CATERING MENU Serving Second Chances Since 2003
INFORMATION Welcome to Life s Kitchen Catering! From picnic lunches, to customized special events, Life s Kitchen will meet your full service catering needs while you provide a valuable learning opportunity for our trainees. This catering guide was developed to assist our customers with planning, to answer frequently asked questions, and to assist you with decisions regarding your special event. General guidelines to keep in mind: Chef and trainee attendance are available if desired. An 18% gratuity will be added to all staffed events. Delivery fees: $25: 1-10 miles, $50: 11-30 miles, 30+ miles will be discussed on a case by case basis For delivery orders, if Life s Kitchen must return outside of normal business hours to pick up equipment, additional fees will apply Disposable plates, napkins & cutlery can be provided for an additional charge ($5 per 20 people) You are welcome to take any leftovers, however you must supply your own boxes/containers. We require a 7 day advance notice for catered events of 100 people or less, and 2 weeks advance notice for caterings of more than 100. We may still be able to fulfill your catering needs on shorter notice, but reserve the right to add a 10% late notice fee to recover our additional costs. Although we will do our best to customize orders as needed, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item can be completely free of allergens Breakfast caterings are available upon request. Please contact for more information. Our culinary staff is happy to assist you in designing your event to suit your individual needs, occasion, and budget. Please contact Jennifer Becker, Catering Manager, at 208.331.0199 x 306 or catering@lifeskitchen.org for any questions, to customize a special event, and for price quotes.
HORS D OEUVRES PLATTERS (Serve 20-30 people) FRUIT PLATTER $95 Seasonal fresh fruit display COLD BITES (Prices per person) BRUSCHETTA $4.00 Traditional tomato bruschetta or switch it up with our Brussel sprout and brie bruschetta HUMMUS PLATTER $85 Hummus with tomatoes, cucumber, feta, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and pita TURKEY PINWHEELS $3.25 Turkey, cream cheese, black beans, corn, lettuce, tomato and cilantro VEGETABLE PLATTER $85 Broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots slightly blanched and topped with sea salt. Served with chimichurri ranch and balsamic vinaigrette SHRIMP COCKTAIL $5.50 Garlic poached shrimp served in an ice bowl with a bloody mary cocktail sauce 3 LI L DEVILS $4.00 DOMESTIC CHEESE PLATTER $100 Served with assorted crackers, dried fruit, candied nuts and tomato leek jam 3 types of deviled eggs: tomato Portuguese, mushroom duxelle and traditional. Not your mother s deviled eggs! MEAT, CHEESE, & FRUIT COMBO PLATTER $110 Served with crostini, assorted crackers, dried fruit, candied nuts, and tomato leek jam AMORE S TORTA $70.00 *Serves 40-50 Created by founder Rory Farrow, layers of cream cheese and gorgonzola, olive tapenade & sundried tomatoes. Served with assorted gourmet crackers
HORS D OEUVRES HOT BITES (Prices per Person) MAPLE BACON BOURBON MEATBALLS $4.00 CHICKEN DRUMMIES $5.00 Coconut curry drumsticks baked to perfection STUFFED SHRIMP $5.00 Large shrimp stuffed with a savory blend of sundried tomatoes, pesto, garlic, parmesan and bread crumbs STUFFED MUSHROOMS Sausage Stuffed $4.00 Ratatouille Stuffed $3.50 SPANAKOPITA IN PHYLLO SHELLS $3.25 A savory blend of spinach and feta baked in mini phyllo shells, served with a tangy yogurt sauce MUSHROOM DUXELLE & PARMESAN PALMIERS $2.75 Mushrooms sautéed with butter and shallots, pureed and baked into a parmesan in puff pastry JALEPENO POPPERS $2.50 Baked jalapenos stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, roasted red peppers, and bacon then finished with more cheddar and panko GOAT CHEESE & GARLIC CROSTINI $4.00 Warm goat cheese and roasted garlic dip with spicy black pepper bacon jam. Served with crostini BAKED BRIE CROSTINI $5.00 Brie wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. Served with cranberry chutney and grilled bread
SALADS SALADS (Prices per person) HOUSE SALAD $4.00 Mixed greens, diced tomato, cucumber, red onion relish, and cucumber CAESAR SALAD $4.00 Romaine lettuce tossed in our house Caesar dressing with parmesan and croutons BABY SPINACH SALAD $5.00 Baby spinach with fresh red onion, crumbled gorgonzola, candied walnuts and diced tomato. Served with balsamic vinaigrette CAPRESE SALAD (Seasonal) - Market Price Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with balsamic reduction and basil oil SPINACH APPLE SALAD $5.00 Baby spinach, fresh apples, toasted almonds and feta in a maple-dijon vinaigrette
LUNCH CHILLED LUNCH PLATTERS (Prices per person. 15 person minimum.) MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER $13.00 Grilled lemon chicken served chilled with hummus, tzatziki, olives, feta, sundried tomato chutney, red onion relish, cucumbers and pita. Served with a green salad. TENDERLOIN PLATTER $15.00 Tenderloin of beef, cooked medium then sliced and served chilled with assorted rolls, horseradish, dijon, caramelized onions and tomato Portuguese. Served with a green salad. DELI LUNCH $11.00 Assorted deli sandwich and wrap platter served with pasta salad, potato salad or green salad and assorted cookies. BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH BAR $12.00 Assorted meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, assorted spreads and breads. Served with pasta salad, potato salad or green salad and assorted cookies. BOXED LUNCH $10.50 Assorted sandwiches with chips and a cookie. Substitute the chips with a green salad, pasta salad, or potato salad for an additional $1.00 per person.
PASTA PASTA BUFFETS Your choice of one pasta served with a house or Caesar salad, assorted rolls and whipped butter. Add a second pasta for $3.00 per person. (Prices per person. 20 person minimum) ROASTED VEGETABLE ALFREDO $13.00 Roasted zucchini, tomato, kale, red onion, broccoli tossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce with fettuccine CHICKEN ALFREDO $13.00 Traditional parmesan cream sauce tossed with roasted chicken and fettucine PRIMAVERA $12.50 Olive oil, zucchini, tomato, kale, red onion, broccoli, fresh basil and garlic tossed with linguine BOLOGNESE $12.50 Rich meat and tomato sauce served over linguine LASAGNE BOLOGNESE $14 Layered with ricotta, mozzarella and a rich ground beef and sausage red sauce VEGETARIAN LASAGNE $14 Alternating layers of marinara and pesto with grilled tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini with goat cheese, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan
DINNER BUFFETS DINNER BUFFETS All dinner buffets are served with a house or Caesar salad, assorted rolls and butter. Add a dessert to any meal for $3 per person (Prices per person. 20 person minimum) TACO BAR $11 Your choice of beef, pork or chicken served with flour tortillas, black beans and rice, shredded cabbage, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream. Add a second protein for an additional $2 per person FRENCH PROVINCIAL QUICHE $14.00 Spinach, chicken, leeks and tomatoes with parmesan and gruyere. Served with a house salad, assorted rolls, whipped butter and crème fraiche CHICKEN MARSALA $17 With brown butter linguine and seasonal vegetables GRILLED SALMON $20 Served with cranberry rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables and finished with an almond pesto OVEN ROASTED PORK LOIN $19 Roasted garlic whipped potatoes, bourbon-butter apple sauce and glazed baby carrots TRI TIP STEAK $21 Marinated tri tip sliced thin and served with red wine mushroom demi glace, creamy parmesan polenta and seasonal vegetables ROSEMARY PORTABELLO $15 Rosemary marinated mushroom on a bed of blue cheese and balsamic braised spinach with creamy parmesan polenta BEEF TENDERLOIN Market Price Black pepper & garlic marinated beef tenderloin served with roasted mushroom risotto, blistered tomato and zucchini
DESSERTS & BEVERAGES DESSERTS BEVERAGES JAIL HOUSE BROWNIES $20 per dozen LEMON BARS $18 per dozen CANNED SODA $1.50 ASSORTED COOKIES $12 per dozen BOTTLED JUICE $2.00 BOTTLED WATER $1.00 LK MONSTER COOKIES $18 per dozen Made in house by the Life s Kitchen trainees. Includes Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal with Cranberry and White Chocolate CHEESECAKE $5.00 COFFEE BY CAFFE D ARTE Served with creamer, sugar, and sweetener Air Pot (12-8oz servings) $12.00 Coffee Service (small 40-8oz servings) $45.00 Coffee Service (large 80-8oz servings) $80.00 House made vanilla bean cheesecake with blueberry cardamom compote BREAD PUDDING $5.00 ICED TEA Cinnamon bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce Served with sugar and sweetener Small (40-8oz servings) $45.00 Large (80-8oz servings) $80.00 CHOCOLATE TORTE $6.00 Flourless chocolate almond torte with smoked cherry sauce TURTLE TART $6.00 Toasted pecans, caramel and chocolate LEMONDAE Small (40-8oz servings) $45.00 Large (80-8oz servings) $80.00
LIFE S KITCHEN BREAKFAST CATERING Breakfast Buffets CLASSIC BREAKFAST $10 Your choice of sausage, bacon or canadian bacon served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, and toast with butter and jam. Choose a second protein for an additional $3 per person. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $9 Assorted breakfast pastries and muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. FRENCH TOAST/PANCAKE BREAKFAST $8 Your choice of pancakes or french toast served with fruit toppings, whipped cream, and maple syrup. BREAKFAST CASSEROLE - $10 Choice of casserole served with fresh fruit. Add an additional casserole for $2/pp. Chili Relleno Chili peppers, cheese, & eggs Egg, Cheese, & Meat Choice of bacon, canadian bacon, or ham Cowboy Casserole Peppers, onions, cheese, & hash browns QUICHE $10 Choice of quiche served with fresh fruit. Add a second quiche for $2/pp. Quiche Lorraine Ham, spinach, & swiss cheese Veggie Quiche Peppers, onions, squash, & broccoli BREAKFAST BURRITOS $7.00 Eggs, peppers, onions and shredded cheese. Served with salsa on the side. Add sausage or bacon for $1.50
LIFE S KITCHEN BREAKFAST CATERING A La Carte BACON $4/Per Person FRESH FRUIT $5/Person SAUSAGE LINKS $3/Per Person GRANOLA & YOGURT $5/Person CANADIAN BACON $3/Per Person BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE $36/Dozen BREAKFAST POTATOES $3/Per Person ASSORTED PASTRIES AND MUFFINS $24/Dozen HASHBROWNS $3/Per Person CINNAMON ROLLS $24/Dozen ASSORTED SCONES $36/Dozen Beverages COFFEE BY CAFFE D ARTE JUICE/LEMONADE Served with creamer, sugar, and sweetener Air Pot (12-8oz servings) $12.00 Coffee Service - Small (40-8oz servings) $45.00 Coffee Service- Large (80-8oz servings) $80.00 Cranberry, Orange, or Apple Small (40-8oz servings) $50.00 Large (80-8oz servings) $90.00 ICED TEA Served with sugar and sweetener *Specialty coffee beverages available for in house events Small (40-8oz servings) $45.00 Large (80-8oz servings) $80.00 BOTTLED JUICE $2.00 Cranberry, Orange, & Apple BOTTLED WATER $1.25