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Top Hat Catering’s staff has a combined 40 years of experience in event planning and catering to the culinary desires of a diverse array of customers. Our independence provides us with the ability to customize an event for you. We are equally adept at providing hospitality needs ranging from a small corporate gathering in need of a box lunch delivery to 2,000 employee company picnics to an elegant sit-down, served dinner of 300 guests. We invite you to review the following information and give us a call to see how we may help with your next Dayton Ohio catering event.

We cater to weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate catering, organizational meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and more! Box lunch delivery is also available. Price subject to change.

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Fresh Start Breakfasts

$500 minimum on orders before Noon for Off Premise
25 person minimum for all other times and On Premise 


TIER I - $12.00 PER PERSON

Quiche lorraine, farmers vegetarian quiche, muffins, donuts, and danish, seasonal fresh fruit with dip includes coffee and assorted juices 

or 

Assorted bagels and cream cheese, donuts, muffins, and danish, fresh seasonal fruit salad, tuna, and chicken salad croissant sandwiches include coffee and assorted juices.


TIER II - $14.00 PER PERSON

Ham and cheese scramble, biscuits and sausage gravy, sausage links or bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit salad includes coffee and assorted juices 

or 

Belgium waffles with fruit toppings and warm syrup, ham and cheese scramble, fresh seasonal fruit salad, sausage links or bacon include coffee and assorted juices


TIER III – FULL BRUNCH - $16.00 PER PERSON

Minimum 50 people

Assorted danish donuts and muffins, fresh cut fruit salad, scrambled eggs, ham and cheese scramble or farmers vegetarian quiche, bacon and sausage, gravy and biscuits, Belgian waffles w/ warm syrup and fruit topping, breakfast potatoes, and carved ham includes coffee and assorted juices

Prices subject to change  

Executive Boxed Lunches

$12.00 each

 Add bottled water and assorted soda- $2.00 (one soda & one water per person)


Signature Sandwiches & Wraps

CLUB CROISSANT

Loaded with shredded turkey, thinly sliced ham, bacon, American cheese, lettuce & tomato.


THE TORPEDO

Ham pepperoni & salami on a fresh sub bun with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, onions, provolone cheese & Italian dressing.


CLASSIC CROISSANT

Your choice of either our homemade chicken salad with grilled chicken breasts and our tangy dressing or our version of the classic tuna made with onions, sweet & dill relish on a flaky croissant with lettuce & tomato.



Grilled Goodness

TURKEY

Our smoked turkey breast on grilled sourdough with Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced tomato, and basil pesto mayonnaise.


HAM

Thinly sliced Ham grilled and sandwiched between grilled Sourdough with our Honey Mustard, Monterey Jack Cheese & Tomato.



Wrap it up!

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

Grilled chicken tossed in our signature medium sauce With Cheddar cheese crispy tortilla strips, lettuce, and tomato.


TURKEY WRAP

Smoked Turkey, crispy bacon Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato, and Ranch dressing. 


BLT WRAP

Crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato wrapped up in a honey wheat wrap with our sweet chili mayonnaise.



Fresh Salads & Soups

All salads served with a choice of dressing and cookie


BUFFALO BULL SALAD

Mixed Greens tossed over crisp tortilla crisps then topped with Cheddar cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and crispy fried chicken tossed in our medium-wing sauce.


COBB SALAD

Mixed greens with tomato, eggs, bacon, grilled chicken, Bleu cheese, shredded Cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese.


CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Crisp hearts of Romaine lettuce tossed with our signature Caesar dressing and topped with char-grilled chicken, red onions, shredded Parmesan cheese, and croutons.


HARVEST CHICKEN SALAD

Fresh Greens topped with dried cranberries, candied pecans, fresh sliced apples, and a sprinkle of bleu cheese crumbles, finished with Grilled chicken and our house-made Apple Vinaigrette


DRESSINGS

Ranch, French, Fat-Free Italian, Blue Cheese, 1,000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Apple Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Parmesan Peppercorn, Creamy Caesar



Soups's On

These are the same favorites you’ve come to love at Bullwinkle’s. Available to add to any boxed lunch. $3.75 for a cup and $4.75 for a bowl

Choose From:

Cheese Potato, Black Bean, or Traditional New England Clam Chowder.


Prices subject to change


Hors D’oeuvres Packages

25 Person Minimum


TIER I - $13. PER PERSON

Fruit Cheese & Vegetable Display, BBQ Meatballs, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Boneless Bullwingers (2 sauces)

 

TIER II - $16.00 PER PERSON

Fruit & Vegetable Display, BBQ Meatballs, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms


TIER III - $20.00 PER PERSON

Fruit Cheese & Vegetable Display, BBQ Meatballs, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, Boneless Bullwingers (2 sauces)

Add Carved Beef Tenderloin with Sauces & Silver Dollar Rolls for $6 per person

Hors D’oeuvres

Priced per event

Vegetable, Fruit & Cheese Display 

Mini Assorted Sandwiches

 Shrimp Cocktail W/ Sauce

 Assorted Wraps 

Bruschetta Buffalo Chicken Dip with Chips 

Corn Tortillas W/ Salsa & Guac 

Anti-Pasta Display 

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Carved Beef Tenderloin W/ Horseradish 

Chicken Tenders 

Award Winning Baby Back Ribs 

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Chunks 

Stuffed Mushrooms – Sausage or Crab (+$1/pp) 

Meatballs BBQ, Italian, Teriyaki 

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips 

Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls 

Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Chicken Chunks
Q, medium, Hot or Sizzle Q, Grizzly, Honey, Sriracha

Wheelhouse Specialties

We do everything well, but these are the three of our “go to” packages. You might say they are in our “wheelhouse”.  These packages are “Set for Success” no substitutions, please.  All selections include disposable plates and cutlery kits. (Minimum 25 orders)


BAR-B-QUITE RIGHT

Pulled pork and your choice of pulled beef brisket or pulled chicken with sauce & buns. Choice of tossed salad or coleslaw, and choice of two: redskin potatoes, green beans, baked beans, or mac & cheese.

$11.00 Per Person
Hungry Man Portions +$2 per person 
Substitute BBQ Chicken Breast + $3 Three Meat Option +$6 


BABY BACK ATTACK

⅓ slab of our award-winning baby back ribs with your choice of one of the following: pulled pork, pulled beef brisket or pulled chicken with sauce & buns. Choice of tossed salad or coleslaw and choice of two sides: redskin potatoes, green beans, baked beans, or mac & cheese.

$17.00 Per Person
Substitute BBQ Chicken Breast + $3 ½ Slab option + $4


TEX-MEX MASTERPIECE

Our take on traditional fajitas is seasoned steak & chicken char-grilled & sliced served with flour tortillas, our house-made refried beans & seasoned rice. Accompanied by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips & salsa, sour cream & guacamole.

$16 Per Person

Catering Packages

These are set by our more popular offerings & selections. If you do not see something you like, let us know. We customize menus often. All selections include tossed salad with three dressings, rolls & butter, disposable plates & cutlery kits. 


25 person minimum for all tiers.


TIER I - $16.00 PER PERSON

Choice of two: meat lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, grilled marinated chicken, or vegetable penne pasta alfredo or classic red sauce (chicken optional).


TIER II - $18.00 PER PERSON

Choice of two: carved applewood smoked ham, apple pecan pork loin, carved oven roasted turkey, grilled marinated chicken, seasoned roast pork loin or grilled portobello mushrooms, and two side dishes. 


TIER III - $20.00 PER PERSON

Choice of two: beef pot roast and gravy, carved applewood smoked ham, apple pecan pork loin, carved oven-roasted turkey, grilled marinated chicken, seasoned roast pork loin or grilled portobello mushrooms, chicken marsala, chicken cordon bleu, parmesan glazed cod, broiled tilapia, or baja chicken and two side dishes.


STERLING UPGRADES-

Substitute any of these following entrees to Tier III. Carved beef tenderloin (+$5), sirloin steak ($4), salmon filet ($4)


Prices subject to change

Bullwinkle’s Premier Wedding Packages

All wedding packages include china, flatware, water goblets, and sea salt & pepper grinders for each table, table linens, linen napkins, and cake-cutting service.


DUCHESS - $20

Pick two of our smoked pulled meats, with our signature q sauce & buns, two side dishes, and salad with dressing.


PRINCESS - $27

Choice of two entrees, two side dishes, salad, bread & butter.


Wedding Appetizers

Add a Fruit, Cheese & Vegetable Display with Ranch Dip and Crackers

Along with ANY (1) of the following:

Buffalo Chicken dip with chips, Pulled Pork sliders with Q sauce, Beef Meatballs (BBQ, Italian, or Teriyaki), Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Chips & Salsa or Chicken Chunks (choice 2 of sauces).
$4.00/per person


Additional Appetizers available for additional costs 


Entrees

PASTA

Meat lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, baked vegetable penne alfredo, spaghetti w/meatballs, or chicken penne alfredo.


CHICKEN & TURKEY

Grilled marinated chicken, chicken marsala, chicken cordon bleu, baja chicken, pulled smoked chicken and carved roasted turkey.


BEEF & PORK

Beef pot roast and gravy, carved applewood smoked ham, baby back ribs (4 bones), pulled pork, pulled beef brisket, carved pork loin with apple pecan sauce,

Carved beef tenderloin (+$5), sirloin steak (+$4),


SEAFOOD

Broiled tilapia, parmesan glazed cod, salmon filet (+$4)


VEGAN ITEMS

Stuffed zucchini or stuffed portobello mushrooms

Salads & Sides

SALADS

Garden tossed salad with assorted dressings, caesar salad, southern potato salad, cole slaw, garden pasta salad, fresh seasonal fruit salad, spinach salad, loaded baked potato salad


SIDES

Ranch-style red potatoes, garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cheddar mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, baked macaroni and cheese, country green beans, buttered corn, honey glazed carrots, baked beans, au gratin potatoes, rice pilaf, Spanish rice, green bean almondine, parmesan asparagus, green bean casserole, herb roasted vegetables, fresh steamed vegetable blend

Beverage / Bar Service for Offsite Functions

All packages include ice, and high-quality clear cups: 12oz beer/soda, and 9oz wine/ mixed drink cups. Misc. supplies: napkins, stirrers 


$2.00 for Tea/Lemonade/Water - No Bartenders Available


$3.00 for Tea/Lemonade/Water/Soft Drinks - No Bartenders Available 


$4.00 for Tea/Lemonade/Water/Soft Drinks/Coffee/Mixers - Bartenders Available 



BARTENDERS ARE $250 AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SET UP 4 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND BREAKDOWN.

 

Additional Bartender Time Is $35 per Hour

 

Mixers: Club Soda, Tonic water, Lime Juice, Sour Mix, and Margarita Mix 

Juice Mixers: Cranberry, Orange, and Pineapple Juice Assorted Fruit