Hors d’oeuvres

Our menu is endless on options. Some of our most popular items are featured below. Catering by Debbi Covington is happy to customize as needed to create a unique menu for your perfect event.

Alfredo Italian Meatballs

Beef meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs and served warm in an Alfredo cream sauce.

Asparagus Pinwheels

Marinated asparagus spears rolled in thinly sliced charcuterie.

Baby Pulled Pork BBQ Tacos

Mini flour tortillas filled with pork barbeque and seasoned slaw.

Baby Tomato Pies

Tiny pie shells filled with fresh tomatoes, basil, chives and mozzarella cheese. Served warm. 

Bacon and Spicy Tomato Tarts

Filo tarts filled with queso cheese, crumbled bacon and chili-seasoned tomatoes. Topped with fresh dill pickle relish. Served warm.

Bacon Wrapped Pickled Okra

Southern-style pickled okra wrapped in bacon and oven roasted.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Oven-roasted scallops wrapped in sliced bacon and served with homemade cocktail sauce.

Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy brie cheese teamed with thyme-scented sun-dried tomatoes. Served warm with water crackers.

Beef Tenderloin Crostini

Herb-seasoned French bread rounds topped with oven-roasted slices of beef tenderloin and zesty horseradish sauce.

Black-Eyed Pea Caviar

Black-eyed peas teamed with tomatoes, fresh vegetables and herbs and tossed in a light apple cider vinaigrette. Served with tortilla chips.

Bleu Cheese Torta

Bleu cheese and cream paté loaded with toasted English walnut pieces.  Served with cocktail crackers.

Blue Cheese and Walnut Crostini

Danish Blue cheese served on crispy cocktail toast and topped with toasted walnuts.

Bourbon Kielbasa

Sliced Polska kielbasa in a sweet bourbon sauce. Served warm with party picks.

Bourbon-Pecan Salmon Nuggets

Bite-sized pieces of salmon filet in a bourbon and soy sauce marinade, rolled in toasted pecans and served with a sweet oriental dipping sauce.

Brie and Sun-Dried Tomato Canapés

Crispy phyllo tarts filled with thyme-seasoned brie cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Served warm.

Brie en Crôute

Soft-ripened wheel of Brie baked in a flaky pastry crust topped with caramelized sugar and toasted pecans.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tender chicken breast pieces teamed with hot and spicy buffalo sauce, herb-scented cream cheese and served with tortilla chips.

Caprese Skewers

Marinated mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves and sweet ripened baby tomatoes served on a party pick.

Carolina BBQ Meatballs

Herb-seasoned beef meatballs roasted in tangy barbeque sauce. Served warm with party picks.

Carolina Crab Meat Cocktail Cheesecake

Savory cheesecake filled with crab meat and herbs and topped with classic cocktail sauce. Served with cocktail crackers.

Carolina Crab Meat Dip

Crab meat and herbs baked in cream, horseradish and cheese. Served warm with cocktail toasts.

Carolina Seafood Dip

Shrimp and crab meat teamed with creamy cheese, fresh herbs and seasonings. Served chilled with crostini or cocktail crackers.

Caviar Tarts

Caviar teamed with classic cream cheese and onion-laced egg salad. Served in crispy phyllo shells.

Charcuterie

Assortment of cured meats and sausages. Teamed with a variety of pickled vegetables, spreads, preserves and crostini. 

Cheddar Paté with Strawberry Conserve

Spicy cheddar Cheese teamed with toasted pecans, fresh herbs and strawberry conserve. Served with whole wheat cocktail crackers.

Cheesy Crab Melts

Rustic bread slices topped with herb-seasoned crab meat and Cheddar cheese. Served warm.

Chicken Salad Puffs

Poppy seed-topped puff pastry squares filled with homemade tarragon chicken salad or cranberry-pecan chicken salad.

Chicken Salad Tartlets

Homemade tarragon chicken salad, southern-style chicken salad or cranberry-pecan chicken salad served in miniature savory pastry shells.

Chinese Buffet Crab Dip

A childhood favorite! Baked surimi, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, cream and seafood seasonings served with crackers or crusty bread.

Chipotle Shrimp Mini Tacos

Mini flour tortillas filled with chipotle shrimp, mango slaw and fresh cilantro. Served warm.

Classic Caviar Pie

Lumpfish caviar atop onion-seasoned cream cheese and diced hard-boiled eggs. Served with water crackers.

Cobb Egg Salad

Hardboiled eggs teamed with classic Cobb salad ingredients -- bacon, tomatoes, blue and cheddar cheeses and fresh herbs. Served with water crackers.

Cocktail Smokies en Crôute

Beef cocktail franks wrapped in flaky pastry. Served warm with assorted barbeque and mustard dipping sauces.

Cold Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

Poached salmon fillet served with dill sauce, capers, diced red onion, boiled eggs and cocktail crackers.

Collard Greens Dip

Southern-style collard greens teamed with bacon, herbs and creamy cheese in a warm dip. Served with nacho chips or crostini.

Crab Pies

Flaky pie crusts filled with lightly seasoned lump crab meat. Served warm.

Curried Caribbean Chicken Paté

Chopped chicken breasts teamed with dried cranberries, pineapple, cream cheese, curry, soy, fresh herbs and toasted almonds. Served with crostini or cocktail crackers.

Dill Pickle Spread

Tangy dill pickles teamed with herbs and cream cheese. Served with cocktail crackers.

Dilled Egg Salad Puffs

Poppy seed topped puff pastry filled will dill-scented egg salad.

Egg Salad Canapés

Dilled egg salad in a puff pastry canapé crust.

Feta and Lemon Dip

Feta cheese teamed with fresh lemon and a hint of red pepper. Served with pita chips.

Filet Mignon Canapés

Puff pastry daisy topped with rare roasted beef tenderloin and horseradish cream. 

Firecrackers

Sharp cheddar crackers seasoned with red pepper flakes and herbs. A NEW crowd favorite!

Fresh Fruit Display

Fresh seasonal fruit and berries served with sweetened Chantilly cream. Selection based on finest seasonal ingredients available.

Garden Crudités

Fresh seasonal vegetables accompanied by assorted dipping sauces. Selection based on finest seasonal ingredients available.

Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade Paté

Oregano-scented goat cheese spread topped with a caper and olive salad. Served with toasted artisan bread.

Goat Cheese Crostini with Bistro Olive Salad

Oregano-scented goat cheese spread topped with a caper and olive salad. Served on toasted artisan bread.

 

Grilled Crab Cake Sliders

Southern-style crab cakes with Old Bay aioli grilled in a homemade cocktail roll.

Grilled Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Petite Cocktail Rolls

Grilled pork tenderloin marinated in Italian herbs and seasonings. Served with petite cocktail rolls and assorted condiments. May also be served as sliders.

Grilled Pulled Pork BBQ Paninis

Grilled cocktail rolls loaded with southern-style pulled pork bbq and a pickle slice.

Grown Up Pigs in a Blanket

Smoked sausage wrapped in puff pastry. Served warm with sweet hot mustard for dipping.

Ham and Brie Paninis

Grilled homemade rolls filled with Dijon-scented ham slices and creamy Brie cheese.

Ham and Swiss Tarts

Savory pastry shells filled with smoked ham, herbs and Swiss cheese salad.

Ham Puffs

Poppy seed-topped puff pastry squares filled with smoked ham, herbs and Swiss cheese salad.

Herbed Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Fresh mushroom caps filled with herbed Boursin cheese and bacon crumbles.

Hummus Tartlets

Phyllo tarts filled with hummus, Feta cheese, cucumber, red bell pepper and Kalamata olives.

International Cheese Sampler

Selection of imported and domestic cheeses served with assorted cocktail breads, crackers, fresh and dried fruit, nuts and compound butters.

Italian Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Local shrimp marinated with Italians seasonings and skewered with baby tomatoes and black olives.

Italian Sausage and Spicy Tomato Fondue

A combination of sweet Italian sausage, creamy cheese, spicy tomatoes, black olives and herbs. Served warm with tortilla chips.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked mushroom caps filled with sweet Italian sausage, fresh herbs, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Italian Torta

Goat cheese, basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes layered to create a tri-colored torta.  Served with water crackers.

Jalapeño Cheese Puffs

Puff pastry savories filled with sharp Cheddar cheese and diced jalapeño peppers.

Jalapeño Frittata Bites

Cheddar cheese and eggs teamed with diced jalapeños. Topped with jalapeños and pimentos. Served warm.

Jalapeño-Corn Dip

Savory and spicy melangé of sweet corn, pickled jalapeño peppers, spices and cheeses. Served warm with tortilla chips.

Kentucky Hot Browns

Pumpernickel bread topped with roasted turkey breast, fresh tomato, parma-cream sauce and crispy bacon. Served warm. 

Lima Bean Hummus

Lima beans teamed with lemon and tahini and topped with a preserved lemon drizzle. Served with pita chips.

Lowcountry Shrimp Cocktail

Local shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce

Macaroni and Cheese Minis

Individual mini servings of pimento macaroni and cheese.

Mama’s Nachos

Individual tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, olives and pickled jalapeño peppers.

Manchego and Fig Toasts

Manchego cheese teamed with fig conserve and served on toast.

Marinated Shrimp and Artichokes

Herb-seasoned shrimp teamed with artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.

Marinated Vegetable Platter

Pickled and marinated vegetables. A new twist on the classic Relish Tray!

Mediterranean Dip

Traditional hummus topped with Feta cheese, diced cucumber, red bell peppers, Kalamata olives and dill. Served with pita bread or corn chips.

Mini Pressed Italian Canapes

Mini pastries filled with Italian meats, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.

Miniature Roquefort Napoleons

Puff pastry squares filled with Roquefort cheese, seasoned cream and toasted English walnuts.

Mushroom and Gorgonzola Canapés

Phyllo tarts filled with diced mushrooms, fresh herbs and gorgonzola cheese. Served warm.

Mushrooms Burgundy

Whole silver dollar mushrooms simmered for ten hours with herbs in Burgundy wine.

Nacho Bar

Assorted tortilla chips served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, southwestern garnishes and accoutrements.

Olivada

Spanish olives teamed with sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, garlic and fresh herbs. Served with toasted bread.

Paella Tapas

Spanish-style saffron rice loaded with shrimp, chorizo and chicken. Served as tapas.

Panini Caprese

Grilled cocktail rolls filled with basil pesto, Campari tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.

Parma-Italian Tortellini Skewers

Marinated cheese tortellini seasoned with Italian herbs and parmesan cheese. Served on party picks.

Pecan Cheese Paté

Baked herbed cheese topped with warm pecans sweetened with brown sugar. Served with crackers.

Petite Crab Cakes Beaufort

Crab meat, herbs and seasonings melded into rich patties. Served warm with homemade cocktail sauce and Dijon aioli.

Picadillo Tapas

Cuban-style chorizo, ground beef and potatoes paired with green olives, raisins and capers. Served as tapas.

Pimento Cheese Profiteroles

Chef made sharp cheddar pimento cheese served in pastry puffs.

Pinchos

Petite skewers of cured meat, cheese and olives.

Queso Bar

Tomato and green chile-laced cheese queso sauce. Served warm with scoops or tortilla chips and seasonal accoutrements.

Reuben Canapés

Toasted cocktail rye topped with savory slow-cooked corned beef, Dijon-scented remoulade sauce, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Petite Cocktail Rolls

Roasted beef tenderloin served with petite cocktail rolls, chef-made horseradish sauce and Dijon mustard. May also be prepared as sliders.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Tahini and roasted red peppers teamed with chick peas, fresh lime, herbs and spices. Served with garden crudités or pita chips.

Salmon Mousse Canapés

Savory croustade filled with salmon mousse and topped with capers and fresh dill.

Savory Jalapeño Cheesecake

Two cheeses teamed with spicy jalapeños and pimentos. Served with cocktail crackers.

Savory Smoked Salmon Cheesecake

Savory cheesecake of smoked salmon, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and fresh herbs. Served with cocktail crackers.

Savory Southwestern Cheesecake

Southwestern seasonings teamed with two cheeses, green onions, tomatoes, chilies and black olives and baked into a savory cheesecake. Served with cocktail crackers.

Seafood Macaroni and Cheese

Southern-style macaroni and cheese teamed with fresh shrimp and jumbo lump crab meat. 

Sesame-Encrusted Tuna Canapés

Crisp rice crackers topped with sesame seed-encrusted fresh tuna, wasabi cream and pickled ginger. 

Shrimp and Chorizo Toasts

Slices of rustic bread topped with fresh shrimp, Spanish-style chorizo sausage and chihuahua cheese.

Shrimp and Grits Minis

Creamy grits Chantilly topped with local shrimp in a savory ham and fresh herb cream sauce. Served in mini dishes.

Shrimp Crostini

Fresh shrimp seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs teamed with Mozzarella cheese and served warm on a sliced French baguette.

Shrimp Tartlets

Pastry shell filled with your choice of Shrimp Remoulade or Orange-Dill Shrimp.

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Minced smoked salmon teamed creamy cheese and fresh herbs. Served with cocktail crackers or crostini.

South of the Border Dip

Seasoned refried beans topped with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño and green onions. Served with tortilla chips.

Southern-Style Liver Paté

Bourbon-scented melangé of chicken livers and bacon. Served with water crackers and crostini.

Southern-Style Marinated Shrimp

Local shrimp teamed with fresh lemons and sweet onions in a light vinegar and caper marinade.

Southern-Style Pimento Cheese

Sharp cheddar cheese teamed with piquant pimentos. Served with toasted croutons or cocktail crackers.

Spanakopita

Delicately layered filo pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese and Greek seasonings.

Spanakopita Bites

Crispy filo tarts filled with dill-scented spinach, ricotta and feta cheeses. Served warm.

Spicy Cocktail Franks

Beef cocktail smokies slow-cooked in a sweet and spicy mustard-based barbecue sauce. 

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Supreme

Chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, pimentos, creamy cheese and fresh herbs teamed with Parmesan cheese. Served warm with cocktail crackers.

Spinach and Water Chestnut Dip

Spinach and chopped water chestnuts teamed with herbs and fresh vegetables in a creamy spread. Served with crudités and cocktail crackers.

Spinach Strata Squares

Chopped spinach paired with jalapeno-scented Monterey-Jack cheese, onion and fresh herbs.

Tapenade

Green, black and kalamata olives teamed with herbs, garlic and capers. Served with crosini or cocktail crackers.

Tuscan Antipasti

Giant platter of Italian meats, assorted cheeses, olives and marinated vegetables.

Tuscan Layered Pizza Dip

Layers of Italian herb-seasoned cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce and black olives. Served warm in a chafing dish with tortilla chips.

Vegetable Croissant Bites

A combination of fresh broccoli, tomato, bell pepper and two cheeses on a croissant pastry crust.