Dan Benigno

Menu for Catering and Personal Chef

Chef Around the Block
EMAIL DAN@CHEFAROUNDTHEBLOCK.COM FOR THE MOST UPDATED MENU
We know how important your event is to you. Whether it’s an office meeting for 10, a formal dinner for 50, a theme reception for 100, or a full-blown company-wide celebration of 300 guests, we guarantee timeliness, meeting budgetary obligations, and 100% dependability in supporting your needs with delicious food.
 
Your Chef will facilitate the planning, execution, and implementation of your catered event, you can rest assured that no detail is too small, nothing is overlooked.
Large or small, formal, or informal, what we have provided in this booklet is just a framework, a framework within which to build your perfect, worry-free occasion. By utilizing the most professional staff, the most creative culinary expertise, and the freshest ingredients, we are proud to work with you to meet all your “eventful” needs.
 
HERE TO FEED ANY GET-TOGETHER
We can customize any menu to meet your event needs.
Meetings, Baby Showers, Funerals, Bridal Showers, Weddings, Birthdays
 
LEAD TIME
Require 72 hours’ notice for most orders. However, we will accommodate any late requests when possible. Late requests may need to be altered to utilize ingredients in hand.
We will be more than happy to prepare a catering proposal for larger events for your approval. Please allow a minimum of 7 days’ notice to thoughtfully plan your event.
 
PLACING YOUR ORDER
The preferred way of placing an order is to begin by sending an email Dan@ChefAroundtheBlock.com to discuss your event, guest count, date, budget, and any ideas you may have.
 
CATERING LOCATIONS
A buffet for a graduation party or have a personal chef for a plated dinner for an anniversary night, your Chef Around the Block can make your event just right. Locations include PACE at the Hoff Center, a beautiful event space at 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs Iowa. And with the right amount of space, your home, or work can be suitable for your event.
 
A 10% deposit is required to reserve the date.
Deposit non-refundable if canceled within 48 hours of the event. Taxes, service charges, and delivery are not included in pricing.
Prices are subject to change
Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions
 

 

Appetizer Menu

(Minimum 10 Items)

   Arancini – Cheese Stuffed Rice Balls – 2ea   

  Chipotle Hummus with Naan Bread/Vegetables – 4oz   

Edamame Cake with Sriracha – 3ea

  Honey Buffalo Brussels Sprouts – 3oz   

Mac and Cheese Bite – 2ea

  Mushroom Braid – Sauteed Mushrooms in Puff Pastry with Swiss Cheese - 1.5ea   

Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups – 2ea

  Stuffed Mushrooms with Smoked Gouda, Spinach, and Fresh Basil - 2ea

  Tomato Bruschetta Skewers – Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil - 2ea

  Tomato Bruschetta Bowl with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Onions, Basil with Crostini - 3 oz ea

  Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta Crostini with Balsamic Glaze – 2ea   

Vegetable Egg Roll with Sweet Thai Sauce - 2ea

 

  Buffalo Chicken Meatball with Ranch Dip – 3ea   Meatball Marinara - 2ea

  Meatball With Beef Demi-glace – 2ea

  Mini Chicken and Waffles – Popcorn Chicken and Mashed Potatoes in a Small Waffle Cone with Maple Syrup Drizzle - 2ea

  Pork Potstickers - Seared and Steamed Pork Potstickers 2ea *Sub Chicken

Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno – 2ea

   Prosciutto Stuffed Puff Pastry with Gruyere, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions - 1.5 ea

 

  Bacon-wrapped Jumbo Pesto Shrimp – 4ea

  Crab Cakes with Lump Crab Meat with Lemon Aioli – 2ea

  Ginger Salmon Cake with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce – 2ea   Imported and Domestic Cheese and Fruit Platter

  Mussels In White Wine Saffron Broth with Toast

 

  Charcuterie Board with Imported Cheese, Meats, with Fruit and Crackers – 3oz

 

Entrée Options

Personal Chef or Event - Plated Or Buffet Options

Comes with 2 sides and 1 salad

 Price per Entrée (Choose Any Amount for Plated, Minimum 10 each for Buffet)

Beef Stroganoff with Braised Beef in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce on Pasta

Filet With Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms

Meatloaf and Gravy

New York Strip with Herb Butter

Prime Rib and Au Jus

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Smoked Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Dijon Aioli

Chicken Picatta with Lemon Butter Sauce

Creamy Pesto and Pasta with Herb Chicken, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

Herb Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Pesto Salmon with Housemade Basil Pesto

Teriyaki Salmon with Soy Glaze

Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter Herb Sauce

Roasted Pork Loin with Honey Garlic Sauce

 Side Salad Options:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item is $4 Per Person, Minimum 10) Caesar Salad

Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess / House Chopped Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess

 Sides:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Creamy Parmesan Risotto / Asian Fried Rice

Herb and Olive Oil Egg Noodles / Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Mashed Potatoes / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Pasta Salad

Potato Salad / Rice Pilaf

Roasted Garlic Potatoes / Twice-baked Potatoes / Pan-fried Potatoes

Wild Rice Pilaf /Caramelized Carrots /Fruit Salad

Ginger Carrots / Lemon Garlic Green Beans / Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts / Baked Broccoli and Garlic

Lemon Roasted Carrots / Roasted Squash, Zucchini, and Red Bell Peppers

Seared Lemon Asparagus

Entrée Salad

$7 Plain, $11 Chicken, $15 Steak, $14 Salmon

Caesar Salad on Chopped Romaine, Parmesan Croutons, and House-made Caesar Dressing with Chicken or Salmon

 Wedge Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese, Chopped Bacon, Tomatoes, and Blue Cheese Dressing with Chicken

 Mixed Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Carrots, Cheddar Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette with Chicken or Salmon

Asian Salad with Shoyu Chicken on Romaine with Mandarin Oranges, Edamame, Bell Peppers, Almonds, and Sesame Ginger Carrot Dressing with Chicken or Salmon

 Blackened Cobb Salad on Romaine with Blueberries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Eggs, and Creamy Avocado Dressing with Salmon or Chicken

   Fajita Salad on Romaine With Sauteed Peppers, Onions, Jalapeno Topped With Cumin Lime Black Beans, Cheese, and Salsa Dressing With Chicken or Steak

   Greek Salad on Romaine With Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olives, Feta Cheese, and Red Wine Vinaigrette With Chicken Or Salmon

   Italian Roasted Salad on Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Roasted Onion, Olives, Parmesan, Croutons, and Red Wine Vinaigrette with Chicken Or Salmon

 Southwest Salad on Romaine with Cumin Lime Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cheese, and Creamy Jalapeno Avocado Dressing with Chicken Or Salmon

Blue Salad on Mixed Greens with Blueberries, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Carrots, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Vinaigrette with Steak or Chicken

 Strawberry Salad on Mixed Greens, With Fresh Mozzarella, Pecans, Basil, and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette with Chicken or Salmon

 

Sandwich Menu

Mini - $7.50 / Full - $10.50 Each, includes 1 side, Minimum 4 of Any Sandwich   

BBQ Pulled Pork with Creamy Slaw on A Slider Roll
  BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich with Cheddar, Pickles, and Pickled Onions on A Slider Roll

The Block Hoagie with Ham, Turkey, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Vinegar, Oil, Salt, and Pepper on a Hoagie

   Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich with Tomato on Focaccia   

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad on Naan Bread

  Meatball Sliders Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella on A Slider Roll

   Roast Beef Sliders with Swiss and Horseradish Aioli on A Slider Roll

   Block Fried Chicken with Block Sauce, Pickles, and Lettuce on A Hawaiian Roll   

Moroccan Salmon Burger With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Aioli on A Hawaiian Roll   

Philly Cheesesteak with Provolone, Peppers, and Onions on an Hoagie

  WD Grilled Pesto , Tomato, and Fresh Mozzarella on Toasted Focaccia

Side Options:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  Potato Salad /  Macaroni Salad / Mac and Cheese / Mashed Potatoes / Cole Slaw / Chips

 

BBQ Buffet

$27 per person

 Meat Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $8 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  BBQ Brisket /  BBQ Pulled Chicken / BBQ Salmon

  BBQ Pulled Pork / BBQ Sausage / BBQ Pork Ribs

 Side Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  Potato Salad / Macaroni Salad / Baked Beans

  Garlic Green Beans / Mac and Cheese / Mashed Potatoes / Cole Slaw

  Creamed Corn / Apple Crisp

 Included:

  • BBQ Sauce

  • Hawaiian Slider Rolls

  • Sliced Pickles

  • Pickled Onions

  • Texas Toast

Taco Bar Buffet

3 Tacos per Serving

$25 per person

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $6 Per Person (3 Tacos), Minimum 10)

 Meat Options:

   Seasoned Ground Beef / Fajita Steak / Chipotle Chicken

  Tequila Lime Chicken / Pork Carnitas

 Side Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  Spanish Rice / Fiesta Corn / Refried Beans / Fiesta Potatoes

  Sauteed Peppers and Onions / Chips and Queso

  Chips and Guacamole

 Included:

  • Red Salsa
  • Sour Cream Packets
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Diced Onions
  • Chopped Cilantro

  Tortillas 4” Flour (3 Per Person)

  Tortillas 4” Corn (3 Per Person)

 

Hawaiian Luau Buffet

$26 per person

Meat Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $8 Per Person, Minimum 10)    

Kalua Pork / Lomi Lomi Salmon / Teriyaki Beef

Shoyu Chicken / Char Siu Pork Ribs

 Side Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  King Greens - Braised Greens With Smoked Turkey

  Macaroni Salad - Creamy Dressing, With Carrots, and Onions   

Garlic Green Beans

  Fried Rice - With Eggs, Peas, and Carrots   

Mashed Potatoes / Honey Carrots

Included:

  • White Rice
  • Hawaiian Slider Buns
  • Asian Condiments

Italian Bar

$26 per person

Pasta Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)    

Linguini / Cavatappi / Spaghetti / Rotini

Sauce Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)    Marinara / Alfredo / Creamy Pesto / Parma Rosa

Protein Options:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $6 Per Person, Minimum 10)    Meatballs / Pesto Chicken / Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Bolognese / Roasted Vegetables

Main Entrée:

(Choose 1 Option, Extra Item $8 Per Person, Minimum 10)    

Beef Lasagna

  Chicken Spinach Lasagna With Alfredo

  Spinach Mushroom Pesto Alfredo Lasagna

  Chicken Parmesan With Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella

Salad Options:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)    

Caesar Salad / Mixed Green Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess / House Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess

 Included:

  • Garlic Bread
  • Shredded Parmesan

Ramen Bar

$25 per person

Broth:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Chicken Broth / Beef Broth / Vegetable Broth

Add-ins: Spicy Chili / Miso / Shoyu

Noodles:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)

Soba Noodle / Ramen Noodle / Rice Noodle

Proteins:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)    

Kalua Pork / Char Siu Chicken / Ginger Shrimp

  Teriyaki Beef / Shoyu Tofu

 Add-ins Included:

  Mushrooms, Carrots, Roasted Corn, Scallions, Cilantro, Soft Boiled Egg

Side:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)    Pork Potsticker with Sauce

  Vegetable Egg Roll with Sauce

 

Included:

  • Asian Sauces (E.g., Hoisin, Sriracha, Sambal, Soy Sauce)

 

Mac and Cheese Bar

$23 per person

 Served With Cavatappi Noodles

 Sauce:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $3 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  Cheddar Cheese Sauce / Alfredo Sauce

 Toppings:

(Choose 2 Options, Each Extra Item For $5 Per Person, Minimum 10)

  Smoked Brisket - BBQ Sauce, Crispy Onions,

  Buffalo Chicken - Ranch Drizzle, Green Onions, Seasoned Breadcrumbs   Carbonara - Pancetta, Green Peas, Mushrooms

  Margarita - Fresh Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil

  Garden - Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms, Tomato, Spinach

 Salad Options:

(Choose 1 Option, Each Extra Item For $4 Per Person, Minimum 10)    Caesar Salad

Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess   

House Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette or Green Goddess

Included:

  • Garlic Bread
  • Shredded Parmesan

Breakfast Options

Individual or Buffet (minimum 10 guests)

 

7 - Breakfast Sandwich with American Cheese and Block Sauce:
Select:

Croissant
English Muffin
Select:
Sausage
Bacon
Extra Egg
 
10 - Breakfast Buffet:
Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, with Sausage, Ham Slice, or Bacon, and Salsa
 
8 - Breakfast Burrito or Quesadillas with Shred Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Block Sauce, and Salsa:
Taco Beef and Cheddar
Chipotle Chicken and Cheddar
Sausage Cheddar
 
8 - Roasted Potato Skillet with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar with Bells, Onions, and Spinach
Select Protein:
Turkey Sausage
Sausage
Ham
Black Beans and Tomatoes
 
4 - Fresh Baked Biscuits with:
Creamy Sausage Gravy
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Gravy
Creamy Gravy
 
7 - Artisan Toast Bar with Poached Egg:
Sauteed Thyme Mushrooms and Swiss
Ham, Swiss, and Dijon
Fresh Mozzarella, Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Tom, Basil
Smashed Black Beans, Salsa, Cilantro, and Green Onions
Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Bacon
 
12 - Made to Order Omelet Bar:
Sausage, Ham, Turkey, Vegetables, and Cheddar with Side of Potatoes
 
5 - Overnight Chilled Oats:
Fresh Blueberries and Strawberry Jam
Brown Sugar, Walnuts, and Chocolate
 
7 - Cinnamon Sugar Sheet Pan Pancakes:
Blueberry and Strawberry
Chocolate chip
Nutella and Whipped Cream
Comes with Syrup and Butter Pats
 
7 - Oven Baked Waffles:
Blueberry and Strawberry
Chocolate chip
Nutella and Whipped Cream
Comes with Syrup and Butter Pats
 
5 - Breakfast Puff Pastry Baked Hand Pies with Scrambled Eggs:
Mushroom Bacon Swiss
Ham, Cheddar, and Spinach
Mushroom, Spinach, Cheddar
 
5 - Breakfast Pizza with Creamy Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, and Block Sauce:
Bacon and Kale
Sausage and Spinach
Mushroom, Spinach, and Kale
 
6 - French Toast Casserole:
Sausage Mushroom Swiss
Maple Banana Mascarpone
Tiramisu with Cocoa Mascarpone
 
6 - Frittata Bake:
Bacon Spinach Swiss
Sausage Mushroom Cheddar
Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato, Cheddar
  

Snack Options

 Snack Box with Treat:

$6 Per Person

  Hummus with Fresh Vegetables and Naan Bread / Assorted Cheese and Crackers / Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole / Meat, Cheese, and Fruit

  Treat

  Chocolate Chip Cookie / Brownie

  Rice Krispy Treat / Fresh Whole Fruit

Desserts

Cookies 5oz - 1.25 / 3oz - $2.50

  • Chocolate Chips
  • White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut

  Pastries - $3

  • Apple Strudel
  • Blueberry Strudel
  • Sweet Treats - $2
    • Brownie
    • Rice Krispy Treats

 KirbCakes and Pastries - $7

  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brule
  • Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis
  • Classic Cheesecake
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Fresh Fruit Tart
  • Chocolate Truffles (6ea)

 KirbCakes and Pastries - Specialty Cakes –

  • Weddings, Birthdays, Just Because – Cost accordingly