Weddings & Private Events Menu

Columbus, Ohio Catering Services

Please Note: all menus have a 25 person minimum

Dinner Menu

Our buffets come with one, two or three entrées, two sides of your choice, salad with toppings and dressings, rolls and butter, plasticware and napkins

One entrée and two sides $17.95

Two entrées and two sides $19.95

Three entrées and two sides $21.95

Chicken

Caprese grilled chicken

 Grilled marinated chicken breast, sautéed grape tomatoes and red onion, roasted garlic, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup

Chicken Supreme

 Marinated grilled chicken in a creamy white wine, garlic and herb sauce

Chicken Saltimbocca

  Marinated chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and sage, panko breaded and fried golden brown, light white wine citrus pan sauce

Blackened Chicken

 Cajun spiced rubbed and cast-iron skillet seared chicken breast, house-made Tasso ham, button mushrooms, caramelized onion and Cajun Hollandaise

Grilled Chicken Ponzu

Chicken breast marinated in soy and garlic, grilled and served with a Soy-chili glaze and mango-pineapple Pico de Gallo

Spinach and artichoke chicken roulade

 Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, artichoke, and Boursin herb cheese, panko breaded and fried golden brown, served with asiago-tomato cream sauce

Herb Grilled Chicken

Marinated in fresh citrus vinaigrette and herbs, and grilled nice and lite

Chicken Parmesan

 Panko and herb breaded chicken breast, fried golden brown and baked with Parmesan, mozzarella and San Marzano tomato sauce

Ranch Fried Chicken

Ranch marinated, crispy rice flour fried, house made hot sauce

Chicken Milanese

Marinated chicken breast, panko breaded, fried and served with lemon-parsley sauce

Mongolian Chicken

Tender chicken marinated in garlic, ginger and soy stir fried with green onion and spicy-sweet bulgogi sauce

Beef

Roast Beef Forrestier

Garlic and rosemary roasted top round, sliced and baked in a tomato, onion, bacon demi-glace

Grilled Flank Steak

Balsamic marinated and grilled, served with roasted red and yellow tomatoes, caramelized red onion, cilantro and lime

Bacon Wrapped Angus Meatloaf

Port wine demi-glace

London Broil

Grilled marinated top round steak with a portabella mushroom demi-glace

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Top Round

Pan au jus and horseradish aioli

Marinated Grilled Top Sirloin Medallions

Sautéed button mushroom and onion

Mongolian Beef

 Tender beef marinated in garlic, ginger and soy stir fried with green onion and spicy-sweet bulgogi sauce

Beef Bourguignonne

Tender beef simmered in a red wine and brandy demi-glace with carrots, onions, mushrooms and thyme

Seafood

(Price according to market)

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Citrus-Caper butter

Seared Atlantic Salmon

Himalayan salt and fresh black pepper pan-seared, red pepper chimichurri

Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Pan seared and served with classic remoulade sauce

Crispy Tempura Calamari

Sweet and spicy soy-chili sauce

Blackened Atlantic Salmon

Whole grain mustard beurre blanc

Pork

Honey and Coriander Roasted Pork Loin

Caramelized fennel and apple, demi-glace

Ale Braised St. Louis Style Ribs

Sweet and spicy BBQ sauce

Jaeger Schnitzel

Mushroom demi-glace

German Garlic and Beer Braised Pork

House-made sauerkraut and apple

Herb Grilled Pork Loin Chops

Chimichurri butter, grilled portobella and onion

BBQ Pulled Pork

Hickory smoked and slow ale braised

Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese

 Seasoned Angus beef layered with pasta noodles, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella and root vegetables baked golden brown and served with San Marzano tomato sauce

Veggie Lasagna

A medley of vegetables layered with pasta noodles, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella baked golden brown with Parmesan cream sauce

Angel Hair Pomodoro

Capellini pasta, fresh basil, vine ripe grape tomato, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup

Blackened Chicken Linguine

Cajun rubbed and cast-iron seared chicken breast, mushroom, peppers and onions in a Cajun cream sauce

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

 Grilled marinated chicken breast, fettuccine noodles in a Parmesan cream sauce

Chicken Carbonara

 Penne pasta, bacon, grilled marinated chicken breast, sweet peas, onion, mushroom and mozzarella baked in a Grana Padano cream sauce

Farfalle Primavera

Garden fresh vegetables, carrots, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and yellow squash in a Parmesan cream sauce

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni, smoky bacon, spicy buffalo cheddar cheese sauce, grilled marinated chicken breast and green onion

Cheese Ravioli

Three cheese stuffed ravioli with San Marzano marinara, alfredo, Ala Rosa or Ala Vodka

Cheese Manicotti

Manicotti filled with a blend of cheeses with San Marzano marinara, alfredo, Ala Rosa or Ala Vodka

Our tempting Hors D’ Oeuvres can be a great addition to an existing menu or served as the main course with our Hors D’ Oeuvres buffet.

(25 person minimum)

Hors D’ Buffet Choose 6 (3 cold and 3 hot)

A $17.95 pp

B 19.95 pp

C $21.95 pp

Served Chilled

A

Fresh Fruit Display with Honey-Lime Yogurt Dip

Fresh pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon (when in Season) fresh berries and grapes

$2.95 PP

Fresh Veggie Crudité

Baby carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomato, and cucumber with ranch dip

$2.95 PP

Bruschetta en Croute

Vine ripe tomato, red onion, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, grilled crostini

$2.95 PP

Hummus

Traditional, roasted red pepper or jalapeno-cilantro, naan bread and vegetables for dipping

$2.95 PP

B

Fruit Kabobs

Watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes

$ 3.25 PP

Caprese Skewers

Grape tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic syrup, olive oil

$3.95 PP

Cheese and Cracker Display

Colby-jack, cheddar, pepper jack and an assortment of crackers and grapes

$3.95 PP

Grilled Vegetable Antipasto

Fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, grape tomato. red onion, fresh basil, balsamic syrup and olive oil

$3.25 PP

Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese Canapes

Himalayan salt and herb cured, applewood smoked Atlantic salmon, cream cheese, fresh herbs, lemon

$3.95 PP

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Spicy cocktail sauce and lemon

$3.25 PP

C

Ahi Tuna Poke

Fresh Ahi, avocado, red onion, cucumber, scallion, unagi sauce, crispy wonton, Bibb lettuce

$4.95 PP

Crab Salad

Stone crab, avocado, mango, red onion and blood orange cilantro cream in a crispy phyllo cup

$4.95 PP

Cured Meat and Imported Cheese

Market availability, with grilled crostini and ale whole grain mustard                 $4.95 PP

Served Hot

 

A

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Italian sausage, parmesan, panko and herbs, topped with mozzarella and baked in a tomato ragout

$2.95 PP

Chicken Satay

Soy and garlic marinated grilled chicken skewer with Thai sweet chili peanut sauce and scallions                                                                                                               $2.95 PP

Fried Ravioli

Three cheese ravioli panko breaded, fried and served with San Marzano tomato sauce

$2.95 PP

Meatballs

Angus meatballs with your choice of Swedish: creamy horseradish-lingonberry demi-glace, sweet baby Rays BBQ or San Marzano marinara

$2.95 PP

Chicken Meatballs

Ohio chicken, celery, onion, cilantro and Thai sweet chili BBQ

$2.95 PP

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Cream cheese, marinated artichokes, fresh spinach, garlic, grilled bread and vegetables for dipping

$2.95 PP

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken, cream cheese, green onion, pretzels, chips and veggies for dipping

$2.95 PP

Twice Baked Redskins

 Filled with bacon, cheddar, sour cream and green onion

$2.95 PP

B

Mini Maryland Crab Cakes

Fresh lump and claw crab meat, celery, onion, panko and herbs, seared golden brown and served with whole grain mustard remoulade

$3.95 pp

Beef Satay Chimichurri

Marinated beef skewers with a fresh herb and garlic sauce

$3.95 pp

Mini Arancini

Risotto filled with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and basil, panko breaded and fried golden brown, with San Marzano tomato sauce

$3.95 PP

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Raspberry preserves, caramel and roasted almond

$3.25 PP

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Soy, ginger scallion dipping sauce

$3.25 PP

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Balsamic syrup drizzle

$3.95 pp

Action Stations and Themed Menus

Our action stations can be a great addition to an existing menu or an entrée by themselves and our themed menus are convenient because they are already done for you! Each can be a fully catered event or simply dropped off in disposable chafing dishes complete with plates, plasticware, napkins and utensils.

Butcher Block Carving Station

Each Butchers Block Carving Station is staffed by a carver that will hand carve each serving for you and your guests and can be an add-on to an existing menu or an entrée itself

Carved Top Round of Beef Au Jus

Fresh herb and garlic roasted, served with horseradish aioli, pan jus and sliced fresh baked rolls. With two sides, rolls and butter

With two sides, rolls and butter     $17.95 PP

As an add-on                                 $12.95 PP

Carved Tenderloin of Beef

Rosemary and garlic roasted, served with classic Béarnaise sauce, or Chimichurri and fresh baked rolls. With two sides, rolls and butter

With two sides, rolls and butter   $24.95 PP

As an add-on                               $16.95 PP

Carved Prime Rib of Beef

Herb and garlic roasted, served with horseradish aioli, pan jus and fresh baked rolls.

With two sides, rolls and butter $22.95 PP

As an add-on                               $15.95 PP

Herb Roasted Turkey

Brined and herb roasted, served with honey mustard and fresh baked rolls.

With two sides, rolls and butter   $14.95 PP

As an add-on                               $9.95   PP

Honey Roasted Ham

Brown sugar caramel glaze and spiral sliced, served with spicy mustard sauce.

With two sides, rolls and butter   $17.00 PP

As an add-on                               $12.00 PP

 

Grill Out

We bring the grill…you bring the appetite!

With Knife, Herb and Fires Grill Out we do all the set up and provide a grill chef that will cook your meal right in front of you for a fully catered event or simply dropped off in disposable chafing dishes complete with plates, plasticware, napkins and utensils.

The Cook-out

 Black Angus beef burgers and hot dogs, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion, assorted cheeses, warm buns and all condiments, redskin ranch potato salad, fresh veggie pasta salad, fresh baked cookies or brownies

$17.95 PP

The Steak Out

Hand-cut top round steaks grilled to your specifications, sautéed onion and button mushrooms, baked potato bar with sour cream, bacon bits, green onion and butter, grilled vegetable medley, Oreo cloud cheesecake

$21.95 PP

Shrimp on The Bar-B

Chipotle, lime, cilantro and garlic marinated shrimp skewers, herb roasted redskin potatoes, grilled asparagus medley, key lime tart or strawberry shortcake trifle

$25.95 PP

Themed Menus

Take all the guess work out of the equation with our themed menus, well thought out so that each item compliments the other. Our Themed Menus can be a fully catered event or simply dropped off in disposable chafing dishes complete with plates, plasticware, napkins and utensils

Southern BBQ

Ale braised St. Louis style ribs with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, BBQ chicken halves, baked sweet potato casserole, collard green and sweet corn succotash, peach cloud cheesecake

$21.95 PP

Themed Menus

Take the guess work out of the equation with our themed menus, well thought out so that each item compliments the other. Our Themed Menus can be a fully catered event or simply dropped off in disposable chafing dishes complete with plates, plasticware, napkins and utensils

Little Italy

Meat or vegetable lasagna, four cheese ravioli ala vodka with herb grilled chicken or vegetable medley, antipasto salad, grilled yellow squash with onion

and red pepper, Tiramisu with chocolate espresso coulis or cannoli with chocolate chips and pistachio

$21.95 PP

Tex-Mex Fiesta

Grilled chicken, barbacoa beef, charro beans, queso cheese sauce, Pico de Gallo, black bean and corn Pico, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheddar, shredded lettuce, tortillas and tortilla chips, cinnamon and sugar sopapillas or

$20.95 PP

Deutschland

Chicken Schnitzel, sauerbraten, beer cheese spaetzle, braised red cabbage with caramelized apples and onions, German chocolate cheesecake or black forest cloud cake

$21.95 PP

Asian Express

Mongolian chicken, Szechuan beef, fried rice, spring rolls with sweet and sour and spicy mustard, fortune cookies

$21.95 PP

Holiday Feast

Herb roasted turkey, orange and brown sugar caramelized spiral sliced ham, whipped potatoes and gravy, apple and sage stuffing, green bean casserole, pumpkin or apple pie

$21.95 PP

Fruit & Vegetables

Vegetable medley with broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, zucchini and red pepper

Oven roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, brown sugar and balsamic syrup

Fresh steamed broccoli with butter sauce

Brown sugar caramel roasted baby carrots

Parmesan roasted cauliflower

Fresh steamed green beans with lemon butter

Kale and Brussels sprouts with honey roasted carrots and edamame

Summer-time cucumber, tomato and onion salad

Fresh Fruit Salad cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries

Summer salad:  edamame, roasted corn, roma tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime-agave vinaigrette

Spicy soy-chili glazed edamame (in the shell)

Baechu kimchi (+ $ 2.00 PP)

 

Potatoes, Rice and Pasta

Grilled vegetable and penne pasta salad

Mediterranean quinoa salad

Old school macaroni salad

Roasted redskin potatoes with olive oil and herbs

Mashed potatoes and gravy

Old school potato salad

Au gratin potatoes

Mashed redskin potatoes

Creamy sharp cheddar and Velveeta macaroni and cheese

Parsley buttered egg noodles

Pasta alfredo

Rice pilaf

Baked potato bar with sour cream, shredded cheddar, bacon and chives and butter (+ $2.50 PP)

Salad bar with cucumber, tomato, carrots, red onion, shredded cheddar, croutons and choice of two dressings (+2.50 PP)

Our bartending service can save you hundreds of dollars! You bring your favorite alcohol, beer or wine and we supply the bartender service, mixers, garnishes, ice, cups and beverage napkins. Our professional bartenders keep the party moving by serving your guests quickly and accurately.

Bartender Fee: $25.00 an hour with a 4-hour minimum. Our bartender is also paid this hourly rate for the 2-hour set up before the bar opens and the 1-hour tear down following your event.

Just Soda

Your choice of Coke or Pepsi products, cups, ice and soda-tender

$3.00 pp

Just Beer

You supply us with bottles, cans or kegs, we supply the cups, ice and bartender

$ 3.00 pp

Beer and Wine

You supply the beer or wine, we supply the soft drinks, cups, ice and bartender

$ 3.50 pp

Full Bar

You supply the beer, wine and alcohol, we supply the soft drinks, juices, mixes for specialty drinks, all garnishes, cups, ice and bartender

$4.50 pp

Water Service

A pitcher of ice-water at your table with cups, re-filled regularly

$2.75 pp

Service Costs

One Entrée and Two Sides $17.95 per person

Two Entrée and Two Sides $19.95 per person

Three Entrée and Two Sides $21.95 per person

Plated and Served Add $5.00 to buffet prices

Gratuity: 18% of food total

Carrying/Delivery Fee: $50.00 within the 270 outer-belt and $50.00 every 10 miles beyond (calculated by distance from Columbus, Ohio)

Cake Cutting: $75.00 includes plastic plates and silverware

Table coverings: $20.00 per table

Linen napkins: $1.00 a piece

Per hour charge beyond the contracted time: $150.00

Booking Info

At Knife, Herb and Fire, we know that your event is unique and we have a shared interest in seeing your vision through. We will work with you to design a menu within your budget that reflects your individual palate and dietary needs. We can also help with locating a facility and assist in finding DJ’s, photographers, cake decorators or any other professionals to make your special event complete.

  • To book your event with Knife, Herb and Fire we require a $300.00 (non-refundable if canceled) deposit to hold your date. At that time, we enter into an agreement and create a menu for you.
  • Ninety days before your event the first half of the total amount is due.
  • Ten days before your event we meet with you and go over any changes to the menu, number of guests, décor, or any anything else pertaining to your event that we can help you with. We then make any adjustments to the agreement or menu and the second half of the payment is due.