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Our Grazing Tables

A Show Stopper for any event you’re planning!

A Grazing Table is a great interactive eating experience because of the visual appeal, and the ease of grabbing a bite or two, allowing guests to mix and mingle easily. They can be tailored to food preferences, budgets, dietary considerations, and the time of day they are being served… breakfast, afternoon snack, evening appetizers, or dinner, and are meant for groups of 50 or more.

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Beef Appetizers

Hot

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Bites
Seared beef tenderloin medallions wrapped in bacon served with creamy horseradish sauce
Mini Beef Steak Sliders
Mini beef steak sliders, rolls, and Swiss and cheddar cheeses with mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard
Brisket Street Tacos
Shredded smoked brisket, flour tortillas, fresh cilantro, and limes
Brisket Sliders
Bite-sized sandwiches made with tender brisket and sweet and smoky BBQ sauce
Steak and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Sirloin steak slices, caramelized onions, our signature ricotta spread on flatbread, accented with fresh peppers
Beef Fajita Quesadillas
Strips of fajita beef, cheddar cheese, peppers, and onions served with salsa and sour cream
Mini Meatloaf Bites
Mom’s favorite meatloaf made party-sized and topped with a seasoned mashed potato rosette
Cocktail Franks in Blanket
Beef franks surrounded by tender layers of puff pastry
Cocktail Meatballs
Charbroiled meatballs in your choice of zesty BBQ sauce, savory brown gravy, or marinara sauce
Mexican Meatballs
All beef meatballs with cheddar cheese, smothered in enchilada sauce
Beef Steak Street Tacos
Grilled beef steak, flour tortillas, fresh cilantro, and limes
Frank’s in Puff Pastry
All beef franks surrounded by tender layers of puff pastry
Mini Beef Wellington
Beef tenderloin complemented by a mushroom duxelle nestled in flaky puff pastry
Bacon and Blue Cheese Meatballs
House made meatballs stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon

Cold

Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Party garlic toast slices topped with sliced lean beef tenderloin and house-made flavored cream cheese
Mini Beef Wellington
A petite version of an elegant favorite: beef tenderloin complemented by a  mushroom duxelles nestled in flaky puff pastry
Roast Beef Roll Ups
Lean roast beef, cheddar cheese, and flavored cream cheese all rolled up in flour tortillas
Roast Beef Horseradish Rounds
Lean roast beef, cheddar cheese, and flavored cream cheese all rolled up in flour tortillas

Vegetarian Appetizers

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Baked Goat Cheese with Glazed Figs Creamy baked goat cheese, topped with balsamic glazed figs, served with pita chips and baguette slices Caramelized Zucchini Flatbread Fresh zucchini slices and red onion accented with fresh basil on our signature ricotta cheese spread, baked on flatbread Baked Goat Cheese or Mozzarella  Marinara Goat cheese or our fresh mozzarella cheese baked in house-made marinara sauce, served with toasted baguette slices Herb-Stuffed New Potatoes New potato shells stuffed with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives Vegetable Spring Rolls Chopped cabbage, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and water chestnuts in a spring roll wrapper Veggie Quesadillas Sautéed green peppers, onions, and tomatoes with cheddar cheese in toasted flour tortillas, served with fire-roasted salsa and sour cream Veggie Street Tacos Street tacos with sautéed veggies, cheddar cheese, soft flour tortillas, and sour cream and salsa Spinach Artichoke Bites Baked fresh zucchini wafers topped with our signature spinach artichoke dip Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with Boursin cheese Savory Mushroom Pockets Puff pastry pockets stuffed with a savory filling of mushrooms and Parmesan cheese Spanakopita Phyllo triangles filled with spinach, feta, and  cream cheese, and a touch of garlic
Cold
Sun Dried Tomato Crostini Marinated sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese on toasted garlic rounds “Bloody Mary” Crostini Resembles the famous cocktail with sliced grape tomatoes, celery, and horseradish mayonnaise Caprese Skewers Marinated fresh mozzarella skewered with fresh cherry tomatoes and fresh basil Deviled Eggs Our signature deviled eggs. Add ham, bacon, or sundried tomato for a special touch. Greek Vegetable Tartlets Cucumber, plum tomatoes, Greek olives, and red onion tossed with Greek Vinaigrette and feta cheese Boursin Cheese Pinwheels Cream cheese blended with garlic and herbs on flour tortillas and sliced Cucumber Hummus Rounds Roasted red pepper hummus on top of fresh cucumber slices Watermelon Feta Bites Watermelon cubes topped with feta cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette [in season] Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels Sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese spread with fresh basil rolled up in spinach tortillas Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites Slightly sweet and yet savory party cheese balls Fig and Goat Cheese Tarts Goat cheese in phyllo cups topped with fig jam and drizzled with honey

Party Dips and Chips

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Artichoke Dip
Parmesan cheese and artichoke hearts baked in a creamy garlic dip, served with garlic flatbread strips
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked dip with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and spinach, served with garlic flatbread strips
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crab
Baked dip with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and spinach, served with garlic flatbread strips
Baked Three Cheese Crab Dip
Delicate and sweet lump crab meat with a trio of cheeses is baked to perfection
Goat Cheese with Glazed Figs
Creamy baked goat cheese topped with balsamic glazed figs, served with pita chips and baguette slices
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Zesty buffalo chicken dip with plenty of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, served with tortilla chips
Beef Enchilada Dip
Meaty, cheesy, and hot enchilada dip, served with tortilla chips
Chicken Enchilada Dip
All white meat chicken, plenty of cheese, and enchilada sauce. Served with tortilla chips
Mexican Style Street Corn Dip
Mexican street corn baked in a creamy blend of cheddar and cotija cheeses and served with tortilla chips
Baked Goat Cheese or Mozzarella Marinara
Your choice of cheese baked in marinara sauce, served with toasted baguette slices
Dried Tomato Dip
un-dried tomatoes and three cheeses baked to a golden brown, served with pita chips

COLD

Zucchini Feta Bruschetta
Herb-marinated diced tomatoes and zucchini with Feta cheese, served with garlic toast slices
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
With vegetables or with pita chips
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, a hint of lemon, and fresh dill, served with crackers
7 Layer Dip
Shredded lettuce, refried beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, black olives, and chives, served with tortilla chips
Texas Caviar
Marinated black beans, diced green peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with tortilla chips
Boursin Cheese Dip
Soft garlic and herb cheese served with crackers
Bruschetta
Marinated diced fresh tomatoes with garlic toast
Fire Roasted Salsa and Chips
Our signature salsa served with tortilla chips
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Cream cheese smothered in a fresh cranberry jalapeno relish
Guacamole and Chips
Pico de gallo guacamole and crisp tortilla chips

Chicken Appetizers

Hot

Bourbon Chicken En Croute
Puff pastry bite with bourbon, green onion, and soy marinated chicken breast, and Boursin cheese
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Chicken, cheddar cheese, peppers, and onions served with salsa and sour cream
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Medallions
Parmesan-crusted baked chicken breast medallions served with marinara sauce
Bacon Wrapped Chicken & Jalapeno
Chicken breast tenders and fresh jalapeno pepper strips, all wrapped up with bacon
Buffalo Chicken Bites
Mini buffalo chicken bites filled with blue cheese and celery
Chicken and Caramelized Onion Flat Bread
Chicken breast slices, caramelized onions, our signature ricotta spread on flatbread, accented with fresh peppers
Chicken Sliders
Choose grilled or seasoned breaded chicken breast medallions served with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, ketchup, mayo, and spicy mustard
Chicken Street Tacos
Grilled chicken, cheddar, sour cream, fire-roasted salsa, and fresh cilantro served with flour tortillas
Mini Chicken Cordon Blue
Breaded chicken breast bites with ham and Swiss cheese
Pesto Chicken Tenders
Grilled chicken medallions in creamy pesto sauce
Chicken Wings
BBQ, Ranch, garlic parmesan, or lemon pepper
Pesto Chicken Tenders
Grilled chicken strips in creamy pesto sauce
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs basted with tangy hot sauce and served with blue cheese dressing 
Chicken Wings
Boneless wings  in your choice of Ranch, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, or Lemon Pepper

Pork Appetizers

Hot

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Bites
Seared beef tenderloin medallion wrapped in bacon served with creamy horseradish sauce
Pulled Pork Sliders
Smoked pulled pork in a zesty BBQ sauce served with slider rolls
Cuban Sandwich Bites
Grilled flatbread party sandwiches filled with ham, Swiss cheese, and mustard
Bacon Cheddar New Potatoes
Potato shells stuffed with cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Large fresh mushrooms packed with our own seasoned sausage 
Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Rounds
Sweet potato disk topped with BBQ pulled pork, garnished with cheddar cheese and parsley
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Large fresh mushrooms packed with our own seasoned sausage 
BBQ Cocktail Frank’s
All beef franks in zesty BBQ sauce
BBQ Sausage Bites
Tasty BBQ sausage, served in a tangy BBQ sauce

Cold

Almond Bacon and Swiss Crostini
Toasted almonds, crumbled bacon, and Swiss cheese on party toast
BLT Crostini
Toasted crostini topped with basil mayonnaise, crisp bacon, fresh tomato, and shredded lettuce
Muffuletta Party Sandwich
Ham, salami, mortadella, olive salad, along with mozzarella and provolone cheeses in a muffuletta bun
Antipasto Skewers
Skewers of prosciutto, salami, ham, provolone cheese, mozzarella ball, Kalamata olive, and grape tomato
Italian Pinwheels
Salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese with our signature cheese spread rolled up in a tomato basil flour tortilla and sliced into pinwheels

Seafood Appetizers

Hot

Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushroom caps stuffed with panko-crusted crab cakes
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
Mini breaded cakes of lump crab, green, yellow, and red bell peppers, and a touch of jalapeno. Served with remoulade sauce
Shrimp Street Tacos
Succulent grilled shrimp, flour tortillas, sour cream, fire salsa, shredded cheddar, and fresh cilantro
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Sweet-seasoned large scallops wrapped in bacon
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Shrimp and fresh jalapeno slices wrapped in bacon served with ginger sauce
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster and five cheese macaroni made with Havarti, mascarpone, fontina, mozzarella, and sharp white cheddar
Shrimp Scampi Flatbread
Flatbread topped with garlic shrimp and mozzarella cheese, garnished with fresh parsley
Lemon Pepper Shrimps
Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in garlic and lemon pepper
Crab Artichoke Dip
Parmesan cheese, crab meat, artichokes, and spinach baked and served with flatbread chips

Cold

Tequila Lime Shrimp
Marinated shrimp served with creamy tequila lime sauce
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Sliced smoked salmon with lemon dill cream cheese on toasted bread slices
Deviled Eggs with Crab
Adding crab to our traditional deviled egg makes this party-perfect
Shrimp Cocktail
Classic shrimp cocktail served with cocktail sauce
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Sliced smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh lemon, and dill top fresh cucumber slices
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Chopped chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce, onions, jalapeños & cilantro 

Carving Stations

Treat your guests to the best with one of our carving stations complete with party breads, relishes, and sauces. Serve as an appetizer station or entrée.
Requires a professional carver.
Beef Tenderloin
Served with peppercorn and horseradish sauces
Oven Roasted Turkey
Includes whole cranberry and orange cranberry sauce
Prime Rib of Beef
Includes warm au jus and horseradish sauce
Honey Glazed Ham
Complete with spicy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard
Texas Smoked Beef Brisket
Served with smoky BBQ sauce

"I am responsible for feeding approx. 300 people from 15 different cultures during special events. The various dietary restrictions used to drive me crazy. Aspen Catering helped me sort out the issues, recommended substitutions for certain meals, and make my job a "piece of cake."
Stacey
“You staff was fantastic and the food was amazing. Thank you so much for everything you did for this event. You hit the ball out of the ball park last night. I look forward to working with you again in the future!”
Trevor
“Everything was On Point and feedback has been overwhelmingly high. Perfection.”
Suzanna
“Rave reviews for our luncheon yesterday and it’s really because I picked the right catering company! Your company did a great job and made me look great!! I appreciate you and your staff!”
Deborah
“I love hiring Aspen catering! I always know that the food will be delicious and impressive and that I will be provided with excellent customer service from ordering to delivery and pick up. I love that I know that I can depend on this company to go above and beyond what is expected.”
Kyle
“The new menu was stellar, your staff is amazing and the entire presentation added so much to this important event for us. We had so many compliments on the food and I’m sure we will have of opportunities to refer the company to others in the community.”
Sarah
“A note of thanks to you and Aspen Catering for the outstanding service during our executive leadership meetings this week. The food, presentation and service were all top notch and attention to detail was not missed in any way.”
Kim
“The food was perfect for the event, and the gentleman who set everything up was very nice. My boss was pleased – we will be booking catering orders through your company in the future.”
Pam
“First of all Aspen Catering has never failed to provide exceptional service for us! The meal was a rave, everyone loved it and thought the presentation was lovely. I look forward to the next time that I can use the services of Aspen Catering and will definitely be sourcing your company’s contact info throughout our departments.”
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