Buona Restaurants and Catering

Buona AT HOME

For nearly three decades, Buona Catering has been serving Chicagoans and Illinois suburbanites high quality food at very reasonable prices.

For business events or functions visit Buona AT WORK

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For nearly three decades, Buona Catering has been serving Chicagoans and Illinois suburbs high quality food at very reasonable prices.  If you need advice about anything on the menu, or need our planning expertise to make final decisions about your event we will be happy to help you.  Just call 708-749-2333 and ask to speak to a Party Planner. 

In the Near West Suburbs, Il we serve Berwyn, Oak Park, La Grange, Cicero, Riverside, Countryside, Brookfield, Melrose Park, Northlake, Maywood and Westchester. Farther out in the West Suburban area we cater to Western Springs, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Oakbrook, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Willowbrook, Lisle, Naperville and Aurora.

No matter where your catering is required or your party venue--at Home or At Work, we have an experienced staff and crew to help you plan a great party or event.  For Party’s planned at home or other non-work related parties such as Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, Family Holiday Gatherings, Bridal-Wedding related parties, Showers, Baptism Parties, Barmitsvha-Batmitsvha Parties our menu and this website has been designed to facilitate your needs. 

We appreciate receiving orders with as much notice as possible but no later than 2 pm a day before required.  For Sunday and Monday orders please order by noon on Saturday.  Please note that if you have run out of time we always have available on demand our famous Chicago Italian beefs-sausage, bread and peppers at our restaurant locations.  They are available in Buona-by-the-pound and Buona Party Packs.

Pick-Up

All catering items can be scheduled for pick-up at any of our convenient 12 Buona Restaurant locations.

Delivery: 

  • Chicagoland delivery service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  • We will deliver, unpack, and set up your order, unless you would prefer to do it yourself.
  • We can also serve and clean up after your event—a minimum of four hours of service time is required.
  • Our minimum delivery order is $100.00 with a delivery charge of $24.95 on Saturday and Sundays.  Ask about weekday delivery charges.
  • Remember some foods need to be heated, so allow 60 minutes for your food to warm to serving temperature.

Payment:  We accept all major credit cards, cash and personal checks.

All customers love our Italian Buffet that offers all you need for your party or gathering in a per person price.  It includes an array of delicious Italian foods including entrees, side dishes, pastas, salads and more.  Wait-staff options are also available.

Other Buona At Home options include Party Packs for 10-20 guests, Meat-Chicken-Fish Party Pans, Pasta Party Pans, Side Dish Party Pans, Salad Bowls, Café Sandwich Baskets, Kids menu and by-the-Pound & Family Packs. Also, remember to order appetizers and desserts!  Our freshly made assortment of appetizers will complement any menu or small party.  Our desserts make every party complete, view the vast selection on our menu.

We will make your party in near west suburbs a success in towns such as Berwyn, La Grange, Oak Park, Cicero, Riverside, Brookfield, Countryside, Melrose Park, Maywood, Northlake and Westchester.. Farther out our caterers will do the same thing in West Suburban Western Springs, Villa Park, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Willowbrook, Hinsdale, Aurora, Naperville and Lisle.  We enjoy helping plan successful events!  Call or contact us today.

If you are planning a work event or party such as a Corporate Christmas-Holiday Party, Retirement Party, Sales Meeting, Kick-Off Events or Business Luncheons please go to our At Work section of this website.

 

WEEKEND PARTY PACK

Serves 15

  • Buona’s Italian Beef (3 lbs)
  • Italian Sausage (15 pcs)
  • Mostaccioli (15 servings)
  • Italian Bread (30 pcs)
  • Sweet & Hot peppers (1 pint each)
99.95

GRAD PACK for 25

Serves 25

  • Buona Beef (5 lbs)
  • Italian Sausage (25 pcs)
  • Mostaccioli (25 servings)
  • Italian Bread (50 pcs)
  • Sweet & Hot peppers (1 pint each)
159.00

SUMMER PARTY PACK for 25

  • Buona’s Italian Beef (5 lbs.)
  • Pasta Primavera  (25 servings),
  • 25 pcs of Italian bread,
  • 2 pints sweet peppers and 1 pint hot peppers
139.00

CELEBRATION BUFFET

  • Buona's Italian Beef
  • Lemon Chicken
  • Mostaccioli
  • House Salad
  • Rolls
  • Sweet & Hot peppers
8.75
(30–95 guests)
8.25
(100+ guests)

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HOT SELECTIONS
Toasted Ravioli
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli, lightly breaded and served in a Marinara sauce topped with romano cheese.
39.00
Sausage Skewers
Bite size pieces of sausage and roasted sweet bell peppers, skewered and served in a garlic white wine sauce
32.00
Mini Meatballs
Authentic hand-rolled mini meatballs, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and Italian spices in a rich Marinara
28.00
Chicken Fingers
Strips of chicken in a light golden breading served with a tangy BBQ dipping sauce
36.00
Buffalo Wings
Tender jumbo chicken wings smothered in a spicy buffalo sauce and served with ranch dipping sauce and extra buffalo sauce
36.00
Italian Mushroom Caps
Jumbo mushroom caps filled with a delightful romano cheese herbed bread crumb mixture

47.00
Chicken Pesto Skewers
Tender grilled chicken breast strips marinated in a pine nut basil pesto sauce accented with roasted red peppers

42.00
Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings Combo
A great combination featuring half orders of our breaded chicken strips & jumbo Buffalo wings

42.00
COLD SELECTIONS
Mini Café Sandwiches
A variety of freshly made mini Café Sandwiches, including Roast Beef and Provolone, Turkey Delizioso, Pollo Pomodoro, Tuna Genovese and Italiano
49.00
Italian Pinwheel Wraps
A tasty blend of marinated chicken, roasted peppers, olives, and pesto served in an assortment of tomato-basil, wheat, spinach and flour wraps
42.00
Antipasto Abbondanza
An abundant display of Prosciutto, salami, capicola, roasted sweet peppers, Kalamata olives, Provolone and Fontinella cheese wedges, roasted artichokes, cherry peppers and pepperoncini
37.00
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Lightly toasted rounds of Tuscan bread, served with a tomato and fresh garlic basil topping, and shaved Fontinella cheese
27.00
Fresh Vegetable Tray
Fresh carrots, celery, cauliflower and broccoli, peppers, and cucumbers, with ranch dressing
30.00
Artisan Cheese Selection
A delightful assortment of premium cheeses including: Fontinella, Provolone, Cheddar, Bleu, and Gruyere served with fresh red seedless grapes.
42.00
Shrimp Cocktail
Medium-sized shell-off, Gulf shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce and lemon wedges (50 pcs.)
50.00
Shrimp Ceveche
A cool and tasty mixture of shrimp, red onion and cucumbers in a lemon-lime juice, seasoned with fresh cilantro
32.00
Hummus & Pita Duo
Traditional garlic hummus and sun-dried tomato hummus served with fresh pita slices
32.00
Caprese Skewers
Slices of fresh mozzarella cheese and plum tomatoes served on a skewer, marinated in a light balsamic dressing
32.00

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Custom Buffets
Our Classic Buffets can be ordered for 15 or more, in multiples of 5 (for larger groups, please call for special pricing). After selecting your entrée choices, choose one of our buffet salads.
Custom Buffet: 2 Entrée    
25-95 GUESTS 100+ GUESTS  
9.25 8.75
see chart
Custom Buffet: 3 Entrée    
25-95 GUESTS 100+ GUESTS  
11.25 10.75
see chart
Custom Buffet: 4 Entrée    
25-95 GUESTS 100+ GUESTS  
13.25 12.75
see chart
Entrée & Pasta Buffets
Choose a single entrée, select a pasta–either Mostaccioli or Pasta & Broccoli – and either Caesar Salad or our Old Neighborhood House Salad
25-95 GUESTS 100+ GUESTS  
7.75 7.25
see chart
Chef Tony’s Signature Buffet
Our Chef's favorites assembled in a buffet including Buona Beef, Chicken Cacciatore, Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce, Roasted Vesuvio Potatoes, and Tuscan Harvest Salad
25-95 GUESTS 100+ GUESTS  
11.75 11.25
see chart

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Café Sandwich Baskets
16 individually wrapped halves.  Serves 10-12    

58.00

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Salad Bowls
We’re happy to offer a selection of fresh salads that will please the palates of just about anyone at your meetings or events. We’re also very choosy when it comes to ingredients. Only the freshest will do. So if you’re having a party or a business lunch, don’t forget to include salad in your order.
  SMALL
(SERVES 8-10)
REGULAR
(SERVES 18-20 )
Old Neighborhood House or Classic Caesar 19.00
34.00
Blueberry Verde, Buona Chopped Salad, Tuscan Harvest, Pesto Balsamico, Nonna’s Potato Salad or Pasta Salad 23.00
38.00
Add Chicken to any salad 6.00 9.00

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1 lb. BUONA Beef and 1 qt. gravy
(makes approx. five 5” sandwiches)
9.95
5 lbs. BUONA Beef and 1 gal. gravy
(makes approx. twenty-five 5” sandwiches)
48.75
1 lb. Italian Sausage (four pieces) 6.95
1 lb. Meatballs Marinara (eight pieces) 6.95
1 loaf fresh Italian Bread (makes seven 5“ sandwiches) 2.95
Basket of fresh baked Italian Bread 20 rolls
12.95
Basket of fresh baked Italian Bread 30 rolls 18.95
Gourmet Dinner Roll Basket (24 gourmet rolls and butter) 19.95
1 pt. Sweet Bell Peppers 2.99
1 pt. Hot Giardiniera 4.29
Original Beef Family Pack
1 lb. BUONA Beef with gravy, 1 loaf of Italian bread, 1/2 pt. of sweet peppers or hot giardiniera
14.25
Beef & Sausage Family Pack
1 lb. beef with gravy, 1 lb. sausage, 2 loaves of Italian bread, 1/2 pt. of sweet peppers or hot giardiniera
23.95

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Chicken Fingers (includes BBQ sauce, 30 pcs.) 36.00
Bagel Dogs (60 pcs.) 36.00
Mac & Cheese (15 servings) 29.00
     

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Party Packs    
Beef & Sausage for 10
2 lbs. beef with gravy, 10 piece tray of sausage and peppers, 20 pieces of Italian bread, hot giardiniera
54.00
Beef & Sausage for 20
4 lbs. beef with gravy, 20 piece tray of sausage and peppers, 40 pieces of Italian bread, hot giardiniera
93.00
Beef & Chicken for 10
2 lbs. beef with gravy, 10 piece tray of chicken (Lemon or Parmesan), 10 pieces of Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera
63.00
Beef & Chicken for 20
4 lbs. beef with gravy, 20 piece tray of chicken (Lemon or Parmesan), 20 pieces of Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera
99.00
Beef & Mostaccioli for 10
2 lbs. beef with gravy, 10 servings Mostaccioli Marinara, 10 pieces of Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera
52.00
Beef & Mostaccioli for 20
4 lbs. beef with gravy, 20 servings Mostaccioli Marinara, 20 pieces of Italian bread, sweet peppers, hot giardiniera
86.00
Beef, Sausage, & Mostaccioli for 10
2 lbs. beef with gravy, 10 piece tray of sausage & peppers
(choice of red or natural sauce), 10 servings Mostaccioli Marinara, 20 pieces of Italian bread, 1 pint of hot giardiniera

75.00
Beef, Sausage, & Mostaccioli for 20
4 lbs. beef with gravy, 20 piece tray of sausage & peppers (choice of red or natural sauce), 20 servings Mostaccioli Marinara, 40 pieces of Italian bread, 1 pint of hot giardiniera
125.00
BUONA Beef for 25
5 lbs. beef with gravy, 25 pieces of Italian bread, sweet peppers and hot giardiniera (makes twenty-five 5” sandwiches)
68.00
     

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Party Pans
Please order by 2:00 p.m. day before
10
SERVINGS
20
SERVINGS
30
SERVINGS
 
Meat Party Pans
Italian Sausage & Peppers
with natural juice or Marinara
23.00
34.00
45.00
Meatballs Marinara
(2 pcs. per serving)
23.00
34.00
45.00

Italian Pot Roast
40.00
62.00
N/A  
Chicken Party Pans
Lemon Chicken
31.00
48.00
68.00
 
Chicken Parmesan
31.00
48.00
68.00
 
Chicken Cacciatore 31.00
48.00
68.00
 
Grilled Chicken Mediterranean
31.00
48.00
68.00
 
Fish Party Pans
Tuscan Tilapia 36.00
70.00
N/A  
Pasta Party Pans
Cavatappi Alfredo with Chicken
28.00

48.00

68.00

 
Lasagna Rotolo
27.00
46.00
60.00
 
Cavatelli ala Buona
27.00
46.00
60.00
 
Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce
27.00
46.00
60.00
 
Pasta and Broccoli
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Mostaccioli Marinara
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Eggplant Parmesan 31.00
49.00
63.00
 
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli with Marinara sauce
(2 pcs. per serving)
28.00
46.00
60.00
 
Bow Tie Pasta Primavera
Bow tie pasta tossed with fresh spinach, zucchini, peppers and carrots in a light olive oil and garlic sauce
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Side Dish Party Pans
Roasted Vesuvio Potatoes
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Italian Baked Broccoli
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Vegetable Medley Capri 23.00
34.00
45.00
 
Wild Rice Florentine 23.00
34.00
45.00
 

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EXTRAS
       
Beverages
(cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist and Bottled Water)
0.99
 
Warming Kit
(includes pan, rack, canned heat, and pads)
7.00
 
Disposable tableware 10 settings
(plates, forks, knives and napkins)
3.00
 
Mini-cocktail tableware
20 settings (plates, forks, and napkins)
7.00
 
 

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Crispy Treats
Traditional individual crispy squares topped with
dark and white chocolate drizzle (24 pcs)
35.00
Cheesecake Sampler
A rich & creamy cheesecake made up of individual slices of Original, Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Caramel Pecan (14 slices)
48.00
Assorted Cake Tray
Wedges of Banana, Chocolate and Carrot Cake.
40.00
Gourmet Cookies
Jumbo fresh baked Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal Raisin, Triple Chocolate
30.00
Ghirardelli Brownies
A chocolate lover's dream–moist, rich brownies filled with chocolate chips
32.00
Tiramisu
Delicate ladyfingers, soaked in espresso and brandy, then layered with a mixture of rich and creamy Mascarpone cheese
32.00
Cannoli Explosion
Delicious, creamy cannoli filling topped with nuts and surrounded by a generous supply of cannoli shell pieces for dipping
32.00
Sweet Treats
Delicate, bite-sized bars in an assortment of flavors, including: Lemonberry Jazz, Oreo Cookie, Carmel Apple Granny Bar and Pecan Chocolate Chunk served along with our Ghirardelli Brownies
45.00
Fresh Fruit Medley
A mixture of honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes and golden pineapple (or seasonal fruit) in an attractive serving bowl
39.00
Pound Cake New
Fresh Pound cake slices topped with a generous portion of mixed berries
(40 slices)
37.00
Brownie & Cookie Tray
An assortment of cookies and Ghirardelli brownies.
32.00
Italian Cookie Basket
A delicious basket of homemade Lemon Knots
37.00

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