Oktoberfest Catering in Schaumburg

The German Sides — with advance notice

Not on the everyday menu. Made for Oktoberfest caterings when you book ahead, and worth booking ahead for.

Vegetarian sausage, gluten-free buns and individually packed gluten-free meals are available the same way. Give a chef the counts when you book.

What is on an Oktoberfest catering menu from Frato’s?

The Beer Brat Bar is the anchor: brats on buns, simmered in Coors Light and then grilled, served with sauerkraut, grilled onions and a side each guest picks. With advance notice we add the German sides — spaetzle, pretzel bites with beer cheese and brown mustard, German potato salad and sauerkraut by the pan — plus Chef Joe’s Specialty Beer Cheese Sauce, Polish sausage, Vienna hot dogs, mac and cheese, handmade mozzarella sticks, wings and Grandma Frato’s brownies.

Do you make German sides like spaetzle and pretzel bites?

Yes, with advance notice. Spaetzle by the full pan, soft pretzel bites with beer cheese and brown mustard, German potato salad and sauerkraut by the pan are made for Oktoberfest caterings when you book ahead. They are not on the everyday menu, so tell a chef when you inquire and we build them into the order.

Can you handle vegetarian and gluten-free guests at an Oktoberfest?

Yes. Vegetarian sausage, gluten-free buns and individually packed gluten-free meals — brat or vegetarian sausage with German potato salad and sauerkraut — are available with notice. Give a chef the count when you book and each special meal is labeled.

Do you serve it at the office or at a house?

Both. Office Oktoberfest parties are delivered hot and set up by a Frato’s chef, which is how most orders go. Backyard and block-party Oktoberfests can add a chef who stays on-site through the event, by request.

Do I have to grill anything?

No. Our chefs handle the brats, so nobody on your team stands over a grill all afternoon. You hold a beer and talk to your guests.

What sides come with it?

Every guest picks a side. Chef’s Specialty Potato Salad, Chef’s Tri-Colored Vegetarian Pasta Salad, Fresh-Cut Idaho Potato Wedge Fries and Creamy Idaho Mashed Potatoes are included. Loaded wedge fries, Greek or Caesar salad, seasoned rices, Roasted Greek Potatoes, Roasted Corn, Baked Potato and Aged Cheddar Mac N Cheese are available as premium sides.

Can guests have more than one brat?

Yes. A second grilled beer brat per guest can be added to the order. It is the usual call for evening parties, game days and hungrier crowds.

Is the beer cooked off?

The brats are simmered in Coors Light and then grilled, so the beer flavor stays and the alcohol cooks off in the process. If anyone on your team needs to avoid beer entirely, tell a chef and we will prepare their brats separately.

When should I book an Oktoberfest party?

September and October are the busiest stretch of the year for the Beer Brat Bar, so the earlier you reach out, the better your odds on a specific date. Last-minute requests are still worth a call; we will tell you honestly whether we can cover it.

Where do you deliver Oktoberfest catering?

We’re based in Schaumburg and deliver throughout the Chicago suburbs — Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Des Plaines, Roselle, Barrington, Itasca, Elgin and more — plus Chicago.