Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsBodega on CentralCatering Services Recipe

Catering Services Recipe

Inspired by Bodega on Central
Time3h
Serves50

At Bodega we love to cater events of all types and sizes! We customize each catering order to your needs.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Dishes

Sides

Desserts

Beverages

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare Bruschetta

    Slice a baguette into 1/2 inch pieces, toast lightly, and top each piece with a mixture of diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Arrange Vegetable Platter

    Select a variety of fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Arrange them artfully on a large tray, accompanied by a dipping sauce.

Main Dishes

  1. 3

    Grill Chicken

    Marinate 5 lbs of chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour. Grill until cooked through and juices run clear, about 6-7 minutes per side.

  2. 4

    Prepare Vegetarian Lasagna

    Layer cooked lasagna noodles with ricotta cheese, spinach, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese in two large trays. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until bubbly.

Sides

  1. 5

    Mix Garden Salad

    Combine mixed greens, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing in two large bowls.

  2. 6

    Prepare Garlic Bread

    Spread garlic butter on 24 slices of bread and toast in the oven until golden brown at 375°F, about 10 minutes.

Desserts

  1. 7

    Serve Chocolate Cake

    Place the whole chocolate cake on a serving platter and slice as needed. Optionally, serve with whipped cream.

  2. 8

    Arrange Fruit Platter

    Cut a variety of seasonal fruits such as melons, berries, and grapes. Arrange them beautifully on a large tray.

Beverages

  1. 9

    Brew Coffee

    Brew 2 gallons of coffee using your preferred method and keep it warm in a coffee dispenser.

  2. 10

    Prepare Iced Tea

    Brew tea bags in hot water, then let cool. Serve over ice in a large dispenser, adding lemon slices as garnish.

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