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Buffet Menu Suggestions

Developed Exclusively by Chef Kelly Fisher - Buffet popularity over the years has given Classic Cuisines Catering an opportunity to creatively provide affordable,thematic, simplified ways to serve a variety of wonderful food items.

(Minimum 15 guests per selection unless otherwise specified)

Buffet pricing is per person, and includes: all service and display ware, as well as premium disposables.

The selections below are vast - enjoy!

Breakfast Buffets: Start your day the right way!

1.Continental:

Assorted freshly baked muffins, danish, and croissants, served with sweet creamery butter and a variety of jellies, as well as assorted fresh fruit juices. 4.95

2. Continental Supreme:

A variety of freshly baked muffins, danish, croissants, fruit breads, scones, and bagels, served with sweet creamery butter, jellies, and cream cheeses. Served with sliced fresh seasonal fruit and a variety of fruit juices. Includes gourmet coffee and tea service. 7.95

3. Bagel Bar:

A variety of freshly baked bagels served with an assortment of cream cheeses (plain, strawberry, garden vegetable and low-fat). Also served with fresh whole fruit, and a variety of different fruit juices. 4.45

4. Yogurt Bar:

A variety of flavored yogurts served with assorted toppings (granola, raisins, coconut, strawberries, and bananas. Also served with freshly baked zucchini bread and a range of fruit juices. 5.25

5. Hot Croissant Egg Sandwiches:

Light and airy, freshly baked, extra large butter croissants filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, smoked ham, and aged cheddar cheese. Served with seasoned breakfast potatoes, freshly baked cinnamon buns, and a variety of fruit juices. 8.90

6. Egg and Vegetable Casserole:

Seasoned and combined with fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Accompanied by country hash brown potatoes with onions, and a range of fruit juices. 7.25

7. Breakfast Quiche:

A variety of homemade quiche, including: fresh vegetables, broccoli and aged cheddar, and Lorraine swiss. Served with freshly baked cream scones and seasonal fresh fruit, as well as a range of fruit juices. 8.90

8. Breakfast Blintzes:

Blueberry, strawberry, cherry, or cheese blintzes with fresh croissants and scones. Also an elaborate fruit display, assorted juices, and coffee service. 9.00

9. Breakfast Frittata:

Choose bacon, sausage, mushroom, aged cheddar, or spinach (or any combination of those). Accompanied by homemade breakfast potatoes, assorted juices, and coffee service. 8.90

10. Breakfast Burritos:

Scrambled eggs, link sausage, red peppers, green onions, and aged cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with biscuits, an elaborate fruit display, assorted juices, and coffee service. 8.10

11. Pancake Buffet:

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with sweet creamery butter, fresh maple syrup, and blueberry and strawberry toppings. A variety of fruit juices will be served as well. 8.00

12. Southwestern Skillet:

Scrambled eggs, ham, peppers, red onions, and aged cheddar, served on a bed of homemade breakfast potatoes. With assorted juices and coffee service. 8.50

13. Breakfast Stuffed Baked Potatoes:

Hand selected, large baked potatoes, hollowed and filled with a mixture of fluffy scrambled eggs, diced ham, sautéed onions, seasoned home fried potatoes, and aged cheddar cheese. Served with a variety of fruit juices. 7.95

Add:

Scrambled eggs, center cut crisp bacon, premium country sausage links and seasoned homed fries to a continental breakfast. 5.25

Add:

Center cut crisp bacon or premium country sausage links to any breakfast. 2.50

Ask about:

Chef prepared omelets, frittata, crepes, and more!

*Egg substitutes and vegetarian options are always available.

Signature Sandwich Buffets:

14. Deli Counter:

Freshly sliced tender roast beef, smoked pit ham, and turkey breast, with mild cheddar, Monterey jack, and swiss cheeses. Served with fresh assorted breads, lettuce, tomato, sweet creamery butter, and condiments. Choose any two salads from our cold fresh salad selection and enjoy a homemade brownie for dessert. 8.95

15. Assorted Sandwich Board:

An assortment of freshly prepared sandwiches including turkey and Monterey jack, smoked ham and swiss, and roast beef with sharp cheddar. All sandwiches are served on fresh Turano breads and include: fresh lettuce, tomato, and herbed mayonnaise. Choose any one salad from our cold fresh salad selection and enjoy an assortment of homemade cookies for dessert. 7.75

16. Gourmet Sandwich Board:

Hand carved sandwiches including: roast sirloin, turkey breast, smoked pit ham, homemade tuna salad, grilled vegetables, and domestic and imported cheeses. Also served with fresh lettuce, tomato, and herbed mayonnaise, on Turano breads. Choose any two salads from our cold fresh salad selection and enjoy lemon bars for dessert. 9.25

17. Gourmet Boxed Lunch:

Your choice of any of our made to order gourmet sandwiches; with fresh fruit, chips and a chocolate brownie. Also select one salad from our cold fresh salad selection. All served in an attractive and sturdy closed box. Perfect for the busy family on the go. 9.75

18. Philly Steak Sandwich:

Delicious Philly beef steak with grilled onions and Monterey jack cheese on a French loaf. Accompanied by a dill pickle wedge, gourmet potato salad and cherry pie for dessert. 8.40

19. Open Faced Roast Beef:

Sliced, center cut roast beef with Merlot reduction sauce, served on open face sourdough bread. Also accompanied by fresh dilled carrots and apple cobbler for dessert. 9.75

20. Rib Eye Sandwich:

Hand cut rib eye steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served on a sourdough roll with a touch of horseradish cream, grilled onions, and cheddar cheese. Served with a bean salad with rice, fresh vegetables, corn and cilantro, and chocolate pecan tartlets for dessert. 10.55

21. Pulled Pork Sandwich:

Start with a tossed green salad with assorted dressings. Our famous pulled pork sandwich is accompanied by sour cream and dill potato salad, grilled vegetables, and assorted sweets. 9.50

22. BBQ Chicken Sandwich:

Moist and tender, grilled, boneless skinless chicken breast with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese. Served on a fresh Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, sliced dill pickle wedge, and chipotle mayonnaise. Also accompanied by home style potato wedges and hot apple crisp for dessert. 8.25


Sandwich and Wrap Boards

(Fifteen guests minimum, please.)

Choose any three signature sandwiches…

:: Vegetarian Delights - A generous amount of humus with cucumber slices, sliced red onion, tomato, and sprouts served on a multi-grain bread.

:: Louisiana Chicken - Cajun style chicken breast served with a honey mustard on a croissant.

:: Curry Chicken Salad - White meat chicken, cashews, in a light curry and lime mayonnaise. Served on a multi-grain bread.

:: Egg Salad - Eggs tossed with finely chopped red onions, spinach, sprouts, celery, served on sourdough.

:: French Classic - A generous portion of herbed brie cheese and tomatoes on French baguette.

:: Classic Greek - Fresh leaf spinach, feta cheese, Greek olives, red onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a lemon vinaigrette served in a pita.

:: Italian Classic - Salami, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and pesto, served on focaccia.

:: Chicken and Honey - Honey glazed roasted chicken breast with rosemary and mushrooms served on sourdough.

:: Grilled Vegetable Sandwich - Featuring eggplant, zucchini, sweet roasted red onion, portabella mushrooms, pesto mayonnaise, and Monterey Jack cheese on toasted herb bread.

:: Tuna Salad - Albacore tuna with roasted sunflower seeds, sprouts, cucumbers and celery on sourdough bread.

:: Oven Fresh Roast Beef - Roast beef with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese on sourdough bread.

:: Roasted Turkey - Roasted turkey with lettuce, tomato, Monterey jack cheese on whole wheat bread.

:: Smoked Pit Ham - Smoked pit ham with lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese on light rye bread.

Or Choose any three signature wraps…

:: Chicken Caesar - Tender chicken breast slices with lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy Caesar dressing

:: Chicken Chipotle - Tender chicken breast slices with lettuce, tomatoes, and chipotle mayonnaise

:: Classic club - Turkey, tomato, lettuce, herbed mayo, and thick cut bacon. An old favorite in a new form.

:: Smoked ham- Smoked pit ham, with lettuce, and Dijon mayonnaise.

:: Mediterranean - Fresh leafy spinach, with chicken breast slices, feta crumbles, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

:: Grilled sirloin - With lettuce, tomato, and wasabi mayonnaise.

:: Grilled vegetables - Includes grilled marinated vegetables, and fresh lettuce.

:: Ahi tuna steak ( Add 1.00 ) - With lettuce, tomato, and horseradish cream sauce.

:: Buffalo Chicken- With shredded lettuce and bleu cheese dipping sauce

Then choose any two salads from our cold, fresh salad menu, and receive a complimentary assorted sweet tray.

Sandwich Board: 9.20 per person
( to make any sandwich a wrap, please add 0.75 )

Wrap Platter: 9.50 per person

Don’t forget the sodas! 0.85 per can

Bottled Water: 1.25 per bottle

Anyone for coffee? 1.25 per person

Chicken Buffets: Any way you like it!

23. Grilled Chicken:

Moist and tender, grilled boneless skinless chicken breast seasoned with garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Served with a baby field green salad with low-fat raspberry vinaigrette dressing and a low-fat pound cake for dessert. 8.75

24. Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast:

Moist and tender, grilled, boneless skinless chicken breast, seasoned and served with roasted shallot and garlic mashed potatoes. Also served with grilled vegetables, baby field green salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, and assorted rolls with sweet creamery butter. Enjoy decadent fudge brownies for dessert. 8.90

25. Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast:

Moist and tender, baked boneless chicken breast, seasoned and stuffed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Accompanied by angel hair pasta with portabella mushrooms and tomatoes, Caesar salad with homemade croutons and creamy dressing, fresh ginger carrots, and garlic parmesan bread. Enjoy tiramisu for dessert. 13.95

26. Lemon Pepper Chicken:

Moist and tender, grilled, boneless skinless chicken breast seasoned with lemon and pepper. Traditional salad with assorted dressings, as well as fresh steamed asparagus, wild and long grain rice, assorted rolls and sweet creamery butter. Enjoy an assorted sweet tray for dessert. 10.50

27. Chicken Piccatta:

Moist and tender, boneless chicken breast in lemon caper sauce. Served with green peas, Caesar salad (including homemade croutons and fresh creamy dressing), and assorted rolls with sweet creamery butter. Choose one salad from our cold salad selection, and enjoy delicious Italian finger cookies for dessert. 10.45

28. Chicken Tetrazzini:

Moist and tender, boneless chicken breast, seasoned with fresh herb white cream sauce celery, carrots, onions, and set atop a bed of wide egg noodles. Also served with dilled carrots, traditional spinach salad (including hard boiled eggs, homemade croutons, and warm bacon dressing), assorted rolls with sweet creamery butter and sweets for dessert. 11.25

29. Chicken Marsala:

Moist and tender, boneless chicken breast, seasoned with sweet mushroom marsala sauce and served atop a bed of garlic basil linguine. Also includes baby field green salad with raspberry vinaigrette, sautéed zucchini, assorted rolls with sweet creamery butter, and tiramisu for dessert. 10.45

30. Chicken Teriyaki:

Moist and tender, boneless chicken breast, seasoned with teriyaki sauce. Served with sesame orange spiced rice, oriental vegetable medley, traditional salad with assorted dressings, a variety of rolls with sweet creamery butter, and a sinful almond mousse for dessert. 10.45

31. "Catkins" Approved Buffet:

For your guests watching their carbs, tossed green salad with bacon, cucumbers, and cheese, grilled chicken breast, green beans with almonds, Zucchini frittata, and ricotta crème for dessert. 10.45

Add any homemade soup:

Selections include: Chicken noodle, chicken bow-tie, beef barley, vegetable, minestrone, baked French onion, cream of potato, cream of broccoli, cream of cauliflower, cream of chicken, Manhattan and New England clam chowder, roasted corn chowder, tomato, and tortilla. 2.75

Around the World in 80 Buffets: Well, really only 11.

32. Spanish Tapas:

Traditional small dishes to share: eggplant salad, bacon wrapped dates in red pepper sauce, fresh garlic potato salad, vegetable empanadas, chicken and vegetable brochettes, and flan for dessert. 13.65

33. Polish Buffet:

Start with a tossed green salad with assorted dressings. Cheese pierogi, sautéed Polish sausage with homemade sauerkraut, string beans with vodka vinaigrette, and chocolate babka for dessert. 9.75

34. Mediterranean Buffet:

From the seaside: baba ghanoush, ratatouille, grilled balsamic flank steak, grilled assorted squash, and baklava for dessert. 14.25

35. Eggplant Parmesan:

One of our favorites! Grilled and breaded eggplant, fried and smothered in homemade marinara. Accompanied by our fantastic Caesar salad with homemade croutons, garlic parmesan bread, grilled marinated vegetables, and assorted desserts. 8.35

36. Baked Lasagna:

Choose meat or vegetarian lasagna. Served with fresh Caesar salad (including homemade croutons and creamy dressing), garlic parmesan bread, and tiramisu for dessert. 9.35

37. Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo:

Moist and tender, boneless skinless chicken breast and fresh sautéed spinach, served over fettuccini noodles with our creamy Alfredo sauce. Also accompanied by a Caesar salad with homemade croutons and creamy dressing, marinated vegetables, cheese garlic bread and freshly baked cookies for dessert. 8.85

38. Ravioli:

Choose either cheese filling, meat filling, or a combination of the two. Served with a baby field green salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, sautéed Italian vegetables, traditional garlic bread, and one of your choice from our homemade dessert selections. 8.35

39. Garlic Ginger Beef:

Garlic ginger beef served with crisp oriental vegetables, steamed long grain rice, vegetable egg rolls, along with fortune and almond cookies for dessert. 8.10

40. Sweet and Sour Chicken:

Moist and tender chicken breast breaded, with sweet & sour sauce, steamed long grain rice, bok choy with snow peas, water chestnuts, julienne carrots, cherry tomatoes, spring rolls, and crushed peanuts sautéed in soy sauce and sesame oil. Enjoy fortune cookies and almond cookies for dessert. 8.10

41. Teriyaki Chicken or Beef:

Choose either moist and tender chicken breast or fresh cut skirt steak. Both include fried rice, crab Rangoon, and fortune and almond cookies for dessert. 8.90

42. Thai Marinated Chicken or Beef:

Choose either moist and tender chicken breast or fresh cut skirt steak. Both are served on a bed of basil rice noodles in a lemon grass coconut milk broth, and accompanied by sautéed broccoli, sautéed red peppers, and vegetable egg rolls. Enjoy rice pudding for dessert. 10.50

Home Sweet Home:

43. Dinner at Mom’s:

Mom’s very own meatloaf, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes with sour cream, homemade macaroni and cheese, rolls with sweet creamery butter, and apple pie for dessert. Just like home! 9.75

44. Chicago, Chicago:

Sliced, seasoned Italian beef with roasted onions and peppers on fresh bread. Also accompanied by a "Build Your Own" Chicago Style hotdog station, deep dish pizza, rolls and sweet creamery butter, and appropriate condiments. Choose any two salads from our cold fresh salad selections and any one dessert from our dessert selections. 12.50

45. Southwestern Fajita Fiesta:

Select either chicken, fresh cut skirt steak, or a combination of the two. All selections are marinated and tossed with sautéed red onions and a variety of peppers. Served with warm flour tortillas, Spanish rice, refried beans, homemade guacamole and salsa, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar, sour cream, sliced jalapeno peppers, and lime wedges. Enjoy cinnamon crisp and homemade cookies for dessert. 13.95

46. Build Your Own Tacos and Burritos:

Lean freshly ground beef, seasoned refried beans, warm flour tortillas, hand fried flour tortilla shells, Spanish rice, and roasted corn and bean salad. Also includes homemade guacamole and salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheddar, freshly sliced jalapeno peppers, and lime wedges. Enjoy Mexican pudding for dessert. 9.65

47. Quesadilla Buffet:

Gourmet quesadillas in warm grilled flour tortillas with a variety of fillings: Smoked gouda & caramelized onions, Potatoes with Chihuahua cheese & mushrooms, Smoked chicken and cheddar, Ground beef and fresco cheese. Accompanied by homemade guacamole and salsa, sour cream, fresh sliced jalapeno peppers, and caramel custard flan for dessert. 9.65

48. Andouille Sausage:

Fresh New Orleans style Andouille sausage, and red beans & rice. Served with green onion and smoked cheddar corn muffins, and chocolate fudge brownies for dessert. 7.25

49. Shrimp Jambalaya:

Mildly seasoned, fresh jumbo tiger shrimp, made with Creole ham, red & green peppers, and okra in a rich tomato broth with long grain rice. Served with homemade corn and cheddar muffins, and chocolate truffles for dessert. 10.25

50. Cajun Rib Eye Sandwich:

Hand cut rib eye steak dredged in Cajun spices and grilled to perfection. Served on a sourdough roll with mild cheddar and touch of horseradish cream. Also accompanied by a salad of rice, black beans, fresh vegetables, corn, and cilantro. Enjoy chocolate pecan tartlets for dessert. 11.50

51. Grilled Salmon:

Large, 5oz. freshly grilled Alaskan salmon filets, with dill lime buerre blanc, parmesan tomato crisp, fresh steamed asparagus, and low-fat fruit tarts for dessert. 11.25

52. Luau Buffet:

Begin with a baby field green salad and raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Then, pineapple glazed pork loin, rice pilaf with dilled carrots, coconut sweet potato soufflé, and a beautiful tropical fruit display. 10.50

53. Soul Food Buffet:

A hearty buffet beginning with smothered pork chops, and moving on to black eyed peas, creamy coleslaw with bacon, and homemade buttermilk biscuits. Finished off nicely with a serving of banana pudding. 11.25

Potato Favorites:

54. Baked Potato Bar:

Hand selected, large baked potatoes served with the following toppings: sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, freshly grated cheeses, sour cream, scallions, and margarine. (Low-fat toppings also available.) Enjoy a fresh fruit salad for dessert. 7.50

55. Mashed Potato Bar:

Traditional or roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Build your own gourmet mashed potato feast with the following options: morel mushroom sauce, pancetta cracklins, assorted imported and domestic cheeses, chives, and sour cream. Enjoy an assorted sweet tray for dessert. 7.95

Good Old Fashioned Barbeque Buffets:
Drop-off or Full-service* Buffets

All barbeque buffets include: Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and condiments. Also accompanied by premium disposable plates, napkins, and silverware, as well as an assortment of soft drinks.

BBQ Menu 1:

Moist and tender barbeque chicken and juicy hamburgers. Served with homemade creamy coleslaw, sour cream & dill potato salad, and assorted rolls and breads. 9.75

BBQ Menu 2:

Grilled barbeque chicken breast, juicy hamburgers, and beef hot dogs. Served with homemade creamy coleslaw, sour cream & dill potato salad, assorted relish tray, and a variety of rolls and breads. 12.95

BBQ Menu 3:

Moist and tender barbeque chicken, 1/3 lb. juicy hamburgers, and Sheboygan style bratwurst. Served with creamy or orange poppy seed coleslaw, sour cream & dill potato salad, assorted breads and rolls, and freshly made cookies and brownies for dessert. 15.95

BBQ Menu 4:

Captain Kurt’s Kansas barbeque baby back ribs, marinated moist and tender barbeque chicken, 1/3lb. juicy hamburgers, and Sheboygan style bratwurst. Served with homemade creamy or orange poppy seed coleslaw, sour cream & dill potato salad, marinated grilled vegetable pasta salad, fresh corn on the cob, seasonal fresh fruit, and a variety of breads and rolls. Also includes assorted relish trays and assorted sweet trays. 22.50

*Full service buffets require chef time, please ask about our rates.



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klh 10/2007