PLATED A LA CARTE

Private Chef & Catering Service

About

Plated A La Carte is a personal chef & catering service specializing in boutique-style culinary experiences offering unique appetizer displays, flavorful buffet setups, and now Online Ordering for Sunday Brunch making my signature a la carte buffet more accessible for casual entertaining, or even a family meal. Need meal prep? We offer post surgery meal plans made to your specific dietary needs aiding in your healthy recovery. I'm absolutely obsessed with food and I'm dedicated to providing top tier service, exquisite flavors, and beautiful presentations. While Southern food is at the heart of my cooking, my experience goes far beyond tradition. Indulge in a variety of diverse cuisines all thoughtfully presented offering you and your guests multiple options to choose from. I also offer custom cake towers and mini desserts. Check out Caked By Crystal. Let's take the stress out of your event planning, so you can focus on what truly matters—Your Event!

Full Service Menu

Our full service menu is designed for those seeking premium offerings, and stunning presentations. Unlike our A La Carte menu, this experience features custom table decor and a full buffet setup, including chafing dishes, drink stations, and tasting platters. Perfect for micro weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings of 25+ guests.

Appetizers

Individually portioned small bites perfect for cocktail hours or light meal offerings for private events.

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Brunch

A leisurely meal meant for socializing. Weekend or "cheat day" offerings freshly prepared for all occasions.

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Entrees

The heart of the meal. Explore our premium selection of signature mains, featuring our Southern inspired recipes.

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A La Carte Menu

Hosting your next gathering just got easier. Our A La Carte menu lets you choose your favorite dishes by the half

pan or full pan, making it simple to feed a crowd without the stress. Every item is made from scratch with fresh ingredients and comforting flavors-perfect for your special occasion.

Salads

Southern Chicken Caesar

Fried chicken bites, romaine lettuce, shredded collards, house caesar dressing.

$85-$160
Classic Potato Salad

Tender potatoes blended with house made mayo base dressing, sweet relish, and chopped eggs.

$55-$100
Salmon Pasta Salad

Fresh salmon, pasta, red onion, relish, mayo based dressing. 

$95-$180
Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrot, red wine dressing.

$50-$90

Appetizer Platters

Catfish Sliders

Fresh seasoned filets deep fried on brioche bun w/ signature buffalo coleslaw .

$55-$100
Grilled Skewers

Your choice of chicken, salmon, steak, shrimp, lobster* marinated in signature sauce and grilled.

$60-$110
Southern Chicken Biscuits

Fresh biscuits, crispy chicken, cheddar, sausage gravy.

$50-$95
Smoked Turkey & Collard Green Egg Rolls

Fresh braised collard & smoked turkey rolled in thin wrapper then deep fried.

$45-$85
Oxtail Empanadas

Slow cooked oxtail deboned & wrapped in flacky dough then baked.

$70-$135
Curry Chicken Empanadas

Jamaican-style curry chicken braised untill tender wrapped in flakey dough & baked.

$55-$105
Crab Cake Egg Rolls

classic crab cake mix rolled in thin wrapper & fried until crisp.

$65-$125
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Baguette

Southern recipe piped into a hollowed french roll, baked & drizzled w/ garlic butter.

$40-$75

Entree Platters

Fried Chicken (mixed)

Cajun buttermilk marinated chicken pieces, battered and fried until crispy.

$95-$165
Baked Chicken (mixed)

Cajun seasoned chicken pieces baked with fresh aromatics intil tender.

$95-$165
Sliced Virginia Ham

Whole ham baked with signature pineapple glaze.

$95-$165
Baked Salmon

Fresh Salmon seared in cajun compound butter.

$145-$245
Herb Roast Beef

Top sirloin dry rubbed w/ fresh rosemary & thyme roasted to perfection.

$115-$195
Braised Oxtail

seasoned, seared, then braised till tender.

$145-$245
Jerk Pork Loin

Whole pork loin marinated in signature jerk spices then slow roasted.

$115-$195
Fried Catfish

Fresh fillets battered in seasoned cornmeal & deep fried until golden.

$115-$195

Side Dishes

Macaroni & Cheese

Classic 3 cheese recipe.

$65-$100
Collard Greens

Fresh greens simmered with smoked turkey untill tender.

$55-$95
Gumbo Greens

Traditional recipe with a creole roux base, tender shrimp and smoked sausge.

$55-$95
Fried Cabbage

Fresh chopped cabbage & colorful peppers, & onions fried in bacon drippings until tender.

$45-$80
Seasonal Vegetables

Fresh assorted veggies sauteed with premium butter & herbs.

$45 - $80
Red Beans & Rice

Slow simmered red beans & smoked sausage, fresh aromatics served w/ rice.

$45-$80
Garlic Green Beans

Fresh green beans sauteed w/ bacon, & minced garlic.

$45-$80
Roasted Red Potatoes

Quartered red potatoes roasted w/ fresh herbs & seasoning.

$45-$80
Candied Yams

Diced sweet potatoes baked in buttery brown sugar syrup.

$55-$95
Yellow Rice

Scratch made w/ minced aromatic veggies.

$45-$80

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