Fresh Flavors, Dining Innovations
We offer full service catering for all events, working one-on-one with you to create menus around your vision and needs for your event – ensuring your complete satisfaction.
What We Do
We specialize in Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Private Events & everything in between. Our catering team is composed of professional servers and bartenders with years of experience in hotel and fine dining settings.
Wedding Catering
Working one-on-one with our catering manager, we will create menus around your vision and needs for your event- ensuring your complete satisfaction.
Corporate Events
From snack breaks & lunch boxes to seasonal hearty salads and entrees, we can take care of all your food and beverage needs.
Event Planning
Our team will work ahead of time with your event planner to review your overall theme, timeline, rentals and menu. We assist in the setup and breakdown of special events, allowing you to kick back and enjoy the party.
Bar Service
Looking for an open bar, cash bar, or ticketed bar? We can help you customize various levels of bar service from beer & wine only to a full liquor bar with mixers, all served by our personable bartenders.
Event Staffing
We pride ourselves on having professional, friendly and helpful staff. When planning an event with DI, we will provide all staffing needed such as Chefs to prepare your menu to servers and dishwashers.
Drop Off Catering
Have us bring the food to you, but leave the staff behind. We’ll set you up for success during your event.
Our Menus
Classic Dinners
Plated, Served Buffet, Stations, Family Style and Chef Action Stations
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Rosemary Veloute
- Brown Butter & Curry Roasted Cauliflower
- Sweet Potato Gratin, White Cheddar & Caramelized Onions
- Herb Marinated Teres Major, Roasted Garlic Butter
- Lemon Roasted Asparagus
- Smoked Gouda Mac n’ Cheese
- Local Sunburst Farms Trout, Pecan Crusted, Preserved Citrus
- Smoked Bacon Southern Grits with Chives (Local)
- Sauteed French Green Beans, Garlic & Almond
- Pan Seared Salmon, Garlic Maple Soy Glaze
- Buttery Mashed Potatoes
- Grilled Rainbow of Seasonal Vegetables
- Vegan Pan Fried Chickpea Cakes, Roasted Red Pepper Sugo
- Honey & Thyme Roasted Carrots
- Grilled Beef Sirloin, Red Wine Compound Butter
- Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts, Bacon & Onion
- Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
…the list goes on… please contact us for a full tour of our current menus
Bar Packages
Full bars with basic or premium mixing packages, signature cocktails, local beer & wine only, champagne toasts
- Basic Mixing Package
- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water, Tonic Water, Limes Lemons, Cherries, Olives
- Premium Mixing Package
- Includes everything in Basic Mixing Package, plus: Vermouth (Dry & Sweet), Fresh Margarita Mix, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Mint, Cucumber, Oranges
We proudly support our local breweries, wineries and distilleries and can customize your bar with yours or your guests favorite drinks!
Luncheons
Boxed lunches, cold sandwich & salad buffets, hot lunch buffets or mix and match
- Fried Chicken Club Sandwich
- Bacon, LTO, Avocado, Cheddar, Garlic Aioli
- Caprese Grilled Chicken Wrap
- Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Reduced Balsamic, Red Onion, Basil Pesto
- Roasted Vegetable Wrap
- Rainbow of Seasonal Roasted Veggies, Sharp Cheddar, Arugula, Garlic Mayo
(can be made vegan)
- Rainbow of Seasonal Roasted Veggies, Sharp Cheddar, Arugula, Garlic Mayo
- Roasted Chicken Salad, Curry Chicken Salad & Waldorf Chicken Salad
- Classic or Blue Cheese Potato Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Artichokes, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic
- Green Quinoa Salad, Feta, Kalamata Olives, Kale, Red Onion, Pine Nuts
- Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
- Kettle Cooked Chips / House Cut Chips
- Fresh Fruit & Berry Salad with Mint
- Freshly Baked Cookies & Bars
…the list goes on… please contact us for a full tour of our current menus
Expertise all around town
With over fourteen years of catering weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private parties, Dining Innovations has developed a professional working relationship with several Asheville area venues and vendors. We only recommend the best!