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Graduation Party Catering
Let Gary's Catering handle your Graduation event. We have Graduation party menus to impress you guests: Entrées, Appetizers, Desserts & Beverages. View our selection of Graduation Party rental equipment: Tables, Chairs, Tents, Flatware, Glassware, Bars, Portable Restrooms. We handle it all for you!
2023 GRADUATION BBQ MENU SPECIAL!
$.95pp DISCOUNT PER PERSON FOR EVENTS HELD ON SUNDAYS! (125 minimum)
100 GUEST MINIMUM FOR GRADUATION CATERING (Fridays & Sundays, Saturdays 125pp)
Celebrate with a Delicious BBQ!
Gary's Backyard BBQ Buffet
-$16.95pp-
Classic Pub Style Burgers & Hot Dogs
Delicious 1/3rd lb perfectly seasoned "All Beef" Hamburgers &
Chipotle Black Bean Burgers
Complemented by American & Swiss Cheese
Michigan's own "Dearborn brand" high quality natural casing franks
"All beef" and Kosher (additional fee) franks upon request.
A Bounty of fresh sandwich garnishes on the buffet
Romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, relish, diced onion, banana peppers, black olives, pickles and bakery fresh buns.
Condiments: mayo, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper
Take your Pub Burgers To The Next Level
Gary's Gourmet Burger Toppings
Sliced Avocado, Bleu cheese, Saute' mushroom & onions,
crispy bacon available at grill station.
$1.95 per person
Gary's All American BBQ Buffet
-$18.95 per person-
Most popular buffet!
Clients rave about its affordability and versatility!
Classic Pub Style Burgers, Sweet Italian Sausage & Chicken
1/3lb "All Beef" perfectly seasoned Pub Style Burgers & Grilled Chicken are accompanied by Cheddar, Natural Swiss, & Provolone cheese
"Eastern Market" Fresh n' Sweet Italian Sausage is deliciously paired with red onion & bell pepper saute' fresh off the grill.
Other Offerings in place of Italian Sausage:
Smoked Polish Sausage w/onion & pepper saute' OR Bratwurst: kraut or onion & pepper saute'
Will your event have 175 guests or greater? Free upgrade from Italian Sausage to Slow Cooked Pulled Pork -full size or sliders
Kentucky Bourbon, Classic BBQ Sauce or Vinegar Sauce
Fresh sandwich garnishes
Romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, relish, diced onion, banana peppers,
black olives, pickles, bakery fresh buns.
Condiments: mayo, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper.
*Choice of 1 Chicken entree included
+$.95 per person if you wish to split chicken entree into two prep styles!
Honey BBQ Chicken Quarters
(Locally sourced)
Spice rubbed then slow cooked to seal in its natural juices, periodically basted
with Sweet n' Tangy Classic BBQ sauce.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Italian w/Fresh Basil | Teriyaki Glaze | Sweet BBQ | Garlic n’ Herb
Gary's Down Home Western BBQ
-$21.95 per person-
Your choice of 3 Delicious Entrees
Your guests will pony up to grill to enjoy classic BBQ
1/3lb Brisket Burgers
Our 100% Domestic Beef burger is a premium blend of
USDA Choice Brisket & Sirloin for delicious taste!
Chicken Skewers
Teriyaki glazed w/bell pepper, onion & mushroom,
Caribbean Jerk w/squash, zuchini and cherry tomatoe, Honey BBQ w/freah Pineapple or Italian Marinate w/Fresh Basil, Mediterranean with fresh lemon & oregano
Grilled Chicken Breast
Italian Marinate w/Fresh Basil | Sweet & Tangy BBQ | Teriyaki Glaze | Baja Chipotle Glaze | New Orleans Style w/Sauté Onion & Colorful Bell Pepper
BBQ Slow Pulled Pork
There's nothing quite so delicious as a pulled pork sandwich with all the fixings.
Choice of sweet & tangy BBQ sauce, Kentucky Bourbon Sauce or Authentic North Carolina Vinegar sauce.
(your choice of standard size bakery buns or slider buns)
"Lean & Meaty" BBQ St. Louis Pork Ribs
Spiced rubbed w/Chef Joseph's fresh seasonings, then slow roasted while your Grill Chef periodically bastes with sauce for that appetizing glazed appearance & mouth-watering flavor!
Memphis Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs + $2pp
A petite and even more tender baby cousin of St. Louis BBQ Pork Rib.
Racks are dusted with Chef Joseph's signature dry rub recipe and grilled to perfection
1/3lb "Cowboy" Pub Burgers
Not your average burger!
Horseradish Cheddar, Natural Swiss, Sautéed onions & mushrooms and crispy bacon
Gary's Mix & Match BBQ Buffet
-$28.95 per person-
Taking your Graduation to the next level in dining!
Your choice of 3 Delicious Entrees
Succulent Marinated Beef Tenderloin Skewers
Juicy & Tender presented skewered with Chefs’ medley of farm fresh vegetables.
Teriyaki Glaze, Mediterranean or Rustic Garlic & Herb
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon OR Skewered BBQ Glazed Shrimp
Texas inspired Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
Offered sliced or chopped
OR
8oz “Prime Angus" Pub Burgers
Juicy and delicious, grilled to perfection! Accompanied by: Horseradish Cheddar, Natural Swiss, & Pepper jack cheese. Chef Sauté of Grilled Onions & Mushrooms, Crispy bacon
Variety of fresh garnishes on buffet.
Chicken Breast
Choice of: Festive Italian with fresh Basil, Sweet & Tangy BBQ, Chipotle Glaze with fresh lime or New Orleans style with colorful bell pepper & sweet onion
Bakery Buns, Fresh Garnishes, Pepperjack & Provolone
Memphis Dry Rubbed "Baby Back "Ribs
A petite and even more tender baby cousin of St. Louis BBQ Pork Rib.
Racks are dusted with Chef Joseph's signature dry rub recipe and slow cooked to perfection
Michigan Cherry BBQ Pork Loin
"Juicy n' Tender" BBQ Pork Loin is dry rubbed with fresh blend of seasonings; thinly sliced and presented with Chef Joseph's "sweet yet spicy" Michigan Cherry barbecue sauce
Brioche buns and sandwich garnishes on buffet
Southern Style Pulled Pork
Sweet & tangy BBQ sauce, Kentucky Bourbon sauce or North Carolina's signature Vinegar sauce.
Garlic & Herb Lamb Kabobs +$1.75pp
Squash, Zucchini, Mushroom, Red Onion
Popular Side Dishes included For the Above 4 Buffets
Events Greater than 100-199 guests: 5 sides included!
Events greater than 200-300 guests: 6 sides included!
Events greater than 300 + guests: 7 sides included!
Salads
Caesar, Garden, Greek
(The below 3 salads are available on $18.95pp+ menus)
Santa Fe Salad
Chopped Romaine, Crumbled Bacon, Sweet Corn, Black Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese. Herb Croutons, Chipotle Ranch and Italian dressing
Michigan Salad
Medley of field greens, sundried cherries, mushroom, red onion. On side: Candied Pecans, Crumbed Bleu Cheese, Herb Croutons. Choice of 2 dressings. Italian, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Tossed Caprese Salad
Garden Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Cracked Black Pepper, Kosher Salt, Drizzled with Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinaigrette,
Chilled
Fresh Carved Fruit & Berries +$1 | Italian Spaghetti Salad | Macaroni Salad | Classic Pasta Salad | Creamy Cole Slaw | Mustard Potato Salad | Steakhouse Potato Salad w/Bacon +.50pp | Baby Redskin Potato Salad | California Artichoke Pasta Salad | Mediterranean Ziti Salad
Hot
Garlic & Herb Vegetable Medley | Baked Mac & Cheese w/Crumb Topping | Cheesy Potatoes | Rosemary Roasted Potatoes | Garlic & Herb Roasted Potatoes | Red Beans & Rice | Rice Pilaf | Southwest Fiesta Rice | Vegetable Medley w/light butter sauce | Sweet Corn Cobettes | French Green bean Almondine | Garlic Butter Broccoli & Baby Carrots | Honey Glazed Carrots | Asparagus Spears +$1.25pp | Kettle Style Baked Beans +Bacon n’ Onion | Vegetarian Baked Beans
Bread
Parmesan Herb Garlic Toast | Homestyle Cornbread Baskets | Bakers Assorted Rolls
Included in BBQ Buffet service
Properly attired Grill Master Chef(s)
Preparing & presenting fresh cooked entrees to your guests grillside!
Unless otherwise stated, our service features "all you can eat" 2 hour grill station & buffet service.
Extended time available; Additional 1/2 hr $75. Additional 1/2hr is $80, 1 hr $150.
Time extension must be added prior to your event date.
Commercial Grade Chafing Dishes & Utensils
Include in price: Glossy “quality" plastic white or black plates w/forks & knives, 2ply white dinner napkins.
**Banquet tables with coverings for buffet items-clients responsibility to provide*
Wait staff on site to tend to buffet upkeep and tear down, bus guest tables & miscellaneous guest services.
# of staff present depends upon event size, theme and menu.
"Better" Serviceware Upgrade features: Premium hard plastic white 10” Dinner plates w/Platinum Edging around plate edge for upscale look. Rolled Cutlery (premium white disposable napkin, sturdy “silver look" fork & knife) $2.95 per set. (Note: you can request for your cutlery not to be rolled - this works best if you are having “ linen" napkins)
"Best" Serviceware Upgrade features: China Plates & Stainless Forks & Knives $3.50pp
Additional Fees May Be Applicable
5'x3' Commercial High Capacity Charcoal BBQ Grill for onsite menu preparation $95
Additional grills may be required for high guest attendance and will be provided at no additional charge.
20% Administrative Fee
For a complete explanation, please click on our Questions & Answers page.
6% Michigan State Sales Tax
Delivery fee may apply.
Fee is calculated / assessed by using round trip travel time & number of miles from our facility to your event site.
Theme Buffets for your Graduation Party
Southwest Buffet
$16.95 per person
Your Choice of Two Entrees (Add 3rd Entree +$3.95pp)
Cheese Enchiladas
Fajita style marinated Chicken or Beef +$2pp
grilled pepper & onion medley, flour tortillas
Taco Bar
Seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, black olives, Jalapenos, banana peppers, Corn or soft shells.
Beef Empanadas
Salsa Verde
Quesadillas
(Chipotle Chicken w/sauté diced bell pepper, onion, shredded Mexican cheese | Carne Asada Beef +$2 | Vegetarian: Mexi Black Beans, Corn, shredded chz, cilantro)
Accompaniments
"Mexican Town" Tortilla chips w/Fire Roasted Pico De Gallo
Southwestern Fiesta Rice
Choice of 1
Refried Beans | Black Beans & Rice | Red Beans & Rice
Popular Add ons
Santa Fe Salad - $2.50 per person
Chopped romaine, bacon, corn, blk beans, tomato, cheese, crouton, Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Jalapeno Cheese Sauce - $1.50 per person
Includes extra chips
Chili Con Queso Dip +$1.75 per person
Includes extra chips
Guacamole + $2 per person
Mexican Fried Cheese Cake + $3.75 per person
See below for delivery options
Condiments, high quality disposable plastic serving plates, utensils, napkins, buffet table covering.
See below for delivery options and service enhancements
Ultimate Pasta Station & Salad Buffet
$17.95 per person
Choose 2 Pastas
Cheese Tortellini, 5 Cheese (parmesan, asiago, provolone ricotta, mozzarella) , Meat or Roasted Mushroom Ravioli, Bow-tie, Rotini, Fettuccini, Penne Rigate.
Choose 3 of your favorite sauces
Marinara, Alfredo, Olive Oil, Garlic & White Wine, Creamy Basil Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/feta or Swedish
3 Meats Included
Sweet Italian Sausage, Italian Herb Meatballs, Marinated julienned chicken breast
Garnishes Included
Shaved Parmesan, Gorgonzola cheese, Fresh chopped Basil, Chopped Bacon, Roasted Red Pepper, Saute Mushrooms, Tender steamed Broccoli Florets.
Classic Green Salad
Popular fresh garnishes & toppings; three types of dressing.
Assorted Bakery Breads & Rolls
Wild West Buffet
$16.95 per person
Choice of 2 Entrees
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork
Fresh Baked Tavern Buns | Choice of sauce: Classic Sweet BBQ, Kentucky Bourbon or Applewood Smoked Pepper BBQ
Eastern Market Fresh BBQ Chicken (Quarters or Wings & Drumsticks)
Slow Cooked Pulled Chicken
Choice of sauce: Classic Sweet BBQ, Applewood Smoked Pepper BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Buffalo
Choice of 5 Accompaniments
Corn Cobettes
Mustard Potato Salad
Baby Redskin Potato Salad
Kettle baked beans w/bacon & onion
Garlic & Herb Roasted Potatoes
Creamy Cole Slaw
Spring Mix Garden Salad
Fresh Carved Fruit & Berries +$1pp
Homestyle Cornbread w/Honey & Butter
Dessert Options
Cookies and Brownies $3.50pp
Apple & Pumpkin Pie $4.00pp
Salt, Pepper, butter, disposable plates, napkins, utensils, buffet table coverings
Graduation Brunch
$18.95 per person
Bountiful, beautifully arranged buffet featuring decorative baskets,
tiered displays.
Waitstaff, Glossy (white or black)10” dinner & 6”small plates, plastic utensils (white or black), 2ply dinner napkins, cocktail napkins, popular condiments.
Continental Station
Artisan Bagels
Buttermilk Croissants & Muffins
Mini Deli Pinwheels (Tavern Smoked Ham & Cheddar & Italian)
Carved Melon accentuated with Seasonal Berries
Hot Station
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Spiral Baked Ham
Pasta Primavera
w/Italian Style Vegetables
Crispy Bacon
Premium 2oz “Detroit Hog" Sausage Links
Thick Sliced Cinnamon French Toast w/powdered Sugar
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Popular Brunch Enhancements
Deluxe Omelet Station w/Attendant
$6.95 per person
Burrito Station w/Attendant
$6.95 per person
Elegant Petite Quiche
$125 (serves 30 guests)
Chicken Piccata
$4.50 per person
Biscuits & Homestyle Sausage Gravy
$3.95 per person
Beverage Station $6.95 per person
Orange & Apple Juice, Bottle Water, Assorted Coke & Pepsi products,
Sweet and unsweetened Iced Tea, Coffee
Included in Theme Buffets
White or Black Glossy Dinner Plates, Forks & Knives, 2ply white napkins, appropriate condiments
Commercial Grade Chafers, Sterno heat cups, Buffet Serving Utensils.
2 Hour Buffet Service | Onsite Friendly & Efficient Staff
(Additional 1/2hr $75, Additional 1hr $150. If your event is greater than 150 guests, 3rd hour included at no additional charge!))
Onsite waitperson(s)
Number of staff dependent upon your guest attendance.
Duties include: setup/maintain appearance of buffet; replenish items when needed. Bus guest tables, assist guests when needed. Tend to upkeep of client’s trash receptacles.
At conclusion of service
At client's request, all remaning food will be packaged up in aluminum pans and left on premises.
Note: Once our staff have left the premises, Gary's Catering cannot be held liable for maintaining safe hot holding food temperatures.
20% Administrative Fee & 6% Michigan Sales Tax
(Click on FAQs link for description of Admin Fee)
Delivery Fee May Be Applicable
Gary's Catering is an "off premises" caterer, so our service area is quite large. Delivery fees help offset round trip travel labor and fuel costs associated with longet than usual drive times. Fee is based upon distance from our facility to site location. Please discuss with a member of our Event Planning staff when reserving your event.
Dessert Stations
$3.95 per person
Your guests will have a tough time choosing among all the old time favorites featured! Selections include:
Good Humor Ice Cream Sandwich, Red, White& Blue Missiles, Push Up Rainbow, Lick A Color, 3oz, Strawberry Shortcake, 3oz Chocolate Eclair, 3oz, Vanilla Bar, Creamsicle, Fudgesicle, Cookies & Cream Bar 3oz, Snickers Bar.
(Minimum of 125 guests)
Number of selections offered vary with event size.
Price includes Delivery, Ice Cream, Dry Ice and Pickup of Cart.
125 Person Minimum; Available in select Cites, please inquire.
$8.95 per person
Chef medley of bite-size morsels to satisfy your guests sweet tooth.
Your choice of 5 selections: Fresh fruit custard tarts, carrot cake bars, mini cannoli, mini cup cakes, turtle fudge brownie, strawberry mini cheese cake, raspberry mini cheesecake, medley of fresh baked cookies, brownie bars topped with buttercream.
White or black glossy plates, cocktail napkins.
Tiered Bakery Pie & Cookie Station$6.95 per person
Delicious, fresh baked pies, like Mom used to make!
Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream, Blueberry, Strawberry, Pecan & Apple pies available -
up to four selections included in price!
You'll gonna love our upscale assortment of cookies featuring macadamin nut, cranberry, coconut, peanut butter, chocolate chip and oatmeal.
20% Administrative Fee & MI Sales Tax Applicable
3 hr Service
Rental Equipment
Gary's Catering can provide you with all the things you need for your Graduation Party. We have a large selection of tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, tents, and everything else you need for a successful event. Check out all of rental options on our Rental Equipment page.