Main Street Kitchen
BY DAY
We are a café, serving up sandwiches, salads, soups and grab & go choices in our cases and freezer that change daily including dinner entrees, BBQ sides, Pot Pies, Hors D’Oeuvres, Cheeses, Dips. We have a fresh, modern take on traditional ingredients, making everything from scratch, from our marinades, stocks, sauces to our baked goods.
Please call for specials or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see our offerings.
AFTER HOURS
We are a Boutique Catering Company and Event Planners. We LOVE planning events! We have 30 years’ experience as caterers & full-service event planners. Our Mission is to couple our spectacular food with style & sophistication for a seamless event your guests will be talking about for years to come. Main Street Kitchen is available for off premise catering from an intimate dinner party to a wedding for 200 or corporate BBQ for 500. Please call us to inquire about booking your special events with us. We can cater at your home, office or one of the many gorgeous venues available here in New Jersey.
Meighan
Phone
(732) 223-6246
mainstreetkit@gmail.com
Location
140 Main Street
Manasquan NJ 08736
Hours
2025 Summer Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday 11-6pm Friday & Saturday 11am–5pm
Sunday & Monday: Catering Pick Up, minimums will apply
CATERING
Pick Up, or Full Event Services including chefs, waitstaff, bartenders, rentals, tenting, decor, liquor coordination.
Please trust our 30 years experience in off premise catering for your next event.
For questions or orders, please call 732-223-6246 or email mainstreetkit@gmail.com
DELIVERY, DROP OFF OR FULL SERVICE CATERING AVAILABLE.
PLEASE ASK US ABOUT OUR FULL EVENT PLANNING SERVICES
We can do as little or much as your event requires.
The menus are really just a starting point.
Please feel free to make suggestions, which we will gladly work into your menu if we can.
We are well versed in Gluten Free and Vegan, and have many options to choose from.
Professional Servers, Chefs, Bartenders Available
Rentals & Tenting Coordination
High End Papergoods
We Can Coordinate Liquor on Consumption & Ice Delivery
Full Event Coordination - $300 Consultation Fee For Larger Events (will be put towards your event if you book) Hourly Rate will Follow
A credit card number is required for confirmation of any order/contract. Main Street Kitchen accepts personal checks, business checks, Venmo, cash or credit cards as final payment due the day of your event. A 3% surcharge will be applied to all orders if paying by credit card. Card must be present to run it, otherwise a 2% charge applies on top of the 3%.
CANCELLATION TERMS:
We require 30 days notice for cancellation of your event without penalty for full service events.
All cancelled events will be billed accordingly for event planning time, food purchased, deposits for tenting and any other vendors reserved, even if there is an act of God, natural disaster, government orders or new laws, epidemics or pandemics.
If cancelled within 7-29 days, customer is responsible for 30% of total. Events will be billed accordingly for event planning time, food/equipment, deposits to outside vendors (rentals/tents/staff, etc)
If cancelled within 6 days customer is responsible for 100% of total. If headcount goes down, customer is still responsible for 100% of original headcount. IF we can adjust pricing we will absolutely! Events will be billed accordingly for event planning time, food/equipment/papergoods purchased, deposits to outside vendors (rentals, tents, staff, etc)
pricing is subject to change based on food cost, and actual event planning changes, final number of guests or any additional charges approved by the client.
Guest count is due 14 days before the event. If guest count goes up, we will do our best to accommodate the changes.
By providing your credit card, you are agreeing to the terms mentioned above.
Payment is due when you pick up your order, or if it a staffed event, at the conclusion of your event. NO exceptions.
Thanksgiving 2025
STARTERS
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
Gorgonzola Dolce, Goat Cheese, Manchego Cheese, Fresh & Dried Fruits & Nuts, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Cured Meats, Assorted Breads & Crackers $95 12 inch, $120 16 inch
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL (GF) Tequila Lime Cocktail Sauce 2 lbs. $70, 4 lbs. $90
EDAMAME DUMPLINGS (VG) Ginger Dipping Sauce $48 for 24 pieces
WILD MUSHROOM TARTS Truffle Essence $54 for 24 pieces
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS Maple Cream (GF) $78 for 24 pieces.
PEKIN DUCK SPRING ROLLS Pomegranate Dip $66 for 24 pieces
PIGS IN A BLANKET Everything but the Bagel Spice, Cranberry Mustard $54 for 24 pieces
Blue Cheese & Fig Profiteroles $54 for 24 pieces
TURKEY
HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST (GF) ½ Pan $66 (3 lbs)
TRADITIONAL TURKEY GRAVY with Herbs and Shallots $14 per QT (GF)
SIDES
TRADITIONAL STUFFING Carrot, Celery, Onion, Fresh Herbs (also avail GF OR V) $44 ½ pan.
SAUSAGE, APPLE & SAGE STUFFING (also avail GF) $54 per ½ pan.
ROASTED SHALLOT MASHED POTATOES (GF) (V) $50 per ½ pan.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES Orange & Star Anise (GF), (V) $48 per ½ pan
SAUTEED STRING BEANS, Candied Walnuts $60 per ½ pan (GF)
BRUSSEL SPROUT HASH, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onions (GF)
$60 ½pan.
ROASTED FALL VEGETABLES, Butternut, Carrot, Rutabaga, Red Onion & Kale (GF, V)
$60 ½ pan.
ORGANIC ARUGULA SALAD Roasted Butternut, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Walnuts,
White Balsamic Dressing $60 (GF) (V)
WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE, Orange & Ginger $8 per PT
ALL SIDES ABOVE ARE AVAILABLE BY THE POUND ($15 per lb), Please Pre order to guarantee availability.
PLEASE NO SUBSTITUTIONS
V=vegetarian VG = vegan GF= gluten free
½ pans 8-10 portions.
Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21, 2025
Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 26 between 11:00pm -2:00pm.
2025 HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY PACKAGE
GRAZING TABLE
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Gorgonzola Dolce, Goat Cheese, Manchego Cheese, Brie Cheese, Fresh & Dried Fruits & Nuts, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Cured Meats, Assorted Breads & Crackers
Seasonal Vegetable Display
Your Choice of Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Dip, Hummus, or Dill Yogurt Ranch Dip
All Displayed on a mix of White Platters/Bowls, Accents of Wood with Fresh Greens
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Please Choose FIVE of the Following:
Peking Duck Spring Rolls, Pomegranate Citrus Dip
Chicken Teriyaki Dumplings, Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Everything Spiced Pigs in a Blanket, Cranberry Mustard
One Bite Burger Sliders, Pickle, Siracha Ketchup
Wild Mushroom Tartlets, White Truffle Essence
Edamame Dumplings, Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
Pear, Brie, Almond in Phyllo
Mini Lobster Rolls- Lemongrass & Celery Leaf, Mini Hot Dog Bun
Flank Steak, Horseradish Cream, Arugula on Croustade
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Tequila Lime Cocktail Sauce
$46 per person
4-hour cocktail party, 2 hours passed hors d’oeuvres. Minimum 25 guests. Rentals, paper products and staffing are not included in above pricing. NO substitutions please.
Menu above requires 1 chef @ $45/hr, 5 hour minimum $45 /hour after. 1 server (per 25 guests) at @$45/hr for 5 hours, $45 per hour after. Staff required to pick up food & Equipment at the shop, 1.5 hour set up, and minimum 1⁄2 hour breakdown time after event ends, and time ends when equipment is returned to the shop. Bartenders are available as well.
Please see our Full Service Menu for Add- On Stations including Carving, Pasta, Mediterranean.
Christmas 2025
TO START
CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE Gorgonzola Dolce, Goat Cheese, Manchego Cheese, Fresh & Dried Fruits & Nuts, Fig Jam, Assorted Breads & Crackers $75 -Add Cured Meats Small $95
SHRIMP COCKTAIL Poached Shrimp, Tequila Lime Cocktail Sauce, 2 lbs $70, 4lbs $90 (GF)
EDAMAME DUMPLINGS (VG) Ginger Dipping Sauce $48 for 24 pieces
PEKIN DUCK SPRING ROLLS, Pomegranate Citrus Dip $66 for 24 pieces
PIGS IN A BLANKET, Everything but the Bagel Spice, Cranberry Mustard $48 for 24 pieces
SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON, Maple Cream $78 for 24 pieces (GF)
WHITE TRUFFLE MUSHROOM TARTS $60 for 24 pieces
CHICKEN EMPANADAS, Smoked Paprika Aioli $54 for 24 pieces
BRIE, PEAR & ALMOND IN PHYLLO $54 for 24 pieces
ENTREEs
TENDERLOIN OF BEEF, Horseradish Sauce, med rare, $MKT PRICE, 4 lb avg (GF)
TURKEY BREAST, Herbed Shallot Gravy $80.00, ½ pan & 1 Qt Gravy (GF)
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE $120 per ½ pan (avail GF) or SHORT RIB MAC & CHEESE $80.00
CITRUS GLAZED SPIRAL HAM $80 Whole Grain Dijon (GF)
MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON $80 ½ pan
BOLOGNESE LASAGNA ½ pan $66.00 (AVAIL GF)
EGGPLANT PARMESAN ½ Pan $62.00 (AVAIL GF)
SIDES
BRUSSEL SPROUT HASH, Thin Sliced, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onions $60 ½ pan (GF)
HERICOT VERTE, Shallots, Candied Walnuts. $60. Per ½ pan (GF)
POTATO TERRINE Layers of Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Onion, Crispy Onion Topping $60 per ½ pan (AVAIL GF)
WINTER ROASTED VEGETABLES Butternut, Carrot, Rutabaga, Red Onion & Kale,
$60 per ½ pan (GF)
SWEET POTATO MASH Citrus & Star Anise Scented $50. Per ½ pan (GF)
ARUGULA SALAD Roasted Butternut, Cranberries, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, White Balsamic Dressing $60 (GF)
DESSERT
DESSERT TRAY Brownies, Bars, Cookies, French Macarons, Coconut Macaroons (avail GF) $65
½ pans = 8-10 portions.
Orders for Christmas must be places by Saturday, Dec 18, Pick up is Dec 24, 10-1 pm
NY Eve must be placed by Saturday, Dec 27, Pick up is Dec 31 10-1