Format & Feel One How should people eat?Plated, seated meal Formal, full course, served to the table Buffet Guests serve themselves, hot & hearty Build-your-own stations Biscuit bar, mac bar, waffle bar — interactive Grazing table / heavy apps Standing, mingling, picking all afternoon Passed hors d'oeuvres Cocktail hour, servers circulating Drop-off catering Delivered, no on-site service
Two What time of day is this?Brunch 10a–1p Lunch 12p–3p Afternoon / tea 2p–5p Evening cocktail hour 5p–7p, before dinner Dinner 5p–9p Dessert reception only Cake, coffee, no meal
Three Formal or casual?Dressed-up affair — heirloom china energy Polished but relaxed — nice, not stiff Come-as-you-are, backyard-easy
Flavor Direction Four Which part of the kitchen should lead?Down South Pork Cattle Country Yard Birds East Coast Seafood Salads Sandwiches Shareable starters — no sit-down entrée Not sure — surprise us
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for Down South Pork — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ 12 Oaks Pulled Pork, House BBQ Smoked 12+ hours, hand-pulled, served with house BBQ sauce — our #1 requested catering protein, period. ★ Bourbon Glazed Ham A holiday and milestone-event staple, sliced or carved to order. ★ Cuban-Style Roast Pork (Lechón Asado) Citrus-mojo marinated, slow-roasted pork — a nod to Central Florida's Cuban food culture and a genuine crowd favorite. Cracklin' Pork Fritter Breaded and fried, heartier and gravy-forward — comfort that plates well. Seared Pork Tenderloin, Cream Gravy A lighter, sit-down-friendly pork option with classic Southern gravy. Smoked Pork Belly Rich, smoky, and increasingly requested for a more modern, elevated plate. Pork Osso Buco A slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone showpiece for a dressier station. Andouille & Pork Jambalaya Cajun rice, andouille sausage & pork — warm, spiced, and shareable.
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for Cattle Country — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ Southern Style Meatloaf, Sweet Glaze Sweet-glazed, hand-formed meatloaf — one of our highest-frequency beef requests, and it plates beautifully or works open-faced. ★ Carved Prime Rib Station Slow-roasted prime rib carved to order — an elevated, high-demand centerpiece for a larger formal event (station upcharge). ★ Filet Medallions A premium plated choice that shows up again and again at Central Florida's upscale weddings. ★ Beef Brisket, Smoked 12hr 12-hour smoked brisket, sliced to order — a backyard-BBQ favorite that holds beautifully on a buffet line. Texas Country Fried Steak, Cream Gravy Hand-breaded, fried, and smothered in cream gravy — a Southern plated-dinner classic. Cracker Chopped Steak Lean chopped steak, easy to scale for a larger casual buffet. Braised Short Ribs Slow-braised until fork-tender — a rich, elevated plated option. Beef Tips & Rice/Noodles Comforting, saucy, and easy to serve family-style for a big table. Florida Cracker Burger Bar A build-your-own burger station — genuinely casual, backyard cookout energy.
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for Yard Birds — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ Texas Fried Chicken w/ Country Gravy The menu nearly every guest already knows and loves — our highest-frequency chicken request. ★ Chicken & Waffles (buffet-style) Tender chicken piled on waffles — sweet, savory, and one of our most-requested chicken formats. ★ Chicken Pot Pie (Last Chicken in Atlanta style) Creamy, puff-pastry-topped comfort that reads a touch more special than fried chicken. Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast Approachable enough for a backyard party, polished enough for a rehearsal dinner. Grilled Chicken, Peach Bourbon Glaze A Florida-peach-forward glaze over grilled chicken — bright and a little dressier. Chicken Marsala Pan-seared chicken in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce — a timeless elevated plated-dinner standard. Chicken Piccata Bright, lemon-caper sauce over pan-seared chicken — a classic elevated plated option. Southern Baked Chicken (bone-in) Simple, homestyle, and easy to scale for a large casual crowd. BBQ Chicken Quarters Smoked or grilled bone-in chicken, pulled or plated — backyard BBQ staple. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders Simple, crowd-pleasing, and easy to scale — a reliable pick for a big or budget-conscious guest list.
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for East Coast Seafood — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ Low Country Shrimp & Grits Elevated, coastal, and our highest-frequency seafood request — holds up beautifully on a hot buffet line. ★ Shore'Nuff Seafood Platter Catfish, shrimp, jambalaya & hush puppies — the whole spread, a high-demand crowd pleaser. ★ Grilled Mahi Mahi, Citrus Butter Gulf-to-table and genuinely popular for a dressier, lighter plated option. ★ Shrimp & Sausage Boil (Lowcountry Boil Station) Shrimp, sausage, corn & potato poured out communal-style — a genuine high-demand favorite. ★ Florida Stone Crab Claws Seasonal, upscale, and a real showstopper add-on for a milestone event. Alabama Catfish Platter Fried, grilled, or blackened, with house-made tartar — a true Southern fish fry. Creole Jambalaya Chicken, sausage & shrimp (or crawfish seasonally) over Cajun rice. Blackened Grouper Gulf-to-table and upscale — a strong choice for a formal seated dinner. Crab Cakes, Entrée-Size A classic elevated seafood entrée, plated with remoulade. Coconut Fried Shrimp Sweet, crisp, and a little tropical — an easy crowd-pleaser.
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for Salads — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ Cotillion House Salad Chicken salad, red wine vinaigrette — straight off our café menu and our most-requested salad. ★ Dixie Fried Salad Bacon, egg, fried tenders & icebox ranch — eats like a full meal, a genuine high-frequency request. Sunshine Citrus Berry Salad Grilled chicken, seasonal berries & a champagne citrus vinaigrette — light and photogenic. Mayberry Salad Turkey, berries & blackberry basil vinaigrette — a berry-forward variation with real texture. Trilogy Salad Chicken, egg & pimento cheese trio over greens — a Southern classic done light. Hialeah Garden Salad Bacon, turkey & bleu cheese over greens — hearty and texture-forward. Wedge Salad Bleu cheese & bacon over crisp iceberg — the classic choice for a formal plated event. Peach & Burrata Salad Florida peach & creamy burrata — a bright, elevated summer option.
Four, Continued Here's the full range we cater for Sandwiches — anything catch your eye? (optional)★ Chicken Salad Classic Straight off our café menu — our most-requested sandwich, and it holds up beautifully at room temperature. ★ Chicken Salad Deluxe A dressed-up take on the classic — a genuine high-frequency request. ★ Florida Cracker Burger Our signature steak burger — backyard cookout energy, high demand. ★ 12 Oaks Pulled Pork Sandwich The same house-smoked pulled pork, on a bun — consistently one of our top requests. ★ Big Daddy Meatloaf Open-faced meatloaf sandwich with glaze — nostalgic, indulgent comfort. ★ Honey Chicken & Pimento A sweet-savory crossover that works for both a casual spread and a dressier grazing table. ★ Cuban Sandwich Tray Pressed ham, roast pork, swiss & pickles on Cuban bread — a genuine Central Florida favorite. ★ Shrimp Po'Boy A coastal, high-demand option that's a step up from the classic sandwich line. Prime Rib Sandwich, Horseradish Cream Shaved prime rib on a roll with horseradish cream — an elevated-casual crossover, perfect for a cocktail hour.
Five Salads: yes, and how big a role?Every salad comes with a scoop of chicken salad, turkey, or grilled chicken standard — this just tells us how central it is.
Centerpiece — a signature salad anchors the meal Side course — appears, but doesn't lead Skip it — not a salad crowd
Six Pick up to 4 starters/shareables you'd want on the tableFried Green Tomatoes w/ Remoulade Honey Hush Puppies Mini Fried Chicken Skewers Fried Catfish Bites w/ Tartar Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Sunset Shrimp Bites (key lime chili) Skillet Pimento Cheese Warm Crab Dip w/ Toast Points Smoked Fish Dip Florida classic Deviled Eggs (6 flavor options) Mini Crab Cakes w/ Remoulade Pulled Pork Sliders Saucy Chicken Finger Station Chicken/Tuna/Egg/Shrimp Salad Trio Cups Cheese Straws Traditional Southern tea party staple Fruit & Cheese Board Florida Sweet Onion Rings Pimento Cheese & Crackers Artisan Grazing & Charcuterie Table Chilled Raw Bar Display Oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail — market price
Please choose no more than 4.
