With over 25 years of experience in the Tampa Bay area planning and creating spectacular events we honestly know it can be a challenge. The biggest question typically starts with the budget and how to make everything fit.
When we first began our business as caterers, we quickly learned as the “first to arrive and last to leave” the importance of knowing every single detail about an event. Anything can happen and sometimes does. Our philosophy was we wanted to actually sleep the night before a big event and we know you do too. Not to mention, nobody likes surprises.
Needless to say, we became very good as planners, and developing a trusting rapport with our clients. Over the years we’ve witnessed just about every type of crisis, comical misadventure, melt-down and enough stories to write a book.
But more importantly we’ve been blessed to be a part of miracles, cherished family celebrations and uniting people in love.
A Glance at our Off Premise Menus
“Little Plates”
Chef Creations Made and Presented on Little Plates for Tasting Many Flavors
Coconut Fried Shrimp, Coriander Seared Tuna, Korean Grilled Flank Steak and Peanut Chicken
Crunchy Corn Tostados, Wonton Chips, Garlic Crostini, Chinese Pancakes
Herbs, Sprouts, Wasabi Drizzle, Fragrant Sesame Spice Soy, Apricot Tea Glaze
More Menu Ideas
Opal Basil Grilled Shrimp on Goat Cheese Polenta with Plum Tomatoes,
Chardonnay and Roasted Shallots
Smoked Paprika and Sumac Seared Tuna with Wasabi Gelee, Papaya Carrot Grapefruit Salad
Shrimp Risotto with Bouillabaisse Foam
Grilled Tuscan Flank Steak BLT with Warm Mushroom Vinaigrette
Chocolate Pot du Crème with Espresso Pistachio Tulles
Peppercorn Grilled Beef Sirloin with Cajun Mustard Remoulade,
Creamy Potato Soufflés with Chive and Parmesan
Peking Duck and Pot Sticker Salad with Asian Vegetable Slaw, Red Curry Vinaigrette
Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin Stuffed with Sausage
Applewood Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Andouille Sausage and Pecan Dirty Rice
Old Savannah Style and Shrimp Grits with Vidalia Onions and Tasso ham
Cashew Chicken with Stir Fried Vegetables and Chinese Pancakes
Brazilian Shrimp with Coconut Milk, Cilantro, Chilies, Peanuts and Jasmine Sticky Rice Cakes
Maple Sugar Glazed Ham with Sweet and Hot Mustard and Cheddar Biscuits
Sesame Grilled Chicken with Creamy Corn Polenta and Frizzled Vegetables
Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Pancetta, Saffron, Tomatoes and Cognac
Please ask for samples of our menus, including themed, custom, from simple to divine!
For Information regarding Chefs On The Loose Catering please contact Steve Schmalhorst at 813.835.7300 or email at info@chefsontheloose.net.