Belle Hollow
2960 N. Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601

Hours:
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Sunday 8am-4pm Brunch Specials!

828-267-1300 Tel
828-267-0545 Fax



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Catering Menu

Contact us for all your catering needs!
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Whether it’s an intimate gathering or an elaborate event, Café Gouda can accommodate all your catering needs. From our most popular dishes to any custom dish you may request, Café Gouda will make your next event a sure crowd pleaser.

As a standard rule the pricing per person includes plastic ware, paper plates, cups, napkins and serving tongs. Let Café Gouda do all the work so you can simply enjoy the party.

SUNRISE COLLECTION

BREAKFAST TRAYSFresh from the Hearth
A scrumptious assortment of fresh baked goods to include the following: muffins, pastries and our World Famous Rapp's (wheat tortilla filled with granola, yogurt, banana, honey and peanut butter and then rolled to perfection).
Gourmet French Toast
layers of bread, rich with eggs & stuffed with your choice of strawberries & cream cheese, peanut butter & honey, brown sugar & brie baked, granny smith apples & apple butter.
Quiche
10" quiche choose from the following selections: Quiche Lorraine (bacon & swiss), Garden Vegetable, Sausage & Cheddar.
Basket of Mixed Whole Fruit
an assortment from bananas, oranges, apples, grapes, and pears.
Individual Yogurts
Plain or flavored.
Granola Bars -
Hot Sandwiches
choose from a steamy selection of hot gourmet sandwiches: Harley bacon, white cheddar & egg; Stella maple smoked ham, white chedar, tomato & egg; Barley sausage, provolone & egg.
Breakfast Box
Includes your choice of a breakfast Rapp or hot breakfast sandwich, piece of whole fruit, and individual juice or water.
Coffee Service
Regular or Decaf includes individual creamers, sugar, sweeteners and disposable coffee box
(serves 12)
Gallon of Orange Juice -

HOMEMADE SOUPS

a great start to any meal... or a meal itself. Café Gouda is known for our homemade soups. Don't see what suits? Just call to discuss your favorites!

SALADS 10 Person minimum

SALAD TRAYS Garden Salad
Fresh green lettuce topped with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, & carrots with your choice of 2 dressings
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, homemade garlic croutons, & fresh parmesan cheese served with classic Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
Green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, onions and banana peppers tossed with an authentic Greek dressing.
Napa Salad
Green leaf lettuce, bleu cheese, red onion, & granny smith apples.
Spinach Salad
Organic baby spinach, fresh mushrooms, bacon & hard boiled egg served with your choice of 2 dressings.

THE ALL AMERICAN SANDWICH

#1 Sandwich Buffet
~assortment of cold sandwiches, potato chips ~ cookie assortment ~ sweet & unsweetened ice tea.
#2 Trio of Wraps
~ Becca's Garden, grilled chicken Caesar, & turkey & swiss wrap ~ choice of baked potato salad, pasta salad, or tossed garden salad. Homemade cookie assortment, sweet & unsweetened tea.
Deli Platter #3 Uptown Deli
~ deli platter with selection of sliced meats and cheeses to include smoked turkey, ham, & roast beef; tuna, chicken & egg salad; accompanied by sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, & mustard. (10 person min.)
~ basket of sliced fresh bread
~ choice of baked potato salad or pasta salad or potato chips
~ homemade cookie assortment
~ sweet & unsweetened iced tea
#4 The Park Avenue
~ selection of Gouda's favorite sandwiches choose from:
~ Hot Brown roasted turkey, bacon, white cheddar, & tomato on grilled sourdough
~ Gouda Delight black pepper turkey, smoked gouda, lettuce, & apricot mustard
~ Funky Chicken chicken, swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, & ranch dressing
~ Aspen roast beef, red onion, tomato, & sour cream horseradish
~ Reuben corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing on grilled rye
~ Uno chicken, brie cheese, spinach, & cranberry mustard, on grilled wheat
~ Dixie hummus, avocado, red onion, mushroom, spinach, havarti, & Dijon
~ choice of baked potato salad or pasta salad
~ potato chips
~ fresh whole fruit
~ homemade cookie assortment
~ sweet & unsweetened iced tea

BY THE SEA

Smoked Salmon
Display Norwegian smoked salmon with capers, chopped red onion, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, & whipped dill cream cheese.
Fresh Bay Scallops
wrapped in aged bacon with balsamic glaze.
Petite Maryland Crab Cakes -
Legre' Street Canapé
a Charleston Classic cream cheese, chilli sauce, petite shrimp, Monterey jack cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, & black olives served with pita chips.
Pickled Shrimp -
Steamed Shrimp Cocktail
with traditional cocktail sauce.

GOUDA FAVORITES

Nepoleon's Favorite Quesadillas
all served with sour cream, salsa, & guacamole choose from flour, jalapeno, sun dried tomato or spinach tortilla. ~ grilled chipotle chicken & roasted red pepper ~ brie, apricot mustard & caramelized onions.
Mediterranean Sampler
hummus & feta cheese roll-ups, assorted olives, roasted red peppers & cheese display.
Trio of Bruschetta
roasted red pepper & basil, gorgonzola & apple, white cannelloni beans & roasted tomatoes.
Italian Fest
artfully arranged Italian delicacies to include marinated mozzarella & veggie skewers, roasted red peppers, pickled vegetables, proscuitto wrapped melon & bread sticks.
Satay Display
choose from chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce or beef satay with a horseradish sauce.
Potstickers
filled with vegetables & chicken served with a sweet plum dipping sauce.

ENTREE SALADS

SALAD TRAYSStrawberry Chicken Salad
Fresh greens topped with grilled chicken breast, strawberries, feta or blue cheese, and caramelized pecans served with a creamy strawberry ranch dressing.
Salad Trio
Chicken salad, tuna salad and pasta salad all served over green leaf lettuce.
Chicken Trio Salad
Grilled chicken strips, friend chicken fingers & chicken salad served with fresh salad greens.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Our Classic Caesar served with grilled or friend chicken strips.
Baja Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with BBQ chicken strips served with roasted corn & black bean salsa served with Santa Fe Ranch.
Asian Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with Asian sesame chicken strips, sweet red pepper, slivered carrots, & mandarin oranges served with a sweet & sour vinagrette.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS 8 person min.

Spud Bar
start with a piping hot baked potato, and top it with shredded cheese, onions, bacon bits, chopped tomato, sour cream and your choice of chili or broccoli and cheese.
Cheese and Meat Tortellini
cheese tortellini topped with alfredo sauce and meat tortelini topped with marinara, served with a salad and garlic bread.
Lasagna
choose from vegetable or traditional meat sauce, served with tossed green salad & fresh bread.
Baked Ziti
pasta with plum tomato sauce, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, and Parma cheese, served with tossed green salad & fresh bread.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in a creamy alfredy sauce & topped with grilled chicken & broccoli florets served with a tossed green salad & fresh bread.
Fajitas
Fajita style chicken & beef served with sauteed onions & peppers, shredded cheese, tortillas, sour cream, salsa, & side of grilled veggies served with tri-colored tortilla chips & salsa.

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL Build your own meal! Choose from...

Meatloaf
a Gouda Family Secret
Gouda Chick
grilled chicken topped with bacon & melted Gouda
Smothered Turkey
oven roasted turkey topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, & pepper jack cheese
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Choose 2 veggies:
loaded mashed potatoes, hash brown casserole, roasted new potatoes, green beans, roasted asparagus, corn medley, marinated mixed veggies

SWEET ENDINGS

DESSERTSCookie Tray
An assortment of fresh baked cookies.
Desert Bars
A mix of both chocolate and blonde brownies, lemon bars, pecan bars and macaroons.
Cakes
Special cakes to celebrate birthdays, retirement, baby or bridal showers

ELEGANT ENTERTAINING It's all about the Cheese!

Brie en coute' whole wheel of French Brie wrapped in puff pastry choose from ~ toasted almonds & apricot chutney
~ browns sugar & walnuts
~ pesto & pine nuts (serves 15-20)
Goat Cheese rolled in fresh herbs served with crackers
Marinated fresh Mozzarella & Veggie Skewers
Uptown Cheese Display served with an assortment of crackers
Aged Cheddar with apple wedges & cider vinegar reduction
Blue Cheese & Bacon Bites
Pimento Cheese Bites
Petite Cheese Balls served with cracker display choose from:
~ cream cheese with pineapple, green peppers & fresh herbs
~ gorgonzola & apple

TRIED & TRUE CLASSICS

Gouda Caps
trio of stuffed mushrooms filled with crabmeat, sausage, & spinach.
Party Meatballs
bite sized oven roasted meatballs in a creamy horseradish sauce.
Seasonal Basket
of crudités served with garden herb dip
(serves 25-30).
Pork Tenderloin
served with fresh rolls & cranberry mustard.
Mini Country Ham Biscuits
London Broil
served with fresh rolls & creamy horseradish.
Tri-colored tortilla chips
served with black bean queso & salsa.
Assorted petite quiche
choose from Loraine, sausage & white cheddar or garden veggie.
Artichoke & Spinache Torté
creamy custard filling with artichokes & spinach baked in phyllo crust with toasted pita points.
(serves 15-20)

DIPS

Classic Mexican Dip
guacamole, salsa, Monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos & sour cream served with tri-colored tortilla chips
(serves 15-20)
Gouda's Famous Reuben Dip
layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & 1000 island dressing served with rye party bread.
Homemade Hummus
White Bean...
Roasted Tomatoes, Rosemary & Garlic, Homemade Pimento Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip & Vidalia Onion Dip.

PARTY SANDWICHES

B-L-Tea Sandwiches
an old favorite with a twist sun dried tomatoes and apple smoked bacon on white tea bread.
Black Forest Ham & Cranberry Cream Cheese
petite sandwiches.
Petite Hot Browns
Gouda classic served open faced layered with turkey, hickory smoked bacon & aged white cheddar.
Wedding Finger Sandwiches
trio of petite sandwiches with cream cheese and cucumber, pineapple, & olive.
Petite Classics
choose from chicken salad, tuna salad, pimento cheese & egg salad.