CATERING
blackbearBBQavl.com

Buffet Attendant$30 per hr$30 per hr

Sets place settings, refill water, tea or
coffee service and cake cutting
Clears, scrapes and stacks rental plates
and utensils. Cake cutting is $1 perperson.
Catering Service Fee$3.00 per mile

Food will be delivered at preferredtemperature in recyclable
aluminum pans. This does not include
set up or chafing dishes

2 attendants required per 60 guest.
4 hr & 60 guest minimum
Busses disposable plates and utensils
Room Attendant

Delivery with drop off

15%

Buffet Set-up$30-75After delivery our team will set up a buffetline using disposable chafers, service
utensils & pans MAX 60 ppl
greater than 60 requires an attendant$15 per chafing rack, water pan & sternoThis covers buffet line set up withdecorative chafing dishes with lids,
platters, bowls, condiment saucers,
service utensils and/or drink urns
SERVICES
Buffet LineA quick and efficient way to feed yourguests. The line can be set up as single
file, stations or double sided.
Family Style
Your guests will be served with self
service platters for reception. Salad &bread would be first. Then a vegetable,starch, protein.

Family / Buffet
Salad and bread will be delivered toguest at the table and the entree will beserved buffet style. This is great for large
parties in a tighter setting
PlatedGuests Must pre order and will receive
each course plated and served. Thistakes extra staff and cooking on site.

Hors D’oeuvres

Cocktail Stations

Most of our appetizers can be presented
as a grazing table, platter stations, or
pre fixed bites.
Passed hors d’oeuvres require a server.

Great for a standing room, 3-5 horsd’oeuvres stations will be spread out
around the room to allow for mingling

Live FireOn site chef cooking multi course menu
over wood fire. The menu is custom
created. Plates, flatware and napkins
provided with this service.
$2000- 10-16 guest, 4 course,
amuse-bouche, salad, protein & dessert.
Extra courses can be made available.
$125 per additional person, max 24 guest.

Spit Roasted Pig
30-60 pound pigs available
6 hours on site minimum.
Price is for pit master and pork only.
$1200- $1600
Rentals
Dinner plate, fork, knife, spoon & linen
like napkin $3.75 per person
Dessert or app plate $1.00 ez
Dessert spoon $.25 ea.
Steak Knife $.45 ea.

Deviled Eggs

APPETIZERS

price is per 2 pc or 1 egg,1 dozen eggs minimum (24 halves)

O.G. Whipped Yolk & Paprika Dust

Original Granny recipe, dukes mayo, dash of spice & lots of love

Candied Jalapeno Relish, Brisket Bark & Rub
Whipped yolk with white sauce and candied jalapeno relish, dusted with dried brisket & brisket spice run

Bacon, Cheddar, Chive & Ranch Powder

Whipped yolk with sharp cheddar cheese, garnished with crispy bacon, chives and ranch powder

Creole Pickled Shrimp

Whipped yolk with fresh dill, marinated shrimp cocktail , hot sauce & oyster cracker

Beet Brined, Grilled Sausage & Whole Grain Mustard

Bright purple outer layer really make these stand out, yolk is whipped with a dash of oriental hot mustard powder,
garnished with grilled house made sausage & whole grain mustard

Smoked Shiitake, Wasabi & Japanese Rice Seasoning

Yolk whipped with a dash of wasabi powder, garnished with smoked shiitake bacon and a shake of veggie furikake

Crunchy Curry Potato

Yolk whipped with curry powder, red onion, bell pepper, garlic & parsley, garnished with crispy curry potato sticks & almond slivers

Fiesta Deviled Egg
Yolk whipped with pico de gallo, avocado & cilantro, garnished with tortilla strips & cotija cheese

Dilly Deviled Egg
Yolk whipped with fresh dill, pimento & dill relish, garnished with a gherkin

Cheese Balls
All items served with 10% gluten free crackers. Serves approx 25-35 people

Pimento Cheese Ball, Spiced Pecan
Classic pimento cheese, crusted in spiced pecan (can sub pumpkin seed) served with butter crackers

Cranberry-Chipotle Goat Cheese Ball

Blend of goat cheese and cream cheese mix with rehydrated dried cranberries & chipotle in adobo.
Served with graham and butter crackers

Brisket Bark Cheese Ball with Green Onion

Alabama white sauce, brisket bark & green onion, whipped with cream cheese. Garnished with fried onions.
Served with assorted crackers

Cheddar, Bacon, Ranch

All combined with cream cheese and smoked gouda, and green onion. Served with assorted crackers

Smoked Salmon, Dill, Caper, & Red onion

All combined with cream cheese, garnished with fresh dill and everything seasoning. Served with everything bagel chips andassorted crackers

Buffalo Chicken CheeseballPulled chicken, buffalo sauce, carrot, celery & blue cheese whipped with cream cheese. Served with assorted crackers

Dips & Spreads

APPETIZERSAll items served with 10% gluten free crackers. Serves approx 25 people

Smoked tomato bruschetta dip

Smoked roma tomato, red onion & garlic, blended with roasted red pepper, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar & herbs.
Served with crostini

Smoked french onion dip

Smoked & caramelized onion blended with sour cream and gruyere cheese. Served with assorted crackers

Smoked fish - white bean dip
Nc smoked trout, fresh herbs, roasted garlic with stewed white beans and cream cheese, Served warm with crostini

Smoked Mushroom Pate, pickled mushroom & spicy mustard

Nc smoked trout, fresh herbs, roasted garlic blened with stewed white beans and cream cheese, Served with crostiniTzatziki with veggies & pita chips
Middle eastern yogurt dip with cucumber, red onion, garlic, herbs and spices. Served with soft naan & pita chips

Crab rangoon dip with wonton chips

Crab, scallion, garlic blended with cream cheese. Garnished with sesame oil, sesame seed & green onion.
Served warm with wonton & tortilla chips

Hummus, roasted garlic & pita chips

Chickpea, tahini, lemon and olive oil, blended until smooth. Garnished with roasted garlic.
Served with pita chips

Artisan bread with herb oil, roasted garlic oil & pesto oil

Whole grain & rustic farm bread cut into chunks. Served with dipping oils

Pico de gallo with tortilla chips
Fresh cut pico de gallo. Served with corn tortilla chips

Queso fundido with tortilla chips

Chorizo, pico de gallo, pinto beans & cilantro with 7 blend cheese. Served warm with tortilla chips

Buffalo chicken dip
Shredded chicken, cream cheese, blue cheese, buffalo sauce & spices. Served warm with tortilla chips, carrot chips & celery

Cheese Platters
All items served with assorted crackers and 10% gluten free crackers. Serves approx 25 people

6 Cheese, dried fruit, jams & mustard

Brie, colby jack, pepper jack, gouda, white cheddar, sharp cheddar. Mixed dried fruit. Seasonal jams.
Sweet and spicy mustard.

Charcuterie platter

Brisket bark cream cheese, colby jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, house pickles, house made sausage, prosciutto, mustard &pepper jelly

Feta, goat cheese, olives & house pickles

Marinated feta cubes, crumbled feta, herb goat cheese, crumbled goat cheese, assorted olives, house pickles, sumac pickled
onion & roasted garlic. Served with pita chips and assorted crackersBrie, blue cheese, apples & citrus

Brie, Blue cheese, assorted apples, mixed seasonal citrus, orange marmalade, apple butter & pumpkin seeds
Served with pumpernickel toast and assorted crackers.

Platters

APPETIZERSEach platter is built to serve approx 25 people

Pickles & Olives

Mix of house made pickles and assorted olives.

Pickled Veg

House brined quick pickles. Carrots, cucumber, green bean, cauliflower, radish, garlic, onion.

Vegetable Crudite

Mixed raw vegetables with ramp ranch dip. Carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, cucumber, tomato, sweet peppers.

Mixed Fruit PlatterApples, citrus, grapes, berries, pineapple, melon.

Dried Fruit, Mixed Nuts, Seeds & Chocolate
Mix of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, dark and milk chocolate.

Roasted New Potato & Rosemary Oil

Bite size new potatoes roasted with rosemary oil. Served with roasted garlic oil and ramp ranch.

Cucumber & Melon with Smoked Lavender Lava Salt

Cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew garnished with a Cypress lava salt blend.

Watermelon Poke, Charred Cashew & Yuzu Ponzu

If you are looking for a conversation piece, this is perfect. Soy marinated watermelon with charred cashew, scallion and furikake.

Bacon wrapped fingerling potato with ramp ranch

Fingerling potato wrapped in bacon, slow smoked then finished in the oven. Comes skewered and served with ramp ranch.

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon or Stone Fruit
Seasonal fruit wrapped in prosciutto.

Pickled Shrimp, Smoked Cocktail Sauce
Boiled shrimp marinated with citrus, herbs and olive oil. Accompanied with smoked tomato cocktail sauce and saltine crackers.

Hot Smoked Salmon Side

Wet brined, seasoned and slow smoked. Served with dilly cream cheese, cucumber, capers, red onion & assorted crackers

Memaw’s Great Grape BBQ Meatballs
Beef and pork meatballs slow cooked in grape bbq sauce.

APPETIZERS

Constructed Apps ( Canapes)
Priced per piece

Lamb Meatballs, Tzatziki, Cucumber & Pepper Jelly
Mix of lamb, pork, spices and herbs. Served on a cucumber slice with tzatziki sauce and garnished with pepper jelly.

Shrimp & Sausage SatayHouse made polish sausage & large shrimp. Seasoned in bbq rub, skewered and grilled.

Sausage & Cheese Satay
House made polish sausage with colby jack, cheddar or mozzarella on a skewer served with mustard bbq sauce.

Chicken Cherry-Yaki Satay
Chicken thigh marinated in cherry teriyaki sauce, Smoked and fried. Garnished with sesame seed and scallion.

Sweet Chili BBQ Glazed Salmon Bites
Salmon “burnt ends”. Brined, dry rubbed and smoked. Finished with a sweet chili bbq glaze.
Garnished with scallion and sesame seed.

Cheerwine BBQ Glazed Pork Belly

Pork belly “burnt ends”. Dry rubbed and smoked. Finished with cheerwine glaze. Garnished with scallion and sesame seed.

Sweet potato biscuits, honey goat cheese, smoked garden salt
Sweet potato biscuit topped with whipped honey goat cheese, garnished with smoked salt, lavender & bee pollen.

Cheddar biscuit, pimento, crispy ham
Mini cheddar biscuits with pimento cheese.

Sweet potato biscuit, apple butter, ham
Sweet potato biscuit, filled with local apple butter and sliced city ham.

Buttermilk biscuit, chicken salad, crisp lettuce
Smoked chicken salad with apples, celery and dill.

Sausage & cheese biscuit balls
A southern tradition. House sausage mixed with cheddar cheese, and biscuit mix. Baked until golden, served with mustardbbq.

Pickled mushroom toast, herb goat cheese, fried ham

Picked assorted mushrooms, on toast with a schemer of cream cheese, garnished with crispy country ham and fresh dill.

SWEET ROLLSCORN BREAD

BREAD

DINNER ROLLSWHOLE GRAIN & SEEDED LOAF
WHITE BREAD
PITAFRESH TORTILLASCROISSANTCHEDDAR BISCUITSSWEET POTATO BISCUITSSALADAPPLE, FENNEL, ORANGE , ARUGULA, RED ONION & BLUE CHEESEENDIVE, SQUASH NOODLES , GINGER & SESAME-YUZU DRESSINGSEASONAL GARDEN, SEEDS, CHEESE AND CATALINA DRESSINGSPINACH, ROASTED MUSHROOM, STRONG SOFT CHEESE, CURED TOMATOSHOOTS & BLOSSOMS, HARD CHEESE, CHARRED FENNEL, WILDFLOWER FRENCH
KALE CAESER, PEPITAS, CROUTON , PARM
FLOWERING KALE, PUMPKIN, LEMON, JALAPENO , GINGER-POPPY BUTTERMILKMIXED GREENS, RED CABBAGE, CARROT, TOMATO & BALSAMICBIB LETTUCE , MIXED BERRIES , SPICED NUTS & PLUM DRESSINGSTARCHWHIPPED POTATO & GRAVYwhipped with butter and milk, served with mushroom gravy (gf,veg)

ROASTED RED POTATO
roasted garlic oil & fresh herbs. (gf,vegan)

ROASTED FINGERLING
roasted garlic oil & fresh herbs (gf,vegan)

DIRTY RED MASHED

red bliss potato with some skin still attached, roasted garlic, parmesan cheese (gf,veg)

SCALLOP POTATO

sliced potato, cream of celery soup, garlic, onion & spices (veg)

BAKED POTATO

served with butter, sour cream & chives (gf,vegan) . Add on cheese, brisket bark, bacon or fried onions

AU GRATIN POTATO

potato slices layered with cheddar cheese sauce, garlic, onion & parmesan cheese (veg)

ROASTED ROOT VEG

turnip, rutabaga, parsnip, carrot, potato, garlic & onion (gf,vegan)

ROOT VEG MASH

rutabaga, parsnip, potato, celery root (gf,veg)

GRITS (CHEESY, JALAPENO, PIMENTO CHEESE)
we can fix these any way you’d like. (gf,veg)

BROWN BUTTER POLENTA
toasted butter, white wine & vegetable stock (gf,veg)

COCONUT RICE

jasmine rice, coconut milk, butter & toasted coconut (gf,veg)

DIRTY RICEa creole classic with sausage, tomato gravy, herbs and spices (gf)

WILD RICE PILAF

blended wild rice, sweet pea, carrot & corn (gf,vegan)

CREAMED CORN

(gf,veg)

BAKED BEANS(gf,vegan)

PINTO BEANS

garlic, onion & seasoning (gf,vegan)

BLACK EYE PEA

smoked sausage, garlic, onion & seasoning (gf)

MAC N CHEESE

5 cheese & elbow mac (veg)

CORNBREAD DRESSIN’corn bread stuffing with herbs and boiled eff (veg)

RUSTIC BREAD STUFFING
chunky bread stuffing with chicken stock & fresh herbs

VEGETABLESSAFFRON CARROT
butter, saffron, salt & pinch of sugar.Garnished with fresh parsley. can be made vegan using oil. (gf,veg)

SOUTHERN SUCCOTASH
corn, tomato, onion, garlic, lima beans, bell pepper, butter & herbs. garnished with crispy okra straw. (gf,veg)

ROASTED BEETS, WITH BLUE CHEESE
garnished with balsamic honey, scallion & pumpkin seeds. (gf,veg)

GREEN BEANS & BUTTERNUT
roasted butternut squash cubes mix with the green beans in a veggie stock. (gf,vegan)

VEGGIE COLLARD GREENS
onion, garlic, collards, herbs & spices in a vegetable stock base. (gf,vegan

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
roasted garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper. (gf,vegan)

ROASTED MEDLEY

cauliflower, carrot, mushroom, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic. (gf,vegan)

LIMA BEANS & HAM
stewed lima beans, city ham, onion, garlic, butter & spices (gf)

ROASTED MUSHROOM

oyster, button, crimini, shiitake, onion, garlic & fresh herbs. (gf,vegan)

PEAS AND CARROTS

sweet peas, onion, garlic, & baby carrots (gf,vegan)

RED CURRY CAULIFLOWER

thai red curry paste, honey, butter, roasted garlic. (gf,veg)

FRIED CABBAGE
onion & garlic sautéed with fresh green cabbage. (gf,vegan)

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
broccoli & cheese mixed with cream of celery, herbs & spices. topped with cheez-its. (veg)

SQUASH CASSEROLE
squash, zucchini, onion, cheddar cheese & garlic. mixed with cream of mushroom , topped with parmesan panko crust. (veg)

SPINACH & MUSHROOM

button, crimini & shiitake sauteed with garlic and onion then mixed with blanched spinach. (gf,vegan)

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE & APPLE
Turnip, rutabaga, parsnip, yam, potato, garlic & onion with seasonal apple (gf,vegan)

GREEN BEANS
fresh green beans with a veggie broth. (gf,vegan)

LEMON ASPARAGUS
fresh asparagus with butter, shallot, garlic, white wine & lemon. (gf,veg)

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
roasted with garlic, onion & seasoning (gf,vegan)PROTEIN
SMOKED SALMON
brined, dry rubbed and smoked to perfection (gf,)

SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
small shrimp simmered in a creole brown stew full of flavor and vegetables

CAJUN CATFISH

fried NC catfish filets topped with our cajun tomato gravy

BBQ SHRIMP

large shrimp, dry rubbed and lightly smoked. Tossed in bbq sauce and finished in the oven (gf,)

SHRIMP & GRITS
medium shrimp with garlic, bell pepper, onion & a little tomato juice served with stone ground grits (gf)

SMOKED TURKEY
whole turkey, brined, butter injected & smoked. arrives pre carved (gf)

SMOKED PORK LOIN

dusted with our bbq rub and slow smoked (gf)

MOJO PULLED PORK

roasted with garlic, onion & seasoning (gf,vegan)

PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS
large diced pork belly chunks, dry rubbed, smoked, sauced and smoked a little more. (gf)

PORK LOIN WITH MUSTARD & HERBS
fresh herbs and whole grain mustard crusted and roasted (gf,)

SMOKED CHICKEN
8 pieces per bird, dry rubbed and smoked (gf,)

JERKED CHICKEN
8 pieces per chicken, seasoned with a medium caribbean jerk spice and smoked. (gf,)

SPIRAL HAM

10 pound average, brown sugar and spice glazed (gf,)

CHICKEN CHERRY YAKI

cherry juice base teriyaki sauce over chicken thighs (gf,)

SMOKED PRIME RIB
slow smoked and finished in hot cast iron, served with alabama white sauce (gf)

BEEF MEDALLIONS

eye of round steak sliced, grill marked and served with au jus (gf,)

TEXAS STYLE BEEF BRISKET
20 hour beef brisket smoked over white oak, (gf,)

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
seasoned with fresh herbs and spices (gf,)

PORK SPARE RIBS
fall off the bone smoked and fried pork ribs tossed with your choice of bbq sauce (gf,)

COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

boneless boston butt sliced into thick strips. smoked, fried & tossed in bbq sauce (gf,)

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
PROTEIN
Curry Tempeh

Braised, fried and tossed in curry spice blend. (gf,vegan)

Cajun Tempeh
braised, fried & tossed in cajun spice blend. (gf,vegan)

Spicy Tofu

Extra firm tofu, marinated in red curry paste. served grilled. (gf,vegan)

BBQ Soy Curls
braised and smoked these soy curls look and taste like pulled chicken (gf,vegan)

Smoked Jackfruitseasoned with bbq rub and sweet sauce. Slow smoked, resembling pulled pork (gf,vegan)

Jerk Soy Curls
jerk “chicken” for vegans. (gf,vegan)

Seitan Sausage
stretched gluten italian sausage. (,vegan)

BBQ Mushroombutton, shiitake, crimini & king oyster blend with our sweet bbq sauce (gf,vegan)

BEVERAGESSWEET TEAUNSWEET TEALEMONADEHIBISCUS TEAYUZU LEMONADE
ORANGEADE
COFFEE SERVICE

cups, stirrers, creamer, sugar & sweetener

DESSERTSPINEAPPLE CRUSH
crushed pineapple, white cake mix & coconut icing

APPLE CRUMBLE

cinamion sugar roasted apples with streusel topping

BERRY COBBLER
served with whipped topping

PEACH COBBLER
served with whipped topping

CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE
white cake mix, after baking we poke holes and pour warm chocolate icing all over

LEMON POUND CAKE
with vanilla icing

PECAN PIE

8 inch pie

DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
served by the piece or tray

PECAN BLONDIE

It’s like a brownie with out the chocolate and extra brown sugar and pecans

ASSORTED COOKIES
peanut butter, chocolate chip & sugar cookies 10 of each

BANANA PUDDING
banana pudding, whipped cream, nilla wafers & chocolate teddy grahams

MUD PIE
oreo crust, ganache, chocolate pudding, whipped cream & chocolate sprinkles. 8 inch pie

S'MORE STATION

graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars & skewers. Fire not provided

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All menus are custom created