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Bud's Louisiana Cafe
Catering Menu
A “pan” or a gallon is approximately 15 appetizer servings, or about 8 “full/entree” catering servings.
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- Seafood Gumbo w/ Rice (Half Pan) - Serves 8
A New Orleans classic~ spicy soup with shrimp, crab, crawfish, Andouille sausage, rice, and okra in a dark roux with seafood stock.
$130.00- Seafood Bisque w/ Rice (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Shrimp, crab, crawfish, and corn in a light tomato cream-based soup with a splash of sherry.
$145.00- Cajun Jambalaya (Half Pan) - Serves 8
A spicy rice dish of smoked chicken, Andouille sausage, and Tasso (Cajun smoked ham) with caramelized onions, celery, and bell pepper. Includes a side of our house- made sauce piquant.
$180.00- Creole Jambalaya (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Shrimp and crawfish sautéed with a splash of Creole tomato sauce tossed with rice, smoked chicken, spicy Andouille sausage, and Tasso with caramelized onions, celery, and bell pepper.
$190.00- Pasta Jambalaya (Half Pan) - Serves 8
House-smoked duck and chicken with sautéed shrimp, our Andouille and Tasso jambalaya base, Creole tomato sauce, and a rich duck essence tossed with pasta.
$180.00- Red Beans & Rice w/ Andouille Sausage (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage
$160.00- Chicken Creola w/Pasta (Half Pan) - Serves 8
A great variation on a New Orleans classic of sautéed chicken in a light Creole tomato sauce with peas and mushrooms tossed with penne pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
$180.00- Shrimp Creola w/Pasta (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Our version of a New Orleans classic of sautéed shrimp in a light Creole tomato sauce with peas and mushrooms, all tossed with penne pasta.
$180.00- Crawfish Etouffee (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Crawfish tail meat slow-cooked with onions, bell peppers, and celery, with spicy Cajun seasonings, garlic, and herbs. Served over rice.
$180.00- Vegetarian Creola (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Peas, mushrooms, green beans, squash and garbanzo
beans in a mild Creole tomato sauce. Served over rice for a gluten-free option, or can be tossed with pasta. Finished with butter and topped with parmesan cheese, or substitute olive oil to make vegan. A mild dish that can be made spicy.$160.00- Louisiana Chicken w/ Pasta (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Chicken breast pieces sautéed in garlic, with mushrooms and peas. In a moderately spicy Tasso cream sauce, all tossed with rotelli pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
$180.00- Mardi Gras Pasta (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Shrimp, Crawfish and mushrooms in a Creole tomato cream sauce, tossed with pasta. Topped with capers and parmesan cheese.
$180.00- House Salad (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Romaine and mixed greens tossed with a house-made Creole mustard vinaigrette, topped with house-made seasoned garlic bread crumbs and crumbled hard-boiled egg. Minimum 8.
$8.00- Caesar Salad (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made traditional Caesar dressing, house-made garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Minimum 8.0
$8.50- Bread Pudding (Half Pan) - Serves 8
Creamy egg custard baked with French bread and topped with a white chocolate Frangelico sauce and toasted pecans.
$135.00 Appetizers
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- Jalapeño Cornbread Muffin
Jalapeño Cornbread Muffin
$3.00- Shrimp Bourbon Street
Shrimp in a light cornmeal & corn flour crust, flash fried; served with an orange marmalade horseradish dipping sauce.
$13.50- Creole ''Caviar''
A savory blend of shrimp and crawfish with Creole spices and the Cajun trinity, all blended into a delicious paté-style spread and served with garlic toast.
$14.00- Soft-Shell Crab Appetizer
One medium-sized soft-shell crab dusted in flour and flash-fried; served atop smoked tomato beurre blanc and laced with house-made tartar sauce.
$15.00- Alligator Sausage & Fried Pickles
Grilled alligator & pork sausage with a side of fried pickles, Creole Mustard, and house-made tartar.
$14.50- Seafood Gumbo (Cup)
The classic New Orleans soup in a mildly spicy dark roux with shrimp, crab, crawfish, andouille pork sausage, okra, & rice.
$9.50- Seafood Gumbo (Bowl)
The classic New Orleans soup in a mildly spicy dark roux with shrimp, crab, crawfish, andouille pork sausage, okra, & rice.
$16.25- Seafood Bisque (Cup)
Shrimp, crab, crawfish, and sweet corn in a light tomato cream-based soup with a splash of sherry and rice
$9.50- Seafood Bisque (Bowl)
Shrimp, crab, crawfish, and sweet corn in a light tomato cream-based soup with a splash of sherry and rice
$16.25- Cajun Jambalaya Appetizer (Cup)
A spicy rice dish of chicken, andouille pork sausage, and tasso (smoked ham) with the Cajun trinity and Creole seasoning.
$9.25- Red Beans & Rice Appetizer (Cup)
A New Orleans classic of creamy beans and rice, served with a ring of spicy andouille pork sausage.
$8.25- Seasoned French Fries
Seasoned French Fries
$9.00 Po Boy Sandwiches
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- Fried Shrimp Po Boy
Shrimp in a light cornmeal & corn flour crust, flash fried; topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and Remoulade sauce
$21.25- New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Po Boy
Sautéed shrimp in our spicy BBQ blend with garlic, Worcestershire, butter, and lemon; topped with shredded cabbage and house-made tartar sauce.
$21.25- Blackened Catfish Po Boy
Pan-seared catfish filet dusted with Creole seasoning, topped with shredded cabbage and house-made tartar sauce.
$21.25- Pulled Pork Po Boy
House-smoked pork shoulder, “pulled” and topped with house-made coleslaw and BBQ sauce-infused mayonnaise.
$22.00- Fried Catfish Po Boy
Catfish in a light cornmeal & semolina crust, flash fried; topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce.
$21.50- Soft-Shell Crab Po Boy
Soft-shell crab dusted in flour; topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickle and house-made tartar sauce.
$25.00- Spicy Andouille Po Boy
Grilled spicy Andouille (on-do-ee) pork sausage topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, and Creole mustard.
$22.00- Sloppy Roast Beef Po Boy
Thinly sliced beef in a rich brown beef gravy, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise
$22.00- Chicken Po Boy
Grilled chicken breast dusted with Creole seasoning; topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and our Caesar dressing.
$21.25 Salads
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- House Salad (Small)
Romaine and mixed greens tossed with a house-made Creole mustard vinaigrette, topped with house-made seasoned garlic bread crumbs and crumbled hard-boiled egg.
$8.50- House Salad (Large)
Romaine and mixed greens tossed with a house-made Creole mustard vinaigrette, topped with house-made seasoned garlic bread crumbs and crumbled hard-boiled egg.
$17.00- Caesar Salad (Small)
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing, topped with house-made lightly seasoned garlic breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan cheese.
$9.00- Caesar Salad (Large)
Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing, topped with house-made lightly seasoned garlic breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan cheese.
$18.00- Shrimp Remoulade Salad
Romaine lettuce with Remoulade dressing, lightly spiced boiled shrimp, tomato, and crumbled hard-boiled egg.
$8.50- Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast atop our large Caesar salad.
$23.00 A La Carte Entrees
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- Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp sautéed with our house-made Creole seasoning in a tomato cream sauce, served over cheesy “Jimmy Red Corn Grits.”
$26.95- Chicken & Grits
A great variation of one of Bud’s favorite comfort foods. A mild New Orleans classic of diced chicken sautéed in garlic butter, peas, and mushrooms, all served over our cheesy “Jimmy Red Corn Grits” and finished with a rich chicken and mushroom gravy.
$24.95- Louisiana Chicken
Grilled chicken breast served with a lightly spiced Tasso ham cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and peas, topped with Parmesan cheese; served with rice.
$25.95- Blackened Catfish St. Charles
Pan-seared catfish filet dusted with Creole seasoning, laced with a ribbon of creamy house-made tartar sauce; served with green beans and rice with a classic Meuniere sauce.
$24.95- Mardi Gras Pasta
Shrimp and crawfish sautéed in a sherry tomato cream sauce with capers and mushrooms tossed with pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.
$26.95- Pasta Jambalaya
Bud’s favorite version of Jambalaya: house-smoked duck and chicken, sautéed shrimp, Andouille pork sausage, Tasso ham, Jambalaya base, smoked tomato sauce and a rich duck essence all tossed with pasta.
$26.95- Cajun Jambalaya
A spicy rice dish of smoked diced chicken pieces, Andouille pork sausage, Tasso ham, caramelized onions, celery, green peppers, and Creole seasoning; topped with your choice of grilled chicken breast, smoked chicken thigh, or Andouille pork sausage.
$25.95- Red Beans & Rice
A New Orleans classic of creamy beans slow cooked in a rich duck and pork stock. Your choice of Andouille pork sausage, grilled chicken breast, or smoked chicken thigh.
$26.95- Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish tail meat slow-cooked in a mildly spiced light roux with onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and herbs with rice.
$26.95- Fried Shrimp Plate
Shrimp in a light cornmeal & semolina crust, flash fried; served with seasoned fries.
$26.95- Fried Catfish Plate
Catfish in a light cornmeal & semolina crust, flash fried; served with seasoned fries.
$26.95- Fried Soft-Shell Crab Plate (One Crab)
Soft-shell crab dusted in flour and flash-fried; served with seasoned fries.
$22.00- Fried Soft-Shell Crab Plate (Two Crabs)
Soft-shell crab dusted in flour and flash-fried; served with seasoned fries.
$27.00- A Taste of New Orleans
Crawfish Etouffee and rice with your choice of a fried soft-shell crab, fried catfish, or blackened catfish; laced with a ribbon of house-made tartar sauce.
$31.95- Seafood Lasagna
Handmade lasagna noodles layered with a rich blend of shrimp, crawfish, and crabmeat, smothered in our house-made Creole and béchamel sauces, and finished with fresh ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
$33.50
