Weddings ~ Banquets ~ Reunions ~ Corporate ~ Private Events

Vanishing Gourmet is a full service catering company specializing in events for groups ranging from 4 to 500 guests.  We provide outstanding catering for business meetings, weddings, training sessions, home parties, graduations, or any event that requires delicious food.  Our staff is friendly, professional and always eager to please. 

Call today to schedule your free consultation. 615 298-2600

 

 Featured below are some of our most popular catered menu items.  We are happy to accept special requests, so if you don't see what you're looking for here,  just ask us and we'll gladly provide pricing. 

SALADS:  

  • Asian Napa Cabbage Salad
  • Classic Caesar Salad  
  • Chef Salad  
  • Cobb Salad  
  • Cole Slaw  
  • Garden Salad
  • Spinach Salad 
  • Spring Mix Salad with Mandarine Oranges
  • Pranzo Salad 
SOUPS:
  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Zucchini Bisque with Dill
  • Creamy Butternut Squash
  • Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
  • Beef Barley Soup
  • Connie's Classic Chicken Noodle
APPETIZER LIST 1:
  • Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts 
  • Chicken Tenders 
  • Tomato Basil Bruschetta & Crostini  
  • Deviled Eggs  
  • Fruit & Cheese Platter 
  • Foccacia Bread with Olive Oil 
  • Honey Wings
  • Hot Buffalo Wings  
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip 
  • Eggplant Parmesan Dip 
  • Olive Tapenade with Crostini
  • Stuffed Mushrooms  
  • Vegetables with Herb Dips  
  • White Bean Pesto Dip with Crostini  
  • Cheese Tarts  
APPETIZER LIST 2:
  • Antipasto Skewers with Olive, Cheese, Grape Tomato & Pepperoni
  • Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
  • Thick Cut Sugar Cured Bacon Stacks
  • Spanikopita
  • Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry 
  • Bourbon Beef Kabobs  
  • Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas  
  • Crab and Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips  
  • Chicken and Corn Cakes
  • Party Sliders (Turkey, Beef, Pulled Pork)  
  • Italian Mini Meatballs  
  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail  
  • Marinated Chicken Kabobs  
  • Marinated Steak Kabobs  
  • Perogies in Carmelized Onions
  • Prosciutto with Melon  
  • Rosemary Lemon Chicken Tenderloins
  • Salmon & Capers on Crackers  
  • Scallops wrapped in Bacon
  • Shaved Lamb with Zinfandel Jelly or Rosemary Crisps
  • Swedish Meatballs  
  • Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers  
  • Teriyaki Beef or Chicken Satay 
  • Teriyaki Meatballs
 ENTREES: 
  • Baked Stuffed Shrimp 
  • Baked Ziti with Meatballs 
  • Cajun Tilapia with Shrimp & Crab Bisque
  • Chicken Francaise 
  • Chicken Marsala  
  • Chicken Parmesan  
  • Cornish Hens with Apricot Glaze
  • Halibut, Pan Seared 
  • Leg of Lamb Roast
  • Lobster Pie (New England Style)
  • Maryland Style Lump Crabcakes 
  • Meatloaf with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions  
  • Memphis Style or Traditional Barbecue Ribs
  • Pot Roast with Burgundy Gravy  
  • Rolled Roast Pork Loin with Cranberry/Apple Stuffing  
  • Rosemary Lemon Chicken Breast  
  • Salmon with Pesto
  • Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo  (or Chicken with Brocolli)
  • Shrimp Scampi over Orzo Pasta
  • Slow Roasted Beef or Pork Barbecue  
  • Southern Fried Chicken
  • Stuffed Flounder Florentine
  • Stuffed Pork Chops  
  • Classic Beef Lasagna
  • Seafood Lasagna
  • Chicken Pesto Lasagna
  • Vegetarian Lasagna 
  • Tex-Mex Grilled Chicken    
  • Traditional Roasted Turkey 
VEGETABLE SELECTIONS: 
  • Broccoli with Garlic Butter  
  • Glazed Baby Carrots  
  • Green Beans Almandine  
  • Corn in Butter
  • Roasted Yellow Squash 
  • Wilted Spinach with Toasted Almonds  
  • Zucchini in Parmesan Butter  
SIDE SELECTIONS: 
  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole
  • Caprese Salad (Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil in Olive Oil)
  • Corn Bread Dressing 
  • Couscous Mediterranean 
  • Boston Baked Beans  
  • Home Style Potato Salad  
  • Macaroni & Cheese  
  • Mashed Potatoes  
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Red Beans & Rice  
  • Roasted New Potatoes  
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Rotini in Creamy Pesto  
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Shrimp, Rice and Pea Salad 
  • Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad 
  • Tortellini Salad 
  • Tuscan Pasta Salad
  • Wild Rice Pilaf  
 BREADS: 
  • Basil Cheese Biscuits
  • Corn Muffins
  • French Bread
  • Italian Bread
  • Mini Croissants
  • Yeast Rolls
 DESSERTS:

 

  • Apple Crumble  
  • Assorted Cheesecakes  
  • Assorted Fruit Tarts  
  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries  
  • Chocolate Raspberry Brownies  
  • Fruit Bouquet  
  • Fruit Cobblers  
  • Fruit with Crème fraîche
  • Petit Fours  
    • Double Fudge Brownies  
    • Assorted Pound Cake  
    • Gourmet Cookies 
    • Lemon Glazed Cake
    • Mini Chocolate Éclairs 
    • Mini Cream Puffs

COMPLETE THEMED BUFFETS:

  • Italian Feast
  • Irish Celebration
  • Mexican Flair
  • New Orleans Cajun 
  • Traditional Southern Barbecue
  • New England Seafood Feast