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, and stainless serving equipment.

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.

Sample Menus

Classic BlackJack Barbecue:
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauces
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Iced Tea

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

Casual Rehearsal Dinner
BBQ Chicken Skewers (Appetizer 1)
Ham Rolls (Appetizer 2)
Pimento Cheese Platter (Appetizer 3)
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauce
Tidewater Boil (Shrimp, Corn, Sausage & Potatoes)
Lowcountry Red Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Banana Pudding
Iced Tea

Charleston Supper Club
Lowcountry Crab Dip (Appetizer 1)
Shrimp Creole
Squash Casserole (Spring) 
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Assorted Dessert Platter
Iced Tea

“Tidewater” Shrimp & Grits
Ham Biscuits (Appetizer 1)
Pimento Cheese Platter
Tidewater Shrimp & Grits: Created with
      our very own Tidewater Shrimp Marinade,
      and Stone Ground Grits
Green Beans
Assorted Dessert Platter
Iced Tea

Carolina Pig Pickin'
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
Sliced Beef Brisket
Herb Seasoned or Barbecue Chicken
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Peach Cobbler
Iced Tea

Lowcountry Oyster Roast (October - March)
Steamed Local 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 (October - March)
Steamed Oysters
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauce
Hash & Rice or Lowcountry Red Rice
Cole Slaw
Dinner Rolls
Brownies & Lemon Squares
Iced Tea
*tables, gloves, knives and cocktail sauce provided

Lowcountry Feast
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
Local Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes
Boiled Peanuts
Coleslaw
Corn Bread
Peach Cobbler
Iced Tea

Summertime Barbecue
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
Boiled Peanuts
Deviled Eggs
Chili
Brunswick Stew
She Crab Soup
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crackers
Lowcountry Crab Dip with Crackers
Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta with
      (Seasonal)
"Peel & Eat" Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Crab Cakes with Creole Remoulade
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Barbecued Chicken Skewers
BlackJack Sliders
Sliced Beef Brisket
Ham Biscuits
Pickled Shrimp
Shrimp Dip with Crackers
Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat
Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage
Swedish Meatballs
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
Pecan Encrusted Chicken Skewers
Hummus with Pita Chips">

Platters
Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Artichoke Relish and
      Horseradish Sauce
Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Rockland Plantation Peach
     Chutney
Sliced Turkey Platter with Creole Mustard and
     Cranberry Relish
Pecan Wood Smoked Salmon served with capers,
      cream cheese, lemon, grated egg yolk with crackers
Pimento Cheese Platter with Benne Wafers
Cheese Platter
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Steamed Asparagus Platter with Dill Sauce
Crudite Vegetable Platter with Dipping Sauce

Main Courses
Baby Back Ribs
Steamship Round Carving Station
Pulled Pork Shoulder with BlackJack Barbecue Sauces
Barbecue Chicken
Herb Seasoned Chicken
Sliced Beef Brisket
Shrimp & Grits: Tidewater Shrimp Sauce, Local Stone
      Ground Grits
Shrimp Creole served with Carolina Gold Rice
Tidewater Boil (Local Shrimp, Sausage, Corn & Potatoes)

Side Dishes
Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Seasonal)
Garden Salad
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw with Artichoke Relish
Bleu Cheese Cole Slaw
Collard Greens
Green Beans
Green Bean Casserole
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Potato Casserole
Potato au Gratin
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Hoppin' John
Lowcountry Red Rice
Hash & Rice
Rice Pilaf with Garden Vegetables
Squash Casserole (Seasonal)
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Succotash
Corn Bread
Dinner Rolls

Desserts
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Apple Cobbler
Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies

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