On Van Dyke, just North of I-696

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Simple Palate Catering extends our taste to your location.

Available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to meet the unique needs of your event.  From a tray of homemade lasagna for a graduation party, to full service buffet served to all shifts of your manufacturing plant, we can provide exactly what you need for your event.

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Banquets to Go - $11.50 per person

All the options of our in-house banquets, but at your location.  We offer Full Service, Delivery Only and Customer Pickup options.  


We also offer catering services for 2nd and 3rd shifts to meet the needs of our 24 hour customers.  


Main Entree

The Banquet comes with a choice of one of the following

Baked Chicken

Sliced Roast Angus Beef

Center Cut Roasted Pork Loin

Chicken Breast

Sauteed in one of our signature sauces -  Piccata, Marsala or Parmigiana

Additional Entree

Add a second entree to your banquet (cost is per person)

Italian Sausage

1.5

Homemade Italian Meatballs

1.5

Homemade Swedish Meatballs

1.5

Kielbasa, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

1.5

Lasagna

1.5

Ravioli

1.5

Choose from Cheese or Meat in our homemade Marinara sauce

Or add a 2nd Main Entree

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A second choice from the Main Entree's - Baked Chicken, Roast Beef, Pork Loin, or Chicken Breast (Piccata, Marsala, or Parmegiana)

Pasta

The Banquet comes with Penne Pasta with a choice of one of the following sauces (cost is per person)

Meat Sauce or Marinara

Made from scratch in our kitchen from a century old recipe.

Olive Oil and Garlic

A unique blend of flavors as an alternative to the regulars

Alfredo

.75

Creamy Alfredo adds a special touch

Palomino

.75

A combination of Alfredo and Marinara for a creamy tomato based option

Vegetable

The Banquet comes with choice of vegetable (cost is per person)

Green Beans

Corn

Italian Mix

Steamed Brocolli

.50

Potato

Mashed with Gravy

Oven Roasted

Full Service

Includes delivery to your location, setup the buffet line with white linen tablecloths and chafers with sterno, and monitor during service.

Staff

Includes staff to deliver, setup, monitor and cleanup the banquet


Utensils

Includes serving utensils, as well as plates, plastic ware, and napkins for your guests

Delivery fee

$10-$25

Fee varies based on location

Full Service Fee

18%

The 18% Full Service Fee is added to the final bill.  Please note - this is not a tip for the server.

Gratuity

15%-20%

Our staff will do their best to provide you exceptional service during your event.   Please show your appreciation by tipping them for their efforts.

Drop Off Delivery

We can drop off your order at your location, so that you can focus on your guests

Delivery fee

$10-$25

 Fee varies based on location.  Staff will unload the hot boxes at your location for you to begin guest service.

Gratuity

10%-15%

Our staff will do their best to load, deliver, and unload you order for  your event.   Please show your appreciation by tipping them for their efforts. 

Customer Pickup

No charge

 We will have your order ready for your pickup at the restaurant. 

Gratuity

10%-15%

Our staff will do their best to have your order compete and ready for your pickup, and we  are happy to help load it into your vehicle.  Please show your appreciation by tipping them for their efforts.  

Lunch Box $11 per person

Each Lunch Box includes:

Garden Salad

Crisp iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers with Ranch, Italian, or Thousand Island dressing

Ham or Turkey Sandwich

On white or wheat, American cheese and mayo/mustard on the side

Dessert

Choose a Chocolate Chip Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie or Brownie to finish off lunch

Nacho Bar $9 per person

Nacho Bar includes:

Seasoned Ground Beef or Chicken

4 oz per person

Tri-color tortilla chips

Freshly deep-fried for your order

All the toppings

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, nacho cheese sauce, and pickled jalapenos to top off your nachos

Party Pans and Trays

Meats and Seafood

Full Pan(F) 20-22 side portions, Half Pan(H) 10-12 side portions. All prices are Full Pan unless specified otherwise.

Italian Sausage

36

Italian or Swedish Meatballs

15

Polish Sausage

36

Chicken Strips

30

25 pieces

Boneless Italian Chicken Breast Favorites

3.60

Prepared Piccata, Marsala or Parmigiana - price per piece

Baked Chicken

2.75

Baked to perfection, with her seasoning - price is per piece

Roast Angus Beef au jus

3

Slow roasted and juicy price per person (5 oz portions)

Shrimp Cocktail

25

A full pound (16 oz)  of shrimp with a side of cocktail sauce

Pasta

Ravioli

36

Cheese, Meat or Breaded Nacho Cheese - 30 pieces

Oven Baked Ravioli

42

30 pieces, covered in mozzarella cheese and oven baked

Lasagna

70

Our homemade lasagna, filled with meat and mozzarella - 25 pieces

Mastacolli w/Meat Sauce

30(H) 60(F)

Available as a half-pan (appx 20 sides) or a full-pan(appx 50 sides)

Fettuccine Alfredo

40(H) 80(F)

Available as a half-pan (appx 20 sides) or a full-pan(appx 50 sides) .

Add chicken +15(H)   +30(F)

Mac & Cheese

40(H) 80(F)

Available as a half-pan (appx 20 sides) or a full-pan(appx 50 sides) .

Add lobster  +20(H)   +35(F)

Salads

Greek Salad

26(H) 52(F)

Michigan Salad

26(H) 52(F)

Tossed Salad

20(H) 40(F)

Sandwiches

Croissants

30

20 mini croissants.  Ham and Cheese, Turkey and Cheese, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad.  All come with lettuce and condiments.

Mini sandwiches

30

25 mini sandwiches on white, wheat or rye bread.  Ham and Cheese, or Turkey and Cheese.   All come with lettuce and condiments. 

Sides

Roasted Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes

1.25 per person

Choose a potato to accompany you meal:  mashed, garlic mashed, or Roasted Redskins.

Fresh Vegetables

1.25 per person

Soft Garlic Bread

5

12 breadsticks

Fresh Vegetable Tray

28

Fresh Fruit Tray

35

Cole Slaw, Cottage Cheese or Baked Beans

5

1 quart


Soup

12

1 quart

Paper plates and plasticware

.30 per person

Drinks

Pepsi & Diet Pepsi

3.5

2 litre bottle

Coffee

12

96 ounce tote

Lemonade or Iced Tea

5

1/2 gallon

Desserts

The perfect ending

Chocolate Cake

$2 per slice

Mini Cannoli

1.5

Made to order with our home made cannoli cream, ends dipped in your choice of chocolate chips or peanuts, and topped with powdered sugar.

Dessert Trio

3

Each Trio comes with a mini Cannoli, a mini Eclair, and a mini cream puff.

Chocolate Chip Cookie

1

Brownies

75

Ice Cream

1.5