Chicago (312) 416-8459 Blue Island 708-577-4272
Drop Off Catering Package and A La Carte Menu
What's included?
All orders include complete buffet set up with disposable chaffing racks, fuel cans, serving utensils, plates, napkins, and silverware.
Outside the Box Catering Package and A La Carte Menus
Brunch Packages
25 person order minimum
The "Outside The Box" Brunch Combo
$13PP
Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles and Fresh Fruit.
The Vintage Breakfast Combo
$11PP
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
$9PP
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
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.
Hot Lunch #4
$16PP
Includes your choice of 2 entrees, 2 sides and salad.
Dinner Packages
25 person order minimum
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 Specialties
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Shrimp & Grits
Homemade creamy grits topped with our new Orleans style shrimp, creole sauce, tri-colored peppers, cheddar and bacon.
Chicken & Waffles
Buttermilk waffles and crispy chicken breast with sweet hot sauce and maple butter.
Breakfast Lasagna
Eggs, bacon, sausage and spinach with our triple cheese blend.
Cajun Fish & Grits
Homemade creamy cheddar grits topped with blackened catfish and tri-colored peppers.
Country Breakfast Skillet
Breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage tri-colored peppers, onions and cheddar.
Southern Veggie Skillet
Breakfast potatoes, sauteed spinach, tri-colored peppers, zucchini, onions, asparagus, carrots and cherry tomatoes.
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet
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
Chubby cinnamon battered brioche bread served with maple butter & syrup.
Strawberry French Toast
Chubby strawberry battered brioche bread topped with maple sauteed strawberries.
Caramel Pecan French Toast
Chubby caramel battered brioche bread topped with a pecan caramel drizzle.
Buttermilk Waffles
Buttermilk waffles served with maple butter & syrup.
Blueberry Waffles
Buttermilk blueberry waffles topped with our homemade blueberry sauce.
Banana Nut Waffles
Buttermilk banana waffles topped with caramelized bananas, toasted pecans and a caramel drizzle.
Petite Lunch Sandwiches
Small platter feeds 10-12, large platter feeds 20-25.
Crab Cake Sliders
Lump crab cakes, chipotle mayo and baby greens on a brioche bun.
Chicken Salad Wraps
Chicken breast, baby greens, cranberries and our homemade mayo wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
Muffaletta Sandwiches
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
Louisiana Fried Catfish, pickles, tomatoes, sweet slaw and remoulade on a mini Italian roll.
Salmon Sliders
Seasoned Salmon, Chipotle mayo and baby greens on a brioche bun.
Double Turkey Club Sandwiches
Brioche Toast, lettuce tomatoes, turkey and turkey bacon drizzled with our homemade mayo.
Brunch Sides
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Scambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato Wedges
Breakfast Veggies
Sauteed spinach, tri-colored peppers, zucchini, onions, asparagus, carrots and cherry tomatoes.
Breakfast Meats
Bacon, pork sausage, ham, turkey sausage, turkey bacon or maple chicken sausage.
Salads
Small bowl feeds 10-12, large bowl feeds 20-25.
Apple Pecan and Baby Spinach
Baby greens, sliced apples, toasted pecans, cranberries and feta cheese with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Caesar
Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed in a creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
House Salad
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
Iceberg lettuce, diced apples, grapes, celery, cucumbers, red peppers and curry chicken with our homemade curry salad dressing.
Chopped
Chopped romaine, iceberg and red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and green onion with vidalia onion vinaigrette.
Appetizers
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil with a balsamic drizzle served with freshly toasted garlic bread.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Warm creamy spinach and artichoke with fresh garlic toast.
Dips and Veggies
Baby carrots, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, celery and cauliflower served ranch, raspberry Chipotle and Gouda bacon dip.
The Awesome Cheese Board
Fresh Brie, Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack and Swiss Cheese along with assorted fruit preserves and crackers.
Fresh Fruit Platter
A beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruits.
Buffalo or BBQ Wings
Served with Ranch and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Served with Crispy Tortilla Chips.
3 Way Hummus
Classic, roasted red pepper and roasted garlic hummus served with baked pita chips.
Shrimp Cocktail
Served with a zesty cocktail sauce.
Salsa Trio
Mango, Avocado and Classic Tomato Salsa served with crispy tortilla chips.
Crudite Platter
An assortment of dried fruits, nuts, vegetables, cheese, crackers, toast and dips. DIPS.
Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs
Spicy white bean and Mushroom meatballs served alongside celery sticks and blue cheese.
Mini Veggie Flatbread
Fresh baked flatbread topped with seasoned spinach, tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
Mini Crab Cakes
Fresh Jumbo Lump Maryland style crab cakes served with chipotle mayo.
Mac & Cheese Bites
Lightly fried balls of Mac & Cheese with a honey drizzle.
Mini Tacos
Your choice of steak, chicken, ground beef or pulled pork with all the toppings.
Loaded Potato Bites
Baby potatoes loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions.
Mozzarella Bites
Fried mozzarella with marinara sauce.
Shrimp and Grits Shooters
Homemade creamy grits, creole sauce and our New Orleans style shrimp.
Loaded Pepper Bites
MINI Bell Peppers Loaded with spinach, chicken and cheese.
BBQ Turkey Burger Sliders
Mini turkey burgers with cheddar, BBQ sauce and fried onions on a brioche bun.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Slow cooked pulled pork in a honey BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
Grilled Cheese Shooters
Tomato soup with mini grilled cheese sandwiches.
Entrees
Small Pans feed 10-12, Large Pans feed 20-25
Jerk Chicken
Chicken dry rubbed and marinated in Jamaican spices.
Honey BBQ Chicken
Chicken baked with BBQ spices and Honey BBQ sauce.
Chicken & Veggies
Chicken with red onion, peas, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and roasted chicken stock.
Lemon Chicken
Boneless Chicken breast baked in a lemon cream sauce over a bed of white rice.
Stuffed Spinach Chicken Breast
Butterfly chicken breast filled with creamed spinach.
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
Oven roasted Chicken served over a bed of sauteed spinach and mushrooms.
Chicken Parmesan
Boneless chicken breast sautéed and covered in mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Shrimp & Grits
Homemade Creamy grits topped with our New Orleans style shrimp, creole sauce, tri-colored peppers, cheddar and bacon.
Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Pan Seared Tilapia with Lemon pepper seasoning in a garlic butter sauce.
Salmon & Herbs
Herb marinated Salmon over a bed of sauteed spinach.
Blackened Catfish
Blackened fillets seared to a crisp perfection.
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Garlic butter shrimp and linguine in a white wine sauce.
Three Meat Lasagna
Crumbled Italian sausage, ground beef and ground turkey with marinara and our four cheese blend.
OTB's Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast in a creamy Alfredo sauce with Farfalle Pasta
Turkey Lasagna
Ground turkey crumbles, Italian Turkey Sausage, marinara and our four cheese blend.
Four Cheese Vegetarian Lasagna
Tri color peppers, zucchini, red onions, spinach, marinara and our four cheese blend.
Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo
Jerk Chicken and shrimp tossed in a spicy jerk Alfredo sauce with Farfalle Pasta.
Garlic Herb Butter NY Strip Steak
Rich, savory and topped with our Garlic Herb Butter.
Peppercorn Ribeye Steak
Tender, juicy and seasoned to perfection.
Petite Lamb Chops
Pan seared with a rosemary balsamic reduction.
Mama's Beef Short Ribs
Oven roasted and drizzled with our signature sauce.
Country Style Pork Ribs
Marinated in our Special Sauce.
Taco Bar
Your choice of steak, chicken, ground turkey or pulled pork complete with an assortment of toppings.
Burger Bar
Build your own burger on a brioche bun with a beef, turkey, chicken or veggie patty with all the fixings.
OTB's Cajun Pasta
Chicken, Smoked Turkey Sausage, Shrimp, Tri Colored Peppers and Farfalle Pasta in a Spicy Cajun Sauce.
Sides
Small pan feeds 10-12, large pan feeds 20-25.
Mac & Cheese
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Corn
Mostaccioli Marinara
Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
Buttered Broccoli
Garlic Butter Potatoes
Steamed Veggies
Spanish Rice
Frijoles Negros
Brown Butter Honey Carrots
Spaghetti Marinara
Southern Sweet Potatoes
Grandma's Greens
Potato Salad
Parmesan Couscous
Red Beans and Rice
Plantains
Vegan Fried Cabbage
Dirty Turkey Rice
Sweet Potato Wedges
Potato Wedges
Yellow Rice
Beverages
Box of Coffee
Regular or Decaf Coffee served with and assortment of creams, sugars and artificial sweeteners.
Box of Tea
Hot water along with an assortment of flavored tea bags, honey and lemons.
Homemade Lemonade or Iced Tea
Classic, Strawberry, Peach, Raspberry or Mango.
Juice
Your choice of Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Cranberry or Apple.
Sodas
Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Orange, Root Beer
Bottled Water
Mimosa Kit
Includes a bottle of cold champagne and four plastic champagne flutes.
Sweets
Small platter feeds 10-12, large platter feeds 20-25.
Fresh Baked Cupcakes
Caramel, Yellow Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Vanilla Cream Cheese Caramel, Lemon or Strawberry.
Brownie Squares
Milk Chocolate brownies
Assorted Cheesecake Squares
Traditional, strawberry and caramel pecan
Assorted Cookie Square
Sugar, chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin
Banana Pudding Cups
Bananas, vanilla wafers and pudding with a caramel drizzle
2 Layer Cake or Mini Cupcakes
Caramel, Yellow Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Vanilla Cream Cheese Caramel, Lemon or Strawberry.
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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We are available to provide catering services everyday 7AM-Midnight.
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 – 08:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Sat | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Sun | 08:00 am – 08:00 pm |
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