Exhibition & Action Stations

When it comes to event planning supplies, food action stations are a unique but extraordinary feature to include. An exhibition station is a food setup created at your event, where our on-site chefs craft dishes right before your eyes!

Our exhibition stations run the gamut, cuisine-wise. We have so many ideas befitting your event. From breakfast action station ideas (like the chicken and waffles at this event) to chef action station ideas.

Perhaps you’re craving fresh, hot pasta tossed in a delicate cream sauce.

Or, how about Greek gyros? Fresh fried rice served with perfectly sauteed shrimp? A warm quesadilla with melty cheese and farm-fresh produce mixed right in? Taco stations packed with all the options you can choose from? A loaded french fries station?

Or, why not offer dessert stations filled with brownies and toppings like ice cream?

You get the picture! Our action stations highlight our talented chefs’ abilities to create an award-winning dish directly in front of you and your guests.

Action station catering ideas for Corporate Events

Add a bit of Action to Your Event

Action stations are an excellent catering solution for several reasons! Your guests get to choose their food and watch how it’s made. This encourages an element of fun and adds excitement and anticipation to the dining experience.

With the range of choices available, you can also ensure that all your guests will be satisfied. Ask your event planner about any special dietary modifications you’d like to include. We’re always happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions – we also have several vegetarian and vegan options! See below for a sample of our simply fantastic action stations that offer the freshest food, just for you.

See even more action station ideas on our blog.

Pasta Bar Food Action Station at Corporate Event

Freshly-Carved Meats: Catering Action Station Ideas

THE CARVING BOARD

The menu features various types of meat, including tri-tip, sirloin, turkey, pork, and lamb, each served with sauces and mini rolls.

THE GRILL STATION

This station features various marinated grilled meats, including salmon, chicken, and beef, served with flavorful sauces.

ALE AND MAPLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Over a port caramelized mashed potato in a martini glass

Topped with porter battered shredded onions

THE SPECIALTY GRILL STATION

Marinated lamb chop medallions served with caramelized onion relish, port reduction, and mini rolls.

CHARCUTERIE AND FRIENDS

A selection of pickled vegetables, grilled vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses served with baguettes and crostinis.

A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST

The dish includes various meat kabobs served with garlic hummus, tzatziki, and warm pita bread.

THE GRILL EM

This option features a variety of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and slow-braised meat curries. Highlights include the Ultimate Grilled Cheese with mac and cheese, BBQ pulled pork, and caramelized onions. There is also the Argentinian Choripan with sausage and chimichurri.

Don’t miss the New Yorker with slow-cooked corned beef. Curries like Chicken Tikka Masala, Thai Chicken Panang, and Lamb Vindaloo are served over rice with naan. Other options include Bahn Mi and various chili dishes, all showcasing rich flavors and unique ingredients.

Pasta Tosses and More: Food Action Stations

THE PASTA TOSS

Fresh pasta made to order with various sauces and toppings, served with assorted bread. Options include angel hair, ravioli, and sauces like pesto cream and Bolognese.

PAELLA VALENCIA MIXTA STATION

A seafood and chicken dish, sautéed with rice in a saffron, tomato, onion, and garlic broth.

RISOTTO BAR

Choose from various cheeses, vegetables, meats, and finishes like white truffle oil for a flavorful dish.

THE WOK BOX

Asian-inspired dishes featuring glazed meats or shrimp, served with rice or noodles and various toppings in a to-go box.

LOBSTER AND SHRIMP FARRO RISOTTO

With micro basil

Gourmet Seafood Buffet Action Station Ideas

SCANDINAVIAN SEAFOOD DISPLAY

Chilled fresh shrimp with a homemade cocktail sauce

Cold, marinated, cracked & peeled snow crab claws

THE PACIFIC RIM SUSHI BAR

A sushi chef makes different types of nigiri and rolls. These include shrimp, salmon, eel, California, vegetable, spicy tuna, tekka, and kappa maki.

ALE BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS

Served with ketchup, red pepper, mayo, aioli,

Malt vinegar and tartar sauce

AHI POKE STACK SALMON

Layered with fresh avocado & edamame

Served with a wasabi cream

Garnished with a wonton chip

SALMON TOPPED WITH A JALAPENO AND PARSLEY PISTOU

With white wine braised haricot verts, nante carrots,

And a Cippiolinni confit

PAN SEARED SCALLOP

With Tuscan white bean puree finished with a quinoa panceetta

MUSSELS WITH AN ABSINTHE SPICED BOUILLABAISE

Finished with a rouille and accompanied with an asiago crostini

AGRO CIOPPINO WITH MEXICAN SHRIMP, MUSSEL

& WHITE FISH

Finished with a toasty bread swirled with a chili paste-infused aioli

OLIVE RELISH BRUSHED SALMON

Served over kale and radicchio Caesar with garlic toast

Finished with an Adolemeno pipette

LOBSTER & SHRIMP FARRO RISOTTO

Served with fresh micro basil

MISO GLAZED SALMON

Served with our ginger sesame sauce

GARLIC AND ROSEMARY GLAZED ROCK FISH

With caramelized broccoli and sliced almonds

Delectable Snacks & Sides Food Stations

THE GREAT GREEK GYRO

Grilled pita bread filled with gyro meat and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

THE QUESADILLA GRILL

Fresh quesadillas made to order with various toppings like grilled chicken, shrimp, chorizo, and multiple cheeses.

THE MASHED POTATO MARTINI

Mashed garlic potatoes in a martini glass come with various toppings like cheeses, chives, bacon, and sauces.

MEDITERRANEAN GRAZING STATION

Served with pita points

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP CEVICHE SALAD

MEDITERRANEAN CHEESE AND OLIVES

Including Spanish manchego, Greek feta,

& Athenian Kalamata olives

KOREAN STREET TACOS

A dish featuring pork and chicken with romaine, cabbage, and a spicy vinaigrette, garnished with lime and radish.

TOSTADA ABUELITA AMERICANA

Slow cooked chipotle tomatillo shredded chicken,

Mole poblano braised sirloin, carnitas, shrimp cevich, or veggie nopales

A crisp chicanita corn tortilla topping, including:

Housemade refried beans, shredded lettuce, corn salsa, pico de gallo,

Sour cream, guacamole & tapatio

Served with your choice of queso fresco cheese sauce or shredded jack & cheddar cheeses

PICK A PIE

Shrimp & Lobster Pot Pie

Old School Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

Lamb Sweet Potato and Kale Pot Pie

Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie

Pork & Maple Bacon Pot Pie

Vegan or Vegetarian Moussaka

SAVORY POP TARTS

Shrimp and Scallop Savory Pop Tart

Goat cheese citron potato icing

Beef Bourguignon Pop Tart

Caramelized onion and Gorgonzola potato icing

Mushroom and Spinach Savory Pop Tart

Asiago potato icing

Crisp Salads & Hearty Greens: Buffet-Style Salad Bars

THE GARDEN GODDESS TOSS

Hearts of romaine and mixed field greens

Served with a wonderful variety of additions and toppings to include:

Gorgonzola, toasted almonds, toasted walnuts, red onion, bacon bits,

Mushrooms, tomatoes, hothouse cucumbers, Parmesan croutons and cranberries

Served with your choice of a specialty dressing:

Champagne vinaigrette • Parmesan caesar • creamy Gorgonzola lime chipotle

Roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

THE MARGARITA

Tabasco & tequila chicken breast with shredded romaine, roasted red peppers,

Lime, pepper, tortilla straws served with a tomato concasse

Cilantro lime vinaigrette

Topped with sweet and sour tabasco-spiced nuts

Served in margarita glasses

THAI GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

Scallions, basil, cucumber & carrots finished with sweet chili lime dressing

THE BROWN DERBY COBB

Fresh greens to order

Served with a variety of toppings and additions to include

Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, chives, egg, bleu cheese,

Fresh avocado & fresh bacon

Tossed with the original brown derby dressing

THAI GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

Scallions, basil, cucumber & carrots

Finished with sweet chili lime dressing

GRILLED ENDIVE SALAD

Grilled endive tossed with pecans, cranberries, finished with champagne vinaigrette dressing

Exhibition & Action Stations

Add a bit of Action to Your Event

Freshly-Carved Meats: Catering Action Station Ideas

Pasta Tosses and More: Food Action Stations

Gourmet Seafood Buffet Action Station Ideas

Delectable Snacks & Sides Food Stations

Crisp Salads & Hearty Greens: Buffet-Style Salad Bars

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