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.
“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 Mushrooms – Choice 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 Bites – Choice 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.