Event Catering
Catering by Chef John and Red Onion provides full-service catering and event planning for Racine County, Kenosha County & surrounding areas. Catering for remarkable moments
EVENT MENU
All prices are per person unless otherwise noted.
FROM THE GARDEN (V)
FRESH VEGETABLE BOARD
assorted cut vegetables, sautéed asparagus spears, peppercorn parmesan ranch dip
BAKED BRIE
brie cheese, brandied pecans, fresh strawberries, orange zest
GRILLED VEGETABLE BOARD
asparagus spears, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, eggplant, peppercorn parmesan ranch dip
SEASONAL VEGETABLE PETIT FOURS
blended vegetables, cream cheese, puffed pastry
DOOR COUNTY CHERRY PETIT FOURS
Door County cherries, vanilla, almond & brandy cream cheese, puffed pastry
BLACK BEAN & CORN CHILI CROSTINI (served cold)
heavily seasoned chili, 8-grain crostini, cilantro, sharp cheddar cheese, lime & garlic sauce
SPINACH SPANAKOPITA
fresh spinach, garlic, feta, filo
BRUCHETTA TRIO
(i) heirloom tomatoes, basil, garlic (ii) roma tomatoes, sautéed spinach, feta, garlic (iii) artichokes, spinach, red onion, goat cheese, garlic pesto
CAPRESE SKEWERS
marinated grape tomatoes, artichokes, mozzarella balls, black olives, basil
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
seasoned sun-dried tomato stuffing, blue cheese, goat cheese, garlic
ASSORTED MINI QUICHE BOARD
Lorraine, garden herb, and spinach varieties of mini quiche
FROM THE FARM
chicken, beef, pork & lamb
WISCONSIN BRAT BITES
Wisconsin beer bratwurst, sauerkraut & assorted mustards
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Italian sausage, vegetable blended cheddar & cream cheese
FRIED SESAME POTSTICKERS
spiced pork, rice, mixed vegetables in fried wonton with sesame dijon sauce
RUMAKI
water chestnut, wrapped with bacon
JALAPENO STUFFED AND GRILLED RUMAKI (40 person minimum)
fresh jalapeño stuffed with garlic cream cheese, wrapped with bacon & grilled
COCKTAIL MEATBALLS & LITTLE SMOKIES
hand crafted meatballs, little smokies, homemade bbq sauce
CHEESE & SAUSAGE BOARD (imported & domestic varieties)
cheddar, provolone, Danish dill havarti, pepper jack, Swiss, smoked gouda, & brie cheese. With rolled sausage & assorted crackers
THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS
marinated chicken breast, toasted sesame seeds, Thai spice
JERK CHICKEN PETIT FOURS
slow cooked shredded chicken, Caribbean jerk spices, Swiss cheese, puffed pastry
CHICKEN WINGS (BBQ, BUFFALO & PARMESAN)
each made with our house sauces and seasonings
CHICKEN & SPICED APPLE CROSTINI
shredded chicken, brie, wheat crostini, homemade spiced apple chutney
SMOKED TURKEY SALAD CROSTINI
smoked turkey, red peppers, blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries, 8-grain crostini
CHEF JOHN'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
secret Oakland family recipe that has been passed down through the generations.
BACON WRAPPED TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
beef tenderloin, bacon, red pepper & sesame vinaigrette
MINI SLIDER DUO
2oz flame broiled ground beef patties, fresh baked mini buns | American cheese, pickles, cherry tomatoes, ketchup & mustard | fresh mozzarella & pesto mayo
BEEF TENDERLOIN & SMOKED TURKEY CROSTINI
chilled beef tenderloin, chives, horseradish sauce on a parmesan toasted crostini | smoked turkey breast & pesto mayo on a parmesan toasted crostini
AUTUMN LAMB SKEWERS
marinated & skewered leg of lamb, crushed pecans
DOLLAR SANDWICHES
individual dollar sandwiches, crafted horseradish sauce | beef tenderloin | baked pit ham | smoked turkey breast
ASSORTED CANAPÉS
egg mousse, lumpfish caviar, brushed wasabi crostini | English cucumber mousse in filo cup | smoked turkey salad, blue cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries, 8-grain crostini | ham mousse & pumpernickel rye crostini | asparagus pepper cream cheese on tortilla rolls
JAMBALAYA BROCHETTES
shrimp, chicken & andouille sausage, jambalaya sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
marinated & grilled beef tenderloin kabobs
BLACK PEPPER TENDERLOIN SLIDERS
chilled black pepper & garlic roast beef tenderloin, crafted horseradish sauce
FROM THE WATER
SEARED SALMON SPOONS
fresh salmon, English cucumber, seaweed salad, wasabi (elegantly served on individual spoons)
SHRIMP CRISPS
white shrimp salad, homemade tortilla crisp, cilantro & lime
SCALLOP RUMAKI
fresh scallops, thick cut bacon
CHIPOTLE CRAB CAKES
homemade snow crab cakes & tangy rémoulade sauce
TIGER SHRIMP COCKTAILS
seasoned tiger shrimp & crafted cocktail sauce
ASSORTED SEAFOOD BOARD (serves 40)
tiger shrimp, snow crab claws, seared salmon spoons, smoked salmon, crafted cocktail sauce, assorted crackers
CHEF JOHN'S SIGNATURE SMOKED SALMON DISPLAY (serves 40)
chef carved whole smoked salmon & assorted crackers
BUFFET ENTREES
plated entrees denoted with an * can be substituted--entree substitutions incur additional fee. $3000 purchase minimum.
CARVED OR SMOKED HAM
CARVED OR SMOKED TURKEY BREAST
CARVED PORK LOIN (rosemary or teriyaki)
CHICKEN STIR FRY
CHICKEN MARSALA
CHICKEN MADRID
ROASTED CHICKEN (bbq or herbed)
includes boneless and bone-in chicken
BAKED HERBED CHICKEN
includes thighs, legs & breasts
PENNE PASTA BUFFET
includes meatballs, Italian sausage, Alfredo, marinara sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS STROGANOFF
served with egg noodles
HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
BAKED LASAGNA
meat or vegetarian
BAKED MAC-N-CHEESE
served with goat cheese & sun dried tomatoes
ONE ENTREE
includes spring green salad, starch selection, vegetable selection, boule bread & butter
TWO ENTREES
includes spring green salad, starch selection, vegetable selection, boule bread & butter
STARCHES
garlic skin-on mashed potatoes | rosemary roasted red potatoes | Duchess potato crown | vegetable rice pilaf | penne pasta with roasted garlic & pesto | baked mac-n-cheese (add $1/person) | roasted root vegetable medley (add $1/person) | Yukon gold skin-on mashed potatoes with horseradish & kohlrabi puree (add $1/person)
VEGETABLES
sweet baby carrots with dill & fresh chives | steamed broccoli & cauliflower florets | green beans almondine | mandoline zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, roasted garlic & dill (add $1/person)
PLATED ENTREES
includes spring green salad, starch selection, vegetable selection, boule bread & butter.
FROM THE FARM
chicken, beef, pork & lamb
CHICKEN MADRID*
chicken breast, saffron sautéed onions, peppers, tomatoes, & zesty madeira wine sauce
CHICKEN MARSALA*
chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, scallions & marsala wine sauce
CARVED TURKEY BREAST*
sliced smoked turkey & tangy raspberry sauce
CHICKEN OSCAR*
chicken breast, asparagus spears, snow crab & hollandaise sauce
HALVED COUNTRY CHICKEN*
herbed rubbed roasted chicken in Chef John's signature glaze
HALVED DUCK (semi boneless)*
duck topped with a brandied cranberry sauce & orange zest
CHICKEN ROULADE
chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears, white wine sauce, parmesan cheese
PESTO TURKEY STACK
layered smoked turkey breast & thin-sliced potatoes, roasted vegetables, pesto, wrapped in flaky puff pastry
CHICKEN & VEGETABLE PURSE
grilled chicken breast, oven roasted vegetables, provolone cheese, roasted garlic sauce, wrapped in flaky puff pastry
ROSEMARY PORK LOIN FILET*
carved roasted pork loin, garlic, peppercorns, fresh rosemary, finished with Colbert sauce or raspberry mango sauce
MESQUITE PORK LOIN FILET*
8oz dry rubbed pork loin filet, broiled & brushed with mesquite barbecue glaze
PRIME RIB AU JUS*
carved beef rib roast, seasoned au jus
AUTUMN LAMB BROCHETTES
lamb brochettes marinade for 24-hours, rolled in crushed pecans
BBQ RIBS (full rack)*
slow roasted baby-back pork ribs, dry rubbed, mesquite barbecue sauce.
FILET MIGNON COLBERT*
8oz beef filet, bourbon Colbert glaze, chopped mushrooms, scallions, garlic & red wine reduction
STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN
beef tenderloin medallions stuffed with sautéed spinach, garlic & caramelized onions, goat cheese, cabernet reduction
STEAK DIANE (or) MADEIRA*
Two 4 oz pan seared filet mignon medallions, topped with either Diane sauce or Madeira sauce.
PAN SEARED NEW YORK STRIP
8 oz New York strip & sautéed mushrooms.
STUFFED PORK TREBLE
pork tenderloin stuffed with spicy pork sausage, wrapped in bacon, roasted garlic, peppercorn glaze.
FROM THE WATER
CASHEW ORANGE ROUGHY*
8 oz orange roughy filet, crushed cashews, topped with and a lemon & butter
NORWEGIAN SALMON*
8oz salmon filet, lime salsa & lime zest
BAKED COD (poor man's lobster)*
two 4oz baked cod filets, finished with a lemon & peppercorn drawn butter.
FIN & FEATHER
filets of chicken breast and Norwegian salmon individually wrapped a flaky puff pastry with spinach, onion, garlic & provolone cheese
SHRIMP SURF & TURF
snow crab claws & tiger shrimp scampi with an 8oz filet beef Colbert
STARCHES
garlic skin-on mashed potatoes | rosemary roasted red potatoes | Duchess potato crown | vegetable rice pilaf | penne pasta with roasted garlic & pesto | baked mac-n-cheese (add $1/person) | roasted root vegetable medley (add $1/person) | Yukon gold skin-on mashed potatoes with horseradish & kohlrabi puree
VEGETABLES
sweet baby carrots with dill & fresh chives | steamed broccoli & cauliflower florets | green beans almondine | mandoline zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, roasted garlic & dill
BAR SERVICE
We offer full bar service, please contact us for additional information
