“My wife and I had Upper Crust for our wedding. They did an absolutely fantastic job! Extremely professional, great communication, fantastic food, great service, and they are very willing to do the little details if needed (flexible!). They made us feel less stressed, we could trust them, and we feel like we received great value for the price we paid. I would recommend this caterer to anyone!!”

Holiday party catering for the office and the family, plus dinner to go
Company parties in December, and our Thanksgiving dinner package for families who would rather not cook. Buffets from $18.99 a person, trays for the break room, and a complete Thanksgiving dinner at $22.99 a person to pick up the day before.
What holiday party catering costs
- Hot buffet: $18.99, $19.99 or $20.99 per person on Buffet Menu 1, Buffet Menu 2 or Buffet Menu 3. Two entrées, three sides and bread, 20-guest minimum.
- Plates, napkins and silverware (see Plates, Napkins & Silverware): $1.50 per person. Chafing dish (see Chafing Dish Set): $17 per hot dish.
- Servers, if you want the buffet tended and the room cleared: $35 per hour each, four-hour minimum, plus a 20% service charge and a $50 minimum event production fee on staffed events.
- Thanksgiving Dinner to go: $22.99 per person, six-person minimum.
- Delivery from $40. Sales tax 9.25%.
Sample: office holiday lunch for 40
- Sliced Roast Turkey with Sage Stuffing & Gravy and Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Stuffing from Buffet Menu 2
- Tossed Mixed Greens, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Green Beans
- Assorted Dinner Rolls & Butter
Food: 40 x $19.99 = $799.60. Plates, napkins and silverware: $60. Four chafing dishes: $68. Subtotal $927.60, or $23.19 a person before delivery and tax. Add an Assorted Dessert Tray, 40 pieces, for $59 and Coffee, 50 servings with cups, for $89.
Prefer ham? Baked Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze is on Buffet Menu 1 at $18.99 per person. For an evening party with a carving station, Carved Sirloin with Natural Jus is on Buffet Menu 3 at $20.99, and On-site Carving is $150.
Sample: break-room trays for 20
Some teams want food on the counter from ten in the morning. A Cheese & Sausage Tray with Crackers, 120 pieces, is $79. Cocktail Meatballs, 100 pieces in Swedish, Italian or sweet & sour sauce, are $64. A Sandwich Platter is $79, a Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display $74, and Assorted Home Baked Cookies $45 for 40. That is $341, about $17.05 a person for 20, before settings, delivery and tax. Pick up in Yorkville and there is no delivery fee.
Thanksgiving dinner to go
Our Thanksgiving Dinner is $22.99 per person with a six-person minimum: Roasted Tom Turkey, Whipped Potatoes with giblet gravy, Sage Stuffing, Roasted Seasoned Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Green Beans, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls & Butter and Pumpkin Swirls. A whole Pumpkin Pie is $16.99. Reheating instructions come with the order.
Order by Thursday, November 19. Pick up Wednesday, November 25, between 9:30 AM and 12 noon at 109 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. Dinner for eight is 8 x $22.99 = $183.92 plus tax. For Christmas dinner, call us for this year's menu and dates.
Booking a December party
December weekends go first, and staffed events need at least 14 days' notice. Drop-off buffets and trays need three days. A 25% deposit holds the date and the balance is due seven days before. Ask for a quote or call or text (630) 553-9533.
Where we deliver
Offices and homes in Yorkville, Oswego, Montgomery, Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Naperville, Plainfield and Bolingbrook. Each town page shows its delivery fee.
What we usually serve at holiday parties
Start from one of these. Every menu can be adjusted for headcount, budget and dietary needs.
Buffet packageBuffet Menu 2
$19.99per personA step up
Chicken piccata, marsala, pot roast, roast turkey and our famous pork chops.
See the menu
Buffet packageBuffet Menu 1
$18.99per personComfort classics
Herb roasted chicken, baked mostaccioli, meat loaf, pulled pork and more.
See the menu
SeasonalThanksgiving Dinner
$22.99per personThanksgiving dinner, done.
A complete holiday feast, cooked from scratch and ready to reheat at home. Reheating instructions included. Minimum 6 people.
See the menu
Trays & plattersHors d'oeuvres & Platters
Warm, cool and sweet trays
Hot hors d'oeuvres, cold party platters on black lacquer trays, and homemade dessert trays, for pick-up or delivery.
See the menuThe dishes people ask for by name
Menu 2Sliced Roast Turkey with Sage Stuffing & Gravy
Oven-roasted turkey breast, sliced, with sage stuffing and gravy.
Menu 1Baked Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
Sliced baked ham brushed with a honey mustard glaze.
Menu 2Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Stuffing
Roast chicken breast with sage stuffing and a cranberry glaze.
Menu 3Carved Sirloin with Natural Jus
Whole roasted sirloin, carved to order, served with its natural jus.

Roasted Tom Turkey
Boneless breast, roasted golden and sliced.

Pumpkin Pie
$16.99 eachWhole pie, spiced and silky. Add-on, sold separately.
vegetarian
Cheese & Sausage Tray with Crackers
$79.00 / tray
Cocktail Meatballs
$64.00 / traySwedish, Italian, or sweet & sour.
What our clients say
“Upper Crust just catered my daughter's bridal shower. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. Staff was very professional, answered all of my questions and arrived on time for set up. I would definitely recommend Upper Crust catering.”
“We had some catering done by Upper Crust for our son's high school graduation. We had used them previously for a wedding reception as well. The food is always excellent and there were so many people who said how good it was. I have always been impressed with this company. They are kind and courteous and will always answer all your questions. Great job!!!”