Your Grate Escape Personal Chef and Catering Service - Tazewell, Virginia Your Grate Escape Appetizers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Appetizers
 

Fee Schedule Available On Request, Menu Customized For Each Customer

Please be aware food prices may change due to market fluctuations and does not include service pricing or the use of chafing units, platters, etc.


Vegetables

Crudités w/ Ranch Dressing –Standard trays include fresh produce such as julienned carrots, celery sticks, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes & julienned green and red peppers on a bed of green leaf lettuce. Premium trays include steamed asparagus, roasted red and/or yellow peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, golden mushrooms, jalapeno peppers and Kalamata olives on a bed of green leaf lettuce and purple kale.
$1.50 / $2.25 per person

Hot Mushroom Turnovers –These tasty appetizers have a freshly made dough stuffed w/ a filling of mushrooms, onions, spices and sour cream. Famous for being on ‘Good Housekeeping’s All-Time Favorite Recipes’.
$0.95 / piece

Cherry Tomatoes Filled w/ Bacon – A favorite for any catered affair or just to have as a snack, these tiny, juicy tomatoes are filled with a mixture of green onions, parsley, bacon and mayonnaise.
$0.75 / piece

Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Grilled Shrimp and Corn – Sweet corn and slightly spicy grilled shrimp are combined with minced jalapeno peppers, shallots and spices and stuffed into a bite-sized cherry tomato.
$0.95 / piece

Potato Bar – This new, trendy concept in catered affairs is just as fun at a kid’s birthday party as it is at a wedding or cocktail reception. Everybody gets to build his or her own mashed potato dish. It starts with homemade mashed potatoes (never instant) in individual martini glasses for the adults or paper cups for the kids. The rest is up to your imagination. Add green onions, crumbled bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, melted butter, chopped ham, or herbs.
$3.50 for plastic martini glasses / $5.00 for glass

Mini-Potato Pancakes w/ Sour Cream – A mixture of mashed potatoes, scallions, butter, eggs, milk and spices is sautéed in oil until crispy and served with sour cream on the side.
$0.60 / piece

Mini-Twice-Baked Potatoes – Filled with creamy potatoes, green onions & Cheddar cheese. Bacon can be added, if desired.
$1.00 / person

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip – Artichoke hearts, spinach, pimentos, mozzarella, mayo and Parmesan are combined, baked, and served warm. Terrific with crackers, tortilla chips, or on baguette slices.
$1.25 / person

Spinach Ranch Rolls-Ups – Even spinach-haters will like these pinwheels! A combination of cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, green onions, spinach, water chestnuts and jalapeno peppers are rolled up in a tortilla and sliced into pinwheels.
$0.50 / person

Phyllo Triangles w/ Feta & Spinach – Crispy, buttered phyllo dough is wrapped around a filling of scallions, spinach, parsley, dill, feta cheese and spices and baked until golden brown.
$0.75 / piece

Peter Rabbit Vegetable Pizza – A buttery golden crust is topped with a cream cheese and herb ‘sauce’ with loads of fresh, finely chopped vegetables and shredded Cheddar on top. It’s served chilled and cut into wedges.
$1.75 / person

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto Torte – A beautiful, different dip that’ll be the centerpiece of any buffet table, this torte has layers of pureed sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese and basil pesto. Delicious when served alongside any good cracker. $1.00 / person

Stuffed Mushrooms – These golden delicious mushrooms are stuffed with mushroom stems, shallots, and a mix of lemon, thyme, Parmesan and butter that give them a superb flavor guests will love.
$0.65 / piece

Cucumber Salad – A cool mixture of grated cucumbers, mayo, green onions, cream cheese and fresh herbs are combined and chilled. They can be served as sandwiches or with crackers.
$0.75 for Sandwiches and $0.65 for Crackers

Crispy Asparagus Straws – Crunchy, fresh asparagus is wrapped in thinly sliced proscuitto ham, sprinkled with Parmesan, and wrapped again in crispy phyllo dough and baked until golden.
$0.65 / piece - $1.00 / piece (seasonal pricing)

Asparagus Tarts – A puff pastry crust is topped with Swiss cheese, fresh asparagus & herbs and baked until golden. These are served as small squares for easy eating
$1.25 / person


Fruits

Fruit Trays w/ Dip – Fresh fruits of the season are displayed beautifully on a tray with a delicious “dreamy” fruit dip. Fruits are subject to availability but may include apples, pears, peaches, berries, bananas, mangoes, grapes, pineapple, passion fruit, kiwi & orange segments.
$1.25 – $2.00 per person (seasonal)

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate – Red and ripe strawberries and dipped in melted milk chocolate and laid to dry. Perfect with a glass of champagne.
$0.65  - $0.95 / piece (seasonal)

Figs in a Blanket – A play on words and looks with the classic “pigs in a blanket”, this version exquisitely combines the flavors of salty and sweet. Dried figs are simmered in a sweet broth of red wine, herbs and honey and then wrapped and skewered with thinly sliced pork tenderloin and broiled until golden brown.
$0.95 / piece

Roquefort Grapes – These delicious blue cheese coated grapes are rolled in your choice of pistachios or macadamia nuts.
$0.35 / piece


Cheese

Antipasto Tray – Premium cold cuts like salami, pastrami, roast beef, smoked ham, turkey and corned beef are combined on a tray with cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, Swiss & blue cheese. The tray is garnished with roasted red and yellow peppers, an assortment of olives and served with Italian breads.
$4.75 / person

Cheese Straw Cookies – Classic party fare, these cheese straw cookies are baked until golden.
$0.25 / piece

Sourdough Baguette Slices w/ Cream Cheese, Pesto & Roasted Red Peppers – The combination of rich cream cheese, spicy pesto and smoky roasted red peppers gives your taste buds a wild ride.
$0.75 / piece

Gingersnaps w/ Mango Chutney Cream Cheese – Cream cheese tossed w/ a fresh mango chutney and then tossed on freshly baked, crispy gingersnaps.
$0.50 / person

Brie En Croute – A wheel of Brie (around 3 lbs) is crusted in a puff pastry shell and baked until golden brown.
$0.75 / person

Kahlua Pecan Brie – A warm mixture of brown sugar, kahlua and pecans tops a round of brie cheese. It’s served with fresh grapes & crackers
$0.85 / person

Amber Glow – A mixture of apricot preserves, dry mustard and horseradish tops smooth cream cheese. Peanuts are sprinkled on top and it’s surrounded with crackers.
$0.75 / person

Tex-Mex Dip – Great for a Super Bowl party or a winter get-together, this dip has all the classic ingredients – Avocados, sour cream, Mexican spices, refried beans, green onions, tomatoes, olives, and, of course, cheese.
$0.65 / person

Pepperoni Pizza Dip – A mixture of cream cheese, Italian herbs and sour cream is layered into a shallow dish. Topping that is a zesty pizza sauce and pepperoni, green onions and green peppers top off the dish. It’s baked and served with fresh vegetable crudités and crackers.
$1.50 / person

Wontons – Snow crabmeat, cream cheese, red peppers, water chestnuts, garlic & scallions are stuffed into a wonton shell and fried to perfection.
$0.70 / piece

Homemade Boursin & Crackers – A popular cheese spread the country over, this one is great with assorted crackers. Cream cheese, garlic basil, caraway seeds, dill and chives make up the delicious Boursin cheese.
$0.50 / person

Hawaiian Cheese ball – Pineapple, cream cheese, green peppers and other ingredients give this otherwise ordinary cheese ball a tropical taste. Great served with Club crackers.
$0.75 / person

Classic Swiss Fondue - This interactive, fun and popular recipe is back in fashion. It’s served hot from the fondue pot with bread cubes, pita wedges, green apples, carrots & cauliflower for dipping.
$3.00 / person


Beef / Chicken / Nuts / Eggs / Pork

Deviled Eggs – A bright yellow hue with specks of red and green in the middle of a half hard-boiled egg makes this classic party fare at any time of the year.
$0.50 / piece

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Livers – Delicious chicken livers are wrapped with smoky bacon and sautéed until crispy.
$0.75 / piece

Chicken Liver Pate with Cherries & Pecans – This luscious, velvety pate is the perfect centerpiece at a casual cocktail party with a variety of crackers or at a more formal affair with sliced green apples and crostini.
$0.75 / person

Filipino-Inspired Spring Rolls – A mix of ground beef and pork, shredded carrots, green onions, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and spices are mixed and rolls into a delicate spring roll wrapper and fried. A spicy chile sauce is served on the side.
$2.00 / person

Beef Satays – With a choice of seasonings, these satays can fit the bill at any party. Try a Thai flavor to spice things up, or a Greek flavor to accent a salad or a plate of crudités.
$1.25 / piece

Chicken Satays – Choose your seasoning on these strips of chicken on a stick. They can be marinated in peanut sauce for a Thai flavor or rubbed with chili powder and cumin for a Mexican taste.
$1.00 / piece

Sesame Chicken Tenders – These delicious bites have a crunchy sesame seed crust that’s baked until golden. Alongside the tenders is a marvelous piquant sauce of apricot jam, mustard and horseradish. BBQ sauce can also be served on the side.
$1.75 / person

Grilled Beef Rolls with Scallion Soy Dipping Sauce – Tender sliced beef is marinated in a brown sugar and soy sauce mix. It’s thin wrapped around crispy bell peppers and green onions and skewered and grilled. A scallion soy dipping sauce is served on the side
$2.00 / person

Swedish Meatballs – Perfect served with toothpicks for easy access and dipped in the rich sauce with cream and butter as the contributors.
$1.65 / person

Cranberry Meatballs – Great at holiday time especially, these bite-sized treats are accented with a delicious cranberry-chili sauce.
$1.65 / person

Tamale Bites – A zesty mixture of corn bread crumbs, enchilada sauce and fresh ground beef is mixed, shaped into balls and baked. A tomato-enchilada sauce is served overtop with shredded Monterey Jack for added oomph.
$1.65 / person

Cocktail Weenies – Everybody’s favorite. Miniature weenies are cooked in a spicy barbecue sauce until tender. All guests have to do is take a toothpick and pick out as many of these tasty treats as they want.
$1.25 / person

Sausage Cheese Balls – Served hot, these classic hors d’oeuvres are something everyone will gobble up.
$0.85 / person

Spiced Nuts – Pecans, walnuts or almonds are combined with a special sweet/spicy mix and fried until golden brown and crispy. Great for guests to nibble on.
$1.25 / person

Beef Tenderloin w/ Condiments – These prime-quality beef is seared and sliced very thin, served with a variety of condiments such as Parmesan cheese, horseradish and mustard sauce, and baguette slices.
$9.95 / person

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops – These delicacies from New Zealand are served medium rare with your choice of mint pesto, spicy brown mustard or tomato sauce.
$10.95 / person


Seafood

Shrimp Cocktail Tray w/ Sauce – Seasoned shrimp are served on a bed of lettuce around a bowl of cocktail sauce.
$3.75 – $5.75 / person (depending on size)

Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Ginger Marmalade Dip – Dipped in a beer batter, a coating of Parmesan cheese, almonds and coconut, these jumbo shrimp are a great alternative to the average shrimp tray. A delicious sweet-spicy dip accompanies these shrimp. Also, a great additional offering is dipping banana chunks in the batter and coating and frying along with the shrimp.
$3.50 / person

Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon – These jumbo shrimp are filled with a dollop of horseradish, wrapped in bacon and sautéed until golden.
$2.75 / person

Shrimp, Cucumber, & Dill Butter Canapés – Thinly sliced white bread squares are spread with a shallot-parsley butter and topped with a cucumber slice, one freshly cooked shrimp and a sprig of dill.
$1.75 / piece

Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops – Jumbo-size sea scallops are wrapped in smoked bacon and sautéed until golden.
$1.25 / piece

Cheese-Crab Fondue – This festive, fun and tasty fondue is great served warm with crusty bread cubes.
$1.75 / person

Crabmeat Mornay – Delicious mixture of green onions, parsley, cream, Swiss, sherry, and crabmeat can be dolloped onto Melba toast, on fresh pastry shells or served with crackers.
$2.00 / person

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms – Yummy filling of onions, celery, white wine, thyme, lemon juice, lump crabmeat, heavy cream & Swiss are stuffed into mushrooms.
$1.25 / piece

Miniature Crab Cakes w/ Sauce – Miniature 1 ounce crab cakes pack a punch of flavor. Jumbo lump crabmeat, red bell pepper, Old Bay and other ingredients are combined to make some sensational crab cakes. These can be served with Honey Jalapeno dressing or tartar sauce.
$1.25 / piece

Smoked Salmon – Fresh from the Norwegian seas, this delicate fish delights the palate with a delicious smoked flavor. Served with the traditional accompaniments like capers, cream cheese, green onions and pumpernickel bread.
$2.50 / person


Breads / Sandwiches

Breadbox Buffet – A unique way to liven up an ordinary sandwich buffet. Bread is hollowed out and used as a box for the sandwiches. Sandwich choices include chicken salad, pimento cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, BLT’s or lemon crab salad.
$2.00 / person

Icebox Crackers – These cheese crackers differ from those baked-dry crackers such as saltines in that they are made with a very rich, fine-textured dough. Choices include Parmesan-Rosemary, Blue Cheese-Pecan, or Swiss-Thyme.
$0.75 / person

Classic Chicken Salad Miniature Croissants - A mix of cubed chicken, dill pickles, celery, onions, eggs & mayo is combined for an old-fashioned chicken salad everyone will enjoy. They are served on 1 ounce buttery croissants.
$1.50 / person

Mini Chicken Puffs - Our popular lunch item is down-sized to appetizer status. A creamy chicken filling is encased in puff pastry dough and baked until golden & flaky.
$1.50 / person

Ham Biscuits w/ Herb Butter – Country ham is sandwiched between a mini buttermilk biscuit and served with a compound butter of fresh herbs.
$.70 / piece

Black Forest Ham & Swiss Cheese Sandwiches – These classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwiches are cut into halves or quarters to make a very substantial hors d’oeuvre. Pear slices and a dollop of pear compote are added for addition flavor.
$1.25 / person

Spring Ham Rolls w/ Herbed Cream Cheese & Asparagus – Fresh yeast rolls are sliced and filled with smoked ham slices, lightly steamed asparagus and herbed cream cheese.
$1.50 / person

Blue Cheese Popovers – The combination of earthy blue cheese with delicious savory dough makes these mini-popovers a real winner for any occasion.
$0.75 / piece

Jivey Chivey Cheese Puffs – Flaky puff pastry encases a mixture of cream cheese, fresh chives, Cheddar cheese & Bacon. They’re baked until golden brown.
$0.75 / person

Parmesan Puff Pastry Straws – These straws have layers of butter and Parmesan folded over and over again to create a delicate yet tasty treat.
$0.65 / piece

Provencal Pizza – This luscious tart combines some favorite French influences such as fresh thyme & rosemary, capers, onions, olives, garlic & onions.
$2.50 / person

Mini-Corn Muffins w/ Smoked Turkey & Green Pepper Jelly – Delicious corn muffins are spread with butter and green pepper jelly and filled with sliced smoked turkey.
$1.00 / piece

 

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