Surdyk's Cheese Shop Entertaining Menu

Surdyk's Cheese Shop provides foods that are fully cooked and refrigerated, ready to be served or reheated. We pack your order on plastic trays or in disposable aluminum trays, should you prefer to use your own serving pieces. We can provide you with our own wood and ceramic serving pieces. (We charge a small fee.)

If you are not sure of how much you'll need to order, we can make recommendations based on your type of event, time of day and other factors.

Your order can be picked up, or delivery is available for an additional fee. We are happy to recommend all types of beverages to pair with your selected menu. Our wine and spirits consultants are always available.

Full-service catering is available, including rentals, waitstaff, bartenders and chefs. A catering consultation can be arranged by appointment at 612-676-2283.

You can also contact us at catering@surdyks.com with any questions, special requests, or to start your order. 

All orders must be paid for in full at the time you place your order. 

We must receive notice of order changes or cancellations 48 hours prior to pickup or delivery time for a refund. 

Appetizers

Skewers   1½'' -2'' pieces  Priced per dozen



Cherry Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella $15.00

Choose your favorite marinade
Charmoula, Harissa, Teriyaki, Chipotle Lime  
Rosy Grilled Salmon and Peppers  $32.00 (pictured)
Grilled Pork and Red Onion $10.00
Grilled Chicken and Scallion $10.00
Grilled Tofu and Shiitake Mushroom $9.00

Mini Bites   Priced per dozen 
served warm/hot
Crab-Risotto Cakes with aioli  $18.00 
Vietnamese Fish Cakes with spicy nuoc mam sauce $19.00
Spicy Asian Beef Meatballs with ginger-chili dipping sauce $15.00
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with charmoula sauce $16.00
Spanish Pimenton Spiced Pork Meatballs with saffron aioli $15.00
served chilled
Smoked Salmon Crisps with scallion cream cheese and cilantro $15.00
Artisanal Salumi on crisp baguette slices with sweet butter and accompaniments  $18.00
Tortilla Español $12.00
Mini Quiche, Strudel or Tart Squares $16.00


Finger Sandwiches  $18.00 per dozen 
2" sandwiches on a variety of breads- minimum of 1 dozen each
Turkey/Arugula/Mayonnaise
Roast Beef/Collier's Cheddar/Horseradish
Egg Salad/Asparagus
Fra' Mani Ham/Emmental/Dijon Mustard
Tomato/Cucumber/Scallion Cream Cheese
Smoked Salmon/Cucumbers


Dips and Dippers



Hummus (traditional, red pepper or green olive) $5.99/lb
Babaganouch $7.79/lb
Tuscan White Bean  $5.99/lb
Olive Tapenade  $13.99/lb
Marinated Chevre  $7.99 each (pictured)
Roasted Garlic Spread  $7.99/lb
Three Pepper Spread  $6.99/lb
Creamy Spinach-Artichoke  $5.99/lb
Spicy Buffalo-Bean Dip  $5.99/lb
Cabrales and Sherried Mushroom Spread  $7.99/lb
Your choice of pita, crostini, chips or sliced baguette $1 per person

Favorites 



Steamed Black Tiger Shrimp  $20.00/lb
With traditional cocktail sauce or spicy tequila salsa. 
Large to Jumbo Sizes available.
Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls $36.00/dozen
Shrimp & Pork or Vegetarian.
Crisp, light and fresh with cilantro, Thai basil and rice noodles.
Sweet and Spicy Walnuts $13.98/lb
Candied walnuts with a spicy finish. 
Deviled Eggs $15.00/dozen (pictured)
Devilishly delicious with just a touch of cayenne.
Surdyk's Soups $9.00/quart
Prepared daily from seasonal ingredients.

Platters and Trays

Small (serves 10-15)  Large (serves 25-30)

Raw Veggie Platter  $35.00/$69.00
A fresh, healthy array of the season's best vegetables paired with a creamy dip. 
Grilled Veggie Platter $42.00/$79.00
As the season allows, we grill and marinate sun-ripened vegetables and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
Mediterranean Mezze Platter $60.00/$120.00
Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, olives, marinated vegatable, cannellini beans, feta cheese and pita crisps.
Antipasti Platter $55.00/$110.00
Salumi, rustic cheeses, marinated vegetables, olives and peppers. 
Spanish Tapas Platter $60.00/$120.00
Garlic shrimp, Tortilla Español, olives, quince paste, cheeses, Serrano ham, Chorizo, roasted peppers and Marcona almonds. 
Salumi Tray $55.00/$110.00
Artisan salami: Prosciutto and Coppa artfully arranged and served with olives, almonds, cornichon and roasted peppers.
Fresh Fruit Skewers $15.00/dozen
Fresh, sweet seasonal fruits arranged for easy pickup.
Fresh Fruit Platter $42.00/$79.00
Seasonality rules! We'll find what's sweet and ripe like strawberries, mangos, kiwi, papaya and pineapple.

 

Entrees

Priced to serve 8-10 people.
Whole Roast Leg of Lamb $110.00
With rosemary, lemon and garlic, or Moroccan style with honey, cinnamon and figs.
Rosemary Pork Loin $89.00
Fresh porkloins are infused with savory rosemary and garlic, then browned and roasted, sealing in the flavorful juices. 
Grilled Chimichurri Beef Flank Steak $60.00
Beef flank steaks are grilled, and flavored South American style with garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin and lime juice.
Porcini Mushroom Lasagna $45.00
Our fresh pasta is layered with porcini and portobello mushrooms, parmesan cheese and fresh pesto, for a creamy, flavorful lasagna.
Crispy Fried Chicken $64.00
Our fresh, local, free range chicken is seasonedwith our special blend of herbs and spices, fried in olive and grape seed oil until crispy and golden brown- served with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ginger Glazed Salmon Fillets  $125.00
Rosy, grilled salmon is brushed with tamari, mirin, ginger and a salmon glaze.
Paella Valenciana $89.00
Saffron-infused Spanish rice, peppers, plump shrimp, chicken, chorizo sausage and mussels.  Perfect for a crowd.  
Whole Roast Chicken $12.99
Our chickens are roasted with sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and fresh thyme. (Serves 4-6)

Sides 

Preserved Lemon Cous Cous $4.99/lb
Mashed Yukon Golds $4.99/lb
Potato and Cheese Gratin  $5.99/lb
Lime-Cilantro Rice $1.79/lb
Stir-Fried Garlicky Greens $9.99/lb
Haricot Vert with Shiitake Mushrooms $11.99/lb
Maple-Pecan Squash (or other seasonal preparations) $6.99/lb
Raspberry-Orange Beets (or other seasonal preparations) $5.99/lb

Sandwich Platters and Boxed Lunches




Signature Sandwich Platter $5.99/person
Made up of our most popular signature sandwiches.  Homer's Hero, California Dreamin', The Euro, Balsamic Chicken, Peter Piper Turkey Brie, The Apple Orchard and more, all halved and artfully arranged.
The Basics Sandwich Platter $3.99/person
A variety of sandwiches made with ham, turkey, roast beef, cheeses and vegetarian fillings on a variety of breads, with mustard, mayo and horseradish served on the side. 

Salad Bowls $2.25/person
Your choice of:
Fresh, seasonal greens with choice of vinaigrette
Potato Salad, classic or French-style
Freshly made Slaw
Apple, Walnut, Wheatberry Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with sun-dried tomatos, olives, feta and basil.
see our Daily Menu for more salad ideas and choices

Cookies and Bars $2.79/person
Trays of our most popular cookies and bars, garnished with fresh berries or other seasonal fruit. 

Box Lunches  
Hennepin Ave Box  $8.99 each
Sandwich, pasta or green salad, and a choice of fresh fruit, cookie or bar.
Nord'easter Box  $6.99 each
Sandwich, pickle, chip and a cookie.
Vineyard Box $8.99 each
Baguette, 2 cheeses, grapes, choice of pate, cured meat or salad.

A variety of beverages are also available.


Sweets and Bakery



Sweets:
Dark Chocolate Brownies
We use Callebaut bittersweet chocolate, Hope butter, organic eggs and sugar.  If you haven't tasted ours, you've never had a brownie.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Light and refreshing.
Vanilla Pudding with Brandied Fig Compote
A favorite!  Super creamy pudding.  
Chocolate Pot de Crème 
Deep, dark, decadent chocolate 'pots' with a touch of cognac.
Salty Pretzel Tart
A buttery, pretzel crust with with chocolate, perfect for those who like a sweet & salty combination. 
Crème Brûlée
Creamy custard with a burnt caramel top.
Pie
We bake our own and also carry Turtle Bakery Pies. 
Cake Selection    $36-$38 per cake (12-16 servings)
Click Here for Complete Cake Listing


Bakery:
House Baked Brioche  $2.25 each
Choose from our classic brioche, au chocolate, cognac currant, or ham and gruyere.  
Scones  $1.99 each
Like all of our house baked goods, prepared from only organic butter, eggs, flour and sugar and flavored with seasonal fruits, nuts and grains. 
Muffins $1.99 each
Organic ingredients plus fruits, nuts, cheese and spices. 
Quiche  $2.50/slice- $12.99 whole
We believe ours is the best in the city!  We make our own butter crust and fill with organic eggs and savory ingredients.

Bread

Our breads are baked locally by Rustica and New French Bakeries.

Baguette
Sesame Semolina
Multi Grain
Rustic
Petit Pan Rolls
Fruit and Nut
Ciabatta
Olive Bread
Focaccia
Challah

Cheese Trays



Surdyk's Cheese displays are works of art.  We select your cheese at the peak of ripeness and flavor, combining textures, milk types, colors and shapes.  We serve the cheese in wedges, adorned with roasted almonds, olives, crackers, fruit and breads.  We will supply your tray with cheese knives and a basket for bread and crackers. 

Serves: 8-12    $50.00
           12-20   $80.00
           20-30   $120.00
           30-40   $155.00
           40-50   $180.00

Cheese trays are prepared on reusable wood trays and platters and can be returned for a refund.  We will use non-reusable, non-refundable plastic trays on request.  We are always happy to use your trays.