Catering Menu


Vega is a boutique-style catering company specializing in details.  Our goal is to individualize each event, from a quaint dinner to a black-tie gala.  We take the stress and worry out of planning your event!

Salads

Vega: Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego Cheese with Sun-Dried tomato Vinaigrette

Apple & Brie: Granny Smith Apples, Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks & Brie with Cider Vinaigrette

Spinach & Goat Cheese: Baby Spinach with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Walnut Vinaigrette

Portobello Caesar: Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobellos & Crispy Serrano with Caesar Dressing

Hellenic: Trio of peppers, Red Onion, Tomato & Feta Cheese with Citrus Vinaigrette

Cold Selections

Assorted Canapes (Ask us about the many choices!)

Eggplant Napoleon Wraps

Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Asparagus with Dill Cream Cheese

Tuna Tartare with Yucca Chips

Crawfish & Manchego Tortilla with Tomato Caper Relish

Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Canapes

Citrus Cured & Smoked Duck Breast with Arugula and Pickled Onions

Ceviche - Fresh Seafood Marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs

Hot Selections

Spinach & Brie Phyllo Triangles

Escargot-Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms

Cumin-Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp with Cucumber - Yogurt Sauce

Baked Chorizo & Tomato-Stuffed Mussels

Petite Chicken Phyllo with Wild Mushrooms & Feta

Braised Pork on Plantain Chips

Moorish Pork - "A House Specialty" Cured Pork tenderloin Served with Horseradish Cream

Pastas

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Paello or Fideo: Traditional Spanish Favorites of Shrimp, Calamare, and Chorizo or Chicken with Arborio Rice or Angelhair Pasta

Espanol: Marinated Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese, Tossed with Bowtie Pasta

Orzo with Feta Cheese, Red Peppers, Red Onions & Citrus Vinaigrette

Dips by the Pound

Carp Roe Dip: Louisiana Caviar in a Creamy Dip

Eggplant Caviar: Mixture of Roasted Eggplant, Onion, Tomato & Olive Oil

Hummus: Pureed Chickpeas with Garlic & Lemon Juice

Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree

Displays

Coriander Seared Tuna with Avocado - Tomato Relish

Rare Pepper Steak with Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

Beef Tenderloin Display with Horseradish Sauce

Baked Brie in Pastry Shell with Wild Mushrooms

Savory 9" Cheesecakes

Seasonal Roasted Vegetable & Sun-Dried Tomato

Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red Onions & Dill

Crab & Artichoke with Lemon Zest

Sandwiches

Finger Sandwiches: Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, and Baked Ham on Wheat & White Breads

Gourmet Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Ham & Brie, Smoked Turkey with Avocado & Mayo, and Roasted Pork & Caramelized Onions.  Served on Assorted Artisan Breads

Spanish Muffalettas:  Manchego Cheese, Serrano Ham & Condiments on Crusty French Loaf

Nightly, from 5:30pm | 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie LA 70005 | 504.836.2007

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