Casual Barbecue for Backyard Picnics
Experience a downhome meal with Southern-style barbecue catering by Luzette Catering in Forest Lake, Minnesota. We help you liven up your catered picnics, graduation parties, and other backyard events.
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A Little Taste of the South
Enjoy Southern-style barbecue catering by Luzette Catering throughout all of Minnesota and Wisconsin. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your guests and event worry-free. We are known for our slow-cooked tri-tip, ribs, brisket, and much more. Our smoked meats are the best around, and you won't be able to resist coming back for seconds!
Graduations & Picnics
We know planning a graduation party can be quite an endeavor. From renting a hall or tent on location to worrying about the food, there's a great deal of planning involved. Luzette Catering is prepared to make planning your next graduation party an easy task. We offer the most diverse set of menu options, from our "drop-off" option to our fully catered option, as well as onsite barbecues, pig roasts, and beyond.
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Drop-Off Packages
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PICNIC CLASSIC |
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Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
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Angus Hot Dogs Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
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Angus Burger Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard
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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
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$11.00 per guest |
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COUNTRY BBQ |
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SMOKED SALMON BUFFETT Atlantic smoked salmon, with sliced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, capers, sliced hard boiled eggs, whipped cream cheese and fresh bagels $10.00 per guest |
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
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OMELET STATION A classic chef attended, cooked to order omelet station with a variety of assorted vegetables, cheeses and breakfast meats (additional staffing charges will apply) $9.00 per guest |
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Drop-Off Packages
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PICNIC CLASSIC |
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Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
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Angus Hot Dogs Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
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Angus Burger Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard
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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
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$11.00 per guest |
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COUNTRY BBQ |
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SMOKED SALMON BUFFETT Atlantic smoked salmon, with sliced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, capers, sliced hard boiled eggs, whipped cream cheese and fresh bagels $10.00 per guest |
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
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OMELET STATION A classic chef attended, cooked to order omelet station with a variety of assorted vegetables, cheeses and breakfast meats (additional staffing charges will apply) $9.00 per guest |
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Drop-Off Packages
PICNIC CLASSIC
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
$11.00 Per Person
Angus Burger
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard
Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
COUNTRY BBQ
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
$17.00 Per Person
BBQ Chicken
White & dark meat chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Baby Back BBQ Ribs
Tender slow smoked baby back ribs served with our sweet barbecue sauce
Corn Cobbettes
1/2 size sweet corn, served with melted butter
Cole Slaw
Shredded green and purple cabbage and carrot, tossed in creamy dressing with apple cider vinegar
TASTE OF CHICAGO
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
$13.00 Per Person
Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Jumbo Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
LIGHT PICNIC
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
$13.00 Per Person
Grilled Portabella
Giant portabella mushroom cap marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices and grilled to perfection
Turkey Burgers
Healthy option to a burger, ground all white turkey grilled and seasoned lightly on a gourmet roll
Grilled Vegetables
Fresh vegetables seasoned lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, our italian vinaigrette dressing, topped with croutons
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Custom Drop-Off Packages
CUSTOM PICNIC PRICING
Minimum order of 25 guests in increments of 5
- Heavy duty plates
- Forks, knives & napkins
- Serving utensils
- Warming kits
(2) Entrees + (1) Side
$12.00 Per Person
(3) Entrees + (2) Sides
$15.00 Per Person
Additional Sides
$2.00 Per Person
ENTREES
Angus Cheeseburger (6oz)
100% angus beef, with all the trimmings and a gourmet bun
Jumbo Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun with all the trimmings
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow smoked pork shoulder pulled and served with zesty barbecue sauce on corn dusted roll
Grilled Portabella
Giant portabella mushroom cap marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices and grilled to perfection
Turkey Burgers
Healthy option to a burger, ground all white turkey grilled and seasoned lightly on a gourmet roll
Baby Back BBQ Ribs
Tender slow smoked baby back ribs served with our sweet barbecue sauce
$2.00 Additional
SIDES
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red peppers, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Corn Cobbettes
1/2 size sweet corn, served with melted butter
Baked Beans
Made with smoked bacon, brown sugar, onions and a top of dijon mustard
Grilled Vegetables
Fresh vegetables seasoned lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze
Cole Slaw
Shredded green and purple cabbage and carrot, tossed in creamy dressing with apple cider vinegar
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, our italian vinaigrette dressing, topped with croutons
Fruit Salad
A mixture of honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes, and golden pineapple
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Grilled On-Site Packages
Special discounts for groups of 500 or more. Grilled on-site picnic packages are based on 50 guests. Please note all picnics will incur an event service charge to cover insurance, delivery, staffing, equipment and transportation.
- 2 hours of food service
- Chafing dishes
- Linen buffet tablecloths
- Sunflower centerpieces
- Grilling & serving equipment
- Deluxe plastic plates, forks, knives and napkins
ALL AMERICAN PICNIC
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$11.00 Per Person
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
FOURTH OF JULY
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$13.00 Per Person
Beer Soaked Bratwurst
Char grilled and served on a french roll with grilled onions or sauerkraut and a variety of mustards
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
CLASSIC GRILLING
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$13.00 Per Person
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a freshly baked roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo & barbecue sauce
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
TASTE OF CHICAGO
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$13.00 Per Person
Buona's Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
SOUTHERN BBQ
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$13.00 Per Person
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked rolls with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Chicken
White and dark meat pieces of chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
COUNTRY BBQ
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$13.00 Per Person
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Chicken
White and dark meat pieces of chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
TEXAS BBQ
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$15.00 Per Person
BBQ Beef Brisket
Slow roasted beef brisket with a sweet bbq glaze
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked rolls with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
COUNTRY FAIR
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad or cole slaw
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Potato chips
- Pretzels
$15.00 Per Person
Grilled Corn in the husk
Sweet summer corn grilled fresh onsite
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
BBQ Chicken
White and dark meat pieces of chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
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Custom Package
CUSTOM PACKAGE PRICING
Mix and match to create your own custom menu! Custom package prices are based on 50 or more guests. Special discounts for groups of 500 or more. Custom packages include:
- 2 hours of food service
- Chafing dishes
- Linen buffet tablecloths
- Sunflower centerpieces
- Grilling & serving equipment
- Deluxe plastic plates, forks, knives and napkins
(2) Entrees + (4) Sides
$12.00 Per Person
(3) Entrees + (4) Sides
$14.00 Per Person
Add an entree
$3.00 Per Person
Add a side
$1.00 Per Person
CUSTOM PACKAGE ENTREES
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Served on a freshly baked roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo & barbecue sauce
Char Broiled Angus Hot Dogs
Served on a gourmet bun, with all the trimmings
Boneless BBQ Rib Sandwiches
Served on a gourmet bun, with onions and pickles
Buona's Italian Beef
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Italian Sausage
Served on freshly baked rolls with sweet green peppers and hot giardiniera peppers
Beer Soaked Bratwurst
Char grilled and served on a french roll with grilled onions or sauerkraut and a variety of mustards
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Served on freshly baked rolls with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Baby Back Rib Tips
Tender and juicy, slow baked in our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
BBQ Chicken
White and dark meat pieces of chicken, grilled to sweet perfection
CUSTOM PACKAGE SIDES
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions in a basil and herb vinaigrette
Mediterranean Potato Salad
With green beans, red onions and kalamata olives in a rosemary vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Classic picnic style white potato salad with chopped celery and hard boiled eggs
Cole Slaw
Shredded cabbage and carrots in a sweet creamy dressing
Pasta Salad
Imported pasta tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables
Garden Salad
Assorted field greens, tomatoes and cucumbers in our house vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
With shaved parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and a classic caesar dressing
Potato Chips & Pretzels
Crunchy potato chips and miniature pretzels (served in bulk)
Corn Cobbettes
Buttered and salted corn on the cob
Baked Beans
Brown sugar baked beans (vegetarian style)
Cookies
An assortment of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and triple chocolate
Brownies
Homemade ghirardelli chocolate fudge brownies
Rice Krispy Treats
Rice krispy marshmallow bars
Fresh Fruit
Apples, oranges, bananas, plums, pears and nectarines
Watermelon Slices
Iced cold watermelon wedges
CUSTOM PACKAGE UPGRADES
BBQ Ribs
1/3 lb slab of our grilled baby back ribs in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
$3.00 Per Person
Chicken Kebobs
Grilled chicken with peppers and onions
$1.50 Per Person
Shrimp Kebobs
Jumbo shrimp with peppers and onions
$2.00 Per Person
Grilled Steak Sandwich
5 oz strip steak served on a freshly baked roll
$3.00 Per Person
Grilled Salmon Ciabatta
Herb grilled salmon, on a wheat ciabatta roll
$2.00 Per Person
Steak & Portabella Kebob
With a sweet balsamic glaze
$4.00 Per Person
Veggie Burgers
Grilled on a separate grill and served on a freshly baked bun
Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted fresh-cut fruits and melons
$1.50 Per Person
Grilled Vegetables
Marinated with a balsamic vinegar reduction
$1.50 Per Person
Apple Nut Salad
Apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and gorgonzola with a raspberry dressing
$1.50 Per Person
Chopped Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, black olives, garbanzos, gorgonzola & penne pasta with a red wine vinaigrette
$1.50 Per Person
Roasted Corn Salad
Roasted corn, diced onion and red & green peppers in a light vinaigrette
$1.00 Per Person
Orzo Pasta Salad
Tomato, cucumber, feta and a light vinaigrette
$1.00 Per Person
Fusilli Pasta Salad
Roasted peppers & an olive oil and balsamic dressing
$1.00 Per Person
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Summer Food Stations
These are some of our more popular custom station menus. Call to speak with one of our event planners to design your own custom menu from the following pages. Special discounts for groups of 500 or more.
TOP YOUR OWN BURGER BAR
Angus Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers (6oz)
Served on a freshly baked split top roll with a topping bar of:
- American & provolone cheese
- Bleu cheese crumbles
- Leaf lettuce
- Roma tomatoes
- Red & white onions
- Roasted red peppers
- Salsa & jalapenos
- Ketchup
- Yellow & dijon mustard
- Pesto mayo
- Horseradish
SALAD STATION
- Orzo pasta salad
- Fusilli pasta salad
- Caesar salad
- Apple nut salad
- Roasted corn salad
TOP YOUR OWN HOT DOG BAR
Celebrate your next team building employee appreciation event with a top your own hot dog event!
Chicago Style Hot Dogs
100% all beef jumbo dogs with all the trimmings on a poppy seed bun
Toppings Bar
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Diced Onions
- Relish
- Diced Tomato
- Sport Peppers
- Sauerkraut
- Celery Salt
ROASTED CORN STATION
Corn on the Cob
Grilled on-site, and in the husk, served with a flavored butter topping bar:
- Brown sugar & maple butter
- BBQ spiced butter
- Bleu cheese butter
- Garlic & parmesan
- Salted butter
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Pig Roast
We slow roast the Pig in our kitchens for 12 hours and bring it out to be carved on site
Accompanied By
- Sweet & Sour Chicken Skewers
- BBQ Salmon with citrus and cilantro
- Island rice
- Tortilla chips with mango salsa
- Tropical fruit
- White chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Décor To Include
- Grass skirts
- Tiki Masks
- Hawaiian Leis
- Tropical Linens
- Fire Eaters
- Hula Dancers
KABOB STATION
Grecian Style Chicken Kabob
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, green peppers and onions
Grilled Steak Kabob
Grilled steak, mushrooms, green peppers and onions
BBQ Pork Kabob
Served with green peppers and a sweet and tangy bbq marinade
SAUSAGE STATION
Italian Sausage
Served with sweet peppers, hot giardiniera peppers and freshly baked french rolls
Bratwurst
Served with grilled onions, sauerkraut, and a variety of german mustards
Spicy Garlic Chicken Sausage
Served with grilled onions, and a variety of german mustards
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Ice Cream Stations
Minimum guest count of 50 guests or more Call for pricing. Bases on your guest count and serving time.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
The perfect afternoon treat. Your guests can create and top their own Ice Cream Sundaes!
Scooping Station
Choose 4 Flavors
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
- Chocolate Chip
- Oreo
- Butter Pecan
- Rocky Road
- Cookie Dough
- Frozen Yogurt
- Mint Chocolate Chip
Topping Station
- Chocolate Syrup
- Caramel
- Strawberries
- Sprinkles
- M & M's
- Cherries
- Crushed Nuts
- Whipped Cream
Premium Hot Topping
- Hot Fudge
- Hot Caramel
- Hot Apples & Cinnamon
ICE CREAM FLOATS
Our profession waitstaff will scoop vanilla ice cream to order for your guests to fill with a soda choice below
Soda Choices
- Classic Root Beer
- Diet Root Beer
- Cola
- Orange Soda (Dreamsicle Floats)
Topping Station
- Whipped Cream
- Maraschino Cherries
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Straws
- Spoons
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Dessert Stations
Minimum guest count of 50 guests or more Call for pricing. Bases on your guest count and serving time.
FRESH FRUIT STATION
No better way to cool off on a hot summer day than a display of cool fresh fruit!
- Iced cold watermelon slices
- Red and green apples
- Peaches
- Plums
- Oranges
- Red and green grapes
TOP YOUR OWN CHEESECAKE
Start with a slice of eli's cheesecake, and top it from our topping bar
Topping Bar
- Chocolate Fudge
- Strawberry Sauce
- Apples and Cinnamon
- Whipped cream
PIE A LA MODE
A trio of pieces, sliced to order by our professional waitstaff and topped with vanilla bean ice cream!
Fresh Baked Pies
Served with fresh vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream
- Apple Pie Slices
- Cherry Pie Slices
- Blueberry Pie Slices
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Fun Food Stations
Call for pricing. Bases on your guest count and serving time. All carts include:
- A generator and all necessary product
- Most will require a staff person
Cotton Candy
Two flavors of cotton candy made fresh on site all day long
Ice Cream Bars
An assortment of novelty ice cream bars to include sandwiches, cones, bars, and popsicles
Popcorn
Is there anything more instantly recognized then the smell of freshly popped hot buttery popcorn
Kettle Corn
A sweet and salty treat, served from an antique popcorn wagon
Sno-Cones
Crushed ice topped with sweet flavored syrups, a summertime favorite
Soft Pretzels
Soft salted pretzels served with a variety of mustards and melted cheddar
Churros
Traditional mexican pastry filled with custard, fresh fruit or chocolate and rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture
Nachos
Traditional corn tortilla chips with melted cheddar, jalapenos, chopped green onions and salsa
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Additional Services
Your Buona Picnic includes a professional event planner to assist you with:
- Site selection
- Site visit & walkthrough
- Computerized layout
- Tent and rental design
- Schedule of events
- Insurance certification
- Outside service coordination
Amusements
- Moonwalks
- Mazes
- Obstacle courses
- Super slides
- Batting cages
- Mini golf
- Dunk tanks
- Petting zoos
- Pony rides
Rental Items
- Tents and canopies
- Tables & chairs
- Linens
- Portable bars
- Helium balloons
- A. systems
- Portolets & hand sinks
- Coolers
- Trash dumpsters
Services
- Directional signs
- Liquor liability
- Bartenders
- Waitstaff
- Greeters
- Decorations
- Floral arrangements
- Theme parties
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