Our Menu
Our Menu
You won’t be able to resist the tempting aroma and the sweet, savory taste of the dishes served by It’s a Southern Thing Catering. We provide catering services to clients in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas in Kentucky.
Catering Menus
Catering Menus
All prices listed are for buffet style service. Additional menu items and substitutions listed below. Plated option is available for an additional $2.00 per person. Our goal is to give our clients the best food experience possible, so we will honor all food requests and substitutions whenever possible. Vegetarian and food allergy options are always available.
Design Your Own Dinner Buffet
Design Your Own Dinner Buffet
Tier One $14 pp
**Yeast Rolls and Iced Tea Included**
Choice of Entrée
Southern Fried Chicken
Brown Sugar Meat Loaf
Pineapple Baked Ham
Grilled Chicken With Mango Salsa
Pork Loin With Southern Fried Apples
Choice of Two Sides
Southern Style Green Beans
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Baked Mac and Cheese
Roasted Red Potatoes
Buttered Herb Corn
Southern Succotash
Creamy Coleslaw
Garden Salad
Tier Two $19 pp
**Yeast rolls, garden salad, and iced tea included**
Choice of one Entrées
Champagne Chicken
Thyme Roasted Beef Sirloin Roast
Blackened Catfish
Chicken Piccata
Swiss Steak
Pork Tenderloin Medallions With Apple Brandy Sauce
Choice of Two Sides
***Any Side From Tier One
Potatoes Au Gratin
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Toasted Pine Nut Couscous
Tier Three
1 Entree $25 pp
2 Entrees $30 pp
**Yeast Rolls, Caesar or Garden Salad, and Iced Tea Included**
Choice of Entrée
Chef Carved Prime Rib
Maple Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon
Grilled 8oz Rib Eye
Beef Tenderloin with red wine reduction
Choice of Two Sides
**Any Side From the First Two Tiers**
Roasted Asparagus
Baby Whole Rainbow Carrots
Green Bean Bundles
Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Potatoes
Dinner Buffet Packages
Dinner Buffet Packages
**Includes Iced Tea**
Home-Style Barbecue – $16 pp
Smoky Pulled Pork
Grilled Bone-In Barbecued Chicken
Gourmet Baby Red Potato Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Loaded Baked Beans
Buns and Sweet Cornbread
Country Supper – $17 pp
Southern Fried Chicken
Pineapple Glazed Ham
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Southern Style Green Beans
Garden Salad
Sweet Cornbread
Asian Feast – $18 pp
Mongolian Beef and Broccoli
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sautéed Asian Vegetables
Fried Rice
House-Made Egg Rolls
Mexican Fiesta – $18 pp
Beef and Chicken Fajita Meat
Soft Tortillas
Lime Cilantro Rice
Seasoned Black Beans
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Salsa/Shredded Cheese/Sour Cream
Italian Dinner – $18 pp
Deep Dish Lasagna
Chicken Piccata
Roasted Red Potatoes
Garden or Caesar Salad
Garlic Knots
Action Stations
Action Stations
Pasta Station – $8 pp **This is an add on to the Italian Buffet**
Spaghetti and Penne Pasta
Alfredo and Meat Sauce
Garlic Knots
Carved Glazed Ham – $9 pp
Yeast Rolls or Buttermilk Biscuits
Carved Herb Roasted Turkey Breast – $9 pp
Yeast Rolls
Carved Prime Rib – $14 pp
Mid Rare Prime Rib
Aus Jus
Horseradish Cream
Yeast Rolls
Gourmet Salad Bar – $12 pp
Mixed Greens
Choice of 8 Toppings
Choice of 3 Dressings
Complete Wedding Package – $37 pp
Complete Wedding Package – $37 pp
- Fruit, Veggie, and Cheese Display
- Choose 2 Additional Appetizers
- Tier 3/Two Entrée Buffet
- Custom Wedding Cake
Appetizers
Appetizers
Fruit, Veggie, and Cheese – Assorted Fruits and Veggies, Cubed and Sliced Gourmet Cheeses, Gourmet Cracker Assortment, and Assorted Dips
Display $7 pp
Tray $70 (Serves 25)
Create Your Own Package
Create Your Own Package
(2 Pieces per Person, per Selection)
All apps served display style on trays. Apps can be passed for an additional charge.
Choose 3 – $8 pp
Choose 4 – $9 pp
Choose 5 – $13 pp
Iced Tea or Lemonade – $2 pp
Coffee and Hot Tea Service – $3 pp
*Puff Pastry Wrapped Mini Sausage
*Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
*Bite-Sized Corn Cake With Pulled Pork and House-Made Pickle
*Bite-Sized Angus Beef Slider
*Chicken and Waffle With Maple Syrup Infusion
*Shaved Beef and Horseradish Bruschetta
*Choice of Finger Sandwiches – Creamy Pimento Cheese, Smoked Ham Salad, Tarragon Chicken Salad or Cream Cheese and Olive
*Goat Cheese Flatbread With Caramelized Onion-Bacon Jam
*Petite Quiche Lorraine
*Smoked Salmon Blinis With Dill Crème Fraiche
*Curried Chicken Spring Rolls With Sweet and Spicy Chutney
*Tea Biscuits With Ham and Apple Butter
Vegetarian Options
Cranberry Walnut Pinwheels
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Hot Mexican Corn Dip With Chips (Chafer Served Only)
Cheese Quesadillas with lime Creme
Fried Green Tomatoes With Red Pepper Jelly
Desserts Pie Bar
$35
Serves 15
Southern Banana Pudding
Bourbon Bread Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Turtle Brownies
- Minimum of 10 Persons on All Orders
- Full Service Only Available for 30-Person Head Count or Higher
- 25% Full-Service Fee, Includes Buffet Setup and Service, Full Staff, Complete Cleanup, Packaging of Any Remaining Food and Gratuities
- Drop-Off Service Delivery Fee: Within 20 Miles $30.00/Over 20 Miles $50.00
- All Drop-Off Food Arrives Hot in Disposable Aluminum Pans. Disposable Chafers and Sterno Heat Available for Additional Cost
- All Meals Include High-Grade Disposables
Breakfast and Brunch
Coffee Service – $2.95 Regular and Decaf/Sweeteners/Creamers
Continental Service – $6.95 Assorted Yogurt/Assorted Whole Fruit/Assorted Danish or Donuts/Apple or Orange Juice
Simply Southern – $8.95 Southern Buttermilk Biscuits/Sausage Gravy/ Fruit Salad/Assorted Muffins/ Apple or Orange Juice
Hearty Breakfast – $11.95 Scrambled Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Country Potatoes/Buttermilk Biscuits/Sausage Gravy/Apple or Orange Juice
Elegant Brunch – $14.95 Gourmet Egg Strata/Hashbrown Casserole/Tea Biscuits/ Sausage Gravy/Assorted Muffins/Fruit Salad/Fruit Tea
Waffle/Pancake Bar – $9.95 Assorted Syrups/Fruit Toppings/Whipped Cream/Nuts and Sprinkles
Omelet Action Station – $8.95 Omelets Made to Order/Assorted Diced Meat, Veggies, and Cheese
Boxed Lunches
$10.95 Pp
Choice of Entrée
Choice of Pasta Salad or Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bottle of Water
(All Sandwiches and Salads Can Be Made Into Wraps)
Sandwiches
Roasted Turkey – Cheddar/Arugula/Apple Butter
Black Forest Ham – Baby Swiss/Butter Lettuce/Tomato/Dijonaise
Thyme Roast Beef – Smoked Gouda/Red Onion/Horseradish Cream
Tarragon Chicken Salad Croissant – Grapes/Toasted Almonds/Celery/Butter Lettuce Salads
Roasted Pear and Grilled Chicken Salad – Field Mix/Roasted Pears/Seasoned Grilled Chicken/Blue Cheese Crumbles/Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Asian Chopped Salad – Napa Cabbage/Cucumbers/Mandarin Oranges/Crispy Noodles/ Grilled Chicken or Tofu/Toasted Almonds/Sesame Orange Dressing
Roasted Veggie Salad (Vegan) – Grilled Romaine/Roasted Portobellos/Fire-Roasted Red Peppers/Grilled Red Onion/Herb Vinaigrette
Hot Buffet Lunches
***All Lunch Buffets Include Sweet and Unsweet Tea***
Southern Barbecue
$120 – Serves 10
Choice of Pulled Pork or Bone-In Barbecued Chicken
Choice of Gourmet Potato Salad or Creamy Coleslaw
Loaded Baked Beans
Buns or Cornbread
Hot and Mild Sauce
Country Cooking
$120 – Serves 10
Choice of Southern Fried Chicken or Brown Sugar Meat Loaf
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Southern Style Green Beans
Sweet Cornbread or Yeast Rolls
Pasta Pronzo
$120 – Serves 10
Choice of Deep Dish Lasagna or Creamy 3 Pepper Pasta (Penne/Grilled
Chicken/Sweet Peppers)
Choice of Garden or Caesar Salad
Garlic Knots
Fiesta Feast
$120 – Serves 10
Choice of Beef Taco Meat or Chicken Fajita Meat
Hard or Soft Taco Shells
Spanish Rice
Seasoned Black Beans
Shredded Lettuce
Fresh Salsa
Shredded Mexican Cheese
Sour Cream
Additional Sides $25.00
Serves 10
Roasted Red Potatoes
Baked Mac and Cheese
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Gourmet Potato Salad
Loaded Baked Beans
Creamy Coleslaw
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Chipotle Pasta Salad
Garlic Cheddar Grits
Specialty Services
(Great for Children’s Birthday Parties or Showers)
Tea Service – $14 Pp
Assorted Hot and Iced Teas
Assorted Finger Sandwiches Served on Tiered Servers
Mini Muffins, Scones, Tea Cakes, and Cookies
Assorted Butters and Jams
Minted Fruit Salad Cups
Pizza Party – $13 pp
Assorted Homemade Pizza (3–4 Pieces pp)
Pasta Salad
Breadsticks With Assorted Dipping Sauces
Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Desserts
$35
Serves 10
Southern Banana Pudding
Bourbon Bread Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Turtle Brownies
Cake
Cake
Luscious Lemon
Lemon Cake With a Light Lemon Curd Filling
Almond Amaretto
Almond Cake With a White Chocolate Mousse Filling
Cookies and Cream
Alternating Layers of White and Chocolate Cake Willed With a Cookies and Cream Buttercream
Mocha Love
Mocha Cake With a Mocha Mousse Filling
The Chocolate Turtle
Dark Chocolate Cake With Filled With Caramel, Pecans, and Chocolate Ganache
Raspberry Swirl
A White Vanilla Cake Swirled With a Raspberry Compote
Pink Champagne
White/Vanilla Cake Flavored With Pink Moscato Champagne Filled With Sugar-Coated Raspberries or Strawberries
Earl Gray Cake With Vanilla Bean Frosting
Italian Cream Cake
Orange Creamsicle
Traditional Vanilla
Traditional Chocolate
Fresh Strawberry
Banana Cream
Red Velvet
German Chocolate
Cake prices start at $3.00 per person. Based upon the difficulty of the design, the price can increase. Fondant-covered cakes will be an additional $1.00 per person
Delivery charges are based upon location.
Stand Rentals $25.00
Cake Cutting Service $125.00
Includes: Two Servers for 2 Hours to Cut and Serve Cake
**IF you have catering booked with us, cake cutting is free.**
