Full Service Catering Menu
“When You Love What You Do It Shows”
Creating great food is the ultimate art, merging remarkable flavors with incredible presentation is just the beginning. We bake rustic breads from scratch, freshly roast the finest aged meats and forage for the best local ingredients. Everything we prepare is our original recipe, unique to your special event. We know that a meal should be just as delicious when prepared for very large parties as for intimate dinners. Nothing excites us more than being Sarasota’s only Five Star Caterer for over twenty years.
Chef Larry & Jamie Barrett
4783 Swift Road/Sarasota, Florida 34231
Info@SimplyGourmetCaterers.com
941 929 0066
Appetizers
Passed Butler Style
Horseradish Crema
Roasted Tomato/Cognac Sauce
New Orleans Remoulade
Basil Pesto Crema
Potato Pancake/Smoked Salmon/Scallion Cream*
Sundried Tomato Alfredo
Yogurt/Mint Sauce
Garlic Butter
New Orleans Remoulade Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Sour Cream/Chives
Creole Mustard/Baguette Slice
Granny Smith Apple/Scallion
Wonton Crisp ~ Cholula Crema
Pastrami/Swiss Stuffing/ Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Crema
Mint Pesto
Asiago Crostini/Tomato Relish
Lemon Zest Aioli
Grilled Cheddar Triangles
Second Avenue Deli Rueben
Havana Cuban
Big Easy Muffaletta
Aged Black Angus Sliders
Pulled Pork Po Boy
Caribbean/Jerk*
Asian Spice*
Sicilian Marsala
Mediterranean*
Soup Sippers
American Creamy Tomato
French Potato Leek
Truffled Asparagus
Spanish Gazpacho*
French Onion/Parmesan Crouton
Sweet Coconut Soup/Fruit Jewels*
Basil Pesto/Goat Cheese Medallions/Mozzarella Tomatoes
BBQ Chicken/Hoisin Sauce/Mozzarella/Scallion Garnish
San Marzano Tomato Sauce/Mozzarella/Tomato Dice
Appetizers
On the Table
French Brie En Croute ~ Apricot Preserves
Mediterranean Torte ~ Buttercream Layers/Basil Pesto/Sundried Tomato Pesto/Tapenade
Imported Swiss/Wisconsin Cheddar Wedges
Fresh Roasted Almonds/Cashews
Seasonal Fruit Display/Grape Medley
Assorted Crackers
Mediterranean Cheese Torte
Muffeletta Sandwiches
Mozzarella Pearl Spedini
Marinated Kalamata/Sicilian Olives
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Assorted Crackers/Rolls/Rustic Breads
Chef’s Choice of Imported Cured Meats/Imported Cheeses
French Brie Wheel, Italian Asiago, Aged Cheddar, Imported Swiss, Dutch Smoked Gouda
Assorted Artisanal Sliced Meats
Dried Fruits/Local Honey/Stone Ground Mustard
House Roasted Nut Assortment
Crispy Seeded Crackers/Grilled Herbed Flatbread Triangles
Slider Bar
Philly Cheesesteak Wit/Baguette
Pulled Pork ~ Caramelized Onions/Blackberry BBQ Sauce ~ Baguette
Charleston Garlic Chicken ~ Brioche Bun
Mozzarella Caprese/Basil Pesto Slider ~ Baguette
Muffaletta ~ Baguette
Blackened Chicken/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce ~ Brioche Bun
Iced Gulf Oysters ~ Classic Cocktail/Mignonette Sauces
Oysters Rockefeller
Gulf Shrimp Caribbean
Shrimp Cocktail ~ Classic Cocktail Sauce
Grouper Ceviche ~ Crispy Tortilla Triangles
Asian Tuna Tartare ~ Wonton Crisps
Jonah Crab Legs
Marinara Sauce ~ Veal Demi ~ Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Baja Fish, Red/Gold Peppers, Onions
Pork Latino/Caramelized Onions
Smokey Pulled Chicken/Caramelized Onions
Sirloin Picadillo
Garlic Marinated Flank Steak
Pico de Gallo/Cheddar Cheese/Sour Cream/Flour Tortillas
Citrus Cabbage Slaw
Asian Noodles/Fancy Cut Vegetables/Peanuts/Cilantro
Herbed Mozzarella Pearls, Marinated Herbed Tomatoes/Genoa Salami/Garlic Crostini
Horseradish Crema/Rolls
Potato Pancakes, Classic Accompaniments
Roasted Red Pepper Crema/Rolls
Toast Points/Scallion Cream Cheese/Classic Garnishes
Mountain of Garlic Crostini, Marinated Herbed Tomatoes
Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Tapenade
Crostini/Assorted Crackers
Basil / Sundried Tomato Pesto/Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Creamy Buttercream Cheese Layers, Assorted Crackers
Assorted Crackers
Classic Sauce/Florida Citrus Garnish
Grilled Flatbread, Vegetable Fan Medley
Crispy Wonton Triangles
Crispy Flatbread, Smoked Salmon/Scallion Cream/Capers
Wonton Crisps/Cholula Crema
Gyro Bar
Spiced Shaved Pork or Chicken,Onion/Tomato/Tzatziki Sauce
Petite Pita Triangles, Dukkah Sprinkle
Balsamic/Garlic Marinated Flank Steak (3 oz. Portion)
Horseradish Sauce/Caramelized Onions/Bistro Rolls
Salads
Baby Lettuce Medley/Caramelized Walnuts/Berry Medley, Sherry/Shallot Vinaigrette
Crispy Lettuce Medley, Chopped Vegetables/Cashews/Swiss Cheese
Garlic Ranch or Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
Fried Green Tomato Slices, Gold/Red Tomatoes
Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fried Green Tomato Slices/Petite Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Lettuce/Aged Bleu Cheese
Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Asiago Cheese/Garlic Croutons
Baby Lettuce Medley/Radishes/Carrot Julienne
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Romaine Hearts, Garlic Tortilla Strips
Chipotle Caesar Dressing
Crispy Lettuce Medley, Marinated Hearts of Palm/Tomatoes, Orange Supremes/Purple
Onion, Mango Vinaigrette
Crispy Iceberg, Smokehouse Bacon/Tomato/Cucumber, Bleu Cheese/Chive Dressing
BLT Salad
Crispy Lettuce Medley
Tomato/Cucumber/Smokehouse Bacon, Ranch Dressing
Bow Tie Pasta, Diced Vegetable Medley/Fresh Herbs/Kalamata Olives, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Crispy Lettuces, Radishes/Scallion/Cucumber/Carrot Julienne/Purple Cabbage,
Vegetable Confetti, Ginger/Roasted Sesame/ Hoisin Dressing
Crunchy Green/Purple Cabbage, Carrot/Creamy Dressing
Asian Slaw
Crunchy Green/Purple Cabbage, Carrot/Two Color Peppers Rice Wine Vinaigrette
Roma Tomato/Yellow Pepper/English Cucumber/Purple Onion
Imported Feta/Kalamata Olives, Lemon/Herb Vinaigrette
Creamer Potatoes, Leeks/Onion/Garlic/Bacon
Dijon/White Wine/Olive Oil
English Cucumbers/Purple Onions/Peanuts, Rice Wine Vinaigrette
Palace Salad
Baby Lettuce Medley/Crisp Andouille Sausage/Fire Roasted Corn/Scallion, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Tomato/Scallion/English Cucumber/Feta Crumbles, Italian Herb Vinaigrette
Simply Salad
Crispy Lettuce Medley, Cucumber/Tomato/Purple Onion, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
White/Black Sesame Crusted Seared Rare Ahi Tuna, Exotic Greens/Asparagus/Tomatoes/Purple Potatoes/Roasted Gold Peppers, Nicoise Olives
Sesame/Ginger/Garlic Dressing
Fresh Black Beans/Fire Roasted Corn/Mango/Lime Juice, Scallions/Purple Onions/Roasted Red Peppers
Fresh Crunchy Broccoli, Dried Fruits/Roasted Nuts
Herbed Creamy Dressing
Entreés
Balsamico
Balsamic/Garlic Marinade,Tomato/Scallion Relish, Reduced Aged Balsamic Drizzle
Roasted Cashews/Garlic Breadcrumbs, Mango Salsa
Roasted Salmon, Reduced Balsamic Drizzle, Florida Citrus Garnish
Roasted Chicken Pieces, Dijon/White Wine/Garlic/Fresh Herbs
Charred Onion Garnish/Grilled Lemons
Seared Marinated Chicken Breast, Pearl Onions
White Wine/Dijon/Fresh Herb Sauce
Supreme
Creamy White Wine Sauce/Button Mushrooms/Pearl Onions
Saffron Rice ~ Cumin Chicken/Andouille Sausage/Vegetable Garnishes
Slow Cooked/Wild Flower Honey Glaze
Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, Madeira/Forest Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp ~ Corvina ~ Cod Loins ~ Grouper ~ Red Snapper ~ Tilapia ~ Salmon ~ Sole
Andouille Crusted ~ Andouille/Onion/Breadcrumb Crust, Roasted Garlic Butter
Cashew Crusted ~ Roasted Cashew/Breadcrumb Crust, White Wine/Citrus, Mango Salsa
Spring Herb Pesto ~ Scallion/Garlic/Shallot/Capers/Chives/Parsley/Lemon Zest/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Asian ~ Ginger Essence/Garlic/Roasted Sesame Marinade/Orange Glaze
Bistro ~ Garlic/Breadcrumbs/Lemon/Fresh Herbs/White Wine/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Provencal ~ Roasted Tomato/Kalamata Olive/Caper/Herb Sauce
Glazed Seared Salmon, Saki/Soy/Honey Drizzle, Scallion Garnish
Jumbo Lump Crab, New Orleans Remoulade Sauce
Gulf Shrimp, Pearl Onions/Cream/White Wine/Sherry Sauce
Caramelized Sea Scallops, Cognac/White Wine Sauce
Gulf Shrimp Sauté/Fire Roasted Tomatoes/Onion/Celery/Green Pepper Sauce
Pancetta Wrapped Tiger Shrimp/White Bean Cassoulet/Basil Oil
Grilled Citrus Gulf Shrimp/White Wine Glaze/Fresh Herbs/Roasted Florida Citrus Garnish
Jumbo Garlic Shrimp Kabobs, Mango Salsa
Gulf Shrimp/Sea Scallops/Red Snapper/Mussels, Saffron/Tomatoes/Fennel Jus
Crostini/Garlic Rouille
Gulf Shrimp/Bacon/Onion/Garlic/Butter/Fresh Herbs
Cheddar/Mascarpone Cheese Grits
Flank Steak ~ New York Strip ~ Beef Tenderloin ~ Pork Tenderloin
Spring Herb Pesto ~ Scallion/Garlic/Shallot/Chives/Parsley/Lemon Zest/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Au Poivre ~ Two Pepper Crusted/Cognac Infused Demi
Americana ~ Herb Rubbed, Horseradish Crema
Balsamico ~ Balsamic/Garlic Marinated, Tomato/Scallion Relish
Bistro ~ Veal Demi, Forest Mushrooms/Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves/Pearl Onions
Asian ~ Three Color Peppers/Onions/Ginger
Lomo Saltado
Marinated Tenderloin/Latin Spice, Three Color Peppers/Onion, Tomato Julienne
Roasted Potato Wedges (Potato/Vegetable Included)
Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib, Spice/Herb Rub, Port Au Jus
Seared Short Ribs, Veal Demi/Red Wine/Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Dice Garnish
Apple/Cider/Calvados Brandy
Turkish Dried Apricots/Orange Marmalade, Macadamia Nut/Scallion Chutney
Pulled Pork
Caramelized Onions, Blackberry Barbeque Sauce
Baby Back Pork Ribs, Dry Spice Rub, Slow Cooked, Blackberry Barbeque Sauce
Cannellini Beans, Onions/Celery, Garlic/Rosemary
Extra Virgin Olive Oil/Breadcrumb Streusel
Roasted Vegetable Medley/Spinach, Cream/Red Sauces, Parmesan/Mozzarella Cheese
Sliced Crispy Eggplant, Ricotta/Italian Parmesan/Mozzarella Cheese
Fruity Tomato Sauce
Aromatic Black Beans/Roasted Corn/Pepper Confetti
Guacamole/Grated Monterey Jack/Sour Cream/Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortillas
Vegetable Medley/Black Bean Sauté, Corn Tortillas/Baja Sauce, Cheddar/Sour Cream/Scallion
Long Grain Rice, Fancy Cut Vegetables/Crispy Tofu, Asian Spice
Broccoli/Onion/Green Pepper Sauté, Mozzarella/Cheddar Cheese
Wild Mushrooms/Roasted Red Peppers/Onions/Peas/Caramelized Zucchini
Saffron Scented Rice
Zucchini/Eggplant/Onions/Peppers, Pesto/Feta Cheese, Penne Pasta
Ziti, Mozzarella/Fontina/Parmesan/Ricotta Cheeses, Tomato Sauce
Grilled Portabella, Spinach/Shallot/Goat Cheese/Mozzarella
Rice Noodles, Tofu/Carrot/Celery/Pepper/Fried Egg Shred
Bean Sprouts, Crushed Roasted Peanut/Scallion/Lime Garnish
Vegetable Medley Sauté/Coconut Milk, Granny Smith Apple Bits, Exotic Spices
Pasta
Balsamico
Balsamic/Garlic Marinade,Tomato/Scallion Relish, Reduced Aged Balsamic Drizzle
Roasted Cashews/Garlic Breadcrumbs, Mango Salsa
Roasted Salmon, Reduced Balsamic Drizzle, Florida Citrus Garnish
Roasted Chicken Pieces, Dijon/White Wine/Garlic/Fresh Herbs
Charred Onion Garnish/Grilled Lemons
Seared Marinated Chicken Breast, Pearl Onions
White Wine/Dijon/Fresh Herb Sauce
Supreme
Creamy White Wine Sauce/Button Mushrooms/Pearl Onions
Saffron Rice ~ Cumin Chicken/Andouille Sausage/Vegetable Garnishes
Slow Cooked/Wild Flower Honey Glaze
Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, Madeira/Forest Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp ~ Corvina ~ Cod Loins ~ Grouper ~ Red Snapper ~ Tilapia ~ Salmon ~ Sole
Andouille Crusted ~ Andouille/Onion/Breadcrumb Crust, Roasted Garlic Butter
Cashew Crusted ~ Roasted Cashew/Breadcrumb Crust, White Wine/Citrus, Mango Salsa
Spring Herb Pesto ~ Scallion/Garlic/Shallot/Capers/Chives/Parsley/Lemon Zest/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Asian ~ Ginger Essence/Garlic/Roasted Sesame Marinade/Orange Glaze
Bistro ~ Garlic/Breadcrumbs/Lemon/Fresh Herbs/White Wine/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Provencal ~ Roasted Tomato/Kalamata Olive/Caper/Herb Sauce
Glazed Seared Salmon, Saki/Soy/Honey Drizzle, Scallion Garnish
Jumbo Lump Crab, New Orleans Remoulade Sauce
Gulf Shrimp, Pearl Onions/Cream/White Wine/Sherry Sauce
Caramelized Sea Scallops, Cognac/White Wine Sauce
Gulf Shrimp Sauté/Fire Roasted Tomatoes/Onion/Celery/Green Pepper Sauce
Pancetta Wrapped Tiger Shrimp/White Bean Cassoulet/Basil Oil
Grilled Citrus Gulf Shrimp/White Wine Glaze/Fresh Herbs/Roasted Florida Citrus Garnish
Jumbo Garlic Shrimp Kabobs, Mango Salsa
Gulf Shrimp/Sea Scallops/Red Snapper/Mussels, Saffron/Tomatoes/Fennel Jus
Crostini/Garlic Rouille
Gulf Shrimp/Bacon/Onion/Garlic/Butter/Fresh Herbs
Cheddar/Mascarpone Cheese Grits
Flank Steak ~ New York Strip ~ Beef Tenderloin ~ Pork Tenderloin
Spring Herb Pesto ~ Scallion/Garlic/Shallot/Chives/Parsley/Lemon Zest/Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Au Poivre ~ Two Pepper Crusted/Cognac Infused Demi
Americana ~ Herb Rubbed, Horseradish Crema
Balsamico ~ Balsamic/Garlic Marinated, Tomato/Scallion Relish
Bistro ~ Veal Demi, Forest Mushrooms/Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves/Pearl Onions
Asian ~ Three Color Peppers/Onions/Ginger
Lomo Saltado
Marinated Tenderloin/Latin Spice, Three Color Peppers/Onion, Tomato Julienne
Roasted Potato Wedges (Potato/Vegetable Included)
Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib, Spice/Herb Rub, Port Au Jus
Seared Short Ribs, Veal Demi/Red Wine/Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Dice Garnish
Apple/Cider/Calvados Brandy
Turkish Dried Apricots/Orange Marmalade, Macadamia Nut/Scallion Chutney
Pulled Pork
Caramelized Onions, Blackberry Barbeque Sauce
Baby Back Pork Ribs, Dry Spice Rub, Slow Cooked, Blackberry Barbeque Sauce
Cannellini Beans, Onions/Celery, Garlic/Rosemary
Extra Virgin Olive Oil/Breadcrumb Streusel
Roasted Vegetable Medley/Spinach, Cream/Red Sauces, Parmesan/Mozzarella Cheese
Sliced Crispy Eggplant, Ricotta/Italian Parmesan/Mozzarella Cheese
Fruity Tomato Sauce
Aromatic Black Beans/Roasted Corn/Pepper Confetti
Guacamole/Grated Monterey Jack/Sour Cream/Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortillas
Vegetable Medley/Black Bean Sauté, Corn Tortillas/Baja Sauce, Cheddar/Sour Cream/Scallion
Long Grain Rice, Fancy Cut Vegetables/Crispy Tofu, Asian Spice
Broccoli/Onion/Green Pepper Sauté, Mozzarella/Cheddar Cheese
Wild Mushrooms/Roasted Red Peppers/Onions/Peas/Caramelized Zucchini
Saffron Scented Rice
Zucchini/Eggplant/Onions/Peppers, Pesto/Feta Cheese, Penne Pasta
Ziti, Mozzarella/Fontina/Parmesan/Ricotta Cheeses, Tomato Sauce
Grilled Portabella, Spinach/Shallot/Goat Cheese/Mozzarella
Rice Noodles, Tofu/Carrot/Celery/Pepper/Fried Egg Shred
Bean Sprouts, Crushed Roasted Peanut/Scallion/Lime Garnish
Vegetable Medley Sauté/Coconut Milk, Granny Smith Apple Bits, Exotic Spices
Accompaniments
Idaho Potato Slices/Caramelized Onion, Fresh Herbs/Garlic Broth
Saffron/Roasted Red Peppers
Green Beans/Carrots, Pearl Onions, Red/Gold Peppers, Garlic Herb Butter
Asian Slaw
Roasted Sweet/Idaho Potatoes, Root Vegetable Medley
Kale/Baby Spinach/Goat Cheese Crumbles, Citrus Vinaigrette
Elotes
Roasted Corn/Red Pepper/Scallion, Herbed Crema/Cotija Cheese
Saffron Scented Rice/Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic Mushrooms/Zucchini Sauté
Toasted Israeli Cous Cous Pearls, Vegetable Confetti, Fresh Herbs
Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Desserts
Belgian Chocolate Cup
Miniature Fruit Tartlet
Petite Berry Napoleon
Pina Colada Tartlet
Key Lime Tartlet
Lemon Curd Tartlet
Coconut Custard Tartlet
Banana Brûlée Tartlet
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cup
Tiramisu
Key Lime
Chocolate Mousse
Strawberry Shortcake
Chilled Coconut Sipper
Chocolate Chunk
Oatmeal Raisin Spice
Double Chocolate Truffle Chunk
Almond Amaretti
Cakes/Cookies/Fruit
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream/Country Oatmeal Cookie Crumbles
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks/Chocolate Sauce
House Roasted Almonds/Chantilly Cream/Cherries
Chocolate Grand Marnier Truffles/Cocoa Dust, Chocolate/Hazelnut Truffles
Costa Rican Pineapple/Meyers Rum Sauté/Vanilla Essence
Vanilla Ice Cream/Shaved Coconut Garnish
Caramelized Banana Slices/Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Sauté
Butter Pecan Ice Cream/Toasted Pecan Garnish
Granny Smith Apples/Puff Pastry/Apricot Glaze
Gingered Whipped Cream
Apricot Halves/Puff Pastry/Orange Marmalade Glaze
White Chocolate Whipped Cream
Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers/Layers of Mascarpone/Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate Shavings
Layers of Crispy Phyllo Pastry/Walnuts, Honey/Orange Glaze
New York Style/Fresh Fruit Garnishes
Tender Sugared Biscuits, Fresh Cassis Marinated Strawberries/Whipped Cream
Lemon Zest Pound Cake Triangle, Stewed Bing Cherries/Zinfandel Wine Sauce Whipped Cream
Granny Smith Apples/Spices/Walnut Oatmeal Streusel Crust
Chantilly Cream
Strawberries, Cassis/Strawberry Jam Marinade, Whipped Cream/Chiffon Cake Square
Wisconsin Cheddar/Imported Swiss/Spanish Bleu
Fresh Roasted Almonds/Cashews, Dried Apricots/Figs, Assorted Crackers
Dark Chocolate Mousse/Pastry Cream, Raspberry Essence/Flaky Puff Pastry
Vanilla Scented Bread Pudding, Crème Anglaise/Pecan Crumble
Seasonal Berry Medley/Pastry Cream/Chantilly Cream/Flaky Puff Pastry
