Catering By Max’s

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On the move for 2009, come sail across Chicago’s beautiful lakefront aboard the newly built Wendella! The Wendella can accommodate up to 275 guests and we are ready for you to come aboard. Our catering staff will make your next party easy and convenient with menus created especially for the Wendella boats that will WOW your guests and still be kind to your pocket book! Let us attend to all the details so you can be a guest at your next party. Explore our menu options below or download a printer-friendly PDF of our full cruise menu here: CBM Cruise Menu 2009 Please visit our Photo Gallery for event pictures.

	This package brings you and your guests unique foods that can only be found in the city of Chicago.	This flavorful package features food from South of the Border.

	This package is presented on platters for guests to create their perfect sandwich combinations.	This package is a combination of passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet style treats. Your guests can drink in the splendor of the river cruise while enjoying this bountiful display.

	This package is full of bite-sized delicious morsels for every part of the meal.	This package treats your guests to an unforgettable evening of elegant cuisine.

	This package focuses on the signature foods that have become classics across the country.	This package is a cornucopia of mouthwatering comfort foods.

	This package is another opportunity for unforgettable elegance and delicious cuisine.




	$13.29 per guest This package brings you and your guests unique foods that can only be found in the city of Chicago. Max’s Famous Italian Beef Thinly sliced roast beef in Italian style gravy served with hot and sweet peppers on fresh French bread. Max’s Private Recipe Italian Sausage Mildly seasoned and charbroiled served with hot and sweet peppers on fresh French bread. Memorable Chicken Breasts Marinated boneless, skinless, charbroiled chicken breasts served with BBQ sauce, honey Dijon mustard, chopped onions, and sliced tomatoes on tasty soft rolls. Dynamic Caesar Salad Fresh romaine lettuce is chopped to bite sized pieces, tossed with our own Caesar dressing, and garnished with Parmesan cheese and house made croutons. For a treat add our ice cream sundae bar for $4.95 additional per guest. return to top

	$13.50 per guest This package is presented on platters for guests to create their perfect sandwich combinations. Begin with your choice of corned beef, turkey pastrami, and roast beef. Next add American, Swiss, or pepper jack cheeses. Finish your gourmet sandwich with the right blend of shaved onions, lettuce, tomato, and deli style mustards. Package includes potato pancakes with apple sauce and sour cream, coleslaw, and dill pickle spears. Add Chicago’s very own Eli’s Cheese Cake for the complete deli experience. Just $3.50 additional per guest. return to top

	$13.34 per guest This flavorful package features food from South of the Border. Sensational Guacamole Platter Our guacamole platter is a masterpiece of flavors. We start with ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, special spices, and a hint of lime juice. Shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and chopped onions complete this masterpiece with crispy tortilla chips for dipping. Chef Ed’s Special Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Chef Ed has been with our company for 15 years so he is part of the family too! This is his tempting creation: giant flour tortillas are filled with a zesty mixture of grilled chayote squash, onions, and peppers, and shredded Chihuahua cheese. We heat them at the buffet while chatting with your guests and serve them with salsa for dipping. Sassy Chicken Fajitas Our fajitas are made with chicken tenders, yellow, red, and green peppers, sliced onions, and oven roasted tomato wedges cooked in a spicy sauce and served on grilled flour tortillas. Yellow Spanish Rice The perfect blend of seasonings compliments this rice making it the ideal side dish. Jicama Slaw The seasons freshest jicama, red onion, poblano and bell peppers, are tossed with our fresh lime juice and cilantro dressing for a crisp and tasty side dish. Add our chocolate fountain with fruit and churros for dipping just $6.50 additional per guest. return to top

	$16.50 per guest This package is a cornucopia of mouthwatering comfort foods. Selections include de-boned turkey breast with gravy and seasonal fruit compote, smashed potatoes seasoned with roasted garlic, sautéed seasonal vegetable medley, and a basket of fresh bakery rolls and butter. Add beef sirloin with au jus, horseradish sauce, and caramelized onions for an additional charge of $8.50 per guest. Finish your meal with our caramel apple cake for the perfect comfort dessert just $3.00 additional per guest. return to top

	$34.95 per guest This package treats your guests to an unforgettable evening of elegant cuisine. Your choice of Chef's Choice Shrimp or Gourmet Norwegian Smoked Salmon Our shrimp is marinated in the season’s freshest herbs and spices then grilled, chilled and skewered for your enjoyment. Our smoked salmon is served on delicate wafers spread with whipped chive cream cheese and topped with caper cucumber relish. A Trio of Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Salads Assorted, seasonal roasted vegetables are prepared with olive oil and fresh herbs, served room temperature, and garnished to perfection. Roasted Pepper Tapenade Green olives, bell peppers, parsley and olive oil are combined and presented on French bread crostinis. Magnificent Beef Tenderloin Dry aged, prime, whole beef tenderloin cooked to a medium rare is served room temperature on soft egg buns. Sauces include our own sour cream horseradish and sun dried tomato mayonnaise. Irresistible Chopped Salad Our irresistible chopped salad starts with crisp romaine lettuce, cucumbers, assorted bell peppers, tomatoes, and green onions that are chopped fine. We add crumbled smoked bacon, bleu cheese, and pasta and toss it with our very own honey Dijon dressing. For the perfect finish add our balsamic strawberry shortcake for just $4.95 additional per guest. return to top

	$14.95 per guest This package is full of bite-sized delicious morsels for every part of the meal. Mini Sandwiches include Max’s famous burgers, Max’s famous dawgs, Max’s famous Italian beef, and Max’s soon to be famous grilled cheese with tomato. Sides include shoestring potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Mini Desserts include lemon squares, cookies, and brownie bites. return to top

	$9.89 per guest This package focuses on the signature foods that have become classics across the country. Sumptuous Hamburgers Fresh charcoal broiled hamburgers, 1/3 of a pound, served with all of the trimmings on sesame seed buns. Add Merkt’s Original Cheddar Cheese for $0.89 per guest. Chicago’s Favorite Vienna Hot Dog Vienna pure beef hot dogs served from our tabletop hot dog cart on poppy seed buns with all the trimmings. Crispy Potato Chips Timeless Potato Salad and Cole Slaw Both dishes are prepared in house, creamy, fresh, and delicious. You can surely taste the love we add to these favorites! Compliment your buffet with our home-made cookies and brownies just $3.95 additional per guest. return to top

	$21.50 per guest This package is a combination of passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet style treats. Your guests can drink in the splendor of the river cruise while enjoying this bountiful display. Select three Starter Teasers from cheese quesadillas, chicken satay, chicken wings, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, pot stickers, puffed cocktail franks, bruschetta, foccacia, or garlic bread. Select two more for the Main Fare from beef satay, fondue bread, spring rolls, stuffed mushroom caps, shrimp, guacamole, salmon belinis, hummus canapé on a cucumber disk, or grilled cheese and tomato bites. Select three Sweets to finish from assorted specialty cheesecakes, homemade cookies, brownies and lemon squares, or fresh fruit. Or select Premium Sweets from baked in the bag apple pie, ice cream sundae bar, or petite bread pudding with brandied caramel for $1.99 additional per guest. return to top

	$44.95 per guest This package is another opportunity for unforgettable elegance and delicious cuisine. Legendary Hummus Platter Chef Ed really puts the love into this dish! Chick peas, garlic, Tahini, lemon juice, and spices are blended together for a smooth and delicious treat. Garnished with fresh parsley, it begs you to dip the accompaniment of cucumbers, carrots, celery, or our unprecedented house made pita chips. Your choice of Chef's Choice Shrimp or Gourmet Norwegian Smoked Salmon Our shrimp is marinated in the season’s freshest herbs and spices then grilled, chilled and skewered for your enjoyment. Our smoked salmon is served on delicate wafers spread with whipped chive cream cheese and topped with caper cucumber relish. Roasted Pepper Tapenade Green olives, bell peppers, parsley and olive oil are combined and presented on French bread crostinis. A Trio of Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Salads Assorted, seasonal roasted vegetables are prepared with olive oil and fresh herbs, served room temperature, and garnished to perfection. Elegant Chicken Roulade We de-bone whole chickens, stuff them with our mushroom and sun dried tomato duxell, roll them up and roast them to a golden brown. These chicken medallions are bursting with color and flavor. Magnificent Beef Tenderloin Dry aged, prime, whole beef tenderloin cooked to a medium rare is served room temperature on soft egg buns. Sauces include our own sour cream horseradish and sun dried tomato mayonnaise. Irresistible Chopped Salad Our irresistible chopped salad starts with crisp romaine lettuce, cucumbers, assorted bell peppers, tomatoes, and green onions that are chopped fine. We add crumbled smoked bacon, bleu cheese, and pasta and toss it with our very own honey Dijon dressing. Assortment of Pastries Delicious as they are beautiful these pastries will put you over the top! return to top

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