Good Friday Catering NYC

Meaningful Meals Made Simple

Good Friday is a time of pause and purpose—a day that invites quiet, reflection, and mindful nourishment. At Green Apple Catering and Events, we’ve crafted a Good Friday catering menu that embraces the spirit of the season with light, elegant, and meatless dishes served with grace.

For churches, nonprofits, families, and schools across New York City, our team delivers comforting meals that feel thoughtful without requiring hours in the kitchen. Our service is designed for ease: flexible formats, labeled ingredients, and respectful presentation that supports both individual moments and larger community gatherings.

Our Good Friday Catering Menu

We keep this menu centered on seafood, vegetables, and plant-based choices—deeply flavorful without feeling indulgent. Each offering is crafted to balance simplicity with depth, tradition with freshness.

Build Your Good Friday Meal

$32.95 per guest for one entrée
$34.95 for two entrées
$36.95 for three entrées

All packages include:

• Two hot sides
• One chilled salad
• Cookies and fresh fruit
• Cross hot buns, bread & butter

Seafood Entrées

• Coconut shrimp with homemade honey Dijon mustard sauce
• Salmon and prawn skewers with pesto
• Spicy Thai-style squid over mixed oriental vegetables
• Asian crab cakes with sesame sour cream and chili-lime sauces
• Good Friday fish pie
• Oven-baked English-style sea trout in white wine and caper sauce
• Halibut fillet with smoked salmon cream sauce
• Sushi-grade salmon steak with herb crust and pesto dressing
• Blackened Cajun tuna steak with fresh salsa
• Breaded calamari with creamy tartar sauce
• Lemon peppered perch with dill sauce
• Battered halibut with sweet relish sauce
• Grilled Cajun snapper with Chermoula sauce
• Stuffed sole with caper cream sauce

Hot Sides

• Roasted yellow plantains with balsamic reduction
• Wild and jasmine rice pilaf
• Seafood jambalaya rice
• Penne with shrimp, clams, broccoli, and roasted peppers in a creamy sauce
• Roasted garlic sauce
• Asparagus with tomato relish
• Yukon gold potatoes au gratin
• Spring beans with sautéed mushrooms
• Grilled vegetables
• Rosemary roasted red potatoes

Chilled Salads

• Tossed spinach salad with seasonal vegetables
• Gotham’s Salad with grilled pears, spiced pecans, cherry tomatoes, and dried cranberries
• Fresco Salad with grilled goat cheese, marinated beet roots, hazelnuts, and avocado

Desserts ($8.95 per guest)

• Bread pudding with nuts and dates
• Chocolate and pear tart with vanilla ice cream
• Assorted holiday cookies and brownies

Beverages

• Eggnog – $7.95 per guest
• Soda and water – $2.50 per guest

Balanced Meals, Made With Purpose

Good Friday is often observed with abstinence from meat, and our menu supports that tradition while offering variety and flavor. From delicate seafood entrees to vegetable-forward sides and gluten-free dessert options, our meals are crafted to nourish without excess. We emphasize clean flavors, modest presentation, and thoughtful ingredient selection.

Every dish is delivered with allergen labels, compostable serviceware, and easy heating instructions if needed. Our clients trust us to provide peace of mind alongside every bite.

Flexible Catering for Every Gathering

Whether you’re feeding a congregation after a morning service, hosting a family lunch, or managing an interfaith community meal, we’re here to help. Our team coordinates logistics, offers plating or buffet options, and supports every order with professionalism and respect. We also welcome last-minute adjustments and dietary notes, just like we do in our St. Patrick’s Day catering menu NYC.

Simple Ordering, Thoughtful Results

Ordering from Green Apple means no guesswork. We offer set menu bundles or build-your-own packages based on your group’s size and preferences. You’ll receive everything on time, ready to serve, and prepared with care.

This is the kind of low-effort, high-integrity catering that supports meaningful occasions. If you’re planning additional Holy Week events, you may also consider selections from our Easter Sunday catering menu NYC, which carries forward the same seasonal thoughtfulness.

A Quiet Finish to a Sacred Meal

Desserts for Good Friday are light and respectful—no overindulgence, just gentle sweetness to close the meal. From nutty bread pudding to tart-filled chocolate treats, our pastry team finishes your table with grace. Pair it with eggnog or sparkling water, and you’ve got a meal that satisfies without distraction.

For similar simplicity across seasons, browse our Thanksgiving catering menu NYC, where flavor and mindfulness share the plate.

Ready to reserve your Good Friday catering? Let Green Apple create a meaningful, respectful meal for your guests—one that honors the day, and the people you share it with.