Catering Menu
30+ Years of Experience
Handcrafted Menu with Fresh Ingredients
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Menu Items
Hors D' Oeuvres
Caprese on Skewers
On-the-vine cherry tomatoes, fresh basil with seasoned mozzarella balls with a drizzle of balsamic.
Shrimp Cocktail
Large shrimp seasoned and served with cocktail sauce and fresh lemons. A great party starter!
Ernie’s Empanadas Cocktail-Size
Stuffed pastry fried on-site to guarantee fresh and crispy. Bet you can’t eat just one! Fried On Site!
Fillings - Beef, Chicken, Jalapeno & Cream Cheese, Nashville Hot Chicken, Authentic Argentinian Beef, Carne Asada, Buffalo Chicken, Spinach & Cream Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Pulled Pork, Meatball Parmesan, Blackberry Dijon Chicken, All Cheese, Sweet Potato & Kale.
Charcuterie Table
Array of colorful fruit, veggies, cheeses, meats, crackers, condiments and assorted crackers, dresses up a cocktail hour table. May also be served in charcuterie cups with skewers.
Gluten-free options are always available.
Individual boxes are now available for showers and wedding parties! Inquire today!
Chopped Fruit
Chopped fresh fruit. Varies by season.
Bourbon Meatballs
Large fresh rolled meatballs bathed in bourbon sauce with a splash of honey. One is plenty but two are twice as good. Enjoy! Now try them with an Asian Ginger sauce! They're savory with a kick!
Grilled Blackberry Chicken Quesadilla
Monterey Jack cheese is melted into a lightly-browned flour tortilla, topped with finely-chopped grilled chicken with sautéed peppers marinated in a blackberry Dijon sauce. We’re taking quesadillas to the head of the table.
Stuffed Mushrooms
A great alternative for vegetarians. A savory flavor in each.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Spears
Asparagus spears wrapped in hickory smoked bacon, seasoned, laced with olive oil, then baked until crispy on the outside and yummy on the inside. Drizzled with balsamic.
Cuban Cigar Spring Rolls
Try a Cuban cigar in Tennessee! Fried on-site! Filled with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and tangy mustard. You won't be disappointed! Fried on Site!
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
A seafood lover's delight!
Not Your Ordinary Chip Bar
Add this festive touch to your event! Your guests get to create their own chip platter with corn tortillas! Complete with choices of salsa, queso, fresh guacamole, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeños, black olives, sour cream.
Pork Spring Rolls
AKA: Philippine Lumpia
Lean ground pork, grated carrots, shallots, and lots of seasoning to create a taste you won’t forget!
Stuffed Mini-Sweet Bell Peppers
An assortment of colored bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and corn, seasoned to taste.
Brisket Mini's with Sweet Rolls
Great for Heavy Appetizer Events.
Weddings: Let’s Discuss!
Salads
Mixed Organic Salad
Mixed organic greens, julienned carrots, and croutons with your choice of two dressings. Optional tomatoes.
Spinach & Berries Salad
Fresh spinach with added mixed organic salad, strawberries, blueberries, and feta. Pecans are optional.
Caesar Salad
Traditional Caesar made with romaine lettuce, shaved asiago-parmesan, grated romano cheese, and croutons.
Choose:
Salad Dressings
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ranch
Creamy Balsamic
Creamy Italian
Caesar
Poppyseed
Main Courses
Grilled Chopped Chicken
Tender grilled chopped chicken with your choice of sauce.
Choice Of Sauce - Bourbon, Asian Ginger, Honey Chipotle, Blackberry Dijon Mustard, Caribbean Jack
Hickory-Smoked Brisket
Perfectly seasoned, smoked with hickory, thinly sliced, melt in your mouth delicious!
Sicilian Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Moist and flavorful thigh chicken wrapped in bacon served on a bed of rotel. A fan favorite!
Pulled Pork
Smoked to perfection, melt in your mouth flavor. Leave natural juices or add a sauce.
Choice Of Sauce - Bourbon, Honey Chipotle, BBQ Sauce
Not Your Taco Tuesday Bar
The Taco Bar includes Blackberry Dijon chicken, but we also offer ground beef, carne asada, brisket, or choose your own as a second entree! Flour and corn tortillas and sautéed onions are also included. Check out the SIDES for additional ideas!
The fun continues with corn tortilla chips and all the toppings! The Chip Bar includes Queso, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, jalapeños, shredded cheese and lettuce, salsa, pickled onion, olives, sour cream, and limes! Dale, che!!
Churros
Finish off your taco bar with a delicious light dessert: churros, deep fried and sprinkled with sugar.
Pork Tenderloin
Marinated in Caribbean jerk sauce. Sliced in medallions.
Chicken Alfredo
Blackened Seasoning can be added
Shrimp Alfredo
Seared 4oz Filet Mignon
Argentine chimichurri is a condiment to add to any steak or grilled beef entrée. At EJ 2Step, we offer it to your guests with the filet mignon entrée. Horseradish included as well.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Delicious grilled salmon. Includes fresh lemons.
Honey Baked Ham
Honey-glazed baked ham, tender and sliced.
Grilled On-Site 8oz Ribeye
For the ultimate culinary experience, we will grill this exceptional steak on-site, a steak prepared to your choice of temp. Served with chimichurri and horseradish.
An additional fee is charged for grill transportation. The venue must be notified.
Twice Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta with mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses tossed in a meatless marinara sauce. Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options.
Create Your Own - Beef, Sausage, Zucchini & Squash
Momma Jane's Lasagna
Sheets of flat pasta, layered with 3 kinds of cheese, graciously seasoned with tomato meat sauce, and lots of love. The old neighborhood kid's favorite!
Full-Size Ernie's Empanadas
Stuffed pastry fried on-site to guarantee fresh and crispy. Please choose up to two fillings as an entree for your guests.
Fillings - Beef, Chicken, Jalapeño and Cream Cheese, Authentic Argentinian Beef, Carne Asada, Buffalo Chicken, Spinach & Cream Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Pulled Pork, Sausage & Peppers, Blackberry Dijon Chicken, Meatball Parmesan, Philly Cheesesteak, Nashville Hot Chicken, Sweet Potato/Kale and All Cheese.
Breakfast Buffet
A La Carte Breakfast Items
Sausage
Bacon
Muffin/Danish Tray
Whole Fruit
Orange Juice
Ernie's Cubed Home Fries
Seasoned to perfection and cooked in a skillet to a crispy brown. Includes onion, bell peppers, egg, ham, bacon, sausage, and cheese. Or make it your way!
Waffles (Gluten-Free Available!)
Assorted chopped fruit, assorted jams and jellies, homemade maple syrup, chocolate chips, and dried fruit.
Ernie’s Breakfast Empanadas
It's a different kind of breakfast made for champions. Choose any three fillings for a NY state of mind:
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese
Ham, Egg, and Cheese
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-bourne illnesses, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sides
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The mashed that's unforgettable.
Mashed Potato Bar
Our delicious mashed potatoes are even better when your guests can pick what they would like to put on top of it. Potato bar includes: butter, sour cream, olives (green or black), chives, cheddar cheese, and real bacon bits. It’ll be a huge hit with your guests.
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Now offering mac and cheese bar.
Spanish Rice
A perfect compliment to a taco bar or anytime.
Orzo
A rice that thinks it's a pasta.
Dirty Rice
A mixed blend of pork and beef, seasoned in various spices. Can be made to order, but price subject to change.
EJs White Rice
White rice made with garlic, butter and parmesan. Chef Ernie's college go-to meal.
Alabama Street Corn
A perfect side that goes with just about everything. Come taste it for yourself.
Southern Green Beans
Includes a secret ingredient to keep you guessing.
Zesty Green Beans
Seasoned with lemon pepper with a touch of lemon zest. Refreshing and delicious!
Steamed Mixed Veggies
The healthy side. A variety of mixed veggies.
Steamed Broccoli
The other green. fresh and versatile.
Toppings - Shredded Cheese, Queso Cheese Sauce, Plain
Black Beans
A protein-packed side that is good anytime including a taco bar.
Baked Beans
There is nothing more southern than delicious baked beans and brown sugar. It goes great with...everything.
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled sprigs of asparagus drizzled with balsamic.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Needs no introduction. Also, Jane's favorite!
Grilled Squash and Zucchini
Olive oil, parmesan or feta cheese. A healthier side dish, seasoned to taste.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sautéed with spinach, celery and onion to create a colorful blend.
Breads
Garlic and herb yeast rolls.
Hawaiian sweet rolls.
Desserts
Pies
Finger desserts offered such as cookies, brownie bites & cheesecake bites.
Ask about our dessert empanadas
Ask about other desserts
Ice Cream Bar
Includes chocolate, vanilla, your choice of a 3rd flavor, 3 syrups, and your choice of toppings.
Syrups - Chocolate, Caramel, Butterscotch
Toppings - Sprinkles, Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, M&M's, Whip Cream, Strawberries, Blueberries, and Much More!
Additional Services
Beverage Station
Provided in self-serve dispensers.
16oz clear plastic cups included.
Milo's Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Half n Half (Half Sweet Tea & Half Lemonade)
Lemonade
Water
Other
Fruit Tea
Extra Bags of Ice
Water Services
Water carafes placed on tables. No refills ($30).
Refills may need an additional server, let’s discuss!
Filled water glasses ($40) before dinner.
Refills of water glasses during dinner require an extra server ($120).
Bar Services
Bartenders for 6-7 hours (with tip jar). Includes bar set-up, cut-up garnishes, and clean-up area. Will box up leftover alcohol. We are insured.
Dinnerware
10.5" Glass Plates
Water Glasses
Silverware
Goldware (Additional charge)
Glass Salad Plates
Flutes
Wine Glasses
Additional Supplies
#264 9oz Clear Plastic Wine Cups
#132 16oz Clear Plastic Beer Cups
#90 6.25" Clear Plastic Plates
#300 Clear Plastic Forks
Additional Service Charges
After hours clean-up policy as per the venue/coordinator. Please inform us of this policy, as it is important to us to follow the rules.
Coffee Bar
Coffee is available iced or hot with assorted creamers, and sugars, both 16 oz plastic cups, and 8 oz paper cups with lids, respectively.
Food Services
We highly recommend buffet style serving where we stand behind our food and serve your guests both professionally and confidently. We set up, serve, buss, and do trash pick up from the tables.
We do provide plated and served, but recommend discussing all the details with us and what it requires before a final decision is made.
We can offer you our plated and served service. In order to efficiently serve your guests in a timely manner, this service does require extra staff and other charges to be determined.
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Service Area
Middle Tennessee
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Business Hours
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- Tue - Fri
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
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