Enjoy All the Sensations of Summer With The JDK Group!
Summer party season is here and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you! From backyard birthday bashes and poolside graduation parties to intimate family reunions or company-wide picnic – there are so many reasons to celebrate this summer!
We know one of the main ingredients to a successful summer party is having flavor-packed food for you and your guests – which, we’ve got you covered on with our globally-awarded delectable eats. However, planning your perfect summertime party doesn’t start and end with the menu (although our chefs may argue otherwise).
Experience stress-free planning and savor all the joys of summer this season with our team of knowledgeable event specialists, expert chefs, and creative floral and design innovators. At The JDK Group, we understand the importance of creating a memorable summer celebration without the hassle of planning and executing the event. Our team will take care of all the details, leaving you free to enjoy the warm weather and the company of your guests!
To fully experience the best sensations of summer, call us today at (717) 730-4661 or fill out our form to get started.
FLAVORFUL SUMMER SENSATIONS TO CELEBRATE
We cater to all dietary restrictions and love incorporating ethnic cuisines. No matter the theme or style of service, we will make your festivity one that will be cherished for years to come. Let our team take care of every detail so you can focus on what’s important this season – being present and having fun in making memories with your family, friends, and coworkers this summer.
The following sections provide new summer catering and design suggestions displayed to spark inspiration for options you can incorporate into your upcoming party!
Keep scrolling to see our summer catering options or click here to download our summer catering package!
Welcome Party
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
Artisan Cheeses:
Muenster, Hickory Smoked Cheddar, Wine Washed Goat Cheese
Meats:
Italian Nduja, Bresaola
Accompaniments:
Pub Mustard, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Assorted Crackers
COLD DIPS STATION:
Muhammara Dip
Whipped Feta and Roasted Tomato Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Buffalo Hummus
Crostinis and Caramelized Onion Naan
Assorted Colorful Crudité
Artichoke Fritter
With Tomato Chutney
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Picnic Perfection
SUMMER HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Leafy Greens, Multigrain Croutons, Chickpeas, Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette
SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD
Shaved Brussels, Almonds, Avocado, Corn, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onion, Tomatillo Dressing
FRIED EGGPLANT SLIDER
Fried Eggplant, Boursin, Onion chutney, Pepper Jack Cheese, Arugula, Brioche Roll
FARMERS BEEF SLIDER
Shaved Flank Steak, Braised Red Cabbage, Roasted Tomato, Creamy Dill Aioli, Brioche Roll
CRISPY BBQ CHICKEN SLIDER
Fried Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Kosher Pickle Chips, Alabama White BBQ Sauce, Potato Roll
HOUSEMADE SMOKED CHIPOTLE AND HERB CHIPS
HONEY LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Easy Breezy
TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO
Tri-Color Tortellini, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Salami Tuscano, Artichokes, Shaved Parmesan, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
CHILLED CUCUMBER AND CHICKPEA SALAD
English Cucumber, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Red Onion, Feta cheese, Sweet Basil, Red Wine Vinaigrette
SUMMER TIME “DOG” STATION
Select (3) of the following choices:
- AMERICAN SLAW DOG
All Beef Hot Dog, Chili, Traditional ColeSlaw, Split Top Roll - NEW YORKER
All Beef Hot Dog, Yellow mustard, Sauerkraut, Onion sauce, Split Top Roll - JAMAICAN JERK
Traditional Hot Dog, Jerk grilled pineapple, pickled jalapenos, grilled onions, smokey bbq mustard, Split top Roll - CALI VEGGIE
Beyond sausage “meat”, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, pub mustard, Split Top Roll - PHILLY
All Beef Hot Dog, Fire roasted Onions and Peppers, Cheez Whiz, Split top roll
CHIPS AND HOT DIPS STATION
Select (2) of the following choices:
- Loaded Black Bean Dip
- Hot Corn Dip
- Cajun Shrimp Dip
- BBQ Chicken Dip
HOUSEMADE SMOKED CHIPOTLE AND HERB CHIPS
TOASTED BAGUETTE SLICES
FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT DISPLAY
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Served With A Citrus Fluff Dip
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Cool As A Cucumber
PLUM, GINGER AND ARUGULA SALAD
Plums, Shallot, Cucumber, Arugula, Cilantro, Sesame Seed, Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette
WHITE BEAN AND PEPPADEW
Northern White Beans, Peppadew Peppers, Scallions, Parsley, Diced Cucumber, Diced Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette
CHEF-TENDERED NACHO STATION
Select (3) of the following choices:
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Shredded Buffalo Chicken, White Queso, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Celery Ribbons - Ahi Tuna Nachos
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, Wonton Chips, Pickled English Cucumber, Spicy Unagi Mayo, Avocado Pico, Sesame Seeds - Black Bean and Sweet Potato Nachos
Yellow Corn Chips, Cumin Roasted Sweet Potato, Black Beans, Pickled Red Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Avocado Lime Sour Cream - Beef Short Rib and Bourbon Nachos
Barbacoa Beef Short Rib, Tri-Color Corn Chips, Bourbon Pineapple Salsa, Serrano Peppers, Warm Beer Cheese, Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce - Vegetable Curry Nachos
Vegetable Curry, Diced Red Onion, Diced Cucumber, Raita, Cilantro, Crispy Pita Chips
CHOOSE BETWEEN SELF SERVE FLATBREADS OR SELF SERVE SLIDERS
SELF SERVE FLATBREAD OPTIONS:
- Roasted Garlic Hummus Flatbread
Roasted Garlic Hummus, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nuts, Ricotta Salata - Shrimp Spring Roll Flatbread
Chopped Shrimp, Broccoli Slaw, Spicy Mayo, Gochujang Sauce, Sesame Seeds - Sliced Sirloin + Portobello Flatbread
Sliced Sirloin, Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, Aged Balsamic
SELF SERVE SLIDER OPTIONS:
- Fried Eggplant Slider
Fried Eggplant, Boursin, Onion Chutney, Pepper Jack Cheese, Arugula, Brioche - Farmers Beef Slider
Shaved Flank Steak, Braised Red Cabbage, Roasted Tomato, Creamy Dill Aioli - Crispy BBQ Chicken Slider
Fried Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Kosher Pickle Chips, Alabama White BBQ Sauce, Potato Roll
SUMMER DESSERT JARS
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Kiwi Topping
Tres Leches Trifle with Dulce de Leche Whip
Raspberry Limeade with Golden Oreo Crumble
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Soak Up The Sun
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
Artisan Cheeses:
Muenster, Hickory Smoked Cheddar, Wine Washed Goat Cheese
Meats:
Nduja, Bresaola
Accompaniments:
Pub Mustard, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Assorted Crackers
SUMMER HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Leafy Greens, Multigrain Croutons, Chickpeas, Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette
SEARED SUMMER SALMON
Seared Atlantic Salmon with Cucumber, Orange, and Jalapeño Salsa
GRILLED PORK FLAT IRON
Chimichurri Sauce
ROASTED HEIRLOOM POTATO SALAD
Tri-Colored Heirloom Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Herb Dijon Mayo
GRILLED SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Drizzled with a Creamy Goat Cheese Sauce
DESSERTS
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Orange Creamsicle Bars
Mango Lime Cheesecake Bars
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Beat The Heat
SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD
Shaved Brussels, Almonds, Avocado, Corn, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onion, Tomatillo Dressing
SMOKED ST. LOUIS RIBS
Whiskey BBQ Sauce
LEMON CHILI CHICKEN SKEWER
Peanut Coconut Chutney, Cilantro
CUBAN CIGAR SPRING ROLLS
Ham, Pork, Dill Pickle, Swiss Cheese and Mustard in a Wonton Shell Served with an Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce
ROASTED HEIRLOOM POTATO SALAD
Tri-Colored Heirloom Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Herb Dijon Mayo
STREET CORN
Grilled Corn on the Cob, Spicy Mayo, Cotija, Scallion
SUMMER DESSERT JARS
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Kiwi Topping
Tres Leches Trifle with Dulce de Leche Whip
Raspberry Limeade with Golden Oreo Crumble
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Sizzlin’ Summer
BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN
Thighs and Legs
PULLED PORK SHOULDER
GRILLED HOT LINKS
SWEET CORN
With Stewed Tomatoes and Scallions
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH
Mediterranean Seasoning, Garlic
SMOKED BRISKET BAKED BEANS
JALAPEÑO AND CHEDDAR CORNBREAD MUFFINS
Accompaniments:
Alabama White BBQ, Carolina Mustard BBQ, Memphis Sweet BBQ, Shredded Broccoli Yuzu Slaw
DESSERTS
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Orange Creamsicle Bars
Mango Lime Bars
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Passed Enhancements
FRIED COD SLIDER
Beer Battered Cod, Broccoli Slaw, Tartar Sauce, Potato Roll
TURKEY SLIDER
Turkey Sausage, Cooper Farm American, Shaved Red Onion, Apple Relish, Leaf Lettuce, Brioche Bun
CHILLED CANTALOUPE SOUP SHOOTER
Cantaloupe, Orange, Creme Fraiche, Aleppo
COCONUT SHRIMP
Spicy Yuzu Sauce
SEARED SCALLOP
Meyer Lemon Aioli, Micro Basil
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Stationed Enhancements
STATIONED MAINE LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE BITE
Maine Lobster, Remoulade Sauce, Smoked Gouda, Gruyere Cheese, on Buttery Brioche Toast
CEVICHE BAR STATION:
Shrimp Ceviche Rojo
Shrimp, Lime Juice, Tomato, Hot Sauce, Jicama, Avocado
Peruvian Ceviche
Sole, Corn Kernels, Habanero, Sweet Potato, Red Onion
Chilean Ceviche
Cod, Tomatillos, Red and Green Peppers, Scallions, Cilantro, Parsley
Accompaniments:
Salsa Fresca, Frisee and Tomato Salsa, Mango Avocado Salsa, Aji Verde Sauce, Aji Amarillo Sauce, Tri-Color Chips
MEDITERRANEAN HORS D’OEUVRES STATION:
Mediterranean Spiced Chicken Skewer
Marinated Chicken Thigh on a Bamboo Skewer, Mediterranean Spices, Lemon
Falafel Bite With Cilantro Aioli
Fried Falafel, Cilantro Aioli
Spanakopita
Greek Spinach Pie
Mediterranean Stuffed Mushroom
Spinach, Red Pepper, Garlic, Feta, Parmesan (GF)
Dips:
Baba Ganoush, Red Pepper Hummus, Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus
Accompaniments:
Assorted Fresh Crudite, Pita Crisps, Petite Naan Pita Bread
POKE BOWL STATION:
Salmon and Tuna Poke with choice of Toppings and Dressings
Grains to Include:
Red Quinoa, White Rice
Roasted Vegetables to include:
Mediterranean Zucchini Bites, Cumin Dusted Sweet Potatoes, Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
Raw Vegetables to Include:
Edamame, Shredded Rainbow Carrots, Baby Spinach
Proteins to Include:
Grilled Chicken Slices, Sesame Crusted Tofu, Salmon Poke, Tuna Poke
Toppings to Include:
Candied Walnuts, Spiced Pepitas, Granola
Dressings to Include:
Orange Ginger Sauce, Sriracha Aioli, Lemon Vinaigrette, Gochujang Sauce
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE STATION:
Select (3) of the following choices:
- Three Cheese Grilled Cheese
Sharp Cheddar, Muenster, Monterey Jack on Sourdough
- Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
Caramelized Onion and Cremini Mushroom, on Whole Grain - Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Sharp Cheddar, Sliced Honey Crisp Apples (raw), Brioche - Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese
Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic, Feta on Sourdough - Genoa Salami
Garlic Pickles and Gruyere on Sourdough - Shaved Steak Grilled Cheese
Fire Roasted Peppers and Onions, White Cheddar on Artisan Bread
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Summer Design, Décor, and Floral Options
Elevate your summer celebration with breathtaking custom fresh flower arrangements, specialty linens, rental items for unique food displays, photo backdrops, and more. The JDK Group hosts our own in-house floral department and design team prepared to enhance your party!
Our Event Specialist and Floral + Design Team can work with you to add items from our in-house design inventory, ensuring your event is truly one-of-a-kind. Allow us to help you create an unforgettable summer experience with our exquisite design elements. Upgrade your event today!