BBQ Buffet Catering & Custom Catering Menu
With over 137 years in the hospitality industry and over 50 years of experience in off-premise BBQ buffet catering (and much more!), it is the Rode family’s continued pleasure to serve all of Southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. Rode’s offers fully custom-designed menus unique to your event that is tailored to our your menu interests and food service budget.
It is our goal to serve your and your guests not only a delicious BBQ buffet catering menu but also exceptional service and presentation from our veteran kitchen and serving staff. From a small, casual backyard BBQ buffet event reception to a family-style seated dinner service with a customized menu and vegetarian options at your chosen event space, the possibilities with Rode’s are endless.
A formal proposal will be sent after a short consultation with one of our Catering Coordinators. Final pricing will vary depending on the menu, service style, event location (travel), guest count, rentals and beverage service needs.
* Indicates that the menu item is only available for full-service catering
It is our goal to serve your and your guests not only a delicious BBQ buffet catering menu but also exceptional service and presentation from our veteran kitchen and serving staff. From a small, casual backyard BBQ buffet event reception to a family-style seated dinner service with a customized menu and vegetarian options at your chosen event space, the possibilities with Rode’s are endless.
A formal proposal will be sent after a short consultation with one of our Catering Coordinators. Final pricing will vary depending on the menu, service style, event location (travel), guest count, rentals and beverage service needs.
* Indicates that the menu item is only available for full-service catering
We are happy to work with you to customize our menu to meet the needs of any dietary request
including: gluten free, vegetarian or vegan options.
Entrees
*beef
BBQ Beef Brisket Beef Filet Italian Meatballs Prime Rib Roast Beef Au Jus(sliced) Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs Top Round Roast Beef (Carved) Hanger Steak *Grilled NY Strip |
poultry
BBQ Smoked Chicken Fried Chicken Chicken Marsala Chicken Lombardy Chicken Piccata Roast Turkey Breast Stuffed Chicken Breast Pulled BBQ Chicken Chicken Chesapeake Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast Chicken Parmesan Chicken Florentine Caprese Chicken Chicken Cacciatore |
pasta
Baked Ziti Pesto Bow-Tie Pasta w/Chicken and Broccoli Penne Vodka Pasta Primavera Mushroom Ravioli Bolognese w/ Rigatoni Penne Alfredo Cheese Tortellini Rosa Crabby Pasta Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Penne with Spinach and Broccoli Stuffed Shells |
pork
St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs Carolina Pulled Pork Porkette BBQ Pulled Pork Sausage & Peppers Baked Ham Whole Roasted Pig Herb Roasted Pork Loin Mushroom, Spinach and Gruyere Stuffed Pork Loin Roasted Apple & Honey Glazed Pork Chops *Grilled Pork Chops Pork Carnitas |
seafood
Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Char Sugar Crusted Salmon or Honey Sesame Clam Casino *Raw Bars Shrimp Scampi Snow Crabs Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp Crab Stuffed Flounder Low Country Boil Lobster Tails Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce *Grilled Oyster Bar Crab Stuffed Flounder Crab and Shrimp Fra Diavolo *Calamari *Grilled Scallops *Grilled Shrimp or Salmon Skewers |
vegan
Mushroom Stroganoff
Butternut Squash & Spinach Red Curry
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa & White Bean Stuffed Peppers
Beyond Sausage & White Wine Roasted Bell Peppers
"Beef" Bolognese
BBQ Chopped "Chicken"
Spinach and Eggplant Stuffed Shells w/ Tofu "Ricotta"
Vegan Chicken Wings
Vegetable or "Beef" Lasagna
Vegan Caesar
Italian Meatballs in Marinara
Burger Sliders
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Vegan Lasagna
Marry Me Tofu
Mushroom Stroganoff
Butternut Squash & Spinach Red Curry
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa & White Bean Stuffed Peppers
Beyond Sausage & White Wine Roasted Bell Peppers
"Beef" Bolognese
BBQ Chopped "Chicken"
Spinach and Eggplant Stuffed Shells w/ Tofu "Ricotta"
Vegan Chicken Wings
Vegetable or "Beef" Lasagna
Vegan Caesar
Italian Meatballs in Marinara
Burger Sliders
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Vegan Lasagna
Marry Me Tofu
hor d'oeuvres
Most appetizers require 6 dozen minimums or are only available for full service catered events.
Please inquire for availability and options (*)
(*) Indicates that the items is only available for full service events - no delivery or pick up available.
chilled
Vegetable Crudite with Dip Assorted Cheese Trays Caprese Skewers* Antipasta Tray Deviled Eggs Shrimp Cocktail Fresh Fruit Tray Plum Roasted Tomato Bruschetta* Cinnamon Roasted Apple & Honey Goat Cheese Crostini* Garlic Hummus with Pita and Vegetables Crab Dip with Crostini Gorgonzola & Fig Crostini * Chicken Salad Sliders Roast Beef & Horseradish Crostini * warm BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Mini Beef Tacos* |
warm (cont.)
Mini Crab Cakes Chicken Satay* Cheesesteak Eggrolls Chicken Wings Chicken Tenders Pigs in Blankets Spinach Balls King Pao Chicken Dumplings Sweet and Sour Cocktail Meatballs Vegetable Eggrolls Stuffed Mushrooms (Sausage or Vegetarian) Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Plum Roasted Tomato Bruschetta Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shooters (*) Beef Empanadas Chicken Empanadas Edamame Dumplings |
salads and sides
cold salads/ sides
Broccoli Salad (Bacon or Vegetarian) Coleslaw Macaroni Salad Pasta Salad Potato Salad Tomato and Cucumber Salad Spring Mix Garden Salad Classic Caesar Salad Spinach and Strawberry Salad Gorgonzola Salad Deconstructed Wedge Salad |
warm sides
Baked Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Pineapple Stuffing Spiced Apples Stuffing Cornbread Scalloped Potatoes Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Red Skin Potatoes Mashed Red Skin Potatoes Parslied Red Skin Potatoes |
vegetables
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Corn on the Cob (seasonal) Glazed, Roasted Baby Carrots Mixed Roasted Vegetables Green Beans Almondine Roasted Asparagus Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts Roasted Butternut Squash Scalloped Eggplant Sauteed Garlic Spinach Sauteed Garlic Kale or Bok Choy |
breakfast/brunch
Ham, Egg & Cheese Casserole
Roasted Vegetable, Egg & Cheese Casserole
French Toast Casserole
Fresh Fruit
Brunch Sandwich Tray (Chicken Salad, Roast Beef, Turkey and Caprese)
Crispy Bacon/ Breakfast Sausage Links/ Baked Ham
Italian Sausage Egg Bake
Smoky Bacon Sausage Bites
Cream Chipped Beef With Toast
Assorted Breakfast Bites (Mini Assorted Croissants, Muffins & Danish )
Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese
Scrambled Eggs
Morning Potatoes
desserts
Carrot Cake
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Layer Fudge Cake
Brownies
Bread Pudding
NY Style Cheesecake
Assorted Cookies
Mini Pastries
Rice Pudding
Cupcakes
* All off-premise catering, full service is subject to an 20% service charge and NJ State Sales Tax
*Full service wedding catering tastings are available upon request*