Award-winning catering by Chef Elyssa Silva
We offer a variety of catering menus and unique food experiences for events of all sizes. Whether you’re planning a casual gathering or an elegant affair, we’ve got you covered.
Menu Options:
À la carte menu – fully customizable, pay per item
Buffet-style catering – budget-friendly and great for groups
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner catering
Reception catering for weddings and formal events
Special Experiences:
Live Bananas Foster Station – a crowd favorite dessert show
Grazing Table Experience – artisan cheeses, meats, fruits & more
Services:
Onsite & offsite catering for parties, weddings, and corporate events
Flexible menu planning tailored to your taste and budget
Let us make your next event unforgettable with fresh food, great service, and memorable touches.
Need catering delivered to your office, party, or event? See our off-site catering menu here.
These selections are accompanied with coffee, tea, orange juice and water
Equestrian Buffet - $24.00 per person
Assorted danish, muffins, croissants, cereals, assorted jams, sliced fruit and assorted bagels with cream cheese.
Traditional Buffet - $35.00 per person
Sliced fruit and berries, minted yogurt, soft scrambled eggs, herb roasted potatoes, applewood smoked bacon or pork sausage, assortment of fresh baked pastries and muffins assorted jams and whipped honey citrus butter, assorted cereals and milk.
Healthy Start Buffet - $40.00 per person
Sliced seasonal fruit and berries, greek yogurt with local honey, steel cut oatmeal with sliced almonds, brown sugar and cranberries. Build your own parfait: chia seeds, flax seeds, house made granola, fresh berries, cranberries, raisins. Egg white frittatas; baby spinach, wild mushrooms, goat cheese Chicken apple sausage Sweet potato hash
The Ultimate Buffet - $46.00 per person
Fresh-baked pastries and muffins, sliced breads, buttermilk biscuits, and gravy. House-made jams and whipped citrus butter. Sliced fruit and berries,. Loaded scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes. Applewood smoked bacon and pork sausage, Grits with butter and sharp cheddar cheese.
* Option to add a chef attendant station $150 per chef
Choice of: Omelet Station, Belgian Waffle Station
Carved Ham Station
Toast it up $24 per person
Avocado toast, everything seasoning, on crispy sourdough,. Peanut butter & banana, local honey, cinnamon granola, smoked salmon, mini bagel, bacon scallion cream cheese, pickled red onion.
Fried Green Tomato Breakfast Sandwich
Fried green tomato, fried egg, basil chili aioli, thick cut applewood smoked bacon, on a toasted english muffin $9
Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
Sausage, scrambled egg and extra sharp cheddar on a biscuit $8
Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich
Belgian waffle, crispy chicken, local honey $9
Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
Egg white, whipped avocado, roasted red pepper, baby spinach, heirloom tomato, on a toasted English muffin $9
Southwest Burrito Breakfast Sandwich
Southwest Burrito, cage-free scrambled egg, pepper jack cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes, potato, on a flour tortilla $9
These selections are accompanied with coffee, tea, orange juice and water
Scrambled Start - $28.00 per person Scrambled Eggs Choice of: Applewood smoked bacon, or pork sausages Home fries
Breakfast Frittata - $30.00 per person Egg white frittata (spinach, roasted red pepper, feta cheese) Chicken apple sausage
French Toast - $29.00 per person thick-cut cinnamon French Toast with maple syrup and fresh whipped butter
Choice of: Applewood smoked bacon or pork sausage
Belgian Waffle - $29.00 per person Belgian waffle with fresh berries, hand-whipped cream.
Choice of: Applewood smoked bacon or pork sausage
Ricotta Pancakes - $29.00 per person Burnt orange ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote
Choice of: Applewood smoked bacon or pork sausage
All of the above served with a choice of:.
- Yogurt and berry parfait or seasonal fresh fruit.
- Croissants, assorted danish or muffins
All lunch buffets include: Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Sandwich Board $36.00 per person
Choice of 3 sandwiches (see below)
Tomato basil soup
Fruit and nut salad, field greens, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, candied pecans,english cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved red onion, feta cheese, champagne vinaigrette, home style potato salad, house made chips, sea salt and cracked black pepper, sour cream and onion.
Assorted cookies and brownies
Brioche GrilledCheese
American sharp cheddar, fig jam, served warm on brioche
Smoked Ham
Green apple, Swiss cheese, Dijon mayonnaise, on whole-grain bread
Shaved Beef
Horseradish aioli, crispy onion strings, Havarti cheese
Cranberry Pecan
Chicken salad, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, served on a croissant
Roasted Turkey BLT
Nueskes bacon, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, garlic aioli, on sourdough bread
Caprese
Garden pesto, fresh sliced mozzarella, heirloom tomato on a baguette
Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Grilled vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, roasted red pepper hummus
All lunch buffets include:
Coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water, Rolls & Butter
Base:
Mixed Baby Greens | Chopped Romaine | Baby Spinach
Toppings:
English, cucumber | Shredded carrot | Shaved red onion Cherry tomato | Chopped bacon | Hard boiled egg Chickpeas | Sliced beets | Sunflower seeds Chopped walnuts| Shredded sharp cheddar Blue cheese crumbles | Dried cranberries Dressings: Buttermilk ranch | Balsamic vinaigrette Golden italian |Blue cheese Proteins: Grilled flank steak | Herb marinated chicken Lemon garlic shrimp Dessert Assorted dessertbars
Dressings:
Buttermilk ranch | Balsamic vinaigrette Golden Italian |Blue cheese
Proteins:
Grilled flank steak | Herb marinated chicken Lemon garlic shrimp Dessert Assorted dessert bars
Salad
Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese
Bread
Chicken Caprese
Fresh sliced mozzarella, roma tomato, garden pesto, roasted red onion
Pan-Seared Cod
With lemon tarragon cream
Rigatoni with Artichoke
Roasted eggplant, sundried tomato, red peppers, in garlic olive oil.
Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert Tiramisu
All lunch buffets include:
Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water, Rolls & Butter
Chopped salad, shredded carrot, shaved onion, English cucumber, homestyle ranch, macaroni salad
Grilled chicken
Grilled beef burgers
lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, American and cheddar cheese
Hot dogs
grilled, onions, relish, ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, diced onions
French fries
Dessert squares
Southwest Salad: baby greens fire fire-roasted corn, tomatoes, red onion, tortilla strips with chipotle ranch dressing
Grilled flank steak
Grilled cilantro lime chicken
Spanish rice
Roasted red pepper and onions
Shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, lime crema, cotija cheese, sharp cheddar, smashed avocado, Warm flour tortillas
Churros with carmel and chocolate dipping sauce
All lunches include:
Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water, Rolls & Butter
The Springs – $34.00 per person
Mixed baby green salad
English cucumber, shredded carrot, shaved onion, cherry tomato (choice of balsamic or ranch dressing)
Balsamic seared chicken breast
Seasonal vegetable
Roasted potato
New York Style Cheesecake
The Shores – $39.00 per person
Baby arugula salad
Shaved fennel, mandarin oranges, candied pecans, feta cheese, shallot vinaigrette
Sweet chili-glazed salmon
Jumbo asparagus
Wild mushroom risotto
Lemon tart with raspberry puree
Baby wedge salad
Blue cheese crumble, applewood bacon, Heirloom cherry tomato, champagne vinaigrette
5 oz. Pepper-crusted filet
Roasted fingerling potatoes, cured tomato, broccolini, red wine demi glace
Bittersweet chocolate torte
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, black garlic Caesar dressing
Mushroom ravioli in a brandy cream
Apple Tart
Grab & Go Lunches
All lunches $28.00 per person
(Choice of three sandwiches)
Turkey and Brie Wrap
With cranberry aioli
Italian Sub
Mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella and basil aioli
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
In a spinach tortilla
Turkey BLT on sourdough
Roast Beef
With crispy onions, horseradish cream, havarti cheese, brioche
Tuscan Tuna
Shaved fennel, arugula, roasted red pepper, red pepper, red onion on cruncy ciabatta Caprese Fresh mozzarella, sundried tomato aioli, basil, heirloom tomato, baguette All Boxed Lunches Include the Following: Whole fruit Bowtie pasta salad or potato salad Potato chips Two chocolate chip cookies Choice of bottled water or soda
Hors D’oeuvres
50 pieces per selection
Cold:
Bruschetta on house made focaccia | $105
Crudite cups with choice of chipotle ranch or hummus | $125
Jumbo shrimp cocktail, bourbon cocktail sauce | $250
Caprese skewers | $110
Belgian stuffed endive | $105
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus | $115
Tuna Poke cups | $200
Hot:
Mini crab cakes, lemon caper aioli | $250
Prosciutto stuffed mushrooms | $150
Short rib arancini, spicy marinara | $150
Coconut shrimp with orange marmalade | $175
Chicken and waffles with maple cream | $115
Fried goat cheese with local honey | $105
Scallops wrapped in bacon | $150
Vegetable spring rolls, ponzu dipping sauce | $100
Tandoori chicken skewers | $100
Spanikopita | $100
Crudite Platter | $150
Assorted baby vegetables, chipotle ranch,
garlic hummus, onion dip
Brie en Croute | $210
Baked Brie with seasonal compote & local honey, with an
assortment of crackers
Some Like it Cheesy | $200
Selection of local cheeses, dried fruit, chutneys, crostinis, crackers
Rustico | $250
Assorted cured meats, local and imported cheeses, mustard,
chutneys, pickled vegetables,
olives, crostinis, crackers
Chip and Dip Display | $200
Choice of three dips:
Buffalo Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke,
Crab Rangoon, or Hummus
Choice of two accompaniments:
Sourdough bread, Naan bread,
wonton chips, tortilla chips or vegetables
Slide by - $29 per person
Choice of 3
-French Onion sliders
- Buffalo Chicken with celery blue cheese slaw
- Smoked brisket, chef's spicy pickles,
BBQ Mustard
- Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, garden basil
- Pulled pork, creamy slaw, smoked gouda
The above served with duck fat french fries and sweet potato tater tots
* Mustard Crusted Beef Tenderloin – $300/25 people
* Herb Crusted Prime Rib - $375/25 people
Horseradish cream and whole grain mustard
* Cuban Marinated Pork Loin - $175/25 people
Peach Salsa
*Cider Brined Turkey Breast - $195/25 people
Cranberry chutney
*Chef attendant fee of $150 is required per station
*Pasta Station – $32 per person
Pasta: cavatappi, seasonal ravioli, penne Sauce: Garlic alfredo, bolognese, house marinara toppings: parmesan, roasted red peppers, broccoli, grilled chicken, bacon, kalamata olives, and garlic chips
Raw – $21 per person
Selection of nigari, maki, sashimi Ebi (shrimp), Unagi (eel), magaro (tuna), Tako (octopus), Sake (salmon), teka maki (tuna roll), Kappa maki (cucumber roll)
A Night in Sicily - $18 per person
Margarita flatbread Spicy sausage flatbread with garlic chips Prosciutto and fig, truffle, wild mushroom and dressed arugula
Fruit and Nut Salad: Strawberries, grapes, candied pecans, feta
cheese, mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad with roasted vegetables and herb vinaigrette
Grilled Flank steak with herbed demi
Seared Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Oven-roasted garlic potatoes
Goat Cheese Risotto
Fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted mini cheesecakes
Buffet includes:
Rolls and Butter
Freshly brewed ice tea,
regular and decaffeinated coffee, and assorted tea
Italian Wedding Soup
Traditional Caesar salad with romaine,
shaved parmesan, garlic Caesar dressing
Baked ziti with spicy Italian sausage
Chicken marsala
Linguini and clams with white wine butter
Penne with cured tomato, capers, kalamata olives, and artichokes
Roasted broccolini with red peppers
Garlic Bread
Assorted cannolis
Buffet Includes:
Rolls and Butter
Freshly brewed ice tea, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and assorted tea
Mini Wedge Salad
Blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon,
heirloom cherry tomato, buttermilk ranch
Creamy Coleslaw
Homestyle potato salad
Pulled BBQ pork
Shaved brisket with bourbon BBQ
Dry rubbed Grilled chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Corn on the Cob
Baked beans with Dijon, brown sugar, applewood smoked bacon
Warm cobbler
Buffet Includes:
Fresh-baked rolls and butter
freshly brewed ice tea, regular and decaffeinated
coffee, and assorted tea
All Plated Dinners Include:
Fresh baked rolls and butter, freshly brewed iced tea,
regular and decaffeinated coffee, and assorted tea
Baby Spinach Salad
Roasted pears, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries,
herbed goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, shaved pecorino,
black garlic caesar dressing, focaccia croutons
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata salad
Fresh basil, infused oil
Pan roasted chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes,
roasted market vegetables, grain mustard au jus
$50.00 per person
Citrus brined chicken, maple roasted sweet potato,
wild mushroom ragout, sherry glaze
$55.00 per person
Crumb baked cod, fontina risotto, cured tomatoes,
olives, charred tomato vinaigrette
$59.00 per person
Pan seared salmon, herbed wild rice, grilled asparagus,
lemon tarragon beurre blanc
$62.00 per person
Braised short rib, rosemary polenta,
roasted baby carrot, short rib braising jus
$75.00 per person
Center cut filet, carrot puree, roasted marble
fingerling potato, herbed demi glace
$85.00 per person
Ratatoiulle Tart:
Polenta cake, tomato coulis
$49.00 per person
Artichoke risotto:
Gremolata panko crumb, shaved pecorino
$55.00 per person
Roasted Vegetable Papappadelle:
Garden vegetables, fresh tomato sauce
$55.00 per person
• Bread pudding with creme anglais
• Creme Brulee Cheesecake
• Key Lime Pie
• Chocolate Overload (chocolate layer cake)
Available upon request with the following options
(pricing to be determined based on choices)
Herb Roasted Chicken
Jumbo stuffed shrimp
Seared diver scallops
Petite Filet of Beef
Butter poached lobster tail
Served with accompaniments and dessert
Healthy Choice
Mini fruit cups, granola bars, fresh fruit
smoothie shooters, fruit leather
$15 per person
Build your own Trail Mix
Almonds, raisins, dried cranberries, m&ms, sunflower
seeds, cashews, peanuts, dried apricots, dried pineapple,
mini pretzels, wasabi peas
$17 per person
Milk and Cookies
Freshly baked assorted cookies,
milk shooters, chocolate, whole milk, almond milk
$17 per person
We all Scream for Ice Cream
Assorted Ice Cream novelties
$12 per person
Candy Jar
Hershey kisses, M&M's, snickers, 3 musketeers,
milky way, gummy bears, mike and ike,
swedish fish, sour patch kids, twizzlers
$15 per person
Game Day
Pigs in a blanket, assorted condiments,
cracker jacks, pretzel bites with yellow mustard
and honey mustard, mini chili cheese nachos
with warm cheese sauce
$20 per person
Espresso Bar Break
Crafted espr
esso beverages with flavored syrups,
housemade biscotti, fresh baked scones & Elyssa Bits
$26 per person
Plus $50 Attendant fee
Assorted danishes or flavored muffins $52 per dozen
Assorted bagels with cream cheese $52 per dozen
Butter croissants $54 per dozen
Brownies $36 per dozen
Freshly baked gourmet cookies $36 per dozen
Seasonal Elyssa Bits (donut holes) $25 per dozen
Fruit cups $6 each
Smoothie Shooters $5 each
Single serve snacks: chips, popcorn, pretzels $5 each
Candy Bars $5 each
Kind Bars $7 each
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, & herbal tea selection - $60 per gallon
All Day Coffee Break - $20 per person
All Day Beverage Break - coffee, tea, bottled water, soda - $25 per person
Brewed iced tea - $50 per gallon
Lemonade - $50 per gallon
Bottled water - $4each
Soft Drinks - Pepsi Products- $5each
Gatoradeor Powerade- $6 each
Sparkling and mineral water - $6 each
Assorted fruit juices - $5each
Need catering delivered to your office, party, or event? See our off-site catering menu here.
Onsite and Offsite Event Catering
Full-service packages include disposable ware or rental coordination. Give us a call today with your wish list and we will make it happen. 352-644-8582
Yes! We cater to homes, parks, offices, and any location in Ocala. Give us a call today to plan your event.
Absolutely! Our onsite and offsite catering menus are fully customizable. Share your theme, dietary needs, or favorite dishes, and our chefs will craft a personalized menu just for your event.
Yes! All onsite catering packages include professional servers, bartenders (if applicable), and cleanup crew—so you can relax and enjoy the celebration. Give us a call at 352-644-8582 to talk further
We sure do! Whether you’re hosting in your backyard, a park, or a rented space, we’ll deliver, set up, and even coordinate with your venue for a seamless experience.
No minimums! We cater to intimate gatherings of 10 or large events of 600+. Just let us know your needs, and we’ll create a package that fits.
Buffet-style catering is typically the most budget-friendly option. It allows guests to serve themselves, which reduces staffing costs, and it also minimizes food waste by offering controlled portioning.
We offer a variety of delicious buffet packages to fit every budget—perfect for weddings, parties, and corporate events.
We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your date and menu. For last-minute requests, give us a call—we’ll do our best to accommodate!
Of course! Share your vision, and we’ll design a menu that matches your theme, from décor-friendly food displays to signature cocktails or mocktails.
While tastes vary by event, some dishes consistently top the list when it comes to crowd-pleasing catering menus. Here are the top 11 most popular foods for catering:
Salads – Fresh, customizable, and perfect for all diets.
Grain Bowls – Healthy, hearty, and versatile.
Chicken Dishes – Always a favorite, from grilled to stuffed or sauced.
Pasta – Comforting, affordable, and great for feeding a crowd.
BBQ – Especially popular in Ocala, FL—perfect for casual or outdoor events.
Breakfast Foods – A hit for brunches and early events.
Desserts – No menu is complete without something sweet.
Cheese Boards – Great for grazing tables and cocktail hours.
Sandwiches & Wraps – Ideal for corporate lunches and casual gatherings.
Seafood Options – For a more upscale touch or coastal flair.
Taco Bars – Fun, customizable, and always a hit.
These options work especially well for buffet-style service, giving guests variety while keeping your event fun and flexible.
The most commonly used menu style is the à la carte menu. This type of menu allows guests to select individual items rather than choosing from preset combinations. Each dish is priced separately, giving clients full control over what they want to serve and how much they spend. À la carte menus are flexible and work well for both small and large events, whether you’re planning a casual gathering or an upscale celebration.
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