The Menus
The Full Menus
Let these menus inspire you with an idea of the style and scope of Holly Tate Fine Catering. Use them as a general guide and first step, remembering that you are only limited by your imagination, and ours.

Hors D'oeuvres
Mini Fried Green Tomato BLTs with arugula, applewood smoked bacon, fried green tomatoes, and chipotle aioli
PorkSweet Potato Biscuits with Black Forest ham and maple butter
PorkParmesan Cups filled with apple fennel salad, toasted walnuts, and Parmigiano Reggiano, maple Dijon vinaigrette
VegetarianCherry Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Skewers with sundried tomato pesto dipping sauce
VegetarianFresh Berry Skewers with honeyed Greek yogurt dipping sauce
VegetarianFresh Watermelon Pops
Watermelon wedges on a stick.
VegetarianGrilled Moroccan Spiced Veggie Skewers
Mushrooms, zucchini, Vidalia onions, red peppers.
VegetarianAsian Sweet Pepper, Black Bean, and Corn Dip with five spice water chestnuts, served in endive cups
VegetarianRoasted Red Pepper Hummus in savory mini cones, garnished with chives and chickpeas
VegetarianCanapes with Cucumber and Cream Cheese
VegetarianGrilled Bruschetta topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato basil salad
VegetarianCrostini with sauteed wild mushrooms, aged fontina cheese, and Parmigiano Reggiano
VegetarianCrostini with blue cheese and poached pears
VegetarianFigs or Dates filled with goat cheese or blue cheese mousse, drizzled with honey
VegetarianWarm Prosciutto Wrapped Dates stuffed with blue cheese and smoked almonds
PorkTwice Baked Truffled New Potatoes filled with Asiago cheese and pancetta
PorkProsciutto Wrapped Grilled Asparagus with truffle butter and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
PorkFresh Vegetable Spring Rolls brushed with peanut sauce
VegetarianMini Tarts
Wild mushroom and goat cheese · sundried tomato and cheddar cheese · poached pear and blue cheese.
VegetarianMini Quiche
Spinach and bacon · ham, leek, and three cheese · mushroom and fontina.
PorkDeviled Eggs
Holly's signature pimento cheese · wasabi spiced · red Thai curried · traditional homestyle.
VegetarianHouse Made Empanadas
Sirloin, potatoes, and onions · roasted red peppers and olives · roasted corn and black beans.
BeefJapanese Style Hibachi Kabobs
Steak and shrimp · steak and chicken · served with Japanese white sauce and hot mustard.
SeafoodBeefChickenMeatballs
Tate's signature jalapeno spiced two step · ginger spiced Asian · old world Italian Parmesan.
Mini Yorkshire Puddings with beef tenderloin and horseradish Dijon creme fraiche
BeefSpicy Gourmet Nacho Bites with grilled NY strip steak, black beans, and Monterrey Jack cheese, topped with diced jalapenos
BeefSeared Beef Carpaccio Crostini topped with olive and orange salad and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
BeefPepper Crusted Steak Crostini with horseradish cream
BeefKorean Braised Short Ribs over roasted garlic polenta, served in mini ramekins
BeefThinly Sliced Duck Breast or Pork Tenderloin on mini butter buns with BBQ cherry sauce
PorkGrilled Baby Lamb Chops with chimichurri sauce
LambGrilled White Wing Skewers
Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, stuffed with pepper jack cheese.
ChickenPorkAsian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with spiced peanuts
ChickenGrilled Chicken Satays with peanut dipping sauce
ChickenLobster Fritters with Cajun remoulade sauce
SeafoodGrilled Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon
SeafoodPorkGrilled Spiced Shrimp with black bean and corn relish in tasting spoons
SeafoodTeriyaki Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian orange dipping sauce
SeafoodPorkNew Orleans Shrimp Salad served on molasses buttered toasts
SeafoodSpice Rubbed Grilled Shrimp Cocktail Skewers with traditional chile horseradish sauce
SeafoodMini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with roasted red pepper rouille
SeafoodOysters Bienville
Oysters on the half shell, baked with shallots, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and panko.
SeafoodSmoked Salmon and Curried Egg Salad on rye toasts
SeafoodGrilled Ahi Tuna Skewers with ginger aioli
SeafoodTuna Tartare and Avocado Croustades with radish garnish
Seafood
Platters
Smoked Salmon Platter with house dill creme fraiche, garnished with grated egg yolks, minced shallots, capers, and quick pickled onions, served with assorted crackers and breads
SeafoodBeef Tenderloin Platter
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin on a bed of arugula with lemon and olive oil, topped with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings and capers, served with toasted baguette slices and house horseradish cream sauce.
BeefAssorted Dips, served with lavash, toasted baguettes, and water crackers
Roasted red pepper romesco with toasted almonds and heirloom tomatoes · spicy Greek raita with cucumbers, jalapenos, cilantro, and dill · Southwestern black bean and corn with tortilla chips · baked spinach and artichoke with four cheeses, toasted pita, and tortilla chips · Holly's signature pimento cheese · warm blue cheese with garlic and bacon · warm jumbo lump Manzanilla sherry crab · queso with roasted poblanos and chorizo, served with tortilla chips.
SeafoodPorkTea Sandwiches
Holly's signature pimento cheese · grilled chicken salad with smoked almonds and tarragon · curried egg salad with mango chutney · smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese · cucumber and Boursin with fresh dill.
SeafoodChickenMini Paninis, cooked on our panini press
Buffalo chicken and blue cheese dressing · Black Forest ham and aged cheddar with apple butter · Holly's signature pimento cheese · fresh mozzarella with sundried tomato pesto and prosciutto · fig jam with Parrano cheese · grilled chicken pesto and pear · turkey avocado · pizza style pepperoni and bacon with mozzarella.
ChickenPorkOther Hot Mini Sandwiches
Hot Browns, a Kentucky Derby classic, served open faced with sliced turkey, artisan bacon, and bechamel sauce, topped with sliced Roma · grilled jumbo lump crab sandwiches.
SeafoodPork
Artful Displays
Chips & Dips Display
Warm queso with roasted poblanos and chorizo · south of the border style guacamole · traditional vine ripened tomato and green chile salsa rojo · fire roasted salsa verde · served with organic tortilla chips.
PorkArtisanal Cheese and Fruit Display
French triple cream · Spanish Manchego with four fruit preserves · Beecher's Flagship cheddar with apple butter · Goat Lady Dairy smoked chevre crottins · garnished with seasonal fruit and spiced pecans, served with sliced French baguette, lavash, and table water crackers.
VegetarianAntipasti Display
Mixed olives with lemon and herbs, oven roasted tomatoes, grilled marinated zucchini, eggplant caponata, sliced soppressata salami, sliced Genovese salami, and aged Italian provolone.
Pork
Stations
Sliders, served with your choice of kettle chips or Fritos and baby dills
Grilled triple smoke beef with bacon, aged cheddar, and chipotle aioli · pulled pork with orange infused BBQ sauce and homemade slaw · grilled BBQ chicken · baby sloppy joes · jumbo lump crabcake with roasted red pepper rouille · New England style lobster roll · beer simmered and grilled bratwursts with gourmet mustard and sauerkraut · grilled spicy Italian sausage with caramelized onions · vegetarian black bean with roasted red pepper rouille.
SeafoodBeefChickenPorkSouthern Shrimp & Grits
Jumbo shrimp with stone ground grits and three toppings: spicy red bell pepper and andouille sausage cream sauce · country ham cream sauce · Charleston BBQ sauce · served in mini martini glasses.
SeafoodPorkAuthentic From Mexico, Fresh Taco Bar
Beef barbacoa · slowly simmered shredded chicken breast · braised pork in a poblano chile sauce · Baja Peninsula grilled white fish · served with warm flour and corn tortillas, pickled onions and jalapenos, lime crema, cotija cheese, and assorted salsas.
SeafoodBeefChickenPorkMac N' Cheese Bar
Ultimate macaroni and cheese with Parmigiano Reggiano and aged cheddar, with toppings: panko and Parmesan breadcrumbs · bacon · andouille sausage · sauteed mushrooms · fresh tomatoes · jalapenos.
PorkPasta Station
Buttered bowtie or penne pasta with choice of sauces: pomodoro with heirloom tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano · fresh basil pesto cream · classic Alfredo · tomato suga rosa · Bolognese meat sauce with beef and pork.
BeefPorkRisotto Station
Braised short rib · creamy tomato and shrimp · asparagus and peas · Champagne and wild mushroom · butternut squash and caramelized leek.
SeafoodBeefMeat Carving Station
Spice rubbed beef tenderloin with horseradish cream or chimichurri · slow roasted prime rib with horseradish cream and au jus · maple and brown sugar cured spiral ham with bourbon glaze and sweet country mustard sauce · herb marinated oven roasted turkey breast with cherry and cranberry Marsala sauce · brined and seasoned pork loin with light raspberry sauce · all carving stations accompanied by yeast rolls, wheat rolls, sweet potato biscuits, and ciabatta rolls.
BeefPorkGrilled Wings
Buffalo chicken · sweet and spicy · teriyaki · Jamaican jerk · served with dipping sauces.
ChickenFresh Seafood Bar
Fresh oysters on the half shell with Champagne vinegar mignonette · grilled and spiced peel and eat shrimp with house cocktail sauce · tequila lime grilled shrimp · fresh fish ceviche · smoked salmon bites with capers and cream cheese · Oysters Bienville · jumbo lump crabcakes with rouille.
SeafoodS'mores Bar
Marshmallows, assorted chocolate bars (dark, white, and milk), and graham crackers; attendants roast the marshmallows and make s'mores to order.
Vegetarian
