Elmhurst is at the eastern edge of DuPage County, thirty-five miles from our Yorkville kitchen, usually I-88 east and then north through the suburbs. It is the farthest of our DuPage stops, so we treat the timing carefully: the route is planned the night before, and the driver texts when five minutes out. Delivery to Elmhurst is quoted by distance when you order, and pick-up at 109 E Hydraulic Ave is always an option. A funeral luncheon is the first use we cover below.
A funeral luncheon is a plain, warm meal for people who have traveled. Buffet Menu 1 at $18.99 per person offers herb roasted chicken, baked mostaccioli, meat loaf and more, with sides and bread. Buffets start at 20 guests. Our funeral luncheon page explains how to choose a menu and what to expect on the day. Standard orders need three days' notice, so call as early as you can and we will tell you what is possible.
For 20 to 40 people at a family home, trays are simpler than a buffet. Yankee pot roast is $125 and serves 20, baked mostaccioli is $45 or $75, and meatless mostaccioli is $39 or $65. Add tossed mixed greens at $49, mashed potatoes at $49 and dinner rolls and butter at $9.99 a dozen. Chafing dishes are $17 each and yours to keep. Trays have no minimum, so a gathering of 20 does not need to pay for a buffet.
People drift in over a day or two, and cold food works well for that. The sandwich platter is $79, the assorted cheese tray with crackers is $69 for 60 pieces, and the seasonal fresh fruit display is $74. Cookies are $45 for 40 and lemon bars are $59 for 40 pieces. Trays and platters have no minimum and no service charge when dropped off. A pick-up order from Yorkville is also possible.
Buffet packages for graduation parties and family gatherings, boxed lunches for offices, trays for showers.
Buffet packageComfort classics
Herb roasted chicken, baked mostaccioli, meat loaf, pulled pork and more.
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Buffet packageA step up
Chicken piccata, marsala, pot roast, roast turkey and our famous pork chops.
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Buffet packageThe celebration menu
Carved sirloin, cordon bleu, cod, brisket and salmon.
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