Appetizers
Appetizer menu suggestions.  This is a starting point with some of my favorite “wow-factor” options. I will be happy to discuss other options and ideas of your own.

Cheese and Charcuterie Display Board  $6.50 per person
A chef’s selection of Italian salami, Prosciutto Ham, Capicolla, Pate, Beef Carpaccio, Imported and domestic cheese

Chef Carvery Action Station  Appetizer  Hot Station $14.00 per person Beef Tenderloin- Whole roasted sliced (3oz/guest) Stationary, Rolls, Horseradish sauce/ stone ground mustard/ Sauce Bernaise, Pickled and fresh red onion, Fresh Giardiniera

Seafood Cooking Action Station $14.75 per person
Mussels in garlic and chardonnay, Smoked Salmon Platter with lemon, cream cheese, fresh dill, chopped egg, capers, bagel chips, Shrimp Cocktail with lemons, remoulade, and cocktail sauce, Tuna Ceviche with tortilla chips and toppings (shredded coconut, sri racha, crushed wasabi peas, cilantro cream), Nori Rolls (avocado and veggie roll, crab (Surimi) roll, Oysters on the half shell with hot sauce, lemon and orzo

Grill Action Station $15.75 per person
Lamb Rib chops- (individual lamb rib chops rubbed with garlic, lemon, mint, rosemary, thyme, sea salt and cracked pepper, seared to medium rare served with tzatziki sauce, Kebobs

• Garlic and sesame Chicken Kabobs
  • Pinchos Morunos (Cuban pork)
  • Mixed Grilled Vegetable with lemon and tarragon

Mini grilled “sandwiches”
Cuban sandwich of ham, carnitas pork, swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles

Quesadilla with queso fresco and cheddar with grilled veggies

Quesadilla picadillo (Cheese, ground beef, herbs and spices)

Mini Reuben

Late night snack stations
Sliders- Deli sliders, assorted deli meats and cheese on soft slider buns- one of our most popular items in our hot deli case $3 each

Stromboli- Fresh house-made herb focaccia bread rolled with Ham, pepperoni, capicola, mozzarella, parmesan, roasted peppers, and marinara sauce, sliced and pan seared to golden brown.  $3 each

Pork Tamales $3 Each

Baby Burritos Beef or Chicken  $3 each

Display Boards

Antipasto Meat Board
Thin sliced Italian specialties including genoa, prosciutto ham, Caicciatore or other hard Italian salami and Cappicola. Garnished assorted olives, roasted peppers, and sliced red onions  $4.25 per person

Tenderloin Board
Angus beef tenderloin marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, shallot, and fresh cracked pepper, grilled to medium rare-medium, sliced and served with horseradish sauce. $6.75 per person

Bruschetta Board
Fresh diced tomatoes with garlic, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, green onion, fresh squeezed lemon. Served with crostini.  $2.99 per person

Hummus Board Display
Our home-made hummus is a smooth blend of chick peas, garlic, lemon, olive oil and spices, choose from Kalamata olive, smoky roasted pepper, lemon and garlic, sundried tomato, toasted fennel, and spicy chipotle. Served with pita chips, carrot and celery sticks, and peppers $2.75 per person

Deluxe Hummus Dip Board
Delicious lemon and garlic hummus topped with chopped Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese, served with pita chips $3.25 per person

Chips and Salsa Station
100% corn tortilla chips served with a Variety of Fresh Salsas, Pico De Gallo, Chipotle – Creamy Hot salsa,  Street Corn Salad, Salsa Verde, Cilantro Cream, & Mango Pineapple Salsa  $5.75 per person

Spinach Artichoke dip
Tangy blend of cream cheese, spinach, artichoke, herbs and veggies, served with crostini    $2.99 per person

Relish tray
Gherkins, dilled beans and carrots, assorted olives, pickle spears, pepperoncini, house giardinere    $2.99 per person

Capri TrayFresh roma tomatoes and basil, fresh mozzarella, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & Balasamic reduction. $3.25 per person

Cheese & Sausage Board
A selection of sliced cheeses, summer sausage and salami perfect for snacking with crackers $6.50 per person

Wisconsin Classics Cracker Cheese Board
All your favorites from the place you call home including aged cheddar, Colby Jack, Marbleu, Smoked Gouda and Baby Swiss perfect for snacking with crackers.  $5.75 per person

Artisan Cheese Tray
A selection of fine artisan cheeses arranged with mixed nuts, dried apricots and fresh grapes. Ask about our current selections. $6.25 per person

Cracker Basket  $1.75 per person

Cocktail Sandwiches

Deli Wrap variety tray
Three varieties of deli wraps cut into portions so guests can try a variety. Two to three portions are typically enough for each guest. Includes roast beef with horseradish, ham and Dijon mustard, turkey with chive mayo, vegetarian, or invent your own from our full deli case selections. Chicken or tuna salad also available.  All wraps include lettuce, tomato, and onion, unless requested without. $3 per person

Three varieties of deli wraps cut into portions so guests can try a variety. Two to three portions are typically enough for each guest. Includes roast beef with horseradish, ham and Dijon mustard, turkey with chive mayo, vegetarian, or invent your own from our full deli case selections. Chicken or tuna salad also available.  All wraps include lettuce, tomato, and onion, unless requested without. $3 per person

Build you own sandwich buffet

Assorted Deli Meat Tray
A classic selection of deli meats perfect for a sandwich buffet. Includes ham, turkey and roast beef. Can be customized with any of our deli meats from our extensive case selection. Customized prices will vary based on selections. $7.99 per person

Smoked Salmon
Locally smoked Atlantic Salmon, delicate and always moist. Beautifully garnished with capers, red onion, cream cheese, chopped egg, and lemons. Skinned and scored for easy serving. Served with crackers. $5.75 per person

Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs generously stuffed with our zesty and fluffy filling and topped with scallion and paprika. Can be ordered curried with chopped gherkins add $2.99 per person

Fresh Fruit Tray
Fresh sliced watermelon, golden pineapple, honeydew melon and cantaloupe, strawberries and red grapes. Served with honey yogurt dip. $4.75 per person

Fresh Vegetable Crudite & Dip Tray
Seedless cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, sweet bell peppers, Served with fresh dill dip or spicy chipotle dip. $3.75 per person

Shrimp Cocktail
16/20 ct. Jumbo Shrimp- Sweet, succulent and cooked perfectly tender served with cocktail sauce and creamy herbed remoulade sauce. $4.25 per person

We Also Offer
Coffee & Hot Tea Bar Station $7.50 per person, Hot Coco Bar $5.75 per person, Ice Tea, & lemonade Station $6.50 per person,  & Sangria $7.99 per person , Chocolate Fountain $5.25 per person, Assorted Homemade Cookies $1.25 each, Muffins $3each, Assorted Cholate Truffes $4.25 per person, & Cake Bars $3 each

Common Question & Answers

All the details you need to know about Culinaria Catering Services

Culinaria catering services will do far more than just prepare your wedding menu.  Not only will we  help coordinate the wedding reception timeline and the flow of the dinner but, in most cases, we also can cut your wedding cake.  Here are the most common questions we constantly answer.

Does Culinaria have all required licenses?

Culinaria meets all local health department standards and carries liability insurance, we also have serving liquor license.  We do not sell alcohol.

Does Culinaria proposal come full service?

In addition to food preparation, our price includes a chef on site, plus servers according to the number of guest, we offer food service and table clean up at no additional cost.

What’s the average price range and does Culinaria offer a package?

Prices vary depending on appetizer and entrée choices.  We can always customize a package.  All cost are itemized except when we offer a package.  All our prices are all-inclusive, this means chef on site, servers and special event coordinator.

When does Culinaria need finalized guest counts and menu choices?

Final choices need to be made upon service confirmation, final head count must be provided 30 days prior the event in order to plan our resources and staffing for your date.

 Is Culinaria able to prepare vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, or kosher meals for few guest, and is there an additional fee?

Our Chef and owner Scott McEvoy is willing to work with special dietary restrictions, but it could mean additional cost, however we understand the importance of offering a special meal to certain guests. We will always work with you and your requirements, lets talk about our options at no additional cost for you.

Will Culinaria make special meals for children and other wedding pros, and what does the caterer charge for each?

At Culinaria we know you will need to feed some of your wedding pros who’ll be there at your reception, like your photographer, wedding planner, and your DJ (as well their assistant).  We cover your pros at no charge if less than 6.   If you are hosting a child friendly reception, we plan for those too, normally 0-10 years old and the charge is half of the normal guest meal price from our kids menu.

 When will the tasting take place?

Culinaria offer tastings on after being hired.  Some items are not available to taste such is Pig Roast, Paella, because they are only prepared large scale, but we often have public events that may offer an opportunity to taste such menus..

Does Culinaria provided tables, chairs, plates, napkins, silverware and salt and pepper shakers? And how much is the extra cost?

Culinaria do not provide any rental service.  You are responsible to rent or supply your own furniture, plates, napkins, silverware, slat and pepper etc. or disposables.

 Will Culinaria provide a waitstaff? How many are included and what’s the fee?

We do provide a chef on site and servers according to the number of guest and number of tables.  The service fee is included in your proposal.

What will the staff wear?

At Culinaria we know the importance of professional appearance, we ensure our staff dresses appropriately, & professional.  Chef coat for chef’s, servers in black or black & white.

 Delivery, setup, and breakdown work, there is there additional fee? 

Our prices include setup and breakdown for our food and serving stations only, clean up our prep area, dinner tables during dinner and after dinner, rinse dishes and silverware.

Where will Culinaria prepare the food?

Culinaria is very well known for our on site cooking such are Paella, Entire Rotisserie Pig, BBQ and other ethnic food, we bring in our special equipment at no cost.  Some menu’s are prepare in our professional kitchen at our Deli, we transport our food in professional hot boxes.

Will Culinaria set out the wedding cards and menus on tables?

No

Who will oversee the event?

Scott Mc.Evoy owner and master chef will always be reachable or he will be performing at your event, also our Special Event Coordinator will supervise the menu and ensure the delivery in full of the contract.

Does Culinaria have extra chargers such as a security deposit, sales tax or service fees?

Culinaria do not require a security deposit, we do require a confirmation deposit deducted in full of the total cost.  Tax and services fees are included in the event proposal. There area no additional charges if there are no additional items or guest.

How does Culinaria arrange the food on buffet or plate?Presentation is everything to us, we put a lot of effort and tasteful decoration to our food stations.  We do not provide platted service.

Main Entrée Options

At Culinaria we strive from amazing fresh flavors, and exuberant buffets stations.

Build your own buffet station is fun and always a great option.  This Option includes:

• Charcuterie Board
• Fresh Fruit Board
• Salad Bar
• 2 Entrees
• 1 Side Dish
• Bread and Butter 

Salad: Mix of greens, tomato, cucumber, on the side, topping- homemade croutons, dry cranberries, shredded parmesan cheese and sherry vinaigrette.
Fresh Fruit Board: Beautiful and exotic board with seasonal fresh fruit
Bread & Butter:  Homemade dinner rolls and butter

$42 per person Plus tax, and payment process fees 6.5% + service fee 20%. Additional charge might apply on special menu items
Our Prices include a Master Chef on site. Servers are NOT included.
Servers are available at additional charge – $45/hour
Bartender – $75/hour

Variations are available for all dishes with additional charge:
Shrimp or Scallops – $2.75
Salmon or Tuna – $3
Lobster – $9.75
14oz NY Strip – $5

Tablewear available for flat fee:
Porcelain Plates – $1/each
Silverware – $.75/each
We do not rent linens or glassware.

Grilled Chicken Breast with mushroom cream sauce

Greek Chicken (Boneless) or Fish – marinated in lemon, garlic, oregano, and onion served with a roasted red pepper cream sauce.

Pesto chicken (grilled boneless) or White Fish – In Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce.

Honey Tarragon Chicken, Grilled Bone-in – with honey butter and tarragon.

Beef Tips – Red wine and garlic braised beef tips with mushrooms.

Beef Brisket – Slow cooked dry rub Beef brisket served with tangy BBQ sauce.

Beef Tips – Char sui Korean BBQ beef with ginger. Fried marinated beef tips with a sweet and tangy Hoisin BBQ sauce

Grilled Ny Strip Steak or Pork Chops+$5 – Grill stuffed with roasted garlic *additional charge applies.

Lamb Shank or Pork Ossobuco – Rosemary, garlic in red wine sauce.

Chicken boneless – with apricot and black beans.

Shredded Chicken, Pork or Beef Enchiladas.

Shredded Chicken, Pork or Ground Beef in red sauce authentic Mexican dish.

Shredded Chicken, Pork in Mole sauce authentic Mexican Dish.

Bolognese Sauce in Bucatini Pasta – Ground Beef, or Ground Pork or Ground Chicken

Creamy Pesto Sauce Bucatini or Linguini Pasta – with Chicken

Creamy Tomato Bucatini or Linguini Pasta – with Chicken
Shrimp or Scallops – $2.75
Salmon or Tuna – $3
Lobster – $9.75
14oz NY Strip – $5

Lasagna Beef or Grilled Vegetables

Chicken Enchiladas – in red sauce

Side Dishes Choose 1 (When choosing more then one $2.50 per person)

Mashed potatoes
Potatoes au gratin
Steam Vegetables
Roasted red potatoes
Grill Vegetables
Roasted Cauliflower
Spanish rice with saffron
Red Rice with Black Beans
Rice with gold corn
Mac and Cheese
Alfredo sauce & Noodles
Butter and Garlic Noodles
Risotto with herb
Butternut squash and almonds
Savory White and wild rice

Taco/ Fajita Bar
This is an impressive and upscale presentation of classic favorites with a twist. Choose from flank steak, ground beef, shredded chicken, pulled pork and even Tuna ceviche. Typically, 2 or three meats are selected. Starting at $22.

Includes black beans and Spanish rice.

 

Toppings may include (vary with meat selections)

• Corn tortillas served warm directly from a 36″ steel pan
• Flour tortillas
• Cheese Qusedilla made on site/ Corn or flour tortilla
•  Pico de gallo
• Guacamole and blue corn tortilla chips
• Chipotle salsa
• Mango pineapple salsa
• Queso Fresco/ Cojito cheese
• Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
• Roasted peppers
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Sour cream
• Sriracha , Tapatio, and assorted hot and mild sauces
• Green Onions
• Fajita fixings- Sauteed peppers and onions
• Pickled red onion
• Diced onions
• Fresh Cilantro
• Fresh lemons and limes
• Diced Tomatoes
• Arugula
• Chopped lettuce
• Black olives
  

 Whole rotisserie Pig Roast

Pig Roast- $20 per person
Whole pig, slow rotisserie cooked over a charcoal fire, includes rolls and BBQ sauces. Choose 3 sides- other options can be arranged.

• Potato Salad
• Cole slaw
• Corn on the Cob or Grilled mixed vegetables
• Black beans and rice or baked beans
• corn bread
• Other sides available. This menu can be customized, additional charges may apply.

BBQ menus and buffets 
We offer a wide variety of BBQ options that include but are not limited to:

• Ribs
• Chicken
• Pulled pork
• BBQ beef brisket
• Flank steak
• Grilled prime rib
• Salmon and other fish
• Shrimp
• Lamb
• Kebobs
• Vegetables
• Side salads

All BBQ menus can be customized with a large selection of side dishes and salads.

Buffets can be customized to almost any preference. We usually develop these menus through discussions with the client. Buffets can include multiple entrée options, fresh vegetables, potatoes, and other side dishes and salads. These can be customized to suit a wide variety of tastes, themes,  and budgets.  

Appetizers, action stations and hors oeuvres
Light appetizers before a main menu or a large selection of items that can serve as a meal, We can accommodate any event. From traditional platters like charcuterie, cheeses, a variety of dips and bruschetta, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, oysters, small bites and finger foods, and more; to action stations like carving stations, mussels made to order, grilled kebobs,  flaming saganaki with ouzo, grilled lamb , ceviche, potato pancake bar and more. These menus are a great way to spread food out into different areas and encourage guests to mingle and meet. This is also a great way to avoid long lines of guests. These menus can be adapted to any theme or ethnic food preferences and are a great way to personalize your menu.

On your most special of special days, we realize everything must be perfect!

Led by renowned Chef Scott McEvoy, our award-winning culinary team will work with you to create a delectable menu certain to please everyone. With 40 years of experience in the restaurant & hospitality industry, Chef Scott McEvoy has raised the bar for the wedding cuisine. Highlighted by locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine. Our creations and signature menus such is “Paella” “Rotisserie Pig” or “Taco-Fajita Bar” are an amazing menus, Elegant, Sophisticated, Fun and Trendy, using only fresh ingredients, and cooking on site!

The Best Cooking Show in Door County. We have a passion for food and guest interactive experience.   Our paella cooking show have been featured on local and international newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and web-channels.

We cook on-site Paella, Rotisserie pig, Taco- Fajita Bar, and Grill menus, all in front of your guest, and friends, as well as provide Hors d’ Oeuvre, Tapas, Appetizers, Salads, side dishes, delicious sangria, chocolate fountain coffee & tea bar and much more.

Our catering team will bring exciting collaboration to your event needs to go above and beyond on food and hospitality that is thoughtfully source and carefully served. Additionally, our team will accommodate diet related restrictions and requests, including any medical and or religious considerations, with proper notification.

Our cooking shows are entertaining to watch, to see our chefs in action, and the sounds and aromas carries the promise of the meal to come. We customize any food concept you might need. Please visit our Build your own buffet menu to expand your options.

Not just food, but an action cooking show stations, where our chef’s and staff create an entertaining cooking show for all your guest entertainment.

 

Weddings
Whether your wedding will be an intimate gathering or a grand affair, we can cater you in style.  Our Special Event Coordinator & Executive Chef Scott McEvoy, will work with you to design your dream menu, our Event Coordinator will ensure your special day goes smoothly. 

Celebrations
Our Culinaria Team Cater family reunion picnics, company BBQs, life celebration, and more, minimum of 30 people and up to 2,000 guests.  

Corporate Events
We have years of experience creating corporate events, like wine tastings and holiday parties.  Executive Chef Scott McEvoy, create fully customizable menus to suit your needs. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, box Lunch, Pick Nick, coffee break, etc. We do have a vegan-vegetarian -holistic menus available.

SIGNATURE PAELLA MENU
LOVE IS THE MAIN INGREDIENT

All our paellas are naturally gluten free and dairy free; we also offer Vegan (meat free) option. As follows:

Authentic Spanish Paella

By far our most popular wedding and group menu with over 25 years of thrilling our clients and their guests, Our Paella is prepared onsite directly in front of your guests and served from our huge authentic steel Paella pans.

Aromatic saffron rice is mixed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, herbs, Spanish chorizo sausage, chicken, smoked paprika and vegetables. Served with a lemon and garlic aioli sauce. It can be prepared with or without seafood.

Chicken and Chorizo Paella – Traditional   $23 per person all you can eat Boneless chicken, with Spanish sausage Chorizo, browned and simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, saffron flowers pistils, Spanish sofrito rice and red bell peppers with aromatic mild smoked paprika and fresh herbs.

Paella Valenciana – Seafood $28 per person all you can eat Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops, Boneless chicken, with Spanish sausage Chorizo, browned and simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, saffron flowers pistils, Spanish sofrito rice and red bell peppers with aromatic mild smoked paprika and fresh herbs.

Vegan – Beyond Paella $25 per person all you can eat
Beyond plant-based chicken, with Beyond Plant Based Spanish sausage Chorizo, browned and simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, saffron flowers pistils, Spanish sofrito rice and red bell peppers with aromatic mild smoked paprika and fresh herbs. And of course, we offer a whole catering menu of mouth -watering tapas, appetizers, salads, bread and desserts we can customize for any situation, just ask!!

We can offer additional courses for $5 each per guest

• Gazpacho
• Tossed Salad with asiago cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, and sherry vinaigrette
• Cucumber and tomato salad with fresh dill, olive oil, cracked pepper
• Chickpea and black bean salad with roasted pepper dressing
• Grilled vegetable salad with carrots, zucchini, red peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, red onion

We can also offer a wide variety of other side items, but these have been among  the most popular. We are open to suggestions.