Dinner Drop Off & Pickup | Chef Paul Catering in Gurnee, IL

Drop-Off & Pickup

Dinner Menu

The Dinner menu below is available for Drop-Off or Pickup with three business days advance notice. We make Lake County custom items for both Drop-Off & Pickup or for staffed events. So if you don't see what you're looking for here please ask if we can create it for you.

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Dinner Ala Carte

All of the following are packed in recyclable alumunim pans with lids. They can be placed on our Verterra balsa wood trays with clear lids for an additonal charge. Please request this when ordering.

Salads

Minimum order of 10 servings. All salads come preset in our Verterra

disposable trays with lids...

Garden Salad

$5.78 serving

Tossed salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, croutons, and assorted dressings

Greek Salad

$6.43 serving

Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, green pepper strips, and feta cheese in an oregano lemon vinaigrette

Green Caprese Salad

$6.75 serving

Delicate greens topped with fresh mozzarella, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, chopped basil, croutons, and balsamic vinaigrette

Italian Salad

$5.45 serving

Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and Italian vinaigrette

Pear, Walnut, & Bleu Cheese Salad

$5.45 serving

Delicate greens topped with pears, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and honey Dijon vinaigrette

Southwestern Tossed Salad

$7.00 serving

Tossed salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, red onions, black beans, cheddar cheese, tortilla crisps, and chipotle ranch dressing

Spinach Salad with Berries, Goat Cheese, & Candied Pecans

$7.39 serving

Delicate baby spinach with seasonal berries, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans,and a delicate honey red wine vinaigrette

Spinach, Blueberry, & Feta Salad

$5.92 serving

Baby spinach tossed with fresh blueberries, toasted sliced almonds and feta cheese, served with a light red wine vinaigrette

Sunflower Salad

$6.77 serving

Bibb lettuce topped with pears, gorgonzola, sunflower kernals, and honey Champagne vinaigrette

Tropical Mango & Cashew Salad

$6.37 serving

Delicate greens topped with sliced mangoes, toasted cashews, chopped cilantro, red onions and served with coconut lime vinaigrette

Entrées

Minimum order of 10 servings of any entree...

Beef

Beef Bourguignon

$21.35 serving

Traditional beef bourguignon made with slow roasted beef with pearl onions, bacon, mushrooms, and red wine

Italian Beef

$12.61 serving

Italian beef made from slow roasted beef in a mildly spiced Italian sauce. Includes sauteed onions and green peppers and a crispy French roll (mini rolls available on request).

Lasagna

$11.57 serving

Hearty beef lasagna layered with homemade meat sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses

Meatloaf

$8.35 serving

Chef Paul's traditional meatloaf baked with a ketchup topping

Pepper Steak

$17.54 serving

Choice Angus tenderloin pieces, sweet peppers, and onions, in a tomato pepper sauce

Pot Roast

$14.06 serving

Hearty Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Roast Beef with Shallot Burgundy Gravy

$13.20 serving

Spice rubbed slow roasted beef with savory sauted shallot and burgundy gravy

Tenderloin Tips and Mushrooms in Burgundy Gravy

$14.31 serving

Sauteed tenderloin tips with sliced mushrooms in burgundy gravy

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

$18.53 half slab

Slow cooked 1/2 slab of baby back ribs in zesty BBQ sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Cream & Apple Bacon Walnut Dressing

$12.74 serving

Slow roasted sliced pork tenderloin topped with Calvados cream sauce and apple-bacon-walnut relish

Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms, Onions, and Sherry Cream

$13.42 serving

Breaded pork tenderloin topped with sweet caramelized onions, savory sauteed portabello mushrooms, and then coated in a light sherry cream sauce

Rosemary Garlic Pork Tenderloin

$12.05 serving

Pork tenderloin seared in garlic, oil, and fresh rosemary then roasted and topped with a savory pan sauce

Sliced Ham with Apricot Glaze

$9.35 serving

Sliced roast ham with spiced pineapple apricot glaze

Pasta

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

$7.58 entree serving

Baked macaroni and cheese from my Great Grandma's recipe.

Fettucine Alfredo

$8.63 entree serving

Fettucine tossed with a traditional parmesan and garlic cream Alfredo sauce

Meatless Mostaccoli

$7.33 entree serving

Cheesy mostaccoli made with Chef Paul's homemade marinara sauce and lots of cheese

Mostaccoli

$9.85 entree serving

Cheesy mostaccoli made with Chef Paul's homemade marinara sauce, ground beef, and lots of cheese

Penne ala Vodka

$10.45 entree serving

Penne Pasta with Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Garlic Three Cheese Sauce

Cheese Sauce

$10.36 entree serving

Penne pasta tossed with broccoli, diced tomatoes, garlic, and a creamy three cheese sauce

Penne Pasta with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

$8.63 entree serving

Penne pasta topped with a creamy tomato basil sauce

Rigatoni Marsala

$9.83 entree serving

Rigatoni tossed with grilled chicken breast and sauteed mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce inhanced with Italian herbs

Roasted Vegetable Primavera

$12.05 entree serving

Savory roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with penne in a rich parmesan cream sauce

Smoked Gouda & Bacon Mac'n Cheese

$10.84 entree serving

Cavatappi drowned in smoked gouda cream sauce with bits of crispy bacon

Chicken

Chicken & Herb Cheese in Filo

$12.51 serving

Grilled chicken breast and garlic herb cheese wrapped in a crunchy filo dough package

Chicken Cacciatore

$10.68 serving

Boneless, skinless chicken breast baked in a traditional Italian cacciatore sauce made with sauteed onions, celery, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs

Chicken Coconut Curry

$11.82 serving

Tender chicken breast, sweet peppers, and onions cooked in coconut cream with aromatic spices and fresh basil

Chicken Marsala

$13.70 serving

Lightly floured and sauteed chicken breast with a mushroom Marsala wine sauce

Chicken Parmesan

$12.44 serving

Breaded sauteed boneless skinless chicken breast topped with tomato basil marinara and mozzarella cheese

Chicken Piccatta with Lemon Butter

$9.83 serving

Parmesan and parlsey battered chicken breast, sauteed, and drizzled with lemon butter au jus

Chicken Tetrazzini

$11.16 serving

Chicken tetrazzini over buttered noodles

Chicken with Sausage & Peppers in

White Wine Sauce

$10.92 serving

Lightly sauteed chicken breast with Italian sausage, garlic, rosemary, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and red potatoes in an herbed white wine sauce

Garlic Cheddar Chicken

$9.85 serving

Boneless skinless chicken breast dipped in garlic butter and breaded with a crispy cheddar bread crumb mixture.

Grilled Chicken with Goat Cheese Cream & Dried Cherries

$13.58 serving

Grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese cream sauce, dried sweet cherries, and freshly chopped basil

Lemon Pepper Chicken

$9.83 serving

Tender chicken breast marinated in zesty lemon, lightly floured, and baked with a sweet and tart brown sugar lemon zest glaze

Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast with Herb Cream Sauce

$13.03 serving

Parmesan crusted chicken breast topped with garlic and herb cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms

Sun-dried tomato & basil chicken

$11.66 serving

Tender chicken breast in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce finished with fresh basil.

Walnut Crusted Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

$9.83 serving

Walnut crusted chicken breast topped with sweet pepper cream sauce

Vegetarian

White Lasagna Florentine

$8.63 serving

Lasagna noodles layered with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, fresh spinach, and rich and creamy Alfredo sauce

Garlic Mushroom & Cauliflower Skillet

$10.84 serving

Sauteed mushrooms and hearty cauliflower with toasty garlic and fresh herbs

Meatless Lasagna

$9.94 serving

Cheesy lasagna layered with noodles, tomato basil marinara, and cheese.

Mushroom Parmesan

$12.92 for 2 mushrooms

Grilled and perfectly seasoned portobello mushroom topped with homemade marinara, mozzarella and parmesan finished with fresh basil.

Parmesan Crusted Eggplant with Light Tomato Sauce

$8.98 serving

Parmesan crusted crispy baked eggplant topped with a light freshly made tomato sauce

Portabello over Parmesan Polenta with Sweet Red Pepper Relish

$10.45 serving

Marinated grilled portabello mushroom served on top of creamy parmesan polenta and topped with tangy sweet red pepper relish

Roasted Tomato & Herb Cheese Tart

$10.45 slice $50.14 pie

Buttery pie crust layered with creamy herb and garlic cheese, fresh oven roasted tomatoes, and fresh summer tomato and fresh basil salsa

Wild Mushroom & Gruyere Tart

$15.53 serving

Sauteed wild mushrooms, green onions, Gruyere cheese, and fresh herbs baked atop a buttery puff pastry crust

Sides

Minimum order of 10 servings of any side...

Double Baked Potatoes

$4.11 per potato

Double baked potatoes loaded with cheese, chives, and bacon.

Garlic & Herb Roasted Potatoes

$3.78 per 5oz serving

Garlic and herb roasted red potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

$3.78 per 5oz serving

Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes

Potatoes Au Gratin

$3.78 per 5oz serving

Sliced russet potatoes layered with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and topped with a crispy cheddar crust

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$3.78 per 5oz serving

Creamy mashed potatoes with the subtle flavor of roasted garlic.

Baked Macaroni & Cheese Side Dish

$3.03 per 5oz serving

Baked macaroni and cheese from my Great Grandma's recipe.

Cous Cous with Sauteed Vegetables

$3.78 per 4oz serving

Flavorful cous cous and sauteed mixed vegetables in butter sauce

Fettucine Alfredo Side Dish

$5.31 per 4oz serving

Side dish of fettucine tossed with a traditional parmesan and garlic cream Alfredo sauce

Herbed Wild Rice Medley

$3.78 per 4oz serving

White and wild rice cooked in chicken broth, herbs, butter, and a touch of heavy cream. This dish contains a small amount of toasted walnuts.

Rice Pilaf

$3.78 per 4 oz serving

Savory onion and mushroom rice pilaf

Saffron Rice

$3.78 per 4oz serving

Rice cooked with sauteed onions, chicken stock, and saffron

Baked Tomatoes - VGT

$6.82 per 2 tomato halves

Tomato halves stuffed and baked with parmesan and garlic

Broccoli, Cauliflower, & Carrots in Herb Butter - GF

$4.55 per 4oz serving

Boiled fresh broccoli, cauliflower, and baby carrots in a light herb butter sauce

Candied Carrots - VGT GF

$2.99 per 4oz serving

Tiny carrots in a brown sugar and cinnamon glaze

Cheesy Corn - VGT GF

$2.67 per 4oz serving

Corn off the cob baked in a rich parmesan cream

Corn & Sweet Potato Hash - VGT GF

$3.72 per 4oz serving

Roasted corn, sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, and onions in brown sugar and herb butter

Green Beans with Toasted Almonds - VGT CN GF

$3.78 per 4oz serving

Fresh green beans tossed with butter and toasted almonds

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping - VGT CN GF

$2.50 per 4oz serving

Savory pureed sweet potatoes topped with a sweet pecan, brown sugar, and vanilla topping

Petit Garden Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - VGT GF

$2.93 per 4oz serving

Petit green beans tossed with butter, sea salt, and roasted shallots

Roasted Carrots with Thyme - VGT VGN GF DF

$3.03 per 4oz serving

Roasted carrots tossed with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh thyme

Roasted Vegetables with Garlic &

Herbs - VGT GF HC

$4.81 per 4oz serving

Roasted zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red peppers, and red onions with fresh garlic and herbs.

Smashed Cauliflower - VGT GF

$5.31 per 4oz serving

Creamy smashed cauliflower mixed with rich cheddar cheese

Succotash - GF

$4.13 per 4oz serving

Bacon, corn, tomatoes, and lima beans all slow cooked together to make a brightly flavored and colorful side dish

Tuscan White Beans - GF

$3.78 per 4oz serving

White beans cooked with bacon, tomatoes, basil, and red onions in a zesty balsamic glaze

Don't forget to add Dessert

The following selections are served on Verterra balsa wood compostable trays with rPET clear lids...

Assorted Tart Tray

$81.61 per platter

Chocolate Mousse Tarts, Peanut Butter Tarts, and Banana Cream Tarts

on Decorated Disposable Platter (48 pieces per tray)

Chocolate Dipped Fruit Platter

$105.26 per platter

Dark chocolate dipped strawberries, white chocolate dipped kiwi, and dark chocolate

dipped oranges on a decorated disposable platter (50 pieces per platter)

Deluxe Dessert Platter

$91.71 per platter

Chocolate petit fours, cream puffs topped with white chocolate, mini chocolate eclairs,

and mini cherry cheesecakes on a decorated disposable platter. 48 pieces per platter

Mini Dessert Platter

$71.50 per platter

Assortment of dutch apple tarts, cherry tarts, cream cheese brownies, and

chocolate chip cookies. 48 pieces per platter

Mousse Tart Tray

$82.96 per platter

Chocolate mousse tarts, lemon mousse tarts, and raspberry mousse tarts on

a decorated tray. 48 pieces per platter Food

Please visit our "BAKERY PAGE" for more dessert selections.

Beverages

All beverages come with disposable cups.

Bottled Water $1.50 bottle

Soda $1.50 can

Coffee with Condiments $1.75 per 12oz

Cold Brew Coffee with Condiments $2.95 per12oz

Orange Juice $2.50 per 8oz

Old Fashioned Lemonade $1.50 per 8oz

Raspberry Lemonade $1.75 per 8oz

Iced Tea (sweet or unsweet available) $1.75 per 8oz

Supplies You May Need

Do you need to add chafing dishes to keep your food hot or any disposables?

Chafing Dish Package to include wire chafer frame, aluminum water pan,

2 sternos

$15.75 per chafer set

Disposable plastic tongs

$.80 each

Disposable serving spoon

$.80 each

Verterra 9x9 biodegradable, compostable plate

$.90 each

Verterra 5x5 biodegradable, compostable plate

$.70 each

Rolled Plastic Silverware in Napkin

$1.32 each

Cocktail napkin

$.10 each

Plastic silver look fork

$.25 each

Plastic silver look knife

$.31 each

Plastic silver look spoon

$.31 each

12 oz. Plastic tumblers

$.32 each

Kraft paper to go coffee mugs with lids

$.54 each

Delivery & Pick Up Information

Deliveries and pickups are by appointment only and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Pickups scheduled during regular hours are free. Delivery fees listed below are for deliveries within 12 miles of our Gurnee location. Deliveries are available outside of that range and are charged a per mile delivery fee based on the exact delivery address.

Standard Delivery: Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM,

Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Delivery Fee $25.00

After Hours Delivery: Monday through Saturday 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM,

Sunday 5:00 PM to10:00 AM, day of Holiday

$75.00

Heating Fee for Hot Delivery

$10.00

After Hours Pickup: Monday through Saturday 6:00 PM+, Sunday 5:00 PM+

$10.00

Ordering Deadlines

Note: We do book up for some dates and times so please order as early as possible to ensure

availability. Once a date is secured you can continue to change your drop off or pickup menu and guest count up to 72 hours prior to your event, although 1 week notice is appreciated.

ALL full service events with staffing must be finalized and a confirmation deposit received by noon 7 days prior to your event. Full service staffed events can be modified up to 7 days prior to your event. No changes can be made to full service staffed events after 7 days prior to your event.

A 1/3 deposit is required to confirm all orders.

Any menu items requiring reheating, cooking, or specific serving instructions will come with easy to follow printed instructions.

50% of your invoice will be charged for cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice, 100% of your invoice will be charged if cancellations are made with less than 24 hours notice.

Ordering timeline for delivery and pickup events:

Need it by

Monday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Wednesday week prior.

Tuesday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Thursday week prior.

Wednesday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Friday week prior.

Thursday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Monday week prior.

Friday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Tuesday.

Saturday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Wednesday.

Sunday - All event details must be finalized & a deposit received by noon on Wednesday.

Please give us a call or text us at 847-623-8750. Email us at

Chef Paul Catering or use our Catering Request Form today.