August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
McKimmon Center Catering Menu
KAPLAN CATERING – Full Flavored Fresh Cuisine
PARRILLA PICANTE - Authentic Taco and Latin Catering
KC BBQ Company – North Carolina Hickory Smoked BBQ
Catering
Specialty Sandwich Co. – Gourmet Breakfast and Lunch
Sandwiches, with a selection of soups and salads.
9420 Forum Drive, Suite 111 Raleigh, NC 27615
919-846-9808 / 919-274-0456
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Page 1
Introduction
Page 2
Policies and Procedures
Pages 3-4
Breakfast
Page 5
Break Service
Page 6
Boxed Lunches
Page 6
Deli Buffet
Page 7
Salad Conference
Page 7
Latin Fiesta
Pages 8-9
KC BBQ Menu
Pages 10-11
Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Page 12
Plated Lunch and Dinner Buffets
Page 13
Entrée, Side and Dessert Selection
Pages 14-17
Per Diem Menu
Page 18
Hors D’oeuvres Reception
Pages 19-21
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Kaplan Catering is proud to offer exciting and innovative full-flavored catering. We have served
the Triangle community for many years with an extraordinary selection of innovative foods and
pastries. Our inspiration comes from the fresh flavors and food preparation styles of Latin
America, the Mediterranean, and traditional southern cooking. We also feature exceptional
vegetarian entrees and accompaniments.
We provide boxed lunches with traditional, regional and international flavor accompanied by
fresh salads and desserts. Our KC BBQ Division offers back yard BBQ cooking with Carolina
hickory smoked BBQ, slowed cooked beef, and smoked, baked or fried chicken.
Parrilla Picante, authentic Latin cuisine is our specialty and passion. We offer themed events
including taco fiesta meals, authentic Caribbean, Central and South American specialties.
From an elegant seated dinner with tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, to a simple luncheon or
catered theme party, let us help plan your next event. Select from our menus below to suit
your tastes.
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POLICIES and PROCEDURES
Bookings:
Contact Kaplan Catering at [email protected] or by calling 919-846-9808. We require 5 business days advance
notice to fully accommodate your order. We will try to accommodate all orders placed after that time, based on
availability. Orders of 300+ guests require 10 business days advance notice. Please confirm menu choices as soon as
possible after booking.
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There will be a $30.00 service fee for orders that do not meet the minimum party requirement. Minimum
requirements are listed in each meal section.
Service:
All meals and beverages are served buffet style using paper placemats, paper plates, paper napkins, plastic cups, and
heavy plastic cutlery. Upon request we can provide white china, glassware, stainless flatware, clear plastic cups ,clear
plates, linen napkins and tablecloths for an additional charge.
China and Plated Meals:
For stainless flatware, china, glassware and linen napkin add $4.00 Per Person. For plated meals see page 13 for more
information. We require a 40 guest minimum for Plated Service.
Linens:
Food and beverage table linens are included in the cost of the meal at no additional charge. Dining table linens are
$9.95 per table. McKimmon Center round tables will seat up to 8 guests per table. Some linens may incur additional
cost depending on color.
Decoration:
We can arrange for any special requested items that help in making your event one to remember: floral
arrangements, table decorations, ice sculptures, props for theme parties, candles, and drink fountains. Additional
charges will apply.
Guarantees:
The estimated guarantee for the number of guests will be required a minimum of 5 full business days prior to the
event date. The guarantee may be changed up to 72 hours (Monday – Friday) in advance of the event, but cannot
fluctuate by more than 10% from the original estimate. If no change in the guarantee is received within that 72-hour
period, the number given five business days out will be invoiced. If attendance falls below the guaranteed number,
the client will be charged for the guaranteed number. Final counts must be given directly to Bruce Kaplan of Kaplan
Catering.
Deposits:
A deposit may be requested at the time of booking when special items, custom menus, optional services, and large
production events are contracted/ordered. Deposits are 30% of the total sales contract. For events of 100+ guests, a
deposit totaling 50% of the total sales contract may be required.
Cancellation:
Any event can be canceled without charge up to 20 business days prior to the scheduled event date. Cancellations of
less than 20 business days prior are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the estimated total. Orders cancelled
within 5 business days are subject to full charges.
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Inclement Weather Policy
In the extremely rare event that the University officially closes during adverse weather, or the threat of impending
inclemnet weather, the client will not incur any charges associated with their event. If the University remains open,
or has yet to officially close, but the client makes the decision to cancel their event for any weather related reason,
they will be required to inform the caterer 48 hours in advance for groups of less than 100 and 72 hours in advance
for groups of more than 100 to avoid any charges. If the client does not cancel within the designated time period,
they are subject to be billed at the caterer’s discretion based on costs incurred. All other scenarios will revert to the
normal cancellation policy as stated in the menu.
Bar Services:
Kaplan Catering will serve alcoholic beverages at your function but will not serve as an agent to procure the alcohol.
Alcohol service time is limited to 1 hour unless special permission is given by the McKimmon Center. We can supply
bartenders and set-ups. Bar set ups run $4.00 – 6.00 per person, depending on type of bar, time required, and guest
count. Corkage fees are $2.00 per person. Basic service is one bartender per 80 guests. Additional service may be
suggested based on circumstances of the event. Bartender charges are a $35.00 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours.
There will be no beer kegs, drink tickets or cash bars allowed.
Staff Allowance:
All catering comes with basic service staffing for 1.5 hours. Our service charge for additional servers is based on
$25.00 per server per hour, including partial hours. Additional staffing may be sugguested depending on event size
and circumstances. All meals will be ready to serve 15 minutes prior to actual catering start time.
Proposal & Confirmation:
Menu and event proposal confirmations will be presented for review and approval signature prior to the event.
Please carefully review all event confirmation information, sign proposal where indicated, and return to Kaplan
Catering. Please direct any questions or concerns to Kaplan Catering at 919-846-9808 or 919-274-0456.
Payment:
Balance of payment must be made in full by cash, check or credit card (Visa, M.C., American Express) on the day of
the event unless prior arrangements have been made. North Carolina state agencies are subject to a 1% Wake County
food and beverage tax. Tax exempt clients must provide official documentation prior to the event. Finance charges
will be applied to past due balancies. An administration service fee of 2.9% will be applied to all orders paid by credit
card.
Leftover Food Policy:
In accordance with the Wake County Health Department recommendations regarding food health & safety, it is
McKimmon Center policy that all leftover food remains the property of the caterer and cannot be removed from the
catered event space by the client. This policy is intended to limit the risk of foodborne illness due to improper
handling or starage of leftover food items. All leftover food and drinks will be disposed of by the caterer at the
conclusion of the meal function.
• Note-Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may
increase your risk of foodbourne illness
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BREAKFAST – 1.5 HOURS SERVICE
Full Breakfast Buffet $10.50 per person, Sales tax not included – (Minimum of 30 guests)
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Bacon and Sausage
Belgian Waffles or French Toast with Syrup
Biscuits, Grits, Cheese Grits or Hash Browns
Beverage Station with Orange Juice, Coffee, and Ice Water
Yogurt and Granola, Hot Oatmeal Bar or Fresh Fruit Salad - add $1.50 per person
Breakfast Sandwich $6.50 per person, Sales tax not included – (Minimum of 40 guests)
Filing Choices: (Select up to 3 Sandwiches)
Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Spinach, Ham, Turkey Bacon
Bread Selection - Large Biscuit, Flatbread, Multi Grain Flatbread, Bagel, Ciabatta or English Muffin
Breakfast Sandwiches are served with Coffee and Ice Water
Yogurt, Hot Oatmeal Bar or Fresh Fruit Salad - add $1.50 per person
Hot or Cold Continental Breakfast Package (Available Saturday and Sunday only) 1 hour of service
$6.50 per person, Sales tax not included – (Minimum 30 or more)
(Choice of 3 of the following)
Banana and Blueberry Muffins
Fresh Fruit Salad
Sour Cream Coffee Cakes
Fresh Assorted Danishes
Hot Oatmeal Bar
Hot Belgian Waffle with Syrup
Donuts (Glazed or Filled)
Assorted Quiche (Counts as 2 choices)
Served with Coffee, Hot Tea, Orange Juice, and Water
Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese and Butter or Yogurt Assortment with Granola - Add $1.50 per person
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BREAK SERVICE – 1.5 Hours of Service (Available Saturday and Sunday only)
Break stations are billed separately for morning and afternoon functions.
Prices are per person, sales tax not included – (Minimum 30 for each function)
Coffee or Hot Tea
Soda – Assorted
Coffee and Soda combo
Ice Water
Iced Tea
Milk
Fruit Juices or Fresh Fruit Punch
Bottled Water
Muffins, Scones, Donuts or Danish
Bagels and Cream Cheese
Fruit Tray with Dip
Cheese Tray and Crackers
Dessert Tray
Cookie Tray
$1.75
$1.50
$2.50
$0.75
$1.25
$1.50
$1.50
$1.00
$2.50
$2.75
$3.00
$3.95
$3.95
$2.75
BOXED LUNCHES
$9.00 per person, Sales tax not included - (Minimum of 40 Guests)
SANDWICH COMBINATIONS (Additional sandwich selections and seasonal soup menus available upon request)
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Honey roasted turkey and swiss with honey dijonaise on baguette
Roast beef and Swiss with spring onion horseradish mayo on baguette
Smoked turkey and havarti, ripe tomato with herb mayo on ciabatta roll
Southwestern turkey wrap - smoked turkey, cheddar, romaine, tomato and salsa rolled in tortilla wrap
Chicken Caesar wrap grilled chicken, Caesar-tossed romaine parmesan
Cuban – sliced ham and pork and Swiss cheese with dijonaise and sliced pickle
Deviled egg salad on toasted wheat berry bread
Grilled vegetable and red pepper hummus on toasted pita
B.L.T. - crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato on crusty country white bread with
cracked-pepper, sun dried tomato mayo
Turkey and havarti served with lettuce and tomato on croissant
Croissant club with roast turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, served with cracked-pepper sun dried tomato mayo
Tuna salad with lettuce and onion on wheat berry bread, toasted oat bread or crossiant
Pimento cheese on toasted wheat berry bread
Italian sub of ham or turkey, provolone, tomato, lettuce and onion , oil and vinegar
Southern chicken salad on croissant
Ham, salami, provolone, roasted pepper, romaine and tomato on crusty baguette with spices, vinegar and oil
Served with choice of two sides: Penne Pesto Pasta, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Caesar Salad, Fresh Potato Chips, Sweet
Potato Chips, or Corn Tortilla Chips. (Add $0.50 per person for Fruit Salad)
BEVERAGES – Iced Tea and Ice Water (Canned Soda and Bottled Water - add $1.25 per person)
DESSERTS – Assorted Cookies
(Dessert Upgrade Chocolate Brownie or Large Cookies- Add $1.00 per person)
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THE DELI BUFFET– 1.5 Hours of Service
$9.95 per person, Sales tax not included - (Minimum of 40 Guests)
Includes a selection of deli meats & cheeses varying according to customer preferences, two sides, assorted cookies
and/or dessert bar tray, iced tea, icedwater and a spread of toppings to dress up your sandwich.
May upgrade to NC pasture raised meats, salamis, cold cuts and cheeses at market price.
Meat (Choice of 2)
Cheese (Choice of 2)
Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, or Salami
Swiss, Provolone, Havarti, or American
* Additional meat or cheese add $1.50 per person
* Add Tuna, Chicken or Egg Salad - $1.50 per person
Breads (Choice of 2)
White, Wheat, Sourdough, Croissant, Kaiser Rolls, Multi Grain, Wheat Berry Oat or Rye
Toppings
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Slices, Mayo, Chipotle Mayo, Dijonnaise Mayo, Mustard, Cracked Pepper
Buffet Sides (Choice 2 sides)
Caesar Salad or Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic or Ranch Dressing
Homemade Potato Chips
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
* Fruit Salad (Add $1.00 per person)
THE SALAD CONFERENCE – 1.5 Hours of Service
$12.50 per person, Sales tax not included – (Minimum 0f 40 Guests)
Includes a three salad buffet lunch or composed salad buffet lunch, assorted cookies, iced tea and iced water. (Canned
Soda and Bottled Water – add $1.25 per person)
Composed Salad –Grilled Chicken Breast served atop Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers with choice of
dressings
* Flank Steak or Grilled Salmon also available at market price.
SALADS – (Choice of 3 of the following.)
Country Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad with Orange Honey
Jambalaya Grilled Chicken Salad with Sausage
Tortellini Salad
Tuna Salad
Orzo and Vegetable Salad
Mushroom, Spinach and Garlic
Thai Shrimp Salad
Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salad with Peppers
Turkey Salad with Stone Fruits and Pecans
Penne with Basil Pesto
Oriental Sesame Tofu Salad
Antipasto Salad w/ Marinated Vegetables, Meat & Cheese
Caesar Salad
Chickpea with Lemon Parsley
Tabouli Salad
Ratatouille Salad
Antipasto Salad Marinated Vegetables & Cheese
Sausage with Cappelletti
Greek Salad
Lo-Mein Noodle Salad
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Fresh Salmon Salad
Fruit Salad
Panzanella Salad
Tortellini Pesto
Tomato & Spinach Penne
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Parrilla Picante Fresh Authentic Latin Fiestas (Lunch or Dinner)
* Per Diem pricing is available on the Taco Bar, Taco Salad Bar & Fajita Bar
$10.95 per person. Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Taco Bar with choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken, Pork Carnitas or Grilled Shredded Beef. Choice of
Pinto, Black or Refried Beans. Served with Soft Flour Tortillas and/or Crisp Corn Shells, Southwestern
Rice, Shredded Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde,
Iced Tea, Ice Water and assortment of Cookies.
Taco Salad Bar with choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken, Pork Carnitas or Grilled Shredded Beef.
Choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans. Served with Southwestern Rice, Shredded Cheese, Shredded
Lettuce, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Cilantro Lime Vinagrette &
Southwestern Ranch Dressing, Iced Tea, Ice Water and an assortment of Cookies.
Fajita Bar with choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken or Grilled Sliced Steak. Served with Soft Flour
Tortillas, Sauteed Peppers and Onions, Southwestern Rice and Refried Beans, Shredded Cheese,
Shredded Lettuce, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Iced Tea, Iced Water and an
assortment of Cookies.
Nacho Bar with choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shredded Beef, or Pork Carnitas, Choice
of Pinto or Black Beans. Served with fresh Crispy Corn Chips, Queso Cheese Dip, Shredded Lettuce,
Cilantro, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Iced Tea, Ice Water and an assortment of
Cookies.
Additional Selections:
* Additonal Meat $1.50 per person
* Oven Roasted Sweet Plantains $1.50 per person
* Our Fresh Guacamole $1.00 per person
* Fresh Hot Queso Cheese Dip $1.00 per person
* Grilled Tofu $1.50 per person
* Empanadas- Choice of Spinach, Chicken or Beef with Salsa $3.50 per person
* Grilled Peppers and Onions $1.00 per person
* Canned Sodas & Bottled Water $1.25 per person
* Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa $1.00 per person
* Latin Dessert $2.00 per person
QUESADILLA STATION
$10.95 per person, Sales tax not included (Minimum of 40 guests)
Quesadilla with choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shredded Beef, or Pork Carnitas.
Choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans. Served with Southwestern Rice, Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Pico
De Gallo , Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Iced Tea, Ice Water and an assortment of Cookies.
Vegetarian Quesadila with Spinanch and Cheese, Choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans. Served with
Southwestern Rice, Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Iced Tea, Ice Water
and an assortment of Cookies.
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Parrilla Picante Fresh Authentic Latin Fiestas (Lunch or Dinner)
Burrito Station $10.00 per person. Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Burrito is prepared and pre-rolled with choice of meat, choice of beans, Rice, Cheddar and Jack
Cheeses. Served with Fresh Corn Chips and Salsa, Iced Tea and Ice Water.
*Rolled 12 inch Burritos in Chaffers. Choice of meat Marinated Grilled Chicken or Grilled and Chopped
Flank Steak. Choice of Pinto Beans or Black Beans.
Jr. Burrito Station $7.00 per person. Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 50 guests)
Jr. Burrito is prepared and pre-rolled with choice of meat, choice of beans, Rice, Cheddar and Jack
Cheeses. Served with Fresh Corn Chips and Salsa, Iced Tea and Ice Water
* Rolled 10 inch Burritos in Chaffer. Choice of Marinated Grilled Chicken or Grilled and Chopped Flank
Steak. Choice of Pinto Beans or Black Beans.
Additional Selections:
* Canned Soda and/or Bottled Water $1.25 per person
* Sour Cream .50 per person
* Our Fresh Guacamole $1.00 per person
* Fresh Hot Queso Cheese Dip .$1.00 per person
* Empanadas – Choice of Spinach, Chicken or Beef with Salsa $3.50 per person
* Cookies $0.75 per person (Assortment of Cookies)
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KC BBQ MENU
Standard Lunch Buffet $12.00 - Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Entree (select 1) - Sides (Select 3)
Includes Rolls, Dessert , All American Chocolate Cake or Caramel Cake,
Iced Tea and Ice Water
Some selections incur additional costs*
Additional Sides $2.00 per person
Deluxe Lunch Buffet $14.50 – Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Entrees (Select 2) –Sides (select 3)
Includes Rolls, All American Chocolate Cake or Caramel Cake,
Iced Tea and Ice Water
Some selections incur additional costs*
Additional Entrée $4.00 per person
Additional Sides $2.00 per person
Standard Dinner Buffet $14.50 - Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Entree (select 1) - Sides (Select 3)
Includes Rolls, All American Chocolate Cake or Caramel Cake,
Iced Tea and Ice Water
Some selections incur additional costs*
Additional Sides $2.00 per person
Deluxe Dinner Buffet $16.50 – Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Entrée (select 2) - Sides (select 3)
Includes Rolls, All American Chocolate Cake or Caramel Cake
Iced Tea and Ice Water
Some selections incur additional costs*
Additional Entrée $4.00 per person
Additional Sides $2.00 per person
Soda or Bottled Water add $1.25 Per Person
Coffee Service - add $1.50 Per Person
See Page 11 for Food Selections
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Entrées
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Southern Fried Chicken
Smoked Chicken Quarters with BBQ Sauce
Brisket, Slow Smoked * add $2.50 per person
Country Style Pork Ribs *add $1.00 per person
Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ
Smoked Chicken Pulled BBQ
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Chicken Fried Chicken (Boneless, Skinless)
Smoked Sliced Turkey with BBQ Sauce
Smoked Pork Loin * add $1.00 per person
Baby Back Ribs *add $3.50 per person
Smoked Carolina Pulled Turkey BBQ
Grilled Pork Chops
Sides
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Mixed Green Salad or Caesar Salad
Parsley New Potatoes
Green Beans
Mac and Cheese
Corn (on or off the cobb)
Boiled Potatoes
Hoppin John
Collard Greens
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
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Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Vegetables
BBQ Baked Beans
Garlic Mashed Potato
Smoked Corn & Caramelized Onions
Fresh Fruit Salad
Desserts –All meals are served with All American Chocolate Cake or Caramel Cake
Specialty Desserts Add $1.00 per person
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Banana Pudding
Selection of Pies
Mixed Berry Short Cake
Chocolate Ganache Tort
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Seasonal Cobblers
Strawberry Short Cake
Caramel Bread Pudding
Strawberry Layer Cake
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LUNCH/DINNER BUFFETS (1.5 hours of service)
Standard Lunch Buffet $12.95 per person. Sales tax not included (Minimum of 30 guests)
Upgrade to china, stainless flatware, linen napkins & glasses *Add $4.00 per person
Entree (select 1) - Sides (Select 2)
Includes Rolls, Dessert selection, Iced Tea and Ice Water
Soda or Bottled Water add $1.25 Per Person
Coffee Service - add $1.50 Per Person
Some selections incur additional costs*
Deluxe Lunch Buffet $14.50 per person. Sales tax not included– (Minimum of 30 guests)
Upgrade to china, stainless flatware, linen napkins, & glasses * Add $4.00 per person
Entrees (select 2) - Sides (select 3)
Includes Rolls, Dessert selection, Iced Tea and Ice Water
Soda or Bottled Water add $1.25 Per Person
Coffee Service - add $1.50 Per Person
Some selections incur additional costs *
Standard Dinner Buffet $14.95 per person. Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Upgrade to china, stainless flatware, linen napkins & glasses * Add $4.00 per person
Entrees (Select 1) –Sides (select 2)
Includes Rolls, Dessert selection, Iced Tea and Ice Water
Soda or Bottled Water add $1.25 Per Person
Coffee Service - add $1.50 Per Person
Some selections incur additional costs *
Deluxe Dinner Buffet $16.95 per person. Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 30 guests)
Upgrade to china, stainless flatware, linen napkins, & glasses * Add $4.00 per person
Entrees (Select 2) –Sides (select 3)
Includes Rolls, Dessert selection, Iced Tea and Ice Water
Soda or Bottled Water add $1.25 Per Person
Coffee Service - add $1.50 Per Person
Some selections incur additional costs
See Pages 14-17 for Food Selections
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PLATED LUNCH/DINNER BUFFETS
There is a 40 person minimum order for plated service. Any service required beyond a two hour period is
subject to an additional staff charge of $25.00 per hour for each additional staff member. Please keep in mind
that plated menus due to size of event will require additional staff to ensure smoothness of the event.
Plated menu includes china plates, stainless steel flatware, linen napkins, and glassware. Plated meal includes
standard 2 hour service.
One Entrée Plated Lunch Buffet
Three Sides, Dessert
$24.95 per person, Sales tax not included
* Note some options incur additional cost where noted
One Entrée Dinner Buffet
Three Sides, Dessert
$27.95 per person, Sales tax not included.
* Notes some options incur additional cost where noted
Two Entrée Dinner Buffet
Three Sides, Dessert
$32.95 per person, Sales tax not included
* Note some options incur additional cost where noted
Plated Menus will be served with Assortment of Breads and Butter, Iced Tea and Ice Water.
Linens for guest tables are $9.95 per table
See Pages 14-17 for Food Selections
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Vegetarian & Vegan Entrees
(Choose from the following)
 Eggplant Parmesan
 Three-Cheese and Spinach and Three-Cheese Lasagna Rollatini , Mushroom Artichoke Lasagna
 Spanakopita
 Empanadas - Cheese, Spinach and Cheese, or Potato and Cheese
 Cheese and Potato Quesadilla with Spinach or Grilled Vegetables (Vegan Cheese Available)
 Three-Cheese and Spinach Cheese Cannellini
 Pasta Primavera or Alfredo
 Vegetable Strudel – Spinach & Cheese, Savory Mushroom or Grilled Vegetable with Red Pepper
Tomato Sauce
 Toastadas -Refried Beans, Rice, Pepper Jack Cheese (Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese Available)
 Stuffed Pablano Pepper with Black Lentils, Quinoa, Rice with Smoked Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
 Pastas – Putenesca, Dirty Vodka, Tortellini with Grilled Vegetable Marinara or Alfredo
 Chickpea and Vegetable Stew
 Eggplant Milanese with Marinara over Linguini
 Pasta Vegetable Sautee - Oven Roasted Tomato, Grilled Zuchini, Red Pepper, Spinach w/ Basil Garlic
 Pasta with Walnut Basil Pesto and Sauteed Spinach
 Rigatoni Pasta Oven Dried Tomatoes, Basil, Cannellini Beans, Spinach and Grilled Zucchini
 Stir Fried Oriental Vegetables and Tofo in Teriyaki Glaze served with Steamed Rice Or Brown Rice
 Latin Rice Bowl with Black Beans, Oven Baked Sweet Plantains, Tomato and Cilantro with Salsas
 Grilled Tempeh –Grilled Onions and Peppers in light BBQ Sauce Glaze
 Roasted Ratatoulli with Basil Cous Cous or Herbed Parmesan Polenta
 Vegetable Coconut Curry with Jasmin Rice Basmati
 Potato and Pea Samosas with Mango Chutney
 Black Bean and Roasted Vegetable Empanadas
 Falafel Cakes with Lemon Tahini Dressing
 5 Bean Vegan Chili served with Rice, Garnish with Spring Onion
 Mixed Mushroom Stroganoff over Parmesan Polenta or Broad Noodles
 Black Bean Rice Burrito with Salsa
 Crispy Tofu Pad Thai-Broad Band Noddles, Sauteed Tofu, Cucumbers, Bean Sprouts mixed in a Spicy
Chili Sauce with Peanuts, Spring Onion, Carrots and Lime Wedge
* Contact us for additional selections of Entrée Choices ( Meat, Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free)
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Beef and Pork Entrée (Additional Choices in our KC BQQ Menu)
(Choose from the following)
 Meatballs in Marinara or Brown Gravy
 Beef or Beef and Sausage Lasagna
 Meatloaf with Gravy
 Pork Roast with Gravy
 Beef with Peppers and Onions served with Gravy Add $1.50 per person
 Beef Brisket Slowly Roasted in a Rich BBQ Sauce -* Add $1.50 per person
 Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms in Gravy -* Add $1.50 per person
 Slow Smoked Roasted Beef or Pulled Beef with Au Jus or BBQ Glaze -* Add $1.00 per person
 Beef Bourguignon – Beef Stewed in Red Wine Sauce with Vegetables -* Add $1.00 per perso
 Beef with Carmelized Onions and Mushrooms -* Add $1.00 per person
 Beef with Broccolini and Scalloins in an Asian Brown Sauce Add $1.00 per person
 Smoked Sausage with Peppers and Onions
 Grilled Pork Chops
 Hot or Mild Italian Sausage with Sauteed Peppers and Onions
 Grilled Pork Loin with Apple Compote, BBQ Glaze or Gravy
 Grilled Greek Marinated Beef Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce * Add $1.00 per person
 Grilled Flank Steak with Caramelized Onion Gravy - *Add $2.00 per person
 Sliced Roast Beef with Brown Gravy or Au Jus - *Add $1.50 per person
 Slow Roasted Beef Tips in Beef Gravy *Add $1.00 per person
 Beef Filet served with a Rich Wine Sauce - * Add $5.00 per person
 Roasted Filet Mignon with choice of sauces - * Add $8.00 per person
 Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus - * Add $6.00 per person
 Slow Roasted Beef Filet with Chipotle Sauce and Manchego Cheese - *Add $3.50 per person
 Cuban Roasted Pork with Mojo Salsa
 Churrasco Style Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce - * Add $2.50 per person
Poultry Entrees (Additional Choices in our KC BBQ Menu)
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Oven Roasted Sliced Turkey with Relish and Gravy or with BBQ sauce
Chicken Parmesan filled with Parmesan Ricotta Cheese in Marinara
Herb Roast or Smoked Chicken Breast with Gravy or BBQ sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast Quarter with Southern Bean Stew
Grilled Chicken Breast in Mushroom Artichoke Wine Sauce
Chicken Milanese topped with a Rich Mushroom Wine Sauce, Parmesan and Basil
Chicken Breast filled with Spinach, Leeks and Imported Cheeses
Chicken Marsala with sauteed Mushrooms
Grilled Bourbon Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy
Chicken Kiev with Lemon Wine Sauce
Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers in White Wine Sauce
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Breasts or Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Grilled Greek Marinated Chicken Skewers with Tzatkiki Sauce served with Rice Pilaf
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Shaved Ham and Swiss topped with Lemon Wine Sauce
Rigatoni with Grilled Chicken with Oven Dried Roma Tomatoes, Basil, Parmesan and Garlic
Chicken Milanese filled with Provolone and Herbs topped with Lemon Garlic Wine Sauce
Grilled Chicken Milanese Breaded and Sauteed, filled with Provolone Shaved Smoked Ham
Grilled Chicken served over Pasta Alfredo
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Poultry Entrees
 Baked Chicken Breast filled with Spinach and Cheeses topped with Parmesan Lemon Wine Sauce
 BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast Skinless Boneless with BBQ Glaze
 Chicken Fried Turkey Chops with Black Pepper Gravy
 Chipotle Honey BBQ Chicken
 Chicken Provencal filled with Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Herbs de Provence
 Coq au Vin Chicken Red Wine Sauce, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Bacon and Fine Herbs
 BBQ Chicken Grilled and Smoked , Sauces include BBQ and Chimichurri
 Grilled Chicken Breast filled with Aged Provolone and Herbs topped with Parmesan Lemon Wine
Sauce served over Linguini
Seafood- Market Price
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Shrimp Scampi served over Pasta
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
Salmon Cakes with fresh Cracked Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Tomato-Dill Sauce
Sides
Salads
 Mixed Green Salad w/choice of Dressing
 Caesar Salad with Herb Croutons
 Fresh Fruit Salad
Vegetables
 Sauteed Green Beans with Carrots & Dill
 Green Peas and Carrots
 Corn (on or off the cob)
 Sautéed Vegetable Medley
 Carrots, Zucchini & Cauliflower Medley
Potatoes, Rice and Pasta
 Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
 Twice Baked Potatoes
 Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
 Sweet Potatoes with Apples
 Brown Rice
 Southern Cole Slaw
 Homemade Potato Salad
 Pesto Pasta Salad
 Roasted Vegetables
 Honey Glazed Carrots
 Grilled Vegetables
 Seasonal Vegetable Medley
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Baked Ziti
Buttered Noodles
Parsley New Potatoes
Corn Bread Stuffing
Jasmine Rice Pilaf
Florentine Rice
Breads and Rolls
 Dinner Rolls or Crusty French Bread with Butter
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Dessert Selection
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California Carrot Cake
Caramel Cake
Pineapple Cake
Assortment of Brownies & Cookies
Coconut Cake
Fruit Parfait
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Chocolate Brownie Cake
Banana Pudding
All American Chocolate Cake
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Caramel Bread Pudding
Pies
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Lemon Meringue Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Lemon Chess Pie
Sugar Free Cherry Pie
Sugar Free Chocolate Pie
 Coconut Cream Pie
 Apple Pie
 German Chocolate Pie
 Chocolate Chess Pie
 Sugar Free Apple Pie
Specialty Desserts
Add $1.00 per person, sales tax not included
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Strawberry Short Cake
Cheesecake with Strawberry or Berry Sauce
Tiramisu
Flan
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Mousse
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Mixed Berry Short Cake
Pecan or Cherry Pie
French Silk Pie
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
Strawberry Pie
Fresh Fruit Tarts
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PER DIEM LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETS – 1.5 Hours of Service – Minimum of 40 guests
Kaplan Catering will honor the North Carolina State per diem to include tax for the following menu selections for the
2016-2017 fiscal year. The current lunch per diem rate is $10.90 and the current dinner per diem rate is $18.70.
Lunch and Dinner Buffet menu selection
Choice of one entrée and two side dishes from the below menu list, served with rolls and butter, chef choice dessert, iced
tea and iced water on request. Served on quality disposables.
Canned soda and/ or bottled water Add $1.25 per person
Coffee Service –Add $1.50 per person
Buffet Selections:
Entrees
Herb Roasted Chicken Quarters
BBQ Chicken Front Quarters
Southern Fried Chicken
Sliced Roast Turkey
Chicken Fried Chicken
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Bourbon Chicken
Country Meatloaf with Gravy
Meatballs in Marinara
Roast Beef with Gravy
Roasted Pork with Gravy
Lasagna -Cheese, Vegetable and Cheese, or Beef
Sides
Mixed Green Salad w/choice of Dressing
Caesar Salad with Herb Croutons
Potato Salad
Green Peas and Carrots
Baked Ziti
Macaroni and Cheese
Parsley New Potatoes
Caraway Cole Slaw
Herbed Stuffing
Sauteed Carrots & Green beans
Sauteed Vegetable Medley
Twice Baked Mashed Potato
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Dessert – Chef’s Choice
Beverage – Iced Tea and Ice Water
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HORS D’OEUVRES RECEPTION – 1.5 Hours of Service
Sales tax not included. (Minimum of 80 Guests)
Served on paper plates with clear plastic silverware.
Light Hors D’oeuvres - $12.00 Per Person (Choose 6 items)
1 Punch Station
1 Vegetable Appetizer
1 Cheese and Cracker Tray
1 Meat Appetizers (any Poultry, Beef or Pork)
1 Dessert Selection
Medium Hors D’oeuvres - $19.50 Per Person (Choose 7 items)
1 Punch Station
1 Vegetable Appetizer
1 Fruit Tray
1 Hot Vegetable Appetizer *
2 Meat Appetizers (any combination of Poultry, Beef or Pork)
1 Dessert Selection
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres - $25.50 Per Person (Choose 8 items)
1 Punch Station
1 Vegetable Appetizer
1 Fruit Tray
1 Hot Vegetable Appetizer *
2 Meat Appetizers (any combination of Poultry, Beef or Pork)
1 Seafood Appetizer
1 Dessert Selection
See Food Selections on Pages 19 and 20
* Denotes Hot Item
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Vegetable Appetizers
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Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Herbed Pita Points
Assorted Bruschetta
Caesar Salad Station - tossed and served with Herbed Croutons
and Parmesan
Antipasto of Marinated and Grilled Vegetables, Imported Olives
Cut Fruit Display with 6 Assorted Fruits
Cheese Tray - Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Crackers
and Breads
Grapes and Strawberries
Deviled Eggs
Hummus, BaBa Ghanouj with Herbed Pita Points
Guacamole with Tortilla Chips and Fresh Salsa
Spring Rolls with homemade Duck Sauce *
Black and White Bean Dips served with Toasted Pita Points
California Rolls with Dipping Sauce, Wasabi and Pickled-Ginger Roasted Red Pepper & Eggplant
Dip
White Bean Dip served with Crostini
Minted Melon Balls
Oriental Fried Tofu and Vegetable Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce *
Potato Croquettes *
Pasta Station - Alfredo, Pesto, Puttanesca, and Basil Marinara (counts as two selections) *
Pastries filled with Mushroom Duxelle *
Quesadillas of Jack and Cheddar Cheeses with Peppers and Onion *
Spanakopita Pastry filled with Spinach and Cheeses *
Spicy Potato Samosas with Cilantro Sour Cream *
Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms with Garlic, Parsley and Olive Oil
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara and Mixed Olive Tapenade *
Tapas Assortment
Torta Parmigiana - layers of Basil, Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan served with Crostini
Beef and Pork Appetizers
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Empanadas of Shredded Beef, Chilies and Cheese *
Pork Tamales *
Grilled Flank Steak Roll with Pepper and Black Jack BBQ Sauce
Pot Stickers of Beef, Pork and Scallion with Dipping Sauce *
Sausage in Pastry with Pommery Mustard *
Turkish Beef Kabobs *
Picadilla with Tortilla Chips *
Mini Meatballs with Garlic and Parsley Sauce *
BBQ Meatballs *
Mini Ham Biscuits with Apricot Honey Mustard *
Mushrooms filled with Italian Sausage *
Roast Beef sliced with fresh Baked Rolls
European Cheese Tray with Smoked and Cured Meats
Grilled Teriyaki Flank Rolls w/Spring Onion & Toasted Sesame Seeds
Italian Sausage and Peppers *
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Poultry Appetizers
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Mini Smoked Turkey Biscuits with Apricot Honey Mustard *
Poultry Sausage in Pastry *
Chicken Tamales *
Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Wedges with Tropical Salsa *
Spicy Asian Chicken Wings *
Chicken Wings, BBQ or Honey Chipotle *
Chicken Potstickers with Dipping Sauce *
Thai Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Sour Cream *
Empanadas of shredded Chicken, Chiles and Cheese *
Oven-Roasted Turkey sliced with assortment of fresh baked dinner rolls
Seafood Appetizers
 Mushrooms filled with Crab *
 Pan sauteed Seafood Cakes w/Cracked-Pepper, Tomato and Dill Aioli *
 Shrimp wrapped in Bacon *
 Crab Dip with Toasted French Bread
 Tuna Roll with Ginger Sauce
 Salmon Mousse Canapés
 Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges (counts as
2 selections)
 Salmon Cheesecake with Dill served w/Toasted French Bread Rounds
 Quesadillas of Shrimp, Potato and Pepper Jack Cheese *
 Spicy Indian Fish Balls with Cucumber Raita *
 Marinated Shrimp and Artichoke Skewers
Dessert Selection
An assortment of freshly baked pastries or cakes
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