Summer is coming to a close, and we welcome the passing of 90-degree days and flash thunderstorms for the beauty and peacefulness of early fall lazy afternoons and the beautiful change of colors that are the province of the Midwest. Our chefs embrace this seasonal transformation by blending the last of late summers bounty with the heartier food characteristic of the oncoming cooler months.  From simple and refreshing to hearty and flavorful, we strive to achieve the perfect balance in quality, quantity and affordability. So take some time and try each menu in its turn. From the outstanding Labor Day Picnic to the actually not-too-scary Boo!, we’re sure you will find each offering a wonderfully delicious break in your busy week.

So, this fall, look no further than Hel’s Kitchen Catering for all of your catering needs. Your guests and fellow workers will praise your delicious decision-making and innovative thinking.

SEASONAL VALUE MENU SELECTIONS

We kindly request a 12-person minimum on the following menus.

LABOR DAY PICNIC

Time to start thinking about putting away the deck furniture, preparing the garden for the long winter and getting the kids back to school…. but not without one last great BBQ.
Keep it light or make it hearty – lots of choices here
to make your family and friends smile with
our Labor Day Picnic Seasonal Value Menu.

Entrées

Choose 2 from the following entrée selections:

Fresh Wisconsin Brats on Rosen’s Poppyseed Buns
accompanied by Heinz Ketchup, French’s Mustard,
Spicy Mustard, Relish, Grilled Onions, Chopped Tomatoes,
Kosher Dill Pickle Spears & Sport Peppers

Petite Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
slow roasted for hours then gently pulled & dressed
with Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce
accompanied by Parker House Rolls

One-Third Pound Char Burgers on Sesame Buns
accompanied by Heinz Ketchup, French’s Mustard,
Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Relish, Sliced American Cheese,
Crisp Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Onion & Pickle Chips

Sides

Choose 3 from the following side selections:

Blue Sky Cole Slaw

Buffet Style Maggie’s Potatoes
Tangy Basil Cream Mayonnaise
with Watercress, Shallots & Capers
tossed with Quartered Red Skin New Potatoes

Hel’s Famous Caesar Salad
with Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese & Homemade Croutons

Spinach Salad
with Mandarin Orange & Slivered Almonds
with Sweet & Sour Dressing

Basil Cream Potato Salad
accompanied by Heinz Ketchup, French’s Mustard,
Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Relish, Sliced American Cheese,
Crisp Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Onion & Pickle Chips

Hel’s Famous Pasta Salad
with Five Vegetables, Two Cheeses & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
in a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Watermelon Salad
with Celery, Apple & Bleu Cheese in a Mint Vinaigrette

Fresh Fruit Salad
of Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple,
Red Flame Grapes & Mandarin Oranges

$13.50 per Person

CLASS IN SESSION

It’s always bittersweet leaving the lazy days behind and preparing to get back to learning, but we’ll make your studying a little easier with these fabulous selections of warm and hearty soups combined with our some of our favorite salads and delicious petite sandwiches. You don’t have to be taking French to understand Bon Appétit!

Homemade Soup
served with Oyster Crackers

Choose 1 from the following soup selections:

Baked Potato with Toppings

Cheddar Broccoli

Cream  of Chicken Wild Rice

Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons
(instead of Oyster Crackers)

Beef or Turkey Chili
(add $2.00 per person)

Salad

Choose 1 from the following salad selections:

Hel’s Famous Caesar Salad
with Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese & Homemade Croutons

Wagner Spinach Salad
with Caramelized Onion, Crumbled Bleu Cheese,
Sliced Strawberries, Candied Walnuts & Poppyseed Dressing

Autumn Chopped Salad
with Chopped Romaine, Baby Spinach, Chopped Apples,
Pears, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries & a touch of Gorgonzola
accompanied by Raspberry Vinaigrette

Petite Sandwiches & Cocktail-Sized Wraps

Choose 3 from the following sandwich & wrap selections:

Chicken Pistachio Salad
with Red Flame Grapes on Whole Wheat Roll

Fancy Albacore Tuna Salad
with Fresh Anjou Pears & Black Diamond Walnuts
on Whole Wheat Roll

Grilled Chicken
with Shiitake Mayonnaise on 9 Grain Roll

Honey Baked Ham & New York Cheddar
on Petite Rye Roll

Grilled Sirloin Wrap
Our Chargrilled Sirloin sliced thin & wrapped with
Tarragon Mayonnaise, Chopped Lettuce,
Shredded Cheddar, Diced Tomato & Red Onion Confit
wrapped in a Tomato Tortilla

Turkey Club Wrap
Fresh Roasted Turkey with Crisp Applewood Bacon,
Beefsteak Tomato, Thinly Sliced English Cucumber &
Crisp Romaine Lettuce wrapped up with Mayo in a Flour Tortilla

Mexixan Fiesta Wrap
A Flour Tortilla filled with Guacamole, Roasted Turkey,
Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Salsa, Shredded Lettuce & Cheese

Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Fresh Roasted Pepper, Eggplant & Zucchini
tossed with Buffalo Mozzarella, Baby Lettuces,
Roasted Tomato & Hel’s Homemade Pesto

$9.95 per Person

BOO!!

Don’t be afraid to dive into fall with this outstanding ravioli combination paired with our wonderfully flavorful lemon basil chicken. You will wear the costume of a master chef when you offer this fabulous menu to your guests.

Lemon Basil Chicken

encrusted with Basil, Oregano & Thyme
and sautéed in Virgin Olive Oil
accompanied by Lemon Basil Sauce

Duet of Autumn Ravioli

with Spicy Marinara
served with Parmesan Cheese on the side

Italian Garden Salad

with Romaine & Spinach, Pepperoncini, Zucchini &
Thinly Sliced Red Onion in Italian Vinaigrette

Assorted Rolls

with Butter

$10.95 per Person

TRICK OR TREAT

No tricks here. Just a great menu at an affordable price – what a treat!

Classic Meatloaf (Ground Beef)

with Savory Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potatoes with Extra Gravy

Peas, Carrots & Seared Pearl Onions

Sliced Sourdough Bread

accompanied by Butter

$9.95 per Person

A LA CARTE DESSERT MENU

COOKIES & DESSERT BARS

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Sugar Cookies
Blackout Cookies
Macadamia Nut & White Chocolate Cookies
S’mores Bars
Turtle Bars
Fudge Brownies
Sea Salt Caramel Brownies
Rocky Road Brownies
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Lemon Delites
Malted Milk Bars
Apricot Nut Bars
Lahina Clouds
Raspberry Oatmeal Triangles
Tempting Toffee Triangles
Pumpkin Pie Bars

$1.00 per Piece

CAKES

Best Damn Lemon Cake

$19.95 (serves 12-16)

Sea Salt Caramel Flourless Chocolate Cake

$29.95 (serves 10-12)

Carrot Walnut Layer Cake
with Cream Cheese Frosting

$34.95 (serves 16-20)

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust

$34.95 (serves 12-14)

 

Granny Smith Apple Crisp

$24.95 (serves 12-16)

Raspberry Sauce

$5.95 (1/2 pint)

COBBLERS

(serves 12-16)

Our Fabulous Freshly Baked Fruit Cobblers
with Melt-In-Your-Mouth Topping

Apple

$24.95

Peach or Cherry

$27.95

FRUIT DISPLAYS

A Sweeping Display of Fresh Fruit
to include Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Seedless Grapes, Watermelon, Fresh Pineapple & Driscoll Strawberries

Small – $45.95 (serves 12-16)

Medium – $69.95 (serves 25-30)

Large – $119.95 (serves 45-55)

ORDERING GUIDELINES

Set-Up & Food Display

All menu offerings will be beautifully presented on handcrafted baskets, ceramic platters and chafing dishes but are available on attractive plastic disposable platters for your convenience as well. Our highly trained delivery personnel will take the time to unwrap, set up and display your buffet items and make certain that all is to your complete satisfaction.

Payment

Payment for corporate drop-off orders can be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express), check/cash upon delivery, or you may arrange to be invoiced. We are pleased to charge your balance due up to $1,000.00 per order to your credit card. We will include a 2.5% processing fee for any amounts over $1,000.00 (for American Express 3.5% processing fee) If payment is invoiced, final balance is due and payable within 21 days. Gratuities are optional and at your discretion.

Cancellation

If it is necessary to cancel a drop-off order, please call and cancel your order by 10:00 a.m. the day before your event/order. Any orders cancelled beyond that time will be charged at a rate of 50% of all perishable items.

Full Service Design

Our event coordinators are capable of handling every facet of your affair from menu design, special themes, floral centerpieces, linen selections and rental of china plates, glassware, silver flatware, tables, chairs, chafing dishes and silver buffet serving pieces.