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MOBILE WOOD-FIRED PIZZA +
CRAFT COCKTAIL CATERING

SUPER FUN FOOD & DRINKS YOUR GUESTS WILL THANK YOU FOR

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what to expect when we cATER YOUR EVENT

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GUESTS THAT WON’T STOP RAVING

Your guests were mentally preparing for dry chicken & a sad vodka cranberry. So get ready to hear “Ermergherd, this is delicious!” alongside weepy, heartfelt thank you’s all. night. long.

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A MEAL THAT’S AS FRESH AS IT GETS

We set up our wood-fired kitchen and craft cocktail bar on-site! Everything is prepared right at your event, seconds before it’s served.

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A TEAM THAT TAKES CARE OF IT ALL

From setup to breakdown, our in-house event captains, chefs, bartenders, & servers handle the behind-the-scenes details, so you don’t have to.

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"WOODEN PADDLE WAS EASILY MY FAVORITE DECISION FOR OUR WEDDING."

- LEXI S., BRIDE

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BOOKING US FOR YOUR EVENT IS EASY

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1.

SCHEDULE YOUR TASTING

Visit our restaurant, and try a little bit of everything on our menu. Come hungry! (And thirsty, as it were.)

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GET A CUSTOM QUOTE

You’ll get a totally transparent, easy-to-adjust quote with everything you liked at your tasting.

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LOCK IN YOUR DATE

When you’re ready, easily pay your deposit online. Then, your date is yours & only yours!

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2020 FOOD MENU

Roasted Cauliflower

Charred cauliflower puree, roasted red grapes, white chedda, buttered almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette

Balsamic Skirt Steak

Wood-fired char, whipped gorgonzola cream

Burrata Toasts

Whipped burrata, toasted baguette, tomato, basil, and balsamic reduction / basil pesto, arugula, and lemon zest / hand-sliced prosciutto and fig jam

Fried Meatballs

Chuck beef, marinara, freshly grated parm, fresh basil

Meat + Cheese Grazing Table

Prosciutto, coppa, bresaola, herbed and whipped ricotta, fontina, gorgonzola, basil pesto, fig jam, honeycomb, mustard, kalamata olives, red grapes, green grapes, candied walnuts, roasted pistachios, fresh rosemary, toasted baguette, gluten-free crackers

Wood-Fired Bone Marrow

Red onion and bacon jam, toasted baguette

Caprese Pops

Fresh mozz, grape tomato, fresh basil, balsamic reduction

Hail Yes! Caesar

Roasted garlic breadcrumbs, freshly grated parm, romaine hearts, Caesar dressing

Arugula

Freshly grated parm, pear, candied walnuts, arugula, maple shallot vinaigrette

Simple Greens

Gorgonzola, shaved red onions, grape tomato, spring mix, roasted garlic vinaigrette

Harvest Salad

Goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, baby spinach, balsamic vinaigrette

Margherita

Fresh basil, fresh mozz, red tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, cracked sea salt

Sausage Fest

Applewood-smoked bacon, pepperoni, sausage, fresh mozz, provolone, red tomato sauce

Pretty Fly for a White Pie

Ricotta, fresh mozz, gorgonzola, freshly garlic parm, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper

The Buzzkill

Calabrian chili peppers, pepperoni, fresh basil, fresh mozz, red tomato sauce, honey

Greens, Eggs, + Ham

Housemade basil pesto (no nuts!), hand-sliced prosciutto, arugula, egg, grape tomato, applewood-smoked bacon, fontina, fresh mozz

Gettin’ Figgy Wit It

Housemade fig jam, hand-sliced prosciutto, fresh mozz, mascarpone

Smoke + ‘Shrooms

Fresh thyme, black truffle, roasted cremini mushrooms, fresh mozz, smoked gouda

Pepperonly

Cup and char pepperoni, fresh mozz, provolone, fresh garlic

Rocketman

Cup and char pepperoni, fresh mozz, provolone, fresh garlic

Caprese

Fresh basil, fresh mozz, grape tomato, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

Gelato + Sorbetto

Pistachio, Olive Oil, Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut, Lemon, Raspberry

Gelato Floats

Root beer, vanilla gelato

Cannoli Bites

Ricotta sweet cream, chocolate snow, cannoli shell chips

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough

Macadamia nuts, cider gel, whipped mascarpone, candied lemon, white chocolate, puffed quinoa

DESSERT PIZZA

Nutella Me About It

Whipped Nutella, mascarpone, powdered sugar

Peanut Butter Banana Time

Whipped peanut butter, caramelized bananas, salted maple

Slightly Buzzed

Caramelized pears, mascarpone, honey

2020 DRINK MENU

Beer & Wine

Miller Lite, Coors, Heineken, PBR, House Red Wine, House White Wine

Package No. 1

Everything in Beer & Wine, Prosecco, + spirits (Prairie Organic Vodka, Ford's Gin, Flor De Cana Rum, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch, Corazon Tequila) + two handcrafted cocktails

Package No. 2

Everything in Beer & Wine, Prosecco, + spirits (Tito's Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Crown Royal Whiskey) + two handcrafted cocktails

Package No. 3

Everything in Beer & Wine, Prosecco, + spirits (Ketel One Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, Suntory Toki Whiskey, Angel's Envy Bourbon, Maker's 46 Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch) + two handcrafted cocktails

All Bar Packages Include:

Mobile Bar Setup, Disposable Drinkware, Self-Serve Hydration Station, Sodas, Fresh-Pressed Juices, Mixers, Garnishes, Ice

HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS

Don't Take It For Pomegranate

Prairie Organic Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, housemade pom grenadine, Q ginger beer

Scofflaw

Very Old Barton Bourbon, Gallo dry vermouth, housemade pom grenadine, lime juice

Fire + Ice

Nuestra Soledad Mezcal, passionfruit liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, habanero bitters, basil

Spritz + Circumstance

Ketel One Vodka, Giffard pamplemousse liqueur, grapefruit juice, prosecco

Apple-Sauced Old Fashioned

Rossville Rye, Lairds Applejack, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, lemon

Other

Prosecco Toast
Wine at the Table
Hot Coffee + Tea Station

Hot coffee, hot tea, heavy cream, whole milk, almond milk, white and raw sugar cubes, agave nectar, honey, housemade vanilla and hazelnut syrup

Iced Coffee + Tea Station

Iced coffee, iced tea, heavy cream, whole milk, almond milk, white and raw sugar cubes, agave nectar, honey, housemade vanilla and hazelnut syrup

Classic Lemonade

Fresh-pressed lemon juice, simple syrup, water

Basil Lemonade

Fresh basil, fresh-pressed lemon juice, simple syrup, water

Infused Water

Cucumber, blueberry-mint, or grapefruit-rosemary

2020 SAMPLE PACKAGES

Package No. 1

Starting at $34 pp

1 appetizer + 1 salad + 4 signature pizzas + 1 dessert

Package No. 2

Starting at $46 pp

2 appetizers + 1 salad + 4 signature pizzas + 1 dessert + place settings

Package No. 3

Starting at $79 pp

2 appetizers + 1 salad + 4 signature pizzas + 1 dessert + place settings + bar service + bar glassware + linen tablecloths

*Above pricing does not include sales tax, gratuity, staffing, or setup fees

*China, silverware, glassware, and linens are available for rent

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"MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT ALL ANYONE TALKED ABOUT WAS THE GREAT PIZZA, NOT MY SPEECH."

- DOUG S., FATHER OF THE GROOM

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Frequently Asked Questions

+ How far do you travel?

We generally travel about about 50 miles, give or take, from the Wooden Paddle kitchen in Lemont, IL. Is your event a little bit, or a lot a bit, further? Let's talk! We do make exceptions.

+ Do you work with my venue?

We've catered at, or are preferred vendors for, many different venues in the Chicagoland area, including Warehouse 109, Ovation, Row24, The BRIX on the Fox, Firehouse Chicago, Ellis House, Imago, Storybrook Gardens, Noah's Event Venue, and more.

+ How early do I need to book my date?

The earlier, the better! We book on a first come, first served basis. For weekends, we generally book about a year out.

+ What about guests with dietary restrictions?

No problem! We have gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

+ Are event staff included?

Yes! A team of chefs is included. Servers are charged separately. How many servers you'll need depends on the the serving style you'd prefer.

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