Hors d’Oeuvres
Our menu is endless on options. Some of our most popular hors d’oeuvres 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.
Antipasti Skewers
Italian-style meat, cheese, pasta and veggies on a skewer.
Artichoke Bites
Tender bites of crispy baked artichokes teamed with parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs.
Asparagus Pinwheels
Marinated asparagus spears rolled in thinly sliced charcuterie.
Baby Pulled Pork BBQ Tacos with Dixie Slaw
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 Artichoke Hearts
Whole artichoke hearts wrapped in bacon and served with a tarragon-chive dipping sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Pickled Okra
Oven roasted Southern-style pickled okra wrapped in bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Oven-roasted sea scallops wrapped in sliced bacon and served with homemade cocktail sauce.
Bahn Mi Bites
Bread minis topped with liver pate, slow cooked seasoned pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno. Drizzled with a spicy chili sauce.
Baked Brie en Crôute
Soft-ripened wheel of Brie baked in a flaky pastry crust topped with caramelized sugar and toasted pecans.
Baked Brie with Fruit and Nuts
Creamy brie cheese topped with dried fruit, nuts, fig jam and honey.
Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creamy brie cheese teamed with thyme-scented sun-dried tomatoes. Served warm with water crackers.
Beef Tenderloin Bites
Tender pieces of seared beef tenderloin served with a warm bourbon sauce.
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.
Blue Cheese and Walnut Crostini
Danish Blue cheese served on crispy cocktail toast and topped with toasted walnuts.
Blue Cheese and Walnut Torte
Blue cheese and cream paté loaded with toasted English walnut pieces. Served with cocktail crackers.
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.
Bruschetta Caprese
French bread topped with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, baby tomatoes and basil. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
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 Pie
Lumpfish caviar atop onion-seasoned cream cheese and diced hard-boiled eggs. Served with water crackers.
Charcuterie
Assortment of cured meats and sausages. Teamed with a variety of pickled vegetables, spreads, preserves and crostini.
Cheddar Cheese and Tomato Tea Sandwiches
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 cocktail crackers.
Cheesy Crab Melts
Rustic bread slices topped with herb-seasoned crab meat and Cheddar cheese. Served warm.
Chicken Salad Profiteroles
Pâte à choux pastry filled with tarragon chicken salad.
CHICKEN SALAD TARTLETS
Homemade tarragon chicken salad, southern-style chicken salad or cranberry-pecan chicken salad served in miniature savory pastry shells.
Chicken Salad Puffs
Poppy seed-topped puff pastry squares filled with homemade tarragon chicken salad or cranberry-pecan chicken salad.
Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
Homemade tarragon chicken salad or cranberry-pecan chicken salad served between crustless slices of sandwich bread.
Chinese Buffet Crab Dip
A childhood favorite! Baked surimi, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, cream and seafood seasonings served with crackers or crusty bread.
Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos
Mini flour tortillas filled with chipotle seasoned chicken, pico de gallo, mango slaw and fresh cilantro. Served warm.
Chorizo Canapés
Spicy chorizo bites served with Mexican crema.
Chorizo Empanadas
Flaky pastry filled with Mexican-style chorizo sausage.
Classic Sausage and Cheddar Balls
Bite-sized morsels of spicy pork sausage teamed with sharp cheddar and cream cheeses. Served warm.
Clemson Blue Cheese Dip
Blue cheese teamed with cream cheese and sour cream and garnished with chopped chives. Served cold or at room temperature with crispy pork rinds.
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 and sprinkled with bagel seasonings.
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 pork rinds.
Crab Pies
Flaky pie crusts filled with lightly seasoned lump crab meat. Served warm.
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Open-faced sandwich rounds topped with herb-scented cream cheese and sliced cucumbers.
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.
Deviled Eggs
Boiled egg halves filled with traditional southern-style pickle relish seasoned egg yolks.
DEVILED EGG SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCUITTO
Boiled eggs teamed with sweet pickles and topped with oven-roasted crumbled proscuitto.
Dill Pickle Spread
Tangy dill pickles teamed with herbs and cream cheese. Served with cocktail crackers.
Dilled Egg Saad Tea Sandwiches
Homemade egg salad seasoned with fresh dill served on your choice of sandwich bread.
Dilled Egg Salad Profiteroles
Pâte à choux pastry filled with dill-scented egg salad.
Feta and Lemon Dip
Feta cheese teamed with fresh lemon and a hint of red pepper. Served with pita chips.
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 cocktail crackers.
Goat Cheese and Pepper Jelly Tarts
Crispy phyllo tarts filled with creamy goat cheese and spicy pepper jelly. Served warm.
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 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 Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Peach and Vidalia Onion Relish
Toasted French bread topped with grilled pork tenderloin slices and garnished with peach and vidalia onion relish.
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.
Herbed Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh mushroom caps filled with herbed Boursin cheese and bacon crumbles.
Hummus Cucumber Cups
Cucumber rounds filled with hummus and topped with fresh veggies.
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.
Irish Corned Beef Reuben Melts
Toasted cocktail rye topped with savory slow-cooked corned beef, Dijon-scented remoulade sauce, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
Italian Marinated Shrimp and Artichoke Hearts
Herb-seasoned shrimp teamed with artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.
Italian Marinated Shrimp Brochettes
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 Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps loaded with jalapeños, bacon and two cheeses.
Jalapeño-Corn Canapés
Toasted tortilla chips filled with cheddar cheese, corn and diced jalapeños.
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
Manchego and Fig Toasts
Manchego cheese teamed with fig conserve and served on toast.
Marinated Shrimp Skewers
Zesty Marinated Shrimp served on a skewer.
Marinated Vegetable Platter
Pickled and marinated vegetables. A new twist on the classic Relish Tray!
Meatballs in Sofrito (Albondigas)
Smokey Spanish-style meatballs served in a sauce of fire-roasted tomatoes and Sofrito.
Mediterranean Dip
Traditional hummus topped with Feta cheese, diced cucumber, red bell peppers, Kalamata olives and dill. Served with pita bread or pita chips.
Mini Quesadillas
Grilled tortilla rounds filled with cheese, jalapeños and cheese or chorizo and cheese.
Moroccan Lamb Canapés
Dill-scented ground lamb morsels teamed with fresh tzatziki sauce.
Mushroom Crostini with White Truffle Oil
Crostini topped with seasoned mushrooms, caramelized onions, parmesan cheese and a drizzle of white truffle oil.
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.
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.
Petite Ham Biscuits
Tiny southern-style biscuits filled with baked ham and a touch of dijon mustard.
Pimento Cheese Profiteroles
Chef made sharp cheddar pimento cheese served in pâte à choux pastry puffs.
Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Homemade pimento cheese on your choice of sandwich bread.
Pizza Dip Canapes
Tart shells filled with herb-seasoned cheeses, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni and black olives.
Queso Bar
Tomato and green chile-laced cheese queso sauce. Served warm with scoops or tortilla chips and seasonal accoutrements.
Raisin Bread Tea Sandwiches
Freshly baked raisin bread slices filled with cream 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.
Roasted Salmon Dip
Oven roasted salmon filets combined with herbed cheese and seasoned with fresh dill. Served with crostini or cocktail crackers.
Salmon Mousse Canapés
Savory croustade filled with salmon mousse and topped with capers and fresh dill.
Sausage on Rye Toasts
Rye bread rounds topped with herbed sausage and creamy cheese. Served warm.
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.
Scallop and Bacon Crostini
Diced scallops and bacon teamed with two cheeses and fresh chives on a baked baguette slice.
Scottish Smoked Salmon Terrine
Minced smoked salmon teamed creamy cheese and fresh herbs. Served with cocktail crackers or crostini.
Shrimp and Artichoke Heart Dip
Classic artichoke dip loaded with fresh shrimp. Served with crostini or cocktail crackers.
Shrimp and Chorizo Toasts
Slices of rustic bread topped with fresh shrimp, Spanish-style chorizo sausage and chihuahua cheese.
Shrimp and Pickled Okra
Lime-scented shrimp teamed with classic seasonings and tossed with pickled okra slices.
SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE BROCHETTES
Sherry and red wine marinated shrimp skewered with smoked sausage and herbs.
Shrimp Cocktail Canapes
Phyllo tartlets filled with seasoned cream cheese, classic cocktail sauce and topped with shrimp.
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
Thin slices of smoked salmon served with dill-scented cream cheese, diced boiled eggs, chopped red onion, capers and cocktail crackers.
Smoked Sausage Bites
Beef smoked sausage topped with a zesty chimichurri sauce.
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 Pickled Shrimp
Local shrimp teamed with fresh lemons and sweet onions, pickled 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 Bites
Crispy filo tarts filled with dill-scented spinach, ricotta and feta cheeses. Served warm.
Spanakopita
Delicately layered filo pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese and Greek seasonings.
Spicy Cocktail Franks
Beef cocktail smokies slow-cooked in a sweet and spicy mustard-based barbecue sauce.
Spinach and Artichoke Heart Dip Supreme
Chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, pimentos, creamy cheese and fresh herbs teamed with Parmesan cheese. Served warm with cocktail crackers.
Spinach and Artichoke Heart Toasts
French bread slices topped with Parmesan-laced spinach and artichoke hearts teamed with creamy cheese and pimentos.
Spinach and Parmesan Canapés
Seasoned chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese in a bite-sized morsel. Served with your choice of Alfredo sauce or marinara.
Spinach Strata Squares
Chopped spinach paired with jalapeño-scented Monterey-Jack cheese, onion and fresh herbs.
Spumo di Tonno
Tuna fish teamed with lemon, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, heavy cream and butter. Served with crostini.
Tapenade
Green, black and kalamata olives teamed with herbs, garlic and capers. Served with crosini or cocktail crackers.
Tenderloin Duo
Roasted beef tenderloin and grilled pork tenderloin served with petite cocktail rolls and assorted condiments.
Tomato Bruschetta
Tomatoes teamed with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction. served on crostini.
Tuscan 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.
Whipped Feta with Honey
Warm and creamy feta cheese topped with honey, herbs and pistachios. Served with pita chips.
Zesty Marinated Shrimp
Steamed shrimp seasoned with red wine, tarragon vinegar and fresh herbs.
