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728 south wabash street, chicago ORDER ONLINE: COLLABCAFE.FFTCHICAGO.COM

CONTACT: 847.310.7311 | USCELL@FFTCHICAGO.COM

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catering menu

Be sure to check our SEASONAL SUPPLEMENT for more selections.

BY THE DOZEN

FRESHLY BAKED BLUEBERRY SCONES

$16.95 DOZEN $9.95 HALF DOZEN

ASSORTED MUFFINS

Cranberry Walnut, Blueberry, Banana Nut, Lemon Poppy

$22.95 DOZEN $39.95 TWO DOZEN

DONUTS

An Assortment of Vanilla and Chocolate Yeast Frycakes,

Glazed and Double Chocolate Cake Donuts

$18.95 DOZEN $36.95 TWO DOZEN

HOUSE GRANOLA BARS

Oats, Maple Syrup, Dates, Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds,

Sunflower Seeds

$26.95 DOZEN $48.95 TWO DOZEN

GOURMET BAGELS &S SHMEAR

$24.00 DOZEN

Bagels with Plain and Veggie Cream Cheese

“NEW YORKIFY IT”

Add a Platter of Smoked Salmon, Red Onion,

Capers, Cucumbers, Tomato

$4.95 EACH

BREAKFAST BUNDLES 10 PERSON MINIMUM

BASIC BAR $3.50 PER GUEST

Freshly Baked Lemon Blueberry Scones, Coffee Cake, Muffins,

Bananas, Oranges and Apples

WAKE UP CALL $8.95 PER GUEST

Seasonal Yogurt Parfaits + Bagels with Cream Cheese, and Fresh

Fruit + Seasonal Berry Tray

BASIC SET UP $7.50 PER GUEST

Cheddar Scrambled Eggs with Applewood Smoked Bacon or

Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes and Seasonal Fruit Tray

READY TO GO $3.95 EACH

Select from:

Egg Sandwiches and Wraps

Applewood Bacon and White Cheddar on Ciabatta

Sausage + Cheddar on English Muffin

Black Forest Ham and Cheddar in warm Tortilla

Spinach, Tomato and Parmesan on Croissant

SIGNATURE SET UP $7.95 PER GUEST

Parmesan and Chive Scrambled Eggs with Bacon or Sausage,

Crispy Hash Browns and Petite Croissants

SIGNATURE YOGURT PARFAITS $3.75 EACH

Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt with Seasonal Berries and Granola

Add Egg Sandwiches to any Breakfast Bundle

$3.95 EACH

CHEF’S SIGNATURE OMELET BAR

Make it memorable by adding Chef’s Signature Omelet

Bar to your event! Custom, made-to-order omelet station

with a variety of toppings and hash browns.

Please give notice 72 hours in advance, attendant fee

required – contact Manager for more details.

BREAKFAST BOX An Assortment of Freshly Baked Scones, Muffins, Bagels, Donuts

$33.50 SMALL, serves 16

$67.00 LARGE, serves 32

FRESH FRUIT & SEASONAL BERRY TRAY $31.95 SMALL, serves 10

$45.95 MEDIUM, serves 16

$58.95 LARGE, serves 22

SEASONAL HAND FRUIT

Selection of Seasonal Fruit, Apples, Bananas, Oranges

$1.25 PER GUEST

CHEF’S SIGNATURES 10 - PERSON MINIMUM

- BREAKFAST -

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BUILD YOUR OWN

All prices are per guest, minimum 15 guests. All selections

include choice of One Signature Salad, Potato Chips,

Cookie and Soda

SIGNATURE DELI TRAY $9.95

Sliced Roast Turkey Breast, sliced Grilled Chicken Breast,

Seasonal Tuna Salad served with Cheddar and Provolone

Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato, Carrot and Celery Sticks,

Chipotle Mayonnaise, Lemon Dijon Mayonnaise and

Assorted Freshly Baked Breads and Rolls

BASIC DELI TRAY $8.95

Black Forest Ham, Hickory Smoked Turkey + Medium Rare

Roast Beef served with Cheddar + Provolone Cheese,

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo and Mustard and Assorted

Freshly Baked Breads and Rolls

PREMIER DELI TRAY $11.95

Medium Rare Roast Beef, Roast Turkey Breast,

Grilled Chicken Breast, Tuna Salad, Applewood Bacon

Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cheddar, Provolone and

Pepper Jack Cheeses, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Grilled Onion

Mayonnaise, Lemon Herb Dijonnaise, Honey Mustard,

Pickle Spears, and Assorted Freshly Baked Breads and Rolls

CHEF’S SIGNATURE SIDES

$29.95 SMALL serves 8

$55.95 LARGE serves 20

DETOX SALAD with chopped broccoli, cauliflower,

carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds + agave lemon vinaigrette

TORTELLINI CAPRESE SALAD

Cheese Tortellini, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Fresh

Basil, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

SWEET POTATO & SCALLION SALAD

Served with Toasted Pecans and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

BOXED LUNCHES Choose from Signature or Basic items on page 4. All prices are per

guest, minimum 10 guests

BASIC BOX $9.00

Back to Basics Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips, Brownie or Cookie

EXECUTIVE BOX $10.99

Signature Salad or Sandwich, Kettle Chips, Chef’s Pasta Salad,

Brownie or Cookie

SOUP BOX $39.99

Serves 16 Guests

Tomato Basil, Chicken Noodle, and Daily Feature

COLD LUNCH BUFFETS

All prices are per guest, minimum 10 guests

Choose from Signature or Basic items on page 4. All selections

include Basic or Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, Cookie and Soda.

SIGNATURE SANDWICH PLATTER $11.50

A selection of any Three of our Signature Sandwiches and Wraps

BASIC SANDWICH PLATTER $10.50

A selection of any three of our Basic Sandwiches and Wraps

SIGNATURE SALAD SET UP $11.75

A selection of any Three Signature Salads, served with Freshly

Baked Rolls

- COLD LUNCHES -

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SIGNATURE SALADS

CANTINA TACO SALAD

Seasoned Angus Beef, Black Beans, Charred Corn, Pico de

Gallo, Cheddar Cheese, Romaine, Chipotle Avocado

Dressing, Tortilla Strips

ITALIAN CHOPPED

Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham, Hickory Smoked Turkey,

Harvest Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Provolone

Cheese, Garbanzo Beans, Black Olives, House Vinaigrette

KICKED UP CAESAR

Roasted Cauliflower, Chopped Kale and Romaine, Scallion,

Parmesan, House Croutons, Sriracha Caesar

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES & WRAPS

MALIBU BEACH

Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, White

Cheddar, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onion

Aioli, Baguette

THE SMOKEHOUSE

Black Forest Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gouda

Cheese, Greens, Red Onion, Dijon, Mayo, Baguette

TURKEY JACK

Hickory Smoked Turkey, Pepperjack Cheese, Pickled Tomato

Salsa, Chipotle Aioli, Greens, 9 Grain

LEMONY DILL TUNA

Our House Tuna Salad is made with Lemon Juice, Red

Onion, Celery, Fresh Dill and Mayo, served with Cucumbers

and Lettuce on 9 Grain Bread

CHIPOTLE CHICKPEA WRAP

Our House Chipotle Hummus, Roasted Corn, Sliced Tomato,

Jalapeno, Red Onion, Radish and Lettuce, Wheat Wrap

BASIC SALADS

HOUSE

Field Greens, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Croutons, House

Vinaigrette

CAESAR

Romaine, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Caesar Dressing

BASIC SANDWICHES & WRAPS Served with lettuce and tomato on artisan roll unless otherwise

specified

TURKEY

Hickory Smoked Turkey and Provolone Cheese

CHICKEN

Grilled Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese in a Spinach Tortilla

ROAST BEEF

Medium Rare Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese

HAM

Black Forest Ham and White Cheddar Cheese

VEGGIE

Cucumbers, Avocado, Tomato, Cream Cheese

SANDWICH & SALAD SELECTIONS

Per person pricing for salads, sandwiches, and wraps

below is available on page 3.

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SIGNATURE SURF & TURF $21.95

Oven Roasted Jail Island Salmon and Pan Seared Petit

Tender with Red Wine Jus with three Chef’s Sides

- HOT BUFFETS -

GLOBAL FEATURES

All prices are per guest, minimum 12 guests

TACO BAR $11.95

Seasoned Angus Beef, Chicken Tinga, Spanish Rice, Refried

Beans, Traditional Toppings, Corn and Flour Tortillas

PASTA PARTY $9.95

Baked Penne Bolognese or Spinach and Artichoke Ziti served

with Garlic Bread

CHICAGO’S FINEST $9.95

Build your own Chicago Dogs + Italian Beef Sandwiches,

served with Kettle Chips + Pickle Spears

MIDDLE EASTERN BAR $11.95 Chicken Shawarma, Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa, Tabbouleh,

Hummus, Tzatziki

Add House Salad and Fresh Baked Cookies $2.95

SPECIALTY HOUSE MADE PIZZAS All prices are per pizza.

Choice of: 14” Traditional Crust, serves 3-4 or

11” Gluten Free Crust, serves 2

FARMVILLE $14.95 - 14” Traditional $15.95 - 11” GF

Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella

GREENHOUSE $14.95 - 14” Traditional $16.95 - 11” GF

Red Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Mushrooms,

Mozzarella

SAUSAGE & PEPPER $14.95 - 14” Traditional $15.95 - 11” GF

Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese,

Basil, Mozzarella

THE PIZZA PACK $5.95 PER GUEST Add a House Salad, Garlic Bread, House Cookies, Soda and

Bottled Water to your pizza order.

BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA 1) Choose your crust:: $14.95 - 14” Traditional Crust

$15.95 - 11” GF Crust

2) Choose your sauce:

Italian Red Sauce, Fresh Basil Pesto, or Memphis BBQ

3) Choose two toppings included:

Add $2.00 for each additional topping

SIGNATURE SELECTIONS $14.95 PER GUEST

Mix and match from our delicious entrées and homemade sides.

Served with our House Salad and Fresh Baked Rolls.

CHOOSE ONE FEATURED ENTREE:

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

NONNA’S SLOW ROASTED SICILIAN MEATBALLS

Arrabbiata Sauce

PAN SEARED PETIT TENDER (Add $1)

Red Wine Jus

LEMON THYME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

OVEN ROASTED JAIL ISLAND SALMON FILET (Add $2)

CHOOSE TWO CHEF’’S SIDES: Each additional side selection, add $2.95 per person

PIMENTO MAC ‘N CHEESE

Wisconsin Cheddar and Grilled Cheese Bread Crumbs

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Spring Scallions

TOASTED RICE PILAF

Fresh Thyme

HERB SCENTED QUINOA

Citrus Zest

ROASTED RED SKIN POTATOES

Roasted Garlic

LINGUINI AGLIO E OLIO

Crushed Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic and Pecorino Cheese

FIRE ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Himalayan Sea Salt

WILTED BABY SPINACH

Shallots and Roasted Garlic

BALSAMIC ROASTED BROCCOLI FLORETS

STEAMED INDIANA SWEET CORN

Parsley Butter

OVEN ROASTED BABY CARROTS

Basil Vinaigrette

Bacon

Chicken

Ham

Pepperoni

Sausage

Spinach

Olives

Jalapeno

Mushroom

Onion

Garlic

Sun-Dried Tomato

Roasted Red Pepper

Green Pepper

Basil

Artichoke Hearts

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- SNACKS & PLATTERS -

PLATTERS SMALL serves 8 MEDIUM serves 16 LARGE serves 32

VEGETABLE CRUDITES Served with Caramelized Onion Dip or Roasted Garlic Hummus

$25.99 SMALL $40.99 MEDIUM $55.99 LARGE

MIDWESTERN CHEESE DISPLAY

Served with Dried Fruit, Candied Walnuts and Crackers

$40.00 SMALL $64.00 MEDIUM $72.00 LARGE

FRESH TOMATO SALSA & CHIPS

$16.00 SMALL $32.00 MEDIUM $64.00 LARGE

HOUSE MADE GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

$24.00 SMALL $48.00 MEDIUM $96.00 LARGE

SNACKS

AIR POPPED POPCORN $1.50

MINI PRETZELS $1.50

HOUSE CHIPS $2.00

BBQ Spice & Parmesan Ranch

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS $2.00

YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS $2.00

VEGGIE & HUMMUS CUPS $2.00

Carrot and Celery Sticks with a side of Hummus

DRIED FRUIT CUPS $3.00

Variety of Our In House Dried Fruit

- SWEETS - All prices are each, unless otherwise noted

COLD DRINKS $1.25 Each Coke Ginger Ale

Diet Coke La Croix

Sprite Bottled Water

COFFEE $14.00 Small, serves 10 $28.00 Large, serves 20

HOUSE ROAST COFFEE, REGULAR OR DECAF

Served with sugar, sweeteners and cream

FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES $1.50

Chocolate Chip

Sugar

CHEF’S DESSERT BARS $3.50

Caramel Apple Granny

Oreo Dream, Chocolate Pecan

Lemon Blueberry Bars

DOUBLE FUDGE HOUSE BROWNIES $2.50

CHOCOLATE FIX $2.50

Individual Cups of M&M’s, Toffee Covered Pretzels

and Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts

- BEVERAGES - All prices are each, unless otherwise noted

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GOURMET PIZZAS CHICKEN PESTO

Pesto, Mozzarella, Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, Artichoke, Sun-Dried

Tomato and Balsamic Drizzle

MARGHERITA Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella, Pesto

Drizzle

SNACKS WASABI SNACK MIX

Rice Crackers, Wasabi Peas, Sesame Sticks

ENERGY BITES An Assortment of House Made Raw Energy Bars

MIXED NUTS Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Pecans, Walnuts + Brazil Nuts

CHEESE & SALAMI BITES

Cheese and Salami Cube Cups

SWEETS

INDIVIDUAL SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKES

ASSORTED CHEF’S CUPCAKES Vanilla Peanut Butter

Chocolate Lemon

Red Velvet

FEATURED BEVERAGE

PEACH + STRAWBERRY ARNOLD PALMER

BREAKFAST BUNDLES

SWEET & SAVORY

Vanilla Bean French Toast, Parmesan and Chive Scrambled Eggs,

and Sliced Fruit Platter

CHEF’S INDIVIDUAL FRITTATAS

Served with Hash Browns and Mini Croissants

• Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Broccoli, Caramelized Mushrooms

and Cheddar

• Applewood Bacon, Tomatoes, Potato, Fresh Basil and Cheddar

• Sausage and Caramelized Onion with Bell Peppers and Swiss

SUMMER SIGNATURE SALADS APPLE & PECAN SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Kale, Scallions, Cucumbers, Granny Smith Apples, Dried

Cranberries, Pecans, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Corn, Cilantro, Edamame, Tortilla Strips,

Agave Lime Vinaigrette

SEASONAL SIGNATURE SANDWICHES DEVILED EGG: HOUSE EGG SALAD Made with Mayo, Dijon, Yellow Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce,

Paprika and Celery, served with Lettuce and Tomato, Focaccia

GRILLED ASPARAGUS CAPRESE Grilled Asparagus, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Tomato, Balsamic

Reduction, Focaccia

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD House Chicken Salad is made with Dried Cranberries, Fresh

Tarragon, Celery, Red Onion + Mayo, served with Lettuce and

Tomato, 9 Grain Bread