Colonial Farms is interested in meeting all of your catering needs, from the informal luncheon to the formal reception. Our chef is anxious to create a menu specifically tailored to your needs. We are a full service caterer, with references such as servers, bartenders, photographers, and musicians. We can also coordinate the rental of tables, chairs, glassware, and utensils, should you need them.

We are happy to cater to all your corporate needs as well, whether its a sandwich platter for that emergency meeting or a first class meal for the annual meeting of the board. Please use this menu as a guide and feel free to call our chef or staff with any inquiries at (215) 493-1548 or e-mail us!

 

Soups

Lemon Chicken, Chicken with Wild Rice, Jewish Chicken Soup (with matzoh balls), Broccoli Cheddar, Mushroom Barley, Crab Bisque


Cold Hors d’oeuvres & Party Trays

Cold hors'doeuvre tray
Beautifully garnished tray consists of the following: Dijon shrimp wrapped in snow peas, Chicken Salad in mini cream puffs, Garlic roast beef on french bread, Cherry tomatoes stuffed with boursin cheese, Seasonal fruit and cheese cubes

Imported Fruit and Cheese Tray
Our international selection of cheeses include: Italian Fontina, French brie, Saga blue, and Canadian cheddar. Garnished with seasonal fruits.

Domestic Cheese and Fruit Tray
This garnished domestic selection of cheeses includes cubes of: Cheddar, Muenster, Swiss, and Mozzarella, Seasonal fruits included.

Cold Crudite Tray
Seasonal assorted vegetables surround a hollowed cabbage which is holding our delicious spinach - feta dip.

Cold Peeled Shrimp Tray
Large peeled shrimp surround a hollowed red cabbage holding cocktail sauce.
small tray (3 lbs.)
medium tray (5 lbs.)
large tray (8 lbs.)

Mini Sandwich Tray
Assorted mini rolls are filled with turkey breast, cranberry and dijon, ham with honey
mustard, chicken salad and tuna salad
small tray- (25 sandwiches)
medium tray- (40 sandwiches)
large tray- (60 sandwiches)

Mini Croissant and Tenderloin Tray
Herb roasted tenderloin of beef on mini croissants with horseradish sauce. A truly elegant party tray.
medium- (25 sandwiches)
large- (45 sandwiches)

Boars Head Deli Tray
A selection of three Boars Head deli meats and two cheeses. Your choice of two salads,
(potato, macaroni or cole slaw) relish tray. bread, rolls and condiments.

Homebaked Deli Tray
A selection of three of our homebaked deli meats, two cheese, two salads, (potato, macaroni or cole slaw) relish tray. bread, rolls and condiments.

Deviled Eggs
Our delicious secret recipe!

Pate and Cracker Tray
A selection of our pates and crackers including, Salmon, Country and Mediterranean chicken pates.

Salmon Mousse
Beautifully garnished and delicious mousse with cucumbers and lemons.

Mediterranean Tray
Hummus, Baba, Garoush, Feta cheese, Kalamata Olives, Grape Leaves, tomato and pita wedges.

Tex-Mex Cheesecake
A zesty (but not spicy) cheese spread with a blue tortilla crust, garnished with salsa, red and green peppers and sour cream. (Serve with crackers or french bread.)

Stuffed Grape Leaves
Delicious grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and lemon.


Hot Hors d’oeuvres

  • Large Shrimp wrapped in Bacon w/honey mustard
  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Phyllo Triangles with spinach and feta cheese
  • Stuffed Mushrooms-(Bettis' secret recipe)
  • Mini Maryland Crab Cakes
  • Italian or Sweet and Sour Cocktail Meatballs
  • French Garlic Sausage wrapped in Brioche Dough (serves 6-8)

Crab and Brie Strudel
Homemade faky pastry encases a delicious crab and brie filling. (8-10 slices)

Pizza Rustica Torte
A unique party hors'doeuvre! Homemade pizza dough is layered with spinach, proscuitto ham, mozzarella and provolone cheeses and roasted red peppers. This is a beautiful party dish! Cocktail size 11" * 17" flat (serves 15-20) or luncheon size 9" round (serves 8-10)

Bettis' Quiche - Our quiche comes two ways;
10" round (luncheon size) 11" 8 17" flat (cocktail size)
Bacon-cheddar, Asparagus-cheddar, Ham & Brie, Brocolli-cheddar, Spinach-mushroom,
Italian vegetable, Crab quiche 10" round 11" * 17"

Vegetable Souffle

Apple Cheese Crepe Souffle - Another brunch dish! Homemade crepes filled with
sightly sweetened cottage cheese mixture baked into a souffle and topped with fresh
sauteed apples. It's the best. 9" * 13" dish (serves 8-10)

Baked Brie in Pastry with Raspberry Sauce - A whole wheel of brie is covered with our
homemade flaky pastry -- medium serves 4-6, large serves 10-12


Baked Main Dishes in Trays

9" * 13" tray serves 8-10

  • Eggplant Parmegiana
  • Cheese or Meat lasagna
  • Vegetable Lasagna
  • Chicken Cappelini Bake
  • Chicken Divan Bake
  • Chicken Fajita Bake
  • Shepards Pie
  • Macaroni, Beef & Cheddar Bake
  • Moussaka
  • Spinach & Ricotta stuffed shells
  • Crab & Ricotta stuffed shells
  • Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses
  • Baked Ziti with Meat or Sausage
  • Four Cheese Pasta Bake
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Spanokopita
  • Apple Cheese Crepe Souffle

Main Dishes

Poultry (minimum order 2 lbs. All Breasts (minimum order six)

  • Chicken breast w/garlic wine sauce
  • Chicken breast Marsala
  • Lemon Chicken breast
  • Grilled lemon chicken breast
  • Grilled chicken breast w/fresh basil & tomato
  • Grilled Cajun chicken breast
  • Chicken breast Madeira
  • Chicken breast Parmagiana
  • Chicken breast Normandy (apples & cream)

Stuffed chicken breast (your choice of) Spinach-ricotta. herbed bread, apricot & brie, cordon bleu (ham & swiss) whole half

Honey Mustard Chicken - breasts leg & thigh

Oriental Barbecued Chicken - breasts leg & thigh

Southern Fried Chicken - breasts leg & thigh

Buffalo or Oriental Wings (with Blue Cheese Dressing & Celery Sticks)

Chicken Cacciatore (minimum order 2 lbs.)

Whole Roast Turkey - Includes Stuffing and Gravy

Boneless Roast Turkey Breast
Stuffed with fruit & nut bread stuffing or Spinach & provolone stuffing
(minimum order 4 lb. breasts)

Roast Duck Breast - with Cherries and Champagne sauce.
(minimum order 4 breasts)


Meat

Herbed Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef- (minimum order 1 tenderloin 3-4 lbs.)
Onion Brisket of Beef (minimum order one 2-3 lb. brisket)
Cajun London broil with Horseradish Sauce (minimum order one 2-3 lb. london broil)
Bettis' Beef and Vegetable Stew (minimum order 3 lbs.)
Bettis' Chili Vegetable Chili
Baked Boneless Ham with Madiera Sauce and Apricots
(minimum order one-half ham 3-4 lbs.)
Boneless Pork Loin Roast with apricots and prunes (minimum order one 3-4 lb roast)
French Rack of Lamb with Dijon Crumb Crust (minimum order one rack)
Veal Marengo (minimum order 3 lbs.)
Stuffed Veal Breast Florentine (minimum order one breast 3-4 lbs.)
Veal Saltimbocca - Individual veal scallops stuffed with proscuitto ham, spinach and
parmesan cheese. (minimum order 4)
Three Cheese Meatloaf (approx. 3 lbs.)


Fish

Whole Poached Salmon- with sour cream and dill sauce, garnished with greenery and
fresh flowers. (minimum order one Salmon 6-8 lbs.)
Lobster Savannah- Lobster meat with mushrooms, red & green peppers and sherry parmesan sauce. (minimum order 3 lbs.)
Coconut Shrimp- (minimum order 2 lbs.)
Shrimp Scampi- large shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil and butter with a squeeze of
lemon. (minimum order 1 lb.)
Sauteed Flounder with Sesame Crust- (minimum order 2 lbs.)
Salmon Croquettes (minimum order 6)
Homemade Crab Cakes (minimum order 6)


Pasta

Tortellini with Pesto & grilled chicken
Tortellini with Proscuitto & Peas
Tortellini with Tomato & Artichoke Sauce
Linguine with fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
Linguine with Steamed Vegetables
Linguine with Red or White Clam Sauce
Fettucini with grilled chicken, spinach, tomato in garlic cream sauce
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
see also BAKED MAIN DISHES


Side Dishes

Scalloped Potatoes
Corn Pudding
Sweet Potato Souffle
Brown Rice with Steamed Vegetables
Risotto Primavera (Italian rice with assorted vegetables)
Wild Rice Pilaf (mushrooms & pine nuts)
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Stuffed Baked Potatoes (minimum order 4)
Brocolli & Cheddar or Bacon & Cheddar
Brocolli or Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce
Sesame Asparagus
Asparagus, Red Peppers and Cashews
Green Beans, Mushrooms and Carrots
Green Beans, Almonds and Red Peppers
Stir Fried assorted Vegetables
Ratatouille


Salads

Caesar Salad
Tossed Salad
Grilled chicken salad w/fresh vegetables in Balsamic vinagrette
Spinach-Mushroom Salad
Our Famous Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad Dijon
Curried Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad with Grape and Walnuts
Chicken Salad Bernaise (raisins and almonds)
White Meat Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad Nicoise
Shrimp with Hearts of Palm
Greek Shrimp and Pasta Salad
Oriental Shrimp and Vegetables
Seafood Salad
Green Bean, Mushroom & Walnut Salad
Brocolli-Bacon Salad
Marinated Vegetables choice of Raspberry or Italian Vinagrette
Vegetable Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Garden Potato Salad
Coleslaw Macaroni Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad


Fresh Assorted Baked Goods

(Please see the bakery for details.)
Croissants, Danish, Assorted fresh donuts, Sticky buns.
Our Jumbo muffins are always made from scratch. We use our own special recipe and always use only the finest and freshest of natural ingredients. We have, Fresh lemon blueberry, Lemon poppyseed, Orange cranberry, Banana nut, Pumpkin apple, Raisin bran, Corn, Lemon strawberry, Lemon raspberry.

French Breads are baked fresh daily.
Baguettes, batards, Mini baguettes, petit baguettes.
 


Desserts

(1/2 Pan)
Chocolate Mousse
Lemon Mousse
Banana Split Pudding
Apple Bread Pudding
Homemade Rice Pudding


Cakes and Sweet Trays

Coffee Cakes
Black and White Fudge Cake
Blueberry Crunch Cake
Glazed Chocolate Chip Cake
Jewish Apple Cake

Birthday Cakes
Our Cakes are made from scratch, with real butter, eggs, milk and love!
(See bakery for decoration information.)
Chocolate
Vanilla
Chocolate Chip
Carrot
Other cakes available for special orders.
please see Katina or Nancy, or call 215-493-1548
 


Special Wedding Cakes

(please see the bakery for details.)


Mini Sweet Tray

Assorted mini pastries such as cream puffs, cannolli, macaroons, napoleons, fudge
squares, baklava, ect.


Mini Cookie Tray

Assorted butter cookies, chocolate chip, macaroons, brownies, ect.


Pies

Apple, Apple Crumb, Apple Walnut, French Apple, Pumpkin, Pumpkin-Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Mincemeat, Pecan, Coconut Custard, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter
 


Cheesecakes

New York, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin, Amaretto (many sizes available, see us for pricing)
 


Homemade Bread

Pumpkin Nut, Pumpkin Raisin, Zuchini Nut, Banana Nut, Cranbury Nut
 


Our catering menu is not restricted to the items found within, but we hope what you see will inspire you to call or stop by to see how we can help you create a palette pleasing menu for your guests to enjoy.

Ordering Instructions

2 Days notice for catering orders is appreciated. We are more than happy to accept most last minute orders. Colonial Farms is proud in preparing all fresh food for your order, we may have to charge a cancellation fee if you cancel less than 12 hours before your delivery or pick-up time. Some custom or specialty items may take longer to prepare and require 24 hour cancellation notice.

 

Pick-up or delivery

Colonial Farms will have your food beautifully packaged for a pick-up, or we can arrange delivery. A delivery fee will be applied based on delivery distance from our store.

All food that is ordered comes prepared in oven ready aluminum pans. Ask for heating instructions if necessary. Hot pick-up is also available.

 

Forms of Payment

We gladly accept all major credit cards, checks, and approved house accounts. House charge accounts are available upon approval.

 

Note: All food is prepared in facilities and/or on equipment where nuts and shellfish are used.

 

Other Services

 

Off Premise catering

Cocktail Parties

Picnics

Dinner Parties

Holiday Parties

 

Gift Baskets

Gift Certificates

Birthday Cakes, See bakery

Prepared Foods for Home

Daily Lunch Specials

 

Contact us to have your office added to our daily fax list.

 

Partners with:

 

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22 Witherspoon Street

Princeton, NJ 08542

609-921-1569