Established 2006
Rytonie “Chef Tony” Durden Jr. CC. Executive Chef/ Owner
Main 313-350-6408
Fax 248-562-2846
E-Mail durdenscatering@ymail.com
Please visit us on the Web:
www.durdenscatering.com
@DurdensCatering
“Food is our common ground a universal experience”
Chef James Beard
About Us
Durdens Catering LLC, is an independent off-premise catering company headed
by Rytonie “Chef Tony” Durden Jr. CC. Chef Tony received his formal culinary training at
Baker College through their premiere culinary program, better known as The Culinary
Institute of Michigan. We are one of the premier caterers in the Metropolitan Detroit area
looking to serve at your next event. Our Culinary team is a well-rounded group of
accomplished individuals with years of combined experience. We believe in cooking with
the finest products and ingredients. Our food is prepared to comfort and soothe each an
every palate. We have great tasting food, exceptional customer service and will cater any
event to fit your budget. We are committed to what we do by creating excellent food and
service that we know will exceed your expectations. We are here to provide you with the
best food, service, and ambiance we can offer.
Our Mission
Durdens Catering wants to serve our clients with the highest level of personal and
professional attention. Our main focus revolves around this fact and we strive to exceed
our clients expectations with great menus, presentation, caring service, quality and taste of
our product.
Enjoy the Experience
We want your day to be as unique as you are. We will customize a package that suits your
culinary needs and most importantly whatever your financial needs may be. Let us work
for you, the more work for us, the more fun and less stress for you!
Look No More!
We take pride in each and every event we cater and we are confident that your guests will
walk away talking about the great food, friendly staff, and wonderful service they
experience with us. So no more searching Durdens Catering is here to fulfill all of your
Culinary Desires! We love to grant your request.
Thank You
With respect thank you for the interest and consideration for us to potentially be in partner
with you in your culinary endeavors. We would be most honored and privileged to be a
part of your event.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rytonie “Chef Tony” Durden Jr. CC.
Morning Pleasures
(25- guest minimum)
Breakfast Menu 1
Bacon
Turkey Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Biscuits
Served w/ Jelly, Butter, and Ketchup
$11.95 per person
Breakfast Menu 2
Bacon
Turkey Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Grits
Waffles
Served w/ Syrup, Butter, and Ketchup
$13.95 per person
Assorted Juices Apple, Grape, and Orange
Assorted Coffee and Tea w/ appropriate condiments
Omelet Breakfast Station
(Requires Service Personnel)
A selection of meats, cheeses and vegetables, bacon and
sausage, fresh breakfast pastries, fresh fruit display, breakfast potatoes, orange juice, and
coffee service.
$14.95
per person
*Brunch Also Available Ask for Pricing*
Continental Breakfast
Assorted Breakfast Delights that include:
Bagels, Muffins, Danish served w/ Cream Cheese, Jelly, and Butter.
Assorted Juices Apple, Grape, and Orange
Assorted Coffee and Tea w/ appropriate condiments
$7.95 per person
(Add Fresh Fruit Display to any menu: $2.95 per person)
Additional items are available upon request
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Box Lunches
(25-guest minimum)
“The Money Saver”
Choice of Bread
White, Wheat, or Rye
Turkey, Corned Beef, or Vegetable
American or Swiss Cheese
1 Bag of Potato Chips Fresh Whole Fruit Assorted Cookies
Bottle Water $1.00 / Soda $1.25
$6.95 per Person
“The Boardroom Lunch”
Choice of Bread
White, Wheat, Rye, or Flavored Wrap
American or Swiss Cheese
Choice of Meat
Turkey, Ham or Corned Beef, Chicken
1 Bag of Potato Chips Fresh Whole Fruit Assorted Cookies
Bottle Water $1.00 / Soda $1.25
$7.95 per Person
“Eating Light But Right”
Choice of: Grilled Chicken Salad, Greek Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad OR Veggie Delight
mixed greens mandarin oranges, sliced mushrooms, sliced red onion, shredded cheese, herb
croutons. (Italian, Ranch, Caesar)
Items included in Box:
Bottle Water
Regular or Low Fat Snack Chip
Small Fruit Cup or Vegetable Crudities w/ ranch dip
$8.95 per Person
Minimum order 25, boxes are labeled and include fork, napkin, mayo & mustard Sandwiches
garnishes: crisp leaf lettuce, red onion & sliced tomato. Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and
18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Deli Platters
(10-guest minimum)
Meat & Cheese Platter
Select three meats: roast beef, turkey, baked ham, salami or corned beef. Select two
cheeses: swiss, provolone, cheddar, and American Served on assorted Crackers.
$6.95 per Person
Sandwich Platter
Select from: Roast beef, turkey, baked ham, salami, corned beef, chicken salad, or tuna
salad. Served on assorted fresh breads, pickles, and condiments. Select one side dish
$6.95 per Person
Salad Platter
Homemade tuna & chicken assorted fresh breads or crackers, pickles, and condiments.
Select one side dish. To add fresh seafood or Cajun chicken pasta salad: add $3.00 pp.
$4.95 per Person
Fresh Fruit Platter
Assorted Seasonal fresh fruit carved and displayed on a platter fruit choice of five (5)
grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, kiwi, and pineapple.
$4.95 per Person
Vegetable Platter
Assorted fresh vegetables displayed on a platter, vegetables used choice of (5) broccoli,
grape tomatoes, baby carrots, cauliflower, green onion, baby radish, asparagus, and snap
peas served with a ranch dipping sauce.
$4.95 per Person
Fresh Homemade Side Dishes
Creamy Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Garden Salad, or Fresh
Vegetable crudités with dip
$3.95 per person
Homemade Soups
(15-guest minimum) Chicken Noodle, Tomato Basil, Italian Wedding, Cream of Wild
Mushroom, Vegetable, Broccoli and Cheese, Beef Vegetable, Tomato Tortellini, Chili,
Crackers included.
$3.95 per Person
Also Available
Our signature Parmesan Cheese Rolls $11 per dozen, also special pricing on fresh fruit
displays with chocolate fountains, ice sculptures, salad displays
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions
Luncheon Packages
Great for Business Meetings! (Minimum 20 people)
Hot Lunch
Choice of One
BBQ/ Fried/ Baked Chicken
Beef or Turkey Lasagna
Chicken Alfredo
Spaghetti
Meatballs
Sliced Roast Beef
Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo Potato
$10.95 per Person
Choose one side dish to accompany your menu:
Green Beans, Seasoned Corn, Parmesan and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pasta Salad, Roasted
Potatoes, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Herb Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Glazed Baby Carrots,
Fresh Fruit Salad.
All above menus include:
Mixed Green Salad, Rolls and Butter, Dessert and Disposable Service Ware.
Choose one of the following desserts to accompany your menu:
Carrot Cake, Brownies, Assorted Cookies, Apple Pie or Sweet Potato pie slices.
Also Available
Entrée $3.95 per Person
Cookies & Brownies $1.75 per Person
Bottled Water $1.00 per Person
Soft Drinks $1.25 per Person
Chips $0.75 Per Bag
Additional Side Dish $2.25 Per Person
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Hors d’Oeuvres (Just for the Fingers)
Priced Per Piece (50 Piece Minimum)
Hot Items
Mozzarella Sticks $0.95
Served with marinara sauce
Chicken Tenders $1.95
with your choice of: honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch
Mini Quiche $1.25
assortment of Lorraine, spinach or vegetarian
Cocktail Meatballs $0.80
Choice of: BBQ, Swedish, or sweet and sour sauce
Cocktail Franks in Puff Pastry $0.95
Served with zesty mustard sauce
Petite Spring Rolls $1.25
Served with sweet and sour
Spanakopita $1.25
Spinach and feta cheese stuffed phyllo triangles.
Mini Crab Cakes $2.95
Appetizer size served with crab Louie sauce.
Petite Grilled Lamb Chops $4.95
Served with house made mint sauce for dipping
Chicken Sate $2.75
Served with sweet chili sauce dipping sauce.
Beef Sate $3.25
Served with raspberry dipping sauce.
Wing Dings $0.85
Served with celery sticks and blue cheese for dipping
Grilled Cilantro Shrimp Skewers $4.75
Served with fiesta cocktail sauce
Tender Rib Tips $3.95 served in our house BBQ sauce
Potato Skins $1.95 Topped with bacon, cheddar, & scallions served with sour cream
Cold Items
Hummus with Pita Chips $1.95
Fresh Cherry Tomato Cups$1.50
With a goat cheese and fresh herb filling.
Assorted Gourmet Tea Sandwiches$2.75
Shrimp Cocktail Shots $3.95 Served with our cocktail sauce.
Crudités $1.75
Array of fresh vegetables served with ranch or onion dip
Array of Cheese Chunks Laden $1.75
Served with assorted crackers
Gourmet Imported Cheeses $3.95
Served with assorted crackers
Chocolate Covered Strawberry$1.25
Fresh Fruit Kabobs $2.95 with Chocolate Raspberry Sauce or Fruit Dip
Chips & Salsa $1.95 Crispy corn tortilla chips served with chunky salsa
(Additional items available upon request)
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Entrée Packages “Create Your Own”
Buffet Style (minimum 25)
Standard Menu 1
Choice of one (1) Entrée, two (2) sides, one (1) salad
$9.95 per Person
Standard Menu 2
Choice of two (2) Entrée, two (2) sides, one (1) salad
$11.95 per Person
Standard Menu 3
Choice of two (2) Entrées, three (3) sides, one (1) salad
$12.95 per Person
Golden Baked Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Pot Roast
Hawaiian Baked Boneless Ham
Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy
Whipped White Potatoes
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Sweet Corn
Green Beans
Vegetable Medley
Entrees
Sides
Baked Fish
Italian Meat Lasagna
Four cheese Vegetable Lasagna
Chicken Alfredo
Shrimp Scampi
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Candied Yams
Baked Beans
Rice Pilaf
Salads
Garden Fresh Mixed Green Salad
Creamy Cole Slaw
Pasta Salad
Fruit Salad
Potato Salad
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Dessert (add $1.75 per Person)
Baked Sheet Cakes White – Chocolate
Peach Cobbler
Assorted Cookies
Banana Pudding
Brownies
Punch $.75 Per Person
Menu also Includes
Parmesan Cheese Rolls
(Additional items available upon request)
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Company Picnics and BBQs
Service Staff Required (25-guest minimum)
Menu 1
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Brats
$9.95 per Person
Menu 2
BBQ Chicken (Select Boneless or Quarters)
$10.95 per Person
Menu 3
BBQ Chicken breast, Hot-dogs
$11.95 per Person
Menu 4
BBQ Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot-dogs
$12.95 per Person
Menu 5
Beef & Chicken Kabobs
$14.95 (add shrimp $4.00) per Person
Menu 6
BBQ Ribs and Chicken
$15.95 per Person
Menu 7
Grilled Salmon & Chicken
$16.95 per Person
Menu 8
Lobster Cookout (per market)
All Menus Include:
Assorted Breads, condiments, and Choice of 3 side dishes
Select Three Homemade Side dishes
Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cobb, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Mixed Green
Salad, Vegetable platter, Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Chips, or Red Skin Potatoes
Select Two Beverages
Assorted Soft Drinks, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee or Tropical Fruit, Bottled Water, Punch.
Additional Charges
Add $1.50 per guest for each additional side dish. Service Staff, Sales Tax, and Gratuity. $50 Grilling Fee.
Specialty Stations
30-Guest Minimum/ Priced Per Person / Stations Require Attendants
Pasta Station $9.95
We create your favorite pasta combination to order with fresh herbs, oils alfredo or
marinara sauce with fresh pasta chicken or (shrimp add $2) and vegetables with our house
Rolls.
Stir Fry Station (Dinner) $12.95
Order your choice of chicken, beef, or (shrimp add $2) with fresh Asian vegetables over a
bed of steamed Rice and a fortune cookie.
Tenderloin Carving Station $17.95
Beef and pork tenderloin cooked to perfection, with horseradish sauce and BBQ sauce.
Butchers Station $8.95
Corned beef, roast beef, or turkey breast, with honey mustard, horseradish sauce, and fresh
raspberry sauce
Mexican Town (Dinner) $10.95
Everything to build you’re the best beef, turkey, or vegetable taco Served with re-fried
beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, taco shells and
soft tortillas
Nachos (Dinner) $11.95
Nacho Bar, sautéed seasoned chicken and beef or turkey, with toppings salsa, sour cream,
guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and accompanied by Refried beans or Mexican rice.
Gourmet Salad Station $5.95
Mixed greens, fresh vegetables, legumes, cheeses, olives, croutons, breads, and choice of 2
dressings
Caesar Salad Station (Dinner) $9.95
Fresh romaine lettuce, hand tossed with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, cracked pepper,
and seasoned croutons. Served with (grilled salmon add $3) or grilled chicken, with our
special Caesar dressing, and house rolls
Wing & Things Station $6.95
Whole wings tossed to order in your favorite sauces: Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Sweet &
Sour. Served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, celery sticks, and house rolls.
Pancake Station $5.95
Freshly made pancakes with a variety of topping to choose from: bananas, strawberries,
wild blueberries, and chocolate chips.
(Additional items available upon request)
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Children’s Menu
Each kids meal comes with your choice of one (1) entree, 2 side items & 1drink.
$6.95 (Kids 10 & Under Minimum of 20 person Order)
Entrees
Personal Pizza
Corn Dogs
Cheese Nachos
Hot Dogs
Mini Tacos
Chicken Tenders
Mini Subs
Cheeseburger Sliders
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Sides
Fresh Strawberries
Fruit Salad
Apple Sauce
Celery Sticks & Ranch
Mac n’ Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Drinks
Whole Milk
Chocolate Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Minute Maid Lemonade
Sprite
House Punch
Dessert
Kids Size Sundae Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Toasted Nuts, Whipped Cream &
Strawberries. ($1.95 per Person)
Rice Crispies $1.75 Per Person
Fruit & Chocolate Fountain $3.95 per Person
Cookie Bar $1.75 per Person
Add On
Entrée $1.95 per Person
Sides $0.95 per Person
(Additional items available upon request)
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Beverage/ Dessert Service
(Drinks & Treats)
Beverage Station
Coffee
$0.95 (includes cups & condiments)
Gourmet Hot Tea Station
Orange Juice
$1.95
$1.50
Canned Soft Drink
Bar Snacks
$1.25
$0.75
Bottled Water
Tropical Punch or Lemonade
$1.00
$1.75
Iced Tea Service
Cups & Ice
$1.95
$0.75
Bar Set-ups $3.25
Bar set-up includes: cups and ice, soft drinks, mixers, lemons, limes,
cocktail napkins, stirrers.
Delectable Delights
Bananas Foster Station* $6.95
Fresh sliced bananas sautéed in a brown sugar and butter
sauce with banana liquor, drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
Sundae Station* $5.95
Assorted flavored ice creams served with a wide array of toppings
and sauces.
Martini Mousse Station* $6.95
Chocolate and vanilla mousse topped with a variety of
seasonal fresh berries, shaved chocolates and variety of exotic nut toppings, displayed and
served in martini glasses.
Custom Sheet Cake with Logo of Theme (serves 40-70 guests)
$90.00 / half sheet cake available $50.00
Peach Cobbler $35 half pan $65 full pan served with our creamy caramel sauce
Banana Pudding $40 half pan $75 full pan Layered fluffy pudding with a 3 cookie blend
Assorted Cookies and Brownies $1.75
All Desserts require a 48-Hour Notice
*(25-Guest Minimum)
Priced per person / All Stations Require Server
(Additional items available upon request)
Prices are subject to a 6% sales tax and 18% service charge. Please minimize substitutions.
Service Charges
• Delivery Charges: 1-$25.00 within 10 miles 2-$30.00 within 20 miles 3-to be
determined Delivery available for all metro Detroit.
• Sales tax (where applicable) 6.0%
• Gratuity/ Service Charge 18%
• Service Personnel $20.00 per hour per server (4 hour minimum)
• Chefs $24.00 per hour per chef (4 hour minimum)
• Kitchen Personnel $15.00 per hour per person (4 hour minimum)
• Bartenders $22.00 per hour per bartender (4 hour minimum)
One bartender for
every 75-100 guests required.
Additional Charges
Priced per person
Dinnerware – $2.00
Includes: Clear disposable plates, napkins, flatware, water
cups, coffee cups (if needed)
Hors d’ Oeuvre Dinnerware– $1.50 Includes: crystal plates, cutlery, and, napkins
Champagne or Wine Flute - $0.75 Plastic
Linen Table Coverings – Ask about Pricing
Linen Napkins- Ask about pricing
Disposable Service ware – $0.75 per piece
Paper dinnerware – $1.50 Plastic includes flatware, plates, and napkins
Ice Sculptures Available- $275.00 and up
Ask About Our Delightful Fruit and Salad Bar Displays.
*Service/ Gratuity Charge: The service charge pays for the services of
transportation, fuel, and admin labor. It is based on many factors: the type of event,
the size, the venue, the complexity of food service and presentation and the amount
of labor required, as well as venue imposed fees.
Catering Terms and Conditions
• All prices are subject to change without notice. (Except for events for which a contract
has been executed).
• A Non-Refundable Security Deposit is required to secure your event date. The Deposit
shall apply against the total invoice of said event. The deposit is half of the total
event price.
• The final menu and guest count is due fourteen (14) days prior to the Contracted event
date. Guest count cannot decrease only increase once deposit is given.
• 18% service charge shall be added to all contracted events of which service is required.
(Gratuity)*
• 6% State Sales Tax shall be added to all events. (Tax-exempt clients must provide blanket
certificate prior to event date).
• Delivery orders for more than $250.00 will have the delivery charge waved. All others
will see a $25 delivery charge.
• The Final Balance is due seven (7) days prior to the contracted event date.
Final Method of Payment must be by Check, Cash, or Cashiers Check.
• Client must be responsible for all changes made to contracted event in writing on the
Contracted Catering Invoice.
• Cancellations must be made in writing 72-hours prior to the contracted event, or the
Contracted Event final balance becomes Non-refundable.
• Overtime-Service hours shall be applied when event exceeds contracted “End” time.
• Service Personnel $20.00 per hour per server (4 hour minimum)
Overtime rate shall be billed at $30.00 per hour per server.
• Hall and or Banquet Facility Fees, Percentage, or Service charges are the sole
responsibility of the Contracted Client. Table and Chair set-up and breakdown are
subject to a $2.00 per guest service charge.
• All finalizations and logistics for Contracted Event shall be arranged and finalized
fourteen (14) days prior to Contracted Event date.
Please Feel Free to Contact Chef Tony For any Questions, Comments, or Concerns. Thanks
Again Be Blessed!
Business Line: 313-350-6408
Fax 248-562-2846 E-Mail durdenscatering@ymail.com Please visit us on the
Web:www.durdenscatering.com