About Connecticut Caterers

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Family owned and operated Connecticut Caterers has been servicing the tri state area for over 30 years. As a full service catering and event planning company we cater elegant weddings, casual summer lobster bakes, corporate events, and offer drop off party platter service to go. Each menu is uniquely designed by Chef/Owner Albe Galotta and tailored to suit your individual tastes. Contact party consultant Brett Clugston to discuss your next event at 860.567.4900 or swgcorporate@optonline.net.

All of our foods are made from scratch in our kitchens by a talented culinary team lead by Chef/Owner Albert Clugston III. Sauces are made with homemade stocks and a long reduction time.  Seasonally, an abundant amount of produce for our menus is sourced from Litchfield County farms.  Organic products are used whenever possible. Fish is always fresh, never frozen. Our specialties include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free menus, iced down raw bar displays, wine tasting parties, and custom menu design for themed events.

Food Stations / Menu

Food Stations

Add a station to your cocktail hour before a formal seated dinner. Or host an interactive stationary style event offering guests a variety of different food stations as dinner.  Some stations are chef attended and some are buffet style.

Party Starter Stations

Bounty Table
Assorted Cheese and Crackers. Summer Vegetable Crudités and Herbed Dips. Garnished with Fresh Fruit.

Artisan Cheese Bar
Assorted Artisanal Cheeses, Breads, and Crostini’s. Chef made preserves such as Papaya Mango Preserve, Strawberry Merlot Jelly, and Fig & Shallot Compote. Garnished with dried cranberries, nuts, and fruit.

Tuscan Table
Assorted Cheese and Antipasto, Marinated Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, and Breads

Charcuterie Station
A Variety of Cured Meats, Sausages, and Cheeses, Pickles, Mustard, and Breads

Mediterranean Station
Hummus, Baba Ganouch, Tzaziki, Prosciutto, Artichoke Hearts, Assorted Olives, Pita, Assorted Cheese

Smoked Salmon Display
Cucumber, Tomato, Chopped Egg, Toast Points, Red Onion, Horseradish Cream, Mini Bagels, Cream Cheese, Pumpernickel Toast Points

Add on Party Starter Stations

Tappas Bar ~ (choose five items)

  • Spanish Cheeses and Marinated Olives
  • Mini Picked Meatballs Albondigas (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
  • Chicken Croquettes
  • Cups of Shrimp Ceviche
  • Spicy Garlic Butterflied Shrimp Skewers
  • Parmesan and Panko Baked Mussels
  • Shrimp, Roasted Red Pepper, and Sausage Kebobs
  • Chorizo Empanadas
  • Imported Serrano Ham, Manchego Crostini

Pancakes Two Ways

  • The Russian Way: Potato Pancake with Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Caviar
, Blini
  • CT Caterers Way: Signature Zucchini Pancakes with Sour Cream Dollop
, Blini

The Crostini Bar
(A very contemporary food bar with a variety of spreads and toppings.
The ingredients are limitless.)

  • Summer Bruschetta, Diced Avocado, Yellow Tomato, Red Onion, Balsamic Reduction
  • Artichoke and Ricotta
  • Crab Salad
  • Caramelized Onion and Fennel, Fig Compote
  • Goat Cheese and Herbs, Strawberry Merlot Preserve

Homemade White Corn Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, and Salsa Trio Display

  • Local Corn Salsa with Cilantro, Tomato, Avocado, Scallions, Lime
  • Roasted Vegetable Salsa
  • Yellow and Red Heirloom Tomato Summer Salsa

French Pate and Artisan Bread Table
Assorted Pates, Vegetable Terrine, Mustard, Assorted Breads, Herbed Dipping Oil, Homemade Onion Chutney

Smoked Fish Table
Cold Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout, Whitefish Salad, Fresh Lemon Wedges, Capers, Horseradish Cream, Whole Grain Mustard, Sliced Red Onion, Chopped Egg, Bagel Chips, Breads

Chef Attended Raw Bar Station
Long Island Blue Point Oysters, Rhode Island Little Neck Clams, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Seafood Salad, Served with raw bar sauces and accoutrements.

Chef Attended Sushi Bar
Sushi, Sashimi, Rolls, Wasabi, Soy, Ginger
Favorites include California, Spicy Tuna and Eel Roll

Long Island Table
Sliced Aquebogue Duck Breast, Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell on our Special Iced Down Raw Bar!  Sliced Rare Montauk Tuna, Seaweed Salad, Wasabi, Soy, Steamed Mussels

Interactive Stations

Carving Station ~ (choose one)
Carving Station Includes a Grilled Vegetable Display and Mini Twist Rolls.

  • Skillet Seared NY Sirloin, Sauce Bearnaise
  • Herb Crusted Filet Mignon, Horseradish Cream
  • Roasted Whole Breast of Chicken Lemon Oreganata
  • Roasted Fennel and Orange Turkey Breast, Seasonal Chutney
  • Prime Rib, Burgundy Wine Demi Glace
  • Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Jelly and Kiwi Sauce
  • Honey Glazed Ham, Peach Chutney
  • Beef Brisket, House BBQ Sauce

New England Summer Seafood Shack
New England Clam Chowder, Maine Lobster Rolls, Sea Scallops Ceviche, Crab Cakes, Remoulade

Grill Station

  • BBQ Chicken (Garlic Oregano Crusted and Chipotle Papaya)
  • Marinated NY Strip Steak, Horseradish Cream
  • Jalopeno Corn Bread
  • Apple Carrot Slaw

Connecticut Caterers Signature Table

  • Sole, Lemon, Caper Butter Sauce, Steamed Texmati Rice
  • Grilled Sliced NY Sirloin, Mushroom Cognac Sauce
  • Baked Three Cheese Stuffed Shells with Lobster
  • Individual Iceberg Wedges, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, Double Smoked Bacon Bits, Tomato, Red Onion

Arthur Avenue Italian Station

  • Chicken Franchise
  • Your Choice of Pasta Dish
  • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage
  • Fresh Italian Mozzarella, Tomato Basil Salad
  • Arthur Avenue Fresh Baked Bread

Summer BBQ Station ~ (choose three)

  • Mini Texas Brisket Sandwiches
  • Pulled Pork Sliders
  • Carolina Sugar Baby Back Ribs
  • Turkey Burgers
  • Hot and Sweet Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Hot Dog Buns
  • Hush Puppies
  • Served with Honey Jalapeño Corn Bread and Creamy Potato Salad, Bacon Bits

The Trattoria

  • Chicken Braciole
  • Penne Pasta Alforno, Ricotta, Sweet Italian Sausage
  • Eggplant Milanese
  • Caesar Salad, Crisp Romaine, Jumbo Croutons, Shaved Parmesan
  • Focaccia Bread, EVOO

Chef Attended Pasta Station
“Ala Minute Style” Two types of pasta with your choice of three sauces. Plus Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Sweet Sausage, and Assorted Vegetables.

Risotto Station
“Ala Minute” made to order in a pan sauté by our chef.  Choose two options to offer guests such as:

  • Primavera Style
  • Pumpkin
  • Florentine Style, Sausage, Spinach
  • Green Summer Peas Saffron Risotto
  • Tossed with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, and Chives,
  • Parmesan Peppercorn, Topped with a Petite Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad
  • Crumbled Italian Sausage & Sun Dried Tomato
  • Shrimp and Pesto

Vegetarian Gluten Free Taco Bar
Made with corn tortillas and served with various accoutrements: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Roasted Vegetable Salsa, and Hot Mango Chutney. Black Bean Cumin Tacos.

  • Exotic Mushroom Tacos
  • Chipotle Potato Hash Tacos
  • Tabouillie Tacos

Asian Station ~ (choose four)

  • California and Spicy Tuna Rolls, Wasabi, Soy, Ginger
  • Korean BBQ Short Ribs
  • Mini Egg Rolls
  • Vegetable and Pork Dumplings
  • Vegetable Fried Rice
  • Sesame Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon
  • Peanut Chicken Salad, Cold Sesame Noodles, Julienne Vegetables Presented in TO GO Containers with Chop Sticks
  • Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
  • Tai Noodle Vegetable Salad

New Orleans Station ~ (choosefour)

  • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
  • Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee
  • Hot Crab Pie, Crackers
  • Hot Oyster and Artichoke Pie, Crisp Breads
  • Shrimp and Artichoke Salad
  • Bronzed Tuna Salad with Sliced Portobello Mushroom, Toast Crisps
  • Sliced Homemade Spinach Bread
  • Oysters in Brioche, Seafood Cream (Sliders)
  • Blackened Catfish Fingers, Mango Chutney
  • Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Grilled Andouille Sausage Skewers, Spicy Mustard
  • Chicken and  Andouille Hash Cakes, Green Onion Dressing

New York City Style Grill

  • Grilled Kielbasa and Sauerkraut with all the trimmings!
  • Peppers, Onions, Relishes, Heinz Ketchup, Spicy Mustard, French Bread
  • Grilled Rosemary BBQ Chicken

Paella Station

  • Sauteed Chicken, Spanish Sausage, and Prawns.
  • Steamed Mussels, and Calamari

Mexican Fietsa

  • Chicken and Steak Tacos with flour tortillas and all the trimmings!
  • Cold Gazpacho Soup Shooters with Cocktail Shrimp
  • Or Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole

Tossed Salad Station
Romaine and Spring Greens, Three Different Salad Dressings, A Variety of Chopped Vegetables, and Bacon Bits, Salad Toppings. Baskets of assorted bread and rolls. Tossed to order by a station attendant.

Farmers Market Station
(Using products from Litchfield Hills Farms)

  • Grilled Vegetables including very special Organic Patty Pan Squash
  • March Farms Panzanella Bread Salad, Tomatoes, Red Onion, EVOO
  • Grilled Vegetable Tortas, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Eggplant
  • Watermelon and Honey Dew Melon Salad, Tossed with Mint, Arugula, Feta, Basil
  • CT Chop-Chop Salad, Zucchini, Litchfield Hills Cubed Granny Smith Apples, Chopped Carrots, Mushrooms, Endive, Walnuts, Maytag Blue Cheese, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Soup and Mini Sandwich Station
Choose two soups from our list of over 100 choices. Choice two mini sandwiches:

  • Grilled Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Dill, Sour Cream Horseradish, Soft Knot Roll
  • Mini Ruben, Pastrami, Caramelized Onion, Melted Swiss, Brown Mustard, Rye
  • Mini French Dips with Rare Roast Beef and Aus Jus
  • Croque Monsieur, Ham & Swiss Served with Spicy Mayo

Vegetarian Abbondanza Antipasto Bar ~ (choose five)

  • Grilled Asparagus Salad, Lemon Olive Oil
  • Roasted Cauliflower Gratin, Topped with Panko Crumbs
  • Cold Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette, Julienne Vegetables
  • Brown Lentil and Corn Salad, Plum Tomato, Thyme, White Balsamic
  • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Golden Raisins
  • Basmati Rice Pilaf
  • Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs, Topped with a Sliced Strawberry, Drizzled with Sweet Balsamic
  • Sautéed Swiss Chard, Garlic, E.V.O
  • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Golden Raisins
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts Tossed with Kale

The Mushroom Bar ~ (choose four)

  • Madeira Mushrooms and Onions
  • Sautéed in Black Pepper Butter
  • Crimini Mushrooms Stuffed with Gorgonzola, Spinach, and Pine Nuts
  • Button Mushrooms Tossed with Tuscan Beans, Truffle Butter
  • Wild Mushrooms Sautéed in Brandied Garlic Sauce
  • And Many More!

Panini Station ~ (choose three)
Served with your choice of Salad.

  • Monte Cristo Panini, Ham, Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Sweet Maple Aioli
  • Pulled Pork Panini, Sharp Cheddar, Sautéed Onions, Sautéed Spinach
  • Buffalo Mozzarella Panini, Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Oregano, Fresh Pesto
  • Spicy Tuna Salad, Avocado, Grilled Red Onion, Chipotle Red Onion, Jack Cheese
  • Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese, Roasted Tomato, Capers, Caramelized Onions
  • Cajun Chicken, Smoked Mozzarella, Creamy Dijon Spread, Roasted Bell Peppers
  • Lump Crab, RRP, Fontina Cheese, Avocado, Green Goddess Dressing

The Mashed Potato Bar

  • Two types of Potatoes, mashed with cream, sweet butter and sea salt.
  • Mascarpone Mashed, Garlic Mashed, or Chipotle Cheddar Mashed
  • With many toppings such as: Caramelized Onions, Wasabi Drizzle, Sour Cream, Scallions, Hot Smoked Apple Bacon, Gravy, Shredded Cheeses, Chives, and more!

Dessert Bar ~ (choose two)

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies with Shots of Milk
  • Cream Puffs
  • Chocolate Mousse Cups
  • Italian Tiramisu
  • Cups of Strawberries and Cream
  • Fruit Skewers, Anglaise Dipping Sauce
  • Shots of Iced Coffee