Menus

Tidewater Catering offers a range of sample menus as well as custom designed fare fitting of any scale affair. We are always happy to collaborate with event planners and other professionals to produce an event that exceeds the expectations of our hosts and their guests.

Please create your own menu and submit the completed form to us, or you may send us an email or call 843.762.9200. Based on the items selected, number of people, and location, we will respond quickly with the pricing for your event.

We offer the following service options:

Full Service Catering: We offer full service catering with our professional staff to provide set up and clean up services. Our standard option features buffet serving tables with red & white check linen tablecloths, heavy duty white plastic plates, clear cups and eating utensils, folded white paper napkins, and stainless serving equipment.

Customized Option: Our customized option features complete setup with rental plates, utensils, glassware, tables, chairs and linens.

Pick up and Delivery Service: From our catering kitchen on James Island, we offer an affordable option to the catered party. Prearranged customer pick up is available 7 days a week. We are also able to deliver in the Charleston area for a nominal charge based on location. Please contact us a week in advance of your event.

Bar Tending Service: Our professional, insured service offers premium and full bar service for parties. We will provide tables and linens for the bar stations, lemons/limes, beverage napkins, plastic cups, bar setups and ice. We can customize these options with rental glassware and brands of your choice.

Sample Menus

Casual Rehearsal Dinner
Crab Cakes
Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
Pimento Cheese with Crackers
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Corn, Sausage & Potatoes)
Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link

Lowcountry Wedding Reception
Lowcountry Shrimp Dip
Crab Cakes
Pecan Wood Smoked Salmon
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef
Sliced Loin of Pork
Vegetable Platter
Assorted Cheese Platter
Fruit Platter
Assorted Dessert Platter

Charleston Supper Club
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Shrimp Creole with Carolina Gold Rice
Squash Casserole (seasonal)
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link

Shem Creek Shrimp & Grits
Ham Biscuits
Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
Pimento Cheese with Crackers
Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits
Squash Casserole (seasonal)
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link

Gourmet Barbecue Picnic
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Carolina Pig Pickin’
Slow-cooked Whole Pig
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Texas Style Barbecue
Sliced Beef Brisket
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Lowcountry Oyster Roast (October – March)
Steamed Oysters
Hot Dogs
Chili or Brunswick Stew
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
*tables, gloves, knives, cocktail sauce provided

Oyster Roast & Barbecue (October – March)
Steamed Oysters
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Lowcountry Feast
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Tidewater Boil
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Lowcountry Red Rice
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Tidewater Boil
Boiled Shrimp, Corn, Sausage & Red Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Cornbread
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Summertime Barbecue
Pork Ribs
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Dessert - Choose from a la carte menu link
Ice Tea

Kids Menu
Hot Dogs
Macaroni & Cheese
Cookies
Lemonade

Al La Carte Menu

Appetizers
Boiled Peanuts
Edamame
"Peel & Eat" Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Peeled & De-veined Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Pickled Shrimp
Steamed Oysters
Brunswick Stew
Chili
She Crab Soup
Crab Dip with Crackers
Salmon Dip with Crackers
Shrimp Dip with Crackers
Pecan Smoked Salmon Platter
Pimento Cheese with Crackers
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta
Deviled Eggs
Ham Biscuits
Crab Cakes
Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat
Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage
Swedish Meatballs
Assorted Cheese Platter
Assorted Fruit Platter
Assorted Vegetable Platter

Main Courses
Pork Loin
Pork Ribs
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Barbecue Chicken
Herb Seasoned Chicken
Lowcountry Pit-Cooked Turkey
Sliced Beef Brisket
Beef Tenderloin
Steamship Round Carving Station (200 guests or more)
Shrimp & Stone-ground Grits
Shrimp Creole with Carolina Gold Rice
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Corn, Sausage & Potatoes)

Side Items
Garden Salad
Tomato & Cucumber Salad (April - October)
Vegetable Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Collard Greens
Squash Casserole (April - October)
Green Beans
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Potato Casserole
Lowcountry Red Rice
Hash & Rice
Chicken & Rice Pilau
Corn Bread
Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Apple Cobbler
Brownies
Lemon Squares
Assorted Dessert Bars:
         Raspberry
         Pecan & Coconut
         White Chocolate
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Beverages
Assorted Sodas
Lemonade
Sweet Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea