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1 2014 picnic menu share the love. #mykindofpicnic

2 welcome outdoor fun is easy, especially when you know the right people. companies, social groups and organizations looking for any variety of outdoor events picnics, barbecues, hawaiian luaus, company parties, themed events and much more have trusted tasty catering s outdoor events team for 25 years. we are looking forward to bringing even more outdoor happiness to groups all around the chicago area for years and years to come. part of our commitment to you includes accurate pricing and forecasting. though our outdoor menu lists all prices, we would like to remind you that these prices are subject to change based on dramatic fluctuations in food costs, natural disasters and other occurrences outside of our control. tasty tasty catering tasty_catering tasty catering tasty catering #2014PicnicSeason

3 what s inside share the love. pick your picnic...2 appetizers...6 sweet & salty treats...7 crowd favorites...8 rotisserie...10 special outdoor themes...12 beverages...14 outdoor venues...16 entertainment...17 equipment...17 conditions...18 picnic package details...20 #tastycatering

4 pick your picnic select four total items from pages 2-3 (salads, side dishes and desserts) salads loaded baked potato salad baked potatoes, sour cream dressing, bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions chunky red skin potato salad red potatoes, onion, creamy dressing macaroni salad elbow pasta, honey mustard dressing, celery, red and green peppers, red cabbage american potato salad everybody s picnic favorite check out the tasty catering #mykindofpicnic pinterest board for our recipe sweet potato salad roasted sweet potato, green onion, celery, roasted red pepper, cilantro, lime chipotle dressing #sweetpotatosalad zesty pasta salad penne pasta, roma tomatoes, onions, baby spinach, basil, olives, fontinella cheese, pepperoncini, olive oil heritage coleslaw shredded cabbage slaw, tangy oil and vinegar dressing caprese salad grape tomatoes, mini mozzarella, basil, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinaigrette summer taco salad chopped romaine, roma tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, red onions, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro chili dressing chicago-style chop chopped romaine, tomato, pasta, cucumber, red onion, giardiniera, blue cheese, creamy italian dressing tossed garden salad served with assorted dressing packets spinach salad baby spinach, strawberries, red onions, almonds, feta cheese, poppy seed dressing greek country salad tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, oregano, red wine vinaigrette pages 2-3 see page 3 for pick your picnic menu prices

5 pick your picnic sides select four total items from pages 2-3 (salads, side dishes and desserts) sweet corn corn on the cob, butter and salt on the side grilled vegetables summer vegetables marinated with herb oil grilled parisian redskin potato salad scallions, bacon crisps, garlic, whole grain mustard, dill molasses baked beans vegetarian baked beans, brown sugar, sweet onion macaroni & cheese baked elbow macaroni, aged cheddar cheese red beans & rice authentic new orleans-style seasoning, flavorful but not spicy share the love. 50,460 ice cream items enjoyed last season #tastyfact #ICECREAMCART pick your picnic menu prices guests $12.95 per guest guests $12.50 per guest guests $11.95 per guest 551 and up service charge applies call for pricing all pick your picnic options include ruffles potato chips, veggie burgers, condiments and environmentallyfriendly picnic plates and cutlery. DESSERTS cookie tray assortment of crowdpleasing favorites whole fruit grade A fancy apples, bananas, oranges sliced watermelon wouldn t be a picnic without it fresh seasonal fruit salad the best the market has to offer ice cream bars and carts available on page 7 see page 20 for more package details

6 pick your picnic select any three entrées from pages 4-5 picnic favorites black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers made with lean ground beef turkey burgers 1/3 lb. lean turkey burger veggie burgers 1/3 lb. vegetarian burgers boneless chicken breasts flavorful and tender, seasoned with tc bbq dust jumbo angus beef hot dogs all-american 100% pure beef backyard bbq chicken slow grilled chicken quarters on the bone, basted with sweet baby ray s barbecue sauce *ask about our bbq sauce tasting bar - a selection of self-serve regional sauces: memphis, texas, carolina, golden mustard view the #mykindofpicnic pinterest board for more picnic favorites down-home bbq 18-hour smoked brisket sliced, slow-cooked brisket of beef pulled pork slow, smoked pulled pork shoulder bbq ribs tender baby back ribs (+$2.00 pp) smoked chicken beer can-style smoked chicken quarters #mykindofpicnic Jodi Beck Special Events meet the tasty team pages 4-5 see page 3 for pick your picnic menu prices

7 pick your picnic backyard favorites street tacos barbacoa beef or chicken tinga, soft tortillas, onion, cilantro relish, lime wedges, house-made salsas tailgate nachos baskets of tortillas topped with tasty dawg chili and shredded cheese select any three entrées from pages 4-5 texas red tender texas-style beef, bean chili, cornbread muffin kabobs marinated steak, chicken or vegetable kabobs. 1 kabob per person (+$1.00 pp) jerk wings spicy marinated chicken wings share the love. #vegetablekabobs steaks, chops and such sausages and sandwiches bratwurst naturally-cased, premium old-world style polish sausage specially seasoned, char-grilled with onions chicken sausage seasoned with apple and italian herbs limit one of each of these selections per guest italian sausage mild italian sausage, sweet peppers, and giardiniera (+$1.00 pp) boneless rib sandwich grilled and basted with sweet baby ray s bbq sauce marinated chicken breast jerk, garlic & herb, or tequila lime salmon fillets herb-rubbed fish fillets (+$2.00 pp) flat iron steak dry rubbed 10 oz. (+$4.00 pp) chicago cut pork chops bone in, 10 oz. center cut chops, basted with sweet baby ray s bbq sauce (+$3.00 pp) shrimp skewer jumbo shrimp and pineapple skewers basted with teriyaki glaze (+$3.00 pp) rib-eye steak dry rubbed 10 oz. (+$5.00 pp) churasco garlic, cilantro and lime marinated skirt steaks with chimichurri sauce (+$4.00 pp)

8 appetizers all appetizers include the appropriate condiments, utensils, and serving trays hot jerk chicken wings with pineapple chipotle salsa $48.50 (tray of 50) COLD 25-guest minimum on all cold appetizers fruit kabobs $2.35 each #fruitkabobs chips & salsa blue and yellow corn tortilla chips with black bean, red tomato and corn salsa $2.35 per guest bbq meatballs mini meatballs simmered in a molasses-based sweet baby ray s bbq sauce $50.00 (100 count) veggie quesadilla spinach, artichoke hearts, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted jack cheese $46.50 (tray of 50) tailgate nachos corn tortillas, tasty chili, shredded cheese, jalapeños $47.00 (tray of 50) roasted red pepper hummus with pita points $3.85 per guest summer veggie crudités with herbed ranch dip $2.85 per guest #tailgatenachos pages 6-7

9 sweet & salty instagram your best looking ice cream sundae tasty_catering ice cream treats assorted ice cream bars $1.80 each ice cream cups $1.50 each italian ice cups $1.75 each ice cream cart $75.00 attendant extra. sno cones $0.85 per serving orange, grape, blue raspberry & fruit punch attendant extra. 100-guest minimum. large quantities may require extra attendants. popcorn $0.85 per serving popcorn machine $55.00 generator and attendant extra. 100 guest minimum. cotton candy $0.85 per serving cotton candy machine $55.00 generator and attendant extra. share the love. #icecreamsundaebar make-your-own ice cream sundae bar guests create their own ice cream sundaes. 4 oz vanilla bean ice cream scoop with choice of toppings: chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, caramel sauce, crushed oreo cookies, nut sundae topping, m&m s candies, cherries, sprinkles and whipped cream. includes ice cream cart and attendant for two hours. $5.00 per guest, 100-guest minimum subject to availability

10 crowd favorites all-american black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs veggie burgers served with american potato salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls and condiments. $11.25 per guest over 250 guests - $10.75 per guest service charge applies blue-ribbon black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs boneless chicken breasts veggie burgers rodeo grill 18-hour smoked brisket boneless chicken breasts black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs veggie burgers served with molasses baked beans, american potato salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls and condiments. $13.50 per guest over 250 guests - $13.00 per guest service charge applies served with american potato salad, zesty pasta salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls and condiments. $12.00 per guest over 250 guests - $11.60 per guest service charge applies #ALLAMERICANPICNIC 54,956 black angus burgers served last season #tastyfact pages 8-9 see page 20 for more package details

11 crowd favorites rustler s cookout bbq ribs with sweet baby ray s boneless chicken breasts black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs veggie burgers served with molasses baked beans, american potato salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls, condiments. $17.50 per guest over 250 guests - $15.10 per guest service charge applies southern BBQ memphis-style pulled pork bbq chicken breasts black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs veggie burgers served with heritage coleslaw, american potato salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls, condiments. $15.00 per guest over 250 guests - $13.65 per guest service charge applies share the love. #bbqribs neighborhood cookout tequila lime marinated chicken breasts black angus 1/3 lb. hamburgers jumbo angus beef hot dogs street tacos veggie burgers served with sweet corn, american potato salad, sliced watermelon, bagged chips, cookies, rolls, condiments. $17.50 per guest over 250 guests - $15.20 per guest service charge applies Eugene Rios Director of operations meet the tasty team

12 rotisserie roasters subject to availability pig roast whole pig, hand-carved at your site by our chefs. served with: grilled boneless chicken breasts 1/3 lb. black angus burgers jumbo angus hot dogs veggie burgers american potato salad corn on the cob molasses baked beans bagged chips chilled sliced watermelon cookies rolls condiments 100-guests and over $16.25 per guest guests (service for 1.5 hours) $19.95 per guest roaster $75.00 service charge applies 6,440 guests enjoyed hand-carved roasted pig last season #tastyfact corn in the husk fresh sweet corn roasted at your site. served with: butter mayonnaise parmesan seasonings #pigroast 100-guest minimum $1.60 per ear roaster and generator $ service charge applies pages 10-11

13 ROTISSERIE oktoberfest pig roast whole roasted pig, slow-cooked on a spit. served with: bratwurst 1/3 lb. black angus burgers jumbo angus hot dogs veggie burgers german potato salad assorted mustards rolls pretzel rolls (+$1.00 pp) condiments roasters subject to availability share the love. 100 guests and over $17.50 per guest guests (service for 1.5 hours) $22.00 per guest roaster $75.00 service charge applies caribbean roasted pig whole pig with crispy skin, marinated and injected with cuban mojo. served with: jerk chicken breasts 1/3 lb. black angus burgers jumbo angus hot dogs veggie burgers american potato salad black beans & rice sliced golden pineapple rolls condiments #oktoberfestpicnic 100 guests and over $18.50 per guest guests (service for 1.5 hours) $22.00 per guest roaster $75.00 service charge applies

14 special themes baja picnic a trip south of the border with the colors and flavors of mexican cuisine. $23.75 per guest $75.00 fee for roaster. pages street tacos citrus bbq-glazed chicken breast corn on the cob served street-style with mayonnaise, chili powder and lime ranchero beans mexicali rice summer taco salad tortillas onion cilantro relish chipotle salsa large gourmet cookies we re bringing the famous chicago stock yard favorites to you. our uniformed chefs grill handselected cuts of steaks, chops and fresh seafood to order. $29.99 per guest dry rubbed 10 oz. flat iron steak center cut 10 oz. pork chop on the bone, basted with mustard bbq sauce grilled salmon fillets with maitre d butter baked potatoes, sour cream, butter grilled jumbo asparagus (in season) apple waldorf salad with honey-lemon dressing mini onion rolls large gourmet cookies special outdoor themes provide the perfect backdrop for making your class reunion, company party or retreat truly special. our creative event planners can assist with themed décor to create the perfect party atmosphere. special outdoor themes have a 25-guest minimum. 71,198 picnic guests served last season #tastyfact the back of the yards texas bbq a texas roundhouse bbq selection with hand-carved meats and the traditional fixin s. $16.75 per guest 18-hour smoked brisket tequila lime chicken breast smoked sausage ranchero beans loaded baked potato salad chips and salsas corn muffins and butter assortment of bbq sauces condiments large gourmet cookies

15 special themes a very mediterranean picnic a tour of the mediterranean sea with flavors of greece, morocco and the middle east. $23.75 per guest chicken souvlaki skewers with lemon, garlic and oregano grilled salmon filets drizzled with lemon tahini and parsley sauce rice pilaf greek country salad red pepper hummus and pita bread watermelon salad and feta cheese salad with mint and lime large gourmet cookies share the love. a selection of styles from the bbq belt. experience flavors from the carolinas to st. louis. $20.50 per guest check out the tasty catering #mykindofpicnic pinterest board for our favorite barbecue sauces a taste of bbq country memphis-style pulled pork smoked chicken quarters bbq baby back ribs molasses baked beans american potato salad piedmont-style coleslaw corn muffins and butter assortment of bbq sauces large gourmet cookies food truck fusion treat your guests to the flavors of the streets with food truck cuisine from around the country. $23.75 per guest asian pulled pork sliders thai ginger chicken breast street tacos jerk wings mexicali rice black bean and corn salad large gourmet cookies #pulledpork

16 Beverages #strawberrydaiquiri frozen drinks 9 oz., select one: strawberry daiquiri, margarita or piña colada non-alcoholic (each) $2.25 alcoholic* (each) $3.95 equipment & operator $ (3 hour service) generator not included gran verano 3 liter boxed wine (per box)* $43.25 sauvignon blanc & cabernet sauvignon mike s hard lemonade (per bottle)* $4.10 wine coolers (per bottle)* $4.10 wine, per 750 ml bottle* chardonnay $22.50 white zinfandel $22.50 pinot grigio $22.50 riesling $22.50 cabernet sauvignon $22.50 pinot noir $22.50 view the #mykindofpicnic pinterest board for fun summer drink recipes keg of beer (per keg)* $195 miller genuine draft miller lite includes cups,coolers and ice premium* $250 heineken amstel lite sam adams lager fat tire dos equis half acre over ale pages see page 20 for details

17 beverages canned soft drinks coke, diet coke, sprite, iced tea, lemonade we recommend two cans per guest for a three hour picnic. unlimited sodas and waters one hour before to one half hour after food service freshly-brewed coffee hawaiian kona and decaf coffee served from airpots with creamer, sweeteners, disposable mugs and stir sticks juice pouches assorted flavors, 40 per case bottled water (16.9 oz) discounts available by volume iced water in 5 gallon cooler with 35 12oz. cups $0.99 per can 50+ cans, $0.90 per can 500+ cans, $0.85 per can $2.99 per guest $2.75 per guest $32.75 per case $1.00 per bottle $18.50 per cooler share the love. ice cream floats (12 oz) minimum of 50 $2.75 each root beer, orange and cream sodas, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream and cherries equipment and operator $ for 3 hours providing your own beverages? cooler rental $8.75 ice, 25 lb. bag $6.15 coolers arrive and leave with our team #rootbeerfloats

18 venues find your perfect venue one of the most important components of a successful picnic is the location. we have established very strong relationships with a wide range of venues and venue coordinators over the years, and we would enjoy helping you compare the venues best suited for your needs. for your additional benefit, we have created a customized venue selector tool ( through which you can begin the process of narrowing down the right location for your event. byron colby barn central park west - OB citizens park - BPD decoma day camp discovery day camp dupage county forest lake country forest tir na nog UIC picnic grove view all of our favorite venues at pages 16-17

19 entertainment share the love. #dj Entertainment and Equipment outdoor events and picnics really do take on an entirely new atmosphere and level of excitement when they incorporate a variety of activities. we happily plan and provide many different games geared toward children, teens and adults, and various equipment that will help make your guests experience more enjoyable. this equipment includes inflatables, sporting games, dunk tanks, face painters, photo booths, portable toilets, tables, chairs, tents and more. please ask your outdoor event expert for all of the outdoor games, entertainment and equipment options we can bring to your event. #Facepainter

20 fine print culture our experience has proven the value of clearly stating the basis of our relationship. we are a moral and ethical company attracting loyal customers that prefer high quality and service for a fair price. we do not pursue transactional relationships which are based on price alone. our ethical standards require us to provide an explanation of the parameters allowing us to provide high quality and service at a fair price to all. quality we promise to use only superior quality ingredients. during market price shifts, we will not purchase inferior quality items in order to protect our profit margins. providing superior quality ingredients at fair market pricing restricts our ability to discount except in cases where very large quantities are ordered. we promise to only employ quality staff that adheres to our core values. service we are a service company that excels in the catering field. our staff is screened for skill and hired for attitude. we are people-pleasers and are a customer-intimate company. to ensure high levels of service, we provide life-long training to every member of our staff in order to improve your experience with our team. we recognize that there may be some cases where we are just not the right caterer for your needs. the following special parameters allow us to give consistently excellent service. fair value pricing in order to keep the pricing fair, set up and delivery fees are additional. service fees are charged for outdoor events, are included in proposals and are based on the expectations of the client. variable expenses beyond service fees may differ from the fees listed in this menu. all modifications are based on distance. the delivery fee covers fuel, man hours, and equipment depreciation. pages 18-19

21 conditions deposits outdoor events require a 50% deposit and a signed copy of our contract to guarantee service. equipment and entertainment must be paid in full at time of deposit. once a time and date is reserved, we will reserve a crew and equipment for that event. the deposit, in part, covers those costs. payment payment in full is due 48 hours prior to the commencement of food service on the day of the event. payment may be in the form of a check, money order, major credit card or automatic electronic payment. should the credit card option be used, the card information must be called in to our office with the final guest count before credit card processing. share the love. insurance tasty catering and its clients are protected by the maximum recommended coverage in product liability, auto, worker s compensation and liquor liability insurance. certificates of insurance are provided upon request. clients that request to be named additionally insured on our policies will incur a $50 fee to cover that expense. any additional insurance coverage requested by our clients will be completed at an additional expense to the client. permits tasty catering has all necessary licenses and permits required for food and beverage service. copies of licenses and permits can be ed to our clients upon request. specific events may require additional permits or licensing typically obtained by the client, though we can assist if necessary. any additional expense will be explained to our clients before billing. our liquor license and insurance require that our staff serves alcohol purchased through tasty catering only. we are also not permitted to leave any alcoholic beverages behind upon our departure. staffing we are proud of our professional staff. they participate in hours of customer service training, are wellgroomed, and are appropriately uniformed for every event or delivery. our liquor servers are BASSET certified. staffing fees vary. site inspections in order to ensure flawless event execution, a site inspection may be required for your event. proposals a complete proposal will be provided free of charge after the date and location of the event are confirmed. contracts a contract will be issued after the client has agreed to the event date, location, menu and amenities. a signed contract and deposit are required to guarantee service. changes in your contract may incur a $25 charge. guest counts final guest counts are due ten days prior to the event. after that date, reasonable increases are accepted, but due to scheduling of food items, equipment and staffing, decreases are not. cancellations we understand that there are acts of God, family emergencies, and other contributing factors that may lead to a cancellation after an event is contracted or confirmed. outdoor events may be cancelled six hours prior to food service. if the event is not re-booked, then the deposit will be refunded minus the cost of subcontracted items and a 25% service fee. leftovers all opened and cooked food will be left for your party provided sanitary conditions prevail. leftover containers are not provided, but can be added to the proposal for an additional charge. price increases a price increase would only be implemented to protect the well-being of our staff, increases to our food, packaging and transportation costs, and other such expenses

22 package details all grilled on-site events all picnic packages are grilled on-site and include serving staff, chafing dishes, service dishes, serving tables and covers, utensils and condiments. all packages feature unlimited dining for up to two hours one hour for picnics under 100 guests. please note that there is a service charge that covers the cost of product liability insurance, staff, equipment and transportation. this fee varies depending on the distance traveled, guest count and the length of food service. friday and saturday picnics are based on a 150-guest minimum unless otherwise noted. events of less than 150 chargeable guests will incur a $5.00 per guest fee for the number of guests under the minimum. roasters and texas bbq have a 100-guest minimum. also, on these days, tasty catering is unable to provide off-site grilled foods for parties under 100 guests. sunday through thursday picnics are based on a 100-guest minimum unless otherwise noted. events of less than 100 chargeable guests will incur a $5.00 per guest fee for the number of guests under the minimum, and food service will be of a one hour maximum duration. also, on these days, tasty catering is unable to provide off-site grilled food for parties under 75 guests. crowd favorites packages (pages 8-9) condiments include mustard, ketchup, sweet baby ray s barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, relish, onion, tomatoes, pickles, hot peppers and real american cheese. we priced our most popular picnic packages better help to give you delicious food at affordable prices. available for addon are a variety of entrées, salads, fresh fruits or desserts to better suit your event. for example, fresh corn on the cob can be added to any package for $0.75 per guest. some substitutions may be made. *beverages all alcoholic beverages require basset certified bartenders ($35 each, per hour, 4 hour minimum). wine, wine coolers, and mike s hard lemonade will be served in cups. full liquor service available upon request. no alcohol will be left on-site. page 20

23 experience tasty share the love. over the years, our continuous journey toward excellence has earned the attention of various organizations throughout the catering industry, the small business community, the region and the country. we are proud to offer you award-winning service that holds such high honors as best places to work, caterer of the year, psychologically healthy workplace, the governor s sustainability award and many more. in addition to providing wonderful outdoor event experiences, tasty catering also provides catering services for special events, social events, weddings and corporate events throughout the entire year. please visit our website for more information on the numerous solutions and services we can provide for your banquet, wedding, gala, award ceremony, birthday party, holiday party, meeting, conference or other event. #tastycatering

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