Nearby Caterers Offer Wide Variety of Fresh Food

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Lake Saint Louis Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice:

Quintessential Catering

Overview: Located in nearby O'Fallon, Quintessential Catering offers up everything from lunches on the go to full-on theme parties and banquets. Their food is made to order and can be delivered to your work or home. Their menus are extensive and varied, offering a lot of choice for even the pickiest eater. Call or visit their website for pricing details.

The Drinks: For your next corporate party you can opt for the Basic Beverage Bar, though a minimum of 5o people is required. This includes your choice of lemonade, punch, iced tea, coffee and water combinations for $5.25/person. For fewer people you can order drinks individually. Quintessential also offers basic beer, wine and soda service all the way to premium service that features top-shelf liquor.

Appetizers: Where to begin? The appetizer list is so extensive you'd have to repeat order for a year to try them all (not really, but they do have a LOT of choices). Hot and cold appetizers are available. Try the more interesting stuff first before settling into your favorites, like Vidalia Onion Casserole with Chips, Tenderloin Phyllo Purses or Salami Cornucopias. 

Entrees: Interesting offerings include Pork Loin with Apple Brandy Glace, Asian Barbecued Salmon or Baked Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze. Accompanying sides include a dizzying variety of vegetables like Sweet & Sour Green Beans, Au Gratin potatoes and Harvard Beets, not to mention a slew of salads like Southwestern Mixed Greens and classic Waldorf salad. 

Lunches to go: Quintessential offers signature sandwiches and wraps. Standout selections include the Four Cheese Tomato Basil wrap with spinach, tomato and parmesan peppercorn dressing or The Quintessential, a combination of honey cured ham and turkey with American and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and creamy parmesan mayonnaise. Boxed lunches supply you with one side and one dessert, Basket lunches, two sides and one dessert. Salad orders come with one dessert.

Desserts: Who wouldn't indulge in a Build-Your-Own Cupcake station? With it you get a choice of 3 icing flavors and a variety of toppings. Order up some creme brulee spoons as dessert finger food or American Petit Fours to impress your guests. Other options include Eclair Bites, Mini Fruit Cobbler Cups and Little Lemon Bars.

Other: Quintessential will cater any event you want, whether it's a wedding reception, picnic or theme party. They have the ability to match food, color schemes, and whatever else you can think of to make sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Service: Friendly, efficient, professional, and delivers right to your front or office door.