The Fabulous Foods of Canopy Rose

Beautiful...Fresh...Delicious Food ...Popping with Pizzazz!

So what is it that sets the catering and event design of Canopy Rose apart from other Tallahassee area caterers? Is it passion, culinary creativity, extraordinary experience? What is that special something that makes Canopy Rose Catering stand head and shoulders above the crowd of caterers? We cordially invite you to scroll, scroll, scroll through all our deliciousness and taste our fabulousness for yourself!

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Holiday Appetizer Collection 2011

Dips and Tortes


Southwestern Fiesta Dip with Nacho Chips


Smoked Salmon, Pesto, Black Olive Torte with Flatbreads

Spicy Seafood Salsa with Corn Chips

Tuscany Cheese Dip


Spinach Artichoke Dip


Kahlua Pecan Brie Torte


Black and Red Caviar Torte with Melba Toast


Shrimp, Crabmeat and Cream Cheese with Crackers


Goat Cheese with Pistachio and Cranberries


Chevre Cheese with Kalamata Olive, Walnut and Fig Tapenade with Flatbreads


Bruschetta and Crostini


Mediterranean Hummus Platter with Pita Chips


Cocktail Sandwiches / Sliders / Festive Spreads


Roast Beef, Havarti Cheese and Dill Horseradish Sliders


Black Forest Ham, Sharp Cheddar and Garlic Parmesan Mayo Sliders


Turkey Tapenade on Mini Croissants


Mini B L T's


Chicken Pecan Salad Platter accompanied by Fresh Fruit and Flatbreads


Favorite Displays

Cascading Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Display


Iced Shrimp Display with Fancy Dipping Sauce


Smoked Salmon Display


Marinated Tuscan Antipasto Display


New Orleans Spicy Cajun Shrimp Display with French Bread For Sopping


Beef / Chicken / Shrimp / Fruit and / or Veggie Kebab Display


Tropical Crab Cake Display


Cuban Picadillo with Corn Cups



Traditional Treats

Polynesian Meatballs


Stuffed Mushroom Caps


Chicken Wings


Mini Quiche Bites


Burgundy Mushrooms



Festive & Fun Food Stations

Canopy Rose offers fun and festive custom-designed, hands-on food stations with popular and innovative themes, original design concepts and yummy toppings. Here are a few favorites:

A Towering Macaron Station

A Creative Cupcake Station

Soup and Chowder Shots Station

Amuse Bouche Bites In Asian Soup Spoons

Slider Station

Shrimp Tacos with Indian River Citrus Salsa

Gulf Coast Seafood Martini Station /Bar

Mashed Potato Martini Station / Bar

Southern Grits Martini Station / Bar

Fried Green Tomatoes & Boiled Peanuts Station

Risotto Station / Bar

Bruschetta Station / Bar

Asian Wok Station

Kebab Bar

Out of Africa Station

Hot Boiled Peanut Station

Gourmet Popcorn Station

Pastabilities Station

Where's The Beef Carving Station

Stuffed Spud Station

Potato Latke Station

Spanish Tapas Station

Gazpacho Station

Indian Curry Station

Ice Cream Sundae Station

Ice Cream Sandwich Station

Brownie Martini Station

Chocolate Fountain or Chocolate Fondue Station

Death By Chocolate Station

Creperie Station

Cake Ball Station

Cruffle Bar

Cheesecake Station

Shortcake Station

Churros and Mexican Hot Cocoa Station

Gourmet Coffee Station

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Station

Catering Menus and Price Lists

Ask about our 2011 Holiday K.I.S. Catering Specials Starting at $14.95 per person (the perfect option for the budget savvy.)


Our extensive mix and match catering menus follow. Simply scroll through each category on the left side of the website.


For those seeking a turn-key catering solution.... our catering packages for receptions, banquets and holidays are simply perfect. These catering packages are listed along the right side of the website.

For those looking for a highly original menu and theme for their event- Canopy Rose Catering's creativity and ability to create the WOW Factor is legendary! Don't miss the section on our unique catering stations for a taste of the fun of having a Canopy Rose Catered Event!

Pick Your Salad

Classic Caesar Salad 4.95

Grilled Chicken Caesar 7.95

Key West Caesar with Shrimp 9.95

Classic Caesar with Luscious Crabcakes 12.95

Caesar Salad Topped with Fried Green Tomatoes 12.95

Caeser Salad with Crispy Fried Oysters 14.95

Garden Party Salad 5.50

Pasta Salad Primavera 3.25 / 5.95

Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad 5.95

Orange Tarragon Grilled Chicken Salad Over Mixed Greens 7.95

Iceberg Wedges with Bacon, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing 7.95

Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit 7.25

Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Spiced Pecans 8.50

Harvest Greens with Autumn Fruits, Sun-Dried Cranberries, and Pumpkin Seed Brittle 8.50

Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Bananas, Waluts & Poppy Seed Dressing 8.50

Grilled Vegetable Salad 8.95

Wild Rice Salad with Chopped Apples, Oranges, Pecans and Green Onions 8.95

Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Almonds, Mandarin Oranges & Mango Vinaigrette 8.95

Spinach Salad ala Chevre Caprese 8.95



Seven Layer Salad 8.95

Black Bean Salad 4.95

Middle Eastern Tabouleh Salad 8.95



Authentic Greek Salad with Feta and Potato Salad 12.95

Mixed Greens with Shrimp, Avocado, Oranges and Watercress 12.95

Grilled Chicken with Nectarines, Strawberries and Pignola Nuts over Mixed Greens 12.95

Jicama, Mango, Watercress, Candied Almonds, Brown Sugar Bacon Bites and Wild Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette 14.95

Mixed Greens with Maple Candied Salmon Bites, Nectarines, Strawberries, Asparagus, Sun-Dried Cranberries and Pecans 14.95

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Mixed Greens, Bacon Bites, Green Onions and Chunky Home-Made Blue Cheese Dressing 14.95

Elegant Island Shrimp Salad with Pineapple, Mango and Kiwi over Butter Lettuce with Coconut Ginger Dressing 12.95

Chicken and Shrimp Paella Salad 12.95

Crab and Hearts of Palm Salad In Avocado Shells 14.95

Stone Crab Salad with Tangerine, Grapefruit & Peppery Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette (only available during Florida stone crab season) 18.95

Sophisticated Salad of Mesclun with Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Medallians and Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette 12.95

Oriental Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas and Waterchestnuts 12.95

Build Your Own Salad Buffet 12.95

Pick Your Entree


Baked Ziti with Garden Party Red Sauce 7.95 ask the caterer

Chicken Baked Ziti 8.95 ask the caterer


Oven Fried Chicken 8.95



Baked Ziti with Kielbasa Sausage & Ground Beef 9.95 ask the caterer

Medallions of Pork Tenderloin with Nectarine-Blueberry Salsa 12.95 catering questions?

New Orleans Spicy BBQ Shrimp 14.95

Southern Smoked Meat Trio 14.95

Maple Candied Salmon 14.95 catering questions?

Rustic Veal Spezzatini with Penne Pasta 14.95

Chicken Bruschetta over Garlic & Herb Spiked Pasta 9.95

Chicken Breasts with Potato Stuffing 12.95

Chicken with Sausage, Pecan and Wine Sauce 9.95

Chicken Tetrazinni Pasta Squares Casserole 9.25

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Squares Casserole 9.25

Chicken Florentine Pasta Squares Casserole 9.45

Chicken Cordon Blue Pasta Squares Casserole 9.45

Chicken, Pecan and Wild Rice Casserole 9.25

Holiday Platter of Roasted & Sliced Turkey 9.95

Holiday Platter of Smoked Ham 9.95

Grilled Chicken with Black Beans, Yellow Saffron Rice and Tropical Salsa 9.95

Tequila Lime Chicken 12.95

Boca Raton Resort and Club's World Famous Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Banana Salsa 14.95

Grilled Chicken Shish Kebabs with Rice Pilaf 12.95

Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice, Vegetable Medley and Peanuts 9.95

Rajun Cajun Chicken Jambalaya 9.95

Spanish Chicken Paella 9.95

Apricot Walnut Chicken 12.95

Jack Daniel's Chicken 12.95

Campfire BBQ Chicken 12.25

Honey Pecan Chicken 12.95

Greek Marinated Lemon Chicken 12.95

Lemon Dill Chicken 12.95

Indian Tandoori Chicken 12.95

Country Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole 9.25

Shepherds Pie 9.95

Veal, Pork & Fresh Herb Meatloaf 12.95

Thyme-Roasted Chicken 12.95

Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions 12.95

Alsatian Potato and Bacon Pie 11.95

Greek Lamb and Cheese Strudel 12.95

Greek Moussaka 12.95

Greek Pastitsio 9.95

Gulf Coast Seafood Lasagna 12.95

Slow Roasted Pot Roast 14.95

Roasted Honey Pecan Salmon 14.95

Roasted Cornish Game Hens 14.95

Baked Whitefish with Pesto 14.95

Low Country Boil with Shrimp, Sausage, Potatoes & Corn 14.95

Low Country Shrimp and Grits 14.95

Linguini with Shrimp Scampi 14.95

Linguini with White Clam Sauce 10.95

Linguini with Red Clam Sauce 10.95

Stuffed Flank Steak 14.95

Chicken Roulade Rockefeller Stuffed with Chevre, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach Rockefeller Sauce 16.95

Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Prosciutto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Herbal Cream Cheese 18.95

Chicken Roulade Custom-Designed With Your Favorite Ingredients 16.95 and up

Seafood al Capitano over Pasta 18.95

Grilled Grouper with Pan Asian Sauce 19.95

Osso Buco ~ Hearty Lamb Shanks Braised In A Brilliant Blend of Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Garlic & Wine 22.95

Coquilles Saint Jacques w/ Sauce Veloute 22.95

Baked Jumbo Shrimp with Crabmeat Stuffing 22.95

Salmon with Spinach Walnut Pesto Cream Sauce 22.95

Grouper Florentine over Cheddar Cheese Grits 24.95

Canopy Rose Captain's Platter with Shrimp, Scallops & Crab Cakes 28.95

Filet of Flounder with Crabmeat Stuffing 28.95

Beef Wellington 32.95

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin 32.95

Pecan Crusted Rack of Lamb with Zinfandel Buerre Rouge 32.95

Boneless Roast Leg of Lamb with Feta, Kalamata Olives and Baby Eggplant 32.95

Wild Duck Breasts with Raspberry Sauce 32.95

Quail with Wild Mushrooms and Thyme Butter 32.95

Cajun Filet Mignon with Crabmeat Stuffing 32.95

Veal Oscar with Tarragon-Champagne Bearnaise Sauce 32.95

Salmon Napoleon with Chardonnay Butter Sauce 32.95

Surf and Turf ~ Shrimp Scampi & Filet Mignon 32.95

Lobster & Shrimp Brioche Pudding with Vanilla Tarragon Cream Sauce 32.95

Exquisite Chateaubriand 45.95

Lobster Cakes with Tomato Tartar Sauce 32.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Parmesan, Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil and Saffron Mayonnaise 9.95

Spinach Walnut Pita Sandwich Platter with Spinach, Lettuce, Zucchini, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Green Onions, Avocado, Walnuts, Sesame Seeds and a Drizzle of Sweet & Jazzy 12.95

Mediterranean Chicken Caesar Wrap with Grilled Chicken, Caesar Salad, Feta Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives 12.95

New Orleans Muffaleta Sandwich Platter 11.95

Goombay Sandwich Platter with Smoked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Snow Peas, Spinach & Sweet and Jazzy on a Croissant 9.95

Chicken Salad Sandwich Platter 9.95

Club Sandwich Platter 9.95

Build Your Own Sandwich Buffet 14.95

Box Lunches (Choice of Sandwich, Salad, Cookie) 14.95 and up

What do you think of our main dish catering menu? Do you have a suggestion, comment or question about the Canopy Rose catering menu? Let us know!

Call the caterer for help planning your menu at 539-7750.

Pick Your Side Dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes 8.95

Roasted Vegetables with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes 4.95

Southern Okra and Tomatoes Creole 4.95

Plantation-Style Cheddar Cheese Stone Ground Grits 4.95

Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Au Gratin 4.95

Steamed Vegetable Medley with Lemon Garlic Splash 4.95

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes 6.95

Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto 6.95

Truffled Mashed Potatoes 6.95

Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks 6.95

Exotic Mushrooms Braised with a Madeira Wine, Shallot and Butter Sauce 7.95

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme 5.95

Zucchini Ala Parmigiana 6.95

Casablanca Stuffed Onions with Couscous 6.95

Couscous with Fragrant Spices 6.95

Provencal Stuffed Tomatoes 6.95

Grilled Vegetable Medley with Garlic-Spiked Olive Oil 6.95

Roasted Eggplant Shells Stuffed with Louisiana Shrimp 8.95

Minnesota Wild Rice with Spicy Pecans 6.95

Minnesota Wild Rice and Potato Cakes 6.95

Broccoli, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans & Capers Splashed with a Parmesan, Herb, Garlic Olive Oil Sauce 6.95

Silver Palate's Potatoes Fontecchio 4.95

Classic Creamed Spinach with Fresh Nutmeg & Crumbled Bacon 4.95

Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables 5.95

Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Diced Apples and Pears 5.95

Build Your Own Bodacious Stuffed Spud Buffet ~ Large Baked Potatoes and Lots of Favorite Toppings 8.95

Canopy Rose Soups and Chowders ~ Hundreds of beautifully brewed, delicious hand-crafted soups 7.95 and up

Pick Your Bread & Spread

Bread of the Day 1.00

French Bread Baguette Rounds 1.00

Garlic Bread 1.25

Pita Bread 1.50

Corn Bread with Green Chilies and Cheese 2.95

Honey-Jalapeno Corn Bread 2.95

Salsa and Cheese Bread Ole! 2.95

French Bread with Chevre, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Chives 2.95

Strawberry Streusel Muffins 3.95

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins 3.95

Prize Winning Caraway Onion Puffs 3.95

Phyllo Cheese Straws with Pesto 4.95

French Bread w/ Pesto, Feta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives 4.95

Bohemian Oyster French Bread Loaf 7.95

Butter .25

Herbal Butter .75

Tuscany Cheese Spread 2.95

Hummus 2.95

Spinach Dip 3.95

Pick Your Dessert

Congo Bars 2.95

Peanut Butter Brownies 3.25

Cappuccino Brownies 3.95

Cheesecake Brownies 3.95

Cream de Menthe Brownies 3.95

Pecan Praline Shortbread 3.95

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Fig Bars 3.95

Chocolate Chip Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Peanut Butter with Chocolate Kisses 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Black and White Cookies 1.95 ea (3 dozen minimum)

Mocha Macadamia Truffles 2.50 ea (3 dozen minimum)

Chocolate Kahlua Truffles 2.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles 2.50 ea (3 doz. min)

Greek Almond Cookies 1.50 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Baklava 2.95 ea. (3 dozen minimum)

Lemon Squares 3.25

Raspberry Pecan Bars 3.25

Macadamia Fudge Torte 5.95

Viennese Sacher Torte 5.95

Classsic Carrot Cake 5.95

Hummingbird Cake 5.95

Strawberry Coconut Cake 5.95

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 5.95

Caramel Apple Cake 5.95

Pecan Pie 5.95

Key Lime Pie 5.95

Peanut Butter Pie 5.95

Chocolate Chip Pie 5.95

Tropical Cheesecake 5.95

Margarita Cheesecake 5.95

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp 5.95

Old Fashioned Banana Cake with Brown Sugar, Coconut & Pecan Frosting 5.95

Carmelized Roasted Pears with Chocolate Drizzle 5.95

Georgia Pecan Cake 5.95

Praline Bread Pudding Cake 5.95

Rum Spiked Cake with Rum Glaze 5.95

Autumn Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling 5.95

Date Nut Cake Roll with Maple Cream Chese Filling 5.95

Cappuccino Mousse Cake 5.95

Chocolate Kahlua Tiramisu Torte 7.95

Mozart Torte 7.95

Classic Chocolate Fondue w/Cubed Pound Cake, Strawberries, Banana, Marshmallows and Bamboo Skewers 8.95

Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae Buffet ~ Ice Cream with Great Toppings 8.95

Pick Your Appetizers

Southwestern Fiesta Dip with Nacho Chips 6.95

Curried Chicken Salad on Endive 6.95

Maple Candied Salmon Bites 6.95

Florida Fresh Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa with Pita Chips 6.95

Chicken, Pecan and Goat Cheese Log with Crackers 6.95

Southern Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves and Crackers 6.95

Shrimp, Crabmeat and Cream Cheese with Crackers 6.95

Tiropita ( Greek- Cheese Phyllo Triangles) 7.95

Spanakopita (Greek- Spinach & Feta Phyllo Triangles) 7.95

Dolmades (Greek - Stuffed Grape Leaves) 7.95

Pissaladiere Triangles 6.95

Lobster Spring Rolls with Tangerine-Chili Dipping Sauce 9.95

Lobster Phyllo Triangles 9.95

Shrimp & Cream Cheese Wontons 9.95

Piroshkis with Herbed Mushroom Filling 9.95

Chevre Cheese with Kalamata Olive, Walnut and Fig Tapenade with Flatbreads 8.95

Shrimp Cocktail Display 9.95

Marinated Tuscan Antipasto Display 9.95

Marinated Shrimp Display 9.95

Classic Cheese Fondue w/ French Bread Bites and Crudites 9.95

New Orleans Spicy Cajun Shrimp Display with French Bread For Sopping 9.95

Lemon Grass Turkey Bites with Haute and Sweet Dipping Sauce 6.95

Smoked Salmon, Pesto, Black Olive Torte with Flatbreads 9.95

Black and Red Caviar Torte with Melba Toast 9.95

Burgundy Mushrooms with A Basket of Buttery Garlic & Herb French Bread Rounds 7.95

Crostini with Bruschetta Topping 4.95

Cocktail Crabcakes with Mango Salsa 12.95

Sesame Scallops with Ginger Dressing 14.95

Coconut Curry Shrimp w/ Sweet & Jazzy Dipping Sauce 14.95

Snow Peas with Lemon-Anchovy Dipping Sauce 6.95

Stuffed Mushroom Caps 3.95

Classic Meatballs in Polynesian Dipping Sauce 4.95

Sweeet & Jazzy Chicken Wings 4.95

Red Hot Chicken Wings w/ Honey BBQ Glaze 4.95

Buffalo Chicken Wings w/ Carrots, Celery & Home-Made Blue Cheese Dip 8.95

Tropical Fruit Kebabs 4.95

Hawaiian Chicken Bites with Tropical Fruit Kebabs 6.95

Tuscan Tortellini and Antipasto Kebabs with Garlic Pesto Cream Sauce 8.95

Spiced Pecans 3.95

Crab Mousse Art Deco Phyllo Shells 3.95

Miniature Quiche Bites 4.95

Black and White Sesame Crusted Chicken Bites 4.95

Black Raspberry Cucumber Hearts with Herbal Cream Cheese 3.95

Shrimp-Topped Cucumber Hearts with Herbal Cream Cheese
4.95

Mini Palacsinta with Caviar 7.95

Elegant Petite Cocktail Sandwiches 7.95

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 7.95

Lobster Martini (market price)

Caribbean Antipasto Display 19.95

Beautiful Smoked Salmon Display 19.95

Our Simplified Menu

To make things as easy as possible for Tallahassee-area catering clients, we are excited to announce our simplified catering menu.


1. Call us at 850-539-7750 to verify availability for the date and time that you will need catering services.

2. Select your options from the simplified menu or allow us to custom create a special menu for your event based on your group's taste preferences, location logistics and your food budget.

3. Get set to reap the kudos from your guests for a deliciously executed event.

Lunch or Dinner Catered Buffet Package

A Simplified Menu

(Choose Your Salad)

Mixed Greens with Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Spiced Pecans accompanied by Sweet & Jazzy Dressing

Mixed Greens with Peppered Oranges, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese accompanied by Tangerine Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad with Home-made Croutons accompanied by Creamy Caesar Dressing

Garden Party Salad accompanied by Sweet & Jazzy Dressing

~ see regular catering menu for additional options ~

(Choose Your Entree)

Grilled Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Nectarine Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Black Beans, Yellow Rice and Tropical Salsa

Chicken Cordon Blue Pasta Squares Casserole

~ see regular catering menu for additional options ~

Bread Basket

(Choose Your Dessert)

Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Canopy Rose Cruffles and Cake Balls

~ see regular catering menu for additional options ~

Budget Savvy Express Hot Luncheon / Dinner Buffets

Delivered hot, delicious and affordable to your desired location. Call 850-539-7750 or email us now for a complete copy of our Luncheon Buffet Menu. Lunch packages beginning at 12.oo per person.

A Taste of New Orleans: Jambalaya, Garden Party Salad with Sweet & Jazzy Dressing, Bread of the Day


A Taste of Cuba: Picadillo, Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit with Sweet & Jazzy Dressing, Bread of the Day


A Taste of Spain : Paella, Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit with Sweet & Jazzy Dressing, Bread of the Day


A Taste of the Southwest: Southwestern Pork Roast, Garlic Roasted Smashed Potatoes, Bread of the Day

Holiday K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) Menu 14.95 p/p

(plus tax, delivery and service fees if applicable)


Main Entrees (Choose One)

Holiday Roasted Turkey

Holiday Brown Sugar and Honey Glazed Ham

Raspberry Chipotle-Glazed Pork Loin

Grilled Chicken Brushetta over a Bed of Garlic and Herb Spiked Pasta

Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta over a Bed of Garlic and Herb Spiked Pasta


Side Dishes (Choose Two)

Old Fashioned Corn Bread Dressing

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Maple Glazed Carrots

Roasted Potatoes with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Holiday Rice Pilaf

Garden Party Salad

Pasta Primavera Salad

Package includes Bread Basket

Weddings and Special Events By Canopy Rose

We really enjoy custom designing your catering for each different event and prefer to talk over the phone, communicate by e-mail or meet in person over a cup of coffee. Please make an appointment with Kathi Bess to discuss your Party and Catering needs. Call 850-539-7750 or email us at canopyrose@aol.com.

Monthly Catering Special

Make sure and ask us about any catering specials we are running for the month.

The specials are a great way to treat your office, family and friends to the delicious foods of Canopy Rose.

Our catering specials are also a delicious solution for shoestring budgets! They include an entree, salad, crackers or bread. $10.00 p/p light portion / $15.00 p/p hearty portion

Have a big group and a small budget? Don't hesitate to ask us to help you. Canopy Rose is very creative in providing affordable, cost-effective catering solutions.

Pick Your Service Plan

Canopy Rose offers a flexible list of service plan options:

1. Pick-Up Service ~ No Extra Charge (For those who simply want to pick up delicious ready-to-go party fare for their event we offer this service.)

2. Delivery By Canopy Rose ~ $25.00 and up

3. Delivery/ Drop Off / Simple Set-up ~ $35.00 and up

4. Delivery / Drop off / Simple Set-Up/ Pick-up ~ $50.00 and up

5. Full Service Catering ~ $ Amount Based on event variables

Staffing Options:

Serving Staff ~ $25.00 per hour

Kitchen Crew ~ $25.00 per hour

Bartenders ~ $25.00- 35.00 per hour

Chef Attendant ~ $50.00- 75.00 per hour + materials

Event Designer ~ $100.00 per hour + materials

Special Event Coordination By Kathi Dameron ~
$500.00 Pre-Event Orchestration + 75.00 per hour

Menu & Recipe Planning Service for Special Events, Weddings and Theme Parties ~ $100.00 per hour
(Beginning with a questionnaire, this "no-strings attached" service offers a custom-designed menu, recipes and fabulous ideas that fit the mood and style of your unique event. This service is great for those who wish to self-cater their own event, need to hire a budget caterer or where geographic logistics make it unfeasible for us to physically cater your event.)

Food Stylist ~ $100.00 per hour + materials
(This one is a great service if you are planning to self-cater your own event, but want a culinary artist to come in and make the food displays look sensational!)

Catering Deposit- To secure the services of Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company for a wedding, banquet, holiday party or other large event, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold the date. The deposit is applied to the Special Event Pre-Orchestration Fee.

After the menu and services are agreed upon, a fifty percent deposit is due, with the final balance due in full at least 14 days prior to the event.


Canopy Rose Booking Information

We are delighted that you are interested in booking the services of Canopy Rose! The process is very simple!

Simply call 850-539-7750 (office) or 850-228-0583 (cellular)
(If you should get the voice mail, please leave a message and we will return your call asap.) or send us an e-mail to canopyrose@aol.com

In order to best serve you we will need to know the following details:

1. The date, time and location of your event

2. The number of anticipated guests

3. The type of event (ie: office luncheon, wedding reception, holiday party, small private dinner party in your home, legislative cocktail party, etc.)

4. A description of the food, services and catering budget you have in mind.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Celebrate Autumn Canopy Rose Style

Autumn has arrived and we couldn't be happier! We've been busy, busy, busy hunting for some of the most fabulous food and entertaining ideas for autumn parties.

To see our exciting collection of finds for Autumn 2011... simply go to http://pinterest.com/kathi_bess/celebrate-autumn-canopy-rose-style/

A scrumptious photo of St. Tropez Chicken


http://pinterest.com/kathi_bess/celebrate-autumn-canopy-rose-style/

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Monday, September 26, 2011

How To Host A Dinner Party: When A Tallahassee Area Caterer Entertains In Her Own Home

Making Place Cards
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 
In today's post I'm taking you behind the scenes to one of my own little dinner parties that I hosted with my husband at our home on Saturday evening September 24, 2011.

Beginning with custom designed invitations a month before the party, every step of this party was a labor of love! Here are just a few random photos I snapped through the process.

The fabric leaves add a nice autumn touch.
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 



Setting up the dessert table.
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 

My dessert in this picture is a cross between Apple Bread and Ozark Pudding.
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 

I wanted each of the dining tables to look the same, yet didn't want to spend a king's ransom for matching place mats and napkins. My solution was to make place mats from orange felt. I've heard that felt place mats are very popular in Europe and sell for $$$$. I simply jaunted over to our local Hobby Lobby and asked for three yards of this popping orange felt. The cost of the 3 yards came to less than one of those chic European place mats!   The black and white napkins came from another shopping expedition to one of my favorite shops, I bought every one they had in stock.
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 
                                                                                  
For a whimsical touch, I taped some big autumn leaf cut outs to the windows. 
                                                                                  Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 

The house smelled amazing all day as Home Made Apple Cider simmered on the stove.
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 

Each dining room gets its own buffet. Here is a picture of the salad I made for this party. This is very much like the salads I prepare for my catering clients. Basically it is a Canopy Rose Garden Party Salad, Autumn Style. Mixed Greens, Spinach, Almonds, Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers, Orange Grape Tomatoes, Cranberries and Blue Cheese and it's accompanied by the famous Canopy Rose Sweet and Jazzy Dressing!


Our entree was one of the wonderful Pasta Squares Casserole, like I make for my catering clients. For this soiree I whipped together Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Squares and a Black Bean, Corn and Pepper Medley that was served hot from chafing dishes.


Food Styling and Photo By Kathi Bess and Canopy Rose



The appetizer table is set up on a glass coffee table in the living room.  It's a simple spread  of iced  shrimp,  cocktail sauce, and a collection of assorted  fine cheeses and crackers.
 Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 
Our guests of honor!
Photo by Kathi Bess ~ Canopy Rose 

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Pink Mojitos for Tallahassee Weddings

Pink Mojitos! Cool, refreshing and simply a fabulous way to welcome your guests!

We think that it's brilliant to offer one signature cocktail  or mocktail at your wedding reception or special event.

Source: elegala.com via Kathi on Pinterest


Canopy Rose provides bartenders, bartending services, party staff, full service catering, event planning and  the most fabulous tasting food for weddings and other special events.  

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia bartender and /or caterer call 850-539-7750 for availability.


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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Signature Wedding Cocktails & Bar Tending in Tallahassee

Canopy Rose loves the idea of signature wedding cocktails.

Check out the baseballs that were built into this display.



To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia Bar Tending Service and/ or caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Celebrate Autumn with Canopy Rose


Source: saffron59.com via Kathi on Pinterest

Celebrate the season with delicious ideas from Canopy Rose Catering! To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Toffee Crunch Cupcakes... A Delicious Idea



We are really liking the idea of Toffee Crunch Cupcakes for Autumn Catering in Tallahassee! To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Hunting for the Best Holiday Dessert

Wouldn't this look stunning on your holiday dessert table?


It's called Gianduia, and it's a tried and true best seller.Now imagine this... Myer's rum laced chocolate cake layers married with hazelnut buttercream, chocolate mousse and boysenberry preserves, Crushed pralines stud the exterior of this exquisite confection.
To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

How about some Fun Dessert Shish Kebabs At Your Party!

We love this idea! They are Dessert Shish Kebabs. Strawberries, Angel Food Cake and Tempered Dark Chocolate. Yum!!!


To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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How About A Candy Station For Your Tallahassee Special Event?

We love Candy Stations and so do our brides and grooms! And you know what? We are not the only ones. Seems that just about everyone loves the sweet surprise of a festive candy buffet.

Whether it's a wedding reception, a black tie soiree, a sweet sixteen party, a Bar Mitzvah, an annual holiday party or a _________________________________ (you fill in the blank), Candy Stations are one sweet trend in catered events throughout America.

At Canopy Rose Catering, we are happy to offer our design services to our catering clients in the Greater Tallahassee Area  in creating just the perfect look to match the mood of your special event.

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.

Source: contemporarybride.com via Kathi on Pinterest
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Canopy Rose Also Offers Creative Vegan Catering in The Greater Tallahassee Area

Question: Where can I find a creative caterer in the Tallahassee area that will prepare vegan foods?

Answer: Canopy Rose Catering prepares fabulous and creative vegan foods by special request.

Here are a few favorites from our Vegan Catering Notebook:



Vegan Quinoa, Avocado and Sweet Potato Timbale with Roasted Tomatillo Dressing


Vegan Nachos


Vegan Potato Soup



Vegan Beer- Battered Tofu Sticks



Vegan BLT Salad


Vegan Pasta with Roasted Tomato Basil Pesto


Vegan Chocolate Cake with Vegan Buttercream Frosting


To consult with Canopy Rose Catering about your upcoming event in  Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia, please call 850-539-7750 to check on our availability.
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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Wedding Chair Covers That We Like



The pale pink is a really pretty look, especially for springtime garden weddings in Tallahassee when everything is abloom! Add a few pops of hot pink in your bouquets, then tame it with wedding white, ivory or champagne.  Wouldn't it be fun to have a Cotton Candy Station at this event?


We love this look! The Navy and White Stripe with jaunty ruffles. Make sure and ask to see how fab this blue and white looks with pops of apple green.


This look is exquisite!  If your budget is limited, why not just do magnificent chair covers for only the bride and groom. We have lots of ideas at Canopy Rose how you can have a fabulous look without spending a fortune!


It's simple and it's pretty! White on white with green chair ties.

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia event designer and/ or wedding caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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A Sample Autumn Lunch / Dinner Menu from Canopy Rose Catering ~ Tallahassee

The change of seasons is always an opportunity for celebration. Whether at work or at play, catering from Canopy Rose is the way to go. Our exquisitely prepared foods can be pre-ordered well in advance and then custom-prepared for you and your group on the day of your event, then delivered to your office, home or other location. We can either drop your foods off in disposable pans or fancy decorative dishes. We can also stay and provide serving assistance and clean up. Simply check out our service options or visit with your Canopy Rose catering co-ordinator about which options would best meet your needs and budget. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you this season!


Chicken or Turkey Roulade is a beautiful and flavor popping option for a fall entree.  Since we custom create our entrees in our Tallahassee area catering kitchen, we can always customize the ingredients to match your taste preferences. When you place your catering order, make sure and chat with us about any special dietary requirements.














A Canopy Rose Bread of the Day Basket. We suggest adding an order of our famous Tuscany Cheese Spread to your order!

















A Canopy Rose Garden Party Salad with our wonderful signature salad dressing - Canopy Rose Sweet and Jazzy.

Please see our extensive menu collections for more food options!

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Stone Crab Catering in Tallahassee




Wow your guests this winter with this fabulous first course! The stone crabs... the hearts of palm...the honeyed orange slices and the tangle of julienne peppers crowning the dish make this one showstopping first course!

Stone crabs have a limited season.  Why not throw a party in November to welcome the annual stone crab season? Whether you choose to have Canopy Rose Catering create a complete stone crab menu for your soiree, or just include one exquisite dish starring stone crab, we're up to the task!

To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011

It's never too early to book your Tallahassee area holiday catering

We see it every year, there are a handful of days in November and December that everyone seems to want for their catered holiday parties.

I've often said if we could redistribute those requests throughout the calendar year, our catering business would be booked solid every single day of the year.  Yikes! What would happen to our vacation? :) Fortunately, we get a few days off during the off season! :)

So what does this all mean to you? You're smart, or you wouldn 't even be on this website to begin with! I am so glad you are here, reading this right now because we would LOVE to visit with you about your upcoming event.

The first thing you'll want to do is check our availability, then if we're available and you want Canopy Rose to cater your function, which you would be crazy not to, tell us to pencil you into our calendar!  It's that easy!

While, I'm on the subject of  the holidays I wanted to share a few fun and festive possibilities for your holiday event.

Duckling, anyone?

Source: myrecipes.com via Kathi on Pinterest

Individual Sweet Potato Souffles




Sumac and Turmeric Couscous Salad with Rocket and Cranberries
Source: food52.com via Kathi on Pinterest



And what holiday party is complete without a spectacular Iced or Marinated Seafood Display?


And for you Christmas gatherings, we just love these festive cookies! 



Source: bhg.com via Kathi on Pinterest

What about these red and white cupcakes? Yummers!!


To hire Canopy Rose Catering as your Tallahassee, North Florida or South Georgia caterer, call 850-539-7750 for availability.
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Join The Canopy Rose Wedding Club

If you have a wedding in your future, you will want to join the Canopy Rose Wedding Club. It is free and open to brides, grooms, parents of engaged couples and wedding planners.

Club members receive V.I.P. invitations to tasting parties, notices about special wedding events and workshops and much more!

Simply copy, cut, complete and return to canopyrose@aol.com

Name:

Phone #:

E-Mail Address:

Date of Wedding:

Location of Wedding:

Estimated # of Guests:

Type of Food Desired:

Budget:

Charitable Food Donation Request Form

Canopy Rose would love to donate food to every wonderful and worthwhile cause under the Florida sun.

Our company policy is to support those organizations that support us.

Please cut, paste, complete and return to canopyrose@aol.com

Name:

Organization:

Purpose of Event:

Guest Count:

Date of Event:

Advertising:

Phone Number:

E-Mail Address:

Description of what you want us to provide:

Description of what you will provide in reciprocity:

How did you hear about Canopy Rose?

What events has Canopy Rose catered for your organization or members of your organization during the last year. (Please list events & include names and phone numbers.)

What (paid) events do you or someone in your organization have coming up where you will be using the services of Canopy Rose?

Kathi Wins Writing Award

Canopy Rose owner, Kathi Dameron has won the 2nd Place Award in the Newspaper Article Category at the 2008 Southern Christian Writer's Conference in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for her article, Simple Act of Sharing Food Can Truly Bring People Together. This article appeared in the Northeast Chronicle - Tallahassee Democrat during the spring of 2008 in the Entertaining with Kathi column.

Grand Prize Winner In Cooking Contest

The year was 1987 when Kathi Dameron, a passionate gourmet cook who spent her days teaching 32 second graders, and her weekends hosting fun parties for her circle of friends at her waterfront home on Florida's North Hutchinson Island, won two prizes in the first cooking contest she ever entered. One of these prizes was the coveted Grand Prize. At that moment Kathi knew that one day in the not too distant future her special dream to launch her very own catering company would be realized. Seven years later that day arrived with the birth of Canopy Rose in Florida's Capital City in 1994.

What's Cooking At Canopy Rose?

More fabulous ideas from Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company. We invite you to read on...