Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail
Oversized prawns served on a bed of iceberg lettuce and crushed ice, accompanied by
our delicious homemade cocktail sauce

Italian-Port Wine Mushroom Meatballs
Ed’s special recipe for over 40 years! These meatballs are prepared using a port wine that
is slowly steamed away and reduced over the cooking process. Then the meatballs are
covered in sliced fresh mushrooms and natural juices

Teriyaki & Makers Mark Glazed Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers with our unique teriyaki & Makers Mark whiskey glaze. Absolutely
Remarkable!

Coconut Shrimp
Shredded coconut batter, deep-fried and served with a pineapple sweet & sour sauce

Traditional Egg Rolls
Chinese egg rolls served with sweet and sour sauce

Southwestern Egg Rolls
Spicy egg rolls stuffed with black beans, corn, cilantro and chicken. Served with a
cucumber ranch dressing

Toasted Calamari with Caramelized Onions & Peppers
Served with lemon wedges and marinara

Baked Brie Puff Pastries
Filo dough filled with Brie and served with a raspberry coulis sauce

Tomato Caprese
Beefsteak tomato slices, topped with Buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and drizzled
with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Spinach Dip
Our creamy version made with chopped baby spinach and served with tortilla chips.

Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Parmesan and Asiago cheeses, chopped artichoke hearts with baby spinach - served with
tortilla chips

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
An assortment of jumbo mushroom caps stuffed with blue cheese and bacon as well as,
cheddar cheese and sausage - recommended for the sophisticated palate!

Toasted Mini Ravioli
Lightly breaded ravioli bites filled with cheese and served with marinara for dipping

Traditional Bruschetta
Diced Roma tomatoes, white pepper, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, Romano &
parmesan cheeses, served on-top of thin sliced toasted French bread

Spring Rolls
Vegetable and cabbage stuffed egg rolls with a pineapple sweet & sour dipping sauce -
no meat inside!

Roasted Red Pepper Humus
Topped with crumbled feta and diced tomatoes, served with pita wedges

Pot Stickers
Classic Chinese dumplings filled with pork and vegetables then fried, served with soy
sauce

Silver Dollar Sandwiches
Small silver dollar rolls stuffed with your choice of turkey, ham, or steak and served with
mustard, mayonnaise, and horseradish sour cream accompaniments!

Swedish Meatballs
A classic version of the meatball with a creamy sauce

Rolled Chicken or Beef Tacquitos
Rolled and fried, served with sour cream and salsa

Buffalo Chicken Wings or Strips
The classic version of the world famous chicken wing or strips, served plain, hot, or mild
with buttermilk ranch for dipping.

Smoked Turkey, Ham, and Vegetable Spirals
This wrap is becoming more and more popular over the years.
Smoked turkey or ham wrapped in cream cheese and served with a poupon’ mustard
sauce as the accompaniment

Cocktail Sausage
These miniature cocktail weenies are sure to be a hit.
Served warm in a mildly eloquent barbeque sauce for effect

Smoked Baby Norwegian Salmon
Another one of Ed’s specialties! Presented on a glass fish platter and in the actual form of
a Norwegian Salmon and accompanied by capers, cream cheese, diced onions, crackers
and lemons.

Cheese and Crackers
No pre-cut cheese cubes here my friend. Hand cut triangles and squares from blocks of
real cheese - Amish mozzarella, Colby Jack, Cheddar and Cheddar spread. Accompanied
by Carr’s Table Water Crackers and Ritz Crackers.

Chips & Salsa && Guacamole &&& Sour Cream
Oversized chips served with a traditional Mexican salsa, guacamole and sour cream

Fresh Fruit Platter
Seasonal fresh fruits arranged on a platter and presented in abundance

Vegetable Platter
Assorted fresh vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower florets, celery and carrot sticks presented
with ranch dressing for dipping

Orange Peel Sweet-n-Sour Meatballs
Meatballs in our hand made orange peel sweet-n-sour sauce

Chef Carved Sandwiches
Prime rib or turkey sandwiches carved by a chef and served on a potato bun with
accompanying sauces.

Baked Goat Cheese & Asiago
Served on a bed of marinara – with toasted French bread points

Fried Egg Plant Stix
Battered & served with a cucumber ranch dressing

Asparagus Spear French Fries
Asparagus spears battered & fried, served with a cucumber ranch dip

Green Bean French Fries
Green beans battered & fried, served with a cucumber ranch dip

Buffalo Style Frog Legs
Frog legs prepared like buffalo style chicken wings (plain, hot, or mild) and served with a
cucumber ranch dip


Salads

Garden Fresh Summer Salad
Tossed iceberg lettuce with a blend of summer mix to add color and liven’ things up.
Choice of dressings from the following - buttermilk ranch, Italian, French or raspberry
vinaigrette.

Colossal Caesar Salad
Traditional Caesar salad served in a colossal bowl with our own special Caesar dressing.
Also available with chicken for an additional charge.

Fruit Salad
Giant Bowl of mixed fruit cocktail!

Potato Salad
Potatoes, mustard, onions and celery

Baked Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad topped with shredded cheese, bacon and chives. Delicious and
unique!

Chunky Red Potato Salad
Large chunks of red potatoes highlight this potato salad

German Potato Salad
Potatoes, bacon, parsley, onion in a light mustard/vinegar based sauce

Coleslaw
Creamy coleslaw

Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad
Pasta with creamy Caesar dressing and light veggies

Ranch Seashell Pasta Salad
Seashells pasta with ranch dressing and light vegetables

Italian Pasta Salad
Classic version

Macaroni & Cheddar Salad
Elbow macaroni & cheddar cheese


Soups

Chicken Noodle Soup
Classic version

Vegetable Beef
With bits of prime rib

Minestrone
Loaded with veggies

Chili
Hearty w/ beans and beef

Three Cheese
Thick, creamy and delicious

**The above served with oyster crackers and corn bread muffins**


Entrees

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Great Lakes Catering's Award winning prime rib. Sliced at a carving station and served
personally by one of our chefs.
Accompanied by au’ jus and a horseradish sour cream sauce.

Oven Baked Turkey Breast
Also sliced at a carving station and served personally by one of our chefs. Accompanied
by a cranberry relish and a crock-pot of gravy.

Honey Glazed Ham
Whole ham glazed with honey and a fresh fruit cocktail sauce. Sliced and served from a
carving station by our chef.

Roast Loin of Pork
Slow roasted pork loin. Carved and served personally by one of our chefs.

Roasted Chicken Breast
A boneless, skinless chicken breast dusted lightly with our special seasonings and slow
roasted. Accompanied by a crock-pot of apricot honey Dijon mustard.

Baked and Quartered Chicken
These whole chickens are seasoned, baked, and then quartered. The chicken falls off the
bone and melts in your mouth. Excellent when served on top of a bed of corn bread wild
rice stuffing.

Thin Sliced Roast Beef Au’ jus
Succulent roast beef sliced thin and served in it’s own natural au’ jus

Baked Mostaccioli
Premium hollow pasta in meat or marinara sauce, it is then smothered with mozzarella
cheese and baked

Baked Ravioli
Meat or cheese filled “Pasta pillows” covered in your choice of sauce, then mozzarella
cheese, and baked

Lasagna
Meat or roasted vegetable lasagna slowly baked and served with Parmesan cheese.

Italian Sausage and Marinara
Real authentic Italian sausage from the butcher smothered in marinara sauce, peppers,
and onions

Steamship Round Roast
Slow oven roasted strip loin. This "Choice" roast is the perfect alternative to prime rib.
Served either from a carving station or pre-sliced.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Choose your favorite from the following: Kiev, Cordon Bleu or broccoli & cheese.

Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Whole chicken breast baked into our classic broccoli & cheese casserole. This is a meal
in and of itself.

Shrimp Dijon
Shrimp in a garlic butter sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, then baked

Fettuccini Alfredo
Choose from the following: Chicken, shrimp, or seafood.

Pot Roast
Slow roasted beef pot roast with carrots, celery, potatoes and peas

Chicken and Dumplings
Hand made dumplings, just like grandma makes!!!

** Complimentary assorted breads are served with all entrees**


Vegetables & Side Dishes

Green Beans Almandine
Whole beans cut and cooked in a butter sauce and topped with almond slivers

Corn Off the Cob
Whole kernel golden sweet corn served “Off the cob”

Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet baby carrots with honey and butter glaze

Sauteed Peapods
Peapods sauteed in olive oil with diced red peppers and garlic

Bistro Baked Potatoes
Baby baked potatoes served with ranch, cheddar cheese, and sour cream for dipping

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
Baked to a crispy golden brown topping. This is for very hearty appetites.

Baked Beans
Beans Baked in a sweet honey sauce with a little bacon

Baked Potato
Classic style wrapped in aluminum foil and served with butter and sour cream

New Baby Potatoes
Skinless small new baby potatoes served in parsley butter

Au’ Gratin Potatoes
Thin sliced potatoes smothered in cheese and baked

Mashed Potatoes
Traditional or Garlic style mashed potatoes accompanied by gravy in a crock-pot

Corn Bread Wild Rice Stuffing
This stuffing is a centuries old family recipe- highly recommended as an accompaniment
to all chicken and turkey entrees. It is DELICIOUS.


Lunch

Italian Beef
Served with au' jus, sport peppers, and French rolls

Chicken Sandwiches
Boneless skinless breast served with all the trimmings

BBQ Pork, Beef or Chicken
Pulled from the bone & smothered in Hickory Smoked BBQ sauce

Pub Style Burgers
Deluxe burgers with all the trimmings

Hot Dogs
Vienna all beef hot dogs, served with all the condiments to make them "Chicago Style"

Bratwurst
Classic Brat! Boiled in beer and then grilled

Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Served on croissants with lettuce, tomato and pickle on the side

Classic Sloppy Joes
Flavored to perfection and served with hamburger buns and pickles

You Name It Sandwiches
Any deli style sandwiches served with lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, mustard and
mayonnaise

Box Lunches
Your choice of sandwich or croissant, two salads, chips, cookies, candy bar or mint

Lasagna
Meat or roasted vegetable

Mostaccioli, Tortellini or Ravioli
Served with meat sauce or marinara

Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy cheese smothers these elbow noodles then topped with shredded cheese and
baked
Tacos & Nachos Bar
Served with everything to make them GRANDE!

Deli Bar
Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef served with gourmet breads, lettuce, tomato, cheese,
pickles, mustards, and mayonnaise

Build Your Salad
Caesar, Chicken, Chef, Garden and Oriental

** Ask about our hot dog cart – Vienna Cart with Umbrella**


Desserts

Strawberry Short Cake
Classic style short cake with strawberries and whipped cream

Fresh Fruit Tarts
Graham cracker crust filled with custard and topped with sliced fresh fruit

Peanut Butter Ganache
Peanut butter cookie cup filled with chocolate ganache

Miniature Cream Puffs & Chocolate Eclairs
Bite sized for easy finger desserts

Cheese Cake
Any type of Eli's Cheesecake you can think of

Banana Pudding
Crisp vanilla wafers surround this cup of pudding that's topped with shredded coconut
and dried banana chips

Assorted Homemade Chocolate Candies
Homemade chocolates by Sweet Treats of La Porte

Assorted Cookies & Brownies
Everyone loves our cookies and brownies

Carrot Cake
Sheet style Carrot Cake with Vanilla Icing

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Hand dipped with white or dark chocolate – you decide!

Shot Glass Shooters
Shot glasses filled with scrumptious desserts... oreo, apple pie, and a variety of others!


Breakfast Packages

Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Various whole fruits & fruit platter with yogurt dip
Assorted mini-Danish, muffins, and bagels
Jellies & butter
Individual serving orange juice & bottled water
Coffee, cream, sugar, etc.


Full Breakfast

Whole fruits with fruit platter and yogurt dip
Danish minis, muffins, bagels, jellies & butter
Breakfast potatoes
Bacon & sausage
Scrambled eggs or egg casserole (Your choice)
Orange juice & bottled water
Coffee, cream, sugar, etc.


Luncheon-Dinner Packages

The Picnic Package
Fruit platter
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Baked beans
Corn on the cob
Hot Dogs with all the trimmings to make them “Chicago Style”
Deluxe pub burgers
Potato chips
Cookies
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Deluxe Soup & Salad Bar Package
Garden salad with all the trimmings for an entire meal
Tomatoes
Raisins
Cucumbers
Diced hard boiled eggs
Croutons
Beets
Bacon bits
Parmesan cheese
Sliced chicken
Several salad dressings
Your choice of soup
Strawberry Shortcake
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Cracker Barrel Package
Deluxe garden salad
Corn muffins & butter
Corn “off” the cob
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Chicken fried steak or fried chicken
Strawberry shortcake
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Chinese
Garden salad with assorted salad dressings
Egg rolls with pineapple sweet & sour sauce
White rice
Vegetable fried rice
Beef & Broccoli
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fortune cookies
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Pork Barrel Package
Garden salad with choice of dressings
Assorted rolls & butter
Choice of vegetable
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Thick sliced pork medallions served on a bed of corn bread wild rice stuffing
Carrot sheet-cake slices for dessert
Assorted beverages & bottled water

French Connection
Fresh Garden salad with spring mix and your choice of French or Ranch dressings
Assorted rolls & butter
Green beans almandine
New baby potatoes in parslied butter
Lightly seasoned boneless chicken breast with an apricot honey mustard glaze
Chocolate drizzled cheesecake with a jumbo strawberry side
Assorted beverages and bottled water

Italian Feast
Chicken Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Green beams almandine
Choice of roasted vegetable or traditional baked lasagna
Tiramisu
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Mexican Fiesta
Deluxe garden salad
Build your own: Nachos and Taco Bar - fajita chicken and seasoned ground beef
(Lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, sour cream, guacamole, peppers, melted cheese and hot
sauces)
Spanish rice
Miniature creme puffs and eclairs
Assorted beverages & bottled water

The Chicago Classic
Deluxe garden salad with your choice of dressings, croutons, and bacon bits.
Beef buns
Choice of vegetable
Baked Mac n Cheese
Italian beef au jus'
Sport peppers & pickles
Peanut butter and chocolate brownies
Assorted beverages & bottled water

“BBQ” Package
Potato salad
Coleslaw
Corn "Off" the cob
Potato chips
Choose one: BBQ pork, beef or chicken sandwiches
Cookies or brownies for dessert
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Chicken & Dumplings Package
Deluxe garden salad bar with dressings
Corn bread muffins
Home made chicken and dumplings
Strawberry shortcake
Assorted beverages and bottled water

The American Grill
Fresh fruit salad
Potato salad
Corn on the cobettes
Potato chips
Deluxe pub burgers with all the toppings
Cookies
Assorted beverages and bottled water

Deluxe Deli Bar Package
Potato salad
Coleslaw
Gourmet breads
Roast beef, turkey & ham
Lettuce, tomato, pickle
Mayo, mustard & gourmet mustards
Potato chips
Eli’s cheesecake
Assorted beverages & bottled water

The Island Package
Deluxe garden salad
Fruit Platter
Assorted rolls & butter
Green beans almandine
Tri-colored pepper confetti island rice
Teriyaki chicken breasts
Strawberry shortcake
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Stuffed Chicken Package
Deluxe garden salad
Assorted rolls & butter
Choice of vegetable
Island rice
Chicken kiev, cordon bleu or broccoli & cheese stuffed chicken breast
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Assorted beverages & bottled water

Chicken Parmesan Package
Deluxe chicken caesar salad
Garlic bread
Chicken parmesan
Baked mostacolli
Mini creme puffs and eclairs
Assorted beverages & bottled water

“Graduation Party” Package
Fresh fruit platter with yogurt dip
Vegetable platter with buttermilk ranch
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Corn "Off" the cob
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Fried chicken
Italian beef sandwiches served with peppers and pickles
Miniature creme puffs and eclairs

“Thanksgiving Feast” Package
Deluxe fresh garden salad with spring mix and dressings
Green beans almandine
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn bread wild rice stuffing
Rolls & butter
Carving station featuring: Turkey breast carved by a chef
Cranberry sauce
Pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream


Wedding Packages

Diamond Package

APPETIZERS
Jumbo prawns served with cocktail sauce
Baby Norwegian smoked salmon with capers, cream cheese, lemons and crackers
Gourmet cheeses, cheese spreads, salami & Carr’s table water crackers
Toasted ravioli miniatures served with marinara for dipping
Strolling waiter serving fresh bruschetta from a silver tray

DINNER

Caesar salad station – Chef freshly preparing Caesar salad for your guests
Assorted rolls & butter
Steamed asparagus drizzled with a warm bacon & balsamic vinaigrette and bleu cheese
Baked au’gratin potatoes
Carving station featuring: Roasted prime rib of beef
Your choice of:
Shrimp Dijon station – Shrimp in a white wine & garlic butter sauce topped
    with breadcrumbs
OR
Fettuccini Alfredo Station
Live action station with a chef preparing your choice of Chicken or shrimp
    fettuccini alfredo

Gold Package

APPETIZERS

Fresh flowing "Elevated" vegetable platter with buttermilk ranch dip
Gourmet cheeses, cheese spreads, salami & Carr's Table Water Crackers
Port wine mushroom meatballs
Makers Mark and teriyaki glazed chicken skewers
Strolling waiter serving fresh bruschetta from a silver tray

DINNER

Deluxe garden salad with spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, bacon bits,
    Parmesan cheese, French, Ranch and Italian dressings
Skin-on mashed potatoes with gravy
Green beans almandine
Assorted rolls and butter
"Dueling Chef" carving station featuring: Roasted prime rib of beef and turkey breast
    with accompanying sauces

Silver Package

APPETIZERS

Fresh flowing "Elevated" vegetable platter with buttermilk ranch dip
Gourmet cheeses, cheese spreads, salami & crackers
Port wine mushroom meatballs

DINNER

Tossed garden salad with spring mix, tomatoes and French, Italian and Ranch dressings
Assorted rolls & butter
Corn "Off" the cob
Choice of potato
Carving station featuring: Lightly seasoned baked loin of pork or beef roast
    with accompanying sauces, baked and quartered chicken

Bronze Package

APPETIZERS

Flowing fruit platter with a yogurt-dipping glaze
Vegetable platter with buttermilk ranch dip
Port wine mushroom meatballs

DINNER

Deluxe garden salad with French, Italian and Ranch dressings
Assorted rolls and butter
Choice of vegetable
Corn bread wild rice stuffing
Baby bakers with sour cream, ranch and cheese sauce
Lightly seasoned boneless and skinless chicken breast
Apricot honey mustard glaze
Thin sliced Italian style beef au' jus


Additional Wedding Packages

Basic Package #1

APPETIZERS
Fresh sliced fruit platter
Fresh sliced vegetable platter with ranch dip

DINNER
Fresh garden salad with spring mix and your choice of French and Ranch dressings
Assorted rolls & butter
Green beans almandine
New baby potatoes in parslied butter
Lightly seasoned boneless chicken breast with an apricot honey mustard glaze
Baked Mostacolli

Basic Package #2

APPETIZERS
Fresh sliced fruit platter
Fresh sliced vegetable platter with ranch dip

DINNER
Chicken Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Choice of vegetable
Baked Lasagna
Meatballs in marinara


Bar Packages

Bronze Package
Basic bar set-up including; Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whiskey & Bourbon. Choice of Domestic
Keg Beer (Miller Lite, MGD, Bud or Bud Light). Wines include; CK Mondavi - Cabernet &
Chardonnay. Mixers include; Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tonic, Soda, Orange Juice, and
Cranberry Juice.

Silver Package
Our basic bar set-up plus extras including; Smirnoff, Bacardi, Seagram 7, Tanqueray,
Dewar's, Tequila, Amaretto and Triple Sec. Sours, Stone Sours and Margaritas will be
offered with this package.

Gold Package
Our basic bar set-up plus more choices including; Absolut, Absolut Citron, Kettle One,
Grey Goose, Bombay, Bacardi, Jim Beam, V.O., Johnny Walker Black, Kaluha and
Bailey's. Sours, Stone Sours and Margaritas offered with this package.

Beer & Wine Packages
Domestic keg beer and CK Mondavi Chardonnay & Cabernet.

Cash Bar Package Available
A $200.00 set-up fee will be added to all packages.
All packages include soft drinks and bottled water.


Appetizer Party Packages

Diamond Package

Chilled Station

The “Boat” display piece featuring: Jumbo prawns served with a gazpacho cocktail sauce
The “Apex” display piece featuring: anti-pasta skewers &Baby Norwegian
    smoked salmon served with lemons, caper, cream cheese, and crackers
Fresh Bruschetta


Hot Station

Baked Brie puff pastries served with a raspberry coulis dip
Makers Mark and teriyaki glazed chicken skewers
Toasted Calamari with Caramelized Onions & Peppers
    Served with lemon wedges and marinara


Carving Station

Carved prime rib and turkey sandwiches served on potato buns with cranberry
    relish, gourmet mustards and horseradish sour cream sauce


Dessert Station

White and dark chocolate dipped strawberries
Assorted Petit fours
Cupcakes
Peanut butter and chocolate ganache cups


Bar

Customized to your specifications


Gold Package

Chilled Station

The “window” display piece featuring: assorted gourmet cheeses, spreads,
    grapes, salami, and crackers
Jumbo prawns served with a gazpacho cocktail sauce
Roasted red pepper humus with crumbled feta cheese and diced tomatoes. Served with
    pita wedges and tortilla chips


Egg Roll Station

Southwestern egg rolls served with a cucumber ranch dressing
Traditional egg rolls served with a pineapple sweet and sour sauce
Orange peel sweet and sour meatballs


Carving Station

Carved prime rib and turkey sandwiches served on potato buns with cranberry relish,
    gourmet mustards and horseradish sour cream sauce


Dessert Station

White and dark chocolate dipped strawberries
Assorted Petit fours
Peanut butter and chocolate ganache cups


Bar

Customized to your specifications


Silver Package

Chilled Station

The “Apex” display piece featuring: fresh sliced fruits and vegetables with dips.
Assorted gourmet cheeses, spreads, salami and crackers


Hot Station

Toasted Mini Ravioli
Italian Port wine & mushroom meatballs


Carving Station

Carved turkey sandwiches on potato buns served with cranberry relish and
    gourmet mustards


Dipping Station

Roasted red pepper hummus, chunky salsa, sour cream, and guacamole served with pita
    wedges and tortilla chips
Fresh bruschetta served with toasted French bread slices


Bar

Customized to your specifications


Bronze Package

Fruit and Vegetable Station

Fresh fruit platter served with yogurt dip
Fresh vegetable platter served with ranch dressing


Hot Station

Italian port wine and mushroom meatballs
Southwestern egg rolls served with a cucumber ranch dip


Silver Dollar Station

Assorted silver dollar sandwiches stuffed with ham, turkey, and roast beef served with
    gourmet mustards and mayonnaise on the side

Dessert Station

Miniature cream puffs and eclairs
Assorted cookies
Chocolate dipped strawberries