LUNCH

Tote Bag Lunch
Lunch a-la-Carte
Soups On…
Hot Lunch Buffets
Chilled Lunch Buffets

Tote Bag Lunch

Crimson Catering's On-the-Move service features Locally Baked Breads & Desserts, Dietz and Watson Meats & Cheeses and Fresh Produce (local when possible). V denotes vegetarian options.

Classic Sandwich Tote Bag Lunch
$8.95 each
Signature Sandwich Tote Bag Lunch
$9.65 each

Add a Side Salad: Fresh Fruit Salad, Pasta Salad, Dijon Potato Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Israeli Couscous Salad, Southwest Black Bean & Corn Salad
$1.75 additional

All sandwiches are presented on our Chef's choice of Freshly Baked Breads

Classic Sandwich Selections

  • Thinly Sliced Medium Rare Roast Beef
  • Honey Cured Virginia Ham and Swiss Cheese
  • Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Albacore Tuna Salad
  • Tender Chicken Salad
  • Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
  • Hummus, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Sprouts – V
  • Focaccia Caprese – V

Signature Sandwich Selections

  • The Dunster ~ Rare Roast Beef, Plum Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella with Basil Aioli on Ciabatta
  • The Annenberg ~ Thai BBQ Flank Steak, Napa Cabbage Slaw, Shredded Veggies, Brown Sugar Rice Wine Vinaigrette in a Wrap
  • The Leverett ~ Thinly Sliced Roast Beef, Horseradish Cheese, Fresh Arugula & Caramelized Onions on a Baguette
  • The Adams ~ Oven Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Chutney, Sage Stuffing & Mayonnaise on a Country Wheat Roll
  • The Kirkland ~ Roasted Turkey, Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms, Sliced Cucumber, Lettuce, & Tomato in a Wrap
  • The Lowell ~ Sliced Chicken, Smoked Ham, Swiss Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard & Field Greens on Ciabatta
  • The Cabot ~ Pesto Grilled Chicken with Provolone Cheese, Vine Ripe Tomato & Fresh, Mixed Greens on a Baguette
  • The Currier ~ Hard Salami, Sopressata, Prosciutto, Provolone, Field Greens & Olive Tapenade on an Italian Roll
  • The Eliot ~ Honey Cured Ham, Brie, Mixed Greens & Tomatoes on a Flaky Croissant
  • The Mather (V) ~ Goat Cheese, Arugula, Apple Butter, Celery & Walnuts on a Country Wheat Roll
  • The Pforzheimer (V) ~ Smoked Tofu & Herb Infused Grilled Vegetables in a Wheat Wrap
  • The Quincy (V) ~ Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Red Onion & Gorgonzola on Focaccia
  • The Winthrop (V) ~ Field Greens, Roasted Tomatoes, Marinated Artichokes, Hummus & Feta Cheese in a Wrap

Lunch a la Carte

Deli Platter Buffet
$14.95 per person ~ 15 person minimum

  • Platters of Sliced Dietz and Watson Meats & Cheese (Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Cheddar, Swiss, & American)
  • Chef's Selection of Breads & Rolls
  • Select two of the following sides: Fresh Fruit Salad, Pasta Salad, Dijon Potato Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw, Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Israeli Couscous Salad, Southwest Black Bean & Corn Salad
  • Condiment platter including: Lettuce, Tomato, Spanish Onion & Dill Pickle Spears
  • Freshly Baked Cookies, Brownies, & Gourmet Dessert Bars

Sandwich Platter
24 Half Sandwiches (See Classic and Signature Sandwich descriptions)

  • Assorted Classic Sandwiches – $84
  • Assorted Signature Sandwiches – $96
  • Bags of Assorted Chips and Pretzels – $1.50 per bag
  • Freshly Baked Cookies and Brownies– $1.50 each
  • Assorted Gourmet Bar Cookies– $1.95 each
  • Seasonal Whole Fruit– $1.50 each

Kabob Platters
4 oz. kabobs, served room temperature; 20 Kabob Minimum

  • Grilled Chicken ~ $3.75 per kebob
  • Marinated Beef ~ $4.85 per kebob
  • Grilled Shrimp ~ $5.50 per kebob
  • Grilled Vegetable ~ $3.95 per kebob

Soup's on…
Exceptional Soups are delivered in our one gallon soup tureen complete with ladle, bowls, spoons and an assortment of Freshly Baked Rolls or Oyster Crackers.
$42.00 per gallon ~ Serves 16 guests

  • Beef Barley & Vegetable ~ Tender Beef, Barley, Tomatoes, Onions & Carrots simmered in homemade Beef Stock
  • Chicken Vegetable with Rice ~ Tender Chicken, Rice & Summer Vegetables in Homemade Chicken Stock
  • New England Clam Chowder ~ A rich, traditional New England Chowder made from Clams, Onions, Potatoes, Bacon & Butter, finished with Light Cream
  • Tomato & Basil (V) ~ Ripened Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Sherry & Fresh Herbs
  • Mediterranean Eggplant & Zucchini (V) ~ Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Green Peppers & Tomatoes
  • White Bean & Escarole (V) ~ A rustic soup made from White Beans, Escarole, homemade Vegetable Stock, Olive Oil & Seasonings
  • Vegetarian Chili (V) ~ Chef's Variety of Vegetables
  • Seasonal Soup ~ Ask about our delicious seasonal offerings

Scholarly Salads

Salad Platters
Order our healthy salads individually or create your own platter lunch. There is a 10 person minimum for a platter.

Boxed Salads
Any of the gourmet salads can be packed individually providing you and your guests a variety of choices. All boxed meals include a Hearth Baked Roll, Gourmet Bar Dessert and Cutlery. $2.25 per person extra

  • Caesar Salad
    Romaine Lettuce with Herbed Croutons, Parmesan Cheese & Classic Caesar Dressing – $8.00 per person
    Add Grilled Chicken ~ $11.95 per person
    Add Marinated Flank Steak ~ $13.95 per person
    Add Grilled Shrimp ~ $14.95 per person
  • Chicken & Pasta Salad
    Basil Roasted Chicken & Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad tossed with Grilled Garden Vegetables in Vinaigrette $11.95 per person
  • Chef's Salad
    Honey Roasted Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef & Cheeses on a bed of Baby Lettuce, Garden Fresh Vegetables & Herb Vinaigrette Dressing on the side, served with Hearth Baked Rolls $13.95 per person
  • Middle Eastern Delight (V)
    Hummus, Tabbouleh and Baba Ghanoush presented on Mixed Greens, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives with Carrot & Celery Sticks garnished with Toasted Pita Chips $13.00 per person
  • Caprese Salad (V)
    Tomatoes & Miniature Buffalo Mozzarella tossed in a Basil Vinaigrette, served with Focaccia $11.95 per person
  • Mediterranean Salad (V)
    Marinated Artichokes, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Green Peppers, Red Onion, Potatoes & Feta Cheese tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette on Mixed Greens, served with Grilled Flat Breads $10.95 per person
    Add Grilled Chicken ~ $12.95 per person
    Add Marinated Flank Steak ~ $14.95 per person
  • Asian Salad
    Select One: Teriyaki Marinated Flank Steak or Orange Miso Glazed Salmon with Scallions,
    Sesame Soba Noodles & Crisp Vegetables on Baby Greens $14.95 per person
  • Vegetarian Antipasto (V)
    Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Pepper, Pepperoncini, Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes & Assorted Cheeses on a Bed of Hearts of Romaine and served with Focaccia $12.95 per person

Hot Lunch Buffets
There is a 15-person minimum for all buffets. All hot buffets require an attendant. The charge for this attendant will be $30 per hour with a four-hour minimum.

Classic American
$15.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Mixed Green Salad topped with Garden Vegetables, served with Chef's Choice of Dressings
  • Mini Burgers & Mini Hotdogs
  • Boston Baked Beans
  • Condiments to include: Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese, Pickles, Onion, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo & Relish
  • Individual Bags of Chips
  • Chocolate Chunk Cookies

New England
$19.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Classic New England Clam Chowder & Oyster Crackers
  • Select One Salad:
    New England Mesclun Salad with Crumbled Blue Cheese, Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts & Raspberry Vinaigrette
    Beefsteak Tomato Salad with Caramelized Bermuda Onions & Herb Vinaigrette
  • Select One Entree:
    Boston Baked Scrod with Ritz Cracker Crumbs & Lemon-Pepper Sauce
    New England Apple & Sage Stuffed Chicken Breast
    Butternut Squash Stuffed Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
  • Seasonal Vegetable
  • Hearth Baked Rolls & Butter
  • Boston Cream Pie

Pacific Rim
$18.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Asian Dipping Sauce
  • Spicy Marinated Cucumber Salad with Sweet Soy Chile Vinaigrette
  • Ginger & Scallion Marinated Flank Steak
  • Vegetarian Stir-Fry
  • Thai Coconut Rice
  • Macaroons & Fortune Cookies

North End
$18.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
  • Select One Salad:
    Classic Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan & Toasted Croutons
    Caprese Salad Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, & Fresh Basil
  • Focaccia Triangles
  • Vegetarian Lasagna ~ Lasagna noodles layered with Fresh Vegetables in a Cream Sauce
  • Chicken Marsala ~ Chicken braised in a mixture of Marsala, Butter, Mushrooms & Spices
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Tiramisu

Greek
$18.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Greek Salad ~ Tomato, Feta, Olives, Red Onion, Cucumber, Mixed Greens & Greek Vinaigrette
  • Build Your Own Pita: Mint & Cumin Marinated Chicken & Herb Grilled Beef Tips
  • Accompaniments to include: Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, Pita Pockets, Diced Tomato, Shredded Lettuce & Tzatziki Sauce
  • Roasted Potatoes with Lemon & Herbs
  • Baklava

Chilled Lunch Buffets
There is a 15-person minimum for all buffets. All hot buffets require an attendant. The charge for this attendant will be $30 per hour with a four-hour minimum.

Winthrop Street's Favorite
$21.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Fresh Field Green Salad with Garden Vegetables & Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
  • Herb Grilled Shrimp
  • Israeli Couscous Salad
  • Fire Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
  • Rustic Rolls & Butter
  • Tea Cookies

The Tuscany
$19.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Insalata Caprese – Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Cracked Pepper & Virgin Olive Oil
  • Choose Two Entrées:
    Roasted Basil Pesto Chicken
    Pepper Seared Flank Steak topped with Tomato Relish
    Grilled Salmon with Lemon Basil Aioli
  • Herb Infused Grilled Vegetable Salad
  • Italian Orzo Salad
  • Focaccia Triangles & Breadsticks with Butter & Olive Oil
  • Mini Cannoli & Italian Cookies

Niçoise Salad
$19.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Build-Your-Own:
    Field Greens, Grilled Marinated Tuna, Hard Boiled Eggs, Red Skin Potatoes, String Beans, Artichoke Hearts, Niçoise Olives & Herb Vinaigrette
  • Baguettes & Butter
  • Apple Cranberry Almond Tart & Blueberry Tart

Mediterranean
$19.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Tuscan Salad – Mesclun Greens, Plum Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives & Gorgonzola with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Choose Two Entrées:
    Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives & Lemon
    Grilled Herb Encrusted Flank Steak
    Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Stack with Basil Olive Oil
  • Marinated Asparagus Spears & Roasted Red Peppers
  • Couscous Salad
  • Pita Triangles, Grilled Flatbreads & Hummus
  • Toasted Almond Bars & Apricot Crumb Bars

Latin
$19.75 per person ~ 25 person minimum

  • Chilled Gazpacho Soup or Mixed Greens Salad
  • Grilled Flatbreads
  • Choose Two Entrées:
    Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lime Citrus Salsa
    Grilled Chicken with Papaya Salsa
    Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
  • Spanish Rice Salad – Brown Rice, Tomatoes, Onion & Cilantro tossed in a White Wine Vinaigrette
  • Southwest Black Bean Salad – Black Beans with Corn, Red & Green Peppers, Onion & Tomatoes
  • Chocolate Raspberry Bars & Lemon Bars