The Ideal Bite Catering Company

09/22/2025

Whether you are hosting the holiday or just need a dish to pass, we have everything you need for a traditional Thanksgiving meal! Hit the easy button with Olive Thyme Catering and kick back to enjoy the holiday feast!

09/05/2025

www.olive-thyme.com Contact us for your catering needs! [email protected] or 2487630122.

We are a scratch kitchen catering company specializing in BBQ, but also offer menus for specialty diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

08/27/2025

Order here for Friday pickup

We are a scratch kitchen catering company specializing in BBQ, but also offer menus for specialty diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

05/12/2025

Okay, Southern BBQ Weekend this week! Menu listed below. Order here www.olive-thyme.com for pickup on Friday between 3 and 6pm at Nardin Park United Methodist Church at 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd. in FH between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt Rd. Order before 9pm Thursday to insure your favorite items or show up on Friday between 3 and 6pm or Sunday between 10am and 1pm to pickup Take and Bakes, additional extras from the menu below, and other delicious goodies!

CSA Pickup is Sunday between 10am and 1pm. Order here https://olive-thyme.com/.../single-week-half-csa-share

We will be at the Farmington Farmers Market on May 24th. And our next Mini Market at Nardin Park will be May 25th from 10am until 2pm. Come and see us!

SALADS

Fresh-cut Fruit Salad - for an easy and light appetizer, side or dessert!

Cranberry Cole Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing.

Strawberry Mango Spring Salad – Back by popular demand! Mixed Greens and Romaine with Strawberries, Alfonso Mangos, Toasted Almonds, Slivered Red Onions, Goat’s Milk Feta, and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette.

Spring Veggies Salad - Romaine and Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets, Roasted Asparagus, Slivered Radishes, Baby Artichokes, Soft Boiled Eggs, Mixed Herbs, and Dijon Champagne Vinaigrette

SIDE DISHES

Smoked Turkey Collards - We cook our Collard Greens with smoked Turkey, Onions, Garlic and house-made Chicken Stock.

Sweet Potato Bake – Seasoned scalloped Sweet Potatoes roasted with Butter and Rosemary.

Broccoli Rabe sauteed with Peppers, Onions, and Garlic – Add Sweet and Spicy Italian Sausage!

Cornbread Pudding

ENTREE

Jambalaya - Braised Chicken, Andouille Sausage & Shrimp simmered with the Holy Trinity (Onions, Celery, Green Peppers), Tomatoes and Cajun spices.

Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket is trimmed and slowly smoked over Hickory wood and charcoal for 12 hours until the perfect bark is formed. We serve our brisket sliced with no sauce. 1 lb. Brisket yields 4 - 4 oz. lunch portions, 3 - 5.3 oz. dinner portions or 2 - 8 oz. dinner portions.

Smoked Pulled Pork - We slowly smoke our seasoned pork shoulder over mesquite wood and charcoal for 12 hours until it falls off the bone. We serve our smoked pork shredded, without sauce. 1 lb. of pulled pork yields 4 - 4 oz. lunch portions, 3 - 5.3 oz. dinner portions, or 2 - 8 oz. dinner portions.

Smoked Pulled Chicken - We slowly smoke our seasoned whole chickens over mesquite wood and charcoal. We serve our chicken shredded and lightly sauced. 1 lb. of pulled chicken yields 4 - 4 oz. lunch portions, 3 - 5.3 oz. dinner portions, or 2 - 8 oz. dinner portions.

CONDIMENTS

Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce

Garlic Aioli The perfect sauce for any sandwich, garlic and lemon with a touch of cayenne.

House Pickles - Quick Pickle of Red Peppers, Cucumbers & Red Onions. Awesome with Brisket and BBQ Sauce!

Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls, dozen.

SOUPS

Gumbo - Roasted Chicken, Andouille Sausage (with Pork), Shrimp and Clams are simmered in a thickened tomato and seafood stock with vegetables and a scoop of Arborio Rice.

Guinness Black Bean Chili - Black & red kidney beans simmered with ground beef, onions, peppers, beef stock, Guinness stout beer and chili seasonings.

DESSERTS

Strawberry Cupcakes with Meringue Frosting

Iced Lemon Cake - Moist Lemon cake soaked with lemon simple syrup and frosted with lemon icing!

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Cookies

05/06/2025

HERE IT IS! THE MOTHER'S DAY MENU DROP! ORDER HERE www.olive-thyme.com Pickup will be Saturday from 3pm-6pm. Nardin Park United Methodist Church. 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Contact Amy Jean with questions. 2487630122 or [email protected]

BRUNCH

Fresh-cut Fruit Salad - for an easy and light appetizer, side or dessert!

Peach, Blueberry, and Candied Pecan French toast Casserole - Brioche & sourdough bread soaked in a sweet custard and baked with last season's preserved Peaches, Blueberries & Candied Pecans, drizzled with House Bourbon Butterscotch Caramel sauce.

10” Freshly Baked Quiche
• Dearborn Ham & Cheddar
• Greek - Feta, Roasted Tomato & Spinach
• Lorraine - Bacon, Caramelized Onions & Swiss
• Roasted Vegetable Gruyere
• Caramelized Onion Gruyere

SALADS

Mixed Greens and Romaine with Strawberries, Alfonso Mangos, Toasted Almonds, Slivered Red Onions, Goat’s Milk Feta, and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette.

Harvest Caesar - Kale & Romaine blend with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Peppers, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese & Creamy Caesar Dressing.

SIDES

Roasted Asparagus, Zucchini, Snap Peas & Green Peas.

Moroccan Couscous with Pistachios & Apricots.

Twice Baked Potatoes - Whipped potatoes with Garlic, Butter, Cheddar & Sour Cream.

Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl with Seasoned Ricotta, Crushed Pistachios, Pomegranate Kernels, and Local Triple B Honey.

PROTEINS

North Road Salmon with Lemon Basil Aioli option.

Our Most Popular Parmesan Garlic Chicken.

Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon.

BREADS

2 Freshly Baked Croissants with Whipped Honey Butter.

House Sourdough Large Boule.

Made with local "Triple B" honey from Huntington Woods, MI.
Crunchy Sea Salt Butter

DESSERTS

Coconut Custard Pie

Freshly baked Angel Food cake with Meringue Frosting with choice of:
• Macerated Fresh Strawberries or
• Toasted Coconut, slivered Almonds & Chocolate Ganache Sauce

04/29/2025

THIS WEEK'S TAKE AND BAKE MENU FROM OLIVE THYME CATERING FEATURING CINCO DE MAYO! Order here www.olive-thyme.com . MENU LISTD BELOW. Pickup is on Friday May 2nd 3pm-6pm at Nardin Park United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills - 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., South Entrance. Please contact Amy Jean with any questions or concerns [email protected] or 248.763.0122. PS OMG TRES LECHES!!!

Also check out our CSAs available for purchase. 1st boxes of the season available this Sunday 10am-2pm. Order your boxes here https://olive-thyme.com/ols/categories/csa-farm-shares---kitchen-sink-farms

CINCO DE MAYO ENTREE AND SIDES

Fresh Fruit Salad - Fresh-cut Fruit for an easy and light appetizer, side or dessert (Vegan/GF/DF).

Southwest Layer Salad – Romaine, Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Jalapeno Lime Sour Cream, Avocado Salsa, Cheese, Fresh Vegetable Garnish, Dressed in Fresh Lime Juice and Zest (Vegetarian/GF)

7-Layer Dip with Vegetarian Refried Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheddar, Black Olives, Diced Tomatoes & Green Onions (Vegetarian/GF). House-fried Tortilla Chips are available for purchase or use your own favorites!

Mexican Rojo Rice with Ranchero Sauce, Chunky Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions & Avocados (Vegan/GF/DF)

Braised Black Beans with Peppers and Onions (Vegetarian/GF/DF).
Pinto Beans with braised Pork Belly (GF).

Elote - Roasted Sweet Corn slathered in a mayo/crema mix and rolled in Cojita cheese and sprinkled with paprika, 2 ears (Vegetarian/GF).

Pork Chili Verde - Pork Loin slowly simmered in a tomatillo and chili sauce, served with your choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas.

Chicken Enchilada Rojo - Roasted Chicken layered casserole-style with Corn Tortillas, Enchilada sauce, Cheddar and Green Chilis and baked until bubbly and browned (GF).

Roasted Vegetable Enchilada - Roasted vegetables layered with Corn Tortillas, Enchilada Sauce, Cheddar and Green Chilis and baked (Vegetarian/GF).

Beef Tamale Pie - Seasoned ground beef, peppers & onions baked with a cornmeal crust.

***Cinco de Mayo Combo Plate, served with House-fried Tortilla Chips and Salsa – Choice of Entrée and Sides.

House Guacamole (Vegan/GF/DF) House-fried Tortilla Chips are available for purchase or use your own favorites!

House Roasted Rojo Salsa (Vegan/GF/DF).

DESSERTS
Tres Leche Cake: "3 Milks" sponge cake saturated in three different milks with a burnt meringue frosting. MY FAV!
Mexican Wedding Cookies
6” Caramel Apple Pie with Pecan Oatmeal Brown Sugar Crumble

04/24/2025

HI FRIENDS! THIS WEEK'S TAKE AND BAKE MENU FOR FRIDAY IS GOING TO BE DELICIOUS! PICKUP AT OUR LOCATION IN NARDIN PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 29887 W. 11 MILE RD. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336 - SOUTH ENTRANCE BETWEEN 3 AND 6PM. ORDER HERE WWW.OLIVE-THYME.COM PS WE ARE MAKING THE SHORT RIB LASAGNA AGAIN, IT SELLS OUT SO FAST EVERY TIME WE MAKE IT.

WHILE YOU ARE PICKING OUT YOUR FRIDAY TAKE AND BAKE, CHECK OUT MATT'S CSA FARM SHARES FOR SUNDAY PICKUPS MAY 4TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH AT OUR LOCATION ON SUNDAYS 10AM-1PM. https://olive-thyme.com/ols/categories/csa-farm-shares---kitchen-sink-farms

SALADS
Fresh-cut Fruit Salad - for an easy and light appetizer, side or dessert!

Fig and Pistachio Salad - Romaine & Mixed Greens, Dried Figs, Pistachio, Red Onion and Feta with Grapefruit & Honey Vinaigrette.

Harvest Caesar Salad - Romaine, Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Peppers, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese & Creamy Caesar Dressing.

SIDES AND PASTAS
Oven Fried Feta Rolls with Chili Honey sourced from local "Triple B" Honey in Huntington Woods, MI.

Butternut Squash Risotto - Slow-simmered Arborio Rice, Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions, Garlic, Seasoned Vegetable stock & Parmesan Cheese.

Root Vegetable Gratin - Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, Yukon Golds & Beets sliced thin and baked with Heavy Cream and Gruyere cheese.

Spinach & Mascarpone Stuffed Shells with Palomino sauce.

Lightly breaded and fried Eggplant slices layered with mozzarella, parmesan & Marinara sauce, served with a side of Pasta Marinara

Pasta & Tortellini with Roasted Chicken & Green Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce

Vegetable Lasagna - Roasted Mushrooms, Peppers, Zucchini & Squash layered with pasta sheets, seasoned ricotta, mozzarella & marinara and baked until bubbly and browned

Short Rib Lasagna - Braised Beef Short Rib ragout layered with fresh pasta sheets, seasoned Ricotta and Mozzarella baked until bubbly and browned

SOUPS
Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with Fresh Broccoli, Cheddar, Onions, Garlic, Milk & Heavy Cream.

Tuscan White Bean Soup with vegetables, spinach, large torn Croutons and Parmesan.

ENTRÉE PROTEINS
Parmesan Garlic Chicken, 1 lb.
Faroe Island Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

BREAD AND BUTTER
Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Made with local "Triple B" honey from Huntington Woods, MI, 1/2 pint.
Crunchy Sea Salt Butter, 1/2 pint.

DESSERTS
Ghirardelli Brownies with Peanut Butter Swirl.
7" Mixed Berry Pie with Oatmeal Crumble with Irish Butter.
Cannoli - Sweet Pastry Shells filled with Cannoli Cream and garnished with Crushed Pistachios and Chocolate Chips, 4/order.