Professional server presenting passed tostada bites, beef Wellington bites, caprese skewers, tartlets and stuffed mushrooms

Cocktail hours, receptions & hosted gatherings

Full-Service Appetizers

Choose individual appetizers for cocktail hour, a reception or a hosted gathering. We’ll help determine which selections should be passed, stationed or incorporated into a grazing display.

Choose the right service format

Designed for Hosted Service

Prices are per person unless otherwise noted. Pricing remains subject to market availability, minimums and date availability.

Professional staffing for full-service events begins at 22%. Your final staffing investment is based on the selected menu, service style, guest count, venue requirements and event timeline. Passed service, rentals, specialty equipment, travel and applicable taxes are quoted separately. After-dinner coffee and kids’ hot chocolate service are available upon request; kids’ hot chocolate includes whipped cream, marshmallows and disposable cups for $3 per person.

Clear portions, confident ordering

How Appetizer Portions Work

Prices are per guest unless otherwise noted. Full appetizer portions are generally two to three ounces per guest. For individually portioned bites, this typically averages two to three pieces per guest; exact quantities vary according to the size, weight and composition of each selection.

Full portions are planned for stationed service and generally average two to three pieces per guest for individually portioned bites. Sampler portions are lighter and average approximately one and a half pieces per guest from each selection. Final quantities are planned around guest count, service style, service length and whether a meal follows.

Full Portion
Generally 2–3 oz. per guest, or 2–3 pieces for individual bites
Sampler Portion
Passed appetizer packages: approximately 1½ pieces per guest from each selection

Full appetizer portions

Build Your Appetizer Menu

Tell us what follows appetizer service and we’ll recommend the right variety, presentation and portioning for the rest of your menu.

Charcuterie Collections

American Cowboy Charcuterie

$9

Mesquite-smoked ham, salami, summer sausage, sharp and mild cheddar, Colby Jack, grapes, apples and sweet pickles with crackers and GJG Sweet-Whisky BBQ-Mustard.

Italian Antipasto Board

$9

Italian meats, pearl mozzarella, Asiago, artichoke hearts, cucumber, roasted peppers, tomatoes, nuts and olives with butter-grilled baguette. Balsamic glaze is available on request.

Classic Gathering Charcuterie

$6.50

Honey ham, smoked turkey breast, roast beef, assorted cheeses, baby carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, baked crostini and GJG Maple-BBQ Mustard.

Kiddos’ Grazing Board

$5

Sliced apples, grapes, cubed meats and cheeses, peanut butter, Ritz crackers and Cheez-Its.

San Antonio–Inspired Charcuterie Board

$10.50

Sweet peppers, pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, cucumber, lime, chorizo, Ibérico salami, Spanish cheeses, pico de gallo, salsa verde, roasted-serrano guacamole and queso blanco with tortilla chips.

Gluten-free option available.

The Grand Gathering

$10

Prosciutto, peppered salami, soppressata, Gouda, goat cheese, mini Brie, berries, grapes, nuts, fresh vegetables, herb-butter crostini and GJG Fig Preserves.

Dips, Skewers & Fresh Selections

Cherry-Tomato Bruschetta

$4

Thin-sliced cherry tomatoes with garlic and basil chiffonade, tossed with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasonings, and served with crostini.

7-Layer Bean Dip

$4

Refried beans, fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, tomatoes and green onions with chips and salsa.

Chef Matthew’s Fire-Roasted Salsa, Roasted-Serrano Guacamole & Chips

$6.50

Full appetizer portion.

Fresh Skewer Collection

$4
  • Antipasto
  • Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
  • Charcuterie
  • Fresh Assorted Fruit
  • Spinach, Strawberry, Tomato and Cucumber with Tajín
  • Fresh Fruit & Cheese Skewers

Assorted collection $5.

Crab & Artichoke Dip

$7.50

A hot, cheesy GoJohnnyGo classic served with toasted crostini.

Fresh Assorted Fruit Platter

$4

A colorful assortment of the best available seasonal fruits.

Fresh Fruit & Cheese Board

$5

Seasonal fresh fruit with an assortment of cheeses, plain crackers and soft baguette.

Shrimp Ceviche with Diced Avocado & Chips

$7

Tender shrimp, crisp vegetables and avocado tossed in a bright citrus mixture.

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

$4

Tangy spinach and artichoke in a rich, creamy dip served with crostini.

Fresh Vegetable Crudités

$3.50

Fresh-cut or roasted-and-chilled vegetables with ranch for dipping.

Caramelized Onion & Herb Dip

$4.50

Slow-caramelized onions folded into a savory herb dip and served with butter-crisp crostini.

Full-service events only.

Warm & Savory Bites

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

$4

Texas-grown jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with thick-cut Texas bacon.

  • Million Dollar Bacon +$0.50
  • Chorizo and Cheddar +$1

GoJohnnyGo Slider Collection

Starting at $4

Our award-winning barbecue sliders are served on soft slider buns with pickles.

  • Award-Winning Sweet-Whisky BBQ Smoked Chicken Sliders — $4
  • Award-Winning Sweet-Whisky BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders — $4.50
  • Sweet-Whisky BBQ Chopped Brisket Sliders — $5.50

Bite-Sized Beef Wellington

$8

Tender beef and mushroom-bacon duxelles wrapped in handmade pastry.

Add creamy horseradish sauce +$0.25 per person.

Buffalo Bombers & Bleu

$3.50

Chicken filled with cheddar Jack and jalapeño, finished in hot sauce and served with bleu cheese dip.

Golden Crab-Stuffed Baby Bellas

$8.50

Baby bellas filled with crab, tender mushroom stems and herb-infused breadcrumbs, then broiled golden brown.

Diablo Chicken Bites

$3

Seasoned chicken wrapped in bacon and filled with jalapeño and cheddar Jack.

Hushpuppies

$2.50

Served with lemon wedges, parsley and tartar sauce.

Jalapeño Cornbread Puffs

$2.50

Served with whipped honey butter.

Mini BBQ Meatballs

$3

Mini meatballs in GJG Sweet-Whisky BBQ Sauce, with extra sauce for dipping.

Mini Ricotta Meatballs with Slow-Cooked Marinara

$3.50

Tender ricotta meatballs served with slow-cooked marinara.

Pork Belly Bites

$4
  • GJG Maple-Bourbon
  • GJG Million Dollar
  • GJG Pineapple-Honey
  • Texas Beer-Belly Bites

Savory Tartlet Collection

$4.50
  • Balsamic Onion and Bleu Cheese with Basil
  • Gruyère, Ham and Caramelized Onion
  • Seasonal Tomato with Parmesan and Basil

Assortment of three or more $5.

Spinach & Potato Knish

$4.50

Rustic seasoned spinach and potato wrapped in pastry and baked.

GoJohnnyGo Sweet-Whisky or Dry-Rub Wings

$6
  • Signature GoJohnnyGo Dry Rub
  • Signature GoJohnnyGo Sweet-Whisky BBQ (wet)

Choose fried or smoked. Smoked +$0.50 per person (20-person minimum).

Mini Tostada Bites

$3.50

Mini corn tortillas filled with GJG Chicken Tinga and topped with cheese and pico de gallo.

  • Add GJG Beef Fajita +$0.50
  • All GJG Beef Fajita +$1

Full-service events only.

Philly Cheesesteak Bites

$5

Grilled sirloin, onions and bell peppers in a crispy phyllo shell topped with pepper Jack.

Full-service events only.

Tell us about your gathering

Let’s Build an Appetizer Menu That Fits the Rest of the Event.

Tell us about your guest count, timing and main meal. We’ll help you choose the right variety and portion without over-ordering.