breakfast
lunch
hors d'oeuvres dinner
cocktail party
platters
weddings & galas
office lunches
special events ⎜
We care about the details just as much as you. We’ll make your event memorable with our modern take on classic American cuisine using local and organic ingredients. Every last bite we serve is fresh, made from scratch and crafted with care.
boxed breakfast continental breakfast vanilla yogurt, whole fruit and choice of: blueberry muffin, cranberry almond bread, chocolate chip scone, croissant or bagel & cream cheese 8.50 granola & fruit bowl of house-made granola, vanilla yogurt or milk, organic fruit 10
muesli seven sundays ginger-pear macadamia or original toasted muesli, organic valley milk, whole organic fruit 10 protein breakfast hard boiled egg, vanilla yogurt, nuts & dried fruit, whole organic fruit 11 gluten free
breakfast platters serves 10-12
breakfast pastry platter house-baked blueberry muffins, chocolate chip scones, cranberry almond bread 32
bagels & spread platter house-baked assorted plain, whole wheat and everything bagels, cream cheese 40
breakfast buffet package #1 choose 1 main & 2 sides 13
MAINS frittata potatoes, peppers, gruyere gluten free
scramble sauteed spinach, white cheddar, caramelized onion
fresh fruit platter melon, citrus, pineapple, berries 45
french toast house-made baguette, spiced pear compote, butter
lox platter cold-smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, capers 75
available vegan
gluten free
package #3 choose 2 mains & 2 sides 18
a la carte pricing available
gluten free
vegan and gluten free
package #2 choose 1 main & 3 sides 16
hot multigrain cereal brown sugar, dried fruit, milk, sliced almonds griddle cakes corn cakes, fruit compote, whipped maple butter gluten free
cottage bacon gluten free
turkey sausage gluten free
sliced ham
gluten free
SIDES bagel & cream cheese everything, plain or whole wheat american fries red potatoes, fresh herbs available vegan
sweet potato hash sauteed peppers and onion VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE
fresh fruit salad melon, berries, grapes
vegan and gluten free
mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette vegan and gluten free
hard-boiled eggs gluten free
vanilla yogurt cup gluten free
sandwiches ham and cheddar heritage ham, apple mustard and cheddar on french roll 8.50 turkey wrap free-range turkey, tomato, mixed greens, chipotle aioli and avocado in a tortilla 9 egg salad organic eggs, dill, capers and lettuce on ciabatta 8.50
MAKE IT A BOX! hummus wrap garlic herb hummus, greens, cucumber and sprouts in a tortilla 8
vegan
smoked turkey free-range turkey, caraway gouda, pickled onion, romaine and aioli on french roll 9
chicken salad free-range chicken, apple, tarragon, golden raisins and spinach on ciabatta 9
grilled vegetable torta grilled vegetables, pinto beans, pickled jalape単o and romaine on ciabatta 8.50
shrimp salad chipotle-lime shrimp, red cabbage slaw and romaine on ciabatta 9
vegan
roast beef grass-fed beef, pickled onion, lettuce and roasted red pepper aioli on ciabatta 10
add a piece of whole organic fruit and a salted chocolate chip cookie +2.50 caprese fresh mozzarella, tomato, spinach and balsamic reduction on ciabatta 9 gluten free bread substituted on any sandwich .50
entree salads
CASUAL COMFORT FAVORITES
millet & quinoa salad mixed greens, quinoa, millet, beets, sunflower seeds, feta and balsamic vinaigrette 9
choose 2 accompaniments: house salad, vegetable crudite, tortilla chips, fruit salad, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, bread & butter or house-baked cookies
chopped salad romaine lettuce, free-range turkey, tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg and buttermilk dressing 9
meatloaf free-range turkey, honeysherry glaze 16
gluten free
gluten free
wild rice & apple salad spinach, wild rice, apple, blue cheese, toasted almond, fennel vinaigrette 9 gluten free
house salad mixed greens, shredded carrot, radish, beets and balsamic vinaigrette 7 vegan and gluten free
pot pie slow-cooked free-range turkey, braised root vegetables, rosemary biscuit 16 spaghetti and meatballs grass-fed beef and heritage pork meatballs, roasted tomato sauce 16 spinach ricotta penne baked pasta with roasted vegetables and parmesan 15
vegetable enchiladas corn tortillas baked with kale, goat cheese and salsa verde 15 gluten free
macaroni and cheese baked macaroni with white cheddar, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs 14 vegetable lasagna organic vegetables, ricotta, marinara, parmesan 15
warM butler passed priced per piece
shepherd’s pie bite grass-fed beef, root vegetables, whipped garlic potato, chives 3 mini beef pasty grass-fed beef, potato, carrot, onion, chive sour cream 3 lamb polpette breadcrumbs, parsley, romesco sauce 3.50 grilled shrimp skewer sustainable shrimp, prosciutto, gremolata 3.50 gluten free
spicy salmon spoon ginger, cilantro, jalapeĂąo 4.50 gluten free
walleye slider corn dusted walleye, arugula, tarragon aioli 4.50
smoked salmon quiche bite scallion, dill, feta 2.75 spicy chicken slider pulled free-range chicken, organic greens, harissa 4 portabella slider roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, romesco 3.75 spinach quiche bite sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, gouda 2.50 potato cup baby potato, creamy leeks, parmesan 2.50 gluten free
goat cheese stuffed mushroom crimini mushrooms, roasted garlic, toasted cornbread crumbs 2.75 gluten free
cold butler passed priced per piece
smoked trout canapé smoked trout mousse, lake superior herring roe 3.50
prosciutto melon bite ripe cataloupe, mint, balsamic 3 gluten free
coffee-rubbed steak skewer grass-fed beef, roasted mushroom, cilantro chimichurri 3.50 gluten free
sweet potato canapé roasted sweet potato, blue cheese, crispy shallots 2.50
chicken salad endive cup toasted walnut, red grapes 2.75
cilantro pesto canapé jalapeño, sweet potato, lemon 2.50
raspberry mint endive cup honeyed mascarpone 2.50
beet & goat cheese canapé golden beets, pistachios, whipped goat cheese 2.75 gluten free
shrimp cocktail endive cup horseradish cream cheese, lemon, roasted tomato 3
cucumber canapé olive tapenade, roasted red pepper, lemon 2.50
asparagus tartlet roasted asparagus, lemon crème fraîche, crispy leeks 2.50
spicy crab toast grapefruit aioli, jalapeño 3.25
caramelized onion tartlet grilled apple, fresh thyme, crème fraîche 2.50
beef & asparagus roulade grass-fed beef, fresh asparagus, scallion, sweet mustard glaze 3.25 gluten free turkey-fennel crostini free-range turkey confit, fresh fennel slaw 3.50 crispy ham & pear crostini pickled pear, brie, cardamom 3
vegan and gluten free
mushroom & radish crostini roasted wild mushroom pâté, lemon, radish slaw 2
vegan and gluten free
sweet pea crostini shaved local parmesan, lemon zest, cracked pepper 2.50
wedge salad skewer baby romaine, cherry tomato, cottage bacon, blue cheese 2.75 gluten free
vegan
gluten free
gluten free
gluten free
gluten free
APPETIZER PLATTERS serve 20-24 cheese & crackers tomato basil gouda, smoked cheddar, jalapeño jack 115 artisan cheese platter local gruyere, blue and brie cheeses with grapes, candied walnuts and house-made crackers 160 vegetable crudités fresh vegetables, ancho-lemon dip, garlic crema 85 GLUTEN FREE
charcuterie bison mettwurst, prosciutto, turkey confit, whole grain mustard and baguette 160
relish platter house-pickled vegetables, honeyed chevre, spiced apple chutney and house-made anise seed crackers 110
poached shrimp skewers butter-poached shrimp, cherry tomato, horseradish crème fraîche 180
grilled vegetable skewers summer squash, baby red potato, cherry tomato, cilantro chimichurri, herb crème fraîche 95
GLUTEN FREE
grilled breads & spreads rosemary white bean and blue cheese fig spreads, toasted almond pesto, grilled baguette 110
GLUTEN FREE
fresh fruit platter melon, citrus, pineapple, berries 95 VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE
SNACKS serve 20-24 chips & salsa whole grain milling tortilla chips, tomatillo and smoky tomato salsas 60 vegan and gluten free
caramelized onion dip served with kettle chips 70 wings free-range chicken, spicy honey glaze, scallion 125 gluten free
meatballs grass-fed beef and heritage pork, plum orange glaze 125 spicy nut mix walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, cayenne 60 vegan and gluten free
salted pretzel bites house-made pretzels served with spicy mustard 60
deviled eggs organic eggs, house-made pickles, smoked paprika 90 gluten free
ciabatta bites free-range dijon turkey & cheddar, grass-fed horseradish roast beef and tomato-pesto finger sandwiches 125 mini cookies and bar bites mini salted chocolate chip and gingersnap cookies, dark chocolate brownie bites 80
package #1 includes 2 mains, 2 sides and bread & butter 25 (+3 for salmon or beef)
package #2 includes 2 mains, 4 sides and bread & butter 30 (+3 for salmon or beef)
MAINS (beef/pork)
braised beef slow roasted grass-fed beef, roasted garlic, smoked tomato pork loin roasted heritage pork, cumin, garlic, lime, creole sauce GLUTEN FREE
baked ham smoked heritage ham, brown sugar, whole grain mustard GLUTEN FREE (poultry)
IPA-brined chicken free-range chicken, beer cheddar sauce
grilled chicken free-range chicken, pan sauce, citrus salsa roasted chicken free-range chicken, white wine pan sauce roasted turkey free-range turkey, brown butter, fresh herbs GLUTEN FREE (seafood)
blackened tilapia sauce piquant, lemon zest gluten free
baked cod citrus mornay roasted salmon lemon dill pesto GLUTEN FREE
a la carte pricing available
SIDES shrimp & chorizo cakes black bean, sweet corn salsa, chipotle cream
napa cabbage & apple slaw
(vegetarian)
herb-roasted seasonal veggies
VEGAN
green beans with crisp shallots
stuffed roma tomatoes couscous, quinoa, harissa spinach & ricotta rotolo garlic-sauteed spinach, summer squash, romesco sauce baked rotini alfredo broccolini, cherry tomato, roasted red pepper alfredo baked pesto polenta sundried tomato polenta, mascarpone, fresh herb pesto GLUTEN FREE
sauteed garlic greens sweet potato salad white cheddar mashed potatoes buttered baby potatoes basmati & wild rice pilaf sweet corn succotash
vegetable cruditĂŠs grilled vegetable skewers fresh fruit house salad romaine salad beet salad herb salad
package #1 includes 2 mains, 2 sides and bread & butter 32 (+3 for fish or beef)
package #2 includes 2 mains, 1 salad, 3 sides and bread & butter 38 (+3 for fish or beef)
MAINS (poultry)
roast chicken free-range chicken breast, raspberry sauce, smoked salt gluten free
red wine braised chicken free-range chicken, red wine reduction gluten free
turkey roulade roasted apples, hazelnut, sour cherry gastrique gluten free (fish)
pan seared walleye red lake walleye, creamy leek sauce ginger salmon ginger-rubbed salmon, savory caramel sauce
(beef/pork)
prime rib slow roasted grass-fed beef, sweet plum demi glace coffee-rubbed roast beef peace coffee braised grassfed beef, roasted grapes gluten free
pecan-crusted pork tenderloin heritage pork, red wine poached pear, apple cider cream
a la carte pricing available
SIDES
SALADS
(vegetables)
butter lettuce salad roasted grapes, crispy shallot, creamy tarragon dressing, parmesan crouton
sauteed garlic green beans grilled broccoli tomato salad with cucumber, feta and mint (vegetarian)
vegetable orecchiette roasted oyster mushroom, english pea, pistachio pesto zucchini cakes toasted pepitas, roasted red pepper coulis
zucchini ribbons & basil butter roasted carrots & sweet potato roasted brussels sprouts with candied pepitas fennel slaw (starches)
rustic mushroom tart roasted wild mushrooms, toasted walnut, creamy truffle sauce vegetable strudel eggplant, leeks, gruyere succotash filled portabellos charred sweet corn, english peas, shaved parmesan gluten free
chipotle-spiced soft polenta potato gratin wild rice pilaf lemon couscous celeriac puree blue cheese potato mash caraway parsnip mash
raspberry arugula salad fresh raspberries, candied pepitas, white balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese crouton baby romaine salad cottage bacon, blue cheese, charred tomato, buttermilk dressing, garlic crouton citrus fennel salad pink grapefruit, shaved fennel, toasted hazelnuts, citrus vinaigrette
vegan
BEVERAGES Beverages available in small, medium and large sizes depending on serving needs. Milk and soda are single-serve.
peace coffee roots blend or decaf fair-trade coffee, organic milk, sugar hot tea assorted teas, hot water, sugar
iced tea citrus-black, raspberry-green or mint-rooibos (herbal) sweet hibiscus punch hibiscus flowers, fair-trade sugar and lemon lemonade organic orange juice
hot apple cider
organic valley milk
hot chocolate
blue sky sodas cola, diet cola, lemon-lime, ginger ale, orange, black cherry
BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR
available on our bar menu!
INDIVIDUALLY PLATED poached apples with cinnamon and whipped cream 4 gluten free
lavendar cheesecake with goat cheese and candied lemon 4.50 BITE SIZED
fresh fruit tart with vanilla cream 5
filled raspberries with mascarpone and hazelnuts 2
lemon curd tart topped with whipped cream 5
honey almond brie tartlet 3
bread pudding with whiskey cream 5 chocolate trifle with shortcake and chocolate mousse 6 banana cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting 4.50 chocolate cake with caramel drizzle 4.50
gluten free
chocolate tartlet 3 cherry-pistachio bite 3 espresso caramel petit four 3.50 raspberry and vanilla petit four 3.50 vegan
chocolate and pomegranate petit four 3.50 mini espresso cream puffs 2.50 COOKIES AND BARS gingersnap 2 salted chocolate chip 2 dark chocolate brownie 2.50 peanut butter bar 2.50 vegan
carmelita bar 2.50 lemon bar 2.50 chocolate dipped macaroon 2 gluten free
CASH OR HOSTED BAR PACKAGES
Select a tier and pay per hour, per drink or setup a cash bar. Substitutions are easily available. Please inquire for pricing and see our bottle list for additional options.
PACKAGE #1
PACKAGE #2
PACKAGE #3
house wine Walnut Crest Chardonnay Walnut Crest Cabernet
premium wine Natura Chardonnay Natura Cabernet
beer (choose 2) Finnegans Amber Grain Belt Nordeast Schell's Light Summit EPA
beer (choose 2) Finnegans Amber Fulton Lonely Blonde Fulton Sweet Child of Vine Grain Belt Nordeast Lift Bridge Brown Ale Lift Bridge Farm Girl Schell's Light Summit EPA
top-shelf wine Hahn Chardonnay Hahn Cabernet Cristalino, Cava Brut
house spirits Phillips Vodka Phillips Gin Phillips Gold Rum Phillips Whiskey
assorted juices, sodas, and non-alcholic mixers are included in all packages.
premium spirits UV Vodka Greenall's Gin Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum 2 Gingers Whiskey
beer (choose 2) Finnegans Amber Fulton Lonely Blonde Fulton Sweet Child of Vine Grain Belt Nordeast Indeed Daytripper Indeed Midnight Ryder Lift Bridge Brown Ale Lift Bridge Farm Girl Schell's Light Summit EPA top-shelf spirits (choose 4) Du Nord L'etoile Vodka Du Nord Fitzgerald Gin Norseman Rum 11 Wells Whiskey Prarie Vodka Prairie Gin
BOTTLE LISTS WHITE WINE chardonnay (chile) Natura chardonnay (california) Hahn chardonnay (chile) Walnut Crest cotes de gascogne (france) Montgravet pinot grigio (italy) Candoni pinot gris (italy) Riff
sauvignon blanc (chile) Anakena sauvignon blanc (france) Domaine Rin de Bois torrontes (argentina) Elsa verdejo (spain) Con Class Rueda viognier (france) Tortoise Creek rosĂŠ (france) La Vieille Ferme st. pepin (minnesota) Canon River Winery
SPARKLING cava brut (spain) Cristalino cremante de loire (france) Turquoise-Baumard cuvee brut (california) J Vineyards prosecco (italy) Tiamo
RED WINE
montepulciano (italy) Saladini Pilastri
cabernet (chile) Natura
pinot noir (california) Hahn
cabernet (california) Hahn
pinot noir (california) Trinity Oaks
cabernet (chile) Walnut Crest
syrah (italy) Sallier de la Tour
carmenere (chile) Cono Sur chiani (italy) Tiamo malbec (argentina) Oko
BEER Brau Bros Moo Joos Cream Stout Ring Neck Brown Ale
Grain Belt Light Nordeast Premium Indeed Day Tripper Midnight Ryder Lakefront New Grist gluten free Lift Bridge Chestnut Hill Brown Ale Farm Girl
merlot (california) Tortoise Creek
Finnegans Irish Amber
Rush River Bubblejack IPA Lost Arrow Porter Unforgiven Amber Ale
monastrell (spain) Castano
Fulton Lonely Blonde Sweet Child of Vine
Schell's Light Original
Sharp's non-alcoholic Summit EPA Northern Porter Pilsner Surly Bender Cynic Ale Furious
DON'T COMPROMISE YOUR VALUES OR YOUR TASTEBUDS. we are committed to crafting the food for your event entirely from scratch using local and organic ingredients. we maintain extremely high sourcing standards, prefering to go directly to farmers and producers we know and trust. all our meat, poultry, grain and dairy come from local minnesota farms year-round, and we love taking full advantage of the bounty of our growing season. for more information on our local sourcing, visit commonrootscatering.com/values.
2940 Harriet Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-353-4261 commonrootscatering.com