Delivering quality to your party!A Little Bit About Us...

Mel & Ernie’s Catering is a division of Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe. Doing business since 1958, we have continually grown in order to meet the needs of our customers. Working from a catering commissary inside the restaurant, our people unite as a team to get the job done. Our goal is to deliver fresh quality products in a timely manner. We strive to put you at ease and come out on top no matter what the occasion.

Don’t worry! Last minute orders do not frazzle our team, we do our best to get you out of a bind! We also provide servers, silver, china, linen, tents, table, chairs, etc. Our staff will customize a menu for your corporate or private occasion. Our professional staff is trained to provide a worry free affair. Silver, china and servers are available for an extra charge Please contact Bradley Pugh, our catering manager, for any assistance
Tel (508) 655 - 1455 Fax (508) 655 - 6568.

A DIVISION OF  MEL’S COMMONWEALTH CAFE
310 E COMM. RD WAYLAND MA, 01778
TEL. 508-655-1455  | FAX. 508-655-6568 | Melandernies@comcast.net

 


Click Below For Mel's Catering Menu Items:

Breakfast Creations  |  The Sandwich Shop  |  Soups  |  Signature Salads  |  Creative Entrees  |  Hors D'oeuvre
Tables  |  For An Afternoon Treat  |  Beverages & Desserts   |  BBQ


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BREAKFAST CREATIONS

Breakfast Platter      Breakfast Platter  

Breakfast Platter $3.49p/p
An Assortment of fresh Bagels, Muffins, & Danish. Accompanied by Cream Cheese, Butter & Jellies.   

Continental Breakfast $8.59p/p
Bagels, Muffins, & Danish, Jellies, Cream Cheese & Butter, Served with  Fresh Sliced Fruit & Yogurt Dip. Accompanied by Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Water for Tea & Assorted Juice & Bottle Water

Healthy Breakfast $9.49p/p
A Combination of  Fat Free Yogurt, Fresh Cut Fruit, Bagels, Muffins, Granola Bars, Jellies & Cream Cheese. Accompanied by Fresh Brewed Coffee & Assorted Juice

 *Super Hot Breakfast Buffet $13.99p/p 
Scrambled Eggs, French toast, Bacon, Sausage, Home fries, Fresh Cut Fruit Salad & A Breakfast Platter. Served with Fresh Brewed  Coffee & Assorted Juice

Hot Breakfast Sandwich & Roll-up Platter $7.99p/p
 An Assortment of Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Ham, or Sausage Sandwiches Served with Home fries

*Chef Appointed Breakfast Bar $19.99p/p (Plus cost of Chef)                                                                                        Omelet's made to order and Eggs of any style. Accompanied by Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, served with a Breakfast Platter, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Assorted Juices 

Breakfast Accompaniments 
Coffee & Tea                      $1.79p/p 
Assorted Juice                   $1.79p/p
Sliced Fruit & Yogurt Dip  $2.95p/p
Yogurt Cups                       $1.75p/p
Yogurt, Granola & Fruit     $3.49/p

Beverages 
Assorted                              $1.79p/p
Assorted Juice                    $1.79p/p 
Bottle Water                         $1.79p/p
Coffee                                   $1.79p/p
Tea                                        $1.79p/p

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SANDWICH

Sandwich Board
*All platters include, Chips, Condiments & Relish Tray

Sandwich Medley Platter
Sandwich Medley Platter

Sandwich Medley Platter $6.99p/p
An assortment of pre-made sandwiches & wraps

Designer Deli Platter $7.99p/p
An assortment of  Deli Meats, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Vegetable & Cheese Tray, Accompanied by Assorted Breads & Rolls

Gigabyte Roll up Platter $6.99p/p
Fill your hard drive w/ a variety of creative wraps

Lap Top Luncheon Platter $6.99p/p
A mixture of  Finger Sized Sandwiches & Wraps

Hot Sandwich Buffet $8.49p/p
Homemade Hot Subs & Wraps to include: Meatball, Meatloaf, Pastrami, Chef Wraps, Cordon Bleu Southwest  Wraps, Chicken Parm, Eggplant Parm, & Many More. 

Grilled Panini Buffet $8.49p/p
An Assortment of the Original Grilled Panini Sandwiches
   

Upscale Sandwich Buffet $7.99p/p  
An Assortment of Sandwiches made on Foccacia Bread & Upscale Cheese & Dressing

 

A Side Salad may accompany Sandwich Board Platters

Asian Noodle Salad         $2.49p/p
Caesar Salad                    $2.49p/p
Pasta Salad                       $2.49p/p
Red Bliss Potato Salad   $1.99p/p
Tortellini Salad                  $2.49p/p
Fresh Garden Salad         $2.49p/p
Fresh Cut Fruit Salad       $3.79p/p  

Desserts
Cookie Platter                      $1.99
Cookie & Brownie Platter  $2.29
Assorted Desserts             $3.49
Cakes (ask for details)      $
Assorted Mini Pastry           $3.79
Make your own Sundae      $6.49

The Bag Lunch $11.49p/p
Easy for working lunch. Complete with a Sandwich or Salad, Cookies, Fruit Salad, Chips & Beverage
(Ask to upscale your bag lunch for $12.49p/p)

SOUPS
All Soups $3.99p/p Served w/ Oyster Crackers  

 


Mel’s Homemade Clam Chowder
Italian Wedding Soup
Old Fashion Chicken Noodle
Soup Du Jour

 

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SIGNATURE SALADS
All Salads can be combined with any sandwich platter as a side dish for an additional charge of $3.99p/p. Salads are served w/ rolls & butter. 

Chinese Turkey Salad $7.49p/p
Lettuce mix topped w/ scallions, rice noodles, almond, sesame seeds, and mandarin
Oranges, pineapple & Mel’s Sesame Dressing


Baked Crispy Chicken Finger Salad $7.49p/p
Chicken finger chunks, lettuce mix, cheddar cheese, scallions, slivered almonds &
Raspberry Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad $7.49p/p
A traditional Caesar Salad topped w/ grilled chicken breast.

Spring Goat Cheese Salad $7.49p/p
A mixture of wild field greens, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, toasted
Almonds & raspberry vinaigrette


Cobb Salad $7.49p/p
Wild field of greens, topped w/ rows of crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes, and scallions
Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon & Served w/ Bleu Cheese Dressing


Beef Fajita Salad $7.49p/p
Pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, guacamole, chopped onions, jalapeno & lime piquant
Dressing.


Greek Salad $7.49p/p
Mixed greens, black olives, chopped tomato, feta cheese, mushrooms, onions,
Croutons, & Greek dressing


Taco Salad $7.49p/p
Chopped lettuce, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar cheese &
Guacamole topped w/ taco chips & served w a spicy ranch dressing


Antipasto $7.49p/p    
Salami, Pepperoni, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped lettuce
Tomatoes, & served w/ a balsamic vinaigrette dressing  

Open House Luncheon's (Pick Up Only)
Broker's Salad  $74.99  

Choose from any one of our signature salads. Feeds 15 people & served w/ pita & dressing of your choice 

Finger Sandwiches $74.99
Breaded tea rolls & mini roll up sandwiches stuffed with a variety of fillings. Feeds 15 & served with chips & pickle tray. Combine salad & Sandwiches to satisfy all your guests

 

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CREATIVE ENTREES
All Creative Entrée’s Served w/ Salad, Rolls & Butter


Homemade Baked Lasagna $8.99p/p
Your Choice of Meat or Vegetable Lasagna

Chicken Pasta Alfredo $10.49p/p
Cheese Tortellini, Fresh mixed vegetables & chicken, tossed in a homemade Alfredo

Chicken Parmesan $9.99p/p 
Breaded & Baked Chicken breast, topped w/ cheese & tomato sauce. Served w/ Ziti

Homemade Eggplant Parmesan $10.99p/p
Fresh Homemade Chicken Breast, topped with cheese & tomato sauce & Ziti

Stuffed Chicken Breast $10.29p/p
Choice of Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Broccoli & Cheddar. Served w/ Choice of
Potato or Rice & Vegetable. 


BBQ Chicken $9.99p/p
Marinated boneless chicken breast Gilled & roasted in our own spicy BBQ sauce. Served
Potato & Cole Slaw


Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry $8.99p/p
Teriyaki Chicken tossed w/ a medley of fresh Chinese vegetables & Served
w/ our own house rice.


Marinated Steak Tips $10.29p/p
Angus Steak Tips, sautéed w/ mushrooms, peppers & onions in a Bordeaux Sauce
Served w/ Rice.


Ziti & Meatballs $8.49p/p
The Old Standard keeps every one happy.

Chicken Marsala $11.49p/p
Thin sliced chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, garlic, & shallots. Then flambé in
Marsala wine sauce & tossed w/ parm cheese, fettuccini & portabella mushrooms.


‘Jerk Pork or Chicken $11.49p/p
You’re choice of pork or chicken marinated in a Jamaican jerk spice w/ mango salsa.
Served w/ Caribbean red beans & balizen coleslaw.


Quiche $9.49p/p
Homemade Quiche of your choice Served with Tossed or Caesar Salad.

Spicy Baked Burrito’s $11.49p/p
Your choice of Pork, Chicken or Steak. Rolled up w/ rice, black beans, cheddar & jack
cheese, roasted red peppers & onions. Topped w/ spicy Mexican cheese then lightly
browned & served w/ a Mexican style Tossed salad.

 

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HORS D’OEUVRE

Mel's Veggie-Dip Platter Mel's Veggie-Dip Platter

Cheese & Crackers $3.79p/p
A Variety of Imported & Domestic Cheese & Assorted Crackers w/ Red Seedless Grapes

Crudites & Dip $3.79p/p

A Vegetable delight w/ Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Broccoli & Dipping Sauce

*Shrimp Cocktail $25.99p/dz
Traditional w/ Cocktail Sauce

*Teriyaki Chicken or Beef Skewers $23.99p/dz
Grilled Skewers of your choice

*Sweet & Sour Meatballs $15.99p/dz
Ernie’s Very Best

Stuffed Mushrooms $15.99p/p
Fresh Button Mushrooms filled w/ lemon Seafood Stuffing

*Mini Quiche Stuffed Mushrooms $22.99p/dz
An Assortment of Spinach, Bacon & Cheese Quiche

Chicken Wings $22.99p/dz
Served w/ your Choice of Sauce. Buffalo, Teriyaki, BBQ or Honey Mustard

Chicken Fingers w/ Dipping Sauce $17.99p/dz
Served w/ your Choice of Sauce. Buffalo, Teriyaki, BBQ or Honey Mustard

Spanopketi $17.99p/dz
Greek Style Puff Pastry filled w/ Spinach & Feta Cheese

*Coconut Chicken Skewers $24.99p/dz
Chicken Tenders Coated in Grated Coconut & Served w/ Assorted Dipping Sauces

Black Been & Roasted Corn Quesadilla $18.49p/dz
Spicy Black Beans Tossed w/ Roasted Corn & Tomatillo Char Chicken w/ Monterey Jack

Brie  $15.99p/dz
With Raspberry Sauce & Chopped Almonds in a Philo Dough

Prosciutto Wrapped Melons $16.99p/dz
Shaved Prosciutto wrapped around Fresh Chunks of Honeydew Melon

Spinach & Artichoke Dip $4.49p/p
Homemade spinach & artichoke dip served w/ Homemade Tortilla Chips 


Mozzarella Sticks $15.99p/dz

Served with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Fruit and Cheese Platter    Fruit and Cheese Platter

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FOR COCKTAIL PARTIES WE DO PROVIDE SERVERS FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE

 

 


TABLES
Our Tables are a great way to feed a large crowd, and allow them to do it themselves


Pizza Bar $9.49p/p
Fresh Homemade Pizza w/ a Variety of Toppings , Served w/ you Choice of Caesar or Garden Salad, Rolls & Butter

Soup & Baked Potato Bar $11.49p/p
Large baked potatoes, Soup Du Jour & a Fresh bowl of Mixed Greens. Accompanied by broccoli, bacon bits, sour cream, diced tomato & shredded cheddar cheese for toppings

Taco Bar $10.49p/p
Includes ground taco meat, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, chopped
Scallions, sour cream, cheddar cheese & shredded lettuce. Served w/ Rice,
Beans, Hard & Soft Taco shells, tortilla chips & Salsa

Pasta Bar $12.49p/p
Includes, 2 types of Pasta, homemade marinara sauce, Alfredo Sauce, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small tossed salad accompanied by garlic bread

Calzone Feast $11.49p/p
Homemade Assorted Calzones To include: Chicken parm, Broccoli & Feta, Italian Cold Cut, Meatball & Roasted Vegetables. Served w/ Antipasto & Marinara Sauce for Dipping

Italian Feast $15.49p/p 
Foot Long Italian Subs, Ziti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Rolls & Butter  

Extras
Paper Goods                       $1.00p/p
Upscale Plastic Ware        $2.99p/p
Chaffing Dishes & Sterno $5.99p/p 
Rental is based on the items as well as the quantity

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BBQ's 
(All BBQ's are for a minimum of 50 people)

Service is not included in BBQ’S and will be charged separately

Outside BBQ Party!BBQ #1.....The Basic: $14.99p/p
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Jumbo Hot Dogs, and choice of 2 Side Salads Accompanied by Cookies & Watermelon Slices.

BBQ #2.....The Deluxe: $18.99p/p
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pieces, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Choice of 2 Side Salads. Accompanied by Cookie, Brownie Platter and & Watermelon slices.

BBQ #3.....The Ballpark: $18.99p/p
BBQ Chicken Pieces, Sausage, Pepper & Onions, and a Choice of 2 Side Salads. Accompanied by Fresh Rolls for Sandwich making, Cookies & Watermelon slices.

BBQ # 4.....The Southern: $24.99p/p   
BBQ Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Chicken Pieces, Baked Beans, and Choice of 2 Side Salads. Accompanied by Homemade Corn Bread, Cookie & Brownie Platter & Watermelon slices. 


BBQ #5.....New England Clambake: $Market Price

Steamed Lobster, Steamed Clams & Muscles, Marinated London broil, New England Clam Chowder, Corn on the Cob, Corn Muffins and Choice of One Side Salad. Accompanied By Cookies & Watermelon Slices.

BBQ #6 Build your Own Surf-N-Turf: $Market Price 
Steamed Lobster, Shrimp Kabobs, Crab Cakes w Remoulade Sauce, Marinated Steak Tips, BBQ Chicken Pieces,  Accompanied Cole Slaw, Choice of One Side Salad, Cookie, Brownie Platter & Watermelon Slices. 

  

Have a BBQ!

 

 

 

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  All orders may be e-mailed to Melandernies@comcast.net or Please feel free to call Nicki
Thank you & we look forward to serving you and your colleague’s

 
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