Hors d’oeuvres: Hot appetizers | Cold appetizers
Party Trays & Platters | Desserts

The menu samples on this page are only a portion of our tasteful offerings.

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Hors d’oeuvres

Our hors d’oeuvres are conveniently priced by the dozen with a minimum of 3 dozen per item. Please allow our event managers to assist you in determining proper amounts for your event

   

Hot Appetizers

Per dozen
Miniature Meatballs
Choose from: Swedish, chipotle cream sauce, sweet and sour, barbecue or savory and seasoned.
$7.99
doz
   

Almond Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Tender dates are piped with sweet almond paste, wrapped in bacon, baked to seal in the flavors and presented on long skewers

$10.95
doz.
   
Pissaladiere
Smoked chicken or salmon with artichoke hearts on puff pastry. 
$10.95
doz
   

Storybook Potatoes
Roasted, mushroom-shaped potatoes with sour cream and chive dip.

$11.99
doz
   

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
Choose from: Real crab and seasoned bread crumbs OR spinach, asiago and pancetta OR Portabello and smoked gouda. All styles are steeped in white wine. 

$16.95
doz.
   

Fig and Mascarpone 
Tender figs and decadent mascarpone are wrapped in a flaky phyllo purse.            

$22.95
doz.
   
Thai-Style Chicken Skewers: with spicy peanut sauce.                                 
$24.95
doz.
   

Cold Appetizers

 

Poached Baby Pears
Stuffed with gorgonzola, walnuts and drizzled with Port. Unique

$11.99
doz.
   

California Rolls
Fresh vegetables, crab and avocado with a dollop of wasabi and pickled ginger.

$24.99
doz.
   

Tuna Tartare
Savory black bean phyllo cup filled with tuna tartar and tossed in wasabi and soy.

$18.95
doz
   

Party Trays & Platters

 

Our staff is available to assist you in determining appropriate amounts for your event, which may vary by the number of guests and variety of other items.  Party trays and platters are available in the following sizes

 

Small   serves up to 35 guests                       
Medium  
serves up to 65 guests                    
Large
serves up to 100 guests

 

Fresh Fruit
A beautiful assortment of colorful seasonal fruit and berries artistically arranged and served with a lemon-yogurt dipping sauce. To add white port and honey drizzle with spicy pecans - $7.99.

Sm  $46.99    Med  $89.95    Lg  $143.50

 

Cheese and Fruit
Mild imported and domestic cheeses with the season’s freshest fruit. Served with assorted gourmet crackers.

Sm  $48.95    Med  $93.50    Lg  $149.50

 

Imported Cheese Board
An impressive assortment of aged and imported cheeses, a baked brie en brioche and a layered pesto sun-dried tomato torte. Served with crackers and slivers of our signature focaccia bread, candied Walnuts and dried fruit.

Sm  $98.99    Med  $178.50    Lg  $221.50

 

Baked Brie
Wrapped in buttery brioche and garnished with fresh, colorful fruit. Your choice of filling: 

  • (Plain) en brioche
  • Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
  • Raspberry and almonds
  • A tangy, cranberry-orange glaze   marmalade
  • Apples, caramel and pecans 

Med. $53.75  (.5 kilo, up to 25 persons)
Lg. $99.95  
(1 kilo, up to 50 persons)

 

Grilled Vegetable Platter
Savory, seasonal vegetables are grilled, then drizzled with Dijon-vinaigrette.

Sm $37.95   Med $64.95  Lg $104.50

 

Fresh Assorted Vegetable Basket
Savory, seasonal vegetables are grilled, then drizzled with Dijon-vinaigrette.

Sm $45.99   Med $61.99  Lg $87.99

 

Greek Platter
Marinated feta, castelvetrano and calamata olives, stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanoush, hummus, grilled artichokes, pita wedges and gourmet crackers.

Sm $74.95   Med $92.50  Lg $174.95

 

Bruschetta Platter
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, grilled artichokes and roma tomatos are tossed in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh basil, and calamata olives. Served with toasted asiago rounds.

Sm $54.95   Med $68.95  Lg $118.50

 

Santa Fe Vegetable Basket
Crisp vegetables, fresh jicama and juicy strawberries are nestled with colorful tortilla chips and fresh cheddar cheese sticks. Served with cilantro ranch, fire roasted salsa and guacamole on the side.

Sm $62.95   Med $93.95  Lg $149.50

 

Assorted Meats and Cheeses      $115.00 (serves up to 25)
Seared, rare tenderloin sliced thinly on a platter. Topped with fried capers, brunoise of red onion, parsley and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Served with asiago toast points.

 

Euro-Rail Pass 
Includes salami, chef’s choice pate', grilled sausages, pesto torte, mini ravioli, castelvatrano and calamata olives, grilled baby artichokes, pepper shooters, pepperoncini, assorted imported cheeses, fresh mozzarella and tangy mustards. Served with cocktail rye, gourmet crackers and focaccia bread.

Sm $107.50   Med $167.95  Lg $229.50

 

Carpaccio of Beef     $115.00 (serves up to 25)
Seared, rare tenderloin sliced thinly on a platter. Topped with fried capers, brunoise of red onion, parsley and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Served with asiago toast points.

 

Whole Tenderloin of Beef      $224.50 (3-4 lbs./60 rolls)
Spectacularly arranged, sliced and served medium rare with cornichon, stone-ground mustard, horseradish, sliced sweet red onions and cocktail rolls.

 

Whole Turkey Breast     $162.95 (serves up to 75)
Spectacularly arranged, sliced and served medium rare with cornichon, stone-ground mustard, horseradish, sliced sweet red onions and cocktail rolls.

 

Spiral Sliced Honey Ham     $144.95 (7lbs. serves up to 50)
Whole, glazed, bone-in ham, sliced and garnished with sweet gherkins and red onions, accompanied by honey-mustard, mayonnaise and a basket of assorted fresh cocktail rolls.

 

Fresh Lox 
House cured, sliced thin and served with capers, red onions, cream cheese and mini-bagels.

Sm $52.95 2 lbs, serves 40   Med $82.50 3 lbs, serves 60
Lg
$118.95 3 lbs, serves 60

 

Seafood Platter
An array of fresh shrimp, smoked trout, house-cured lox and crab claws. Served with crackers, toast points, capers, cream cheese, fresh red onions, lemons and zesty cocktail sauce.

Sm $99.95   Med $182.95  Lg $325.00

 

Poached Salmon
A stunning presentation with capers, red onions, cream cheese, toast points and mini-bagels.

Half Salmon $99.95 (3-4 lbs, serves up to 50)
Whole Salmon $198.95 (7-9 lbs, serves up to 100)

 

Dry Honey Smoked Salmon
Beautifully presented with capers, red onions, cream cheese, toast points and mini-bagels.

Half Salmon $99.95  (3-4 lbs, serves up to 50)

 

Shrimp Cocktail
Fresh Tiger Shrimp served with lemons and spicy cocktail sauce.

Party Size (31-40ct)  2 lbs $52.95       
4 lbs $86.95
    6 lbs $123.95

Jumbo Size (16-20ct)  2 lbs $99.99       
4 lbs $173.95
    6 lbs $258.75

 

Desserts

 

Dessert Bars
A scrumptious assortment of our sinful brownies and fruit bars, festive cookies, and chocolates.

Sm $57.95   Med $78.50    Lg $169.95

 

Pastry Tray
Our Chef’s assortment of fine desserts, such as: lemon tarts, mini éclairs, tiramisu' cups, key lime tarts, fruit tartlets, chocolate covered strawberries, and chocolate-Kahlúa mousse cups.

Sm $86.50   Med $115.95    Lg $199.50

   

We require a minimum food order of $250 (inclusive) for delivery or pick up.

Note: All prices subject to market fluctuation.

Serving Information

We use only the freshest available ingredients. We may suggest substituting certain items according to availability, freshness and prime growing season. Due to market fluctuations, prices may vary.

All items are garnished and presented on appropriate serving pieces. Please specify if you would prefer food items on reusable black plastic trays or on silver platters, and in fancy stainless chafers, along with serving utensils from Cravings. When not disposable, a 23% charge will be added to cover the cost of equipment, transport and event coordination.

Order Pick Up

Pick up of your order from our location is available. A 12% equipment charge will be added for the use of Cravings equipment. Arrangements must be made for the return of all serving pieces, or client will be billed at current replacement prices.

Event Cancellation

A minimum of 72-hours notice, or the date specified in your contract, is required for all cancellations.

Thank you for calling Cravings for your special event.

Download Complete Menus
Hors d’oeuvres  Menu PDF
Party Trays & Platters Menu PDF

See our Food Scrapbook for photos of more dishes!

* Service staff required. A 23% charge will be added to cover the cost of equipment, transport and event coordination. All prices subject to market  fluctuation. More info on policies.

Cravings catering is a sister company of Picnic Basket for portable feasts and Buffalo Gals Grilling for catered picnics and New West BBQ. Please keep us in mind for all of your catering needs – we always appreciate your business.

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