Mardi Gras Catering

Mardi Gras Catering Menu In Nyc

Mardi Gras has long been a celebration of indulgence, community, and vibrant tradition. In New York City, where refined tastes meet cultural diversity, there’s growing demand for catering that brings festive flavor without compromising on elegance. At Green Apple Catering, we design Mardi Gras experiences that go beyond the expected—balancing bold New Orleans-inspired cuisine with local ingredients and bespoke service rooted in NYC sophistication.

Whether for a corporate reception, rooftop gathering, or intimate soirée, our approach is seamless, curated, and distinctly urban. We focus not only on delivering food, but on designing a full sensory experience that respects tradition while speaking the language of modern New York hospitality.

Mardi Gras Themed Catering Menu

Celebrate Mardi Gras with bold flavors, classic Creole dishes, and festive favorites inspired by New Orleans.
All items are house-made using traditional recipes and authentic seasonings.

20-guest minimum · 48-hour advance notice required
Gluten-free options available upon request

Mardis Gras Appetizers

Chicken

$42.00 per dozen

• Mardi Gras–colored deviled eggs
• Mini chicken & waffles with buttermilk waffles, boneless Cajun chicken bites, and maple syrup drizzle
• Jalapeño chicken poppers
• Cajun-spiced chicken wings

Vegetarian

$39.00 per dozen

• Fried green tomato sliders with remoulade slaw
• Sweet corn fritters with spicy aioli
• Buttermilk hush puppies with Cajun aioli

Seafood

$44.00 per dozen

• Mini shrimp po’ boy sliders with Creole tomatoes and house-made remoulade
• Shrimp beignets with Cajun aioli
• Spicy shrimp cocktail
• BBQ shrimp
• Bayou fried shrimp with remoulade sauce
• Blackened shrimp, avocado, and cucumber bites
• Smoked cheddar shrimp & grits bites
• Louisiana crab cakes with chipotle aioli
• Crab hush puppies with avocado aioli

Pork

$42.00 per dozen

• Cajun andouille sausage bites in puff pastry with bourbon mustard
• Mini New Orleans–style muffuletta sliders on ciabatta
• Andouille sausage pigs in a blanket with Creole mustard
• Ham and corn beignets with Creole sauce
• Muffuletta pinwheels

Succulent Mardis Gras Entrées

One Entrée – $32.95 per guest
Two Entrées – $36.95 per guest
Three Entrées – $40.95 per guest
Includes choice of one side, one salad, bread, and dessert platter

Surf & Turf

• Shrimp, Creole chicken, and andouille gumbo

Pork

• Cajun-roasted pork loin
• Roast pork with Cajun pecan barbecue sauce
• Pulled roast pork with Cajun BBQ
• Dry-rub slow-cooked pork ribs

Seafood

• Shrimp étouffée with rich Creole sauce
• Shrimp jambalaya with bay shrimp and sliced sausage
• BBQ shrimp
• Bayou fried shrimp with remoulade
• Shrimp and grits with Creole sauce
• Fish étouffée
• Blackened salmon with yogurt sauce
• Southern-style baked salmon with chermoula

Beef

• Cajun beef casserole

Chicken

• Chicken and sausage jambalaya
• Traditional chicken jambalaya with tomatoes, bell peppers, herbs, and spices
• Blackened chicken breast with Creole sauce

Hot Sides – $9.95 per guest

• Dirty rice
• Rice and red beans
• Sweet potato casserole
• Cajun roasted potatoes with Old Bay seasoning
• Cajun hash browns
• Braised collard greens
• Cajun beans and greens
• Corn maque choux
• French Quarter corn with cumin–chipotle butter
• BBQ black-eyed peas
• Stewed okra and tomatoes
• Baked cheese grits

Salads – $9.95 per guest

• Creole potato salad
• Confetti coleslaw
• Mardi Gras salad with mixed greens, purple cabbage, carrots, golden tomatoes, raisins, and cheese
• Garden salad
• Southern spinach salad with bacon, onions, mushrooms, and warm bacon dressing
• Shaved Brussels sprout salad with apples, beets, and radish
• Mardi Gras slaw with mixed cabbage and julienned vegetables

Bread – $7.95 per guest

• Sweet potato bread
• Cornbread with honey butter
• Cornbread muffins with honey butter

Dips – $8.95 per guest

• Louisiana shrimp dip with crisps
• Crab cake dip with crisps

Desserts

• Mardi Gras cupcakes – $8.95 per guest
• Mardi Gras king cake – $50.00 each
• Mardi Gras cake pops – $6.95 per guest
• Zebra popcorn – $8.95 per guest
• Mardi Gras king popcorn – $7.95 per guest
• French Quarter beignets – $8.95 per guest
• New Orleans bread pudding with vanilla-lemon sabayon – $9.95 per guest
• Peach cobbler – $8.95 per guest
• Individual banana rum bread pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla custard – $8.95 per guest

Elevated Seasonal Menus Grounded in Southern Tradition

True to Mardi Gras spirit, the menu is rich, soulful, and satisfying. But at Green Apple Catering, richness doesn’t mean overindulgence—it means depth of flavor, balance of textures, and care in preparation. Our chefs reinterpret the classics with seasonal Northeast produce, responsibly sourced proteins, and refined culinary technique.

A traditional gumbo becomes a layered dish of slow-cooked heirloom beans, local greens, and house-made andouille. Crawfish étouffée is reimagined with buttery leeks and wild-caught shrimp. Each component is intentional, selected for freshness and designed to reflect both place and season.

Clients often pair Mardi Gras menus with a cozy, customized touch like our baked potato bar catering, offering a warm station that can be styled with Cajun toppings, artisan garnishes, or vegan fillings. This flexibility is especially valuable for drop-off catering, where guests can build plates tailored to their preferences while still enjoying thematic cohesion.

New York Flair Meets New Orleans Spirit

What sets Green Apple apart is not only culinary skill, but the ability to capture the essence of a cultural moment and translate it for a New York audience. Mardi Gras doesn’t need to be transported—it needs to be interpreted through a local lens. We use ingredients from the Hudson Valley and tri-state area to recreate Southern profiles in a sustainable, approachable way.

Dishes like truffled corn maque choux, oyster mushroom po’boys, and vegan jambalaya with smoked eggplant reflect our commitment to both tradition and innovation. Every item is made in-house and delivered with precision, maintaining restaurant-level presentation even for drop-off service.

To create richer layers of texture and flavor, we often incorporate unexpected pairings, such as our cheese fondue catering as a savory anchor to colder-weather celebrations. Served with artisan breads, roasted vegetables, and seasonal fruits, it offers a satisfying complement to spicier Creole fare.

Full-Service Design, Delivered with Subtlety

Our catering services are frequently integrated with full event planning support, allowing clients to host without managing moving parts. We coordinate logistics, rentals, décor, and layout with a quiet confidence that reflects years of experience in New York’s most discerning venues.

But for those who need a streamlined, drop-off-only option, we approach it with the same attention to detail. Our team ensures each tray, vessel, and garnish arrives ready to serve, with packaging that keeps temperature, texture, and visual appeal intact.

Green Apple’s event design team has produced culturally focused events year-round, including Diwali catering in NYC and winter holiday celebrations, so Mardi Gras is an opportunity to explore theatrical color, layered textures, and moody ambiance without feeling overstated.

Thoughtful Menus for Every Dietary Need

A well-executed Mardi Gras menu doesn't overlook the needs of modern guests. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher-style options are fully integrated into our offerings—not added as an afterthought, but developed with equal complexity and flair.

From cassava hush puppies with citrus aioli to gluten-free corn grits layered with braised mushrooms, each dish is rooted in the same standard of flavor as our traditional items. Our beverage program includes alcohol-free options like infused tonics, herbal spritzes, and globally inspired drinks such as our Indian lassi catering selections, which offer creamy, spiced notes that beautifully complement Mardi Gras cuisine.

Immersive Drop-Off Catering That Doesn’t Compromise on Detail

Elegant catering doesn’t always require full staffing or in-person service. For many Mardi Gras events—particularly in office settings, private residences, or galleries—our drop-off catering offers the same level of refinement without interruption. Every tray is thoughtfully composed, labeled, and delivered at the precise moment needed, minimizing client stress and preserving the integrity of the food.

Presentation remains a priority. From the way sauces are layered to the texture of garnishes, we ensure that even the smallest details arrive intact. Packaging is compostable where possible and chosen for both aesthetics and sustainability, supporting our broader commitment to responsible service.

We also extend themed catering to events that explore cultural fusion, such as Kwanzaa catering, where layered flavors, rich symbolism, and meaningful seasonal ingredients converge. Mardi Gras, while more celebratory in tone, allows for similar storytelling through color, spice, and sensory contrast.

Themed Food Stations for Engaging Guest Experiences

Adding dimension to your event doesn’t always require complexity. With the right thematic stations, guests can enjoy interactive experiences that feel curated yet casual. We often design food bars that reflect the essence of Mardi Gras—rich, festive, and full of contrast—while keeping service smooth and efficient.

A popular choice for both private and corporate gatherings is our mashed potato bar experience, which can be adapted with New Orleans-style toppings like tasso gravy, scallions, pickled okra, and creole aioli. This kind of station offers comfort, warmth, and personalization, without sacrificing cohesion with the event’s overall aesthetic.

Infusing Mardi Gras with Global Influence

While rooted in Southern American culture, Mardi Gras thrives in cities like New York where cultural intersections enhance the celebration. Our culinary team often draws from global traditions to build menus that feel both familiar and surprising. A client might request a fusion of Creole and Latin flavors, and in response, we could suggest smoked adobo brisket sliders or citrus-jalapeño coleslaw with purple cabbage and scallions.

In these moments, services like our Mexican-themed catering provide a natural bridge, introducing smoky, spicy, or acidic elements that pair seamlessly with traditional Mardi Gras profiles. Whether for larger events or curated small plates, the mix adds a vibrant energy that mirrors the holiday itself.

Similarly, lighter fare like nacho bar catering gives guests the opportunity to customize plates with regional cheeses, slow-cooked beans, or pickled vegetables—all of which can be styled to fit Mardi Gras palettes and flavor profiles. These offerings are especially effective for mid-sized events or drop-off service, where flexibility and presentation need to coexist.

Finishing Touches that Define the Experience

What distinguishes a Mardi Gras event curated by Green Apple Catering is not just the food or the design—it’s the cohesion. We don’t treat catering as a stand-alone service, but as a part of a larger, orchestrated experience that reflects your vision. From the spice of the roux to the color of the floral arrangements, every element plays a role in the narrative of your celebration.

Even when serving a menu as relaxed as jambalaya or red beans and rice, we refine the plating, consider the pacing, and guide the flow of service with intention. This same philosophy applies to events that lean casual or playful. For example, our taco bar catering in NYC often appears at Mardi Gras parties seeking a fusion-forward edge. We adjust spices, colors, and accoutrements to echo the energy of the event without diluting its essence. We don’t over-style. We don’t overcomplicate. We simply listen—then design an experience that reflects what you want your guests to remember.