MOBILE WOOD-FIRED PIZZA +
CRAFT COCKTAIL CATERING
SUPER FUN FOOD & DRINKS YOUR GUESTS WILL THANK YOU FOR
what to expect when we cATER YOUR EVENT
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.
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.
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.
"WOODEN PADDLE WAS EASILY MY FAVORITE DECISION FOR OUR WEDDING."
- LEXI S., BRIDE
BOOKING US FOR YOUR EVENT IS EASY
1.
SCHEDULE YOUR TASTING
Visit our restaurant, and try a little bit of everything on our menu. Come hungry! (And thirsty, as it were.)
2.
GET A CUSTOM QUOTE
You’ll get a totally transparent, easy-to-adjust quote with everything you liked at your tasting.
3.
LOCK IN YOUR DATE
When you’re ready, easily pay your deposit online. Then, your date is yours & only yours!
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
"MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT ALL ANYONE TALKED ABOUT WAS THE GREAT PIZZA, NOT MY SPEECH."
- DOUG S., FATHER OF THE GROOM
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.