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Passion Fruit Tropical Grille
1230 Thomaston Ave
Waterbury, Ct, CT 06704
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Catering Menu
Main Menu
Appetizer
Tide Over Fritters
$8.99
Seasoned battered fried golden Conch (4) with Passion fruit hot sauce and house tarter
Under the Sea
Premium handmade lump crab cakes coconut and cornflake crust w/ side salad and Trinidadian garlic sauce
- (2) $12.49
Groovy Wings
Our famous glazed sweet Ginger Rubbed Duck w/ our orange cranberry sauce
- 6 Pcs $10.99
Wipeout Wings
Oven fried Buffalo style Wings w/ spicy Passion Fruit Sauce
- 8 Pcs $7.99
Bea Sting Wings
Pan fried and tossed in Bea's special spicy sauce
- 8 Pcs $7.99
House Wings
Crispy Jamaican jerk marinated wings
- 8 Pcs $7.99
Caribbean Quesadilla
W/ island salsa and sour cream. Vegetable and our 5 cheese blend with your choice of:
- Jerk Vegetable $7.99
- Jerk Chicken $10.49
- Jerk Lobster $12.49
Island Nachos
$10.49
Multi grain tortilla chips with refried beans, diced green onions, sweet jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, pineapples and melted cheese w/ island salsa and sour cream
Fire Starter
$6.99
Can you handle it? Jumbo shell on pepper shrimp
Pholourie
A deep fried split pea dough. Slightly crispy on the outside, yet somewhat light and fluffy on the inside, served with a tamarind dipping sauce
- 6 Pcs $3.99
Dessert
*Contain Alcohol
Rum and Coco*
$6.99
Black Caribbean rum cake drizzled with white milk chocolate
Paradise*
$6.99
White sponge cake, topped with pecans and walnuts infused with our special rum glaze
Rice Bread
$6.49
West African banana
Current Tide
$6.49
Fresh baked flakey current rolls pastry sided with vanilla bean ice cream
Salads
Aadya's Delight
$9.99
Assorted greens, candied pecans, strawberries, dried cranberries, sliced mango and crumbled blue cheese w/ strawberry vinaigrette
House Salad
$4.49
Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage
Caesar Salad
$4.49
Crisp Romain, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese & croutons
Grille & Greens
Mixed greens w/ tropical vinaigrette
- Salmon $12.99
- Chicken $10.49
- Shrimp $13.99
Burgers
Served on a toasted brioche bun with your choice of French fries or side salad
Brazil Burger
Grilled burger topped with fried egg white, sharp cheddar cheese, onions and jalapeño. Accented with our special Trinidad ketchup
- Turkey $10.49
- Beef $10.49
- Salmon $11.49
- Vegan $10.99
All American
$9.49
Classic burger w/ lettuce, tomato and cheese
Island Burger
Grilled burger stuffed with sweet peppers and onions. Topped with our guava bbq sauce, grilled pineapples, shredded lettuce and pepper jack cheese, with your choice of:
- Turkey $10.99
- Beef $10.99
- Salmon $11.99
- Vegan $10.99
Side Items
Fried Plantains
$3.00Ma's Macaroni Pie
$5.00Mashed Sweet Potatoes
$4.00Steam Cabbage
$4.00Roasted Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
$4.00Red Beans and Rice
$4.00Seasonal Vegetable Rice
$4.00Island Corn on the Cob
$3.00French Fries
$4.00Jasmine Rice
$3.00Sweet Sweet Potato Fries w/ Mapple Dip
$4.79Soup
Calypso Corn Soup
Blended yellow split peas w/ mini dumpling and vegetables
- Cup $3.99
- Bowl $5.99
Deep Sea
Mixed seafood soup
- Cup $4.49
- Bowl $6.49
Entrees
Shrimp & Wine
$16.49
Sautéed white shrimp w/ coconut milk, white wine, herbs, spices and vegetables served with jasmine rice
Spaghetti and Beach Balls
$15.99
Spaghetti simmered in our signature Caribbean marinara sauce, topped with seasoned salmon balls and Parmesan cheese
Passion Penne
$20.49
Penne pasta served with lump crabmeat, our special sauce and garlic bread
Seared Scallops
$24.99
Pan seared sea scallops with grilled zucchini and sweet mashed potatoes
Bermuda Triangle
$23.99
Macadamia and coconut crushed Mahi Mahi topped with pineapple mango salsa served with red beans and rice
Tahiti Tuna
$25.99
Pan seared Ahi Tuna, with seasonal vegetables rice and fried sweet plantain
Jamaican Jerk Steak
$15.49
Jerk marinated steak served with roasted garlic, mashed potatoes and green salad
Slamming Salmon
$18.49
Grilled salmon served with baked macaroni pie and vegetables medley
Jerk Chicken
$15.99
Grilled authentic jerk marinated chicken served with red beans and rice and steamed cabbage
Curry Chicken
$15.99
Jasmine rice and cucumber apple salad
Poseidon
$20.99
Passion fruit brown stew king fish served with vegetable rice and roasted corn
Passion Fruit Snapper
$18.49
Filet red snapper lightly fried and stewed in our passion fruit sauce served with ground provision and green salad
Curry Goat
$17.49
Insanely delicious slow cooked tender Jamaican spiced curry served with white rice and steamed cabbage
Trinidadian Brown Stew Oxtail
$16.49
Brown stewed oxtail served with rice and peas and salad. Brown stewed oxtail served with rice and peas and salad
Sage Supreme
$16.99
Tender fall off the bone beef ribs marinated in our sage supreme seasoning mix served with our mashed potatoes and green salad
Crack Me Up
Orange passion lobster tails / Garlic herb crab legs
- Market
Passion Picks
Shiver me Timbers
$10.49
Lightly breaded fried coconut shrimp served with our tangy peach coulis and Caribbean slaw
Trini Roti
An incredible curry dish that would excite your taste buds, rich in spices and flavor. Made with chick peas and potatoes
- Vegetarian $9.99
- Chicken $11.99
- Shrimp $13.99
- Goat $15.99
Tempted to Touch Taco
2 Soft Mini Tacos, with shredded cabbage, sautéed onions and peppers. Side of rice & beans and tamarind sauce
- Chicken $8.49
- Shrimp $9.49
- Tuna $10.49
Hook Line and Skinner
$10.49
Fried cajan beer battered white fish and chips basket with Passion fruit dipping sauce and house tarter
Curry Chicken Satay
$9.99
"There are light on curry but flavorful" Grilled kabobs accented with mushrooms, sweet peppers and garlic bread with cucumber apple salad and dipping sauce
Boarding Pass - International Sunday Brunch
$24.99 per adult - $20 (13 - 17) - $10 Kids (4 - 12). Includes Coffee, Tea, Milk, Soda, Orange Juice, Screwdriver, Champagne Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Our Seasonal Brunch Cocktail. Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and Sangria for one hour. We are pleased to offer you our range of Caribbean Gourmet foods and beverages
Crab Benedict
Bacon
turkey and beef
Sausage
turkey, beef and vegan
Pumpkin Pancakes
Our signature french toasted topped with bananas, pineapple and our coconut syrup
Mixed Potatoes and Onions
Corn Syrup
Seasonal Vegetables
Pasta - Chef's Choice
Fish - Chef's Choice
Chicken - Chef's Choice
Shrimp and Grits
Bake and Shark or Salt Fish
Doubles
Fried dough with chickpeas in the middle
Pholourie
Rice
Assorted Seasonal French Fruit
Assorted Baked goods
Eggs
Juices
Small $3 - Large $5
Mango
Passion Fruit
Guava Pineapple
Orange Grapefruit
Island Spiced Sorrel
Passion Fruit's Catering Menu
Don't live in the area but need catered Caribbean food delivered to a friend or loved one? Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals, Anniversaries, Summer Parties, Baby Showers, we do 'em all day, Everyday! Call us Now! All prices quoted are for Large, Deep catering trays. Each tray easily feeds approximately 18-20 people Half, Deep catering trays are also available on some items, and easily feed approximately 8-10 people
Curried Goat
Bite-sized chunks of bone-in "real" goat meat in a spicy curry Feeds at least 20 hungry people, more with other selections
- Large Tray $150.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Beach ball" Salmon Meatballs
Bite sized meatballs seasoned with island BBQ spices Feeds well over 20 people with 2-3 meatballs per person A great addition to any order to "stretch" your budget-very popular with both kids and adults
- Large Tray $140.00
- Small Tray $75.00
Jamaican Country Stew (stew peas)
Popular Jamaican Beef Stew except we take it to another level using choice cuts of Rib-Eye Steak with Red Kidney Beans and Coconut Milk. A very hearty, tasty, rustic, stick to your ribs kinda dish. Feeds 20 people and more! Order with white rice and 1 or 2 sides and you got a party!
- Large Tray $150.00
- Small Tray $80.00
St Lucian Roast beef
Bite sized pieces of beef marinated in passion's special "roadside" marinade and roasted till tender and succulent Feeds 20 people and beyond. This plus our Scalloped Potatoes make a great addition to the table
- Large Tray $155.00
- Small Tray $85.00
Jerk Chicken Bites
Jerk Chicken marinated in our signature "made from scratch" jerk sauce and slow-grilled on our backyard grill. We use Whole Chickens, so you get a mixture of Both dark & white meat with that distinct "char-grilled" flavor. Our grill master grilled over 20,000 chickens to date, so we know a thing or two about what makes it great. This is NOT that oven baked crap! Cut into bite sized pieces for easy eating at your event. Feeds up to 20 people, but order wisely, 'cause everybody Loves chicken! Also comes with our guava BBQ sauce on the side Add Rice & Peas and Mesclun Salad and you are all set to enjoy an evening in the tropics!
- Large Tray $150.00
- Small Tray $80.00
"Asian inspired" Island Chicken
Cut up bone-in chicken stewed with a combination of Caribbean and Asian spices
- Large Tray $135.00
- Small Tray $75.00
- Substitute Boneless
- $15.00
- Boneless Breast
- $22.00
Gheera Chicken
Caribbean Style Indian Spiced chicken
- Large Tray $135.00
- Small Tray $75.00
Good 'Ol Curried Chicken
Cut-up bone-in chicken in a spicy curry
- Large Tray $135.00
- Small Tray $75.00
- Substitute Boneless
- $15.00
- Boneless Breast
- $22.00
House Wings
Crispy Spicy Party Wings marinated in our secret Jerk Sauce (celery and carrots)
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Bea Sting Wings
Pan fried wings Tossed in our special sauce sweet semi spicy sauce topped with diced sweet jalapeños (celery and carrots)
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Wipeout Wings
Fried wings tossed in our Passion fruit buffalo hot sauce (celery and carrots)
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Groovy Wings
Fried duck wings with cranberry orange relish (celery and carrots)
- Large Tray $195.00
- Small Tray $105.00
Caribbean Seafood Rice
Lobster meat, Atlantic Mussels, Spicy Peppered Shrimp, and our Original Jerk seasoning in a saffron yellow seafood rice. Can be served as a main dish, or side dish. This dish along with the Mesclun Salad is an easy way to feed a crowd
- Large Tray $155.00
- Small Tray $85.00
Linguine with "Real" Clam Sauce
Linguine with Fresh Cherrystone Clams (in the shell) in a white garlic sauce. "Always the first to go at parties" An economical substitute for shrimp
- Large Tray $145.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Red-Stripe Beer Steamed Mussels
Mussells in a Red Stripe-Coconut Scotch Bonnet Broth. The Ultimate Aphrodesiac Appetizer-Get Your Groove On! Gives Your Buffet Table that "Upscale" look without the price to go with it! They are a lot of fun to eat without the "seafood sticker shock!"
- Large Tray $95.00
- Small Tray $60.00
"Hook line and Skinner" Cajun-Beer Barred White fish
Boneless Cod Fillets with a spicy Cajun rub
- Large trays $160.00
Escoveitch Boneless Fish Bites
Boneless king fish fillets, lightly fried till golden, then steeped in a spicy, vinegary pickle, and a carrot and onion julienne. King fish is very tender and has a texture very similar to Red Snapper & marries well with the pickled sauce, and best of all, no bones for your guests to deal with! Feeds more than 20 people. (You can substitute whole, bone in, head on, Snapper by request, and we will adjust to the market price)
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Tempted to Touch Tacos
Small flour tortillas with ahi tuna, spicy pepper-jack cheese, capers and scallions, tamarind sauce on side
- Large Trays $150.00
Codfish Spring Rolls
Asian style spring rolls stuffed with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and codfish
- Large Tray $175.00
- Small Tray $95.00
Barbecued Salmon
Boneless fillets of Salmon roasted with our own barbecue sauce till just cooked through and succulent — Never Dry! (can substitute Jerk salmon) or slammin salmon from our house menu
- Large Tray $175.00
Curry Shrimp & Savory Cheddar Grits
Large Tiger Shrimp with stone-ground grits, cheddar cheese, parsley and scallions
- Large Tray $175.00
- Small Tray $95.00
Curried Chicken
Made with mixed fresh vegetables, diced potatoes and chick peas, in a spicy curry
- Large Tray $150.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Curried Shrimp
Made with mixed fresh vegetables, diced potatoes and chick peas, in a spicy curry
- Large Tray $175.00
- Small Tray $95.00
Passion Peppered Shrimp
Peel and eat Large head-on shrimp in a spicy sauce. These literally "disappear" at Any function! These are great to keep near the bar area of your party. Its the perfect thing to pop in your mouth with a beer or mixed drink over conversation. Feeds 25 and beyond as an appetizer! Our Most requested party pleaser! Serve at room temperature
- Large Tray $175.00
- Small Tray $95.00
Mini Caribbean Crab Cakes
Claw & Backfin Crabmeat mixed with just enough filling to hold it all together, with red peppers scallions, and a spicy mayonnaise. We'll bet your guests can't eat just one, and not want more and more
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Tomato Choka
Roasted Tomatoes with onions & garlic, great side dish and vegan friendly
- Large Tray $125.00
- Small Tray $70.00
Codfish Buljol Salad
Popular Trinidadian side dish—codfish, onions, tomato, peppers and avocado tossed with olive oil to make a Caribbean style salad. A great non-traditional component to your party which can substitute for green salad, and popular with the non-meat eaters!
- Large Tray $145.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Plantain & Codfish Medley
The plantains are sliced on the bias and tossed with the codfish & vegetable medley with tamarind sauce for the side. A tasty and interesting twist on regular ripe plantains. Your noncaribbean guests will feel like they took a trip to the Islands with one mouthful of this marriage made in heaven! A great side-dish. So caribbean and so delicious
- Large Tray $125.00
- Small Tray $70.00
Scalloped Potatoes
Paper thin slices of potatoes layered and baked with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Its hard to resist this delicate, creamy combination. Feeds more than 20 people
- Large Tray $125.00
- Small Tray $70.00
Field Green Salad
Mesclun baby greens tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette
- Large Tray $55.00
- Small Tray $35.00
Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Penne or linguine pasta tossed with garden vegetables, mushrooms and balsamic-honey pumpkin vinaigrette Easily feeds more than 20 people Add Scalloped Potatoes and Salmon and you have a great mix of dishes for vegetarians and the non-meat eaters
- Large Tray $145.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Rice & Peas
- Large Tray $95.00
- Small Tray $55.00
White Rice
- Large Tray $80.00
- Small Tray $45.00
Fried Ripe Plantains
Always very ripe and sweet! Never oily, never starchy, just pure goodness in every bite. You might think our plantains were grown next to sugarcane bush!
- Large Tray $85.00
- Small Tray $50.00
Caribbean Style Spinach (Bhagee)
Spinach and Okra stewed in coconut milk. One of our favorites.. very flavorful and Vegans love it
- Large Tray $105.00
- Small Tray $60.00
Curried Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) (Channa)
Chickpeas stewed in an island curry with fresh diced vegetables, great with Roti or just as a side dish, Vegans Love it!
- Large Tray $95.00
- Small Tray $55.00
Codfish Roti Skins
Roti with Codfish baked into the dough
- Large Tray $125.00
Parmesan Potato Wedges
Potato Wedges Roasted with Parmesan, Garlic and Spices
- Large Tray $125.00
- Small Tray $70.00
Trinidadian Brown Stew Oxtail
Brown stewed pxtail served with rice and peas and salad
- Large Tray $160.00
- Small Tray $85.00
Macaroni Pie
Special cheese blend baked macaroni and cheese topped with panko and fresh herbs
- Large Tray $100.00
- Small Tray $55.00
Vegetable Samosas
Indian street food, crispy turnover fill with vegetables
- Large Tray $110.00
- Small Tray $60.00
Roasted Garlic herb Mashed Potatoes
This silky puree is so good you don't need gravy
- Large Tray $105.00
- Small Tray $60.00
Herb-Roasted Vegetables
Fresh thyme, olive oil and Bea's seasoning mix is what makes this Yellow and Green Squash, Japanese Eggplant, Tomato and onion medley so good
- Large Tray $105.00
- Small Tray $60.00
Roasted Yucca Bites (yams)
Steeped in a salt water brine, then roasted with a garlic cilantro oil. This comes from the influence of the Spanish speaking Islands in the Caribbean
- Large Tray $105.00
- Small Tray $60.00
Vegan Vacay
House made Seared Vegan lentils loaf with special sauce
- Large Tray $145.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Trini Fried Rice
Mixed vegetables, seasoning blend fried egg optional
- Large Tray $95.00
- Small Tray $55.00
Fried Channa with Passion Fruit Sauce
- Small $30.00
Rum and Coco Cake
$60.00
Black Caribbean rum caje drizzled with white milk chocolate
Paradise Cake
$60.00
White sponge caje, topped with pecans and walnuts infused with our special rum glaze
Rice Bread
$45.00
West African banana bread
Caribbean Quesadillas
Soft flour tortillas stuffed with Jerk seasoning, Pepper Jack Cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions. Served with sour cream and our island mango/pineapple salsa. Very popular for cocktail, finger food type settings, and kids parties
Vegetarian
- Large Tray $150.00
- Small Tray $80.00
Chicken
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Lobster
- Large Tray $180.00
- Small Tray $95.00
Yard Gone to Italy (Rasta Pasta)
Linguine with Large Tiger Shrimp, Mushrooms, Spinach, Ricotta & Parmesan cheese in a garlic- seafood sauce. A favorite of the small & big kids. Feeds more than 22 people
Vegetables
- Large Tray $140.00
- Small Tray $75.00
Chicken
- Large Tray $165.00
- Small Tray $90.00
Shrimp
- Large Tray $185.00
- Small Tray $100.00
Home Made Sauces Cup
Tamarind
$5.00Passion Fruit
$6.00Strawberry Vinaigrette
$4.00House Dressing
$4.00Passion Fruit Pepper Sauce
$6.00Guava BBQ
$5.00Orders placed less than 5 days prior to event are subject to product availability and must be paid in full at the time of order placement.
If you are requesting information about an "on-premise" event
Please specify the date and time slot you are requesting and the number in your party. Passion Fruit can accommodate up to 30 people seated in our airplane lounge and the tropical oasis dining room 100. We have many bar options available
A $75 NON-refundable deposit is required to book and hold a date
Which is credited to your total invoice. An additional 50% deposit is required upon order placement, with the balance to be paid 48 hours prior to event for all on-premise catered events. The 50% Deposit is refundable up to 15 days prior to your event date, after which there are no refunds. Passion Fruit is closed on Mondays but open for private rental
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Answers to Most Catering Questions:
Exactly how much food does it take to feed an army?
That is a question that haunts even the most experienced dinner party entertainer! We are here to help you plan the right amount of food to serve at your next get-together, whether you are serving two people or 200! (we limit our catering to 200 people maximum). Feeding a lot of people does not have to be hard; It only takes some planning and a little confidence! Ripe is here to arm you with that confidence
We do it Everyday!
Remember to relax and enjoy the process -don't stress too much - guests do not expect you to make everything like an experienced culinary professional, and anything you feel should be cooked professionally, Ripe is here to do it for you!
Opt for a Buffet Line
The easiest and most simple way to feed guests is with a buffet line. A general rule is that everyone will not eat everything. People normally will eat more starches and meats than vegetables and anything fried will be the first to go!. Going through a buffet line can make people feel the pressure of others behind them, so they move along quickly and won't take huge quantities the first time through. Using special sized plates with give a subtle hint as to how much you expect each guest to take per trip to the buffet line. People generally consume more at parties that begin around dinner time. They consume significantly less the farther past dinner time your event begins. Remember that it is much more preferable to have leftovers than a meager spread at your buffet table
Ice, Ice, Ice
One of the most important considerations, and the one most likely overlooked at parties is ice. A drink just plain "sucks" when it's not chilled with a few cubes, and can really bring your party to a halt, especially on a hot July afternoon. We never seem to miss it until it's all gone! You can never have too much ice!
Relax
Throwing a successful dinner party does not have to throw you into a cardiac arrest! Just have fun, relax, and enjoy the time with your many guests - they will remember the fun and fellowship much longer than they will remember the menu, And don't forget the reggae soca and pan
Need somewhere to host your graduation dinner, wedding rehearsal dinner, anniversary or any other occasion?
Here is a sample of our Pre-Fix Menu that can be tailored to your specifications.
Price includes rental and setup fees for 2 hours of dining.
Second Course
Select one item
Red Stripe Beer Steamed Mussels
Fresh mussels, spicy coconut red stripe scotch bonnet broth
Meatballs & Mash
Jerk meatballs, garlic mashed potatoes
Main Course
Select one item
Pan-roasted Whole Caribbean Red Snapper
Rice & peas, ripe plantains
Signature Jerk Chicken
Marinated 24 hours, slow-grilled, rice & peas, Guava BBQ sauce, steamed cabbage
Oxtail & Bean Stew
Rice & peas, ripe plantains
Second Course
Select one item
Codfish Spring Roll
Stuffed w/ plantain, peppers
Beach Balls & Mash
Salmon balls, garlic mashed potatoes