Pina’s Culinary Experience

 

632 East Irving Park Road

Roselle, IL  60172

Tel:  630-529-1877     Fax:  630-529-1898

E-Mail: chef_pina@yahoo.com

 

Catering Menu & Services

“Our goal is to make your party a unique experience with a great tasting food your guests will long remember”

 

 

All prices subject to change without notice and do not include sales tax and gratuity.

 

This menu reflects only a small sample of what we offer in food selection and services. Please contact us to design the menu and services that meet your needs.

 

Lunch

All of our menu items are available for lunch, although the portions are smaller. Prices start at $11.75 per person (veal extra) and include:

·         One Entrée, One Side & One Salad

·         Our Homemade Bread & Butter

Additional side, vegetable or salad begins at $2.00 per person. Additional entree begins at $3.00 per person.


Lunch menu prices are only valid for items delivered or picked up at or before 2 PM

 

Dinner

All of our menu items are available for dinner. Prices start at $15.00 per person (veal extra) and include:

·         One Entrée, One Side, One Vegetable & One Salad

·         Our Homemade Bread & Butter

Additional side, vegetable or salad begins at $2.50 per person. Additional entree begins at $4.00 per person.


Dinner menu prices are for items delivered or picked up after 2:00 P.M.


Basic catering package includes paper and plastic products, salt and pepper, and delivery and set-up within a 10-mile radius. There is an additional charge for deliveries beyond 10 miles.

 

Hors D'oeuvres, Desserts & Liquor Available

 

Menu Suggestions

 

Italian

Stuffed Meatballs

  Pina's Specialty: (Ground beef with herbs and spices stuffed with a blend of herbs, vegetables and ricotta cheese, baked in a fresh tomato basil sauce. Suggestions:

·         Roasted Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary

·         Green Beans Provencale

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Saltimbocca - Chicken, Veal or Pork

  Thinly sliced boneless breast of chicken, veal or pork, sauteed with sage and proscuitto in a white wine sauce. Suggestions:

·         Aromatic Rice

·         European Mixed Green Salad

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Spiedini - Chicken or Beef

  Thinly sliced boneless breast of chicken, or beef, rolled with pancetta, herbs and imported cheese. Suggestions:

·         Braised Potatoes, Carrots & Shallots

·         European Mixed Green Salad

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Mexican

Shredded Pork Tacos

  Shredded pork roast with sauteed onions and spices, served with warm tortillas. Suggestions:

·         Array of Taco Condiments

·         Poblano Pepper, Chorizo & Rice Casserole

·         Tri-colored Pepper Cornbread

 

Let Us Custom Design a Menu to fit your Needs!

 

French

Chicken Provence

  Pina’s Specialty: Thinly sliced boneless breast of chicken, with provence herbs and spices, lightly breaded, sautéed and then baked in a light sauce. Suggestions:

·         Roasted Potatoes with a Garlic & Rosemary

·         Green Beans Provencale

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Coq Au Vin or Pork Au Vin

  Boneless skinless dark meat chicken, or pork tenderloin, sautéed with mushrooms, herbs and pearl onions in a red wine sauce with a cognac flambé. Suggestions:

·         Aromatic Rice

·         Ratatouille

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Napoleon Stuffed Veal

  Veal scallops rolled and stuffed with caramelized onion and smoked ham lightly sautéed and baked in a light sauce. Suggestions:

·         Saffron Egg Noodle

·         Petit Pois

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

German

Wiener Schnitzel – Pork, Veal or Chicken

  Thinly sliced pork, veal or boneless breast of chicken and herbs, lightly breaded and sautéed, then baked in a light sauce. Suggestions:

·         German Potato Salad

·         Bavarian Sauerkraut

·         Fresh Baked Rye Bread & Butter

 

German Sausages

  Authentic Bratwurst, Thuringer and Knackwurst. Suggestions:

·         German Potato Salad

·         Bavarian Sauerkraut

·         Fresh Baked Rye Bread & Butter

 

Greek

Greek Chicken with Herbs & Lemon

  Oven Roasted whole chicken with herbs and lemon. Suggestions:

·         Oregano Roasted Potatoes

·         Greek Vegetarian Casserole with Feta

 

Athenian Lamb with Potatoes

  Oven braised blade lamb roast with rosemary, white wine and potatoes. Suggestions:

·         Spinach and Orzo with Caramelized Onion

·         Greek Mixed Salad

·         Fresh Baked Herb Bread & Butter

 

Moussaka

  Greek style lasagna with layers of thinly sliced and sautéed potatoes and eggplant with a béchamel sauce. Suggestions:

·         Greek Mixed Salad

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

·         Note: Side not included

 

American

Pork Loin with Garlic & Herbs

  Oven roasted garlic and herb encrusted pork loin roast. Suggestions:

·         Garlic Mashed Potatoes

·         Green Beans with Almonds

·         Fresh Baked Country Bread & Butter

 

Pulled Pork Barbecue

  Pulled pork in our signature smoky barbecue sauce served with fresh baked butter crust rolls. Suggestions:

·         Glazed Baby Carrots

·         American Potato Salad

·         Baked Beans

 

Make Your Next Party a Unique Culinary Experience!

 

Entrees

 

·         Chicken al Prosciutto

·         Chicken Cacciatore

·         Chicken or Beef Parmigiana

·         Chicken Marsala

·         Chicken or Seafood Croquettes

·         Carne alla Pizzaiola

·         Pork Loin with Rosemary Sauce

·         Pork Chops Carrettiera

·         Pecan Crusted Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce

·         Shrimp Portuguese (Extra Charge)

·         Stuffed Orange Roughy

·         Paella (House Specialty – Extra Charge)

·         Pizza – (Thin or Buttercrust)

 

Side Dishes

 

·         Garlic Mashed Potatoes

·         Roasted Carrots, Potatoes & Shallots

·         Potato Baked w/Garlic & Rosemary

·         German Potato Salad

·         Bourbon Street Sweet Potatoes

·         Tortilla Espanola

·         Risotto with Mushrooms

·         Risotto con Garberetti

·         Risotto w/Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

·         Risotto Primavera

·         Pasta with Sauce of Choice

 

Signature Sauces

 

·         Picchio-Pacchio

·         10 Verdure

·         Tomato, Garlic & Basil

·         Deep Forest

·         Bolognese

·         Pesto

·         Matriciana

·         Alfredo

·         Arrabiata

·         Pesto & Alfredo

 

Dessert & Fruit Specialties

 

·         Assorted Biscotti or Butter Cookies

·         Assorted Italian Pastries

·         Cheese Cake

·         Souffle

·         Fruit Trays

·         Chocolate Covered Strawberries

·         Strudels

·         Tiramisu

·         Made-To-Order Cakes

 

Prices begin at $2.00 per person

 

Salads

 

·         European Mixed Green

·         Sicilian or Greek

·         Winter Pear and Gorgonzola

·         Panzanella

·         Cannellini Beans and Tuna

·         Seasonal Fruit Salad

 

Homemade Dressings

 

·         Gorgonzola

·         Caesar

·         Jacqueline’s Vinaigrette

·         Original Vinaigrette

·         Asian Sesame

·         Note: Many More Choices are Available

 

Vegetables

 

·         Green Beans with Red Sauce, Basil Sauce, Basil & Bacon

·         French Country Style Green Beans

·         Gingered Carrots

·         Curried Maple Baby Carrots

·         Ratatouille

·         Sicilian Peppers

·         Petit Pois

·         Mediterranean Style Vegetable with Feta

·         Mushrooms w/Garlic & Herbs

·         Zucchini & Eggplant Parmesan

 

Hors D’oeuvres

 

·         Mediterranean Pizza

·         Bacon Wrapped Pineapples or Dates

·         Stuffed Mushrooms / Bavarian or Crab

·         Cucumber Cups w/Gorgonzola Mousse

·         Greek Spinach Pie Cups

·         Focaccia or Sfincione

·         Avocado & Garbanzo Pate with Tortilla Chips

·         Mini Meatballs with Sauce

·         Miniature Quiche

·         Spicy Shrimp Crostini

·         Pomodori Con Bocconcini

·         Mediterranean Cheese Spread

·         Tapenade (Olive Pate)

·         Liver, Salmon or Tuna Pate

·         Bruschetta

·         Cheese, Veggie, Olive and Antipasto Trays

 

Prices begin at $2.00 per person

 

This is Just a Sample!

 

Beer, Wine & Liquor

 

·         Full Bar Service

o        Beer – Charged for Each Open Case

o        Wine – Charged for Each Open Bottle

o        Liquor – Charged for Each Open Bottle

o        Soda – Charged for Each Open Bottle

o        Ice and Glasses Included

·         Extensive Wine Selection – Wines Matched to Your Menu

 

Cost based on the bar items selected – call for a quote!

 

Intimate Parties

 

·         In-home Chef Service, On-site Private Cooking Classes or On-site Private Parties

o        Starts at $60 Per person

o        Choice of Premium Menu Such as Herb Roasted Filet Mignon

o        Ten Person Minimum

o        Three Hour Service - $100 Per Additional Hour

·         Beer, Wine and Liquor can be Purchased for On-site Functions – BYO Not Allowed

 

Events

 

·         Parties

·         Corporate Events

·         Weddings

·         Religious Celebrations

·         Showers

·         … and Much More

 

Catering Services

 

·         Event Planning & Coordination

·         Servers & Bartending

·         Table Linens & Dinner Ware

 

Payment Policy

A minimum guarantee is required five days prior to your event. Any additional guests will be charged at the same rate and will be added to the guaranteed amount. All parties where service is provided will have a 15% gratuity added to the final bill.