Menus

Tidewater Catering offers a range of sample menus as well as custom designed fare fitting of any scale affair. We are always happy to collaborate with event planners and other professionals to produce an event that exceeds the expectations of our hosts and their guests.

Please create your own menu and submit the completed form to us, or you may send us an email or call 843.762.9200. Based on the items selected, number of people, and location, we will respond quickly with the pricing for your event.

We offer the following service options:

Full Service Catering: We offer full service catering with our professional staff to provide set up and clean up services. Our standard option features buffet serving tables with red & white check linen tablecloths, heavy duty white plastic plates, clear cups and eating utensils, folded white paper napkins, and stainless serving equipment.

Customized Option: Our customized option features complete setup with rental plates, utensils, glassware, tables, chairs and linens.

Pick up and Delivery Service: From our catering kitchen on James Island, we offer an affordable option to the catered party. Prearranged customer pick up is available 7 days a week. We are also able to deliver in the Charleston area for a nominal charge based on location. Please contact us a week in advance of your event.

Bar Tending Service: Our professional, insured service offers premium and full bar service for parties. We will provide tables and linens for the bar stations, lemons/limes, beverage napkins, plastic cups, bar setups and ice. We can customize these options with rental glassware and brands of your choice.

Packaged Menu Items:

Prices may vary for seasonal items as well as substituted items from a la cart menu. The suggested pricing is based on a 75 person value pricing or 100 person event. Prices include our Full Service option described above with appropriate staff personnel. Sales tax and suggested service gratuity will be added on our proposal.

Sample Menus
Value Priced Menu Items
(One Staff Person, Minimum 75 Guests) :

Classic BlackJack Barbecue: $12.95 per person
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauces
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Ice Tea

Gourmet Barbecue Picnic: $15.95 per person
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauces
Herb Seasoned or BBQ Chicken
Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni and Cheese
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Ice Tea

Please refer to our Pick Up/Delivery Section for even greater value.

Sample Menus
Regular Priced Menu Items
(Two Staff Persons, Pricing based on 100 Guests) :

Casual Rehearsal Dinner $30.00/person
BBQ Chicken Skewers (Appetizer 1)
Ham rolls (Appetizer 2)
Pimento Cheese platter with crispy flatbread, (Appetizer 3)
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbeque Sauce
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Corn, Sausage & Potatoes)
Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Banana Pudding
Iced Tea

Lowcountry Wedding Reception $35.00/per person
Chef's Selection of Seasonal Fruit and local Cheeses (Platter)
Chef's Selection of Roasted Seasonal Veggies
House Made Spinach and Artichoke dip (Appetizer 1)
Crispy Crab Cakes with Creole Remoulade (Appetizer 2)
Pecan Wood Smoked Salmon (Appetizer 3)
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Artichoke Relish and Horseradish
      Clover BBQ Chicken Skewers
Potato Gratin
Assorted Dessert Squares
Iced Tea

Charleston Supper Club $20.50/person
Lowcountry “lump” Crab Dip (Appetizer 1)
Shrimp Creole with Carolina Gold rice
Squash Casserole (Spring) 
Roasted Root Vegetable Gratin (Fall/Winter)
Fresh Green Beans
Seasonal Garden Salad
Assorted Dessert Platter
Iced Tea

“Tidewater” Shrimp & Grits $35.00/person
Artisan Country Ham Biscuits (Appetizer 1)
Fried Green Tomato wedges with buttermilk mousse
      and pecan bacon candy (Appetizer 2)
Pimento Cheese platter with
      traditional accompaniments (Appetizer 3)
Tidewater Shrimp & Grits: Created with
      our very own Tidewater shrimp marinade,
      Local Stone Ground Grits, and a creamy Tasso Gravy
Key Lime Squares 
Iced Tea

Carolina Pig Pickin' $20.00/person
Slow-cooked Whole Pig
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Cole Slaw
Banana Pudding
Iced Tea

Texas Style Barbecue $19.00
Sliced Beef Brisket
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
House made Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Dinner rolls
Bourbon pecan Bread pudding
Iced Tea

Lowcountry Oyster Roast $21.00 per person(October – March)
Steamed Oysters (price based on clusters)
Hot Dogs
Chili or Brunswick Stew
Brownies & Lemon Squares
Iced Tea
*tables, gloves, knives, cocktail sauce provided

Oyster Roast & Barbecue $22.00/person(October – March)
Steamed Oysters
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Brownies & Lemon Squares
Ice Tea

Lowcountry Feast $25.00/person
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauce
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes)
Herb Seasoned or BBQ Chicken
Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn Bread
Dinner Rolls
Seasonal Cobbler
Iced Tea

Tidewater Boil $18.50 per person
Local Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes
House made Boiled Peanuts
Coleslaw
Corn Bread
Seasonal Cobbler
Iced Tea

Summertime Barbecue $19.00 per person
Pork Ribs
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Cole Slaw
Corn Bread
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Iced Tea

Kids Menu
Hot Dogs
Macaroni & Cheese
Cookies
Lemonade

Al La Carte Menu

Appetizers & Small Plates
Boiled Peanuts
Deviled Eggs
Chili
Brunswick Stew
She Crab Soup
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Lowcountry Crab Dip with Crackers
Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta with fresh
      Basil (Seasonal)
"Peel & Eat" Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Crispy Crab Cakes with Creole Remoulade
Applewood Smoked Bacon wrapped Scallops
Pecan Smoked Salmon Platter
Barbecued Chicken Skewers
BlackJack Sliders
Pulled Pork with Dry Rub and BBQ Sauce
Pecan Smoked Beef Brisket
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Sliced Ham Biscuits
Artisan Country Ham on Parker House Dinner Rolls
Seared Black Pepper Sirloin on Toast Points with
      Maytag Blue Cheese and Horseradish

Platters
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Pecan Wood Smoked Salmon served with crispy capers,
      sour cream, lemon and house made pickles
Pimento Cheese Platter with Crackers
Local Artisanal Cheese Platter with Rockland Plantation
      Chutney’s
Seasonal Fruit Display with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Platter with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Crudite’ Vegetable Platter with Dipping Sauce

Main Courses
Roasted Pork Loin with Rockland Plantation Peach
      Chutney
Baby Back Ribs with Praline Pecan Glaze
Memphis Style Dry Ribs
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue™ Sauces
Barbecue Chicken
Herb Seasoned Chicken
Sliced Beef Brisket
Beef Tenderloin with Artichoke relish and horseradish sauce
Shrimp & Grits: Tidewater Shrimp Sauce, Local Stone
      Ground Grits, and a creamy Tasso Gravy
Rockland Plantation Shrimp Creole served with white rice
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Sausage, Corn & Potatoes)

Side Dishes
Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Seasonal)
Seasonal Garden Salad
New Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon
Cole Slaw with Rockland Plantation Artichoke Relish
Collard Greens with Smoked Pork Stock
Green Beans
House Made Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Potato Casserole
Hoppin' John
Lowcountry Red Rice
Hash & Rice
Rice Pilaf with Garden Vegetables
Squash Casserole (Seasonal)
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Corn Bread
Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler (Seasonal)
Apple Cobbler (Seasonal)
Brownies
Key lime Squares
Assorted Dessert Bars:
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Charleston Cookie Company Cookie Display
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding

Beverages
Assorted Sodas
Lemonade
Sweet Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Apple Cider
Bottled Water