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Welcome to Jay's official blog, where you'll find a chronicle of our events, cuisine, and artisan designs. Experience something beyond the mainstream with Jay's Catering. What makes us stand a head above ordinary caterers? Simply: spectacular food, dazzling presentation, and consistent creativity. Our chefs use only the finest ingredients and the freshest produce available to create unique menus for each event. With a flair for the theatrical, you will find traditional favorites like hamburgers and grilled cheese metamorphosed into bite-sized treats served up in inventive new ways. Whether your event is Tuscan themed or an Indian extravaganza, our Chef de Cuisine and his team are masters of every detail and sticklers for taste.

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The Entertaining Collection: Easy Hosting, Deliciously Done

Planning a gathering doesn’t have to mean figuring out every appetizer, grazing tray, and small bite from scratch. Jay’s Catering’s new Entertaining Collection Menu makes it easy to put together a spread guests will love with thoughtfully paired selections inspired by flavors from around the world. Designed for occasions where guests want to snack, share, and mingle rather than sit down for a traditional meal, the Entertaining Collection brings together some of Jay’s favorite hors d’oeuvres, grazing trays, and small bites in a variety of ready-to-go menus. Whether you’re hosting a corporate gathering, cocktail reception, open house, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, memorial, or family celebration, there’s a collection to fit the occasion.

For a more casual event our Easy Entertaining collection brings together familiar favorites like Jay’s Famous Turkey or Ham Palm Sandwiches, Crispy Chicken & Cheese Flautas, Homemade Italian Meatballs, Jay’s Deviled Eggs, and Baked Artichoke Dip.

Looking for something a little more polished? The Signature Social collection combines crowd-pleasing favorites with elevated bites, including our Charcuterie and Mediterranean Trays, Shrimp & Mango Spring Rolls, Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta, Stuffed Medjool Dates with Whipped Goat Cheese, and Parmesan Crusted Crab Dip.

For events centered around grazing, our Grazing Table collection offers a colorful mix of options: Artisan Cheese Tray, Grilled Marinated Vegetable Tray, Glazed Pear & Goat Cheese Tarts, and more.

Need something with a little more culinary flair? Explore our Mediterranean Luxe, Mercado Cocktail, and Italian Aperitivo collections. From Flank Steak & Goat Cheese Toast and Chilled Spanish Garlic Shrimp to Beef Picadillo Empanadas, Tilapia Ceviche, Homemade Italian Meatballs, and Antipasto Skewers, each collection brings its own mix of flavors and inspiration.

Hosting a family-friendly celebration? Our Carnival Bites collection keeps things playful and approachable with Mini Corn Dogs, Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Palm Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetables.

Every good gathering deserves dessert. Complete your party with our Add Something Sweet collections. Choose from Italian, American, Tropical, Latin, or French-inspired selections featuring everything from Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars and Chocolate Dipped Cannoli to Gourmet Rice Krispy Treats, Tres Leches Cakes, Macarons, French Apple Tarts, and more.

With so many combinations to choose from, the Entertaining Collection takes the guesswork out of planning what to serve while giving your guests plenty to discover. Explore our Entertaining Collection HERE and email us at [email protected] to inquire and place your order.