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Kruse and Muer Catering

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Catering Menu

Serving Suggestions

This catering menu is designed to assist you with planning your event. It identifies the number of pieces or the number of people per selection. These amounts are provided as a guideline. When placing your order you may want to consider the following…

Number of Items

The more items you offer, the fewer pieces you will need of each item. Anticipate which food selections will be the most popular with your group, and increase the number of those items. If you choose to omit or add a category, adjust one of the others accordingly. In general, 50 adults will consume the following over a period of 60-90 minutes…

  • Appetizer

    3 Pieces per person

  • Salad

    1 Extra Large

  • Pasta

    2 Large

  • Kebobs

    2 per person

  • Starch or Vegetable

    2 Pans

If you are planning a cocktail style party in lieu of a traditional meal, figure 5-6 bites per person per hour for the first hour and 3-4 pieces each hour thereafter.

Please provide three days advance notice to ensure availability. Prices subject to change.

Food Service Attendants

If requested at least 4 weeks in advance of your event date a food service attendant may be available to deliver, set-up, and attend to your food buffet for an additional charge. We suggest 1 food attendant for every 75 guests.

Delivery

Delivery is based on availability and the cost is determined by the location and size of your order.

Chaffing Dishes

Chaffing dishes are available to rent at a cost of $20 per set for a period of up to 20 hours.

 

Pastabilities

Bulk packaged with freshly grated Parmesan cheese & Housebaked Kruse & Muer Rolls. All Pastas Served with Egg Penne Unless Otherwise Specified.

Guideline for Entree Service:
Small 6-8 people (12 rolls)
Medium 12-15 people (20 rolls)
Large 18-20 people (32 rolls)

  • Pasta Marinara

    With Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Sliced Mushrooms, Wine & Herbs

    OR

  • Pasta Primavera

    With Garden Vegetables, Dried Cherries, Toasted Almonds, Olive Oil, Garlic & Herbs

    Small $70  Medium $110  Large $150

    With Grilled Chicken
    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

    With Gulf Shrimp
    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    Ovenbaked & Topped with a Panko Breadcrumb Crust

    Small $70  Medium $110  Large $150

    With Chicken
    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

    With Lobster & Shrimp
    Small $110  Medium $160  Large $230

  • Grilled Chicken ala Créme

    With Crisp Peppers & Fresh Mushrooms in a Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce

    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

  • Tortellini & Grilled Chicken ala Créme

    Cheese Filled Half Moons of Pasta & Grilled Chicken Tossed in a Sweet Tomato Cream

    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

  • Shrimp & Artichoke Pasta

    Penne Pasta Tossed with Italian Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Gulf Shrimp & Fresh Herbs

    Small $85  Medium $125  Large $180

  • Pasta Siesta Key

    Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, Lobster & Artichoke Hearts in a Sweet Tomato Butter

    Small $115  Medium $180  Large $265

  • Lobster & Shrimp Penne ala Créme

    With Maine Lobster Meat & Gulf Shrimp in a Rich Saffron Cream over Egg Penne

    Small $105  Medium $160  Large $230

Party Platters

  • Shrimp Cocktail Platter

    Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Housemade Cocktail Sauce & Fresh Lemon Wedges

    Small (45 Pieces) $75  Medium (60 Pieces) $90  Large (90 Pieces) $125

  • Smoked Salmon Paté

    Served with Housemade Garlic Herb Crostini Bread

    Serves 15-20 $45

  • Cheese & Fruit Platter

    Smoked Gouda, Havarti with Dill, Cheddar Cheese & Fresh Seasonal Fruit

    Serves 20-25 $80

  • Vegetable Platter

    Fresh Garden Vegetables with Creamy Garlic Dressing

    Serves 20-25 $65

  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    Baked with Shrimp & Crabmeat stuffing, topped with Lobster Cream

    25 pieces $65  45 Pieces $115

From The Chargrill

  • Kebobs

    30 Skewers Chargrilled & topped with Dijon Mustard or an Oriental BBQ sauce

    With Grilled Chicken $75
    With Gulf Shrimp (2 pcs. per skewer) $100
    1/2 Chicken and 1/2 Shrimp $85

  • BBQ Rib Fingers

    Small (30 pc.) $85   Large (55 pc.) $155

  • BBQ Tenderloin Kebobs*

    Choose from all Beef or Beef & Shrimp Marinated with Honey Crackle BBQ Glaze, Skewered & Grilled with Onion & Pepper

    Small (25 skewers)  $100  Large (40 skewers) $160

  • Miniature Maryland Crabcakes

    With sauce Ruie

    Small (25 pc.) $80  Large (40 pc.) $120

Soups & Stuff

  • Charley’s Chowder

    Mediterranean Style Fish Chowder with Fresh Tomatoes & Herbs

    Quart (serves 4-6) $20

  • Pan of Rice Pilaf

    (serves 20-25) $40

  • Pan of Garden Vegetable Sauté

    (serves 20-25) $40

  • Party Rolls

    $6 per dozen

Salads

Large salad serves 8-10 people. Extra large serves 15-20 people.

  • Kruse & Muer House Salad

    Garden Greens, Fresh Fruit & Purple Onions Tossed with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

    Large $24   Extra Large $45

    With Grilled Chicken 
    Large $32   Extra Large $60

  • Martha’s Vineyard Salad

    Red leaf Lettuce, Toasted Pine Nuts, Crumbled Bleu Cheese & Purple Onions with Raspberry Maple Vinaigrette

    Large $26    Extra Large $45

  • Raspberry Chicken Salad

    Chargrilled Breast of Chicken with Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Red Onions & Raspberry Maple Vinaigrette

    Large $34   Extra Large $60

  • Caesar Salad

    Hearts of Romaine, Housebaked Croutons & Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

    Large $24   Extra Large $45

    With Grilled Chicken  Large $34  Extra Large $60

  • Salmon Apricot Salad*

    With Dried Apricots, Cherries, Chevre Cheese, Candied Walnuts & an Apricot Ginger Vinaigrette

    Large $40   Extra Large $80

  • 306 Chopped Salad

    With Blackened Chicken, Garden Greens, Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Tomato & Honey Tarragon Dressing

    Large $34   Extra Large $60

    AVAILABLE ONLY AT DEER LAKE AND ROYAL OAK

  • Charley’s Cole Slaw

    Serves 4-6 Quart $10

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