Turkey and ham pinwheel sandwich tray with grapes
Showers & brunches

Bridal shower and baby shower catering, plus Sunday brunch

Croissant sandwiches, pinwheels, fruit and chocolate strawberries for a shower, or a hot brunch buffet. Picked up at our Yorkville kitchen, or delivered and set out at the house or the hall.

What shower catering costs

The Shower Package is $21.99 per person and covers the whole table:

  • A croissant sandwich platter with your choice of three fillings: tuna salad, chicken salad, ham salad, egg salad, turkey & Swiss, ham & cheddar or roast beef & cheddar, all with lettuce and tomato
  • Tropical Bowtie Caesar, bowtie pasta in poppyseed dressing over romaine with strawberries and mandarin oranges
  • Pinwheel Sandwiches
  • A spinach bread bowl with our homemade dip and fresh veggies
  • A fresh fruit display with Fresh Vegetable Crudités and dip

Plates, napkins and silverware for the package are $2.40 per person. Having a couples shower? Swap in a hero sandwich platter for $1.99 per person more. Delivery starts at $40, or pick up in Yorkville. Sales tax is 9.25%.

Sample: shower for 30

Shower Package: 30 x $21.99 = $659.70. Plates, napkins and silverware: 30 x $2.40 = $72. Subtotal $731.70, or $24.39 a person. Add Chocolate Covered Strawberries, 35 to 40 pieces, for $69 and Lemon Bars, 40 pieces, for $59, and the table is done at $859.70 before delivery and tax. Iced Tea, Punch or Lemonade is $89 for 50 servings with cups.

Sample: brunch buffet for 25

For a morning shower or a Sunday brunch after a wedding, the Basic Breakfast Buffet is $16.99 per person: seasonal fruit, home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and breakfast sweet breads, with plates, napkins and silverware included. Add Orange Juice, Apple Juice or Coffee at $2.49 per person.

25 x $16.99 = $424.75, plus 25 x $2.49 = $62.25 for juice and coffee. Subtotal $487, or $19.48 a person before delivery and tax. For a lighter table, the Continental Breakfast is $11.99 per person. Ham Steaks with Biscuits & Sausage Gravy adds $6.99 per person for a heartier crowd.

Build your own shower table from trays

If you would rather pick and choose, the platters menu is priced per tray and most trays serve about 20:

Those six trays come to $395, about $19.75 a person for 20 or $13.17 for 30, before settings, delivery and tax.

Pick-up or delivery

Pick up at our kitchen in downtown Yorkville and there is no delivery fee. Or we deliver and set everything out on the table, with serving utensils, in Oswego, Plano, Montgomery, Sugar Grove, Aurora, Plainfield, Naperville and nearby towns. Each town page shows its fee.

Ordering

Drop-off orders need three days' notice. Tell us the headcount, the date and time, and any dietary notes when you ask for a quote (see get a quote), or call or text (630) 553-9533. A 25% deposit confirms the order and the balance is due seven days before.

Reviews

What showers & brunches clients said

Jun 8, 2021

“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.”

Jill OldenburgGoogle review
Questions

Asked before every showers & brunche

More in the full FAQ, or just call (630) 553-9533.

How much does shower catering cost per person?
The Shower Package is $21.99 per person, plus $2.40 per person for plates, napkins and silverware. A brunch buffet is $16.99 per person with settings included, or $11.99 for a continental breakfast. Delivery starts at $40 and sales tax is 9.25%.
Can I pick the fillings for the croissant sandwiches?
Yes, choose three: tuna salad, chicken salad, ham salad, egg salad, turkey & Swiss, ham & cheddar or roast beef & cheddar.
What about a couples shower or a hungrier crowd?
Swap in a hero sandwich platter for $1.99 per person more, or add a hot tray such as Baked Mostaccioli.
Do you deliver and set up?
Yes. The driver sets the trays out on your table with serving utensils. Or pick up at our Yorkville kitchen and skip the delivery fee.
How much notice do you need?
Three days for drop-off and pick-up orders. Weekend dates in spring and early summer go fast, so book when the invitations go out.
Can you handle vegetarian or gluten-free guests?
Yes. Tell us in advance and the kitchen prepares those plates separately. Egg salad, veggie crudités, fruit and the spinach salad are naturally vegetarian.
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