116 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins, MN 55343

Nelson's - Catering - Deli - Bakery

Phone: 952-935-9092
Fax: 952-935-0327
nelsonn2002@aol.com


Catering

Deli

Bakery

Meat

Pig Roasts & BBQ

Catering

Let Nelson's do the work for you. From box lunches to fancy dinners, Nelson's can prepare and serve the best!

Formal Dining | Buffet Dining | BBQs | Hors d'œuvres | Buffet Luncheon | Box Lunches | Breakfast


Wedding & Formal Dining Menu

The following dinner selections have a minimum of 125 people.

I. Champagne Chicken
A 6 oz. breast of chicken (boneless and skinless, of course). Delightful cream sauce garnished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley. Your choice of potato or rice, your choice of vegetable, Nelson's fresh baked rolls & butter. $15.99

II. Chicken Saltimbocca
Choice of potato or rice, salad, choice of vegetable, Nelson's Fresh baked rolls & butter. $17.99

III. Top Round of Beef A lean flavorful roast seasoned with Nelson's own special blend of spices. $17.99

IV. Roasted Breast of Turkey Slices of turkey that melt in your mouth. Served with choice of potato or rice, your choice of vegetable, salad and Nelson's fresh baked rolls & butter. $15.99

V. Chicken Kiev or Chicken Cordon Bleu Breaded breast of chicken stuffed with either ham and cheese or butter. Served with your choice of potato or rice, vegetable, salad, Nelson's fresh baked rolls & butter. $15.49

VI. 8 oz Stuffed Pork Chop US #1 pork stuffed with homemade sage stuffing, choice of potato or rice, vegetable, salad, Nelson's fresh baked rolls & butter. $16.99

VII. Stuffed Breast of Chicken A 6 oz. breast of chicken stuffed with Nelson's famous wild rice stuffing (boneless and skinless of course). Your choice of rice or potato, vegetable, salad, Nelson's fresh baked rolls & butter. $15.99

VIII. Italian Buffet Baked manicotti, pasta primavera, garlic bread, italian pasta salad, tossed salad, vegetable (no rice or potato) $15.99

Salads

(select one) garden salad, caesar salad, or spring mix with raspberry vinegrette.

Accompaniments

Select one from below:

  • Wild Rice
  • Baked Potato
  • Au gratin Potatoes
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Elton Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Mash

Select one vegetable from below:

  • Beans Almondine
  • Spring Vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, broccoli)
  • Corn
  • Baby Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Capri Blend

Desserts

If the wedding cake was not purchased through Nelson's there is a .50 cutting charger per person.

  • Wedding Cakes
  • Cupcakes
  • Pies
  • Sheet Cakes (Chocolate, White, Marble, Yellow

Additional Services

  • Punch
  • Champagne Service
  • Ice Carving

Pricing

  • Pricing is for groups over 125 people
  • For Groups under 125 inquire about pricing
  • Each entree selection is served with a choice of beverage: coffee, iced tea or milk

Additional Charges

  • $4.00 per dinner for china (5 pieces: salad plate, dinner plate, cup, saucer, water goblet)
  • $1.00 per dinner for sit-down dinners

*Specialty entrees available upon request


Buffet Dining

Menu designed for pick-up or delivery only.
Priced for groups of 25 or more.

I. Baked Lasagne (classic or vegetarian), vegetable, Nelson's fresh baked dinner roll. $8.99

II. Baked 1/4 Chicken, potato or rice, vegetable, dinner roll. $7.99

III. Nelson's Meatloaf, potato or rice, vegetable, Nelson's fresh baked dinner roll. $8.99

IV. Chicken Kiev or Chicken Cordon Bleu, potato or rice, vegetable, Nelson's fresh baked dinner roll. $7.49

V. Beef Brisket, potato, vegetable, dinner roll. $11.99

VI. Grilled Chicken Breast, cole slaw, fresh fruit, dinner roll. $7.99

VII. Chicken Tortellini, fresh fruit, garlic bread. $8.49

  • Service attendants are extra
  • Paper & plastic serving ware are included in all prices
  • For groups under 25, please inquire on pricing.

Accompaniments

Vegetable:

  • Green beans
  • Baby carrots
  • California mixed vegetables
    (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
  • Corn
  • Peas

Potato or Rice:

  • Baked potato
  • Au gratin potatoes
  • Rice pilaf
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Scalloped potatoes
  • Add $2.59 per person for salad
  • Nominal delivery charge on all deliveries

BBQ's

Minimum of 75 people.

I. Chicken & Beef Spare Ribs, cole slaw, hard rolls, marinated vegetables, baked beans $11.99
With Pork Spare Ribs $12.99

II. Whole Turkey Roast, pasta salad, baked beans, cole slaw, fresh fruit, dinner rolls, butter. $11.99

III. Old Fashioned BBQ (includes bratwurst, 1/3 lb. hamburgers & hot dogs), chips, baked beans, cole slaw, marinated vegetables, & condiments. $8.99

IV. Grand Daddy "Pig Roast", potato salad or cole slaw, marinated vegetables or fresh fruit, baked beans, dinner rolls. $13.99

Beverages (choose 2):

  • Lemonade
  • Coffee
  • Fruit Punch
  • Iced Tea

Soft drinks are available at an additional charge of $1.25 per person.

For groups under 50, inquire on pricing.


Hors d'œuvres

Hot:

BBQ Meatballs - 5 lbs. (160 Meatballs) $34.99
Chicken Wings - 3 lbs. $17.99
Cocktail Franks in BBQ Sauce - 5 lbs. $34.99
Cocktail Ribs (24 Ribs) $34.99
Knishes (Potato & Onion)(48 pieces) $39.99
Pizza Puffs (48 Pieces) $34.99
Rumaki (24 pieces) $34.99
Swedish Meatballs - 5 lbs. (160 Meatballs) $34.99
Stuffed Mushrooms (24 count) $35.99
Mini Quiche (24 count) $35.99
Mini Egg Rolls (24 count) $29.99

Cold:

Canapies (100 count) $299.00
Fruit Kabobs (24/pack) $41.99
Shrimp Platter with cocktail sauce
(for 25 people, 4 shrimp/person)
$169.00
Stuffed Pastry shells (4 Doz. Minimum Order)
chicken or shrimp
$16.99
Petit Toast - Chicken/Salmon
(36 count)
$29.99
Capresse Skewers
(4 Doz.)
$69.99

Ordering Tips: Nelson's suggests 4 to 6 items per person for your party.

Party Trays

Regular
(serves 30-40)
Petite
(serves 10-15)
Meat & Cheese Tray
Select 3 Luncheon Meats & 2 Cheeses
$89.95 $39.99
 
Fruit & Cheese Tray
Select 3 Fruits & 2 Cheeses
$69.99 $39.99
 
Fresh Vegetable Tray
Select 4 Vegetables with Dill Dip
$59.99 $29.99
 
Crackers & Cheese Tray
Select 3 Cheeses
$45.99 $26.99
 
Fresh Fruit Tray
Select 4 Fruits
$69.99 $39.99
(May-Oct only)Nov-April- seasonal prices
 
Seafood Tray
Shrimp and Crab Meat
$199.99 $95.00
Fruit Boat (Serves 25)
(May-Oct only)
Nov-April- seasonal prices
$69.99  
Deluxe Fruit & Cheese Display
Great for large groups serves 125
$219.00
 
We Rent:
8 qt. chafing dishes $22.00
White banquet table Linens $12.00
White table skirting
(8 ft. tables)
$25.00

Luncheon (Buffet)

All luncheons are served with an assortment of Nelson's fresh baked rolls.

I. Chicken Salad, served with sliced fresh fruit, fresh baked croissants. $7.49

II. Smoked Turkey & Wild Rice Salad, served with fresh fruit slices and hard rolls. $7.99

III. Nelson's Sub Sandwich, chips, coleslaw or potato salad. $7.99

IV. Nelson's Famous BBQ(chicken, pork or beef) on a kaiser roll, fresh fruit, chips. $7.49

V. Lasagne or Vegetarian Lasagne (natural or italian) $8.99

VI. Grilled Chicken Breast with cole slaw, fresh fruit and dinner roll. $7.99

VII. Chicken Tortellini (hot or cold) with fresh fruit and garlic bread. $8.49

  • Beverages Extra - assorted soft drinks, waters, juices and milk available.
  • All luncheons are served on paper & plastic service ware.
  • Nominal delivery charge on all deliveries.

Box Lunches

Only $7.49 per person. Includes your choice:

  • White, whole wheat, 7 grain, rye or pumpernickel bread.
  • Turkey, ham, roast beef, corned beef, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, summer sausage.
  • Potato salad or cole slaw
  • Pickle
  • Brownie or cookie
  • Potato chips or apple

Breakfast

Pricing is for groups over 25 people. For groups under 25, please inquire about pricing.

I. Continental Breakfast

  • Fresh Baked Pastries
  • Nelson's Danish & Muffins
  • Coffee, Regular and Decaf
  • Juices: Orange, Apple & Grapefruit
  • $6.99

II. Continental Breakfast w/Fruit

  • Fresh Baked Pastries
  • Coffee, Regular and Decaf
  • Orange, Apple and Grapefruit Juices
  • Sliced Fruit (Strawberries, Honey Dew and Cantaloupe)
  • $8.99

III. Deluxe Breakfast

  • Ham & Cheese Strata or Vegetarian Strata
  • Coffee
  • Assorted Juices
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Fresh Baked Caramel Rolls
  • $11.99




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"My guests gave Nelson's Food rave reviews... 1 1/2 years later they are still talking about the wonderful food at my wedding."
Patti Green

"Nelson's made the wedding reception worry free and easy. They took care of all of it all."
John DeJong