Catering Service River Grove
For more information or to schedule catering for your event in River Grove Illinois please call us at:
(847) 671-7171
Caterers River Grove
The Great Escape has been offering catering service throughout River Grove Illinois and the surrounding areas since 1992. In the past 20+ years, we have had the pleasure of serving Chicagoland businesses and individuals with the catering of their events. We offer a huge selection of catering food & style options to ensure your event is exactly what you hoped for.
We commonly provide catering for the following functions:
- Business Functions & Business Award Ceremonies
- Luncheons
- Charity & Fundraising Event Catering
- Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers, Funerals and more.
- Municipality Events & Functions Catering
Business Catering River Grove
We can honestly say we know business and corporate catering! While researching other River Grove catering companies, you will find that they may say they offer custom catering solutions, but will try to force you into pre-made packages. This is where you will want the help of the professionals at The Great Escape to assist you with your next function.
Our catering team has the proven experience with corporate and business catering in River Grove Illinois. We strongly believe that with the help of The Great Escape, your company can be see a jump in production and employee attitudes. Our corporate catering is available for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We offer countless options including; buffet, family style, boxed lunch style, and more.
Private Event & Social Event Caterers Near River Grove
For over 30 years Northlake residents have trusted us with their private event catering needs. We provide the high quality and affordable food your guests will love! Call us today for catering service for wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversaries, and more.
Wedding Catering Near River Grove
For over 28 years The Great Escape has been providing custom catering service for Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Receptions, Gift Openings, Vow Renewals, Anniversary Parties and Weddings. We can accommodate any size event and can work with any dietary restrictions your guest may have.
Below you will find our Catering Menus. We offer Buffet Styled Catering, Boxed Lunch Style Catering and full corporate and customizable party catering options. If you have a vision for your event, The Great Escape can help!
Great Buffets (Buffet Catering Options)
All buffets are served with brick oven baked bread & choice of 2 sides (green salad, potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, veggie salad, mashed or broasted potatoes, parsley potatoes, baked beans, hot veggies or rice. Additional side $.75
MIX & MATCH THE ABOVE ITEMS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUFFET OR USE THESE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS… chicken, beef or shrimp stirfry, herb baked chicken, pepper steak, beef burgundy, chicken kiev, chicken cordon bleu, chicken vesuvio, marsala or florentine, 3 way (chili, cheese, onions & pasta), chicken & veggie brochette, beef & mushroom brochette, chicken parmigiana, pasta primavera, chicken ala king, corned beef & cabbage, fish selection.
(if the item you desire is not on the menu, just tell us & we will create it for you)
1/3 Slab BBQ Ribs, Broasted Chicken
$11.45Roast Sirloin of Beef, Broasted Chicken, Baked Mostaccioli
$9.50Broasted Chicken, Polish or Italian Sausage
$9.45Baked Ham w/ Pineapple, Broasted Chicken & Pasta Primavera
$11.45Cheese or Meat Ravioli (1 side)
$8.50Pasta w/ Meatballs or Italian Sausage (1 side)
$8.95Fajita Bar w/ Steak & Chicken Breast and all the trimmings pre-selected sides
12.95Broasted Chicken & Baked Mostaccioli
$7.50Broasted Chicken & Rigatoni w/ Vodka Sauce
$8.25Chicken Artichoke w/ Quinoa
$9.95Lemon Chicken w/ Rice or Angel Hair Pasta (1 side)
$9.95Meat or Vegetable Lasagna (1 side)
$9.25Roast Turkey w/ Dressing
$10.95Taco Bar w/ Beef Tacos and all the trimmings pre-selected sides
$8.50Great Hot Sandwhiches
All selections are served with 1 side dish (cole slaw, potato salad, pasta salad, veggie salad, mostaccioli marinara, potato chips or green salad) & appropriate breads, condiments & cookies.
Italian Beef
$8.95Sausage & Peppers
$8.95BBQ Pulled Pork
$10.95Breast of Chicken (Plain or Cajun)
$9.951/2 Pound Cheeseburgers
$9.95Great Boxed Lunches $9.95
All Boxed Lunches Include: Appropriate Garnish, Fresh Brownie or Cookie, Rolled Utensil & Condiments
Please limit your selection to 3 varieties.
Sandwiches
CHOOSE: Sliced Turkey Breast, Kosher Corned Beef, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Sliced Ham, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad or BLT Club (Tuna Salad add $.75) CHOOSE: Fresh White, Whole 7 Grain Wheat, Light Rye, Kaiser Roll or French Bread (Croissant add $.75) CHOOSE: American, Swiss, Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese $9.75Sides & Salads – Included
CHOOSE: Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Veggie Salad, Garden Salad or Chips (extra side $.95)Wraps
- Mushroom w/ Roasted Red Pepper, Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Lettuce
- Tuna Salad (add $.75)
- Chicken Salad
- Chicken Caesar
- Roasted Veggies w/ Zucchini & Squash, Red Onions, Artichokes & Roasted Red Pepper
- Turkey & Bacon w/ Avocado, Shredded Cheese & Shirache Mayo (add $.75)
- Roast Beef w/ Horsey Sauce, Crispy Onions, Lettuce & Tomato
- Ham & Cheese w/ Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
GREAT COLD DELI PLATTER
All Deli Trays include 3 Meats, Assorted Cheeses, Relish Tray, 2 Side Salads, Assorted Bread Tray, Condiments & Cookies (Pre-made Assorted Sandwich Trays Also Available) $9.75GREAT HOT & COLD HORS D’OEUVRES
50 pieces per serving for hot hors d’oeuvres
50 piece Jumbo Iced Shrimp
$95.00Cheese & Fruit Platter
Serves 25 Serves 25 $57.00 Serves 50 $95.00Crisp Vegetable Tray
Serves 25 $35.00 Serves 50 $65.00Fresh Fruit Tray
Serves 25 Serves 25 $40.00 Serves 50 $75Hummus & Veggies w/ Naan Crisps
$42.50Calamari
$69.50Stuffed Potato Skins
$27.95Stuffed Mushroom Caps
$32.95Hot Wings
$37.95Free Range Chicken Tenders
$42.50Sausage & Peppers
$38.95Finger Sandwiches
$47.95Deviled Eggs
$32.95Quesadillas
$36.95Cheese Sticks
$32.50Baby Back Ribs
$59.95Fried Shrimp
$75.00Egg Rolls
$43.95Meatballs Any Style
$39.00Beef & Mushroom Brochettes
$68.00Chicken & Veggie Brochettes
$63.00Antipasto Skewers
$41.95Caprese Skewers
$39.95Bruschetta Board BYO
$39.95GREAT BROASTED CHICKEN PACKAGES
– Buffets include broasted potatoes, honey, cole slaw, bread & butter – Packages up to 400 pieces – Also comes BBQ style
8 piece buffet
$15.9512 piece buffet
$20.9916 piece buffet
$27.2520 piece buffet
32.9540 piece buffet
$59.958 piece chicken only
$10.9512 piece chicken only
$16.1016 piece chicken only
$21.2920 piece chicken only
$25.9540 piece chicken only
$39.95CATERING ENTREES
Half Pan serves 8-10; Full Pan serves 16-20
Boneless Chicken Breast (Free Range)
Lemon/Marsala/Vesuvio/Dijon Crusted/Parmigiana Half (20PCS) $44.00 Full (40PCS) $85.00Eggplant Casserole
Half $40.00 Full $78.00Pasta Giambotta
Half $42.00 Full $78.00Sausage & Peppers
Half $38.95 Full $75.00Baked Mostaccolli
Half $29.95 Full $54.95Rigatoni & Vodka
Half $33.95 Full $53.95Lasagna
Half $37.95 Full $74.95Vegetarian Lasagna
Half $37.95 Full $74.95Stuffed Shells
Half (18PCS $40.00 Full (36PCS) $70.00Pasta Primavera
Half $33.95 Full $64.96Pasta Primavera w/Chicken
Half $45.95 Full $89.90Pasta Primavera w/Shrimp
Half $66.45 Full $128.95Tortellini Alfredo
Half $36.95 Full $70.00Turkey & Dressing
Half $36.95 Full $71.95BBQ Ribs by the Slab
$16.95Roast Beef Au Jus (Thin or Thick)
$8.95/poundBBQ Pulled Pork
$12.95/poundCATERING SALAD
Half Pan serves 8-10; Full Pan serves 16-20
All selections served with appropriate dressing.
Garden Salad
Half $19.95 Full $36.95Caesar Salad
Half $21.95 Full $37.95Chicken Caesar
Half $28.95 Full $54.95Julienne w/ Ham, Turkey & Cheeses
Half $35.00 Full $69.96Chopped Chicken Salad
Half $36.00 Full $69.95Buffalo Chicken Salad
Half $36.00 Full $69.95Organic Spinach Salad w/ Walnuts & Cranberries
Half $28.95 Full $54.95Grecian w/ Feta & Herbs
Half $23.95 Full $46.00Grecian w/ Chicken
Half $40.95 Full $79.95Grecian w/ Skirt Steak
Half $64.95 Full $127.95CATERING SIDE DISHES
Half Pan serves 8-10; Full Pan serves 16-20