Event Catering Sample Menu | Milner's Cafe & Catering

Milner’s Cafe and Catering is a boutique caterer specializing in highly personalized service and unique, sophisticated taste and presentation. Our intimate cafe in North Wilmington is indicative of our philosophy. A warm and inviting space, our cafe reflects our personal tastes while highlighting flavors inspired by the Southeast. We bring this same philosophy to our events. Working one-on-one with each client, we design every menu to truly reflect the style, atmosphere, and unique surroundings chosen for the event.

We love to use organic and local ingredients, so let us tell you about what is fresh and in season. We support North Carolina business by buying locally.

passed hors d’oeuvres

Black Bean and Grilled Vegetable Relish atop Corn Tortilla Triangles

Wilted Collard Greens and Caramelized Onion atop Seared Cheese Grit Wedges

Grilled Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto on Crostini

Red Potato, Grilled Vidalia Onions and Brie Quesadillas with Spiced Apricot Preserves

Smoked Salmon Tartar bound in Sweet Herb Aioli and served atop Wonton Crisps

Mini Lamb Burgers with Eggplant and Tomato Ragout served on Crostini

Julienne Grilled Vegetables, Arugula and Goat Cheese on Herbed Flatbread

Seared Chicken Breast in Puff Pastry with Tzatziki Sauce

Stone Ground Grit Spoons with Creole Shrimp Barbeque

Chicken Curry and Poached Golden Raisins in Pastry Shells with Mint Yogurt

Apple Bacon Wrapped Scallop Brochettes

Mini Buttermilk Biscuits with Virginia Ham and Roasted Apple Butter Glaze

Wild Mushroom and Herb Tarts with Pesto Goat Cheese

Sesame Ahi Tuna on Rice Crackers with Five Spice Ginger Glaze

Phyllo Purses filled with Grilled Vegetable Mascarpone

Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

Olive Tapenade atop Crostini with Organic Tomato and Spanish Manchego Cheese

Asparagus and Scallop Cordials

PuPu inspired Mango, Glazed Chicken and Red Onion Skewers

Mini Crab Cakes with a Lemon Pesto Aioli

Endive with Goat Cheese, Figs and Honey Glazed Pecans

Brie and Toasted Almond Tarts

event catering- passed hors doeuvres

Vera Cruz Seafood Cocktail Martinis atop Baby Greens

Vegetarian Rice Paper Spring Rolls with a Peanut Cilantro Sauce

Cucumber Wands with Smoked Salmon, Fromage Blanc and Caviar

Gazpacho Cordials with Basil Oil

stationary appetizer or entree displays

Grilled Vegetable Display with Herbed Crostini

Seasonal Fruit and Berry Display

Imported and Domestic Cheese Platter with Organic Dates and Figs

Warm Brie and Cranberry Compote with Toasted Almonds and Seasoned Crostini

Antipasto Display with Salami, Hard Cheeses, Olives and Preserved Vegetables

Carolina Crab Dip with Toasted Garlic Bread

Mediterranean Display with Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Hummus, Pita Chips and Moroccan Tomato Salad

Caprese Display with Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Imported Olive Oil and Fresh Basil

Assorted Cured and Cold Seafood Display with Traditional Sides

Sushi Display with Wasabi and Soy Dipping Sauce

entrees

Bourbon and Molasses Marinated Carolina Pork Tenderloin With Apricot Chili Cilantro Sauce

Lobster Paella with Saffron Beurre Blanc

Duck Confit with Port Wine and Pesto Reduction

Seared Grouper with a Cantaloupe, Bermuda Onion and Basil Relish
Almond Crusted Mahi Mahi with a Sesame Ginger Glaze

Murray Farms Pork Loin with a Carolina Mountain Apple, Thyme and Pecan Glaze

event catering plated dinners

Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya with Dirty Rice

Grilled Loin of Beef with a Sundried Tomato, Roasted Garlic Cabernet Sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast topped with a Smoked Paprika Tomato Ragout

Breaded Chicken Tenders with a Romano Cream and Peppercorn Sauce

Braised Halibut with a Lemon and Herb Butter Sauce

Grilled Chicken with a Spinach and Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

Peppered New York Strip with a Tangy Bell Pepper and Onion Demi-Glace

Cumin Infused Quail, Grilled and Finished with a Lemon Olive Oil

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms served with Grilled Red Bell Peppers and finished with a Natural Vegetable Jus

fresh local catering ingredients

Grilled Filet Mignon served with a Barolo and Rosemary Reduction

Oven Roasted Pork Loin finished with a Stoneground Mustard Cream Sauce

Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with a Pesto Ricotta and finished with an Olive and Ripe Tomato Ragout

Zucchini Frittata with a Tomato and Rosemary Concasse

White Vegetarian Lasagna made with Grilled Vegetables, Spinach and bound with a Fontina Cheese Sauce

salads, vegetables, starches

Assorted Baby Greens with Gorgonzola Cheese, Cranberries, Toasted Pine Nuts tossed with our Pesto Balsamic Vinaigrette

Baby Organic Spinach Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Grape Tomatoes, Julienne Beets and Carrots all bound with a Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad with Romaine Lettuce and Our House Made Dressing

Assorted Greens with Tomato, Onion, Julienne Carrots tossed with our Pesto Vinaigrette

Nicoise Salad Deconstructed~ Butter Lettuces, Marinated Haricot Verts, Olives, Red Potatoes, Heirloom tomatoes, and Bermuda Onions tossed with an Herb Vinaigrette and displayed in its parts

Haricot Verts and Julienne Carrots tossed with Olive Oil

Italian Squashes and Red Cabbage Sautee

Grilled Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms

Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots and Red Peppers tossed with Sesame Oil and Ginger

Broccoli Rabe in a Lemon Butter

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano

Roasted New Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

Carolina Yams Seared and Served with Honey Butter

Oven Roasted and Grilled Fingerling Potatoes with Wild Chives

Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary Herb Butter and Crushed Pecans

Jasmine Rice with Bell Pepper Confetti

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Parsley and Garlic

Yukon Gold Potatoes with Pancetta and Chives

Black Beans and Roasted Corn with a Ranchero Sauce

event catering stations

southwestern station

Grilled Duck Quesadillas with Salsa Rosa

Brie, Carmelized Onion and Roasted Red Potato Quesadillas with Apricot Chile Cilantro Sauce

Fresh Tortilla Chips with Salsa Mexicana and Salsa Verde

Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps with Grilled Apple Creme Fraiche

grilled meat station

Herb Marinated Beef Tenderloin sliced to order with Port Rosemary Demiglace

Bourbon & Molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin served with a Peach Preserve Roasted Onion and Chili Pepper Sauce

Peppercorn Crusted Rib Loin Roast with Horseradish Cream Sauce

vegetarian wonders station

Grilled Vegetable and Pineapple Brochettes

Roasted Vegetable and Spinach Wraps with Sundried Tomato Aioli

Tempeh Barbecued Sandwiches with Grilled Bermuda Onions and Organic Cheddar Cheese

House Made Pesto Tortellini Sautee

fresh seafood station

Shellfish Sautee: Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, and Oysters sauteed with Lemon, Garlic and White Wine

Grilled Rosemary Skewered Shrimp

Sauteed Lobster in a Tarragon Cream Sauce served in Puff Pastry

Scallop and Shrimp Pico de Gallo Cocktail with Tortilla Planks

grit station

Soneground Grits n’ Four Cheeses

Creole Shrimp with Stoneground Grits

Grilled Sausage with Roasted Bell Peppers atop Stoneground Grits

Grilled Stoneground Grit Wedges Stuffed with Roasted Spinach Asiago Cheese and Roasted Sweet Bell Peppers

sushi and cured seafood station

Assorted Seafood and Vegetable Sushi

Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese atop Fried Wonton Triangles

Smoked Trout, Bermuda Onion, Capers, Herbed Cheese served with Crostini

Ahi Tuna Tartare with Asian Citrus Dipping Sauce and Rice Crackers

pasta station

Shrimp & Italian Sausage with a Tomato Cognac Cream Sauce tossed with Penne

Basil Pesto Alfredo with Roasted Vegetables tossed with Cheese Tortellini

Potato Gnocchi with Pancetta, Sage and Lemon Olive Oil Sauce

Black & Green Olives & Tomato Sauce with Parmigiano Reggiano and Campanelle Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pecorino Romano
custom bar catering garnishes

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