Event Catering
Turn every occasion into a delicious memory.
Between booking a venue, sending invites, and decorating, hosting an event can become one long list of to-dos. At Kompass Catering, we make party-planning a little easier. Our all-hands-on-deck approach leaves you stress-free from selecting your menu to a full-service and attentive staff, table settings, serving equipment, set up and tear down, and everything in between.
Kompass Catering will help you craft a unique and memorable experience with our flexible menu-building, catering to any dietary restriction, budget, or party size. Select from a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, plated dishes, and others to match the ambiance of your gathering.
Let us create a feast to remember – you’ve got a party to enjoy!
Corporate events
Weddings
Private Dining
Interested in private dining, hosting or catering an event? Fill out the form below and our General Manager will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Or contact your preferred restaurant directly.
Menus
Our menu selection includes your guests favorite international cuisines such as American, Greek, French, and Italian in addition to any fusion-inspired dishes.
DIETARY OPTIONS AVAILABLE
GLUTEN-FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN OPTION
PASSED HORS-D'OEUVRES
Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella, grape tomatoes, fresh picked basil,and a balsamic drizzle
"AHI TUNA” Wonton Bite
Compressed watermelon, sweet soy glaze, vegan wontons, miso ginger foam topped with micro cilantro
Bruschetta Bites (choice of flavor)
House ricotta, roasted butternut squash, and toasted pecan with maple glaze
Balsamic glazed tomato, goat cheese mousse, fresh basil
Honey mascarpone mousse, grilled peaches, toasted almond, cider gastrique
Brie cheese, granny smith apple, spiced
walnut, truffle honey
Arancini
Compressed watermelon, sweet soy glaze, vegan wontons, miso ginger foam topped with micro cilantro
Truffle Mushroom Phyllo Cup
Wild mushroom duxelles, topped with melted brie cheese
Charcuterie Cup
Seasonal meats and cheese skewer, pickle & olive skewer, fruit & veg skewer, focaccia crisps, spiced walnuts
Mini Potato Bites
Compressed watermelon, sweet soy glaze, vegan wontons, miso ginger foam topped with micro cilantro
Pickled Beet Stuffed Phyllo Cup
Topped with goat cheese mousse and pepita
Salmon Bagel Bites
Compressed watermelon, sweet soy glaze, vegan wontons, miso ginger foam topped with micro cilantro
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Glazed with chocolate walnut butter
Pork Belly Bites
Asiago polenta cake, braised kale, wholegrain mustard gastrique
Slider Bar
Pulled pork and chicken minis, options to add pickles and onion straws on the side
Bacon Wrapped Scallop
10 scallop (1.6oz) seared to perfection, wrapped
in crispy bacon drizzled with a truffle honey
Carpaccio Bite
Paired with a crostini, capers, and goat cheese crema
Bacon Wrapped Scallop
10 scallop (1.6oz) seared to perfection, wrapped
in crispy bacon drizzled with a truffle honey
Stuffed Mushroom Bites
Filling includes ricotta, pesto, Italian sausage topped with parmesan cheese
Caviar Bites
Seasonal caviar, house-made truffle potato chip, mustard creme fraiche, pickled shallot, chive gel
Sweet Potato Bites
Twice-baked sweet potato, toasted marshmallow, garnished with a candied pecan praline
Billionaire Deviled Eggs
Horseradish deviled eggs, gaufrettes, egg white bite
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Served with crispy pita and crostini
Cucumber Hummus Bites
Garnished with crumbled feta
DISPLAY HORS-D'OEUVRES
Bruschetta
Garlic goat cheese mousse, mascarpone, pesto ricotta, balsamic tomatoes, peaches, olive tapenade, parmesan frico, basil, truffle honey, spiced walnuts, crispy prosciutto
Grand Charcuterie
Seasonal chef selection of 4 meats & cheeses, whole grain mustard, jam, truffle honey, olive tapenade, grapes, seasonal berries, crostini, cracker, pickle, spiced walnut, olives
Mediterranean
Hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, crostini, crispy pita, marinated feta, stuffed peppadew, seasonal fruit and vegetables, assorted Greek olives, marinated artichoke
Crudite
Herb buttermilk ranch, hummus, celery, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomato, cucumber, radish, sweet pepper, fennel, asparagus
Fruit
Citrus honey yogurt dip, Nutella cream cheese dip, watermelon, honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes, orange, grapefruit, seasonal berries, granola
Charcuterie Petit
Seasonal chef selection of 2 meats & cheeses, whole grain mustard, jam, grapes, crostini
Seafood
Shrimp Cocktail: peeled Argentinian red shrimp, house-made cocktail, lemon
Oysters (East & West Coast availability): house-made cocktail, mignonette, lemon, cracker
Salmon Lox: beet cured salmon, sieved egg, pickled onion, lemon crema, bagel chips, capers
Ceviche: Scottish salmon, scallops, shrimp, or a white fish of your choosing, in an assortment of bases (traditional tomato, tomatillo, tropical, avocado & lime, etc…) with house-fried tortilla chips
Five & 50: Butter poached lobster tail, oysters, shrimp cocktail, mussels, clams, scallop,
ceviche shooters, caviar bites (blini, crème fraiche, chive, shallot, cured egg), crab stuffed mushrooms, tuna poke bites, white wine
garlic sauce, cocktail, mignonette
BUILD YOUR OWN BARS
All American Bar
Sliders, hot dogs, grilled cheese, French fries, house made chips, coleslaw, macaroni salad, cheese, mayo, mustard, ranch, ketchup, pickle, onion, lettuce, jalapeno, bacon, crispy onion
Nacho Average Taco Bar
Corn and flour tortillas, house made chips, pork carnitas, shredded brisket, chicken tinga, cheese sauce, black beans, jalapenos, cilantro crema, pickled onion, pico, avocado, assorted cheeses, hot sauces, cilantro, lime
Late Night Snack Bar
Popcorn (kettle, butter or caramel), pretzels, assorted cookies, chips & dip (assorted chips, salsa, guacamole, French onion, cheese dip), mini chocolates, gummy candies, warm chocolate dip, berry/marshmallow skewers
BYO Cake Bar
Includes 3 cake flavors, 2 buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, 5 decorative icings, Oreo, chocolate chips, macerated berries, candied pecans, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, berry coulis, cookie crumble, whipped cream
MAIN COURSE
Classic Entrees
Roasted Organic Chicken
Oven roasted potatoes, boneless half chicken, roasted garlic, de arbol chili, caperberries, olive
Filet
Oven roasted potatoes, boneless half chicken, roasted garlic, de arbol chili, caperberries, olive
Homemade Lasagna
House-made pasta, Italian sausage mix, pesto ricotta, marinara, mozzarella
Gnocchi Carbonara
Garlic cream sauce, egg yolk, bacon, grilled chicken, pea, caramelized onion
Pesto Gramigne
Basil pesto sauce, house-made pasta, oven dried tomato, fresh mozzarella, artichoke
Scottish Salmon
Brown butter cauliflower puree, broccolini, whole grain mustard gastrique
Pasta
Baked Ziti
House-made fusilli, classic marinara meat sauce, mozzarella, herb, parmesan frico
Mushroom Pappardelle
Wild mushroom, house-made pasta, mushroom cream sauce, spinach, parmesan
Grand Entrees
21 Day Dry Aged Prime Ribeye
From Kinikin in Montrose, CO
Black truffle potato pave, grilled broccolini in a roasted garlic sauce, bone marrow mustard butter, green peppercorn demi
Seared Scallops
Purple sweet potato puree, chive bacon foam, caviar, micro salad with fennel and apple
Lobster Tail
Lobster bisque base, duck fat fried fingerling potatoes, sauteed spinach in white wine, garlic tarragon compound butter
Roasted Lamb Rack
Pommes Aligot, mint chimichurri marinated lamb, pomegranate molasses, broccolini, Thumbelina carrot, mint crystals
Seasonal Salads
Summer Salad
Champagne vinaigrette, strawberry, brie, apple, toasted almond, fennel, orange, cucumber
Spring Salad
Lemon basil vinaigrette, asparagus, watermelon radish, feta, artichoke, pea, mint, pistachio
Fall Salad
Apple cider vinaigrette, cranberry, red onion, blue cheese, spiced walnuts, charred carrot
Winter Salad
Brown Butter Vinaigrette, butternut squash, goat cheese, candied pecans, fennel, apple
Salad Favorites
House Salad
Lemon vinaigrette, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato, carrot, parmesan
Caesar Salad
Creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, roasted red bell, croutons
Greek Salad
Red wine oregano vinaigrette, kalamata olive, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta
Beet Salad
Lemon vinaigrette, roasted red & golden beets, orange, arugula, toasted almonds
Vegetables
Lemon Parmesan Asparagus Garlic Broccoli
Pesto Cauliflower
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
Bacon Green Beans
Sesame Garlic Roasted Broccolini Ratatouille
Starch
Pomme Puree Smoked Gouda Grits Duck Fat Fried Potatoes Au Gratin
Rice Pilaf
Parmesan Risotto Roasted Root Vegetable
It starts with fresh ingredients, delicious food and outstanding service. Then we add in the music, the mood, the atmosphere. Combined, it’s the foundation of every successful restaurant, and you’ll find it at each of our four exceptional, Denver-based restaurants, Burnt Ends BBQ, Elevated Q, Law’s Chophouse, and Yaya’s European Bistro.
ELEVATED Q FAVORITES
Our menu selection includes your guests favorite international cuisines such as American, Greek, French, and Italian in addition to any fusion-inspired dishes.
ENTRÉES
BBQ Street Tacos
Smoky pork carnitas, topped with pickled red onions, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle ranch, and a side or charred street corn
Creole Shrimp and Grits
Black tiger shrimp, creamy white cheddar grits, house made BBQ creole sauce, bell peppers, smoked street corn
Smoked Brisket Fajitas
Applewood smoked brisket served with sautéed onions, peppers, jasmine rice, crema, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño, pico, and flour tortillas
Pollo Loco Salad
Smoked pulled chicken, romaine, charred street corn, pickled red onions, fried jalapeños, tortilla strips, cotija cheese, chipotle ranch
Belly Bao Bun
Crispy pork belly on steamed bao bun, with cucumbers, house-made Asian style pickles
and sweet ginger soy
Firepit Hatch Chili
Smoked pulled pork carnitas, roasted hatch chilis, tomato, cheddar jack cheese, crema, crisp corn tortillas, side of two flour tortillas
The Pitmaster Bowl
Creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, choice of one house smoked BBQ meat, sweet heat BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, and green onions.
Also available vegetarian with smoked jackfruit
5-person minimum per selection. Ask about pricing for these items!
DESSERTS
Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
$15 per dozen
Smoked Seasonal Fruit Cobblers
$4 per person
(Ask about adding ice cream)
The Dessert Bar
$6 per person. Apple Streusel, Lemon Berry, Oreo and chocolate pecan bars topped with fresh fruit
PACKAGES
Add $2 per person for each beef selection
Tailgate - $24
Choice of 4 meats and 3 sides. 5/8 lbs (10oz) of meat per person. Comes with cornbread muffins, fresh chocolate chip cookies, iced tea and lemonade
Elevated - $20
Choice of 3 meats and 3 sides. 1/2 lb (8oz) of meat per person
Pit Master - $18
Choice of 3 meats and 3 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
Butcher - $16
Choice of 2 meats and 2 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
Smokehouse - $14
Choice of 1 meat and 2 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
MEATS
Slow Smoked KC Style Burnt Ends (+$2)
Texas Brisket (+$2)
Southern Smoked Turkey
Hand Pulled Oak Smoked Pork
Bone-In Organic Amish Chicken (+$2.50)
Jackfruit
SIDES
Hickory Pit Beans
Smoked Street Corn
Loaded Mash Potatoes
Mac N' Cheese
House Potato Salad
White Cheddar Grits
House-Made Cole Slaw
ENHANCEMENTS
Rolls or Buns - $2
Cornbread (Slice $2, Full $12)
Regular or Jalapeño
Wings - $19 per dozen
Memphis Style Ribs - $42 per slab
Vegetable Tray - $5 per person
House Salad - $2.25 per person
Beverages $4 per person
WINGS BAR - $16
8 wings per person. Includes ranch,
bleu cheese, celery, carrots and your
choice of three sauces
Sauces
Kansas City, Nashville, Alabama White, Carolina, Sweet n’ Sassy, Buffalo, Sweat Heat, Reaper, Garlic Butter and Asian BBQ
BOXED LUNCHES
Red Rocks Boxed Lunch - $14
One meat BBQ sandwich, one side, pickles, sauce
and a cookie
Rocky Mountain Boxed Lunch - $16
One meat BBO sandwich, two sides, pickles, sauce
and a cookie
Pikes Peak Boxed Lunch - $18
Two meats, two sides, pickles, sauce and a cookie
There’s something about BBQ – It brings everyone together and reminds us of another time and place. We smoke our meats for up to 16 hours and have the best wings in town. Nothing short of insane passion goes into what we do. Our BBQ is best enjoyed in the summer. And winter. And any day that ends in Y.
WINGS BAR - $16
8 wings per person. Includes ranch, bleu cheese, celery, carrots and your choice of three sauces
Sauces
Naked, Dry Rub, Honey Glazed BBQ, Fire, Sweet Chipotle, Pineapple Teriyaki, Thai Chili, Buffalo, Garlic Butter Sauce
COWBOY TACO BAR - $16
Warm corn tortillas, pork carnitas, BBQ Pulled Chicken, brisket, pickled red onions, fried jalapenos, corn salsa, cotija cheese, avocado creme fraiche, pico de gallo, cilantro, lime, and chipotle BBQ sauce
BOXED LUNCHES
DESSERT
The BBQ Boxed Lunch - $12
One meat BBQ sandwich, one side, pickles, sauce
and a cookie
The Pit Master Boxed Lunch - $16
One meat BBO sandwich, two sides, pickles, sauce
and a cookie
Pikes Peak Boxed Lunch - $14
Two meats, two sides, pickles, sauce and a cookie
House Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
$16 per dozen
Double Chocolate Brownies
$16 per dozen
Lemon Bars
$16 per dozen
Dessert Sampler
$4 per person – Lemon Bars, Ganache Brownies, Cookies
PACKAGES
Add $2 per person for each beef selection
The Ultimate Package - $23
Choice of 4 meats and 3 sides. 5/8 lbs (10oz) of meat per person. Comes with cornbread muffins, fresh chocolate chip cookies, iced tea and lemonade
The Standard Package - $14
Choice of 2 meats and 2 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
The Royal Package - $18
Choice of 3 meats and 3 sides. 1/2 lb (8oz) of meat per person
The Picnic Package - $12
Choice of 1 meat and 2 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
Smokey's Famous Buffet - $16
Choice of 3 meats and 3 sides. 1/3 lb (5.33 oz) of meat per person
10-person minimum order. All prices are per person unless noted otherwise.
MEATS
Burnt Ends (+$2)
Pulled Pork
Smoked Turkey
Chopped BBQ Meat
BBQ Chunk Sausage
Brisket (+$2)
Pulled Smoked Chicken
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
SIDES
Pit Beans
Mac N' Cheese
Cheesy Corn
Charred Street Corn
Creamy Cole Slaw
Apple Habanero Cole Slaw
Smoked Heirloom Cauliflower
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad
Rustic Green Beans
White Cheddar Grits
Cucumber Salad
ENHANCEMENTS
Rolls or Buns - $2
Cornbread (Slice $2, Full $12)
Regular or Jalapeño
Wings - $19 per dozen
St. Louis Style Ribs - $42 per slab
Vegetable Tray - $5 per person
House Salad - $2.25 per person
Beverages $4 per person
The foundation of what we do starts with the ingredients themselves. Fresh seafood is flown in daily; prime steaks and creative composed dishes. Dry-aged, local, sustainable, organic, grass-fed, corn fed, prime –we do it all. Craft cocktails, award winning wine list and of course amazing, creative dishes. The only thing missing is you.
Our standard for quality ingredients means our menu is ever-changing. Build your custom catering experience based on our daily fresh produce and protein options.
Chef-driven. Creative plates. Prime steaks and fresh seafood flown in daily. Our food is simple, elegant and honest. The menu is inspired by a combination of American, Greek, French and Italian cuisines. Our commitment to freshness and quality is first and foremost, as we use the season’s best offerings, and buy from local farmers and purveyors whenever possible.
Food tastes best when it’s made with fresh ingredients. Build your unique menu based on Ya Ya’s farm-to-table produce and protein selections. All orders include house bread and babaganoush. We kindly request 24 hours notice for any order.
Interested in private dining, hosting or catering an event? Fill out the form below and our General Manager will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Or contact your preferred restaurant directly.
