Tallahassee Luncheon Catering 850-539-7750: Appetizer Menu

Pick Your Entree

Medallions of Pork Tenderloin with Nectarine-Blueberry Salsa 12.95
Chicken Bruschetta over Garlic & Herb Spiked Pasta 9.95
Chicken Tetrazinni Pasta Squares Casserole 9.25

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Squares Casserole 9.25

Chicken Florentine Pasta Squares Casserole 9.45

Chicken Cordon Blue Pasta Squares Casserole 9.45

Chicken, Pecan and Wild Rice Casserole 9.25

Grilled Chicken with Black Beans, Yellow Saffron Rice and Tropical Salsa 9.95

Grilled Chicken Shish Kebabs with Rice Pilaf 9.25

Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice, Vegetable Medley and Peanuts 9.95

Rajun Cajun Chicken Jambalaya 9.95

Spanish Chicken Paella 9.95

Apricot Walnut Chicken 9.25

Jack Daniel's Chicken 9.95

Campfire BBQ CHicken 9.25

Honey Pecan Chicken 9.25

Greek Marinated Lemon Chicken 9.25

Indian Tandoori Chicken 9.95

Country Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole 9.25

Shepherds Pie 9.95

Alsatian Potato and Bacon Pie 11.95

Greek Lamb and Cheese Strudel 12.95

Gulf Coast Seafood Lasagna 12.95

Roasted Honey Pecan Salmon 14.95

Baked Whitefish with Pesto 14.95

Low Country Boil with Shrimp, Sausage, Potatoes & Corn 14.95

Seafood al Capitano over Pasta 18.95

Beef Wellington 32.95 (10 person minimum)

Lobster Cakes with Tomato Tartar Sauce 32.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Parmesan, Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil and Saffron Mayonnaise 9.95

Goombay Sandwich Platter 9.95

Chicken Salad Sandwich Platter 9.95

Club Sandwich Platter 9.95

Build Your Own Sandwich Buffet 14.95

Pick Your Salad

Classic Caesar Salad 4.95

Grilled Chicken Caesar 7.95

Key West Caesar with Shrimp 9.95

Classic Caesar with Luscious Crabcakes 12.95

Garden Party Salad 5.50

Pasta Salad Primavera 3.25

Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad 5.95

Orange Tarragon Grilled Chicken Salad Over Mixed Greens 5.95

Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit 7.25

Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Spiced Pecans 8.50

Spinach Salad 8.50

Wild Rice Salad with Chopped Apples, Oranges, Pecans and Green Onions 8.95

Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Almonds, Mandarin Oranges & Mango Vinaigrette 8.95

Spinach Salad ala Chevre Caprese 8.95

Black Bean Salad 4.95

Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Potato Salad 12.95

Mixed Greens with Shrimp, Avocado, Oranges and Watercress 12.95

Elegant Island Shrimp Salad with Pineapple, Mango and Kiwi over Butter Lettuce with Coconut Ginger Dressing 12.95

Chicken and Shrimp Paella Salad 12.95

Build Your Own Salad Buffet 12.95

Pick Your Side Dishes

Roasted Vegetables with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes 4.95

Southern Okra and Tomatoes Creole 4.95

Plantation-Style Cheddar Cheese Stone Ground Grits 4.95

Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Au Gratin 4.95

Steamed Vegetable Medley with Lemon Garlic Splash 4.95

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes 6.95

Casablanca Stuffed Onions with Couscous 6.95

Broccoli, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans & Capers Splashed with a Parmesan, Herb, Garlic Olive Oil Sauce 6.95

Build Your Own Bodacious Stuffed Spud Buffet ~ Large Baked Potatoes and Lots of Favorite Toppings 8.95

Pick Your Dessert

Congo Bars 2.95

Peanut Butter Brownies 3.25

Cappuccino Brownies 3.95

Cheesecake Brownies 3.95

Cream de Menthe Brownies 3.95

Pecan Praline Shortbread 3.95

Chocolate Chip Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Peanut Butter with Chocolate Kisses 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Black and White Cookies 1.95 ea (3 dozen minimum)

Greek Almond Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Baklava 2.95 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Lemon Squares 3.25

Raspberry Pecan Bars 3.25

Macadamia Fudge Torte 5.95

Viennese Sacher Torte 5.95

Classsic Carrot Cake 5.95

Hummingbird Cake 5.95

Strawberry Coconut Cake 5.95

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 5.95

Caramel Apple Cake 5,95

Pecan Pie 5.95

Key Lime Pie 5.95

Peanut Butter Pie 5.95

Chocolate Chip Pie 5.95

Tropical Cheesecake 5.95

Margarita Cheesecake 5.95

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp 4.95

Praline Bread Pudding Cake 5.95

Autumn Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling 5.95

Cappuccino Mousse Cake 5.95

Chocolate Kahlua Tiramisu Torte 7.95

Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae Buffet ~ Ice Cream with Great Toppings 8.95

Pick Your Appetizer

Southwestern Fiesta Dip with Nacho Chips 6.95

Florida Fresh Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa with Pita Chips 6.95

Chicken, Pecan and Goat Cheese Log with Crackers 6.95

Southern Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves and Crackers 6.95

Shrimp, Crabmeat and Cream Cheese with Crackers 6.95

Chevre Cheese with Kalamata Olive, Walnut and Fig Tapenade with Flatbreads 8.95

Shrimp Cocktail Display 9.95

Marinated Antipasto Display 9.95

Marinated Shrimp Display 9.95

New Orleans Spicy Cajun Shrimp Display with French Bread For Sopping 9.95

Q and A

Q: How do I place a lunch catering order?

A: Call 850-539-7750 to place your order.

Q: How far in advance do I need to call?

A: As soon as you know that you are going to be needing a luncheon catered. We have clients who book their events months in advance.

Q: Is there a minimum?

A: For the majority of our foods on this menu, we have an 8 person minimum.

Q: Do you deliver and is there a delivery fee?

A: Yes, we deliver all around the Tallahassee area. Delivery fees usually start at $25.00 You will be told what your delivery fee will be when you place your order.

Q: Are you licensed and insured?

A: Yes, we are licensed through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. And yes we carry 2,000,000.00 + product liability insurance.

Q: Do you do other types of catering beside office luncheons. I was wondering if you could cater our firm's open house, annual holiday party and our board of director's monthly dinner meetings?

A: Yes. We cater a wonderful assortment of special events for the business community. We also cater legislative functions, charity galas, birthday parties and wedding receptions. For a menu please call Kathi Dameron at 850-539-7750.

Q: Do you give discounts for large orders. Do you give a discount to Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce members?

A: Yes. Canopy Rose offers deep discounts for larger groups. Check with Kathi to see if the menu that you are interested in is eligible for a discount. If you are a chamber member your order also may be eligible for a discount, depending on the quantity of food being purchased.

Q: Do you give free food donations to charitable events?

A: Canopy Rose would love to give free food to every wonderful and worthwhile charitable cause, so it certainly doesn't hurt to ask. Please request a copy of our Charitable Food Donation Request Form. Complete it and include a list of three individuals in your oganization that have catered an event with Canopy Rose or purchased Canopy Rose Foods-To- Go from us during the last 12 months.

Q: Do you go outside the Tallahassee area to cater events? Our daughter is getting married on St. George Island and we would love for you to cater her wedding reception with your amazing food.

A: Yes! Canopy Rose caters all across the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Q: We are having a small dinner party at our home in 2 weeks. Can I order foods from this menu for our party?

A: Absolutely, unless our calendar is already booked up. Please try to book your food and entertaining needs with us as soon as possible. You can even pick up the food from our location and save on the cost of delivery.

Q: I don't want anyone to know that I hired a caterer. Would you be willing to prepare the food in my dishes?

A: Your secret is safe with me! I promise I won't write about you in my newspaper food column or on the internet and I won't tell a soul!

Q: We would like to have our party written up on the society page and submitted for publication to Bon Appetit. Can you help us with that?

A: Possibly. I am certainly open to the possibilities of writing up a story about your event and submitting it to a magazine or newspaper for publication.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Appetizer Menu

Lunch Appetizer Ideas

One, two or three little appetizers add a nice touch to a catered lunch menu.

Keep it simple. We suggest offering a nice dip with crackers and crudites. Here are a few ideas. If you would like something more elaborate in the way of catered appetizers, we've got you covered! Just ask!

Tuscany Cheese Spread with Crackers

Smoked Seafood Dip with Flatbreads

Southwestern Fiesta Party Platter with Tortilla Chips

Chevre with Kalamata Olives, Figs and Walnuts with Crackers

Fresh Fruit Display

Shrimp, Salsa and Blue Corn Chips

Iced Shrimp Cocktail

Tuscan Bruschetta Bites

Hummus with Pita Triangles

Tapas of Spiced Almonds, Marinated Olives and Marinated Cheese

Marinated Antipasto Platter

Smoked Salmon, Pesto and Black Olive Torte with Crackers