Sample Catering Menus Thank you for your interest in Loree’s Catering! Since 1981, we have built our off-premise catering on the ability to create a personal experience for each customer. We strive to satisfy our customers with innovative cuisine, exceptional service, and creative presentation. The menus included on our website are just a sampling of what we can create for you, and we are happy to accommodate any dietary needs or budget parameters. You will have the opportunity to personally meet with Loree and our head chef to ensure you select the perfect foods for your special event. We pride ourselves on our personal attention to detail and outstanding event staff, both of which will allow you to be a guest at your own party. We can also coordinate all rentals in addition to staffing and menu selections. Whether you are planning a backyard barbecue, a formal wedding reception, a corporate board meeting, or a grand opening event, we welcome the opportunity to make the day picture perfect for you and your invited guests.
Consultations are always free!
Please call us. We look forward to working with you!
4 Elizabeth St. Bethel, CT 203-748-0852
Breakfast Menu Continental
A light breakfast of pastries and juice, including an
assortment of muffins, scones, Danish, croissants, and orange juice. Optional fruit platter
Egg Sandwiches
Prepared on our freshly baked brioche rolls with cheese. Available with ham or bacon.
French Flair
Breakfast strudel made with puff pastry crisscrossed and filled with eggs, ham, peppers and potato. Served with assorted coffee cakes and orange juice.
Southwestern
A hearty breakfast of
scrambled egg-bake, served with salsa, guacamole, onions, and cheese, grilled ham, corn muffins and
buttermilk biscuits, and orange juice. New England Favorite Cheddar egg bake including bacon, hash browns, and cheddar cheese, served with assorted muffins, croissants, danish, and juice.
New York, New York
Bagels and cream cheese, pastries, and orange juice.
Lox cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese available.
Southern
Our famous biscuits with honey ham, or croissants with ham and cheddar. Served with breakfast sausage and orange juice.
American
Cold cereal with low-fat milk, whole fruit, and
orange juice.
Brunch Menu Sample 1
• Breakfast Strudel
• Glazed Spiral Ham
• Crepes with Grilled Chicken
and Spinach or Vegetable
Medley
• Fresh Fruit Display
• Breakfast Cheese Assortment
• Muffins, Danish, Croissants,
Cornbread
• Assorted Butters and Jams
• Coffee and Tea with Shaved
Chocolate, Stick Cinnamon,
and Cream
Sample 2
• Baked Eggs Florentine
• Belgian Waffles with Fruit
and Cream
• Smoked Turkey Breast
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Sliced Springtime Melon
• Assorted Breakfast Cheeses
• Blueberry, Zucchini, Lemon
and Banana Muffins
• Assorted Butters and Jams
• Coffee and Tea with Shaved
Chocolate, Stick Cinnamon,
and Cream
Sample 3
• Thick-sliced French Toast
with Maple Syrup
• Canadian Bacon
• Hash browns with Onions
• Grilled Tomatoes
• Fresh Grapefruit and Orange
slices
• Assorted Butters and Jams
• Coffee and Tea with Shaved
Chocolate, Stick Cinnamon,
and Cream
Hors D’oeuvres A signature of our catering business has always been our love of horse d’oeuvres. The following offerings illustrate the many choices to personalize your event.
Hot Caramelized Cinnamon Sugar Chicken Skewers and Honey Mustard
Cocktail Quiche — Select from Crab, Lorraine, or Spinach
Black Pepper Shrimp and Mango Salsa
Crab Wontons — Delicate Wonton Skins Filled with Creamy Crab Mixture
Sesame Chicken with Hot and Spicy Sauce Asparagus Napoleon Pull Apart Petite Buns Filled with Ham and Cheese, Baked in a Festive Wreath Barbecued Pulled Pork or Beef Sliders on Our Own Mini Rolls Brie Blossom — Fresh Brie Wedge with Thinly Sliced Apples and Crackers Chicken Cordon Blue Balls Baby Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise Cocktail Meatballs in Sweet and Swedish or Sweet & Sour Sauce Mini Tacos— Filled with Shredded Chicken, Beef, or Black Beans and Cheese
Franks in Puff Pastry Grissini Bacon Sticks — Thin Italian Breadsticks Wrapped in Bacon and Dipped in Brown Sugar Uptown Potato Skins — Baby New Potatoes Halved and Hollowed Out, Filled with Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Scallops and Bacon
(Everyone’s Favorite!) Thai Shrimp Bundles — Phyllo Filled Bundles of Spicy Shrimp Petite Artichoke and
Chèvre Tarts Bite Sized Clam Chowder and French Onion Soup Bowls
Edible Spoons — Totally edible spoon, topped with any of the following:
Beef Filet with Horseradish
• Smoked Salmon with Dill
• Duck Breast with Chutney
• Grilled Chicken with • Cranberry Stuffed Mushrooms with:
• Bacon and Cream Cheese
• Italian Sausage and Parmesan
Cocktail Focaccia topped with:
Roasted Vegetables
• • Artichokes, Parmesan, and Jalapeño Quesadillas with:
Red, Green, and Yellow • Peppers, Onions, and Jack Cheese
• Chicken, Fire-Roasted Salsa, Cheddar
• Roasted Vegetables and Feta
Cold Antipasto Platter — Cocktail Party on a Tray! Features Italian Meats, Marinated Artichokes, Mushrooms, Eggplant Olives, and Italian Cheese Asparagus Napoleon Wrapped in Puff Pastry Cantaloupe or Honeydew Wrapped with Prosciutto Santa Fé Scones — Petite Scones with Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Cheddar Biscuits with Honey Ham and Mustard
Wraps filled with:
• Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Dill
• Roasted Vegetable and Feta Spread
• Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Salsa
Crudité with Dip — Crisp Vegetables with our own Shallot Dip Assorted Cheese Boards — We’ll Custom Build to Suit Your Taste!
Sesame Chicken with Hot and Spicy Sauce Deviled Eggs Garnished with Chopped Parsley Shrimp and Cucumber — Delicate Rounds of Cucumber Topped with Shrimp, Chutney, and Capers
Shrimp Cocktail Platter with Spicy Cocktail Sauce Smoked Salmon Canapés with Dill Endive with Poached Pears and Gorgonzola Bruschetta topped with:
• Plum Tomato, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella
• Artichokes, Parmesan, and Jalapeño
• Sun-dried Tomatoes and Cheese
• Roasted Garlic, Brie, and Grapes
Phyllo Cups filled with:
• Lobster and Artichokes
• Southwestern Chicken and Cheddar
• Smoked Salmon and Dill
• Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
• • • • •
Profiteroles (petite cream puffs) filled with:
Mushrooms, Bacon, and Sour Cream
Goat Cheese and Chives
Shrimp salad
Chicken Chutney Salad
Crab Salad
Cold Platters Vegetable Platter
Crisp, raw broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes with dill or spinach dip.
Cheese Spread Assortment
Vegetable, smoked salmon, and bacon and horseradish cream cheese spreads, with crackers and sesame breadsticks.
Cheese Platter
Cubed Havarti, cheddar, and Swiss cheeses, garnished with seedless grapes and assorted crackers.
Hot Hors D’oeuvres
A combination of spinach in phyllo, bacon sticks, and crab wontons on disposable, oven proof trays.
Cold Canapés
Our favorite selection of salmon with dill in seashells, rolled roast beef with shallot spread in pumpernickel, and chicken tortilla rollups with salsa.
Meat Platters All-American
Roast beef, turkey, ham, American cheese, Swiss cheese, mustard, and mayonnaise.
Sandwich Platters
Our fresh dinner rolls rilled with roast beef and horseradish mayonnaise, seafood salad, and turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese.
Dessert Platters Italian
Salami, prosciutto, hot ham, mortadella, pepperoni, Provolone cheese, and Swiss cheese.
Gourmet
Boar’s Head ham, smoked turkey breast, corned beef, roast beef, black olives, and stuffed green olives.
Miniatures
A selection of fudge brownies, pecan bars, raspberry bars, and lemon squares.
Fruit
Fresh cut seasonal fruits, including a selection of melons, oranges, grapes, pineapple, and berries.
Lunch Menu Dinner Sandwich Delight
Deli Sandwich Express
The Wrap Attack
Petite sandwiches on dinner rolls, a selection of roast beef, Virginia ham, turkey, and seafood salad with potato or pasta salad.
Sandwiches of roast beef, club, seafood salad, and vegetarian on our own hard rolls and fresh bread with pasta salad and cookies.
Assorted wraps filled with turkey, grilled chicken, roast beef, and roasted vegetables accompanied by rice or pasta salad.
Chef’s Salad Express
Poultry Perfection
Caesar Salad Supreme
A bowl of mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and Bermuda onion accompanied by a platter of turkey, Virginia ham, hardcooked eggs, olives and peppers. Includes a basket of breads and rolls.
Drinks
Vinaigrette, Caesar, Cracked Peppercorn, Bleu Cheese, Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette
A light turkey Waldorf salad with grapes, apples, and yogurt dressing. Cornbread included.
Cobb Salad Combo
A bountiful selection of greens topped with diced chicken, ham, cheese, and eggs. Available in Swedish style: diced shrimp, ham, cheese, eggs, and beets.
Drinks
Diet and Regular Cola
Bottled Water
Fruit Juice
An updated classic of fresh romaine, garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese. Optional grilled chicken or grilled shrimp.
Easy Fixings Desserts
Fresh Fruit Platter
Basket of Brownies
Basket of Assorted Cookies
Platter of Dessert Squares
(Raspberry, Pecan, Chocolate, Cheesecake)
Outdoor Dining Summertime marks the start of great outdoor parties.
Barbecues and picnics fit the bill for everything from company gatherings, family reunions, neighborhood block parties, rehearsal dinners, to free spirited weddings. This is just a sampling of our outdoor dining offerings! Classic Summer Barbecue • Vegetables and Dip
• Signature Red Potato Salad
• Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookie baskets
• Quarter lb. juicy hamburgers with all of the fixings:
• Tomatoes
• Onion
• Cheese
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• • • •
Ballpark Franks
Sweet & Sour Coleslaw
Fresh Watermelon Slices
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Optional Barbecue Chicken and Pork Ribs
Southern Style Picnic • Vegetables and Dip
• Dirty Potato Salad (white and sweet potatoes)
• Buttermilk Biscuits or Jalapeño Cornbread
• Oven-Fried Chicken in a Basket
• Jumbo Hamburgers with Fixings
• Zesty Horseradish Coleslaw
• Deep Dish Fruit Cobbler
• Fork-Tender Pulled Pork on Rolls
• Ballpark Franks
• Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Uptown Barbecue • Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Dill Sauce
• Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
• Roasted Vegetable Platter, the Season’s Finest!
• Caesar Salad
• Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries and Fresh Mint
• Hummus, Baba Ganoush — Mediterranean Eggplant Spread with Pita and Crackers
• Vegetables and Dip
• Our Signature Dessert Squares: Linzer, Pecan, and Fudge Brownies and Petite Cookies
• Fresh Fruit Platter Accented with Blueberries and Strawberries
• Brewed Iced Tea
Stations For the ultimate food experience, our professional staff makes a station event come to life with outstanding individualized service for you and your guests.
If presentation is what you’re looking for, look no further than our stations and buffets!
Carving Station Whole Filet Mignon, roasted with peppercorns, serviced with horseradish mayonnaise
Banquet Boneless Turkey with cranberry mayonnaise
Garlic Roasted Boneless Pork with fruit salsa
Crostini Table A bountiful selection of dips, vegetables, and cheeses, including but not limited to: Bruschetta with garlic rounds
Hummus with pita wedges
Corn and bean salsa with corn chips
A selection of marinated mushrooms, artichokes, olives, crudité, and spinach dip.
Soup Station A super offering of delicious soups, all made from the freshest ingredients.
Select three, and we will add all the necessary accoutrements. • Potato Leek
• Heart Tomato with Basil Cream
• Broccoli and Cheddar
• New England Clam Chowder
• Manhattan Seafood
• Thai Chicken
• Carrot Ginger
• Gazpacho
• Cold Cucumber
• Cold Fruit Soup
Far East Station Looking for lots of flair and great taste? Try our Asian stir-fry station! Start with white or fried rice, and select from an abundant assortment of julienne-cut vegetables, including carrots, red peppers, and broccoli. Toss with sweet and spicy or teriyaki sauce and add chicken, shrimp, or tofu to complete your entrée.
Pasta Station With a flourish, our chefs will assemble pasta samplers in front of your guests’ eyes.
Guests choose their own pasta and sauce, and top with a choice of sides.
• Penne
• Tri-Color Rotini
• Cheese Tortellini
• Farfalle (Bowtie)
•Six-Cheese Pasta Purses
• Garlic Oil Aioli
• Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
• Alfredo
• Marinara
•Pesto Alfredo
•Vodka Cream
Sides of onions, ham, peas, and cheeses complete the dish.
Salad Station
Dessert Buffet
An abundant display of variety greens complimented with:
Dazzle your guests with a bountiful table including:
• • • • • • • •
Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella
Cucumbers and Dill
Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries
Broccoli Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Curried Couscous
Green Tomato, Cucumber, and Feta
Edamame with Black Beans and Pesto
Chocolate Mousse Cake
French Apple Pie
New York Cheesecake
Fresh Berries and Cream
Cappuccino Mousse Cup
Petite Pumpkin Praline Cake (in season)
Shortcakes; your choice of blueberry, raspberry, or strawberry
• Petite All Butter Cookies • • • • • • •
Salads & Sides To complement your entrée, we offer the following side selections. We’ll be happy to assist you in matching the perfect sides to accompany your dinner choices.
Be sure to ask about our seasonal offerings!
Entrée Salads • • • •
All-White Chicken
All-White Curried Chicken
Southwestern Chicken
Raspberry Chicken
• Turkey Waldorf
• Thai Tuna and Grapes
• Shrimp with Orzo and
Specialty Salads • • • • • •
Mesclun Salad
Classic Tossed Garden
Summer Spinach
Tomato Mozzarella
Crunchy Vegetable
Antipasto Pasta
• • • • • •
Caesar Salad
Broccoli Vinaigrette
Carrot Raisin
Our Own Red Potato
Tabouleh
Dill Cucumber
• Pear & Gorgonzola with Mixed Greens
• Confetti Rice
• Tri-Color Tortellini
Great Side Dishes • Roasted Vegetables with Olive Oil
• Green Beans with SunDried Tomatoes
• Wild Rice and Dried Cranberries
• Refreshingly Light Orange Rice
• Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Vegetable Crepes with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomato
• Baked Acorn Squash
• Roasted Asparagus with Aioli
• Honey Glazed Carrots
• Roasted Vegetable Strudel
• Ratatouille—simmered eggplant, tomato, and onion
• Italian Zucchini Patties
• Mascarpone Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Peas with Pearl Onions
• Rice Pilaf with Shiitake Mushrooms
• Roasted Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
• Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Vegetables and Fresh Mozzarella
• Twice Baked Potatoes with Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese
To Complete the Meal • Artisan Breads and Rolls
• Egg Dinner Rolls
• Sourdough Boules
• Herb Bread Sticks
• French Baguettes
• Assorted Tea Breads
Entrées Entrées are the hallmark of a wonderful event.
Our talented chefs can prepare any of the following, allowing you a wide variety of outstanding options to choose from—all catered to your individual taste.
Poultry Chicken Athens — in a lemon sauce with spinach, Chicken Pot Pies
tomato, and feta cheese Chicken Curry
Chicken Chiara — topped with shrimp and a light tarragon Cornish Hens
cream sauce Duck Breast a l’Orange
Chicken Cordon Bleu — stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese
Chicken Florentine — on a bed of spinach
Chicken Gorgonzola — in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Veal Chicken Piccata — in a lemon wine sauce with capers
Chicken Marsala — in a mushroom wine sauce
Veal au Poivre Vert — with green beans
Chicken Valdostana — with prosciutto, provolone, and
Veal Saltimbocca with Prosciutto
mushroom sauce
Veal Marsala
Veal Piccata
Pasta Artichoke Cannelloni in Lemon Béchamel
Baked Stuffed Shells — stuffed with ricotta
Baked Ziti — optional with sausage
Farfalle Pasta — bowtie pasta in a light alfredo sauce
Lasagna Rollups — with spinach and ricotta
Lasagna — with cheese and marinara
optional meat or vegetables and béchamel
Pesto Pasta — with basil cream sauce
Pasta Calabrese with Eggplant
Seafood Whole Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce
Fillet of Sole Primavera
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Orange Salmon with Fennel and Onion
Shrimp and Feta with Tomato over Wide Noodles
Seafood Primavera
Crab Cakes with Our Famous Chipotle Mayonnaise
Panko Crusted Tilapia and Mango Salsa
Grilled Tuna or Salmon (seasonal)
Swordfish Kebobs with Citrus Reduction (seasonal)
Meats Beef Bourguignon Chateaubriand (Filet Mignon) Steamship Round Beef Fillet au Poivre Spiral Ham Pork and Apple Roast Thick Pork Chops
with Our House Apple Sauce
Marinated Flank
Grilled Filet Mignon
Herb Pork Roast
Desserts What better way to end an evening than with a perfect dessert?
Be it a single selection or a choice of desserts, our pastry chefs with create a lasting memory for you and your guests.
Classics
Cupcakes Boston Cream Red Velvet Lemon Chiffon Creamsicle Carrot Raisin Caramel and Sea Salt Gold with Buttercream Pumpkin (seasonal)
Cakes Wedding (ask for details)
Gold
Chocolate
Chocolate Mousse
Lemon Coconut
Strawberry Temptation
Carrot
New York Cheesecake
Chocolate with
Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate Espresso
Chocolate with
Peanut Butter
Coconut
Italian Toasted Coconut
Pies Mile-High Apple Pie
Lemon Meringue
Lemon Chiffon
Banana Cream
Chocolate Cream
Pumpkin Chiffon
Five Berry Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Personal Size Chocolate Mousse Tart Five Berry Pie
Tres Leches Cake Carrot Bundt Cake
Linzer Torte Fresh Fruit Tart
Pumpkin Praline Cake (seasonal)
Dessert Squares: Lemon, Double Fudge, Linzer, Pecan, Seven Layer, Chocolate Cheesecake
Apple Cobbler
Bread Pudding with Brandied Hard Sauce
Strawberry Shortcake
Ice Cream Sundae Buffet
Fudge Brownies
Cream Puffs
Eclairs, Napoleons, and Cannolis
Our Famous All Butter Cookies
Gingerbread with Maple Cream (seasonal)
House Specials Our Signature Brie Blossom —Garnished with apple slices and served with water crackers.
Honey Infused Goat Cheese — With apricots and sugared nuts. Vegetable Baskets — A bountiful selection of fresh vegetables in a basket, with your choice of
zesty vegetable, sun-dried tomato, or fat-free yogurt pesto dip. Shrimp Platter — Large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garnished with our own cocktail sauce. Boule with Artichoke — Sourdough boule bread, hollowed and filled with artichoke dip, served with
sourdough toasted cubes. Boule with Crab — Sourdough boule bread, hollow and stuffed with hot crab, cheddar, jalapeño dip,
served with sourdough toasted cubes. Filet of Beef — The most tender beef, roasted to perfection and accompanied by French baguettes
and horseradish mayonnaise. Chicken Chiara— Chicken with shrimp in tarragon cream sauce. Chicken Florentine — Egg-battered chicken with spinach in a lemon, white wine sauce. Watermelon Boat — A beautiful centerpiece of watermelon, carved with a decorative handle and
laden with fresh fruit salad. Fruit Kebobs — Skewers with fresh pineapple, melon, grapes, and berries with cheesecake dip. Dessert Treats — Petite ricotta-filled cannolis, custard-filled eclairs, whipped cream-filled cream puffs.
Hot Trays Dish
Small serves 8-10
Large serves 18-20
Small
Large
Baked Stuffed Shells
$36.99
$69.99
Pasta Primavera (hot)
$34.99
$69.99
Penne with Marinara
$34.99
$59.99
Baked Ziti with Marinara
$34.99
$59.99
Baked Ziti with Sausage
$45.99
$69.99
Italian Meatballs with Marinara
$36.99
$69.99
Sausage and Peppers
$48.99
$95.99
Baked Lasagna
$39.99
$59.99
Vegetable Lasagna (white)
$39.99
$69.99
Chicken Marbella
$49.99
$79.99
Dish
Small
Large
Chicken Piccata
$49.99
$79.99
Chicken Parmigiana
$44.99
$79.99
Eggplant Parmigiana
$39.99
$69.99
Eggplant Rolatini
$39.99
$69.99
Beef Bourguignon
$59.99
$99.99
Chili (Beef or Veggie)
$39.99
$69.99
Penne a la Vodka
$34.99
$59.99
Garden Salad
Priced Seasonally
Priced Seasonally
Cole Slaw
$29.99
$48.99
Potato Salad
$35.99
$58.99
Macaroni Salad
$24.99
$49.99
Broccoli Salad
$24.99
$49.99
Pasta Primavera Salad
$19.99
$39.99
Baked Beans
$24.99
$49.99
Hope to hear from you soon! 4 Elizabeth St. Bethel, CT 203-748-0852