
Cap Times - Our breakfast food cart was reviewed in "Let's Eat: Ugly Apple food cart turns homely produce into homey breakfast," with our mini apple fritters singled out as the stars of the menu.
BRAVA Magazine - Laurel was featured in BRAVA's Women to Watch profile "Laurel Burleson: Foodie on a mission," highlighting our breakfast catering and commitment to reducing food waste.
City Cast Madison - Laurel appeared on the podcast episode titled "Where to Get Paczki in Madison This Mardi Gras" to talk about these traditional Polish pastries.
Wisconsin Public Radio - Laurel joined Wisconsin Today to share apple recipes and ideas for reducing food waste in "Wisconsin chef shares tips to ensure your apples don't go to waste."
Civic Media Mornings - Laurel joined Civic Media Mornings to talk about Paczki Day and the preparation behind our traditional Polish pastries.
WKOW 27 News - WKOW interviewed Laurel and Tyson about our Fat Tuesday paczki and food-waste mission in "Local cafe focuses on limiting food waste this Fat Tuesday."
NBC15 / WMTV - NBC15 interviewed Laurel about our breakfast food cart and use of local overstock produce in "Sweet success: Food cart community grows in Madison."
WORT 89.9 FM - Laurel appeared on WORT's Stuff Yer Face to discuss how we turn imperfect produce into breakfast and lunch for courthouse workers and downtown Madison.
Madison Magazine - Food Carts - Our food cart was recommended in "Cart Blanche: 15 food carts to hit up this summer," with praise for our seasonal fritters and use of local produce.
Madison Magazine - Sustainability - We were featured under "Never Pass on Seconds" in "Sustainability is an intention at these Madison eateries," highlighting our use of local overstock produce.
Isthmus - Isthmus featured our breakfast food cart in "Bringing breakfast back," exploring our early-morning menu and commitment to using local farmers' overstock produce.
In the fall, at the end of the season, I went to a farmer I work with for some squash and whatever else she could give me. I was expecting squash, garlic, potatoes, and maybe some Swiss chard. She sold me all of those things plus had some turnips, radishes and a lot of mustard greens. I haven't done a lot with mustard greens, eating or cooking. I have treated them like collard greens before, slow braising with bacon and cider, but these were tenderer than collards and really beautiful. She just had too many and not enough people wanted them at the market. I told her I didn't have a plan for them, but I would give it a shot.
I didn't necessarily think it would be easy, but starting my own food cart for Madison Wisconsin is not as easy as I thought, and I am not open yet! I officially open the Ugly Apple next week! The city of Madison website has tons of information but there was a lot I had to learn on my own. And there's a lot of doubt. The upside of the cart plan is the start up is about one tenth of what a new restaurant would cost and I can get up and running relatively quickly. It's still a lot of money though, and if you are going it alone (like I am) it is a lot of work. There are things I never thought I would have to learn about (like RV equipment and internet security) and lots of things I knew I'd have to know, but didn't realize the detail (like insurance, labor laws, and effective blog posting).
BREAKFAST CATERING
Breakfast Catering
Price per person unless otherwise specified
Breakfast Packages
The Continental Assorted donuts muffins scones sliced fresh fruit platter coffee service
The Starting Block Assorted donuts muffins scones coffee service
Pastries Fruit Assorted muffins scones donuts a platter of sliced fruit berries
Popular Add Ons
Breakfast Burrito Egg seasonal veggies bacon or sausage sriracha mayo
Assorted Sandwiches Egg cheese English muffin with veggies bacon or sausage
Individual Meat or Vegetarian Frittatas
Yogurt Parfaits Mixed berry compote layered with honey scented yogurt served with Origin Breads Maple Pecan Granola
Fruit Cups
Freshly Sliced Fruit Platters Large Serves Small Serves
Chef Stations
Staffed station for a personalized experience Minimum of people or custom consultation service fee per hour per station
Omelet Station
Pancake or Waffle Station
Avocado Toast
Build Your Own Bar
Yogurt Parfait Honey infused Greek yogurt served alongside housemade fruit syrups fresh fruit toppings seeds nuts Origin Breads maple pecan granola
Oatmeal Hearty oatmeal with toppings including toasted nuts fresh berries dried fruit brown sugar cinnamon maple syrup
Biscuits Gravy Our buttermilk biscuits served with our fromscratch sausage gravy jam honey butter butter
French Toast Rich vanilla French toast with powdered sugar fresh fruit whipped cream maple syrup
Bagels Lox Smoked salmon assorted bagels toppings such as pickled onions capers hard cooked eggs dill cream cheese cucumbers fresh tomatoes
Buffets
Five Star Breakfast Frittatas breakfast potatoes bacon or sausage patties assorted pastries coffee service
All Around Breakfast Baked French toast bacon or sausage assorted pastries a fruit platter coffee service
Pastries Price per dozen
Assorted Cake Donuts Our freshly fried cake donuts from scratch with assorted icings toppings
Donut Wall Our freshly made cake donuts from scratch with assorted icing toppings displayed on a decorative peg wall
Muffins Freshly baked muffins Vegan option available
Scones Freshly baked scones sweet savory Gluten free option available
Paczki Polish delicacy of brioche dough fried filled with a fruit filling or custard
Ham Swiss Croissants Savory pastry with smoky ham Swiss cheese a creamy bechamel sauce
Tea Breads Flavors include the following Banana pecan blueberry crumble lemon poppyseed apple cinnamon loaf
Egg Dishes
Sandwiches Individually wrapped priced
English Muffin Egg Cheddar
Variety with Veggies Bacon or Sausage
Assorted Biscuit Sandwiches Our housemade biscuits egg cheddar with veggies bacon or sausage
Wraps Egg cheese black beans seasonal veggies or bacon sausage with sriracha mayo
Breakfast Tacos Wrapped in packs of two price per pack
Egg Cheese Salsa
Add Veggies Bacon or Sausage
Quiche Serves
Vegetarian Quiche with roasted seasonal vegetables cheese
Breakfast Meat Egg Cheese
Frittata Serves
Vegetarian Frittata with roasted seasonal vegetables cheese
Breakfast Meat Egg Cheese
Beverages
Coffee Service Local True Coffee Roasters dark roast includes cups cream sugar nondairy milk stir sticks Serves Carafe
Hot Tea Includes assorted teas lemon wedges honey Serves Carafe
Bottled Juices
Bottled Water
Assorted Canned Seltzer
Warm Apple Cider Available seasonally
Hot Chocolate
Ice Water Dispenser gal
Fresh Lemonade Pure Lemon Strawberry or Lavender gal
Unsweetened Black Iced Tea gal
Mocktails Available upon request Seasonal options available including Apple Cider Spritz Grapefruit Paloma
Soda Available upon request
Service Options
A Everything served in disposable containers for pick up or drop off flat fee for delivery within miles of our base kitchen in downtown Madison Further deliveries subject to additional charges of mile min order for delivery
B We set up everything in chafing dishes nondisposable containers come back to clean everything up pack up any leftovers This has a service charge This includes gratuity
C We set up everything remain onsite to replenish clear typical for weddings or events over people This includes a service charge hr for additional staff This includes gratuity
D Live action station to finish dishes live or to order with Ugly Apple Chef to finish serve custom menu items hour
E We bring the food cart Please contact us for specific details we have a minimum for catered cart services
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food Sometimes we dont need full portions for everyone Additionally if you have a specific budget please reach out we can customize our menu to work us into your budget
Breakfast lunch dinner desserts available all day
Contact Us To Book Your Event Consultation Required
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LUNCH CATERING
Lunch Catering
Price per person unless otherwise specified
Buffets person minimum
Soup Salad Lunch Our house made soups du jour one vegan one meatbased served with a mixed greens salad topped with fresh vegetables our housemade ranch maple vinaigrette
Baked Potato Bar
Baked potatoes with a variety of toppings including chili vegan or beef cheese sauce steamed broccoli bacon sour cream shredded cheese butter green onions
Deli sandwiches Assorted cold sandwiches including but not limited to
Turkey with arugula tomato scallion cream cheese
Roast beef with cheddar horseradish sauce
Mediterranean vegetable with basil hummus
Ham with swiss spicy honey
Add Housemade soup freshly made vegan or meat based soup served with crackers Add
Add mixed greens salad with housemade ranch maple vinaigrette or Caesar salad Add
Italian Pasta Buffet Vegetable baked ziti classic Caesar salad crispy garlic bread
Add Italian sausage peppers Add
Gluten Free option available upon request
BBQ Buffet Choice of bbq pulled pork or chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes buns pickled jalapenos cornbread coleslaw
Taco Bar Chicken Tinga seasoned ground beef pork carnitas or vegetable fajitas served with flour corn tortillas spanish style rice black beans cheese sour cream salsa vegetable toppings Two mains Three mains
Add elote style corn Add
Homestyle Lunch Creamy mac cheese made in house served with crispy fried chicken strips house mixed greens salad with our housemade ranch maple vinaigrette
Gluten Free option available upon request
Rainy Day Pot Roast Slowroasted beef in gravy rolls mashed potatoes assorted cookies bars glazed carrots or a mixed greens salad with our housemade ranch maple vinaigrette
Sides
Assorted bags of potato sun chips bag
Salads Options
Classic Caesar salad
Mediterranean pasta salad with fresh roasted vegetables
Fresh fruit salad
Kale slaw with pepitas red onion carrot lemon tahini dressing
Garden mix greens with our housemade ranch maple vinaigrette
Elote Style Corn
Boxed lunches
Customizable assorted sandwiches chips cookies salad options ask for details Starts at
Beverages
Coffee Service Local True Coffee Roasters dark roast includes cups cream sugar nondairy milk stir sticks Serves Carafe
Hot Tea Includes assorted teas lemon wedges honey Serves Carafe
Bottled Juices
Bottled Water
Assorted Canned Seltzer
Warm Apple Cider Available seasonally
Hot Chocolate
Ice Water Dispenser gal
Fresh Lemonade Pure Lemon Strawberry or Lavender gal
Unsweetened Black Iced Tea gal
Mocktails Available upon request Seasonal options available including Apple Cider Spritz Grapefruit Paloma
Soda Available upon request
Dessert Price Per Dozen
Cookies
Bars
Assorted Cookies Bars A mix of our favorite cookies bars
Blueberry Crumb Cake
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Individual Cheesecakes person
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food Sometimes we dont need full portions for everyone Additionally if you have a specific budget please reach out we can customize our menu to work us into your budget
Breakfast lunch dinner desserts available all day
Contact Us To Book Your Event Consultation Required
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RECEPTION CATERING
Reception Catering
Platters
Serves about people small sizes available upon request
Domestic Meat Cheese Classic cheeses salamis served with assorted crackers
Premiere Wisconsin Cheese Meats Meats cheeses from the Madison area selected for unique flavors with dried fruit mustard jam crackers
Antipasti Vegetables Marinated grilled roasted vegetables olives basil marinated mozzarella cheese served with bread
Southwest Cheese Dip Whipped cream cheese cheddar cheeses topped with black bean corn salsa green onions chipotle cream sauce Served with tortilla chips
Sliced Fruit Fresh sliced fruit berries grapes
Crudite Fresh cut assorted vegetables served with housemade ranch dip garlic hummus
Cups Crostini Price per dozen
Savory Cream Puffs Classic bite sized cream puff pastry filled with sour cream onion filling topped with crunchy potato chips
Wild Mushroom Crostini Roasted wild mushrooms with Herb goat cheese on a crispy crostini
Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps Sausage pepper onion filling inside roasted mushroom cap topped with parmesan cheese Vegetarian version available
Cucumber Cups
Catering Menus:
Price per person unless otherwise specified.
Staffed station for a personalized experience. Minimum of 20 people or custom consultation. $50 service fee per hour, per station.
Sandwiches (Individually wrapped & priced)
Breakfast Tacos (Wrapped in packs of two, price per pack)
Quiche (Serves 8)
Frittata (Serves 8~12)
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone! Additionally, if you have a specific budget, please reach out, we can customize our menu to work us into your budget.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & desserts available all day!
Contact Us To Book Your Event! Consultation Required.
(608) 352-Ugly (8459)
Price per person unless otherwise specified.
Customizable assorted sandwiches, chips, cookies, & salad options (ask for details) - Starts at $12
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone! Additionally, if you have a specific budget, please reach out, we can customize our menu to work us into your budget.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & desserts available all day!
Contact Us To Book Your Event! Consultation Required.
(608) 352-Ugly (8459)
(Serves about 40 people, small sizes available upon request)
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone! Additionally, if you have a specific budget, please reach out, we can customize our menu to work us into your budget.
Contact Us To Book Your Event! Consultation Required.
(608) 352-Ugly (8459)
Available as layered cake or cupcakes, different sizes available
We would love to work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone! Additionally, if you have a specific budget, please reach out, we can customize our menu to work us into your budget.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & desserts available all day!
Contact Us To Book Your Event! Consultation Required.
(608) 352-Ugly (8459)
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