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Plated course from a Carlos Flórida Gourmet catered event

Sample Menus

Menus built around your event, not off a printed sheet

Everything below is a starting point. Chef Carlos designs each menu with you, so what your guests eat is 100% custom to the occasion, the crowd, and the venue.

Every menu is fully custom. Use the categories below for ideas, then tell us your event and we will shape a menu around your taste, budget, and dietary needs.

Passed hors d’oeuvres arranged for a catered cocktail hour
To start

Hors d’Oeuvres

Passed bites and grazing displays that open the night while your guests mingle. Great for cocktail hour before a plated dinner or as the centerpiece of a reception.

  • Passed canapés and crostini
  • Seasonal bruschetta and flatbreads
  • Shrimp cocktail and ceviche cups
  • Charcuterie and artisan cheese boards
  • Mini empanadas and savory pastries
  • Vegetable crudité with house dips
Chef cooking at a live station during a catered event
Cooked in front of you

Live Stations

Interactive stations where the chef cooks in the room. They turn a meal into an experience and keep guests moving, talking, and coming back for more.

  • Carving station with slow-roasted meats
  • Pasta cooked to order
  • Taco and arepa bar
  • Churrasco and grilled skewers
  • Risotto or paella station
  • Raw bar with oysters and seafood
Plated main course styled for a catered dinner
The main event

Mains

Plated, family-style, or buffet entrées built around your guest count and service style. We blend Latin, Brazilian, and American dishes so the table feels like you.

  • Grilled and roasted beef, chicken, and pork
  • Fresh seafood and fish of the day
  • Slow-braised and short-rib entrées
  • Vegetarian and vegan mains
  • Rice, beans, plantains, and seasonal sides
  • Roasted and grilled vegetable platters
Dessert spread presented at a catered celebration
The sweet finish

Desserts

A dessert table or plated finish that sends everyone home happy. From classic sweets to Latin favorites, we match the flavors to your celebration.

  • Plated dessert or dessert display
  • Mini pastries and petit fours
  • Brigadeiros and Latin sweets
  • Fresh fruit and cheese finishes
  • Cakes and celebration desserts
  • Coffee and after-dinner service
Bar and beverage service set up at a catered event
Raise a glass

Bar & Beverage

Soft bar, wine and beer service, or a full cocktail program run by professional staff. We handle the setup, the pour, and the cleanup.

  • Full cocktail bar with professional bartenders
  • Wine, beer, and sparkling service
  • Signature and welcome cocktails
  • Non-alcoholic mocktails and mixers
  • Coffee, tea, and refreshment stations
  • Glassware, ice, and setup included

Let us design a menu for your event

Share your date, guest count, and the vibe you want. We will build a custom menu and set up a tasting before you book.