YOU KNOW IT'S TRUE ABOUT WEDDING FOOD!
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Made-from-Scratch Buffet Service is the way to go for a Memorable Wedding and here is why...
You're finally getting married! First, Congrats! It's a special day that requires special attention! Let's make sure we do it right by never ignoring these lessons we have all learned (and forgotten) over the years.
By the time you get married, you've been to how many weddings by now? Likely a good amount. Do you remember the food from those places? You probably have to try to think really hard. Why? That's because the food always looks great on paper. However, when it's time for the event, it's mass-produced in a way that isn't spectacular. If you do remember the food, you likely remember it didn't live up to expectations. Did you have to tell the Bride & Groom it was still great? Terrible feeling. They likely overpaid for the food as well!
When you budget for a wedding, you have to remember that times have changed dramatically and the cost of labor/service is two to three times as much as it used to be. Practical couples are realizing that overpaying for plated service is a big waste of money. If you have a very small intimate group, plated meals can be great, that's not what we are talking about here.
When you have a large guest list? It's a terrible idea! For large groups, plated meals are usually held in a hot box/heat lamp and it's just not as tasty when you are buying it for 100+ people at once. On top of it, with the way the cost of labor has increased so much, do you really think they are employing the best of the best to make your food and serve it? I'll let you decide that for yourself.
Frato’s Personal Chef Catering is a Food-First establishment that trains passionate college culinary students from the start. We turn them into Certified Personal Chefs! That means our Personal Chefs and Apprentice Cooks are serious about their career and they sincerely care about making your event the best it can be.
Since times have changed, the big trend is Buffet-Style Weddings with a Food-First Focus! You can still serve traditional items or you can be more creative. The more fun you have with the food, the more memorable it will be.
The best part, every Wedding has a Frato’s Certified Personal Chef and Chef Assistant on-site!
Be careful what food company you choose to go with for your Wedding or Special Event. Also, make sure you get a FREE Sampling! Frato's ALWAYS offers FREE Wedding Samplings so you know what you're getting. Once we design the menu and we agree with the menu and terms, we can schedule a completely free sampling to prove to you this will be incredible!
1 Entree
Per Guest
2 Entrees
Per Guest
3 Entrees
Per Guest
**Send a Catering Inquiry if you want a customized Ketogenic Wedding Menu!**

ENTREE CHOICES
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU, OUR MENU OFFERS ARE MUCH LARGER. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH A CHEF
Frato's Specialty Chicken Limone
Frato's Specialty Chicken Vesuvio
Personal Chef Specialty Red Wine Marinated Short Rib
Chef Authentic Carne Asada marinated in a Homemade Corona & Light Garlic Lime Sauce

Comes with 3 Free Sides & Chicago's Turano Bread
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Black Beans, Mac & Cheese in Aged Cheddar Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Chef's Pasta Salad, Chef's Potato Salad, Seasonal Vegetable, Seasonal Fruit, Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream, Roasted Corn, Roasted Peas, Roasted Corn & Peas, Cilantro Rice, Lemon Zest Rice, Chips and Homemade Red Salsa (Mild), Rosemary Polenta
**Some Items pair very well with specific Entrees. Contact Us Here for a Catering Manager to create a package for you



Add-ons (Min 10 orders per item selected)
Each Item is Priced Per Guest
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU, OUR MENU OFFERS ARE MUCH LARGER. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH A CHEF
~Chips and Homemade Red Salsa (mild) or Green Salsa (hot)
~Chips and Both Homemade Types of Salsa
~Seasonal Hand-Cut Fruit Tray
~Hand-cut Veggie Tray
~Baked Idaho Potato Bar with Sour Cream & Shredded Cheese
~Homemade Idaho Potato Mashed Potato Bar with Gravy
~Chopped Garden Salad Bar
~Chopped Caesar Salad Bar
~Chopped Buffalo Salad Bar
~Black Beans
~Roasted Farm Fresh Corn
~Roasted Farm Fresh Peas
~Roasted Corn & Peas Mixed
~Vesuvio Potatoes
~Handmade 100% All-Beef Beef Meatball Marinara
~Handmade Specialty Bacon & Beef Meatball Marinara
~Hand-Cut Boneless Wing Bar (3 Wings Per Person) 2.99 (Comes with Ranch & Blue Cheese, Wing Sauce on Side, Can add additional sauces for extra charge, Celery and Carrot $.50 more) Choice of Buffalo Mild, Sweet Molasses BBQ, Szechuan (Medium), Whiskey BBQ (Medium, Award-Winning), Habanero Garlic (Hot)
~~Salad Dressing Choices: Italian, Caesar, Ranch, Balsamic Raspberry, Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Ranch
Specialty Handmade Chef Appetizers (Min 10 orders per item selected):
(Each Order = 2 Handmade Items)
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Each appetizer carefully made by hand the morning of your Wedding, by the Specialty Chef listed and delivered to your Wedding. Frato's means all Chefs are skilled in making it. Some items can be made on-site for an additional charge
~Personal Chef Mini Prime Rib Sliders
Cubed Prime Rib on a mini Roll with Chopped Braised Green Pepper & Mushroom with Swiss and a Horseradish Remoulade
~Personal Chef Mexican Tinga Tostada
Mini Tostada, Shredded Lettuce, Scoop of Tinga (Shredded Chicken with Chipotle Sauce) with a Mexican Sour Cream Drizzle
~Personal Chef Mini Reuben on Rye
Mini Toasted Marble Rye & Sauerkraut with Creamy Blend of Corned Beef, Applewood-Bacon and Thousand Island Dressing delicately placed on top
~Frato's Mini Roasted Corn Elotes Cups (very popular)
Mexican-style Corn Tortilla Cups with Lemon Sour Cream, Roasted Corn, & Queso Fresco with Chili Mayo Drizzle and Cilantro Garnish
~Frato's Stuffed Mushrooms
Applewood-Bacon, Seasoned Breadcrumbs and Creamy Gorgonzola Stuffed Seasonal Mushroom Caps
~Frato's Roasted Stuffed Jalapeno
Mexican-style Roasted Jalapeno Peppers, Sliced in Half, Stuffed with Applewood-Smoked Bacon & Chihuahua Cheese topped with Black Pepper Sour Cream
~Caprese Skewers (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Roasted Cherry Tomato with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Leaf
Pasta Trays
(Can add Meat for additional charge)
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~Fettucine Alfredo
~Baked Mostaccioli
~Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese (Butter Breadcrumb optional)
~Eggplant Parmesan
~Specialty 4-Cheese Lasagna (Half Pan Only, 12 Slices Per Pan)
Desserts
(Minimum 10 orders per items selected)
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU, OUR MENU OFFERS ARE MUCH LARGER. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH A CHEF
~Grandma Frato Chocolate Brownies (2 Squares)
~Grandma Frato Cheesecake Brownies (2 Squares)
~Chocolate Fudge Cake (1 Slice, sliced in advance and served on a tray)
Rice Trays
(Can add Meat for additional charge)
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU, OUR MENU OFFERS ARE MUCH LARGER. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH A CHEF
~Cilantro Rice
~Lemon Zest Rice
~Spanish Rice
~Southwest Rice
PAYMENT DETAILS
A minimum of $500 or 50% non-refundable deposit is due with the signing of a contract and secures the date. Cash, personal check or credit card are accepted forms of payment.
Add 3% Pass-Thru Charge if paid by Credit Card.
Final Payment:
Due 2 Weeks prior to the event: final guest count, finalized details and logistics pertaining to your event will be due. Final payment is due one week prior to the event.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED MORE THAN YOU MAY REALIZE. DON'T LIMIT YOUR FOOD CHOICES TO ONLY WHAT IS ON HERE!
Again, this is a sample menu here. We have too many options to list, so check out more of the menu here or inquire with questions here!
SERVICE
(Indoor or Outdoors)
Buffet-Style (recommended, most cost effective):
~Personal Chef & Chef Assistant on-site per hour total (4 hour min)
Full-Service (significantly higher cost, not recommended):
~Captain per hour (4 hour minimum)
Captain is required if any bartenders or waitstaff are needed for large events or events held at venues.
~Each Bartender per hour (4 hour minimum) (We partner with multiple bartender companies dependent upon the location of your event)
~Each Waitstaff per hour (4 hour minimum) (Only Available for Special Request)
WEDDING RENTALS:
Linens, tables, chairs, china, flatware, bar setups, glassware, tents, POPCORN Machines, etc. Pricing may change.
SPECIAL DIETARY GUIDELINES
Our Personal Chefs SPECIALIZE in this!
If someone has a special dietary guideline, we are the caterer for you!
*Gluten Free Available on select items
*Vegetarian Available on select items
*Halal Available on select items
*Non-Dairy Available on select items
& More!
