Elegant Hors D’oeuvres Catering Service Across Central Florida
Planning a cocktail party, wedding reception, or upscale gathering? Pearson’s Catering offers a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres and bite-sized delights served throughout Central Florida. From passed appetizers to beautifully styled grazing tables, our handcrafted menu includes everything from savory skewers and sliders to gourmet canapés and seasonal bites. Full-service staffing, setup, and clean-up are available—so you can focus on hosting while we handle the rest.
“I have had the opportunity to work with Pearson’s Catering for over two years with several sports banquets, close to forty. The food is terrific and consistent. The staff is always on time and very professional. Their willingness to adjust and flex with every request makes doing business with them a pure pleasure. AND if you think all of that is wonderful, wait until you taste their desserts! I would recommend Pearson’s without hesitation.” - Jim Oescher, Associate Director of Athletics, Lake Highland Preparatory School
HORS D’OUEVRES MENU
by Pearson’s Catering Serving Central Florida
Minimum Food and Beverage Order May Apply
* Premium Item,**Gluten Free
Platters & Dips
Mediterranean Platter – Vegetarian
Handmade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Greek Feta Dip, Olive Tapenade, Marinated Artichokes, Sliced English Cucumbers, Rainbow Carrots, Sliced Red Peppers, & Cherry Tomatoes, Crackers and Grilled Pita
Artisan Cheese Presentation
Imported & Domestic Cheeses Garnished with Dried Fruit, Nuts and Pearson's Honeyed Pear Chutney and Served with Crackers & Lavosh
Signature Hot Grilled Corn Dip
Grilled Corn, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Scallions, Tomatoes and Cream Cheese. Served with Tortilla Chips
Baked Brie Whole Wheel
Wheel of Brie topped with Toasted Almonds and Apple Chutney. Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Baked till Golden. Finished with Vanilla Bean Caramel Sauce and Toasted Almonds. Served with Gingersnaps and Crackers
Charcuterie Board
Ham, Capicola, Turkey, Salami, Roasted Carrots, Olives, Cornichons, Cheeses, Fresh Grapes, Grain Mustard and Garnished with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Almonds, Dried Fruit. Served with Crackers & Lavosh
Hot Black Bean Dip
Jalapeno Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese Salsa, Goat Cheese, and Cilantro. Served with Tortilla Chips
Hot Crab Dip *
Served with Crackers & Lavosh
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Red Peppers, Roasted Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, & Olives. Garnished with a Handmade Greek Feta, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Crackers, and Lavash
Kids Charcuterie Board
Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Gummies, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, Pretzels, M&M’s, Animal Crackers, Strawberries, Grapes, and Crackers
Hot Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Served with Crackers & Lavosh
Small Bites
Meatballs: Choice of:
Italian - Handmade Marinara
Beef - Mushroom Marsala Sauce
Swedish - Creamy Beef Demi served with Lingonberry Dipping Sauce
Sweet and Sour finished with Pineapple and Green Peppers
Asian Chicken - Sweet Chili Sauce
Herbed Chicken - Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Buffalo Chicken- Ranch Dipping Sauce
Thai Pork - Peanut Sauce
Pearson’s BBQ Parfaits **
Layered Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Drizzled with Kim’s BBQ Sauce
Flank Steak Beef Lollipop*/**
Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with a Choice of:
Fresh Chimichurri
Peppercorn Cognac Sauce
Marsala Sauce
Hand Wrapped Miniature Beef Wellington*
Tender Bites of Grilled Tenderloin and Handmade Mushroom Duxelle Hand-Wrapped in Puff Pastry, and Baked till Golden Brown, Horseradish Sauce
Sausage Cheddar Balls
Tossed in an Apricot Dijon Balsamic Sauce
Homemade Corn Cakes
Layered with Cuban Braised Beef, Cilantro Lime Crema
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple/**
Applewood Smoked Bacon wrapped in a Chili Spiked Pineapple
Stuffed Mushrooms – Choice of:
Italian Sausage, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cheeses
Creamy Spinach, Feta, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mascarpone – Vegetarian
Empanadas: Choice of:
Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable
Served with Cilantro Lime Crema
Mini Brie Tart
Topped with Peaches and Fresh Raspberries ( Only in season-summer) o Topped with Caramelized Pear Compote/ Toasted Pistachios
Philly Cheesesteak Potato Bites **
Red Potatoes filled with our House Top Round, Caramelized Onions, Provolone, Finished with Garlic Au Jus
Mascarpone Cheese & Fig Phyllo Purse
Raspberry Brie Purse*
Puff Pastry Filled with Brie and Raspberry Jam
Crostini’s
Goat Cheese, Balsamic Fig Marmalade, Candied Pecan, Balsamic Glaze
Roasted Garlic Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Ricotta, Drizzle of Olive Oil
Ritz Carlton Ham Salad, Peach Jam
Pearson’s Café Chicken Salad
Beef Tenderloin, Blue Cheese
Smoked Salmon, Boursin Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Brisket Bites /*
Tender Brisket, with Sriracha Maple Glaze
Cuban Cigars
Miniature Cubans rolled in in Hand-Wrapped in Puff Pastry, and Baked till Golden Brown
Tenderloin Lollipop* Choice of:
Merlot Glaze with Horseradish Sauce
Fresh Chimichurri Sauce
Dan’s Famous Smoked Shrimp Cocktail / *
House Made Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Seafood Tastings
Salmon Florentine Bites
Salmon and Spinach in Puff Pastry Cups
Spicy Tuna **
Sushi Grade Tuna, Sriracha Aioli, on Sliced Cucumber Rounds
Petite Crab Cakes*
Lump Crabmeat, Green Onions, Brunoise of Red Pepper, and Remoulade
Crab Stuffed Bamboo Cone*/ **
Curried Crab Salad: Lump Crab Meat, Chili Peppers, Mayo, Cilantro, Scallions
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail **
House Made Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Bites Blackened Shrimp Cucumber **
Avocado Mousse/Remolaude
Petite Waffle Cones Filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse*
Crab Cake Fritters*
Remoulade
Hot Crab Dip */ **
Served with Crackers & Lavosh
Stuffed Mushrooms
Lump Crabmeat, Green Onions, Threes Cheeses*
Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Skewers **
Pineapple Glaze
Salmon Wonton
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon, Sticky Rice, and Scallions, Nestled in a Fried Wonton Cup
Fish & Shrimp Mango Ceviche Parfait*/ **
Lobster Mac and Fontina Cheese Fritters*
Truffle Oil
Petite Lobster Rolls*
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Ginger Soy Sauce*/ **
Sliders
Beef Burger Sliders
Red Onion Jam, and Garnished with a Dill Pickle
Cuban Sliders
Thinly Sliced Ham, Mojito Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Dijon Aioli, and Pickles, Pressed on Mini Roll
Pulled Pork Sliders
Dan’s In-House Smoked Pulled Pork and Kim’s BBQ Sauce
Black Bean Burger Sliders
Avocado, and Garlic Salsa Aioli
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Pulled Buffalo Chicken Handmade Blue Cheese Sauce
Mini Handhelds
Cubans
Pearson’s House Favorite. Mojito Braised Pulled Pork, Layered with Thinly Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles Pressed on Cuban Bread, Cut into Strips
Mini Grilled Raspberry Turkey Sandwich Bites
Layered with Smoked Gouda and Pepper Jack Cheeses, Orange Scented Dijon Aioli, Pepper Rings, Raspberry Jam, Homemade Focaccia
Bao Buns
Shredded Pork and Pickled Slaw, Soy-Ginger Sauce
Pearson’s Café Mini Sandwiches Fresh Chicken Salad, Lettuce, in a Mini Croissant
Mini Signature Sandwich Platters
Mix and Match / Minimum of 3 Dozen of each variety / 3 Flavors Maximum
Cuban Sliders
Mini Signature Turkey Cranberry Grill on House Made Cranberry Walnut Bread
Blackened Chicken, Pepper Jack, Black Bean Aioli on Focaccia
Turkey Layered with Smoked Gouda, Pepperoncini, Raspberry Orange Aioli on Focaccia
Roast Beef and Horseradish Wrap Bites
Chicken Salad Croissants
Mini Signature Turkey Cranberry Grill
Havarti, Cream Cheese, Homemade Cranberry Chutney, Smoked Turkey. Pressed on Homemade Cranberry Walnut Bread
Chicken Samples
Bourbon Chicken Bites **
Grilled Chicken, Bourbon Glaze, Sesame Seeds, and Scallions
Hand Breaded Coconut Chicken
Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites, Orange Horseradish Sauce
Crispy Asian Fried Chicken Bites
Tossed in our Asian Sauce
Buffalo Crispy or Grilled Chicken Bites
Ranch and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Chicken Skewers
Choice of:
Island, Pineapple Jerk Sauce**
Asian, Soy Orange Ginger Sauce**
Bang Bang Sauce
Apricot Dijon Balsamic Glaze**
Chardonnay Mushroom Sauce
Greek, Tzatziki Sauce**
Parmesan Chicken Bites
Parmesan Crusted Mini Chicken Bites, Herb Garlic Aioli
Vegetarian Tastings
Raspberry Brie Purse Puff Pastry Filled with Brie and Raspberry Jam
Tandoori Glazed Carrot**
Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Signature Hot Grilled Corn Dip ** Grilled Corn, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Scallions, Tomatoes and Cream Cheese. Served with Tortilla Chips
Mascarpone Cheese & Fig Phyllo Purse
Deconstructed Ratatouille Parfaits
Sauteed Eggplant, zucchini, Red Peppers tossed with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil Olive Oil and Layered with Fresh Mozzarella, and Farro (grain)
Grilled Veggie Mini Focaccia Bites
Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Provolone on Dan’s Focaccia
Bao Buns Pickled Jalapeno Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Re Onion, Cucumbers, Drizzled with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Arancini, Mushroom & Asiago Cheese Stuffed Rice Balls
Silky Homemade Marinara Sauce
Hot Black Bean Dip **
Jalapeno Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese Salsa, Goat Cheese, and Cilantro. Served with Tortilla Chips
Handmade Black Bean Cakes
Topped with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Guacamole
Wild Mushroom Tarts Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic, Herbs, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts
Hot Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip **
Served with Crackers
Veggie Meatball Sliders Lentil Mushroom Meatballs, and House Marinara Topped with Mozzarella
Feta Kalamata Cucumber Skewers ** Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
Vegan Entertaining Collection
Edamame Pot Stickers Soy Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce
Southwestern Sweet Potato Grilled Crostini
Beyond Beef, Corn, Avocado Ragu
Vegan Charcuterie Board Vegan Mediterranean Veggie Burger Bites, Olive Tapenade, Blackberry Hummus, Plant Based Cheeseball, Grapes, Carrots, Bell Peppers
Handmade Falafel
Everything Hummus
Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms Roasted Red Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic, Rosemary, Polenta
Bao Buns
Pickled Jalapeno Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Drizzled with Soy-Ginger Sauce. Finished with a Vegan Sriracha Mayo.
Plant Based Sausage Balls
Apricot Dijon Balsamic Glaze
7 Layer Mexican Dip** Vegan Refried Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, Green Chilies, Black Olives, Green Onions, Tofu Sour Cream. Served with Tortilla Chips
Carving Stations
Bacon Wrapped Apple Marinated Pork Loin
Jack Daniels Apple Dijon Cream Sauce
Pearson's Smoked or Roasted Turkey Breast
Herb & Citrus, served with Cranberry Apple Orange Chutney, and Turkey Gravy
Smoked Beef Brisket
Pepper Crusted and Smoked for 8 hours, served with Homemade BBQ Sauce.
Prime Rib
Marinated with Fresh Herbs, Onions & Spices, served Medium with Au Jus, and Horseradish Sauce
Citrus Glazed Ham
Homemade Pear Chutney & Spreads
Stuffed Pork Loin
Boursin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Spinach, and Herb Au Jus.
Marinated Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Served Medium with Horseradish Sauce
Sirloin Top Round Roast
Pepper Crusted and Slow Roasted with Herbs & Onions, served with Au Jus, and Horseradish Sauce.
Beverages
Assorted Sodas
Coke, Diet & Sprite
Berry Infused or Regular Lemonade
Disposable Carafe (8-10 cups)
Coffee, Creamers, Sugars, Paper Cups, Stir sticks, Napkins
Citrus & Rosemary Infused Water
Bottled Water
Coffee Service - Regular
Sugars, Creamers, Paper Cups, Stirrers
Unsweetened or Sweetened Iced Tea
Bar Options
All Packages Include:
9oz Disposable Clear Tumbler Cups & Cocktail Napkins
Will need to have a Pearson’s Bartender
For Full Service Events Only
Bar Set Up Packages
Client Providing Alcohol
Drink Mixers, Assorted Sodas & Juices, Drink Garnishes, Bottled Water & Ice
Beer & Wine
House Wine: one red, one white, Imported and Domestic Beer, Assorted Soft Drinks, Bottled Water & Ice
*Premium Item,**Gluten Free
Full Bar Package
Wine, Beer and Full Liquor Bar to include: Vodka, Rum, Gin, Scotch, Whiskey/Bourbon, Drink Mixers, Assorted Sodas & Juices, Drink Garnishes, Bottled Water & Ice
Minimum Food and Beverage Order May Apply
Hors D’oeuvres Catering FAQ’s
What hors d’oeuvres packages does Pearson’s Catering offer?
We offer four customizable packages and you can select between 4 and 7 savory hors d’oeuvres from Chef Pearson’s Culinary Delights, each accompanied by assorted scratch-made mini sweet treats. Choose the package that best fits your event’s size and style.
Are there order minimums or other requirements?
Yes, minimum food and beverage orders may apply to ensure quality and proper service. Please contact us to discuss your event details and confirm any minimum requirements.
Can I add bar services or professional staff to my hors d’oeuvres catering?
Absolutely! Pearson’s Catering offers full-service staffing and bar services to make your cocktail party or upscale gathering effortless and memorable. Just ask when you get in touch to plan your menu.