Serving North Jersey
(908)496-4110
Hors d'oeuvres,
Platters & Dips
FOR DELICIOUS MOMENTS IN LIFE
Catered Hors d'oeuvres
Are you hosting an event that requires appetizer catering services? Look no further than Chefs Catering. Our beautifully designed appetizer offerings can entice your guests before a delicious meal as hors d’oeuvres, or stand alone as a Tapas Party. Allow Chefs to provide appetizer catering to your special event – our appetizer expertise will certainly whet your palate. Beyond appetizers, we also offer excellent salads, entrees, and sides.
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Enhance your event with a selection of hand-passed, bite-sized delicacies and beautifully arranged platters of hors d’oeuvres, perfect for effortless mingling and sophisticated snacking. Each bite is crafted with precision, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures that are sure to impress. Whether passed individually or displayed for guests to enjoy, these elegantly presented hors d’oeuvres bring a refined touch to your gathering, setting the stage for an unforgettable occasion
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Enrobed Chicken Tenders
A marriage between chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks creating a chicken stuffed mozzarella stick with fresh tomato and basil GFO
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Smoked Wings
Slow smoked with apple wood then fried with a choice of house made sauce. GFO Our signature apple BBQ | Honey BBQ | Sweet Thai Chili | Buffalo
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Ham & Chicken Alfredo Tarts
Filo tartlet filled with chicken thighs, ham, cheesy alfredo sauce & parmesan cheese​​​​​
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Perfectly grilled, golden-brown chicken bites, with just the right amount of charred smoky goodness, on skewers with a creamy zesty peanut sauce on the side GFO
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Mini Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry
Mini beef hot dogs , wrapped in puff pastry, baked to a golden brown, served with ketchup and mustard
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​Spicy Blind Date
Stuffed with spicy chorizo wrapped in bacon GF
Mini Crab Cakes
A blend of crabmeat, mayo, Dijon mustard, scallions chives, seasonings, eggs, panko deep fried to a golden brown GF
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​Stuffed Mushrooms (Choice of)
-- Swiss cheese, spinach & bacon
-- Sausage & house made bread crumbs
-- Vegetarian (roasted vegetable blend) GF
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Wild Mushroom Tartlet
A blend of 5 to 7 different mushrooms minced and sautéed with shallots and finished in a brandy cream sauce. Served in a mini filo shell with shredded Irish cheddar, parsley & pepper on top and baked until melted
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Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus Skewers
Butterflied shrimp, asparagus spear, red onion, brie cheese & balsamic reduction
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Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs w/ Nutmeg Cream Sauce
Ground beef, ground pork, served in our own nutmeg cream sauce​
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Turkey Meatballs w/ Cranberry Glaze
Ground turkey, house made breadcrumbs, hazelnuts dried cranberries, spinach, served in a cranberry glaze
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​​Italian Meatballs w/ Marinara
All ground beef & seasonings, parmesan & house made marinara
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Prosciutto Meatballs w/ Marinara
Ground beef, chopped prosciutto, parmesan, garlic, onion, seasonings, served in our own marinara sauce
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Thai Meatballs w/ Lime Brown Sugar
Ground beef, ginger, garlic, shallots, soy sauce brown sugar, skewered, served with julienned cucumbers
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Risotto Croquettes
Sausage Risotto Croquette w/ Mustard Cream Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden brown Fontina cheese, sausage, thyme GFO
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​Almond Risotto Croquette w/ Raspberry Cream Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
Toasted almond, brie cheese, herbs VO, GFO​
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Coconut Chicken Risotto Croquette w/ Mango Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
Coconut, chicken, mango sauce GFO
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Spicy Chorizo Risotto Croquette w/ Chipotle Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
Pepper jack cheese, Manchego cheese, cilantro GFO​
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Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Risotto Croquette w/ Ranch Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
Bacon, cheddar, chive GFO
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Broccoli & Cheddar Risotto Croquette w/ Honey Dijon Sauce
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
​Broccoli, cheddar, parsley VO, GFO
Cold Hors d'oeuvres
Fleur de Provence
Eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, fresh mozzarella layered, seasoned with fresh thyme, rolled, served on a garlic rubbed toast rounds GFO, V
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​Deviled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs split, yokes blended with mayo, mustard, our own house made seasonings, sprinkled with paprika GF, V​
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Roast Beef Canapes
Shaved roast beef, our own horseradish mayo, diced roasted red peppers, served on a seasoned toast rounds GFO​​
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Smoked Sweet Sausage Stacks
Sweet Italian sausage slowed smoked with apple wood, sliced topped with fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes fresh basil and drizzled with a balsamic glaze GF​
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​Southwestern Chicken Profiteroles
Cream puff shell filled with cilantro lime chicken salad
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Goat Cheese & Olive Tapenade
Risotto | béchamel sauce | breaded | deep fried until golden
​Broccoli, cheddar, parsley VO, GFO
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Shrimp Bites
Filo cup stuffed with shrimp salad in a creamy herb sauce
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Caprese Skewers
grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil with a balsamic drizzle
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Fresh Fruit Kabob
seasonal fruit on a skewer
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Cold Hors d'oeuvre
Platters
Antipasto
A bed of lettuces with meat/cheese rolls, fresh mozzarella, olives, roasted red peppers,
pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, red onion and a side of balsamic vinaigrette GF, V
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Cheese & Crackers Platter
Chefs selection of cheese & crackers GFO
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Charcuterie Board or Platter
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers or bread,
all artfully arranged on a board or platter GFO
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​​Seasonal Vegetable Crudité
Crispy seasonal vegetables with ranch dressing GF, V​
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Shrimp Cocktail Platter
Jumbo chilled shrimp served with our own house made cocktail sauce GF​​​
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Smoked Sweet Sausage Stacks
Sweet Italian sausage slowed smoked with apple wood, sliced topped with fresh mozzarella,
grape tomatoes fresh basil and drizzled with a balsamic glaze GF​
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Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
A mix of seasonal fruits cut and sliced or as a salad GF, V
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Warm Dips
Artichoke
Cream cheese, parmesan, chopped artichokes hearts, garlic mayo, seasonings,
blended & baked until golden brown served with bread cubes GF, V
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Bacon & Swiss
Cream cheese, Swiss cheese, green onion, crumbled bacon served with bread cubes GFO
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Vidalia Onion
A southern favorite, sweet Vidalia onions, melted cheese served with garlic toast points GF
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​Buffalo Chicken
Crispy seasonal vegetables with ranch dressing GF, V​
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Raspberry Brie En Croute
A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry with raspberry jam baked to a golden brown
served with crackers​​​
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Crab
Crab, cream cheese, seasonings, lemon zest, mayo, parsley served either hot or cold
with crackers or vegetables GF
Cold Dips
Spinach Dip
Fresh spinach, carrots, onion, cream cheese, sour cream seasonings,
served with bread cubes in a Pumpernickel bread bowl V​
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Southwest Cheesecake
Cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, salsa, eggs, sour cream, spices, baked in a spring form pan,
topped with fresh guacamole & tomatoes &served with tri-color chips GF, V
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Roasted Vegetable Hummus
Roasted garlic, red peppers, carrots, zucchini, chickpeas lemon juice, olive oil, salt,
served with pita points GF, V, VG
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​Roasted Tomato & Corn Salsa
Corn, peppers, scallions tossed in a cilantro lime and mayo served with tri-color corn chips​
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Corn Relish Dip
A blend of peppers, onion, mayo, cream cheese & seasonings served with corn chips​
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Fruit Salsa
Chefs selection of seasonal fruit, honey dressing, served with house made cinnamon chips GF, V​​​
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Cranberry & Pomegranate Bruschetta
Fresh cranberries, pomegranate, fresh ginger, cilantro, honey served on cream cheese with crackers
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Be a Guest at Your Own Party
Renowned for our passion for food, dedication to clients, and can-do attitude,
Chefs Catering is prepared to impress you and your guests
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(908) 496-4110