Made to Order
Catering Services
At The Black Sheep, we believe every gathering deserves food that feels both special and comforting. Our catering and special order menu offers everything from elegant appetizers and hearty entrées to vibrant sides, fresh-baked breads, and decadent desserts—all made from scratch in our Amherst kitchen. Whether you need simple pickup platters or full-service catering for a celebration or corporate event, our team is here to make it seamless, flavorful, and unmistakably Black Sheep.
Catering & Special Order Menu
Platters
Antipasto Platter
Italian cured meats and fine cheeses, marinated & roasted vegetables, olives and freshly baked baguette slices. (Meatless options available)
$55 SM serves 8-12
$100 LG serves 15-20
Bagel Breakfast Platter
Plain, herb & garlic, and veggie cream cheese, served with greens, tomatoes, red onions and fresh bagels.
$60 serves 12-15
Smoked Salmon Platter
Atlantic Nova Salmon & freshly baked Bagels served with greens, tomatoes, red onions, cream cheese & capers
$100 serves 12-15
Hummus Platter
Three Black Sheep kitchen made hummus – Classic, Garlic and Red Pepper – served with freshly baked flatbreads and fresh vegetables.
$70 serves 25-30
Crostini & Focaccia Platter
Freshly baked crostini and focaccia served with caramelized garlic, sundried tomato pesto and black olive tapenade
$43 serves 20-25
Domestic Cheese Platter
A variety of domestic craft cheese cubed for easy eating and plattered.
$55 SM serves 25-30
$100 LG serves 50-60
Crudité Platter
A selection of fresh vegetables served with homemade dips.
$43 SM serves 15-18
$90 LG serves 25-30
Fresh Fruit Platter
A selection of fresh fruits cut and prepared and beautifully displayed.
$50 SM serves 12-15
$90 LG serves 25-30
Cheese & Fruit Platter
A selection of gourmet cheeses, fresh fruits, imported olives, served with crackers and freshly baked baguette slices.
$55 SM serves 15-18
$100 LG serves 30-35
Breakfast
"Tea to Go" Box
Hot water, assorted Harney & Sons teas, comes with cups, creamers, stirrers, sugar & Equal
$28 serves 12-15
"Joe to Go" Coffee Box
Dean’s Beans organic, fair trade coffee. Each box comes with cups, creamers, stirrers, sugars & Equal
$40 serves 12-15
Deep Dish Quiche
Choose from: Classic ham & swiss, Veggie & Cheddar, Tomato, pesto & fresh mozzarella, Portobello mushrooms, herb & cheddar, or Spinach, tomato & goat cheese
$50 serves 8-10
Continental Breakfast Platter
A selection of sweet & savory, fresh baked croissants, danish, scones, muffins, bagels & cream cheese. Served with juice and one Joe to Go. Includes paper products.
$115 serves 10
Simple Breakfast Platter
A selection of sweet & savory, fresh-baked croissants, danish, scones, muffins, bagels & cream cheese
$5.75 per person
Luncheon Platters & Packages
Sheep Special Luncheon
Our mini sandwiches, a crudité platter with house made dips, fruit & pasta salads, mini cookies and brownies. Includes assorted seltzers, fruit spritzers and paper products
$22 per person
Sheep Salad Luncheon
Chicken, pasta, and fruit salads, garden salad, and freshly baked rolls. Includes assorted seltzers, fruit spritzers and paper products.
$19 per person (10 person minimum)
Sheep Sandwich Luncheon
A selection of overstuffed sandwiches, potato salad, and coleslaw. Includes assorted seltzers, fruit spritzers and paper products
$19 per person
Deli Platter
A build-your-own sandwich assortment of deli meats, cheeses, mayo, mustard, veggies, pickles & bread
$14 per person (10 person minimum)
Baguette Mini Sandwich Platter
A variety of baguette finger sandwiches: turkey & mango chutney, roast beef & horseradish mayo, fresh mozzarella, pesto & sundried tomatoes. Substitute Nova salmon, cream cheese, red onions & capers for $1 more a person
$11 per person
Simple Sandwich Platter
A variety of our award winning, overstuffed meat and vegetarian sandwiches on our fresh breads, wraps and rolls
$14 per person
Party Size Leafy Green Salads
Dressings
Served on the side: House-made Balsamic vinaigrette, Italian, Caesar, Buttermilk Ranch, Greek or Honey Mustard
Caesar Salad
Romaine, homemade croutons, parmesan cheese & anchovies (optional)
$28 SM serves 8-10
$48 LG serves 15-20
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives and feta
$28 SM serves 8-10
$48 LG serves 15-20
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, red onions, carrots, slivered almonds, dried cranberries & goat cheese
$28 SM serves 8-10
$48 LG serves 15-20
Garden Salad
Green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers and black olives
$28 SM serves 8-10
$48 LG serves 15-20
Deli Salad Platters and Bowls
Fresh Fruit Salad (GF)
Seasonal fruits: Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and grapes
$8.95 lb
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Roasted chicken breast, tarragon, celery, walnuts and mayonnaise
$13.95 lb
Thai Slaw (GF)
Cabbage, scallions, and carrots in a spicy Thai dressing
$7.50 lb
Coleslaw (GF)
Traditional, house-made
$6.50 lb
Vegan Potato Salad (GF)
Red potatoes, red peppers, capers, scallions in a mustard vinaigrette
$6.50 lb
Curried Chicken Salad (GF)
Chicken, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, curry sour cream dressing
$13.95 lb
Thai Sesame Noodles
Egg noodles, broccoli, scallions (substitute rice noodles for GF)
$9.50 lb
Red Potato Salad (GF)
Red potatoes, onion & celery in herb mayonnaise dressing
$6.50 lb
Tortellini Salad
Cheese tortellini, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, spinach and pesto cream
$9.50 lb
Pasta Primavera
Spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, parmesan, and tomato-pesto dressing
$9.50 lb
Appetizers
Wild Mushroom Tartlettes
Wild mushrooms, with shallots and crème fraiche
$24 for 12 tartlettes
Mini Salmon Cakes
Salmon & vegetables in a herb & bread crumb base, serve with our own Cajun Remoulade
$33 for 12 cakes
Sante Fe Black Bean Dip
Topped with cheddar cheese & served with tortilla chips
$45 serves 12
Spinach and Cheese Filo Triangles
With a creamy spinach and feta filling
$24 for 12 triangles
Mini Crab Cakes
Bread crumb encrusted crab meat, served with lemon-herb aioli
$33 for 12
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Served with tortilla chips
$50 serves 15-20
Entrees
Roasted Vegetables
Roasted root vegetables.
$45 serves 12-15
Chorizo and Chicken Jambalaya
With spicy Cajun “muddy” rice
$85 serves 8-10
Mac and Cheese (VEG)
With breadcrumb topping. Add Chorizo sausage for extra.
$43 serves 8-10
$48 with Chorizo Sausage
Tortilla Pie (GF, Veg)
Soft corn tortillas layered with seasoned black beans, chipotle chili salsa & cheddar
$65 serves 8-10
Beef Burgundy
Beef tenderloin with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions in Burgundy beef sauce
$145 serves 8-10
Lasagna
Classic Meat: ground beef, ricotta, marinara & mozzarella
Vegetarian: Caramelized onions, spinach, mushrooms, marinara, ricotta & mozzarella
$70 serves 8-10
Teriyaki Tofu and Veggies (vegan)
Cubed tofu with broccoli, carrots, and bok choy in a teriyaki sauce
$80 serves 8-10
Roasted Salmon
Roasted salmon in a lemon-herb caper sauce with basil oil
$100 serves 6-8
Chicken (or Tofu) Piccata
Boneless chicken breast with scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon-herb sauce. Can be made with tofu.
$85 serves 8-10
Chicken (or Tofu) Marsala
Boneless chicken breasts with mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh herbs and marsala wine. Can be made with tofu.
$85 serves 8-10
Mediterranean Tofu (GF) (Vegan optional)
Tofu, artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, herbs & olives and feta (vegan option available)
$80 serves 8-10
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta in a house marinara with ricotta and mozzarella cheese
$60 serves 8-10
Sides
Fresh Baked Rolls
$1.50 each or $15.95 a dozen
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The classic
$37.50 serves 12-15
Roasted Red Potatoes
With roasted red peppers and scallions
$37.50 serves 12-15
Citrus Scallion Rice
$30 serves 12-15
Don’t forget dessert! We always have a wide selection of freshly baked cookies, brownies and pastries.
“Nick you are the most dedicated culinary activist I know! ”
Lisa Nelson, ED Center for Popular Economics
“Thank you and your staff for the superb job you did catering our reunion. You were the one person I could rely on, a fact that made all the difference. ”
David Werner, Class of 1974 Amherst College
“Thank you and all who pitched in to get a last-minute order together and delivered. I am triple-y appreciative of the can-do attitude and fast turn-around time ya'll put in. ”
Jennifer Bennet, Assistant to the Dean, Commonwealth College UMASS