Southern Buffet $36.00 per guest (Plus 20% service charge 6% sales tax) Bar service is provided as part of this menu.
Cornbread infused with jalapeños
Maple butter crafted with premium Michigan maple syrup.
Southern pea salad: peas, sweet pickles, eggs, onion, celery, green peppers, green olives, mayonnaise, and spicy seasonings.
Eggplant and sweet pepper casserole: prepared with eggs, crackers, a blend of cheeses, corn, onion, and red bell peppers.
Roasted sweet potatoes: a mixture of natural sugars and savory seasoning.
Chicken breast with Cajun sauce features a double-breaded chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, then topped with a spicy white sauce.
BBQ Pork features a distinctive barbecue sauce enhanced with a touch of mustard.
All dishes are made using my personal recipes. Contact me with ingredient questions or special dietary needs—I’m happy to help.
Special dietary accommodations are offered, but all guests receive the same buffet meal. Please note that we are unable to provide individual meals with specific restrictions.
Service package includes.
- Linen napkins, linen table clothes white in color
- Three compartment heavy gauge paper plates, appetizer plates, dessert plates
- Wood forks and knives
- Cutting cake (plates and forks included)
- Professionally trained catering staff, wait-staff and bartenders.
- Insurance: general liability, workman’s compensation, liquor liability
- Trash removal
Options and pricing for utensils and plates
- Clients can provide paper plates, appetizer plates, dessert plates credit .50 per guest.
- Palm leaf plates (replacement for paper plates for buffet) $3.00 per guest additional cost
- Silverware replacement for wood $3.00 per guest
This quote refers to the use of paper products. If clients prefer to supply their own China, that’s possible; however, there is an extra charge of $7.50 per guest to account for additional labor costs.
Venues that have their own liquor license or have their own bar services Please let me know will back out bar service pricing.
Bar services include.
- One bar that will be fully staffed all evening.
- 9oz clear plastic cups (Compostable)
- 16oz clear plastic cups (Compostable)
- 10oz paper cups
- Containers for icing down beverages
- Wine glasses
- Coffee service
- We strongly suggest letting us handle your ice needs.
*We offer 1 bar: Moving to another spot will be additional $250 charge*
Please note that if you would like to have two staffed bars there will be an additional $850.00 charge for the evening.
Client responsibility
- All Tables, bars, buffet and chair setup
- Delivery of all alcohol including beer taps, beverages, garnishes and pop mixes
- Catering tent for staging and clearing we require 20×20 tent with 4 side curtains
- 8 eight-foot tables $800.00 to event
- 3 three eight-foot buffet tables
- 2 eight-foot tables for bar area
Last call for drinks 10:45 p.m.
Paper goods price quote with a minimum guarantee of 100 guests.
100 Guests at $36.00 $3,600.00
Service Charge 20% $720.00
$4,320.00
Michigan sales tax 6% $259.20
Ice $150.00
Tent and tables $800.00
Amount Proposed $5,529.20
Annual Food Event: The next scheduled date is April 25, 2027, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m..
*Vendor meals will be provided at no cost; however, we require confirmation of the total number needed.*
To confirm your event reservation, a non-refundable deposit of $600.00 is required to secure the selected date. This deposit will be applied toward your final invoice.
Full payment and guest count must be provided 14 days before the event.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your event.
Larry Burdek
President/Chef
Chef’s Pride Catering In