Homegrown Catering
HomeGrown caters! We have lots of affordable options for groups of all (okay, most) sizes and offer delivery within an hour of Asheville. Don’t just feed your guests; feed them delicious, local food from HomeGrown!
Now booking for 2025!
Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to inquire about availability.
Prices are subject to change
Please reach out to us to confirm pricing and thank you for understanding!
We source all meats & cheeses locally year-round and seasonal veggies & fruits come from nearby farms…. Local Matters (it tastes better, too)
✫ Gluten Free = (GF) ✫ Vegetarian = (V) ✫ Vegan = (VV)
✫ BREAKFAST ✫
To feed the masses… In the morning
THE LIGHT OF DAY
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20
Fruit & Yogurt… $6.85
Fresh seasonal fruit platter with honey yogurt & house-made granola
House Made Buttermilk Biscuits & Selection of Local Jams … $2.25
Homegrown’s Cinnamon Roll Biscuits… $25 (1 Dozen per order)
TRADITIONAL-ISH
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20
French Toast Casserole… $5.25
The flavors of French toast soaked in a sweet custard and griddled perfectly. Served with Vermont Maple Syrup,Fruit Syrup & Butter(V)
Country Breakfast… $9.75
Scrambled Eggs – Cheesy Grits or Country Taters – Buttermilk Biscuits with Local Jam (add breakfast sausage, veggie sausage or all-natural bacon- $3..95)
Biscuits & Gravy… $4.25
Fresh buttermilk biscuits with country sausage gravy
The Frittata… $10.75 (GF)
Farm fresh eggs with seasonal veggies, farmstead cheese & your choice of chorizo, sausage, all-natural bacon, Tempeh (V), or tofu (V)
Tofu Scramble (GF)(VV)… $11.25
Scrambled Tofu with potatoes, peppers, onions, kale and mushrooms
Chicken Biscuit… $5.5
Buttermilk Fried Chicken breast & House-Made Biscuit (Add Egg & Cheese… $ 3; Add Jam, Apple Butter or Honey… $..65)
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Side orders… or make it a meal!
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20 each
All-natural bacon… $3.95 (GF)
Breakfast sausage patties… $3.95 (GF)
Country sausage gravy… $2.35
Vegan sausage patties…$3.95 (GF)(VV)
Cheesy grits… $3.5 (GF)(V)(VV Option)
Country taters… $3.5 (GF) (V)(VV Option)
Sautéed sesame greens… $3.5 (GF) (VV)
Seasonal roasted vegetable medley… $3.5 (GF) (VV)
Sliced tomatoes (when in season)… $4 (GF) (VV)
Scrambled farm fresh eggs… $5 (GF) (V)
Fresh fruit salad… $4 (GF) (VV)
✫ STARTERS ✫
In the beginning, there were… APPETIZERS!
PIECES
50 pieces per order (most items..)
Deviled Eggs… $15/dz
Classic Deviled Eggs – (GF)(V) or Chef’s “Devil-ish” Eggs (spicy) – (GF)(V)
Southern Edamame… $48.5
AKA boiled peanuts. Ours have a little kick, and we’ll pack at least 100 pieces per order
Pimento Cheese Crostini… $58
HomeGrown pimento cheese on crispy crostini, topped with pickled red onions
Southern Grit Cakes… $58 (V)
Cheesy yellow grit squares topped with smoked tomato jam
Hummus Canapé… $62.5
Traditional Hummus spread on fresh cucumber slices with seasonal accompaniments
Herbed Meatballs with Sunday Gravy… $82.5
Classic beef meatballs in Grandma’s favorite tomato sauce
Fried Chicken “Poppers”… $82.5
Bite-sized pieces of our buttermilk fried chicken served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard dipping sauce
Savory Tartlets… $105
Lovely little tartlets with a savory filling. Please select one filling per order:
Chef’s chicken salad
Sunburst Trout Cream cheese dip
Goat cheese and seasonal fruit preserves with black pepper dust
Roasted veggies with pomodoro & farmstead cheese
Mini Southern Sunburst Trout Cakes… $124.75
Our take on a crab cake with Sunburst trout & smoked tomato aioli
PLATTERS
Packed to feed 20 folks
Crudite… $70
Fresh veggies served w/your choice of: (Select One per order) chef’s hummus, pimento cheese, pesto cream cheese, green goddess dressing, house-ranch or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese (add $17)
“Cheese & Crackers”… $120
Crostini served with three delicious cheese dips:
Beer cheese with Ashe County gouda & oatmeal porter, pesto cream cheese & HomeGrown pimento cheese
Crostini, Dips & Crudite… $120
Crostini served with fresh veggies and two of the following: chef’s hummus, pimento cheese, pesto cream cheese, green goddess dressing, house-made ranch, tomato-roasted garlic relish (when in season) or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese spread (add $17)
Local Pickled Veggie & Cheese Plate… $156
Assorted pickled veggies, Ashe County Cheese’s cheddar, pepper jack and gouda, Lusty Monk mustard & crostini
Appalachian Antipasti… MP
Variety of locally cured meats, hard & soft local cheeses, pickled veggies, served with accompaniments of Lusty Monk mustard, dried fruit compote, flatbreads & crostini
HOUSE-MADE SWEETS
20 servings per order
Banana Puddin’… $98
Really, really house-made vanilla pudding (eggs & stuff) with bananas & ‘nilla wafers
Lemon Bars… $51.75
A Southern classic made with lots of love, lemons and powdered sugar
Seasonal Fruit Crisp… $78
Baked spiced fruit with sweet crunchy topping
Fudgy Brownies… $51.75
Big fudgy brownies with seasonal accompaniments
Chocolate Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt… $34.95
Chewy cookies with chocolate chips, toffee and a sprinkling of sea salt
✫ LUNCH & DINNER ✫
$15.25 – One Main Dish; $17.75 – Two Main Dishes
Comes with Two Sides, Dinner Rolls & Butter
Minimum of 30/Main Dish
MAIN DISHES
Buttermilk Fried Chicken (6oz serving)
Our signature fried chicken, served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard
Local Sunburst Trout (GF; 5oz serving) +8.00
Pan-seared local trout with seasonal accoutrement
Herby Meatloaf (6oz serving)
Local beef & fresh herbs, served with mushroom gravy
Pulled Pork (GF; 5oz serving) +1.25
Slow-smoked shredded pork with Sweet Mustard BBQ or Tomato BBQ or NC Vinegar
BBQ Beef Brisket (GF; 5oz serving) +1.50
Slow-smoked local beef with Sweet Mustard BBQ Sauce or Tomato BBQ or NC Vinegar
Carolina Fish Cakes (5oz serving) +2.50
Our take on a crab cake made with Sunburst trout, catfish and Flounder & smoked tomato aioli
Herb Roasted Chicken (GF; 6-7oz serving) +.50
Bone-in, slow-roasted local chicken with fresh herbs & seasonal sauce
Smiling Hara Tempeh (GF VV; 5oz serving)
Local Tempeh served Maple-Dijon Glazed, Barbecued or Seasonally Seasoned
Do You Tofu (VV; 5oz serving)
Choice of Country Fried, Barbecued or Seasonally Seasoned Oven Roasted Beef Brisket (GF VV; 5oz serving) +1.50
Oven Roasted Local Pork Loin or Beef Brisket (GF VV; 5oz serving) +1.50
Seasonal Accoutrements
Sirloin Beef Tips & Gravy (GF; 6oz serving) + 3.00
SALADS
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20
Farmer’s Salad… $4.50 (GF) (V)
Mixed greens, seasonal fruit, farmstead cheese, sunflower seeds & balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad… $4 (GF) (VV)
Mixed greens & garden veggies with your choice of parmesan peppercorn, horseradish honey mustard or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad… $4 (V)
Local Kale, roasted garlic dressing, house-made croutons, parmesan
Sesame Kale Salad… $3 (GF) (VV)
Lightly wilted with sesame-ginger dressing
“Shelby” Slaw… $2 (GF) (V)
Chef Joel’s version of a traditional coleslaw… tangy, crunchy, a whisper of heat
Asian Slaw… $2 (GF) (VV)
Cabbage, carrots, scallions & cilantro in our sesame-ginger dressing
Veggies
$3.5 per person / Minimum order of 20, please
Seasonal Roasted Veggies (GF)(VV)
Sauteed Sesame Kale (GF)(VV)
Collards Greens with Bacon (GF)
Honey-Buttered Carrots (GF)(V)
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds (GF)(V)
Roasted Garlic Balsamic Brussel Sprouts (GF)(VV)
Lemon Roasted Asparagus (GF)(VV)
STARCHES
$3.5 per person / Minimum order of 20, please
Mashed Taters (GF)(V) – Add Mushroom gravy…$12/quart
Cheesy Grits (GF)(V)(VV option)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes (GF)(VV)
Garlic Butter Roasted New Potatoes (GF)(V)
“Church Picnic” Tater Salad (GF)(V)
Brown Rice Pilaf (GF)((V) upon request)
Mac & Cheese (add $1) (V)
BREAD
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20
Cornbread (V)… $1
Buttermilk Biscuits (V)… $1.50
Focaccia (GF)(V)… $1.75
Artisan Rolls (VV)… $1
Butter… $.30
Holidays with HomeGrown
HOLIDAY SIDES
Side portions to feed 10 or 20 folks
$30 for 10 servings or $60 for 20 servings
Cranberry-Orange Relish (V)(GF)
Grandma’s recipe ($8/pint or $15/quart)
Traditional Stuffing ((V) upon request)
Rich Chicken Broth & Fresh Herbs
Sausage & Herb Dressing
Local Sausage, Craisins & Granny Smith Apples
Pecan Quinoa Pilaf (V)(GF) ($35/$70)
A delicious side & excellent vegetarian main dish!
Brown Sugar Acorn Squash (V)(GF)
Roasted Root Veggies with Fresh Herbs & Garlic (V)(GF)
Honey Gingered Carrots (V)(GF)
Cheesy Squash Casserole (V) ($40/$80)
Traditional Green Bean Casserole (V)
Brussels Sprouts with Walnut Butter (V)(GF) ($40/$80)
Buttery Mashed Taters (V)(GF)
Add Mushroom Gravy ($12/quart)
Vanilla Sweet Potatoes (V)(GF)
Silky whipped local sweet potatoes with a hint of vanilla
Creamed Corn Casserole (V)(GF)
MAIN EVENT
Butter & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy
$72 * feeds 8-10 * all natural & antibiotic free
Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
$64 * feeds 8-10 * all natural
RING IN THE NEW YEAR
Black Eyed Peas ((V) upon request)
Bacon Collard Greens
Sautéed Sesame Greens
Cornbread
PIES!
Apple Pie
Pecan Pie
Chocolate Chess Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Key Lime Pie
$32/ Pie
ORDERING INFO
HomeGrown’s Holiday Menu is available November 10 thru December 30
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• Thanksgiving orders are due by 2pm, Thursday 11/16. Christmas orders are due 2pm, Wednesday 12/20 and New Years orders are due by 2pm, Wednesday 12/27. Don’t wait, we often sell out!
• Orders must be picked up at HomeGrown on Merrimon Ave. The pickup window is 11am -2pm Wed – 11/22 – Thanksgiving, Sat – 12/23 – Christmas and Sat – 12/30 – New Years) Please reach out if you need to make special arrangements.
• Holiday orders are packaged cold to be re-heated at home (instructions provided)
• Email your order, including quantities and desired pickup date and time, to catering@slowfoodrightquick.com or leave us a message at 828.747.1701.
✫ SPECIAL EVENTS ✫
For your Special Gathering
We put together some of our favorite event menus and dishes to make things easy on you
Want something different? Feel free to give us a holler, we’re happy to help!
Some “Special Events” menu items may require an on-site chef
A BIT TRADITIONAL
$16 per person / 20 order minimum
Herb Roasted Bone-in Chicken with seasonal accompaniments (GF)
Roasted Potatoes OR Brown Rice Pilaf (GF)(V)
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables (GF)(VV)
Artisan Rolls (VV)
VEGGIE LOVE
$24 per person / 20 order minimum
Fried Tempeh and Tofu Bites (GF)(VV)
Choices: Maple Glazed, Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Honey BBQ (GF)(VV)
Sautéed Sesame Kale (GF)(VV)
Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies (GF)(VV)
KINDA FANCY
$28 per person / 20 order minimum
Herb-Roasted Bone-In Chicken with Seasonal Accompaniments (GF)
Sunburst Trout Cakes with Smoked Tomato Aioli
Whipped Golden Potatoes (GF)(V)
Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable (GF)(V)
Artisan Rolls (V)
UNDER THE SEA
$29 per person / 20 order minimum
North Carolina Seafood Boil with Wild Caught Shrimp, Andouille, Corn & Potatoes + Artisan Rolls
Add Ons
Mussels …$9.5 per person or
Bay Scallops … $3 per person)
HOMEGROWN SPECIALTIES
$16.95 per person / 20 order minimum
Buttermilk Fried “Picnic” Chicken with Horseradish Honey Mustard
OR Herby Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Mashed Taters (GF)(V)
Seasonal Veggie Medley (GF)(V)
Biscuits (V)
HOMEGROWN ‘QUE!
$16.50 per person / 20 order minimum
Smoked, Hand-Pulled Pork with Sweet Mustard BBQ Sauce (GF)
Shelby Slaw (GF)(V)
Tater Salad (GF)(V)
Seasonal Veggie Medley (GF)(V)
Cornbread (V)
ALL DRESSED UP
$34.95 per person / 20 order minimum
Grilled Flank Steak with Rustic Chimichurri (GF)
Sunburst Trout with Saffron Aioli (GF)
Garlic Butter Roasted New Potatoes (GF)(V)
Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies with Pesto (GF)(V)
Artisan Rolls (V)
HG Sliders
$3.50 per slider / 20 order minimum
Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken or Smoked Brisket (GF)
(Select one protein per 20 sliders)
Geraldine’s Slider Bun with pork, chicken or brisket topped with Shelby slaw, local pickles and housemade BBQ Sauces
(Tomato BBQ, Sweet Mustard BBQ, NC Vinegar)
Change it up, Dress it up, Make it your own!!!
These are some other dishes we’re particularly fond of & we thought you should know about ‘em…
Bars (without the booze)
Grits Bar
Creamy yellow grits, cheddar, goats cheese, black pepper bacon, roasted red peppers, jalapenos, caramelized onions
Biscuit Bar
HomeGrown’s buttermilk biscuits, local jams & apple butter from Imladris Farm, local honey, pimento cheese
Salad Bar
Mixed greens, romaine, cheddar, goats cheese, sunflower seeds, cucumber, carrots, tomato (when in season), red onions, seasonal fruit, roasted beets, bacon, sourdough croutons, house made dressings
**Some menu items may require an on-site chef**
Have something else in mind? We’re happy to chat about a customized menu for your special gathering!
Pieces
50 pieces per order (most items..)
Deviled Eggs… $15/dz
Classic Deviled Eggs – (GF)(V) or Chef’s “Devil-ish” Eggs (spicy) – (GF)(V)
Southern Edamame… $48.5
AKA boiled peanuts. Ours have a little kick, and we’ll pack at least 100 pieces per order
Pimento Cheese Crostini… $58
HomeGrown pimento cheese on crispy crostini, topped with pickled red onions
Southern Grit Cakes… $58 (V)
Cheesy yellow grit squares topped with smoked tomato jam
Herbed Meatballs with Tomato Gravy… $82.5
Classic beef meatballs in Grandma’s favorite tomato sauce
Hummus Canapé… $62.5
Traditional Hummus spread on fresh cucumber slices with seasonal accompaniments
Fried Chicken “Poppers”… $82.5
Bite-sized pieces of our buttermilk fried chicken served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard dipping sauce
Savory Tartlets… $105
Lovely little tartlets with a savory filling. Please select one filling per order:
Chef’s chicken salad
Sunburst Trout Cream cheese dip
Goat cheese and seasonal fruit preserves with black pepper dust
Roasted veggies with pomodoro & farmstead cheese
Mini Southern Sunburst Trout Cakes… $124.75
Our take on a crab cake with Sunburst trout & smoked tomato aioli
PLATTERS
to feed 20 folks per order
Crudite… $70
Fresh veggies served with your choice of: chef’s hummus, pimento cheese, pesto cream cheese, green goddess dressing, house-made ranch or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese spread (add $17)
“Cheese & Crackers”… $120
Crostini served with three delicious cheese dips:
Beer cheese with Ashe County gouda & oatmeal porter, pesto cream cheese & HomeGrown pimento cheese
Crostini, Dips & Crudite… $120
Crostini served with fresh veggies and (Two) of the following: chef’s hummus, pimento cheese, pesto cream cheese, green goddess dressing, parmesan peppercorn dressing, tomato-roasted garlic relish (when in season) or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese spread (add $17)
Pickled Veggie & Cheese Plate… $156
Assorted pickled veggies, Ashe County Cheese’s cheddar, pepper jack, and gouda, Lusty Monk mustard & crostini
Appalachian Antipasti… MP
Variety of locally cured meats, hard & soft local cheeses, pickled veggies, served with accompaniments of Lusty Monk mustard, dried fruit compote, flatbreads & crostini
SALADS
Priced Per Person – Minimum of 20
Farmer’s Salad… $4.50 (GF) (V)
Mixed greens, seasonal fruit, farmstead cheese, sunflower seeds & balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad… $4 (GF) (VV)
Mixed greens & garden veggies with your choice of parmesan peppercorn, horseradish honey mustard or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad… $4 (V)
Local Kale, roasted garlic dressing, house-made croutons, parmesan
Sesame Kale Salad… $3 (GF) (VV)
Lightly wilted with sesame-ginger dressing
“Shelby” Slaw… $2 (GF) (V)
Chef Joel’s version of a traditional coleslaw… tangy, crunchy, a whisper of heat
Asian Slaw… $2 (GF) (VV)
Cabbage, carrots, scallions & cilantro in our sesame-ginger dressing
N/A BEVVIES
Gallon Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet)…$5.25
Gallon Herbal Tea (Sweet or Unsweet)…$5.50
Gallon Lemonade…$6
Sleeve of Compostable Cups…$7.50
Ice (10 lb bag)…$4
Gallon Henderson County Apple Cider…$22
Gallon Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice…$22
Coffee Service (per person) $3.25
Includes regular coffee (decaf upon request), half n’ half, organic cane sugar, splenda, hot cups and stirrers
HOUSE-MADE SWEETS
20 side servings per order
Banana Puddin’… $98
Really, really house-made vanilla pudding (real eggs & stuff) with bananas & ‘nilla wafers
Lemon Bars… $51.75
A Southern classic made with lots of love, lemons and powdered sugar
Seasonal Fruit Crisp… $78
Baked spiced fruit with sweet, crunchy oat topping
Fudgy Brownies… $51.75
Big fudgy brownies with seasonal accompaniments
Chocolate Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt… $34.95
Chewy cookies with chocolate chips, toffee and a sprinkling of sea salt
SERVICE
Delivery
We offer delivery within an hour of Asheville, with rates starting at $35.
Buffet Attendant
Buffet Attendants set up & maintain your buffet. They are not able to help with broader event support such as setting or clearing tables. Attendants start at $150 each for a 5-hour minimum. We request one attendant for every 25 guests.
Service Staff & On-Site Chef
Service staff will assist with table set-up, non-alcoholic beverage service, passing hors d’oeuvres, and clearing tables in addition to setting up and maintaining your buffet. An on-site chef will ensure that food is served in a timely manner and quality is maintained, with cooking on-site as needed.
Service staff and on-site culinary professionals are available for events with per person cost of greater than $25. For all events where service staff is requested a Banquet Captain is required starting at $35 per hour for a 6-hour minimum. Each additional service staff is billed starting at $30 per hour for a 6-hour minimum. One service staff per 25 guests is required and additional service staff may be needed depending upon service requirements and venue logistics. On-site chefs are billed starting at $150. Requirements for on-site chefs vary by menu selections.
DINNERWARE
Basic Disposables
Made from highly renewable resources and compostable, this is an affordable option for your event. Packages start at $1.5 per person for a plate, flatware and unbleached paper napkins.
Palm-Ware Packages
Made from palm leaves and water, this durable dinnerware is also very attractive! Packages start at $2.5 per person for a plate, bamboo flatware & unbleached paper napkins.
BUFFET PRESENTATION PACKAGES
At no charge, your order will be packaged in recyclable aluminum pans or on cardboard trays
Bamboo Serving Utensils….$3.5 each
Wire Chafing Dishes with Sternos…$12 each
Bamboo Tray with Serving Utensils…$14 per dish
Bagasse Bowls with Serving Utensils…$14 per dish
Bamboo trays and bagasse bowls offer a pretty, ready-to-serve packaging. They may not be available for all dishes.
House platters & serving utensils are available for events with service. Pricing varies.
PAYMENT
A 50% deposit is requested for all orders.
Final order due TWO weeks before event date and final balances are due 7 days prior. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express. A 3% fee is applied to all Credit Card transactions and online payments.
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