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Four Concepts · One Chef

Five Course Provision
Full Menu

Choose your concept — Modern Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, or Indian. Each is a complete Chef's Spread, prepared for your guest count, self-serve style.

from $38 / person 50–500 guests Chef's Spread format Dietary labels included
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The Tortilla Theory Grill & Grain Spice Route A Little Pasta Table Pricing
Concept 1

The Tortilla Theory

Modern Mexican · Choose 2 protein mains + 1 veg main · 2 sides · Chef-paired salsas · Chips, tortillas & full condiment set

Pollo al Pastor with street corn and cilantro lime rice Carnitas with pinto beans and Spanish rice
$46/person 50–99 guests · $38/person for 100+
Choose 3 mains (2 protein, 1 veg) · 2 sides · chef-paired salsas included · chips, tortillas & condiment set
Protein Mains — select 2
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    Pollo al Pastor
    achiote marinated chicken, pineapple, chili
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    Chicken Tinga
    shredded chicken, tomato, chipotle
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    Carnitas
    slow cooked pork, orange, garlic
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    Braised Pork Chile Verde
    tomatillo, green chili
Vegetarian Main — select 1
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    Roasted Mushrooms
    mushrooms, garlic, chili
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    Calabacitas
    zucchini, corn, peppers
Sides — select 2
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    Spanish Rice
    tomato, garlic
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    Cilantro Lime Rice
    lime, herbs
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    Refried Pinto Beans
    slow cooked beans
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    Black Beans
    garlic, herbs
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    Mexican Street Corn
    cotija, chili, crema
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    Shaved Cabbage Slaw
    red onion, carrot, serrano, cilantro, lime, oregano
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    Chilled Quinoa Salad
    citrus, herbs
Salsas — Chef's Pairing · Included
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    Roasted Tomato Salsa
    charred tomato, garlic
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    Salsa Verde
    tomatillo, jalapeño
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    Pineapple Habanero Salsa
    sweet heat
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    Pico de Gallo
    tomato, serrano, lime

Premium Add-Ons (+$/person)

Upgrade one protein main or add enhancements to any order.

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    Carne Asada +$6
    grilled steak, citrus marinade
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    Chile Lime Shrimp +$5
    garlic, lime, chili
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    Guacamole +$3
    avocado, lime, salt
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    Cinnamon Sugar Churros +$2.50
    crispy pastry
Concept 2

Grill & Grain

Mediterranean Kitchen · Choose 2 protein mains + 1 veg main · 2 sides · Chef-paired sauces · Warm pita & flatbread · Enhanced condiment set

Chicken Shawarma with herb rice and tzatziki Harissa roasted salmon with saffron rice and hummus
$50/person 50–99 guests · $46/person for 100+
Choose 3 mains (2 protein, 1 veg) · 2 sides · chef-paired sauces included · warm pita, flatbread & mezze set
Protein Mains — select 2
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    Grilled Chicken Shawarma
    spiced roasted chicken thigh, garlic, lemon
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    Grilled Herb Chicken
    oregano, garlic, olive oil
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    Beef Kofta
    ground beef, herbs, warm spices
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    Braised Beef with Tomato & Spice
    slow cooked beef, cumin, herbs
Vegetarian Main — select 1
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    Falafel
    chickpea, herbs, spices · vegan · GF
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    Roasted Cauliflower
    olive oil, cumin, herbs
Sides — select 2
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    Saffron Rice
    turmeric, garlic, onion
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    Mediterranean Couscous
    cucumber, tomato, herbs
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    Tabbouleh
    parsley, bulgur, lemon
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    Orzo, Farro & Quinoa Grain Salad
    herbs, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette
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    Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Salad
    cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic
Sauces — Chef's Pairing · Included
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    Tzatziki
    yogurt, cucumber, garlic
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    Tahini Sauce
    tahini, lemon, garlic
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    Harissa Yogurt
    harissa, yogurt, lemon
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    Whipped Garlic Sauce
    garlic, lemon, oil
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    Zhug
    herbs, chili, garlic

Premium Add-Ons (+$/person)

Upgrade one protein main or add mezze enhancements to any order.

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    Harissa Roasted Salmon +$6
    chile, citrus, herbs
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    Grilled Steak with Chermoula +$7
    herbs, garlic, olive oil
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    Hummus +$2.50
    chickpea, tahini, olive oil
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    Baba Ganoush +$2.50
    eggplant, tahini, garlic
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    Baklava +$3.50
    honey, nuts, phyllo
Concept 3

Spice Route

Indian Kitchen · Choose 2 protein mains + 1 veg main · 2 sides · Naan bread · Full condiment & chutney set

Spice Route — Indian cuisine by Chef John Alvarez
$40/person 100-guest minimum
Choose 3 mains (2 protein, 1 veg) · 2 sides · naan bread & chutney set
Protein Mains — select 2
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    Butter Chicken
    tomato, cream, fenugreek, garam masala
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    Chicken Tikka Masala
    tomato, onion, cream, spices
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    Tandoori Chicken
    yogurt, garlic, lemon, warm spices
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    Lamb Keema
    ground lamb, peas, tomato, spices
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    Beef Curry
    onion, tomato, ginger, garam masala
Vegetarian Main — select 1
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    Palak Paneer
    spinach, paneer, garlic, cream · veg
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    Paneer Tikka Masala
    tomato, cream, fenugreek, paneer · veg
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    Chana Masala
    chickpeas, tomato, onion, spices · vegan · GF
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    Aloo Gobi
    potato, cauliflower, turmeric, cumin
Sides — select 2
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    Basmati Rice
    ghee, cumin, herbs
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    Turmeric Potatoes
    mustard seed, curry leaf, herbs
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    Kachumber Salad
    cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon
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    Cucumber Raita
    yogurt, cucumber, cumin, mint
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    Vegetable Pulao
    basmati rice, peas, carrot, spices
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    Saag Aloo
    spinach, potato, garlic, cumin

Premium Add-Ons (+$/person)

Upgrade one protein main to a premium cut, or add enhancements to any order.

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    Lamb Rogan Josh +$7
    braised lamb, yogurt, chili, spices
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    Salmon Tikka +$7
    yogurt, ginger, garam masala
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    Samosas +$3.50
    potato, peas, spice
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    Mango Cardamom Cake +$5
    mango, yogurt, cardamom
Concept 4

A Little Pasta Table

Italian Lunch Experience · Choose 2 protein mains + 1 veg main · 2 sides · Garlic bread · Parmesan & condiment set

Chicken Parmesan with Caesar salad Chef John Alvarez preparing Five Course Provision
$46/person 50–99 guests · $38/person for 100+
Choose 3 mains (2 protein, 1 veg) · 2 sides · garlic bread · parmesan & condiment set
Protein Mains — select 2
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    Chicken Parmesan
    crispy chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella
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    Chicken Piccata
    lemon, capers, white wine
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    Pasta Bolognese
    slow simmered beef ragù, tomato, parmesan
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    Sausage Bolognese
    Italian sausage, tomato, fennel
Vegetarian Main — select 1
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    Basil Pesto Pasta
    basil pesto, olive oil, parmesan · veg
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    Spinach Ricotta Baked Pasta
    ricotta, spinach, mozzarella · veg
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    Penne Alfredo
    cream, parmesan, garlic
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    Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
    tomato cream, basil, parmesan
Sides — select 2
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    Caesar Salad
    romaine, parmesan
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    Caprese Salad
    tomato, mozzarella, basil
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    Roasted Potatoes
    olive oil, herbs
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    Sautéed Green Beans
    garlic, olive oil
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    Grilled Vegetables
    zucchini, peppers

Premium Add-Ons (+$/person)

Upgrade one protein main or add a premium cut to any Italian spread.

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    Short Rib Ragù +$5
    slow braised beef, tomato, parmesan
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    Steak with Chimichurri +$6
    herbs, garlic, jus
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    Lemon Herb Roasted Salmon +$6
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    Rigatoni alla Vodka +$2.50
    grilled chicken, tomato cream, chili, parmesan
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Dietary accommodations across all four concepts

Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options available. Every item individually labeled at delivery. Mention requirements when booking and Chef John will tailor the menu accordingly.

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Michelin-Trained · Premium Tier

Chef John trained at Quince (★★★), Providence (★★), and Gwen (★) before spending two years under Rick Bayless in Chicago. These prices reflect chef-driven menus with fine-dining technique — not a catering operation running the same playbook for every client.

Pricing at a Glance

All prices per person · Chef's Spread (self-serve) format · Volume discount at 100+ guests

The Tortilla Theory — Mexican
50–99 guests
$46 / person
The Tortilla Theory — Mexican
100+ guests
$38 / person
Grill & Grain — Mediterranean
50–99 guests
$50 / person
Grill & Grain — Mediterranean
100+ guests
$46 / person
Spice Route — Indian
100-guest minimum
$40 / person
A Little Pasta Table — Italian
50–99 guests
$46 / person
A Little Pasta Table — Italian
100+ guests
$38 / person
Attended Service Add-On
On-site CBC staff · setup, stations & breakdown
+$8 / person

Ready to Book Chef John?

Tell us your event date, guest count, and which concept (or concepts) you're interested in. We'll reply within 24 hours to confirm and send a quote.

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