Saffron Chicken Tahchin Bites
Individual portions of traditional Persian saffron rice cake layered with tender chicken.
Finger Foods & Appetizers
Elegant, hand-held Persian bites — the heart of every APK Catering table.
Persian Kotlet
Classic Persian potato and ground beef patties, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoky roasted eggplant blended with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs.
Bread, Feta, Herbs & Walnut Bites
Fresh herbs, creamy feta, and walnuts served on artisan bread.
Kuku Sabzi
Fresh herb frittata made with eggs, aromatic herbs, and walnuts, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Persian Chicken Salad (Salad Olivieh)
Creamy chicken and potato salad served in elegant individual cups or bite-sized portions.
Kashk-e Bademjan
Roasted eggplant dip topped with caramelized onions, mint, and Persian whey (kashk).
Smoked Salmon Canapés
Smoked salmon on toasted bread with herb cream cheese.
Persian Barley Soup
Hearty homemade barley soup with vegetables and herbs.
Hummus
Traditional creamy chickpea dip served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or artisan bread.
Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups
Delicate rolled ham filled with creamy cheese and fresh herbs.
Charcuterie Cups
Individual cups filled with artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit, nuts, and crackers.
Artichoke Dip
Creamy baked artichoke dip served with crackers or toasted bread.
Mediterranean Dips
A flavorful assortment of Mediterranean favorites such as tzatziki, roasted red pepper dip, and olive tapenade.
Pasta Salad
Colorful pasta salad with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.
Main Courses
Slow-cooked stews and saffron rice platters, served family-style or plated.
Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank
Fragrant dill and fava bean rice served with slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank.
Aloo Esfenaj Stew with Persian Rice
Tender beef cooked with spinach and prunes in a flavorful Persian sauce.
Gheymeh Bademjan with Persian Rice
Split pea stew with beef, tomatoes, and fried eggplant served with Persian rice.
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
Saffron rice topped with barberries and served with tender saffron chicken.
Adas Polo
Lentil rice with seasoned beef, raisins, and warm Persian spices.
Fesenjan with Persian Rice
Chicken simmered in a rich walnut and pomegranate sauce, served with fluffy Persian rice.
Ghormeh Sabzi with Persian Rice
Persia's signature herb stew with beef, beans, and dried lime, served with steamed rice.
Celery Stew (Khoresh Karafs) with Persian Rice
A fragrant celery and herb stew with tender beef, served with steamed rice.
Loobia Polo
Persian green bean rice layered with seasoned beef and aromatic spices.
Salads & Side Dishes
Bright, cooling counterpoints to a rich Persian spread.
Shirazi Salad
A refreshing blend of cucumber, tomato, onion, and fresh herbs.
Spinach Borani
Creamy yogurt mixed with seasoned spinach and garlic.
Beet Borani
Roasted beets blended with creamy yogurt and herbs.
Garden Salad
Fresh seasonal greens and vegetables with house dressing.
Tabbouleh
Mediterranean parsley salad with bulgur, tomatoes, and lemon.
Shallot Yogurt (Mast-o Musir)
Creamy yogurt infused with Persian shallots.
Cucumber Yogurt (Mast-o Khiar)
Refreshing yogurt with cucumber, herbs, and dried mint.
Desserts
Saffron, rosewater and cardamom — the sweet Persian finish.
Sholeh Zard
Traditional Persian saffron rice pudding flavored with rosewater and cardamom.
Persian Saffron Halva
Traditional Persian dessert made with flour, butter, saffron, and rosewater.
Persian Baklava
Layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and lightly sweetened with syrup.
Assorted Persian Cookies & Pastries
A beautiful assortment of traditional Persian sweets.
Stuffed Dates with Nuts & Coconut
Premium dates filled with mixed nuts and coated with shredded coconut.
Signature Grazing Tables
Our grazing tables are styled to create a generous and elegant focal point for your event. Depending on your preferences, your display may include:
Cheese & Charcuterie
- Premium artisan cheeses
- Persian feta cheese
- Cured meats
- Smoked salmon
Dips & Spreads
- Artichoke dip
- Mirza Ghasemi
- Hummus
- Mediterranean dips
- Kashk-e Bademjan
Fruits, Nuts & Accompaniments
- Fresh seasonal fruits
- Dried fruits
- Mixed nuts
- Olives & pickled vegetables
- Fresh vegetables
Breads & Finishing Touches
- Assorted crackers
- Artisan breads
- Honey, jams & preserves
- Chocolate
- Dried figs
- Gourmet sweets
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