🥗 Fresh-Cut • Homemade Dressings • Never Pre-Bagged
Classic & Creative Salads
Scratch-Made Catering Trays • Personal Chef Delivery
Half Pan Feeds 8-10 | Full Pan Feeds 16-20
Not all catering salads are created equal. While chain caterers tear open pre-bagged lettuce and squeeze bottled dressing, our chefs hand-cut fresh vegetables, roast our own pecans, and make every dressing from scratch in our kitchen.
From classic Caesar to globally-inspired specialty salads like our Indian Kachumber and Mexican Jicama, every tray is prepared fresh and delivered by a trained personal chef—not dropped off by a random driver.
Salad Catering Menu
Half Pan (8-10) | Full Pan (16-20)
Classic Salads
Caesar Salad
CLASSIC
Classic Caesar with romaine, homemade croutons, Parmesan, and scratch-made Caesar dressing. Optional: Add grilled chicken.
Chicken Cobb Salad
CROWD FAVORITE
Grilled chicken, smoked applewood bacon, Wisconsin blue cheese, hard boiled egg, macaroni pasta, red onion & sliced tomato.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Lettuce, sliced celery, shredded carrots, Wisconsin blue cheese & pepper jack cheese. Topped with fresh hand-cut buffalo chicken.
Specialty Salads
Honey Peach Summer Salad
SEASONAL
(Contains Pecans) Spring mix with sliced summer peaches marinated in honey, nectarines, plums, caramelized pecans, and goat cheese. Balsamic raspberry dressing.
Spring Strawberry Salad
SEASONAL
(Contains Pecans) Spring mix with fresh strawberries, grapes, blue cheese, and roasted pecans. Balsamic raspberry dressing.
Summer Greek Salad
Romaine, red onion, kalamata olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese. Homemade Greek dressing with olive oil, oregano, lemon. Optional: Add chicken or gyro.
Simply Italian Salad
Romaine and iceberg with radicchio, celery, red onion, green olive, tomato, peperoncini, and Parmesan. Homemade Italian dressing with garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, and EVOO.
Mexican Jicama Salad
Romaine and iceberg, bell peppers, red onion, jicama, tomato, corn, black bean, cilantro garnish. Homemade honey lime dressing. Optional: Add taco chicken.
Classic Israeli Salad
VEGAN
(Pareve/No Lettuce) Classic chopped vegetable salad with tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, scallion. Seasoned with sea salt and black pepper. Lemon juice and olive oil on side.
Indian Kachumber Salad
VEGAN
(No Lettuce) Chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, radish, green chili, cilantro. Seasoned with salt, black pepper, cayenne. Lemon juice dressing. Optional: Add chicken.
Side Salads
Chef’s Pasta Salad
Tri-color pasta with housemade Italian dressing, tomatoes, black olives, celery, Parmesan cheese. Optional: Add salami.
Chef’s Potato Salad
Fresh-cut Idaho potato, onion, relish, mustard, mayo, and fresh spices. Also available in Cajun style.
Not All Catering Salads Are the Same
The difference between fresh and factory is obvious
| Panera, Corner Bakery & Pre-Bagged Caterers | Frato’s Personal Chef Catering |
|---|---|
| Pre-bagged lettuce from a food truck | ✓ Hand-cut fresh vegetables daily |
| Bottled dressings from a factory | ✓ Homemade dressings from scratch |
| Same generic menu everywhere | ✓ 12 unique salads including global cuisines |
| Wilted greens sitting in a display case | ✓ Prepared fresh for your event |
| Picked up by you or a delivery app | ✓ Personal chef delivery & setup |
| No delivery guarantee | ✓ On-Time Guarantee — 15 min late = FREE |
| Corporate chain, nobody knows your name | ✓ 39 years family-owned, we remember you |
| The Reality: Boring, forgettable salads | The Reality: Guests ask “who catered this?” |
Why Choose Frato’s?
Personal Chef Delivery
A trained chef delivers, sets up, and ensures everything is perfect
On-Time Guarantee
15 minutes late = FREE. The only caterer in the suburbs with this promise
Homemade Dressings
Every dressing made from scratch—no factory bottles here
10% Extra Food
Every order includes extra food. We’d rather over-deliver than leave you short
“
Frato’s exceeded our expectations on a customized catering. They took care of every detail so we didn’t have to stress. Frato’s made our day memorable and we are forever grateful!
— Ben & Mona
Perfect For
Healthy Meeting Options
Wedding Receptions
Graduation Parties
Baby & Bridal Showers
Summer Picnics
Holiday Gatherings
BBQ Side Dishes
Funerals & Memorials
Frequently Asked Questions
What salad options do you offer for catering?
We offer 12 scratch-made salad options including classic Caesar, Chicken Cobb, Buffalo Chicken, and specialty salads like Honey Peach Summer, Spring Strawberry, Summer Greek, Simply Italian, Mexican Jicama, Classic Israeli, and Indian Kachumber. We also offer Chef’s Pasta Salad and Chef’s Potato Salad as side options.
How much salad do I need for my event?
Our half pans feed 8-10 guests and full pans feed 16-20 guests. For events where salad is a side dish, plan for half pan per 10 guests. For salad-focused events or lunch meetings, plan for more generous portions.
Are your salads really made from scratch?
Yes! Unlike chain caterers who open pre-bagged lettuce mixes and bottled dressings, we hand-cut fresh vegetables, make our dressings from scratch, and prepare everything in our kitchen. Our Italian dressing alone contains fresh garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil—not a factory bottle.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Many of our salads are naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, or can be modified. Our Classic Israeli Salad and Indian Kachumber Salad are vegan. We can also adjust ingredients for allergies—just let us know when ordering.
What areas do you serve?
We deliver throughout the Chicago suburbs including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Barrington, Palatine, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Des Plaines, Rosemont, Oak Brook, and Wheaton.
What’s your On-Time Guarantee?
We’re the only caterer in Chicago’s suburbs that guarantees on-time delivery. If we’re more than 15 minutes late, your order is FREE. Learn more about our guarantee.
Can I add protein to the salads?
Yes! Several salads offer protein add-ons. The Caesar can include grilled chicken, the Greek Salad can add olive oil chicken or beef & lamb gyro, and the Mexican Jicama Salad can include taco chicken.
Ready for Fresh, Scratch-Made Salads?
Skip the pre-bagged chains. Your guests deserve better.
39 Years
In Business
On-Time
Guarantee
Scratch-Made
Everything
Personal Chef
Delivery
12 Salads
Classic & Global