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Almost Home Catering Buffet Menu

  Main Dishes

$5.00 pp  (Fish or Seafood $6.00 pp)

Jambalaya

Classic Creole rice dish with sausage and chicken or shrimp

Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

A New Orleans classic – creamy red kidney beans slow simmered for hours with meaty sausage medallions

Crawfish Etouffee’

Cajun classic featuring delicious seasonings and Louisiana crawfish in a flavorful sauce

Chicken Stew with Biscuits

Rich and creamy white meat chicken stew with peas and carrots served with fresh baked biscuits nestled on top

Meatballs Marinara over Pasta

Tender juicy meatballs in a homemade marinara sauce served over pasta

Blackened Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Chicken breast or Shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce over Penne pasta

Shrimp & Grits 

Creamy grits topped with a flavorful buttery shrimp sauce 

Chicken in White Wine Sauce

Classic French dish of chicken in a rich wine sauce with carrots, onions and bacon

Whiskey Glazed Pork Loin

A whiskey and brown sugar glaze over a perfectly seasoned juicy pork loin

Bar-B-Que Pulled Pork

Well-seasoned pulled pork in a sweet BBQue sauce

Pork Roast w/peas & carrots

Tender slow roasted pork roast in a light gravy with peas & baby carrots

Blackened Catfish or Chicken Breast

Perfectly seasoned seared chicken breast or fish.

Bourbon Chicken or Pork Chops

Browned chicken breast or pork chops coated in our famous tangy Bourbon glaze

Side Dishes

($3.00 pp)

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy buttery garlicky mashed potatoes 

Tomato basil feta pasta

Pasta in a light sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil

Sautéed Italian Vegetable Medley

A medley of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower lightly buttered

Haricot Verts

Thin French green beans sautéed in butter with garlic

Steamed Red Potatoes

Small red skinned potatoes steamed lightly buttered

Sautéed Cabbage with bacon

Thinly Shredded cabbage pan sautéed with bacon

Spinach Gratin

Spinach, cream and parmesan cheese casserole baked until bubbly and delicious

Corn Pudding

Sweet corn nestled in an onion, basil, egg and ricotta mixture baked and topped w/cheddar cheese

Yellow Rice

Fluffy, tasty Saffron Flavored rice

Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy, gooey casserole of hashbrowns, onions and cheese

Cheesy Grits Casserole

A mixture of grits, butter, milk, egg and cheese baked until creamy  topped w/cheese

Baked Beans

Rich smoky beans in a sauce with bell pepper and onion

Garlic Buttered Noodles w/parsley

Garlic and butter flavored pasta garnished with fresh parsley

Sweet Potato Casserole

Warm and sweet casserole topped with oatmeal crumble 

Salads

($2.50 pp)

Potato Salad

A classic not to tangy potato salad with eggs, red onion, bell pepper and sweet relish

Cole Slaw

Shredded green and red cabbage, carrots and pineapple in a sweet yet tart creamy dressing

Black-eyed Pea Salad

Black-eyed peas, bell pepper, tomato and corn seasoned and marinated in Italian vinaigrette

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Fresh Cauliflower, tomatoes, squash, onion and carrots marinated in Italian vinaigrette

Orzo Salad

Tiny rice shaped pasta salad with kalamata olives, green peas, red onion and cherry tomatoes in white balsamic vinaigrette

Strawberry Salad

A mixed green and fresh strawberry salad with feta cheese served with a Champagne Vinaigrette

Mandarin Orange Salad

Mixed greens with mandarin oranges, red onion, bacon bits and Creamy Poppy seed dressing

Broccoli Salad

Salad of fresh broccoli, raisins, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, bacon and red onion in a creamy sweet dressing

English Pea Salad

Salad of peas, cheddar cheese, bacon and red onion in a creamy lemon dressing

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with creamy Ranch dressing, bacon, crisp peas and red onion.

Caramel Apple Salad

A mixed green salad with diced apples, feta cheese and toasted pecans served with a Caramel vinaigrette

Garden Salad

Fresh spring mix with tomatoes, shredded carrots and cucumbers with choice of dressing

Desserts

($3.00 pp)

Chocolate or Almond Petit for

Delicious bite sized cakes, chocolate with chocolate ganache or almond

Mini Cannoli

Crisp crunchy mini cannoli filled with ricotta chocolate chip filling

Éclair Cake

Reminiscent of an éclair this creamy, pudding-like layered “cake” is topped with a semisweet chocolate ganache

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Rich and gooey brownies made with chocolate chips, chunks and Dutch chocolate cocoa

Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce

A classic with a new twist rich bread pudding with raisins drizzled with a sauce made from toasted pecans and rich caramel

Pecan Pie Cobbler

A rich buttery alternative to the classic pecan pie baked in pan form

Sticky Toffee Date Cake

A rich dense cake made with Medjool dates and topped with a rich caramel sauce


Buffet per person price includes one hour of setup, one hour of breakdown and two hours of service. 


Optional Charges & Services

Iced Tea or Lemonade Option with bottled water $1.50 per person

All food and beverages served are subject to an 18% service charge and Mississippi sales tax of 7%. (The service charge is not a gratuity but is an additional charge that is used to cover certain additional costs that are associated with each event. These costs include the following: All equipment used in the presentation of the food such as chafers, chafer fuel, trays, bowls, platters, serving tools and etc. Administrative costs such as appointments, scheduling, ordering, paperwork, banking and any possible credit card fees (if applicable), We also have other indirect costs such as setup staff that work behind the scenes on every event, but aren’t included in your labor fees. Sales tax is applicable to this service charge because it is not paid out 100% to an employee.)

If you are having a sit down dinner, you will need 2 additional servers for every 40 guests. The cost for the Service Staff is $15.00 per hour per staff person. 

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