Ocaso Catering Menu
Take a look at some of our flavorful menus. For more options, request a quote to explore additional menu ideas.
Passed Appetizers
Shrimp Fritters
fried shrimp fritter served with chile ginger aioli (df)
Candied Pork Skewer
chile, soy, ginger, garlic (df, can be gf)
Fried Potato Dumpling
served with creamy herb pesto (veg)
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
crispy fried chicken thighs, balsamic honey butter, pickled carrots, buttermilk biscuit (can be gf)
Pickled Shrimp Tostada
poblano, jalapeño, red onion, lemon (gf, df)
Asparagus & Ricotta Crostini
asparagus ribbons, house-made black pepper, lemon ricotta, mint, and parmesan (veg, can be gf)
Candied Beet Chip
with cucumber, tomato, walnut, and lemon (gf, vegan)
Salmon Crudo
lime, grapefruit, macadamia nut, pink peppercorn, rice crisp (gf, df)
Mini Hand Pie
filled with spinach artichoke dip (veg)
Pickled Beet & Goat Cheese Toast
pickled beets, dill, and chive whipped goat cheese, black pepper walnuts, whole grain toast (veg, can be gf)
Tomato & Peach Flatbread
grilled tomatoes and peaches, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil (veg)
Salads
Baby Gems
mint, charred cherry tomato, compressed cucumber, garlic-cumin yogurt, charred onion oil vinaigrette (gf, veg)
Panzanella
heirloom tomato, peaches, burrata, arugula, garlic sourdough croutons, basil vinaigrette (veg, can be gf)
Shaved Marinated Broccoli
red onion, black raisins, carrot, sunflower seed lace, apple cider soy vinaigrette (veg, can be gf)
Watermelon & Arugula
charred grape tomato, cucumber, pine nuts, crumbled feta, honey orange vinaigrette (gf, veg)
Mixed Baby Greens
avocado, orange segments, crispy prosciutto, roasted walnuts, honey balsamic vinaigrette (gf, can be vegan)
Bread
Angel Biscuits
served with roasted garlic and herb butter (veg)
Cornmeal Cheddar Biscuits
served with whipped honey butter (veg)
Creamy Corn Muffins
served with whipped sea-salted butter (veg)
Yeast Rolls
brushed with garlic and herb butter (veg)
Chicken
Cocoa Rubbed Chicken Thighs
fresno & citrus salsa (gf)
Achiote Chicken
chicken pieces marinated in achiote and grilled (gf, df)
Lemon & Garlic Chicken
whole roasted chicken marinated in lemon and garlic (gf, df)
Beef
Chipotle Beef
chipotle marinated beef with avocado and corn salsa (gf, df)
Charred Bavette
served with cowboy butter (gf)
Sirloin Kabobs
mushroom, green bell pepper, red onion, and brushed with garlic butter (gf, can be df)
Fish
Blackened Stuffed Market Fish
herb & tomato stuffed, pumpkin seed pesto (gf)
Grilled Salmon
seasoned simply with salt and pepper (gf, df)
Seared White Fish
served with sorrel pesto, green peas, and mint (gf, df)
Pork
Sweet & Spicy Pork
chile and passionfruit glazed pork tenderloin (gf, df)
Grilled Pork Chops
slathered in Carolina style bbq sauce (gf, df)
Starches
Pimento Mac N' Cheese
cheddar & fontina cheese sauce, pimentos and fried green tomato croutons (veg)
Warm Potato Salad
baby potatoes, shallot, capers, and parsley (gf, vegan)
Smashed Potatoes
crispy smashed baby potatoes with herb oil (gf, vegan)
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
garlic and parmesan roasted fingerling potatoes (gf, veg)
Gnocchi
creamy lemon and thyme sauce, burst cherry tomatoes, and kale (veg)
Veggies
Cumin Smoked Kale
sautéed kale, cumin, pimento, red onion (gf, vegan)
Grilled Carrots
house made ricotta, chimichurri (gf, veg)
Lemon Charcoal Green Beans
charred green beans tossed in house-made lemon charcoal (gf, vegan)
Charred Broccolini
sweet and spicy honey soy drizzle and shaved parmesan (veg, can be gf)
Charred Veggies
carrot, broccoli, cherry tomato, red onion, yellow bell peppers, charred jalapeño vinaigrette (gf, vegan)
Pastas
Penne & Veggies
marmite, aged cheddar, charred zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and asparagus (veg, can be gf)
Orzo & Fennel
toasted orzo and fennel risotto, citrus and parsley salad (veg)
Ditalini & Mushrooms
creamy buttered tomato and lemon sauce, spinach, and roasted wild mushrooms (veg)
Bars and cookies
Blueberry Shortbread Bar
layers of shortbread and blueberries (veg)
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bar
chocolate, peanut butter, and oats (gf, veg)
Black & White Cookie
cake-like cookie with creamy ganache and vanilla icing (veg)
Oreo Chip Cookie
chewy cookie with chunks of Oreo (veg)
Tarts and pies
Lemon & Pistachio Tartlette
meyer lemon and pistachio curd, shortbread crust (veg)
Grandma's Mini Pecan Pie
buttery dark rum filling, flakey pie crust (veg)
Chocolate Tartlette
coconut chocolate ganache, fresh seasonal fruit, phyllo cup (vegan)
Cake bites
Vanilla Cake Bite
brûléed seasonal fruit, thyme chantilly cream (veg, can be gf)
Chocolate Cake Bite
whipped salted caramel ganache (veg, can be gf)
Raspberry Cake Bite
raspberry buttercream, raspberry gel (veg, can be gf)
Gin
Pale Purple Empress
empress gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling wine
Blueberry Basil Lemonade
gin, limoncello, blueberry purée, lemon juice, basil simple syrup
Tequila
Pleasantly Preserved
tequila blanco, preserved lime purée, topo chico
A Rivers Runs Through It
tequila blanco, ruby red grapefruit juice, jalapeño simple syrup, salt-sugar rim
Vodka
Highfalutin
vodka, white peony tea, pink grapefruit juice, lavender-ginger simple syrup
The Stargazer Lily
vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon juice, simple syrup
Bourbon
Fool's Gold
bourbon, limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup
Blackberry Bramble
bourbon, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, basil simple syrup
Passed appetizers
Shrimp Fritter
fried shrimp fritter served with chile ginger aioli (df)
Candied Pork Skewer
chile, soy, ginger, garlic (df, can be gf)
Asparagus & Ricotta Crostini
asparagus ribbons, house-made black pepper, and lemon ricotta, mint and parmesan (veg, can be gf)
on the buffet
Cornmeal Cheddar Biscuits
served with whipped honey butter (veg)
Panzanella
heirloom tomato, peaches, burrata, arugula, garlic sourdough croutons, basil vinaigrette (veg, can be gf)
Cocoa Rubbed Chicken Thighs
fresno & citrus salsa (gf)
Chipotle Beef
chipotle marinated beef with avocado and corn salsa (gf, df)
Warm Potato Salad
baby potatoes, shallot, capers, and parsley (gf, vegan)
Cumin Smoked Kale
sautéed kale, cumin, pimento, red onion (gf, vegan)
desserts
Blueberry Shortbread Bar
layers of shortbread and blueberries (veg)
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bar
chocolate, peanut butter, and oats (gf, veg)
Seasonal menu ideas for Austin private parties, corporate lunches, weddings, buffets, stations and drop-off catering.
Ocaso Catering Menu
FAQs
Does Ocaso Catering offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options?
Dishes marked gf, df, veg, and vegan across the board - appetizers, salads, mains, sides, desserts - with plenty of room to adapt from there.
Is Ocaso Catering's menu seasonal?
Spring/Summer brings watermelon-arugula salad, charred bavette, grilled salmon - the menu moves with what's actually in season.
What cocktails does Ocaso Catering offer in Austin?
Blueberry basil lemonade, a grapefruit-and-tequila pour, bourbon done a few different ways - spirit-forward or easy-drinking, both covered.