RISE & SHINE GARDEN FRESH SALADS INDIVIDUAL SALADS HOT PASTA SELECTIONS COLD LUNCHEON BUFFETS BOX LUNCHES HOT CHICKEN BUFFETS COLD HORS D' OEUVRES HOT HORS D' OEUVRES LAND & SEA BUFFETS DESSERTS .PDF MENU Owned and operated by Rich & Gina Kazazian, local restaurateurs whose first cafe was opened in RTP in 1995 as Richie's Cafe & Catering. The Kazazian's continued to expand their career by opening seven additional full service restaurants in the area throughout the last decade. Chef Richie now brings his ingrained experience in the culinary field back to where it all began; a small, personal, eclectic cafe, that provides the kind of friendly atmosphere only a family operated restaurant can bestow. Cafe Meridian highlights their lifelong dedication and passion to the art of creative food at reasonable prices, all without compromising quality and freshness. We look forward to and appreciate the opportunity to work with you on your catering needs, Cafe Meridian guarantees they will exceed your expectations with the high quality, impeccable service, and care to detail that we call standard in creating great food. Rich & Gina Kazazian Cafe Meridian & Catering Co. kindly requests 2-3 days advance notice for any event. We also understand that situations arise and we will always try to accommodate any order . Delivery is available for parties of ten or more, and we accept all major credit cards, corporate checks & cash. Corporate accounts are encouraged and welcomed. CATERING MENU RISE & SHINE all selections come with paper products Morning Tray sinfully tempting display of fresh pastries consisting of mini assorted danish, fritters, cinnamon rolls, buttery croissants, crumb cakes, assorted muffins, and pound cakes $2.59 pp (some or all will be used depending on guest count and availability) Bagel Basket fresh sliced assorted bagels with plain, vegetable cream cheese & butter $2.49 pp Include a platter of smoked salmon, with sliced tomatoes, swiss cheese, capers & red onions $6.49 pp Hot Buffet scrambled eggs, maple link sausage, crispy bacon, fresh baked biscuits, and breakfast potatoes $6.99 pp Breakfast Burritos sausage, ham or bacon with egg & cheese grilled in flour tortillas $3.99 Breakfast Frittata a deep dish quiche without the crust $19.99 per 6 pcs. seasonal grilled roasted vegetable - broccoli, red pepper & cheddar - glazed ham & swiss Fresh Fruit Bowl seasonal melons, berries, grapes & pineapple $2.49 pp A La Carte coffee service $1.59 pp cheese grits $1.29 pp hot tea $ 1.59 pp soft drinks $ 1.29 pp juice $1.49 pp fruit yogurts $1.99 pp bottled waters $1.29 pp brewed tea $6.99 gl. COLD LUNCHEON BUFFETS includes choice of one fresh made salad, a relish tray, assorted cookie & brownie tray and all paper products Deli Sandwich Tray  $9 pp custom design your sandwich tray and we will cut each one in half and arrange on a decorated two tier tray roast beef & cheddar with horse radish mayo, lettuce & tomato roast turkey & provolone on wheat with pesto mayo, lettuce & tomato black forest ham & swiss on rye with honey dijon, lettuce & tomato grilled marinated chicken breast on kaiser with dijonnaise, red onion , lettuce & tomato grilled marinated chicken caesar wrap crispy chicken & provolone on a kaiser with mayo, lettuce & tomato waldorf chicken salad with lettuce & tomato in a wrap albacore tuna salad with lettuce & tomato in a wrap creamy egg salad on white with lettuce & tomato veggie vegetarian wrap with balsamic vinaigrette add sweet or un-sweet tea w/cups & ice for $6.99 gl. Deli Buffet  $10 pp beautifully decorated display of sliced roast turkey, roast beef, black forest ham & genoa salami with provolone, swiss & cheddar chesses and a assortment of fresh breads, a lettuce, tomato & onion tray with sides of dijonnaise, mayonnaise & deli mustard choice of two fresh made salads, and a relish tray all necessary paper products, eating & serving utensils are included (15 person minimum) Side Salad Choices strawberry salad bowtie pesto red skin potato salad caesar salad spinach & orzo black bean & corn greek salad garbanzo & tomato macaroni salad garden salad seasonal fruit salad bag of chips BOX LUNCHES all come with lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, your choice of a side or a bag of chips, fresh baked cookie, a mint & condiments add 1.29 for both side and chips Traditional Box Lunch  $8 ea. on wheat, rye, white, kaisers rolls or herb wraps roast turkey & provolone roast beef & cheddar black forest ham & swiss waldorf chicken salad albacore tuna salad veggie vegetarian chicken caesar wrap crispy chicken & provolone grilled chicken & muenster Signature Box Lunch  $9 ea. Meridian Club roast turkey, black forest ham, provolone cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & dijonnaise on grilled wheat Beltie roast beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion then finished with garlic chive cream cheese on grilled rye Monterey Wrap fresh guacamole, roast turkey, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, baby spinach, sliced tomato and finished with cool ranch in a grilled wrap Caprese Panini fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, shaved red onion drizzled with olive oil, balsamic and pesto aioli, on grilled panini bread Chicken Panini marinated grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, shaved red onion, muenster cheese, baby spinach, tomatoes and then finished with pesto aioli, on grilled panini bread Turkey Cranberry turkey breast, shaved red onion, muenster cheese, baby spinach, tomato and finished with our cranberry orange chutney, on grilled panini bread Beltie roast beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion then finished with garlic chive cream cheese on grilled rye Side Choices strawberry salad bowtie pesto red skin potato salad caesar salad spinach & orzo black bean & corn greek salad garbanzo & tomato macaroni salad vegetable pasta seasonal fruit salad bag of dirty chips GARDEN FRESH SALADS Salad Platter generous portions of our fresh made tuna, chicken and /or egg salads, served on a bed of greens, garnished with roma tomatoes, red onions, carrots & cucumbers served with choice of side , assorted breads & crackers & all paper products $8 pp INDIVIDUAL SALADS served with assorted breads, crackers, and all paper products $8 pp Classic Chef roasted turkey, black forest ham & imported swiss cheese, served on a bed of fresh salad greens, garnished with roma tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, hard boiled eggs and a side of balsamic vinaigrette California Cobb roasted turkey, crispy bacon, chopped tomatoes, sliced eggs , fresh avocadoes & bleu cheese crumbles on a bed of crisp romaine with balsamic vinaigrette Ginger Sesame marinated grilled teriyaki chicken on a bed of greens with red bell peppers, carrots, glazed pecans, shaved red onions, celery, mandarin oranges, black & white sesame seeds, and then finished with our ginger sesame dressing Chicken Caesar marinated grilled chicken over crisp romaine, fresh cracked black pepper, parmesan cheese, house made seasoned croutons, and traditional caesar dressing Strawberry Chicken marinated grilled chicken served on spring greens, baby spinach & crisp romaine, with glazed pecans, red onions, creamy feta cheese, fresh strawberries, and our raspberry dressing Greek marinated grilled chicken on crisp romaine with roma tomatoes, red onions, sliced cucumbers, pepperchininis, olives, red & green bell peppers, creamy feta cheese and our lemon vinaigrette Classic Spinach baby spinach, crisp romaine with roma tomatoes, red onions, crispy bacon, roasted red peppers, cannellini white beans, sliced eggs, creamy feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette HOT PASTA SELECTIONS served with choice of leaf salad, our fresh baked rolls & butter, assorted cookie & brownie tray and all necessary paper products; add an additional side for $1.50 pp Stuffed Pasta  $8 pp choose from jumbo stuffed shells or baked manicotti, both are stuffed with herbs, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan, and finished with marinara & melted mozzarella 2pcs pp Baked Ziti  $8 pp with mini meatballs, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, fresh herbs, marinara and topped with mozzarella and baked until golden Baked Lasagna  $9 pp traditional meat sauce of pork & beef, with four layers of pasta, marinara, herbs and three cheeses Vegetarian Lasagna  $9 pp seasonal vegetables, baby spinach, and three cheeses in a savory parmesan white sauce Eggplant Parmesan  $9 pp breaded eggplant cutlets baked with parmesan, mozzarella and marinara Penne ala Casa  $8.5 pp blackened grilled chicken, fresh baby spinach & sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy pink sauce Shrimp Primavera  $9 pp with assorted grilled seasonal vegetables in an herbed lemon white wine sauce Bayou Pasta  $8.5 pp blackened grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, smoked sausage, and the holy trinity (onions, celery & bell peppers) finished with a bayou alfredo sauce Salmon Pasta  $9 pp farfalle pasts, grilled Norwegian wild salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli florets, and then finished with a parmesan cajun alfredo sauce HOT CHICKEN BUFFETS all buffets come with fresh baked rolls & butter, a cookie & brownie tray and all paper products - $9.50 pp Signature Stuffed Chicken our most popular dishes and sure to please, served with garden rice pilaf & choice of side dish Broccoli & Cheddar sautéed broccoli, bell peppers, shallots, ricotta, & fresh herbs served with a cheddar chive sauce Italian sautéed portabellas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, roasted peppers, italian cheeses with a pink basil sauce Parmesan panko breaded chicken cutlet topped with our marinara, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses Florentine stuffed chicken breast with sauteed spinach, feta & ricotta cheese and served with tzatziki sauce Cordon Bleu seared honey ham & imported swiss cheese with a sherry sauce topped with sautéed mushrooms Marsala sautéed chicken breast in a marsala wine reduction sauce, topped with mushrooms & served with garden rice pilaf & choice of side dish Piccata sautéed chicken breast in a lemon wine caper sauce, topped with mushrooms & served with garden rice pilaf & choice of side dish Cacciatore  (min 15 people) tender, fall off the bone chicken, braised with carrots, peppers, and onions in a savory tomato sauce, served with rice and choice of salad Mediterranean grilled lemon chicken with artichoke hearts, capers, olives, roasted tomatoes & feta cheese served with roasted potatoes and our greek salad Island Chicken marinated in caribbean spices & fresh herbs then grilled & topped with our mango pineapple salsa, served with coconut rice pilaf and strawberry salad Herbed Roasted Chicken bone in roasted chicken with fresh herbs, served with our roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables & garden salad New Orleans Skillet  (min 15 people) shrimp, chicken & sausage with peppers, onions, celery & okra in a cajun tomato sauce, served with rice and choice of salad and a bottle of tabasco sauce Bruschetta Chicken panko breaded cutlet, topped with fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and evoo, served with string beans italiano & caesar salad Side Dishes garden salad greek salad strawberry salad caesar salad yukon & sweet potato mashers green bean italiano trio of roasted potatoes garden rice pilaf grilled vegetable medley macaroni & cheese spanish rice pilaf pasta marinara or aioli LAND & SEA BUFFETS all buffets come with fresh baked rolls & butter, a cookie & brownie tray and all paper products Wild Atlantic Salmon   $11 pp poached with wine, lemon, dill & aromatic vegetables, blackened with a lemon pepper cajun rub, or grilled with an mandarin ginger and soy glaze Flounder Florentine   $10 pp flounder filet stuffed with seasoned sauteed spinach, feta, ricotta, and fresh herbs, then finished with a delicate lemon wine sauce Pork Tenderloin   $9 pp sweet tea cured, roasted with herbs & spices, and topped with a fresh cranberry & granny smith apple chutney Caribbean Pork Loin   $9 pp marinated in caribbean spices, baked with a panko crust & served with our fresh mango & pineapple salsa Holiday Comfort   $9.5 pp fresh roasted turkey, corn bread stuffing, fresh green beans, pan gravy & our orange cranberry sauce add honey & brown sugar spiral ham - $2.5 pp Carolina BBQ   $8.5 pp pulled pork bbq & texas pulled chicken, cole slaw, macaroni & cheese, eastern & western sauces, banana pudding & sandwich buns add texas pulled chicken - $2 pp Baked Meatloaf   $8.5 pp house special recipe with sauteed peppers, onions and finished with mushrooms, onions & brown gravy Stuffed Peppers   $8.5 pp large bell pepper stuffed with seasoned beef & pork, car-rots, peppers, tomatoes & rice, then topped with parmesan crumbs and traditional sauce Yankee Pot Roast   $9 pp braised for hours, tender chunks & slices are presented with seasonal root vegetables and savory gravy, our yukon & sweet potato mashers and one side item Burritos   $8.5 pp all white meat pulled chicken, simmered with onions, tomatoes, rice and beans for an authentic flavorful burrito, topped with our southwest enchilada sauce, then baked with monterey jack and cheddar cheese, served with black bean & corn salad & chipotle sour cream Fajitas   $9 pp seasoned grilled chicken & seared steak, sauteed with peppers & onions, and served with cheddar jack cheese, chipotle sour cream, fresh made guacamole, spanish rice and flour tortillas Taco Bar   $8.5 pp seasoned texas pulled chicken & southwest beef, served with cheddar jack cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onions, chipotle sour cream & fresh guacamole, soft and hard tortillas add our spanish pulled chicken - $2 pp COLD HORS D' OEUVRES cocktail plates, napkins & appropriate utensils are included Crudites arrangement of broccoli florets, celery & carrot sticks, yellow & green squash rounds,cucumber slices, assorted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes & creamy ranch dip - $2.25 pp Cheese & Fruit Display smoked gouda, sharp cheddar, havarti & dill, habanera jack & creamy brie cheese, garnished with pepperoni, grapes, strawberries and basket of assorted crackers - $3.49 pp Mozzarella Caprese fresh mozzarella, sliced roma tomatoes, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers & fresh basil, finished with a balsamic glaze & olive oil, and accompanied by toasted garlic herb rounds - $3 pp Shrimp Cocktail large, tender shrimp garnished with fresh lemons and a tangy cocktail sauce - (market) Smoked Salmon Norwegian nova salmon decorated with chopped eggs, diced red onions, capers, cream cheese swiss cheese & mini bagels - $6 pp Bruschetta fresh roma tomatoes, aged balsamic vinegar, chopped red onions, fresh basil and seasoning, and served with toasted garlic herb rounds - $29 serves 18-20 Mediterranean Platter baba ghannouj , tabouli & red pepper hummus, garnished with feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumber slices and finished with toasted pita points - $35 serves 18-20 Pinwheels assorted deli meats and cheeses rolled with vegetables and condiments in herb wraps, nickel sliced 6-8 pcs per sandwich - $2.5 per Snack Tray assorted nuts, pretzels, chips, trail mix and dried fruits or salsa, chips & our fresh house guacamole - $1.75 HOT HORS D' OEUVRES cocktail plates, napkins & appropriate utensils are included Spanakopita sauteed spinach with feta & ricotta cheese, wrapped in phylo, and served with fresh tzatziki - $23 dz Bourbon Street Skewers marinated chicken in cajun spices & teriyaki seasoning, grilled on a skewer - $19 dz Jumbo Chicken Wings choose from teriyaki, buffalo or bbq served with celery, carrots and appropriate dips - 25 - $18, 50 - $34, 100 - $65 Mini Meatballs choose from: swedish style, italian marinara or texas bbq - $2.5 per 4-5 Satay Skewers seasoned chicken skewers served with a peanut sauce chicken - $19 dz, beef - $23 dz Hot Dips spinach & artichoke and/or bacon & swiss - $16 per qt fresh crab dip with savory cream cheese & seasoning - $22 per qt both served with toasted pita points and assorted crackers Stuffed Mushrooms seasoned with sausage, spices & bread crumbs, and topped with parmesan cheese - $25 per 30 pcs Oriental Rolls delicate spring rolls in rice paper with vegetables and /or traditional egg rolls with shredded pork, and served with mandarin orange ginger hoisin dipping sauce - $24 per 30 pcs Seafood Cakes seared herbed salmon or succulent lump crab tossed with baby spinach, roasted peppers, shallots and fresh herbs made into mini cakes with chive cream cheese and asian tri-color slaw - $36 per dz Chicken Fritters crispy tenders with bbq sauce & ranch dressing - $30 per 24 DESSERTS assorted cookies and brownie tray included with all orders Additional Dessert Choices mini assorted pastries, cream puffs & eclairs +1.49 pp assorted tray of sliced cakes + 1.79. pp banana pudding +.99 pp fruit cobblers +1.49 pp Cakes & Pies chocolate layer cake red velvet cake french vanilla cake cheese cake carrot cake lemon pound cake half & full sheet cakes apple pie Return to Top of Page

2500 Meridian Parkway, Ste 130, Durham, NC, 27713 - Phone: 919.361.9333 - Fax: 919.361.9879