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SELF-SERVE BUFFETS
PLATED MENUS
PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
APPETIZERS, DESSERTS AND DRINKS

Full-Service Plated with Wait Staff

Full wait staff, beautifully presented entrees served on porcelain plates, with silverware and premium disposable dinner napkins (cloth napkins add $1.25 per person). Vegetarian alternatives are available for each menu. We will also accommodate for any dietary needs. We just need to know in advance how many to prepare.

Chicken Velouté and 12-Hour Roasted Brisket

43

Fork tender grilled chicken with velouté sauce, or roasted beef brisket with cabernet demi-glacé. Both with garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes and our farm-fresh herb green beans. *We need to know in advance how many portions of each protein to prepare.

Chateaubriand (Beef Tenderloin) and Lemon-Wine Chicken

56

Decadent beef tenderloin sliced medium rare with béarnaise sauce, pickled radish and chives. Or fork tender grilled chicken in lemon-wine sauce. Both served with roasted herb potatoes and buttery asparagus. *We need to know in advance how many portions of each protein to prepare.

Frutti Di Mare e Pollo

46

Fettuccini with asiago basil cream sauce, shrimp, mussels and tomatoes. Or fettuccini with asiago basil cream sauce, grilled chicken and tomatoes. Garlic bread and butter. *We need to know in advance how many portions of sea or land to prepare.

Steak Isla

62

Sliced beef tenderloin with lobster cream sauce, broccolini, pea puree, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, pickled radish

Beef Tenderloin and Salmon

56

Decadent beef tenderloin sliced medium rare with hollandaise sauce. Or steamed salmon with lemon caper sauce. Both served with roasted squash, bell peppers and wild rice. *We need to know in advance how many portions of each protein to prepare.

Shrimp and Grits or Pomegranate Pork Tenderloin

43

Gonzo's award-winning shrimp and grits with Nora Mill Granary grits, Cajun shrimp, bacon, cheese and green onions. Or tea-brined pork tenderloin with roasted herb potatoes, broccolini and pomegranate sauce. 

Chicken Suprême

39

Seared and braised chicken with suprême sauce, our farm-fresh herb green beans, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes and chives. Perfect option to please everyone in a large group!

Vegetarian

29

Portobello mushroom with roasted red pepper sauce, sautéed spinach, herb potatoes

Add Salad

5.50

Salads are plated on porcelain and set on tables before guests sit down.


Classic - Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, shredded cheddar cheese, croutons, Vidalia onion vinaigrette dressings 


Caesar - Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing


Spinach - Spinach, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette dressing

Add Drinks

2.95 / 4.25

First price: Disposable cups / Second price: Glass goblets

Sweetened and Unsweetened Teas, Water 

OR

Canned Sodas (Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite) and Bottled Water

Add pre-set artisan bread and whipped butter on tables

3.25

Cloth napkins instead of premium disposable dinner napkins

1.25

Dietary restrictions? No problem. Just let us know ahead of time. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase risk of foodborne illness.

Self-Serve Buffets

Delicious spreads that impress! Prices listed first are with disposable plates and utensils, and dinner napkins / Prices listed second are with porcelain plates, silverware and premium disposable dinner napkins. Cloth napkins add $1.25 per person.

Elevated Classic

24 / 29

Braised beef au jus, fork tender grilled chicken with velouté sauce, green beans, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, bread and butter, classic tossed salad

Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Velouté

39 / 44

Sliced beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce, braised chicken with velouté sauce, roasted herb potatoes, broccolini, bread and butter, classic tossed salad

Slow-Roasted Brisket and Lemon-Wine Chicken

26 / 31

Beef brisket, braised chicken in lemon-wine sauce, roasted herb potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, classic tossed salad

South of the Border

24 / 29

Carnitas, grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, tortillas, chips and queso, shredded cheese, black beans, eloté (corn on the cob with homemade spicy mayo, lime and crumbled cheese) 

Savory Southern

25 / 30

Shrimp and grits, bourbon bbq chicken, roasted squash, cornbread and butter, classic tossed salad

Prime Rib and Chicken Velouté

39 / 44

Sliced prime rib au jus, braised chicken with velouté sauce, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, broccolini, bread and butter, classic tossed salad

Surf and Turf

40 / 45

Sliced beef tenderloin with cabernet demi, steamed salmon with lemon-caper béchamel, asparagus, roasted garlic-herb potatoes, bread and butter, classic salad

Shrimp and Brisket

27 / 32

Slow-roasted beef brisket, shrimp and grits, broccolini, herb-roasted potatoes, bread and butter, classic tossed salad

Eastern International

24 / 29

Chicken tikka masala, red beef stew, jasmine rice, samosas, daal (black lentils), naan bread

Gonzo Burgers and More

23 / 28

1/3# fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, buns, Gonzo sauce, condiments, our famous homemade Smoky Mt. potato chips, green beans (substitute chicken breasts or veggie burgers at no charge, we just need to know how many to sub)

Rustic Italian

29 / 34

Cavatappi pasta, grilled chicken in basil asiago cream sauce, meatballs in marinara, asparagus, Caesar salad, garlic-buttered toast 

Smoky Mountain BBQ

23 / 28

Pulled pork, bourbon bbq chicken, buns, coleslaw, homemade mac and cheese, 3-bean salad

Surf and Turf 2

41 / 46

Sliced beef tenderloin with cabernet demi, herb-crusted cod with lemon-butter sauce, broccolini, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, bread and butter, spinach salad

Cajun Seafood Boil

39 / 44

Shrimp, crab legs, smoked sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob, mushrooms, cocktail sauce, butter

Plate Collection and Cleanup Procedures for Buffets

If buffet is served with our porcelain plates and silverware, staff circulates the room and collects these items from tables. If client provides their own plates, a charge of $3.50 per person will be added to the first price listed on the menu for collecting, scraping and stacking dirty dishes. Staff does not circulate room when buffets are served with disposable plates. We do not setup, break down, or clean guest tables. Wait staff can be hired for $190 per team member (up to four hours). 

Dietary restrictions? No problem. Just let us know ahead of time. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase risk of foodborne illness.

Premium Multi-Course Packages

Let Chef Brandon create your all-inclusive culinary memory

Full service with porcelain plates, silverware, premium cloth napkins. Guests are served and fully attended to by professional wait staff. Prices are for parties of 20+.

Chateaubriand

76.95

Start with passed appetizers of Boursin cheese stuffed mushrooms and shrimp Kimberlee toasts.


Continue to a plated spring green salad with raspberry walnut vinaigrette.


Indulge in beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce, asparagus, roasted herb potatoes, beet purée.


Artisan bread and homemade whipped butter.


Sweetened and unsweetened teas, iced waters.

Fruitti di Mare

74.45

Savor a starter course of slow-roasted beef brisket with mushroom duxelles and tangy pea purée.


Followed by a plated beet burrata salad with arugula, carrot, pistachio and citrus vinaigrette.


Set sails to fettuccini with basil asiago cream sauce, shrimp, mussels and tomatoes.


Grilled garlic-parmesan bread.


Sweetened and unsweetened teas, iced waters.

Chicken Velouté

64.45

Begin your cocktail hour with a charcuterie display of cured meats, artisan cheeses, fruit, olives and gourmet crackers.


Sit down to a plated house salad with Vidalia onion vinaigrette.


Relish fork tender braised chicken with velouté sauce, buttered broccolini, garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes and chives.


Dinner rolls and butter. 


Sweetened and unsweetened teas, iced waters.

Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres (buffet style or passed)

How it works

Served buffet style with disposable vessels and utensils. Passed apps available with server surcharge. Minimum of 40 portions per item. 

Charcuterie Display

9.50 pp

An assortment of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, olives, fresh fruit and crackers 

(No meat option: $7 pp)

Boursin Cheese and Herbs Stuffed Mushrooms

3 each

Smoked Salmon Crostini

9 each

Salmon, goat cheese, pistachio, basil, hot honey

Braised Chicken Cheese Slider

5.50 each

Shrimp Kimberlee Toast

4 each

Crab Cakes with Remoulade

9 each

Green Chili Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips

4 pp

Meatballs with Marinara

2.50 each

Prosciutto Pimento Cucumber Canapé

3.75 each

Beef Chèvre Slider

8 each

Angus patty, goat cheese, fig jam, arugula 

Shrimp and Grits Cup

5 each

Bruschetta

4 each

Caviar Tasting Display

MP

Display of Osetra on scallops with lemon-dill aioli, blinis with crème fraîche and white sturgeon, and homemade potato chips with beluga and sour cream

Osetra Caviar Scallops

MP

With lemon dill aioli

Shrimp Cocktail

3.50 pp

Chips and Salsa

3 pp

Chips and Queso

3.50 pp

Desserts

Served on clear disposable plates. Porcelain dessert plates, add $1 pp

Kim's Specialty Cheesecakes

9

Berry Wine Compote / Snickers / Oreo 

Tiramisu Bistro Cakes

8

Individually wrapped tiramisu cakes

Apple Streusel Crumble “Coffee” Cake

4

Mississippi Mud Cake

9

Chocolate brownie, ganache, chocolate chunks, mousse

Custom Sheet Cake

4

Bourbon Pecan Pie

8.75

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake Roll

5.75

Tres Leches Cake with Berries

8

Gourmet Brownies and Cookies

4

Gourmet Cupcakes

4

Cannolis with chocolate chips

5

Wedding Cake Cutting Service

2 pp

Drinks and More

Drinks

2.95

Sweet and Unsweet Teas, Water, disposable clear cups and ice *

Or

Canned Sodas and Waters

*Glass goblets can be rented for an additional $1.25 pp (glasses will be collected within 1 hour after meals are completed)

Plated Pre-set Salads

5.50

Classic - Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, shredded cheddar cheese, croutons, ranch or Vidalia onion vinaigrette  


Caesar - Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing


Spinach - Spinach, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette dressing


All pre-set salads served on porcelain plates.

Sandwich Box Lunches

15

Box lunch menus include ham, turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, condiments, homemade potato chips. Delivery areas include Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville and surrounding areas. Minimum $300.

Breakfast/Brunch options

Varies

Gonzo Gourmet offers a host of breakfast and brunch options. Inquire with us!

Servers

190 / 265+

Price INCLUDES all tax, travel and gratuity. Price is per server, up to 4 hours. First price is local rates (Knoxville and immediate surrounding areas); second price is non-local -- areas such as Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Clinton, Loudon, Athens, and Oak Ridge. Final determination with be made with exact address. 

Dietary restrictions? No problem. Just let us know ahead of time. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase risk of foodborne illness.

Additional Information

If you have something specific in mind that you don't see on this general catering food menu, let us know and Chef Brandon can likely accommodate! 


We can accommodate all allergies or dietary restrictions. We just need to know in advance.


An 18% service fee + 9.25% sales tax will be added. The service fee covers local transportation, administrative coordination, and event operations. Non-local areas will be subject to a higher service fee depending on location. Gratuity is not required or expected. 


Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness.


I look forward to working with you! 

Thank you for your consideration,

Brandon Wilson, P.C.E.C., Executive Chef/Owner


Gonzo Gourmet serves Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville, Lenoir City, Oak Ridge, Sweetwater, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and most areas in eastern Tennessee!

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