Sample Menus

Catering - Sample Menu

In this section you will find an assortment of sample menus. 
Some are hors d’oeuvres (pick-up foods), while others are more suited to a sit-down or buffet affair.

All are priced per person and are for the food only. 
We also offer full-service and can take care of all rentals and service if you wish. 
We’re known for our excellent service (and food!)

Please know that nothing is set in stone.

We can combine and adjust so that your menu is just right for you.  Just let us know

What we do—our “North Star”

Make really good, really delicious food

Have really good service

Take care of each other

Take care of our customers

Take care of the Earth

Hors d'oeuvres Sample Menus

“THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL”

Assorted Puffed Pastry Bites with Savory Fillings

Fresh Seasonal Fruits with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Smoked North Carolina Trout Mousse Delicious, light and beautiful too served with thinly-sliced Baguette

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$13.50 per person 


“LAUREY’S FAVORITES”

BBQ Shrimp Skewers

Baked and Fried Chicken Bites with Mountain Twang Dipping Sauce

Whole Smoked Cold Mountain Trout with Dilled Cream, Lemon Wedges and Capers

Puffed Pastry Bites with Herbed Vegetable and Spinning Spider Chevre

Market Fresh Vegetables, Roasted and Raw, served with an Herbed Cream Dip

Assorted Local Artisan Cheeses with Crackers

$26.00 per person


“THE BLUE RIDGE”

Oven-roasted Turkey Breast and Sorghum-Glazed Ham served with Bite-sized Sour cream Biscuits

Puffed Pastry Quiches: with Locally-grown Roasted Vegetables and Flavors of the Mountains

Baked Cheese Polenta with Caramelized Onions and Melted Parmesan Cheese a sophisticated version of Grits...delicious!

Crispy Baked and Fried Chicken Bites served with a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Brie with Mountain Toppings: Dried Fruits, Fresh Herbs, Sourwood Honey and Toasted Nuts served with Lavosh Crackers

Whole Smoked North Carolina Trout Mountain-raised and locally-smoked served with Lemon and Dill Cream

Fresh Seasonal Fruits with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$ 34.50 per person


“THE TRILLIUM”

A Presentation of Sliced Meats:

Black Forest Ham, Our Own Turkey and Hickory Nut Gap Rare Roast Beef served with Horseradish Cream and Grainy Mustard and Dill Blue Cheese Spread served with Small Soft Rolls

A Trio of Spreads:

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke, Caponata - Roasted and Marinated Eggplant, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Torta with Garlic Toasts

Thinly Sliced Smoked NC Trout or Smoked Wild Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Lemon Wedges, Baguette and a Dill Cream

An assortment of Local Artisan and Imported Cheeses served with our own crispy Crostini and wonderful crackers of all kinds

Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$35.25 per person 


“THE MOUNTAIN TOP”

Antipasto Display:

Oven-dried Tomatoes topped with Spinning Spider Goat Cheese

Brie topped with Dried Fruits and Baked in Puffed Pastry

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Spread

Thinly Sliced Giacomo’s Milano Salami, Cipollini, Kalamata Olives and Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Trio of Kebabs:

Skewered Jerk Chicken with a Lime Dipping Sauce

Grilled Beef Kebabs with Horseradish Cream Dipping Sauce

Skewered Cumin Shrimp with a Spicy Peanut Sauce

Hearty Fare:

Pepper Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Mustard Sauce

Rosemary Roasted Potato Wedges with Warm Cheddar Sauce

Whole Smoked Cold Mountain Trout with Lemon, Capers, and a Fresh Dill Cream Sauce

Desserts:

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Mama’s Sponge Cake With Hot Blueberry Sauce

$47.75 per person


Light Meal Sample Menus

“The Salad Sampler”

Waldorf Chicken Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Celery

Our Award Winning Sweet Potato Salad

Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Fresh Fruit Salad

Small Rolls with Herbed Butter

Assorted Dessert Bars

$16.25 per person

 

“The Cold Mountain Supper” this award-winning trout is raised at the base of Cold Mountain!

Caesar Salad With Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, Homemade Croutons and our own Caesar Dressing

Grilled Carolina Trout with Marinated Vegetables:

Roasted Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, Capers, Bermuda Onions and Dilled Yukon Gold Potatoes

Herbed Foccacia 

Apple Tart made with local Apples when available

$22.75 per person

Sample Dinner Menus

“Local Favorites”

At the start:

Southern Antipasto
Local Artisan Cheeses with Crackers

Dinner Buffet:

Grilled Cold Mountain Trout with Gremolata
Baked Polenta Triangles
Laurey’s Fresh Green Salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
“Made-Right-Here” Yeast Rolls with whipped Butter

The Dessert:

Bite Sized Sweets

$31.25 per person

 

“The Land and the Sea”

Hors d’oeuvres:

Bite-Sized Crab Cakes with Dilled Tartar Sauce
Smoked Cold Mountain Trout Mousse

The Dinner:

Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with a Fresh Fruit Salsa
Grilled Farmer’s Market Vegetables
Polenta Rounds with Crumbled Gorgonzola
Fresh Baked Yeast Rolls with whipped Butter

The Dessert:

Mama’s Sponge Cake With Sour Cream Sauce and Hot Blueberries

$27.25 per person