Explore Our
Haitian & Caribbean
Catering Menu
Effortless Haitian Flavor
Build a menu rooted in Haitian tradition, Caribbean flavor, and the needs of your guests. Availability and included selections vary by service package
Hors d'Oeuvres
Haitian Patties
Savory puff pastries filled with meat; vegetarian filling available.
wheat
Petite Quiche
Bite-sized quiche assortment.
egg, dairy, wheat
Accra
Crispy Haitian malanga fritters, seasoned with herbs and spices.
Chicken and Waffle Bites
Mini waffles topped with crispy chicken; hot honey optional.
wheat, egg
Fried Plantains
Available plain, as plantain cups, or with garlic aioli.
Black Bean Plantain Cups
Plantain cups filled with seasoned black beans, creamy avocado, and red onion.
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Shooters
Comfort-classic shooters with mini grilled cheese bites.
dairy, wheat
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp with zesty cocktail sauce.
shellfish
Shrimp Creole Cups
Tender shrimp simmered in a savory Haitian Creole sauce and served in individual cups.
shellfish
Side Dishes
Baked Mac & Cheese
Creamy baked macaroni and cheese.
dairy, wheat
Red Beans & Rice
Traditional red beans and rice.
Mashed Potato Salad
Creamy potato salad.
egg
Rice & Peas
Classic rice with pigeon peas.
Cornbread Casserole
Sweet-savory cornbread bake.
dairy, egg, wheat
Djon Djon Rice
Haitian black rice with mushrooms.
White Rice
Steamed white rice.
Collard Greens
Slow-braised greens.
Bean Soup (Sos Pwa)
Haitian bean puree soup.
Baked Mixed Vegetables
Oven-roasted seasonal vegetables.
Entrées
Chicken in Creole Sauce
Braised chicken in Haitian creole sauce.
Griot (Fried Pork Bites)
Citrus-marinated pork, braised then fried; served with pikliz.
Meatballs (Turkey or Beef)
Slow-simmered meatballs.
Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken.
wheat, egg
Baked Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillet.
fish
Legumes (Vegetable Stew)
Hearty vegetable stew; non-vegetarian option available.
Beef Stew (Bouyon)
Rich Haitian-style beef stew.
Red Snapper in Creole Sauce
Whole or filet red snapper in creole sauce.
fish
Salad
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing.
dairy, fish, wheat
Potato Beet Salad (Haitian Style)
Haitian-style potato and beet salad.
Mixed Green Salad
Seasonal greens, classic vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach with seasonal toppings.
Specialty Entrées (Add-Ons)
(Available by the tray only. Not included in the base catering package.)
Whole Roast Turkey
Whole roasted turkey (advance order).
Soup Joumou (Haitian Pumpkin Soup)
Traditional New Year’s soup; gluten-free options available.
Lambi (Conch in Creole Sauce)
Haitian conch in creole sauce.
shellfish
Serving NYC, Westchester & the Hudson Valley — and Beyond
Taste Buds Required provides catering throughout New York City, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley, with service available in parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.
Planning an event a little farther away? Ask us. We've traveled for weddings and special events throughout the region and can accommodate select events beyond our standard service area.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering at home, a corporate event in the city, or a wedding upstate, we'll bring the flavor to you.
