A Little Bit about Us - Taste of Home Catering
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A Little Bit about Us - Taste of Home Catering
A Little Bit about Us! Thank you for inquiring about Taste of Home Catering. Enclosed are menus, which may be suitable for your event. If you feel they are not what you are looking for, we will be happy to make further suggestions for your event needs. The following menus are intended for self-service. In addition to the food, we can arrange all the necessary amenities to enhance your event. We are a full service company, we will be happy to customize your event to include all the special requests you may have, by appointment would be appreciated. Please allow ample time when customized menus are involved. Ask your catering representative about our full selection of rental items and linens. ORDERING AND GENERAL INFORMATION If you are interested in scheduling a catered meal, please contact a representative at (630) 323-7979. Our friendly staff will gladly answer any questions or help plan a special menu. Staffed events, such as BBQ’s, cocktail reception, open house, dinners, and other events require at least two weeks notice. Orders can be placed from 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. All of our food is freshly prepared; we suggest that you place you orders 3 days in advance. This will insure you that your selection will be available. **Cancellation of any event requires at least 72 hours notice. Staffed events require a 14 day notice. Due to the increased volume business generated during busy seasons, we recommend you book your event at your earliest convenience. Until we have a signed contract or deposit to hold your date, your event will not be entered into our book as a confirmed event. We will continue to book other events on that date until we reach full capacity. Final count for your event must be received five days before the event date. To ensure all events are given proper attention, Taste of Home Catering reserves the right to close-out certain days. PAYMENT PLANS Unless other arrangements are pre-approved, payment is always due upon receipt of service. We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. **Direct billing must be approved by Management. Payment is considered past due after 30 days and is subject to a 2% late charge. All credit card or direct bill invoices will be mailed to the contact person at the beginning of the following business week. DELIVERY All orders will be charged a minimum delivery fee. This includes delivery and setup. Delivery charges may vary according to location and time of day. Required minimum order for delivery is $200.00. When placing your order, please let us know the intended serving time. Your order will be delivered within 15 30 minutes prior to your serving time. Deliveries outside our standard delivery area or requiring special assistance are subject to additional charges. Delivery times are subject to availability. ~Tipping your delivery person is customary, encouraged, and very much appreciated! ~Prices are subject to change, but are always confirmed when you order is placed. ~Feedback is very important to Taste of Home Catering. ~We welcome and encourage any comments or suggestions you may have. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING TASTE OF HOME CATERING! BREAKFAST BUFFETS Minimum order of 12 persons CLASSIC CONTINENTAL $6.00 per person Our selection includes an assortment of fresh baked muffins; puff pastry Danish, donuts and bagels. Served with fruit preserves, butter, plain and flavored cream cheese. Fresh squeezed Tropicana orange juice and V8 EXECUTIVE CONTINENTAL $8.25 per person An assortment of bagels, coffee cake and sliced breakfast breads. Served with preserves, butter, plain and flavored cream cheese. Assorted cereal display and individual assorted yogurts. Sliced seasonal fruit platter. Tropicana orange juice, V8 and 2% milk RISE & SHINE BUFFET $12.50 per person Your choice of fluffy scrambled eggs or baked ham and cheese strata. Includes breakfast sausage links and crisp bacon, traditional hash brown potatoes served with ketchup. Baker’s basket of fresh muffins and petite butter croissants served with preserves and butter. Sliced seasonal fruit platter. Tropicana orange juice and V8 COUNTRY COMBO $12.95 per person Scrambled eggs and cheddar skillet, homemade biscuits and country sausage gravy, thick slices of French toast served with Maple syrup. Includes crispy apple wood bacon and a sliced seasonal fruit platter. Tropicana orange juice and V8 BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES $12.95 per person Potato and egg breakfast pie, egg casserole with layers of crumbled pork sausage, shredded pepper-jack cheese with a hash brown potato crust garnished with sliced Mushrooms and tomatoes. Includes crispy apple wood bacon, sliced breakfast breads and Homemade coffee cake served with preserves and butter. Tropicana orange juice and V8 CASUAL BRUNCH BUFFET Homemade breakfast strudel with your choice of three fillings!! Hash brown potato bake, sausage bacon bites, Crème Brule French toast casserole and fresh fruit skewers. Tropicana orange juice and V8 $14.95 per person ****Disposable, Napkins & Serving Utensils are Not Included**** they may be purchased upon your request ADDITIONAL BREAKFAST ITEMS Homemade quiche with your choice of three fillings Individual breakfast pastry with condiment Homemade coffee cakes sliced and plattered Breakfast ham, bacon or sausage Breakfast potatoes Basket of hard boiled eggs with salt and pepper Whole fresh fruit basket with bananas Assorted bottled juice, V8 and tomato juice Tropicana fresh orange juice Individual 2% milk Coffee service w/ sugar, sweetener, creamers and cups (minimum 25 persons) $19.95 each $2.00 per piece $12.95 each $2.95 per person $1.95 per person $4.95 per dozen $2.00 per piece $1.95 each $1.95 each $1.75each $2.50 THE SANDWICH SHOPPE Minimum order of 12 persons THE DELI BUFFET $12.25 per person An appetizing platter of sliced Virginia ham, Black Angus roast beef and honey roasted turkey breast. Sliced cheddar, Muenster and Swiss cheese. Platter of sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce, red onion rings and pickle slices. Served with mayo and mustard packets and a platter of assorted bakery bread and rolls. Your choice of two additional sides Your choice of one dessert selection Disposable plates, utensils, napkins are ***Not Included*** May be purchased upon request VARIETY SANDWICH PLATTER $12.25 per person Choose from fresh selection of pre-made sandwiches, cut in half and plattered (See Next Page), Served with mayo and mustard packets Your choice of two additional sides Your choice of one dessert selection Disposable plates, utensils, napkins are***Not Included*** May be purchased upon request SIGNATURE BOX LUNCH $12.50 per person Choose from fresh selection of pre-made sandwiches - minimum 4 sandwiches per type (See Next Page), Served with mayo and mustard packets, individual bag of potato chips Seasonal whole fruit - apples Your choice of one additional side - 4 oz container Your choice of wrapped Oreo cookies , rice crispy treat or mini candy bar Wrapped disposable utensils - salt and pepper SALADS BY DESIGN - Salad displays: 1. Grilled blackened chicken Caesar salad with homemade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese 2. Julienne chef salad with Virginia ham, honey roasted turkey breast, Swiss and cheddar cheese, chopped hard boiled eggs and crispy bacon 3. Mesclun grilled vegetable salad - a potpourri of young salad greens tossed with seasonal grilled marinated vegetables 4. Fresh fruit salad Bowls of classic Caesar, ranch and balsamic Italian dressing Assorted dinner rolls and butter Choice of one dessert selection $16.95 per person Disposable plates, utensils and napkins are **Not Included** they may be purchased at your request SENSATIONAL INDIVIDUAL LUNCHEON SALADS - Served with rustic bread and butter PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD $11.95 each Romaine lettuce, thin sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese with sliced pecan crusted chicken breast. Served with our honey mustard dressing GRILLED CHICKEN BISTRO SALAD $11.95 each Grilled strips of chicken breast on mixed greens, topped with crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds and mandarin oranges. Served with our homemade green onion and celery seed dressing. TENDERLOIN STEAK SALAD $19.95 each Grilled fillet on top of mixed greens, roasted red peppers, grilled asparagus and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with our balsamic house dressing SANDWICH SHOPPE CHOICES Please Order in Increments of Three FRESH SANDWICH SELECTIONS: TURKEY PANINI Thin sliced honey roasted turkey breast layered on Italian bread with basil pesto, provolone cheese, plum tomatoes and leaf lettuce. HONEY BACON CLUB Delicious baked ham, honey roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, thin red onion and honey French dressing. Served on a pretzel roll. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Roast turkey breast, Virginia ham layered between a fresh baked baguette with crisp lettuce. Drizzled with our signature green onion and celery seed dressing. BEEF & BLUE SANDWICH Robust hearty roast beef and caramelized onions topped with the sharp flavor of a creamy gorgonzola sauce, nestled on a soft French baguette. RUSTIC BEEF Black angus roast beef and cheddar cheese piled high on bakery fresh sourdough bread. Served with lettuce, tomato and Hellmann’s mayo. TUSCAN HAM AND CHEESE Honey roasted ham with smoked Gouda and pepper jack cheese. Served with roasted red peppers and creamy parmesan mayonnaise on a rosemary Ciabatta roll. HAM HAVARTI Virginia baked ham with havarti cheese, lettuce and tomato served on honey wheat bakery bread. POT ROAST COMFORT Tender slices of warm pot roast, with creamy mashed potatoes and carrots, drizzled with homemade gravy. Served on a rustic French roll. GRILLED VEGGIE FOCCACIA Grilled zucchini, red peppers and Portobello mushrooms. Served on a Foccacia with avocado feta spread. CAPRESE BAGUETTE Traditional Italian combination of sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzled with balsamic dressing and served on a crusty baguette. CROISSANT CLASSICS Your choice of homemade chicken or Albacore tuna salad ~Served on a croissant. ROUND HOUSE SUB Roast turkey breast, roast beef and Genoa salami with cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo and mustard on an oversized Kaiser roll ADDITIONAL SIDES Homemade potato salad Tossed garden salad Seasonal fruit salad Waldorf salad Baked potato salad Creamy pasta salad Macaroni salad Creamy Cole slaw Tomato bread salad Bacon ranch pasta salad Tomato and cucumber salad Tortellini pesto salad Bruschetta orzo salad Individual bag of chips Basket homemade chips and dip CLASSIC DESSERT SELECTIONS Gourmet cookies Lemon bars Assorted bars Chocolate fudge brownies Raspberry bars Frosted apple slices Turtle brownies Carrot cake Cupcakes ADD HOT SOUP TO YOUR BUFFET – Daily specials, ask you representative. $3.50 per person Taste of Home Catering Cold Appetizers Prices are based on 25 piece selection, unless otherwise stated Disposable plates-cocktail napkins and serving utensils may be purchased upon request Brochettes of Melon Prosciutto Fresh Mozzarella Drizzled with fresh basil, shallots & olive oil $46 Tri Tortellini Skewers Served with roasted garlic parmesan dip $44 Caprese Skewers Fresh mozzarella-grape tomato & fresh basil Balsamic Glaze $45 Marinated Antipasto Skewers Genoa salami-provolone cheeseRoasted red pepper- fresh basil-black olive Balsamic glaze $46 Mediterranean Skewers A refreshing skewer of marinated artichoke hearts- sun dried tomatoes-mozzarella cheese- kalamata olive Greek Vinaigrette $46 Fresh Fruit Kebobs Seasonal honeydew- cantaloupe-pineapple-grapes and strawberries Served with a cream cheese fluff dip $52 Smoked Salmon Puff Thinly sliced smoked salmon Crème fraiche & fresh herbs Served in a puff pastry bun $48 Garden Style Pastry Puff Mini puff pastry sandwich with Cucumbers thinly sliced radishes Garlic herb boursin cheese $45 Mini Chicken Caesar Salad Cups Caesar Salad in a bite size biscuit cup $46 Chicken Salad Puffs Mini cream puffs filled with Traditional chicken salad $48 Creamy Deviled Eggs Decorated with cream cheese flowers $37 Crab Salad and Asparagus Flower Baby endive leaves filled with Crab salad & asparagus tips $52 Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears A mixture of boursin cheese and honey mustard Spread on prosciutto and wrapped around a Fresh piece of asparagus $56 Snow Peas stuffed with Boursin & Feta Cheese Harvest Vegetable Canapés Our specialty cream cheese spread decorated with thin slices of cucumbers- squash- radishes and shredded carrots $48 Cucumber Canapés Cucumber flower nestled on a boursin cheese Decorated bread round Sprinkled with fresh dill $45 Crabmeat Canapés Crabmeat salad decorated on a bread round Great for hand passing $50 Mini Shrimp Cocktail Bites Shrimp cocktail nestled on a bed of seasoned cream cheese-cocktail sauce- garnished with fresh chives $52 Rolled in chopped pecans $52 Garden Spinach Dip Fresh baked bread filled with fresh spinach dip on a decorated platter $38 Greek Layer Dip Seasoned cream cheese-hummus- chopped cucumbertomatoes-green onion-kalamata olives And crumbled feta cheese Served with seasoned pita chips $46 Southwest Layer Dip With ground beef Served with tortilla chips $40 Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Spread Served with pita chips Fresh veggies $50 Marinated Bocconcini “Little mouthfuls” of tender fresh mozzarella, marinated in virgin olive oil with roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, garlic and fresh basil. Served with a side of pesto grilled crostini $45 Fresh Vegetable Display Celery-Carrots-cucumbers-zucchiniYellow squash-grape tomatoes Choice of Ranch- Spinach Roasted Garlic Parmesan Dip Small serves 25 Large serves 50 $50 $70 Grilled & Chilled Marinated Vegetable Display Asparagus-zucchini-yellow squash-carrotsTri colored peppers-Portobello mushrooms Served with our roasted garlic parmesan dip Balsamic glaze- shredded parmesan cheese Served Room Temperature Small Serves 25-30 Large Serves 35-50 $60 $98 Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display Carved seasonal fruit display Cantaloupe-honeydew-pineapple -grapes & strawberries Small Serves 25-30 Large Serves 35-50 $55 $90 Gourmet Cheese Lovers Tray Sharp Cheddar-Swiss-ProvoloneHerbed Goat Cheese Garnished with Seasonal Fruit Assorted Crackers Small Serves 25-30 Large Serves 35-50 $62 $82 Baked Brie En Croute Wrapped in puff pastry and served with baguette rounds & crackers Garnished with grapes & berries Your choice of filling Caramel & Walnuts Apricot or Raspberry with almonds Spinach-mushroom & scallions Serves 25 $55 Antipasto Display Sliced baby Genoa salami-Sopprasetta-Fontina – Provolone & fresh mozzarella cheese- olive saladroasted red peppers-marinated artichoke hearts Sliced Italian Breads Serves 25 guests $80 5815 S. Madison Street Hinsdale, Il 60521 • 630-323-7979 • tasteofhomecatering.com Taste of Home Catering Cold Appetizers Prices are based on 25 piece selection, unless otherwise stated Disposable plates-cocktail napkins and serving utensils may be purchased upon request Tomato Bruschetta BLT Turkey Biscuit Platter Pesto grilled baguette topped With marinated tomatoes-fresh garlic-basil Garnished with shredded parmesan Mini turkey-avocado, bacon, lettuce & tomato Stuffed biscuits Fresh Fruit Bruschetta Baked Ham & Cranberry Cream Cheese $48 $45 $45 $47 Chopped peaches-strawberries and bananasServed on a butter cinnamon & sugar toasted crostini Sandwiches served on Cinnamon raisin bread. Marinated Shrimp Bruschetta Mini Bacon-Tomato & Basil Sandwiches Jumbo shrimp sliced with grape tomatoes-cucumbers – green onion- capers & garlic Served on a toasted baguette $60 Gourmet Petite Sandwiches Sold by the dozen Oven Roasted Turkey Cranberry mayo- Swiss- lettuce-tomato Served on a petite croissant $35 Honey Baked Ham Honey mustard-cheddar-lettuce-tomato Served on a mini pretzel roll $35 Twist on a favorite!! $45 Mini Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Marinated pork tenderloin served on a petite French roll with a lemon tarragon sauce $70 Mini Rib-Eye Sandwiches Thinly sliced Rib eye served on grilled garlic bread with Aged Provolone cheese drizzled with parsley olive oil $90 Beef Tenderloin Sandwich Roast Beef Thinly sliced tenderloin layer over spinach Topped with caramelized onion- horseradish cream Served on fresh baked French bread $35 Grilled Beef Tenderloin Fillets Horseradish cream- caramelized onion Served on a Brioche roll Caprese Sliced fresh mozzarella-tomato-fresh basil Balsamic glaze Served on a mini French roll $35 Grilled Vegetable Balsamic glaze Served on mini French roll $35 Croissant Classics White Albacore Tuna Salad or Traditional Chicken Salad Specialty Sandwiches Classic Tea Sandwiches $95 Served open faced on a grilled crostini brushed with pesto and garnished with horseradish cream $77 Gorgonzola and Butter Crusted Tenderloin Thin sliced turkey- crisp bacon- fresh tomato- red onion and herbed cream cheese all wrapped in a flour tortilla Sliced into pinwheels $47 Tuscan Roll Up $47 Shredded Veggie Pinwheels $40 Whole Smoked Salmon Presentation Garnished and decorated with lemon fins- capers- chopped eggs-green onion-dill cream cheese Served with pumpernickel & crackers Serves 50 guests $200 Citron Vodka Smoked Salmon Displayed with tomatoes-capers- fresh lemonCream cheese & chives Served with cocktail rye & crackers $ 95 Shrimp Cocktail $32/ # Shrimp marinated with tomato juice- VodkaCelery salt-tobasco & limes Garnished with green olives & celery sticks Seasonal ice bowl 2# minimum $34/# Antipasto Jumble Platter Marinated salami-provolone cheese-artichoke quartersFresh mozzarella- grape tomatoes-black olives & fresh basilbalsamic glaze $45 Pinwheel Mini Sandwiches Homemade Idaho Potato Chips $47 $45 Assorted with turkey- ham & roast beef Stacked high on a toasted crostini, shredded lettuce- Caesar Smoked Salmon Pinwheels dressing-provolone cheese- Genoa salamiSmoked salmon- capers- red onion and black olives rolled in a flour Tomato-basil sprinkled with lemon pepper tortilla with cream cheese and horseradish mustard sauce. $46 Serves 15 guests $125 Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail Cocktail anyone? Shredded carrots- radishes & green onion-red pepper Baby spinach with a peppercorn ranch cream cheese Italian Sub Stackers Served room temperature Sides of Dijon mustard -Hellmann’s mayo Honey mustard Petite Croissants-Brioche – Pretzel rolls Turkey Club Pinwheels $80 Honey Mustard Biscuit Platter $48 Pineapple Brown Sugar Virginia Ham Platter Served open faced on a roasted garlic crostini and garnished with caramelized onion Garlic herb cheese- roasted red pepper- fresh basil Genoa salami- provolone cheese wrapped in Sun-dried tomato tortilla Biscuits stuffed with thinly sliced ham, Butter and chopped green onion. Served with a honey mustard dipping sauce $200 Served on a decorated platter with a seasonal ice bowl served with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon wedges 2# minimum Decorated tray of 50 pcs An assortment of chicken, ham, tuna, crab, Ham & cucumber salad Decorated with cream cheese flowers $80 Grilled Beef Tenderloin Platter Sliced tenderloin of beef brushed with olive oil- cracked black pepper corns and fresh herbs Served room temperature with spreads of horseradish creamroasted garlic parmesan sauce and stone ground mustard Served with Brioche rolls Serves 15 guests $47 Lipton Onion Dip Fresh Fruit Salsa Served with homemade Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips $45 5815 S. Madison Street Hinsdale, Il 60521 • 630-323-7979 • tasteofhomecatering.com Taste of Home Catering Hot Appetizers 1 Prices are based on 25 piece selection, unless otherwise stated Disposable plates-cocktail napkins and serving utensils may be purchased upon request Parmesan Crusted Chicken Skewers Sage Butter sauce $50 Thai Peanut Chicken Satay Marinated in a delicious blend of fresh peanuts & Thai spices on a 6” skewer $48 Buttermilk Chicken Tenders Whole chicken tenders served with sides of ranch dressingHoney Bbq sauce~ Kid Friendly $48 Coconut Encrusted Chicken Tender A strip of chicken breast dipped in a coconut batter and rolled in a mixture of shredded coconut & bread crumbs Served sweet chili dipping sauce $45 Pecan Chicken Tender Served with a side of raspberry dipping sauce Hibachi Beef Skewers Tender flank steak rolled around a colorful array of red- yellow and green peppers-Monterey jack cheese & green onion . Lightly glazed with sweet chili bourbon glaze. $52 Mini Beef Wellington A savory piece of beef tenderloin accented with mushroom duxelle encased in a French style puff pastry $55 Petite Cocktail Meatballs Your Choice~ Swedish ~ Honey Barbeque ~ Sweet n Sour Bourbon Spiked ~ Teriyaki Apricot Glazed 50 pieces $43 Asian Bourbon Glazed Smoked Sausage Bites 50 pieces $37 $45 Classic French Petite Quiche Lorraine Chicken & Spinach Pot Stickers A velvety smooth custard with Swiss cheese, cream and a touch of bacon in a pastry shell $45 Roasted Vegetable Tart Cashew Chicken Spring Roll A delicious blend of onion- zucchini-yellow squash-carrots- pepperssun dried tomato-corn- Monterey jack & cheddar cheese In a sun dried tomato tart shell Drizzled with a ginger hoisen sauce – Garnished with slivered green onions Served with sweet n sour sauce $40 $45 $42 Mini Vegetable Spring Roll Feta Cheese ~ Sun-Dried Tomato Triangle A colorful mixture of Chinese vegetables tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil and a touch of fresh ginger A blend of feta cheese & sun-dried tomatoes with basilOlive oil & garlic in a phyllo triangle $40 $44 Reuben Spring Roll Spanakopita Corned beef and tangy sauerkraut are rolled into a thin crispy spring roll ~ Thousand Island dipping sauce A flaky, triangle phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese tantalizing spices $40 $44 Buffalo Chicken Spring Roll Franks in a Blanket Chopped chicken-buffalo sauce-blue cheese- julienne celery and spices in a crispy spring roll- Blue cheese dipping sauce $42 Mini Open Faced Reuben’s Cook on Site A perfect blend of lean corned beef and Swiss cheese baked on a cocktail rye $40 Cheddar Cheese Rye Bites Cook on site Shredded cheddar- black olives & green onion baked on cocktail rye $36 Our recipe uses the traditional crescent roll dough All beef hot dogs Kid Friendly $44 Mini Italian Beef Sandwich’s Traditional sandwich- Build your own style Thinly sliced beef with sweet & hot peppers 3” sliced mini French rolls $60 Mini Deep Dish Gourmet Pizza’s Cheese- $45 Chicken Vesuvio Kebobs Chicken breast skewered with red & yellow peppers In our own special vesuvio sauce $60 Tenderloin of Beef Kebobs Beef tenderloin skewered with vegetable accentsDrizzled with Bordelaise sauce $80 Surf & Turf Skewers Shrimp & beef tenderloin marinated & grilledSmothered with a yummy garlic Parsley butter sauce $82 Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Served with Tortilla Chips $48 Smoked Chicken Quesadilla A spicy blend of smoked chicken- Monterey jack cheesepeppers- fresh cilantro rolled in a flour tortilla trumpet $45 Cheese Quesadilla Trumpet A blend of cheddar- jack cheese-fresh cilantro Rolled in flour tortilla $45 Shrimp & Jack Quesadilla Trumpet A spicy blend of shrimp-Monterey jack cheese-peppers Rolled in a flour tortilla trumpet $48 Coconut Shrimp A butter flied shrimp (16/20 count ) Dipped in a mild coconut batter rolled in a mixture of coconut & bread crumbs Served with Sweet Chili Sauce $60 Cocktail Crab Cakes Served with Remoulade Sauce $61 Bacon Wrapped Scallops Tender sea scallops dusted with bread crumbs are tenderly wrapped in bacon $65 Mini Brie en Croute Raspberry preserves wrapped in flaky puff pastry $54 Cheese & Sausage - $50 5815 S. Madison Street Hinsdale, Il 60521 • 630-323-7979 • tasteofhomecatering.com Taste of Home Catering Hot Appetizers 2 Prices are based on 25 piece selection, unless otherwise stated Disposable plates-cocktail napkins and serving utensils may be purchased upon request Crispy Asparagus Asiago Asparagus tips combined with a seasonal blend of sharp Asiago cheese and a hint of Fontina cheese are Delicately wrapped in a flaky pastry dough wrapper $47 Bacon Wrapped water Chestnuts Everybody loves these!! $35 Dates Wrapped in Bacon Glazed with sweet chili sauce $42 Rumaki Bacon wrapped chicken liver Brown sugar glaze $42 Happy Hour Mushrooms A mushroom cap generously filled with a wonderful combination of Monterey jack cheese white wine-fresh herbs $45 Super “Shrooms” Stuffed with crabmeat-bacon & cheddar cheese $50 Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms $45 Sausage & Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms Italian sausage & asiago cheese filled $45 Stuffed Roasted New Potatoes Mojito Grilled Shrimp Skewers Roasted baby new potatoes stuffed with Cheddar cheese- crumbled bacon & fresh chives These sweet-juicy shrimp taste of Fragrant mint & lime Their aromas amplified by rum $48 Gorgonzola Stuffed Potatoes A mixture of cream cheese-gorgonzola Sour cream-chives & walnuts $48 Sour Cream & Chive Twice Baked Potato Bites $48 Parmesan & Artichoke Stuffed Potatoes $48 Four Cheese Stuffed Potatoes Mini potatoes stuffed with Asiago- mozzarella Cheddar & parmesan cheese $48 Roasted Garlic & Cheddar Twice Baked Potato Bites $48 Mini Brat in a Blanket Mini bratwurst wrapped with caramelized onion In a flaky puff pastry Side of whole grain mustard $45 Athenian Lamb Chops Petite crusted lamb chops marinated in olive oilFresh lemon-Herbs and spices Served with a reduced natural sauce $100 Buffalo Hot Wings Spinach & Feta Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms $45 Served with a platter of celery sticks Ranch & blue cheese dressing Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites Buffalo Boneless Chicken Skewers $40 Cocktail meatballs- marinara-mozzarella cheese baked together in a puff pastry bundle. Served with blue cheese celery dipping sauce Slider Pastry Bundles Served with shredded cheddar & pickle chips Slider buns Build your own $48 Mini homemade seasoned burgers Cheddar cheese-pickle Baked in a puff pastry bun $55 Mini Hotdog Bar $45 Sloppy Joe Sliders $50 Baby Back Ribs Baby back ribs cut in two bone portions Soon to be famous! $65 Steamed mini hotdogs served with Chopped onions- tomatoes –pickle relish Ketchup- mustard Mini hotdog buns Build your own Kid Friendly Served with sweet peppers in marinara sauce 3” sliced petite French rolls Build your own $50 $55 Mini Italian Sausage Sliders $72 Baked Reuben Dip A tasteful mixture of corned beefSwiss cheese-sauerkraut Served with cocktail rye & crackers $48 Southwest Spring Rolls Chorizo sausage- black beans & Monterey jack Cheese blended with southwest spices Served with tomato cilantro dipping sauce $45 Fabulous Flat Breads Aprox 34 pieces cut Plattered Room Temperature Or Take & Bake Caprese Tomato-basil & fresh mozzarella Balsamic glaze $30 Grilled Vegetable Seasonal veggies- fontina cheese $33 Beef Tenderloin Caramelized onion- provolone cheese $48 Italian Beef Shredded mozzarella Sweet or hot peppers $36 Grilled Chicken Caesar Chopped romaine- shredded parmesan cheese $36 Southwest Chicken Shredded chicken-refried beans-sliced jalapeno pepper -green onion-corn-tomato-Jack & cheddar cheese $40 Buffalo Chicken Topped with chicken-celery-green onion Blue cheese & buffalo sauce $40 Classic Reuben Corned beef- Swiss cheese-sauerkraut Thousand Island dressing $ 44 5815 S. Madison Street Hinsdale, Il 60521 • 630-323-7979 • tasteofhomecatering.com TRADITIONAL BUFFETS Minimum Order of 20 Persons ENTRÉE SELECTIONS - (Choice of Two) Broasted chicken Sliced Italian beef with sweet & hot peppers on the side Homemade Italian meatballs in marinara sauce Grilled mild Italian sausage and peppers Fresh polish sausage and sauerkraut Pasta primavera with fresh grated parmesan cheese Penne pasta with marinara sauce and with grated parmesan cheese Homemade macaroni & cheese COMPLIMENTS - (Choice of Two) Homemade potato salad Creamy Cole slaw Tossed garden salad with house dressing on the side Macaroni salad Vegetable pasta salad Oven roasted potatoes Potato buds with grilled onions Baked beans Kernel Corn niblets BUFFET INCLUDES Choice of dinner rolls or French rolls and butter Disposable plates, napkins, flatware and serving utensils ***are Not Included*** May be purchased upon request PRICE PER GUEST $11.95 Additional entrée $3.95 per person Additional compliment $2.50 per person The above menu is designed for self-service. Disposable chafing dish with water pan and sterno - $18.00 each ($10.00 refund returned when returned) Prices are subject to state sales tax. Servers and insured bartenders available at a first come, first serve basis. Book early! Specialty linens and rental available. Ask your representative. CLASSIC BUFFET Minimum Order of 20 Persons ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Broasted or BBQ chicken Roasted lemon chicken Lemon basil chicken breast Breast of chicken vesuvio Chicken parmigiana Chicken breast Marsala Chicken piccata Chicken tettrazini Chicken breast oreganato Roast turkey breast & gravy Chicken parmesan sage butter sauce Meatloaf & mushroom gravy Salisbury steak & onion gravy Italian sausage / peppers Spaghetti & meatballs *Baked spaghetti / meat sauce *Cheese or meat lasagna (*Order increments of 10) Home made macaroni & cheese Rosemary roast pork loin & gravy Honey baked ham Breaded pork chop & gravy Roast pork loin & gravy Italian beef & peppers Pork chops vesuvio Country style BBQ ribs Cheese stuffed shells Creamy pasta primavera Four cheese ravioli Roast sirloin and Gravy $3.25 extra per person Beef stroganoff and buttered egg noodles $3.50 extra per person Chicken ala king with puff pastry shell $3.25 extra per person Beef tenderloin tips in bordelaise served over fettuccini $3.95 extra per person SALADS & VEGETABLES (Choice of Two) Tossed garden salad Creamy vegetable pasta salad Seven layer salad Loaded baked potato salad Greek goddess salad New potato and green bean salad Buttered green beans Broccoli spears / bread crumbs Kernel or cob corn Peas with sautéed mushrooms Sautéed seasonal vegetables Baby carrots and snow peas Seasonal fruit salad Bruschetta orzo salad Tomato and cucumber Dirty baked beans Glazed baby carrots Basil butter green beans Broccoli, carrot and cauliflower medley Broccoli au gratin $1.75 extra per person Layered seasonal grilled vegetables $ 2.25 extra per person Lemon buttered asparagus (in season) $2.25 extra per person Spinach & artichoke soufflé $2.25 extra per person STARCH (Choice of One) Oven roasted parmesan potatoes Buttered new potatoes Home style mashed potatoes Loaded or Garlic mashed potatoes Vesuvio potato wedges Country rice pilaf Baked potato w/ sour cream Wild rice casserole Parsley bow-tie pasta Homemade bread stuffing Penne with marinara sauce Gemeli alfredo Pasta aglio olio Parmesan Fussili with tomato cream Penne / peas and mushrooms Parmesan scalloped potatoes $2.50 extra per person Homemade au gratin potato casserole $2.50 extra per person Fussili served in a vodka cream sauce $2.50 extra per person Sour cream and twice baked potatoes $2.50 extra per person Buffet Includes: Assorted fresh baked dinner rolls and butter. Disposable plates, napkins and serving utensils are **Not Included** $13.99 per person single entrée $16.99 per person two entrees Prices are subject to state sales tax and delivery fee. Disposable chafing dish with water pan and sterno $18.00 each ($10.00 refund when returned) Servers and insured bartenders are available on a first come - First serve basis Book early! THEME BUFFETS Minimum order of 20 persons TASTE OF HOME BUFFET Toasted garden salad with house dressing Sliced roast beef drizzled with homemade gravy and broasted chicken Home style mashed potatoes and buttered whole green beans Fresh fruit salad Warm buttermilk biscuits with butter drops ORCHARDS HARVEST Autumn greens with raspberry vinaigrette Oven roasted butterball turkey breast with gravy Honey and clove glazed sliced Virginia ham Au gratin potato casserole Traditional French style green bean casserole Basket of petite butter croissants TUSCAN BUFFET Caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons and shaved parmesan with Caesar dressing Chicken picatta served with a light California chardonnay cream sauce Pasta aglio olio with fresh tomatoes and basil chiffonade and grated parmesan Oven roasted parmesan potatoes Chefs choice seasonal vegetables Warm bread sticks with butte A BIT OF THE BORDER Combination of grilled chicken and steak fajitas with onions and peppers Spanish rice and refried beans Cheese quesadillas Shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, and guacamole Fresh flour tortillas, chips and salsa PIZZA PARTY Your choice of homemade thin crust or pan pizza Choose your toppings: Sausage, pepperoni, chicken, ground beef, ham, onions, green peppers Fresh spinach, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, Pineapple, fresh garlic, and BBQ sauce Antipasto salad with balsamic dressing or Caesar salad Side toppings of crushed red pepper packets and grated parmesan cheese Warm bread sticks with butter OKTOBERFEST Cucumber, grape tomato and onion salad with balsamic vinaigrette Grilled bratwurst marinated in beer or fresh polish sausage garnished with grilled onion Roast pork lion & gravy Bread dumplings and sauerkraut Hot German style potato salad and apple sauce Assorted rye breads, French rolls and butter drops SUNDAY SPREAD Carved fresh fruit platter Crème Brule French toast casserole Roast turkey breast and gravy or honey baked ham Au gratin potatoes or oven roasted parmesan potatoes Oven roasted vegetables mélange Fresh baked muffins and petite butter croissants with butter and sweet preserves $17.99 per person $17.99 per person $17.99 per person $17.99 per person $13.50 per person $17.99 per person $17.99 per person THEME BUFFETS Minimum order of 20 persons HOMETOWN BARBECUE Iceberg lettuce salad with blue cheese and house dressing Country style BBQ ribs Roasted or broasted chicken Dry rub marinated grilled skirt steak garnished with mushrooms and onions ** Sour cream and chive twice baked potatoes Sautéed sugar snap peas with portabella mushrooms Basket of rustic dinner rolls and butter COZY COMFORT BUFFET Seven layer salad Herb roasted chicken Chunks of tender pot roast and gravy Russet potato, carrots and onion display Warm buttermilk biscuits and butter KID FRIENDLY MENU Watermelon & grape salad Chicken tenders with BBQ sauce Pigs in a blanket with ketchup and mustard Macaroni and cheese PICNIC ANYTIME Homemade potato salad with eggs and Hellmann’s mayo Buttermilk chicken tenders with BBQ dipping sauce Grilled 1/3 lb. hamburgers and kosher hot dogs Dirty baked beans and corn on the cob Condiment platter: Leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and red onions with sliced American cheese Bottles of Hebrew National deli mustard, yellow mustard and Hunts ketchup Fresh baked hamburger and hot dog buns DREAMING OF THE TROPICS Tropical Caesar salad with a creamy mango dressing and banana nut bread croutons Honey teriyaki glazed pork tenderloin Coconut chicken breast with a ginger apricot sauce Chef’s grilled vegetable display Caribbean fried rice with pineapples and green onion Petite croissants and rolls with butter drops TASTE OF THE SOUTH Fresh spinach salad with chopped eggs, red onions, mushrooms and croutons warm bacon dressing Country herb roasted chicken Baked boneless pork chops with mushroom gravy Cheesy au gratin potatoes and scalloped corn Rustic dinner rolls or corn muffins and butter THANKSGIVING ANYTIME Cran-apple spinach salad with honey spiced pecans Herb roasted turkey with traditional gravy Celery, onion and sage dressing with chefs roasted vegetables Home style mashed potatoes with whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping Fresh cranberry sauce and warm potato rolls and butter drops ELEGANT BRUNCH Seasonal fresh fruit salad and autumn greens with a creamy feta dressing Chicken breast with a raspberry glaze Baked quiche (two types) Oven roasted seasonal vegetables Fresh baked muffins and breads with butter drops $16.99 per person $4.50 extra per person $17.99 per person $9.95 per child $15.99 per person $17.99 per person $16.99 per person $16.99 per person $15.99 per person **Disposable Plates Napkins and Utensils are ** Not Included** ELITE BUFFET Minimum order of 20 persons ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Horseradish & roasted garlic crusted prime rib - port wine au jus & horseradish cream ** Sliced rib eye roast glazed with a bourbon sauce ** Beef tenderloin sliced and laced with a rich veal stock bordelaise sauce ** Roasted beef tenderloin with a mushroom and red wine sauce ** Roast pork lion with garlic and fresh sage Boneless Pork chop marsala Roast turkey breast vesuvio with garlic, lemon & white wine Chicken saltimbocca - boneless breast wrapped with Parma ham Sicilian chicken breast with artichoke hearts, capers and mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce Chicken breast with tomato basil cream Pesto chicken parmesan Veal Marsala - thinly sliced medallions sautéed in marsala wine & mushrooms ** Grilled salmon drizzled with an orange basil sauce ** EXTRA CHARGE FOR ENTRÉE** SALADS (Choice of One) Caesar salad with parmesan crisps, traditional dressing & homemade garlic croutons Spinach salad with chopped eggs, mushrooms, red onion, croutons and warm bacon dressing Autumn greens with candied walnuts, apples and blue cheese – balsamic dressing Chopped salad with tomato-cucumber-scallion-cheddar cheese, bacon & black olive-house dressing or peppercorn ranch Mixed greens with artichoke hearts, crumbled goat cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette Torn Romaine shredded Swiss cheese, diced apples and pears, dried cranberries with chopped pecans. Served with an orange dream dressing VEGETABLES (Choice of One) Whole green beans with cashew butter Green beans with caramelized onions Corn ala Raul - House Favorite!! Sautéed sugar snap peas with sliced Portobello mushrooms Fall vegetable sauté Seasonal roasted vegetables Maple glazed carrots & shallots Chefs seasonal grilled vegetable display – plattered room temperature Asparagus with lemon parmesan butter - Extra Charge STARCHES (Choice of One) Rosemary, parmesan mashers Cheesy garlic and chive smashed potatoes Parmesan scalloped potatoes Homemade au gratin potato casserole Horseradish whipped potatoes and chives Rustic cheddar mashed potatoes Parmesan orzo pilaf Wild rice with mushrooms & green onion garnish Pappardelle pasta with burgundy mushroom sauce Gemmeli pasta served in a tomato vodka cream sauce - topped with fresh grated parmesan Included with above: Fresh baked dinner rolls and butter drops Disposable plates, Napkins & Serving Utensils are **Not Included** Price per guest $18.99 per person single entrée, $21.99 per person for two entrees The above menu is designed for self-serve. Prices are subject to state sales tax and delivery fee. Disposable chafing dish with water pan and sterno $18.00 each ($10.00 refund when returned) SIMPLY DELICIOUS DINNERS Minimum order of 20 Persons ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Sliced beef tenderloin with cherry port wine demi-glaze ** Pepper-seared beef tenderloin with horseradish cream sauce ** Sliced Beef Tenderloin served with pepper cognac sauce ** Grilled to perfection 6 oz. choice center cut filet mignon with sautéed mushrooms ** London broil - Broiled and sliced thinly skirt steak topped with sliced mushrooms and bordelaise sauce** Skirt steak with gorgonzola mushroom sauce*** Parmesan crusted pork chops with sage butter sauce. Honey sesame pork tenderloin Lemon chicken scaloppini served over angel hair pasta Crusted chicken breast with Asiago cheese, sun-dried tomato & mushroom sauce. Sun-dried tomato crusted chicken with tomato Vodka cream. Whole roasted Cornish game hen with garlic and sage butter - Tied with a raffia ribbon. Coconut chicken - Boneless breast dipped in a coconut batter and rolled in a mixture of coconut and bread crumbs, drizzled with an apricot ginger sauce. Raspberry chicken breast - Boneless chicken breast topped with a raspberry balsamic glaze. Sautéed shrimp vesuvio - Jumbo shrimp sautéed in butter with a touch of garlic, lemon & sherry wine served over a bed of fettuccini ** SALADS (Select One) Orchards fresh mixed greens, strawberries, peaches grapes & chopped pecans~ Parmesan Ranch Dressing Chopped Romaine Salad with Craisins, feta cheese& black pepper & sugared chopped pecans Red Wine Vinaigrette Chopped Tuscan Salad –chopped romaine, tomatoes, green onion, red cabbage, bacon, gorgonzola cheese & pasta ~Served with House Balsamic Dressing. Parmesan Bacon Spinach Salad served with our house Italian dressing Balsamic salad with mixed greens, parmesan cheese, red peppers, onions, pepperoni, black olives, and Italian spices~ Creamy Italian dressing. Mozzarella Caprese - Fresh mozzarella pattered with slices tomatoes, fresh basil and virgin olive oil. STARCH AND VEGETABLES (Select Two) Roasted Yukon potatoes with fall herb pesto Four cheese mashed potatoes Swirled mashed potato bake Parmesan smashed potatoes Sour cream and chive twice baked potatoes Green onion and bacon mashed potatoes Potato and goat cheese gratin Apricot-glazed carrots Wild rice and toasted almond pilaf Spinach and artichoke soufflé Julienne vegetable mélange Green beans with butter pecans Twisted green bean casserole Three corn casserole Parmesan-garlic butter green beans Bourbon mashed sweet potatoes Grilled portabella mushroom and asparagus display ** Spinach and ricotta cheese rottolo ** Gemeli pasta with sun-dried tomato cream sauce and shaved parmesan Bow-tie pasta with fresh peas and roasted peppers in a light wine lemon chive sauce (** Extra Charge) Included with above: Bountiful bread assortment and butter drops Disposable plates, Napkins and serving utensils are **Not Included** Price per guest: $18.99 per person single entrée $21.99 per person for two entrées The above menu is designed for self-service Prices are subject to state sales tax and delivery fee. Specialty linens available. Ask your representative Disposable chafing dish with water pan and sterno $17.00 each. ($10.00 refund when items returned) Servers and insured bartenders available on a first come, first serve basis. Book early! DELICIOUS DESSERTS MINI PASTRIES (One Dozen Minimum per item) Chocolate frosted brownies Cream puffs Mini éclairs Mini Cannolis Caramel pecan cups Pumpkin pistachio Cannolis Key lime cups Mini lemon cups Cranberry - orange nut cups German chocolate cake cups Mini strawberry shortcakes Mini raspberry cheese bars Lemon cheese bars Mini chocolate chip cheese squares Mini coconut cups Apple or cherry cheese cups Chocolate mousse cups Mini raspberry mousse cups Assorted kolachky Apple Triangles Pumpkin Triangles $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $21.99/dozen $21.95/dozen $21.95/dozen $21.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $15.95dozen Assorted mini sweet tray (24 piece minimum bakers choice) $37.95/2 dozen Homemade assorted bar tray - lemon, raspberry, & brownie $18.95/dozen Fresh baked cookies chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar, peanut butter and double chocolate Turtle Cookies Chocolate Covered Strawberries $16.95/dozen CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Round cakes (three layers with standard filling) available in 7”, 8”, and 10” ¼ Sheet cake single layer serves 16 ¼ Sheet cake split with a standard filling serves 16+ ¼ Sheet cake double layer with a standard filling serves 22 ½ Sheet cake single layer serves 36 ½ Sheet cake split with a standard filling serves 36+ ½ Sheet cake double layer with a standard filling serves 45+ Full sheet cake single layer serves 75+ Full sheet cake double layer with a standard filling serves 100 $18.95/dozen $18.95/dozen $16.95/dozen Market Price $32.95-$56.95 $38.95 $48.95 $58.95 $58.95 $73.95 $103.95 $103.95 $188.95 STANDARD FILLINGS Chocolate Fudge Butter Cream Strawberry Preserves Raspberry Preserves *** Fresh strawberry or banana filling available at an additional charge *** Some decorating at additional charge CAKE FLAVORS Yellow Chocolate White *** Specialty cake flavors available at an additional charge *** Wedding cakes available ask your representative Lemon Custard GENERAL INFORMATION SERVING STAFF AND INSURED BARTENDERS We take pride in our Serving Staff. They are professionals with the in house expertise to make your event easy for you and enjoyable for your guests. Before your event, our staff will prepare you for your guest, set up the buffets, bar or whatever you need to get ready. During your event, they will serve food and beverages, keep things clean, tend to the needs of your guests, and open up your time to enjoy your event. Afterwards, left over food is packed away for you, rentals made ready for pickup, everything is left spotless. Plan servers to arrive at least 1/2 hour before your guests arrive. There is a four hour minimum per server or bartender. Servers and insured bartenders are $34.00 per hour. Traveling charges may apply for some locations. If you are pleased with the service, gratuity may be given directly to your staff. Gratuity will be automatically charged at a fair rate to all weddings & corporate events. All serviced KLM events are subject to a $2.00 per guest service charge. *Due to an increase of business generated during holiday seasons, we recommend you book your servers at your earliest convenience. Taste of Home will not be responsible for damage or loss of clients personal linen- china- silver or crystal. Therefore we recommend the use of rentals. We prohibit our servers the washing or removal of such personal items All items if used must be accounted for before Taste of Home staff leaves the premise. **Disposable Plates, Napkins & Serving Utensils Are **Not Included** RENTAL AND LINENS In addition to the food, we can arrange all the necessary amenities to enhance your event. Ask your representative about the full selection of rentals available: Tables, Chairs, Tents, China, Glassware, Lighting, Drink Machines, Interactive Games, Ice Sculptures, and Theme Decorations! An additional delivery charge will be added for all rental orders. You are invited to explore our outstanding selection of specialty linen! We have a vast selection of colors, extensive line of prints, Theme cloths, and Damask and Satin Lamar Fabrics. During peak business periods, a minimum of 4 weeks notice may be required to reserve equipment. It is recommended that you order as early as possible. Delivery is available on minimum orders of $200.00. Delivery charges are based on normal ground floor delivery, but does not include setup and take down. This service is available for an additional fee. Responsibility for equipment remains with the renter from the time of delivery to time of return. We do charge for missing, broken, or rain damaged items. Any late returned linen or rental is subject to an extra charge.