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Chef Pro Catering offers tasteful, and delicious catering services for your

next event. Our professionally prepared appetizers are the centerpiece

at any function. weddings , corporate events and graduations, we offer a

wide selection of catering choices for any type of event.

Looking to have a cocktail party reception? Our event coordinators

can help you create the perfect event with servers, passed appetizers

and more, right here on the North Shore and Chicago area.

 

Appetizers & Finger Foods

 

Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps $2.95/pp*

Pecan Breaded Chicken Tenders $2.35/pp*

Pork Won Tons $2.90/pp*

Meatballs with Barbecue Sauce,
Brown Swedish Sauce or Marinara $1.95/pp*

Quiche Diamonds $1.95/pp*

Black Bean, Chicken or Beef Quesadillas
with Avocado Salsa $2.85/pp*

Miniature Swedish Potato Pancakes with
Sour Cream & Scallions $3.40/pp*

Skewered Chicken with
Peanut Dipping Sauce $2.45/pp*

Buffalo Wings $2.25/pp*

Miniature Crab Cakes with Roasted
Red Pepper Sauce $2.80/pp*

BBQ Rib Tips 40 Pieces $39.99

Fancy Finger Sandwiches

 

Petite handcrafted sandwiches of chicken salad, ham salad and garden vegetable cream cheese.

 Attractively garnished. 75  Sandwiches $69.95

 

Cold Appetizers & Finger Foods

 

Cheese Cake $2.35/pp*

Deviled Eggs $1.60/pp*

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with

Olive Nut Cream or Avocado Salsa $1.95/pp*

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display $2.95/pp*

Fresh Vegetable Crudite with Dip $2.95/pp*

Marinated Tiger Shrimp on Ice $8.95/pp*

Smoked Salmon on English Cucumber $2.95/pp*

Baby Croissants with Roast Beef or

Smoked Turkey, Cream Cheese & Tomato $2.95/pp*

Tappas $2.65 /pp*

Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Garlic Cocktail or
Sauce Remoulade $6.95/pp*

Imported and Domestic Cheese Tray $3.50/pp*

Chilled Shrimp Tray

Jumbo marinated tail-on shrimp are piled high and artfully

decorated with fresh lemon and greens. Includes a tangy cocktail sauce.      100 count. $105.00

 

Appetizer prices are based on a minimum 35 people for smaller event pricing call 847-770-8679

 
 
 New Orleans Style
 BREAKFAST SELECTIONS
 
Bayou Buffet
 
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Assorted Seasonal Blend, Assorted Breakfast Pastries Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Fruit Filled Strudel,and Cinnamon Batons Fresh Scrambled Eggs Choice of Bacon or Sausage Links Choice of Southern Grits or Cajun Fried Potatoes Assorted Juices - Orange, Apple and Cranberry  Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas

Plantation Buffet
 
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Assorted Seasonal Blends Assorted Breakfast Pastries Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Fruit Filled Strudel and Cinnamon Batons Fresh Scrambled Eggs French Toast Choice of Bacon or Sausage Links Hash Brown Potatoes or Cajun Fried Potatoes Assorted Juices - Orange, Apple and Cranberry Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas
 
 
LUNCH SELECTIONS PLATED LUNCHES
 
Caesar Salad Blackened Breast of Chicken, Shrimp, Romaine Lettuce, Croutons and Fresh Parmesan Cheese. Tossed with a Traditional Cajun Ranch Dressing Assorted Dinner Rolls and Butter  Iced Tea
 
Turkey Club Sliced Turkey Breast with American and Provolone Cheeses, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions Served on a Croissant Tortellini Pasta Salad Cheesecake Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Tossed Garden Salad with Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes and a Choice of Dressing: Ranch or Italian

Caesar Salad Blackened Breast of Chicken, Shrimp with Lettuce, Croutons and Fresh Parmesan Cheese.
Tossed with a Traditional Caesar Dressing Gumbo Ya Ya A Louisiana Specialty, Chicken, Sausage and Seafood Combined in a Flavorful Broth,Served with Rice
Chicken Breast Roulade Filet of Chicken with Andouille Sausage Herb Roasted Potatoes Creamed Spinach Dinner Pecan Pie
 
LUNCH LAGNIAPPE SOUPS
 
French Onion Soup Gumbo Ya Ya Cream of Seafood Gumbo
Chicken Noodle Trio of Mushroom Cream of Broccoli Vegetable
 
SALADS
 
Shrimp Remoulade Salad Gulf Shrimp Tossed with a Spicy Remoulade Sauce,  
Served withLettuce, Tomato and Lemon Wedges
Caesar Salad Blackened Breast of Chicken and Shrimp with Romaine Lettuce, Croutons and Fresh Parmesan Cheese. Tossed w/ Caesar Dressing  
Country Potato Salad Red Potatoes, Onions, Carrots and Celery
In a Seasoned Mayonnaise Dressing
Pasta Salad Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Peppers, Black Olives and Diced Onions. Tossed in Italian Dressing
 
 
 BUFFET LUNCH SLECTIONS
 
The Deli Buffet

Tossed Salad with Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes and a Choice of Dressing: Ranch or Italian.
Caesar Salad Blackened Breast of Chicken and Shrimp with Romaine Lettuce, Croutons and Fresh Parmesan Cheese.Tossed with a Traditional Caesar Dressing
Pasta Primavera Penne Pasta with Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Creole Tomato Sauce Or Pasta Salad
Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Peppers, Black Olivesand Diced Onions. Tossed in Golden Italian Dressing
 
Veggie Wraps

Grilled Vegetables Topped with a Creamy Garlic Sauce Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla
Chicken Club Wraps Grilled Chicken Strips, Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese,
Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Bacon Strips, Topped with a Creamy Avocado Sauce, Wrapped in a Flavored Flour Tortilla
 
Dagwood Po-Boy

A Classic Sandwich Combining Roast Beef, Smoked Turkey, Pit Ham, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cheddar and Provolone Cheese, Served on a French Loaf
 
Sicilian Po-Boy

Mortadella, Prosciutto Ham, Cappacolla, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Bell Peppers, Red Onions and Balsamic Vinaigrette Served on a French Loaf Fresh Fruit Salad Marble Brownies
 
SIDES
 
Pasta Primavera Penne Pasta with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Creole Tomato Sauce
New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice A New Orleans Tradition with Smoked Sausage Jambalaya Smoked Sausage & Chicken in a Spicy Creole Sauce, Blended with Rice
 
BOXED LUNCHES
 
 
Roast Beef and Cheddar,Turkey and Provolone or Ham and Swiss Served on Hoagie Roll Whole Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie or Brownie
 
Asian Noodle Salad Julienne Breast of Chicken with Black Bean Garlic Sauce Whole Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie or Brownie

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Served on Kaiser Roll Pasta Salad or Potato Salad Whole Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie or Brownie

Turkey Club On Croissant Pasta Salad or Potato Salad Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie or Brownie 
 
Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Bread Pasta Salad or Potato Salad Whole Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie or Brownie

Beverages including Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water Person Our Box Lunches are served in contemporary, high quality containers complete with all Cutlery, Napkins, Salt and Pepper.
 
                                            RECEPTION ITEMS

Sliced Fresh Fruit $4.95 Per Person
Honeydew, Cantaloupe and
Assorted Seasonal Blends
Vegetable Crudite $3.75 Per Person
A Selection of the Season’s Finest Chilled Vegetables, Served with Ranch Dip
Chilled Beef Tenderloin $8.25 Per Person Pepper Encrusted Beef Tenderloin, Thinly Sliced, Cooked Medium Rare, Served with Allouette Cheese,Croustades
Roasted Red Pepper and Onion
Blackened Turkey $8.00 Per Person Blackened Breast of Turkey, Served with Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, Red Onions, Mayonnaise
 
Gourmet Cheese Tray $6.95 Per Person An Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheeses Including Mild Cheddar, Dill Havarti, Smoked Gouda,Brie, Allouette Cheese Spread and Port Wine Cheese Spread.
Served with Assorted Gourmet Crackers
 
Anti Pasto Platter $6.75 Per Person Grilled Zucchini, Genoa Salami, Provolone Cheese Garnished with Grilled Marinated Asparagus Tips
 
Crab and Shrimp Layer Dip $6.00 Per Person Layers of Shrimp, Crabmeat and Cocktail Sauce, Served on a Bed of Spicy Cream Cheese Accompanied with Assorted Gourmet Crackers
7-Layer Dip $5.50 Per Person Guacamole, Salsa, Sliced Black Olives, Green Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Sliced Jalapenos on a Bed of Refried Beans, Served with Tortilla Chips
                                              
 
Appetizer Sized Portions
 
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Per Person A Creamy Combination of Cheese, Spinach, Garlic & Artichoke Hearts, Served Hot with Tortilla Chips Seafood Sauté Stations

Appetizer Sized Portions of Tuna, Scallops, Red Fish, Gulf Shrimp, Prepared to Order, Served with Saffron Rice and Creole Green Beans
 
Seafood Etouffee or Shrimp Creole served with Fluffy White Rice
 
Seafood and Crawfish Boil Market Price Seafood, Seasoned and Boiled to Perfection, Served with Corn on the Cob and Red Potatoes

Peeled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cooked in a Louisiana Spicy Boil, Served with Lemon Wedges, Cocktail and Remoulade Sauces
 
Crab Claws, Marinated in Garlic and Spices,with Cocktail Sauce
Mini Muffalettas Italian Ham, Salami, Provolone Cheese & Olive Salad, Served on a Muffaletta Roll
 
Chicken Tenders Breaded Chicken Tenders, Served with Creole Honey Mustard Chicken Drummettes
 
Catfish Nuggets, Breaded with Cornmeal and Flour Fried or Baked, Served with Cajun Ranch Sauce
Crab Rangoon Crabmeat and Cheese Filled Pastry Shells, Baked and Served with Sweet and Sour Sauce
 
Bacon Wrapped Scallops Seasoned Scallops Wrapped in Apple Smoked Bacon
 
Assorted Cajun Kabobs Large Kabobs of Chicken, Beef and Pork,
Served with Dirty Rice
Brie and Dried Fruit En Croute Andouille En Croute
Mini Wellingtons Tender Beef or Chicken, Wrapped in a Flaky Dough,
Cooked to Perfection                  
 
                                              Charlie Fiesta
 
Quesadillas: Flour tortilla with fresh cheese and salsa
 
Flautas: Flour tortillas stuffed with sautéed veggies Mini Bean and Salsa
 
Chimichangas Mini Taquitos: stuffed with Charlie’s potatoes and cheese
Mini Tacos: Shredded Beef, Chicken or Carnitas
Mini Tostadas: Shredded Beef, Chicken or Carnitas Chips and Salsa Bar Salsa Verde (mild), Salsa Mexicana (Medium), Salsa Roja (Hot), Cilantro, Onions, Fresh Jalapenos and Lemons
                                                                                      
 FIESTA
 
This plan is an economical but complete lunch or dinner designed for occasions that need to be served within a reasonable time span.
 
Main Entrée, Choice of Two: Shredded Beef, Chicken (Other Meats Available)
 
Side Entrée, Choice of Two: Rice, Beans, Grilled Vegetables or Salad with two dressings.
Tortillas:Choice of Flour or Corn Chips and Salsa Bar: Salsa Verde (mild), Salsa Mexicana (medium),  Salsa Roja (Hot), Cilantro, Onions, Fresh Jalapenos and Lemons.
                                                     
Buffet Dinner
The Charlie Special is designed for more of a relaxed and related atmosphere such as birthdays, weddings, corporate meetings, presentations, etc. As guests are socializing they can enjoy freshly made appetizers before dinner.
 
                                               Appetizers
Quesadillas, Grilled to Order Salsa Cream Dip Bean and Chorizo Dip
Main Entrée, Choice of Two: Shredded Beef, Chicken, Carnitas (Other Meats Available)
 
Side Entrée, Choice of Three: Rice, Beans, Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Potatoes with Chiles Toreados or Salad with two dressings.Tortillas: Corn Chips and Salsa Bar: Salsa Verde (mild), Salsa Mexicana (medium), Salsa Roja (Hot), Cilantro, Onions, Fresh Jalapenos and lemons.

                                       Buffet Feast

Charlie’s Feast is designed for patio dining, pool Parties in an informal atmosphere.
A variety of meats and seafood combined with a flare of marinades spices and juices to bring out the natural flavors.
 
Appetizers:

Freshly Grilled Quesadillas Side Entrée, Choice of Three:
Grilled Potatoes with Chiles Toreados Frijoles de la olla Baked Beans
Fresh Salad with Two Dressings Corn on the Cob
                                       
Main Entrée, Choice of Two:

Rib-Eye  Grilled in Charlie’s Special Seasoning
Chicken Seasoned Carne Asada Pork Spareribs Beef Ribs Chips and Salsa Bar:
Salsa Verde (mild), Salsa Mexicana (medium), Salsa Roja (Hot), Cilantro, Onions, Fresh Jalapenos and
 
Lemons. Chipotle Butter Bread or Tortillas (Corn or Flour)
                                                                              
 Mucho Gusto Buffet
 
This plan is a great way to start the day. We have Mexican and American breakfasts favorites to satisfy any guests.
Main Entrée, Choice of two: Machaca, Huevos Mexicanos or Huevos Americanos
Side Entrée, Choice of two Chilaquiles, Rice, Beans or Fruit
Tortillas: Choice of Flour or Corn
Chips and Salsa Bar: Salsa Verde (mild), Salsa Mexicana (medium),Salsa Roja (Hot), Cilantro, Onions, Cheese, Fresh Jalapenos and Lemons.
Dessert, Choice of One:Buñuelos or Sweet Mini Chimichangas

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Chef Pro Catering
 847-770-8679