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Casual & Hearty Appetizers Buffet

Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc.
By Outside the Box Catering and Events Inc.
  • 444 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606

4.86 (7 reviews)

Savor a variety of flavors from all the casual and hearty appetizers Outside The Box Catering has to offer
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Menu: $13.60

Staff Pick

Menu checked for nuts.

Unless an item is explicitly tagged with (N), everything else on this menu is nut free.

Disclaimer: restaurant carries nuts, so there is risk of cross contamination.

Choice of Appetizers

Extra appetizers available for $6.80 per person

Choose 2

  • Dips & Veggies VG GF

    An assortment of fresh cut veggies served with roasted red pepper hummus, dairy-free ranch and vegan spinach dip

  • Classic Tomato Bruschetta VG

    Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil with a balsamic drizzle served with fresh toasted garlic baguette

  • Mini Smoked Salmon Sandwiches +$1.90

    Smoked salmon, herb cream cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, baby greens and red onions on a mini brioche bun

  • Southwest Vegan Wraps VG

    Smoky black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, guacamole, tomatoes and red onions on a jalapeno cilantro tortilla

  • Turkey Wraps +$0.40

    Sliced turkey, baby greens, tomatoes and cheddar cheese with ranch on a multi-grain tortilla

  • OTB's Awesome Cheese V N

    Fresh brie, sharp cheddar, colby jack, pepper jack, white cranberry cheddar, and gouda along with fresh fruit, nuts, and crackers. Nuts are served on the side

  • OTB's Charcuterie Platter N +$2.00

    An assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, cheeses, crackers and dips

  • Mini Charcuterie Cups N +$0.40

    An assortment of fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, cheeses and crackers in a mini wine glass

  • Shrimp Cocktail GF +$2.50

    Jumbo shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce

  • Deviled Eggs V GF

    Southern-style deviled eggs

  • Vegan Buffalo Meatballs VG +$0.90

    Vegan meatballs drizzled in dairy-free buffalo sauce served with celery sticks and dairy-free blue cheese

  • Italian Chicken Sausage Meatballs

    Italian chicken sausage meatballs drizzled with marinara sauce and sprinkled with shaved parmesan cheese

  • BBQ Turkey Meatballs

    BBQ turkey meatballs drizzled with honey bbq sauce

  • Louisiana Fried Shrimp +$1.20

    Large crispy cajun seasoned shrimp served with lousiana remoulade sauce

  • Chicken Sausage Flatbread

    Warm toasted flatbread topped with marinara sauce, italian chicken sausage, spinach, tomatoes, parmesan and melted mozzarella cheese

  • Veggie Flatbread V

    Warm toasted flatbread topped with marinara sauce, spinach, baby bella mushrooms, tomatoes, parmesan and melted mozzarella cheese

  • Greek Vegan Flatbread VG

    Warm toasted flatbread topped with garlic hummus, olives, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers sprinkled with dairy-free feta cheese

  • Build Your Own Mini Tacos +$1.20

    Shredded chicken with all the toppings. Served with flour tortillas

  • Mini Crab Cakes +$2.60

    Jumbo lump crab cakes served with otb's special sauce

  • Mac & Cheese Bites V

    Lightly fried balls of mac & cheese

  • Parmesan Fried Zucchini VG GF

    Perfectly seasoned with our italian blend, battered with gluten-free breadcrumbs and fried to crisp perfection and dusted with dairy-free parmesan cheese served with marinara sauce

  • Fried Green Tomatoes V

    Cajun battered and fried green tomato slices served over a bed of baby greens with otb's special sauce

  • Double Loaded Potato Bites GF

    Baby red potato skins filled with smashed potatoes and topped with cheddar cheese pork or turkey bacon and green onions

  • Chicken Stuffed Peppers GF

    Split bell peppers loaded with spinach, chicken and our italian cheese blend

  • Southern Vegan Stuffed Peppers VG GF

    Split bell peppers with grandma's greens and red beans & rice, topped with melted dairy-free mild cheddar and mozzarella cheese

  • BBQ Turkey Burger Sliders

    Mini turkey burgers, mild cheddar cheese, crispy onion strings, and honey bbq sauce on a brioche bun

  • Classic Cheeseburger Sliders

    Mini beef burgers with american cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard on a brioche bun

  • Pulled Pork Sliders

    Slow-cooked honey bbq pulled pork and our house-made sweet slaw on a brioche bun

  • Cajun Salmon Sliders +$1.10

    Grilled cajun salmon, baby greens and otb's special sauce on a brioche bun

  • Party Wings GF

    Buffalo wings served with ranch and celery sticks

  • Boneless Chicken Strips

    Garlic parmesan boneless chicken strips, served with ranch and celery sticks

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip GF

    Warm creamy buffalo chicken dip served with tortilla chips

  • Vegan Cauliflower Nuggets VG GF +$0.90

    Gluten-free battered and deep-fried cauliflower florets tossed in dairy-free buffalo sauce served with celery sticks and dairy-free ranch

  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip V

    Warm creamy spinach and artichoke served with naan bites

  • Mini Catfish Po Boy's

    Louisiana fried catfish, pickles, tomatoes, sweet slaw and otb's special sauce on a mini italian roll

  • Crab Cake Sliders +$2.00

    Jumbo lump crab cakes, otb's special sauce and baby greens on a brioche bun

  • Vegan "Steak" Sliders VG +$0.40

    Spinach, grilled portabello mushrooms and caramelized onions topped with dairy-free basil aioli sauce on a sprouted multigrain slider bun

  • Ribeye Steak Sliders +$1.00

    Ribeye steak, provolone cheese, grilled green peppers and onions on a mini brioche bun

  • Jackfruit Sliders VG +$0.40

    Perfectly seasoned jackfruit smothered in vegan BBQ sauce and served on a sprouted multigrain slider bun with vegan sweet slaw

Add Ons

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Salads

  • Small Pan of Caesar Salad V 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with caesar dressing

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Cranberry & Apple Pecan Salad V GF N 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Baby greens, apples, candied pecans, cranberries and feta cheese with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Garden Salad V GF 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Mixed greens, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, red onions and mild cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Sweet Mandarin Salad V N 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Baby greens, mandarins, blueberries, thinly sliced red onions, sliced almonds and shaved parmesan cheese served with chick-fil-a's zesty apple vinaigrette salad dressing

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Strawberry Walnut Salad V GF N 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Baby greens, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and glazed walnuts with raspberry vinaigrette

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Zesty Spinach Salad V GF N 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Quad color peppers, sliced green onions, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, sliced almonds and olive garden signature italian dressing

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Italian Pasta Salad 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Tri-color rotini pasta, hard salami, black olives, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella pearls, parmesan cheese and bell peppers bursting with italian flavor

    $45.00

  • Small Pan of Potato Salad V GF 1 other size(s) available Serves ~10 per small pan

    Our classic potato salad features red potatoes, hard-boiled, eggs, and the "holy trinity" smothered in our homemade creamy salad dressing

    $45.00

Sweet Treats

  • Dozen Assorted Cupcakes V 12 pieces

    Flavors include caramel, lemon, strawberry, vanilla cream cheese caramel, red velvet and double dark chocolate

    $48.00

  • Half Dozen of Assorted Vegan Cupcakes VG 6 pieces

    $36.00

  • Half Dozen of Assorted Gluten-Free Cupcakes V GF 6 pieces

    $36.00

  • Dozen of Brownie Squares V 12 pieces

    Milk chocolate brownies

    $36.00

  • Dozen of Vegan Brownie Squares VG 12 pieces

    $48.00

  • Platter of Assorted Personal Cheesecakes V N 8 pieces

    Includes traditional, oreo and turtle

    $48.00

  • Platter of Lunchroom Butter Cookies V 18 pieces

    $36.00

  • Platter of Assorted Gourmet Cookies V N 18 pieces

    $24.00

  • Platter of Assorted Gluten-Free & Vegan Cookies VG GF 18 pieces

    $36.00

  • Dozen of Mini Banana Pudding Cups V 12 pieces

    Bananas, vanilla wafers and pudding

    $48.00

  • Two-Layer Cake V Serves ~12 per cake

    Flavors include caramel, lemon, strawberry, vanilla cream cheese caramel, red velvet, carrot cake and double dark chocolate

    $48.00

  • Four-Layer Cake V Serves ~24 per cake

    Flavors include caramel, lemon, strawberry, vanilla cream cheese caramel, red velvet, carrot cake and double dark chocolate

    $96.00

Beverages

  • Box of Coffee 96 ounces

    Regular or decaf coffee served with an assortment of creams, sugars and artificial sweeteners

    $45.00

  • Box of Hot Tea 96 ounces

    Box of hot water with an assortment of tea bags of honey and lemons

    $45.00

  • Homemade Lemonade 12 ounces

    Classic or strawberry

    $5.00

  • Individual Bottled Juices 10 ounces

    Your choice of orange, grape, grapefruit, cranberry or apple

    $4.00

  • Carafe of Shareable Bottled Juice 52 ounces

    Orange, pineapple or cranberry juice. Comes with cups

    $12.00

  • Sodas

    $2.00

  • Bottled Water

    $1.00

  • Lacroix Sparkling Water

    $2.00

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