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our services
At Main Course Catering we provide exquisite catering and design services to make sure your dream wedding comes true. We understand that a wedding is one of the most important events in your lives, and since 1990 we have helped hundreds of brides and grooms make their vision a reality.
We take a modern approach to wedding catering, creating customized menus made from the finest local ingredients to please a variety of tastes and styles. And we don’t just stop at the food! As a full-service caterer, our experienced design team will work closely with each couple to coordinate all the details of your big day - including venue selection, overall décor, florals, linens, and much more.
Let Main Course Catering bring together your vision with our expertise to create the wedding of your dreams.
Wedding GuideMain Course Catering specializes in distinctive and unique social events that are skillfully crafted to suit your taste and budget. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a lavish gala, we will work with you to create an unforgettable event.
Our renowned chef will design a customized menu sourced from the freshest ingredients in the Hudson Valley to reflect your personality and taste, while our seasoned event team will coordinate and assist with the overall design and décor. No matter how small or large the event, Main Course Catering will rise to your occasion.
The perfect culinary experience for your business starts here! Whether you are planning a multi-day conference, a casual business luncheon, or a holiday soiree, Main Course Catering can provide all your culinary needs, and more.
Corporate functions CAN include food that is fresh, healthy, and delicious! Main Course Catering’s team of professionals work with you to create enticing menus that will suit your group’s exacting needs. We can even recommend suitable venues, arrange needed rental items, corporate gifts, and manage all of your event details. While you take care of business, we will provide delicious food and exceptional service that will assure you and your group are thrilled with the results.
Last minute house-full of guests? Need a break from the kitchen to enjoy a celebration with friends and family? Short notice corporate luncheon? Hungry crowd and a tight budget? Main Course’s Casual Catering is the perfect answer! More than basic take-out, less fuss than a catered event – simple foods prepared to order, packaged for easy pick up or delivery, ready to serve and enjoy.
Casual Catering
sample wedding menus
Spring Served Dinner Menu
Welcome Beverage
Chilled Lavender Scented Jasmine Tea
Lemon Citrus Aqua Fresca
Watercress & Cucumber Spritzer
Post Ceremony Butlered Cocktails
Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee Kir Royale
Sapphire Gin with House Made Botanical Tonic & Candied Lime Zest
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Chilled Ceviche Spoon, Cilantro, Lime, Jicama
Grilled Malaysian Style Chicken Lettuce Wrap, Spicy Peanut Sambal
Spring Pea Croquettes, Garlic Scape Aioli
Yellow Fin Tuna "Taco", Avocado Puree, Pico de Gallo, Green Chiles
Roasted Miso Glazed Shiitake Mushroom Cones, Toasted Sesame Seed Crust
Wild Salmon Burger, Brioche, Uni Aioli
Goat Cheese & Beet Macaroon
Curried Potato & Vegetable Samosa, Mango Chutney
First Course
Spring Vegetable Bisteeya, Wheat Crackling
Vegetable Crudo of Asparagus, Sweet Peas, Mushrooms & Fennel, Local Field Lettuces, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Served Entrees
Pan Roasted Wild Halibut,
Roasted Spring Asparagus Raft, Sweet Pea Farrotto, Smoked Sea Salt, Grilled Lemon Oil
Pan Seared Organic French Cut Chicken Breast,
Maitaki Mushroom Nage, Melted Wild Ramps,
Jerusalem Artichoke & Potato Croutons, Pan Flashed Pea Leaves
Roasted Meadow View Chile Rellenos,
Roasted Vegetables, Black Beans, Toasted Quinoa, Green Pumpkin Mole
Summer Progressive Dinner Menu
Welcome Beverage
Cajun Lemonade
Cucumber & Fresh Thyme Refresher
Sparkling Peach Aqua Fresca
Post Ceremony Butlered Cocktails
Watermelon Tequila Sunrise
Strawberry Lemon Mojito
Thai Basil Sangria
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Beef Carpaccio, Black Summer Truffle Vinaigrette, Potato Crisp
Cracked Maine Lobster Taquitos
Goat Cheese "Spoon", Chioggia Beet Confetti
Zucchini Pancake, Boursin, Edible Flower
Chicken & Lemongrass Pot Stickers
Portobello Mushroom Frites Cones, Remoulade
Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Mango Ketchup
Smoked Brisket, Polenta Cracker, Passilla Molasses
Hudson Valley Harvest Table
Artisanal Farmstead Cheeses, Fresh Honeycomb, Local Berries & Crisp Breads
Stuzzichini of Sweet Dried Sopressata, Speck, Country Pate, Cornichons, Coarse Grain Mustard with Dark Russian Bread, Roasted Red Peppers, Charred Artichoke Hearts, Marinated Mushrooms
Served First Course
Pressed Watermelon Saganaki, Balsamic Drizzle, Mint Pesto
Progressive Cocktail Stations
Main Course Butcher Block Grilled Fish & Meat Market
Stone Ridge Cattle Co. Prime Sirloins of Beef, Tobacco Onions, Smoked Rock Salt, Chimichurri
Grilled Long Island Tuna, Togarashi Dust
Grilled Organic Chicken Breast, Basil Pistou
Grilled Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillet
Grilled London Broil of Lamb, Mediterranean Vegetable Relish
Accompaniments:
Summer Succotash of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sweet Anne Corn, Fava Beans, Snap Beans, Beurre Noisette
Louisiana Home Style Southern Station
Black Skillets of Jambalaya, Andouille Sausage, Rice, Tomatoes, Peppers
Murray's Organic Cajun Style Deep Fried Chicken & Waffles, Remoulade
Smoked Braised Brisket Slider, Tobacco Onions, Jalapeno Jam
New England Fish Shack Station
Buckets of Maine Lobster, Sweet Anne Corn, Grilled Lemon Beurre Blanc
Long Island Little Neck Clams, Pine Island Marble Potatoes
Chatham Cod Fish & Chips Cones
Fire Roasted Blue Point Oyster, Charred Lemon
Southwestern Mini Tasting Station
Hand Rolled Tacos:
Slow Braised Short Ribs | Grilled Mahi Mahi | Achiote Chicken
Hand Stretched Corn Tortillas
Accompaniments:
Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, White Peach Salsa, Variety of Hot Sauces, Green Chile Mango Pico de Gallo
Mexican Corn, Chipotle Aioli, Salt, Cracked Pepper, Cilantro, Lime
Spanish Quinoa & Rancho Gordo Heirloom Pinto Beans
Ceremonial Wedding Cake
Chocolate Genoise, Fresh Strawberry Puree, Vanilla Buttercream
Dessert Tasting Station
Quinoa Pudding Parfait, Fresh Raspberries, Coconut Milk
Peach Shortcakes
Mini Key Lime Tarts
Assorted Fresh Milkshakes: Deep Blueberry, Peach, Vanilla Bean with Mini Madeleines
Fall Served Dinner Menu
Welcome Beverage
Local Apple Aqua Fresca, Fresh Thyme Essence
Ginger Pear Spritzer, Thai Mint
Ruby Sipper Tea, Cinnamon Stick
Post Ceremony Butlered Cocktails
Bourbon Blaze: Amaretto, Cider, Smoked Maple Syrup
Assorted Hudson Valley Hard Ciders
Fall Mojito: Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Walnut Liqueur, Nutmeg & Allspice Dust
Hudson Valley Manhattan with Wild Husk Cherries
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Lobster Rolls, Buttered Brioche Coin
Yellow Fin Tuna Cru Silver Fork, Spicy Watermelon Radish, Ginger Marmalade
Pan Roasted Sea Scallop, Vanilla Oil, Wheat Cracklin’ Crisp
Tea Smoked Duck Breast, Polenta Cracker, Pickled Tomato Chutney
Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Apple Chow Chow, Pear Jam
Artichoke Boursin Croquetta
Vegetable Fattoush, Flatbread, Pomegranate Tzatziki
FAMILY STYLE DISPLAYS ON EACH TABLE
House Made Infused Whipped Ricotta & Spanish Manchego, Herbs de Provence, Cracked Sea Salt, Honey Comb, Assorted Crisps, Flatbreads & Grissini
SERVED FIRST COURSE
Golden Beet Carpaccio Quatrafoil
Crisp Fall Arugula, Shaved Aged Coach Farm Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Seeds, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
SERVED ENTREE
Grilled Hudson Valley Sirloins of Grass & Grain Fed Beef,
Local Chanterelle Mushroom Nage, Roasted Patty Pan Squash, Crispy Potato Fondue
Portobello Mushroom Napoleon,
Pan Flashed Rapini, Tri Colored Peppers, Spun Tofu, Tellagio Cheese, Celeriac Fondue
FAMILY STYLE ACCOMPANIMENTS
Fresh Cracked Cream Corn Polenta
Pine Island Yukon Potato & Sprout Creek Toussaint Fondue
Winter Cocktail Dinner Menu
PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES
Achiote Lacquered Scallop, Black Bean, Avocado, Polenta Cracker
Sushi & Himachi Hand Rolls, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger
Mini Lobster Rolls, Butter Brioche
Smoked Salmon Cone, Bagel Dust
Pan Fried Edamame Hong Kong Dumpling, Plum Dipping
Goat Cheese & Beet Pesto Tartine
Grilled Gulf Shrimp, Tomato Panna Cotta
Lamb Merguez, Red Harissa
HUDSON VALLEY HARVEST TABLE
Artisanal Local Cheese Display with Sprout Creek Barat, Coach Farm Triple Cream, Cooperstown Toma Celena, Adirondack Gold Aged Cheddar, Fresh Berries, Assorted Baguettes, Peasant Breads & Crisps
Taliaferro Farm Organic Winter Vegetable Crudite
Snap Beans, Carrots, Celery, Peppers, Rutabaga Sticks, Just Picked Spinach Artichoke Aioli
VARIETY OF WINTER BRUSCHETTA TASTINGS
White Bean Tapenade, Black Olive Gravel
Ricotta & Local Honey, Pistachio Dust
Winter Vegetable Caponata, Aged Balsamic
MEDITERRANEAN TASTING
Roasted Eggplant Zaalouk, Traditional Garlic Hummus
Assorted Crisps, Pita & Flatbreads, Dolmas, Cured Olives, Feta Cheese
PAN ASIAN TASTING
Peking Duck Crepe, Cucumber, Bean Sprouts, Bang Bang Noodles
Chilled Tuna Cru, Wakame, Togarashi Dust, Watermelon
Short Rib Bao Bun, Kim Chee
CREAMY POLENTA BOWLS
Chicken Pipian, Cotija Cheese Crumble
Locally Sourced Woodland Mushroom Fricassee
Organic Short Rib & Root Vegetable Ragout
Lobster Bolognese
FLATBREAD PIZZA TASTING STATION
Variety of Toppings Highlighting the Bounty of the Hudson Valley, Varieties to Include:
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Asiago, Basil
Eggplant “Frito Misto”, Truffled Ricotta
Ricotta, Roasted Fig, Caramelized Onion, Arugula
Bulbs of Roasted Garlic, Oven Roasted Tomatoes & Roasted Vegetables
Stuzzichini, Antipasti with Cured Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Aged Parmesan, Roasted Red Peppers & Olive Oil Rubbed Crostini
GREEK TASTING STATION
Grilled Leg of Lamb Gyro, Pita, Tzatziki, Red Onion
Pan Seared Chatham Cod Fillet, Lemon, Fresh Herbs
Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, Celery, Lemon & Parsley
Tri Colored Marble Potatoes, Lemon Zest, Garlic, Olive Oil
CARVING STATION
Grilled Sirloin of Hudson Valley Cattle Co. Beef, Chanterelle Mushrooms
Carved Whole Free Range Chickens
Yukon Gold Potato Puree
Variety of Sauces: Basil Pistou, Chimichurri, Main Course Steak Sauce, Harissa
DESSERT TASTING STATION
Mini Jars Displayed on Heated Stones
Banana Walnut Bread Pudding
Butterscotch Pot de Creme
Quinoa “Rice” Pudding, Maple Sugar Brûlée
MINI BUTLERED & DISPLAYED DESSERTS
Lemon Curd Tart, Fresh Berries
Chocolate Linen Cups, White Chocolate Mousse
S’mores Lollipops
Cheesecake & Pistachio Trifle
Varieties of Hot Cocoa: Main Course Hot Fudge, Espresso-Chocolate & Butterscotch with Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
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FEATURED WEDDINGS
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Diana & John
Garrison, New York CARATS & CAKE |
A Late Summer River Side Wedding
in New York State WEDDING CHICKS |
Romance Inspired Wedding Shoot
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Main course came up with an outstanding menu; one that our guests will never forget. We are still hearing from our guests how it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. "
- ALEXA, WEDDING WIRE |
"They know what they're doing. They were on point in every aspect of our wedding leaving no worries or stress."
- MELINDA, YELP |
"He has perfected the art of gourmet cuisine in the Hudson Valley. I would recommend him for all your catering needs"
- MARK, YELP |
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