

COCKTAIL MENU SELECTIONS
These “sample” menus represent some of my favorite cocktail offerings. Since these are just a small selection of what we offer please email us at minda@loveanddishescatering.com, or call us at 240-372-7400 for a description of our services and to discuss custom menus.
Menus may be customized and substitutions are welcome. These menus are designed for either drop off or limited staff assist on site. Menus are priced with a minimum count of 40 guests.
We truly look forward to working with you!
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A TRIO OF ITALIAN “SLIDERS” ON MINI CIABATTA ROLLS
Muffaletta with Salami, Capicola, roast Tuscan style pork roll, greens and heirloom tomato with roasted red pepper aioli
Rare roast beef with thinly shaved red onion, Provolone, greens and tapenade vinaigrette
Caprese with Buffalo mozzarella, pesto, roasted marinated tomato
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH CRISP BRUSCHETTA TOASTS
Served warm with toasted garlic, Italian parsley, red chili flake
TORTELLINI SKEWERS WITH PROSCUITTO AND ARUGULA
Served with Meyer lemon caper aioli for dipping
A TRIP OF ANTIPASTI PLATES
Marinated grilled sweet red and golden peppers with Lebherz Italian balsamic
Ricotta and Risotto Filled Eggplant Involtini with Arrabiata Sauce
Pan roasted asparagus with gremolata breadcrumbs and lemon zest
$21.95 PER PERSON
A TRIO OF TACOS WITH MIX AND MATCH SALSA’S AND TOPPINGS
Pick three:
Shredded Chili rubbed Coca Cola braised Short Ribs, Ancho spiced shredded pork
Spice dusted flash sautéed Mahi Mahi, Firecracker shrimp
Shredded fajita spiced chicken, Grilled winter vegetables
Accompanied By:
Pico De Gallo, guacamole salsa, pineapple mango salsa
Finely chopped greens, crumbled Queso Blanco
Cilantro crema, corn and flour tortillas
CHILI CON QUESO CHORIZO
With thin crisp tortilla chips and roasted jalapeno salsa
FIESTA RICE CUPS
Little eco friendly bamboo cups filled with turmeric laced fiesta
Style rice salad with fresh cilantro, red pepper, black bean and scallion
SAVORY LATIN BITES
Bite size wedges of sweet corn chive quiche
Tiny grilled rainbow sweet peppers filled with
Buttered crab and creamy Oaxaca cheese
$25.95 PER PERSON
BITE SIZE KOREAN BBQ PORK BUNS
In rice flour taco style buns, ginger laced hoisin glazed shredded pork BBQ topped with scallion, shredded carrot and cilantro
THAI SATE SHRIMP PICKS
Big shrimp rubbed with brown sugar, garlic, coriander, ginger, paprika, lemongrass and more are lightly grilled then skewered with sweet chili Sriracha aioli for dipping
ASIAN NOODLE BAR
Three styles of cool Asian noodles with vegetables and chop sticks
Sesame ginger with sugar snap pea, scallion, red pepper, Black sesame seed
Chinese egg noodle ramen, broccoli, carrot, mushroom, soy honey
Pad Thai rice noodle with peanut coconut dressing, basil, mint, crushed peanuts, cilantro
KOREAN SEOUL FOOD NACHOS
Crisp wonton chips smothered in Gochuchang hot sauce Nacho cheese sauce
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, a sprinkling of shredded Kimchi, cilantro, scallions, and lime sour cream
$24.95 PER PERSON
KEFTE “SLIDER” BAR
A trio of Middle Eastern inspired “sliders”
Cumin and coriander spiced Kefte lamb sliders on brioche rolls with greens, baby tomato and tahini
Shredded lemon and z’atar spiced chicken on brioche roll with pickles, greens and tahini sauce
Salmon Cakes on brioche roll with greens, baby tomato, dill aioli
TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS CUPS
Little eco friendly bamboo cups filled with toasted couscous
Salad laced with blush orange vinaigrette, a mira poix of sweet onion and celery
Pomegranate seed, chopped apricot and sliced almond
HUMMUS AND PITA
Creamy lemon and toasted garlic chick pea hummus with cucumber tzadiki
Toasted cumin, sesame seed
Crisp house made whole wheat and white pita chips
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PLATTER
Picture perfect array of seasonal lightly grilled vegetables such as squashes, eggplant, heirloom rainbow carrot
Artichoke heart, sweet peppers and more brushed with herbed olive oil, pink sea salt, cracked white pepper
With herbed sea salts and sun dried tomato aioli for dipping
$25.95 PER PERSON
SLICED PRIME ROAST BEEF ON BABY YORKSHIRE PUDDING
Drizzled with horseradish crema, topped with crispy garlic onions and chives
MINI CRAB CAKE SLIDERS
Our classic crab cake on a baby potato roll with greens, tomato and Old Bay aioli
ROASTED SHREDDED TURKEY ON CORNBREAD PUDDING
Savory cornbread stuffing with sweet Italian sausage, sage, parsley, onion
Baked ala bread pudding – squared and topped with shredded white meat turkey
Rich thyme marsala gravy and cranberry compote
MAC N CHEESE CUPCAKES
Elbow pasta laced with creamy cheddar cheese béchamel
Baked in lasagna noodle cups and topped with brown butter rosemary bread crumbs
LORD BYRON BRUSSEL SPROUT SKEWERS
Roasted honey and balsamic drizzled Brussel sprouts
Skewered and topped with lavender balsamic and crushed pistachio
THE WEDGE BOATS
Eco friendly bamboo boats filled with a bite size portion of crisp romaine heart, sizzled pancetta, chive, Amish blue cheese crumbles and served with buttermilk blue cheese dressing
$29.95 PER PERSON
A TRIO OF SOUTHERN STYLE TEA SANDWICHES KICKED UP
Little white cheddar biscuits filled with peppered turkey and cranberry orange jam
Little sweet potato biscuits filled with honey ham, cream cheese and sweet hot pepper jam
Little waffles filled with buttermilk fried chicken tenders with apple bacon and whipped maple thyme honey
BBQ SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRIT CAKES
Two bite white cheddar grit cakes with Gulf shrimp in worcestershire, cajun hot sauce, Abita turbo dog, butter sauce
With eco friendly bamboo cups and mini forks for serving
SEAFOOD GUMBO SHOOTERS
Holy trinity slow cooked, rich seafood, andouille and herb stock
Nutty brown roux and lump crab, scallion served in shooter cups with mini spoons
SWEET CORN SUCCOTASH CUPS
Shucked blanched Fresh sweet corn, heirloom rainbow tomato, steamed baby green beans, scallion, jalapeno, cilantro and basil laced with lemon balsamic vinaigrette and served in eco friendly bamboo cups
SOUTHERN STYLE RELISH AND PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
McCutcheon’s Relish sampler
Pickled cauliflower, cucumbers, red pepper and banana pepper rings
House made Pimiento cheese spread with crackers and simple crudite
$26.95 PER PERSON
ARTISAN CHEESE, FRUIT, CRACKER AND BAGUETTE SLICE TRAY
Five cheese selection including a triple crème, Boursin, Italian Merlot and two of your favorites – may be customized
Fig Walnut preserves, Caramelized Pecans
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
$175.00 for 40 guests
ARTISAN CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE TRAY
Four Cheese selection
Salami, capicola, genoa, mortadella and more
Grain stout mustard
Olives, marinated cippolini onion, artichoke heart
Baguette slices, crackers
$225.00 for 40 guests
NATURES COLOR WHEEL CRUDITE TRAY
Lightly grilled or blanched seasonal vegetables such as Japanese eggplant, squashes, rainbow carrot, beet, sweet peppers, broccolini, cauliflower, radicchio
And more – served with roasted tomato aioli and herbed pink sea salt for dipping
$175.00 for 40 guests
HOLIDAY TREAT TRAY
A selection of bite size brownies, bars, cookies, whoopie pies and sandwich cookies – all themed for the holiday
$75.95 serves 40
DESSERT “SHOOTER” TRAY
A trio of shooters with flavors ranging from Tiramisu, Banana Split, Key Lime Pie, Cherry Cheesecake, Butterscotch Pudding Crunch, Peanut Butter Cup, Strawberry Shortcake, Death By Chocolate, Apple Streusel, Lemon Blueberry Shortcake
With mini spoons
$85.95 serves 40
PETITE FRENCH TARTLETS TRAY
A selection of mini tarts – Spiced Apple Crunch, Salted Caramel Ganache, Key Lime, Smores, Lemon Crunch, Twix Bar, Fruit Custard, Macaroon, Pumpkin Kiss, Chocolate Silk
$85.95 serves 40
NATURES COLOR WHEEL FRESH FRUIT TRAY
A selection of seasonal fruit cut in bite size pieces – melons, star fruit, fresh berries, pineapple, stone fruit, grapes, mango and more
Served with Skewers or Shooter cups and mini spoons
And a choice of two sauces:
Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Whipped cream, Crème Anglaise, Lemon Curd, Triple Berry Coulis, Salted Caramel, Bourbon Butterscotch
$135.95 for 40
SHOCK AND AWE DESSERT TABLE
A selection of bite size brownies, bars, shortbread sandwich cookies, whoopie pies, painted sugar cookies, dessert shooters, mini tarts, chocolate dipped strawberries and more