Catering with a little Sicilian swagger

Catering · Chicago & Schaumburg

Feed the whole crowd.

From office lunches and game-day spreads to weddings and holiday parties — dependable Italian catering, made fresh and delivered anywhere in Chicagoland, seven days a week.

What we cater

Built for any size gathering

Mini Sandwich Boxes

Fifteen deli-sliced favorites in appetizer or mini cut — two sandwiches to a box.

Cold Pasta Salads

Bow tie, rotini caprese, antipasto and hot giardiniera, in Sicilian olive oil.

Hot Pasta Trays

Mostaccioli every way — marinara, vodka or aioli, baked, with sausage or meatballs.

Hot Meat Trays

Italian beef with au jus, Mama’s meatballs and grilled Italian sausage, by the pound.

Weddings

Getting-ready snacks to late-night bites — catering that keeps the celebration going.

Game Day & Holidays

Sports parties, corporate events and holiday spreads with a little Sicilian swagger.

Mini Sandwich Boxes

Deli-sliced and boxed to order on fresh D’Amato’s bread with lettuce, tomato and onion. Each box holds two different sandwiches — 18 pieces in the 2-inch appetizer cut, or 12 in the 3-inch mini cut. Figure 2–3 pieces per person.

Classic Italian Box

Provolone, Genoa salami, mortadella and capicola, dressed with oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian seasonings.

Italian Deluxe Box

Provolone, Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola and prosciutto with oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian seasonings.

Triple P Box

Provolone, roasted red peppers and prosciutto with oil, vinegar and Italian seasonings.

R.O.I. (Right Outta Italy) Box

Creamy burrata and prosciutto with basil mayo, sun-dried tomatoes, crisp lettuce and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Burrata Baby Box

Rich burrata and crispy bacon with basil mayo, zesty banana peppers and a sweet balsamic glaze.

Cold Cow Box

For the beef lover: Black Angus roast beef with a kick of horseradish sauce.

Al Pacino Box

Inspired by the actor’s favorite sandwich — ham, turkey, salami and cold roast beef piled high with Al Pacino sauce and banana peppers.

Cali-Dago Box

Turkey, crispy bacon and creamy guacamole spread — a twist on tradition.

Veggie Box

Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olive medley, pesto, provolone and olive oil — meat lovers order it too.

Ham & Cheese Box

Savory ham and your choice of cheese with creamy mayo and zesty mustard.

Turkey & Cheese Box

Tender turkey and your choice of cheese with mayo and mustard.

BLT Box

Bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo and a little mustard — the grown-up BLT.

PLT Box

The brother of the BLT: pepperoni, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

Dirty Dorito Box

Ham or turkey with crunchy Doritos for a flavor burst — Flamin’ Hot or regular.

Freaky Frito Box

Ham or turkey with crunchy Fritos packed right in the sandwich.

The R.O.I. and the Burrata Baby come as a box of their own — 18 count or 12 count. They cannot be paired with a second sandwich.

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Cold Pasta Salads

All tossed in 100% Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Half tray serves 10–15, full tray serves 20–25, and the extra-deep full tray serves about 30.

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow tie pasta with green peas, fresh parsley and rich Parmesan. Add slices of our homemade grilled Italian sausage.

Vegetarian Bow Tie #2

Bow tie pasta with a colorful vegetable medley, parsley and imported Parmesan.

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Rotini with Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto, shredded provolone, sun-dried tomatoes and banana peppers, with a splash of balsamic.

Rotini Caprese Salad

Rotini with juicy cherry tomatoes, pearl fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil, a splash of balsamic and grated imported Parmesan.

Hot Giardiniera Pasta Salad

Rotini tossed with hot giardiniera and imported Parmesan. Add grilled Italian sausage and peppers.

Italian Sausage & Green Pepper Pasta Salad

Rotini with slices of homemade grilled Italian sausage, grilled green peppers and grated imported Parmesan.

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Hot Pasta Trays

Pick your pasta — mostaccioli or rotini — then your sauce: homemade Sicilian basil marinara, creamy vodka, or aioli with olive oil, garlic and Parmesan. Add homemade grilled Italian sausage or Mama Rosie’s meatballs. Half tray serves 10–12, full tray serves 20.

Regular Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli in marinara or vodka sauce, garnished with green peas and imported grated Parmesan.

Baked Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli and mozzarella in your choice of sauce, topped with fresh basil and baked to ooey-gooey perfection.

Freddy’s Way Baked Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli, mozzarella, ricotta and green peas in your choice of sauce, topped with fresh basil and baked.

Mostaccioli with Grilled Italian Sausage

Homemade grilled Italian sausage with fresh mozzarella, your choice of sauce, fresh basil and imported grated Parmesan.

Mostaccioli with Mama’s Meatballs

Mama’s homemade meatballs, your choice of sauce and imported grated Parmesan.

Burrata Baked Mostaccioli

Fresh burrata and basil baked in marinara or vodka sauce — add homemade grilled Italian sausage.

Creamy Butter Pasta

Just the way the kids like it: mostaccioli, grated Parmesan and creamy butter sauce.

Mac & Cheese

Wisconsin cheddar and American cheeses with milk, baked to golden perfection.

Customize your Hot Pasta Tray with grated cheese, bread and butter, and utensils and napkins. Also ask about pan-seared vegetables for a lighter side.

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Hot Meat Trays

Homemade Italian Beef Tray

Tender sliced Italian beef with hot and sweet peppers, provolone and fresh bread, served with a side of savory au jus for dipping. Sold by the pound.

Homemade Meatball Tray

Handmade meatballs in hearty marinara with fresh bread, by the count. Add sweet peppers, hot giardiniera or cheese by the pound.

Italian Sausage Tray

Homemade grilled Italian sausage with sautéed peppers and a loaf of French bread. Add onions for a delightful twist. Sold by the pound.

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Cold Salads

Half tray serves 10–12, full tray serves 20. Every salad comes with your choice of dressing — ranch, French, Thousand Island, bleu cheese, Italian, balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar — and tongs for easy serving.

Garden Salad

Crisp greens, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy croutons.

Chef Salad

Mixed greens with turkey and ham, hard-boiled eggs, your choice of cheese and croutons.

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, homemade croutons and a rich Caesar dressing.

Antipasto Salad

Italian meats, cheeses, olives and marinated vegetables over a bed of greens with a zesty dressing.

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By the Jar & Custom Menus

Take the good stuff home — Rosie’s homemade hot giardiniera and muffuletta olive mix, available by the jar.

Want a custom menu? Contact our owner, Freddy, to build your own spread: fill out the contact form or email info@rosiessidekick.com.

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Tell us about your event.

Every catering order is tailored, so we quote by request rather than fixed online pricing. Send the details and our team will follow up fast.

  • Quick, no-obligation quote
  • Pickup in Logan Square, or delivery to you
  • Custom menus for dietary needs

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