There is a 40 guest minimum charge for all menus. Buffet staff is included in the menu price. The on-site grilling service fee will be added to your proposal.
Full Course Menus
These menus include rice, frijoles a la charra, grilled onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, hand-made flour tortillas, tortilla chips, fresh roasted salsa and iced tea. Substitute sodas for $0.75 per Guest.
Rio Grande
$21.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Chile Con Queso
Entrée
Beef* & Chicken Fajitas
Dessert
Double Fudge Brownies
Lemon Squares
Del Mar
$27.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Spicy Pork Tamales
Chile Con Queso
Entrée
Beef* & Chicken Fajitas
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
Dessert
Gooey Coconut Pecan Bars
Double Fudge Brownies
San Juan
$29.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
Chile Con Queso
Entrée
Beef* & Chicken Fajitas
Slow-Smoked Mexican Pork Ribs
Dessert
Tres Leches
Midnight Chocolate Cake
Famous Fajitas
We're famous for our legendary, Mesquite-grilled fajitas. Menus include rice, frijoles a la charra, grilled onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, hand-made flour tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh roasted salsa.
Beef*& Chicken Fajitas
sizzling 1/2 lb. of fajitas
(per guest)$16.95
For 100 or More(per guest)$15.95
Beef*, Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas
sizzling fajitas & spicy shrimp with grilled tex-mex vegetables
(per guest)$20.95
For 100 or More(per guest)$19.95
Fajitas & Shrimp Brochette
sizzling beef* & chicken fajitas with mesquite-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & sliced jalapeño
(per guest)$22.95
For 100 or More(per guest)$21.95
Vegetarian Menu
vegetable fajitas, cilantro rice, black beans, grilled onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, flour tortillas, tortilla chips & fresh roasted salsa; may be substituted for vegetarian guests
Filet Mignon* Fajitas
substitute for beef fajitas on any menu
(per guest)$4.00
Mesquite-Grilled Specialties
These menus include hand-made flour tortillas, tortilla chips and fresh roasted salsa. Our Mesquite-grilled specialty menus are available exclusively where on-site grilling is possible.
Chipotle Glazed Salmon*
with black beans, cilantro rice & grilled tex-mex vegetables
(per guest)$19.95
Pappasito's Mixed Grill
skewer of mesquite-grilled beef* & chicken fajita, bacon-wrapped shrimp & vegetables, served with pineapple pico de gallo, rice & frijoles a la charra
(per guest)$21.95
Filet Mignon* & Shrimp Brochette
with chimichurri, cilantro rice & frijoles a la charra; we recommend china & flatware when serving our steak menus
(per guest)$29.95
Great Grilled Additions
Add variety to your menu with our Great Grilled Additions. These items complement our Mesquite-Grilled Specialties and Famous Fajitas menus.
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
mesquite-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & sliced jalapeño
(2)(per guest)$6.00
Mesquite-Grilled Quail
semi-boneless with ancho honey glaze
(1)(per guest)$6.95
Slow-Smoked Mexican Pork Ribs
with chile pasilla barbecue sauce
(2)(per guest)$3.95
Campfire Shrimp
jumbo grilled shrimp over grilled pineapple, finished with a spicy pineapple butter
(3)(per guest)$6.95
Tex-Mex Combinations
These menus include rice, frijoles a la charra, tortilla chips and fresh roasted salsa.
Enchiladas^
two cheese, chicken or beef enchiladas with a spicy pork tamale
Our cocktail menus are ideal for reception-style and early evening events, when mixing and mingling is important. Our consultants can recommend additional items when a full dinner is needed. Menus include tortilla chips and fresh roasted salsa.
cocktail fajitas (beef* & chicken), jumbo shrimp brochette, spicy pork tamales, guacamole, pico de gallo, chile con queso
(per guest)$23.95
For 150 or More(per guest)$21.95
Tijuana
quesadilla bar (beef* & chicken), spicy pork tamales, chicken tamales, guacamole, chile con queso
(per guest)$20.95
For 150 or More(per guest)$18.95
Appetizers
Please see the desserts & trays section of our brochure for premium fruit, cheese & vegetable trays.
Chips & Salsa
crispy tortilla chips & fresh roasted salsa
(per guest)$2.00
Chile Con Queso
(per guest)$1.50
Guacamole
(per guest)$2.95
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
mesquite-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & sliced jalapeño
(2)(per guest)$6.00
Mesquite-Grilled Quail
semi-boneless with ancho honey glaze
(1)(per guest)$6.95
Slow-Smoked Mexican Pork Ribs
with chile pasilla barbecue sauce
(2)(per guest)$3.95
Campfire Shrimp
jumbo grilled shrimp over grilled pineapple, finished with a spicy pineapple butter
(3)(per guest)$6.95
Ceviche*
fresh shrimp, scallops & fish marinated in lemon, lime & cilantro, served with crispy tortilla chips
(per guest)$3.50
Tamales^^
Signature Crawfish(each)$2.95
Spinach(each)$1.95
Chicken or Spicy Pork(each)$1.95
Sides & Extras
Enchiladas^
cheese, chicken or beef
(each)$2.50
Grilled Tex-Mex Vegetables
zucchini, yellow squash, peppers & onions
(per guest)$2.50
Cilantro Rice
(per guest)$1.50
Black Beans
(per guest)$1.50
Grated Cheese & Sour Cream
(per guest)$0.95
House Salad
with tequila lime vinaigrette
(per guest)$2.50
Signature Stations
Pappas Catering's interactive serving stations bring life to your fiesta. Your Guests will enjoy creating their own unique flavors. These stations are designed to serve as appetizers or to enhance your menu selection. Our consultants can also design a full menu around these signature stations. The staff required for these unique stations will be added to your proposal.
Quesadilla Bar
our Quesadilla Chefs start with fresh, hand-made flour tortillas & plenty of delicious cheese, grilling quesadillas to order on our special table-top grill. Quesadillas served with sour cream. Select one from the following for your guests to enjoy: beef* & chicken fajita, pulled pork & caramelized onions, chicken fajita, mushrooms & spinach
(per guest)$6.50
Avocado Bar
servers prepare fresh, premium Haas avocados and present on the half shell as your Guests fill with their choice of tasty, colorful toppings: zesty black bean & smoked corn salsa, fresh & tangy shrimp ceviche, sweet & spicy pineapple pico de gallo, hearty bacon, sour cream, habanero crema
(per guest)$5.95
Grilled Fish Taco Bar
servers hand-build our baja fish tacos for your guests. they start by grilling corn tortillas on a table-top grill, filling with fresh mesquite-grilled tilapia and finishing with shredded cabbage, cilantro, jalapeño crema & a squeeze of lime
(per guest)$6.95
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. ^Ovens are required for preparing these items. ^^Minimum orders applicable
Full Course Menus
These menus include house salad, French bread and iced tea. Substitute sodas for $0.75 per guest. Substitute Greek or Caesar salad for $1.50 per Guest.
Big Easy
$29.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Stuffed Mushrooms^
with crabmeat filling in lemon garlic butter
Premium Cheese & Fresh Fruit Tray
swiss, smoked cheddar, pepper jack & Boursin cheeses with grapes, strawberries & toasted pecans, served with gourmet crackers
Entrée
Grilled Chicken Baton Rouge
grilled chicken breast finished with crawfish tails, shrimp, mushrooms & spinach in a Monterey Jack cheese & sherry wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Dessert
New York Style Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
Second Course
Bourbon Street
$32.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
Entrée
Grilled Atlantic Salmon* & Chicken
grilled salmon with lemon caper butter & grilled chicken breast finished with garlic butter, served with dirty rice
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Praline Cheesecake
New Orleans Jazz
$34.95 per guest.
Appetizer
Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux^
shrimp, crawfish tails, mushrooms, chives & spinach sautéed in a white wine cream sauce & broiled with Monterey Jack cheese, served with garlic bread
Entrée
Jazz Trio
crawfish etouffee over dirty rice, jumbo shrimp brochette & grilled chicken Dijon, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Dessert
Select two:
Key Lime Pie
in a graham cracker pecan crust
Midnight Chocolate Cake
New York Style Cheesecake
Pappadeaux Signature Seafood
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen serves up the freshest seafood and the finest Louisiana-style specialties, inspired by the bold flavors of the New Orleans French Quarter. Menus include house salad and French bread. Substitute Greek or Caesar salad for $1.50 per guest.
Cedar Plank Salmon* ^
a fresh fillet of Atlantic salmon, roasted on a cedar plank, giving it a smoky, sweet flavor, finished with cedar butter, served with rice & grilled asparagus
(per guest)$25.95
Mahi Yvette^
grilled mahi mahi, finished with crawfish tails, shrimp, mushrooms & spinach in a Monterey Jack cheese & sherry wine sauce, served with dirty rice
(per guest)$23.95
Jazz Trio
crawfish etouffee over dirty rice, jumbo shrimp brochette & grilled chicken Dijon, served with garlic mashed potatoes
(per guest)$27.95
Pasta Mardi Gras
a signature Pappadeaux recipe - shrimp, spicy andouille sausage & crawfish tails, with cremini mushrooms in a marinara cream sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese
(per guest)$16.95
Pasta Mardi Gras & Grilled Chicken
finished with garlic butter
(per guest)$21.95
Crawfish Etouffee
sautéed crawfish tails in a traditional spicy Cajun sauce, served over dirty rice
(per guest)$15.95
Crawfish Etouffee & Grilled Chicken
finished with garlic butter
(per guest)$20.95
Steak & Chicken From the Grill
These menus include house salad and French bread. Substitute Greek or Caesar salad for $1.50 per Guest.
Aged Beef Rib-Eye* ^
mesquite grilled 16 oz. rib-eye, served with garlic mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus; we recommend china and flatware when serving our steak menus
(per guest)$31.95
Grilled Chicken Baton Rouge
grilled chicken breast finished with crawfish tails, shrimp, mushrooms & spinach in a Monterey Jack cheese & sherry wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
(per guest)$20.95
French Quarter Chicken
herb-grilled chicken breast, served with garlic mashed potatoes & green beans
(per guest)$17.95
Cocktail Menus
Our cocktail menus are ideal for reception-style and early evening events, when mixing and mingling is important. Our consultants can recommend additional items when a full dinner is needed.
Mardi Gras
$24.95 per guest, for 150 or more $22.95 per guest.
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms^
with crabmeat filling in lemon garlic butter
Cajun Chicken Tenderloins
with honey mustard sauce
Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux^
with mushrooms, chives & spinach sautéed in a white wine cream sauce & broiled with Monterey Jack cheese, served with garlic bread
Herb-Grilled Vegetable Tray
grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, cremini mushrooms, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, marinated in fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Zydeco
$25.95 per guest, for 150 or more $23.95 per guest.
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
Gulf Coast Crab Cakes
with a white wine cream sauce & pico de gallo
Cajun Chicken Tenderloins
with honey mustard sauce
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
served warm, with crostini
Premium Cheese & Fresh Fruit Tray
swiss, smoked cheddar, pepper jack & Boursin cheeses with grapes, strawberries & toasted pecans, served with gourmet crackers
Grand Royale
$32.95 per guest, for 150 or more $30.95 per guest.
Aged Beef Rib-Eye Carving Station* #
mesquite grilled rib-eye, served with freshly baked petite rolls & horseradish sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
mesquite-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & sliced jalapeño
Pasta Mardi Gras Sauté Station
shrimp, spicy andouille sausage & crawfish tails, with cremini mushrooms in a marinara cream sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese
Cajun Chicken Tenderloins
with honey mustard sauce
Herb-Grilled Vegetable Tray
grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, cremini mushrooms, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, marinated in fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Appetizers
Please see the desserts & trays section of our brochure for premium cheese, fruit & vegetable trays.
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
(4)(per guest)$4.95
Gulf Coast Crab Cakes
with a white wine cream sauce & pico de gallo
(1)(per guest)$4.95
Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
mesquite-grilled, bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese & sliced jalapeño
(2)(per guest)$6.00
Cajun Chicken Tenderloins
with honey mustard sauce
(2)(per guest)$3.50
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
served warm, with crostini
(per guest)$3.50
Stuffed Mushrooms^
with crabmeat filling in lemon garlic butter
(2)(per guest)$3.95
Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux^
with mushrooms, chives & spinach sautéed in a white wine cream sauce & broiled with Monterey Jack cheese, served with garlic bread
(per guest)$3.95
Salads, Soups & Sides
Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo
(per guest)$3.95
Crawfish Bisque
(per guest)$3.95
Red Beans & Rice
with andouille sausage
(per guest)$2.50
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
(per guest)$1.95
Dirty Rice
(per guest)$1.95
Grilled Asparagus
(per guest)$3.95
Green Beans
with herb butter
(per guest)$3.95
Herb-Grilled Vegetables
with herb butter
(per guest)$2.95
Creamed Spinach
(per guest)$3.95
Greek Salad
mixed greens, kalamata olives, Pappas vinaigrette
(per guest)$3.50
Caesar Salad
with croutons & Parmesan cheese
(per guest)$3.50
Signature Stations
Pappas Catering's interactive serving stations will jazz up your party. These stations are designed to serve as appetizers or to enhance your menu selection. Our consultants can also design a full menu around these signature stations. The staff required for these unique stations will be added to your proposal.
Cedar Plank Salmon Carving* ^
a fresh fillet of Atlantic salmon, roasted on a cedar plank, giving it a smoky, sweet flavor, finished with cedar butter
(per guest)$6.95
Pasta Mardi Gras Sauté
a signature pappadeaux recipe - shrimp, spicy andouille sausage & crawfish tails, with cremini mushrooms in a marinara cream sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese
(per guest)$6.95
Aged Beef Rib-Eye Carving* ^
mesquite grilled rib-eye, served with freshly baked petite rolls & horseradish sauce
(per guest)$8.95
Crawfish & Shrimp Boils
Crawfish & Shrimp Boils
Pappas Catering can create a festive shrimp or crawfish boil experience that will have your Guests rolling up their sleeves and enjoying the party. Our consultants will provide a proposal based on market availability
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. ^Ovens are required for preparing these items. #Available exclusively where on-site grilling is possible
Cocktails
Our cocktails menus are ideal for reception-style and early evening events, when mixing and mingling is important. Our consultants can recommend additional items when a full dinner is needed.
Continental
Beef tenderloin*: $37.95 per guest, 100 or more $35.95 per guest. Prime rib* : $34.95 per guest, 100 or more $32.95 per guest.
Carving Board Station*
with choice of beef tenderloin or prime rib, with petite rolls, Dijon mustard & horseradish sauce
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
Chicken Tenderloins
with honey mustard sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms^
with crabmeat filling in lemon garlic butter
Premium Cheese & Fresh Fruit Tray
swiss, smoked cheddar, pepper jack & Boursin cheeses with grapes, strawberries & toasted pecans, served with gourmet crackers
Classic
Beef tenderloin*: $41.95 per guest, 100 or more $39.95 per guest. Prime rib*: $38.95 per guest, 100 or more $36.95 per guest.
Carving Board Station*
with choice of beef tenderloin or prime rib, with petite rolls, Dijon mustard & horseradish sauce
Gulf Coast Crab Cakes
with a white wine cream sauce & pico de gallo
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
served warm, with crostini
Premium Cheese & Fresh Fruit Tray
swiss, smoked cheddar, pepper jack & Boursin cheeses with grapes, strawberries & toasted pecans, served with gourmet crackers
Herb-Grilled Vegetable Tray
grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, cremini mushrooms, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, marinated in fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Appetizers
Please see the Desserts & Trays section of our brochure for premium cheese, fruit & vegetable trays.
Gulf Coast Crab Cakes
with a white wine cream sauce & pico de gallo
(1)(per guest)$4.95
Jumbo Cold Boiled Shrimp
with cocktail sauce
(4)(per guest)$4.95
Tomatoes Caprese
tomatoes & mozzarella with basil & extra virgin olive oil
Roasted meats and seafood are carved for your Guests. Each includes a 3 oz. portion per Guest and freshly baked petite rolls. These stations are designed to serve as appetizers or to enhance your menu selection. Our consultants can also design a full menu around these carving stations. The staff required for these unique stations will be added to your proposal.
Prime Rib*
with Dijon mustard & horseradish sauce
(per guest)$9.95
Beef Tenderloin*
with Dijon mustard & horseradish sauce
(per guest)$12.95
Aged Beef Rib-Eye* #
with dijon mustard & horseradish sauce
(per guest)$8.95
Cedar Plank Salmon* ^
a fresh fillet of Atlantic salmon, roasted on a cedar plank, giving it a smoky, sweet flavor, finished with cedar butter
(per guest)$6.95
Roasted Pork Loin
with port wine reduction
(per guest)$7.95
Smoked Angus Beef Brisket
with barbecue sauce
(per guest)$6.95
Smoked Turkey Breast
with Dijon mustard & chutney
(per guest)$5.95
Steaks*
Pappas bros. Steakhouse is famous for prime steaks, dry-aged in house. Menus include Caesar salad, au gratin potatoes and dinner rolls. Our steak menus are available exclusively where on-site grilling is possible. We recommend china and flatware when serving our steak menus.
Filet Mignon
8 Oz.(per guest)$39.95
10 Oz.(per guest)$41.95
Prime New York Strip
14 Oz.(per guest)$43.95
16 Oz.(per guest)$45.95
Prime New York Strip
(per guest)$46.95
Roasted Meats & Seafood*
These menus include Richmond salad, garlic mashed potatoes and dinner rolls.
Prime Rib
with horseradish sauce
10 Oz.(per guest)$31.95
Prime Rib & Grilled Chicken
(per guest)$29.95
Beef Tenderloin
with cabernet mushroom & horseradish sauces
7 Oz.(per guest)$36.95
Beef Tenderloin & Grilled Chicken
(per guest)$35.95
Beef Tenderloin & Cedar Plank Salmon^
(per guest)$37.95
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. #Available exclusively where on-site grilling is possible. ^Ovens are required for preparing these items
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Selections
Non-alcoholic beverages include cups, napkins and ice.
Iced Tea
with lemons & sweeteners
(per guest)$1.25
Lemonade
(per guest)$1.50
Flavored Tea
mango, strawberry, raspberry
(per guest)$2.25
Flavored Lemonade
mango, strawberry, raspberry
(per guest)$2.50
Flavored Tea & Lemonade
mango, strawberry, raspberry
(per guest)$2.95
Freshly Brewed Coffee
with creamer & sweeteners
(per guest)$1.25
Sodas
coke, sprite, diet coke
(each)$1.50
Bottled Water
(each)$1.25
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
Sodas & Bottled Water
coke, sprite, diet coke
(per guest)$2.75
Desserts From the Pappas Bakery
What event is complete without something sweet? All of our signature desserts, bars & cookies are baked fresh daily at the Pappas Bakery by our highly-trained pastry chefs. Looking for something more unique? Let us create a Custom Specialty Dessert station like a Frozen Yogurt or Gelato Bar, to make your event more memorable. For specialty cheese & fresh fruit options, see the Pappas Catering trays list.
Pappas Signature Desserts
$3.95 per guest.
Key Lime Pie
in a graham cracker pecan crust
Praline Cheesecake
with a pecan praline sauce
Cappuccino Swirl Cheesecake
with chocolate sauce
New York Style Cheesecake
with strawberry sauce
Midnight Chocolate Cake
three layers of moist chocolate cake, with ganache & rich chocolate frosting
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
with bourbon sauce
Traditional Pecan Pie
with bourbon sauce
Carrot Cake
with cream cheese frosting & pecans
Bread Pudding
baked with apples, raisins & cinnamon, served warm with bourbon sauce
swiss, smoked cheddar, pepper jack & Boursin cheeses with grapes, strawberries & toasted pecans, served with gourmet crackers
Large (Serves 50-75)(each)$139.95
Small (Serves 35-40)(each)$99.95
Fresh Vegetables
marinated portabella mushrooms, fresh cucumbers, teardrop tomatoes, celery, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, tender-crisp green beans & broccolini, served with Ranch & Caesar dips
Large (Serves 50-75)(each)$99.95
Small (Serves 35-40)(each)$74.95
Herb-Grilled Vegetables
grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, cremini mushrooms, carrots, red & yellow bell peppers, marinated in fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Serves 50-75(each)$124.95
**These are available in the Houston market only. Minimum orders applicable
They specialize in custom event design and buffet service with cuisine from Pappasito’s, Pappadeaux and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Whether it’s a cocktail reception, wedding, lunch, dinner or corporate event, everything tastes better with Pappas!