Southeast Asian or Mediterranean? New American or Indian? These considerations are a customary part of planning a menu, and with budgetary concerns at the top of everyone's mind these days, we challenged caterers to present beautiful and affordable three-course meals that reflect a variety of cuisines.
Here is the fifth of eight internationally inspired menus: A Southern Italian meal priced at $39 per person, from Calihan Catering in Chicago. Flatware, china, and glasses from Hall's Rental and linen from BBJ Linen.
Photo: Tyllie Barbosa for BizBash
Photo: Tyllie Barbosa for BizBash
Photo: Tyllie Barbosa for BizBash
Photo: Tyllie Barbosa for BizBash