Let Happy Belly Handle the
Food for Your Next Gathering
From casual gatherings to corporate events, Happy Belly offers scratch-made catering for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner—designed to bring people together.
We’re happy to accommodate dietary needs, preferences, and special requests so every guest can enjoy the meal.
Catering is available for pickup from our kitchen inside Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield, with limited delivery available based on location. Planning something bigger? Ask us about hosting your event in the Barrel Den at Werk Force Brewing.
How to Inquire
Planning a catered event? Email us at info@happybellychefs.com to get started. We’ll confirm availability for your date, talk through your event details, and help recommend menu options and quantities based on your guest count. We encourage booking early, as catering dates can fill quickly.
A Quick Look at Our Most Popular Party Packages
Salad & Sandwich
$11 per person
A light and simple option featuring fresh salads, slider sandwiches, and cookies. Perfect for office lunches, showers and casual gatherings.
Light & Delicious
$14 per person
A fresh and balanced spread with sliders, deli salads, and lighter sides. Great for daytime events and smaller group settings.
Taco Party
$19 per person
Build-your-own tacos with your choice of proteins, fresh toppings, a side, and dessert. Fun, flexible, and perfect for relaxed group gatherings.
Pastabilities
$15 per person
Choose Caesar or Antipasto Salad. Includes garlic parmesan bread.
YOUR CHOICE OF:
Rigatoni Bolognese, Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta or Penne Vodka with Italian Sausage
YOUR CHOICE OF:
Berry-Chocolate Shortbread Bar, Brownie or any cookie
Family Meal
$22 per person
A well-rounded, crowd-pleasing meal designed for easy hosting.
Includes a choice of entrée, salad, side, appetizer, and dessert, served with
house-made garlic bread.
Perfect for gatherings where you want a little bit of everything.
Down South
$22 per person
A warm, comfort-food spread featuring BBQ favorites and classic sides.
Includes pulled chicken or pork, soft pretzels with house-made dips, salad, sides, and dessert.
A hearty, satisfying option full of bold, familiar flavors.
Celebration
$24 per person
An elevated catering experience designed for special occasions.
Includes your choice of entrée, appetizer or board, salad, sides, and dessert.
Perfect for hosting events that call for something a little more refined.
Appetizers
$26 per dozen | Minimum 2 dozen per selection
Perfect for grazing tables & cocktail-style events
Brown Ale Snack Mix | Serves 12
Crunchy Werk Force beer-infused snack mix
Stuffed Mushrooms | Italian sausage, cherry peppers, jumbo mushrooms, parmesan, basil
Bourbon Barbecue Meatballs | Housemade bourbon barbecue sauce, beef meatballs with sharp cheddar
Gougeres (cheese puffs) | Sharp cheddar and scallion puffs, hot honey (v)
Puffy Piggies | Andouille sausage wrapped in puff pastry with maple mustard sauce and sesame seeds
Sliders
Priced per dozen | Served on fresh-baked 3–4” baguette or rolls
We recommend 1–1.5 sliders per guest
Italian Muffuletta | $56 Provolone, Italian meats, olive-giardiniera spread, garlic aioli
Shaved Beef | $78 Thin-sliced beef, caramelized onions, cheddar, horseradish-dijon sauce, arugula on caraway rolls
B.A.T. | $56 Creamy brie, fresh apple, fig mustard, roasted turkey, arugula
Pesto Mozzarella | $56 Housemade nut-free pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, balsamic, arugula (v)
Dips & Spreads
Priced per quart | Serves approximately 8–10 guests • Larger groups may order multiple selections
Example, need enough for 20 guests? Just double your order
French Onion Dip | $16 Creamy caramelized onion dip + kettle chips (v, gf)
Spinach Artichoke Dip | $25 Artichokes and spinach baked in a creamy mozzarella dip + crostini (v, gf) (served warm)
Pretzels & Cheese | $36 Soft Bavarian pretzels, creamy German beer cheese dip, maple mustard (v) (served cold)
Buffalo Chicken Dip | $25 Roasted chicken baked into a creamy and tangy buffalo dip + tortilla chips (gf) (served warm)
Date with a Goat | $36 Creamy goat cheese and herb spread, smoked bacon, dates, honey + crostini (served warm)
Roasted Tomato & Ricotta | $25 Creamy ricotta,, fresh basil, roasted cherry tomatoes + crostini (v) (served cold)
Salads, Deli Salads & Platters
Priced per size | Small (serves 8–10) • Large (serves 18–20)
Add chicken breast to any salad | $8 • $16
B.L.T. Caesar | $48 • $96 Applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, parmesan croutons, romaine, housemade Caesar dressing
Italian Antipasto | $48 • $96 Provolone, pepperoni, artichokes, roasted red peppers, romaine, mixed greens, vinaigrette (gf)
Southwest | $48 • $96 Black beans, corn, queso fresco, tomato, cucumber, honey chipotle vinaigrette (gf, v)
Garden | $48 • $96 Carrots, tomato, cucumber, mixed greens, housemade buttermilk herb-ranch dressing (gf, v)
Strawberry Poppy (seasonal) | $48 • $96 Strawberries, cucumber, almonds, goat cheese, mixed greens, poppy seed dressing (gf, v)
Pear Goat | $48 • $96 Thyme-roasted pears, goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, mixed greens, white balsamic (gf, v)
Harvest | $48 • $96 Fresh apples, cranberries, walnuts, mixed greens, sharp cheddar, cider vinaigrette (gf, v)
DELI SALADS | Priced per quart • Serves 5-6 guests • Minimum 2 quarts per type
Bacon & Dijon Potato Salad | $18 Creamy Dijon dressing, bacon, hard boiled eggs, green onion, fresh herbs (gf)
Caprese Pasta Salad | $18 Cavatappi pasta, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, shallot, white balsamic vinaigrette (v)
Roasted Chicken Salad | $20 Herb-roasted chicken breast, cranberries, celery, apple, creamy herb dressing (gf)
PLATTERS | Small (serves 8–10) • Large (serves 18–20)
Belly Board (most popular) | $72 • $144 Variety of cheeses, charcuterie meats, nuts, cornichons, fig jam, grapes, apricots & crackers
Bloody Mary Shrimp | $72 • $144 White wine-poached jumbo shrimp, bloody mary cocktail sauce, cornichon, celery & lemon
Fresh Fruit Platter | $48 • $96 Fresh cut fruit, housemade lemon mousse dip
Fresh Veggie Platter | $48 • $96 Fresh cut veggies, housemade green goddess dip
Entrées
Priced per size | Small (serves 8–10) • Large (serves 18–20)
Happy Belly offerings are scratch-made in house, with flexibility to accommodate preferences, dietary needs and allergies.
Roasted Sausage & Peppers Sandwiches | $80 • $160 Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onions, whipped ricotta, fresh basil, Italian rolls (on the side)
Cherry Pork | $80 • $160 Roasted pork tenderloin with cherry-red wine sauce (gf)
Wine-Braised Beef Brisket | $145 • $290 Slow-cooked brisket, roasted carrots and onions, red wine sauce (gf)
Rigatoni Bolognese | $70 • $140 Rich Ragù of beef and Italian sausage, tomato, carrot, basil, ricotta and parmesan, rigatoni
Penne Alla Vodka | $46 • $92 House made creamy vodka sauce, parmesan, fresh basil (v) (add crumbled Italian sausage, $6/$12)
Lemon Rosemary Chicken | $80 • $160 Pan-seared chicken cutlets with a lemon and rosemary white wine sauce
Barbecue Pulled Chicken | $72 • $144 House made bourbon BBQ sauce, pulled chicken, pickles and brioche rolls (on the side)
Creamy Lemon Basil Pasta | $46 • $92 Tomatoes, artichoke hearts and parmesan (v)
Sides
Priced per size | Small (serves 8–10) • Large (serves 18–20)
Happy Belly offerings are scratch-made in house, with flexibility to accommodate preferences, dietary needs and allergies.
Smashed Potatoes | $48 • $96 Roasted garlic and goat cheese (gf, v)
Carrots & Brussels | $48 • $96 Roasted with maple-dijon glaze (gf, v)
Lemon-Garlic Broccoli & Cauliflower | $48 • $96 Roasted with lemon, garlic-parmesan breadcrumbs (v)
Cracked Potatoes | $48 • $96 Roasted potatoes, brown butter, rosemary (gf, v)
Smoky Mac and Cheese* | $48 • $96 House made cheese sauce, bacon breadcrumbs (*can be prepared vegetarian upon request)
Sausage & Apple Stuffing* | $48 • $96 Bread stuffing, Italian sausage, apples, herbs (*can be prepared vegetarian upon request)
Desserts
$24 per dozen unless noted
Scratch-made in-house, our desserts are the perfect sweet finish to any gathering.
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies Our most popular, award-worthy cookie, featured by Chicago Parent
Lemon Sugar Cookies Bright and refreshing
Peanut Butter Cookies (gf) Soft and classic
Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownie Bites Rich and indulgent, a customer favorite!
Cherry Chocolate Brownie Bites Rich chocolate with a hint of cherry
S’Mores Crispy Treats | $36 per dozen A nostalgic campfire favorite
Brunch
Small (serves 8–10) • Large (serves 18–20)
Additional brunch items available, just ask!
Banana-Walnut French Toast Casserole | $38 • $76
Cherry Almond Coffee Cake | $30 • $60
Italian Sausage, Pepper & Goat Cheese (or Provolone) Breakfast Casserole | $38 • $76
Smoked Ham, Gruyere & Leek Frittata with Herbs (gf) | $38 • $76
Roasted Vegetable Frittata with Goat Cheese and Pesto (gf, v) | $38 • $76
Ready to Plan Your Next Gathering?
Let Happy Belly take care of the food so you can enjoy the moment.
From small get-togethers to larger celebrations, we’re here to help make it easy and memorable.
We’re happy to answer questions, customize your menu, and help you choose the best options for your event.