Custom Dinner Buffet Catering from Sandman Gourmet

A Dinner Reception Catered by Sandman Gourmet Catering Will Make Your Party the Talk of the Town!

Feed your guests in style with a customized dinner buffet by Sandman Gourmet Catering!  We have tons of options from the traditional Chicken Marsala to the unusual Plaki-Style Tilapia; there is something to please even the most finicky palate.  We focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and use local products whenever possible.  If you have something unique in mind, give us a call and our team of Event Specialists and Chefs would be happy to customize a menu specific to your event!

Our Special Event Catering Custom Dinner Buffet Menu:

Create your own unique dinner buffet with your choice of entrées and side dishes.  Meals are delivered in disposable packaging and staffing is not included; ask your event planner for other options.

All Buffets Include:

  • Your Choice of Two side dishes
  • Your Choice of One Salad
  • Fresh rolls and butter
  • High End disposable plates, napkins and flatware
  • With your choice of One Entrée $17.95 per person
  • With  your choice of Two Entrées $22.95 per person
  • With  your choice of Three Entrées $29.95 per person

Menu Selections:

Custom dinner buffet package include your choice of entrées, side dishes and salads from the lists below.    You may upgrade to our prime entrees at the upgrade prices listed individually.

Level One Entrées:

  • Sandman’s Signature Lemon Chicken with light breading and lemon cream sauce
  • Chicken Niko: Parmesan-crusted chicken breast with vodka cream sauce and mozzarella
  • Chicken Marsala with traditional mushroom red wine reduction
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss béchamel sauce
  • Chicken Piccata: Seared chicken breast in a traditional lemon-caper sauce
  • Roasted Beef Top Round with rich demi glace
  • Marinated Flank Steak served sliced with peppercorn sauce
  • Boneless Pork Tenderloin with apple-currant chutney
  • Sliced Pit Ham with honey glaze
  • Plaki Style Baked Tilapia with lemon, tomato and red onion
  • Sandman’s Homemade Lasagna, your choice of traditional sausage or roasted vegetable
  • Pasta Primavera with fresh vegetables, garlic, olive oil and Pecorino-Romano cheese
  • 4 Cheese Tortellini Marinara, available with or without sausage
  • Wild Mushroom Ravioli with sage cream sauce
  • Roasted Peppers stuffed with fresh vegetables, rice and cheddar
  • Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara

Prime Entrée Upgrades:

  • Chicken Christopher stuffed with prosciutto, provolone, spinach and pine nuts; add $3
  • Herb Roasted Airline Chicken Breast with apple cider & sage reduction; add $2
  • Carved Roasted Sirloin of Beef au jus; add $2
  • Beef Bourguignon braised in a rich red wine sauce with onion and mushroom; add $2
  • Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops with herb jus; add $2
  • Deep Sea Pasta with jumbo shrimp, scallops and lemon herb cream sauce; add $4
  • Lobster-Stuffed Ravioli with crimini mushroom butter sauce; add $4
  • Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon with wilted spinach and lemon buerre blanc; add $4
  • Merlot-Braised Beef Short Ribs; add $5
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with lemon bistro sauce; add $5
  • Seared Jumbo Scallop and Shrimp Skewers with balsamic reduction; add $6
  • Carved Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef au jus and horseradish cream; add $6
  • Carved Mustard Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with wild mushroom demi; add $8

Side Dish Selections:

  • Sandman’s Signature Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
  • Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Baked Homemade Mac & Cheese
  • Pasta with your choice of Marinara, Alfredo, or Sandman’s Signature Lemon Cream Sauce
  • Wild Rice Pilaf
  • Fresh Broccoli with Caramelized Onion
  • Honey Glazed Carrots
  • Green Beans Almandine
  • Chef’s Fresh Vegetable Medley
  • Yellow Squash and Zucchini Sauté
  • Herb Roasted Asparagus *add $1 per person,  seasonal

Salad Selections:

  • Garden Tossed Salad, mixed greens with cheddar, fresh cucumber, tomato, homemade croutons, house balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing
  • Traditional Caesar Salad, fresh romaine tossed with parmesan croutons and homemade Caesar dressing
  • Fresh Spinach Salad, baby spinach topped with crumbled bleu cheese, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds and red onion served with house balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing
  • Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad, seasonal
  • Cucumber Apple Salad, sliced cucumber, green apples and fresh dill in a cider vinaigrette
  • Fresh Seasonal Salad, please inquire to see what is in season during your event
  • Upgrade your salad selection to a Salad Bar for $2 per person