Let the Detroit Opera House’s Cadillac Café take care of all your catering needs! From conception to execution, our staff can create the right menu for any occasion.
In addition to the Detroit Opera House’s Cadillac Café catering services, we have additional caterers that we encourage to use for food service. Patrons can hire and pay their caterers directly. Should you decide to use an outside caterer for a Detroit Opera House event, there will be a 10% fee of the gross bill paid and due to the Detroit Opera House.
Please contact Angela Donaldson at 313-237-3284 or adonaldson@motopera.org with any catering questions.
Breakfast and Brunch
Rise ‘n’ Shine Menu
Break Service
$10/Person for two breaks
Morning Break
European roast coffees, tea, juice, assorted pastries and whole fruits
Afternoon Break
Assorted sodas, bottle water, cookies, fresh fruit and juice
Rise ‘n’ Shine Continental
$6.50/Person
Variety of juices, fresh fruit display, breakfast breads, pastries, muffins, bagels, assorted cream
cheeses, preserves, freshly brewed coffees and tea selection
Sunrise
$8/Person
Scones and European roast coffee, yogurt parfait, broccoli cheddar frittata and orange juice (add
sausage or bacon)
Country Breakfast
$10/Person
Scrambled eggs, fresh baked biscuits with sausage gravy, apple wood smoked bacon, fresh fruit,
brewed coffee and juice
Brunch It Is!
$18/Person
Choice of entrée—choose one:
- Herb roasted airline chicken
- Carved roast beef
Choice of gourmet scrambled eggs—choose one:
- Asparagus & wild mushroom
- Spinach & feta
- Broccoli & cheddar
Served with:
- Variety of juices
- Fresh fruit display
- Breakfast breads & pastries
- Freshly brewed coffees & tea selection
Lunch
Soups & Salads
Healthy By Design Salads
$7/Person (add $3 for grilled chicken, broiled salmon or seared Ahi tuna)
DOH Garden Salad
Spring mix greens, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes, croutons and red onion. Served with ranch
or Italian dressing.
Iceberg Wedge
Grape tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese, crisp bacon and creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Royal Caesar Salad: the “King of Salads”
Crisp organic romaine lettuce, freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons lightly
tossed in classic creamy dressing.
Caprice Salad
Buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened Roma tomatoes, fresh basil with pesto and aged balsamic
vinaigrettes.
Salade Niçoise
From the town of Nice this salad is composed of an organic bed of greens, boiled eggs, haricots
verts, red skin potatoes and cherry tomatoes lightly tossed in red wine vinegar & extra virgin olive
oil. Great with seared Ahi tuna!
Asian Salad
Spring mix greens, carrots, cucumber, grape tomatoes, chow mein noodles, almonds, mandarin
oranges and red onion with oriental sesame dressing.
Soups
$5/Person (in crock: $3/cup)
Italian Wedding Soup
Italy’s answer to chicken noodle soup
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
With chilled corn relish
Tomato Basil
With shaved Parmesan and fresh basil
Lobster Bisque
With shrimp, lobster, crab and herb topping
New England Clam Chowder
Creamy Wild Mushroom
White Chicken Chili (seasonal)
With chilled chive cream, shredded cheese and cornbread
Vegetarian Chili (seasonal)
With chilled chive cream, shredded cheese and cornbread
Sandwiches
À La Carte
$7/Person (served with chips and pickle spear)
Smoked Salmon Baguette
A classic French indulgence. Smoked salmon, mixed greens, red onion, Boursin cheese and
English cucumber on a freshly baked hearth style demi baguette.
Roasted Turkey & Provolone Club
Roasted turkey and provolone cheese on premium fresh baked wheatberry bread adorned with
red onion, tomatoes, field greens, hickory smoked bacon and our special herbed aioli.
Maine Lobster Roll
Maine lobster salad in herbed aioli tucked in the classic New England-style roll with tomato.
Chef Edna’s Muffaletta “[muhf-fuh-LEHT-tuh]”
Our own Chef Edna’s signature Italian stuffed sandwich combines layers of Genoa salami, black
forest ham, roasted turkey and provolone cheese topped with olive tapenade, leaf lettuce and
beef steak tomatoes on crusty Italian bread.
Vegetarian Stack
A healthy and tasty choice! Eggplant, roasted red peppers, English cucumbers, zucchini, yellow
squash and herbed goat cheese spread on bistro-style Ciabatta.
Michigan Chicken Salad
This sandwich hales from all Michigan made products: roasted chicken salad with Michigan dried
cranberries tucked in a soft rustic Focaccia-style roll with all the trimmings.
Boxed Lunches
$8/Person
Onsite minimum order of 10 Boxed Lunches
Offsite/Delivery minimum order of 20 Boxed Lunches
Sandwiches
Roasted Turkey & Provolone Club
Roasted turkey and provolone cheese on premium fresh baked wheatberry bread adorned with
red onion, tomatoes, field greens, hickory smoked bacon and our special herbed aioli.
Healthy By Design (Vegetarian)
Eggplant, roasted red peppers, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and Boursin cheese.
Michigan Chicken Salad
This sandwich hales from all Michigan made products: roasted chicken salad with Michigan dried
cranberries tucked in a soft rustic Focaccia-style roll with all the trimmings.
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll
Salad sandwich wrap with seasonal julienned vegetables, shrimp and crab.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Also included (based on availability):
4 oz. of chunky red skin steakhouse potato salad, coleslaw or pasta salad
4 oz. of fresh fruit salad or piece of fresh fruit
1 oz. Classic Lay’s potato chips
Dill pickle
Cookies, dessert bar or miniature candy bar
8 oz. bottled water (assorted soda, lemonade, iced tea/coffee extra)
Old-fashioned soft peppermint puff
Favorites
Executive Luncheon
$10/Person
Deli Platter
Black forest ham, roasted turkey and roast beef with sliced provolone, Swiss and American
cheeses, leaf lettuce, tomatoes, sliced red onion, kettle chips, pickle spears and an assortment
of breads.
Also included (based on availability):
4 oz. of chunky red skin steakhouse potato salad, coleslaw or pasta salad
4 oz. of fresh fruit salad or piece of fresh fruit
Cookies, dessert bar or miniature candy bar
8 oz. bottled water (assorted soda, lemonade, iced tea/coffee extra)
Strolling Luncheons
$18/Person
Strolling Buffet (additional staffing fees apply for Plated Luncheon)
$23/Person (Dinner)
French Inspired
Lobster Bisque, Salade Niçoise, Ham & Asparagus Crepe (Wild Mushroom Crepe) and Crème
Brûlée
Italian Inspired
Italian Wedding Soup, Caprice Salad, Chicken Marsala/Piccata and Tiramisu
Inspired by You
$22/Person
Strolling Buffet (additional staffing fees apply for Plated Luncheon)
$27/Person (Dinner)
Soup/Salad (choose one):
Italian Wedding Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
DOH Garden Salad
Royal Caesar Salad
Entrée (choose one):
Herbed Broiled Chicken
Seared Salmon
Chicken Florentine Alfredo
Side Items (choose two):
Wild Rice
Herb Mashed Red Skin Potatoes
Grilled Garlic Asparagus
Seasonal Vegetable Bouquetière in Herbed Butter Sauce
Sweet Indulgence (choose one):
Death By Chocolate Cake
New York Style Cheesecake
Hors D'oeuvres
$8/Person (select four or $2/piece)
Fresh Vegetable Crudités & Dip
Tempura Fried Crudités & Dip
Gourmet Cheese Display
Cheesy Quesadillas
A perfect blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses grilled in a flour tortilla.
Veggie Spring Rolls
A colorful mixture of Chinese vegetables tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil and a touch of fresh
ginger encased in a spring roll wrapper.
Chicken Satay
Skewered chicken tenderloin marinated in a delicious blend of fresh teriyaki and Thai spices.
Chicken Potstickers
A blend of chicken, scallion, roasted garlic and ginger in a wonton wrapper.
Bruschetta
Thick French bread is hand sliced & layered with fresh-diced red tomatoes and a mix of basil &
Monterey Jack cheese for a fresh bold flavor.
Swedish Meatballs
Your choice of turkey or beef in a delicious cream & mushroom-based sauce.
Teriyaki Beef Kabobs
Grilled tenderloin and vegetables on skewer.
Asian Chicken & Broccoli Wontons
Oyster Spoons
$7/Person
The Big Dipper
Roasted red pepper hummus, guacamole & salsa dips accompanied with homemade flour tortilla
crisps.
Crostini Bar
Toast points of crusty French bread with a variety of toppings: sautéed wild mushrooms w/bleu
cheese, olive tapenade w/feta, diced tomatoes basil & Parmesan.
Spudtini Bar
Roasted red skins, sweet potatoes and butter & garlic mashed potatoes self-served in martini
glasses with a variety of toppings: cheeses, bacon, chili, mushrooms, sour cream, chives, roasted
corn, diced turkey, etc.
$12/Person (select four or $3/piece)
Miniature Crab Cakes
A rich blend of sweet crabmeat, peppers and spices hand formed and lightly dusted with panko
breadcrumbs.
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
Flavorful grilled chicken breast, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses in a flour tortilla.
Sushi
Nori rolls of Japanese sticky rice, smoked salmon, cucumber and chive
Deli Spirals
An assortment of Tomato/Provolone and Genoa Salami/Monterey Jack wrapped in cream cheese
and flatbread
Mini Quiche
Velvety smooth custard, with a blend of cheese and spices in a tart shell in three delicious
varieties: Lorraine, Spinach and Vegetable
French Caramelized Onion Tarts
Crispy Miniature Potato Cakes
Crème Fraîche and Chives
Baguettes of Boursin & Smoked Salmon
Chef’s Signature Jerk Chicken Wings
Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
Wild Mushroom & Goat Phyllo Cups
Spinach & Feta Phyllo Cups
Grilled Ahi Tuna with Herbed Aioli on Crispy Wonton
Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad on Crispy Wonton
Shrimp Cocktail Martinis
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney
Seasonal Soup Shooters
Lobster Bisque, Creamy Wild Mushroom, Butternut Squash
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallop Skewers
$5/Person (select two or $2/piece)
Gourmet Cookie & Chocolate Covered Cherry Cordial Tray
Chocolate Covered Strawberries (seasonal)
Miniature Belgian Cream Puffs & Chocolate Éclairs
Rockslide Brownies with Toasted Pecans, Chocolate and Caramel
Assorted Gourmet Dessert Bars
Miniature Assorted Cheesecakes
Cheesecake Lollipops
Off-Site Catering & Preferential Catering Partners
Catering Options at the Detroit Opera House
The Detroit Opera House can handle all of your food and beverage service needs. In addition to The Detroit Opera House’s Cadillac Café catering services we have additional caterers that we encourage you to use for food service. Patrons can hire and pay their caterers directly. Should you decide to use an outside caterer, there will be a 10% fee of the gross bill paid and due to the Detroit Opera House. These outside caterers may also assist with any special linen or floral arrangement needs.
Cadillac Café
Angela Donaldson
313-237-3284
adonaldson@motopera.org
www.cadillaccafedetroit.com
Brown Bag
Joanne
313-869-6668
Canapé Cart
Kathleen
248-548-8880
Epoch
Ray
248-464-1111
Lakeland Banquet
Bobby
586-944-1441
Opus One
313-961-7766
Rooster Tail
John
313-822-1234
Please contact Angela Donaldson at 313-237-3284 or adonaldson@motopera.org with any further questions.
Request a Quote
To request a quote, please contact:
Dewan Mitchell
Director of Booking and Events Management
313-237-3418
dmitchell@motopera.org
Jason Warzecha
Director of Theatre and Parking Center Operations
313-965-4314
jwarzecha@motopera.org
