Elegant Hors D’oeuvres Catering Service Across Central Florida

Elegant Hors D’oeuvres Catering Service Across Central Florida

Planning a cocktail party, wedding reception, or upscale gathering? Pearson’s Catering offers a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres and bite-sized delights served throughout Central Florida. From passed appetizers to beautifully styled grazing tables, our handcrafted menu includes everything from savory skewers and sliders to gourmet canapés and seasonal bites. Full-service staffing, setup, and clean-up are available—so you can focus on hosting while we handle the rest.

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“I have had the opportunity to work with Pearson’s Catering for over two years with several sports banquets, close to forty. The food is terrific and consistent. The staff is always on time and very professional. Their willingness to adjust and flex with every request makes doing business with them a pure pleasure. AND if you think all of that is wonderful, wait until you taste their desserts! I would recommend Pearson’s without hesitation.” - Jim Oescher, Associate Director of Athletics, Lake Highland Preparatory School

HORS D’OUEVRES MENU

by Pearson’s Catering Serving Central Florida

Minimum Food and Beverage Order May Apply

* Premium Item,**Gluten Free

Artisan Cheese Presentation
Imported & Domestic Cheeses with Crackers & Lavosh, garnished with Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Pearson's Pear Chutney

Platters & Dips

Mediterranean Platter – Vegetarian
Handmade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Greek Feta Dip,  Olive Tapenade, Marinated Artichokes, Sliced English Cucumbers, Rainbow Carrots, Sliced Red Peppers, & Cherry Tomatoes, Crackers and Grilled Pita 

Meatballs: Choice of:

  • Italian with Handmade Marinara

  • Asian Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce

  • Swedish, Creamy Beef Demi served with Lingonberry Dipping Sauce

  • Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce*

Signature Hot Grilled Corn Dip
Grilled Corn, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Scallions, Tomatoes and Cream Cheese. Served with Tortilla Chips

Baked Brie Whole Wheel
Apple Chutney, Puff Pastry, and Caramel Sauce. Served with Crackers & Ginger Snaps

Charcuterie Board 
Ham, Capicola, Turkey, Salami, Roasted Carrots, Olives, Cornichons, Cheeses, Fresh Grapes, Grain Mustard and Garnished with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Almonds, Dried Fruit. Served with Crackers & Lavosh

Dan’s Famous Smoked Shrimp Cocktail * 
House Made Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Hot Black Bean Dip
Jalapeno Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese Salsa, Goat Cheese,and Cilantro. Served with Tortilla Chips

Hot Crab Dip *
Served with Crackers & Lavosh  

Grilled Vegetable Platter
Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Red Peppers, Roasted Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, & Olives. Garnished with a Handmade Greek Feta, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Crackers, and Lavash

​Kids Charcuterie Board
Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Gummies, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, Pretzels, M&M’s, Animal Crackers, Strawberries, Grapes, and Crackers

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail 
House Made Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Hot Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip 
Served with Crackers & Lavosh 

Small Bites

​Café Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups *Ask about our Seasonal Chicken Salad*
Cranraisins, Celery, Green Onion, and Honey

Homemade Corn Cakes
Layered with Cuban Braised Beef, Cilantro Lime Crema

Ritz Carlton Ham Salad Phyllo Cups
Garnish of Spiced Peach Jam

Spicy Tuna *
Sushi Grade Tuna, Sriracha Aioli, on Sliced Cucumber Rounds 

Empanadas: Choice of:
Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable
Served with Cilantro Lime Crema

Petite Crab Cakes*
Lump Crabmeat, Green Onions, Brunoise of Red Pepper, and Remoulade

Roasted Tomato Crostini
Handmade Crostini served with Ricotta, Roasted Garlic Cherry Tomatoes, Drizzled with Handmade Basil Pesto

Stuffed Bamboo Cones

  • Curried Crab Salad: Lump Crab Meat, Chili Peppers, Mayo, Cilantro, Scallions.**

  • Wild Mushroom Salad: Sautéed Mushrooms, Cauliflower Tabouli, Fresh Herbs, Diced Tomatoes.** (Vegan)

  • Mediterranean Salad: Salami, Ham, Provolone, Olives, Herbs, Garlic Red Wine Vinaigrette.**

Hand Breaded Coconut Chicken
Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites Accompanied with an Orange Horseradish Sauce

Raspberry Brie Purse
Puff Pastry Filled with Brie and Raspberry Jam

Salmon Wonton
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon, Sticky Rice, and Scallions, Nestled in a Fried Wonton Cup

Tenderloin Lollipop* Choice of:  

  • Merlot Glaze with Horseradish Sauce

  • Fresh Chimichurri Sauce

Sliders

Beef Burger Sliders
Red Onion Jam, and Garnished with a Dill Pickle

Cuban Sliders
Thinly Sliced Ham, Mojito Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Dijon Aioli, and Pickles, Pressed on Mini Roll

Pulled Pork Sliders
Dan’s In-House Smoked Pulled Pork and Kim’s BBQ Sauce

Black Bean Burger Sliders
Avocado, and Garlic Salsa Aioli

Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Handmade Blue Cheese Sauce

Veggie Meatball Sliders
Lentil Mushroom Meatballs, and House Marinara Topped with Mozzarella

Savory Samplers

Arancini, Mushroom & Asiago Cheese Stuffed Rice Balls
Served with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Chicken Bites
Parmesan Crusted Mini Chicken Bites with Herb Garlic Aioli

Hand Wrapped Miniature Cheeseburger Puff Pastry *
Tender Bites of Beef with Worcestershire Sauce and Cheddar Cheese in Hand-Wrapped in Puff Pastry, and Baked till Golden Brown

Bacon Wrapped Brisket Bites *
Tender Brisket, with Sriracha Maple Glaze

Mascarpone Cheese & Fig Phyllo Purse

Mini Signature Turkey Cranberry Grill
Havarti, Cream Cheese, Homemade Cranberry Chutney, Smoked Turkey. Pressed on Homemade Cranberry Walnut Bread

Pretzel Bites Choice of:  

  • Beer Cheese Dip

  • Honey Sriracha

  • Sweet Pretzel Bites Dusted with Cinnamon Sugar & Chocolate Dip

Bourbon Chicken Bites**
Chicken, Bourbon Glaze, Sesame Seeds, and Scallions

Chicken Skewers Choice of:  

  • Island, Pineapple Jerk Sauce

  • Asian, Soy Orange Ginger Sauce

  • Chardonnay Mushroom Sauce

  • Greek, Tzatziki Sauce

Flatbreads Choice of:  

  • Margherita, Fresh Basil Pesto, and Sliced Tomatoes

  • Gouda, House Smoked Chicken, Kim’s BBQ Sauce, Red Onion, Mozzarella, and a Cilantro Garnish

  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, with Roasted Veggies

Seafood Tastings*

  • Petite Waffle Cones Filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse

  • Fish & Shrimp Mango Ceviche Parfait

  • Petite Crab Cakes, Remoulade 

  • Lobster Rolls

  • Stuffed Mushrooms: Lump Crabmeat, Green Onions and Asiago Cheese

  • Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Ginger Soy Sauce

  • Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp

Buffalo Crispy or Grilled Chicken Bites
Served with Ranch and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce 

Edamame Pot Stickers - Vegan
Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Cuban Cigars
Miniature Cubans rolled in in Hand-Wrapped in Puff Pastry, and Baked till Golden Brown

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Applewood Smoked Bacon wrapped in a Chili Spiked Pineapple

Pearson’s Café Mini Sandwiches
Fresh Chicken Salad, Lettuce, Tomato in a Mini Croissant 

Vegetable Spring Rolls
Served with Mango Dipping Sauce 

Mini Grilled Raspberry Turkey Sandwich Bites
Layered with Smoked Gouda and Pepper Jack Cheeses, Orange Scented Dijon Aioli, Pepper Rings, Raspberry Jam, Homemade Focaccia

Sensational Hors d’oeuvres

Beef Chimichurri  Lollipop*
Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with a Choice of:

  • Fresh Chimichurri 

  • Peppercorn Cognac Sauce

  • Marsala Sauce 

Stuffed MushroomsChoice of:

  • Italian Sausage, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cheeses

  • Creamy Spinach, Feta, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mascarpone – Vegetarian

Goat Cheese Crosti
Balsamic Fig Marmalade, Candied Pecan and topped with a Balsamic Glaze

Vegetarian Zesty BitesChoice of:

  • Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower with Smoked Tomato Chutney Dipping Sauce

  • Tandoori Glazed Carrot with Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce - Vegan Option Available

Hand-Wrapped Miniature Beef Wellington*
Tender Bites of Grilled Tenderloin and Handmade Mushroom Duxelle Hand-Wrapped in Puff Pastry, and Baked till Golden Brown with a Horseradish Sauce 

Wild Mushroom Tarts
Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic, Herbs, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts, in a Phyllo Cup

Carving Stations

 Bacon Wrapped Apple Marinated Pork Loin
Jack Daniels Apple Dijon Cream Sauce

Pearson's Smoked or Roasted Turkey Breast
Herb & Citrus, served with Cranberry Apple Orange Chutney, and Turkey Gravy

Smoked Beef Brisket
Pepper Crusted and Smoked for 8 hours, served with Homemade BBQ Sauce.

Prime Rib
Marinated with Fresh Herbs, Onions & Spices, served Medium with Au Jus, and Horseradish Sauce

Citrus Glazed Ham
Homemade Pear Chutney & Spreads

Stuffed Pork Loin
Boursin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Spinach, and Herb Au Jus.

Marinated Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Served Medium with Horseradish Sauce

Sirloin Top Round Roast
Pepper Crusted and Slow Roasted with Herbs & Onions, served with Au Jus, and Horseradish Sauce.

Beverages

Assorted Sodas
Coke, Diet & Sprite 

Berry Infused or Regular Lemonade

Disposable Carafe (8-10 cups)
Coffee, Creamers, Sugars, Paper Cups, Stir sticks, Napkins

Citrus & Rosemary Infused Water

Bottled Water

Coffee Service - Regular
Sugars, Creamers, Paper Cups, Stirrers

Unsweetened or Sweetened Iced Tea

Bar Options

All Packages Include: 9oz Disposable Clear Tumbler Cups & Cocktail Napkins

Bar Setup Package: Client Providing Alcohol
Drink Mixers, Assorted Sodas & Juices, Drink Garnishes, Bottled Water & Ice

Beer & Wine
House Wine: one red, one white, Imported and Domestic Beer, Assorted Soft Drinks, Bottled Water & Ice

Full Bar Package
Wine, Beer and Full Liquor Bar to include: Vodka, Rum, Gin, Scotch, Whiskey/Bourbon, Drink Mixers, Assorted Sodas & Juices, Drink Garnishes, Bottled Water & Ice

Hors D’oeuvres Catering FAQ’s

What hors d’oeuvres packages does Pearson’s Catering offer?

We offer four customizable packages and you can select between 4 and 7 savory hors d’oeuvres from Chef Pearson’s Culinary Delights, each accompanied by assorted scratch-made mini sweet treats. Choose the package that best fits your event’s size and style.

Are there order minimums or other requirements?

Yes, minimum food and beverage orders may apply to ensure quality and proper service. Please contact us to discuss your event details and confirm any minimum requirements.

Can I add bar services or professional staff to my hors d’oeuvres catering?

Absolutely! Pearson’s Catering offers full-service staffing and bar services to make your cocktail party or upscale gathering effortless and memorable. Just ask when you get in touch to plan your menu.

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