We Bring Catering to You
Sweetwater Catering Company offers fine, expertly prepared cuisine in the true tradition of Southern hospitality. Our highly regarded chef freshly prepares some of the most original cuisine found in the Gainesville area to delight your culinary senses. Sweetwater Catering Company compliments any occasion, such as weddings, business luncheons, dinners, or other special events and private parties. From light fare to buffets to full-service, sit-down dining, you’ll find menus to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
A Professional and Expert Catering Company in Gainesville, Florida
Our catering staff is friendly, professional and highly trained. Our goal is to assure that each and every client is afforded exemplary courtesy and service, so that their event is a unique, relaxing, and memorable experience.
At Sweetwater Catering Co. we aim to create, through exemplary service, tremendous flavors and gracious attitude, an overall memorable and extraordinary experience for each of our clients that corresponds with the overall effort of love and compassion that has gone into the making of each event.
Explore Our Specialty Event Menu
Sweetwater Catering Co offers a huge assortment of snacks, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages to meet any need. Please browse some of our sample menus below. Click any of the sample menus below to expand
Sweetwater Favorites
The Colson Salad
Feta Cheese, Roasted Walnut, Sliced Tomato
and Black Olives Served on a Bed of Mixed Greens
and Dressed with a House Vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
With a Sherry Cream Sauce, Topped with Toasted Pine Nuts
Sweetwater’s Italian Chicken
With Creamy Pesto, Artichoke Hearts and Kalamata Olives
Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken
Honey Mustard Marinated and Rolled in Sweet Flakes
Topped with Roasted Pecans, with a Touch
of Orange Blossom Honey
Sweetwater’s Italian Flank Steak
Rolled with Roasted Red Peppers, Pesto and Prosciutto
Big Island Mahi Mahi
Marinated in Garlic Teriyaki,
Grilled and Topped with a Pineapple Salsa
Mashed Potato Bar
Served with Hot Gravy, Bacon Bits,
Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions and Sour Cream
Roasted Red and Sweet Potatoes
Finely Encrusted with Herbs and Spice
Ursula’s Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed Plum Tomatoes with Sautéed Spinach, Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs, Topped with Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Vegan Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with Eggplant, Tomato and Sautéed Onions
Drizzled with Fresh Pesto
Double Cream Brie
with Caramel Pecan Topping
Wrapped and Baked in a Puff Pastry
Served with Fresh French Bread
Creamy Cheese & Spinach
Stuffed Mushrooms
Louisiana Seafood Cakes
Served with Cajun Remoulade
BLT Skewers
Crispy Bacon, Fresh Lettuce and Ripe Tomato
With a Dollop of Curry Mayonnaise
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
With Cheddar Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Mac & Cheese Bites
Chuck Roast Tender Skewers
With Orange Ginger Glaze
Mini Phyllo Cups
With Ropa Vieja, Black Beans, Tomatoes,
Fresh Cilantro and Avocado Creme Fraiche
Spanakopitas
Spinach and Cheese Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Squares
With Herbed Cream Cheese, Capers and
Sprigs of Dill
Caprese Skewers
Homemade Mozzarella Cheese,
Grape Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
The McKenzie Salad
Spring Mix with Roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Tossed with House Vinaigrette
Light Lunch
The Cushman Salad
Spring Mix, Roasted Sunflower Seeds,
Dried Cranberries and Mandarin Oranges
Served with Raspberry-Orange Vinaigrette
The Pilgrim’s BLT
Sliced Roasted Turkey & Bacon, Lettuce,
Tomato and Swiss Cheese
With Curry Mayo and Mango Chutney
The Rustic
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Sweet Onions,
Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato and Provolone Cheese
With Pesto Mayonnaise
Fresh Fruit Salad Bowl
Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Gallons of Sweet & UnSweet Tea
Bottled Water
Hot Buffet Lunch
The McKenzie Salad
Spring Mix, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Served with House Vinaigrette
Chicken Marsala
Lightly Sautéed and Served with Marsala Demi-Glace
Sweetwater’s Italian Vegetarian Pasta
Penne Pasta with Artichoke Hearts,
Kalamata Olives and Creamy Pesto
Freshly Steamed Green Beans
Fresh French Bread & Butter
Mini Desserts
Applesauce Cake with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
Mini Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Frosting
Dispensers of Sweet Tea, UnSweet Tea and Water
Hors D’Oeuvres Reception
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
With Chicken and Smoked Gouda Cheese
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Mini Herb Toasts Topped with Roasted Tomato, Basil and Garlic Topping
Double Cream Brie with Caramel Pecan Topping
Wrapped and Baked in a Puff Pastry Served with Fresh French Bread
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Served with Thai Chili Dip
Chuck Roast Tender Skewers
Served with Homemade Steak Sauce & Horseradish Sauces
BBQ Chicken Skewers
Char-Grilled and Brushed with Southern BBQ Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Antipasto Platter
With Zucchini, Eggplant, Yellow Squash and Mushrooms
Dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers
Served with Marshmallow Cream Dip
Dinner Buffet
The Winter Salad
Apples, Sunflower Seeds, Slivered Almonds and Gorgonzola Cheese
Served on a bed of Iceberg/Romaine Mix
Tossed with House Vinaigrette
Classic Herb Encrusted Chicken
Grilled Chicken Cutlet with Garden Herbs
Topped with White Wine Cream Sauce
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Tips, Slow Cooked Beef Burgundy with Mushrooms and Onions
Served with a Flaky Puff Pastry Shell
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Ratatouille
With Tomatoes, Eggplant, Zucchini and Onions
Fresh French Bread & Butter
Strawberry Shortcake
Tableside Iced Tea & Water
Plated Dinner
First Course
Served Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Second Course
Fresh French Bread & Butter
Choice of:
Chicken Picatta>
Pan-Seared and Topped with Lemon, Butter and Capers
Served with Parslied New Potatoes and Steamed Asparagus
OR
Emperor’s Salmon
Char-Grilled Salmon with Ginger Teriyaki Glaze
Served with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almandine
Third Course
Chocolate Brownie Trifles
With Brownies, Chocolate Mousse,
Toffee Bar Pieces and Fresh Whipped Cream
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