express catering menu

express catering menu

All items can be ordered in Small / Medium / Large
Small: 8-10 people
Medium: 18-20 people
Large: 28-30 people

antipasti

BRUSCHETTA $50 / 80 / 110

Grilled, garlic scented bread topped with choice of:
-fava bean pesto
-warm mushrooms and taleggio cheese
-heirloom tomatoes & basil
-seasonal
OCTOPUS SALAD $60 / 95 / 145
celery, fennel, Umbrian gigante beans, grape tomatoes
MINI MASCARPONE LUMP CRAB CAKES $60 / 95 / 145
sriracha remoulade
SHRIMP COCKTAIL $60 / 95 / 145
LP Cocktail Sauce, horseradish, celery salt
BBQ SHRIMP SLIDERS $60 / 95 / 145
chili mayo, cucumber, carrot & cilantro slaw
TRUFFLED GRISSINI $30 / 60 / 90
breadsticks brushed with white truffle butter, grated parmigiano and wrapped in prosciutto
ROASTED DUCK SAUSAGE & GRAPES $35 / 70 / 105
rosemary, sage, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese polenta
CHEESE STEAK SLIDERS $60 / 95 / 145
soft brioche bun, onions, peppers, our own whiz, spicy sriracha-chili ketchup
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $30 / 60 / 90
spiced with garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, lemongrass & chilies
SHRIMP ARRABBIATA SKEWERS $35 / 70 / 105
rosemary & scampi garlic butter

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN ANTIPASTO PLATTER $50/ 75/ 95

including peppers alla nonna, balsamic roasted mushrooms, marinated beets, zucca in
agrodolce, marinated olives, provolone cheese
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATTER $70/ 140/ 210
cheeses of the world with seasonal accompaniments and crackers
FRESH FRUIT PLATTER $55/ 85/110
featuring fresh, cold, seasonal fruit

dips and spreads

ROASTED PEPPER & WALNUT DIP $50/ 75/ 95

roasted peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, chilies, cumin, olive oil, pita chips

ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP $50/ 75/ 95

garlic, capers, mint & ricotta, pita chips

HUMMUS $50/ 75/ 95

pureed chick peas with garlic sesame seed paste, lemon, olive oil, aleppo pepper, smoked
paprika, pita chips
SEASONAL VEGETABLE CRUDITE $60/ 90/ 120
seasonal vegetables served with choice of dip: ($15 per each additional dip)

maytag bleu cheese

smoked chili ranch

basil pesto aioli

roasted red pepper salsa rosso forte

grains and pasta salads

TABBOULEH $50/ 80/ 110

bulgar wheat, tomatoes, scallions, mint, cucumbers, chilies, allspice, cinnamon,

nutmeg, lemon, evoo
ISRAELI COUS COUS SALAD $50/ 80/ 110
saffron, olives, tomatoes, scallions, mint, basil
PENNETTE PASTA SALAD $50/ 80/ 110
fresh basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, pine nuts, shaved parmigiano reggiano
MAMMAS PASTA SALAD $50/ 80/ 110
penne pasta with artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, olives, ricotta salata,
salami, vinegar, evoo

insalata
add chicken
add shrimp
add steak

$20 / 40 / 60
$30 / 60 / 90
$30 / 60 / 90

CHICKEN SALAD $50 / 80 / 110

pecans, tarragon, dill, watercress
CHOPPED SALAD $50 / 80 / 110
chopped radicchio, romaine lettuce & arugula, diced tomatoes, radishes, olives, cucumbers,
chick peas, goat cheese, focaccia croutons, red wine vinaigrette
THE ANTI-WEDGE SALAD $50 / 80 / 110
bibb lettuce, maytag blue cheese, shaved bermuda onion, candied pecans,
smoked chili ranch dressing, smoked bacon
CAESAR $50 / 80 / 110
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons
GREEK $50 / 80 / 110
red leaf & romaine lettuce, red onions, gaeta olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, red wine-evoo
ARUGULA & GRAPE TOMATO $50 / 80 / 110
saba-vinaigrette and shaved parmesan cheese
ITALIAN TUNA $50 / 80 / 110
tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, sicilian capers, olives, basil, lemon and evoo, served over chopped
romaine, radicchio & arugula
ROASTED NJ BEET $50 / 80 / 110
Bulgarian feta, balsamic vinegar, mint
CAPRESE $50 / 80 / 110
heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, aged balsamic, mint & basil

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK $80 / 140 / 200

chopped greens, arugula, tomatoes, Maytag blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

cold sandwich es
small
choose 3 - $85
medium choose 3 - $142
large
choose 4 - $190

CHICKEN SALAD bibb lettuce on a croissant

TUNA SALAD bibb lettuce on AC roll or whole wheat wrap
GRILLED CHICKEN sun-dried tomato mayo, asiago cheese, lettuce, on ciabatta bread
CAPRESE tomato, basil & mozzarella on focaccia bread
LITALIANO capicola, mortadella, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar & evoo
TURKEY WRAP shaved lettuce, avocado puree and tomato jam
GRILLED VEGETABLE WRAP garlicky chick pea aioli on whole wheat wrap
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP grilled or panko crusted cutlet with romaine, ugly tomatoes,
grated parmigiano on whole wheat wrap

h ot sandwich es
small
choose 3 - $85
medium choose 3 - $142
large
choose 4 - $190

CHICKEN CUTLET CAPRESE FOCACCIA panko crusted cutlet with tomatoes, mozzarella,
basil & balsamic vinaigrette
CHICKEN MILANESE FOCACCIA chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, melted mozzarella &
parmigiano
PORCHETTA PANINO roasted pork, broccoli rabe, caramelized onions, provolone cheese
PRIMAVERA zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, basil, mozzarella, sun- dried tomato pesto
TURKEY FOCACCIA crisp applewood smoked bacon, tomato, bibb lettuce & basil mayo
PROSCIUTTO PANINO roasted peppers, mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, evoo
PRIME RIB HOAGIE caramelized peppers & onions, horseradish cream,
melted provolone on a sesame-semolina roll

entrees

LUKES GNOCCHI $60 / - / 120

seasonal preparation

RAVIOLI $75 / - / 150

choice of:

TRUFFLE with parmesan crema

BURRATA with pommodoro sauce & basil

WILD MUSHROOM with walnut, butter & watercress
RIGATONI or PENETTE PASTA $50 / - / 100

choice of sauce:

ROASTED VEGETABLES with pomodoro and ricotta salata

ALLA GRICIA smoked pancetta, caramelized onions & pecorino

BOLOGNESE classic ragu of beef pork & veal

ALL AMATRICIANA garlic, calabrese chili, pancetta, pomodoro & pecorino
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $50 / - / 100
GRILLED SALMON $75 / 150 / 225
chipotle bbq or Montpelier butter
FISH LIVORNESE $75 / 150 / 225
capers, olives, tomatoes, and marjoram
BREADED CHICKEN MILANESE $65 / 130 / 195
arugula and grape tomato salad with balsamic vinegar and shaved parmesan cheese
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST $70 / 140 / 210
Israeli cous-cous, sundried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese
CHICKEN PICCATA $65 / 130 / 195
lemon-sicilian caper vinaigrette, tomatoes
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $70 / 140 / 210
crispy panko breadcrumbs, pomodoro, melted parmigiano & fresh mozzarella
CHICKEN ALLA CACCIATORE $70 / 140 / 210
pancetta, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, gaeta olives

POLPETTE $70 / 140 / 210

veal, pork & beef meatballs, pomodoro & parmigiano, 6AC rolls
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA $95 / 190 / 285
Roman style veal sirloin scaloppini pounded with prosciutto & sage, white wine glaze, farro
polenta
THIN CUT PORK CHOPS $75 / 150 / 225

breaded or grilled, with peppers, chilies & vinegar

FLATIRON BEEF BRACIOLE $80 / 160 / 240
stuffed with rosemary, parsley & pecorino cheese

desserts

LUKES CANNOLI $36 per Dozen

Crisp Marsala Shell filled with Sweet whipped ricotta, candied Lemon Zest,
Pistachio & Dark Chocolate
RICOTTA ZEPPOLE $26 per Dozen
ASSORTED BISCOTTI $15 per Dozen
Biscotti, Amaretti, Seasonal Creations

TIRAMISU

$36 per Dozen

Lady Fingers, Espresso Syrup, Rum & Marscapone Mousse
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE $42 per Dozen
7-Layer Roasted Peanut - Chocolate Cake with Peanut Mousse, Chocolate Ganache &
Caramel Brittle

CUPCAKES
Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream

Large: $29 Per Dozen

Mini: $15 Per Dozen
Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream

Large: $29 Per Dozen
Mini: $15 Per Dozen

specialty cakes available upon request...

terms
and
conditions
for express catering...

Orders should be placed at least 48 hours prior to your event. We will do our best to
accommodate orders placed with less notice. Holiday weekend orders must be approved by
Luke Palladino and a food/beverage minimum is applied.
Please let us know when ordering if you would like on-site staff for your catered event.
Ordering Information:
Maryellen McPherson, Catering Sales Manager
Office: 609-926-3030
catering@lukepalladino.com
Orders are provided on disposable equipment. Disposable plates, flatware, glasses and
napkins can be provided if requested for a charge of $1.50 per person. Beverage options
are also available on request.
Delivery service is available and is billed as follows:
0-5 miles of Linwood, NJ - $15
5+ miles of Linwood, NJ - $25
Payment:
A 50% credit card deposit is required at the time an order is placed. The balance is due on
the date of the catered event. The balance may be charged to a credit card, or cash or check
may be provided at the time of pick-up/delivery.
Cancellation:
48 business hours is required for cancellation, and all cancellations will be subject to a
cancellation fee. Orders cancelled with 24-48+ hours is subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
Orders cancelled with less than 24 hours notice is subject to payment in full.

04.16.15