SMALL PARTY CATERING
IN CHICAGO

Exquisite displays and small bites sure to impress your party guests.

Welcome to a world where culinary artistry meets impeccable service. As a high-end chef specializing in intimate gatherings, I transform small parties into unforgettable experiences.

Each dish is a masterpiece, crafted with the finest ingredients and presented with elegance and flair. Whether it’s a chic cocktail party or an exclusive dinner soirée, my personalized catering service ensures your event is nothing short of extraordinary. Let me take care of every detail, so you and your guests can savor the luxury and delight of a truly exceptional dining experience.

Explore Our Small Party
Catering Experiences

Pani Puri Puffs with Lump Crab Salad, Mint, Cilantro Spicy Mayonnaise, Micro Greens Plated for Catering for a Small Party in Chicago by Private Chef David de Quay

The Bronze Grazing Experience


de Quay Dutch and European Cheese Selection, Artisan Breads, Crackers, Chutney, Dried Fruit, And Fresh Vegetable Crudite, Green Goddess &
Black Garlic Dips

Chef brings all display platters
and serviceware.

Host provides plates,
napkins & table decor.

Includes rinsing and loading of dishware, cleaning and
sanitizing kitchen.

Minimum 15 guests
$40 Per Person*

Mini Cornmeal Savory Stroopwafel with Aged Gouda and Tomato Chutney stacked and plated for catering for a small party in Chicago by Private Chef David de Quay

The Silver Grazing
Experience


ALL BRONZE EXPERIENCE PLUS:

3 butler passed or display deluxe hors’ d’oeuvres selected from:

Curried Lamb Croquette, Thai Basil and Mango Salad.

Mini Lobster or Shrimp Savory Cheesecake, Pecan Crust, Sour Cream.

Ahi Tuna Tartare, Keffir, Red Ginger, Avocado, Brioche Toast.

Bruleed Black Fig in Season, Melted Gruyere, Peach Glaze, Marcona Almonds.

Mini Reuben Sandwich w/ Black Forest Ham, Turnip Kraut, Emmenthaler, 1000 Island Dressing,Pretzel Bread.

Marinated Beef Carpaccio Spring Roll, Carrot, Cucumber, Sambal, Pea Tendrils, Grain Mustard Sauce.

Roquefort Bavarian,
Herb Cracker, Pickled Grapes.

Indonesian Mini Chicken Satay Skewer, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Sambal.

Traditional Dutch Bitterballen, with Dijon Mustard and Chive Cream.

Genever Cured Gravlax, wrapped around Pickled Beets and Lemon Grass.

Cornmeal Mini Stroopwafel, Aged Gouda Filling, Tomato Chutney.

Cabbage and Tapioca Chips, Caviar and Dill Creme Fraiche.

Crisp Pani Puri Puff with Lump Crab Salad, Spicy Mint/Cilantro Sauce
.

Minimum 15 guests
$58 per person*

Servers based on
number of guests.
18% server fee additional

Hor’s d’oeuvres plated on Chef’s platters and serving pieces.

Wine poured into glasses with charcuterie in the background at a small chicago party catered by Chef David DeQuay

The Gold
Grazing Experience


ALL SILVER EXPERIENCE PLUS:

Publican Meats Charcuterie Board with Publican Artisan Breads, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Pickled Onions, Special Mustards, Marinated Mushrooms, Olives

Served on Chef’s Platters.

Minimum 15 guests
$80 per person*

Servers based on
number of guests.
18% server fee additional

Spring Asparagus Two Ways: Grilled with Smoked Hollandaise, Tempura with Preserved Meyer Lemon and Aleppo Pepper Aioli plated on a black plate for catering for a small party in Chicago by Private Chef David de Quay

The Platinum
Grazing Experience


ALL GOLD EXPERIENCE PLUS:

Chef attended Paella Station

Signature “de Quay”
Spanish /Dutch Paella with Handmade Smoked
Dutch Rookworst, Grilled Langoustines, Saffron Rice Beans, Chicken

Cracklins, Sambal/Shrimp Sauce, Pumpkinseed/Basil Pesto

Prepared and plated individually by Chef attendant.

Team provides all serviceware, dishware, table decor, custom signage.

Minimum 15 guests
$125 per person*

Servers based on
number of guests.
18% server fee additional

*Sales Tax & Gratuity not included in above pricing

Desserts & Sweet Table
Experience


Selection of bite-sized Fine Pastry and Sweets butler passed or displayed

Hazelnut Macaron,
Chocolate Ganache Filling.

Verrine of Candlenut, Pandan, and Mango Cremeux, Speculaas Tuile.

Warm Mini Dutch Stroopwafels.

Raspberry and Pineapple
Pate de Fruits.

Mini Maple Creme Brûlée.

Chocolate and
Peanut Mousse Pave.

Mango Panna Cotta,
Pistachio Phyllo.

Warm Almond Paste Dutch “Banket” with Puff Pastry and Apricot Glaze.

Apple Tartlet, Caramel, Cardamom/Ginger Cream.

Speculaas and Coconut Tuile Cone, Pear/Raisin Compote Filling.

Mini Eclair, Pandan and
Vanilla Pastry Cream Filling,
Dark Chocolate Mirror Glaze.

Caramelized Banana Cake with Strawberry/Keffir Buttercream.

Crisp Saffron Meringues and
Sunflower Seed Pralines.

Fig Tartlet, Honey Mandarin Orange, Mint.

Add the above to any catering package category. Only available with the purchase of minimum level Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum package.

3 selections: $18 per person
4 selections: $24 per person
5 selections: $30 per person
6 selections: $36 per person