Dinner Buffet

Welcome to the Dinner Buffet selections at Get Carried Away Catering. To help decide on buffet options, a typical menu would include: one to two salads, vegetable, starch, one to three entrees, bread, and a dessert choice.

Below is a list of common buffet categories. There are many other possibilities that may not be listed, but can be customized when you are ready to plan your menu at your convenience.

Need help picking out a menu? At the bottom of the page you’ll find suggestions of common buffet dinner menus.

Customization Available and Welcome
*See Buffet Lunches for More Cold Food Options

Cold Salads

Garden – Mixed Fresh Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Radishes, Carrots, Croutons, Dressing Choice
Caesar – Crispy Romaine, Shredded Parmesan, Hearty Croutons, Creamy Garlic Caesar Dressing
Caprese – (Seasonal) Summer Tomato Slices and Buffalo Mozzarella over Arugula with Basil Pesto Drizzle and Balsamic Glaze
Signature – Arugula with Shaved Green Tomatoes, Cornbread Croutons and a Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Custom: Choose Leafy Greens and Fruits or Vegetables, Cheese, Nuts and Dressing(s)

Choose from Spinach, Arugula, Romaine, Kale, Bibb, Iceberg, Spring Mix, Herbs, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Scallions, Carrots, Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Bleu Cheese, Feta, Goat Cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella, Toasted or Candied Pecans, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, and Slivered Almonds.
Colorful Pasta Salad – Bowtie Pasta, Grape Tomatoes, Feta, Scallions, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Hearty Pasta Salad – Orzo, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, French Vinaigrette
Slaw – Marinated or Creamy
Red Potato Salad – Marinated or Creamy
Classic Potato Salad – Celery and Eggs
Fruit Salad – Poppyseed or Honey Lime Dressing

Salad Dressing Options

Buttermilk Ranch
Creamy Garlic Caesar
Red Wine Vinaigrette
French Vinaigrette with Shallots
Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
Honey Garlic Basil Vinaigrette
Champagne Vinaigrette (sweet)
Hot Bacon Vinaigrette

Sides

Green Beans- Southern, Marinated or Baby
Steamed Broccoli
Southern Collards
Roasted Asparagus
Buttered Brussel Sprouts
Glazed Carrots
Summer Tomato Pie
Squash Casserole
Roasted Vegetables
Corn and Okra Sauté
Lemon Butter Kale
Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes
Chive Baby Red Potatoes
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
White Rice
Brown Rice with Mushrooms
Savannah Red Rice
Southern Macaroni and Cheese
Palmetto Macaroni and Cheese
Parmesan Orzo

Breads

Yeast Rolls with Butter or Herb Butter
Southern Biscuits
Cheese Biscuits

Dessert

Key Lime Pie
White Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pawleys Island Pie (Chocolate Walnut)
Banana Pudding
Oreo Chocolate Trifle
Fruit Cobbler
Warm Brownie with Ice Cream
Pound Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Honey Lemon Mousse
Assortment of Dessert Bites- Brownies, Pecan Pie Bars, Key Lime Bites, Lemon Bars
Pudding Cups- Banana, Oreo, Salted Caramel
Cookies- Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter and Sugar

Meats

Chicken

Chicken “Perlo”– Pulled Chicken Breast, Smoked Sausage, Onions and Seasoned Rice

Herb Roasted Chicken – Sage, Thyme, Rosemary and Parsley, Bone-In or Sliced Breasts

Chicken and Orzo – Mushrooms, Spinach and Caramelized Onions in a Creamy White Wine Sauce

Caprese Chicken – Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Chicken Valentino – Stuffed with Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers and Mozzarella

Chicken Saltimbocca – Rolled with Prosciutto, Spinach and Provolone

Fried Chicken – Buttermilk-Brined and Crispy Fried

Skillet Chicken – Bone-In or Sliced Breasts with Carrots, Leeks and Brussel Sprouts with a Lemon Honey Dijon Cream

Marinated Chicken – Choose from Honey Lemon, Asian Ginger, Lemon Herb or Rosemary Garlic, Bone-In or Sliced Breasts

Chicken and Wild Rice – Wild Rice, Pulled Chicken Breast, Celery, Onions, Sour Cream and Cheddar

Chicken Piccata – Chardonnay Lemon Caper Butter

Seafood

Lowcountry Boil – Locally Sourced Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn, Sausage, Onions, Garlic, Lemons, Seasonings and Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp and Grits – with Crumbled Sausage, Seafood Cream, Scallions and Cheddar or with Smoked Sausage and Tasso Ham Gravy

Palmetto Cheese Shrimp and Grits – with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Whole Grain Honey Mustard Sauce

Signature Lump Crab Cakes – Lemon Butter Sauce or Caper Tartar

Gourmet Grouper – Creamy Parmesan Encrusted and Baked

Cast Iron Grouper – Seared with a Leek and Garlic Wine Sauce

**Surf and Turf – Petite Filet and Medium Lump Crab Cake, Accompanying Sauces

**Pan Roasted Salmon – Orange Rosemary Sauce

Lobster Ravioli with Arugula Tomato Cream

Beef**

Roasted Tenderloin of Beef – Sliced and Served with Sage Horseradish Sauce

Petite Filet – Wild Mushroom Gravy

Surf and Turf – Petite Filet and Medium Lump Crab Cake, Accompanying Sauces

Prime Rib – Chef-Carved, Sage Horseradish Sauce, Warm Au jus

Smoked Beef Brisket – with Horseradish Sauce or Bacon Jam BBQ Glaze

Veal – with Forest Mushrooms and Marsala Wine or with Brown Butter Caper Sauce

Pot Roast – Slow Cooked with Carrots and Potatoes

Duck**

Signature Duck and Grits – Shredded Duck Breast with Creamy Grits and Gravy, Topped with Duck Cracklings

Seared and Sliced Duck Breast with a Fruit Compote

Pork**

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Bacon Jam BBQ Glaze

Bourbon Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Pepper Glaze

White Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Apple Onion Relish

Harvest Pork Tenderloin Cranberry Apple Walnut Compote

Pulled BBQ with House Vinegar Sauce

Suggested Buffet Dinners

Below are common buffet dinner menus. There are many other possibilities that may not be listed, but can be customized when you are ready to plan your menu at your convenience.

Southern Supper – Chicken “Perlo”, BBQ, Southern Green Beans, Creamy Slaw, Cheese Biscuits, Banana Pudding

Summer Night – Lowcountry Boil, Marinated Slaw, Pasta Salad, Myrtle’s Biscuits, Key Lime Pie

Best of the Beach – Lowcountry Boil and Chicken “Perlo”, Slaw or Mixed Green Salad with Topping Choices and Dressings, Yeast Rolls, Pawleys Pie

Surf and Turf – Carved Prime Rib or Beef Tenderloin**, Cast Iron Skillet Grouper, Caesar Salad, Baby Green Beans with Onions and Almonds, Chive Baby Red Potatoes, Key Lime Pie

Land and Sea – Smoked Beef Brisket**, Signature Lump Crab Cakes, Parmesan Poppy Orzo, Roasted Root Vegetables, Yeast Rolls, Lemon Chess Pie

Down Home Dinner – Collard Salad, Fried Chicken, Palmetto Mac and Cheese, Southern Green Beans, Cheese Biscuits, Banana Pudding

Mexican Fiesta – Taco Bar with All the Fixins, Spanish Rice with Black Beans, Chips with Guacamole, Garden Salsa and Queso Dip, Pudding Cups

Islander – BLT Wedge Skewers, Shrimp and Grits, Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Almonds, Tomato Pie, Pound Cake with Homemade Peach Ice Cream and Hot Caramel Icing

Land Lovers – Garden Salad, Herb Marinated Roasted Chicken, Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin, Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Caramel Layer Cake