Catering
Our joy of sharing great food with friends and family has inspired us to create an array of catering options that make entertaining easy and fun.
Either stop into any of our locations or give us a call to place your catering order. Delivery is available to a limited area surrounding our stores. See our Local Delivery Map for details on our delivery range and pricing.
Each of our hand-crafted, wooden trays is filled with a bounty of artisan cheese and bread with a variety of accompaniments like charcuterie, olives, almonds, fruit and honey. For occasions large and small, Pastoral’s catering menu features everything from crowd-pleasing combinations to old-world classics and foodie-friendly American artisan selections. We’ve attended to every detail in making these trays abundant, delicious, beautiful and ready to enjoy.
We wouldn’t let you forget the refreshments either--5% and 10% discounts for half and full cases of wine and beer are available. Pastoral staff is happy to help select the perfect pairing or put together mixed cases to fit your needs.
Looking for Sandwich Trays? Artisan options for a party of two? Check out our Pastoral Picnic options.
For special requests, staffed events, corporate events and information on fromager and sommelier services visit our Private Events page for more details.
Menu
Trays, Petite Platters & Beaucoup Event Platters
Download a Printable Menu
Pastoral Tray Size Guide:
Small serves 8 to 10 - Medium serves 14 to 18 - Large serves 20 to 26
The appropriate tray size may deviate from our suggestions, depending on the circumstances of your event. Consult a Pastoral Associate to determine which size is right for you!
Continental Connoisseur Savor the World’s Cheese Royalty
St Felicien – Bel Canto – Challerhocker – Montasio Vino Rosso
Come taste the brightest and best of the international cheese classics! France’s St. Felicien (cow) is soft-ripened and tangy, while Andante Dairy’s Bel Canto (goat) is rich and bright. Swiss Challerhocker (cow) is an alpine style full of flavors of roasted walnuts and mountain grasses, while Italy’s Montasio Vino Rosso (cow) has a grape-rubbed rind, and a zesty, crumbly interior. Accompanying these delectable ambassadors are Mixed Olives, house-roasted Spiced Almonds, Flatbread, and Baguette!
Small $99.99 Medium $139.99 Large $179.99
American Artisans Stars of the States
Pleasant Ridge Reserve - Green Hill – Cabot Clothbound – Great Hill Blue
These cheeses are an exemplary selection of the quality that American cheesemakers offer. Celebrate with nutty, grassy, Pleasant Ridge Reserve (cow) from WI. Green Hill (cow), from GA, is creamy & rich. Vermont brings English-style cheddar: earthy, crumbly Cabot Clothbound (cow), and Great Hill Blue (cow), from the sea coast of MA is a well balanced bite. Some of our favorite artisan accompany: Ames Farms Honey, house-roasted Spiced Almonds, Mixed Olives, Flatbread, and Baguette!
Small $ 89.99 Medium $129.99 Large $169.99
The Crowd Pleaser An Assortment of Pastoral Favorites
Humboldt Fog - Asiago Fresco – d’Affinois – 4 Month Manchego
This aptly named tray is sure to satisfy palates of all kinds! Our most popular soft-ripened cheese, Fromage d’Affinois (cow), is velvety, fruity and smooth. Follow it with Young Manchego (sheep), a gently nutty bite from Spain. The classic Humboldt Fog (goat) that put America on the fresh chevre map is milky and citrusy, while Italy brings us crowd-pleasing Asiago Fresco (cow). We accompany these with Dried Apricots, our house-roasted Spiced Almonds, Dried Mission Figs, Flatbread, and Baguette!
Small: $74.99 Medium: $109.99 Large: $139.99
A Taste of France
Culinary Piece de Resistance
Edel de Cleron – Morbier – Fourme d’Ambert – Aged Mimolette
A rendezvous of fromage a la Francais! Savor the woodsy, brie-style Edel de Cleron (cow) with the earthy French classic, Morbier (cow). The sweetly milky blue, Fourme d’Ambert (cow) from Auvergne offsets Charles de Gaulle’s bright, zesty favorite: Aged Mimolette (cow). We’ve completed this collection of tommes with a mix of Picholine and Nicoise olives, Flatbreads, & Baguette!
Small $59.99 Medium $89.99 Large $119.99
A Taste of France, Deluxe
Rosette de Lyon – Duck Rillette
A platter of Eiffel Tower proportions, the Deluxe includes everything in the Taste of France, plus mildly sweet salami, Rosette de Lyon, richly decadent Duck Rillette, French whole grain mustard, and crunchy Cornichons.
Bon Appetit!
Small $84.99 Medium $124.99 Large $159.99
Roman Conquest The Finest from Mediterranean to Aegean
Casa de Mendevil - Leonora – Covadonga – Pantaleo
Bring the spirit and warmth of the Mediterranean with cheeses highlighting the rich heritage of the region. Casa de Mendevil from Portugal is traditionally made from sheep’s milk, but ours is cow: semi-firm and rubbed with paprika. Spain brings a delicious dichotomy of Leonora (goat), a burst of citrusy sunshine, and Covadonga, a sheep/cow blue veined with delicately spicy, creamy flavor. Pantaleo (goat) is zesty & refreshing with vibrant aromas of tropical fruit. Our selection of accompaniments includes Marcona Almonds, Dried Mission Figs, Flatbread, and Baguette!
Small $79.99 Medium $129.99 Large $169.99
Roman Conquest, Deluxe
Chorizo Espanol - Coppa
The diverse bounty of this region in grander proportion, the Deluxe includes everything in the Roman Conquest, with the additions of sweet & smoky Chorizo Espanol, Roasted Piquillo Peppers, and Coppa, a savory, finely sliced pork loin cured with red wine. Salud!
Small $99.99 Medium $149.99 Large $189.99
Roasted Vegetable Platter
This is an abundant assortment of our favorite fresh roasted and imported vegetables to compliment our cheese, sandwich, or charcuterie trays. Includes Spanish Piquillo Peppers, Roman Long-Stemmed Artichokes, Marinated Tuscan Giant White Beans, Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps, Italian Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil and Mixed Olives.
Small $49.99 Medium $74.99 Large $99.99
Mediterranean Antipasti
Prosciutto San Daniele – Soppressata – Finnochiona
A bountiful platter of Italian-style charcuterie and our favorite vegetables to get your mouth watering! Finnochiona is liberally sprinkled with fennel pollen & herbs, and Creminelli’s Soppressata is robust with flavors of garlic & red wine. We’ve saved the classic for last: luscious Prosciutto San Daniele melts in your mouth, savory & sweet. Add savory long-stemmed Artichokes, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Sour Puss Pickles’ Pickled Curried Cauliflower and Ginger Carrots, French whole grain Mustard, and Baguette!
Small $69.99 Medium $129.99 Large $169.99
Les Charcuteries For the Carnivorous Connoisseur
Salami Toscano – Jamon Serrano – Country Pate – Calabrese
A comprehensive collection of our favorite hand-crafted charcuterie! This tray showcases aromatic, peppercorn-studded Salami Toscano, and authentic Spanish dry-cured Jamon Serrano in all its salty, smoky, glory. Our French Country Pork Pate is smothered in black peppercorns, and the aromatic Creminelli Calabrese is mildly spicy, and tantalizingly rich. These are impeccably paired with Spanish Pipparas, Cornichons, French whole grain mustard, and Baguette!
Small $79.99 Medium $109.99 Large $149.99
Sweet Dreams Saving the Best for Last
Picolo – 5 Year Gouda – Roaring 40s Blue
The culmination of your repast! Picolo is a sumptuous Jersey cow’s milk triple crème. 5 Year Gouda is caramel rich with flavor crystals, and Australia’s Roaring 40’s Blue (cow) is earthy, & sweet. We augment these choices with Dried Mission Figs, Apples in Sparkling Wine spread by Quince & Apple, Dried Cherries, Chocolate-covered Almonds from Spain, Baguette, and our California fruit and nut bread!
Small $74.99 Medium $104.99 Large $144.99
Whole Smoked Alaskan Salmon
*Two day Pre-order. 
Our delicious, cold-smoked, whole line-caught Alaskan Salmon provides a bounty of highest quality seafood for any gathering. Beautifully arranged with our Dill Crème Fraiche, savory Capers, red onions, cucumbers and lemon wedges. Salmon range from 4 to 12 pounds. Weight cannot be guaranteed but we will do our best to be as close as possible.
$15.99 per pound arranged on tray
Artisan Cookie Tray For Your Sweet Tooth
Chicago-based bakery Cookie Bar brings sweet delights to round out your meal. Served with delicious Chocolate-covered Almonds from Spain.
Small $44.99 Medium $69.99 Large $94.99
PETITE PLATTERS
Serves 4 to 6
Little Something Special
Zamarano – Delice de Bourgogne – Bijou – Aged Mimolette
A perfect nosh with a bottle of wine and a few friends, this platter delivers robust flavor on a smaller scale. Staff favorite Zamarano (sheep) is nutty, firm, and a tad bit creamy. Enchant your palate with Delice de Bourgogne (cow), a luscious slice of triple crème perfection. Bijou (goat) is a buttery gem to tantalize your senses. Complete your curd journey with the toffee rich complexity of Aged Mimolette (cow)! As accompaniments, we add our house-roasted Spiced Almonds, Mixed Olives, Flatbread, and Baguette!
$39.99
Little Something for Everyone
D’Affinois – Local Fresh Chevre – Mahon – Ossau Iraty
Quiet evening at home? A nibble before heading out to dinner? Let us do the work! Ensure that it’s memorable, with this blend of proven stars, including: D’Affinois (cow) -the gooey, buttery French favorite; mild, creamy Fresh Chevre (goat). For some terra firma, enjoy Spain’s beloved Mahon (cow) with its mild, savory, nuttiness along with Wisconsin’s own Carr Valley Marisa (sheep) and its firm but creamy tanginess. As accompaniments, we add our house-roasted Spiced Almonds, Mixed Olives and our popular Flatbreads and Baguette. $39.99
BEAUCOUP EVENT PLATTERS
Small serves up to 35 * Large serves up to 65
A Little Nosh for Larger Crowds. All platters are accompanied by a locally-made baguette
Bucheron + Dried Cherries sm $69.99 lg $129.99
A lemony & tangy fresh goat’s milk cheese with tart Cherries.
Dante + Mixed Olives sm $89.99 lg $169.99
A 4 month old zesty sheep’s milk cheese with an array of Greek olives.
Aderkase + Dried Mission Figs sm $59.99 lg $109.99
A crumbly milder cow’s milk blue with savory Figs.
Zamarano + Spiced Almonds sm $79.99 lg $149.99
A creamy aged sheep’s milk cheese with our house-roasted almonds.
Fromage D’Affinois + Dried Apricots sm $69.99 lg $129.99
A torta with fig & black tea preserve or shallot confit, & Turkish apricots.
Details
48 hours advance notice is highly recommended for all catering orders. Please contact Pastoral at least one week in advance for special services such as custom trays. Two weeks lead time is necessary for Pastoral staffed events. We will try our best to accommodate requests at shorter notices.
Because Pastoral is committed to serving only the finest artisan products in their optimal state, comparable substitutions may be necessary on occasion.