It creates joy and pleasure, comfort, familiarity and inspiration. Certain flavors and aromas can trigger memories long ago buried deep within the mind’s recesses. It is almost magical how something so basic can become so complex.
Our team and expert chefs know how to capture the power of food, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. We specialize in crafting a customized menu that aligns and elevates your event’s overall theme, always with the goal to exceed your expectations.
SAMPLE MENUS
Vegan
Lemon Hummus on Cucumber Rounds with Vegan Feta, Red Pepper Confetti, and Pine Nuts (GF)
Jackfruit BBQ on Plantain Chips with Pickled Fresno Peppers & Red Cabbage (GF)
Heart of Palm Croquettes with Red Pepper Coulis (GF)
Beet Poke with Avocado, Chives, Yuzu Ponzu, and Togarashi in Vegan Cones
Smoked Carrot “Pigs” in a Blanket
Caponata in Miniature Bouchées
Vegetarian
Charred Onion & Pecan Pimento Cheese on Gougeres
Polenta Bites with Wild Mushrooms & Fontina (GF)
Artichoke Wellingtons with Herbed Boursin in Puff Pastry
Potato Croquettes with Boursin & Leeks with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Greek Salad Bites—Cucumber Rounds with Feta & Sundried Tomato Mousse, Kalamata Olive, Red Pepper Confetti, and Scallions (GF)
Parmesan Tuiles with Heirloom Tomato Salad
Southern Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika (GF)
Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sweet Pea Pesto Crostini with Shaved Parmesan
Spring Crostini with Ricotta, Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries, and Basil Chiffonade
Summer Crostini with Classic Bruschetta & Burrata
Autumn Crostini with Butternut Squash, Preserved Lemon, Ricotta, and Thyme
Winter Crostini with Blue Cheese, Roasted Pear, Honey, and Crushed Pistachio
Seafood
Chimichurri Shrimp (GF)
Ahi Tuna Poke with Cucumber, Avocado, Togarashi, Sriracha Kewpie, and Soy Pearls in Miniature Sesame Cones
Miniature Crab Cakes with Tabasco Aioli
Benedictine Bites with Smoked Salmon (GF)
Bang Bang Shrimp (GF)
Southern Salmon Croquettes with Remoulade
Citrus-Scented Crab Salad on Endive Leaves (GF)
Miniature Brown Butter Lobster Rolls
Poultry
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Bites with Spicy Dill Pickles on Knotted Picks
Pimento Cheese Arancini with Red Pepper Coulis
Miniature Chicken Wellingtons with Boursin
Deconstruct Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Chicken & Waffles with Rosemary-Maple Syrup
Peking Duck Rolls with Hoisin Sauce
Duck Confit Crostini with Red Onion-Black Cherry Compote
Pork
Pork Belly BLTs with Tomato Jam, Arugula, and Pickled Red Onion
Mini Carnitas Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Crema, Cotija, and Cilantro
Country Ham on Mini Sweet Potato Biscuits with Fig Jam
Italian Sausage Wellingtons with Marinara
Mini Pulled Pork Sliders on Gougeres with BBQ Sauce and Micro Slaw
Porchetta Bites—Toasted Focaccia with Caramelized Fennel & Onion, Crispy Pork Belly, and Rapini Pesto
Beef
Miniature Cheeseburgers on Gougeres with Burger Sauce & Pickles
Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Horseradish Cream Cheese
Korean Beef Bulgogi Bites (GF)
Mini Beef Short Rib Sliders on Gougeres
Classic All-Beef Pigs in Blankets with Stone Ground Mustard
Miniature Beef Wellingtons with Mushroom Duxelles
Lamb
Lamb Lollipops with Mint Chimichurri
Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers with Harissa-Tahini and Pickled Radish & Cucumber
Plated Dinner One
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Mini Chicken Wellingtons with Herbed Boursin
Ahi Tuna Poke with Cucumber, Avocado, Togarashi, and Sriracha Kewpie in Sesame Cones
Pork Belly “BLTs” on Marble Rye Rounds with Tomato Jam, Arugula, and Pickled Red Onion
Plated First Course
Crab & Avocado Timbale with Micro Greens, Mango Pearls, Chive Oil, and Crushed Pine Nuts with Toasted Focaccia Crostini
Plated Main Course
Sliced Simpson’s Farm Filet of Beef with Bordelaise, White Cheddar Gratin, and Roasted Broccolini with Blistered Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, and Olives
Plated Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Crème Anglaise & Raspberry Coulis
Plated Dinner Two
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Crostini with Ricotta, Butternut Squash, Preserved Lemon, and Thyme
Caponata in Bouchées
Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres
Prosciutto, Soppressata, Pesto-Marinated Ciliegine, Ricotta Spread, Provolone, Fig Jam, Olive Tapenade, Sundried Tomato Tapenade, Grissini, Taralli, Focaccia, and Fresh & Dried Fruits
Primo
Pasta alla Norma—Rigatoni with Eggplant, Marinara, and Basil, finished with Ricotta Salata
Secondo
Garlic & Herb Marinated Airline Chicken Breasts finished with Salmoriglio served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Summer Vegetable Bundles
Contorni
Radicchio, Endive, Baby Arugula, Fennel, Orange, Red Onion, and Mint with Citrus Vinaigrette
Il Doce
Affogato Semifreddo—Layers of Espresso Custard, Amaretti Cookies, and Vanilla Ice Cream with Coffee-Rum Syrup, Fresh Berries, and Mint
Plated Dinner Three
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Pimento Cheese Arancini with Red Pepper Coulis
Chimichurri Shrimp on Knotted Picks
Miniature Beef Wellingtons with Mushroom Duxelles
Plated First Course
Roasted Golden, Candy Stripe, and Red Beets with Goat Cheese Medallions, Pickled Mustard Seed, Pickled Red Onion, Grapefruit, Orange, Crushed Pistachio, and Beet Oil, Arugula and Micro Bull’s Blood with Orange-Rosemary-Maple Vinaigrette
Plated Main Course
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Citrus Beurre Blanc served with Green Goddess Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Dessert
Classic Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries & Mint
Plated Dinner Four
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Polenta Bites with Wild Mushrooms
Truffled Grilled Cheese on Sourdough Bread
Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers on Gougers with Harissa-Tahini and Pickled Radish & Cucumber
Plated First Course
Fall Harvest Salad—Radicchio & Frisée with Roasted Pears, Gorgonzola, Pomegranate Arils, Toasted Walnuts, and Chive Blossoms with Balsamic Vinaigrette
A selection of Artisanal Breads with Butter
Plated Main Course
Roasted Quail stuffed with Cornbread, Chanterelles, Bacon, and Thyme with Pomegranate Gastrique served with Wild Rice Pilaf with Smoked Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Dessert
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Caramel Sauce and Maldon Sea Salt finished with Chantilly Cream, Fresh Blackberries, and Mint
Spring Buffet
Spring Greens, Strawberry, Cucumber, Basil, Mint, Chives, Ricotta Salata, Pecans, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Salmon with Horseradish-Tzatziki
Chef-Carved Leg of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri
Orzo Salad with Spring Vegetable Brunoises
Roasted Asparagus, Haricot Verts, and Heirloom Carrots with Brown Butter & Lemon Zest
Artisanal Dinner Rolls with Butter
Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries
Summer Buffet
Summer Greens, Charred Corn, Grilled Peaches, Heirloom Tomatoes, Feta, Crispy Black-Eyed Peas, Champagne Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce, Charred Lemons, and Herbs
Sliced Beef Tenderloin over Arugula with Blistered Tomatoes with Horseradish Cream
French Potato Salad with Green Beans
Roasted Vegetable Platter to include Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Asparagus, and Heirloom Carrots finished with Sherry Vinegar
An assortment of Artisanal Sliced Breads with Butter
An assortment of Ice Cream & Artisanal Bakery-Style Cookie Sandwiches
Autumn Buffet
Autumn Greens, Roasted Kabocha & Delicata Squash, Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, Shaved Parmesan, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet Tea-Brined Airline Chicken Breasts with Pomegranate Molasses BBQ Sauce
Red Wine-Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Classic Mashed Potatoes with Boursin & Leeks
Oven-Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, and Cherry Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic & Fresh Herbs
Yeast Rolls & Garlic-Cheddar Biscuits with Butter
Caramel Apple Cheesecake with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce & Chantilly Cream
Winter Buffet
Frisée, Radicchio, Pan-Seared Bartlett Pears, Crumbled Roquefort, Crushed Pistachios, Sherry Vinaigrette
Citrus-Marinated Airline Chicken Breasts with Braised Leeks, Roasted Garlic, White Wine Pan Jus, and Charred Lemon
Porchetta-Style Pork Loin Roulade with Caramelized Onions & Fennel, Feta, and Herbs with Red Wine Pan Jus
White Cheddar Potato Gratin
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Dried Cherries
Garlic Green Beans with Red Peppers
Caramelized Onion & Herb Focaccia with Butter
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Crème Anglaise and Raspberry Coulis
Asian Station
Cold Soba Noodle Salad, Vegetable Stir-Fry, Fresh Summer Spring Rolls and Chicken Teriyaki Skewers or Bulgogi Beef Skewers
Mexican Fiesta Station
Mixed Green Salad with Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Tortilla Crisps and Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette or Creamy Buttermilk Dressing; TexMex Spiced Beef or Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Strips; Black Beans; Soft Tortillas; Assorted Toppings, Hot Sauces, Cheese Dip, Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Southern Biscuit Bar
Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Scallion Biscuits served with Homemade Preserves, Red Pepper Jelly, Sweet Cream Butter, Apple Butter, and Tennessee Clover Honey
We Specialize In
WEDDINGS
Your wedding is truly a signature event.
We believe it deserves to be one-of-a-kind expression of your personalities, a reflection of the love you share, and a celebration of your relationships with family and friends.
When planning a wedding, we need to understand you and your expectations. Talking with our event planners begins the process of establishing rapport, which is so important to feeling confident with your choice of a caterer. Based on our conversations with you, we will develop a proposal for your reception that reflects your vision, priorities and budget.
There are no cookie cutter weddings at The Clean Plate Club; your unique combination of factors, such as venue, menu selections, style of service, and rental choices all come together to determine the style and cost of your wedding reception. We begin planning with a level of creativity, sensitivity, and enthusiasm that is sustained right through your wedding day.
We will work with you to create a menu that leaves a lasting impression.
SOCIAL EVENTS
From casual backyard BBQs to gala receptions, graduations to birthday and retirement parties, The Clean Plate Club has been helping Nashville celebrate since 1980. Our meticulous planning and logistical know-how ensure that your event will be a success, no matter how large and complex the occasion.
CORPORATE
The Clean Plate Club understands the importance of making the proper impression in business. We have catered countless early morning breakfasts, working lunches, client receptions, board meetings, and parties. Our long list of satisfied clients have come to depend on our superior menu selections, impressive presentation, and exceptional service. When it comes to catering for your business, The Clean Plate Club understands the importance of thoughtful planning, working within your budget, and worry-free event execution.
The Clean Plate Club is also the caterer of choice for businesses seeking to give their employees and clients a Taste of Tennessee by booking corporate events in and around Nashville, Tennessee. From Nashville-style hot chicken and BBQ to local, seasonal produce, we are here to create the ultimate upscale Southern experience for natives and visitors alike. Planning large events from afar can be a daunting task; however, from choosing venues to working with the best vendors in Nashville, The Clean Plate Club will ensure success at every step of the way, culminating in the perfect event.
The Clean Plate Club’s commitment to creative cuisine and high quality service makes us your Middle Tennessee corporate catering connection.
HOLIDAY PARTIES
Holiday parties are all about the details, which is why The Clean Plate Club is ideal to bring on board to help spearhead the overall event and customized menu. No matter what holiday, we pride ourselves in highlighting the festive nature of the season, offering options that can conjure up nostalgia with classic and traditional selections, or more modern and unique menus that are sure to delight guests with charm and whimsy.
BAR/BAT MITZVAHS
Your child’s bar or bat mitzvah is a special event that you and your family will remember for years. Let us help you with the details so you can fully experience the joy of this rite of passage. From traditional Kiddush luncheons to fun buffets for the kids and elegant plated dinners for the adults, The Clean Plate Club will provide you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. In addition to providing top-notch catering , we also offer full event design services, allowing you to sit back and relax while we create the perfect event.
PRODUCTION
The Clean Plate Club initially started in 1980 as a production catering company, providing meals to creative types all over Nashville. While our catering and events repertoire has expanded, we still offer the same flexible and accommodating service that we’ve offered to production sets for decades. With a quick turn-around time and flexible scheduling around non-traditional meal times, The Clean Plate Club provides customized menus that will accommodate your crew’s specific dietary requests while keeping affordability and budget in mind.
We Specialize In
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Your child’s bar or bat mitzvah is a special event that you and your family will remember for years. Let us help you with the details so you can fully experience the joy of this rite of passage. From traditional Kiddush luncheons to fun buffets for the kids and elegant plated dinners for the adults, The Clean Plate Club will provide you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. In addition to providing top-notch catering , we also offer full event design services, allowing you to sit back and relax while we create the perfect event.
Production
The Clean Plate Club initially started out 35 years ago as a production catering company, providing meals to creative types all over Nashville. While our catering and events repertoire has expanded, we still offer the same flexible and accommodating service that we’ve offered to production sets for decades. With a quick turn-around time and flexible scheduling around non-traditional meal times, The Clean Plate Club provides customized menus that will accommodate your crew’s specific dietary requests while keeping affordability and budget in mind.
Social Events
From casual backyard BBQs to gala receptions, graduations to birthday and retirement parties, The Clean Plate Club has been helping Nashville celebrate for 35 years. Our meticulous planning and logistical know-how ensure that your event will be a success, no matter how large and complex the occasion.
Corporate
The Clean Plate Club understands the importance of making the proper impression in business. We have catered countless early morning breakfasts, working lunches, client receptions, board meetings, and holiday parties. Our long list of satisfied clients have come to depend on our superior menu selections, impressive presentation, and exceptional service. When it comes to catering for your business, The Clean Plate Club understands the importance of thoughtful planning, working within your budget, and worry-free event execution.
The Clean Plate Club is also the caterer of choice for businesses seeking to give their employees and clients at Taste of Tennessee by booking corporate events in and around Nashville, Tennessee. From Nashville-style hot chicken and BBQ to local, seasonal produce, we are here to create the ultimate upscale Southern experience for natives and visitors alike. Planning large events from afar can be a daunting task; however, from choosing venues to working with the best vendors in Nashville, The Clean Plate Club will ensure success at every step of the way, culminating in the perfect event.
The Clean Plate Club’s commitment to creative cuisine and high quality service makes us your Middle Tennessee corporate catering connection.