Homegrown Catering
HomeGrown caters! We have lots of affordable options for groups of all (okay, most) sizes and offer delivery. Don’t just feed your guests; feed them delicious, local food from HomeGrown!
We are excited about the upcoming 2021 wedding season, so please do not hesitate to reach out to inquire about availability as we are currently booking dates for the upcoming year.
Response times may take a little bit longer than usual, but someone will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Thank you so much for your support as we navigate the new normal for the time being. We love y’all and are grateful for such a supportive community!
SERVICE
Delivery
We offer delivery within an hour of Asheville, with rates starting at $25.
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 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 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 each
Wire Chafing Dishes with Sternos…$10 each
Bamboo Tray with Serving Utensils…$12.5 per dish
Bagasse Bowls with Serving Utensils…$12.5 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 & balance are due 7 days prior. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express. A 2.5% fee is applied to CC payments.
These ingredients are sourced locally throughout the year. Seasonal produce comes from local farms whenever possible.
✫ Gluten Free = (GF) ✫ Vegetarian = (V) ✫ Vegan=(VV)
✫ BREAKFAST ✫
To feed the masses… In the morning
THE LIGHT OF DAY
Packed to feed 20 folks
Fruit & Yogurt… $136.85
Fresh seasonal fruit platter with honey yogurt & house-made granola
Orange-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls… $60
House Made Buttermilk Biscuits & Selection of Local Jams … $44.85
TRADITIONAL-ISH
Packed to feed 20 folks
Country Breakfast… $184.50
Scrambled eggs (add cheese…. $10.5)- Breakfast sausage or all-natural bacon- Cheesy grits or country taters- Buttermilk biscuits with jam
Biscuits & Gravy… $71.75
Fresh buttermilk biscuits with country sausage gravy
The Scramble… $174.85 (GF)
Farm fresh eggs with seasonal veggies, farmstead cheese & your choice of chorizo, sausage, all-natural bacon, hempeh (V), or tofu (V)
The HG Chicken Biscuit… $89.95
Buttermilk fried chicken breast & house-made biscuit (Add egg & cheese… $27.5 / Add jam or honey… $9.5)
Side orders… or make it a meal!
All Sides are Priced Per Person
All-natural bacon… $3.75 (GF)
Breakfast sausage patties… $3.25 (GF)
Country sausage gravy… $1.35
Cheesy grits… $3.5 (V)
Country taters… $3.5 (GF) (V)
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… $4.25 (GF) (V)
Fresh fruit salad… $4 (GF) (VV)
✫ STARTERS ✫
In the beginning, there were… APPETIZERS!
PIECES
50 pieces per order
Fried Chicken “Poppers”… $62.5
Bite-sized pieces of our buttermilk fried chicken served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard dipping sauce
Southern Grit Cakes… $48 (V)
Cheesy yellow grit squares topped with smoked tomato jam
Smoked Trout Canape… $62.5
Smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese on fresh cucumber slices
Southern Edamame… $48.5 (GF) (VV)
AKA boiled peanuts. Ours have a little kick, and we’ll pack at least 100 pieces per order
Pimento Cheese Crostini… $54.5 (V)
HomeGrown pimento cheese on crispy crostini, topped with pickled red onions
Herbed Meatballs with Tomato Gravy… $62.5
Classic beef meatballs in Grandma’s favorite tomato sauce
Mini Southern Sunburst Trout Cakes… $98.75
Our take on a crab cake with Sunburst trout & saffron aioli
Savory Tartlets… $94
Lovely little tartlets with savory filling. Please select one filling per order:
Southern style chicken salad
Goat cheese and peach preserves with black pepper dust (V)
Roasted veggies with pomodoro & farmstead cheese (V)
PLATTERS
Packed to feed 20 folks
Crudite… $70
Fresh veggies served w/your choice of: chef’s hummus, pimento cheese, pesto cream cheese, green goddess dressing, parmesan peppercorn dressing or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese (add $15)
“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… $125
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 $12)
Local Pickled Veggie & Cheese Plate… $142
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
Loaded Brownies… $51.75
Big fudgy brownies packed with marshmallows, toffee and walnuts
Chocolate Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt… $22.95
Chewy cookies with chocolate chips, toffee and a sprinkling of sea salt
✫ LUNCH & DINNER ✫
MAIN DISHES
Packed to feed 20 folks
Buttermilk Fried Chicken (6oz serving)… $136
Our signature fried chicken, served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard
Local Sunburst Trout (5oz serving)… $221.95 (GF)
Pan-seared trout with saffron aioli
Herby Meatloaf (6oz serving)… $136
Local beef & fresh herbs, served with mushroom gravy
Pulled Pork (5oz serving)… $136 (GF)
Slow-smoked shredded pork with Sweet Mustard BBQ Sauce
BBQ Beef Brisket (5oz serving)… $148 (GF)
Slow-smoked local beef with Sweet Mustard BBQ Sauce
Sunburst Trout Cakes (5oz serving)… $194
Our take on a crab cake made with Sunburst trout & smoked tomato aioli
Herb or BBQ Chicken (7oz serving)… $198.25 (GF)
Bone-in, slow-roasted local chicken with fresh herbs OR Sweet Mustard BBQ Sauce
Barbecued Hempeh (5oz serving)… $132 (GF)(VV)
Smiling Hara hempeh, sweet peppers & onions in Sweet Mustard BBQ sauce
Quinoa Sauté… $162.25 (GF)(VV)
Seasonal veggies, quinoa and tahini sauce with choice of chicken, hempeh or tofu
Shepherd’s Pie… $165.25
Local ground beef or hempeh with seasonal veggies and a creamy mashed taters topping ((V) upon request)
Pot Pie… $152
Roasted chicken or tofu with seasonal vegetables and buttery phyllo pastry dough ((V) upon request)
SALADS
20 side servings per order
Farmer’s Salad… $86 (GF) (V)
Mixed greens, seasonal fruit, farmstead cheese, sunflower seeds & balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad… $79.5 (GF) (VV)
Mixed greens & garden veggies with your choice of parmesan peppercorn, horseradish honey mustard or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Vegetarian Caesar Salad… $79.5 (V)
Romaine, roasted garlic dressing, house-made croutons, parmesan
Sesame Kale Salad… $48.5 (GF) (VV)
Lightly wilted with sesame-ginger dressing
“Shelby” Slaw… $32 (GF) (V)
Chef Joel’s version of a traditional coleslaw… tangy, crunchy, a whisper of heat
Asian Slaw… $32 (GF) (VV)
Cabbage, carrots, scallions & cilantro in our sesame-ginger dressing
LUNCH PACKAGES
Minimum order of 20, please
“Fish & Fowl” Salad Bar… $16.95 per Person
Grilled chicken, pan-seared Sunburst trout, mixed greens, garden veggies, seasonal fruit, sunflower seeds, house-made croutons, house-made dressings & (GF) Focaccia
Lovely Lunch Wraps… $12.75 per Person
Chicken salad, smoked trout & pimento cheese wraps, halved and served with starchy salad & marinated veggie salad of the day (includes one wrap per person)
Build a Samich… $16.95 per Person
Roast beef, turkey, ham, chicken salad, chef’s hummus, lettuce, tomato (when in season), onion, sliced cheeses, condiments, bakery breads, marinated vegetable salad of the day & cookies
VEGGIES
$3.5 per person / Minimum order of 20, please
Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Medley (GF)(VV)
Sauteed Sesame Kale (GF)(VV)
Collard Greens with Bacon (GF)
Honey-Buttered Roast Carrots (GF)(V)
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds (GF)(V)
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter (seasonal) (GF)(VV)
Squash Casserole (add $1) (seasonal) (V)
STARCHES
$3.5 per person / Minimum order of 20, please Mashed Taters (GF)(V) Add Mushroom Gravy… $11 Cheesy Grits (V) Sorghum-Roasted Sweet Potatoes (GF)(V) “Church Picnic” Tater Salad (GF)(V) Brown Rice Pilaf (GF) ((V) upon request) Quinoa Risotto (add $1) (GF)(V) Mac & Cheese (add $1) (V)
BREAD
20 side servings per order
Cornbread… $17.25
Buttermilk Biscuits… $28.95
Focaccia… $34.5
Artisan Rolls… $17.25
Butter… $5.75
Boxed Lunches
Samiches & Wraps are served with Chef’s Starchy Salad, Marinated Veggie Salad of the Day & a cookie Minimum order of 5 per type, please Substitute (GF) Bun or Focaccia for $1.95 per substitution
Buttermilk Chicken Samich… $12.95
Fried or grilled with sprouts, pickled onion, tomato (when in season), pickles & horseradish honey mustard
Hoagies – Roast Beef, Turkey or Ham… $12.95
Lettuce, sprouts, pickled red onion, cheddar, Duke’s mayo & Lusty Monk mustard
Chicken Salad Wrap… $11.95
Southern style chicken salad with mixed greens, sprouts, pickled onion and tomato (when in season)
Barbequed Tofu Samich… $11.95
Tofu with HomeGrown BBQ sauce & Shelby slaw
Smoked Trout Wrap… $12.75
HomeGrown’s smoked trout spread (cream cheese, citrus zest, thyme), wrapped with mixed greens & seasonal fruit
Entree Salads… $11.45
Farmer’s, Garden or Vegetarian Caesar Salad with your choice of grilled chicken, fried chicken, marinated hempeh, or sesame tofu served with dressing (on the side) and (GF) Focaccia
Soup & Salad… $10.95
Choice of Farmer’s, Garden or Vegetarian Caesar side salad with soup of the day and (GF) Focaccia
Add grilled chicken, fried chicken, marinated tempeh, or sesame tofu… $4
HEY, GO GREENER…
Ask for bulk packaging instead of individual boxes and save 5%
✫ HOLIDAY ✫
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
Traditional Dressing ((V) upon request)
Rich Chicken Broth & Fresh Herbs
Sausage & Herb Stuffing
Local Sausage, Craisins & Granny Smith Apples
Quinoa Pecan Risotto (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) ($32/$64)
Traditional Green Bean Casserole (V)
Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter (V)(GF)
Buttery Mashed Taters (V)(GF)
Add Mushroom Gravy ($6/$12)
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
$65 * feeds 8-10 * all natural & antibiotic free
Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
$54 * 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
Pumpkin Pie
Key Lime Pie
$25/ Pie
ORDERING INFO
HomeGrown’s Holiday Menu is available November 10 thru December 31
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• Thanksgiving orders are due Midnight, Friday 11/20. Christmas orders are due Midnight, Friday 12/18. NYE orders are due Midnight, Friday 12/23. Don’t wait, we often sell out!
• Orders must be picked up at HomeGrown. The last pickup window is 11-3 pm the day before each holiday (Thanksgiving Wednesday, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve)
• 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!
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)
Seasonal Veggie Medley (GF)(V)
Artisan Rolls (V)
VEGGIE LOVE
$24 per person / 20 order minimum
Maple Glazed Tempeh (GF)(VV)
Seasonal Stuffed Squash with Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf (GF)
Sautéed Sesame Kale (GF)(VV)
Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies (GF)(VV)
Artisan Rolls
KINDA FANCY
$23 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)
HOMEGROWN SPECIALTIES
$14.95 per person / 20 order minimum
Buttermilk Fried “Picnic” Chicken
OR Herby Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Mashed Taters (GF)(V)
Seasonal Veggie Medley (GF)(V)
Biscuits (V)
HOMEGROWN ‘QUE!
$15.50 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
$29 per person / 20 order minimum
Grilled Flank Steak with Rustic Chimichurri (GF)
Sunburst Trout with Saffron Aioli (GF)
Melting Potatoes with Herb Butter (GF)(V)
Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies with Pesto (GF)(V)
Artisan Rolls (V)
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…
MAINS
Grilled Flank Steak with Maple-Black Pepper Bacon & Clemson Blue Cheese
Boneless Ribeye Loin with Roasted Garlic Tiger Sauce
Smoked Beef Ribs with Lusty Monk Mustard & Honey Sauce
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Miso BBQ Glaze
Smothered Pork Chops with Delta Tomato Gravy & Fried Onions
Sweet Tea Brined Chicken with Meyer Lemon Jus
Blueberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Chicken Bog – a South Carolina staple with Pulled Chicken, Rice, Sausage & Peas
North Carolina Seafood Boil with Wild Caught Shrimp, Andouille, Corn & Potatoes
Tofu Wellington – Mushrooms & Tofu in Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace
Moroccan Tagine with Seasonal Veggies stewed in Moroccan spices & served over Golden Couscous
SIDES
Bountiful Array of Farmer’s Market Veggies (seasonal)
Using a wide variety of local veggies sourced from our local farmers, Chef will showcase the best qualities of each veggie with a variety of preparations. This is one of our very favorite things to serve!
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter (seasonal) Lemon Roasted Asparagus (seasonal)
Sorghum Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Gouda Grits with Roasted Red Peppers Traditional Scalloped Potatoes
Melting Potatoes with Herbed Butter
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
Fried Chicken “Poppers”… $62.5
Bite-sized pieces of our buttermilk fried chicken served “picnic style” with horseradish honey mustard dipping sauce
Southern Grit Cakes… $48 (V)
Cheesy yellow grit squares topped with smoked tomato jam
Smoked Trout Canapé… $62.5
Smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese spread on fresh cucumber slices
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… $54.5
HomeGrown pimento cheese on crispy crostini, topped with pickled red onions
Herbed Meatballs with Tomato Gravy… $62.5
Classic beef meatballs in Grandma’s favorite tomato sauce
Mini Southern Sunburst Trout Cakes… $98.75
Our take on a crab cake with Sunburst trout & smoked tomato aioli
Savory Tartlets… $94
Lovely little tartlets with a savory filling. Please select one filling per order:
Chef’s chicken salad
Goat cheese and peach preserves with black pepper dust
Roasted veggies with pomodoro & farmstead cheese
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, parmesan peppercorn dressing or smoked Sunburst trout cream cheese spread (add $15)
“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… $125
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 $12)
Pickled Veggie & Cheese Plate… $142
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
20 side servings per order
Farmer’s Salad… $86
Mixed greens, seasonal fruit, farmstead cheese, sunflower seeds & balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad… $79.5
Mixed greens & garden veggies with your choice of parmesan peppercorn, horseradish honey mustard, or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Vegetarian Caesar Salad… $79.5
Romaine, roasted garlic, house-made croutons & parmesan
Sesame Kale Salad… $48.5
Lightly wilted with sesame-ginger dressing
“Shelby” Slaw… $32
Chef Joel’s version of a traditional coleslaw… tangy, crunchy, a whisper of heat
Asian Slaw… $32
Cabbage, carrots, scallions & cilantro in our sesame-ginger dressing
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
Loaded Brownies… $51.75
Big fudgy brownies packed with marshmallows, toffee and walnuts
Chocolate Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt… $22.95
Chewy cookies with chocolate chips, toffee and a sprinkling of sea salt
