Seasonal Mains for Fall & Winter

Fall & Winter Seasonal Favorites

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Features for Fall into Winter September 1st through February 28th

Entrees include a choice of Starch, Mixed Green Salad, Dessert, Compostable Plates and Utensils.

Poultry

  • Parmesan Chicken Cutlet with Sage Sauce-Pan Fried Breaded Chicken, Sage #1 Seller
  • Grilled Frenched Chicken with Honey Ginger Glaze (gf) (df) (contains sesame)
  • Balsamic Chicken with Cremini Mushrooms (gf)
  • Maple Glazed Chicken, Boneless Thighs, with Pears and Ginger (gf) (df)
  • Braised Chicken, Boneless Thighs, with Winter Squash (gf) (df) (contains sesame)
  • Indian Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread (gf without naan)
  • Fig, Chevre and Pistachio Stuffed Frenched Chicken Breast with Balsamic Glaze (gf)
  • Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Nuoc Cham Sauce (gf) (df)

Beef

  • Meatloaf Americana (gf)
  • Sirloin Steak with Boursin Butter (gf)
  • Penne Beef with Creamy Harissa Sauce, Mixed Green Salad and Focaccia Bread
  • Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips with Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms (gf)
  • Beef Teriyaki with Orange Sauce with Edamame Fried Rice (gf) (df) (contains sesame)

Pork

  • Pork Tenderloin with Scallion Herb Sauce (gf) (df)
  • Jack Daniels Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Soaked Cherries (gf) (df)
  • NC Chopped BBQ Pork (gf) (df)

Seafood

  • Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Olive Oil (gf) (df)
  • Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce (gf) (df)
  • Miso Marinated Cod (72 hrs advance notice) (gf) (df)
  • Carolina Seafood Pasta with Shrimp, Lemon Dill Cream Sauce

Plant & Vegetarian

  • Chana Masala, Basmati, and Lentil Pilaf, Mixed Green Salad (gf) (vegan)
  • Three Sisters Succotash, Maple Ginger Sweet Potato, Mixed Green Salad (gf) (vegan)
  • Baked Potato Bar, All the Fixings, Mixed Green Salad
  • Roasted Tomato Polenta with Aji Verde, Grilled Broccolini, House Salad
  • Indian Cauliflower, Basmati Rice, Mixed Green Salad, Naan (vegan) (gf without naan)

Starch Choice

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Basmati Rice
  • Herbed Couscous
  • Lemon Orzo Pasta
  • Herbed Quinoa Pilaf
  • Oven Roasted New Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables to Add on

  • Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
  • Maple Spiced Carrots
  • Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Grilled Broccolini

Desserts

  • Cookies
  • Brownies
  • Apple Pie Bars
  • Pumpkin Bars
  • Orange Raspberry Cupcakes
  • Dream Bars
  • Lemon Bars
  • Cheesecake Bar
  • Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Brownie - Vegan & Gluten Free 

Latin Favorites

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Includes appropriate condiments, yummy sides, a sweet treat, and eco-friendly plates and utensils.

Fajitas

Flour Tortillas (2 pp), Peppers, Queso, House-Made Salsa, Guacamole, Black Beans, and Rice. Gluten-Free Corn Tortilla Upon Request

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Beef Flank Steak
  • Fajita Veggies

Tacos Combo

With Tortillas, Black Beans, Salsa Rice, Chipotle Slaw, Cheese, Sour Cream, and House Salsa

  • Chicken Tinga
  • Classic Beef
  • Chorizo
  • Corn, Pinto, and Poblano (v)

Fish Tacos

With Pineapple Salsa, Crema, Queso Fresco, Red Cabbage, Lime Wedges, Tortillas, Rice, Beans

  • Grilled Spiced Mahi Mahi
  • Catch of the Day

Enchiladas (gf)

Corn Tortillas (2 pp) rolled with our House-Made Enchilada Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Guacamole, Black Beans, and Rice with Mexican Caesar Salad

(Need 72 hours advance for this order) (1 Pan is 16 Enchiladas)

  • Chicken Tinga
  • Classic Beef
  • Chorizo, Corn, Pinto, and Poblano (v)

Favorite Hot Dishes from South America

  • Peruvian Chicken with Chili Sauce, Green Rice, Cornbread, Chipotle Slaw
  • Argentinian Chimichurri Flank Steak, Lemon Orzo Pasta, Mexican Caesar Salad
  • Sofrito, Lime, and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled and Topped with Sofrito Sauce (Tomatillo, Cilantro, Parsley, Garlic) (gf), Black Beans, Cilantro Rice
  • Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri, Starch Choice, Mixed Green Salad

Enhance Your Fiesta!

  • Mexican Caesar Salad with House Pepita Dressing-Crispy Romaine and Shredded Kale, Tossed in a Tangy Cilantro Pepita Dressing (gf) (v)
  • Mexican Street Corn Elotes - Grilled Corn with Ancho Chili Powder, Cotija Crumbles, Garlic, Lime and Cilantro, Sour Cream (gf) (v)
  • Mexican Corn Salad-Grilled Corn, Lime-Mayo, Touch of Cayenne and Cilantro (gf) (v)
  • Mexican Fruit Salad with Lime and Tajin (gf) (vegan)
  • Chips & Salsas
  • Shrimp Salsa 
  • Pineapple Mango Salsa
  • Salsa Verde (vegan)
  • Black Bean & Corn Salsa (vegan)
  • Mexican Crudite - Cucumber, Jicama, Radish, Pineapple Served With Limes, Tajin
  • Our House Made Pumpkin Seed Dip and Tortilla Chips (gf) (vegan)
  • Mexican Layer Dip with Chips (v)

Sweets to Add on

  • Churros
  • Dulce de Leche Eclairs
  • Mexican Chocolate Cake
  • Fresh Fruit with Toasted Coconut Dip

Plant

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Plant & Vegetarian

  • Chana Masala, Basmati, and Lentil Pilaf, Mixed Green Salad (gf) (vegan)
  • Three Sisters Succotash, Maple Ginger Sweet Potato, Mixed Green Salad (gf) (vegan)
  • Baked Potato Bar, All the Fixings, Mixed Green Salad
  • Roasted Tomato Polenta with Aji Verde, Grilled Broccolini, House Salad
  • Indian Cauliflower, Basmati Rice, Mixed Green Salad, Naan (vegan) (gf without naan)

Dessert

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Cakes

8” Cake 12-16 slices

9" Cake 24-32 slices

  • Lemon Mousse Cake (8”) Cake - Almond Dacquoise, Lemon Bavarian Cream, Lemon-Soaked Sponge Cake.
  • Wicked Chocolate Cake (9”) Cake - A Chocolate Lover's Dream: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Ganache.
  • Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Coconut (9”) Spiced Carrot Cake with Coconut Crushed Pineapple. Layered and Iced with House Cream Cheese Buttercream.
  • Black forest Cake (9”) A Gem of The Black Forest; Chocolate Cake Filled With Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream, And Poached Cherries, Iced With Chocolate Ganache And Accented With Meringue Mushrooms And Marbled Chocolate Shards.
  • Sour Cream Cheesecake - Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. Birthday Cake
  • Birthday Cake Yellow, Chocolate, White, with Buttercream Icing.

Cupcakes Classic

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Chocolate

Signature

  • Red Velvet
  • Black Forest
  • Blackberry Lemon

Sheet Cakes

Full Sheet Cake serves 80-90

Half Sheet Cake serves 40-50

Pick up Sweets

  • Atlantic Beach Pie Bites
  • Dark Chocolate Tea Cakes (Gf) vegan
  • Salted Caramel Shortbread Bites
  • Chocolate Truffles
  • French Macarons (Gf) Contains Nuts
  • Mini Pecan Tarts
  • Chocolate Truffles
  • White Chocolate Brownie Bites
  • Petite Cupcakes; Blackberry Lemon, Red Velvet
  • Mini Eclairs; Coffee, Banana Pudding, Lemon Raspberry, Classic
  • Mini Cream Puffs
  • Raspberry Coconut Bites
  • Pastel de Nata – Salted Caramel and Mixed Berries (Portuguese Pastry Tart with Custard Cream

Traditional English Tea

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Catering Works Features Traditional English Tea Events Regularly at the North Carolina Museum of Art, NCMA Café. Join us for an afternoon tea featuring savory canapes, finger sandwiches, and autumn-inspired patisserie.

Make a reservation

If you’re looking to host your own tea, we would love to help! Below you will find a sample menu, however, we are happy to customize to fit your budget and crowd.

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Holiday Menu

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Catering Works Holiday Menu is Now Available! Featuring traditional Holiday Ham & Turkey Buffets, Elevated Entrees, Seasonal Side Dishes, Festive Desserts and more!

Please Inquire Now to Get a Customized Quote! 

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From the Deli

Sandwiches & Wraps

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Sandwiches & Wraps Includes Deli Side Salad, Chips, Cookies & Brownies

Classic

  • Tarragon Chicken Salad with Pecans on Croissant (contains eggs)
  • Tarragon Chicken Salad with Pecans Lettuce Wrap (gf) (df) (contains eggs)
  • Turkey & Havarti on Country Wheat
  • Garden Vegetable on Multi Grain (v)
  • Egg Salad on Honey Wheat (v) (contains eggs)
  • Ham & Gruyere Croissant
  • Albacore Tuna Salad on Three Seed Bread (contains eggs, sesame)
  • Roast Beef & Provolone on Potato Roll
  • Roasted Chicken & Cheddar on a Potato Roll
  • Mediterranean Veggie - Hummus, Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers, Three Seed Bread (vegan) (contains sesame)

Artisan

  • Bistro Turkey on Focaccia
  • Roast Beef, Cheddar & Horseradish on Focaccia
  • Chicken Caesar Club with Tomato, Bacon, and Parmesan on Sub Roll (contains eggs)
  • NC Ham, Fig Cream Cheese & Arugula on Sub Roll
  • Tomato, Pesto, Greens, Mozzarella on Sub Roll (v)
  • Italian Sub - Genoa, Mortadella, Provolone, Banana Peppers, Lettuce on Sub Roll (contains eggs)

Classic Wraps

  • Smoked Turkey & Swiss
  • Roast Beef & Provolone with Horseradish
  • Tarragon Chicken Salad with Pecans (contains eggs)
  • Veggie Wrap
  • Albacore Tuna, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato (contains eggs)
  • Carolina BBQ Chicken with Ashe County Cheddar, House BBQ Sauce, Slaw

Artisan Wraps

  • Chimichurri Steak, Provolone, Greens, Garlic Aioli (contains eggs)
  • Chicken Caesar with Parmesan, Romaine (contains eggs)
  • Power Salad- Hummus, Greens, Quinoa, Cucumber, Cranberries (vegan)

Salads & Bowls

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Chef-Curated Salads

Entrée or Side Salad

  • Mixed Green Salad - Mesclun Greens, Cucumber, Carrot, Cherry Tomato (gf) (vegan)
  • House Salad - Mesclun Greens, Cranberries, Pears, Candied Walnuts (gf) (v)
  • Greek Salad - Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Olives, Peppers, Feta (gf) (v)
  • Za’atar Caesar Salad - Romaine, Brioche Croutons, Parmesan, House Caesar (#1 Seller at NCMA) (v) (contains eggs)
  • Beet Salad - Mesclun Greens, Roasted Beets, NC Chevre, Oranges, Glazed Pecans (gf) (v)
  • Cobb Salad - Romaine, Bacon, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado (gf)
  • Harvest Salad - Maple Roasted Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Baby Kale, Sunflower Seeds (gf) (vegan)
  • Add Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak or Grilled Salmon

House Made Salad Dressings

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette (gf) (vegan)
  • Buttermilk Ranch (gf) (contains eggs)
  • Honey Dijon (gf) (df)
  • Raspberry Vinaigrette (gf) (df) (contains eggs, soy)
  • Cobb Vinaigrette (gf) (vegan)
  • Greek Vinaigrette (gf) (vegan)

Salad Bowls

Packed and Ready to Eat with Compostable Utensils. 

  • Salmon Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice, English Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Avocado, Toasted Sesame Seeds & Spicy Mayonnaise (gf) (df) (contains eggs, sesame)
  • Harvest Bowl with Maple Roasted Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Baby Kale, Sunflower Seeds, Maple Tahini Dressing (gf) (vegan)
  • Chimichurri Steak with Romaine, Charred Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Scallion, Avocado, Buttermilk Ranch (gf) (contains eggs)
  • Lemon Chicken Hummus Bowl with Hummus, Grape Leaves, Tzatziki, Pita (on the side) (gf without pita)
  • Thai Chicken Buddha Bowl with Farro, Kale, Cilantro, Peanuts, Spicy Peanut Sauce (gf) (df)
  • Chinese Chicken Salad with Napa, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Green Onion, Chow Mein Noodles
  • Asian Vinaigrette (df) (contains sesame)
  • Vietnamese Vegan Tofu Noodle Bowl (gf) (contains sesame)
  • Spicy Shrimp and Noodle Bowl Rice Vermicelli, Romaine, Carrot, Cucumber, Peanuts with House Dressing, Lime, Basil, and Cilantro (gf) (df) (contains sesame)
  • Harvest Bowl with Maple Roasted Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Baby Kale, Sunflower Seeds, Maple Tahini Dressing (gf) (vegan) (contains sesame)

Deli Side Salads

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Choice of Deli Side Salad with Sandwiches & Wraps

  • Corn & Black Bean Salad-Charred Corn, Black Beans, Artichoke Hearts, Peppers, Green Onion, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette (gf) (vegan)
  • Fresh Fruit Salad - Seasonal Melons, Berries, Pineapple, Grapes (gf) (vegan)
  • Chickpea Salad (gf) (vegan) 
  • Mixed Green Salad (gf) (vegan)
  • Italian Pasta Salad (v)
  • Red Skin Potato Salad (gf) (v) (contains eggs)

Breakfast

Breakfast Sandwiches & Wraps

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Served with choice of grits or hash browns and includes fruit platter, compostable plates and utensils.

House made buttermilk biscuits.

Minimum of 5 per flavor.

Breakfast Biscuits

  • Bacon, Egg & Ashe County Hoop Cheddar 
  • Sausage, Egg & Pepper Jack 
  • Egg & Cheese (v)
  • Fried Chicken & Tupelo Honey      

Breakfast Wraps 

Served with choice of grits or hash browns and includes fruit platter, compostable plates and utensils.

Gluten-free tortillas available upon request.

Minimum of 5 per flavor.

  • Egg, Sausage & Pepper Jack
  • Bacon, Egg, and Pimento Cheese
  • Egg & Cheese (v)
  • Egg, Prosciutto, Pesto, and Parmesan
  • Egg, Ham & NC Cheddar and Peppers
  • Black Bean, Sweet Potato & Monterey Jack Cheese (v)

Pastries & Fruit

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From the Bakery

  • Petite Croissants, Butter, and Mrs. Ruth's Jam (v)
  • Breakfast Pastry Platter - House Baked Muffins, Danish, Coffee Cake
  • Continental Breakfast (v) - Muffins, Danish, Coffee Cake, Croissant, Jam & Butter (1 pp)
  • Seasonal Fruit Platter
  • Bagels (v) - Assorted Bagels, Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jam with seasonal fruit platter *Add Lox Platter 
  • Vegan & Gluten Free Muffins (Packed Individually) 
  • Vegan and Gluten Free Carrot Apple Muffins with Gluten Free Oats (Contains Almonds, Walnuts)
  • Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake (v) - Golden Cake, Layer of Dark Cinnamon Filling, and Crumbly Streusel Topping 
  • Coffee Cakes (v)  Serves 12-16
    • Blueberry Lemon Crumble (contains almonds)
    • NY Apple Crumb
    • Seasonal 
  • Donuts
    • Old Fashioned Cake Donuts (v) Sour Cream with Vanilla Glaze
    • Chocolate Glaze
    • Glazed Apple Fritters

Parfaits & Fruit

  • Build Your Parfait (gf) (v) - Jill’s House Made Granola (Contains Pistachio), Greek Yogurt, Berries, Diced Seasonal Fruits
  • Yogurt Parfait with Jill’s House-Made Granola (gf) (v) - House Made Granola (Contains Pistachios), Greek Yogurt, Berries, Diced Seasonal Fruits
  • Chia, Coconut, and Berries Pudding (gf) (vegan)  
  • Greek Yogurt * Vegan Yogurt (gf) (v)
  • Morning Breakfast Grains (gf) (vegan) Warm Quinoa and Oatmeal with Toppings to Include: Coconut Flakes, Toasted Almonds, Berries, Dried Cherries, and Maple Syrup. (Add On - Yogurt or Almond Milk)
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter & Breakfast Fruit Platter (Includes Citrus) (vegan)
  • Fruit Cup (vegan) - Seasonal Melons, Berries, Oranges, Pineapple
  • Mini Fruit Skewers (vegan) Pineapple, Melon, Strawberries, Grapes, Berries

Breakfast Buffets & Stations

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Breakfast Bakes

Individual Egg or French Toast Casserole. Includes Fruit Platter 

  • Sausage & Cheese
  • Ham & Cheese
  • Spinach & Feta (v)
  • Brioche French Toast (v)
  • Classic Breakfast Buffet 

Quiche Breakfast (8) Slices

Includes Fruit Platter

  • Quiche Lorraine
  • Three Cheese (v)
  • Garden Vegetable (v) 
  • Mushroom & Swiss (v)

Breakfast Buffets

  • Classic Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuits with Jam & Butter, Choose Grits or Hash Browns, Pork or Chicken Sausage, Bacon, Fruit Platter 
  • Huevos Rancheros
  • Build your Ranchero: Scrambled Eggs, Refried Beans, Queso Fresco, Ranchero Sauce, Hash Brown Potatoes, and Flour Tortillas, Fruit Platter (GF Corn Tortillas available upon request)
  • Belgian Waffle & Scrambled Eggs
  • Belgian Waffles with Scrambled Eggs, Choice of Bacon or Sausage, Butter, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and Strawberry Sauce
  • Chicken and Waffles
  • Buttermilk Battered and Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast, Fried, Served with a half Belgian Waffle, Choice of Grits or Hashbrowns, Fruit Platter

Breakfast Bars

  • Shrimp & Grits Bar - Carolina Shrimp Sauteed in our House Tomato Demi & Stone Ground Grits. Served with Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion, and Bacon, Buttermilk Biscuits, Fruit Platter 
  • Biscuit Bar - Build Your Own Biscuit with Warm Buttermilk Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, Bacon or Sausage Patty, Butter, and Jam, Fruit Salad

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