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BREAKFAST CATERING

BREAKFAST CATERING

Breakfast Packages Price per Person

The Continental Assorted Donuts Muffins and Scones Sliced fresh fruit platter and coffee service

The Starting Block Assorted Donuts Muffins and Scones and coffee service

Pastries and Fruit Assorted Muffins Scones and Donuts and platter of sliced fruit and berries

Add a Hot Item

Assorted Sandwiches Egg and Cheese english muffin with Veggies Bacon or Sausage

Breakfast burrito Egg seasonal veggies bacon or sausage and sriracha mayo

Individual Meat or vegetarian frittatas

Yogurt Parfaits Mixed berry compote layered with honey scented yogurt Served with Origin Breads Maple Pecan Granola

Fresh Sliced Fruit Platters Large Serves Small Serves

Chef Stations

Staffed station for a personalized experience Minimum of people or custom consultation

Omelet Station Per Person

Pancake or Waffle Station Per Person

Avocado Toast Per Person

service fee per hour per station

Build Your Own Bar Prices Per Person

Yogurt parfait Our honey infused Greek yogurt served alongside housemade fruit syrups fresh fruit toppings seeds nuts and Origin Breads maple pecan granola

Biscuits and gravy Our buttermilk biscuits served with our from scratch sausage gravy jam butter and honey butter

French Toast We provide rich vanilla French Toast with powdered sugar fresh fruit whipped cream and maple syrup

Bagels and lox Smoked Salmon assorted bagels and toppings such as pickled onion capers hard cooked egg dill cream cheese cucumber and fresh tomato

Oatmeal Hearty steel cut oatmeal with toppings including toasted nus fresh berries dried fruit brown sugar cinnamon and maple syrup

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 Fruit Platter Coffee Service

Pastries price per dozen

Assorted Cake Donuts Our freshly fried in our cake donuts from scratch with assorted icings and toppings

Donut Wall Our freshly made cake donuts displayed on a decorative peg wall

Muffins Freshly baked muffins vegan options available

Scones Freshly baked scones sweet and savory Gluten free option available

Ham Cheese Buns Savory pastry with smoky ham Swiss cheese and creamy bechamel sauce

Paczki Polish delicacy of brioche dough fried and filled with fruit filling or custard

Tea Breads per loaf flavors include Banana Pecan Blueberry Crumble Lemon Poppyseed and Apple Cinnamon

Egg Dishes

Sandwiches individually wrapped price per piece

English Muffin Egg Cheddar

Variety With Veggies Bacon or Sausage

Assorted Biscuit Sandwiches Our housemade biscuits Egg Cheddar with veggies bacon and sausage

Wraps Egg Cheese Black Beans Seasonal Veggies or Bacon and 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 with roasted seasonal vegetables and cheese

Breakfast meat egg and cheese

Frittata serves

Vegetarian with roasted seasonal vegetables and cheese

Breakfast meat egg and cheese

Beverages

Coffee Service Includes Cups Cream Sugar NonDairy Milk Stir Sticks Serves

Hot Tea Includes assorted cheeses lemon wedges and honey

Juices

Bottled Water

Hot Chocolate

Warm Apple Cider Available Seasonally

Fresh Lemonade Pure Lemon Strawberry or Lavender gal

Iced Tea gal

Assorted Canned Seltzer

Ice Water Dispenser gal

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 and nondisposable containers and come back to clean everything up and pack up any leftovers This has a service charge This includes gratuity

C We set up everything and remain onsite to replenish and clear typical for weddings or events over people This includes a service charge and hr for additional staff Does include gratuity

D Live action station to finish dishes live or to order with Ugly Apple Chef to finish and 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 will work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food Sometimes we dont need full portions for everyone

Contact Us To Book Your Event

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Consultation required for parties larger than people

LUNCH CATERING

Lunch Catering

Buffets person minimum

BBQ Buffet Choice of bbq pulled pork or chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes buns pickled jalapenos cornbread and coleslaw person

Soup and Salad Lunch Our house made soups du jour one vegan and one omnivorous served with a mixed green salad topped with fresh vegetables and our housemade ranch and maple vinaigrette person

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 and green onions person

Add Mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette Add per person

Add baked sweet potatoes cinnamon sugar and curry aioli Add per person

Taco Bar Chicken Tinga Seasoned Ground beef or Pork Carnitas choose two for all three for Served with flour and corn tortillas spanish style rice black beans cheese sour cream salsa and vegetable toppings

Add Elote style corn per person

Homestyle Lunch Creamy Mac and Cheese made in house served with crispy fried chicken strips and house mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette

person

Italian Pasta Buffet Vegetable Baked Ziti Classic Caesar Salad and Crispy Garlic Bread person

Add Italian Sausage and peppers per person

Gluten Free option available upon request

Rainy Day Pot Roast Slow roasted beef pot roast in gravy rolls mashed potatoes glazed carrots or mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette and assorted cookies and bars person

Deli sandwiches Assorted cold sandwiches including but not limited to Turkey with arugula tomato and scallion cream cheese Roast beef with cheddar and horseradish sauce mediterranean vegetable with basil hummus Ham with swiss and spicy honey per person

Add Housemade soup freshly made vegan or meat based soup served with crackers per person

Add mixed green salad with house ranch or maple vinaigrette or caesar salad Add per person

A la Carte

Sides

Salads Options person

Classic Caesar salad

Mediterranean Pasta salad with fresh and roasted vegetables

Fresh Fruit salad

Kale slaw with pepitas red onion carrot and lemon tahini dressing

Garden mix green with housemade ranch and maple vinaigrette

Assorted Bags of Potato and Sun Chips bag

Boxed lunches

Customizable Assorted Sandwiches chips cookie salad options ask for details starting at person

Beverages

Coffee per carafe served people Comes with cups and creamsugar options

Iced Tea per person

Lemonade per person

Flavored Lemonade Strawberry Raspberry or Lavendar per person

Water per person

Soda Available by request

Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookies dozen

Triple Ginger Cookies dozen

Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars dozen

Lemon Meringue Bars dozen

Flourless Chocolate Torte dozen

Lemon Shortbread cookies dozen

Assorted Cookies and Bars A mix of our favorite cookies and bars dozen

Blueberry Crumb Cake dozen

Individual Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes each

Are you part of a government or educational organization with a specific limited budget Please reach out We can make menu adjustments to fit your budget

RECEPTION CATERING

Receptions

Platters

Serves people unless otherwise specified

Domestic Meat and Cheese Classic cheeses and salamis served with assorted crackers

Premiere Wisconsin Cheese and Meats Meats and Cheeses from the Madison area selected for unique flavors and dried fruit mustard and jam and crackers

Sliced Fruit Fresh sliced fruit berries and grapes Small platter

Antipasti Vegetables Marinated grilled and roasted vegetables olives and basil marinated mozzarella cheese served with bread

Crudite Fresh cut assorted vegetables served with housemade ranch dip and garlic hummus

Southwest Cheese dip whipped cream cheese and cheddar cheeses topped with black bean corn salsa green onions and chipotle cream sauce Served with tortilla chips

Cups Crostini

Price per dozen

Savory Cream Puffs classic bite sized cream puff pastry filled with sour cream and 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 and onion filling inside roasted mushroom cap topped with parmesan cheese Vegetarian version available

Cucumber Cups

Cucumber cups filled with ranch cream cheese or basil hummus vegan

Cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon mousse

Bacon Cheddar Potato Bombs Loaded baked potato with cheddar bacon and green onions fried crispy Served with Sriracha mayo

Bacon Caprese Crostini Crispy baguette toast topped with tomato bacon jam fresh mozzarella and fresh basil Topped with balsamic reduction

Three Cheese Rolls Cheese rolled up and baked with herbs and baked golden brown

DESSERTS CATERING

Desserts

Here is a listing of our current dessert offerings

Prices vary Cookies start at dozen Cookies and Bars start at dozen

Cookies Chocolate Chip Triple Ginger Strawberry Thumbprint Lemon Shortbread Oatmeal Chocolate Crinkle Flourless Peanut butter gluten free

Bars Ooey Gooey bars lemon bars Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Key Lime bars

Individual desserts start at dozen

Flourless chocolate torte

Individual cheesecakes

Vanilla cheesecakes topped with berries

Marble cheesecake

Sweet potato with ginger crust

Blueberry

Dark Chocolate

Cookies and cream

Hibiscus

Lemon cream

Tres Leches cake

Blueberry Crumbcake

Available as layered cake or cupcakes different sizes available

Cake Flavors

Carrot vegan upon request

Chocolate

Vanilla

Spice cake

Lemon

Matcha

Frosting and Filling Flavors

Vanilla Italian Buttercream

Lemon Curd

Maple

Chocolate

Bourbon Vanilla Custard

Vanilla or Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese

Berry Fillings

Custom combinations available upon request

Catering Menus:

Breakfast

Breakfast Packages: Price per Person

  • The Continental - Assorted Donuts, Muffins and Scones, Sliced fresh fruit platter and coffee service - $7.50
  • The Starting Block - Assorted Donuts, Muffins and Scones and coffee service. - $5
  • Pastries and Fruit - Assorted Muffins, Scones, and Donuts and platter of sliced fruit and berries - $5

Add a Hot Item!

  • Assorted Sandwiches: Egg and Cheese english muffin with Veggies & Bacon or Sausage - $6
  • Breakfast burrito: Egg, seasonal veggies, bacon or sausage and sriracha mayo - $6.50
  • Individual Meat or vegetarian frittatas - $5
  • Yogurt Parfaits - Mixed berry compote layered with honey scented yogurt. Served with Origin Bread's Maple Pecan Granola - $4.25
  • Fresh Sliced Fruit Platters - $80 (Large - Serves 40), $45 (Small - Serves 20)

Chef Stations:

Staffed station for a personalized experience. Minimum of 20 people or custom consultation.

  • Omelet Station - $20 Per Person
  • Pancake or Waffle Station - $17 Per Person
  • Avocado Toast - $16 Per Person
  • $50 service fee per hour, per station

Build Your Own Bar: Prices Per Person

  • Yogurt parfait - Our honey infused Greek yogurt served alongside house-made fruit syrups, fresh fruit toppings, seeds, nuts and Origin Bread's maple pecan granola - $5
  • Biscuits and gravy - Our buttermilk biscuits served with our from scratch sausage gravy, jam, butter and honey butter - $6
  • French Toast - We provide rich vanilla French Toast with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup - $6.50
  • Bagels and lox - Smoked Salmon, assorted bagels, and toppings such as pickled onion, capers, hard cooked egg, dill cream cheese, cucumber and fresh tomato - $8
  • Oatmeal - Hearty steel cut oatmeal with toppings including toasted nus, fresh berries, dried fruit, brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup. $5

Buffets

Five Star Breakfast

Frittatas, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage patties, Assorted Pastries, Coffee Service - $18

All Around Breakfast

Baked French Toast, Bacon or Sausage, Assorted Pastries, Fruit Platter, Coffee Service - $18

Pastries (price per dozen)

  • Assorted Cake Donuts - Our freshly fried in our cake donuts from scratch with assorted icings and toppings - $20
  • Donut Wall - Our freshly made cake donuts displayed on a decorative peg wall - $24
  • Muffins - Freshly baked muffins, vegan options available - $24
  • Scones - Freshly baked scones, sweet and savory. Gluten free option available - $24
  • Ham & Cheese Buns - Savory pastry with smoky ham, Swiss cheese and creamy bechamel sauce - $40
  • Paczki - Polish delicacy of brioche dough fried and filled with fruit filling or custard - $38
  • Tea Breads (per loaf, flavors include Banana Pecan, Blueberry Crumble, Lemon Poppyseed, and Apple Cinnamon) - $18

Egg Dishes

Sandwiches (individually wrapped, price per piece)

  • English Muffin, Egg & Cheddar - $5
  • Variety With Veggies & Bacon or Sausage - $6
  • Assorted Biscuit Sandwiches - Our house-made biscuits, Egg & Cheddar with veggies, bacon and sausage - $6.50
  • Wraps - Egg, Cheese, Black Beans, & Seasonal Veggies or Bacon and Sausage with Sriracha Mayo - $7

Breakfast Tacos (wrapped in packs of two, price per pack)

  • Egg, Cheese & Salsa - $6
  • Add Veggies, Bacon or Sausage - $7

Quiche (serves 8)

  • Vegetarian with roasted seasonal vegetables and cheese - $38
  • Breakfast meat, egg and cheese - $40

Frittata (serves 8-12)

  • Vegetarian  with roasted seasonal vegetables and cheese - $36
  • Breakfast meat, egg and cheese - $38

Beverages

  • Coffee Service - Includes Cups, Cream, Sugar, Non-Dairy Milk, & Stir Sticks, Serves 8~10 - $24
  • Hot Tea - Includes assorted cheeses, lemon wedges and honey - $24
  • Juices - $3
  • Bottled Water - $1
  • Hot Chocolate - $3
  • Warm Apple Cider (Available Seasonally) - $2.50
  • Fresh Lemonade, Pure Lemon, Strawberry or Lavender - $25 / gal
  • Iced Tea - $25 / gal
  • Assorted Canned Seltzer - $1.50
  • Ice Water Dispenser - $15 / gal

Service Options:

  • A - Everything served in disposable containers for pick up or drop off. $10 flat fee for delivery within 20 miles of our base kitchen in downtown Madison. Further deliveries subject to additional charges of $1/mile. (min order $200 for delivery)
  • B - We set up everything in chafing dishes and non-disposable containers and come back to clean everything up (and pack up any leftovers). This has a 24% service charge. This includes gratuity.
  • C - We set up everything and remain onsite to replenish and clear (typical for weddings or events over 80 people). This includes a 24% service charge and $30/hr for additional staff. Does include gratuity.
  • D - Live action station to finish dishes live or to order with Ugly Apple Chef to finish and serve custom menu items. $50/hour
  • E - We bring the food cart! Please contact us for specific details, we have a $1000 minimum for catered cart services.

We will work with you to make sure we have the right amount of food. Sometimes we don't need full portions for everyone!

Contact Us To Book Your Event!

(608) 352-Ugly (8459)

Consultation required for parties larger than 30 people

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Lunch

Buffets: (15 person minimum)

BBQ Buffet: Choice of bbq pulled pork or chicken, served with roasted sweet potatoes, buns, pickled jalapenos, cornbread, and coleslaw $16/person

Soup and Salad Lunch: Our house made soups du jour; one vegan and one omnivorous, served with a mixed green salad topped with fresh vegetables and our house-made ranch and maple vinaigrette $10/person

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, and green onions. $12/person

Add Mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette: Add $2.50 per person

Add baked sweet potatoes, cinnamon sugar and curry aioli: Add $3 per person

Taco Bar: Chicken Tinga, Seasoned Ground beef or Pork Carnitas (choose two for $14, all three for $17) Served with flour and corn tortillas, spanish style rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa and vegetable toppings.  

Add Elote style corn $2 per person

Homestyle Lunch: Creamy Mac and Cheese made in house served with crispy fried chicken strips and house mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette

$17/person

Italian Pasta Buffet: Vegetable Baked Ziti, Classic Caesar Salad, and Crispy Garlic Bread $12/person

Add Italian Sausage and peppers: $3 per person

Gluten Free option available upon request

Rainy Day Pot Roast: Slow roasted beef pot roast in gravy, rolls, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots or mixed green salad with ranch and maple vinaigrette and assorted cookies and bars- $24/person

Deli sandwiches: Assorted cold sandwiches including but not limited to Turkey with arugula, tomato and scallion cream cheese, Roast beef with cheddar and horseradish sauce, mediterranean vegetable with basil hummus, Ham with swiss and spicy honey $12 per person

Add House-made soup (freshly made vegan or meat based soup served with crackers) $3 per person

Add mixed green salad with house ranch or maple vinaigrette or caesar salad: Add $2.50 per person

A la Carte:

Sides:

Salads Options: $3/person

Classic Caesar salad

Mediterranean Pasta salad with fresh and roasted vegetables

Fresh Fruit salad

Kale slaw with pepitas, red onion, carrot and lemon tahini dressing

Garden mix green with house-made ranch and maple vinaigrette

Assorted Bags of Potato and Sun Chips: $2/bag

Boxed lunches:

Customizable Assorted Sandwiches, chips, cookie, salad options ask for details starting at $12/person

Beverages:

Coffee:$24 per carafe (served 8~10 people) Comes with cups and cream/sugar options:

Iced Tea: $2.50 per person

Lemonade: $2.50 per person

Flavored Lemonade (Strawberry, Raspberry or Lavendar) $3.00 per person

Water: $1 per person

Soda: Available by request

Dessert:

Chocolate Chip Cookies: $15/dozen

Triple Ginger Cookies: $15/dozen

Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars: $22/dozen

Lemon Meringue Bars: $24/dozen

Flourless Chocolate Torte: $24/dozen

Lemon Shortbread cookies: $14/dozen

Assorted Cookies and Bars: A mix of our favorite cookies and bars: $20/dozen

Blueberry Crumb Cake: $22/dozen

Individual Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes: $3 each

Are you part of a government or educational organization with a specific limited budget? Please reach out! We can make menu adjustments to fit your budget!

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Reception

Platters

(Serves 40 people unless otherwise specified)

  • Domestic Meat and Cheese - Classic cheeses and salamis served with assorted crackers - $120
  • Premiere Wisconsin Cheese and Meats -  Meats and Cheeses from the Madison area selected for unique flavors and dried fruit, mustard and jam and crackers $175
  • Sliced Fruit - Fresh sliced fruit, berries and grapes - $95 (Small platter $50)
  • Antipasti Vegetables - Marinated, grilled and roasted vegetables, olives and basil marinated mozzarella cheese served with bread - $130
  • Crudite - Fresh cut assorted vegetables served with house-made ranch dip and garlic hummus $85
  • Southwest Cheese dip - whipped cream cheese and cheddar cheeses topped with black bean corn salsa, green onions and chipotle cream sauce. Served with tortilla chips $90

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(Price per dozen)

  • Savory Cream Puffs - classic bite sized cream puff pastry filled with sour cream and onion filling topped with crunchy potato chips $28
  • Wild Mushroom Crostini - Roasted wild mushrooms with Herb goat cheese on a crispy crostini $28
  • Sausage Stuffed Mushroom caps - Sausage, pepper, and onion filling inside roasted mushroom cap topped with parmesan cheese. Vegetarian version available $33
  • Cucumber Cups - Cucumber cups filled with ranch cream cheese or basil hummus (vegan) $18
  • Cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon mousse $24
  • Bacon Cheddar Potato Bombs - Loaded baked potato with cheddar, bacon and green onions fried crispy. Served with Sriracha mayo $25
  • Bacon Caprese Crostini - Crispy baguette toast topped with tomato bacon jam, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Topped with balsamic reduction - $27
  • Three Cheese Rolls - Cheese rolled up and baked with herbs and baked golden brown - $33
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Desserts

Here is a listing of our current dessert offerings.

Prices vary: Cookies start at $15/dozen, Cookies and Bars start at $20/dozen

Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Triple Ginger, Strawberry Thumbprint, Lemon Shortbread, Oatmeal, Chocolate Crinkle, Flourless Peanut butter (gluten free)

Bars: Ooey Gooey bars, lemon bars, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, Key Lime bars

Individual desserts start at $42/dozen

Flourless chocolate torte

Individual cheesecakes:

Vanilla cheesecakes topped with berries

Marble cheesecake

Sweet potato with ginger crust

Blueberry

Dark Chocolate

Cookies and cream

Hibiscus

Lemon cream

Tres Leches cake

Blueberry Crumbcake

Available as layered cake or cupcakes, different sizes available:

Cake Flavors:

Carrot (vegan upon request)

Chocolate

Vanilla

Spice cake

Lemon

Matcha

Frosting and Filling Flavors:

Vanilla Italian Buttercream

Lemon Curd

Maple

Chocolate

Bourbon Vanilla Custard

Vanilla or Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese

Berry Fillings

Custom combinations available upon request

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