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When planning an extraordinary event in Naples, Florida, the difference between a good caterer and a world-class catering experience comes down to the details. At Creative Catering
your vision. your menu. your event.
Create a Custom Culinary Experience Just for You
From intimate dinners to large celebrations, our Build Your Own Experience Collection lets you design a personalized menu that reflects your taste, style, & event vision. With Chef Ricardo Lory’s globally inspired selections, every dish becomes a reflection of your creativity — and our passion for excellence.
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Every event deserves the perfect presentation. Choose the service style that best fits your celebration — from elegant plated dinners & interactive chef stations to relaxed buffets & hand-passed appetizers. Each option delivers the same signature creativity, flavor, & sophistication that define Creative Catering Naples.
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create a menu as unique as your event
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Our Build Your Own Experience Collection was created for hosts who want complete control & creativity. Choose your service style, customize your courses, & mix flavors from around the world — all with the guidance of our culinary team. Whether you’re planning a plated dinner, elegant buffet, or chef-attended event, we’ll bring your vision to life with precision & flair.
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elevated & upgraded items are available for an additional charge | final pricing will be provided based on selections, guest count, & style
Appetizers
Standard Selections
Choose up to four
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Cocktail Meatballs
BBQ
Sweet chili
Marinara
Tender, savory meatballs glazed in your choice of BBQ, sweet chili, or classic marinara; comforting, flavorful, & always a guest favorite. -
Chicken Satay Skewers
Ginger-Soy Sauce
Thai Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken skewers served with your choice of ginger-soy or Thai peanut sauce; bold, aromatic, & full of Southeast Asian flavor. -
Caprese Skewers
Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, & basil finished with balsamic glaze.
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Vegetable Spring Rolls
With sweet chili sauce
Crisp rolls filled with garden-fresh vegetables & served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. -
Mac & Cheese Bites
Crispy golden shells filled with creamy cheddar mac & cheese; rich, nostalgic, & bite-sized perfection.
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Spinach-Artichoke Phyllo Cups
Flaky phyllo cups filled with warm, creamy spinach & artichoke dip — elegant, comforting, & perfectly portioned.
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Pigs in a Blanket
Mini franks wrapped in buttery puff pastry & baked until golden; a playful, crowd-pleasing classic.
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Mini Chicken & Biscuit Sliders
With honey butter
Crispy chicken nestled in buttery biscuits with honey butter drizzle; sweet, savory, & Southern-inspired. -
Stuffed Potato Skins
Cheddar
Scallioni
Bacon
Veggie
Crispy potato shells filled with cheddar, scallions, & bacon or a veggie blend — hearty, cheesy, & satisfying. -
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
With house buffalo glaze
Roasted cauliflower tossed in house-made buffalo glaze — spicy, flavorful, & completely plant-based. -
Mini Spanakopita Triangles
Layers of flaky phyllo filled with spinach, feta, & herbs; warm, buttery, & traditionally Greek.
Elevated Selections
Additional Charge | Optional
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Mini Crab Cakes
Lemon Aioli
Remoulade
Golden-brown crab cakes served with lemon aioli or remoulade; crisp on the outside, tender & flavorful inside. -
Thai Sweet-Chili Shrimp
With garlic glaze & green onion
Juicy shrimp glazed in garlic & sweet chili sauce, topped with green onion; sweet, spicy, & irresistible. -
Mini Beef Crostini
With horseradish cream & pickled onion
Seared beef slices on toasted crostini with horseradish cream & pickled onion — elegant, savory, & full of depth. -
Jerk Shrimp & Peppers
With Caribbean spices & lime
Caribbean-spiced shrimp grilled with sweet peppers & finished with a touch of lime. -
Arancini Risotto Balls
Tomato Basil
Truffle Cream
Crispy golden risotto bites filled with tomato-basil or truffle cream — rich, decadent, & perfectly Italian. -
Mini Cuban Sliders
With Mojo pork, ham, swiss, & mustard
Mojo pork, ham, Swiss, & mustard layered on a mini bun — a bite-sized twist on the Cuban classic. -
Korean BBQ Cauliflower Bites
With sesame glaze
Roasted cauliflower glazed in Korean-style sesame BBQ sauce; smoky, sweet, & plant-based perfection. -
Stuffed Mushrooms
With either:
Sausage Filling
Vegan Herb Filling
Savory mushrooms filled with seasoned sausage or herb stuffing — earthy, aromatic, & beautifully presented. -
Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Sticky sweet & grilled
Sweet & sticky grilled chicken skewers finished with a tropical pineapple-teriyaki glaze; juicy, flavorful, & fun. -
Bourbon-Teriyaki Steak Skewers
Seared, glazed, & garnished
Tender steak bites glazed in bourbon-teriyaki sauce & garnished with scallions; bold, rich, & unforgettable.
Fresh Salad Selections
Standard Selections
Choose one to two
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Garden Salad
A fresh blend of romaine, tomato, cucumber & carrot, tossed in our signature house vinaigrette; crisp, colorful & perfectly balanced.
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Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine with shaved Parmesan, garlic croutons & creamy Caesar dressing; timeless, rich & crowd-pleasing.
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Strawberry Spinach
Baby spinach leaves paired with candied pecans, juicy strawberries & a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
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Tomato & Cucumber
Vine-ripened tomato, cucumber & red onion tossed in a light citrus herb vinaigrette.
Elevated Upgrades
Additional Charge | Optional
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Watermelon Feta
Sweet watermelon & crumbled feta with fresh mint & a zesty lime vinaigrette; bright, hydrating & beautifully balanced.
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Wedge Salad
A crisp iceberg wedge topped with smoky bacon, blue cheese crumbles & creamy dressing; classic comfort with gourmet flair.
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Arugula & Pear
Peppery arugula with ripe pear, toasted walnuts & champagne vinaigrette; light, sophisticated & delicately sweet.
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Heirloom Caprese
Layers of heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil finished with aged balsamic; vibrant, fresh & authentically Mediterranean.
soups
Optional course
soups are only available for plated dinners
Standard Options
Elevated Upgrade
Additional Charge
Entreés
Chicken Entreés
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Chicken Marsala
With mushroom wine sauce
Tender chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms & finished in a rich Marsala wine sauce; a timeless Italian classic. -
Herb-Roasted Chicken
With mushroom wine sauce
Roasted with garlic, rosemary & lemon butter for a fragrant, flavorful finish. -
Lemon Chicken Piccata
With capers & white wine sauce
Pan-seared chicken with capers & white wine sauce; bright, tangy & elegant. -
Tuscan Chicken
With sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, & parmesan cream
Grilled chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach & Parmesan cream; creamy, savory & deeply satisfying. -
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
With Caribbean spices & mango garnish
Marinated in Caribbean spices & topped with a fresh mango garnish; smoky, spicy & vibrant. -
Honey-Garlic Chicken
Glazed with sweet honey & garlic sauce, finished with scallions for a delicate balance of flavor.
Beef Entreés
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Braised Beef Tips
With red wine demi-glace
Slow-braised beef simmered in red wine demi-glace; tender, rich & comforting. -
Sliced Roast Beef
With roasted garlic & au jus
Classic roast beef served with au jus & roasted garlic; simple, savory & perfectly cooked. -
Burgundy-Glazed Brisket
Slow-roasted brisket finished with a Burgundy wine glaze; fork-tender & full of depth.
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Chimichurri Skirt Steak
With fresh herb sauce
Grilled skirt steak topped with fresh herb chimichurri; bold, aromatic & perfectly seasoned. -
Garlic-Rubbed Flank Steak
Medium-sliced
Medium-sliced flank steak rubbed with garlic & herbs; juicy, flavorful & beautifully presented.
Seafood Entreés
Standard options
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Salmon
Blackened, grilled, or roasted with lemon-dill créme
Your choice of blackened, grilled or roasted salmon with lemon-dill crème; light, flavorful & refined. -
Citrus-Glazed Mahi
With a mild, flaky, & tropical finish
Mild, flaky mahi-mahi brushed with citrus glaze for a bright tropical finish. -
Garlic-Herb Snapper
With thyme butter & white wine reduction
Pan-seared snapper with thyme butter & white wine reduction; aromatic & delicate.
elevated seafood upgrades
Optional | Additional Charge
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Lemon-Butter Shrimp
With garlic & fresh herbs
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh herbs & lemon butter; simple, elegant & flavorful. -
Shrimp Scampi
Market price
With roasted seasonal vegetables
Juicy shrimp tossed with roasted seasonal vegetables in a light, herbed butter sauce. -
Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Skeweers
Market price
Herb-marinated
Herb-marinated jumbo shrimp grilled over open flame; fresh, smoky & refined. -
Seafood Medley
Market price
Shrimp, scallop, fish in tomato-fennel sauce
Shrimp, scallops & fish in a tomato-fennel sauce; a rich, coastal-inspired creation. -
Buttery Lobster Tail
Market price
Tender lobster tail brushed with butter & grilled to perfection.
Vegetarian Entreés
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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
Portobello mushroom filled with spinach, herbs & drizzled with balsamic; earthy, hearty & satisfying.
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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera
With garlic olive oil or basil pesto
Seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic olive oil or basil pesto; fresh, colorful & full of flavor. -
Eggplant Rollatini
With ricotta, marinara, & mozzarella
Tender eggplant rolls filled with ricotta, baked in marinara & topped with mozzarella; classic, comforting & elegant.
Sides
Choose two options | We recommend 1 starch and 1 vegetable
Starches
Standard
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes blended with roasted garlic & a touch of butter; smooth, savory & timeless.
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Roasted-Herb Potatoes
Oven-roasted potatoes seasoned with fresh herbs & sea salt; crisp on the outside, tender inside.
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Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes baked with brown sugar & spices; rich, caramelized & naturally comforting.
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Yellow Rice with Peppers
Fragrant yellow rice with sautéed bell peppers; colorful, aromatic & full of flavor.
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Coconut Jasmine Rice
Light jasmine rice infused with coconut milk; subtly sweet & beautifully fragrant.
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5-Cheese Creamy Mac
A blend of five artisan cheeses folded into tender pasta; indulgent, creamy & crowd-pleasing.
Elevated Upgrades
Optional | Additional Charge
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Lobster Mac & Cheese
Market price
Decadent five-cheese macaroni topped with butter-poached lobster; luxurious & unforgettable. -
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes baked with cream & Parmesan; golden, rich & perfectly layered.
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Scallion-Crab Fried Rice
Fluffy rice tossed with crab, scallions & light soy seasoning; savory, delicate & aromatic.
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Black Truffle Parmesan Pasta
Al dente pasta coated in truffle cream & Parmesan; sophisticated, earthy & indulgent.
Vegetables
Standard
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Seasonal Vegetable Medley
A colorful mix of fresh seasonal vegetables; lightly sautéed & perfectly seasoned.
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Green Beans Almondine
Tender green beans tossed with toasted almonds & butter; simple, crisp & elegant.
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Honey-Roasted Carrots
Roasted baby carrots glazed with honey & herbs; sweet, caramelized & beautifully bright.
Elevated Upgrades
Optional | Additional Charge
This Collection is available with all of our other catering collections.
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Download the full Build Your Experience Menu as a PDF — perfect for planning, sharing, or keeping on hand for your next event.
Design Your Perfect Culinary Experience
Your event deserves a menu as unique as your vision. With Creative Catering’s Build Your Own Catering Experience, you take the lead — choosing flavors, stations, and styles that perfectly fit your celebration. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or a refined affair, our chefs will craft a one-of-a-kind menu that’s inspired by your taste & executed with signature Chef Global precision.
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