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Four Concepts · One Chef

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Menu Overview

Browse example spreads for each of Chef John's four cuisine concepts — Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian, and Italian. Pick a set as-is, or build your own from the full menu.

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 · 2 protein mains + 1 vegetarian main + 2 sides · Chef-paired salsas · Chips, tortillas & full condiment set

How it works: Pick one of the example spreads below, or tell us your selections when you book. Every Mexican spread comes with Chef John's rotating salsa trio, warm tortillas, chips, and a full condiment set.

Carnitas with pinto beans and Spanish rice
Set 1 · Classic

The Classic

Proteins
  • ›Carnitas
  • ›Chicken Tinga
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Calabacitas Vegan
Sides
  • ›Spanish Rice
  • ›Refried Pinto Beans
🫓 Chips, tortillas & salsas included
Pollo al Pastor with street corn and cilantro lime rice
Set 2 · Grill & Street

Al Pastor Feast

Proteins
  • ›Pollo al Pastor
  • ›Braised Pork Chile Verde
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Roasted Mushrooms Vegan
Sides
  • ›Cilantro Lime Rice
  • ›Mexican Street Corn
🫓 Chips, tortillas & salsas included
Taco bar spread with black beans and quinoa salad
Set 3 · Light & Fresh

The Taco Bar

Proteins
  • ›Pollo al Pastor
  • ›Carnitas
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Calabacitas Vegan
Sides
  • ›Cilantro Lime Rice
  • ›Black Beans
🫓 Chips, tortillas & salsas included

Want a Custom Spread?

Mix and match from the full Mexican menu — choose any 2 protein mains, 1 vegetarian main, and 2 sides. Premium add-ons like Carne Asada (+$6) and Chile Lime Shrimp (+$5) available.

📋 Full Mexican Menu → Email to Book
Concept 2

Grill & Grain

Mediterranean Kitchen · 2 protein mains + 1 vegetarian main + 2 sides · Chef-paired sauces · Warm pita, flatbread & mezze set

How it works: Choose one of the example spreads below, or pick your mains and sides from the full menu. Every Mediterranean spread includes warm pita, flatbread, and Chef John's full sauce collection — tzatziki, tahini, harissa yogurt, and more.

Chicken Shawarma with herb rice and tzatziki
Set 1 · Classic Mezze

Shawarma Night

Proteins
  • ›Grilled Chicken Shawarma
  • ›Beef Kofta
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Falafel Vegan GF
Sides
  • ›Saffron Rice
  • ›Tabbouleh Vegan
🫓 Warm pita, flatbread & sauce collection included
Harissa roasted salmon with saffron rice and hummus
Set 2 · Garden & Grain

Mediterranean Garden

Proteins
  • ›Grilled Herb Chicken
  • ›Braised Beef with Tomato & Spice
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Roasted Cauliflower Vegan
Sides
  • ›Mediterranean Couscous
  • ›Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Salad
🫓 Warm pita, flatbread & sauce collection included

Build Your Mediterranean Spread

Choose from grilled chicken, beef kofta, braised beef, falafel, or roasted cauliflower. Premium add-ons include Harissa Roasted Salmon (+$6), Grilled Steak with Chermoula (+$7), and more.

📋 Full Mediterranean Menu → Email to Book
Concept 3

Spice Route

Indian Kitchen · 2 protein mains + 1 vegetarian main + 2 sides · Naan bread · Full chutney & raita set · 100-guest minimum

How it works: Choose one of the example spreads below, or select your own mains and sides from the full Indian menu. Every Spice Route spread includes warm naan and Chef John's chutney and raita set. 100-guest minimum for this concept.

Spice Route — butter chicken with basmati rice and naan
Set 1 · North Indian

North Indian Classics

Proteins
  • ›Butter Chicken
  • ›Lamb Keema
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Palak Paneer
Sides
  • ›Basmati Rice
  • ›Kachumber Salad Vegan GF
🫓 Warm naan, chutneys & raita included
Spice Route — palak paneer and tandoori chicken with basmati rice
Set 2 · Tikka Night

Tikka Night

Proteins
  • ›Chicken Tikka Masala
  • ›Tandoori Chicken
Vegetarian Main
  • ›Chana Masala Vegan GF
Sides
  • ›Basmati Rice
  • ›Cucumber Raita
🫓 Warm naan, chutneys & raita included

Build Your Indian Spread

Choose from Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Keema, or Beef Curry. Premium add-ons include Lamb Rogan Josh (+$7), Salmon Tikka (+$7), and Samosas (+$3.50).

📋 Full Indian Menu → Email to Book
Concept 4

A Little Pasta Table

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

How it works: Choose one of the example Italian spreads below, or pick your selections from the full menu. Every spread includes fresh garlic bread and Chef John's parmesan and condiment station.

Chicken Parmesan with Caesar salad
Set 1 · Sunday Supper

The Sunday Supper

Proteins
  • ›Chicken Parmesan
  • ›Pasta Bolognese
Vegetarian Pasta Main
  • ›Basil Pesto Pasta
Sides
  • ›Caesar Salad
  • ›Roasted Potatoes
🥖 Garlic bread & parmesan station included
Italian pasta with garlic bread
Set 2 · La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

Proteins
  • ›Chicken Piccata
  • ›Sausage Bolognese
Vegetarian Pasta Main
  • ›Spinach Ricotta Baked Pasta
Sides
  • ›Caprese Salad
  • ›Sautéed Green Beans
🥖 Garlic bread & parmesan station included

Build Your Italian Spread

Choose from Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, Pasta Bolognese, or Sausage Bolognese. Premium add-ons include Short Rib Ragù (+$5), Lemon Herb Roasted Salmon (+$6), and Rigatoni alla Vodka (+$2.50).

📋 Full Italian Menu → Email to Book
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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.

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Dietary accommodations across all four concepts

Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options available across all cuisines. Mention your team's needs at booking.

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Every item individually labeled at delivery

Dietary tags, allergen callouts, and consume-by times on every tray — food safety included by default.

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Dietary Labeling — Every Order, Every Item

CBC prints and applies dietary labels at delivery: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Contains Nuts, Contains Dairy, and consume-by times for food safety. Share any team dietary restrictions at booking so we can flag them clearly on-site.

Pricing at a Glance

All prices per person · Chef's Spread 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
Minimum Order
50 guests minimum (100 for Spice Route) · 500 guests maximum
$1,900 min

Book Chef John for Your Team

Tell us your event date, guest count, and which concept — or share an example set number and we'll take it from there. We'll confirm Chef John's availability and send a quote within 24 hours.

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