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Budget Catering Menus

We will create an elegant event at any budget.

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Under $9 per person

$6.99 per person (100 Guests or more)

($449.00 min for 40 Guests + $6.99 per person over 40)

Sample total for 100 Guests = $ 699.00
19% Equipment and Labor Charge = $ 132.81
Sales Tax = $ 66.54
Total all Charges = $ 898.35
Home on the Range

Choice of One:
BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork or Baked Ham

Choice of Two Side Dishes:
Homemade BBQ Baked Beans
Home Style Potato Salad
Creamy Cole Slaw
Tossed Green Salad with Dressings
Pasta Salad Vinaigrette
Corn on the Cob

Rolls and Butter
Chiquito

Famous Pork Carnitas or Shredded Beef Taco Bar: With Hot Flour Tortillas and All the Trimmings: Chopped Tomatoes, Onions, Lime, Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, Mild and Hot Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole

Sonoran Refried Beans
or Cancun Style Mexican Rice

Tri Colored Tortilla Chips and Fresh Salsa
Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches:
Tender, Shredded BBQ Beef mixed with our delicious BBQ Sauce, Served with Burger Buns

Mac and Cheese:
Classic Macaroni and Cheese, Creamy and Cheesy

Carrot and Celery Sticks with Ranch Dressing

Under $10 per person

$7.99 per person (100 Guests or more)

($499.00 min for 40 Guests + $7.99 per person over 40)

Sample total for 100 Guests = $ 799.00
19% Equipment and Labor Charge = $ 151.81
Sales Tax = $ 76.06
Total all Charges = $ 1026.87
Walker

Choice of One Meat:
BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork or Baked Ham

Homemade BBQ Baked Beans

Home Style Potato Salad

Creamy Cole Slaw

Rolls and Butter
Burgers and Dogs

1/3-Pound Choice Beef Burgers

Jumbo All Beef Hot Dogs

Vegetarian Gourmet Garden Burgers

Fresh Buns

All Trimmings: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Relish, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheese

Crispy Potato Chips
Island Flavors

Polynesian BBQ Chicken
or Kulau Pork: Smoked in our Wood Fired Pit

Tropical Citrus BBQ Sauce

Hawaiian Rice with Onions, Mushrooms, Red and Green Peppers, Water Chestnuts, Seasoned with Garlic, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil

Sweet Hawaiian Cole Slaw: with bits of Apple and Pineapple and a Sweet, Tangy Dressing

Fresh Hawaiian Rolls and Butter
Simple Starters

Colorful Fruit Display:
Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Grapes, Strawberries, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes
- built into an all edible work of art!

Cocktail Meatballs:
All Beef Meatballs in Mushroom Cabernet Sauce

Petite Quiche

(or choice of three comparable items from hors d'oeuvres list)
Monterrey

Famous Pork Carnitas or Shredded Beef Taco Bar: With Hot Flour Tortillas and All the Trimmings: Chopped Tomatoes, Onions, Lime, Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, Mild and Hot Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole

Sonoran Refried Beans

Cancun Style Mexican Rice

Tri Colored Tortilla Chips and Fresh Salsa
New Deal

Old Fashioned, Homemade Meatloaf

Buttery Real Mashed Potatoes

Country Style Gravy

Peas and Carrots

Baking Powder Biscuits or Cornbread
Freshly Baked, served with Butter and Honey

Under $12 per person

$8.99 per person (100 Guests or more)

($550.00 min for 40 Guests + $8.99 per person over 40)

Sample total for 100 Guests = $ 899.00
19% Equipment and Labor Charge = $ 170.81
Sales Tax = $ 85.58
Total all Charges = $ 1155.39
Racer

Choice of Two Meats:
BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork or Baked Ham

Homemade BBQ Baked Beans

Home Style Potato Salad

Creamy Cole Slaw

Rolls and Butter
Asian Express

Thai Pasta in Spicy Peanut Sauce
with Strips of Chicken Breast

Japanese Salad with Tangy Asian Dressing:
Iceberg Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Mandarin Oranges with a Tangy Asian Dressing

Pacific Rim Stir Fried Vegetables:
Onions, Celery, Bok Choy, Pea Pods, Baby Corn, Water Chestnuts

Fluffy White Rice

Fortune Cookies
Continental Breakfast

Assortment of Freshly Baked Apple, Lemon, Raspberry and Cheese Danish

Homemade Banana Nut, Blueberry and Raspberry Muffins

Assorted Flavors of Individual Fruit Yogurts

Fresh Bagels and Whipped Cream Cheese

Fresh Fruit Tray
Breakfast Burritos

Jumbo Breakfast Burritos: Soft Tortillas with Assorted Fillings: Eggs with Cheese, Ham, Sausage, Carne Asada

Fresh Salsa

Assorted Flavors of Individual Fruit Yogurts

Fresh Fruit Tray
Simply Greek

Marinated Lemon Pepper Chicken
OR
Gyros Bar:
Make Your Own Gyros with Thin Sliced Lamb and all the trimmings: Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce:
Traditional Yogurt, Cucumber and Dill Sauce

Warm Pita Bread

Fresh Greek Salad:
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, Tangy Greek Dressing

Greek Rice:
Greek Seasonings, Mint, Almonds, Peas and Carrots

Fresh Fruit Salad
Hot Diggety

1/3-Pound Choice Beef Burgers

Jumbo All Beef Hot Dogs

Vegetarian Gourmet Garden Burgers

Fresh Buns

All Trimmings: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Relish, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheese

Homemade BBQ Baked Beans

Fresh Watermelon Wedges

Crispy Potato Chips
Winter Wonderland

Roast Turkey - Carved on Site

Homemade Bread Dressing

Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Gravy

Green Bean Casserole
or Tossed Green Salad

Cranberry Sauce

Fresh Rolls and Butter
That's Amore

Antipasto Platter: Provolone Cheese, Italian Salami, Marinated Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoncini

Classic Caesar Salad:
with Parmesan Cheese and Jumbo Croutons

Hot Penne Pasta: Choose Two Sauces
Marinara Sauce, Meat Sauce, Creamy Alfredo Sauce
or Lasagna - Meat or Vegetarian

Soft Rolls and Butter
Don't Worry, Be Happy

Jamaican Style Pork: Soft Texture, Smoky Flavor
or Jamaican Jerk Chicken: Sweet Hot Jerk Flavor

Paradise Island Red Beans and Sausage

White Rice to soak up all those delicious flavors

Caribbean Cole Slaw:
with sweet Island Pineapple and Apples

Sweet Homemade Cornbread with Butter and Honey
Scrumptious Sandwiches

Small Croissant Sandwiches:
Ready Made, Easy to Handle, Fillings of Chicken Salad, Sliced Turkey and Cheese, Roast Beef and Tomato

Choice of any One Salad:
• Home Style Potato Salad
• Classic Caesar Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Tossed Green Salad with Dressings

Colorful Fresh Fruit Trays:
Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Strawberries, Grapes, Apples, Oranges

Homemade Cookies and Brownies
BBQ Sandwiches and Chili

BBQ Beef and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches:
Tender, Juicy Meats served on Soft French Rolls

Texas Style BBQ Sauce on the Side

Homemade Hearty Beef Chili:
Served with Shredded Cheddar, Onions, & Crackers

Tossed Green Salad with Dressings

Sweet Cornbread with Butter and Honey
Chihuahua

Famous Pork Carnitas or Shredded Beef Taco Bar: With Hot Flour Tortillas and All the Trimmings: Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomatoes, Onions, Lime, Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Mild and Hot Salsa

Sonoran Refried Beans

Cancun Style Mexican Rice

Tri Colored Tortilla Chips

Fresh Salsa and Homemade Guacamole

Under $13 per person

$9.99 per person (100 Guests or more)

($599.00 min for 40 Guests + $9.99 per person over 40)

Sample total for 100 Guests = $ 999.00
19% Equipment and Labor Charge = $ 189.81
Sales Tax = $ 95.10
Total all Charges = $ 1283.91
Cow Poke

BBQ Beef: Carved on Site

Choice of:
BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork or Baked Ham

Homemade BBQ Baked Beans

Home Style Potato Salad

Creamy Cole Slaw

Rolls and Butter
German Oktoberfest

Plump Bavarian Bratwurst

With Fresh Seeded Buns

Tangy Sauerkraut, Grilled Onions, Dark Mustards

German Style Potato Salad

Buttered Fresh Green Beans with Almonds
or Honeyed Carrots

Tossed Green Salad with Dressings

Homemade Apple Crumb Cobbler
Irish Special

Hot Lean Corned Beef

Traditional Fresh Steamed Cabbage

Red Potatoes with Butter and Parsley

Tossed Green Salad with Dressings

Rye Bread and Rolls

Fresh Fruit Salad
Summer Breeze

Polynesian BBQ Chicken

Kulau Pork: Smoked in our Wood Fired Pit

Tropical Citrus BBQ Sauce

Hawaiian Rice with Onions, Mushrooms, Red and Green Peppers, Water Chestnuts, Seasoned with Garlic, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil

Sweet Hawaiian Cole Slaw: with bits of Apple and Pineapple and a Sweet, Tangy Dressing

Fresh Hawaiian Rolls and Butter

Enticing Fresh Fruit Salad: Assorted Fresh Tropical Fruits cut and served in a bowl
Grecian Delight

Marinated Lemon Pepper Chicken

Gyros Bar:
Make Your Own Gyros with Thin Sliced Lamb and all the trimmings: Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce:
Traditional Yogurt, Cucumber and Dill Sauce

Warm Pita Bread

Fresh Greek Salad:
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, Tangy Greek Dressing

Greek Rice:
Greek Seasonings, Mint, Almonds, Peas and Carrots

Fresh Fruit Salad
Great Value Picnic

1/3-Pound Choice Beef Burgers

Jumbo All Beef Hot Dogs

Vegetarian Gourmet Garden Burgers

Fresh Buns

All Trimmings: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Relish, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheese

Homemade BBQ Baked Beans

Choice of any One Salad:
• Sour Cream and Dill Potato Salad
• Classic Caesar Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Tossed Green Salad with Dressings
• Spring Mix Salad with Mushrooms, Red Onions, Walnuts, Cranberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
• Pasta Salad Vinaigrette
• Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

Crispy Potato Chips
Family Value Menu

Roast Turkey

Baked Ham

Homemade Bread Dressing

Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Gravy

Green Bean Casserole or Green Salad

Cranberry Sauce

Fresh Rolls and Butter
Classy Appetizers

Elegant Vegetable Display:
Freshly Cut Carrots, Broccoli, Celery, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Jicama, Radishes, Green and Red Peppers, Green Onions, Grape Tomatoes - all in a multi level artistic display with Spinach Dip and Ranch Dip

Beautiful Cheese Display:
Includes Cheddar, Spicy Jack, Swiss, Gouda, Herbed Cheese Spread, Brie with assorted Crackers and Breads

Colorful Fruit Display:
Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Grapes, Strawberries, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes
- built into an all edible work of art!

Cocktail Meatballs:
All Beef Meatballs in Mushroom Cabernet Sauce

Franks in a Blanket with Mustard

Petite Quiche

(or choice of three comparable items from hors d'eouvres list)
Mama Mia

Antipasto Platter: Provolone Cheese, Italian Salami, Marinated Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoncini

Classic Caesar Salad:
with Parmesan Cheese and Jumbo Croutons

Hot Penne Pasta: Choose Two Sauces
Marinara Sauce, Meat Sauce, Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Lasagna - Meat or Vegetarian

Soft Rolls and Butter
Cabo San Lucas

Choice of:
Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas or Chicken Fajitas

Shredded Beef Taco and Burrito Bar: Hot Corn and Flour Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomatoes, Onions, Lime, Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, Mild and Hot Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole

Sonoran Refried Beans

Cancun Style Mexican Rice

Tri Colored Tortilla Chips

Fresh Salsa and Homemade Guacamole
Dynamite Deli

Generous Portions of Three Tender Meats:
Roast Beef, Baked Ham, Roast Turkey

Our Two Most Popular Cheeses:
Mild Cheddar and Monterrey Jack

Beautiful Display of Deli Breads: Sourdough, Rye, Whole Wheat, French Rolls, Kaiser Buns

All the Trimmings: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Olives

Choice of Two Salads:
• Sour Cream and Dill Potato Salad
• Classic Caesar Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Tossed Green Salad with Dressings
• Raspberry Vinaigrette Spring Mix Salad
• Penne Pasta Salad Vinaigrette
• Spinach Salad (Mushrooms, Red Onions, Walnuts, Cranberries)
• Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

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Optional Extra Menu Items

Any of the above menu selections and Hors d'oeuvres choices may be varied and custom designed to your tastes.
Wedding Services may also be added or changed to suit your occasion.
- see full list on Wedding and Banquet Services page.
Beverages may be added to any package.
Desserts may be added to any package.
Rental Items: Tables, Chairs, Linens, etc. can be arranged for you with one call.
Please call 619 - 287 - 9027 to reserve your date, and for custom proposal and personal wedding consulting and samples.