Serving Illinois & Wisconsin720 N. Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee, IL
Venue catering menu
This is the catering menu for events at the Genesee Theatre, provided by Khayat Catering: 196 dishes from breakfast and appetizers to entrées, backyard BBQ favorites, sides and desserts.
Menu updated: November 2026 · 196 dishes




Assortment of: Broccoli Cheddar, Swiss & Onion and Three-Cheese.



jumbo red shrimp wrapped in thick-cut bacon with an avocado salsa and finished with a rum butter sauce.

with BBQ glaze.

Served with ranch dipping sauce.

with Monterey jack cheese and pico de gallo.

Buffalo Mozzarella, Grape Tomato, Basil, Balsamic, Sea Salt, Olive Oil.

Choice of Sauce.

topped with grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara sauce.

with peanut dipping sauce.

Choice of Sauce.

Fresh Littleneck clams topped with green and red bell peppers, shallots, parsley, bacon and aged Parmesan cheese. Finished with a lemon butter white wine sauce with bread crumbs.

Jumbo lump crab, mango salsa, red pepper and scallion aioli.


with bourbon onion, Gruyere Cheese, horseradish cream.

with giardiniera and mozzarella rolls crisped to perfection. Served with ranch dipping sauce.

Grilled lamb chops topped with a mint, basil, lemon and garlic-infused olive oil.

with sweet garlic cream sauce.

with Braised Short Rib and horseradish Aioli.

four-cheese blend, lightly battered and fried to a golden brown. Served with homemade marinara sauce.

with marinara sauce.

with homemade marinara dipping sauce.

stuffed with cheese and bacon, topped with tomatoes and chives.


Assortment of: Broccoli Cheddar, Swiss & Onion and Three-Cheese.

Garlic and parmesan roasted artichokes blended with our homemade four-Italian-cheese spread. Served with grilled toast points.

with buffalo ranch dipping sauce.

with cognac cream sauce.

with spinach and feta cheese.

Topped with parmesan crust and a Thai-chili sauce.

with grape tomato, pesto mozzarella, spiced olive, artichoke and homemade pesto.

with fresh Italian cheese spread, portobello mushroom, truffle salt, heirloom tomato, basil and balsamic reduction on toast points.


with mint, onion, and balsamic drizzle.

Roasted Chicken, Brie, Apple, Caramelized Onions.

Grilled BBQ chicken, BBQ sauce, swiss, romaine.

Chicken salad, red flame grapes, toasted almonds, chopped scallions, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a croissant.

Grilled Chicken, Thick-Cut Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Ranch Dressing, Pretzel Bun.

Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Basil, Marinara on focaccia .

Grilled pesto chicken, roasted red pepper, onion, provolone, lettuce, tomato, sun-dried tomato pesto on ciabatta roll.

Homemade chicken salad, grapes, toasted almonds, and chopped scallions.

Grilled chicken strips, Caesar dressing, romaine, tomatoes, and Parmesan.

Balsamic grilled vegetables, hummus, and lettuce in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

Mixture of romaine, iceberg and arugula tossed with grilled chicken, chick peas, feta cheese, kalamata olives, baby heirloom tomatoes, red onion, avocado, a Mediterranean vinaigrette and a dash of oregano.

Turkey, cucumber, lettuce, roasted garlic mayonnaise on tomato focaccia roll.

Balsamic portobello mushroom, spinach, peppers, and artichoke cream on herbal ciabatta roll.

Corned beef, sauerkraut, lettuce, and T housand I sland dressing in a f lour tortilla.

Horseradish Cream, Swiss Cheese, Italian Baguette with Au Jus.

tuna salad, cheddar cheese, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato in a Sun-dried tomato tortilla.

Oven Roasted Turkey, Thick Cut Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Sun-Dried Tomato Wrap.

Roasted t urkey, sauerkraut, lettuce, and T housand I sland dressing in a f lour tortilla.

Prosciutto, salami, capicola, provolone, fresh mozzarella, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cherry peppers, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and Italian beans.

Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Olives, Italian Beans, Jams, Fresh bread, and Crackers.

60 pieces, served with cocktail sauce.

chips, salsa and fresh guacamole.

Roasted turkey, ham, salami, Capicola, corned beef, tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad. W ith lettuce, tomato, onion, swiss, cheddar, pickles, and condiments. Served with fresh bread and rolls.

peppers, portobello mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, asparagus, and squash with a balsamic reduction.

Select 3:

assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables and cucumber ranch dipping sauce.

with lemon, capers, and dill cream sauce.

Mixed greens, carrots, apple, candied pecans, blue cheese, and apple vinaigrette .

Napa cabbage, Mandarin oranges, red peppers, onions, carrots, almonds, sunflower seeds, crispy noodles, and sweet Asian dressing .

Br occoli florets, tomatoes, golden raisins, cheddar, bacon, and sweetened balsamic vinaigrette .

Red and golden roasted beets, laid on a bed of arugula, served with burrata cheese, local honey and coarse sea salt. Finished with fig jam.

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, and Caesar dressing .

Romaine, turkey breast, diced tomatoes, avocado, celery, scallions, bacon, blue cheese, and ranch .

Beefsteak tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil. Finished with balsamic glaze, basil oil, and course sea salt.

A mixture of chopped iceberg and romaine lettuce tossed with fire-roasted corn, grilled chicken, crispy pancetta, bleu cheese crumble, chopped tomato, ditalini pasta, garlic crunch and finished with homemade creamy garlic dressing.

Chilled lump crab, jumbo shrimp, hard boiled egg, shaved asparagus, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, tossed with homemade Thousand Island dressing.

Green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and cole slaw dressing .

Seasonal Fresh Fruit.

Mixed lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, feta, and oregano vinaigrette .

Mixture of romaine, iceberg and arugula tossed with grilled chicken, chick peas, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, baby heirloom tomatoes, red onion, avocado, a Mediterranean vinaigrette and a dash of oregano.

Red skinned potatoes, scallions, hard boiled egg, bacon, mustard, and dill .

Corn, black beans, red pepper, scallions, cilantro lime dressing, and tortilla strips .

Mixed greens, red onions, sliced strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and raspberry vinaigrette .

Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette .

iceberg lettuce wedge, bleu cheese crumble, chopped egg, crispy panchetta, pickled onion, house bleu cheese dressing and topped with crispy onion ring.

Parmesan kale risotto with a red pepper cream sauce.

On the bone.

12–14 lb.

Braised short ribs with au jus, carrots, celery, onions and garlic.

6oz filet served with julienne peppers, onions, and Cajun cream sauce.

6oz Filet served with Quinoa.

served with apple Chutney.


Grilled Chicken Cutlets in Homemade alfredo sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Served with Rigatoni.

On the Bone. baked with sautéed onions and peppers. Marinara Sauce.

Grilled Chicken Cutlets, Homemade Parmesan cheese sauce, snow peas crispy pancetta and an egg yolk. Served with Rigatoni.

Grilled Chicken, Onions, Peppers, Tortillas, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa.

Grilled Chicken Cutlets, Wild mushrooms with homemade marsala wine sauce. Served with Rigatoni.

Fried chicken cutlets, Arugula, tomatoes, red onion, EVOO and side pasta with homemade marinara. Served with Rigatoni.

Grilled Chicken Cutlets, Homemade marinara, mozzarella. Served with Rigatoni.

Grilled Chicken Cutlets, Tomatoes, spinach, capers, with a homemade lemon-butter sauce. Served with Rigatoni.

Homemade vodka sauce, grilled chicken, fresh baby spinach, snow peas and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with Rigatoni.

Grilled Chicken Cutlets, Peas, roasted potatoes, and homemade garlic white wine sauce.

Marinated Skirt Steak with Chimmichurri Sauce.

12–14lb. Available in Traditional or cajun seasoning.

Parmesan, garlic, and Alfredo sauce .

8oz Filets of USDA Prime.

Mushroom gravy and penne pasta.

On-the-bone.

Homemade potato gnocchi in vodka sauce.

with French Bread.

Braised with carrots, celery, potatoes in a roasted tomato sauce.

Layers of pasta, cheese, herbs, and marinara sauce.

6oz filet served with Cognac cream sauce and forbidden black rice.

Sautéed portobello mushroom, lemon zest, truffle salt and shaved parmesan.


Kalamata Olive Tapenade, White Wine sauce, and spinach.

Served with marinara sauce.

vodka Sauce.

Braised with carrots, celery, potatoes in a roasted tomato sauce.

served with Mint Herb Sauce.

Sesame seeds, grilled asparagus and teriyaki risotto.

with Sautéed Onion and Mushrooms.

Served with Au Ju.

Tender strips of marinated and grilled skirt steak, onions, peppers, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and flour tortillas.

Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cheese, lightly breaded and pan-fried with a sun-dried tomato cream sauce.

Butter poached lobster, crispy pancetta, white cheddar mac n’ cheese, garlic parmesan crust, and a puff pastry crouton.


6oz filet. Sesame seeds, forbidden black rice, teriyaki sauce.

Fresh spinach, basil, and sun-dried tomato cream.

Herb crusted, Slow Roasted. Served with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

Wild mushrooms with homemade marsala wine sauce. Served with Rigatoni.

Homemade marinara, mozzarella, .Served with Rigatoni.

Tomatoes, spinach, capers, with a homemade lemon-butter sauce. Served with Rigatoni.

Herb crusted, Slow Roasted. Served with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

with BBQ sauce.



with buns.

Br occoli florets, tomatoes, golden raisins, cheddar, bacon, and sweetened balsamic vinaigrette .

Brioche bun.



Green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and cole slaw dressing .


Seasonal Fresh Fruit.

Brioche bun. Priced per dozen.

with bun.

with French Bread.


Red skinned potatoes, scallions, hard boiled egg, bacon, mustard, and dill .


with BBQ sauce.

Corn, black beans, red pepper, scallions, cilantro lime dressing, and tortilla strips .

with BBQ sauce.

Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette .

Herb crusted, Slow Roasted. Served with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

Herb crusted, Slow Roasted. Served with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

with lemon, capers, and dill cream sauce.








































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196 dishes across 9 sections: Breakfast, Appetizers, Mini Sandwiches & Wraps, Party & Pinwheel Platters, Salads, Entrees, Backyard BBQ Favorites, Sides, Desserts.
Choose your dishes, then place your order online at order.khayatcatering.com.
Khayat Catering is based at 720 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Gurnee, Illinois, and caters off-site events throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.
Appetizers32 dishes · Priced per dozen
Mini Sandwiches & Wraps17 dishes · Priced per dozen
Party & Pinwheel Platters9 dishes · Each platter serves 15–20
Salads18 dishes · Small serves 8–10 · Large serves 15–20
Entrées50 dishes · Most: small serves 10–15 · large serves 20–30
Backyard BBQ Favorites24 dishes · Trays, slabs and per-dozen items
Sides22 dishes · Small serves 10–15 · Large serves 20–30
Desserts18 dishes · Cookies & bars per dozen · cakes & pies whole
Breakfast7 dishes · Meetings & morning events
