picnics

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WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER MENU
Thank you for choosing Buona Catering for your summer event, whether it’s an employee
appreciation or a corporate picnic, you can depend on us!
Planning the annual picnic is an overwhelming responsibility filled with many challenging tasks.
A successful event is quickly praised, while an unsuccessful one brings endless commentary.
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a partner in the planning process?
...a partner that shared your commitment to the company’s event?
...a partner who respects your budget and time constraints?
...a partner with a professional staff to give your event the attention it deserves?
...a partner with 25 years of experience to guide you through the maze of site locations,
menu planning, tent rental, moonwalks and other amusements?
BUONA is the partner you’ve been looking for.
Please take a few minutes to review the following packages and call or email us
so we can customize a proposal for you. We want you to see just how easy planning
can be when you a have the experience of a professional partner behind you.
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Grilled On-Site
Picnic Packages
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Custom Menu
Picnic Packages
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Fun Foods
& Carts
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Beverages
& Bars
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Drop-off
Picnic Packages
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Custom Drop-off
Picnic Packages
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Entertainment
& Clowns
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Amusements
& Rentals
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Pricing is based on
150 Guests & Includes:
• Chafing dishes
• Linen buffet tablecloths
• Sunflower buffet centerpieces
• Grilling & serving equipment
• A two hour buffet
• Plastic plates, cutlery & napkins
Please Note:
Staffing & rental charges are in
addition to the listed food prices
BUONA’S SUMMER PICNIC
14.00 per guest
BUONA Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce,
tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a freshly baked roll with cheese,
lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo & barbecue sauce
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
TASTE OF CHICAGO PICNIC
12.00 per guest
BUONA Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
BUONA Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
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CLASSIC GRILLING PICNIC
12.00 per guest
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce,
tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a freshly baked roll with cheese,
lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo & barbecue sauce
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
ALL AMERICAN PICNIC
10.00 per guest
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato,
onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
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FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC
12.00 per guest
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato,
onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Grilled Bratwurst
Served on a french roll with grilled onions or sauerkraut
and a variety of mustards
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
COUNTRY FAIR PICNIC
12.00 per guest
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato,
onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
BBQ Chicken
White & dark meat bone-in pieces of
chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Grilled Corn in the Husk
Sweet summer corn grilled fresh onsite
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
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COUNTRY BBQ PICNIC
12.00 per guest
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our sweet and
tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Chicken
White & dark meat bone-in pieces of
chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato,
onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
TEXAS BBQ PICNIC
14.00 per guest
BBQ Beef Brisket
Slow roasted brisket with a sweet BBQ glaze
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked rolls with a sweet and
tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our sweet and
tangy barbecue sauce
Included Side Dishes:
• Pasta salad
• Potato salad
• Potato chips & pretzels
• Watermelon slices
Pricing is based on
150 Guests & Includes:
• Chafing dishes
• Linen buffet tablecloths
• Sunflower buffet centerpieces
• Grilling & serving equipment
• A two hour buffet
• Plastic plates, cutlery & napkins
Please Note:
Staffing & rental charges are in
addition to the listed food prices
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Mix and Match to create
your own custom menu !
2 Entrées + 4 Sides
3 Entrées + 4 Sides
Add an entrée
Add a side
11.00 / pp
13.00 / pp
2.50 / pp
1.00 / pp
Pricing is based on
150 Guests & Includes:
• Chafing dishes
• Linen buffet tablecloths
• Sunflower buffet centerpieces
• Grilling & serving equipment
• A two hour buffet
• Plastic plates, cutlery & napkins
Please Note:
ENTRÉE CHOICES
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato,
onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked rolls with a sweet &
tangy barbecue sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a freshly baked roll with cheese, lettuce,
tomato, onion, mayo & barbecue sauce
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our special sauce
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
BBQ Chicken
White and dark meat bone-in pieces of
chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Boneless BBQ Rib Sandwiches
Served on a gourmet bun, with onions & pickles
Veggie Burgers
Served upon request
BUONA Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera
UPGRADED ENTRÉES
BUONA Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera
Grilled Bratwurst
Served on a freshly baked rolls with a variety of mustards,
grilled onions or sauerkraut
BBQ Ribs
add $ 3.00 pp
1/3 lb slab of our grilled baby back ribs
Chicken Kebobs
add $ 1.50 pp
Grilled chicken with peppers and onions
Shrimp Kebobs
add $ 2.00 pp
Jumbo shrimp with peppers and onions
Staffing & rental charges are in
addition to the listed food prices
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Mix and Match to create
your own custom menu !
2 Entrées + 4 Sides
3 Entrées + 4 Sides
Add an entrée
Add a side
11.00 / pp
13.00 / pp
2.50 / pp
1.00 / pp
SIDES CHOICES
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers and red
onions in a basil and herb vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Classic picnic style potato salad
Cole Slaw
Cabbage and carrots in a creamy dressing
Pasta Salad
Imported pasta with fresh vegetables
Pricing is based on
150 Guests & Includes:
• Chafing dishes
• Linen buffet tablecloths
• Sunflower buffet centerpieces
• Grilling & serving equipment
• A two hour buffet
• Plastic plates, cutlery & napkins
Please Note:
Staffing & rental charges are in
addition to the listed food prices
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House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons and
pepperoncini in an italian vinaigrette
UPGRADED SIDES
Caesar Salad
Shaved parmesan, croutons & caesar dressing
Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted fresh-cut fruits and melons
Chips & Pretzels (served in bulk)
Crunchy potato chips and miniature pretzels
Grilled Vegetables
add $ 1.50 pp
Marinated with a balsamic vinegar reduction
Corn Cobbettes
Buttered and salted corn on the cob
Apple Nut Salad
add $ 1.50 pp
Apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts
and gorgonzola with a raspberry dressing
Baked Beans with Bacon
(vegetarian style available upon request)
Cookies
Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and sugar
add $ 1.50 pp
Chopped Salad
add $ 1.50 pp
Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, gorgonzola,
olives, & penne pasta with a red wine vinaigrette
Ghirardelli Brownies
Homemade chocolate fudge brownies
Roasted Corn Salad
add $ 1.00 pp
Roasted corn, black beans, red & green peppers
in a light vinaigrette
Rice Krispy Treats
Rice krispy marshmallow bars
Orzo Pasta Salad
add $ 1.00 pp
Tomato, cucumber, feta and a light vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit
Apples, oranges, bananas, plums & pears
Fusilli Pasta Salad
add $ 1.00 pp
Roasted peppers & an olive oil and balsamic
Watermelon Slices
Iced cold watermelon wedges
Mediterranean Potato Salad
add $ 1.00 pp
With green beans, red onions and kalamata
olives in a rosemary vinaigrette
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Fun Foods & Carts
SNO-CONES
Please call for pricing
based on your guest count,
serving times and location
PIE A LA MODE
Please Note
A generator may be required
if your event is located outdoors
Staffing is required by most
of these fun food options
A classic summertime favorite!
Crushed ice topped with sweet flavored syrups
A trio of pies, sliced to order by our professional
waitstaff and topped with vanilla bean ice cream!
• Apple pie slices
• Cherry pie slices
• Blueberry pie slices
NACHOS
Traditional corn tortilla chips served with melted cheddar,
black beans, jalapeno slices, chopped green onions and salsa
HOT DOG DAY
Celebrate your next team building event with a top your
own hot dog event! 100% all beef jumbo dogs with all the
trimmings, served on a poppy seed bun
COTTON CANDY
Two flavors of cotton candy made fresh on site
all day long
POPCORN
Topping Bar
• Ketchup
• Relish
• Sauerkraut
• Mustard
• Diced tomato
• Celery salt
ICE CREAM BARS
An assortment of novelty ice bars to include:
• Sandwiches
• Nutty buddy cones
• Fudge bars
• Popsicles
ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
Your guests can create and top
their own Ice Cream Sundaes!
Scooping Station (choose 4 flavors)
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Chocolate chip
• Oreo
• Rocky road
• Cookie dough
• Mint chocolate chip
Topping Station
• Chocolate syrup
• Strawberries
• M & M’s
• Crushed nuts
• Caramel
• Sprinkles
• Cherries
• Whipped cream
• Diced onions
• Sport peppers
• Pickle spears
Hot buttery popcorn, served from an
antique popcorn wagon
KETTLE CORN
A sweet and salty treat, served from an antique
popcorn wagon
SOFT PRETZELS
Soft salted pretzels served with a
mustards and melted cheddar
CHURROS
Traditional Mexican pastry rolled in a
cinnamon sugar
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BEER & WINE PACKAGE
FULL BAR PACKAGE
10.00 per guest (2 HOUR)
4.00 each additional hour
15.00 per guest (2 HOUR)
5.00 each additional hour
Soda & Bottled Water
• Pepsi
• Sierra mist
• Diet pepsi
• Bottled water
Wine & Beer
• Chardonnay
• Bud light
• Merlot
• Budweiser
UPGRADED BEER & WINE
PACKAGE
12.00 per guest (2 HOUR)
4.00 each additional hour
Soda & Bottled Water
• Pepsi
• Sierra mist
Wine & Beer
• Chardonnay
• Merlot
• Bud light
• Goose island 312
• Blue moon
• Diet pepsi
• Bottled water
• Pinot grigio
• Cabernet
• Budweiser
• Amstel light
BEER TRUCKS
Minimum guest count of 500
Call for pricing and availability
Soda & Bottled Water
• Pepsi
• Sierra mist
Wine & Beer
• Chardonnay
• Merlot
• Bud light
• Goose island 312
• Blue moon
Liquor & Mixers
• Absolut vodka
• Bacardi rum
• Segrams seven
• Vermouth
• Orange juice
• Soda & tonic water
• Pinot grigio
• Cabernet
• Budweiser
• Amstel light
• Tanqueray gin
• Dewers scotch
• Jim beam
• Bloody mary mix
• Cranberry juice
• Garnishes
ALA CARTE PRICING
CANNED SODA
1.25 each
BOTTLED WATER
1.25 each
JUICE BOX
1.25 each
LEMONADE CAN
1.25 each
FRUIT PUNCH CAN
1.25 each
ICED COFFEE
1.25 per person
BULK LEMONADE
1.25 per person
BULK ICED TEA
1.25 per person
DOMESTIC BEER
3.00 each
IMPORTED BEER
BOTTLE OF WINE
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• Diet pepsi
• Bottled water
4.00 each
18.00 each
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Drop Off
Picnic Packages Include:
• Heavy duty plates
• Forks, knives & napkins
• Serving utensils
• Warming kits
Minimum order of
25 guests in increments of 5
PICNIC CLASSIC
COUNTRY BBQ PICNIC
12.00 per guest
18.00 per guest
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
100% angus beef, with all the trimmings
and a gourmet bun
BBQ Chicken
White & dark meat bone-in chicken, grilled
to sweet perfection in a sweet bbq sauce
Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the
trimmings
Baby Back BBQ Ribs
Tender slow smoked baby back ribs served
with our sweet barbecue sauce
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes,
cucumbers, black olives, red peppers,
parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Corn Cobbettes
1/2 size sweet corn, served with melted
butter
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Cole Slaw
Shredded green and purple cabbage and
carrot, tossed in creamy dressing
TASTE OF CHICAGO
PICNIC
14.50 per guest
LIGHT PICNIC
14.00 per guest
BUONA Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Grilled Portabella
Giant portabella mushroom marinated in
olive oil, balsamic, spices and grilled to
perfection.
BUONA Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet
green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Turkey Burgers
Ground all white meat turkey, grilled and
seasoned lightly on a gourmet roll
Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the
trimmings
Grilled Vegetables
Fresh vegetables seasoned lightly with olive
oil and balsamic glaze
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers,
black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic
vinaigrette
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons
and pepperoncini in an italian vinaigrette
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ENTRÉE CHOICES
SIDE DISH CHOICES
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
100% angus beef, with all the trimmings and
a gourmet bun
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives,
red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
2 Entrées + 1 Side 13.00 / pp
3 Entrées + 2 Sides 16.00 / pp
Jumbo Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
Add a side
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow smoked pork shoulder pulled and served with
zesty barbecue sauce on corn dusted roll
Cole Slaw
Shredded green and purple cabbage and carrot,
tossed in creamy dressing
Mix and Match to create
your own custom
drop-off picnic menu !
2.50 / pp
Drop Off
Picnic Packages Include:
• Heavy duty plates
• Forks, knives & napkins
• Serving utensils
• Warming kits
Grilled Portabella
Giant portabella mushroom marinated in olive oil, balsamic
vinegar and grilled to perfection
Grilled Turkey Burger
Ground all white meat turkey grilled and
seasoned lightly on a gourmet roll
Baby Back BBQ Ribs (2.50 additional)
Tender slow smoked baby back ribs served with our sweet
barbecue sauce
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons and
pepperoncini in an italian vinaigrette
Fruit Salad
Honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes, and golden pineapple
Corn Cobbettes
1/2 size sweet corn, served with melted butter
Baked Beans
Made with smoked bacon, brown sugar,
onions and spices
Grilled Vegetables
Fresh vegetables seasoned lightly with olive oil and
balsamic glaze
Minimum order of
25 guests in increments of 5
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THE FOLLOWING
ENTERTAINMENT
OPTIONS ARE
PRICED BASED ON YOUR
GUEST COUNT
AND BY THE
START & END TIMES
OF YOUR PICNIC
DJ / ANNOUNCER
Every event needs a soundtrack,
not only will a dj help create the
feeling of your event but he can
also announce the raffles and
races all day
KARAOKE SING-A-LONG
Sing-a-long with the bouncing
ball on the screen to your all
time favorites. Whether your
taste runs from Sinatra to Bon
Jovi, everybody has a little Love
Shack in them
BINGO GAME
A picnic classic complete
with bingo cards, numbers and
a caller. Add a separate tent for
bingo or setup in the seating tent
ADULT GAMES
• Softball
• Horseshoes
• Volleyball
• Bocci ball
• Tug-of-war
• Bag tournaments
CHARACTER PERFORMERS
From superhero’s to children’s
favorite characters:
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Superman
Spiderman
Batman
Ironman
Incredible Hulk
Big Bird
Sponge Bob
Cinderella
Power Rangers
Ninja Turtles
Bart Simpson
CLOWN & FACE PAINTERS
Our most popular activity. Kids
just go crazy for face painting
CARNIVAL GAMES
Test your skills and win
a prize!
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Bean bag toss
Lollipop tree
Color wheel
Balloon darts
Ring toss
Tic tac toe toss
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RENTAL ITEMS
YOUR BUONA PICNIC
INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL
EVENT PLANNER TO ASSIST
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• Site selection
• Site visit & walkthrough
• Computerized layout
• Tent and rental design
• Schedule of events
• Insurance certification
• Outside service coordination
AMUSEMENTS
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Moonwalks
Mazes
Obstacle courses
Super slides
Batting cages
Mini golf
Dunk tanks
Petting zoos
Pony rides
SUMMER
SPECIAL OFFER
RECEIVE A
SEATING TENT
SEATING TABLES
& CHAIRS
Tents and canopies
Tables & chairs
Linens
Portable bars
Helium balloons
P.A. systems
Portolets & hand sinks
Coolers
Trash dumpsters
SERVICES
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Directional signs
Liquor liability
Bartenders
Waitstaff
Greeters
Decorations
Floral arrangements
Theme parties
FOR ONLY
6.00 PER GUEST
(MINIMUM OF 100 GUESTS)
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