Wedding and Special Events
First Choice Catering is a full-service catering company dedicated to providing you and your guests with the best experience. The Purpora family, owners of Meyers Restaurant and Papa Luigi’s, have been serving the community for over 45 years, known for serving deliciously crafted meals and exceptional service at an affordable price.
First Choice Catering has an extensive menu to accommodate all events, large or small. We have a reputable history in the corporate world offering box lunches, buffet lines, individually packaged meals, and catering to both picnics and holiday parties.
We offer a wide variety of wedding packages to accommodate you on your special day. We are extremely proud of our creative chefs, team, and staff for their outstanding care for our customers. The Purpora family is excited to be apart of your next event and can’t wait to show you why we’re the First Choice.
Appetizer Packages
Must be accompanied by a meal.-
Package One
Choose any four
Cheese and crackers
Fresh vegetable platter
Fresh fruit platter
Bruschetta
Mini BBQ meatballs
Liver pate
$7 per guest
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Package Two
Choose any four
Can include options from package oneCaprese skewers
Seafood stuffed mushrooms
Buffalo wings
Chicken tenders
Mediterranean hummus
Reuben dip
Mac & cheese bites
$8 per guest
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Package Three
Choose any four
Can include options from package one or twoJumbo shrimp cocktail
Chips and dip (Choice of artichoke dip, dill dip, french onion dip, beer cheese dip, reuben dip, or buffalo chicken dip)
Smoked salmon
Italian sausage and peppers
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts
Korean pork sliders
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Package Four
Choose any four
Can include options from packages one, two, or threeCharcuterie board
Antipasto plates
Crab cakes
Seafood empanadas
Arancini (rice balls)
Boneless buffalo wings
$14.50 per guest
Buffet Selections
Please inquire if you would like additional selections for your menu.Additional carved meat + $6 per person
Additional Entrée + $4 per person
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The Original
(2) Entrée Choices
(1) Specialty Side
(1) Potato
(1) Fresh Vegetable
(1) Buffet Salad
Dinner Rolls
$25 per guest
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The Standard
Carved Pork Loin
(1) Additional Entrée
(1) Specialty Side
(1) Potato
(1) Fresh Vegetable
(1) Buffet Salad
Dinner Rolls
$29 per guest
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The Premiere
Carved Turkey Breast
(1) Additional Entrée
(1) Specialty Side
(1) Potato
(1) Fresh Vegetable
(1) Buffet Salad
Dinner Rolls
$33 per guest
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The Deluxe
Carved Beef Sirloin
(2) Additional Entrées
(1) Specialty Side
(1) Potato
(1) Fresh Vegetable
(1) Buffet Salad
Dinner Rolls
$38 per guest
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The Ultimate
Carved Beef Tenderloin or Choice Angus Prime Rib
(2) Additional Entrées
(1) Specialty Side
(1) Potato
(1) Fresh Vegetable
(1) Buffet Salad
Dinner Rolls
$45 per guest
Buffet Entrée Choices
Please inquire if you would like additional selections for your menu.
Chicken
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Chicken Parmigiana
Italian breaded chicken breast, pan-fried and topped with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese
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Baked Chicken Cacciatore
Boneless, skinless chicken breast slow-cooked in a tasty red sauce with yellow and red peppers, sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs
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Oven Roasted Chicken
Skin-on chicken pieces rubbed with olive oil and spices, then baked with fresh rosemary until golden brown
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breast topped with parmesan cream, toasted bread crumbs, and broiled
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Chicken Caprese
Natural chicken breast grilled and topped with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese
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Chicken Marsala
Pan-fried chicken breast in a dry Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions
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Chicken Piccata
Parmesan bread crumbs, white wine and lemon sauce, capers
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken
Homemade creamy alfredo
Beef & Pork
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Braised Short Rib Ragu
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Barbecue Ribs
Slow-cooked pork ribs, so tender, in Chef Gil’s homemade BBQ sauce
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Beef Spiedini
Thinly sliced beef marinated in olive oil, hand-rolled and stuffed with Sicilian bread crumbs, topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions
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Sliced Ham
Smoked pit ham baked and served with a pineapple glaze
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Open Faced Stuffed Pork Chops
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Sliced Pork Loin
Thyme and rosemary crusted loin
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Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder, pulled and shredded, Chef Gil’s homemade BBQ sauce
Seafood
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Crab Linguine Alfredo
Linguine pasta, crab pieces, and creamy homemade alfredo sauce
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Sicilian Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed shrimp in a garlic/butter/fresh parsley and white wine sauce
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Bourbon Salmon
Atlantic salmon let, brushed with homemade bourbon glaze, then broiled
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Baked Cod
Tender let, Spanish paprika, and baked in a wine butter
Additional Selections
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Specialty Sides
Cowboy Baked Beans
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Pasta with Garlic Butter
Pasta with Marinara
Italian Pasta Salad
Roman Potato Salad
Meyer’s Famous Potato Salad
Asian Slaw (Soy Sauce, Teriyaki, Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Shredded Red and Green Bell Peppers, Cabbage and Carrots.)
Bok Choy Salad (Ramen Noodles, Sliced Almonds, Shredded Bok Choy, Vinegar and Oil.)
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Starches
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Parsley Boiled Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes
Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Bake
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Fresh Vegetables
Bourbon Glazed Carrots
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Green Beans Almondine
Blend of Vegetables
Steamed Broccoli with Hollandaise or Cheese Sauce
Oven Roasted Cauliower
Sweet Buttered Corn
Corn on the Cob
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Buffet Salads
Garden Salad
Caesar Salad
Antipasto Salad + $2
Waldorf Salad + $1
Cobb Salad + $1
Apple Pecan Arugula Salad + $1
Strawberry Gorgonzola + $1
Additional Hors D’oeuvres
Priced per person-
Crab Cakes
$6
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Chicken Tenders
$3
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Boneless Wings
$4
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Wonton Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
$4
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Reuben Rolls
$4
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Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
$4
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Seafood Empanadas
$5
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Smoked Salmon
$5
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Liver Pate
$4
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Sliced Italian Sausage with Peppers
$3
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Meatballs
Choice of Italian, Swiss, BBQ, or German
$3
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Toasted Bruschetta
$3
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Caprese Salad
$4
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Mediterranean Hummus Platter
$4
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Chips and Dip
Choice of Artichoke Dip, Dill, French Onion, Beer and Cheese, Rueben Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip
$5
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
$4
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Shrimp Cocktail
$7
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Korean Pork Sliders
$4
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Roll Ups
Choice of Vegetable, Ham, or Turkey
$3
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Assorted Silver Dollar Sandwiches
$4
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Fruit Platters
$3
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Vegetable Platters
$3
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Cheese and Cracker Plates
$4
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Charcuterie Boards
$7
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Antipasto Plate
$7
Desserts
Priced per person-
Schaum Torte’s
House-made, crispy meringue shell, lled, vanilla ice cream, strawberry topping, whipped cream
$3
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Apple Strudel
$3
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Lemon Berry Cake
$5
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Chocolate Fudge Cake Sensation
$4
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Apple Pie
$3
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New York Cheesecake
$4
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Carrot Cake
$3
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Mini Cannoli
$3
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Tiramisu
$4
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
$2
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Italian Cookies
$5
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Dark Chocolate Brownie
$3
Service Packages
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Classic Buffet
Entrée Served Buffet Style
Wire Chaffing Racks
Tables Bussed by First Choice Staff
Upscale Disposable Plates
Reflections Disposable Silverware
2 ply Dinner Napkin
$4.50 per guest
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Graceful Buffet
Entrée Served Buffet Style
Formal Silver Chafers
Tables Bussed by First Choice Staff
Full China Package (dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, water glass, silverware)
Elaborate Preset Table (silverware, glass, water pitchers, salt/pepper caddy, napkin, salad & dressing)
$7.50 per guest
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Established Buffet
Meal Served Family Style to Table on Platters
Tables Bussed by First Choice Staff
Full China Package (dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, water glass, silverware)
Elaborate Preset Table (silverware, glass, water pitchers, salt/pepper caddy, napkin, salad & dressing)
$9.95 per guest
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Timeless Buffet
Butler Passed Appetizers
Plated and Served Salads
Plated and Served Entrée
Preset Rolls And Butter Pads on Bread and Butter Plate
Preset Salad Dressings in China Bowls
Full China Package (dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, water glass, silverware)
Elaborate Preset Table (silverware, glass, water pitchers, salt/pepper caddie, napkin, salad & dressing)
Water Placed on Table
$14.95 per guest
Bar & Beverage Packages
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Full Open Bar
For 1 hour service $14 per guest
Per bartender plus service charge $30 per hour
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Beer, Wine, Water & Soda Bar
Per hour $8 per guest
Per bartender plus service charge $30 per hour
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Non Alcoholic Beverages
Spiced Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Cocoa
Classic Eggnog
Holiday Punch
Cranberry Spritzer
Ask us about our holiday cocktails for your event!
CONDITIONS
PRICING – Prices and menus subject to change at any time unless under contract.
QUALITY – We promise to use only quality products and ingredients and to hire quality employees.
SERVICE – Providing quality food is fruitless without providing excellent, above, and beyond service. We pride ourselves on our ability to listen to our customers and be adapt-able to meet their peculiar needs with enthusiasm and a smile. We treat everyone like they are a part of our family.
EVENT PLANNING AND SALES – Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in the planning and execution of your event from A to Z. Please allow us to be your one-stop and take care of all your event and catering needs. Call our office between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday – Friday. We are always available by appointment to meet your schedule.
PORTIONS – It is our intent to provide you and your guests with an adequate amount of all foods based on our 25 years in the catering business. Please let us know in advance if you feel your event will require more than average consumption.
DIETARY NEEDS – Please let us know in advance of any special dietary needs for you or any of your guests. We have options available for any dietary restrictions/ requirements.
GUEST COUNTS – Final guest counts are due 30 days before the event date. After that, we will accommodate increases, but due to commitments in scheduling, food, and equipment, we cannot decrease.
CANCELLATIONS – Things happen. Cancellations must be called into our office as soon as possible and confirmed by email. Refunds will be made on an individual basis with regard given to mitigating damages.
DEPOSITS – Deposits are required for all special events and weddings to ensure service, staff, and equipment for that chosen date. The final payment is due two weeks before the event by check or credit card.
SPECIAL PLANNING – Weddings and large special events require much more time than calculated in our menu pricing. A 22% service charge will be added for these events.