THE HERITAGE CATERING MENU

Honoring the Black Culinary Pioneers Who Shaped American Cuisine

(PACKAGES FOR 50)

1. The James Hemings "Founding Feast" Feeds 50 Guests

Named After James Hemings: Enslaved chef to Thomas Jefferson who trained in Paris. He masterfully blended French

technique with Southern ingredients and famously introduced and popularized Baked Macaroni & Cheese to America. 

A spectacular tribute to the foundations of Southern soul food. Guests are treated to their choice of golden,

perfectly crisped Soul Food Fried Baked Chicken Legs or slow-simmered, ultra-tender Beef Chuck smothered in rich,

savory gravy. This historic feast features a trio of classic sides: slow-cooked, seasoned Collard Greens, our

signature Baked Macaroni & Cheese, and warm, fresh-baked rolls. 

2. The Barney Ford "Frontier Grand" Breakfast Feeds 50 Guests

Named After Barney Ford: An escaped slave who became a legendary 19th-century civil rights pioneer and wealthy

hotelier. His luxury hotel restaurants were famous across the country for serving the most magnificent, hearty American

breakfast spreads of the era. 

A magnificent, hearty start to the day built on legendary hospitality. This grand breakfast features savory Sausage

Patties, thick-cut Crispy Bacon, and fluffy, farm-fresh Scrambled Eggs. It is paired with a vibrant Country

Potato Hash tossed with sautéed onions and crisp red and green bell peppers. Includes a basket of flaky, FromScratch Southern Biscuits, rich Country White Gravy, and a refreshing bowl of seasonal Mixed Fruit. 

* Upgrade Your Spread: Add a station of fluffy, golden Pancakes served with warm syrup (available for an additional

fee).

3. The Thomas Downing Custom Classic Feeds 50 Guests

Named After Thomas Downing: A brilliant chef born to formerly enslaved parents who opened Downing’s Oyster House

in 1820s NYC. It became the city's most elite restaurant, and Downing used his immense wealth to secretly fund and hide

escaping slaves via the Underground Railroad. 

A beautifully refined, comforting meal crafted entirely from scratch. This elegant package features tender, juicy 

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts smothered in our signature Downing Pan Velouté Gravy (a classic chicken pan

gravy). It is served alongside a mountain of velvety, From-Scratch Mashed Potatoes—whipped 

and cream—and a side of crisp, vibrant Fresh Green Beans, sautéed to perfection. 

14. The Uncle John "King of the Fish Fry" Feast Feeds 50 Guests

Named After Uncle John: An enslaved man from Kentucky who became famous in the 1800s for his legendary fish fries.

He eventually purchased his freedom solely with his culinary talent and popularized the social "Fish Fry" gathering in

America. 

A nod to the ultimate community gathering. This classic spread features perfectly seasoned, crispy Fried Fish

served alongside a hill of golden, crispy French Fries. It is balanced beautifully with a crisp, refreshing Garden

Salad and a side of our signature, creamy Coleslaw. 

5. The Chef Robert Bogle Comfort Table Feeds 50 Guests

Named After Robert Bogle: A Black culinary genius in 19th-century Philadelphia who essentially invented the modern

catering industry in America, elevating formal dinners and large-scale comfort food gatherings. 

A crowd-pleasing, hearty feast that centers around a deeply comforting, cheese-topped Baked Spaghetti (or your

choice of premium Pasta). It is paired with your choice of two fresh, seasonal sides or vibrant Garden Salads

(available fully dressed or with artisanal dressings served dry on the side). 

SPECIALTY CENTERSTAGES & ADD-ONS

The Chef Augustus Jackson Savory Meatballs Entrée Add-On

Named After Augustus Jackson: A legendary Black chef from Philadelphia who cooked in the White House during the

1820s, pioneering elite large-scale event dining and advanced preparation techniques. 

Juicy, seasoned Savory Meatballs simmered for hours in our house-made special sauce. They are served over your

choice of a bed of fluffy White Rice or rich Mashed Potatoes, paired with a traditional, smoky side of Hoppin’

John Beans. 

The Henry Perry Pitmaster BBQ Entrée Add-On

Named After Henry Perry: Born in Tennessee, Perry moved to Missouri and became the undisputed "King of Barbecue,"

opening the first commercial BBQ pit in Kansas City and establishing regional American slow-roasted style. 

This backyard classic features tender, slow-roasted BBQ Chicken Legs, seasoned to perfection with a signature

dry rub and glazed in a rich, caramelized barbecue sauce or not

2WELLNESS & LIGHT FARE

The Dr. George Washington Carver Wellness Menu Nutritious Substitutions

Named After Dr. George Washington Carver: The legendary agricultural scientist who spent his life publishing free

community bulletins full of wholesome, nutritious recipes focused on fresh garden vegetables and sustainable lean

proteins. 

Lean, clean, and full of natural flavor. We offer nutritious, low-sodium, and no-salt-added substitutions featuring

your choice of premium Baked Salmon, Talapia Roasted Turkey, or juicy baked Chicken Breast,

beautifully paired with a vibrant medley of fresh, garden-steamed vegetables. 

THE GRAND FINALE (DESSERT)

The Abby Fisher Legacy Apple Cobbler Scratch-Made Dessert

Named After Abby Fisher: A formerly enslaved woman from South Carolina who published "What Mrs. Fisher Knows

About Old Southern Cooking" (1881) in San Francisco—one of the earliest known cookbooks published by a Black

woman. 

A completely scratch-made masterpiece honoring the historic art of Southern baking. Sweet, tender orchard apples

are tossed in warm baking spices and baked to perfection beneath a buttery, flaky, completely from-scratch pastry

crust. A deeply nostalgic, rich conclusion to an incredible meal. 

REFRESHING BEVERAGES

The Cato West House-Made Sweet Tea

Real, Southern-style brewed black tea, sweetened to perfection. Named after Cato West, a prominent 1800s Black tavern

owner famous for his impeccable hospitality.

The "Texas King" Real Fruit Lemonade

Crisp, tart, and freshly squeezed with real fruit pieces. Named after Cato Alexander, a legendary 19th-century Black

master mixologist whose fruit-infused drinks were famous among New York’s elite.

The Chef Abby Fisher Cranberry-Grape Infusion

A bold, sophisticated, and deeply refreshing fruit water blend with a vibrant, clean finish.

 

 

PRICES

 

TRESTAR CATERING

​The Heritage Menu

​Honoring Black Culinary Pioneers & Central Texas Roots

​Our dishes are built upon an heirloom foundation of fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, crisp bell peppers, and garden thyme—proudly hand-harvested from our family land.

​THE FOUNDING FEASTS (Packages for 50)

• ​1. THE JAMES HEMINGS FOUNDING FEAST | $25/ea ($1,250 Flat)

• Crispy Soul Food Fried Chicken Legs or slow-simmered, tender Beef Chuck in rich savory gravy. Paired with slow-cooked Collard Greens, our signature ultra-creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese, and fresh warm Cornbread.

• Named for the first American-trained French chef who brought sophisticated culinary techniques to the early American table.

• ​2. THE BARNEY FORD FRONTIER GRAND BREAKFAST | $22/ea ($1,100 Flat)

• Savory Sausage Patties, thick-cut Crispy Bacon, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Accompanied by our signature Country Potato Hash, scratch-made southern biscuits with country white gravy, and fresh mixed fruit.

• Named for a formerly enslaved man who rose to become a wealthy entrepreneur and hotelier in the American West.

• ​3. THE THOMAS DOWNING CUSTOM CLASSIC | $20/ea ($1,000 Flat)

• Tender, juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts smothered in our signature Downing Pan Velouté Gravy choice of regular brown gravy. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Green beans B.

• Named for the "Oyster King" of New York, whose high-end restaurants were the standard for elegance and service in the 19th century.

• ​4. THE UNCLE JOHN KING FISH FRY | $22/ea ($1,100 Flat)

• Perfectly seasoned, crispy Fried Fish served with golden, hand-cut French Fries. Balanced with a crisp Garden Salad tossed with home-grown tomatoes and signature creamy Coleslaw.

• Named for John "Uncle John" King, an iconic figure of the Texas coastal culinary tradition.

• ​5. THE CHEF ROBERT BOGLE COMFORT TABLE | $18/ea ($900 Flat)

• Cheese-topped Baked Spaghetti simmered with sweet onions and family-plot herbs and secret ingredients. Balanced with your choice of two seasonal sides and a vibrant Garden Salad.

• Named for one of the most prominent caterers of the 19th century, known for his refined service and mastery of large-scale hospitality.

• ​6. THE GEORGIA GILMORE CHICKEN TENDER BASKET | $20/ea ($1,000 Flat)

• Golden-fried, crispy Chicken Tenders served with creamy, skin-on Mashed Potatoes topped with our signature savory Country Gravy. Accompanied by sweet, buttered golden Corn or green beans  and warm yeast rolls.

• Named for the courageous cook who founded the "Club from Nowhere" to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott through her legendary soul food.

• ​SIGNATURE ADD-ONS & SIDES

• ​THE AUGUSTUS JACKSON MEATBALLS | $6/ea ($300 Flat)

• Juicy, seasoned meatballs in a rich house sauce. Served over fluffy rice with traditional Hoppin' John beans.

• Named for the "Father of Ice Cream," a pioneer who revolutionized food preparation.

• ​THE HENRY PERRY PITMASTER BBQ | $7/ea ($350 Flat)

• Slow-roasted BBQ Chicken Legs, dry-rubbed and glazed in a caramelized barbecue sauce.

• Named for the "Father of Kansas City BBQ," who turned the pit into an art form.

• ​HEIRLOOM CANDIED YAMS | $5/ea ($250 Flat)

• Slow-roasted sweet potatoes glazed in a warm brown sugar and cinnamon reduction.

• ​HERITAGE BEANS & RICE | $4/ea ($200 Flat)

• Savory, slow-simmered seasoned beans served over a bed of perfectly steamed fluffy white rice.

• ​THE MAE REEVES GOLDEN PANCAKES | $5/ea ($250 Flat)

• Fluffy, scratch-made buttermilk pancakes served with warm maple syrup and brown whipped butter.

• Named for the trailblazing St. Louis entrepreneur who opened one of the first Black-owned businesses on a major retail strip.

• ​THE ABBY FISHER LEGACY COBBLER | $5/ea ($250 Flat)

• Orchard apples in baking spices under a buttery, flaky, from-scratch pastry crust.

• Named for the first formerly enslaved woman to publish a cookbook, "What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking."

• ​THE CARVER WELLNESS MENU | $24/ea ($1,200 Flat)

• ​Nutritious, low-sodium selection of premium Grilled Tilapia, Salmon, Roasted Turkey, or Grilled Chicken Breast served with garden-steamed vegetables.

• Named for George Washington Carver, the legendary agricultural scientist and pioneer of nutrition and

• crop sustainability.

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• Menu Options

• ​Blackened Tuna Sandwiches (Additional)

• ​Turkey Sandwiches (With veggies or no veggies)

• ​Alfredo Pasta (Served with green  beans, garlic bread, and a side salad

•  Additional ​Pan Of collard Greens

• DM For Price

• Refreshing

• Beverage

• ​(Served in 2-Gallon Dispensers)

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• ​CATO WEST SWEET TEA | $30

• Named for the 18th-century pioneer known for his legendary hospitality.

• ​"TEXAS KING" LEMONADE | $35

• ​ABBY FISHER INFUSION | $35

• ​Note: All pricing is based on a minimum headcount of 50 guests.

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