Fresh Kitchen Catering

Celebrate both Fat Tuesday and Valentine's Day next week!

Fresh Kitchen Catering is offering Crawfish Étouffée and a sweet Valentine's treat on Tuesday, February 13. Delivery area is within 5 miles of 60030.

For $50, enjoy a flavorful meal for 4, including this Louisiana classic - crawfish simmered in a buttery sauce with fresh vegetables and spices, served with warm rice. Additional spices are provided for those who like more heat.

For dessert, you’ll enjoy slices of my favorite jammy, berry-filled tart with dollops of fresh whipped cream.

To note:
When ordering, please select a delivery window, either 3-4:30 pm, or 5-6:30 pm.

For payment, check or cash is preferred. Major credit and debit cards, as well as Zelle and Venmo, can be used for payment.

Perfect comfort food. Crawfish etouffee

Catering party for our friends. If you would like catering near Grayslake, IL, hit us up. We make most of the things from scratch.

Making ricotta - just 3 easy steps.

Making ricotta - so easy and delicious!

An offer to those near Grayslake, 60030 (within about 5 miles if you want delivery).

Would you be interested in having supper prepared for your family on Tuesday nights? Balancing jobs and kids’ schooling and household responsibilities and trying to keep it together is a lot. Everyone is so busy, and I know not all of us love to cook! I really miss cooking for large groups and catering parties, so I am offering meals prepared for a crowd, but portioned for families, each Tuesday. Each meal costs $35 and will be hot and ready-to-eat; you can pick up between 4-4:30 pm, or I will deliver to you between 4:30-5:30 pm ($5 more). Each meal serves 4.

May/June 2021 Menu

May 25 - BBQ Picnic
BBQ sandwiches, slaw with roasted corn and lime, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Meat Option: Pork BBQ with Bacon
Veg Option: Chipotle Black Bean BBQ

June 1 - Little Madrid Tapas
Tapas served with a warm and creamy spinach-artichoke dip, plenty of crusty bread, and a side salad.

Meat Option: Spanish Meatballs
Veg Option: Kale Feta Bites

June 8 - Indian-ish
Indian favorites that my husband taught me to make, with my own twist. Both veg and non-veg will be served with Chana Masala (chick peas in a rich tomato and onion sauce), basmati rice, and naan (flatbread). The meal itself will be mildly spiced, with hot masala on the side for those who like it hot!

Meat Option: Butter Chicken, tender chicken prepared in a delicate sauce
Veg Option: Saag Feta, spinach with feta, bell peppers and onions

June 15 - Breakfast for Dinner
Quiche made with organic eggs and herbs, fruit salad, fresh OJ

Meat Option: Sausage, with bell peppers and sharp cheddar
Veg Option: Mushrooms and spinach, with gruyere

June 22 - Enchiladas Rojas
Enchiladas, rice, homemade guacamole, and salsa with tortilla chips

Meat Option: Enchiladas made with chicken and cheese
Veg Option: Enchiladas made with black beans and cheese

June 29 - Summer on the Sunshine Coast
Served with homemade hummus, pita chips, and a tabbouleh salad bursting with veggies and herbs

Meat Option - Lemon chicken with capers
Veg Option - Falafel with tahini-yogurt sauce

Other Details
With your commitment, you will choose between the 2 meals offered each week: one vegetarian and the other with meat. You can switch between veg and non-veg week to week if you like.

I need to know your family’s food allergies and strong food aversions. (For example: I am allergic to eggplant; I dislike walnuts, coconut flakes and papaya.) I will not be able to offer a gluten-free option at this time.

Food will be prepared in a commercial kitchen, so while I will accommodate allergies and many aversions, you need to know that others use the facilities as well, and allergens may be present.

New Option to Skip One Week in a Series
Many families take vacations in June (yay - we can take vacations again!!!). And, sometimes one week’s menu might not appeal to your family. If you’d like to skip a week, please just tell me which week upfront so that I can plan accordingly.

Questions and Answers
Q. I’m going to be away one Tuesday next month. Can I still sign up for the series?
A. Yes! I will freeze your meal and you can get it when you return. Or you can choose to gift the meal to a nearby family or friend. Or you can skip that week.

Q. Do I have to commit to a whole month?
A. Yes. This allows me to offer a flat charge of $35/week, and balances cost differences for perhaps more expensive ingredients or a time-consuming preparation one week v. the next.

Q. What is the menu?
A. I will publish the menu mid-month for the upcoming month. I ask for your commitment for the upcoming month one week prior to the first meal so that I can start shopping for nonperishable items that are needed.

Q. Do I have to pay for the whole month up front?
A. To keep it simple, I will need your payment at the time of the first Tuesday pickup (or delivery) for the month. You can pay with cash, check, or Venmo. Taxes are already included in the cost. Series with 4 Tuesdays would be $140; 5 Tuesdays would be $175; 6 Tuesdays would be $210.