Themed Dinner Menu Catering
THEMED DINNER BUFFETS
Served Hot In Chafing Dishes Or Room Temperature | 10 Guest Minimum | 24 Hours Notice Required. Add Sliced Fruit [+5.49 Per Guest]. Add Fruit Salad [+4.95 Per
Guest].
MEXICO 37.00
- Lime chipotle grilled carne asada
- Chicken Mole Stew
- Chili and lime rice
- Mexican roasted vegetables
- Chopped salad with corn, green beans
- Guacamole, salsa, Sour Cream
- Tortillas
- Tapioca pudding and churros with chocolate sauce
LATINO 37.00
- Cuban style baked chicken with cilantro
- Roast pork with mojo sauce or lime cured salmon with papaya chili relish
- Rice and peas: arroz con glandules
- Grilled vegetables and sweet plantain or boiled yucca with garlic sauce
- Garden salad with pineapple and avocado
- Fresh baked cookie and tres leches cake shooters sea salt caramel
GREEK
- Baked Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots in a Lemon White Wine Sauce
- Lamb Moussaka: layered with Eggplant and Shredded Lamb topped with Parmesan Cheese
- Fish with Lemon Zest, Tomato topped with Julienne Vegetables
- Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
- Greek Salad with Feta Cheese, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Cucumber, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives
- Roasted Lemon Thyme Potatoes
- Baklava, Cookies and Brownie
MEDITERRANEAN 38.00
- Honey and za’atar glazed chicken kabobs
- Roasted branzino filets with herbed olive oil, lemon drizzle
- Grilled vegetables with fine herbs
- Mediterranean salad: romaine hearts, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta
- Homemade pita bread and pita chips with hummus
- Cookies and brownies
AMERICA 38.95
- Mini burgers on toasted brioche bread with all the trimmings
- Southern chicken fingers with honey mustard dipping
- Crab cakes with chipotle aioli
- Homemade macaroni and cheese
- Old fashioned coleslaw
- Butter lettuce with tomatoes, radish, and cucumber
- Cookies and apple pie Shooters
INDIA 36.00
- Hariyali Tikka: Boneless Chicken Marinated in Mint, Cilantro, Scallions and Spices
Broiled curry salmon - Kadai Chole: Chick Peas with Ginger and Spices; Sprinkled with Fresh Coriander
Roasted Indian Spiced Potatoes - Basmati Rice Pilaf
- Garden salad with kheer ka raita: yogurt with cucumber and mint
- Cucumber Raita
- Naan Bread
THAILAND 37.00
- Thai chicken with spicy peanut sauce
- Salmon marinated with lemongrass, chilies and lime
- Sauteed baby asparagus and baby bock choy
- Thai pad noodles with sweet and spicy chili sauce
- Jasmine coconut rice garnished with chunks of coconuts
- Thai Salad: Lettuce Carrots, Cucumber, Onions, Red Cabbage, Peanuts
- Assorted cookies and brownies including mango rice pudding shooters
MIDDLE EASTERN 38.00
- Falafel with tahini and yogurt dressing
- Chicken shawarma
- Beef Shish Kebob
- Middle eastern cauliflower
- Israeli chopped salad with romaine lettuce
- Hummus with homemade pita and pita chips
- Dessert platter with baklava
CHINA 43.00
- General Tso’s Chicken
- Beef and broccoli or sweet and sour shrimp
- Shrimp Stir Fry Vegetable Fried
- Green beans in black bean sauce
- Veggie fried rice
- Veggie spring rolls with chili sauce
- Asian Kale- scallions | edamame | shredded carrots | broccoli topped with crunchy noodles & sesame dressing
- Regular cookies, matcha cookies and fortune cookies
CARIBBEAN 42.00
- Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
- Island style meatballs
- Grilled mahi mahi with pineapple glaze
- Dirty rice
- Fried cassava with garlic sauce
- Kingston Garden Salad
- Cookies and brownies: with coconut rice pudding shooters
ITALIAN 38.00
Choice of two:
- Chicken: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Eggplant: piccata | marsala | parmesan
- Steak marsala
- Classic beef meatballs
- Veal: piccata | marsala | parmesan [ + 5.00]
Choose 1 pasta:
- Baked ziti pomodoro
- Penne ala vodka
- Vegetable lasagna roulade
- Penne primavera
Accompanied by:
- Roasted Italian vegetables
- Caesar salad
- Cookies, tiramisu shooters and mini Italian pastries
- Garlic bread
Custom Catering for Private and Corporate Events
From intimate celebrations to full-scale corporate functions, themed dinner menus allow us to tailor each experience. Our Corporate Catering NYC clients often use themes to match internal messaging, company culture, or product launches.
Private clients use themed menus to mark milestones, reflect personal style, or surprise guests with a unique presentation. Whether you’re hosting at home or in a formal venue, we bring the concept to life with full menu coordination and seamless execution.
Flexible Menu Design for Themed Dinners
We offer options that give you complete creative control. For hosts who want to mix and match dishes, our Build Your Own Dinner Buffet NYC menu is a great place to start. It provides a curated base but leaves room for personal touches.
For more informal or standing-room events, themed food stations or flexible buffet setups help create a relaxed atmosphere while still keeping the food aligned with the tone of the night. Menus can be organized by region, flavor profile, or dietary lifestyle.
Building Around Seasonal and Dietary Preferences
Some clients want to celebrate a specific season or incorporate wellness elements into their meal. We help shape that vision using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that speak to both seasonality and purpose. Our Grain Bowls Catering NYC and Create Your Own Salad NYC offerings support themes built around vitality, freshness, and modern nutrition.
Whether you’re planning a vegan-themed dinner, a gluten-free friendly celebration, or a kosher-style event, we offer menus that don’t compromise on taste or creativity.
Desserts and Drinks That Support the Theme
We see dessert and beverages as extensions of the overall concept. A signature cocktail can instantly tie the evening together, and desserts can carry the theme through flavor, color, and presentation. Our Desserts Catering Menu NYC and Beverages Catering menus allow for customization that keeps every part of the meal working in harmony.
This is especially important for events with a strong visual component—product launches, media nights, or branded experiences where every detail counts.
Individual Portions for Smart, Safe Service
Not every themed dinner requires shared platters or communal buffets. For events that prioritize safety, convenience, or personal space, we offer Individual Entrees Catering. Each guest receives a beautifully plated meal that still reflects the theme without sacrificing quality or style.
This option is also ideal for multi-day events, conference dinners, or anywhere a boxed format makes sense without lowering the overall experience.
Specialty Buffets That Match the Moment
Not every event fits a traditional seated dinner, and that’s where specialty buffets become a creative solution. Our Special Buffets Catering menu is ideal for themed setups that need to be flexible, interactive, or visually dynamic. We’ve executed everything from taco bars for art gallery openings to gourmet mac-and-cheese stations for casual-chic weddings.
The buffet format makes it easier to introduce playful or eclectic themes, allowing for variety without losing cohesion. Guests can engage with the food, which becomes part of the entertainment—not just the meal.
Heroes, Pasta, and Nostalgia-Inspired Themes
Some themes are best served with food that feels familiar, comforting, and a little nostalgic. Our Heroes by the Foot NYC offering is a popular choice for events centered around hometown pride, sports nights, or retro-inspired themes. It’s a crowd-pleaser that still leaves room for creative presentation.
Another classic theme we often build around is Italian cuisine. With our Hot Italian Pasta NYC menu, you can create a cozy, trattoria-style experience that’s both elegant and relaxed. From marinara to cream-based sauces, the combinations can shift depending on the mood and guest preferences.
Casual Themes for Professional Settings
Not every dinner event takes place after hours. Many NYC companies host midday activations, creative brainstorms, or early evening mixers. In those cases, our Lunch Box Catering NYC solution works beautifully for themed meals in office settings or outdoor corporate events.
These boxed meals can still follow a theme—Mediterranean, plant-based, seasonal harvest—but are formatted for convenience and quick service. They’re especially useful when hosting events with tight schedules or rotating attendees.
Bringing It All Together
Themed dinner menu catering isn’t about overcomplicating things. It’s about designing a menu that fits into the event just as naturally as the table setting or the music. At Green Apple Catering and Events, we approach each project with the flexibility to adapt and the experience to deliver consistently, even when timelines are tight or venues are unconventional.
By offering multiple catering formats—from buffets and boxed meals to specialty entrees and beverage pairings—we make sure that your event feels whole, curated, and never like a template. Food isn’t just part of the event—it becomes the heartbeat of the experience.
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What is themed dinner menu catering?
Themed dinner menu catering is a tailored dining experience where the food, presentation, and menu format align with a specific concept or atmosphere, such as seasonal flavors, cultural cuisine, or brand identity.
Do you offer fully customized themed menus?
Yes. At Green Apple Catering and Events, we work closely with clients to design custom menus that reflect your vision, whether it's a corporate milestone, private celebration, or lifestyle-focused event.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions in a themed menu?
Absolutely. We specialize in gluten-free, vegan, and kosher-style menus that still align with your event theme without compromising flavor or presentation.
What types of events work best with themed dinner catering?
Themed catering works well for corporate events, product launches, milestone celebrations, weddings, and private dinners. It adds cohesion and creates a memorable guest experience.
Do you offer buffet and boxed options for themed dinners?
Yes. We provide multiple service formats including interactive buffets, plated dinners, and elegant boxed meals—each designed to carry the theme while fitting your venue and schedule.
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