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Drop Off Catering Package and A La Carte Menu
What's included?
All Drop Off Catering orders include a complete disposable buffet set up with wire racks, fuel cans, serving utensils, clear plates, white napkins, real looking flatware and clear cups if ordering beverages.
No Hidden Fees
All catering orders are subject to 10.25% sales tax and 12% catering service charge. A 25% deposit is required to secure all catering orders. Complete the order form below to request an invoice for your deposit.
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OTB's Catering Packages and A La Carte Menu selections
Brunch Packages
25 person order minimum. Individual packaging available at no additional charge.
The "Outside The Box" Brunch Combo
$15PP
Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles and Fresh Fruit.
The Vintage Breakfast Combo
$13PP
Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and your choice of ham, pork bacon, turkey bacon, pork sausage, maple chicken sausage or turkey sausage.
The Delicate Breakfast Combo
$11PP
An assortment of fresh baked muffins, bagels and croissants served alongside a platter of fresh fruit, yogurt and granola.
Lunch Packages
25 person order minimum. Individual packaging available at no additional charge.
Box Lunches
$13PP
Includes your choice of cold petite sandwich, salad, chips and a fresh baked butter.
Hot Lunch #1
$11PP
Includes your choice of pasta and salad with rolls and butter.
Hot Lunch #2
$13PP
Includes your choice of Hot Petite Sandwich, Garlic Butter Potato Wedges or Sweet Potato Wedges and Salad.
Hot Lunch #3
$14PP
Includes your choice of entree, 2 sides and salad.
Dinner Packages
25 person order minimum. Individual packaging available at no additional charge.
Dinner Package #1
$16PP
Include one entree, two sides and one salad.
Dinner Package #2
$18PP
Includes two entrees, two sides and one salad.
Dinner Package #3
$27PP
Includes your choice of three appetizers, two entrees, two sides and one salad.
First Cocktail Party Package #1
$16PP
Includes your choice of five appetizers.
Cocktail Party Package #2
$19PP
Includes your choice of seven appetizers.
Brunch Platters
Small platter feeds 10-12, large platter feeds 20-25.
Breakfast Pastry Platter
$40/$80
An assortment of fresh-baked muffins, croissants, cinnamon rolls, and bagels with cream cheese.
Smoked Salmon Platter
$108/$216
Fresh smoked salmon with bagels, cream cheese, soft boiled eggs, capers, avocado and an assortment of fresh veggies.
Fresh Fruit Platter
$40/$75
A beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruit.
Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Platter
$30/$60
Vanilla yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and crunchy granola.
Big Breakfast Platter
$80/$160
Includes an assortment of mini breakfast sandwiches, meats, fresh fruit, and pastries.
Build your own Waffle Bar
$148
Includes 50 Mini Buttermilk Waffles and a variety of toppings for your guest to build the
waffle of their dreams.
Brunch Specialties
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Shrimp & Grits
$88/$166
Homemade creamy grits topped with our new Orleans style shrimp, creole sauce, tri-colored peppers, cheddar and bacon.
Chicken & Waffles
$71/$138
Buttermilk waffles and crispy chicken breast with sweet hot sauce and maple butter.
Breakfast Lasagna
$44/80
Eggs, bacon, sausage and spinach with our triple cheese blend.
Cajun Fish & Grits
$110/$212
Homemade creamy cheddar grits topped with blackened catfish and tri-colored peppers.
Country Breakfast Skillet
$61/$110
Breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage tri-colored peppers, onions and cheddar.
Southern Veggie Skillet
$61/$110
Breakfast potatoes, sauteed spinach, tri-colored peppers, zucchini, onions, asparagus, carrots and cherry tomatoes.
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet
$83/$160
Cajun shrimp, smoked turkey sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus and sweet red peppers. This dish is the perfect catering dish to add a little New Orleans flare to your Chicago buffet!
Guilty Pleasures
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Classic French Toast
$33/$66
Chubby cinnamon battered brioche bread served with maple butter & syrup.
Strawberry French Toast
$44/$88
Chubby strawberry battered brioche bread topped with maple sauteed strawberries.
Caramel Pecan French Toast
$44/$88
Chubby caramel battered brioche bread topped with a pecan caramel drizzle.
Buttermilk Waffles
$33/$66
Buttermilk waffles served with maple butter & syrup.
Blueberry Waffles
$44/$88
Buttermilk blueberry waffles topped with our homemade blueberry sauce.
Banana Nut Waffles
$44/$88
Buttermilk banana waffles topped with caramelized bananas, toasted pecans and a caramel drizzle.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Steak,Egg and Cheese Bagels
$66/$132
A juicy beef fillet with grilled onions, folded eggs and american cheese on a toasted bagel.
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissants
$50/$99
Our homemade pork sausage patty, folded eggs and american cheese on a buttery croissant.
Chicken Sausage and Egg White Biscuits
$58/$114
Milam & Sullivans chicken sausage, egg whites and cheddar cheese on a warm toasted biscuit.
Grilled Ham and Cheddar Sandwich
$50/$90
Ham, cheddar and more cheddar on texas toast.
Brunch Sides
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Scambled Eggs
$30/$60
Add Cheddar or American Cheese +$5 /$10
Substitute Egg Whites only +$5/$10
Breakfast Potatoes
$33/$66
Diced Idaho potatoes, green peppers and onions seasoned to perfection.
Potato Wedges
$33/$66
Sweet Potato Wedges
$33/$66
Breakfast Veggies
$44/$88
Sauteed spinach, tri-colored peppers, zucchini, onions, asparagus, carrots and cherry tomatoes.
Breakfast Meats
$44/$88
Bacon, pork sausage, ham, turkey sausage, turkey bacon or Milam & Sullivans Chicken Sausage.
Creamy Grits
$30/$60
Petite Lunch Sandwiches
Small platter feeds 10-12, large platter feeds 20-25.
Crab Cake Sliders
$72/$144
Lump crab cakes, chipotle mayo and baby greens on a brioche bun.
Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
$50/$100
Curry Chicken, Iceberg Lettuce, Apples, Grapes, Celery, Cucumbers, Red Peppers and our Curry Salad Dressing in a Multi Grain Tortilla.
Muffaletta Sandwiches
$66/$132
A mini version of the new Orleans classic complete with an olive salad, cheese and Italian cold cuts on a mini roll.
Catfish Po'Boys
$83/$166
Louisiana Fried Catfish, pickles, tomatoes, sweet slaw and OTB's Cajun Mayo on a mini Italian roll.
Salmon Sliders
$83/$166
Seasoned Salmon, OTB's Cajun Mayo and baby greens on a brioche bun.
Double Turkey Club Sandwiches
$66/$132
Brioche toast, lettuce, tomatoes, deli style turkey and turkey bacon drizzled with our Cajun Mayo.
Cajun Veggie Wraps
$40/$80
Cajun seasoned zucchini, squash, carrots, red onions, tomatoes and spinach with our red pepper hummus on a sun dried tomato tortilla.
Jerk Chicken Caesar Wraps
$50/$99
Caribbean spice marinated Chicken breast, romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese in our creamy caesar dressing on a spinach tortilla.
Jerk Salmon Caesar Wraps
$60/$120
Caribbean spice marinated salmon chunks, romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese in our creamy caesar dressing on a spinach tortilla.
Salads
Small bowl feeds 10-12, large bowl feeds 20-25.
Apple Pecan and Baby Spinach
$40/$80
Baby greens, sliced apples, toasted pecans, cranberries and feta cheese with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Caesar
$32/$64
Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed in a creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
House Salad
$30/$60
Mixed greens, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions and mild cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing. Blue Cheese, Ranch, French, Italian or Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Curry Chicken Salad
$40/$80
Iceberg lettuce, diced apples, grapes, celery, cucumbers, red peppers and curry chicken with our homemade curry salad dressing.
Strawberry Walnut Salad
$40/$80
Baby greens, sliced strawberries, toasted walnuts, feta cheese and red onions with poppyseed dressing.
Appetizers
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
$36/$72
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil with a balsamic drizzle served with freshly toasted garlic bread.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
$44/$88
Warm creamy spinach and artichoke with fresh garlic toast.
Fresh Fruit Platter
$40/$75
A beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruits.
OTB's Awesome Cheese Board
$50/$95
Fresh Brie, Mild Cheddar, Colby, Pepper Jack and Mozzarella Cheese along with assorted fruit preserves and crackers.
OTB's Charcuterie Platter
$50/$95
An assortment of dried fruits, nuts, vegetables, cheeses, deli meats, crackers and dips.
Dips and Veggies
$32/$64
An assortment of fresh veggies and homemade dips.
Happy Wings
$55/$100
Buffalo, BBQ, Jerk or Garlic Parmesan served with your choice of Ranch, Blue Cheese, Jerk BBQ sauce or OTB's Cajun Mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
$39/$77
Waerm creamy dip served with Crispy Tortilla Chips.
Shrimp Cocktail
$52/$98
Jumbo Shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce.
Salsa Trio
$30/$60
Mango, Avocado and Classic Tomato Salsa served with crispy tortilla chips.
Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs
$48/$96
Spicy white bean and Mushroom meatballs served alongside celery sticks and blue cheese.
Mini Veggie Flatbread
$52/$98
Fresh baked flatbread topped with seasoned spinach, tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
Mini Crab Cakes
$83/$152
Fresh Jumbo Lump Maryland style crab cakes served with chipotle mayo.
Mac & Cheese Bites
$48/$94
Lightly fried balls of Mac & Cheese with a honey drizzle.
Build Your Own Mini Taco NBar
$54/$100
Your choice of ground turkey, shredded chicken breast, ground beef,
steak (+$6/$12) or Shrimp (+$10/$20) with all the fixings.
Double Loaded Potato Bites
$39/$74
Baby red potato skins filled with smashed potatoes and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Mozzarella Bites
$39/$74
Fried mozzarella with marinara sauce.
Shrimp and Grits Shooters
$66/$118
Homemade creamy grits, creole sauce and our New Orleans style shrimp.
Spinach Stuffed Peppers
$39/$74
Split Bell Peppers loaded with spinach, chicken and our italian cheese blend.
BBQ Turkey Burger Sliders
$49/$92
Mini turkey burgers with cheddar, BBQ sauce and fried onions on a brioche bun.
Southern Veggie Sliders
$49/$92
Fried Green Tomatoes, Baby Greens, Pickle Slices and OTB's Cajun Mayo on a Brioche Bun.
Pulled Pork Sliders
$49/$92
Slow cooked pulled pork in a honey barbeque sauce on a brioche bun.
Grilled Cheese Shooters
$49/$92
Tomato soup with mini grilled cheese sandwiches.
Crispy Cajun Shrimp
$98/$189
Large cajun seasoned and marinated shrimp fried to a crisp perfection served with OTB's cajun mayo.
Cajun Veggie Kebabs
$44/$80
Cajun marinated baby red potatoes, tri color peppers, yellow squash, zuchini and red onions grilled to perfection.
Cajun Shrimp Kebabs
$54/$100
Large cajun marinated shrimp, tri color peppers, yellow squash, zuchini and red onions grilled to perfection.
Cajun Chicken Kebabs
$44/$80
Tender cuts of cajun marinated chicken breast, tri color peppers, yellow squash, zuchini and red onions grilled to perfection.
Entrees
Small Pans feed 10-12, Large Pans feed 20-25
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings
$50/$96
Southern seasoned and marinaterd Buttermilk Chicken Wings fried to a crisp perfection and served with Louisina Hot Sauce.
Jerk Chicken
$50/$96
Chicken dry rubbed and marinated in Jamaican spices.
Honey BBQ Chicken
$50/$96
Chicken baked with BBQ spices and Honey BBQ sauce.
Rosemary Garlic Baked Chicken
$50/$96
Perfectly seasoned chicken with a garlic rosemary herb blend.
Cajun Butter Baked Chicken
$50/$96
Juicy cajun seasoned, buttered and marinated baked chicken.
Chicken & Veggies
$62/$118
Chicken with red onions, peas, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and roasted chicken stock.
Lemon Chicken
$70/$134
Boneless Chicken breast baked in a lemon cream sauce over a bed of perfectly seasoned yellow rice.
Stuffed Spinach Chicken Breast
$62/$118
Butterfly chicken breast filled with creamed spinach.
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
$62/$118
Oven roasted Chicken served over a bed of sauteed spinach and mushrooms.
Chicken Parmesan
$62/$118
Oven fried boneless chicken breast covered in mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
OTB's Cajun Chicken & Rice
$70/$134
Cajun chicken breast and quad color peppers in a creamy creole sauce over a bed of Caribbean rice.
Shrimp & Grits
$88/$170
Homemade Creamy grits topped with our New Orleans style shrimp, creole sauce, tri-colored peppers, cheddar and bacon.
Lemon Pepper Tilapia
$88/$170
Pan Seared Tilapia with Lemon pepper seasoning in a garlic butter sauce.
Salmon & Herbs
$110/$212
Herb marinated baked salmon fillets.
Honey BBQ Salmon
$110/$212
BBQ seasoned baked salmon fillets drizzled in a sweet honey BBQ sauce.
Blackened Catfish
$88/$170
Blackened fillets seared to a crisp perfection.
New Orleans Fried Catfish
$88/$170
Perfectly seasoned and battered cajun catfish fillets.
Three Meat Lasagna
$55/$107
Crumbled Italian style chicken sausage, ground beef and ground turkey with marinara and our four cheese blend served with garlic toast.
OTB's Chicken Alfredo
$44/$88
Grilled chicken breast in a creamy Alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta and garlic toast.
Turkey Lasagna
$50/$100
Ground turkey crumbles, Italian Turkey Sausage, marinara and our four cheese blend.
Four Cheese Vegetarian Lasagna
$50/$100
Quad color peppers, ZUCCHINI, yellow squash, red onions, mushrooms, spinach,
marinara and our four cheese blend Served with Garlic toast.
Vegan Lasagna
$55/$107
Quad color peppers, ZUCCHINI, yellow squash, red onions, mushrooms, spinach and marinara with "Cheddar and Mozzarella style cheeses" with garlic toast.
OTB's Original Cajun Pasta
$66/$130
Chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, quad colored peppers, sauteed spinach and
penne pasta in a creamy cajun sauce with garlic toast.
Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo
$66/$130
Jerk Chicken and Shrimp tossed in a spicy jerk Alfredo sauce with Farfalle Pasta. served with garlic toast.
Peppercorn Ribeye Steak
$190/$380
Tender, juicy and seasoned to perfection.
Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter Lamb Chops
$170/$340
Perfectly seasoned, marinated and pan seared to perfection.
Mama's Beef Short Ribs
$110/$212
Tender beef short ribs with celery, carrots, onions.
Country Style Pork Ribs
$83/$158
Marinated in our special seasoning and drizzled in honey BBQ sauce.
OTB's Cajun Veggie Pasta
$44/$88
Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, quad colored peppers, sauteed spinach and penne pasta in a creamy cajun sauce with garlic toast.
Cajun Butter Baked or Fried Pork Chops
$70/$138
Cajun seasoned, marinated and baked or fried to crisp perfection and served with Louisiana Hot Sauce.
Sides
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Mac & Cheese
$44/$88
Smashed Potatoes
$33/$66
Creamed Corn
$33/$66
Mostaccioli Marinara
$36/$72
Fettuccine Alfredo
$36/$72
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
$44/$88
Buttered Broccoli
$33/$66
Garlic Butter Baby Red Potatoes
$36/$72
Steamed Veggies
$36/$72
Spanish Rice
$33/$66
Caribbean Rice
$33/$66
Sweet Baby Carrots
$30/$60
Spaghetti Marinara
$33/$66
Southern Sweet Potatoes
$33/$66
Grandma's Greens w Smoked Turkey Tails
$44/$88
Potato Salad
$33/$66
Parmesan Couscous
$33/$66
Red Beans and Rice
$33/$66
Plantains
$33/$66
Southern Style Cabbage
$33/$66
Dirty Turkey Rice
$36/$72
Sweet Potato Wedges
$36/$72
Cajun Potato Wedges
$33/$66
Yellow Rice
$33/$66
Diced Sauteed Veggies
$44/$88
Beverages
Box of Coffee (96oz)
$30
Regular or Decaf Coffee served with and assortment of creams, sugars and artificial sweeteners.
Box of Tea (96oz)
$20
Hot water along with an assortment of flavored tea bags, honey and lemons.
Homemade Lemonade or Iced Tea (16oz/64oz)
$5/$15
Classic, Strawberry, Peach, Raspberry or Mango.
Juice (16oz/64oz)
$5/$15
Your choice of Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Cranberry or Apple.
Sodas
$1
Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Orange, Root Beer
Bottled Water
$1
Mimosa Kit
$30
Includes a bottle of cold champagne and four plastic champagne flutes.
Sweets
Small platter feeds 10-12, large platter feeds 20-25.
48 Mini Cupcakes
$66
Caramel, red velvet, carrot cake, lemon,
vanilla cream cheese, strawberry or turtle.
12 Brownie Squares
$36
Milk Chocolate Brownies
12 Cheesecake Shooters
$36
Traditional, strawberry or caramel pecan.
20 Lunchroom Butter Cookies
$18
12 Mini Banana Pudding Cups
$36
Bananas, vanilla wafers and pudding with a caramel drizzle
2 or 4 Layer Cakes
$44/$66
Caramel, red velvet, carrot cake, lemon,
vanilla cream cheese, strawberry or turtle.
12 Key Lime Pie Shooters
$36
Additional Services Available: Event Staffing, Bar Service, Deluxe Buffet Set Up, Rentals, Vendor and Venue Referrals.
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To place your order please call 708-577-4272, email events@outsidethebox.catering or complete our Drop Off Catering Order Form below.
Drop Off Catering Order Form
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Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc.
444 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644, United States
Chicago 312-416-8459 Blue Island 708-577-4272 events@outsidethebox.catering
Hours
Mon | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Sat | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Sun | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm |
We are available to provide catering services 7AM-Midnight everyday!
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