We offer a full line of services to suit your needs and as always, if you don't see what you want, just ask. We cater office parties, home celebrations, weddings and more.
Catering Services
All entree and side dish items in our "Standard Menu" selections booklets are available for party catering.
Services - For parties’ 10-25 people
Entree and one side dish ........ $18.00 per serving includes "Standard menu" items chosen from our "Standard Menu" booklet
Elegant Entree dishes................ $ 5.00 - $6.00 additional charge per serving where applicable
Additional side dish items....... $ 2.00 per serving
Salad items ................................... $ 200 per serving
Soup items .................................... $ 2.50 per serving
Personal Chef services .............. $ 55.00/hour
For set-up, plating, serving or preparing cuisine in your home and/or clean-up, etc.
Services - For parties of 26-50 people
(For parties of more than 50 people, please contact Paragon Chef for special pricing)
Entree and one side dish ......... $16.50 per serving
"Standard menu" items chosen from our "Standard Menu Booklet"
Elegant Entree dishes................ $ 4.00 - $5.00 additional charge per serving where applicable
Additional side dish items....... $ 1.50 per serving
Salad items .................................. $ 1.50 per serving
Soup items .................................... $ 2.00 per serving
Personal Chef services ............. $ 65.00/hour
For set-up, plating, serving or preparing cuisine in your home and/or clean-up, management of any hired staff, etc.
All prices subject to change without notice
Other
Servers ........................................ $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Bartenders ................................ Available upon request. Please contact us for details.
Floral Arrangements ..............Customized and available upon request
Disposable Chafing Dishes.....$18.50 each
Holds 2 half pans of food and includes reusable metal stand, warming pan and two fuel sources.
Disposable Eating Paraphernalia ..... Available upon request.
Disposable plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups and/or glasses are available.
Delivery Fee ................................ $15.00 and up. Based on geographical location in Chicagoland and suburbs
Rentals - 847/285-1555
Paragon Chef has an abundance of items available for rent. Place settings, eating utensils, vases, glasses, chafing dishes, coffee urns, vases, bubble bowls, trays, warming box, votive's, and much more. Call us and ask for pricing.
Warm Items – “pp” is pricing per person
Baby Beef Wellington w/ Wine & Balsamic Reduction - $4.50pp Tender medium filet mignon bites encased in light and flaky pastry and drizzled with a rich wine and balsamic reduction.
Bacon Wrapped Figs w/ Balsamic Reduction - $3.00pp
Plump figs soaked in wine, wrapped in bacon and baked with a rich glaze made from aged balsamic vinegar and wine.
Beef Tenderloin w/ Mustard Sauce on Crustini - $4.00pp Tender beef with watercress, capers and Parmesan cheese served on crisp baguettes with a drizzled mustard sauce.
Beef and Broccoli Wonton - $2.20pp Wonton filled with beef, broccoli, garlic and onion. Served with a sweet ginger sauce for dipping.
Beef Empanadas - $2.20pp Traditional Spanish dish stuffed with ground sirloin, cherry, pine nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and tomato sauce.
Dynamite Beef Bites - $3.50pp Cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers wrapped with marinated beef strips and served on picks.
Dolmas - $3.50pp Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion and pork in a light tomato basil sauce.
Meatballs - $2.20pp Choose from Mexican, Swedish, Teriyaki, Sweet/Sour or BBQ.
Pizzettes - $2.50pp Thin, crispy crust topped with gourmet ingredients: Grilled chicken & smoked provolone, Margarita Chicken & Lime, Wild mushroom & Asiago or Classic sausage & cheese.
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus - $3.50pp Tender asparagus wrapped in Italian ham and complimented with mild mint dressing.
Teriyaki Rumaki - $2.00pp Dates and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and marinated in a subtle Teriyaki sauce.
Barbecue Chicken Bundles - $3.00pp Chicken breasts wrapped in bacon and bathes in a sweet hickory barbecue sauce.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings - 3.00pp All the island spices of thyme, allspice nutmeg cinnamon and let’s not forget the heat of Jamaica!
Mariachi Chicken Legs - $3.00pp Chicken drumsticks w/ crunchy Latin breading and dipping sauce.
Pesto Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Skewers - $3.00pp Chunks of Pesto drenched chicken and sun-dried tomatoes on broiled on skewers.
Mini Seafood Shells - $3.50pp Mini pastry shells filled with shrimp, crab and mushroom,s bathed in a white wine and lemon sauce.
Ginger Pesto Scallops - $4.00pp Large scallops skewered and cooked to perfection in a ginger pesto sauce.
Seared Scallops with Strawberry Beurre Blanc - $4.00 Large Scallops seared to perfections and drizzled with a delicious strawberry infused white butter sauce.
Scallop Porcupines - $4.00pp Deep fried scallops coated with fine strands of pastry to resemble porcupines. Served with a basil-mint sauce.
Prosciutto Shrimp - $4.00pp Large tail-on shrimp wrapped in Italian ham and cooked with lemon butter and white wine.
Spicy Cajun Shrimp - $4.00pp Cajun style shrimp on a skewer with scallion and orange slices.
Coconut Shrimp - $4.00pp Large tail-on shrimp with sweet crisp coconut breading. Served with Mango Salsa dipping sauce.
Tequila Lime Shrimp - $4.00pp Large shrimp marinated with white tequila, lime and cilantro and broiled and bathed in a pesto then served on skewers.
All prices subject to change without notice
Brie Wheel: $40.00 Serves 15 - 20.
Brie en Croute - 10 inch round baby brie wrapped with flaky pastry, decorated and baked to light golden brown.
Winter Brie - Wheel of double cream brie topped with dried fruit and house made caramel and served with baguettes.
Summer Brie - Wheel of double cream brie topped with house made marmalade and fruit and served with flat bread.
Brie and Fruit Tartlet’s - $2.20pp Mini tart shells filled with bits of Brie and fruit (your choice of pear, apricot or berry), then drizzled with a fruit/honey glaze and topped with lavender.
Bruschetta - $1.65pp Choice or Pesto, Brie and apple, Red Roasted Pepper, Mushroom or Mozzarella.
Caramelized Onion Tartlets - $2.20pp Creamy filling made with caramelized onion, egg and cheese in a tender crust.
Mini Spinach Quiche - $1.90pp Delicious and dainty quiche cups filled with a savory spinach mix.
Mushroom Puffs - $2.20pp Large mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry and served with a smooth cheese sauce.
Mushroom Strudel - Strudel made with mushrooms, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses and walnuts in a flaky crust. Serves 8-10 people $18.50
Petite Green Chili Cheese Soufflés - $2.10pp Mini cheese soufflés with spicy green chili and rich with cheese.
Stuffed Mushroom - $2.20pp Savory Cheese, Onion, Italian or Swiss Laced with onion, herb and cheese.
Stuffed Mushroom "Special" - $2.85pp Salmon, Shrimp or Crab with onion, herbs and cheese.
Tropical Fruit Spring Rolls w/ Chili Lime Sauce - $2.90pp Spring rolls are typically Asian, but here we stuff them with sweet pineapple, coconut, celery, carrot and dark rum. It's definitely Island inspired!
Vegetable Samosa - $2.20pp Triangle shaped pastry stuffed with potato, mixed vegetables and touch of curry. Served with cucumber and yogurt dressing. Served warm or cool.
Cold Items – “pp” is pricing per person
Antipasto Tray - Classic Italian selection of meats, cheeses, imported olives and peppers. $6.00pp
Shrimp Cocktail - Large chilled Shrimp served with a plenty of tangy cocktail sauce.
Small platter, 50 Shrimp - $55.00ea.
Large platter, 120 shrimp - $105.00ea.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream – $48.00ea. Smoked salmon topped with house made dill cream cheese and decorated with English cucumber slices. Serves 12-15 people
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio - $48.00 Thin slices of smoked salmon served with vegetables on English Cucumber slices. Serves 10-15 people
Sliced Deli Cheese Tray - $4.50pp Selection of luncheon style cheeses with garnishes.
Hearty Deli Meat Tray - $5.00pp Selection of luncheon style meats served with Dijon mustard, mayo and cocktail breads or rolls on the side.
Fresh Fruit Tray - $2.50pp Beautify assortment of sliced fresh pineapple, melon, grapes, strawberry, apples and orange.
Tea Sandwich Tray - $3.50pp Variety of finger sandwiches garnished with olives, pickles pimento and more.
Fresh Fruit Tray w/ Pina Colada Dip - $2.90pp Chunks of pineapple, green and red apple, pear wedges and grapes served with creamy coconut, pineapple and rum dip.
Fresh Fruit Tray w/ Strawberry Yogurt Dip - $2.90pp Chunks of pineapple, green and red apple, pear wedges and grapes served with a delicious strawberry yogurt dipping sauce.
Crudités Trays - $2.90pp
Elegant: Platter of raw broccoli, jicama, cucumber, red and yellow pepper, scallions and green beans. Served with a red pepper dip or an olive oil dipping sauce.
Classic: Platter of carrots, broccoli, celery, zucchini, radishes and cucumber. Served with a Ranch dressing.
Accompaniments
Condiment Tray - $1.90pp Compliments any meat, cheese or sandwich trays. Black and green olives, onion slices, shaved lettuce, tomato slices and sweet pickles.
Bread Assortment - $1.25pp Assorted breads to be used with other trays or alone.
Bread Assortment with 2 Compound Butters - $1.75pp Assorted breads to be used with other trays or alone. Comes with 2 freshly made compound butters.
Assorted Gourmet Olives - $3.00pp Collection of imported black and green olives to please.
Assorted Mixed Nuts - $2.00pp Collection of salted nuts to accompany any menu.
DIPS AND SPREADS
Avocado and Crab Dip - Crab pieces, avocado and a touch of hot pepper sauce, served with toast, cool or warm. $2.50pp
Blue Cheese & Walnut Dip - $2.00pp Blue cheese dip with the unique flavor and crunch of walnuts, served with crackers.
Spinach Dip - $1.70pp Hollowed sweet bread loaf filled with creamy spinach dip with water chestnuts, served with mounds of bread for dipping.
Humus w/ Vegetables or Crackers - $1.90pp Classic Humus with a bit of spice. Can be ordered with vegetables for dipping or crackers for spreading.
Shrimp Mousse - $3.00pp Smooth mousse with shrimp, celery and onion in a molded presentation and served with cocktail breads.
Humus - $1.90pp Traditional, Roasted Red Pepper or Garlic & Cheese, served with cocktail breads.
Cold Salads *Add Tuna, Chicken or Pork to any salad for $1.50pp
Vegetable Vinaigrette Salad - $1.90pp Cauliflower, artichoke hearts, and green beans all tossed in tarragon vinaigrette.
Herbed Tomato Jack Salad* - $2.10pp Chunks of zucchini, tomato and Monterey Jack cheese tossed with basil, oregano and a touch of garlic.
Cole Slaw - $1.90pp Creamy and traditional variety.
American Potato Salad - $1.90pp Creamy mayonnaise based salad with hard boiled eggs.
German Potato Salad - $1.90pp Vinegar based salad made with red potatoes.
Bow Tie & Bell Pepper Salad* - $2.10pp Creamy based salad with tarragon and other herbs.
Bow Tie & Cranberry Salad* - $3.50pp Creamy bow tie salad with sweet and tangy cranberries.
Spicy Chinese Noodle Salad* - $2.10pp Served in a lightly spicy peanut sauce.
Orzo Salad* - $2.10pp Feta, bell peppers, olives and more.
Greek Salad*- $2.10pp Cucumber, tomato, olives, Feta cheese.
Waldorf Salad - $2.10pp Classic salad with apples, raisins, walnuts and a Chantilly dressing.
Carrot Salad - $1.90pp Old fashioned salad with carrots, raisins and French style dressing.
Curried Rice Salad* - $2.10pp Artichoke hearts, rice and a curry flavor.
Garbanzo Bean Salad* - $1.90pp Onion, celery, tomato, and more with a creamy lemon dressing.
Tuscan Rice Salad* - $1.90pp Rice, Parmesan cheese, peas, red onion and tomatoes.
Traditional Caesar Salad* - $2.10pp A classic favorite with romaine and croutons.
Fresh Garden Salad - $2.00pp Fresh greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber and celery with dressing.
Remember! *Add Tuna, Chicken or Pork to any salad for $1.50pp
Desserts - Whole Cakes
All items serve 8
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - $21.50
Italian Apple Torte – 29.50
Cranberry Chocolate Torte – 29.50
Cherry Lime Cobbler with Vanilla Crème Fraiche Biscuit Topping – 25.50
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with 2 Sauces (Custard and Banana Rum Sauce) – $32.50
Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Torte - $25.50
Bavarian Apple Torte - $29.50
Almond Fortress Cake – 32.50
Almond Fudge Banana Cake - $21.50
Raspberry Crowned Chocolate Torte - $29.50
White Chocolate Bread Pudding Cups - $24.50
Fresh Berry Crème Brule - $29.50
Cheesecakes, New York Style and Creamy old fashioned - $ 29.50
Key Lime Cheesecake
Chocolate Marble Cheesecake
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Pecan Rum
Peanut Butter Chocolate
Desserts – Trays
Cookie Tray - Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal and Biscotti. $2.00pp
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons - $2.25pp
Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups - $2.25pp
Fannie Maybe Chocolate Walnut Fudge - $2.25pp
Biscotti Tray - $2.25pp
Candy Bar Baskets - $2.00pp Selection of at least 5 different popular candy bars.
Strawberry Tray - $1.90pp On a budget but want something sweet? Order this tray of delicious strawberries drizzled with a rich chocolate sauce.
All prices subject to change without notice