"Quality and Service are our main ingredients, and our pledge." For those occasions where a fully catered affair with servers would be overdone, we also provide exquisitely prepared take-away Party Platters for any occasion. From Birthday celebrations. to outdoor picnics, and even the Super Bowl we provide all the essential culinary delights you and your guests deserve.

For those who know and appreciate the difference, Monterey Gourmet remains dedicated and convinced that quality and exceptional service make the difference.

Quality ingredients, meticulous preparation, high standards of culinary skills and elegant presentation are
what set us apart.

Please contact us by phone (908) 766-2000, by fax (908) 221-0357, or by e-mail, so that we may personally assist you in arranging your catering needs for your upcoming event.

* Weddings * Showers * Dinner Parties * Cocktail Parties * Brunches * Social & Business Functions * Buffet or Sit-Down * * From 5 to 500 Guests * Full Bar Service * Professional Staffing * * Tents * Rentals * Free Event Planning *

 

Small Platters   -   Serve approximately  7 to 10  persons           Medium Platters   -   Serve approximately  12 to 15 persons                  Large Platters   -   Serve approximately  18 to 25 persons   This is only an approximation, but platters may be ordered for any number of guests, and will be priced accordingly.   CRUDITE PLATTER - fresh cut vegetables with choice of dips (Spinach, Garlic, Ranch).  Medium and large platters include hollowed pumpernickel or semolina bread filled with dips.                 Small  $25               Med  $45               Large  $55 CHEESE AND FRUIT PLATTER - an assortment of domestic and imported cheeses displayed with assorted crackers, crisp breads fresh fruit and garnish.                 Small  $35                Med  $55               Large  $78 CHEESE PLATTER - an assortment of domestic and imported cheeses displayed with assorted crackers, crisp breads and fresh grapes for garnish.                 Small  $40                Med  $62               Large  $85 DESSERT CHEESE AND FRUIT PLATTER - an assortment of imported and domestic dessert cheeses displayed with sliced baguettes, crackers and fresh fruit.                 Small  $40                Med  $62               Large  $85 FRESH FRUIT PLATTER - fresh cut seasonal fruit and berries beautifully arranged on platter.                                                           Small  $30                Med  $45               Large  $70 WATERMELON BASKET - a hollowed watermelon filled with fresh fruit salad.          Large only   $75   BAKED BRIE en croute - French Brie wrapped in puff pastry, ready to be baked, with an assortment of crackers and garnished with fresh fruit.                                   Medium $30          Large $52   BAKED BRIE TORT en croute - French Brie stuffed and wrapped in puff pastry, ready to be baked, with an assortment of crackers, crisp breads and fresh fruit.  Stuffed with choice of: Apricots & Pecans,       Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes,       Raspberry & Almonds, or     Brown Sugar & Almonds                           Medium $34.50                     Large $56.95   BRIE FONDUE PLATTER – Brie fondue with white wine baked in a hollowed bread with French bread, crisp breads and fresh fruit.                         Medium $32          Large $56   CHARCUTERIE PLATTER – assortment of domestic and imported sausages, pepperoni, and Genoa salami with crackers, crisp breads, honey mustard and grapes.                                  Small $35                 Med $55                Large $78 PÂTÉ  PLATTER – assortment of pâtés (mousse truffle, country, vegetable terrine, seafood) with an assortment of crackers, crisp breads, French bread, onion chutney, capers and Cornichons.                                    Small $36                 Med $56                Large $78 FLORENTINE SPINACH DIP IN HOLLOWED PUMPERNICKEL – also available in semolina or sourdough breads.                                    Small $28                Med $42          Large $55 GARLIC DIP IN HOLLOWED SOURDOUGH BREAD – also available with Champagne, Ale or Horseradish Cheddar dips.                          Small $28                Med $42                Large $55   ARTICHOKE, SPINACH & CHEESE DIP  baked in hollowed bread with crackers, crisp breads and fruit.                                                         Small $28                Med $42                Large $55   HUMMUS PLATTER or BABA GHANOUSH PLATTER – our homemade creamy hummus (or Baba Ghanoush) displayed with fresh veggies & pita crisps                Small $35             Med $55           Large $78   BRUSCHETTA PLATTER  -  plum tomatoes, garlic & basil on herbed baguette toasts                                 Small $28                 Med $42                Large $55 GOAT CHEESE AND KALAMATA OLIVE BRUSCHETTA PLATTER                                Small $32                 Med $46                Large $60 MEXICAN 7 LAYER DIP – guacamole, salsa, refried beans, sour cream, black olives, cheddar and sliced jalapeños with tortilla chips. (onions optional)                                           Small $25                 Med $40                Large $55 GUACAMOLE PLATTER – fresh avocado dip and salsa displayed with tortilla chips.                             Small $25                 Med $40                Large $55 CHEESE QUESADILLA PLATTER – displayed with guacamole, salsa and sour cream                                         Small (15 pcs) $26                Med (24 pcs) $42                  Large (36 pcs) $63   CHICKEN & CHEESE QUESADILLA PLATTER – displayed with guacamole, salsa and sour cream                                        Small (15 pcs) $30                Med (24 pcs) $48                  Large (36 pcs) $72   CRAB DIP PLATTER (can be served Hot or Cold) - Alaskan crab dip in a hollowed bread Boule with crackers and crisp breads.                             Small $40                Medium $60               Large $ 85   SHRIMP AND CRAB COCKTAIL DIP  - layers of cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp and crabmeat with crackers, crisp breads and fresh fruit.                Small $30,          Med $45,         Lg $ 65   MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER – hummus, marinated Feta, Kalamata olives, stuffed grape leaves and pita crisps                          Small $35                 Med $55          Large $78   GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER – marinated and grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, green peppers, red onion, asparagus, carrots and eggplant beautifully arranged in sections on a platter.                                    Small $35                 Med $55                Large $78   SMOKED SALMON PLATTER- Nova or Norwegian salmon with cream cheese, onions, capers and black bread or mini-bagels.                Small $50           Med $75                Large $95   SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON PLATTER-  our best Imported Scottish Salmon with cream cheese, onions, capers & black bread or mini-bagels.       Small $75       Med $95       Lg $125   SMOKED FISH PLATTER - choice of smoked salmon, trout, whitefish, Nova, sturgeon, kippered salmon, whitefish salad and salmon salad with sliced tomatoes and onions, cream cheese, lemons and garnish.                                  Priced according to selection and quantities   CAVIAR PLATTER  -  American Sturgeon caviar displayed with sour cream, chopped egg, red onion and capers in radicchio cups, and served with toast points, caviar crackers and garnish.                                 Small $38                 Med $59                Large $85 Available at additional cost:  Beluga, Sevruga, Osetra, Tobbiko, Keta, Blinis and Potato Latkes.   MARYLAND CRABCAKE PLATTER - with Remoulade sauce and chef’s special sauce                 Small (12 pcs) $45           Med (20 pcs) $75           Large (28 pcs) $105 SHRIMP PLATTER - large or Jumbo shrimp arranged on a platter and served with lemon and choice of cocktail sauce,  Remoulade, or  ginger sauce.               Large Shrimp $2.00 each                     Jumbo Shrimp $2.75 each   SEAFOOD PLATTER - includes a display of Little Neck clams and fresh oysters on the half shell, large cocktail shrimp and mussels vinaigrette with lemon, cocktail sauce and garnish (also avail with crab claws and lobster per market prices)                            $9.95 per person.   DELUXE SEAFOOD PLATTER - may include any combination of Little Neck clams, fresh oysters, cocktail shrimp, marinated mussels, snow crab claws, lobster and seviche served with lemon, cocktail sauce and garnish.                           Priced according to market prices.   COLD POACHED SALMON PLATTER - salmon filets or whole fish poached and beautifully displayed with dill sauce, aspic and garnish.  A delicious centerpiece!                        1 Filet $60                              2 Filets $120                          Whole Displayed Fish $180   SALAD SAMPLER PLATTER – chicken salad, tuna salad, country potato salad and Cole slaw displayed on a bed of greens with hard boiled eggs, tomato wedges & garnish.            7.49 per person   NICOISE SALAD PLATTER – beautiful display of grilled tuna, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, crisp green beans, flageolet, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, green peppers, olives and French vinaigrette.                               Small $45                Medium $70          Large $95 MONTEREY CAPRESE PLATTER - fresh homemade mozzarella with sliced tomatoes (or red roasted peppers), fresh basil & balsamic.       Sm $35        Med $55        Lg $78 MOZZARELLA ROULADE PLATTER – fresh mozzarella pinwheels with prosciutto, grilled eggplant, red roasted peppers and pesto.  Garnished with green & black olives and aged balsamic.                                          Small $40                 Med $60                Large $85 BUFFALO WING PLATTER (mild or hot,  traditional or BBQ) - with celery & bleu cheese dip.                                  Small $28                Med $42                          Large $65 BONELESS BUFFALO WING PLATTER (mild or hot) –  with celery & bleu cheese dip.                                         Small $28          Med $42                 Large $65   COCKTAIL MEATBALLS BY THE PAN        Small $28                Med $45                 Lg $60   ANTIPASTO PLATTER- Genoa salami, pepperoni, imported provolone, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts and mushrooms, green & black olives, hot peppers and imported anchovies (optional).                                         Small $50                Med $75                 Large $95   FRESH ROASTED TURKEY - our fresh, roasted turkey carved and replaced on the frame with cranberry relish and garnish  (or with condiment platter.)                               $9.95 per lb.   HONEY GLAZED HAM - our famous Pennsylvania Dutch smoked ham - glazed, then sliced and replaced on bone and displayed on a platter with garnish and honey mustard sauce (or with condiment platter)                        $8.95 per lb.   GRILLED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS - marinated, grilled chicken breasts sliced and displayed on a platter with mango salsa (or honey mustard sauce) & garnish.                                                                           $6.95 per person.   GRILLED CHICKEN CUTLETS – simple, healthy, marinated and grilled chicken cutlets with choice of sauce including Cusabi (cucumber/Wasabi) , Orange Sesame, Mango Salsa, BBQ, Bourbon or Honey Mustard Sauce. We suggest 2 cutlets per person.                                                                                                  $4.50 each   SLICED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF - fresh roasted prime tenderloin of beef sliced and arranged on a platter with horseradish sauce (or pesto sauce) and garnish.                 Small $65                                Medium $105                        Large $145 GRILLED FLANK STEAK PLATTER – marinated, grilled flank steak sliced and displayed on a platter with grilled pineapple & tomato relish (or bourbon sauce) and garnish.                                       Small $55                                Medium $85                          Large $115 18 HOUR PULLED PORK PLATTER – Louisiana Style BBQ pork with slider rolls and creamy cole slaw. Sauce                                Small $32          Medium $65           Large $95   BEEF or CRABCAKE SLIDERS – with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, spicy ketchup, Remoulade sauce and slider rolls                        Small (15 pcs) $45      Medium (24 pcs) $72     Large (36 pcs) $108   BREAKFAST BASKET - a basket of fresh baked croissants, muffins, scones, bagels, and fruit breads with cream cheese, butter and preserves.                                       Small $35                Med $50                 Large $70   BAGEL BASKET - basket of fresh bagels with whipped cream cheese, vegetable cream cheese, cinnamon raisin cream cheese, butter and fruit preserves.                                      Small $20                Med $35                 Large $50   BAKED EGG & CHEESE CASSEROLE – with cheddar cheese and fresh herbs.                                                                    Med $30                 Large $58   GOURMET COOKIE AND BROWNIE PLATTER - fresh baked assortment of cookies and finger size brownies, lemon squares & crunch bars for a quick pick-up dessert.                                 Small $25                Med. $40                                Large $65   ASSORTED MINI PASTRIES - assortment of mini fresh fruit tarts, cream puffs, éclairs, Cannolis, mini Napoleons, chocolate mousse cups & choc dipped strawberries                                 Small (2doz.) $36,         Med (3 doz.) $54,          Large (4 doz.) $72          (OR $1.50 each)   PLATTER OF LEMON SQUARES & RASPBERRY SQUARES          Sm  $30,    Med  $50,     Lg  $75   PLATTER OF ASSORTED BISCOTTI             Small  $25,        Med  $40,        Large  $65   ASSORTED DESSERT PLATTER - with fresh baked Linzer Heart Cookies, Shortbread Cookies, Macaroons, Choc Dipped Macaroons and Rugulach.                                     Small $35                Med. $50                                Large $75 MINI CHEESECAKE PLATTER - assortment of bite-sized mini cheesecakes with various toppings and swirls including strawberries, raspberry swirl, chocolate chips, blueberries, and chocolate curls              Small  $30               Med  $50                                Large  $75      Small Platters   -     Serve approximately  7 to 10  persons           Medium Platters   -   Serve approximately  12 to 15 persons                  Large Platters   -   Serve approximately  18 to 25 persons