ROCKLANDS
Barbeque and Grilling Company

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CATERING MENU / FACT SHEET 

25 S. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone:  703.778.8000
Fax: 703.778.8007
catering@rocklands.com
www.rocklands.com


Thank you for considering ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company
for your event. A full service caterer offering complete party planning,
ROCKLANDS can provide trained servers, kitchen staff and
bartenders for any occasion.

Included is a selection of our most popular items. However, it is only a guide to
our capabilities and we will be happy to assist in creating a custom menu based on
your particular needs. Linen and equipment rental are available.
Likewise floral, cake, bar and other services can be provided.
Prices can be quoted upon request.

From the simple backyard barbeque to the special wedding, we at ROCKLANDS
Barbeque and Grilling Company can help you with all the details.
You may be familiar with our food from eating at our restaurants or from
attending an event we have catered. Reviewing both our specialty items and our
set menus will give you an idea of the many options available.
Regardless, if you have any questions or would like to receive a list of references,
please do not hesitate to call.

Please see our guidelines to assist with the planning of your party.
Most items on our catering menu can be picked up from our restaurants in
Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA or Rockville, MD,
or with prior notice, can be delivered
within the Washington area for a nominal fee.

THE PHILOSOPHY 

Barbeque is a form of cooking using only wood and charcoal.

At ROCKLANDS we use red oak and hickory
- no gas or electricity -
to cook our meats, fish and poultry.

You will appreciate the difference.

SPECIALTY ITEMS
Here are some of ROCKLANDS' special dishes.
Most require extra notice. Please check for availability.
We would be happy to prepare a customized menu for your special event.

PASSED APPETIZERS

Grilled Marinated Chicken Tenderloins
Using our special citrus recipe we marinate chicken tenderloins
and then slowly cook them over
our wood-burning grill.
Serve with our Spicy Peanut Sauce.
(minimum order: 5 pounds)
9.99 per pound

Miniature Barbequed Sandwiches
Choose from Barbequed Sliced Pork,
Pulled Barbequed Chicken or
Barbequed Brisket of Beef.
(minimum order: 24 sandwiches)
1.50 per sandwich

Marinated Grilled Gulf Shrimp
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp grilled slowly.
Serve with our Horseradish
Mango Chutney.
(minimum order: 3 pounds)
22.99 per pound

Steamed Gulf Shrimp
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp steamed with beer and ROCKLANDS' bay seasoning.
Serve with our Traditional
Cocktail Sauce.
(minimum order: 3 pounds)
22.99 per pound

Grilled Marinated Beef Satay
Sirloin of Beef strips marinated, skewered and slowly cooked over our wood-burning grill.
Serve with our Oriental Dipping Sauce or
Sweet Chili and Garlic Sauce
(minimum order: 24 skewers)
2.25 per skewer

Grilled Marinated Chicken Satay
Using our speical citrus recipe, we
marinate and tenderize chicken
tenderloins, which are then skewered
and slowly cooked over our
wood-burning grill.
Serve with our Spicy Peanut Sauce or Oriental Dipping Sauce
(minimum order: 24 skewers)
1.75 per skewer

Grilled Lamb Skewers
Leg of Lamb strips seasoned with fresh rosemary, skewered and slowly cooked over our wood-burning grill.
Serve with Black or Red Current Sauce
(minimum order: 24 skewers)
3.75 per skewer

Southwest Black Bean Springrolls
Filled with black beans, corn, Monterey Jack Cheese, jalapeno and cilantro
(minimum order: 50 pieces)
2.25 each


 Mini Lump Crab Cakes
infused with Lemon
Lump Maryland crab meat with
seasoning and lemon zest
Serve with our Remoulade Sauce
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
3.49 each

Warm Brie with Pear Glaze and
Toasted Almonds on Toast Points
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
1.75each

Double Cream Brie with
Raspberry in Phyllo Wrap
Warm Brie with a port wine and raspberry reduction in a Phyllo wrap
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
2.00 each

 Smoked Fish on Pumpernickel
Tender fish on a pumpernickel triangle with Roasted Red Pepper Cream.
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
1.25 per piece

 

Grilled Vegetable Tartlets
ROCKLANDS'
famous grilled vegetables in a miniature pastry shell.
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
1.25 per piece

Baked Mushroom Caps with Spicy Sausage Stuffing
(minimum order: 24 pieces)
1.25 per piece
(Boursin Cheese can be substituted for Sausage upon request)


STATIONARY


APPETIZERS

Steamed Fresh Asparagus
Serve with our Citrus Cream
2.95 per portion

Cheese and Fruit Display
Melon, cantaloupe, oranges, kiwi and grapes with four types of cheese
Served with crackers
Small $60  serves 15-20 people
Large $95  serves 25-30 people

 Fresh Vegetable Display
Belgian endive, baby carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, pickled dilly beans, artichoke hearts and black olives
Served with creamy pepper dip
Small $55  serves 15-20 people
Large $85  serves 25-30 people

Bake Brie with Almonds
Whole Brie wheel studded with almonds and baked until soft
Served with crackers
(serves 10)
39.99 per wheel

Crab and Artichoke Dip
Fresh lump crabmeat, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice served warm with crackers and sliced baguettes
(serves 15)
65.00 per quart

Southwestern Black Bean Dip
A combination of black beans, red onions, carrots, corn, red and green peppers and cilantro blended together
in a tangy orange dressing
accented with hot peppers
Served surrounded by fresh
corn tortilla chips
(serves 10 - 15)
14.99

Tortilla Chips with Red or
Green Salsa
Red or green tomatoes crushed with onions, cilantro and hot peppers
Served surrounded by fresh
corn tortilla chips

(Serves 10 - 15)
14.99

Homemade Guacamole with Serrano Peppers and Tomatoes
A meticulous blend of avocados, tomatoes, red onion, serrano
peppers and cilantro
Served surrounded by fresh
corn tortilla chips
(Serves 10 - 15)
24.99

Sicilian Tapenade
Green olives, pine nuts, peppers, olive oil, garlic, arugula and vinegar
Served with crackers and baguettes.

(serves 15)
19.99 per pint

Calamata Tapenade
Black Olives, almonds, red peppers, olive oil, garlic, arugula and vinegar
Served with crackers and baguettes.
(serves 15)
19.99 per pint


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MEATS
ROCKLANDS uses only the highest grade fresh meats, carefully
preparing and seasoning them by hand. Then they are skillfully
smoked and grilled using our unique process resulting in
REAL BARBEQUE.

Barbequed Pork Ribs
Meaty ribs seasoned and then smoked in our wood-burning pit.
Two, three or four pieces per person
4.50, 6.75 or 8.99

Barbequed Chicken
Succulent chicken smoked for hours in our wood-burning pit.
Two, three or four pieces per person
2.10, 3.15 or 4.20

Baby-Back Ribs
Tender ribs, baby-backs are smaller seasoned differently and somewhat leaner than our regular ribs.
21.99 per rack
(one rack serves two)

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts
Marinated and then cooked over our wood-burning grill.
3.25 (4 oz. filet)
5.75 (8 oz. filet)

Barbequed Beef Ribs
Meaty beef ribs cooked over wood
until tender.
16.99 per rack

Pulled Barbequed Chicken
Succulent chicken smoked for hours in our wood-burning pit then the tender meat is pulled off the bone.
9.99 per pound

Barbequed Pork
Smoked for hours and hours over wood.  Choose either sliced
or chopped.
8.99 per pound

Grilled Leg of Lamb
Fresh Lamb is filleted, seasoned with fresh rosemary and garlic and slowly
grilled until pink.
14.99 per pound

Barbequed Brisket of Beef
Slowly smoked in our wood-burning pit, sliced and finished over our grill.
10.99 per pound

Top Sirloin of Beef
Lean sirloin is either smoked in our wood-burning pit or grilled over our
wood fire.
14.99 per pound

ROCKLANDS Original
Home-Style Chili

with grated cheese, chopped onion
and sour cream, served with homemade cornbread triangles.
6.50 per person
(minimum order 15 people)

Hot Italian Sausage
Grilled over our wood fire
Served with onions.

(Other varieties of sausage can
be ordered with prior notice)
14.99 per pound

Hamburgers/Veggie Burgers *
1/3lb each includes lettuce, tomato,
mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup
and sliced onion.
3.65 each

Hot Dogs *
All beef, 2oz. each, includes mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup
and relish.
1.95 each

 ROCKLANDS Hot Wings
10 wings per portion
4.99 per portion

 
*Hamburgers and hot dogs only available for on site grilling.
FISH

All of our fish is fresh, never frozen, and is subject to market availability.
(other varieties of fish are available upon request)

Grilled Catfish
Blackened upon request.
6.50 per filet

Grilled Salmon
Blackened upon request.
6.50 per filet
3.50 per medallion
14.99 per pound
(sides average 3 to 4 pounds)

Try one of our delicious sauces.

ROCKLANDS is famous for healthy Grilled Vegetables.
Cooked to order for your event.


Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Skewers
1.99 per skewer


Grilled Sliced Seasonal Vegetables
4.99 per portion
 


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SPECIALTY ITEMS

MEATS

Grilled Whole Tenderloin of Beef
Whole Tenderloin in a port wine marinade slowly grilled over
a wood fire
Serve with one of our
Horseradish Creams
Carving available upon request.
(minimum order:  6 pounds)
25.99 per pound

Grilled Whole Tenderloin of Pork
Lightly marinated and grilled
over a wood fire
Serve with our Horseradish
Apple Cream
Carving available upon request.
(average weight: 1 - 2 pounds)
14.99 per pound

Whole Barbequed Fresh Ham
Slowly smoked for two days, the old-fashioned way, to create tender and tasty meat Serve with Sharp and Creamy Mustard or our
Homemade Whiskey Mustard Sauce.
Carving available upon request.
(average weights: 17 - 20 pounds)
3.99 per pound

Whole Smoked Fresh Turkey
Serve with our delicious Citrus Cream or Cranberry Orange Relish
Carving available upon request
Allow 1 pound per person
3.99 per pound

Smoked Turkey Breast
A wonderful dish for a buffet
or sandwiches
Serve with our Cranberry Orange
Relish or Citrus Cream
Allow three quarters of a
pound per person
Carving available upon request
4.99 per pound

Whole Barbequed Pigs
ROCKLANDS is famous for its wonderful whole smoked pigs that are
guaranteed to make your event a success.
Your pig is displayed whole (head to tail!) on a decorated board.
Pigs are available up to 120 pounds.
Allow approximately one pound per person.
4.99 per pound
(Please allow at least 72 hours notice when placing your order)

Going Hunting?
ROCKLANDS will smoke your meat in our wood-burning oven
Please call (703) 778-8000 for details.


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SIDE SALADS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS
Our side salads and accompaniments are freshly prepared for your event. Due to seasonal availability, some items may not be available. The dishes which are marked with an asterisk (*) are prepared with meat or meat stock. All other dishes are vegetarian.

COLD DISHES

Homemade Coleslaw
Traditional Potato Salad
Minted Cucumber Salad
Green Beans Vinaigrette (seasonal)
Fresh Corn Salad (seasonal)
Fresh Fruit Salad (seasonal)
Homemade Apple Compôte
Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Caesar Salad with Smoked Chicken*
Mesclun Salad
Mixed Green Salad
(Choose from Creamy Pepper or Balsamic Vinaigrette for your salad)

HOT DISHES

Barbequed Baked Beans*
Roasted New Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary
Southern Style Mustard Greens*
Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
Texas Corn Pudding
Red Beans and Rice*
Macaroni and Cheese
Stewed Black-eyed Peas*
Corn on the Cob (seasonal)
Cheese Grits

SERVED HOT or COLD

Wild Rice Salad*
Pasta Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
All of our side salads and accompaniments are 1.99 per portion.

Steamed Fresh Asparagus
Serve with Citrus Cream
2.95 per portion

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SET MENUS

Following are suggested menus for traditional barbeque meals.
They do not reflect the full extent of ROCKLANDS' catering menu and we recommend that you review that before you decide on your final menu.

For the full selection of side salads and accompaniments please refer to ROCKLANDS' extensive catering menu.

Menu prices are per person and are available for groups of ten or more.

MENU A
Barbequed Pork - Chopped or Sliced
Choice of 2 side salads or accompaniments
Traditional Potato Rolls
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Triangles
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce
10.99
(for Barbequed Brisket of Beef
instead of Pork add .75)

MENU B
Barbequed Chicken
Barbequed Ribs
Choice of 2 side salads or accompaniments
Traditional Potato Rolls
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Triangles
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce
12.99

MENU C
Barbequed Chicken
Barbequed Ribs
Barbequed Pork - Chopped or Sliced
Choice of 2 side salads or accompaniments
Traditional Potato Rolls
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Triangles
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce
13.99

MENU D
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Filet
Grilled Medallion of Fish
Choice of 2 side salads or accompaniments
Traditional Potato Rolls
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Triangles
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce
Red Pepper Cream or Cucumber
Dill Yogurt Dressing

14.99

MENU E
Grilled Marinated Gulf Shrimp
served with Horseradish Mango Chutney

Grilled Top Sirloin of Beef
served with Horseradish Cream

Grilled Fresh Norwegian Salmon
served with Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dressing

Caesar Salad with Smoked Chicken
Choice of 2 side salads or accompaniments
Traditional Potato Rolls
Miniature Honey Jalapeño Corn Muffins
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce
20.99

For only $1 add dessert
- a mixture of Chocolate Chip Cookies and
Homemade Chocolate Brownies -
to any of these menus.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS

FRESHLY BAKED BREADS

Miniature Honey Jalapeño Corn Muffins
5.00 per dozen
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Squares
1.00 each
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Triangles
.55 each
Traditional Potato Dinner Rolls
4.50 per dozen
Assorted Gourmet Breads and Rolls
are available upon request
(minimum order 25 people)

Sauces
ROCKLANDS Original Barbeque Sauce is served on the side with
all of our entrées.
Additional jars may be ordered
.
4.99 per pint

Pick your favorite hot sauce
from our famous
"Wall of Fire."
(individually priced)

The following sauces are made to order:
Homemade Gravy
Oriental Dipping Sauce
Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dressing
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Cranberry Orange Relish
Citrus Cream
Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Fresh Mint Sauce
Fresh Fruit Salsa
Horseradish Apple Cream
Horseradish Cream
Whiskey Mustard Sauce
Sweet Chili & Garlic Sauce
8.00 per pint
Horseradish Mango Chutney
12.50 per pint

SWEETS

Home-Baked Brownie Triangles
.75 each

Desserts by the Dozen
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
.95 each

Rice Crispy Treats
Home-Baked Brownies
Lemon Squares
1.25 each

Pecan Bars
Double Fudge
Cheesecake Brownies
1.75 each

Baltimore's Famous Berger Cookies
4.99 per box

Round Layer Cake
Chocolate, Carrot
17.99 per cake
(requires 48 hour notice, serves 8)

Assorted Fresh Pies
Seasonal variety
13.99 per pie
(requires 48 hours notice on pies)
(serves 8-10)

Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
Made with fresh fruit and our homemade lightly-sugared biscuit topping
19.99 per cobbler
(serves 10-12)

Fresh Sliced Watermelon
(seasonal)
.75 per person

Beverages
Fresh Brewed Minted Iced Tea
1.50 per serving
Homemade Fresh Lemonade
1.75 per serving
Homemade Raspberry Tea
2.49 per serving
Assorted Sodas
1.25 per serving
Spring Water
1.25 per bottle
ROCKLANDS Coolant Root Beer
1.75 per bottle

 Make ordering easy! 
Check out these menus for your next event.

All American Menu
Barbeque Menu
Cocktail Party
Pig Roast Menu
Tex Mex Menu
Wedding Menu

For the party that has everything but wants a little more!!
ROCKLANDS now has its own line of pickled products.

Sample one or more of our specialty items:

Pickled Okra, Dilly Beans, Beets, Onions, Baby Green Tomatoes, Asparagus, Sweet Gherkins and Garlic

Available at all Store Locations


DELIVERY
Delivery is available within the Washington
Metropolitan Area for a nominal fee.
Deliveries outside this area are subject to an additional charge.

DISPOSABLES

For pick-ups or deliveries ROCKLANDS can supply you with:
Disposable Tablecloths, Disposable Chafing Dishes,
Disposable Place Settings, Serving Utensils
and Beverage Ice (Staffed Events Only).


ROCKLANDS
Barbeque and Grilling Company

Is a proud member of
National Barbecue Association
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

Store Locations:
2418 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington DC 20007 (202) 333-2558
25 S.Quaker Lane, Alexandria,VA  22314 (703) 778-9663
891A Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD  20852  (240) 268-1120


 

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