buffet menu packages

Purple Olive Catering Company offers a variety of menu packages designed by our chef to provide a well-rounded cohesive dining experience for you and your guests.  Although these menus don't allow for changes or substitutions, you may create your own menu through a consultation with our chef.

Taste of the Olive

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Beef Empanada

Blackened Ahi Tuna on Cucumber with Sweet Chili Hot Mustard

Tomato Basil Tart

Plated Salad Course:

Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Classic Cesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons

Artisanal Bread and Butter Basket

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Grilled Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

Shrimp, Artichoke, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Cavatappi Pasta tossed with Chardonnay Parmesan Cream

Whipped Potatoes

Herb Roasted Vegetables

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Elevated Taste of the Olive - Our Most Popular Menu 

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Beef Empanada

Blackened Ahi Tuna on Cucumber with Sweet Chili Hot Mustard

Tomato Basil Tart

Parmesan Chicken Bites with Lemon Herb Butter

Baked Brie Bites with Raspberry and Almond

Plated Salad Course:

Artisanal Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Hearts of Palm, and Chickpeas with Sherry Vinaigrette

Artisanal Bread and Butter Basket

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

Shrimp, Artichoke, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Cavatappi Pasta tossed with Chardonnay Parmesan Cream

Whipped Potatoes

Herb Roasted Vegetables

Carving Station:

Slow Roast Prime Rib served with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream Sauce

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Taste of Italy

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Wild Mushroom and Asiago Crostini

Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp

Short Rib and Gorgonzola in Puff Pastry

Tomato Basil Tart

Parmesan Chicken Bites with Lemon Herb Butter

Plated Salad Course:

Artisanal Mixed Greens with Carrot, Cucumber, Grape Tomato, and Olive with Creamy Parmesan Herb Dressing

Breadbasket with Butter

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Prosciutto, Sage, and Provolone finished with Pinot Grigio Demi Sauce

Shrimp, Artichoke, Spinach, Roasted Garlic, and Cavatappi Pasta tossed with Chardonnay Cream

Chianti Braised Short Ribs with Mushrooms

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes

Herb Roasted Vegetables

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Taste of the Islands

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Shrimp and Chorizo Skewer

Crab and Avocado in Corn Cups

Miniature Beef Empanada

Miniature Pressed Cuban Sandwich

Coconut Chicken Bites

Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Skewer

Plated Salad Course:

Artisanal Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Green Olives, Chickpeas, Red Onion, and Bell Pepper with Cuban Vinaigrette

Artisanal Breadbasket with Butter

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Mojo Grilled Chicken with Romesco Sauce

Cuban Roast Pork with Sofrito

Macadamia Crusted Salmon with Mango Vanilla Rum Butter

Plantains

Rice and Black Beans

Herb Roasted Vegetables

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Taste of the South

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Skewer

Fried Green Tomato with Herbed Boursin and Datil Pepper Jelly

Buttermilk Chicken Bites with Maple Tabasco Glaze

Smoked Pulled Pork with Peach BBQ on Crostini

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers

Plated Salad Course:

Artisanal Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Corn, Black-eyed Pea, Red Bell Pepper tossed with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Cornbread and Butter Basket

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Corn Bread Cheddar Stuffing with Etouffee' Sauce

Pecan Crusted Salmon with Orange Bourbon Cream

Sweet Tea Brined Pork Loin with Datil Peach Chutney

Mac and Cheese

Mashed Red Potatoes

Green Beans with Caramelized Vidalia Onion 

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Taste of the Far East

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Coconut Fried Shrimp with Chili Glaze

Cashew Chicken with Katsu Sauce

Ginger Soy Braised Short Rib on Won Ton Crisp

Ahi Tuna Poke on Wonton Crisp

Crab, Avocado, and Mango Salad on Spoon

Plated Salad Course:

Artisanal Mixed Greens with Napa Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, Carrots, Cucumber, and Onion with Sesame Cilantro Vinaigrette

Entrees: (served as a buffet)

Sesame Crusted Chicken Breast with Ginger Soy Glaze

Cilantro Ginger Cashew Crusted Salmon with Miso Glaze

Thai Curried Tofu and Vegetables

Jasmine Rice

Wok Seared Seasonal Vegetables 

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Taste of The Middle East (Vegan Menu)

Butler Passed Appetizers:

Vegetable Samosa with Mint Sambal

Miso Walnut Pate on Crostini

Hummus bi Tahini on Vegetable Chips

Zucchini with Cashew Basil “Ricotta” with Cherry Tomato

Seasonal Fruit Skewers

Crispy Cauliflower with Garlic Ginger Sauce

Plated Salad Course:

Chopped Salad with Artisanal Lettuce Mix, Cucumber, Radishes, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Tossed with Citrus Spiced Vinaigrette

Grilled Herbed Naan Bread

Entrees: (served buffet style)

Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Vegetarian Potato and Chickpea Kibbe with "Tzatziki" Sauce

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Toasted Almonds

Spiced Basmati Rice

Garlic and Cilantro Roast Red Potatoes 

*Package pricing is for this menu without changes or substitutions

Can’t find something you would enjoy? Feel free to ask us, contact us today. It is our goal to please you and your guests!