Catering

The Cookery is a one-stop shop for all of your catering needs! We cater large events off-site all over the Central Illinois area and we can even host small events up to 50 at our venue in Morton (we are only hosting 30 or less in our shop during times of Covid restrictions).

Let us cater your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or baby shower today!

We also can provide hassle-free drop and go catering to your business and even come to your house and cook for a special group that you are hosting in your home. This is a great option for those of you still worried about coming back to the restaurant scene. We understand! You can still have a safe and memorable dinner right in your own home customized to the needs of your guests!

Need a cake or baked goods for your party? The Cookery can provide cakes, cookies, or gourmet cupcakes for any special event. We can do most desserts!

Ask about our “Sack Lunches” available for pickup or delivery! Starting at $12 and up!

Everything is packed single serve style for a safe on-the-go option!

The Cookery’s Catering Menu

These menu prices reflect drop and go catering costs for 35 people or less. Any more than 35 guests will also have a gratuity of 18% to stay onsite to refill buffet food and service guests added to the bill.

Weddings will have a 20% gratuity added to the bill.

Lunch Sandwich Buffet

$16 per person and includes kettle chips and an assorted cookie tray. Drinks available at an additional charge. Any of our dinner options are also available for lunch, just ask about pricing! (Pick only one main option to discount price to $15pp) This buffet is available for 15 or more people. Less than 15, we will customize your buffet for you!

Choose One Cold Tray

Fresh Fruit Display
Vegetable Crudité with Ranch Dip
Domestic Cheeses with Crackers, and Grapes

Choose One Salad

Tossed Salad with Vegetable Toppings, Ranch & Italian
Vegetable Penne Pasta Salad
Cucumber Vinegar Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Black Bean & Corn Salsa w/ Chips
Traditional Hummus with Naan

Choose Two Main Lunch Options

Chicken Salad Croissant or Wrap
Veggie Ranch Pizza
Turkey Bacon & Swiss Croissant or Wrap
Ham & Swiss on Wheat, Dijon Mayo
Sausage & Bell Pepper Bread
Ham & Cheese Stromboli
Broccoli Cheddar Stromboli
Roast Beef & Cheddar on Onion Roll, Horseradish Mayo
Veggie Wrap or Sandwich
Southwest Chicken Wrap or Salad
Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Eggs, Onion and Bacon Vinaigrette
Chef Salad with Ranch
Cobb Salad with Bleu Cheese or Ranch
Spring Greens with Balsamic, Strawberries, Nuts and Parmesan
Greek Salad with Feta and Vinaigrette
Soup Option (chili, minestrone, tomato basil, broccoli cheddar, loaded potato, beer cheese, cream of mushroom or chicken noodle)

Italian Feast Buffet

$24 per person and includes a variety of garlic breads and assorted desserts. Drinks available at an additional charge.

Choose One Cold Tray

Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité with Ranch Dip
Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Meats, Crackers, and Grapes

Choose One Salad

Tossed Salad with Vegetable Toppings, Ranch & Italian
Vegetable Penne Pasta Salad
Caesar Salad with Croutons
Vegetable Panzanella Bread Salad
White Bean Herb Salad

Pick 1 Entree, 1 Starch, and 1 Vegetable

Entree – *Choose 2 entrees for additional $2 per person*
- Sliced Italian Sausages
- Chicken Parmesan
- Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
- Chicken Marsala
- Chicken Breast in Dijon Cream
- Meat & Cheese Lasagna
- Pork & Beef Meatballs Marinara
Starches
- Pasta Marinara Bake
- Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
- 3 Cheese Tortellini
- Alfredo
- Roasted Garlic Mash
Vegetables
- Italian Green Beans w/ Bacon
- Green Beans Almondine
- Green Beans with Pecans and Dried Cherries
- Parsley Buttered Carrots
- Vegetable Medley with Herb Butter

Hickory BBQ Buffet

$27 per person. Includes sandwich rolls, sweet and spicy BBQ sauces, corn bread muffins and assorted desserts. Drinks available at an additional charge.

Choose One Cold Tray

Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité with Ranch Dip
Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Meats, Crackers, and Grapes

Choose One Cold Salad

Tossed Salad with Vegetable
Toppings, Ranch, Italian & French
House Made Cole Slaw
Bacon Ranch Cheddar Potato Salad
Mustard Red Skin Potato Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Raisin Salad

Pick 1 Meat Entree and 2 Sides

Meats – *Add a 2nd meat for an additional $3 per person*
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Brown Sugar Shredded Beef (additional$1 per person)
- Smoked Turkey
- Fire Roasted Chicken
Sides
- Jalapeno Corn Mac n Cheese
- Brown Sugar Baked Beans
- Potato Chip Mac n Cheese
- Cinnamon Apples
- Seasoned Steak Fries
- Green Beans
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- Buttered Corn
- Succotash

Homestyle Buffet

$24 per person. Includes a variety of rolls and assorted desserts. Drinks available at an additional charge.

Choose One Cold Tray

Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité with Ranch Dip
Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Meats, Crackers, and Grapes

Choose One Cold Salad

Tossed Salad with Vegetable
Toppings, Ranch, Italian & French
Waldorf Salad
Jello Salad
Bacon Ranch Cheddar Potato Salad
Mustard Red Skin Potato Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Raisin Salad

Pick 1 Entree, 1 Starch, and 1 Vegetable

Entrees – *For 2 meats add $3 per person*
- Meatloaf
- Rolled Beef Au Jus
- Pot Roast
- Glazed Ham
- Herb Roasted Butter Chicken
Starches
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (white or dark)
- Mac n Cheese
- Wild Rice Blend
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Potatoes
Vegetables
- Green Beans
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- Buttered Corn
- Vegetable Medley
- String Beans Almandine

Hearty Hors D’oeuvres Buffet

$28 per person. Drinks and desserts available at an additional charge. 15 guests or more please. Less than 15, we will happily customize your meal.

Choose One Cold Tray

Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Vegetable Crudité with Ranch Dip
Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Meats, Crackers, and Grapes

Choose One Dip

Spinach and Artichoke Dip (choice of Toasted Bread or Tortilla Chips)
Crab Dip with Tortilla Chips
Pepperoni Pizza Dip w/ Crostini
Cold Shrimp Cocktail Dip with Crackers
Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips
7 Layer Taco Dip with Tortilla Chips

Pick Four Hors D’oeuvres

Sweet Potato Phyllo Tartlet
Butternut Squash Potstickers with Soy Dipping Sauce
House Fried Chips with Smoky Aioli
Potato Skins filled with Cheese, Bacon, and Scallions
Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Meatballs – Sweet BBQ, Chipotle, Marinara, Swedish, or Teriyaki
Feta Bruschetta
Cold Cut Mini Sandwiches with Assorted Sauces
Pork Potstickers with Soy Dipping Sauce
Cracked Pepper Turkey Mini Sandwiches
Peanut Satay or Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Roasted Chicken Rollups
Turkey Bacon Ranch Rollups
Goat Cheese Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
Boneless Wings – Buffalo, Sweet BBQ, or Chipotle
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Cups
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Croissants
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Caprese Skewers
Sausage and Pepper Bread
Beef Sliders with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Sauce
Pulled Pork Sliders
Crab Rangoon with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Beef Wellingtons (extra $1 per person)
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (extra $2 per person)

Drink Menu

Priced to serve 75 servings. We can adjust to serve more or less if necessary. All drinks will be served in bulk hollowware unless a bartender is requested. The cost for a bartender is $35 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours.