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NOTE FROM THE CHEF:
We get that not everyone in your crowd eats the same thing. We’re here
to help you. Food For Thought can accommodate special requests with
seasonal, vegan, and vegetarian ingredients or gluten-free options. Like
the options offered in our Evo or Dish café menus? Have an idea for a
custom or themed menu? Let us know! Whether it’s to place an order, or
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desired delivery time and menu selection we recommend placing your
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BY THE DOZEN
FRESHLY BAKED BLUEBERRY SCONES
$16.95/Dozen $9.95/Half-Dozen
ASSORTED MUFFINS
$21.00/Dozen $10.50/Half-Dozen
Cranberry Walnut, Blueberry, Banana Nut, Lemon Poppy
DONUTS $25.00/Dozen
An assortment of Vanilla Yeast Fry Cakes, Chocolate Yeast Fry
Cakes and Glazed Cake Donuts + Double Chocolate Cake
Donuts
HOUSE GRANOLA BARS
$26.95/Dozen $48.95/Two Dozen
Oats, Maple Syrup, Dates, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds +
Sunflower Seeds
GOURMET BAGELS + SHMEAR $23.95/Dozen
Bagels with Plain + Veggie Cream Cheese
All prices are per guest. All bundles are served with regular +
decaf coffee, hot tea, bottled water + assorted juices.
BREAKFAST BUNDLES
BASIC BAR $5.99 PP
Freshly Baked Lemon Blueberry Scones, Coffee Cake
+ Muffins with Bananas, Oranges + Apples
WAKE UP CALL $9.99 PP
Seasonal Yogurt Parfaits + Bagels with Cream Cheese,
Fresh Fruit + Seasonal Berry Tray
BASIC SET UP $7.25 PP
Cheddar Scrambled Eggs with Applewood Smoked Bacon or
Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Seasonal Fruit Tray
READY TO GO $6.49 PP
Selection of Egg Sandwiches + Wraps
- Applewood Bacon + White Cheddar on Ciabatta
- Sausage + Cheddar on English Muffin
- Black Forest Ham + Cheddar in Warm Tortilla
SIGNATURE SET UP $12.95 PP
Parmesan + Chive Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Sausage,
Crispy Hash Browns + Petite Croissants
SIGNATURE YOGURT PARFAITS $2.99 PP
Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt with Seasonal Berries and Granola
“NEW YORKIFY IT” $49.99/Per Platter
Add a platter of Smoked Salmon, Red Onion,
Capers, Cucumbers + Tomato
BREAKFAST BOX
An assortment of Freshly Baked Scones, Muffins,
Bagels + Donuts
$36.95 Small, serves 16
$71.95 Large, serves 32
FRESH FRUIT + SEASONAL BERRY TRAY
$31.95 Small, serves 10
$45.95 Medium, serves 16
$58.95 Large, serves 22
SEASONAL FRUIT $1.49 Each
Selection of Seasonal Fruit, Apples, Bananas, and Oranges
Add Egg Sandwiches to any Breakfast Bundle $3.99
CHEF’S SIGNATURE OMELET BAR
$12.95 PP
Make your event memorable by adding Chef’s
Signature Omelet Bar. Custom, made-to-order omelet
station with a variety of toppings and hash browns.
Please give notice 72 hours in advance, attendant fee
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LUNCH BUFFETS
GOT TO GO
BASIC BOX $9.00 PP
Back to Basics Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips +
choice of Brownie or Cookie
SIGNATURE BOX $11.00 PP
Signature Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips, Chef’s Pasta Salad
+ choice of Brownie or Cookie
SOUP BOX $3.99 PP
Tomato Basil, Chicken Noodle, Daily Feature
Add soup to any buffet
COLD LUNCH BUFFETS
All prices are per guest. All selections include Pasta Salad,
Potato Chips, Cookie and Soda
SIGNATURE SANDWICH PLATTER $12.95 PP
A selection of any three of our Signature Sandwiches + Wraps
BASIC SANDWICH PLATTER $11.25 PP
A selection of any three of our Basic Sandwiches + Wraps
SIGNATURE SALAD SET UP $13.25 PP
A selection of any three Signature Salads, served with Freshly
Baked Rolls (Gluten-Free available)
CHEF’S SIGNATURE SIDES
$32.95 Small, serves 8
$80.95 Large, serves 20
DETOX SALAD
Chopped Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Raisins, Sunflower
Seeds + Agave Lemon Vinaigrette
TORTELLINI CAPRESE SALAD
Cheese Tortellini, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil
+ White Balsamic Vinaigrette
SWEET POTATO + SCALLION SALAD
Toasted Pecans + Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Don’t forget to add Bottled Water or Canned Sodas
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SANDWICH & WRAP SELECTIONS Available with Gluten-Free sliced bread or wrap
BACK TO BASICS SANDWICHES + WRAPS Served with Lettuce and Tomato on Artisan Roll unless otherwise
specified.
TURKEY
Hickory Smoked Turkey + Provolone Cheese
CHICKEN
Grilled Chicken Breast + Cheddar Cheese in a Spinach Tortilla
ROAST BEEF
Medium Rare Roast Beef + Swiss Cheese
HAM
Black Forest Ham + White Cheddar Cheese
VEGGIE
Cucumbers, Avocado, Tomato + Cream Cheese
SIGNATURE SANDWICHES + WRAPS
MALIBU BEACH
Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar,
Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato + Caramelized Onion Aioli, Baguette
THE SMOKEHOUSE
Black Forest Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gouda Cheese,
Greens, Red Onion, Dijon + Mayo, Baguette
TURKEY JACK
Hickory Smoked Turkey, Pepperjack Cheese, Pickled Tomato
Salsa, Chipotle Aioli + Greens, 9 Grain
LEMONY DILL TUNA
Our House Tuna Salad (made with Lemon Juice, Red Onion,
Celery, Fresh Dill + Mayo) with Cucumbers + Lettuce, 9 Grain
CHIPOTLE CHICKPEA WRAP
Our House Chipotle Hummus, Roasted Corn, Sliced Tomato,
Jalapeno, Red Onion, Radish + Lettuce, Wheat Wrap
SALAD SELECTIONS Available Tossed, Untossed or as a Salad Bar
Upgrade to Grilled Chicken on any Salad for $2
BACK TO BASICS SALADS
HOUSE
Field Greens, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Tomatoes + Croutons,
House Vinaigrette
CAESAR
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan Cheese + Croutons, Caesar
Dressing
Different Sandwiches can be substituted, including
Meat, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
As an alternative, try our Sandwiches as a Deli Tray.
CHICKEN, TUNA AND/OR EGG SALADS
Add to any order for an additional $1.50 PP
• CHICKEN SALAD
Grilled Halal Chicken Breast, Celery, Tarragon, Cranberries
• TUNA SALAD
Tuna, Celery, Dill, Lemon Juice
• EGG SALAD
Hardboiled Egg, Celery, Mustard
SIGNATURE SALADS
CANTINA TACO SALAD
Seasoned Angus Beef, Black Beans, Charred Corn, Pico de
Gallo, Cheddar Cheese, Romaine, Tortilla Strips, Chipotle
Avocado Dressing
ITALIAN CHOPPED
Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham, Hickory Smoked Turkey,
Harvest Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Provolone
Cheese, Garbanzo Beans, Black Olives, House Vinaigrette
KICKED UP CAESAR
Roasted Cauliflower, Chopped Kale + Romaine, Scallion,
Parmesan, House Croutons, Sriracha Caesar
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GLOBAL FEATURES
TACO BAR $12.99 PP
Seasoned Angus Beef, Chicken Tinga, Spanish Rice, Refried
Beans, Traditional Toppings, Corn + Flour Tortillas
PASTA PARTY $9.99 PP
Baked Penne Bolognese or Spinach + Artichoke Ziti served with
Garlic Bread
CHICAGO’S FINEST $11.99 PP
Build your own Chicago Dogs + Italian Beef Sandwiches, served
with Kettle Chips + Pickle Spears
MIDDLE EASTERN BAR $14.00 PP
Chicken Shawarma, Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa, Tabbouleh,
Hummus + Tzatziki
SIGNATURE SURF + TURF
$27.99 PP
Oven Roasted Jail Island Salmon and Pan Seared Petit Tender
with Red Wine Jus and three sides
HOT BUFFETS
SIGNATURE SELECTIONS $16.95 PP
Mix and match from our delicious entrées and homemade sides.
Served with our House Salad and Fresh Baked Rolls. Gluten-Free
Buns available.
CHOOSE ONE FEATURED ENTREE
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
NONNA’S SLOW ROASTED SICILIAN MEATBALLS
Served with Arrabbiata Sauce
PAN SEARED PETIT TENDER WITH RED WINE JUS (Add $1)
LEMON THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
OVEN ROASTED JAIL ISLAND SALMON FILET (Add $2)
CHOOSE TWO OF CHEF’S SIDES Add an additional side for $3.25 PP
PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE
Wisconsin Cheddar + Grilled Cheese Bread Crumbs
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH SPRING SCALLIONS
TOASTED RICE PILAF WITH FRESH THYME
HERB SCENTED QUINOA WITH CITRUS ZEST
ROASTED RED SKIN POTATOES & ROASTED GARLIC
LINGUINI AGLIO E OLIO
Crushed Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic + Pecorino Cheese
FIRE ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH HIMALAYAN SEA SALT
WILTED BABY SPINACH WITH SHALLOTS ROASTED GARLIC
BALSAMIC ROASTED BROCCOLI FLORETS
STEAMED INDIANA SWEET CORN WITH PARSLEY BUTTER
OVEN ROASTED BABY CARROTS WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Add House Salad and Fresh Baked Cookies for $4.50 PP
SPECIALTY HOUSE MADE PIZZAS All prices are per pizza.
$17.95 / 14” Traditional Crust (serves 3-4)
$18.95 / 11” Gluten-Free Crust (serves 2)
FARMVILLE: Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Grilled Chicken +
Mozzarella
GREENHOUSE: Red Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Black Olives,
Mushrooms + Mozzarella
SAUSAGE & PEPPER: Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers,
Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Basil + Mozzarella
THE PIZZA PACK
$6.00 PP
Add a House Salad, Garlic Bread, House Cookies,
Soda + Bottled Water to your Pizza order.
BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA $16.95 / 14” $17.95 / 11” (includes 3 toppings)
$1.75 each additional topping
1. Choose your crust: 14” Traditional (serves 3-4) or 11”
Gluten-Free crust (serves 2)
2. Choose your sauce: Italian Red Sauce, Fresh Basil Pesto, or
Memphis BBQ
3. Choose toppings: Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Pepperoni,
Sausage, Spinach, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomato, Jalapeno,
Mushroom, Onion, Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper, Green
Pepper, Basil, Artichoke Hearts, Pineapple
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SWEET
All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.
FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES $2.00
Chocolate Chip or Sugar
CHEF’S DESSERT BARS $3.50
Caramel Apple Granny, Oreo Dream, Chocolate Pecan,
Lemon Blueberry
DOUBLE FUDGE HOUSE BROWNIES $2.50
CHOCOLATE FIX $2.50
Individual cups of M&M’s, Toffee Covered Pretzels,
Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts
SNACKS + PLATTERS
SNACKS
AIR POPPED POPCORN $1.25 PP
MINI PRETZELS $1.50 PP
HOUSE CHIPS $2.00 PP
BBQ Spice or Parmesan Ranch
COVERED PRETZELS $2.00 PP
Chocolate or Yogurt
VEGGIE + HUMMUS CUPS $2.50 PP
Carrot + Celery Sticks with a side of Hummus
DRIED FRUIT CUPS $3.00 PP
Variety of our In-House Dried Fruit
NATURE VALLEY GRANOLA BARS $2.00 PP
PLATTERS Small, serves 8 Medium, serves 16 Large, serves 32
VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS
Caramelized Onion Dip or Roasted Garlic Hummus
$18.00 S $36.00 M $72.00 L
MIDWESTERN CHEESE DISPLAY
Dried Fruit, Candied Walnuts + Crackers
$32.00 S $64.00 M $128.00 L
CHIPS + FRESH TOMATO SALSA
$16.00 S $32.00 M $64.00 L
CHIPS + HOUSE MADE GUACAMOLE
$24.00 S $48.00 M $96.00 L
CAKE
Custom cake ordering on the next page.
THIRST
All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.
COLD
SODA $1.25 PP
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, La Croix, Ginger Ale
BOTTLED WATER $1.50 PP
HOT HOUSE ROAST COFFEE $2.25 PP
Served with sugar, sweeteners + cream
(regular or decaf available)
TWISTS ON THE CLASSICS $2.00 PP Blackberry Mojito Limeade, Sangria Iced Tea, Agave Lemonade
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GOURMET PIZZAS
CHICKEN PESTO
Pesto, Mozzarella, Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, Artichoke, Sun-Dried
Tomato + Balsamic Drizzle
MARGHERITA
Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella, Pesto
Drizzle
SNACKS + SWEETS
WASABI SNACK MIX $2.50 each
Rice Crackers, Wasabi Peas, Sesame Sticks
MIXED NUTS $2.50 each
Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pecans, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts
CHEESE + SALAMI BITES $3.00 each
Cheese + Salami Cube Cups
INDIVIDUAL SALTED CARAMEL
CHEESECAKES $2.99 each
ASSORTED CHEF’S CUPCAKES $3.99 each
Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Peanut Butter, Lemon
THIRST
SEASONAL BEVERAGE FEATURE $2.00 PP
Peach + Strawberry Arnold Palmer
SEASONAL SUPPLEMENT All prices are per guest, unless otherwise noted.
BREAKFAST BUNDLES
SWEET + SAVORY $9.99 PP
Vanilla Bean French Toast, Parmesan + Chive Scrambled Eggs,
and Sliced Fruit Platter
CHEF’S INDIVIDUAL FRITTATAS $10.99 PP
Served with Hash Browns + Mini Croissants
• Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Broccoli, Caramelized Mushrooms
+ Cheddar
• Applewood Bacon, Tomatoes, Potato, Fresh Basil + Cheddar
• Sausage + Caramelized Onion with Bell Peppers + Swiss SUMMER SIGNATURE SALADS SELECTIONS
APPLE + PECAN
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Scallions, Cucumbers, Granny
Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Honey Sherry
Vinaigrette
FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN
Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Corn, Cilantro, Edamame, Tortilla
Strips, Agave Lime Vinaigrette
SEASONAL SIGNATURE SANDWICHES SELECTIONS
DEVILED EGG: HOUSE EGG SALAD
Made with Mayo, Dijon, Yellow Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce,
Paprika + Celery. Served with Lettuce + Tomato on Focaccia.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS CAPRESE
Grilled Asparagus, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Tomato,
Balsamic Reduction, Focaccia
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD
House Chicken Salad (made with Dried Cranberries, Tarragon,
Celery, Red Onion + Mayo) with Lettuce + Tomato, 9 Grain