JLI Catering & Events is a full service catering company specializing in events ranging from private parties and corporate gatherings to weddings and rehearsals. For any type of occasion, JLI Catering & Events always provides their clients with restaurant quality food and ensures that their client’s culinary vision comes to life.
All menus are able to be customized to meet your specific catering needs. Whether you are looking for simply catering for a small gathering or catering for a reception for hundreds, JLI Catering & Events will deliver high quality cuisine that will leave your guests fully satisfied. For more information, please visit www.JLIcatering.com or e-mail us at [email protected].
Passed Hors D’Oeurves Seafood Selections
Lobster Mac N’ Cheese $3.00 Oyster Shooters $3.50 creamy three cheese macaroni with fresh Maine local oysters served in housemade spicy bloody lobster mary mix
Lobster Thermidor $3.50 Clams Casino $3.00 succulent lobster sauteed mixed with mornay sauce, pancetta, shallots, italian breadcrumbs stuffed stuffed with Italian cheeses served au gratin in & baked Asian spoons Clams Oregenata $3.00 Petit Shrimp served on grit cakes $3.00 clams, fresh herbs & breadcrumbs served with sun dried tomato cream cheese Mahi Bites Market Price Crispy Crab Meat Rangoon $2.50 served with sage infused oil snow crab meat & cream cheese served with a sweet and sour sauce Shrimp Lollipops $3.00 panko encrusted & served with a chili sauce Shrimp Spring Roll stuffed with fresh vegetables, lemongrass, & fresh local shrimp served with hoison sauce
Shrimp Cocktail $2.00 chilled local shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna $3.50 served with a wasabi cream sauce Beef, Chicken, & Pork
Smoked Salmon $3.00 in baby potato fingerlings served with a Champagne Beef Tenderloin Crostini $3.00 Hollandaise served with caramelized onion, blue cheese crumbles, roasted red pepper with a balsamic Pancetta wrapped Shrimp $2.50 reduction fresh local sauteed shrimp wrapped in pancetta with balsamic glaze Beef Tenderloin Brochette $3.00 baked in a puff pastry stuffed with portabella Shrimp Ceviche $3.50 mushroom duxelle red onion, cucumber, onion, shrimp with cilantro & lemon zest served on an Asian spoon Teriyaki Meatballs $2.00 homemade meatballs glazed in teriyaki sauce Bacon wrapped Scallops Market Price served on skewers panko encrusted scallops wrapped in applewood smoked bacon served with a poblano cream sauce Beef Sliders $3.00 served with bacon, caramelized onion, Maryland Style Crab Cakes $3.00 applewood smoke bacon & choice of cheddar or jumbo lump crab with onion, bell peppers, & lemon blue cheese served with cajun pepper remoulade Mini Roast Beef Rolls $2.50 She Crab Soup Shooters $3.00 served with horseradish cream sauce, grape topped with creme fraiche & sherry tomatoes & kalamata olives
Pesto Stuffed Shrimp $3.00 Smoked Beef Brisket Slider $3.00 shrimp with toasted pine nuts, garlic & fresh basil topped with horseradish coleslaw
Crispy Thai Chicken & Cashew Spring roll $2.50 with peanut dipping sauce
Beef, Chicken & Pork continued… Vegetarian & Cheeses
Chicken Lollipop $2.50 Portabella & Goat Cheese Crostini $3.00 chicken meatball encrusted in panko with a thai spinach, roasted red pepper, marinated portabella ginger sauce with goat cheese
Chicken Parmigiana Bites $2.50 Vegetable Spring Roll $2.50 traditional chicken parmigiana served on a parker served with sweet & sour sauce house roll Fried Green Tomatoes $2.50 Cashew Encrusted Chicken Strip Skewers $2.50 marinated in buttermilk & lighted breaded in served with peanut thai sauce italian breadcrumbs, topped with pimento cheese
Tuscan Bruschetta $2.75 Fried Goat Cheese $2.75 chicken, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, & panko encrusted goat cheese pesto sauce Spanakopita $2.75 Florentine Bruschetta $2.75 feta,onion, sauteed spinach in crispy phyllo chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion, sauteed mushrooms & spinach, feta, & proscuitto Tempura Asparagus $2.00 served with tomato horseradish cream sauce Southern Ham Biscuits $2.50 buttermilk biscuits with country ham Baked Brie $2.50 served with peach chutney baked in phyllo crust with raspberry & almonds
Seared Duck Satay Skewers $3.50 Mini Italian Grilled Cheese $2.50 served with orange marmalade parmigiana, asiago & mozzarella on tuscan bread
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms $2.50 Stuffed Mushroom Caps $2.25 mushrooms stuffed with italian sausage & italian choice of polenta & parmigiana or boursin cheeses Fried Ravioli $2.50 Pulled Pork Slider $2.75 served with a spicy marinara served with choice of either spicy vinegar, KC red sauce or Carolina Mustard sauce, topped with Antipasto Skewers $2.75 tangy vinegar coleslaw fresh mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts brushed with Italian dressing
Caprese Crostini $3.00 fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil with a balsamic reduction
Eggplant Ragout $2.50 sweet eggplant relish served on asian spoons
*Organic substitutes are available for an additional charge. All items are priced per person. Displays
Artisan Cheese & Fruit Display $6.50 displayed wedges of Havarti, Smoked Gouda, Parmigiana Regiano, Port Salut, Gorgonzola served with crackers, grapes, melons,& assorted berries & dried fruit
Domestic Cheese Display $4.95 displayed wedges of Goat Cheese, Pepper Jack, Swiss Cheese, Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar served with crackers, grapes, & dried fruits
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display $6.00 seasonal fruits served with a sweet dipping sauce
Antipasto $8.50 Artichoke hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Tomato & Fresh Basil Pepperoncinni, Salami, Prosciutto, Cappicolla, Fresh Mozzarella,& Parmigiana Regiano
Chef’s Garden Vegetable Display $4.00 Assortment of seasonal grilled and fresh vegetables served with Buttermilk Ranch, Clemson Blue Cheese Dressing & Creole Honey Mustard
Bruschetta Display $6.95 Garlic Oil brushed Crostinis, fresh mozzarella & diced tomatoes, sliced beef tender & gorgonzola, componata, Tuscan & Florentine
Bistro Tenders $7.50 Thinly sliced bistro tenders with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes served with creole mustard, parmigiana peppercorn cream sauce, roasted red pepper mayonnaise & rolls
Tuna Tartar $3.50 served in wonton cups with sushi grade tuna, creme fraiche, lemon, & mixed greens
Shrimp Cocktail Display Market Price local shrimp displayed on crushed ice served with assorted crackers, cocktail sauce, tobasco, horseradish, & lemon wedges
Seafood Display Market Price display of shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters on the half shell, crab claws, crab salad & tuna tartar served with cocktail sauce, horseradish cream, lime cilantro sauce, lemon,& crackers
*Organic substitutes are available for an additional charge. All items are priced per person. Action Stations
Shrimp & Grits $10.00 Creamy stone ground grits topped with choice of sauce Sauces available include Bayou Gravy (Cream Based), Tasso Gravy, or Creole (Tomato Based)
Pasta Station $8.00 Choice of two pastas: Cheese Tortellini, Penne, Cavatelli, Farfalle, Orechiette, Tagliatelle Choice of two sauces: A la Vodka, Creamy Tomato Basil, Alfredo, Marinara, Parmigiana Cream, Roasted Red Pepper Cream, Creamy Pesto, Clemson Bleu Cheese, Garlic Oil Choice of two meats: Seared Chicken Breast, Sweet Italian Sausage, Mama’s Meatballs Choice of four Vegetables: Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mushrooms For an additional charge add local shrimp or scallops for $2.00 or Lobster for $4.00 Pasta station served with freshly grated parmigiana cheese, herbs & garlic brushed italian bread, extra virgin olive oil
Sushi Bar $7.00 Choice of 3 sushi rolls served with pickled ginger, wasabi, dipping sauces, seaweed salad &asian slaw
Risotto Station $11.00 Creamy Risotto served with Choice of one meat: Sweet Italian Sausage, Crab, or Shrimp Choice of four vegetables: Artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Lemon Rind, Porcini Mushrooms, Spinach, Sweet Peas, Asparagus Choice of one cheese: Parmigiana, Asiago, Gorgonzola
Potato Bar $4.00 Whipped Buttermilk mashed potatoes served in martini glasses topped with fresh mixed cheeses, bacon bits, chives, sour cream, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, broccoli, & butter
Fajita Bar $10.00 Marinated Chicken & Steak, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes served with sour cream, shredded cheeses, cilantro, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, corn salsa, Mexican rice, black bean dip, vegetable tamales, corn tortillas & tortilla chips
Fish Taco Bar $9.00 Shrimp & Blackened Mahi served in tortilla shells filled with saboy cabbage, guacamole, pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, & sour cream, Black beans & rice served with pineapple chutney, cilantro cream sauce, hot sauce, & lime wedges
*Chef fees apply to Action Stations. Organic substitutes are available for an additional charge. All items are priced per person. Carving Stations
Roasted Turkey Breast $7.00 with cranberry compote
Steamship Round $5.00 with horseradish cream sauce & au jus *minimum of 125 guests
Top Round $5.00 served with au jus & horseradish cream
Bistro Tenders $8.00 Creole mustard & Roasted red pepper mayo
Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin $11.00 parmigiana cream sauce
Boursin Stuffed Beef Tenderloin $11.00 Dips & Spreads chianti demi glaze
Seared Pepper Beef Tenderloin $11.00 Chilled Crab Dip $3.00 horseradish cream sauce served with garlic oil brushed crostini & crackers
Prime Rib $10.00 Creamy Parmigiana, Spinach, & Artichoke horseradish cream sauce & au jus Dip $2.50 served with crostini & pita points
Duck a la Orange $11.00 Pimento Cheese Spread $2.00 Grand Marnier Sauce served with tortilla points
Guacamole $2.00 Roasted Pork Tenderloin $10.00 served with chips served with peach chuteny Hummus $2.00 served with crostini & crackers Roast Pork Loin $8.00 with Rosemary Demi Glaze Chunky Salsa $2.00 served with tri-colorchips
Sesame Encrusted Tuna Market Price Black Bean Dip $2.00 served with wasabi cream sauce served with tri-color chips
Honey Glazed Ham $6.50
Roasted Lamb Leg $6.00 served with mint jelly & grain mustard
* Chef fees will be applied to carvings stations. All prices are per person. Plated Entrees
First Course
Iceberg Wedge $5.00 cherry tomatoes, bacon lardons, & homemade blue cheese
Mixed Greens Salad $4.00 cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, candied nuts,& served with tomato vinaigrette
Greek Salad $5.00 mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, feta, pepperoncini, with Greek vinaigrette
She Crab Soup $6.00
Butternut Squash Soup $5.00
Italian Wedding Soup $5.00
Main Course
Chicken Marsala $20.00 served over a bed sauteed spinach with a side of roasted red potatoes
Cashew Encrusted Chicken Breast $22.00 served with mashed sweet potatoes & vegetable medley
Spinach & Feta Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast $22.00 topped with pan gravy, served with wild rice & asparagus
Cranberry & Goat Cheese Chicken Roulade $22.00 served with cream spinach & pecan topped sweet potatoes
Seared Duck Breast $25.50 topped with a port cherry sauce & served with Anna potatoes & vegetable medley
Prosciutto Pork Tenderloin $30.00 with a rosemary demi-glaze served with parmesan scalloped potatoes & lowcountry green beans
Organic & Custom Vegetarian options available upon request. All prices are per person.
Plated Entrees continued...
Seafood Risotto $25.00 creamy risotto with shrimp, lump crab meat, roasted red peppers, topped with grated parmigiano & balsamic glaze
Shrimp and Grits $25.00 Creamy stone ground grits topped with choice of sauce Sauces available include Bayou Gravy (Cream Based), Tasso Gravy, or Creole (Tomato Based)
Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna $28.00 served over basmati rice and sauteed julienned vegetables
Crab Stuffed Flounder $30.00 topped with crab infused butter, served with caramelized onion, bacon sweet corn & cheese grits
Seared Grouper Market Price topped with lemon herb butter served with wild rice & green beans almondine
Maryland Style Crab Cakes $26.00 served with cajun caper remoulade, herb roasted potatoes & collard greens
Grilled Salmon $21.00 topped with hollandaise sauce, served with asparagus & rice pilaf
New York Strip $28.00 with Chianti demi glaze served with garlic whipped potatoes & vegetable medley
Bacon wrapped Beef Tenderloin $32.00 served with buttermilk whipped mashed potatoes & sauteed asparagus
Rack of Lamb $34.00 served with mint jelly demi glaze, purple smashed potatoes & succotash
Lobster & Petit Filet Mignon $42.00 served with a Maitre d’hotel butter, potato cake & broccoli with herb butter
Petit Filet Mignon & Grilled Shrimp $36.00 served with pesto sauce, twice baked potato & assorted grilled vegetables
Petit Filet Mignon & Crab Cake $38.00 cajun remoulade, served with bistro potatoes & tuscan vegetables
Organic & Custom Vegetarian options available upon request. All prices are per person.
Buffet Selections
The Classic If you are looking for the classic menu to perfectly compliment your event, this is it. Our traditional menu serves up favorites that are sure to be a hit with all of your guests. Spice up the menu with the addition of some seafood hors d’ oeurves or an action station. A perfect menu for a traditional event.
Mixed Green salad with variety of dressings
Herb Roasted Chicken
Rosemary Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Port Demi Glaze
Bistro Tenders with Mushroom Sauce
Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
Honey Glazed Carrots
Grilled Asparagus Spears
Assorted Breads
$28.00 per person
*Prices are per per person. Organic substitutes are available for an additional charge. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
A taste of the South Our Southern buffet a sampling of some of the South’s best dishes. This spread of food pairs nicely with a couple of down home Southern passed hors d’ oeurves and is perfect for a laid-back event.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken or BBQ Chicken
Fried Catfish
Pork Loin with Peach Chutney
Creamy Mac N’ Cheese
Southern Style Green Beans
Fried Okra
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
$30.00 per person
Lowcountry Classics We can’t help but include a buffet that features the best dishes of the lowcountry. Our menu just wouldn’t be complete with out some of our local favorites. A casual but cultured menu that will give your guests a taste of the region that surrounds them.
Garden Salad with Lowcountry Tomato Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Grits Creamy stone ground grits topped with choice of sauce. Sauces available include Bayou Gravy (Cream Based), Tasso Gravy, or Creole (Tomato Based)
Fried Turkey breast with a giblet gravy
Glazed Country Ham
Hoppin’ Johns
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Collared Greens
Buttermilk Biscuits
$32.00 per person
A walk through Italy Chef John comes from a large Italian family, so there is no question that you will be getting only the best Italian cuisine on this buffet. Pair this spread of hearty food with some Italian hors d’ oeurves and a cannoli station. You will feel like you are dining in Tuscany!
Antipasto
Caprese Salad
Chicken Marsala
Eggplant Parmigiana
Braised Short Ribs
Choice of Pasta & Sauce
Tuscan Vegetables
Focaccia Bread served with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$28.00 per person
A trip to Asia Having more of an eclectic event? Impress your guests with this Asian themed buffet. Pair this with some of our Asian themed hors’ d oeurves or even a nice display station to round out your perfect gathering.
Lo Mein Salad
Chicken Stir fry
Beef Pepper Steak
Asian Pork Loin
Fried Rice
Choice of 3 assorted Sushi Rolls
$28.00 per person
Plated Desserts Dessert Displays
Lemon Meringue $6.00 Sundae Bar $5.00 Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Italian Ricotta Cheesecake $6.50 Syrup, Whipped Cream, Cherries, Brownie Crumbles, Cinnamon Crisps, & Sprinkles Tiramisu $7.00 Italian Dessert Display $6.00 Chocolate Covered Banana Pudding $5.50 Cannoli, Italian Ricotta Cheesecake, Biscotti
Triple Layered Chocolate Fudge Cake with milk $8.00
Cannoli $6.00
Key Lime Pie $6.50
Pecan Pie $6.50 Passed Late Night Snacks
Strawberry Shortcake Parfait $7.00 Angus Beef Sliders $3.00 served with bacon, carmelized onion, & choice of cheddar or bleu cheese
Mini Italian Grilled Cheese $2.50 parmigiana, asiago, & mozzarella on tuscan bread
Pulled Pork Slider $2.75 served with choice of either KC red sauce or Carolina Mustard sauce, topped with coleslaw Chef Attended Dessert Stations Creamy Mac N’ Cheese $2.00
Bananas Foster $4.00 Fried Goat Cheese $2.75 panko encrusted goat cheese Cherries Jubilee $4.00 Seasoned French Fries $2.50 Crepes $4.00 served with ketchup
S’mores $3.00 Pizzettes $3.00
Milk & Cookies $2.00
Coffee
Coffee Bar $4.00 per person
Coffee Bar with Cordials $9.00 per person
Bridal Brunch
Omelet Station served with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, shrimp, ham, sausage, cheddar, mozzarella, & swiss cheeses Add bacon for $2 additional Add crab or lobster for $4 additional
Homestyle Potatoes
Stone ground Grits with Cheese
Cream Cheese & Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Choice of two quiches Florentine, Lorraine, or Crab & Shrimp
Mixed Green Salad served with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Clemson Blue Cheese Dressing & Creole Honey Mustard
Fruit & Cheese Tray
Juices & Coffee Service
$15.00 per person Add Mimosas for an additional $2.00
Casual Bridal Luncheon Casual Groom’s Lunch
Assorted Wraps Antipasto Sliced Garlic Herb Roast Beef , Oven Roasted Tea Sandwiches Turkey & Honey Glazed Ham Sliders
Fruit Tray Queso & Salsa served with tri-color chips Vegetable Tray with dipping sauces Buffalo Wings Trio of Dips choice of mild, medium, hot, or bbq sauce Pimento Cheese, Spinach & Artichoke, & served with ranch and blue cheese dipping Hummus served with crostini & assorted crackers sauces $15.00 per person $15.00 per person
Add Sangria & Mojitos $3.00 Add Whiskey Sours $3.00
Silver Bar Package $9.00
Domestic Beer Sodas, Mixers, Tea, Water, and Lemonade House Red and White Wine House Liquor: Smirnoff Vodka, Fleischmans Gin, Bacardi Rum, Seagram's 7 Blend, Jim Beam, Dewars white Label Scotch
Gold Bar Package $14.00
Domestic & Import Beer Sodas, Mixers, Tea, Water, and Lemonade Red and White Wine Liquor: Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Mount Gay Rum, VO Blend Whiskey, Jack Daniels Black Label, Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch
Platinum Bar Package $23.00 Beer & Wine Package
Domestic & Import Beer Sodas, Mixers, Tea, Water, and Lemonade Beer & Wine Bar $7.50 Domestic Beers Premium Red and White Wine Liquor: Grey Goose Vodka, Ketel One House Red and White Wines Vodka,Tanquery Gin, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Mount Gay Rum, Champage Toast $2.00 additional Bacardi Rum, Crown Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar $2.00 additional Royal, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Makers Mark Signature Cocktail $3.00 Bourbon, Glenlivet, & Johnny Walker Scotch
Signature Cocktail Champagne Toast All packages are based on 3 hours of service. Additional hours available for an additional charge. Additional charges for event less than 50 people. Non-alcoholic beverages, ice, and garnishes are included in package price.
Chef John Iacofano, cooking has always been a way of life. His grandfather was an Italian immigrant who operated a restaurant for over 30 years in Cleveland, Ohio. John grew up in his grandfather’s restaurant, Johnny’s Room 24. In addition, John’s father played various leading roles in the culinary world from Executive Chef, Corporate Food & Beverage Director and establishing the Ohio School of Culinary Arts.
When John’s father passed away, John, at the age of 19, took the reins and ran the cooking school until the economy shut it down. Later John pursued his passion for cuisine, catering to thousands, including world leaders.
In 1999, John moved to Charleston to attend Johnson & Wales University. According to John, “it is amazing how you can start something out of nothing.” In his case, “you start with a sandwich and see how far you can take it,” he said.
With $98 to his name and money coming in from a painting job, John opened his first official Iacofano’s location in June 2001. He began preparing deli trays for corporate groups and opened a deli in North Charleston and Iacofano’s Deli in West Ashley.
Although Iacofano’s Deli thrived in West Ashley for over 7 years, John wanted to concentrate on his catering and restaurant role. His Mount Pleasant deli, established in 2005, recently got a facelift and became Iacofano’s Italian Bistro & Bar, a full restaurant and bar.
His passion for excellence and food variety has led John to establish more concepts. Lunch Academy was established to feed nutritional and cost effective lunches to students of the Lowcountry. Johnny Q’s BBQ Catering and Oyster Roast was opened simply because of John’s love for BBQ. In his own words,“it brings people together in an informal setting and allows you to be part of the entire experience”. Catered by Iacofano’s was separated from the restaurant to establish formality in our Corporate Catering and “quite frankly, because it was getting so busy.” The latest concept of John’s is JLI Catering & Events. “I wanted to get back to Weddings and Rehearsals but it needed to be done right, and we are doing it right.”
Today Chef John Iacofano serves up the best of Italian-American cuisine, while greeting patrons and clients by name. He continues to stay active in the community and looks forward to continuing to serve the lowcountry for all of their culinary needs.
For more information on our catering or to set up a tasting, please contact us.
843.881.2313
www.jlicatering.com