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For over 25 years, Buona Catering has been serving the Chicago area in Illinois great food at affordable prices. In the Northwest Suburbs we serve and deliver to Niles, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Barrington and Palatine.
In the South Suburban area we serve our neighbors in Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Homewood, Chicago Heights, Oak Lawn and Palos Hills. At any venue, be it at work or in your home, we have the staff to help you plan your party or event.
For Office meetings, parties and corporate events our menu and website has been made to facilitate your decision process. Delivery service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the Chicagoland area. We have two levels of delivery service to choose from to serve your needs:
Standard Delivery:
- Our preferred option to maximize freshness and quality
- Warmed to serving temperature on-site in 60 minutes with warming kits and canned heat
- You simply have to stir items occasionally and add the beef 10 minutes before serving
- 10% Charge, with minimum of $19.95 and maximum of $39.95
Premium Hot Delivery Service:
- Delivered hot within a half hour window
- Perfect when timing is critical and room availability is limited
- Ready to serve within 10 minutes of set-up
- Warming kits and canned heat set-up to maintain temperature during your serve
- 18% Charge, with minimum of $29.95 and maximum of $49.95
We offer corporate specials throughout the year for events such as picnics and holiday parties so please feel free to call an event planner at 708-749-2333 to see how we can help your party. We offer all-inclusive Italian Buffets that offer everything you need for your luncheon or office party in the per person price. This includes an array of delicious Italian entrees, pastas, salads and side dishes. We also have wait-staff options.
Another Buona At Work option includes Café Sandwiches, Wraps & Salads. These are available in a variety of convenient packages all made fresh with combinations of quality imported meats, cheeses, fresh vegetable, lettuces and a distinctive array of condiments and dressings. We also offer Breakfasts. Choose from a convenient continental style to a traditional breakfast spread, or customize with a selection of breakfast favorites.
Don’t forget the appetizers and desserts! Our assortment of satisfying appetizer selections are an ideal complement to any menu, cocktail reception or small party. Our desserts which are made daily are a great way to make your party complete.
Feel confident in the Northwest Suburban towns of Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Park Ridge, Niles, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Wheeling and Barrington that we can help your event. Over the last 25+ years we’ve helped many, many planners coordinate corporate events and work parties successfully.
In the South Suburbs we’ve catered retirement parties, business luncheons, sales meetings, and all types of corporate events in Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Homewood, Palos Heights and Chicago Heights. If your company is in the South Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois we can help you too!
| • 1st QUARTER LUNCHEON SPECIALS • |
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Chicken, Pasta & Salad Buffet
Lemon Chicken, Pasta & Broccoli, House Salad, Served with Rolls & butter. Tableware and warming kits included. |
6.99 |
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Buona Beef & Salad Buffet
Buona Beef, Buona’s Chopped Salad, served with rolls & peppers. Tableware and warming kits included. |
6.50
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Italian Sausage, Gnocchi & Salad Buffet
Italian Sausage (red or natural sauce), Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce, Caesar Salad, served with rolls & butter. Tableware and warming kits included. |
6.50 |
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Brown Bag Lunches
A convenient and tasty way to provide lunch. Choose from Turkey & Swiss, Ham & American Cheese, Roast Beef & Provolone, Three Cheese (American, Swiss & Provolone). All sandwiches are served on fresh Italian bread with a bag of chips. Add a Chocolate Chip Cookie to every lunch for only $1 each. |
6.50
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Breakfast Bakery Basket
Freshly baked Bagels with Cream Cheese and Muffins, served
with Orange Juice. Mini-Tableware and cups included. |
6.75 |
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Café Sandwich Basket with Salad & Dessert
A variety of Café Sandwiches (24 individually wrapped halves), served with Parmesan chips,
House Salad, and a cookie & brownie basket. See Café Sandwich section for detailed sandwich descriptions. |
125.00
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Café Wrap Basket with Salad & Dessert
A variety of Café Wraps (24 individually wrapped halves), served with Parmesan chips, House Salad, and a cookie & brownie basket. See Wrap section for detailed wrap descriptions. |
125.00 |
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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
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Sausage Skewers
Bite size pieces of sausage and roasted sweet bell peppers, skewered and served in a garlic white wine sauce |
32.00 |
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Mini Meatballs
Authentic hand-rolled mini meatballs, seasoned with
garlic, parsley, and Italian spices in a rich Marinara
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28.00 |
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Chicken Fingers
Strips of chicken in a light golden breading served
with a tangy BBQ dipping sauce
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36.00 |
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Buffalo Wings
Tender jumbo chicken wings smothered in a spicy
buffalo sauce and served with ranch dipping sauce
and extra buffalo sauce
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36.00 |
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Italian Mushroom Caps
Jumbo mushroom caps filled with a delightful romano cheese herbed bread crumb mixture
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47.00 |
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Chicken Pesto Skewers
Tender grilled chicken breast strips marinated in a pine nut basil pesto sauce accented with roasted red peppers
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42.00 |
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Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings Combo 
A great combination featuring half orders of our breaded chicken strips & jumbo Buffalo wings
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42.00 |
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Mini Meatballs & Sausage Skewers Combo 
A duo of Buona favorites – half orders of mini meatballs and sausage skewers
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30.00 |
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| 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
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49.00 |
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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
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42.00 |
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Focaccia Pizza Bread
Delicious wedges of focaccia bread, topped with
tomato sauce, Romano and mozzarella, and sausage |
32.00 |
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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
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37.00 |
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Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Lightly toasted rounds of Tuscan bread, served with
a tomato and fresh garlic basil topping, and shaved
Fontinella cheese |
27.00 |
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Fresh Vegetable Tray
Fresh carrots, celery, cauliflower and broccoli,
peppers, and cucumbers, with ranch dressing
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30.00 |
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Artisan Cheese Selection
A delightful assortment of premium cheeses including: Fontinella, Provolone, Cheddar, Bleu, and Gruyere served with fresh red seedless grapes.
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42.00 |
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Shrimp Cocktail
Medium-sized shell-off, Gulf shrimp served with a
zesty cocktail sauce and lemon wedges (50 pcs.)
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50.00 |
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Cold Trio Combo Platter 
A satisfying platter of our delicious Focaccia pizza
bread, an assortment of fresh vegetables and Italian
pinwheel wraps |
48.00 |
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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 |
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| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 11.00 |
9.25 |
8.75 |
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see chart |
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| Custom Buffet: 3 Entrée |
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| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 13.00 |
11.25 |
10.75 |
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see chart |
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| Custom Buffet: 4 Entrée |
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| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 15.00 |
13.25 |
12.75 |
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see chart |
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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 |
| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 9.50 |
7.75 |
7.25 |
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see chart |
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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 |
| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 13.75 |
11.75 |
11.25 |
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see chart |
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Café Sandwich Basket (16 individually wrapped halves)
An attractive assortment of our Café Sandwiches. Each basket includes a generous portion
of our Parmesan chips |
58.00 |
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Café Sandwich Basket (24 individually wrapped halves)
An attractive assortment of our Café Sandwiches. Each basket includes a generous portion
of our Parmesan chips
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87.00 |
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Café Sandwich Basket with Salad & Dessert
(Serves approximately 15)
A variety of Café Sandwiches (24 individually wrapped halves), served complete with Parmesan Chips, House Salad, and a Cookie & Brownie Basket. |
125.00 |
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Gourmet Sandwich Buffet
Your guests can choose their favorite sandwiches, you select a salad, and we’ll include Parmesan chips and a basket of cookies and brownies,
tableware is also provided Minimum 10 people
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12.00 |
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Café Wrap Basket (16 individually wrapped halves)
An attractive assortment of our Café Wraps featuring Turkey Club, Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, Roasted Vegetable and Roast Beef & Blue Cheese. Each basket includes a generous portion of our Parmesan chips. |
58.00 |
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Café Wrap Basket (24 individually wrapped halves)
An attractive assortment of our Café Wraps featuring Turkey Club, Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, Roasted Vegetable and Roast Beef & Blue Cheese. Each basket includes a generous portion of our Parmesan chips. |
87.00 |
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Café Wrap Basket with Salad & Dessert
(Serves approximately 15)
A variety of Café Wraps (24 individually wrapped halves), served complete with Parmesan Chips, House Salad, and a Cookie & Brownie Basket. |
125.00 |
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Sandwich Boxed Lunch
Choose from our Café Sandwiches.
Served with our Parmesan chips and a choice of one dessert. |
9.25 |
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Salad Boxed Lunch
Choose any of our Fresh Salads. Served
with a dinner roll and a choice
of one dessert. Add Chicken for 1.50 per guest |
9.25 |
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Brown Bag Lunch
Sliced turkey with Swiss cheese served on
freshly baked Italian bread, bag of chips and chocolate chip
cookie Minimum 10 people |
5.50 |
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Boxed Breakfast
Choose a Bagel with Cream Cheese or Muffin, a fruit cup or yogurt and choice
of granola bar or a cookie. |
9.25 |
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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. |
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SMALL
(SERVES 8-10) |
REGULAR
(SERVES 18-20 ) |
Old Neighborhood House, Classic Caesar or
Pasta Salad |
19.00
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34.00
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| Blueberry Verde, Buona Chopped Salad, Tuscan Harvest, Pesto Balsamico or Nonna’s Potato Salad |
23.00
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38.00
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| Add Chicken to any salad |
6.00 |
9.00 |
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Traditional Breakfast
Our homemade
scrambled eggs, sausage links and breakfast potatoes served with
orange juice and coffee. Tableware, cups and warming kits are
included.
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| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 11.25 |
10.25 |
9.75 |
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see chart |
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Boxed Breakfast
Choose a Bagel with Cream Cheese or Muffin, a fruit cup or yogurt and choice of granola bar or a cookie. |
9.25 |
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Classic Continental
An assortment of bagels, muffins, cream
cheese, assorted preserves and a fresh fruit medley served with
coffee and orange juice. Tableware and cups are included. |
| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 11.25 |
10.25 |
9.75 |
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see chart |
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| Breakfast Favorites |
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| Buttermilk Pancakes (4 dozen) |
42.00 |
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| Bacon Tray (60 slices) |
34.00 |
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Parfait Cups
Parfait Cups of Yogurt, Berries and Granola. |
3.00 |
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| Egg, Bacon & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches (18 per tray) |
52.00 |
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| Frittata (Italian Omelette) (serves 20) |
42.00 |
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| Yogurt / Granola Bowl Duo (serves 15) |
33.00 |
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Fresh Fruit Medley
A mixture of honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes
and golden pineapple (or seasonal fruit)
in an attractive serving bowl
|
39.00 |
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| Bakery
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| Danish Basket (24) |
33.00 |
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| Bagels & Cream Cheese (24) |
37.00 |
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| Muffin Basket (24) |
43.00 |
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Assorted Bakery Tray
of fresh baked Bagels, Muffins and Danish, (24) |
46.00 |
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| Assorted Scone Tray (24) |
46.00 |
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| Beverages |
| Coffee service (40 cups) |
33.00 |
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| Orange Juice (40 cups) |
33.00 |
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| Individual Orange Juice bottles |
1.60 |
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Party Pans
Please order by 2:00 p.m. day before |
10
SERVINGS |
20
SERVINGS |
30
SERVINGS |
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| Meat Party Pans |
Italian Sausage & Peppers
with natural juice or Marinara
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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Meatballs Marinara
(2 pcs. per serving)
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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Italian Pot Roast
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40.00
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62.00
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N/A |
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| Chicken Party Pans |
Lemon Chicken
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31.00
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48.00
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68.00
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Chicken Parmesan
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31.00
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48.00
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68.00
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| Chicken Cacciatore |
31.00
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48.00
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68.00
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| Fish Party Pans |
| Tuscan Tilapia |
36.00
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70.00
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N/A |
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| Pasta Party Pans |
Cavatappi Alfredo with Chicken
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28.00
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48.00
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68.00
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Lasagna Rotolo
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27.00
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46.00
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60.00
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Cavatelli ala Buona
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27.00
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46.00
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60.00
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Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce
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27.00
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46.00
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60.00
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Pasta and Broccoli
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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Mostaccioli Marinara
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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| Eggplant Parmesan |
31.00
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49.00
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63.00
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Jumbo Cheese Ravioli with Marinara sauce
(2 pcs. per serving) |
28.00
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46.00
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60.00
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| Side Dish Party Pans |
Roasted Vesuvio Potatoes
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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Italian Baked Broccoli
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
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23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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| Vegetable Medley Capri |
23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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| Wild Rice Florentine |
23.00
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34.00
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45.00
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EXTRAS
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Beverages
(cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist and Water) |
0.99
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Warming Kit
(includes pan, rack, canned heat, and pads)
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7.00
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Disposable tableware 10 settings
(plates, forks, knives and napkins) |
3.00
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Fresh Berry Trifle
Layers of pound cake, vanilla custard, whipped
cream, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries
and blueberries
|
42.00 |
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Cheesecake Sampler
A rich & creamy cheesecake made up of individual slices of Original, Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Caramel Pecan (14 slices)
|
48.00 |
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Assorted Cake Tray
Wedges of Banana, Chocolate and Carrot Cake
|
40.00 |
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Gourmet Cookies
Jumbo fresh baked Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal
Raisin, Triple Chocolate
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30.00 |
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Ghirardelli Brownies
A chocolate lover's dream–moist, rich brownies
filled with chocolate chips
|
32.00 |
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Tiramisu
Delicate ladyfingers, soaked in espresso and
brandy, then layered with a mixture of rich
and creamy Mascarpone cheese |
34.00 |
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Cannoli Explosion
Delicious, creamy cannoli filling topped with nuts and surrounded by a generous supply of cannoli shell pieces for dipping
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32.00 |
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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 |
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Fresh Fruit Medley
A mixture of honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes
and golden pineapple (or seasonal fruit)
in an attractive serving bowl
|
39.00 |
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Chocolate
Devil’s Food Cake
Layers of moist chocolate cake topped
with a rich fudge icing (10 slices) . |
36.00 |
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Brownie & Cookie Tray
An assortment of cookies and Ghirardelli brownies. |
32.00 |
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Mini-cocktail tableware
20 settings (plates, forks, and napkins) |
4.00 |
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Italian Cookie Basket
A Delicious basket of homemade favorites. Choose from Lemon Knots, Chocolate Spice, Walnut Biscotti.s
|
37.00 |
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BREAKFAST MEETING Choose one of the following:
Classic Continental
An assortment of bagels, muffins, cream cheese, assorted preserves and a fresh fruit medley served with coffee and orange juice. Tableware and cups are included.
Traditional Breakfast
Our homemade scrambled eggs, sausage links and breakfast potatoes served with orange juice and coffee. Tableware, cups and warming kits are included.
LUNCH MEETING Choose one of the following:
Gourmet Sandwich Buffet
Your guests can choose their favorite sandwiches), you select a salad), and we’ll include Parmesan chips and a basket of cookies and Ghirardelli brownies. Tableware is also provided.
Luncheon Buffet
A buffet including 2 entrees), choice of salad), a side dish of Mostaccioli Marinara, and a basket of cookies and Ghirardelli brownies. Tableware, plates and warming kits are included.
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| 15-20 GUESTS |
25-95 GUESTS |
100+ GUESTS |
| 21.00 |
20.00 |
19.00 |
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Contact us
to order |
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