Eat Offbeat

Great Performances and Eat Offbeat are collaborating to deliver Eat Offbeat’s menu and mission to Great Performances’ clients.

Eat Offbeat’s chefs have joined Great Performances’ kitchens and have created a delicious menu of their most beloved dishes that can be featured as a station or incorporated into a menu.

A team of refugees and immigrants with an unparalleled passion for the craft of cooking

Eat Offbeat serves authentic meals created by chefs who have a direct connection to the flavors, the traditions, and the culture they represent.

They are on a mission to show the world how much better life can be when we add new flavors to the food we eat. With Eat Offbeat, you can travel the world, explore new cultures, and share meaningful experiences, all in a single bite.

Eat Offbeat creates a welcoming workplace for refugees and immigrants to share their most cherished recipes with New Yorkers.

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EAT OFFBEAT MENU

Buffet or Family-Style Service

Representing foods from Afghanistan, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Venezuela, our Buffet or Family-Style Service provide you with ample portions of savory flavors rich with the cultures and spices of the countries they represent. Many of the dishes are Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan and we can customize the menu to your liking.

Mains

Senegalese Chicken Yassa (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Sri Lankan Katarica Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Venezuelan Carne Mechada (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Burmese Tofu Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Rice & Grains

Jollof Rice (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Afghan Dill Rice (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Senegalese Couscous (Vegan, Nut-Free)

Sides

Sri Lankan Dahl (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Venezuelan Caraotas Negras (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Syrian Tahini Roasted Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Sri Lankan Green Beans / Bonji Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Cocktail Stations and Small Boats

Looking for smaller bites that guests can quickly pick up and enjoy while they mingle and network? Try some of our favorite Cocktail Station and Small Boat creations. Featuring dishes and flavors from Burma, Iran, Senegal, Syria, and Venezuela, you’ll find many Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan dishes to tempt almost any palate.

Base Options

Senegalese Chicken Yassa (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Sri Lankan Katarica Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Venezuelan Carne Mechada (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Burmese Tofu Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Vegan Main Options

Sri Lankan Katarica Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Burmese Tofu Curry (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Meat Main Options

Venezuelan Carne Mechada Beef (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
Senegalese Chicken Yassa (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Stationary or Passed Hors D'Oeuvres

Eat Offbeat’s hors d’oeuvres pack big flavors in small bites, perfect for cocktail hours. We’ve curated a selection of bite-sized appetizers from Afghanistan, Iraq, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Venezuela that are sure to tempt the palate of even the most discerning guests. And many of the bites are Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan.

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