Joey's is proud to be one of the official caterers for Rip Van Winkle Gardens.

We would love to be able to offer you a personalized proposal for your special event. In preparation for that here are some things you may want to keep in mind as you begin to plan...

1.  The Budget.  Whether the sky's the limit or the purse strings are tight, Joey's can meet your budgeting needs by offering various levels of catering service. From a fully staffed event or simple drop off order we can work to meet your needs.

2.  The number of guests.  This will determine the quantity of food needed.

3.  The time of your event.  Your guests will expect different types of foods and consume varying amounts of food depending on the time of day of your function.

4.  Menu prices average between $20.00 and $25.00 per person.  If high end items are chosen the price per person could increase.

To get started, begin by selecting the types of foods you would like. Our catering specialists will discuss your menu with you to be sure all options are considered. If at any time you need assistance, feel free to call and speak to Joey or Nicole. We are here to make your event planning as simple and effortless as possible. We may be reached at 337-237-3661, Monday-Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, or by e-mail at joey@joeyslafayette.com or nicole@joeyslafayette.com.

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Below is our full list of hors'doeuvres. When picking a menu for your wedding reception, picture food selections on a 6" plate. Visualizing the selections will help create a balanced menu and avoid picking too many items. Select your menu, tell us about your event and then submit your selection for a quote.

 
Hot Hors’doeuvres
Basic Hot Food Assortment   Boudin Bites, Mini Beef Pies and Mini Eggrolls with sweet and sour sauce.
Cajun Hot Food Assortment  Boudin Bites, Mini Spicy Beef Pies and Mini Crawfish Pies
Mini Beef Pies   Deliciously spiced beef pies made in the Natchitoches style and baked to a golden brown.
Mini Crawfish Pies  Louisiana crawfish etouffee with just the right seasoning in a mini crescent shaped pie.
Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls   Petite veggie spring rolls served with sweet & sour dipping sauce.
Mini Egg Rolls   Petite eggrolls served with sweet & sour dipping sauce.
Spanakopita   Spinach & feta cheese wrapped in triangular shaped filo dough.
Boudin Bites   A delicious, local tradition made with pork & rice formed into bite sized balls, breaded & deep fried.
Cocktail Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce  Beef meatballs slow cooked in barbecue sauce.
Spinach Cheese Bites   Spinach & mozzarella cheese baked into a quiche mixture & cut into squares.
Jalapeno Cheese Bites   Jalapeno, cheese & corn baked into a quiche mixture & cut into squares.


Cold Hors’doeuvres
Joey's Charcuterie Special  Smoked Snacking Tasso, Proscuitto, Salami, Pepperoni, Brie, Havarti, Cheddar, Bacon Ranch Cheddar, Dried Fruits, Fresh Berries, Grapes and Crackers
Shrimp Cocktail   Delicious tail-on, gulf shrimp served with our tasty house cocktail sauce.
Smoked Salmon   Thinly sliced salmon with cream cheese, capers, shaved onions & more.
Smoked Salmon with Caviar  Thinly sliced salmon with cream cheese, capers, shaved onions & bowfin caviar.
Hummus Platter   Hummus topped with sun dried tomato, feta cheese and kalamata olives served with pita bread.
Hummus Platter with Fresh Veggies   Hummus as above with the addition of sliced seasonal fresh veggies
Hummus Platter with Spicy Feta & Fresh Veggies  Hummus topped with sun dried tomato, feta cheese and kalamata olives. Spicy feta spread with tomatoes and green onions served with pita bread and seasonal fresh vegetables.
Joey's Signature Shrimp Salad   Joey’s popular shrimp salad served in a bread bowl with crackers.
Antipasta Tray   A beautiful display of Mozzarella with proscuitto, genoa salami rolled with smoked gouda cheese, mortadella rolled with provolone, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, eggplant caponata, hearts of palm & grapes.
Chicken Salad Bread Bowl   Joey’s freshly made chicken salad served in a bread bowl with crackers.
Tasso Deviled Eggs   traditional egg salad stuffing seasoned with spicy smoked pork tasso for a Cajun flavor.
Traditional Deviled Eggs   Egg halves stuffed with a traditional egg salad stuffing.
Shrimp Salad Deviled Eggs   Joey’s signature shrimp salad hand stuffed into egg halves.


Vegetables, Fruit & Cheese Trays
Prime Ribeye Roast  Boneless, aged prime rib roast are hand selected for our guests to ensure a well marbled, tender roast that will be remembered long after your party is over. For pick up or drop off order, herb-seasoned roasts are sliced, arranged in pans and come with coarse mustard and horseradish sauces. Freshly baked cocktail rolls may be ordered separately.
Beef Tenderloin  Hand-selected, trimmed whole beef tenderloin flavored with a special herb seasoning blend is slow cooked on Joey's rotisserie. For pick up or drop off order, herb-seasoned roasts are sliced, arranged in pans and come with coarse mustard and horseradish sauces. Freshly baked cocktail rolls may be ordered separately.
Pork Tenderloin  Seared whole pork tenderloin which have been encrusted with a special blend of spices. For pick up or drop off order, tenderloin are sliced, arranged in pans and come with appropriate condiments. Freshly baked cocktail rolls may be ordered separately.
Stuffed Center Cut Pork Loin Roast  Boneless center cut pork loin stuffed with the trinity of vegetables then slow cooked on Joey's rotisserie. For pick up or drop off order, roasts are sliced, arranged in pans for serving. Freshly baked cocktail rolls may be ordered separately.
Smoked Barbecued Brisket  Smoked brisket, thinly sliced and served coated with Joey's barbecue sauce. Freshly baked rolls may be ordered separately.
Smoked Barbecued Pulled Pork  Slow-smoked, lean pork meat shredded and tossed with barbecue sauce for sandwiches. Our coleslaw makes a great accompaniment.
Smoked Barbecued Pulled Chicken  Slow-smoked boneless chicken thigh meat shredded and tossed with barbecue sauce for sandwiches. Our coleslaw makes a great accompaniment.
Turducken Breast Roast - Boneless  A trinity of breast meats, turkey, duck and chicken, stuffed with onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic & seasonings slow cooked in Joey's rotisserie. For pick up or drop off order, roasts are sliced, arranged in pans for easy service. Freshly baked cocktail rolls and condiments or gravy may be ordered separately.
Turkey Breast Roast - Boneless  All natural whole turkey breast is deboned & seasoned then slow cooked in Joey's rotisserie. For pick up or drop off order, roasts are sliced, arranged in pans for easy service. Freshly baked cocktail rolls, condiments or gravy may be ordered separately.
Stuffed Turkey Roll - Boneless  Whole turkey deboned and stuffed with onions, garlic, bell pepper & celery then slow cooked on Joey's rotisserie. For pick up or drop off order, roasts are sliced, arranged in pans for easy service. Freshly baked cocktail rolls and condiments or gravy may be ordered separately.
Cocktail Rolls  Freshly baked white rolls available by the dozen.
Garlic Rolls  The perfect bread to accompany our pasta dishes.


Heavy Hors’doeuvres
Crawfish Etouffee with Rice  This is a classic Cajun dish of crawfish smothered with the trinity of vegetables served over a bed of white rice.
Shrimp & Andouille Cheese Grits  Succulent shrimp complemented by the flavor of smoked andouille simmered in onions and peppers served over creamy yellow cheese grits.
Seafood Crepes  Seafood Crepes with a stuffing of crab, crawfish & shrimp topped with a Monterey pepper jack cheese sauce.
Seafood Bowtie Pasta  Seafood, including crawfish, shrimp & crab with a delicious cheese sauce folded into perfectly cooked bowtie pasta.
Seafood Fettuccini  Seafood, including crawfish, shrimp & crab with a delicious cheese sauce folded into perfectly cooked fettuccini pasta.
Shrimp & Tasso Bowtie Pasta  White gulf shrimp with a delicious Alfredo cheese sauce, seasoned with smoked pork tasso, folded into perfectly cooked bowtie pasta.
Shrimp & Tasso Fettuccini  White gulf shrimp with a delicious Alfredo cheese sauce, seasoned with smoked pork tasso, folded into perfectly cooked fettuccini pasta.
Chicken Alfredo Bowtie Pasta  A creamy Alfredo sauce surrounds perfectly cooked bowtie pasta with chicken.
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini  A creamy Alfredo sauce surrounds perfectly cooked fettuccini with chicken.
Chicken & Asparagus w/Tasso Bowtie Pasta  A creamy Alfredo sauce surrounds perfectly cooked bowtie pasta with tender bites of Chicken and steamed Asparagus pieces seasoned with smoked pork tasso.
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya  Chicken & sausage slow simmered with the trinity of vegetables in a red gravy, then combined with rice to create this classic Cajun favorite.
Pork & Sausage Jambalaya   Pork & sausage slow simmered with the trinity of vegetables in a brown gravy then combined with rice to create this classic Cajun favorite.
Catfish Bites   Seasoned catfish bites are deep fried and served with Joey’s tartar sauce.
Chicken Bites  Chicken Bites are battered and fried then served with honey mustard.


Finger Sandwiches
Fruit, Cheese & Veggie   Seasonal fresh fruit & vegetables together with a variety of cheeses, including colby cheddar, Swiss and Gouda are arranged around a cabbage bowl of ranch dip and served with crackers.
All Fruit   Includes a variety of seasonal fresh fruit served with Joey’s special fruit dip.
Fruit Kabobs   Fresh strawberries, honeydew melon, cantaloupe & pineapple on a 4” skewer served with Joey’s special fruit dip.
All Cheese   Flavorful cheeses beautifully arranged with garnishes of fresh fruits and crackers.
Fruit & Cheese   Seasonal fresh fruit provides a perfect accompaniment to a variety of cheeses with crackers.
Brie En Croute with Caramel Pecan Filling   A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry and filled with a caramel pecan filling served with apple wedges and crackers.
Brie En Croute with Caramel Pecan Filling with Seasonal Fresh Fruit  A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry and filled with a caramel pecan filling served with apple wedges and crackers accompanied by seasonal fresh fruit such as grapes and strawberries.
Fresh Vegetables   A fresh assortment of vegetables on a bed of lettuce with a cabbage bowl of dip.
Roasted Vegetables   Fresh asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, portabella mushrooms, button mushrooms, purple onion, bell peppers and grape tomatoes marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar seasoned with Italian spices, then oven roasted.


Specialty Sandwiches - No Finger Foods are listed. Check back later


Hot Dips
Finger Sandwiches - Assortment I   Meats - Roast beef, turkey breast and ham & cheese on white & wheat bread cut into ¼’s.
Finger Sandwiches - Assortment II   Meats and Salads - Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad and Pimento Cheese on white & wheat bread cut into ¼’s.
Finger Sandwich - Assortment III   Salads - chicken salad, shrimp salad, bacon bell pepper pecan spread and pimento cheese on white & wheat bread cut into ¼’s.
Finger Sandwiches - Shrimp Salad   Joey’s signature shrimp salad with a taste that will be remembered on white & wheat bread cut into 1/4's.
Finger Sandwiches - Chicken Salad   Joey’s own fresh chicken salad made with freshly cooked diced chicken on white & wheat bread cut into 1/4's.
Finger Sandwiches - Pimento Cheese   A creamy creation of cheddar cheese flavored with pimento on white & wheat bread cut into 1/4's.
Finger Sandwiches - Cucumber  A classic light sandwich of thinly sliced cucumber with dill spread on white and wheat bread cut into 1/4's.
Finger Sandwiches - Bacon, Bell Pepper & Pecan   An unexpected combination of flavors join together in this delicious spread on white and wheat bread cut into 1/4's.
Finger Sandwiches - Peanut Butter & Jelly  For those hard to please young palates, pb & j on white bread always hits the spot.


Cold Dips
Lump Crab Dip   Mouth-watering Louisiana lump crab meat combined with delicate spices and cheese served with crackers.
Crawfish Etouffee Dip  Louisiana crawfish in a classic creamy etouffee served hot with crackers.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip  A creamy combination of spinach & artichokes served with crackers.
Mini Pie Shells   Small pie shells used for hot dips available on order.


Specialty Trays
Dessert Assortment  A beautiful presentation sweets including cake balls, coconut pecan balls, lemon squares and brownie bars.
Petit Fours   Crystal Weddings Petit Fours; White Almond or Chocolate
Chocolate Strawberries   Juicy, ripe strawberries hand dipped in milk, dark or white chocolate.
Gourmet Cookies   A variety of freshly baked cookies which may include chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia white & chocolate chocolate chunk.
Bread Pudding - Pecan Caramel  Traditional bread pudding with cinnamon & vanilla, topped with a caramel pecan sauce.
Bread Pudding - White Chocolate Blueberry  Delicious bread pudding with blueberries included and topped with a white chocolate sauce.
Fresh Fruit Tarts  Fresh seasonal fruit tart (3" shell) with cream cheese filling.
Pecan Pralines   Party-sized creamy, confections with Louisiana pecans. (Minimum of 50; requires 4 days notice)


Salads
Vegetable Pasta Salad   rotini pasta spirals tossed with carrots, peas, purple onion, celery, black olives, ranch dressing, sour cream, parmesan & herbs.
Grilled Shrimp Pasta Salad   Grilled gulf shrimp tossed with rotini pasta spirals tossed with carrots, peas, purple onion, celery, black olives, ranch dressing, sour cream, parmesan & herbs.
Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad   Grilled chicken breast with a delicious smoked flavor, cubed and tossed with rotini pasta spirals tossed with carrots, peas, purple onion, celery, black olives, ranch dressing, sour cream, parmesan & herbs.
Fresh Fruit Salad   A light salad of seasonal fruit such as strawberries, grapes, pineapple, melon & more.
Cucumber & Tomato   Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes with sliced cucumbers seasoned and tossed with Italian dressing.
Potato Salad   Joey’s in-house potato salad with mustard and sweet relish.
Caesar Salad   Croutons, shredded parmesan with Joey’s Caesar dressing on the side.
Garden Salad   Mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers & tomatoes with Italian or Ranch dressing on the side.


Soups & Gumbos
Crab & Corn Bisque  The delicate flavors of crab shine in this delicious seafood & corn bisque.
Shrimp & Corn Bisque  Louisiana white gulf shrimp flavors this seafood & corn bisque.
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo   A traditional gumbo of chicken & sausage served with rice.


Desserts
Mini Muffulattas   Mortadella, Genoa Salami, ham, cheese & Joey's olive mix. Each cut in ½.
Mini Turducken Breast Sandwiches  Cajun stuffed turducken breast roast dressed with Joey's sandwich spread and pepper jack cheese on a roll. Each cut in 1/2.
Mini Po Boys   Freshly baked French bread layered with roast beef, turkey, ham or tasso with cheese, Joey’s signature sandwich spread, leaf lettuce and pickles, then cut into 2-2 ½” servings.
Meat Tray   Joey’s rotisserie cooked roast beef and turkey breast along with ham sliced for sandwiches. Freshly baked rolls may be ordered separately.
Meat & Cheese Tray   Joey’s rotisserie cooked roast beef and turkey breast along with ham, colby, Swiss & smoked gouda cheeses sliced for sandwiches. Freshly baked rolls maybe ordered separately.
Cocktail Rolls   Freshly baked white rolls for sandwiches available by the dozen.


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