Sun Sea Catering Menu

 

If there is something you’d like, but do not see it on our menu, please let us know, and we’d be happy to customize a menu for you!!

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available!

HORS D’OEUVRES BUFFETS

THE CORNER PUB
15 guest minimum
POTATO CHIPS or CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
with garlic parmesan dip or sour cream salsa dip
MIDWESTERN CHEESE BASKET assorted firm and semi-firm cheeses, crisp crackers and flatbreads
SIGNATURE BOURBON BARBECUED MEATBALLS
GARDEN CRUDITÉS
red pepper aioli or green peppercorn dip
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
served with cool blue cheese dip , honey mustard, or ranch dip

SIMPLY GOOD
15 guest minimum
MINIATURE SANDWICHES - choose TWO
TURKEY with boursin cheese, roasted tomato & honey mustard on a wheat roll
ROAST BEEF with horseradish slaw
MINIATURE HOAGIE
with salami, spiced ham, and provolone
COUNTRY HAM with white cheddar & bourbon mustard
STUFFED NEW POTATOES
filled with garlic potato salad
CHEESE DISPLAY imported and domestic selections, assorted crisp crackers
FRESH FRUIT DIPPERS raspberry yogurt or honey lime yogurt dip
GARDEN CRUDITÉS
roasted red pepper aioli or creamy dill dip
May be added to above:
GRILLED HERBED CHICKEN laced with mushrooms on a bamboo skewer
GRILLED SIRLOIN SKEWERS marinated, laced on bamboo skewers & served with béarnaise mayonnaise

THE GATHERING
15 guest minimum
TENDERLOIN OF BEEF SKEWERS
laced with oven roasted leeks & fennel with smoked tomato mayonnaise
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES  with remoulade sauce
CHICKEN SPIRALS
with spinach, red pepper, and asiago cheese
KALEIDOSCOPE OF BRIE
topped with marinated sun-dried tomatoes, potpourri of fresh herbs, sugared pecans, and berries, served with toasted baguette slices
ASPARAGUS SPEARS & JICAMA DISKS  served with herbed goat cheese dip

 

HORS D’OEUVRES PLATTERS
15 guest minimum unless otherwise noted
S
elect one tray to enhance your own menu or select several for a complete hors d’oeuvre buffet

MINIATURE SANDWICHES
(
also available in miniature wraps)
-choose TWO
Cilantro lime shrimp salad on a mini croissant
Balsamic roasted vegetables in mini pita pocket
Wood-grilled chicken breast with caramelized onions & light barbecue sauce
Tuna pan bagna with capers and basil on grilled French bread
Smoked turkey & havarti cheese with whole wheat roll
Char-grilled sirloin of beef with creamy horseradish sauce on a poppy seed roll
Mini muffaletta with salami, mortadella, pepperoni, & provolone on foccacia with chianti vinaigrette

CHEESE BASKET
Batons and chunks of best available firm and semi-firm cheeses with wafers and baguette slices

IMPORTED CHEESE BOARD
Hearty selection of wedges, slices, and chunks of international cheeses with assorted flatbreads, mini rye & Carr’s crackers

ASSORTED TORTILLA SPIRALS - choose TWO
Roasted garlic hummus with grilled vegetables
Smoked salmon with lemon zest, cream cheese, capers, & shaved red onion
Roast beef with creamed blue cheese & roasted onions
Wood-smoked chicken with roasted garlic & hazelnut cream cheese

MINIATURE NEW POTATOES
Filled with garlic potato salad

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER
Cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew, pineapple, & strawberries
Fashioned for hand dunking


THE TRIPLE DIPPER
C
hoose THREE
Smoked corn & black bean dip
Sour cream salsa dip
Spinach & artichoke dip
Chipotle salsa
Tomatillo salsa
Cheddar hummus
Choose ONE
Potato chips
Blue, yellow, & red tortilla chips
Toasted pita triangles

ASSORTED MEATBALLS
C
hoose ONE type
Signature bbq bourbon
Thai - with green curry sauce
Signature in basil marinara - with roasted tomatoes
Italian spiced - in marinara
Traditional Swedish

BUFFALO TENDERS
With cool blue cheese dip, honey mustard, or ranch dip

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
Assortment of thinly sliced Italian meats & cheese, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant & sliced fresh mozzarella cheese with cherry peppers, pepperoncini, green & black olives with baguette slices & foccacia wedges

HICKORY SMOKED BEEF TENDERLOIN PLATTER
Peppercorn encrusted with chipotle mayonnaise and horseradish mustard on miniature rye, herb, & kaiser rolls

LONDON BROIL PLATTER
Marinated, grilled, & chilled thinly sliced & served with red pepper aioli & horseradish slaw
miniature sourdough rolls
(2pp)

MEDITERRANEAN MUNCHIES
Whipped feta with hot peppers & roasted garlic, cucumber & green pepper spears sprinkled with red wine vinaigrette, marinated feta cheese, calamata olives, and pepperoncini with seasoned & toasted pita triangles

GARDEN CRUDITÉ BASKET
Array of crisp & colorful vegetables  with garlic parmesan dip or spinach & sun-dried tomato aioli

SHRIMP BASKET
Poached or mesquite grilled, served with  traditional cocktail sauce or wasabi ginger soy sauce, picks to the side
JUMBO  (21-25 CT.)
COLOSSAL (16-20 CT.)

SEAFOOD PLATTER
Jumbo gulf shrimp, lobster medallions, & crab claws served with remoulade & cocktail sauce
Lemon wedges

FISHERMAN’S CATCH
Smoked salmon roulade with toasted onion cream cheese
Smoked sea scallops & honey-glazed shrimp skewers
Cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

 

SANDWICH BUFFETS

THE MINI DELI BASKET - minimum of 15 guests
Sandwich fillings
Smoked turkey
Roast beef
Honey baked ham
Swiss & American cheese slices

Includes accompaniments:
Breads and rolls
Assorted basket of breads and rolls
Relish platter
Stuffed green olives, cherry peppers, & pickle spears
Condiments
Grainy mustard & mayonnaise
Side salads - choose ONE
Creamy red-skinned potato salad
Potato salad vinaigrette
Rotini pasta vinaigrette
Mixed green salad

May be added to above:
ACCOMPANIMENT PLATTER
Crisp lettuce, sliced tomato,
onion rings, and dill pickle slices

PICNIC UNDER THE STARS
Minimum of 15 guests
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MOKED TURKEY WRAPS  Strips of smoked turkey breast, avocado & mixed greens with shredded cheddar cheese & sour cream
HEARTY PEASANT PAN BAGNA  Filled with wood-grilled sirloin of beef, caramelized onions, peppers & aged cheddar, spread with aioli
APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins in a creamy yogurt dressing
SUMMER VEGETABLE COBB SALAD  With corn, red peppers, squash, diakon, & mixed greens, jalapeno honey dressing
BROWINIES & COOKIES

AFTERNOON DELIGHTS
Minimum of 20 guests
T
ORTILLA WRAP SANDWICHES - Choose up to THREE (serving size 1 whole pp)
CHICKEN CAESAR
with chicken strips, romaine lettuce, grated parmesan, and Caesar dressing
SANTA FE CHICKEN lime marinated chicken with black beans, sautèed onions, & cilantro salsa
GRILLED SIRLOIN OF BEEF with caramelized onions, red peppers, finely grated cheddar, & horseradish cream
SMOKED TURKEY
with pears, mesclun, chopped red onion, goat cheese, and creamy honey dressing
THE VEGETABLE GARDEN with sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, red onion & cucumber with herbed cream cheese
Side salads - choose ONE
Bowtie pasta salad  sun-dried tomatoes & seasonal vegetables in lemon vinaigrette
Granny smith apple slaw
sweet & creamy dressing
Grilled vegetable salad  with crumbled feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Baked potato salad  with shredded cheddar, green onions, & bacon in sour cream dressing
Greek taverna salad
cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onion rings with oregano, & red wine vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta     cheese
Fresh green salad  tossed with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, & radishes with your choice of dressing
DESSERT - choices - list follows

 

ENTRÉE BUFFETS

HOME-STYLE GOODNESS
15 guest minimum
E
ntrees - Choose TWO or THREE
HONEY FRIED CHICKEN bone-in pieces
ITALIAN BEEF with sweet peppers & rolls
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
marinara & mozzerella cheese
LASAGNA traditional layered pasta with Italian cheeses & tomato meat sauce
Accompaniments - choose TWO
Seasoned potato wedges
Baked beans
Italian green beans with roasted garlic
Rotini pasta salad
Tomato & cucumber vinaigrette
Green salad with vinaigrette dressing

Bread - included
Parker house rolls with butter pats

BACK TO BASICS
15 guest minimum
E
ntrees - choose TWO or THREE
ROASTED CHICKEN bone-in pieces - rosemary herb, chipotle roasted, or mild barbecue
BEEF roasted and sliced - au jus
TURKEY roasted and sliced in natural gravy
FREEFORM LASAGNA variety of pasta baked with three cheeses and herbed meat sauce
VERMICELLI with chunky vegetable marinara
Accompaniments - choose TWO
Roasted new potatoes
Mashed potatoes with gravy
Celery sage bread dressing
Corn in dill butter
Sweet peas with mushrooms
Broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots
Creamy red-skinned potato salad
Rotini pasta salad
Cucumber, green pepper, & onion vinaigrette
Granny apple slaw
Garden salad - choice of dressing
Bread - choose ONE
Italian rolls with butter pats
Garlic bread

ENTRÉE MENUS - 15 guest minimum
Complete meals from entrée through dessert
* Menus include one entrée unless otherwise noted

DEEP-DISH PIZZA
C
HICAGO-STYLE DEEP DISH PIZZA
with choice of cheese only, half-cheese/half-sausage, sausage, or pepperoni, with parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper to the side
ROTINI PASTA SALAD with Italian dressing
MIXED GREEN SALAD
with tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, choice of dressing
DESSERT - choice of brownie fingers or assorted cookies

MARGARITAVILLE
CALYPSO CHICKEN boneless breast marinated in traditional jerk spices & grilled
BLACK BEANS & RICE traditional favorite
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
chunks of fresh seasonal fruits splashed with fresh lime
MIXED GREEN SALAD carrots, cabbage, mandarin oranges, toasted coconut, & sunflower seeds with papaya vinaigrette
FLATBREAD BASKET
with whipped butter
DESSERT choices - list follows

TUSCAN BUFFET
PEAR SALAD with gorgonzola & candied, toasted pecans on mixed greens with creamy honey dressing
CHICKEN MARSALA with wild mushrooms, served with a rich marsala wine reduction
BASMATI RICE fragrant long-grained rice
STEAMED BROCCOLI with toasted pine nuts
CRUSTY BAGUETTES with whipped butter
DESSERT - choices - list follows

STUFFED CHICKEN
PISTACHIO CHICKEN boneless breast, stuffed with pistachios, garlic, & spices - marinated & roasted
OR
BOURSIN FLORENTINE
boneless breast stuffed with spinach & sun-dried tomatoes
POTATO GRATIN sliced & baked in cream sauce with three cheeses
OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES glazed seasonal selection
ITALIAN BAGUETTES
DESSERT choice - list follows

SOUTHWEST BARBECUE
CHIPOTLE RUBBED BBQ CHICKEN
tender chicken with southwestern spices & chipotle peppers
PULLED PORK ADOBO
braised, shredded pork tossed with tex-mex spices
GAZPACHO PASTA SALAD spiral pasta with our signature gazpacho dressing of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, hot peppers, oil, vinegar, & lemon
SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD
romaine, shredded pepper jack & cheddar cheeses, with blue & red tortilla chips, and spicy Dijon mustard vinaigrette dressing
CHEDDAR MUFFINS with honey butter

BEEF BOURGINON
MIXED GREEN SALAD with carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes, with herbed vinaigrette dressing
TENDER BEEF braised with red wine & garnished with mushrooms and onions
RICE & BARLEY PILAF
with fresh herbs
FRESH GREEN BEANS with pecorino cheese & olive oil
SOURDOUGH ROLLS with sweet butter
DESSERT - choices - list follows

HAWAIIAN LUAU
OVEN ROASTED KAHULUA PIG pulled smoked pork with ginger root
CHICKEN HAWAIIAN chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs & coconut
ASIAN VEGETABLE SALAD pea pods, cauliflower, & water chestnuts in sesame dressing
BARBEQUED PORK FRIED RICE with water chestnuts & bamboo shoots, stir fried with soy sauce & oyster sauces
DESSERT - choices - list follows

VENETIAN ELEGANCE
A two-entrée buffet
MIXED BERRY BOWL melons and berries splashed with Chambord
POACHED SALMON FILETS presented chilled with dilled cucumber sauce to the side
ARTICHOKE CHICKEN boneless breast stuffed with artichokes and roasted red peppers, with lemon cream cheese & garlic marsala sauce
BAKED ORZO with three cheeses
MESQUITE GRILLED VEGETABLES laced with olive oil and thyme
SOFT HERBED BREADSTICKS with sweet butter
DESSERT - choices - list follows

THE RIVIERA
A two-entrée buffet
S
ALADE NIÇOISE
grilled potatoes, crisp green beans, tomatoes, chopped egg, & niçoise olives - arranged on a bed of romaine, served with homemade herbed French dressing
TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
Peppercorn encrusted & roasted, sliced and presented chilled with freshly grated horseradish cream
BISTRO CHICKEN boneless breast stuffed with chevre & roasted garlic, with tomato & mushroom ragout
SAFFRON PILAF with wild rice & caramelized carrots
OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES laced with olive oil & thyme
CRUSTY BAGUETTES with sweet butter
DESSERT- choice- list follows

SIMPLY ELEGANT
Served chilled for ease of presentation
C
LASSIC CAESAR SALAD crisp romaine, hand-grated parmesan, homemade croutons, and caesar dressing
FLANK STEAK marinated & grilled, served chilled with cool sun-dried tomato and pepper relish
SWEET POTATO SALAD with brown sugar tarragon dressing
DILLED GREEN BEANS with mushroom & roasted garlic in classic French dressing
CRUSTY GRAIN ROLLS fluted sweet whipped butter
DESSERT -
choices- list follows

ENTRÉE MENU DESSERT CHOICES
Select ONE
Some selections require an additional charge
BROWNIE FINGERS double fudge
COOKIES home baked assortment
STREUSEL BAR fingers apricot, raspberry, or blueberry
LEMON BAR fingers
TANGY KEY LIME BAR fingers
COCONUT BAR fingers

DESSERTS
COOKIES

EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE HOMEBAKED COOKIES peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, & sugar
GOURMET STYLE HOMEBAKED COOKIES chocolate chip pecan, apple cinnamon, cappuccino, s’more, & Hawaiian macadamia nut

BARS
STREUSEL FRUIT FINGERS
finger bars of raspberry, apricot, blueberry, cherry, & apple
Order one type, or an assortment

BROWNIE TRIANGLES
½ a brownie - choice of turtle, double fudge, or oreo
CHOCOLATE DIPPED CREPE BITES filled with mocha, lemon, strawberry, or cinnamon mousse

PETITE SWEET TREATS
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INIATURE PASTRIES napoleons, éclairs, cream puffs, & cannoli
CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES drizzled with white and dark chocolates

BASKETS
GOURMET COOKIE BASKET
our baker’s daily selection of gourmet home baked cookies, that may include: chocolate chip pecan, apple cinnamon, cappuccino, s’more, Hawaiian macadamia nut, or chocolate chip (2 ½ cookies pp)
BROWNIE BASKET
full-sized brownie assortment, may include: turtle, double fudge, or oreo ( 2 ½ pp)
FINGER BAR BASKET assorted fruit filled bars, brownie fingers, & chocolate dipped cookies (2 pp)
SWEET TREATS BASKET assorted home-baked cookies & brownie fingers, garnished with fresh berries (3 pieces pp)
MINIATURE PASTRY BASKET assorted miniature pastries garnished with fresh berries ( 2 ½ pieces pp)

CAKES
Must be ordered by whole cake
C
HOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE
4 layers of chocolate chiffon cake filled with chocolate truffle filling, coated with chocolate truffle ganache, topped with chocolate truffles
ZEBRA TORTE
white and chocolate cake filled with chocolate silk and white chocolate mousse, coated with white chocolate mousse
CARROT CAKE
2 layers of spicy cake filled with carrots, zucchini, nuts, and raisins, frosted with cream cheese icing
BUTTERCREAM LAYER CAKE  3 layer cake filled with chocolate, raspberry, or hazelnut, decorated with butter cream icing - serves 12-14 guests

Planning a special event?
… ask about our
CELEBRATION CAKES
Includes customized inscription & colors - choice of cake flavor, frosting, & filling (except single layer)