Roasted green beans, caramelized shallot vinaigrette, toasted pecans
  • Leek & artichoke bread pudding, Grana Padano
  • Herbed buttermilk biscuits, Steen’s butter
  • Cornbread (regular or jalapeño)
  • Mac-n-cheese, white cheddar, crispy parmesan
  • Creole potato salad, spicy pickled green beans
  • Spicy kale slaw, carrot, sweet peppers, toasted pecans

Vegan

  • Roasted Brussels sprouts, caramelized onions
  • Herb roasted carrots & fennel
  • Grilled Farmer’s Market vegetables
  • Braised greens, smoked onions
  • Black eyed peas, smoked onions
  • Roasted sweet potatoes, chili crisp
  • Fire-roasted corn maque choux

Desserts

Desserts

  • Mini beignets, traditional or espresso
  • Cafe brülot bread pudding, spiced bread pudding, coffee-brandy sauce, candied orange
  • Cappuccino panna cotta, amaretto whipped cream, shaved chocolate
  • Bourbon pecan pie
  • Tart å la bouille, salted caramel sauce
  • Louisiana strawberry & buttermilk tart, port caramel
  • Chocolate ganache tart, candied pecans, sea salt
  • Meyer’s lemon tart, mint meringue
  • “Old fashioned” brownie, bourbon soaked cherry, angostura whipped cream
  • Cupcakes: chocolate-peanut butter, peach-whipped mascarpone, strawberry-lemon buttercream
  • Goat cheese cake, local berries
  • Pecan praline cheesecake
  • Seasonal tarts & pies

Dessert Stations

  • Beignet bar: mini traditional & espresso beignets, powdered & cocoa sugar, cafe brülot sauce, pecan praline sauce, seasonal fruit sauce
  • Bread pudding bar: cinnamon bread pudding, rum sauce, white chocolate ganache, mixed berry & ginger compote, spiced pecans, toasted coconut
  • Banana’s foster action station: bananas flambéed with dark rum, brown sugar & cinnamon, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Mini dessert display: assortment of mini cupcakes, cheesecake, tartlets (list of options available upon request)

A Selection of Menu Offerings
Below is a small sampling of the custom menu items we can offer. We can tailor your menu to fit any taste, size, occasion, style or budget.

Raw Bars & Displays

Raw Bar

  • Local or Specialty Raw Oyster Bar
    accoutrements
  • Marinated Crab Claws
    olive oil, lemon, herbs, shallots, poblano pepper
  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
  • Chargrilled Oysters
    roasted garlic, herb & grana padano butter
  • Gulf Seafood Ceviche
    citrus marinated Gulf shrimp & fish, fresh tomato, jalapeño, cilantro
  • Spicy Crab & Corn Dip

Grazing Tables

  • Cheese Board
    assortment of selected cheeses, fresh fruit, seasonal jam, toasted pecans, artisanal breads and crackers
  • Cajun Charcuterie Board
    assortment of smoked & cured meats and sausages, seasonal mustard, assorted pickles, artisanal breads and crackers
  • Farmer’s Market Table
    crudités, pickled and grilled vegetables & fresh fruits from the Farmers Market, with a variety of seasonal dips & sauces
  • Hors D’oeuvres Display
    variety of selected meat, seafood and vegetable bites, canapé & crostini stations

Family Style Dinner Sample Menus

Spring/Summer

Passed Appetizers

  • Mini Crab Cakes
    roasted poblano aioli
  • Creole Spiced Eggplant
    citrus aioli, crispy garlic
  • Tuna Tartar
    watermelon, chili oil, mint
  • Crawfish Sausage
    creole mustard aioli, pickled green tomato relish

Dinner

  • Louisiana Strawberry Salad
    baby greens, Steen’s cane vinaigrette, shaved fennel, Grana Padano cheese
  • Louisiana Black Drum Court Bouillon
    herbed rice
  • Blackened Pork Loin
    pepper jelly glaze
  • Grilled Spring Vegetables
  • Blueberry & Honeyed Goat Cheese Tart

Fall/Winter

Passed Appetizers

  • Mini Crab Cakes
    remoulade
  • Pimento Cheese
    pickled green tomato, grit cracker
  • Boudin Balls
    satsuma- creole mustard
  • Alligator Sausage Crostini
    Crystal aioli, mirliton slaw

Dinner

  • Roasted Fall Squash Salad
    baby greens, Steen’s cane vinaigrette, toasted pecans, Grana Padano cheese
  • Coconut Curry Gulf Shrimp
    roasted sweet potatoes, jalepeno jasmine rice
  • Seared Hangar Steak
    satsuma creole mustard glaze
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    caramelized onions
  • Espresso Beignets
    cocoa powdered sugar

Seated Dinner Sample Menus

Spring/Summer

First

Smoked Louisiana Gulf Shrimp
summer succotash, avocado

Soup

Creamy Garlic & Leek
black garlic croutons

Salad

Marinated Heirloom Tomato & Fennel
Louisiana lump crab, fresh herbs

Entree

Seared Duck Breast
grilled farmer’s market vegetables, Steen’s duck jus

Dessert

Strawberry Buttermilk Tart
port caramel

Fall/Winter

First

Crispy Potato Pancake
boquerones, aioli, capers, shaved parmesan

Soup

Sweet Potato Bisque
andouille, coriander crème fraîche

Salad

Pickled Beets
baby greens, Louisiana citrus supremes, creamy blue cheese dressing, candied pecans

Entree

Seared Strip Loin
crispy oysters, wilted watercress, St. Andre cream,
toasted horseradish

Dessert

Café Brülot Bread Pudding
spiced custard, espresso-brandy sauce, candied orange

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