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CateringBitesMenu

Joe Dough Catering Bites Menu

Choose from our signature Italian Bites menu, our Karem Jeddi Levantine menu (managed by aLfaJoe), or a mix of both. Each piece is hand-made in small batches, using natural and premium ingredients from trusted Italian and regional suppliers.

Allergen guide

V
Vegetarian
D
Contains dairy
N
Contains nuts
F
Contains fish / shellfish

Selection of Bruschetta

  • Bruschetta Classica, Vegetarian

    Sweet cherry tomato, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil on rustic toasted bread.

  • Mini Burrata Salad, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Creamy Puglian burrata, aged balsamic dressing, garden leaves.

  • Bruschetta Pumpkin, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Silky roasted pumpkin purée, mixed berries, whipped ricotta.

  • Bruschetta Queen, Contains fish / shellfish

    Avocado cream, house-cured smoked salmon, a jewel of caviar.

Signature Bites

  • Salmon Kofta, Contains dairy, Contains fish / shellfish

    Oven-baked salmon kofta balls, subtle herbs, light dairy binding.

  • Turkey Bites

    Silken avocado purée crowned with slow-roasted turkey and sun-dried tomato.

  • Bresaola Bites, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Stracciatella cream, premium bresaola, crushed pistachio and Parmigiano.

Selection of Special Breads

  • Focaccia Classica, Vegetarian

    Slow-proved focaccia, San Marzano tomato sauce, sea salt, olive oil. Basket for 4.

  • Focaccia al Pesto, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Fragrant basil pesto, pine nuts, aged Parmigiano. Basket for 4.

  • Capo Bread — Your Filling, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Our house Capo bread; choose Red Cheddar, White Cheddar, Pesto & Mozzarella, or a bespoke filling. Per portion.

Selection of Panozzo

  • Panozzo Turkey, Contains dairy

    Stracciatella cream, roasted turkey, cherry tomato, mixed leaves.

  • Panozzo Bresaola, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Premium bresaola, pesto sauce, aged Parmigiano.

Karem Jeddi • Managed by aLfaJoe

Mezze, Salads & Pastries

All meat items are 100% halal.

  • Hummus, Vegetarian

    Silken chickpea purée, tahini, warm olive oil, toasted pita.

  • Moutabal, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Smoky char-grilled aubergine, tahini, drizzle of yoghurt, pomegranate.

  • Mini Tabbouleh, Vegetarian

    Finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, tomato, cold-pressed olive oil.

  • Mini Fattoush Salad, Vegetarian

    Crisp romaine, sumac-toasted pita, cucumber, radish, pomegranate molasses.

  • Vegetarian Roll, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Feta, spinach, sumac and fresh herbs in soft saj bread.

  • Cheese Sambousek, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Golden pastry parcels filled with akkawi and halloumi.

  • Beef Sambousek

    Crisp pastry parcels filled with hand-minced beef and warm spices.

  • Musakhan Roll, Contains nuts

    Slow-roasted sumac chicken, caramelised onion, taboon bread, pine nuts.

Karem Jeddi • Managed by aLfaJoe

Grill, Kofta & Shawarma

  • Chicken Kofta

    Chargrilled chicken kofta with cumin, coriander and garlic.

  • Chicken Tikka, Contains dairy

    Charcoal-marinated chicken cubes, yoghurt, saffron and lemon.

  • Beef Kofta

    Hand-minced beef, parsley, onion and Levantine 7-spice.

  • Fish Kofta, Contains fish / shellfish

    Delicate fish kofta with fresh herbs, sumac and lemon zest.

  • Beef Rolls, Contains nuts

    Spiced beef, pine nuts and warm cinnamon onions in thin saj bread.

  • Beef Tikka

    Prime beef marinated in Levantine spices, chargrilled to order.

  • Chicken Shawarma Bites in Panotto Bread

    Slow-marinated shawarma chicken, garlic toum, pickles, in our house Panotto bread.

  • Beef Shawarma Bites in Panotto Bread

    Spice-rubbed shawarma beef, tahini, pickles, in our house Panotto bread.

Karem Jeddi • Managed by aLfaJoe

Arabic Desserts

  • Jelly, Vegetarian

    Rose water jelly with fresh berries — a delicate, refreshing finish.

  • Mini Rice Pudding, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Silky orange-blossom rice pudding, crushed pistachio.

  • Baklava Bites, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Layered filo, honey and mixed nuts — a classic Levantine finale.

  • Mini Kunafa Bites, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Crisp kadaif pastry, sweet cheese, orange-blossom syrup, pistachio.

Selection of Fresh Juices

A full juice bar or mocktail station is available on request.

  • Freshly Squeezed Orange, Vegetarian

    Sweet Valencia oranges, pressed to order.

  • Cold-Pressed Green Detox, Vegetarian

    Kale, cucumber, green apple, celery, lemon, ginger.

  • Watermelon & Mint, Vegetarian

    Chilled watermelon with fresh mint.

  • Pomegranate, Vegetarian

    100% pure pressed pomegranate — ruby, refreshing.

  • Carrot, Orange & Ginger, Vegetarian

    Sunshine in a glass — earthy, citrus, warming.

  • Berry & Basil Cooler, Vegetarian

    Mixed berries, hint of basil, sparkling finish.

Selection of Desserts

  • Dark Chocolate Ganache Bites, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Rich single-origin dark chocolate ganache, cocoa dust.

  • Pistachio Ganache Bites, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Silky Sicilian pistachio ganache, crushed pistachio praline.

  • Lemon Ganache Bites, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    Bright Amalfi lemon ganache on a buttery crumb.

  • Tiramisù Classico, Vegetarian, Contains dairy

    House mascarpone, espresso-soaked savoiardi, cocoa.

  • Tiramisù al Pistacchio, Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts

    Our tiramisù reimagined with Sicilian pistachio cream.

Suggested Packages

Per guest • minimum 35 guests

  • Silver Bites — Aperitivo

    AED 91 pp

    5 pieces per guest • ideal for cocktail hour

    • Bruschetta Classica
    • Bruschetta Pumpkin
    • Turkey Bites
    • Focaccia Classica basket to share
    • Dark Chocolate Ganache Bite

  • Gold Bites — Serata

    AED 139 pp

    7 pieces per guest • our recommended selection

    • Mini Burrata Salad
    • Bruschetta Pumpkin
    • Bresaola Bites
    • Salmon Kofta
    • Focaccia al Pesto basket to share
    • Pistachio Ganache Bite
    • Tiramisù Classico portion

  • Platinum Bites — Gala

    AED 209 pp

    9 pieces per guest • signature high-end experience

    • Bruschetta Queen (smoked salmon & caviar)
    • Mini Burrata Salad
    • Bresaola Bites
    • Salmon Kofta
    • Turkey Bites
    • Panozzo Bresaola (share)
    • Capo Bread station
    • Pistachio Ganache Bite
    • Tiramisù al Pistacchio portion

Karem Jeddi • Managed by aLfaJoe

Levantine Packages

  • Bronze Mezze

    AED 65 pp

    4 pieces — light cold mezze

  • Silver Mezze

    AED 85 pp

    5 pieces — cold mezze + 1 grill

  • Gold Mezze & Grill

    AED 129 pp

    7 pieces — mezze + kofta / tikka / roll

  • Platinum Karem

    AED 189 pp

    9 pieces — full spread + shawarma Panotto

  • Royal Karem

    AED 259 pp

    12 pieces — grand feast, all-inclusive

Beyond the Menu

Live stations, chef service, styling, staffing and branded trays are quoted separately, on top of the food order.

  • Live Capo bread stationAED 1,200 / event
  • Live Panozzo stationAED 1,500 / event
  • Live shawarma stationAED 1,500 / event
  • Live manakish ovenAED 1,200 / event
  • Chef on siteFrom AED 500 per chef, per event
  • Waiter / hostessFrom AED 350 per person, per event
  • Fresh juice / mocktail barAED 25 per guest
  • Branded / logo traysFrom AED 400 per event
  • Full styling (furniture, floral, tableware)On request

Order Terms

  • Minimum order: 35 guests
  • Booking confirmed with a 50% deposit; balance 48h before the event
  • Cancellations within 72h are non-refundable

Enquiries & bookings

Call or WhatsApp +971 50 952 5811, or email ismael@alfajoe.com or info@alfajoe.com.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prices revised 2026, subject to seasonal ingredient adjustment. All prices in AED, excluding 5% VAT.