Catering Menu

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Pudgie Platters

Each platter is approximately 50 appetizer servings and includes: Service utensils, disposable cocktail napkins & plates
  • Fresh Fruit Platter served with a Citrus Mint Syrup - $64.95
  • Grilled Vegetable Platter with Lemon Garlic Aioli - $64.95
  • Blackberry Sage Meatballs - $64.95
  • Caprese Kabobs ~ Skewered cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a balsamic syrup & garnished with fresh basil - $64.95
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip - $64.95
  • Chipotle Taco Dip served with Tortilla Chips - $64.95
  • Antipasto Platter ~ Mozzarella cheese, salami, artichoke hearts, Italian bread, cherry tomatoes & olives drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette - $64.95
  • Gourmet Cheese & Sausage Display served with Champagne Grapes & Crackers - $64.95
  • Shrimp Shooters ~ Shot glasses filled with bloody mary mix garnished with roasted shrimp - $69.95
  • Cocktail Sausages wrapped in Puff Pastry served with a Cranberry Dijon Mayonnaise - $69.95
  • Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Sauce - $69.95
  • Sriracha Chicken Bites with Ranch Dressing - $69.95
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips - $69.95
  • Slider Platter: Your choice of Baby Burgers, Chicken Salad, Meatball or BBQ Pulled Pork - $145.95

The Simple Pudgie Package

$23.95/person disposable*
​$28.95/person china*

Create your meal with items from this menu only
Includes: Dinnerware placed on the buffet line and cake cutting. Cake pieces are plated and placed next to coffee station. Buffet selections include an assortment of fresh baked rolls and your choice of 1 soup or salad, 2 entrées and 2 accompaniments. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

SOUP & SALAD (select 1)
  • Cream of Potato Soup with Chives
  • Tomato Basil Harvest Soup with Parmesan Croutons
  • Pasta Salad tossed with Fresh Vegetables
  • Mixed Greens with Carrot, Tomatoes and sliced Cucumber topped with Crunchy Croutons served with Ranch and French Dressings

ENTRÉES (select 2)
  • Beef Tips with Brown Gravy
  • Roasted Pork Loin with Mustard Cranberry Sauce
  • Baked Tilapia with a Citrus Butter Sauce
  • Roasted Chicken with a Basil Cream Sauce
  • Rosemary Lemon Chicken
  • Roasted Chicken with a Mushroom Marsala Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS (select 2)
  • Mashed Potatoes with Chives
  • Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
  • Wild Rice Blend
  • Buttered Corn
  • Roasted Vegetable of your choice: Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower or Blend

The Italian Pudgie Package

$23.95/person disposable*
$28.95/person china*

Create your meal with items from this menu only
Includes: Dinnerware placed on the buffet line and cake cutting. Cake pieces are plated and placed next to coffee station. Buffet selections include an assortment of soft baked cheese filled garlic breadsticks and rolls as well as your choice of 1 soup or salad, 2 entrées and 2 pastas & sauces. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

SOUP & SALAD (select 1)
  • Italian Wedding Soup
  • Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Croutons
  • Classic Caprese Salad
  • Mixed Greens with Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, Red Onion tossed with an Italian Dressing
  • Caesar Salad ~ Romaine lettuce tossed with shredded parmesan, red onion, croutons and Caesar dressing

ENTRÉES (select 2)
  • Beef Lasagna ~ Layers of ground beef, marinara and a blend of Italian cheeses
  • Veggie Lasagna ~ Layers of spinach, broccoli and carrots with garlic cream sauce and a blend of Italian cheeses
  • Baked Tilapia with Italian Herbs
  • Chicken Picatta ~ Baked chicken breast with a lemon, herb, caper sauce
  • Chicken Caicattore ~ Baked chicken breast with a tomato, onion, garlic and bell pepper ragu

ACCOMPANIMENTS (select 2 pastas & 2 sauces)
  • Penne Pasta
  • Spaghetti Noodles
  • Bowtie Pasta
  • Fetuccini Noodles
  • Cheese Tortellini

  • Mushroom Marsala Sauce
  • Bolognese Sauce
  • Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
  • Pesto Cream Sauce
  • Marinara Sauce

The FIesta Pudgie Package 

$23.95/person disposable*
​$28.95/person china*

Create your meal with items from this menu only
Includes: China and silverware placed on the buffet line and cake cutting. Cake pieces are plated and placed next to coffee station.
Buffet selections include your choice of 1 soup or salad, Taco Bar, and 2 accompaniments. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

SOUP & SALAD (select 1)
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy Chicken & Poblano Pepper Soup
  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Veggies, Bacon, and Tortilla Strips
  • Southwest Salad: Romaine Lettuce tossed with Black Beans, Corn, shredded Cheddar Cheese, Tortilla Strips tossed with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  • Spicy BLT Salad with Green Onion, Croutons, and Chipotle Ranch Dressing

TACO BAR (select 2)
Taco Bar includes: Flour Tortillas, Corn Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheddar Cheese,Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos
  • Seasoned Ground Beef
  • Shredded Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
  • Chipotle Smoked Pulled Pork
  • Baja Tilapia with Lime Wedges
  • Fajita Steak Strips with Peppers
  • Grilled Veggie Medley: Colorful Bell Peppers, Garlic, and Red Onion

ACCOMPANIMENTS (select 2)
  • Black Beans garnished with Cilantro
  • Refried Beans garnished with Cilantro
  • Seasoned Spanish Rice
  • Nacho Chips with Cheese Sauce
  • Nacho Chips with Guacamole

The Zesty Pudgie Package

$27.95/person disposable*
$32.95/person china*

Create your meal with items from the Zesty, Italian or Simple menus. Includes: Dinnerware placed on each table with water goblet and water pitcher. Salads are preset and a basket of assorted fresh baked rolls & butter are placed at each table. Cake is cut and pieces are plated and served to each guest. Buffet selections include your choice of 1 soup or 1 salad, 2 entrées and 3 accompaniments. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

SOUP & SALAD (select 1)
  • Roasted Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Soup with Basil
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
  • Cream of Asparagus Soup with Thyme
  • Mixed Greens topped with Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Red Onion and served with Caesar Dressing
  • Baby Spinach topped with crumbled Blue Cheese, Red Grapes and Candied Pecans tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Fresh Fruit Salad drizzled with a Lemon Mint Syrup

ENTRÉES (select 2)
  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Mustard Chive Sauce
  • Beef Sirloin served with a Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce
  • Braised Beef Tips served with a Red Wine Gravy
  • Broiled Salmon with a Lemon Dill Sauce
  • Deep Fried Panko Parmesan Crusted Cod with Tartar Sauce
  • Chicken Breast served with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce & fresh Basil
  • Roasted Chicken served with a White Wine & Thyme Sauce
  • Cheesy Veggie Lasagna

ACCOMPANIMENTS (select 3)
  • Penne Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and a Creamy Parmesan Dressing
  • Triple Cream Twice Baked Potato
  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chives & Sour Cream)
  • Macaroni & Cheese with Panko Crust
  • Roasted Vegetable of your choice: Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower or Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic Olive Oil
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad with fresh Herbs
  • Mixed Vegetable Medley (Organic Carrots, Zucchini, Squash, Red Onion, Green Beans and Red Peppers)

The Tasteful Pudgie Package

$26.95/person disposable*
$31.95/person china*

Includes: Dinnerware placed at each station. Cake is cut, and pieces are plated and placed on dessert table. Selections include your choice of 3 appetizers, 1 soup & 1 salad, 2 slider sandwiches and 1 build your own station. Stations are setup, and food is served for a one hour time frame. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

APPETIZER STATION 
Select 3 appetizer platters from the ‘Appetizer/Late Night Platters’ menu

SOUP & SALAD STATION (select 1 soup & 1 salad)
  • Tomato Basil Harvest Soup with Parmesan Croutons
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
  • Italian Wedding Soup
  • Pasta Salad tossed with Fresh Vegetables
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad with fresh Herbs 
  • Mixed Greens with Carrot, Tomatoes and sliced Cucumber topped with Crunchy Croutons served with Ranch and French Dressings
  • Romaine Lettuce topped with Parmesan Cheese, Crunchy Croutons and Red Onion served with Caesar Dressing
  • Baby Spinach topped with crumbled Blue Cheese, Red Grapes and Candied Pecans tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Fresh Fruit Salad drizzled with a Lemon Mint Syrup

SLIDER STATION (select 2)
  • BBQ Pork Sliders with Blue Cheese Broccoli Slaw
  • Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  • Deli Style Turkey with sliced Cheddar, Lettuce, Onion and Tomato with Mustard & Mayo
  • Deli Style Ham with sliced Swiss, Lettuce, Onion and Tomato with Mustard & Mayo
  • Shredded Beef and Caramelized Onion Sliders
  • Lemon Almond Chicken Salad Sliders
  • Baby Burgers with Cheddar Cheese & Caramelized Onions

BUILD YOUR OWN STATION (select 2)
  • Mashed Potato Bar ~ Our creamy mashed potatoes displayed with a delicious assortment of toppings including cheddar cheese, green onion, sour cream, bacon and blue cheese
  • Macaroni and Cheese Bar ~ Our homemade macaroni & cheese with an assortment of toppings including jalapenos, hot sauce, bacon, blue cheese and caramelized onions
  • French Fry Bar ~ Crispy French Fries with an assortment of toppings including shredded cheddar cheese, chili, bacon, green onion and Ranch dressing
  • Nacho Bar ~ Fresh tortilla chips with toppings including nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, ground beef, pico de gallo and jalapenos
  • Tater Tot Bar ~ Crispy tater tots with toppings including nacho cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream, blue cheese and bacon

The Legendary Pudgie Package

$32.95/person disposable*
$37.95/person china*

Create your meal with items from the Legendary, Zesty, Italian or Simple menus. Includes: Dinnerware placed on each table with water goblet and water pitcher. Salads are preset and a basket of assorted fresh baked rolls & butter are placed at each table. Cake is cut and pieces are plated and served to each guest. Buffet selections include your choice of 1 soup or 1 salad, 3 entrées and 3 accompaniments. Regular/decaf coffee is also included.

SOUP & SALAD (select 1 soup or salad)
  • Mushroom and Brie Soup with Parmesan Croutons
  • Loaded Baked Potato Soup
  • Butternut Squash Soup
  • Wisconsin Cheddar Ale Soup
  • Spring Salad ~ Spring greens tossed with shredded parmesan, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds and a champagne vinaigrette
  • Summer Spinach Salad ~ Fresh spinach topped with raspberries, peaches and sliced almonds drizzled with a raspberry vinaigrette
  • Autumn Greens Salad ~ Mixed greens with dried cranberries, orange segments, red onion, candied pecans and goat cheese with a cranberry orange vinaigrette
  • Winter Salad ~ Hearty greens served with sliced pear, crumbled blue cheese and candied walnuts drizzled with an apple cider vinaigrette

ENTRÉES (select 3)
  • Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with an Apple Cider Sauce
  • Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin with a Red Wine and Caramelized Onion Reduction
  • Sautéed Mahi Mahi with a Mango Lime Chutney
  • Almond Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce
  • Roasted Beef Tenderloin served with Bearnaise Sauce (add $2.00/person)
  • Baked Chicken Breast topped with Smoked Ham and Bechamel Sauce
  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a Sage Butter Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS (select 3)
  • Mushroom Risotto Cakes
  • Potato Gratin
  • Rosemary Parmesan Polenta
  • Spring Green Veggie Medley ~ A blend of roasted brussel sprouts, asparagus spears, peas, mint & shallots
  • ​Couscous with Apples, Mint & Dried Cranberries
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Spoon Bread
  • Herb Roasted Potato Medley ~ A blend of yukon gold, purple peruvian & sweet potatoes tossed with fresh herbs
*An 18% Gratuity Charge and 5.6% Sales Tax will be applied to each price level, as well as appetizer platters and desserts that we provide .
Linens are an additional charge.

Catering Services

If you would like to add additional items/services to your meal package the pricing is as follows:
  • Water goblets and water pitcher at each table: $1.00 per person
  • Additional accompaniment from your menu package: $2.00 per person
  • Additional entrée from your menu package: $3.00 per person
  • Menu tastings are offered to all of our guests after they have signed a catering contract. Each couple is allowed one complimentary tasting where they can select 2 entrées and 2 accompaniments from one of our menus. (Unfortunately, we do not offer tastings of Pudgies.) Tastings are held at the Chandelier Ballroom located at 150 Jefferson Avenue in Hartford and the tasting dates are listed on the Chandelier Ballroom's website www.chandelierballroom.com. Please note: reservations are required, and space is limited so please let us know if you plan on attending and what your menu selections are as soon as possible. RSVP no later than one week prior to the date of the tasting.
  • Our kitchen offers products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe to consume for people with peanut, tree nut, soy, milk, egg or wheat allergies.
  • We require 4, 8' banquet tables for prep at your special event location and a fresh water source.
  • There may be an additional "venue service charge" added to your invoice based on the location.
  • Due to our liquor license limitations, we are not allowed to provide alcohol at any event. 
  • Linens are an additional charge.

    *A Gratuity Charge and local Sales Tax will be applied to each price level, as well as appetizer platters and desserts. If you are paying with credit card, a 3% processing fee will be added to the total amount due. 

Linen Service

​Pudgies Catering offers linen service to all of its guests. Our staff handles the setup and removal for you at the end of the event. Our fee is $8.00 per linen (90”x 90” black, white or ivory square or banquet linen) Linen napkins are also available. Our charge is $1.00 each, and we offer an array of different colors.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or to check the availability of any dates. We look forward to helping to make your event a complete success!