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5315 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida
Located on Beautiful Anna Maria Island
941-778-0411
Catering for all Appetites

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     Melinda's Cafe & Catering will customize your party, gathering, or event to meet your budget and tastes. We offer a wide variety of finger foods, sandwich plates, hot and cold side dishes, deserts, full service meals and buffets plus so much more. Below is a list of some items we offer.
MELINDA'S CATERING MENU
The following are estimates of servings per tray
Small 5 - 9 persons
Large 10-15 persons


Prices subject to change and only guaranteed with signed agreement

PLATTERS
SPECIALTY SANDWICHES OR WRAPS
An assortment of our famous sandwiches or wraps arranged on a platter and garnished with imported olives, pickles and fruit
Small - 50.00 Large - 75.00

LOBSTER ROLLS
Delicious lobster salad in 2 inch soft rolls attractively arranged on a platter
Small - 50.00 Large - 75.00

CUBANITOS
Authentic Pressed Cuban Sandwiches cut into 2 inch sandwiches and mounded on a platter with green olive garnish
Small - 50.00 Large - 75.00

MEAT AND CHEESE PLATTER
An assortment of meats and cheeses including Salami, Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Swiss, and Provolone cheeses garnished with olives
Small - 55.00 Large - 85.00

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER
An assortment of the finest seasonal grilled vegetables marinated in sun-dried tomato vinaegrette.
Small - 55.00 Large - 70.00

BAKED HONEY HAM
Boneless Sweet Ham basted with a coarse grain mustard and pineapple glaze. Served sliced
Small - 65.00 Large - 90.00

FRESH ROASTED TURKEY
Tender young turkey with gravy on the side. Stuffing available on request
Small - 65.00 Large 90.00

MEATLOAF
Melinda's famous homemade meatloaf
Small - 65.00 Large - 90.00

HAND CARVED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
Lightly seasoned and perfectly prepared. Served sliced.
Small - 105.00 Large - 190.00

ROAST TENDERLOIN OF PORK
Lightly seasoned and perfectly prepared. Served sliced
Small - 65.00 Large - 90.00

APPETIZERS
MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
Buffalo Mozzarella with slices of vine ripened tomatoes and fresh basil drizzled with Nana's Vinaigrette
Small - 60.00 Large - 80.00

FRESH FRUIT AND CHEESES
A selection of ripe bries, goat cheeses, and traditional cheeses served with the best seasonal fruits available.
Small - 55.00 Large - 75.00

VEGGIES
An assortment of fresh crunchy vegetables artfully arranged on a platter and served with your choice of dip, blue cheese, or ranch
Small - 40.00 Large - 60.00

DEVILED EGGS
Platter of fresh homemade deviled eggs
Small - 14.00 Large - 23.00

BRUSCHETTA
Chopped vine ripened plum tomatoes, virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, herbs, and spices served with banquettes
Small - 40.00 Large - 55.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Large juicy steamed shrimp served ice cold garnished with lemon slices and our own fresh made cocktail sauce
Market Price

MELON AND PROSCIUTTO
Skewers with honeydew and cantaloupe balls wrapped in paper thin slices of Prosciutto combined with skewers of fruit and cream cheese chunks for out vegetarian customers.
Small - 55.00 Large - 75.00

BELGIUM ENDIVE TAPENADES
An assortment of fresh Belgium endive filled with black olive and sun-dried tomato and sautéed pear and gorgonzola cheese tapenades.
Small - 60.00 Large - 80.00

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP
Small - 27.00 Large - 45.00

SALADS

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Served with parmesan cheese and croutons - 4.25 per person
With chicken - 5.50 per person

GARDEN SALAD
Fresh Romaine lettuce with vine ripe tomatoes, green pepper garnished with onion slices and kalamata olives served with choice of dressing - 3.95 per person

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
Mixed greens with mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, and tomatoes served with our special homemade vinaigrette - 5.50 per person

SIGNATURE BEACHWALK SALAD
Fresh Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, palm hearts, and Almondstopped with gorgonzola cheese and served with our homemade vinaigrette - 5.50 per person

SPINACH SALAD
Fresh baby leaf spinach, tomatoes, toasted almonds, and feta cheese served with our house Nana's Vinaigrette - 4.50 per person

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD
Large chunks of shrimp and avocado salad on a bed of lettuce served with our homemade chips
Small - 55.00 Large - 75.00

CHICKEN SALAD PLATTER
An assortment of traditional chicken salad, craisin pecan chicken salad, or chicken curry salad.
Small - 45.00 Large - 75.00

MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY - Minimum 5 persons
GROUPER
Fresh Gulf Grouper served fried, sautéed, or blackened
Market Price

SALMON
Poached salmon court bouillon served with lemon dill sauce
Market Price

CHICKEN MARSALA - 6.95 per person
Chicken breast pieces with sautéed onions, mushrooms and marsala wine

BAKED CHICKEN - 7.95 per person
One half baked chicken served with a light herb rub

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Chicken breast, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella - 6.95 per person

ORANGE TARRAGON CHICKEN
Assorted chicken pieces in an orange tarragon sauce - 6.95 per person

QUESADILLAS
Beef or chicken quesadillas served with sour cream and salsa
Small - 55.00 Large - 80.00

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Homemade chicken enchiladas in corn tortillas served with ranchero sauce, sour cream, and scallions
Small - 55.00 Large - 80.00

PULLED BARBECUE PORK
Delicious pulled barbeque pork sandwiches
Small - 45.00 Large - 70.00
By the Pound - 10.00

BARBECUE PORK RIBS
1/2 rack St Louis Style Barbecue Ribs - 13.00
Full Rack - 18.00

ROAST DUCK
½ roast duck prepared to perfection - 8.95 per person

PASTAS
LASAGNA
Homemade lasagna with meat or vegetable filling
Small -65.00 Large - 107.00

CHICKEN OR TURKEY TETRAZZINI
Turkey, or chicken, mushrooms and black olives, thin spaghetti baked in a casserole
Small - 75.00 Large - 125.00

PASTA PRIMAVERA
Fresh vegetables in a cream sauce served over spaghetti
Small - 65.00 Large - 107.00

BAKED ZITI
Ziti pasta in a meat or marinara sauce with three cheeses
Small - 65.00 Large - 107.00

SIDES
Approximately quarter pound per person per accompaniment
Colorful Homemade tortilla chips -  8.00 lb
Green Beans Almandine - 6.99 lb
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Yellow squash, Carrots Medley with lemon dill dressing - 6.99 lb
Steamed baby carrots in butter sauce - 5.99 lb
Roasted Red Potatoes - 5.99 lb
Mashed Potatoes -5.99 lb
Baked Sweet Potatoes -5.99 lb
Baked Apples - 4.99 lb
Mushroom or Brown Gravy - 4.99 lb
Rice Pilaf - 4.99 lb
Potato Salad - 4.99 lb
Orzo Pasta Salad in sun-dried tomato vinaigrette - 4.99 lb
Coleslaw - 3.99 lb
Guacamole - 8.99 lb
Salsa - 5.99 lb
Dinner Rolls with butter - 12.00 per dozen
Baguettes - 8.00 per dozen

SOUPS
Try our homemade soups made to order and sold by the quart 24 hours notice required for soups not already on the schedule - Prices vary

DESERTS
Rich Chocolate Brownies topped with pecans and powder sugar 2.50 each
Homemade Key Lime Pie - 5.00 each
Our Famous Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies - 2.00 each
Giant Macadamia Nut Cookies - 2.00 each
Petite Fours - 2.00 each
Chocolate covered strawberries - 2.95 each

FRUIT PIES, PUMPKIN PIE, CAKES MADE TO ORDER - PRICES VARY. 48 hours notice


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