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NOTE FROM THE CHEF:

We get that not everyone in your crowd eats the same thing. We’re here

to help you. Food For Thought can accommodate special requests with

seasonal, vegan, and vegetarian ingredients or gluten-free options. Like

the options offered in our Evo or Dish café menus? Have an idea for a

custom or themed menu? Let us know! Whether it’s to place an order, or

to ask a few questions, don’t hesitate to call. In order to secure your

desired delivery time and menu selection we recommend placing your

order at least 48 hours in advance.

CATERING MENU

DINING SERVICES CATERING MENU

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BY THE DOZEN

FRESHLY BAKED BLUEBERRY SCONES

$16.95/Dozen $9.95/Half-Dozen

ASSORTED MUFFINS

$21.00/Dozen $10.50/Half-Dozen

Cranberry Walnut, Blueberry, Banana Nut, Lemon Poppy

DONUTS $25.00/Dozen

An assortment of Vanilla Yeast Fry Cakes, Chocolate Yeast Fry

Cakes and Glazed Cake Donuts + Double Chocolate Cake

Donuts

HOUSE GRANOLA BARS

$26.95/Dozen $48.95/Two Dozen

Oats, Maple Syrup, Dates, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds +

Sunflower Seeds

GOURMET BAGELS + SHMEAR $23.95/Dozen

Bagels with Plain + Veggie Cream Cheese

All prices are per guest. All bundles are served with regular +

decaf coffee, hot tea, bottled water + assorted juices.

BREAKFAST BUNDLES

BASIC BAR $5.99 PP

Freshly Baked Lemon Blueberry Scones, Coffee Cake

+ Muffins with Bananas, Oranges + Apples

WAKE UP CALL $9.99 PP

Seasonal Yogurt Parfaits + Bagels with Cream Cheese,

Fresh Fruit + Seasonal Berry Tray

BASIC SET UP $7.25 PP

Cheddar Scrambled Eggs with Applewood Smoked Bacon or

Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Seasonal Fruit Tray

READY TO GO $6.49 PP

Selection of Egg Sandwiches + Wraps

- Applewood Bacon + White Cheddar on Ciabatta

- Sausage + Cheddar on English Muffin

- Black Forest Ham + Cheddar in Warm Tortilla

SIGNATURE SET UP $12.95 PP

Parmesan + Chive Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Sausage,

Crispy Hash Browns + Petite Croissants

SIGNATURE YOGURT PARFAITS $2.99 PP

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt with Seasonal Berries and Granola

“NEW YORKIFY IT” $49.99/Per Platter

Add a platter of Smoked Salmon, Red Onion,

Capers, Cucumbers + Tomato

BREAKFAST BOX

An assortment of Freshly Baked Scones, Muffins,

Bagels + Donuts

$36.95 Small, serves 16

$71.95 Large, serves 32

FRESH FRUIT + SEASONAL BERRY TRAY


$45.95 Medium, serves 16


SEASONAL FRUIT $1.49 Each

Selection of Seasonal Fruit, Apples, Bananas, and Oranges

Add Egg Sandwiches to any Breakfast Bundle $3.99

CHEF’S SIGNATURE OMELET BAR

$12.95 PP

Make your event memorable by adding Chef’s

Signature Omelet Bar. Custom, made-to-order omelet

station with a variety of toppings and hash browns.

Please give notice 72 hours in advance, attendant fee



LUNCH BUFFETS

GOT TO GO

BASIC BOX $9.00 PP

Back to Basics Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips +

choice of Brownie or Cookie

SIGNATURE BOX $11.00 PP

Signature Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips, Chef’s Pasta Salad

+ choice of Brownie or Cookie

SOUP BOX $3.99 PP

Tomato Basil, Chicken Noodle, Daily Feature

Add soup to any buffet

COLD LUNCH BUFFETS

All prices are per guest. All selections include Pasta Salad,

Potato Chips, Cookie and Soda

SIGNATURE SANDWICH PLATTER $12.95 PP

A selection of any three of our Signature Sandwiches + Wraps

BASIC SANDWICH PLATTER $11.25 PP

A selection of any three of our Basic Sandwiches + Wraps

SIGNATURE SALAD SET UP $13.25 PP

A selection of any three Signature Salads, served with Freshly

Baked Rolls (Gluten-Free available)

CHEF’S SIGNATURE SIDES



DETOX SALAD

Chopped Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Raisins, Sunflower

Seeds + Agave Lemon Vinaigrette

TORTELLINI CAPRESE SALAD

Cheese Tortellini, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil

+ White Balsamic Vinaigrette

SWEET POTATO + SCALLION SALAD

Toasted Pecans + Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Don’t forget to add Bottled Water or Canned Sodas



SANDWICH & WRAP SELECTIONS Available with Gluten-Free sliced bread or wrap

BACK TO BASICS SANDWICHES + WRAPS Served with Lettuce and Tomato on Artisan Roll unless otherwise

specified.

TURKEY

Hickory Smoked Turkey + Provolone Cheese

CHICKEN

Grilled Chicken Breast + Cheddar Cheese in a Spinach Tortilla

ROAST BEEF

Medium Rare Roast Beef + Swiss Cheese

HAM

Black Forest Ham + White Cheddar Cheese

VEGGIE

Cucumbers, Avocado, Tomato + Cream Cheese

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES + WRAPS

MALIBU BEACH

Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar,

Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato + Caramelized Onion Aioli, Baguette

THE SMOKEHOUSE

Black Forest Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gouda Cheese,

Greens, Red Onion, Dijon + Mayo, Baguette

TURKEY JACK

Hickory Smoked Turkey, Pepperjack Cheese, Pickled Tomato

Salsa, Chipotle Aioli + Greens, 9 Grain

LEMONY DILL TUNA

Our House Tuna Salad (made with Lemon Juice, Red Onion,

Celery, Fresh Dill + Mayo) with Cucumbers + Lettuce, 9 Grain

CHIPOTLE CHICKPEA WRAP

Our House Chipotle Hummus, Roasted Corn, Sliced Tomato,

Jalapeno, Red Onion, Radish + Lettuce, Wheat Wrap

SALAD SELECTIONS Available Tossed, Untossed or as a Salad Bar

Upgrade to Grilled Chicken on any Salad for $2

BACK TO BASICS SALADS

HOUSE

Field Greens, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Tomatoes + Croutons,

House Vinaigrette

CAESAR

Romaine, Shaved Parmesan Cheese + Croutons, Caesar

Dressing

Different Sandwiches can be substituted, including

Meat, Vegetarian and Vegan options.

As an alternative, try our Sandwiches as a Deli Tray.

CHICKEN, TUNA AND/OR EGG SALADS

Add to any order for an additional $1.50 PP

• CHICKEN SALAD

Grilled Halal Chicken Breast, Celery, Tarragon, Cranberries

• TUNA SALAD

Tuna, Celery, Dill, Lemon Juice

• EGG SALAD

Hardboiled Egg, Celery, Mustard

SIGNATURE SALADS

CANTINA TACO SALAD

Seasoned Angus Beef, Black Beans, Charred Corn, Pico de

Gallo, Cheddar Cheese, Romaine, Tortilla Strips, Chipotle

Avocado Dressing

ITALIAN CHOPPED

Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham, Hickory Smoked Turkey,

Harvest Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Provolone

Cheese, Garbanzo Beans, Black Olives, House Vinaigrette

KICKED UP CAESAR

Roasted Cauliflower, Chopped Kale + Romaine, Scallion,

Parmesan, House Croutons, Sriracha Caesar



GLOBAL FEATURES

TACO BAR $12.99 PP

Seasoned Angus Beef, Chicken Tinga, Spanish Rice, Refried

Beans, Traditional Toppings, Corn + Flour Tortillas

PASTA PARTY $9.99 PP

Baked Penne Bolognese or Spinach + Artichoke Ziti served with

Garlic Bread

CHICAGO’S FINEST $11.99 PP

Build your own Chicago Dogs + Italian Beef Sandwiches, served

with Kettle Chips + Pickle Spears

MIDDLE EASTERN BAR $14.00 PP

Chicken Shawarma, Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa, Tabbouleh,

Hummus + Tzatziki

SIGNATURE SURF + TURF

$27.99 PP

Oven Roasted Jail Island Salmon and Pan Seared Petit Tender

with Red Wine Jus and three sides

HOT BUFFETS

SIGNATURE SELECTIONS $16.95 PP

Mix and match from our delicious entrées and homemade sides.

Served with our House Salad and Fresh Baked Rolls. Gluten-Free

Buns available.

CHOOSE ONE FEATURED ENTREE

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

NONNA’S SLOW ROASTED SICILIAN MEATBALLS

Served with Arrabbiata Sauce

PAN SEARED PETIT TENDER WITH RED WINE JUS (Add $1)

LEMON THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

OVEN ROASTED JAIL ISLAND SALMON FILET (Add $2)

CHOOSE TWO OF CHEF’S SIDES Add an additional side for $3.25 PP

PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE

Wisconsin Cheddar + Grilled Cheese Bread Crumbs

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH SPRING SCALLIONS

TOASTED RICE PILAF WITH FRESH THYME

HERB SCENTED QUINOA WITH CITRUS ZEST

ROASTED RED SKIN POTATOES & ROASTED GARLIC

LINGUINI AGLIO E OLIO

Crushed Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic + Pecorino Cheese

FIRE ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH HIMALAYAN SEA SALT

WILTED BABY SPINACH WITH SHALLOTS ROASTED GARLIC

BALSAMIC ROASTED BROCCOLI FLORETS

STEAMED INDIANA SWEET CORN WITH PARSLEY BUTTER

OVEN ROASTED BABY CARROTS WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Add House Salad and Fresh Baked Cookies for $4.50 PP

SPECIALTY HOUSE MADE PIZZAS All prices are per pizza.

$17.95 / 14” Traditional Crust (serves 3-4)

$18.95 / 11” Gluten-Free Crust (serves 2)

FARMVILLE: Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Grilled Chicken +

Mozzarella

GREENHOUSE: Red Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Black Olives,

Mushrooms + Mozzarella

SAUSAGE & PEPPER: Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers,

Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Basil + Mozzarella

THE PIZZA PACK

$6.00 PP

Add a House Salad, Garlic Bread, House Cookies,

Soda + Bottled Water to your Pizza order.

BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA $16.95 / 14” $17.95 / 11” (includes 3 toppings)

$1.75 each additional topping

1. Choose your crust: 14” Traditional (serves 3-4) or 11”

Gluten-Free crust (serves 2)

2. Choose your sauce: Italian Red Sauce, Fresh Basil Pesto, or

Memphis BBQ

3. Choose toppings: Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Pepperoni,

Sausage, Spinach, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomato, Jalapeno,

Mushroom, Onion, Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, Green

Pepper, Basil, Artichoke Hearts, Pineapple



SWEET

All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.

FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES $2.00

Chocolate Chip or Sugar

CHEF’S DESSERT BARS $3.50

Caramel Apple Granny, Oreo Dream, Chocolate Pecan,

Lemon Blueberry

DOUBLE FUDGE HOUSE BROWNIES $2.50

CHOCOLATE FIX $2.50

Individual cups of M&M’s, Toffee Covered Pretzels,

Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts

SNACKS + PLATTERS

SNACKS

AIR POPPED POPCORN $1.25 PP

MINI PRETZELS $1.50 PP

HOUSE CHIPS $2.00 PP

BBQ Spice or Parmesan Ranch

COVERED PRETZELS $2.00 PP

Chocolate or Yogurt

VEGGIE + HUMMUS CUPS $2.50 PP

Carrot + Celery Sticks with a side of Hummus

DRIED FRUIT CUPS $3.00 PP

Variety of our In-House Dried Fruit

NATURE VALLEY GRANOLA BARS $2.00 PP

PLATTERS Small, serves 8 Medium, serves 16 Large, serves 32

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS

Caramelized Onion Dip or Roasted Garlic Hummus

$18.00 S $36.00 M $72.00 L

MIDWESTERN CHEESE DISPLAY

Dried Fruit, Candied Walnuts + Crackers

$32.00 S $64.00 M $128.00 L

CHIPS + FRESH TOMATO SALSA

$16.00 S $32.00 M $64.00 L

CHIPS + HOUSE MADE GUACAMOLE

$24.00 S $48.00 M $96.00 L

CAKE

Custom cake ordering on the next page.

THIRST

All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.

COLD

SODA $1.25 PP

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, La Croix, Ginger Ale

BOTTLED WATER $1.50 PP

HOT HOUSE ROAST COFFEE $2.25 PP

Served with sugar, sweeteners + cream

(regular or decaf available)

TWISTS ON THE CLASSICS $2.00 PP Blackberry Mojito Limeade, Sangria Iced Tea, Agave Lemonade



GOURMET PIZZAS

CHICKEN PESTO

Pesto, Mozzarella, Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, Artichoke, Sun-Dried

Tomato + Balsamic Drizzle

MARGHERITA

Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella, Pesto

Drizzle

SNACKS + SWEETS

WASABI SNACK MIX $2.50 each

Rice Crackers, Wasabi Peas, Sesame Sticks

MIXED NUTS $2.50 each

Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pecans, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts

CHEESE + SALAMI BITES $3.00 each

Cheese + Salami Cube Cups

INDIVIDUAL SALTED CARAMEL

CHEESECAKES $2.99 each

ASSORTED CHEF’S CUPCAKES $3.99 each

Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Peanut Butter, Lemon

THIRST

SEASONAL BEVERAGE FEATURE $2.00 PP

Peach + Strawberry Arnold Palmer

SEASONAL SUPPLEMENT All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.

BREAKFAST BUNDLES

SWEET + SAVORY $9.99 PP

Vanilla Bean French Toast, Parmesan + Chive Scrambled Eggs,

and Sliced Fruit Platter

CHEF’S INDIVIDUAL FRITTATAS $10.99 PP

Served with Hash Browns + Mini Croissants

• Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Broccoli, Caramelized Mushrooms

+ Cheddar

• Applewood Bacon, Tomatoes, Potato, Fresh Basil + Cheddar

• Sausage + Caramelized Onion with Bell Peppers + Swiss SUMMER SIGNATURE SALADS SELECTIONS

APPLE + PECAN

Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Scallions, Cucumbers, Granny

Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Honey Sherry

Vinaigrette

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN

Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Corn, Cilantro, Edamame, Tortilla

Strips, Agave Lime Vinaigrette

SEASONAL SIGNATURE SANDWICHES SELECTIONS

DEVILED EGG: HOUSE EGG SALAD

Made with Mayo, Dijon, Yellow Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce,

Paprika + Celery. Served with Lettuce + Tomato on Focaccia.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS CAPRESE

Grilled Asparagus, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Tomato,

Balsamic Reduction, Focaccia

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

House Chicken Salad (made with Dried Cranberries, Tarragon,

Celery, Red Onion + Mayo) with Lettuce + Tomato, 9 Grain

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