C a t e r i n g W o r k s Weddings (919)828-5932 2319 Laurelbrook street raleigh, NC 27604 www.cateringworks.com
W E L C O M E T O C A T E R I N G W O R K S! At Catering Works, our mission is to ensure that we exceed your expecations by providing the highest quality food and service to Raleigh and the surrounding area. Locally owned and operated since 1989, Catering Works offers full service off-premise catering and delivery. FOOD & BEVERAGE Delicious food prepared and presented with artistic vision. Cutting edge recipes as well as traidtional fare and beverages to please every palate. Cutom wedding cakes, exquisitely decorated and made fresh in our bakeshop. AWARD* WINNING SERVICE Experienced and professional service that is unsurpassed. *ISES Southeastern Regional award(s) winner for several years running. FULL SERVICE EVENT PLANNING Complete rental coordination of tables, tents, chairs, linens and more. Location, layout and logistics planning to ensure your event runs smoothly. Beautiful floral arrangements created by our expert HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CATERER Your Special Event is not only special to you, it is special to us. At Catering Works, we understand you are planning a very important, and often once-in-a-lifetime social event, there are significant details and coordination and care that we consider paramount to the success of your specific occasion. Before you entrust your special day to anyone, here are some points to consider: *Your menu should be well balanced and well thought-out. A menu consultation that focuses on your input and your personal likes and dislikes, and then marries them with food knowledge, current trends and overall recipe balance is ideal. If you are asked to "pick from a list" you may not be getting full-service treatment. *Does your caterer operate a commercial kitchen? Do they maintain a Grade "A" status with the county health department? If you are ever uncertain, ask to see the catering kitchen, whether food is prepared at the caterer's location or an on-site kitchen, cleanliness and sanitation should be evident at all times. *Is your caterer on the approved venue list? Many Special Event venues limit the number of outside caterers, consult your desired venue for more information. *Does your caterer carry the required liability insurance; worker's compensation, general liability, automobile liability and liquor liability? *Will your caterer offer you an opportunity to taste test food prior to your event? *Can your caterer provide you with a reliable list of references? *Does your caterer provide you with a comprehensive proposal, complete with all food, beverage, setup & service components required to successfully execute your event?
WEDDING & RECEPTION SERVICES Catering Works offers a wide variety of turn-key solutions for your wedding needs. Our team is ready to assist you with all of the details in planning a beautiful and delicious wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or other bridal event. Pricing is based on the number of guests, location of the event and desired style of entertaining, and generally ranges between $75 and $150 per person. This may include: Food Waitstaff Service Floral for Ceremony & Reception Beverage Decor Tables, Tents, Chairs, Linens Wedding Cake Glass & China Ceremony Music & Coordination Site Review DJ Entertainment All planning appointments & plan diagram We offer several complimentary tasting events each year, and can schedule private tastings for a nominal fee. For a complete and comprehensive proposal, please contact one of our Wedding Consultants to schedule a consultation appointment. Brides Choice Award, Wedding Wire, 2012 Brides Choice Award, Wedding Wire, 2011 The Knot Best of Weddings Pick, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award 2011 Triangle Buisness Journal Top Woman Owned Businesses 2011 Southern Living Magazine Featured wedding, Oriental, North Carolina, August 2010 CATERING WORKS, INC. (919)828-5932 905 tryon HILL DRIVE raleigh, NC 27603 www.cateringworks.com
Signature hors d'oeuvres Some of our most popular and unique hors d'ouevres to be butlered or displayed. White Bean Soup Shooter Our signature Truffled White Bean soup is made with Great Northern beans, vegetables and fresh herbs then simmered in chicken stock until tender. Finished with a touch of cream, white truffle oil and romano. garnished with a mini grilled cheese sandwich made with Gruyere cheese, tart apple, sage and layered with dijon and fig spread. A winning combination! Mini Beef Short Rib Pie Coffee braised beef short ribs served in a tart shell and topped with blue cheese infused mashed potatoes. Corn Cakes with Duck Confit in Sweet Pepper Sauce Whole kernel corn cakes topped with confit of duck leg in a sweet and spicy sauce with fresh cilantro. Crab Cakes with Sauces Jumbo lump crab seasoned with sauteed vegetables and a hint of spice. Served with spicy cocktail sauce and lime remoulade sauce. Collard Green Won Ton NC grown tender collard greens seasoned with ham hock, cream cheese and spices folded into a chinese won ton wrapper and deep fried in peanut oil. Cornbread Crostini Fresh baked cornbread crostini topped with fig preserves and a dollop of creme de menthe chantilly cream. A delicious southern inspired treat. Lobster & Mango Tortilla Crisp A curry seasoned tortilla cup filled with small chunks of lobster, diced mango, edamame beans, coconut flakes, lime juice, hot chiles and spices. BBQ Shrimp & Grits Napoleon Bacon and shrimp basted in southern style BBQ sauce and served over layers of white and yellow grits. Kentucky Bourbon Steak Bites Tenderloin of beef marinated in Kentucky Bourbon and roasted, sliced and topped onto a crispy baguette crouton with caramelized Vidalia onions and horseradish sauce. Scallop Ceviche Tostada with Sweet Onion Mole Fresh citrus marinated scallops served on chocolate tortilla chip with a sweet and smoky onion mole.(gf) Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Crispy Noodle Ahi Sushi grade Tuna diced with Avocado and glazed with soy, lime, sesame seeds and finished with crispy asian noodles. Can be presented on a tasting spoon or variety of other methods.
Signature hors d'oeuvres Duck Confit Slider Savory confit duck, shredded and topped with fresh Basil and Mint on a mini yeast roll. Mini Burger with Tomatillo and Asadero Mini Latin inspired burger topped with Queso Asadero Cheese and roasted tomatillo salsa with a delicious Chipotle crema. Lamb Lollipops Lamb Loin marinated in olive oil, mustard, garlic, rosemary and pan seared skewered and served with Espresso Mustard Sauce. Figs in a Blanket Sun-Dried Figs filled with Gorgonzola Cheese and encased in buttery pastry dough sprinkled with crushed almonds and cinnamon sugar, baked to perfection. Asian Carpaccio Roulade Tenderloin thinly sliced and wrapped around crisp Asian vegetables with a pomegranate molasses. Honey Horseradish Shimp Crispy bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with horseradish, and baked in honey. Melon Cubes with Balsamic and Chevre Seasonal melon cube with fresh chevre and drizzled with balsamic, a refreshing and delicious combination! Blackberry Ricotta Crostini Fresh ripe blackberries resting atop ricotta cheese and served on a crispy baguette round, drizzled with honey.
Action Stations Our most popular Action Stations can be utilized for Cocktail Hour, Dinner or Dessert Service! Crepe Station Selections Select 3 from our most popular list of savory crepes, and they are prepared at an interactive chef station. Crepe Carolina with Pulled Pork, Slaw & Cheddar, Pesto Crepe with Smoked Chicken, Ricotta and Marinara, Crepe with Brie, Apple, mixed greens and Raspberry Vinaigrette, Grilled Veggie crepe with red bell pepper sauce, Crepe with St. Andre, Hazelnuts & Honey or Beef Tenderloin Crepe with Arugula and horseradish cream. BBQ Shrimp & Grits Napoleon Bacon and shrimp basted in southern style BBQ sauce and served over layers of white and yellow grits. Mashed Potato Bar A self-serve station including Mashed Potatoes and Mashed Sweet potatoes served hot with a variety of toppings to choose: bacon bits, brown sugar, butter, green onions, pecans, honey, cheddar cheese, sour cream, carmelized onions and roasted garlic. Signature Risotto Station Pick two of our Signature Risotto Dishes : Barolo Wine Risotto with Duck Confit and Chives Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Pimento Cheese Risotto with NC Mountain Hoop Cheddar Pimento Cheese Saffron Risotto with Asparagus and Lump Crab Caramelized Butternut Squash Risotto with Asiago Cheese Mac N Cheese Station Our Grown Up Mac N Cheese with four cheeses, attended by our server and topped with Sauteed Chicken, Italian Sausage or Shrimp. Guests may select from a variety of additional condiments to make their own creation: Roasted Red Peppers, Jalapenos, Bacon Bits, Parmesan, Cheddar, Bleu Cheese Crumbles and Sour Cream. Grilled Cheese and Soup Station Sour Dough buttered bread loaded with Cheddar cheese and grilled served with choice of soup: Black bean, Tomato Bisque or Loaded Potato. Pick two soups. Custom Pasta Station Select pasta, sauces and toppings to design a custom pasta station. This is a fully manned station, where pasta and toppings are combined by our server to create a perfect plate for your guests. Choose 2 from each group: Pasta: Cavatappi, Penne, Spaghetti, Cheese Filled Tortellini, Bow-Tie Sauces: Marinara, Alfredo, Cajun Cream Sauce, Basil Pesto, Dill Cream Toppings: Shrimp, Chicken, Meatsauce, Sausage, Mushrooms & Peppers
Action Stations Southern Crostini Station Our favorite regionally inspired flavors: Smoked Pork Tenderloin and Collard Greens with Red Pepper Coulis, Country Ham with Tomato Jam and Pickled Okra on open faced biscuit, Southern Cornbread with fresh fruit compote. Taste of Asia This station features choice of Two Asian inspired signature recipes: Asian Crepes Moo Shu Chicken and Braised Short Ribs with Tamari Honey served with fresh cucumber, scallions, Hoisen and Mandarin pancakes. Sushi Rolls: California Rolls, Smoked Salmon Roll with Cream Cheese and Vegetable Rolls. Grilled Salmon and Chicken Satay with Rice Noodle Salad with Thai Dressing. French Fry Station Hand cut Potatoes and Tater Tots served with beef chili, ketchup, melted cheese to create your signature French Fry experience. Crepe Station Desserts Action station prepared before your eyes includes Classic Orange Crepes Suzettes, and Banana Nutella Crepes.
Spring Wedding Hors Doevures and Buffet Dinner for a Spring night Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres Your event begins with butlered hors doeuvres for cocktail hour. Scallop Rumaki Fresh sea scallops from Wanchese, wrapped with smokey Smithfield bacon and baked till done and served hot. Figs in a Blanket Sun-Dried Figs filled with Gorgonzola Cheese and encased in buttery pastry dough sprinkled with crushed almonds and cinnamon sugar, baked to perfection. New Moon Brie & Strawberry Salsa Crostini Chapel Hill Creamery New Moon Brie topped with field fresh local berry salsa on a crisp baguette crouton. Mini New Potato Bites Mini red potatoes piped with cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan and bacon topped with chives. Dinner Buffet The following menu will be served buffet style. Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Chevre and Pecans Fresh spinach tossed with Chevre cheese, yellow peppers, strawberries and sugared pecans served with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Tender Frenched chicken breast marinated in fresh herbs and citrus, roasted and glazed with a mango chutney. (gf) Flank Steak in Red Wine Sauce Rich cabernet demiglace over 6 ounces of tender grilled flank steak aka London Broil. Asparagus Roasted with Lemon Fresh asparagus drizzled with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, kosher salt and pepper and roasted until tender. Tri Colored Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce Tri colored cheese filled tortellini served with a classic Alfredo sauce. Basmati and Lentil Pilaf Aromatic basmati and lentils. (gf)
Rolls and Butter An assortment of fresh baked rolls with butter rosette. Spring Wedding
Spring Soiree Heavy hors doeuvres followed by a plated dinner. Strawberry Poblano Tostadas Crispy corn tortilla topped with a salsa of strawberries, jicama, avocado and spices. Finished with Queso fresco and fresh chives. "Chicken and Waffles" Miniature house rendition of classic chicken and waffles served with a maple horseradish sauce. Scallop Rumaki Fresh sea scallops from Wanchese, wrapped with smokey Smithfield bacon and baked till done and served hot. Mediterranean Tapas Display Prosciutto, Buffalo Mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, Peppadew peppers, Greek Olives, red bell pepper, mushrooms and hummus served with pita rounds and sliced French bread. International Cheese Display A variety of imported and domestic cheeses garnished with dried fruits and seedless grapes. Served with crackers. Sit Down Dinner Bibb Lettuce, Strawberries, Chevre Salad Bibb and Radicchio lettuces topped with local strawberries, Goat Lady Dairy Chevre, English cucumber slices, and candied Pecans and our signature Raspberry Vinaigrette. Carolina Crab Cake and Short Rib This duo plate features our signature Carolina crab cake with a light lemon sauce and a boneless braised beef short rib in a rich mushroom sauce, on a bed of corn risotto with sauteed seasonal veggies. Cornbread, Sweet Potato Biscuits and Yeast Rolls Homemade Southern cornbread, sweet potato biscuits and mini yeast rolls served with honey butter. Wedding Cake A custom made wedding cake designed to your specifications. Pricing information is included under the Cake Summary section.
Summer Wedding Heavy Hors d'oeuvres with seasonal flavors Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres Your event begins with butlered hors doeuvres for cocktail hour. Pork Puppy Chopped bbq pork dipped into hush puppy batter and fried to golden with Carolina bbq sauce injection. Tomato Basil Bruschetta Garlic toasted croutons topped with Middlesex tomato, fennel and basil topping. Farmers Market Crudites Farmers Market of Crudite to include; baby carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, broccoli, asparagus and yellow pepper strips, buttermilk ranch dip and our creamy cucumber dip. House made pickles to accompany. NC Local Cheese Table A fabulous display of local and North Carolina Artisan cheeses from the Farmers Market: Hoop Cheddar, Looking Glass Creamery: Pack Square, Ellington, Goat Lady Dairy: Crottin, Smoked Round and Camembert, Chapel Hill Creamery: Carolina Moon Brie, Smoked Farmers and Calavander, Cultured Cow Creamery: Red Heifer Cheddar. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Pesto Sauce Boneless chicken breast threaded on a bamboo skewer and grilled, drizzled with pesto. BBQ Short Rib Sliders Slow roasted boneless beef short ribs, rubbed with our secret spices and combined with a Jack Daniels bacon bbq sauce, topped with red slaw on a mini yeast roll. Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad Arugula watermelon, Feta cheese and toasted pine nuts, dried currants dressed with Mint and White Balsamic dressing. Collard Green Won Ton NC grown tender collard greens seasoned with ham hock, cream cheese and spices folded into a chinese won ton wrapper and deep fried in peanut oil. Southern Style Tater Station This self serve station features Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and Mashed Sweet potatoes with your favorite topping: Asiago cheese, chives, apple smoked bacon, sour cream and for the sweet tooth mini marshmallow, brown sugar, and pecans.
Summer Southern Fare A sampling of our finest Southern delectables. Followed by a buffet or sit down entree. Pickled Okra Sandwiches The best Southern treat you ever did eat! Locally grown and packed pickled okra rolled with cream cheese in wheat bread studded with parsley. Carolina Crab Cakes Fresh backfin crabmeat combined with our secret herbs and spices sauteed and served with spicy cocktail sauce. Pork Belly Sliders Mini brioche roll with our braised pork belly, roasted apples and Arugula. NC Shrimp Cocktail with Remoulade NC Coastal Shrimp poached and chilled served with our signature spicy cocktail sauce, remoulade and lemons. Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce Chicken pieces slow cooked and basted with our homemade peach bbq sauce. House Smoked Pork Butt House smoked pork butt, marinade and seasoned with our house rub and slow smoked. Served with a pineapple bbq sauce. Oven Roasted New Potatoes Oven roasted potatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper. Pimento Cheese Mac n Cheese Delicious Southern treat, our house made pimento cheese turned into a decadent pasta sauce for a Mac N Cheese you will love, topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked. Collard Greens Southern style collard greens slow cooked Cornbread Fresh baked cornbread.
Fall Wedding Hors d'oeuvres and stations Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres Your event begins with butlered hors doeuvres for cocktail hour. "Chicken and Waffles" Miniature house rendition of classic chicken and waffles served with a maple horseradish sauce. Fig & Cheese Bruschetta French baguette crouton topped with Saga blue cheese and cream cheese, fig preserves and a half of fig. Baked until bubbly. Micro Herb Salad with Beets, Chevre, Apple Micro Herbs and Greens tossed with finely diced roasted beets, Pink Lady Apples Local Chevre and homemade apple cider Vinaigrette served on Endive.(gf) Mediterranean Tapas Display Prosciutto, Buffalo Mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, Peppadew peppers, Greek Olives, red bell pepper, mushrooms and hummus served with pita rounds and sliced French bread. Raw Bar and Shrimp Cocktail Oysters on the Half Shell, Scallops and Jumbo shrimp displayed on shaved ice with a trio of sauces: Mignonette, Green Goddess and Siracha Cocktail sauce, Tabasco and crackers included. Market price. Artisinal Grilled Cheese and Soup Station This Station Features Grilled Pimento Cheese with Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon on Sour Dough Bread Fig, Serrano Ham, Goat Lady Dairy Chevre with Spinach on Pecan Raisin Bread Manchego and Quince on sour Dough Choice of Soup Demi Tasse: Butternut Bisque(gf,d,v) or Tomato Bisque House Smoked Salmon Our house Apple Cider Cured and Smoked Salmon served sliced with apple chutney, spicy mayonnaise and pumpernickle. Carving Station of Beef Tenderloin Roasted Beef Tenderloin seasoned to perfection and carved to order. Served with mini yeast rolls, Dijon mustard and Horseradish Sauce. Pumpkin Ravioli in a Nutmeg and Cider Cream Fresh pumpkin and crushed amoretti spice filled ravioli's tossed in a light nutmeg and cider cream sauce. Bibb and Butternut Salad with Blue Cheese & Pecans Bibb lettuce topped with roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, and pecans topped with a Brown Sugar Vinaigrette dressing.
Fall Wedding Wedding Cake A custom made wedding cake designed to your specifications. Pricing information is included under the Cake Summary section.
Autumn Reception Downtown Flavors of the season. Oysters on the Half Shell Fresh shucked oysters on the half shell served on crushed ice with spicy cockatil, mignonette, green goddess sauce, lemons, hot sauce and crackers. Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Risotto Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Risotto with Asiago cheese and Rosemary. Figs in a Blanket Sun-Dried Figs filled with Gorgonzola Cheese and encased in buttery pastry dough sprinkled with crushed almonds and cinnamon sugar, baked to perfection. Duck Confit Wontons Honeycomb bbq duck confit wontons with sweet potatoes, shitake mushrooms and a blood orange ponzu. Mixed Greens Candied Pumpkin seeds in Mason Jar Seasonal mixed greens topped with carmelized pumpkin seeds, roasted diced butternut squash, yellow bell peppers, Asiago cheese and drizzled with Honey Dijon vinaigrette. Beef Short Ribs in Porcini Port Sauce Boneless beef short ribs braised in a rich mushroom and port wine sauce. Maple Thyme Roasted Chicken Airline chicken breast rubbed with extra virgin olive oil and roasted with salt, pepper and thyme. Finished with a light maple syrup based glaze. Salmon Glazed with Raspberry and Tamarind Atlantic Salmon grilled, glazed with raspberry and tamarind, finished with a sweet Potato Salsa. Polenta Parmigiano Creamy Italian polenta seasoned with Parmesean cheese. Sauteed Swiss Chard Sauteed swiss chard with onion, dark brown sugar and a touch of apple cider, mustard and pepper. Rolls and Butter An assortment of fresh baked rolls with butter rosette.
Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes SIGNATURE CAKE FLAVORS 4.25 pp White, Chocolate and Yellow. SPECIALTY CAKE FLAVORS 4.75 pp Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Chip Swirl, Cappucino, Carrott, Red Velvet, Midnight Chocolate, Banana, Vanilla Pound, Almond Pound, Lemon Buttermilk Poppy Seed. Vanilla Chiffon, Coconut Chiffon, and Lemon Chiffon SIGNATURE BUTTERCREAMS White and Chocolate, no upcharge. SPECIALTY BUTTERCREAMS.50 to 1.00 pp Lemon, Hazelnut, Almond, Raspberry, Orange, Champagne and Peanutbutter. SPECIALTY FILLINGS.50-1.00 pp Cream Cheese, Chocolate Ganache, Pecan Caramel, Cannoli Cream, Oreo, Swiss Vanilla Buttercream, Fresh Berries and Cream, Jams, Liquers and a variety of fruit curds. MOUSSE FILLINGS 1.00 pp Chocolate, Chocolate Caramel, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Key Lime or Coconut. SPECIALTY ICING.50-1.00 pp Swiss Buttercream, Fondant icing and gumpaste or candy embellishments. SPECIALTY FILLED CUPCAKES 4.25 pp Banana Nutella, Blackberry Lemon Curd, Peanut Butter Kiss, Chocolate Vodka Raspberry, Chocolate Chip Cannoli, White Russian, Key Lime Coconut and Boston Cream Pie. WEDDING CAKE SPECIAL
Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes Basic cake flavor (white, chocolate or yellow) with buttercream filling and pearl border $399 (no exchanges or discounts may be applied to this package). Cake serves up to 150 guests. Specialty sculpted cakes with fondant icing start at $499. Specialty embellishments and design work may incur additional charges. Upon acceptance of proposal a cake tasting and design consultation may be scheduled.