Post on 25-Jul-2020
catering portfoliofor in house and off site events
Best used for party sizes of 30+
In short everything that needs to be celebrated!
weddings and family gatherings,
corporate parties,
wedding anniversaries, a “big” birthday,
celebration of life
and everything in between.
in house Rehearsal Dinners, day after Wedding BRUNCHES
what types of parties do we cater?
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table of contentment
Your place or ours? You decide where.
The lowest prices on our lists are for parties at our place.
And the prices INCLUDES the space. Good for you. Good for us.
DETAILS – Check out our EVENTS @ OUR PLACE FAQs page 2
Have us check the dates for you.
Choose your Package: the prices listed on all packages is for buffet style service
Every event is as different as our guests and client we serve.
We will do our very best to help you plan the event you have in mind.
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We offer many options
APPETIZERS: Over The Top Stations or CHOOSE passed appetizersENTREES: FAMILY STYLE - BUFFET or THREE COURSE PLATED
SPECIATIES: Wood Fire Pizza Packages, BBQ: Whole roasted HUMANLY raised and farmed pig or lamb, and beef brisket
NEXT Ask us for a PROPOSAL. An estimate will be included.
After you deciding on moving forward we will draft a reservation agreement, once that is signed and a deposit has been placed, you will make your detail choices on all menu and service items.
DESSERTS? Do you want ours? Then check out our MADE-BY-US DESSERTS list! Actually, they are made by Chef John. He is the best! Or are you bringing a CAKE or something grandma makes, or
are sweets not your thing? Make a choice on this.
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bar service in houseA. no-host bar: guests pay for their own drinks,
B. hosted bar: where you, as the host, pay for all drinks. Either a bar package or by the bottle.
C. We do not allow outside food and beverages to be brought in to our facility since we have the responsibility for our liquor and food
handling permits.
B. For offsite catering we can provide services only as limited by the restrictions of your chosen site.
bar service off site (your event space)Q. WHAT DO YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR LIQUOR SERVICE?
A. Beverage packages are as follows, and include all non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea,
iced tea, lemonade and fountain drinks.
Prices are the same here or off-site and it will be charged for the whole guest count
house selection of beer and wine. One hour $14. Two hours $20. Three hours $30.
Additional half-hour increments $5
premium selection beer and wine. One hour $18. Two hours $25. Three hours $35.
Additional half-hour increments $7
For Off Site Weddings we offer welcoming iced tea and lemonade station $3
A la cart coffee and tea service $
Bar Ice Service, per 25 pound bag $20
ABC License Fee $175 5
main plates introour mains “entree's’ are made SPECTACULAR by the company they keep … so each main
plate includes your choice of THREE items from our awesome list of CO-STARZ – ( salad, veggies, starch)
be sure to check out the attached list, and if you need suggestions to balance your main choice out,
each meal may be served in YOUR CHOICE OF STYLE –
• as a buffet, price as listed
• a plated three-five course meal, add $10, on off site event all china has to be rented
• or in platters and bowls, family-style in courses, add $8, on off site event all china has to be rented
making our catering service unique
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*--*PRICES are shown TWICE -- first is for events at Franchettis’ -- second is for off-sites.
See FAQs for more detail
ONE MORE THING – unlike many of our competitors, we allow you to choose two different protein items for your meal with no additional
charge! If you wish, of course, and we are here to help you choose complementary
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main menus,seafood and red meat choose your sides on page….
SEAFOOD
TUNA STEAK 28./36.
• Seared, cayenne pepper, butter + olive oil or
• Sicilian-style, seared, olive salad, black pepper, olive oil
SALMON OR HALIBUT market price estimated 38./48.We use fresh wild, whenever possible, frozen at sea, in the winter.
This is the most delicious item when roasted in the WOOD-FIRED oven, simply prepared with salt, pepper and olive oil. Roasted sun gold tomatoes, basil pesto, chopped basil.
Ask us about other price point options.
RED MEAT
FILET MIGNON $36/$46, seared whole and carved . Simply seared, served with rich balsamic butter glaze
BEEF TRI-TIP $28/$35 dry rub of pepper + Cajun seasonings, seared for juicy flavor, cremini mushrooms cabernet sauce
BEEF SHORT RIBS $32/$41 braised ever-so-slowly to create that fall-off-the-bone goodness,
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main menus, poultry and vegetarianchoose your sides on page ….
POULTRY AND PORK
ROASTED CHICKEN 27./35. Oven-roasted on the bone for juiciness. Finished in the WOOD FIRED oven for the taste. LEMON + SAGE CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA 28./36. Thin slices of breast of chicken, made in the Italian tradition with prosciutto and sage leaves SUNDAY’S “FOREVER” ROASTED Heritage PORK 31./39. Braised + roasted pork shoulder. Dry-rubbed and roasted with carrots and onions, creating a truly delicious au jus. Chunky apple agrodolce. COFFEE-CRUSTED PORKLOIN 32./40 lean white meat with a lot of flavor, prune and roasted onion agro dolce. FRIED CHICKEN 30./38. marinated in buttermilk, tender and crispy and a naturally gluten-free crust
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SPECIALTY MEATS and custom menus,
DUCK, Lamb, Goat, Venison, available
VEGETARIAN MAINS
RAVIOLI 22./29. SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI, seasonal finish or BUTTERNUT Squash and Japanese Pumpkin, exotic mushrooms.
POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY 22./29. with ginger, garlic, cilantro and chilies.
PASTA POMODORO 20./26. gluten free quinoa pasta or fresh pasta with Rich tomato sauce, roasted garlic, basil, olive oil.
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specialtiesthe wood-fired pizza party
We will help you pre-select your pizza choices so we can bring along all the necessary ingredients to the party.
We make our pizzas on the spot, rather than pre-making them and freezing the way some of our competitors may.
The difference is apparent at your first bite. Please note the minimum purchase of $1,500 to mobilize our wood
fired oven.
First price is for events at Franchettis’ Kitchen/ Second price for parties at your site.
pick your pizza party!
just pizza -- 4 pizza choices 22/28 per pie, cocktail party, 3 pizza choices, 3 small bite choices $30/$38pizza + oysters , 3 pizza choices, 3 small bite choices $30/$38pizza+sides -- 4 pizza choices and 2 salads (sides) 29./39.complete pizza party three small bite choices, 3 pizza choices + 3 side dishes 42./49.pizza extravaganza 3 small bite choices, 3 pizza choices, 1 protein 1 side dishes 49/59. additional side dishes at $6 per person
Packages can be customized
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barbeques
the pig a’licious bbq
By choosing the whole pig selection you will get the best flavor possible. We are the magicians in Pig BBQ. The Pigs are from
local farms and are humanely raised, which make for the freshest, most delicious and tender pork you have ever eaten. We bring our MOBILE PIG ROASTER right to your event. The pigs start roasting at our place and continue along the way,
long and slow for twelve hours and finished to perfection right before service. Of course we will carve it for you, and pricing
includes service, plates, flatware, napkins, and sauces.
A la carte, the whole roasted pig –1,100./1,500.
Will be enough for 35-45 guests as a main meal, or for up to 80 as a side dish.
As a meal with 3 sides 57/82
the beef a’licious bbq
We will substitute our FABulous BBQ BRISKET
for the PIG in the menu above. 57/82
A la carte, for JUST BBQ Brisket to add to any other items $15/$17
Other WHOLE BBQ meats available:
Whole Lamb. Whole Goat (Cabrito) Please inquire with your planner.
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over the top food bars/stations
oyster bar3.50 per piece 50-piece minimum order
FRESHLY SHUCKED RAW with our condiments:
Prosecco mignonette sauce – cocktail sauce – horseradish – lemon wedges - Tabasco – freshly ground pepper
BAKED ARTICHOKE, PERNOD and Parmesan aioli + or BAKED with
BASIL PESTO + Parmesan, we recommend
three oysters per person at a minimum, six is not too many
oyster+french fry baron its own 42./52per person, in addition to other items 22./38.
12 oysters OYSTERS per person/4 oysters as an additional item
GARLIC PARMESAN FRENCH FRIES, and regular FRENCH FRIES
CONDIMENT BAR with cocktail sauce, mignonette, horseradish, lemons, aioli
ADD BLOODY MARY shooters + 3.
25-person minimum for this item
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over the top food bars/stations
the waffle + fried chicken bar 28./39.
gluten free, crispy fried chicken,
two types of waffles,
toppings:
GUACAMOLE,
HEIRLOOM tomato salsa
CRISP WARM black pig bacon,
SPICY RANCH dressing
antipasto bar
housemade hummus, sweet roasted garlic cloves, house marinated and roasted olives (star anise, citrus and cinnamon) in basil pesto, with roman style focaccia bread, per person 6.5
add on
wood fire roasted and marinated Vegetables – bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant and artichokes, (depending on seasons
availability), per person 6.5
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cheese and meat bar
assorted nuts, fruits and a honey jar, pickled vegetables and
our house made Roman-style focaccia
cheese choices
2 cheese choices/2 meat choices 15.5 per person, in addition to other items 9.
Each additional cheese at 5. per person
house made MOZZARELLA, with lemon-scented olive oil and basil
BURRATA: housemade, our signature dish, a bundle of love, served with pesto for a
savory experience, and agro dolce for a bit of sweetness
ARTISAN CHEESES truffled brie, pecorino Romano, Spanish Manchego
CURED MEAT choices: prosciutto di Parma, Palacia dried chorizo of Spain
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passed appetizers
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pizza choicesvegetarian Items may be made Vegan by omitting the cheese and dairy
Gluten free pizza dough available for an additional $3 per pizza
MARGHERITA -- The Classic marinara + HAND CRAFTED mozzarella + basil + E.V.O.O.
EXOTIC MUSHROOM oven-roasted shiitake, cremini, hen of the woods + oyster mushroom, taleggio + fontina cheese +,
roasted artichokes, lemon oil, garlic, thyme,
QUATRO FORMAGGI mozzarella + blue + fontina + Parmesan cheese, sliced apples, lemon oil
ALSACIAN, fontina, glazed sweet onions, crème fraiche + sweet caraway
CASTELVETRANO, green olives, zucchini, + stracciatella (our house made fresh cheese), lemon oil and parsley finish
TAGGIASCA Italian black OLIVES, spicy marinara, hand crafted mozzarella
PEAR PIZZA + CARAMELIZED ONIONS, fresh pear, thyme, fontina, toasted walnuts, goat cheese and our balsamic vinegar
syrup, which adds a bright pop of flavor to the finish.
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pizza choices with meatGluten free pizza dough available for an additional $3 per pizza
MEATSPAGHETTI + MEATBALLS, mozzarella, spaghetti + hand crafted sliced meatballs
PEAR + PROSCIUTTO with blue Cheese, balsamic syrup
SPANISH CHORIZO Palacios dry chorizo, herbed garlic tomato sauce + mozzarella + oven-roasted artichokes + lemon zest + arugula
MANCHESTER 96, marinara, garlic, oregano, mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni + prosciutto
DI PARMA marinara, prosciutto di Parma, fontina, braised fennel confit, Taggiasca black olive finish
PEPPERONI marinara + mozzarella + Hobbs pepperoni + Taggiasca olives + red onions
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, smoked mozzarella, slow-roasted sweet onions + braised kale, smoked olive oil.
ROASTED CHICKEN, dollops of light marinara sauce and mozzarella, basil pesto + pine nut finish.
PIG + PINEAPPLE, roasted pulled pork, smoked mozzarella, pineapple chunks, pickled peppers, and roasted bell peppers, smoked olive
oil finish.
STEAK + BELL PEPPERS, marinara, mozzarella, tri-tip, salsa verde finish
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tasty co-starzChoose three items from this page.
included in the price for your MAINS
HEARTY + FILLING CAULIFLOWER mac n’ cheese
BUTTERNUT Mac n’ cheese with Lacinato Kale, caramelized red onion, in white wine sage cream saucePASTA POMODORO, rich tomato sauce, roasted garlic + basil Roasted FINGERLING POTATOES, green onions + soft herbs.
SOFT POLENTA locally grown + milled at Tierra Farm, finished with mascarpone cheese + rosemary, MASHED POTATO + cauliflower gratin
YAM coins, roasted apples, and whole roasted garlic, herbs, Calabrian chilies Roasted POTATOES, bell peppers, onions and roasted mushrooms
FINGERLING POTATOES, cauliflower, mushrooms, whole garlic cloves,
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tasty co-starz, veggiesChoose one, included in the price for your MAINS
VEGETABLES, wood-fired oven-roasted and charredCAULIFLOWER STEAKS, lemon herb sauce
CAULIFLOWER gratin, florets + black olives + bread crumbs + olive oil TUSCAN-STYLE zucchini, red onions, bell pepper, parsley + oregano
GREEN BEANS with diced dates, garlic and rosemary, Marcona almonds ROOT VEGETABLES carrots + parsnips + rutabaga, onions, cumin + coriander
BRUSSELS SPROUTS apples, honey + walnuts + sweet heat BUTTERNUT squash, QUINOA, giant white beans, toasted pumpkin seeds, spicy lime vinaigrette
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tasty co-starz, saladsChoose one, included in the price for your MAINS
KALE + QUINOA, with hazelnuts, apples and cranberries, date balsamic vinaigretteLENTILS, yellow beets, spaghetti squash, sweet potatoes, French vinaigrette
BLUE CHOP spinach, iceberg + radicchio, red onions + bacon, green beans, housemade blue cheese dressing KALE CHOP romaine + kale, walnuts, feta cheese, avocado, honey-tabasco vinaigrette.
JUST GREENS, arugula, sliced cucumbers, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette, lemon oil MISTA mixed as picked by the farmer, shaved fennel, toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Classic CAESAR -- romaine lettuce, creamy lemon anchovy dressing + Calabrian chili paste APPLE salad, mixed greens, as picked by the farmer, celery, apples, apple vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, blue cheese
BEET SALAD, layers of roasted marinated beets, caramelized and roasted onions, carrots + parsnips, feta cheese, lemon and
orange oil, horseradish cream.
QUINOA and KALE protein-rich grain + dark leafy kale, lemon vinaigrette, sweet potato fried ribbons and feta cheese
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made-by-Us dessertsApple Strudel
Gesine’s family recipe, well-executed by chef-husband John into a flaky, juicy, apple-y pastry
with nuts and raisins
Flourless Chocolate GanacheHazelnut crust, raspberry coulis, freshly whipped cream
Seasonal PieNeed we say more. Fresh. Made right at Franchettis’ Kitchen. Here are some flavors. We
always try to use fresh fruit, so availability will vary by season. Pear-apple. Apple.
Pumpkin. Mixed berries. Black-n-Blueberry. White Chocolate banana cream pie. Peach.
Apricot.
*$6.50/7.50 per person, First price is for events at Franchettis’
Kitchen/Second price for parties at your site.
Cookies and Ice Cream Build-Your-Own SandwichYou make your own ice cream sandwich with house made cookies. Or just have ice cream
with cookies. Life is good.
BrowniesWhen you taste these, you will know what brownie mixes are NOT the way to go. Lots of
butter, high-quality chocolate, baked to gooey-ness.
made-by-Us desserts
dessert barA variety of the items above, your choice of
3 items at $6.50 per person or 4 Items at $8.50 per person. First price is for events at Franchettis’ Kitchen/Second price for parties at your site.
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events at our place or yours FAQs ~~ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, PRETTY MUCH!
Q. IS THERE A CHARGE FOR THE EVENT SPACE? A SITE FEE if WE COME TO FRANCHETTIS’?
A. No, there is no site fee, only a minimum charge depending on the day/time.
Q. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CHARGE?
A. For The Entire Restaurant and Patio the Minimum Is $3,500 For Lunch; $5,200 For Dinner.
C. The Minimum Charge For Off-Site Catering Is $1,500
Q. IS THERE A SET-UP FEE?
A. No, unless you require us to move our normal set-up into something else.
Q. ARE ALL THE LABOR FEES INCLUDED IN THE PRICING?A. IN HOUSE, Yes, all the labor fees for a 5-hour event or less are included. Any event where our team members areneeded for a longer time will incur a labor fee of $40 per hour per staff member. B. OFF SITE: Charges for the culinary crew apply for the time being at the event site from set up to break down, which will be determined by your time line. All Service Staff will be charged by the hour for the event time needed.
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events at our place or yours FAQs ~~ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, PRETTY MUCH! continued
Q. WHAT ABOUT A PICK-UP EVENT? CAN WE JUST COME TO YOUR PLACE AND PICK UP A PARTY?
A. Of course, and then the minimums do not apply! We just need 4 days advance notice for any order
for more than 20 people. We will supply the food, and high-quality disposable plates and flatware and
napkins too!
Q. HOW MANY GUESTS DOES YOUR SPACE ACCOMMODATE?
A. Comfortably 80. Maximum 110 in a cocktail party style set-up.
Q. IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR BOOKING, AND IF SO, HOW IS THAT HANDLED?
A. A signed agreement and a $250 deposit is required to hold the date, along with valid credit card on file.
Q. SO DO WE HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY RENTALS LIKE LINENS, FLATWARE, CHINA, OR TABLES AND CHAIRS?
A. No, all of that is included in our pricing at Franchettis’ kitchen, unless you request special items.
B. For catering at your place, there is a charge for rentals if your site does not include them.
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events at our place or yours FAQs ~~ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, PRETTY MUCH! continued
Q. IS DÉCOR PROVIDED?
A. At Franchettis’ kitchen we can provide simple décor for your tables such as votive candles and other
place-appropriate things. Ask us when you are here for your site visit.
For Holidays, especially Christmas, we are always decked out.
Q. DO YOU ALLOW CANDLES?
A. Only votives or other candles where the flame is behind glass.
Q. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOOKING AT YOUR EVENT SITE?
A. We need to finalize the details of your event 10 business days prior to your event, which includes
selection of your menu, timeline, room set-up. The final count, OR GUARANTEE, is due to us no later than
FOUR (4) business prior to your event.
Q. DO YOU HAVE PARKING AT YOUR SITE?
A. Yes, we do! Plenty and free
Q. WHAT ABOUT TIPPING, GRATUITIES, SERVICE CHARGES AND THE LIKE?
A. For events at Franchettis’ Kitchen an automatic 20% service charge plus tax will be added to the bill.
B. For off-site events, a gratuity for the staff to share is always
appreciated although not mandatory. Some calculations will be shown on the bottom of your invoice.
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