Catering Menu 2024

We know how important your event is to you. Whether it’s an office meeting for 10, a formal dinner for 50, a theme reception for 100, or a full-blown company-wide celebration of 300 guests, we guarantee timeliness, meeting budgetary obligations, and 100% dependability in supporting your needs with delicious food.

Your Chef will facilitate the planning, execution, and implementation of your catered event, you can rest assured that no detail is too small, nothing is overlooked.

Large or small, formal, or informal, what we have provided in this booklet is just a framework, a framework within which to build your perfect, worry-free occasion. By utilizing the most professional staff, the most creative culinary expertise, and the freshest ingredients, we are proud to work with you to meet all your “eventful” needs.

We can customize any menu to meet your event needs.

Meetings Baby Showers Funerals Bridal Showers Weddings Birthdays

Require 72 hours’ notice for most orders. However, we will accommodate any late requests when possible. Late requests may need to be altered to utilize ingredients in hand.

We will be more than happy to prepare a catering proposal for larger events for your approval. Please allow a minimum of 7 days’ notice to thoughtfully plan your event.

Calendar fills up quickly, reserve soon, details later!

The preferred way of placing an order is to begin by sending an email Dan@ChefAroundtheBlock.com to discuss your event, guest count, date, budget, and any ideas you may have.

A buffet for a graduation party or have a personal chef for a plated dinner for an anniversary night, your Chef Around the Block can make your event just right. Locations include PACE at the Hoff Center, a beautiful event space at 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs Iowa. And with the right amount of space, your home, or work can be suitable for your event.

A 10% deposit may be required to reserve the date.

Deposit non-refundable if canceled within 48 hours of the event. Taxes, service charges, and delivery are not included in pricing.

Prices are subject to change.

Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.

*MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

(Minimum 10 Orders per Item)

Arancini – Cheese Stuffed Rice Balls – 2ea

Chipotle Hummus with Naan Bread/Vegetables – 4oz Edamame Cake with Sriracha – 3ea

Honey Buffalo Brussels Sprouts – 3oz Mac and Cheese Egg Roll – 2ea

Mushroom Braid – Sauteed Mushrooms in Puff Pastry with Swiss Cheese - 1.5ea Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups – 2ea

Stuffed Mushrooms with Smoked Gouda, Spinach, and Fresh Basil - 2ea

Tomato Bruschetta Skewers – Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil - 2a

Tomato Bruschetta Bowl with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Onions, Basil with Crostini - 3 oz ea

Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta Crostini with Balsamic Glaze – 2ea Vegetable Egg Roll with Sweet Thai Sauce - 2ea

Buffalo Chicken Meatball with Ranch Dip – 3ea

Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno – 2ea

Meatball Marinara - 2ea

Meatball With Beef Demi-glace – 2ea

Mini Chicken and Waffles – Popcorn Chicken and Mashed Potatoes in a Small Waffle Cone with Maple Syrup Drizzle - 1ea

Chicken Potstickers - Seared and Steamed Pork Potstickers 2ea *Sub Chicken

Prosciutto Stuffed Puff Pastry with Gruyere, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions

Bacon-wrapped Jumbo Pesto Shrimp – 4ea

Crab Cakes with Lump Crab Meat with Lemon Aioli – 2ea

Ginger Salmon Cake with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce – 2ea Imported and Domestic Cheese and Fruit Platter

Mussels In White Wine Saffron Broth with Toast

Charcuterie Board with Imported Cheese, Meats, with Fruit and Crackers – 3oz

Entrée Options

Plated Or Buffet Options Comes with 2 sides and 1 salad

Price per Entree (Choose Any Amount for Plated, Minimum 10 each for Buffet)

Beef Stroganoff with Braised Beef in A Creamy Mushroom Sauce on Pasta – 28

Filet With Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms - 42

Meatloaf and Gravy - 26

New York Strip with Herb Butter - 38 Prime Rib and Au Jus - 44

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Smoked Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Dijon Aioli - 24 Chicken Picatta with Lemon Butter Sauce - 24

Creamy Pesto Chicken, with Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella – 24

Creamy Mushroom Herb Chicken - 24

Baked Pesto Salmon - 28

Teriyaki Salmon - 28

Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter Herb Sauce - 32

Roasted Pork Loin with Honey Garlic Sauce - 26

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item is $4 Per Person, Minimum 10) 

Spring Mix Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or House Ranch

Chop Lettuce Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or House Ranch

Caesar Salad with Croutons, Tomatoes, and Parmesan

Sides:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Creamy Parmesan Risotto

Asian Fried Rice

Herb and Olive Oil Egg Noodles

Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Pasta Salad

Potato Salad Rice Pilaf

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Pan-fried Potatoes

Wild Rice Pilaf

Caramelized Carrots

Fruit Salad

Ginger Carrots

Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts

Lemon Baked Broccoli and Garlic

Honey Roasted Carrots

Roasted Squash, Zucchini, and Red Bell Peppers

Seared Lemon Asparagus

Entrée Salad

$7 Plain, $11 Chicken, $15 Steak, $14 Salmon

• Caesar Salad on Chopped Romaine, Parmesan Croutons, and House-made Caesar Dressing
• Wedge Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese, Chopped Bacon, Tomatoes, and Blue Cheese Dressing
• Mixed Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Carrots, Cheddar Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Asian Salad with Shoyu Chicken on Romaine with Mandarin Oranges, Edamame, Bell Peppers, Almonds, and Sesame Ginger Carrot Dressing
• Blackened Cobb Salad on Romaine with Blueberries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Eggs, and Creamy Avocado Dressing
• Fajita Salad on Romaine with Sauteed Peppers, Onions, Jalapeno Topped With Cumin Lime Black Beans, Cheese, and Salsa Dressing
• Greek Salad on Romaine with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olives, Feta Cheese, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Italian Roasted Salad on Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Roasted Onion, Olives, Parmesan, Croutons, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Southwest Salad on Romaine with Cumin Lime Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cheese, and Creamy Jalapeno Avocado Dressing
• Blue Salad on Mixed Greens with Blueberries, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Carrots, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Strawberry Salad on Mixed Greens, With Fresh Mozzarella, Pecans, Basil, and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Sandwich Menu

• Pulled Pork with Creamy Slaw on A Slider Roll
• BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich with Cheddar, Pickles, and Pickled Onions on A Slider Roll
• The Block Hoagie with Ham, Turkey, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Vinegar, Oil, Salt, and Pepper on A Mini Hoagie
• Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich with Tomato on Focaccia Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad on Naan Bread
• Meatball Sliders Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella on A Slider Roll
• Roast Beef Sliders with Swiss and Horseradish Aioli on A Slider Roll
• Block Fried Chicken with Block Sauce, Pickles, and Lettuce On A Hawaiian Roll
• Moroccan Salmon Burger With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Aioli On Hawaiian Roll
• Philly Cheesesteak With Provolone, Peppers, and Onions On a Hoagie
• WD Pesto, Tomato, and Fresh Mozzarella on Toasted Focaccia

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Potato Salad

Macaroni Salad

Mac and Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Cole Slaw

Chips

BBQ Buffet

$28 per person

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $8 Per Person, Minimum 10)

BBQ Brisket

BBQ Pulled Chicken

BBQ Salmon

BBQ Pulled Pork

BBQ Sausage

BBQ Pork Ribs

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Potato Salad

Macaroni Salad

Baked Beans

Garlic Green Beans

Mac and Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Cole Slaw

Creamed Corn

Apple Crisp

Included:

● BBQ Sauce

● Hawaiian Slider Rolls

● Sliced Pickles

● Pickled Onions

● Texas Toast

Taco Bar Buffet

2 Tacos Per Person

$26 per person

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $6 Per Person (3 Tacos), Minimum 10)

Seasoned Ground Beef

Fajita Steak

Beef Barbacoa

Chipotle Chicken

Tequila Lime Chicken

Pork Carnitas

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Spanish Rice

Fiesta Corn

Refried Beans

Fiesta Potatoes

Sauteed Peppers and Onions

Chips and Queso

Chips and Guacamole

Included:

● Red Salsa

● Sour Cream Packets

● Shredded Cheddar

● Shredded Lettuce

● Diced Tomatoes

● Diced Onions

● Chopped Cilantro

Tortillas 4” Flour (3 Per Person)

Tortillas 4” Corn (3 Per Person)

Hawaiian Luau Buffet

$27 per person

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $8 Per Person, Minimum 10) Kalua

Pork

Lomi Lomi Salmon

Teriyaki Beef

Shoyu Chicken

Char Siu Pork Ribs

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

King Greens - Braised Greens with Smoked Turkey

Macaroni Salad - Creamy Dressing, With Carrots, and Onions Garlic Green Beans

Fried Rice - With Eggs, Peas, and Carrots Mashed Potatoes

Honey Carrots

Included:

● White Rice

● Hawaiian Slider Buns

● Asian Condiments

Italian Bar

$27 per person

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Cavatappi

Spaghetti

Rotini

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Marinara

Alfredo

Creamy Pesto

Parma Rosa

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $6 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Meatballs

Pesto Chicken

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Bolognese

Roasted Vegetables -

(Choose 1 Option of Each Above, and 1 Below, Extra Item $8 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Beef Lasagna

Chicken Spinach Lasagna with Alfredo

Spinach Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Lasagna

Chicken Parmesan with Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Caesar Salad

Salad Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Ranch

House Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette or Ranch

Included:

● Garlic Bread

● Shredded Parmesan

Ramen Bar

$26 per person

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Chicken Broth

Beef Broth

Vegetable Broth

Spicy Chili Miso

Shoyu

Noodles:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Soba Noodle

Ramen Noodle Rice Noodle

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Kalua Pork

Char Siu Chicken

Ginger Shrimp

Teriyaki Beef

Shoyu Tofu

Mushrooms Carrots

Roasted Corn Scallions

Cilantro

Soft Boiled Egg

Side:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10) Pork Potsticker with Sauce

Vegetable Egg Roll with Sauce

Included:

● Asian Sauces (E.g., Hoisin, Sriracha, Sambal, Soy Sauce)

Mac and Cheese Bar

$25 per person

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $5 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Smoked Brisket - BBQ Sauce, Crispy Onions,

Buffalo Chicken - Ranch Drizzle, Green Onions, Seasoned Breadcrumbs Carbonara - Pancetta, Green Peas, Mushrooms

Margarita - Fresh Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil

Garden - Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms, Tomato, Spinach

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Caesar Salad

Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess House Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess

Included:

● Garlic Bread

● Shredded Parmesan

For the Breakfast Menu Select Breakfast Catering Page!