Welcome to Buddy s Custom Catering! Since 1972, Buddy s has earned its reputation as The Greater Caterer by offering fine food with fantastic service at a fair price. We re famous for our hickory-smoked pit bar-b-q and all the fixin s. And we re also famous for a wide selection of other delicious catered options: brought to you with complete and courteous service. With Buddy s you have no worries. We do it all. Our experienced caterers make sure your event is a tasty success! Just call Buddy s then sit back and relax! 865.588.0051 buddyscustomcatering.com The Greater Caterer Since 1972
Buddy s offers portable bar-b-q pits and refrigerated trucks to insure that your food is served fresh and hot. The pits also bring the irresistible aroma of hickory-smoked bar-b-q for your guests to enjoy! All of our menus are served buffet style. Your caterer will provide tables, table coverings, serving equipment and utensils for the buffet line. Attached you ll find our most popular menus and pricing information. Prices are based on jobs that guarantee between 50 200 people and are catered in the Knoxville area. For jobs over 200, please call for special pricing. Jobs outside the Knoxville area will include a mileage fee that will be quoted with your price. A $100 deposit is required to confirm your catering event. The deposit is refundable with a 48-hour cancellation notice. A serving time of one hour is scheduled for most jobs. If more time is required, there will be an additional charge of $25 per hour. The number of guests must be guaranteed 48 hours prior to your event. You will be charged per person if you should exceed that number. The Greater Caterer Since 1972
Weddings & Special Events Buddy s Custom Catering specializes in special occasions. For over 40 years, brides and planners have looked to us for delicious food, served with professional style and at a great value to fit their varied tastes and budget. From a fun and simple casual buffet, to an elegant, plated, sit-down affair, Buddy s can do it all with no worries. You can select our standard Buddy s Buffet service or choose Buddy s Style to upgrade and customize as you wish. Buddy s Buffet includes: Buffet Tables with Black, Ivory or White Linen Table Covers Black, Ivory or White Napkins & Clear Plastic Cups Catering Chafers Catering Serve Time of 1 2 hrs. (depending on guest number) Catering Staff Attire: khaki slacks and collared polo shirt (black & white also available upon request) Buddy s Style add the following to enhance the catered experience: Clear Acryllic Plates, Forks, and Knives Linen-Wrapped Silverware China Plates & Linen-Wrapped Silverware (with China, a 20% fee will be added instead of 15%) Cake Cutting Service Clear Acryllic Cake Plates, Forks, & Cocktail Napkins Bartender Service (ABC Certified) Additional Servers on site Ice, Clear Cups & Cocktail Napkins for Bar Service 1.00 per person 1.00 per person 3.00 per person 50.00 fee.50 per person 25.00 per hour 15.00 per hr. per server 50.00 per 100 guests A 15% Wedding Fee will be added to cover additional time, equipment, and services we provide to make your day special. All weddings must be paid in full prior to date of the event.
Buddy s Best Bar-b-q Buffets #1 $7.79 Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Hamburger Buns #2 $8.79 Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Grilled Hot Dogs with Chili and Condiments Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns #3 $8.99 Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Smoked Chicken Pieces (Breasts, Thighs & Legs) Hamburger Buns Substitute Pulled Chicken or Grilled, Boneless Breasts $9.99 #4 $9.99 Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Grilled Hot Dogs with Chili and Condiments Smoked Chicken Pieces (Breasts, Thighs & Legs) Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns Substitute Pulled Chicken or Grilled, Boneless Breasts $10.99 All prices are per person based on groups of 50 200 people. For groups under 50, add $1 per person. Minimum of 35 people. Includes Buffet Tables & Table Cloths for the Food & Beverage Lines.
Specialty Buffets The Perfect Picnic $ 9.49 Char-Grilled Hamburgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles Grilled Hot Dogs with Chili and Condiments Tray of Sliced Cheeses Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns Add Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q $10.49 Southern Fried $10.99 Boneless Fried Chicken Breast Whipped Potatoes Green Beans Biscuits & Gravy Cinnamon Apples Substitute Honey Pecan Chicken $11.99 Fryer on Site add $100 Total Pig Out $14.99 Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Ribs Smoked Chicken Pieces (Breasts, Thighs & Legs) Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Hamburger Buns Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies Substitute Pulled Chicken $15.99 or Grilled, Boneless Breasts Southern Feast $15.99 Southern Fried Catfish Filets Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Bar-b-q Sauce on the Side Corn-on-the-Cob Hamburger buns Hush Puppies Fryer on Site add $100 All prices are per person based on groups of 50 200 people. For groups under 50, add $1 per person. Minimum of 35 people. Includes Buffet Tables & Table Cloths for the Food & Beverage Lines.
Specialty Buffets Simply Grilled $10.99 Char-Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast With Spices & Olive Oil Cole Slaw Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Yeast Rolls with Butter SubstitueHoneyPecanChicken$11.99 Holiday Feast $11.99 Oven Roasted Turkey Cornbread Dressing with Gravy Whipped Potatoes Green Beans Cranberry Sauce Rolls with Butter Dessert (Assorted Cookies) Add Apricot Glazed Ham $12.99 Tempting Tenderloin $12.99 Hickory-Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Glaze Roasted New Potatoes Cole Slaw Green Beans Yeast Rolls with Butter Add Char-Grilled, Boneless, $13.99 Skinless Chicken Breast Great Grill $23.99 Savory Grilled 8-10 oz. Ribeye Steak Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings Baked Potato or Roasted New Potatoes Green Beans Yeast Rolls with Butter Add Char-Grilled, Boneless, $24.99 Chicken Teriyaki All prices are per person based on groups of 50 200 people. For groups under 50, add $1 per person. Minimum of 35 people. Includes Buffet Tables & Table Cloths for the Food & Beverage Lines. China and linen are available at an additional charge.
Specialty Buffets Lasagna Lovers $9.99 Meat Lasagna Vegetarian (Spinach) Lasagna Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings Garlic Bread Pasta Bar $9.99 Pasta Alfredo and Pasta with Marinara Sauce Grilled Chicken / Meatballs Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings Garlic Bread Ultimate Sandwich Bar $8.99 Virginia Baked Ham, Smoked Turkey, Johnny s Almost-Famous Chicken Salad, Homemade Pimento Cheese (choice of two) Assorted Breads or Wraps Assorted Sliced Cheeses Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle Potato Salad Fresh Fruit Tray Disposable Plates, Forks, Knives, Slider Bar Choice of 2 Sliders $8.99 Choice of 3 Sliders $9.99 Mini Pulled Pork Bar-b-q Sandwich Mini Pulled Chicken Sandwich Mini Hamburger Mini Nathan's Hot Dogs Potato Salad or Cole Slaw All prices are per person based on groups of 50 200 people. For groups under 50, add $1 per person. Minimum of 35 people. Includes Buffet Tables & Table Cloths for the Food & Beverage Lines.
Additional Items Side Dishes* Corn-on-the-Cob (half ears)... $ 1.00 Buttered Corn... 1.00 Potato Salad... 1.00 Buttered Baby Carrots... 1.00 Green Beans... 1.00 Whipped Potatoes... 1.00 Roasted New Potatoes... 1.25 Pasta Salad... 1.25 Fruit Salad... 1.50 Roasted Broccoli... 1.50 Roasted Mixed Vegetables... 1.50 Baked Potato with Butter & Sour Cream... 1.75 Sweet Potato Casserole... 1.75 Panko Crusted Macaroni & Cheese... 1.75 Twice Baked Potatoes... Broccoli Orange Salad... 2.00 2.00 Oriental Salad with Asian Dressing... 2.00 Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings... 2.50 Spinach Casserole... 2.75 Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic... 3.00 Apple Salad with Craisins & Glazed Pecans... 3.00 Layered Cornbread Salad... 3.50 Mashed Potato Bar $2.99 per person Whipped Potatoes Butter Bacon Cheese Sour Cream Chives Mac & Cheese bar $3.99 per person Panko Crusted Mac & Cheese Cheese Bacon Chopped Peppers Green Onions Jalapenos * Side Dishes and Desserts may be added to any buffet menu at an additional cost per person.
Desserts & Beverages Desserts Cookies (Chunky Chocolate CHip & Oatmeal Raisin)... $ 1.00 Ice Cream Cups (assorted flavors)... 1.25 Pies (Apple, Chocolate, Lemon, or Pecan)... 1.50 Chocolate Walnut Brownies... 1.50 Ice Cream Sandwiches... 1.50 Cookie & Brownie Combo... 1.50 Ice Cream Cups & Cookie... 1.75 Cobblers (Apple, Cherry, or Peach)... 1.75 Banana Pudding... 1.75 Cheesecake... 2.00 Chef s Sweet Table Assorted Mini Desserts & Fresh Fruits... $ 4.00 Additional Beverages Soft Drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite)... $ 1.50 Iced Tea (sweet & unsweet)... 1.50 Lemonade... 1.50 Bottled Water... 1.00 Coffee (with sweetener & creamer)... 1.25 Assorted Bottled or Canned Beer... 3.00 Beer - Pony Keg (80-100 servings) includes ice & cups... 200.00 Beer - Keg (180-200 servings) includes ice & cups... 325.00 All prices are per person * Clear disposable plates, forks, napkins included.
Appetizers Meat Selections* Baked Ham on Biscuits (2)... 2.25 Smoked Bar-b-q Wings (3)... 2.25 Italian Meatballs... 2.25 Smoked Bologna & Cheese Kabob with Olives (2)... 2.50 Mini Hot Dog Slider (2)... 2.75 Mini Chicken Slider (2)... 3.00 Mini Pork Bar-b-q Sandwiches (2)... 3.00 Mini Hamburger Slider (2)... 3.00 Chicken Salad or Pimento Cheese on Mini Croissants (2) 3.00 Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce (3)... 3.50 Grilled Pork Tenderloin on Biscuits (2)... 3.50 Mini Chicken Enchiladas (2)... 3.50 Honey Pecan Chicken Fingers (2)... 3.50 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Skewers... 3.50 Mini Dry-Spiced Ribs... 4.00 Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter (4)... 5.00 Shrimp Cocktail with Sauce (4)... 5.00 Mini Crab Cakes with Sauce (2)... 5.00 All prices are per person * Clear disposable plates, forks, napkins included.
Appetizers Other Selections* Fruit Tray with Dip... 2.00 Vegetable Tray with Dill or Ranch Dip... 2.00 Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa with Tortilla Chips... 2.00 Mini Assorted Quiche (2)... 2.00 Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad... 2.00 Stuffed Mushrooms... 2.00 Mini Stuffed Potatoes (2)... 2.50 Charleston Cheese Dip with Crackers... 2.50 Spinach Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips... 2.50 Fresh Fruit Kabob (1)... 2.50 Assorted Cheeses with Crackers... 3.00 Cherry Tomato/Mozzarella Basil Skewers (2)... 3.00 Assorted Mini Dessert Tray... 3.25 Fruit/Cheese/Vegetable Display with Crackers & Dip... 4.50 All prices are per person Carving Station on Site... $50.00 * Clear disposable plates, forks, napkins included.
Breakfast 4 Ways Continental Buffet $5.99 Assorted Pastry Tray Fresh Fruit Orange Juice Coffee Regular & Decaf with Sweetener & Creamer Napkins, Add Yogurt w/granola $ 7.99 Biscuit Bar $6.99 Biscuits with Butter & Jellies Sawmill Gravy Egg Patties Sliced Cheese Sausage or Bacon (2 slices) Fresh Fruit Orange Juice Coffee Regular & Decaf with Sweetener & Creamer Napkins, Traditional Buffet $8.49 Scrambled Eggs Bacon (3 slices) Sausage Biscuits with Butter & Jellies Sawmill Gravy Assorted Danish Home Fried Potatoes Orange Juice Coffee Regular & Decaf with Sweetener & Creamer Napkins, Spice It Up Buffet $9.49 Breakfast Casserole with Eggs, Peppers, Onions & Cheese Salsa on the Side Bacon or Sausage Biscuits with Butter & Jellies French Toast Sticks with Maple Syrup Home Fried Potatoes Orange Juice Coffee Regular & Decaf with Sweetener & Creamer Napkins, To add Fruit Salad To add Pastry Tray $1.00 per person $1.50 per person All prices are per person based on groups of 50 200 people. Includes Buffet Tables & Table Cloths for the Food & Beverage Lines.
Bag-a-Buddy s Menu All selections include bag of chips, fresh fruit & chocolate chip cookie. Smoked Pork or Chicken Bar-b-q Sandwich $ 6.29 on bun Smoked Turkey & Cheese or Virginia-Baked 6.29 Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Hoagie or Wrap with lettuce & tomato Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hoagie or Wrap 6.99 with lettuce & tomato Chicken Salad Sandwich, Hoagie or Wrap 6.99 Vegetarian Sandwich, Hoagie or Wrap 6.99 Pimento Cheese or Grilled Veggie (with Provolone) Bread Choices: Sandwich - White or Whole Wheat Hoagie - White or Whole Wheat Wrap - Whole Wheat Sides, Cole Slaw, Potato or Pasta Salad 1.25 ea. Beverages Canned Soft Drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite) 1.50 ea. Bottled Water Iced Tea, Lemonade (by the Gallon) 4.50 includes cups, ice and sweeteners Phone: 865.588.0051 buddyscustomcatering.com For delivery, minimum order of 25 meals. No limit on quantity. No substitutions.