Catering Menu

Authentic Flavors.
Alluring Presentation.
World-Class Persian Hospitality.

We cater all occasions from intimate gatherings in your home to large events at the location of your choice. We will be happy to customize a menu to fit your taste and budget.

For more information or to book an event, please contact us:

Par Shakiban

Managing Partner

(914) 523-2122

Kelly Murati

Director of Catering & Special Events

(347) 570-9381

Please note we do not accept Medi Bistro gift cards for catering.

Appetizers
(Choose up to four)
HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

MAST KHIYAR

Yogurt and Persian Cucumber

MIRZA GHASEMI

Smoked Eggplant Sautéed with Tomato and Garlic

DOLMEH

Grape Leaves Filled with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisin, Cooked with Pomegranate

ENTRÉES
(All three included)
KOOBIDEH

Ground Chuck, Hanger, and Brisket

CHICKEN KABOB
CHINJEH

Beef Sirloin

STEWS
(All included)
GHEYMEH

Beef, Split Pea, Dried Lime, Cinnamon, Crispy Potatoes

GHORMEH SABZI

Herb, Lime, Kidney Bean, Beef

RICE AND SALADS
(Choose up to three)
SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
SOUR CHERRY RICE
FAVA BEAN AND DILL RICE
BARBERRY RICE

(Add $1 per person)

ORANGE PEEL, ALMOND, PISTACHIO,
AND BARBERRY RICE

(Add $2 per person)

GREEN SALAD
SEASONAL SALAD

(Add $2 per person)

Appetizers

(Choose up to five)

HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

MAST KHIYAR

Yogurt and Persian Cucumber

MAST MOUSIR

Yogurt and Dried Persian Shallots

MIRZA GHASEMI

Smoked Eggplant Sautéed with Tomato and Garlic

DOLMEH

Grape Leaves Filled with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisin, Cooked with Pomegranate

ENTRÉES
(All four included)
CHICKEN

(Choice of: Barg, Kabob, or Cornish Hen)

BARG

Beef Tenderloin

KOOBIDEH

Ground Chuck

ROASTED SALMON
STEWS

(All included)

GHEYMEH

Beef, Split Pea, Dried Lime, Cinnamon, Crispy Potatoes

GHORMEH SABZI

Herb, Lime, Kidney Bean, Beef

RICE AND SALADS

(Choose up to three)

SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
SOUR CHERRY RICE
FAVA BEAN AND DILL RICE
BARBERRY RICE

(Add $1 per person)

ORANGE PEEL, ALMOND, PISTACHIO,
AND BARBERRY RICE

(Add $2 per person)

GREEN SALAD
SEASONAL SALAD

(Add $2 per person)

Appetizers

(Choose up to six)

HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

MAST KHIYAR

Yogurt and Persian Cucumber

MAST MOUSIR

Yogurt and Dried Persian Shallots

MIRZA GHASEMI

Smoked Eggplant Sautéed with Tomato and Garlic

DOLMEH

Grape Leaves Filled with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisin, Cooked with Pomegranate

ENTRÉES

(All five included)

CHICKEN

(Choice of: Barg, Kabob, or Cornish Hen)

BARG

Beef Tenderloin

KOOBIDEH

Ground Chuck, Hanger and Brisket

ROASTED SALMON
LAMB KABOB
STEWS

(All included)

GHEYMEH

Beef, Split Pea, Dried Lime, Cinnamon, Crispy Potatoes

GHORMEH SABZI

Herb, Lime, Kidney Bean, Beef

RICE AND SALADS

(Choose up to three)

SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
SOUR CHERRY RICE
FAVA BEAN AND DILL RICE
BARBERRY RICE

(Add $1 per person)

ORANGE PEEL, ALMOND, PISTACHIO,
AND BARBERRY RICE

(Add $2 per person)

GREEN SALAD
SEASONAL SALAD

(Add $2 per person)

Appetizers

(Choose up to seven)

HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

MAST KHIYAR

Yogurt and Persian Cucumber

MAST MOUSIR

Yogurt and Dried Persian Shallots

MIRZA GHASEMI

Smoked Eggplant Sautéed with Tomato and Garlic

DOLMEH

Grape Leaves Filled with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisin, Cooked with Pomegranate

KOOKOO SABZI

Sauteed Herb Soufflé

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS

Chicken Wings Marinated in Saffron and Onion

ENTRÉES

(Choose up to four)

CHICKEN

(Choice of: Barg, Kabob, or Cornish Hen)

CHILEAN SEA BASS
BARG

Beef Tenderloin

KOOBIDEH

Ground Chuck, Hanger and Brisket

RACK OF LAMB
SHRIMP KABOB

(Add $5 per person)

STEWS

(Choose two)

GHEYMEH

Beef, Split Pea, Dried Lime, Cinnamon, Crispy Potatoes

GHORMEH SABZI

Herb, Lime, Kidney Bean, Beef

FESENJOON

Chicken, Pomegranate, Walnut
(Requires 50 People or More)

RICE AND SALADS

(Choose up to four)

SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
SOUR CHERRY RICE
FAVA BEAN AND DILL RICE
BARBERRY RICE

(Add $1 per person)

ORANGE PEEL, ALMOND, PISTACHIO,
AND BARBERRY RICE

(Add $2 per person)

GREEN SALAD
SEASONAL SALAD

(Add $2 per person)

HORS D’OEUVRES MENU

REQUIRES 20 PEOPLE OR MORE
FRESH BAKED BREAD AND SABZI

(Included With All Menus) Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Tarragon, Mint, Basil, Watercress, and Radishes

Dips and Spreads

Choose 3 – $18 per person  |  Choose 4 – $21 per person  |  Choose 5 – $24 per person

HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

MAST KHIYAR

Yogurt and Persian Cucumber

MAST MOUSIR

Yogurt and Dried Persian Shallots

MIRZA GHASEMI

Smoked Eggplant Sautéed with Tomato and Garlic

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

OLOVIE

Potato Salad with Chicken, Carrots, Peas, Boiled Egg
(Requires 25 People or More)

À LA CARTE

Priced at 2 pieces per person

FALAFEL
$8 per person

Ground Chickpeas Mixed with Mediterranean Spices, Torshi, Pickled Beets, Tahini

SHRIMP SKEWERS
$7 per person

Grilled Shrimp Marinated in Persian Spices on Bamboo Skewers

ZEYTOON PARVARDEH
$7 per person

Castelvetrano Olives, Pomegranate, Walnuts

CHICKEN WINGS
$5 per person

Grilled Chicken Wings Marinated in Saffron and Onion

DOLMEH
$6 per person

Grape Leaves Stuffed with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisins, Cooked with Pomegranate

MINI CHICKEN KABOB
$5 per person

Saffron Marinated Chicken Breast Skewered with Bell Pepper and Onion

MINI SHISH KABOB
$6.5 per person

Beef Tenderloin Skewered with Bell Pepper and Onion

LAMB LOLLIPOPS
$11 per person

rilled Lamb Chops Served with Cucumber and Radish Salad

LUNCH CATERING MENU

Available Monday through Friday until 4:00 pm. Requires 40 people or more.
We can create an à la carte menu for orders of less than 30 people.

LUNCH MENU 1

$25 PER PERSON

Choose Three Entrées:

CHICKEN KABOB
KOOBIDEH

Ground Hanger, Brisket, and Chuck

FALAFEL
CHINJEH (BEEF SIRLOIN) KABOB

Choose Two Sides:

SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
GREEN SALAD WITH RADISH
AND CUCUMBER
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
LUNCH MENU 2

$30 PER PERSON

Choose Three Entrées: **

BARG (BEEF TENDERLOIN) KABOB
CHICKEN KABOB OR SANDWICH
ROASTED SALMON KABOB OR SANDWICH
KOOBIDEH SANDWICH

Ground Hanger, Brisket, and Chuck

Choose Two Sides:

SAFFRON BASMATI RICE
GREEN SALAD WITH RADISH
AND CUCUMBER
LENTIL AND RAISIN RICE
HERB RICE
** Vegetarian option available upon request.
ADD-ONS

$7 PER PERSON

Three appetizers from the following list may be added to any menu for an additional $7 per person.
HUMMUS

Chickpea and Tahini Blended with Cumin

KASHK BADENJOON

Fried Eggplant and Onion Mixed with Saffron, Cream of Whey, and Mint, Topped with Crispy Onions

SALAD SHIRAZI

Diced Onion, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS

Chicken Wings Marinated in Saffron and Onion

DOLMEH

Grape Leaves Filled with Ground Beef, Rice, and Raisin, Cooked with Pomegranate

All appetizers come with:

FRESH BAKED BREAD AND SABZI

Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Tarragon, Mint, Watercress, Radishes, and Olives

MEDI BISTRO CATERING

Service Options
DELIVERY

$75 (within 20 miles)
Delivery includes the caterer dropping off the food at the provided address in aluminum pans. Plastic to-go utensils included. Disposable bamboo plates and wooden cutlery can be added for $1.50 per person. Wire racks and warmers are not included.

DISPOSABLE SETUP

$125 (within 20 miles) + 5% Operations Charge
Disposable Setup includes the caterer setting up the food in aluminum pans on disposable wire racks with Sterno candles underneath, and plastic spoons/tongs for serving. Disposable plates and utensils can be added for $1.50 per person. The caterer leaves after setting up the food.

FULL-SERVICE

$350 (up to 50 people) + 6% Operations Charge
Full-service catering includes the caterer setting up the food in our stainless steel chafing dishes and porcelain platters with spoons and tongs for serving. The caterer stays throughout the food portion of the event to maintain the buffet and break it down at the end. No plateware or silverware is included. Disposable bamboo plates and wooden cutlery can be added for $1.50 per person. Buffet tables are not included.

Extras
+ CATERER

If the guest count surpasses 50, an additional caterer will be required at a rate of $200. Thereafter, each addition of 30 guests will require an additional caterer.

+ RENTALS

In an event that requires rentals (plates, silverware, glassware, tables, chairs, and/or linen) to be handled by Medi Bistro’s kitchen, a manager, server(s)/bartender(s), and dishwasher(s) are required at the event.

+ MANAGER

$450 each

+ SERVER

Servers are charged at a rate of $175 each, and generally one server is required for every 20 guests. The number of servers required will vary depending on your service needs.

+ BARTENDER

Bartenders are charged at a rate of $200 each and bring a wine/beer opener, lemon and lime garnished, beverage napkins, stirring straws, a shaker, a jigger, and a strainer.

+ DISHWASHER

$150 each

+ GRILL ON-SITE

$550 for up to 50 people. Chef will bring and set up the grill at the location. Events for over 50 require an additional chef at a rate of $200.

Salads
LUNCH MENU
Kabobs
DINNER MENU
Baklava
DESSERT MENU
Take Out Menu
TAKE OUT MENU
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CATERING MENU
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