carborough Fare offers a selection of menus for a variety of events. Browse our menus below, and contact us today about how we can help you with your special event. Please note that the menus below represent only a selection of the great foods we can prepare for you. We can also work with you to make a custom menu especially for your special day.

Lite Luncheon Fare | Luncheon, Dinner Buffets or Plated Meals
Hors d'oeuvresDesserts

 

 

  Lite Luncheon Fare

 

Tortilla Wraps, Freshly Baked Croissants/Kaisers, Artisanal Breads

 

Honey Baked Ham                            Tuna Salad                   Housemade Pimiento Cheese
Roast Beef                                              BLT                                Homestyle Chicken Salad
Smoked Turkey or Oven Roasted        Club                    Chicken Salad, Grapes, & Pecans
Shrimp or Lobster Roll                                                                  Gourmet Grilled Cheese         

                

*Spreads include mayonnaise, mustard, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, herb

 cream cheese, sundried tomato spread, fresh pesto and cream cheese spread, 

 

Appropriate accompaniments included

 

 

Salads & Sides

Homestyle Chicken Salad

Shrimp Salad or Shrimp Louie

Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing or Layered Fruit Salad with Whipped Pear Sauce

Red Potato Salad, Homestyle Potato Salad, or Vegetable Medley Potato Salad

Shredded Cole Slaw with Celery Seed

Greek Pasta Salad or Macaroni Salad

Pistachio Salad

Apple, Blue Cheese, & Walnut Salad

Mandarin Orange & Green Salad                Cucumber & Tomato Salad w/ Feta & Basil

Mixed Vegetable Salad w/ Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing

Couscous Salad with Feta & Mint

Mrs. Blackwood’s Chick Pea Salad-a new version of chicken salad w/ rice & peas

Mixed Greens Garnished w/ Granny Smith Apples, Gorgonzola, Red Onions,

Sugared Pecans or Walnuts, & Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette (or with

Strawberries &/or Mandarin Oranges)

Tomato Steak with Baked Goat Cheese & Herb Salad

Layered Southwestern Salad w/ Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

 

Soups

Tomato Basil Bisque

Lobster Bisque

Corn & Crab Chowder

Vegetable Beef

Taco Soup Served with Sides of Cheddar, Sour Cream, & Jalapenos

Seafood Gazpacho

 


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Luncheon or Dinner Buffets & Plated Meals

            

Chicken & Poultry Entrees:  

Chicken Breast Filled with Proscuitto, Swiss, & Herbs

Barbequed Chicken

Garlic Herb Baked Chicken with Cream Sauce

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Chevre & Fresh Basil

Chicken Virginian - filled with Country Ham, Wrapped in Bacon & baked in a 

Mushroom Cream Sauce

Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange - Thyme Glaze

Chicken Breast atop Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket Baked in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Marinated Chicken Strips with Peppers, Onions, & Monterey Jack Cheese

Chicken & Mushroom Crepes

Swiss Chicken

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Roasted Turkey with Mole Rub

 

Beef Entrees:  

Slow Roasted Beef Tips with Mushrooms in a Cream Sauce

Herb Encrusted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Port Sauce

Filet Mignon, Mushroom Demi Glace

Herb Encrusted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus & Horseradish Cream Sauce &/or 

Sautéed Mushrooms

Low & Slow Roasted Beef Brisket, Sweet Smoky BBQ Sauce

Herb Encrusted Roast Beef Served with Appropriate Sauces

Freshly Grilled Beef Kabobs with Vegetables

BBQ Short Beef Ribs or Braised Short Beef Ribs

 

Pork Entrees:  

Bourbon Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Housemade Apple Chutney

Pecan Crusted Pork Loin Roast with Bourbon Pan Gravy

Pork & Red Pepper Skewers with Cuban Spices - Mango Salsa

Hoisin & Honey Glazed Thick Cut Pork Chops

Black Hills Ham

Whole Roasted BBQ

Succulent Ribs - Eastern NC Sauce, Memphis Style with Sauce on the Side,

& the House favorite - Sweet & Spicy Mix of Cilantro, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Jalapenos, Brown Sugar, Ketchup, Vinegar, Red Pepper

 

Seafood Entrees:  

Cajun Shrimp & Creamy Grits

Salmon with Caper Cream Sauce & Creamy Grits

Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

Flounder with Scallop Stuffing

Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Fresh Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill & Wasabi Sauces - Chef Favorite

Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa

Seared Scallops

Mussels in Leek Cream Sauce

Lump Crab-Stuffed Prawns with Basil Cream Sauce

 

Lamb Entrees:  

Baby Lamb Chops with Mint-Cilantro Relish

Rack of Lamb, Mango Salsa

Boneless Leg of Lamb

Spicy Marinated Lamb Kabobs with Roasted Garlic Stuffing

 

Vegetarian & Other Entrees:  

Eggplant Lasagna

Penne Pasta with Southwestern Alfredo, Roasted Corn, Peppers, Black Beans,

Fresh Cilantro, & Parmesan Shavings

Three Cheese Ravioli in Lobster Cream Sauce

Country Quiche - Bacon, Three Cheeses, & Thyme

 

 

Accompaniments  

See above under salads/sides in lite luncheon

Garden Peas

Rice Pilaf, Garden Vegetable Rice Medley, Wild Rice, Mexican Rice

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole, Pineapple Casserole, Green Bean Casserole

Baked Sweet Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes

Fingerling Potatoes, Rosemary Butter

Elegant Red Potatoes - layers of sour cream, cheddar, bacon, chives

Whole Kernel Corn, Roasted Corn, Corn Pudding

Potatoes Baked in Cream

Gruyere, Gouda, or Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Souffle

Glazed Baby Carrots

Macaroni & Cheese – a blend of cottage, white cheddar, & sharp cheddar

Sharp Cheddar

Couscous with Sautéed Zucchini, Saffron, & Herbs

Steamed Vegetables or Freshly Marinated & Grilled Vegetables

Sautéed Asian Asparagus or Grilled Asparagus

Creamed Spinach

Mixed Vegetable Casserole with Onion & Sharp Cheddar

 

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Hors d’oeuvres

 

Specialty Platters OR Displays

 

Hot Dips with Toast Points

Crab

Crab & Shrimp Parmesan

Spinach & Artichoke

Artichoke

All served with Warm Pita or Baguette Slices

 

 Seasonal Fruit

Melons, Pineapple, Berries, Figs, Grapes, Star Fruit, Kiwi, Mango,

& Other Tropical Varieties Presented with your choice of

Dipping sauce including Chocolate Fondue

 

 Carving Table

Your Choice of Herb Encrusted Beef Tenderloin, Standing Rib Roast, Top

Butt Sirloin, Bourbon Spiced Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Turkey, Black

Hills Ham with Appropriate Accompaniments & Breads

 

Gourmet Cheese Board

Beautiful Assortment of Cheeses from around the world complimented

By Nuts, Fruits, Breads, & Crackers

 

Plump, Fresh Oysters

Amaze & Please your Guests with Delicious, Plump Oysters

Cornmeal Crusted & Fried or Steamed & Freshly Shucked

Served with Warm Butter, Homemade Cocktail Sauce, & or Tartar Sauce

 

Colorful Crudités Display, Basket, or Platter

Assortment of Fresh Vegetables with

               Herb dip or Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce overflowing in a Fresh Green lined

Basket or Platter

Or a Country Garden popping up in Fresh Vegetables

 

Cocktail Shrimp & Sauce

Delicious Seasoned (Old Bay) Shrimp Beautifully

Presented with Housemade Cocktail Sauce

Or Marinated Shrimp

                                      

Spicy Shrimp & Grits Station or Passed Hors d’oeuvre

A Southern Favorite!  Plump Seasoned Shrimp Sautéed

& Bathed in a Spicy Gravy & Served over Creamy Grits or

have the Hors d’oeuvre passed to your guests 

in Mini Martini Glasses w/ Fresh Garnish

 

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta Station!

Choose from Acclaimed Favorites including our Chef Recommended

Penne Pasta w/ Southwestern Alfredo, Roasted Corn, Peppers, & Black Beans,

Fresh Cilantro, & Parmesan or

Mushroom Ravioli Served w/ Tomato Pesto & Parmesan or

House Made Marinara Served over Your Favorite Pasta—You may even add

 Sautéed Mushrooms or

Three Cheese Ravioli or Tortellini with Lobster Cream Sauce

 

Sushi, Sushi, Sushi!

Freshly Prepared Sushi

A Huge Variety to choose from...Everything from Tuna to Red Snapper to

Sea Urchin, Scallop, to the Famous Rolls....Philadelphia, California, Tuna, Spider,

Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Rainbow, and the list goes on!  All served appropriately

with Chopsticks, Wasabi, & Sauces

 

Fresh Soup & Gourmet Grilled Cheese Station

Serve a fantastic bowl of Tomato Bisque, Lobster Bisque, or Crab & Corn Chowder

With a fabulous and freshly grilled cheese Sandwich – choose from Havarti,

Fontina, Cheddar, & Gruyere with Artisan Bread

 

 

Hors d’oeuvres (continued)

 

Hot Selections

Marinated & Grilled Fresh Salmon & Mango Salsa

Smoked Turkey & Mole Rollups

 Deep fried chicken tenders
Sausage & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Wrapped Dates Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Roasted Fresh Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola & Wrapped in Proscuitto
Bruschetta – Roasted Red Pepper with Goat Cheese or Asparagus & Fontina
Spring Rolls & Egg Rolls
Swedish Meatballs with Whole Roasted Mushrooms
BBQ Meatballs
Chicken or Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Lime Cilantro Chicken Skewers with Avocado Crema Dipping Sauce
Crab Fritters with Creole Sauce
Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill & Wasabi Sauce (Watermelon Salsa during
Summer season)
Quesadilla Station
Spanakopita
Raspberry & Brie in Phyllo
Asparagus Rounds
Sesame Chicken
Steamed Mussels in Wine & Cream Sauce with Baguettes
Canadian Bacon & Scallop Skewers with Lime Slices
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Lightly Fried Grouper with Pecan Sauce

 

 

Cold Selections

Tortilla Roll-ups featuring your favorite meat & cheese

Deviled Eggs – Traditional or Goat Cheese Spread

Apple, Blue Cheese, & Walnut in Endive    -    Fig, Gorgonzola, Walnut in Endive

Shrimp Salad in Endive

Brown Sugar Glazed Country Ham & Sweet Potato Biscuits

Bruschetta - Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, & Aged Balsamic

Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Assorted Finger Sandwiches & Canapés

Chicken salad pastries

Gazpacho – Shrimp or Crisp Tortilla Chip Garnish

Tuna & Avocado Tartar on Sesame Wonton

Sundried Tomato & Pesto Terrine with Grilled Artisan Bread, Marinated Olives

Chilled Spinach Dip with Warm Pita

Blue Cheese & Walnut Shortbread with Cream Cheese & Mango Chutney

Rosemary & Parmesan Shortbread with Roasted Cherry Tomato & Feta

Caprese – fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, olive oil, and aged balsamic

Black Bean Salsa with Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips

Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Corn & Red Pepper in Tortilla Cups

Hummus with Tabbouleh

Lemon/Key Lime Meringue Tartlets

White Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Tartlets

Belgian Cream Puffs with Powdered Sugar

Lemon Squares, Hello Dollies, Chew Bread Squares, & Petite Butter Cake Squares

Chocolate Mousse served in an assortment of Chocolate Molds

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Chocolate Praline Wafers

Bourbon Pecan Tartlets

Crepes Station – Sweet Cheese, Fresh Peaches w/ Grand Marnier, or Flaming Apple

 

Other Nibbles

Spicy Roasted Pecans

Spicy Snack Mix

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

 

Your choice of beverages Include Domestic & Imported Beers & Wines, Champagne or Sparkling Wine, Lime Sorbet Punch, Wedding Blush Punch, Lime Spice Spritzer, Cranberry or Strawberry Spritzer, Peet’s Coffee & Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Wassail, & Assorted Soft Drinks

 

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Delicious Desserts

                       

Cakes

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese & Pecan Icing

Pineapple Cake with Seven Minute Icing

Southern Pound Cake with Cream Cheese & Pecan Icing

Chocolate Amaretto with Chocolate Buttercream & Raspberry Sauce

Red Velvet

French Vanilla with Buttercream Icing

German Chocolate

Flourless Chocolate Torte – Raspberry Sauce

Assorted Cheesecakes with Sauces or Fruitopia

                    

Pies

Coconut Custard

Deep Dish Pecan

Crunchy Caramel Apple a la mode

Cream Cheese

Lemon Chess

Chocolate Chess

Blueberry Pie with Crème Chantilly

Pumpkin or Sweet Potato

Lemon or Key Lime

Fruit Tarts

                                                                                                                                     

Desserts for a Crowd

 Hot & Wonderfully Southern Banana Pudding

Strawberry Shortcake

Peach, Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, or Chocolate!! Crumb Cobblers

Punch Bowl Cake

Chocolate Amaretto Trifle

Chocolate Kahlua & Heathbar Trifle

Bananas Foster – Make it a Station!

Crepes – Make it a Station!  Flaming Peaches or Apple

Decadent Chocolate Mousse with Pirouline Wafer

Assorted Cookies

Housemade Ice Cream

 

 

*Special design, birthday, and wedding cakes - - - Priced upon request

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Scarborough Fare Catering
Allison Wilkes Thomas
Phone:
(919) 872-5600 or (252) 747-4492
Fax: (252) 747-4501
 allison@scarboroughfarecatering.com

 

 

 

 

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