Hors d'oeuvres

 
Here is a list of some of our favorites.
If you don’t see exactly what you’d like just ask, and we’ll design a menu just for you.
**Please note - there is a minimum order of 10 for any single item.**

Hot Spinach Dip
Spinach, Cheese and a few other secrets…
Served with Garlic Pita Triangles
$2.25 per person     

 Deb’s Kentucky Beer Cheese
Our version of the Southern Favorite
with Assorted Crackers
$2.25 per person

Tuscan Artichoke Spread
A flavorful combination of Artichokes,
Olives, and Roasted Peppers
with Sliced Bread Rounds
$2.75 per person

Leek and Goat Cheese Dip
Served warm with Garlic Crostini
$2.75 per person

Hot Crab Dip
Blended Cheeses and Crab
Served with Crackers
$3.25 per person

Quattro Formaggi
Our blend of four Cheeses
Can be served hot or cold
with Bread Rounds
$3.00 per person

Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese
Served with Crackers
$2.25 per person

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Spread
Decadently filled with cheese and chunks of artichoke. 
Served Hot.
Wonderful with Garlic Crostini
$ 2.50 per person

Smoked Trout or Salmon Mousse
Very light, delicate and richly wonderful
Served with Crostini
$4.50 per person

Mediterranean Spreads
Baba Ghanouj:
creamy Eggplant & Tahini,
Hummus:puréed Garbanzo Beans with Garlic & Tahini
Caponata:Eggplant, Tomatoes and wonderful Mediterranean flavors
Tapenade: a blend of Olives and Herbs
All served with Pita Chips
$2.75 per person, per spread

Layered Pesto Torta
Three layers of blended cheeses:
one Pesto, one Sun-Dried Tomatoes and another of simply Chevre
Served with Crostini
$2.75 per person

“Southern Antipasto”
A colorful and delicious assortment of Locally-grown and preserved vegetables.
The selection may include Crisp Okra, our own Pickled Cukes, Pickled Beets and Carrots,
Spicy Corn Relish, and other Marinated Bites from the Markets (and our kitchens)
$4.25 per person

Market Fresh Vegetables
Slightly roasted  or simply plain-Cherry Tomatoes, Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, Diagonal Carrot Coins,
Bright Green Beans, Asparagus Spears and others as seasonally available.
A beautiful bright array which we serve with herbed dipping sauce
$4.00 per person

A Colorful Assortment of Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Whole Strawberries, Fresh Hawaiian Pineapple, Grapes, Fresh Melon.
The specifics will vary with the season.  Served with Vanilla Sour Cream Dip
$3.50 per person
for a warm Chocolate Ganache Dip please add $.50 per person

Roasted Winter Vegetables
(available in colder months)
NC Sweet Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Parsnips, Carrots & Turnips
tossed with Garlic and Olive Oil and slow roasted with Fresh Herbs.
Absolutely Delicious!
$4.00 per person

With all sliced meats we will bring appropriate condiments and breads. Some of the available condiments are Herbed Mayonnaise, Coarse Dijon Mustard, Honey Dijon, Horseradish Cream, Roasted Garlic Puree, John’s Dunk Sauce.
 
All meats are accompanied by small rolls. 
 
** Please note for all cooked-to-order meats there is a minimum order of 20 people.**


Baked-In-House Turkey Breast
$5.50 per person

Traditional, Thick Sliced Maple Glazed Ham
$4.50 per person

Hickory Nut Gap Farms’ Roasted Beef
Baked here
$6.75 per person

Our own Corned Beef
$ 6.75 per person

Skewered Cumin Shrimp
Served with a Spicy Peanut Sauce on the side
$4.75 per person

Grilled Chicken Bites
Served with Apricot Mustard Dipping Sauce
$3.75 per person

Local Artisan Cheeses
The best we can find for you.
Served with Lavosh crackers
$5.00  per person

Puffed Pastry Bites
Savory fillings such as Pesto, Olive & Feta,
Artichoke Parmesan, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil, Fig & Prosciutto, Cheddar & Bacon
$2.75 per person

Thai Beef Skewers
Served with Spicy Chili Lime Sauce
$6.75 per person

Lime Marinated Chicken Skewers
With Avocado Cream Dipping Sauce
$3.75 per person

Gorgonzola and OnionCheese Straws
$2.50 per person

Goat Cheese Tart
Puffed pastry filled with Herbs, Goat Cheese & Onions
$2.25 per person

Four options for Brie: (choose one)

Baked in Puffed Pastry

Or Winter Brie
with Fruit Preserves & Toasted Almonds

Or Brie Pinwheel
with Toasted Nuts, Fresh Herbs & Dried Fruits

Or Crunchy Caramel Brie
with toasted Pecans:

All served with Crackers
$60 per wheel (serves about 25 guests)

Parmesan Cheese Straws
$ 2.50 per person

Bite-Sized Laurey’s Crab Cakes
Served with Dijon Tartar Sauce
$3.75 per person

Whole Smoked Mountain Trout
Brined and smoked right here.  Served with Lemon, Capers & Dilled Cream.
(minimum order of 20 please)
$6.50 per person

Sliced Fresh Mozzarella
With Basil Leaves and Tomatoes.  Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$2.75 per person

Bite-Sized Artichoke Cakes
With Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
$3.25 per person

Dilled Shrimp With Lemon
Served with our own Spicy Cocktail Sauce
$3.75 per person

Two Kinds of Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs with Sour Cream & Dill
or
Italian-style Meatballs with our own Marinara & Parmesan Cheese
Both made with Local Meats
$4.50 per person

BBQ Ribs
Eastern or Mountain BBQ style
$8.50 per person

Baked Baby New Potatoes
With Sour Cream, Chives, Shredded Cheddar and Bacon Bits.  A Potato Bar in miniature.
$2.50 per person

Bright Greens
A seasonal delicacy. Chilled, Pencil-thin Asparagus Spears and Haricots Verts
Served with a Basil and Mustard Sauce
$3.75 per person

Marinated Beets and Oranges
Served in Endive Spears with Blue Cheese Crumbles
$2.50 per person

Bite-Sized Salmon Cakes
With Cilantro Mayonnaise
$3.75 per person

Bite-Sized Chickpea Cakes
Served with Tzatziki
$3.25 per person

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Shrimp Tempura with John’s Dunk Sauce
The Original, so delicious! Made to order and passed, piping hot, to your guests
$4.25 per person

Sesame Chicken Saté
With Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
$3.75 per person

Quesadillas
Smoked Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Cilantro
$3.25 per person

Sesame Beef Bites
Marinated Prime Tenderloin skewered with Button Mushrooms and Sweet Peppers
$8.00 per person

Skewered, Broiled Pineapple drizzled with Cointreau and Butter
$3.00 per person

Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Crumbles
Roma tomatoes, oven roasted with fresh herbs, topped with Goat cheese and broiled
$3.75 per person