Themed Lunch Menus
Themed Lunch Catering: A Culinary Experience from Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events
At Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events, we believe that food is more than just sustenance – it’s an experience that brings people together. Whether it’s for a corporate event, a birthday celebration, or a casual get-together, our Themed Lunch Catering service offers a unique and flavorful way to elevate your special occasion.
Why Choose Themed Lunch Catering?
When you opt for our themed lunch catering, you’re not just getting a meal; you’re immersing your guests in a thoughtfully designed dining experience. We offer a range of custom-tailored menus that align with your event’s theme, ensuring that every detail – from the food to the presentation – contributes to the overall atmosphere. For more info please visit our Corporate catering Page
Some of the key reasons why our clients love our themed lunch catering include:
- Creative Menus: We work closely with you to craft a menu that reflects the chosen theme. Whether it’s a Mediterranean-inspired lunch, a traditional BBQ feast, or a vibrant taco station, we can design a menu that brings your vision to life.
- Fresh Ingredients: At Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We source the freshest ingredients to prepare dishes that are both flavorful and visually appealing.
- Personalized Experience: Every event is unique, and our team takes the time to understand your needs. From dietary restrictions to serving styles, we ensure that your lunch is tailored to your specifications.
- Engaging Themes: We offer a diverse range of themed options, including international cuisines, seasonal ingredients, and fun interactive food stations that encourage guest participation.
Themed Global Menus
Served Hot In Chafing Dishes Or Room Temperature | 10 Person Minimum | 24 Hours Notice Required.
Add Sliced Fruit (+5.49 Per Guest). Fruit Salad (+4.95 Per Guest)
Vegan
$36.95 per guest
- Vegetables Khardola Tagine: squash, carrots, potato, zucchini, green beans, pumpkin, raisins, chickpeas, saffron broth, olives and preserved lemon with Moroccan cous cous
- Orange seitan steak: stir fried with red and yellow peppers
- Ginger orange tofu
- Cauliflower steak with tahini sauce
- Garden salad
- Vegan cookies and chocolate truffle
America
$38.95 per guest
- Mini burgers on toasted brioche bread with all the trimmings
- Southern chicken fingers with honey mustard dipping
- Crab cakes with chipotle aioli
- Homemade macaroni and cheese
- Old fashioned coleslaw
- Butter lettuce with tomatoes, radish, and cucumber
- Apple pie
China
$36.00 per guest
- Sesame chicken
- Beef and broccoli or sweet and sour shrimp
- Green beans in black bean sauce
- Veggie fried rice
- Veggie spring rolls with chili sauce
- Asian kale salad
- Regular cookies, matcha cookies and fortune cookies
Hawaiian
$37.00 per guest
- Hula-hula spiced chicken
- Coconut shrimp with bang bang sauce or paniolo grilled steak
- Macadamia nut rice
- Sesame ginger noodles with bean sprouts crispy peas
- Waimea salad with mixed greens roasted peppers, basil and nuts
- Coconut cake with chocolate rum sauce
Italian
$38.00 per guest
Choice of two:
- Chicken: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Eggplant: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Steak marsala
- Classic beef meatballs
- Veal: piccata | marsala | parmesan (+ 5.00)
Choose 1 pasta:
• Baked ziti pomodoro
• Penne ala vodka
• Vegetable lasagna roulade
• Penne primavera
Accompanied by:
• Roasted Italian vegetables
• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Cookies, tiramisu shooters and mini italian pastries
Mediterranean
$38.00 per guest
- Honey and za’atar glazed chicken kabobs
- Roasted branzino filets with herbed olive oil, lemon drizzle
- Grilled vegetables with fine herbs
- Mediterranean salad: romaine hearts, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta
- Homemade pita bread and pita chips with hummus
- Cookies and brownies
India
$36.00 per guest
- Chicken tandoori kabob style
- Broiled curry salmon
- Sautéed spinach with chickpea
- Biryani basmati rice with mixed vegetables
- Garden salad with kheer ka raita: yogurt with cucumber and mint
- Cookies and brownies
- Assorted indian breads including naan
Cuba Latino
$37.00 per guest
- Cuban style baked chicken with cilantro
- Roast pork with mojo sauce or lime cured salmon with papaya chili relish
- Rice and peas: arroz con glandules
- Grilled vegetables and sweet plantain or boiled yucca with garlic sauce
- Garden salad with pineapple and avocado
- Fresh baked cookie and tres leches cake shooters sea salt caramel
Healthy Spa Buffet
$38.00 per guest
- Grilled salmon with roasted red pepper coulis
- Soy and ginger glazed breast of chicken
- Grilled Italian vegetables
- Organic brown rice
- Hummus and grilled whole wheat pita
- Garden salad with mushroom and asparagus
- Chilled ginger spiced melon soup
- Chef’s selection of sorbets
Southern Comfort
$39.00 per guest
Choice of 2:
- Buttermilk fried chicken [needs 36 hour notice]
- BBQ pork ribs [needs 36 hour notice]
- Smoked chicken [needs 36 hour notice]
- Shrimp etouffee with polenta cakes
Choice of 2:
- Potato salad
- Mac and cheese: three cheese blend, crunchy chip topping
- Southern sweet potatoes: brown sugar, cinnamon
- Memphis style coleslaw: apple cider vinegar dijonnaise
Accompanied by:
- Pickles and BBQ sauce
- Cobb: baby greens, avocado, pickled red onion, bacon, egg crumbles, blue cheese dressing
- Caramelized banana pudding: chantilly cream, nilla wafer crumble
- Corn bread muffins and biscuits honey butter
Thailand
$37.00 per guest
- Grilled Thai chicken with spicy peanut sauce
- Salmon marinated with lemongrass, chilies and lime
- Sauteed baby asparagus and baby bok choy
- Thai pad noodles with sweet and spicy chili sauce
- Jasmine coconut rice garnished with chunks of coconuts
- Assorted cookies and brownies including mango rice pudding shooters
Jamaican – Caribbean
$42.00 per guest
- Jamaican jerk chicken
- Island style meatballs
- Grilled mahi mahi with pineapple glaze
- Dirty rice
- Fried cassava with garlic sauce
- Sliced tomato and avocado salad
- Cookies and brownies with coconut rice pudding shooters
Middle Eastern
$38.00 per guest
- Falafel with tahini and yogurt dressing
- Chicken shawarma
- Beef shawarma
- Middle eastern cauliflower
- Israeli chopped salad with romaine lettuce
- Hummus with homemade pita and pita chips
- Dessert platter with baklava
Korean
$39.00 per guest
- Bulgogi beef
- Spicy gochujang chicken
- Miso glazed salmon
- Egg fried rice
- Seasoned bok choy
- Vegetable japchae: sweet potato noodle salad
- Cucumber kimchi salad
- Cookies and brownies
Mexico
$37.00 per guest
- Lime chipotle grilled carne asada
- Chicken breast in spicy bell: pepper corn sauce
- Chili and lime rice
- Mexican roasted vegetables
- Chopped salad with corn, green beans
- Tortillas
- Tapioca pudding and churros with chocolate sauce
Susan’s Special Buffets
Served Hot In Chafing Dishes Or Room Temperature | 10 Person Minimum | 24 Hours Notice Required.
Add Sliced Fruit (+5.49 Per Guest). Fruit Salad (+4.95 Per Guest)
Park Avenue
$38.00 per guest
- Burgundy braised beef short ribs with pearl onions, carrots and mushrooms
- Lemon herb chicken Francaise
- Creamy red bliss mashed potatoes
- Sauteed green beans
- House salad mixed greens, dried cranberries, grapes, almonds
- Italian pastries
5th Avenue
$42.00 per guest
- Seared filet mignon with shallots and mushrooms
- Zesty shrimp
- Roasted butternut squash with dried fruits
- Lemon parsley roasted potatoes
- Susan’s salad
- Cookies and brownies
Midtown
$38.00 per guest
- Chicken Francaise with charred tomatoes and asparagus tips
- Bistro grilled steak with grilled portobello mushrooms
- Roasted fingerling potatoes
- Baked brussels sprouts
- Baby arugula, beets and goat cheese salad
- Cookies and brownies
The Big Apple
$42.00 per guest
- Stuffed chicken with truffle, wild mushroom spinach
- Medallions of beef tenderloin with a truffle red wine reduction
- Roasted new potatoes with shallots and parsley
- Sicilian roasted cauliflower, capers, raisins and breadcrumbs
- Garden salad
- Tuscan farro salad
- Cookies and brownies
Garment District
$42.00 per guest
- Sake and miso roast salmon with wakame seaweed
- Braised boneless chicken thighs with coconut and thai basil
- Sticky rice and shiitake
- Broccoli with oyster sauce
- Baby spinach, red peppers, water chestnuts and bean sprouts
- Cookies and chocolate shooters with ginger cream
- Breads and shrimp chips
Room Temperature Buffet
Served Hot In Chafing Dishes Or Room Temperature | 10 Person Minimum | 24 Hours Notice Required.
Add Sliced Fruit (+5.49 Per Guest). Fruit Salad (+4.95 Per Guest)
Susan Buffet-A
$37.95 per guest
- Grilled salmon with black bean salsa and orange chipotle vinaigrette
- Grilled chicken breast chimichurri with roasted sweet peppers
- Roasted cauliflower with smoked paprika and lemon
- Roast yams with cinnamon, pepper and honey
- Garden greens with radish, cucumber and tomatoes cilantro vinaigrette
- Dessert platter
- Cornbread, crisps, rolls and butter
Susan Buffet-B
$39.95 per guest
- Moroccan grilled chicken breast with olives and tart fruit
- Beef sirloin with tomato cabernet compote
- Grilled asparagus with sweet peppers and toasted walnuts
- Penne with roasted tomatoes, basil, olives and parmesan
- Caesar salad
- Biscotti, mini cannoli, fruit tarts, and Italian pastries
Stress-Free Catering for Your Event
Planning an event can be stressful, but our Themed Lunch Catering service is designed to be as seamless and enjoyable as possible. From the moment you reach out to us, our team will guide you through every step of the catering process, including menu selection, dietary preferences, and timing. We take care of all the details, so you can focus on enjoying your event.
How to Book Themed Lunch Catering with Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events
Booking your next event with us is simple. Just visit our website here and fill out the contact form with your event details. Our team will get in touch with you promptly to discuss your vision and help you choose the perfect theme and menu. From there, we’ll take care of everything else, ensuring that your lunch is a memorable experience for all your guests.
Testimonials
We’ve had the privilege of catering countless events, and our clients continue to rave about our service:
- “Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events made our corporate lunch an unforgettable experience. The Mediterranean feast was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our team loved every bite!” – Jane L.
- “The taco bar was a hit at my birthday party! Everyone had fun customizing their tacos, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely be booking with them again.” – Mark T.
Can I customize the menu for my event?
Yes! We pride ourselves on offering a personalized catering experience. Once you choose a theme, you can work with us to adjust the menu to accommodate dietary preferences, specific ingredients, or any special requests. We’ll ensure your lunch is tailored to suit your needs.
Can you set up a buffet or food stations for my event?
Absolutely! We offer flexible serving options, including buffet-style setups, food stations, and plated service. If you have a specific idea in mind for how you'd like your lunch to be served, let us know, and we’ll make it happen.
Tell us about your wedding, social gathering, or corporate event! A Susan’s Kitchen Catering and Events Planners will be in touch to answer all of your questions and provide information about our catering and events services. We can’t wait to meet you!
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