pollen & platterCATERING · MADISON, WISCONSIN
Menu

THE MENU COLLECTION

A table full
of possibilities.

Start with the way you want to gather. Explore every selection, from a breakfast buffet to the last small sweet.

Choose the food. Then choose the support. P&P offers buffet service, delivered or staffed, with optional passed appetizers. Menu prices exclude applicable fees and tax. Staff is billed separately.

Dietary key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten-free · DF dairy-free · NF nut-free · EF egg-free · SF sugar-free. Please tell us about allergies when you inquire; our kitchen is not allergen-free.

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Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Small bites, platters & sweets

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Food bars

Paella Station

Gather around the pan.

Cooked outdoors by our chef, right in front of your guests.

Saffron-scented bomba rice, colorful vegetables and your choice of savory meats or seafood, served fresh from the pan.

20-guest minimum per event. Each paella selection includes warm EVOO focaccia and our Arugula, Fennel & Manchego Salad.
Required On-Site Paella Chef Fee: $500 flat per event, additional to food pricing.

An outdoor cooking area is required at your venue. Space and setup requirements will be confirmed before booking.

Paella selections

Food prices are per person.
Selections and enhancements are arranged in advance.

Garden Paella

$43 per person*

Bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, green beans and sweet peas with saffron bomba rice, garlic and smoked paprika. Simmered in vegetable broth and finished with parsley and lemon.

Optional enhancements: roasted mushrooms, grilled asparagus or charred broccolini.

Chicken, Pork & Spanish Chorizo Paella

$48 per person*

Chicken thighs, tender pieces of pork and Spanish chorizo with saffron bomba rice, sweet peppers, tomato, garlic and smoked paprika. Finished with parsley and lemon.

Optional enhancement: grilled steak.

Seafood & Spanish Chorizo Paella

$55 per person*

Shrimp, scallops and mussels with Spanish chorizo, saffron bomba rice, sweet peppers, tomato, garlic and smoked paprika. Finished with parsley and lemon.

Optional enhancements: chicken thighs or grilled steak.

Included with your paella

Included with every paella selection.

EVOO Focaccia

Warm extra-virgin olive oil focaccia finished with flaky sea salt, served alongside your paella.

Arugula, Fennel & Manchego Salad

Arugula, shaved fennel and shallots with shaved Manchego and cava vinaigrette.

On-Site Paella Chef

$500 flat fee per event
Our chef cooks your paella on site, in front of your guests, and serves it fresh from the pan. Required for every paella booking and additional to per-person food pricing.

Made for your gathering

We’ll plan the pans and service around your guest count, venue and meal timing. Multiple selections are subject to the agreed pan quantities and serving plan. Service duration and site requirements are confirmed before booking.

* Food prices include the listed salad and focaccia. A required $500 flat On-Site Paella Chef Fee applies per event. Available as a staffed, on-site cooking station only. Enhancements are quoted separately. Taxes and any applicable service charges, gratuity, additional staffing, delivery, setup, travel or rentals will be itemized in your estimate. Prices and availability are subject to change; your accepted estimate governs your booking.

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Liquid Luxuries

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Seasonal & graduation

Menus for holidays and graduation celebrations. Ask about availability for your event date.

Graduation: $38+ per person (pp) includes 1 salad, 1 side and 1 main. Venue and service fees and taxes are additional.

A LITTLE ABUNDANCE

Grazing tables

Full table installations styled for gatherings and celebrations. Minimum investment $1,000.

01

Signature Grazing Table

Starting at $24 per guest

A clean and abundant composition featuring a balanced selection of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and seasonal accompaniments.

Styled with a natural, understated presentation that complements a wide range of event aesthetics.

02

Elevated Grazing Table

Starting at $30 per guest

Includes expanded cheese selections, additional accompaniments, seasonal spreads, and enhanced layering to create greater visual abundance.

Offers increased variety while maintaining a cohesive and refined presentation style.

03

Grand Grazing Table

Starting at $38 per guest

Features premium cheeses, expanded accompaniments, specialty elements, and fuller visual styling for a more elevated presentation.

Designed for events seeking a more abundant and impactful display.

Tables are styled using a combination of serving pieces, boards, and layered elements to create a natural and inviting composition. We coordinate styling to complement the tone of your event while maintaining a consistent visual approach.

Most buffet menus are priced for drop-off, with servers available upon request and a 20-person minimum. The Paella Station is available only with an on-site chef cooking in front of your guests; its required $500 flat chef fee is additional to food pricing. Event minimums, delivery and any venue requirements will be confirmed in your proposal. A 19% service charge applies; staffing is separate.

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