Food is how many celebrate life! Each of us may recall a meal or recipe that a loved one has made for us throughout our life that we claim as a favorite. Folks always remember the food! M7 Event Solutions & Catering has been serving WNC for just over 20 years. We are honored to be the exclusive caterer at Claxton Farm.

 

Our menus span many different styles of service; Heavy Hors d' oeuvres, Buffets, Stations, Plated and Family Style. Take some time to peruse our menus and let us know what draws you in the most. Our incredible talented kitchen team can create a delicious menu to suit all budgets and culinary adventures!

~ Priced per Piece, Minimum 50 piece order ~

 

Assorted Bruschetta  
A classic central Italian snack in which Fresh bread rounds are toasted olive oil and garlic and then topped with various vegetables, cheeses and spreads

 

Bacon Wrapped Scallops  
Sweet bacon wrapped sea scallops (2) served hot on a pick with honey mustard

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp wrapped in sweet bacon and grilled with our own Texas BBQ Sauce

Black Eyed Pea Cakes  
Crispy griddle cakes with black eyed peas, peppers, onions, cumin, garlic and scallions

Brie and Pear Beggars Purse
Brie Cheese with chunks of pear, marinated with brandy and slivers of almond nestled in filo purse

Crab Cakes  
Mini Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade

Fried Goat’s Cheese Medallions
Medallions of the finest locally produced Chevre Cheese blended with scallions and spices, dredged in bread crumbs and fried to perfection. Served on crostini with sweet chili sauce 

Fried Pork and Eggplant Wontons  
Pork and a sweet and savory blend of roasted eggplant and Chinese spices served with Hoi Sin sauce

Fried Risotto Balls  
Hand formed balls of Risotto rolled around bits of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Basil, then gently deep fried and served with Pomodoro Sauce

Nori Rolls  
Seasoned sushi rick with Nori seaweed with various fillings

Ratatouille Stuffed Zucchini Cups with Toasted Asiago Cheese  
A hearty ragout of grilled onion, eggplant, tomato and garlic seasoned with Italian herbs stuffed inside a hollowed out zucchini cup, topped with grated Asiago cheese and baked to a golden brown 

Soft Tacos with Mahogany Duck Confit  
Slow roasted Duck Confit seasoned with our own Mahogany sauce and rolled in a flour tortilla with shredded Napa cabbage. Served with Coyote Salsa 

Spanakopita  
Flaky filo pastry triangles filled with spinach and feta cheese. Served with Cilantro Chutney 

Barbecued Chicken Mini Wraps    
Hickory Smoked Chicken Breast with Smokey Red BBQ Sauce wrapped in grilled Flat Bread with Peanut Coleslaw and Smokey Red BBQ Sauce on the side.

Beef Duxelle Wellington  
Mini Beef Wellington--Beef Tenderloin Medallions With A Shitake And Oyster Mushroom Cream Duxelle, Seasoned With Shallots, Garlic And A Hint Of Sherry Wine All Nestled In Flaky Puff Pastry. 

Beef Involtinis  
Thinly Shaved Beef Sirloin rolled on a skewer with Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Herbed Bread Crumbs and Grated Parmesan Cheese; Char-grilled and served with Salsa Rosa. (2 per skewer)

Fig and Mascarpone Beggar's Purse  
Flaky Phyllo Beggars Purse filled with a blend of sweet golden fig and mascarpone cheese 

Mini Falafel Sandwiches  
Fried falafel wrapped with grilled flat bread, our own hummus and crisp shredded lettuce

Pigs in A Blanket  
Spicy sausage links wrapped in a light puff pastry and served hot and golden with Creole Mustard 

Sausage Stuffed Potatoes  
Baked red potatoes stuffed with our own pork sausage and grated cheddar cheese 

Shrimp on the Barbie  
Two large Grilled Tiger Shrimp marinated in Pineapple, Ginger and Soy Sauce and served with Sherry Dipping Sauce 

Grilled Shrimp Skewer  
Three Jumbo Tiger Shrimp marinated in Herbed Vinaigrette and grilled to perfection 

Stuffed Mushrooms  
Large mushroom caps stuffed with your choice of the following…

• Italian Sausage & Cheese topped with Pomodoro sauce
• Crab Imperial with Cajun Remoulade
• Homemade Paneer cheese with fresh spinach and basil pesto

 

 

~ Order per 25 Guests ~

Shrimp Cocktail
Large Boiled Shrimp (5 pounds) with Cocktail sauce and lemon

 

Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella cheese drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar 

Baked Brie En Croute
1 kilo brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry 

Cheese Board
Assorted imported and domestic cheeses displayed with crackers 

Fresh Fruit Tray
Sliced fresh fruits and berries served with homemade cinnamon-yogurt dip 

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach and Artichoke hearts baked with creamy cheeses and served with pita crisps 

Grilled Vegetable Display
Seasonal vegetables marinated, grilled and artfully displayed 

Crisp Vegetable Display
Crisp, raw vegetables with Roasted Onion Ranch Dip 

Smoked Salmon Display
Complimented by olives, lemon capers and dark rye bread 

Chicken Wings (75 drumettes per order/per flavor) 

• BBQ WINGS - Seasoned with dry spices and our own Texas BBQ Sauce
• BUFFALO WINGS - Melted butter, hot sauce and ground white pepper with bleu cheese and celery sticks
• SESAME-TERIYAKI WINGS - Teriyaki glazed wings with sesame seeds served with pineapple salsa
• COUNTRY FRIED WINGS - Buttermilk Fried chicken wings served with Red Headed Hot Sauce

Meatball Flavors (min order - 50 each flavor)  

Select from any of our meatball styles: 

• BBQ MEATBALLS - Served with our own Texas BBQ sauce
• ITALIAN MEATBALLS - Served in a rich Pomodoro sauce with grated parmesan cheese
• SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS - Glazed with our own sweet-and-sour sauce

Harvest Table (50 person min)
A Grand, Tiered Display of Cut Fruit, Various Cheeses, Dips and Spreads, Breads and Meats, Grilled Vegetables and Composed Salads; full of variety and reflective of the season, this table offers something for everyone. A typical Table might include the following: Baked Brie, Three Composed Salads, Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Cut Fruit, Grilled and Fresh Vegetables - Olives, Relishes and Marinated Vegetables - Hummus, Roasted Onion Ranch Dip, Various Cheeses with Crackers, Sliced Deli Meats, Pita Chips and Grilled Flat Bread.

 

~ Priced per Piece, Minimum 50 piece order ~

Chicken Skewer Flavors  

• Mahogany Chicken Skewers with ginger, scallions and Hoi Sin Sauce garnished with mahogany onions
• Moroccan Chicken Skewers served with honey-sesame glaze and our own hummus
• Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with sesame seeds and pineapple salsa
• Southern BBQ Chicken Skewers seasoned with our own dry rub and glazed with Texas style BBQ sauce
• Thai Chicken Satay with hot peanut sauce and Thai marinated cucumbers
• Burmese Chicken Skewers with mango chutney and raita
• Italian Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable Skewers with peppers and onions in herbed Italian marinade

 

Ask about adding a salad to your buffet as a side for a reduced price.

Classic Caesar Salad
The classic salad from Tijuana, crisp Romaine lettuce hearts are lightly tossed in a creamy dressing made with blended garlic, anchovy, lemon, parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Garnished with shaved parmesan cheese and toasted croutons

 

Connemara Apple Salad
A popular salad celebrating some of our local specialties; crisp live Bibb lettuce garnished with tart apple slices, crumbled goats' cheese and spiced walnuts, dressed with our own aged balsamic vinaigrette and served with a garlic crostini.

Mixed Green Salad
Fresh spring greens garnished with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Shredded Carrots with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing.

Spinach Salad
Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves with Boiled Egg, Spiced Walnuts and Crisp Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and a Warm Brown Sugar Vinaigrette.

Sesame Tahine Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled Buckwheat Soba Noodles tossed with Sesame Tahine Dressing and served over Crisp Greens with Marinated Cucumber and Grilled Vegetables.

American Chef's Salad
Crisp salad greens garnished with ham, turkey, boiled egg, and bacon, grated Cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers and sliced red onion. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing

Mexican Taco Salad
Crisp lettuce, bell peppers, onions, grated cheese, and roasted corn and avocado served in a flour tortilla shell with black bean chili, sour Cream, chopped jalapeno peppers

Ivy Chicken Salad Plate
Modeled after a salad served at The Ivy in Los Angeles, we blend tender poached chicken with spiced walnuts, white Grapes and homemade mayonnaise and serve this delicate salad over Crisp Greens with Sliced Fruit and a Toasted Cinnamon Crouton

Egyptian Salad
This salad is one of our oldest favorites. Crisp salad greens are tossed with feta cheese crumbles and a tangy herbed vinaigrette with a generous portion of our own homemade hummus, then garnished with fried artichoke hearts and falafel, vegetables and black olives and served with grilled pita triangles

Bangkok Beef Salad
A tart and tangy Beef Stir Fry with peppers and onions served over crisp greens with Mung bean sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes and lime-chili dressing.

 

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. Prices reflect 50 person minimums and 90 minutes of served by uniformed attendant.

Bourbon Street Shrimp and Grits  
Sautéed jumbo Tiger Shrimp with Tasso, Garlic and Scallions served over Stone-ground Cheddar Grits. 

Mashed Potato Bar  
Garlic mashed potatoes with toppings such as bacon, assorted cheeses, sour cream, butter, chives and salsa for your guests to create the potatoes of their dreams

Buffet Carving Stations
Select from any of the Meats listed below and we will present it with appropriate breads and sauces 

• Smoked Turkey Breast with Sage gravy and Cranberry sauce
• Roast Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish cream sauce
• Honey Baked Ham with homemade applesauce and honey-mustard sauce

Buffet Carving Stations
Select from any of the Meats listed below and we will present it with appropriate breads and sauces 

• Roast Beef Tenderloin with Au Jus and Fresh Horseradish cream sauce
• Venison Shoulder Roast with charred tomato Jus and Cranberry Jelly

Fish Taco Station  
Grouper, Tilapia or Salmon pieces cooked and presented by an uniformed attendant with Flour Tortillas/Hard Taco Shells, Peppers/Onions, Shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, chilies, avocado tomatillos, red salsa, green salsa, pineapple salsa, guacamole, hot sauce and seasoned black beans 

Pasta Station
PENNE PASTA, FARFELLE or "BOW TIE" PASTA and CHEESE TORTELINI tossed to order by uniformed attendant with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Marinara Sauce and various ingredients including Basil Pesto, Mushrooms, Bacon, Sundried Tomatoes, Green Peas, Parmesan Cheese and Grilled Chicken with Garlic Bread. We also present three types of pre-made Pastas for the convenience of your guests.

*A Pasta Station Jr. is available for $10 per person

Char-Grilled Burgers and Dogs  
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs served off the grill with Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Dill Pickle Spears accompanied with Homemade Potato Chips, Brown Sugar Baked Beans and Double Dill Coleslaw 

Stuffed Suckling Pig Table
A 50-60 pound whole Suckling Pig makes a dramatic display, no matter which version of this Table you select. Each of these Table Displays has been designed to reflect a different culture’s interpretation of a Celebratory Pig Roast. 

• Cuban Lechon Asado - Slowly Roasted with Garlic, Onions and Olive Oil, this Pig is presented with Platanos Fritos (Fried Plantains), Black Beans with Rice, Tropical Fruits, Soft Rolls, Pickled Cabbage and Mojo Sauce.
• Piedmont Pig Pickin’ - Hickory Smoked Pig with Various BBQ sauces, Brunswick stew, Coleslaw, Cornbread and Buttermilk Biscuits with Apple Butter, Molasses and Honey Butter.
• Colonial Celebration Stuffed Suckling Pig - We completely de-bone the Pig, and then stuff it with Sausage, Dried Cranberries and Cornbread, Slowly smoked and Brown Sugar Glazed. This masterpiece is presented with Cornbread Dressing and Gravy, Baked Apples with Walnuts, Cranberry Sauce and Yeast Rolls.

 

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. All entrees served with your choice of two (2) sides and rolls with butter.

Smoked Chicken Breast  
A large, bone-in chicken breast, rubbed with our own seasoning blend and hickory smoked. We then brush with our Texas BBQ sauce and finish over hot coals. Complimented with our Texas BBQ, Eastern Vinegar BBQ and Red Headed Hot Sauces

 

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast  
Boneless chicken breast marinated in herbed vinaigrette and then char-grilled

Chicken Marsala
A boneless breast of chicken sautéed in butter with shallots, shitake mushrooms, lemon and Marsala wine

Chicken with Apples  
A boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter with Tart Apples, Shallots, and Applejack Brandy

Stuffed Hazelnut Chicken  
A boneless chicken breast stuffed with cornbread and Hazelnuts, lightly breaded and baked until golden brown finished with Hazelnut Cream Sauce

Chicken Florentine Gourmandaise   $20.90
A boneless chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach, walnuts, and double cream gourmandaise cheese, breaded with walnuts and baked to perfection finished with walnut cream sauce

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. All entrees served with your choice of two (2) sides and rolls with butter.

Country Roast Beef  
Sliced Roast Beef presented with Julienned Carrots, Celery, Peppers and Onions and topped with a rich Beef Gravy

Steak Diane  
Beef sirloin cutlets, pounded thin and sautéed with garlic, shallots, parsley and mushrooms and folded with sweet butter and Cajun seasonings

Sirloin Steak (8 oz)
The finest dry aged Sirloin Steak grilled to tenderness with Roasted Garlic Butter

Ribeye Steak (8 oz cut)
The finest dry aged Ribeye Steak grilled to tenderness with Roasted Garlic Butter

London Broil  
The finest dry aged Flank Steak marinated in wine, garlic, olive oil and soy, grilled and served with Mushroom Demi Glace

Prime Rib (10 oz cut)
The finest dry aged Prime Rib, slow roasted with garlic, herbs and finished with Au Jus

Tenderloin Filet (6 oz cut)
The finest dry aged Beef Tenderloin grilled with Roasted Garlic Butter

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. All entrees served with your choice of two (2) sides and rolls with butter.

Cuban Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce
Boneless Pork Loin rubbed with Lime, Chilies, Olive Oil and Onions and slowly roasted until tangy and tender served with Pork Mojo and a bit of Marinated Cabbage

Shitake Dusted Pork Loin Roast
A fresh pork loin rack seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and Shitake Mushroom Dust, slow roasted and served in its own juices with Roasted Shallot Marmalade

Stuffed Pork Chop
Thick, center cut pork chops with sage and cornbread stuffing smothered in gravy

Pork Saltimbocca Milanese
A Lightly pounded pan-fried pork chop coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and Asiago cheese then topped with Sage and Parma Ham and Golden Tomato Coulis

Sunburst Rainbow Trout
Sunburst Trout Farms represent the finest that WNC has to offer in quality and responsible aquaculture. We are proud to offer boneless rainbow trout harvested just for you then grilled to perfection with Lemon-Herb Butter

 

Basil Breaded Red Snapper
Fresh Red Snapper Filet dredged in Seasoned Bread Crumbs with Chopped Fresh Basil, Pan Fried in Olive Oil and topped with Orange-Shallot Marmalade

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes
Three hand formed 3-ounce blue crab cakes lightly browned on the griddle and finished with Cajun Remoulade and chopped scallions

Seared Scallops with Gnocchi and Parmesan Crostini
The freshest Sea Scallops seared in Olive Oil and served amidst Potato Dumplings in a Rich Dill Cheese Sauce with Crunchy Parmesan Crostini

Wood Smoked Blackberry BBQ Wild Salmon
Filet of Wild Sockeye Salmon glazed with Blackberry-Balsamic BBQ Sauce and Hickory Smoked finished with French Fried Onions and Sweet Balsamic Dressing

Shrimp Piri-Piri
Grilled giant prawns (6) marinated in lime, garlic coconut milk and chilies then served over rice

Live Maine Lobster
A steamed, 1 1/2 Pound Live Maine Lobster served with Lemon and Melted Butter

 

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. All entrees served with your choice of two (2) sides and rolls with butter.

Combo Buffets
Select any TWO Entrees from the list below … 

• 6 OUNCE SIRLOIN STEAK - SMOKED BBQ CHICKEN BREAST -CHOPPED PORK BARBECUE
• BBQ COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS -CHOPPED BBQ BEEF BRISKET
• (Each additional selection - $6 each per person)

Combo Buffets 

• 6 OUNCE SIRLOIN STEAK and SUNBURST FARMS RAINBOW TROUT
• 6 OUNCE SIRLOIN STEAK and 4 OUNCE WILD SOCKEYE SALMON
• HERB GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST and SUNBURST FARMS RAINBOW TROUT
• (Each additional selection - $6 each per person)

Beef, Chicken & Vegetable Skewers  
1 of ea per person, marinated in golden Italian dressing and char-grilled on site

 

Note: Some entrees may require special handling where additional kitchen labor charges may apply. All entrees served with your choice of two (2) sides and rolls with butter.

Eggplant Parmesan
Carefully assembled individual stacks of lightly fried eggplant rounds, fresh mozzarella cheese, vine ripened tomatoes and fresh basil leaves laced with Pomodoro sauce and parmesan cheese 

 

Firecracker Broccoli and Scallion Long Rice  
Broccoli crowns, shitake mushrooms, ginger and scallion tossed with “long rice” noodles and spicy Asian Firecracker sauce and topped with chopped peanuts. Served with pickled ginger and spicy Thai marinated cucumbers

Filo Beggar’s Purse
Roasted root vegetables including yams, sunchokes, onions, and carrots tossed with dried fruit, cheese, and spiced walnuts wrapped in a filo pastry “purse” and baked to golden perfection served with raita chutney

Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Mushrooms, peppers, onions and squash marinated in herbed vinaigrette and served over steamed rice

Polenta and Greens  
Creamy garlic and herb polenta served amidst balsamic braised rapini (an Italian green vegetable related to broccoli) and topped with spiced walnuts 

Red Beans and Rice  
Hearty vegetarian red beans simmered with onions, garlic, peppers, and Cajun spices served over white rice pilaf with chopped sweet onion garnish

Risotto with Greens  
Silky butternut squash risotto tossed with braised rapini and topped with shitake friti and crumpled goats’ cheese served with a parmesan crostini

Vegetarian Lasagna  
Hand made lasagna with goat’s cheese, baby spinach leaves and roasted red peppers layered with herbed ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese and beefsteak tomatoes, pasta sheets and of course, garlic bread

 “Three Sisters” Succotash
Long before Columbus set foot upon the New World, the Three Sisters of Corn, Beans and Squash were the primary staples for most of the people of America. With proper reverence for its history, we slowly simmer pinto beans with dried chilies, onions and garlic, then mix with roasted corn and chayote squash

Broccoli Casserole
Sautéed broccoli florets layered with cream, blended cheeses and sautéed mushrooms, then topped with cheese and bread crumbs and baked until golden brown 

Broiled Tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes baked with olive oil, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and fresh herbs

Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Classic baked beans with bacon and brown sugar

Quinoa (keen-wah)
Steamed Peruvian Quinoa with olive oil and garlic

Christophene con Queso
Sautéed Christophene squash baked in a rich cheese sauce and topped with breadcrumbs and fried onions

Corn on the Cob
Steamed cob corn served with butter and parmesan cheese

Fresh Vegetable Medley
Seasonal Vegetables sautéed in butter and black pepper

Country Style Green Beans
Green Beans baked with caramelized onion, bacon and cracked black pepper

Crisp French Green Beans
Crisp French Haricot Vertes sautéed with butter and black pepper

Southern Style Collard Greens
Collard greens stewed with pork, onions, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped potatoes with roasted garlic and butter

Huntsman’s Potatoes
Whipped Yukon gold potatoes with butternut squash, carrots and parsnips

Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroni baked with blended cheeses and topped with toasted bread crumbs

Minted Carrots
Steamed carrots tossed with butter, orange zest and fresh mint

Platanos Fritos (Fried Plantains)
Fried Sweet plantains lightly seasoned with cumin and butter 

Double Dill Coleslaw
Creamy southern coleslaw laced with dill 

Minted Fruit Salad Gastrique
Fresh seasonal fruit tossed with sweet minted vinaigrette 

Pasta Salad
Penne pasta tossed with vegetables, olive oil and herbs 

Homemade Applesauce
Tart Apples slowly roasted with Cinnamon and Cloves 

Creamy Potato Salad
Classic creamy potato salad with mayonnaise, sweet relish and chopped egg 

Baked Potato Salad with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese
Creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing with bacon crumbles and cheddar cheese 

Homemade Potato Chips
Our own Homemade Kettle Fried Potato Chips served with Roasted Onion Ranch Dip 

Sweet Potato Chips
Homemade Sweet Potato Chips served with Roasted Onion Ranch Dip.