summer Catering menu

Savour the sunshine with Johnny Burke Catering & Events’ Summer Menu—a vibrant tribute to seasonal bounty, designed to dazzle guests and elevate alfresco celebrations. Dive into bright, fresh flavors like grilled citrus-glazed salmon, heirloom tomato caprese with basil-infused burrata, and chilled peach-prosecco soup. Our chefs spotlight farm-to-table ingredients: sweet corn, local berries, and herbs picked at peak freshness, artfully paired with light, lively presentations. Customize your spread with gluten-free, plant-based, or interactive stations like build-your-own lobster roll bars. Complement dishes with herb-garnished cocktails, local craft brews, or crisp rosé pairings. Explore the menu or schedule a tasting to create a feast as vibrant as the season. Note: Items listed below are only suggestions. Our goal is to design a customized menu that represents who you are through a culinary experience.

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

| Meat, Poultry, Game|

Mini Pulled Pork Taco, Summer Slaw, Cider Vinaigrette (gf, df)

Chicken & Waffles, Honey Hot, Garlic Aioli

Lilac Hedge Farm Chicken Char Siu, Carrot Scallion Salad, Crisp Taro Chip (df)

“Steak Frites” Seared Local Beef Tenderloin, Potato Crisp, Tarragon Aioli (gf, df)

Jerk Chicken on Crispy Plantain, Pineapple Chili Salsa (gf, df)

Mini Meatball Marinara on Crispy Pecorino Polenta

Thai Meatballs, Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce (df)

Mini Spiced Duck Tacos, Jicama Mango Salsa (gf, df)

Summer Melon Cups w/ Crispy Prosciutto, Lime & Mint (gf, df)

Mini Burger, Grafton Farm Cheddar, Caramelized Onions Steak Sauce Aioli, Sesame Seed Bun

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

| Local Northeast Food|

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, Maple Syrup Glaze (gf, df)

Jonah Crab Cakes, Preserved Lemon Chutney (df)

Seared Cape Diver Scallops in the Shell, Corn Puree, Bacon Jam (df)

Mini Tuna Ceviche Tacos, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado Crema (gf, df)

Crispy Fried New England Clams, Tartar Sauce

Salmon Tartare, Crispy Taro Root, Yuzu Chili Aioli (gf, df)

Coconut Shrimp, Ginger Orange Sauce (df)

Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp, Roasted Tomato Relish (gf, df)

Espelette Grilled Georges Bank Swordfish & Romesco (gf, df)

Lobster & Corn Fritter Red Pepper Rouille (df)

Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce

Mini Lobster Roll

Shrimp Cocktail (gf, df)

Passed Hors D’oeuvreS

| Vegetarian |

Spring Pea Gnocchi, Pecorino Fondue, Pea Shoots (v)

Mini Eggplant Milanese, Tomato, Tiny Basil & Arugula (v)

Crisp Polenta, Caponata, Tiny Basil Leaf (gf,v)

Native Corn and Calabrian Chili Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Ginger Snap Pea Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Spring Pea Pesto (gf, v)

| Vegan |

Ginger Snap Pea Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Native Corn and Calabrian Chili Soup Sip (vegan, v, gf)

Broccoli Florets, Puffed Rice, Harissa Aioli & Salsa Verde (vegan,gf)

Mini Bruschetta, Dijon Toasted Cashew Cream & Baby Heirloom Tomatoes (vegan)

First courses

"Melon & Prosciutt" (gf,df)
Sliced Ripened Melon, Crispy Prosciutto, Tender Lettuce & Mint

Maple Brooks Burrata (gf,df)
Pickled Stone Fruit, Heirloom Tomato, Basil Jus, Pecorino Crisp

Local Watermelon Salad (gf)
Gold Tomatoes, French Feta, Tender Little Leaf Farm Greens

Shaved Summer Vegetable Salad (gf,df)
Local Lettuce, Cotija, Raspberries, Hazelnuts, Raspberry Lime Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho (gf,df)
Jonah Crab & Citrus Salad

Main courses

Herb Crusted Devon Point Farm Beef Tenderloin (gf, df)
Borlotti Bean & Spring Vegetable Ragout, English Pea & Lemon Puree, Pea Shoot Salad

Citrus, Rosemary & Soy Marinated Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Figs & Sunburst Squash, Port & Fig Syrup

Cherrywood Roasted Eberly Farms Chicken (gf, df)
Warm Sweet Potato & Spring Onion Salad, Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette

Crispy Crescent Farms Duck Breast
Parmesan Potatoes, Broccolini, Verjus, Rhubarb & Agave Syrup

Roasted North Atlantic Halibut (gf, df)
Sweet Corn & Calabrian Chili Puree, Herb Fioretto

Milanese Crusted Chatham Cod
Summer Corn & Vegetable Succotash, Heirloom Tomato Sugo

Zucchini Purse (gf, vegan)
Roasted Summer Vegetable & Chickpea, Coconut Curry Sauce, Broccoli Couscous

Seared Cauliflower Steak (gf, vegan)
Topped with Golden Raisin, Olive & Caper Tapenade

Olive Oil & Herb Pressed Organic Tofu (gf, vegan)
Vine Ripened Heirloom Tomato Salad, Fresh Torn Basil & Herb Crisp

Cured Heirloom Tomato & Herb Fagioli Tart (gf, vegan)
Garlic Herb Emulsion, Grilled Treviso

menu ACCOMPANIMENTS

Roasted Multi Colored Marble Potatoes, Rosemary & Olive Oil (v)

Buttery Yukon Gold Potato Mashed (v)

Creamy Gruyere Potatoes (v)

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy Parmesan Polenta or Grits

Lemon and Chervil Jumbo Asparagus (v)

Baby Spinach & Garlic (v)

Steamed Broccoli (v)

Roasted Sienna Farms Heirloom Carrots (v)