Lena s Cafe and Confections Catering Menu 873 Whalley Ave New Haven, Ct. 06515 203-397-5885 Fax: 203-397-5887 We welcome and will try to honor any requests that you might have. Please contact Steve or Christine so we can help design a menu that will fit your needs. We do require a 4 day notice for catering orders. Delivery and setup will be minimum a $40 charge. Prices/Items are subject to change
Breakfast Selections Half Tray Full Tray Serves 10-12 Serves 20-24 Scrambled Eggs or Eggs Florentine 25. 50. Challah Bread French Toast 30.00 60.00 Challah Bread Soufflé with a side of crème anglaise sauce 40.00 80.00 Chef s Special Corned Beef Hash 8. per pound Quiche Lorraine (Swiss, Bacon and Onions) 35. 70. Vegetable Quiche (Mushrooms, Broccoli, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Onions ) 30. 60. Gold Coast Quiche (Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheddar) 35. 70. Thick Country Bacon 30. 60. Pork Sausage Links 30. 60. Turkey Sausage Links 35. 65.
Continental Breakfast (10 Person Minimum) Ideal for the Morning Office Meetings. 10. per person Assorted Bagels, Muffins and Croissants served with butter and cream cheese. Sliced Fresh Fruit Served with Breakfast Blend Coffee, Regular and Decaffeinated Individual Juices Orange, Apple and Cranberry Half and Half, Low Fat Milk Sugars and Sweeteners Paper Goods and Plastic Utensils Add a Breakfast Quiche 3. per person
Lena s Panini and Wrap Platter (10 Person Minimum) Serves 10 Generously 12. Per Person Chef s selection of Sandwiches Served on Ciabatta Rolls and Fresh Wraps To include Turkey, Ham, Grilled Chicken Tuna Salad and Our Chicken Apple Salad All Wraps and Panini include Lettuce, Tomato and Appropriate Dressing Sandwich Platters accompanied by freshly made deli salads Vegetarian Salads and Wraps (10 Person Minimum) Serves 10 Generously 12. per person Chef s Selection of Vegetarian Wraps Served with our Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus and Pita Breads Jessica Salad Mixed Greens with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Mandarin Oranges topped with Gorgonzola Cheese Honey Balsamic Dressing
Sides and Salads Half Tray Full Tray Serves 10-12 Serves 20-24 Sliced Fresh Fruit - Melons, Pineapple, Strawberries and Blueberries 2.50 Per person (min 10 people) House Made Red Skin Potato Salad House Made Cole Slaw 12. 24. 12. 24 House Made Balsamic Pasta Salad 12. 24 Jessica Salad Mixed Greens with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Mandarin Oranges topped with Gorgonzola Cheese Honey Balsamic Dressing 24. 48. Caprese Salad Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil presented over Baby Spinach served with Red Wine Vinaigrette 30. 60 Vegan Vegetable Salad Spinach and field greens layered with Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Red onions, Avocado, Carrots, Cucumbers, Black Beans and Salsa Lemon Vinaigrette 30. 60. Classic Cobb Salad Crisp Bacon, Eggs, Chicken, Avocado, Red Onions Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Cucumbers, and Carrots Ranch Dressing 35. 70.
Beverage Additions Orange or Apple Juice 1.50 per person Bottle Soda 1.50 per person Snapple Tea or juice 1.50 per person Perrier 2.00 per person Bottled Water 1.25 per person Dessert Bar Additions Assorted Dessert Bars 2.50 per person
Bridal / Baby Shower Menu Lobster Salad presented with french garlic crostini Salad Nicoise, potatoes, green beans, red onions and grilled fresh tuna Presented trays of sliced seasonal fruits Grilled Breast of Chicken with fresh mango and pineapple salsa Parkerhouse Finger Sandwiches filled with Tuna, Chicken and Egg Salads Lena s Jessica Salad, mixed greens, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, gorgonzola cheese and honey balsamic dressing A display of Whole grain artisan breads with honey butter, and fruit butters Cupcake cake Coffee and Teas with Cream, Milk, Sugar and Sweeteners Menu Price : 21. $ per person Minimum Guest Count 24 Call to customize your own menu today
Entrees Half tray feeds 10-12 Full tray feeds 20-24 Chicken and Broccoli Tender boneless breast of chicken, sautéed in a garlic, white wine sauce. Tossed with penne Chicken Milanese Boneless fried chicken cutlet served with a side salad Aunt Mary s Old Fashioned Pot Roast - Fall apart tender beef, roasted with carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms in a rich mushroom gravy. Chicken Parmigiana Boneless breast of chicken breaded and pan seared, then baked with our own rich tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. Chicken Marsala Boneless breast of chicken sautéed in a Marsala, mushroom sage sauce. Whole Oven Roasted Tenderloin of Beef - Sliced and presented over a tray of roasted root vegetables. Served with a Madeira wine sauce. Market Price Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni Crepes filled with tender pieces of chicken and sautéed spinach baked in a béchamel and marinara sauce. Chicken Jambalaya - Boneless breast pan sautéed with a hint of New Orleans. Spiced andoullli sausage and finished with fresh garden peppers and onions, tomatoes and rice. Half tray 55.00 Full tray 100.00 Meatloaf - House made meatloaf served with mushroom gravy. Half tray 40.00 Full tray 80.00
Chicken Piccata - Boneless breast of chicken sautéed in a lemon, white wine sauce. Half tray 55.00 Full tray 110.00 Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy Boneless Pork Roast - Tender roast, sliced thinly and served with root vegetables and pan gravy. Chicken Cacciatore chicken stew with boneless chicken thighs, mushrooms, onions and green peppers in a brown sauce. Pork Marsala Tenderloin of pork roasted in a Marsala, mushroom, sage sauce. Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Balsamic glazed with red onions and shitake mushrooms in a balsamic reduction sauce. Spicy Paella Shrimp Shrimp, Andouille sausage and green chilies, give this dish a kick. Made with Arborio rice. Half tray 60.00 Full tray 120.00 Spiced Pork Tenderloin - Oven roasted, island spiced tenderloin, Sliced and garnished in a pineapple mango salsa. Sausage and Peppers Sweet or Hot Italian sausage served in a rich tomato sauce with peppers and onions. Half tray 30.00 Full tray 60.00 Peppered Tenderloin Tenderloin encrusted with fresh ground pepper roasted and sliced and served with a port wine mushroom sauce. Market price
Mediterranean Pasta - Penne pasta tossed in a light oil and garlic sauce with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes with fresh cracked pepper Meat Lasagna Layers of pasta, sausage, ground beef and cheeses baked in a rich meat sauce. Half tray 55.00 Full tray 110.00 Vegetarian Lasagna Layers of pasta, zucchini, spinach, broccoli and cheeses baked in a béchamel and marinara sauce. Baked Rigatoni Pasta baked with an assortment of cheeses in a rich marinara sauce. Half tray 35.00 Full tray 60.00 Cheese Manicotti Lightly seasoned ricotta cheese filled crepes baked in a rich tomato sauce. Meatballs House made meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce Mediterranean Shrimp Large Shrimp baked in orzo with fresh basil, tomatoes, green onion and asiago cheese. Half tray 60.00 Full tray 120.00 Baked Stuffed Sole Fresh sole rolled and stuffed with our own crabmeat stuffing. Half tray 60.00 Full tray 120.00 Sole Florentine- Fresh filet breaded with panko and quick fried in a white wine and butter sauce, served over a bed of spinach.. Grilled Vegetables in Puff Pastry zucchini and yellow squash, asparagus, onions, peppers and mushrooms, seasoned and baked in a puff pastry. Approx: 10-12 serv. One Pastry Case 30.00
Pasta Primavera A full assortment of garden vegetables sautéed in a garlic, white wine and butter sauce, then tossed with penne pasta. Escarole, White Beans and Pasta - Fresh escarole and white beans sautéed in a rich and creamy garlic sauce then tossed with ziti. Side Dishes Roast Potatoes 20.00/Half Tray 35/Full Tray Pasta Marinara 20.00/Half Tray 35/Full Tray Rice Pilaf 20.00/Half Tray 35/Full Tray Buttered Egg Noodles 20.00/Half Tray 35/Full Tray