At Plate & Palate, every event begins with exceptional food, thoughtful preparation, and a menu designed to impress. Our gourmet catering options feature delicious flavors, quality ingredients, and creative presentation designed to complement weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and special occasions throughout Dallas and surrounding areas.

Whether you are planning an elegant celebration, professional luncheon, or a memorable gathering with family and friends, our team works to provide catering options that fit your event needs. Explore our menu offerings and discover how Plate & Palate can help create a flavorful experience your guests will remember.

Hors D’Oeuvres

CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Assorted Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Candied Bacon, Brie en croute with Lemon Fig Jam, Hand Crafted Pepperoni, Lavash, Gourmet Crackers, Bread Sticks, Red Grapes, Fresh Raspberries, Dried Fruit, Chocolates & Almonds

ANTIPASTA SKEWERS WITH ITALIAN ASIAGO DRIZZLE
Black Olive, Pepperoni, Tortellini, Mozzarella, Basil & Grape Tomato
(few without pepperoni – vegetarian)

CHICKEN OR PORK TAMALES – Seasonal

PULLED PORK CORNBREAD TARTLETTES
with Honey BBQ Sauce

CHEESEY ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Phyllo Pastry

MINI GRILLED SHRIMP STREET TACOS
with Cilantro Cream, Avocado and Fire Roasted Picante

MINI QUICHE
An Assortment of Swiss, Spinach, Ham or Bacon

CHICKEN TENDERS
Tossed in Buffalo Sauce with Bleu Cheese for Dipping

MAC & CHEESE CUP CAKES

CRAB CAKES
With Remoulade

CANDIED BACON

TATER TOT BITES
Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Scallions

PIGS IN A BLANKET
with Dijon Mustard

MINI MUSHROOM CAPS
Stuffed with Crabmeat or Artichoke Parmesan garnished with Fresh Parsley

MONTEREY JACK QUESO
with Tortilla Chips and Fire Roasted Picante

APRICOT SAUSAGE BALLS
Sausage, Cheddar & Apricot Glaze

SKEWERED BOWTIE PASTA AND ITALIAN MEATBALL

SKEWERED MEATBALLS
with Red Pepper Jelly, Honey BBQ Sauce or Swedish

SKEWERED CHICKEN MANGO MEATBALLS
Signature Thai Sauce & Sesame Seeds

MINI GARLIC MUSHROOM AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Sautéed Garlic & Mushrooms on a Sliced Fresh Baguette

GRUYERE TARTLETTS
with Caramelized Onion

CARMELIZED ONION & WILD MUSHROOM TARTLETTES

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE TARTLETTS

BRIE AND FIG JAM TARLETTES

PUMPKIN TARTLETTES

GLUTEN FREE

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL – gluten free
with Lemons and Cocktail Sauce

GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES – gluten free
with Cranberries and Pistachios

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE – gluten free
with a Sliver of Pickled Jalapeno

CRUDITE – gluten free
with Red Bell Pepper, Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli Florets, and Cherry Tomatoes, Choice of Ranch, Hummus OR Fiesta Dip

SALMON WITH OINION BOURBON GLAZE – gluten free
Cubed Bite-Sized Pieces of Salmon Served with an Onion Bourbon Glaze

MEXICAN SHRIMP SHOOTERS – gluten free
Includes Tequila, Avocados, Lime & Celery

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP SHOOTERS – gluten free

Plates of cucumber slices topped with cream and tomato are arranged on a countertop with floral centerpieces nearby.

Insalata

BROCCCOLI GRAPE BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
Bacon, Red Onion in a Creamy Vinaigrette

SPRING MIX SALAD
Romaine, Cranberries, Toasted Pecans & Gorgonzola with Balsamic Vinaigrette

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Shredded Parmesan, Homemade Croutons with Caesar Dressing

PLATE AND PALATE SIGNATURE SALAD
Romaine, Toasted Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Black Olives, with Cherie’s Sweet “Kickin” Vinaigrette

GARDEN SALAD
Iceberg, Romaine, Cucumbers, Baby Carrots, and Cherry Tomatoes with Ranch Dressing

SPINACH SALAD
Baby Spinach, Fresh Strawberries and Warm Bacon Dressing

MEXICAN SALAD
Romaine, Grilled Corn, Black Beans, Chopped Tomatoes, and Avocado Ranch Dressing

MUSTARD POTATO SALAD

CREAMY COLE SLAW

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD
With Poppyseed Dressing

CHICKEN SALAD
Cranberries and Scallions

EGG SALAD
Traditional

TUNA SALAD
Celery and Sweet Pickles

Side By Side

POTATO MASHERS
Yukon Gold, Idaho & Sweet Potatoes with Butter & a Bit of a “Kick”

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

OVEN ROASTED RED NEW POTATOES

TRADITIONAL MAC & CHEESE
Cheesy Goodness

RICE PILAF OR CILANTO LIME RICE

MUSHROOM RISSOTO

SEASONAL VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Roasted and Seasoned to Perfection

CARROT SOUFFLE

ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Lightly Tossed in Olive Oil, Seasonings and Parmesan

ROASTED FRESH GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS
Bacon & Onions

PINTO BEANS

DINNER ROLLS, GARLIC BREAD STICKS, BISCUITS AND CORN BREAD
with Honey Butter

Sliders & Party Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches topped with pickles and skewered with wooden sticks, garnished with cherry tomatoes on a tray.

PULLED PORK SLIDERS
With Raspberry Chipotle on Cocktail Rolls

BEEF TENDERLOIN SLIDERS
with Horseradish Cream

NEW YORK STRIP SLIDERS
with Horseradish Cream

HONEY BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS
Dill Pickles

HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS
Baked Ham, Swiss & Honey Mustard

MONTE CRISTO SLIDERS
Turkey, Gouda, Mayo and Peach Jam

PARTY SANDWICH QUARTERS

CHICKEN SALAD
with Cranberries on Grandma’s White

EGG SALAD
On White

TUNA SALAD
On Wheat

PIMENTO CHEESE
On Oatnut

CUCUMBER
with Dill & Cream Cheese

Carving Stations (with attendant)

BEEF TENDERLOIN
With Horseradish Cream

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
with Horseradish Cream or Honey BBQ

SMOKED PORK TENDERLON
with Cajun Honey

SMOKED TURKEY BREAST
with Cranberry Aoili

SMOKED HAM
with Brown Sugar

Bars (build your own)

HAMBURGER BAR
Burgers, Buns, Mustard, Ketchup and Pickles

TACO BAR
Grilled Ancho Shredded Chicken, & Picante Beef with Fire Roasted Picante, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Warm Flour Tortilla

MASHED POTATO BAR
with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Green Onions

ELOTE BAR (MEXICAN STREET CORN)
Green & Red Bell Pepper, Cotija Cheese, Green Onion, Mix of Mayo & Sour Cream

Breakfast/Brunch

HOMEMADE MUFFINS AND SWEET BREADS
Croissants, Fresh Danish, Banana Nut, Chocolate, & Blueberry Muffins, Lemon Poppyseed, Pumpkin & Zucchini Sweet Bread

SLICED LOX
Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Sliced Purple Onion, Tomato, Fresh Dill, and Cucumber

FLUFFY SCRAMBLED EGGS

SAUSAGE, EGG, & HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
with Fire Roasted Picante

VEGETABLE FRITTATA
Egg, Spinach, Onion, Bell Peppers, Tomato and White Cheddar

SOUTHWESTERN POTATOES O’BRIEN

THICK CUT BACON

MAPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES

AVOCADO TOAST

BISCUIT & GRAVY

STEEL CUT OAT PARFAITS
with Coconut Milk, Brown Sugar, Blueberries and Topped with Granola

YOGURT PARFAITS
Greek Yogurt, Honey, Blueberries and Topped with Granola

SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY

Buffet table with trays of meatballs, pastries, and other appetizers, decorated with fresh white and beige flowers.

Entrees

BEEF IT UP

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN
with Green Peppercorn Sauce

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
With Horseradish Cream

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
With Red Wine Reduction

BAKED ZITI
Layered as Lasagna, with Beef, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Our Signature Red Sauce

HOMESTYLE SPAGETTI AND ITALIAN BEEF MEATBALLS
with Garden Maranara, Grated Parmesan and Basil

PIGGING OUT

SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN
with Cherry BBQ Sauce

SEARED HONEY BUTTER PORK TENDERLOIN
In Au Jus

GRILLED ASIAN PORK TENDER MEDALLIONS
With Ginger and Apricot Glaze

EAT YOUR VEGGIES

PASTA PRIMAVERA
Cheese Ravioli, Vegetables in a Light Cheesy Wine Sauce

VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Spinach, Zuccinni, Bell Peppers and Onion in our Signature Red Sauce

GRILLED LARGE PORTOBELLA MUSHROOMS
Stuffed with Red & Yellow Bell Pepper, Herbs and Bleu Cheese Crumbles

GREEK ORZO
Artichokes, Red Onion, Asparagus & Feta

BEYOND THE SEA

SAUTEED SALMON FILET
Drizzled with Lemon Dill

BAKED SALMON FILET
With Onion Bourbon Glaze

BAKED FLOUNDER
with Garlic Butter & Capers

SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Fresh Crab, Shrimp, and Bay Scallops in Parmesan Cream Sauce

SHRIMP SCAMPI
With Butter and Garlic Over Angel Hair Pasta

FROM THE HENHOUSE

MUSHROOM SHERRY CHICKEN BREAST MEDALLIONS
Pan Roasted

HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN BREAST MEDALLIONS
Smoked

CHICKEN PICATTA
with a Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce

CHICKEN ALFREDO
with Grated Parmesan over Bow Tie Pasta

CHICKEN GRATINATA
Over Baked Cheese Tortellini with Chopped Tomatoes, Asparagus, Onions and Bacon
In a Pepper Jack & Parmesan Cheese Cream Sauce

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Served with Salsa Verde

CHICKEN POT PIE
Mixed Veggies, Chicken Breast and a Flakey Crust

POPPYSEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Oval dish filled with ravioli, creamy sauce, zucchini slices, and herbs, garnished with paprika and black pepper.

Beverages

UNSWEETNED AND SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

HOMEMADE LEMONADE

ORANGE JUICE

APPLE JUICE

COFFEE
Sweeteners & Creamers

HOT TEA
Lemons

ASSORTED SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Dr. Pepper

BOTTLED, SPARKLING, & STRAWBERRY WATER

BAR PACKAGE
Sodas, Tonic, Club Soda, Margarita Mix, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lemons, Limes, Olives, Bar Cherries, and Cocktail Napkins

Sweet Endings

Mini dessert cups with whipped topping are arranged in front of a two-tiered white and blue cake with floral decor.

Dessert table with a green cake, candy jars, chocolates, and a baby shower welcome sign displayed by a window.

COOKIES
Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Rasin, & Potato Chip

RED VELVET BROWNIES
with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

FUDGY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

LEMON BROWNIES

MINI INDIVIDUAL BUNDT CAKES
Chocolate Raspberry with Chocolate Syrup
Lemon Poppyseed with Lemon Glaze
Pumpkin with White Frosing

TEXAS SHEET CAKE
Topped with Pecans

CARROT CAKE
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

PEACH PIE COBBLER

APPLE PIE COBBLER

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Blue Bell Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, with Toppings of Strawberry Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, Chopped Nuts and Sprinkles

SHOOTERS

STRAWBERRY ROMANOFF
with Apricot Brandy Whipped Cream

BANANA PUDDING
with Nilla Wafer and Whipped Cream

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
with Kahlua Whipped Cream

KEY LIME
with Lime Zest Whipped Cream

CHERRY CHEESECAKE
With Whipped Cream