A TRUSTED CATERER, CELEBRATING 63 YEARS IN DES PLAINES
Professional Catering for Events of Every Size
From office lunches and family celebrations to weddings, corporate events and large gatherings, Giuseppe’s provides flexible catering for groups from 10 to hundreds of guests. Choose convenient drop-off catering, affordable buffet packages or complete full-service catering—all backed by a family tradition dating to 1963.
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Big Events. Exceptional Value
Planning for a crowd shouldn't mean compromising on quality—or overspending on catering.
Giuseppe’s combines the capabilities of a full-service caterer with the flexibility and value of a family-owned business. From affordable delivery and buffet packages to staffed weddings and large corporate events, we'll help you choose the food and level of service that makes sense for your occasion and budget.
Whether you're feeding 20 guests or several hundred, you can count on generous portions, dependable service and more than six decades of catering experience.
DROP-OFF CATERING
Easy, affordable catering for offices, parties and gatherings. Catering packages starting at $9.50.
CORPORATE & LARGE-GROUP CATERING
Flexible packages for company events, schools, organizations, picnics and large gatherings.
FULL-SERVICE CATERING
Buffet, family-style and plated catering with professional servers, setup, rentals and equipment available for weddings, corporate events and special occasions.
From 10 Guests to Hundreds
Catering Tailored to Your Event
Why Choose Giuseppe's Catering?
*Serving Chicagoland Since 1963
*Catering for 10 to Hundreds of Guests
* Affordable Drop-Off to Complete Full Service
* Flexible Menus & Packages for Different Budgets
* Professional Servers, Rentals & Equipment Available
*Italian Favorites, American Classics & Pizza
* Voted Best Italian Beef by CBS Chicago
Tell Us About Your Event
When planning your special event, Giuseppe’s will help make your occasion extra special from the most elegant affair to a simple celebration.
Giuseppe’s does it all from providing linen and equipment rental to serving our scrumptious cuisine.
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CATERING A LA CARTE
HOT APPETIZERS
PRICES BASED ON 25 PIECES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
41.50
65.00
57.50/115.00
COLD APPETIZERS
SALADS
ADD CHICKEN +20.00/+40.00
| HALF PAN | FULL PAN | |
|---|---|---|
| GARDEN TOSSED SALAD | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| INSALATA ITALIANE | 35.00 | 70.00 |
| ANTIPASTO SALAD | 38.00 | 76.00 |
| CAESAR SALAD | 33.00 | 66.00 |
| CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD FETA, CRANBERRIES, WALNUTS | 38.00 | 76.00 |
| CHOPPED SALAD | 43.00 | 86.00 |
| CAPRESE SALAD | 43.00 | 86.00 |
| ROTINI PASTA SALAD | 31.00 | 62.00 |
| POTATO SALAD OR COLESLAW | 33.00 | 66.00 |
| TOMATO, CUCUMBER & ONION | 28.00 | 56.00 |
| HALF PAN | FULL PAN | |
|---|---|---|
| ITALIAN BEEF WITH BUNS, GREEN PEPPERS & GIARDINIERA |
60.00 | 120.00 |
| ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH BUNS, GREEN PEPPERS & ONIONS |
(10) 50 | (20) 100.00 |
| CHICKEN BREAST-6OZ CHAR-GRILLED, LIMONE, SCALLOPINE, MARSALA, PICATTA, PARMIGIANA, VESUVIO, BBQ, FRANCESCA | (10) 57.00 | (20) 114.00 |
| VEAL-6OZ LIMONE, SCALLOPINE, MARSALA, PICATTA, PARMIGIANA, VESUVIO, FRANCESCA |
(10) 100.00 | (20) 200 |
| ROAST PORK LOIN 6OZ PIECES WITH GRAVY | (10) 47.00 | (20) 94.00 |
| EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| CHICKEN FRIED, OVEN ROASTED, BBQ, VESUVIO | (20) 40.00 | (40) 80.00 |
| MEATBALLS | (20) 50 | (40) 100.00 |
| SLAB OF RIBS | 25 PER SLAB | |
| GIAMBOTTA | (10) 60.00 | (20) 120.00 |
CHOICE OF: SPAGHETTI (ANGLE HAIR), LINGUINE, FETTUCCINE, ORECCHIETTE, MOSTACCIOLI, RIGATONI, FARFALLE, TRI-COLOR ROTINI
| HALF PAN | FULL PAN | |
|---|---|---|
| MEAT SAUCE | 43.00 | 86.00 |
| MARINARA SAUCE | 40.00 | 80.00 |
| GARLIC & OIL | 40.00 | 80.00 |
| ALFREDO SAUCE | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| VODKA SAUCE | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| ALLA ROMANA SAUCE | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| PESTO CREAM SAUCE | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| ADD BAKED MOZZARELLA | +10.00 | +20.00 |
| LASAGNA MEAT, VEGETABLE, OR SPINACH | 60.00 | 120.00 |
| PASTA WITH BROCCOLI | 48.00 | 96.00 |
| GNOCCHI | 55.00 | 110.00 |
| ORRECHIETTE BARESE BAKED WITH RICOTTA, MARINARA, AND MOZZARELLA | 55.00 | 110.00 |
| ORRECHIETTE DI VITO SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GARLIC, SAUTÉED IN OLIVE OIL | 55.00 | 110.00 |
| TORTELLINI ALLA ROMANA | 55.00 | 110.00 |
| STUFFED SHELLS | (16) 45.00 | (32) 90.00 |
| MANICOTTI | (10) 45.00 | (20) 90.00 |
| RAVIOLI (MEAT OR CHEESE) | (30) 46.00 | (60) 92.00 |
| MACARONI N’CHEESE | 44.00 | 88.00 |
| HALF PAN | FULL PAN | |
|---|---|---|
| SAUTEED SPINACH | 33.00 | 66.00 |
| MASHED POTATOES | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| GARLIC / CHEESE MASHED POTATOES | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| ROASTED POTATOES | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| VESUVIO POTATOES | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| BREAD STUFFING | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| RICE PILAF | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| STRING BEANS | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| VEGETABLE MEDLEY | 29.00 | 58.00 |
| FRESH BROCCOLI | 33.00 | 66.00 |
| BUTTERED CORN | 25.00 | 50.00 |
| MARINARA SAUCE (16OZ) | 6.60 | |
| MEAT SAUCE (16OZ) | 7.70 | |
| ALLA ROMANA OR ALFREDO (16OZ) | 8.80 | |
BROWNIES(10)
16.00
TIRAMISU (10)
47.00
JUMBO COOKIES(12)
15.60
BUTTER COOKIES(1LB)
17.50
PARTY CAKES
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CANNOLI(10)
33.50
MINI CANNOLI(12)
20.00
ITALIAN COOKIES(1LB)
17.50
CANNED SODA
160
2-LITER SODA
4.65
PLATES, NAPKINS & FLATWARE
.35
HEATING KITS REUSABLE RACK & 2 STERNOS
8.50
Bottled Water
1.90
CATERING PACKAGES
CHOOSE FROM A LA CARTE ITEMS BELOW:
EACH ADDITIONAL SANDWICH $5.25
FULL SERVICE CATERING MENU
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF, RENTAL, GRATUITY, DELIVERY CHARGE OR SALES TAX.
Deluxe Catering Menu
FULL SERVICE BUFFET
SPECIAL EVENTS CATERING PACKAGES
Buffet / Family Style / Plated Service
BUFFET STYLE
[1 ENTRÉE $25.00 PP | 2 ENTRÉES $28.00 PP | 3 ENTRÉES $31.50 PP]
MINIMUM 30 PEOPLE – REQUIRES SERVERS, PLACE SETTING RENTAL AND CHINA
2 PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES SELECTIONS | GARLIC ROLLS
1 SALAD SELECTION + 1 PASTA SELECTION + 1 VEGETABLE SELECTION
1 RICE OR POTATO SELECTION + 1 DESSERT SELECTION
INCLUDES: DELUXE DISPOSABLE PLATES, NAPKINS, FLATWARE & DISPOSABLE CHAFERS WITH STERNOS
FAMILY STYLE
[$31.50 PER PERSON]
MINIMUM 50 PEOPLE – REQUIRES SERVERS, PLACE SETTING RENTAL AND CHINA
2 PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES SELECTIONS | GARLIC ROLLS
1 SALAD SELECTION + 1 PASTA SELECTION + 1 VEGETABLE SELECTION
2 ENTRÉE SELECTIONS (EXCLUDES LASAGNA)
1 RICE OR POTATO SELECTION + 1 DESSERT SELECTION
INCLUDES: DELUXE DISPOSABLE PLATES, NAPKINS, FLATWARE & DISPOSABLE CHAFERS WITH STERNOS
INDIVIDUAL ENTRÉE PLATED SERVICE
[$28.00 PER PERSON]
MINIMUM 50 PEOPLE – REQUIRES SERVERS, PLACE SETTING RENTAL AND CHINA
2 PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES SELECTIONS | GARLIC ROLLS
1 SALAD SELECTION + 1 PASTA SELECTION + 1 VEGETABLE SELECTION
1 ENTRÉE SELECTION
1 RICE OR POTATO SELECTION + 1 DESSERT SELECTION
SELECTIONS MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL GUESTS, OR LIMIT 2 SELECTIONS WITH COUNT PRIOR TO THE EVENT
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Select from the following categories:
HORS D’OEUVRES OPTIONS
CHEESE PIZZA, PIZZA BREAD, BRUSCHETTA, MINI MEATBALLS, SPINACH PUFFS, CHEESY GARLIC BREAD,
CAPRESE SKEWERS, ANTIPASTO SKEWERS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE SKEWERS, TORTELLINI PESTO SKEWERS,
TOASTED RAVIOLI, RAW VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ TRAY WITH DIP, CHEESE TRAY WITH CRACKERS
PASTA OPTIONS
RIGATONI | MOSTACCIOLI | FARFALLE
SAUCES: MARINARA, MEAT, ALLA ROMANA, GARLIC & OIL, VODKA,
PESTO CREAM, MACARONI N’ CHEESE
ENTRÉE SELECTIONS
CHICKEN ENTREE OPTIONS
CHICKEN BREAST PARMIGIANA - CHICKEN BREAST FRANCESCA
CHICKEN BREAST MARSALA - CHICKEN BREAST LIMONE
CHICKEN BREAST PICCATA - HERB ROASTED CHICKEN - CHICKEN VESUVIO
FRIED CHICKEN - BBQ CHICKEN
MEAT ENTREE OPTIONS
BEEF TENDERLOIN (MARKET PRICE) - SLICED ROAST BEEF
CARVED ROUND OF BEEF (ADD $3.00)
ITALIAN BEEF FOR SANDWICHES - MEATBALLS
ROAST PORK LOIN - ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS
MEAT LASAGNA - MEAT RAVIOLI WITH CHOICE OF SAUCE
VEGETARIAN ENTREE OPTIONS
STUFFED SHELLS - VEGETABLE LASAGNA - MANICOTTI - EGGPLANT
PARMIGIANA - CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH CHOICE OF SAUCE
FISH ENTREE OPTIONS
SHRIMP YOUR WAY (ADD $3.00) - SALMON (ADD $4.00)
SIDE SELECTIONS
PASTA OPTIONS
RIGATONI - MOSTACCIOLI - FARFALLE
SAUCES: MARINARA, MEAT, ALLA ROMANA, GARLIC & OIL, VODKA, PESTO CREAM, MACARONI N’ CHEESE
SALAD OPTIONS
GARDEN TOSSED, CAESAR, MEDITERRANEAN, CRANBERRY WALNUT
STARCH OPTIONS
RICE PILAF, MASHED POTATOES, GARLIC MASHED POTATOES, OVEN ROASTED POTATOES, DOUBLE BAKED POTATOES, VESUVIO POTATOES
VEGETABLE OPTIONS
GREEN BEANS WITH CARROTS, VEGETABLE MEDLEY, SPINACH, BROCCOLI WITH CARROTS, BUTTERED CORN
HORS D’OEUVRES OPTIONS
CHEESE PIZZA, PIZZA BREAD, BRUSCHETTA, MINI MEAT BALLS, SPINACH PUFFS, CHEESY GARLIC BREAD, CAPRESE SKEWERS, ANTIPASTO SKEWERS, GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MINI QUICHE, RAW VEGETABLE CRUDITE TRAY WITH DIP, CHEESE TRAY WITH CRACKERS
DESSERT OPTIONS
FRESH FRUIT TRAY, BUTTER COOKIES, ITALIAN COOKIES, JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, BROWNIES, MINI CANNOLI, OR MINI PASTRIES (ADD $1.50).
CELEBRATION CAKES AVAILABLE
BREAKFAST CATERING
BREAKFAST CATERING TRAYS
| HALF TRAY 5-10 PEOPLE | FULL TRAY 20-25 PEOPLE | |
|---|---|---|
| SCRAMBLED EGGS | 26.00 | 52.00 |
| BACON & CHEESE SCRAMBLE | 41.00 | 62.00 |
| FETA CHEESE SCRAMBLE | 41.00 | 62.00 |
| SPINACH SCRAMBLE | 41.00 | 62.00 |
| BREAKFAST POTATOES | 24.00 | 45.00 |
| BACON OR SAUSAGE LINKS | 41.00 | 62.00 |
| FRENCH TOAST WITH SYRUP | 36.00 | 57.50 |
| PANCAKES WITH SYRUP | 36.00 | 57.50 |