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:
Belgian Ale Salami, Bresaola
Accompaniments:
Pub Mustard, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Assorted Crackers
COLD DIPS STATION:
Muhammara Dip
Herbed Ricotta Dip
Chilean Pebre Spread
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
PEACH FARRO SALAD
Peaches, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Farro, Candied Pecans, Spicy Honey Vinaigrette
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SLIDER
Portobello Mushrooms, Provolone Cheese, Spinach, Caramelized Shallot, Spicy Apple Butter Mayo, Potato Roll
BEEF BRISKET SLIDER
Smoked Beef Brisket, Braised Red Cabbage, Honey Buffalo Sauce, Pretzel Roll
PULLED CHICKEN SLIDER
Chile Lime Marinated Pulled Chicken, BBQ Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Coleslaw, Brioche Roll
HOUSEMADE SMOKED CHIPOTLE AND HERB CHIPS
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB STREUSEL BARS
*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
SPRING PEA SALAD
Sweet Peas, Red Cabbage, Watermelon Radish, Scallions, Smoked Bacon, Feta, Red Wine and Pepper Vinaigrette
PANINI STATION
Select (3) of the following choices:
- Italian Panini
Fried Eggplant, Sliced Mozzarella, Sliced Tomato, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction, Italian Bread - Cuban Panini
Pulled Pork, Tavern Ham, Swiss Cheese, Kosher Pickles, Yellow Mustard, Baguette - Sailor Panini
Pastrami, Knockwurst, Swiss, Pub Mustard, Marble Rye - Spicy Beef Panini
Sliced Roast Beef, Caramelized Onions, Pickled Jalapeño, Pepper Jack Cheese, Garlic Mayo, Italian Bread - Hot Brown Panini
Roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Mornay Sauce, Tomato, Italian Bread
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
FRIED FLOUR TORTILLA CHIPS
TOASTED BAGUETTE SLICES
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Cool As A Cucumber
SPICY WATERMELON AND PROSCIUTTO
Spicy Watermelon Pieces, Shaved Prosciutto, English Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Salted Lime Yogurt
WHITE BEAN AND PEPPADEW
Northern White Beans, Peppadew Peppers, Scallions, Parsley, 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:
- Portobello Mushroom Slider
Portobello Mushrooms, Provolone Cheese, Spinach, Caramelized Shallot, Spicy Apple Butter Mayo, Potato Roll - Beef Brisket Slider
Smoked Beef Brisket, Braised Red Cabbage, Honey Buffalo Sauce, Pretzel Roll - Pulled Chicken Slider
Chile Lime Marinated Pulled Chicken, BBQ Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Coleslaw, Brioche Roll
“COCKTAIL” DESSERTS
Piña Colada Rum Cake in Jars
Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake Parfait in Jars
Margarita Mousse in Jars
*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:
Belgian Ale Salami, Bresaola
Accompaniments:
Pub Mustard, Peppadew Pepper Jam, Assorted Crackers
ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped Romaine, Shredded Red Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Capsicum, Mandarin Orange, Toasted Almonds, Chili Sesame Vinaigrette
ORANGE GOCHUGARU SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON
SLICED CHAR SIU PORK FLAT IRON
Green Cabbage, Roasted Peanuts, Black Eyed Peas, Cilantro, Green Chile and Soy Vinaigrette, Accompanied with Peanut Slaw
CRISPY SWEET AND SPICY YUKON POTATOES
Sesame Seeds and Scallions
HOISIN GRILLED ASPARAGUS
DESSERTS
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Orange Creamsicle Bars
Mango Lime Bars
*Dietary Restrictions Available On Menu Package PDF. Download Here To View.
Beat The Heat
BAHN MI SLIDERS
Sliced Pork Flat Iron, Bahn Mi Slaw, Sriracha Mayo, Telera Bun
FRIED CAULIFLOWER BAO BUN
Crispy Cauliflower, Korean Spicy Slaw, Sesame Seeds, Bao Bun
FIVE-SPICE DRY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
PORK BELLY-STUFFED SMOKED JALAPEÑO PEPPERS
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
Miso Butter
BUILD YOUR OWN ICE CREAM SANDWICH STATION
Cookies:
Turtle Cookie, Carnival Cookie, Sugar Cookie
Ice Cream:
Butter Pecan, Salted Caramel, Rocky Road
*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
COLLARD GREENS
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
BLACKENED COD FISH AND CHIPS
White Balsamic Radicchio Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Waffle Fry
GREEK TURKEY SLIDER
Turkey Sausage, Tzatziki, Red Onion Relish, Halloumi Cheese, Leaf Lettuce, Brioche Bun
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
Candied Bacon Garnish
COCONUT SHRIMP
Spicy Yuzu Sauce
SEARED SCALLOP
Orange Rum Sauce, Curly Parsley
*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 - Carolina Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Pineapple and Pepper Jack Cheese, on Sliced Brioche - Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet Basil, Balsamic Glaze on Italian Bread - 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!