These are a few of our recent menus. Anything can be customized and we are always happy to accommodate dietary requests such as vegan or gluten-free. Catering prices are based on the market value of seasonal ingredients and the logistic needs of your job. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to get a quote for your job.
nationscateringandcraftservice@gmail.com
(919)610-2443
Here you’ll find some of our sample menus. We custom design every job to fit your budget, diet, the weather, what’s in season from our garden and local farmers, where your crew needs to be served etc. We add new dishes all the time so please don’t hesitate to make requests!
Breakfast trays
BLT's -pepper bacon, roasted or sliced tomato, lettuce and Duke's mayo on fresh white bread
Mini-biscuits with ham and swiss or white cheddar and tomato jam
Pastry Selection – fresh made croissants, danishes and homemade pop tarts
Seasonal fruit and cheese pairings
Spanish tortilla squares
Boxed lunch served with pasta salad, kale salad, or chips and apple or cookie
Banh mi – chicken or grilled mushroom with pickled radishes and carrots, fresh herbs and homemade mayo on a baguette
Cuban – roast pork and ham with swiss cheese, pickles and creamy mustard on grilled baguette
Pimento cheese - spinach and roasted tomatoes on sliced white or wheat
Roast turkey – granny smith apples, bacon and sharp cheddar on a sub roll
Italian hero - ham and salami, provolone, roasted peppers, herbs, oil and vinegar on sub roll
Caprese - fresh mozzarella with pesto, spinach and tomatoes on ciabatta bread
Chicken salad – with green olives, almonds, fresh herbs and lemon aioli on sliced white or wheat
Tuna salad – with yellow curry aioli, green onions, red peppers and sunflower seeds on sliced white or wheat
Breakfast buffet – served with juice and coffee
Healthy breakfast bar - greek yogurt with homemade granola, and assorted nuts, seeds and fruit
Basic breakfast - scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes or grits, biscuit or toast
Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs, black beans and/or chorizo and cheese served with homemade salsa and guacamole, fruit salad and potatoes
Brioche french toast with homemade seasonal fruit compote, served with scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage
Quiche – mushroom and goat cheese, spinach and tomato or ham and gruyere, served with seasonal fruit salad and potatoes
Biscuit sandwich bar – homemade buttermilk biscuits with an assortment of toppings such as egg, country ham, bacon, sausage, milk gravy, assorted cheeses, vegetables and homemade jams and condiments. Served with grits or potatoes and fruit salad.
Shrimp and grits – low country style with mushrooms, bacon, green onion and a rich sauce served on creamy cheese grits
Huevos rancheros – fried eggs with black beans, wilted spinach, pico de gallo and avocado on a corn tortilla (available from the mobile kitchen only)
Lunch or Dinner Buffet
Mains
Za'atar grilled chicken
Brown sugar and passilla BBQ Brisket
Shrimp with Lemon Grass and Chili Broth
Fried Chicken with Honey Sesame Drizzle
Grilled Steak with Green Papaya Salad
Cuban style slow roasted pork
5 Spice Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Cumin-Thyme Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Fresh Herbs and Homemade Lemon Aioli
Grilled Pork Chops with grilled peach salsa
Grilled Carolina shrimp and homemade succotash
Ginger-sesame Salmon Fillet
Herb Roasted Chicken
Grilled steak with chimichurri sauce or homemade pesto
Taqueria bar –choose from barbacoa, tinga chicken, cilantro lime chicken, roast pork, grilled chicken, al pastor or a vegetarian mushroom-corn-spinach fillings with corn tortillas, salsas, guacamole, limes, cilantro, onions, cotija cheese and spicy pickled carrots
Grilled Tikka Chicken with Yogurt Sauce
Sides (all vegetarian, availability subject to season)
Hot
Kidney bean salad with walnuts and quinoa
Cuban style black beans
Black-eyed peas
Rice - plain, coconut or pilaf
Mujadara (Lebanese lentils and rice)
Macaroni and cheese
Roasted seasonal vegetables
Roasted pumpkin and garbanzo beans
Grilled plantains
Green beans sauteed with citrus zest, sea salt and olive oil, or soy sauce, ginger and garlic
Garlic mashed potatoes
Grilled eggplant with rosemary and honey drizzle
Collard or mustard greens with spicy vinegar or warm bacon vinaigrette
Chili-roasted sweet potatoes
Crispy Roasted potatoes
Corn with cilantro pesto
Stewed tomatoes and okra
Cold
Watermelon-feta salad
Sweet corn tabouleh
Slaw: red cabbage citrus, spicy thai, creamy buttermilk, whole grain mustard
Sesame noodles
Lentils DuPoy with Dijon Dressing, Red and Green Grapes and Toasted Hazelnuts
Cucumber Salad (Asian or Southern Style)
Caprese Tomato Salad
Thai Basil Eggplant Salad
Squash Salad with Black Olive Tapenade and Farm Cheese
Grilled Okra and Red Chori Salad
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad
Kale Salad
Mixed Greens Salad
Homemade desserts
Southern banana pudding
Honey sea-salt chess pie
Lemon pound cake with berry sauce
Homemade vanilla bean and black pepper ice cream with dark cherry sauce
Double chocolate layer cake
Ginger-vanilla buttermilk pie
Dark chocolate torte with orange zest and fresh whipped cream
Blackberry ricotta cheesecake
Seasonal fruit pies – apple, pumpkin, strawberry, blueberry, cherry and peach