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Serving New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Connecticut

Photo & Film Production Catering

At Modern Roots we understand the needs of print and film productions. We're dedicated to providing catering and craft services to productions of every kind, from magazine and catalog shoots, to film, television and commercials. From breakfast at the start of the day to a variety of hot and cold lunch options, craft services all through the day, as well as a walk away dinner avter a long day.  

Our menus below are a first day sample, using ingredients that change with seasons we offer 21 day rotating menus for breakfast and lunch on multi-day shoots. As well as offering Taco Bar - Greek Mediterranean - Built Your Own Grain Bowl - Italian & Asian themes, even summer time bbq menus and southern inspired dishes as well as a burger bar on your wrap up day!  

Breakfast Menu Options

Option A - $18 per person

This breakfast option is for tight budgets 

  • Breakfast Burrito + Scrambled Eggs + Bacon + Peppers + Onions 

  • Vegan Blueberry Pancakes + Maple gf

  • Fresh Fruit Cups

Option B - $23 per person

This is our most popular option

  • Fried Egg + Canadian Bacon + Gruyere + Buttery Croissant

  • Vegan Tofu Scrambled + Spinach + Mushrooms + Sweet Potato Hash gf

  •  Applewood Smoked Bacon gf

  • Vegan Chia Seed Pudding Parfait gf

  • Vegan Avocado Toast gf  

Option C - $28 per person

This option is has it all the bells a whistles (30 person minimum)

  • Scrambled Eggs + Soft Corn Tortillas + Avocado 

  • Baked Croissant French Toast

  • Vegan Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato + Corn & Black Bean Salsa + Pico De Gallo + Plant Base Cheese 

  • Turkey Bacon

  • Vegan Apple Rings + Sunflower Butter + Gluten Free Granola 

  • Smoked Salmon + Avocado + Pickled Red Onion Crostini 

  • Tropical Fruit Cups

Breakfast Parfait Trio

  1. Vegan Chia Seed Pudding Parfait + Maple + Berries + Granola + Shaved Coconut

  2. Vegan Overnight Oats + Mango + Kiwi + Blueberries + Almonds + Coconut

  3. Greek Yogurt Parfait + Strawberries + Blueberries + Granola + Shaved Coconut

Need more for breakfast, add on items

Coffee - organic fare trade coffee, includes cups, lids, stirrers, creamers, sweeteners - $43 per airpot (serves 10-12) / $48 box of joe (serves 10-12)
 
Cold Brew Concentrate - we steep to order, so we need 24hours notice to order, 32oz. glass mason jar pitcher - $52 each (its a concentrate so add 50% water or ice to each cup 1 : 1 ratio) simple syrup, milk, cups + ice

Tea Service - assorted gourmet teas, cups, lids, stirrers, creamers, honey, sweeteners, plug in tea kettle (outlet needed)  - $30 / Box of Hot Water $35

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - 12 oz individual bottles $6 each

Ice - 8 lb. Bag $12

Bottled Water                                                                          Poland Springs - 16oz. bottle / 24 bottle case $48                                 Open Water Recyclable Cans - 12oz. can / 24 can case $84                
Spindrift Sparkling Water Assortment - 12 pack $36

Breakfast Parfaits
Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits - 1 dozen @ $60 vegan/gf
Overnight Oats Parfaits - 1 dozen @ $60 vegan/gf
Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfaits - 1 dozen @ $60


Fresh Fruit Cups - 1 dozen @ $66
Avocado Toast - $5 each / gluten free bread $6 each (1 dozen minimum)
Avocado Toast & Smoked Salmon - $8 pp / gluten free bread $9 each      (1 dozen minimum)
Apple Rings + almond or sunflower butter + gf granola - $3 each (2 dozen minimum)
Avocado Mousse Phyllo Cups + Smoked Salmon - $2.50 each (30 piece minimum)
Breakfast Breads - $65 (serves 8-12)
Scrambled Eggs - 1/2 tray $ (serves 10-12)
Applewood Smoked Bacon - 1/2 Tray $ (serves 15-20) 
Turkey Bacon - 1/2 Tray $ (serves 15-20) 
Buttermilk Pancakes - 1/2 tray $ (serves 8-12)
Vegan & Gluten Free Pancakes - 1/2 Tray $ (serves 8-12) 



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Lunch / Dinner Menu Options (sample menus) 

Option A Lunch - $28 per person

$28 pp

Honey Chipotle Roast Chicken + sweet potatoes + corn + black beans + coriander  

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Vegan Vegetable & Quinoa Stuffed Pepper + tomato jam + plant based cheese

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Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley + caramelized onions

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Field Greens Salad + butternut squash + dried cranberries + candied walnuts + goat cheese + balsamic 

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Option B Lunch - $32 per person 

this package has a choice of a second protein of beef or fish

Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken Breast + seasonal vegetables 

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Pan Roast Salmon + tiny vegetable ratatouille vinaigrette

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Char-Grilled Flank Steak + jalapeno chimichurri 

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Coconut Curry Tofu + stir fry asparagus + julienne carrots + sweet bell peppers

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Option C Lunch

$40 pp / minimum 25 people

Balsamic Grilled Chicken + grape tomato, red onion & fresh basil salsa

 

Shrimp & Vegetable Rice Paper Roll + mango + avocado + asian slaw + sweet chili dip

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Cast Iron Seared Herb Crust Beef Tenderloin + horseradish cream + charred broccolini + shishito peppers + grilled onions 

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Falafel Lentil Cake + red chermoula + fennel & capers

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Grilled Vegetable Platter + seasonal vegetables grilled

 

Grilled Sweet Potatoes  

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Garlic Crostini + baby arugula + peaches + burrata + balsamic gastrique

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Need more for lunch, add on items

extra 1/2 trays - maybe you want a little more to squeeze into your budget

Breaded Chicken Tenders $

 

Pan Roast Salmon + seasonal salsa $

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Char-Grilled Flank Steak + chimichurri sauce $

 

Grilled Vegetable Platter + balsamic gastrique $

 

Seasonal Veggies + roasted or sauteed $

 

Need More Carbs

Roasted Potatoes + rosemary + sea salt $

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Wild Rice Pilaf + leeks + dried cranberries + pumpkin seeds $

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Penne Vodka + creamy tomato sauce + parmigiano-reggiano $

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Seasonal Pasta + call and ask whats your seasonal options are $

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Seasonal Crostini + we always offer amazing crostinis for a cost effective add on item, call and see whats currently available $

 

Sweets

Cookie & Brownie Platter $

Assorted French Macorons $

Lemon Bars $

Assorted Min Tarts $


Bottled Water                                                                          Poland Springs - 16oz. bottle / 24 bottle case $48                                 Open Water Recyclable Cans - 12oz. can / 24 can case $84                Spindrift Sparkling Water Assortment - 12 pack $36

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Ice - 8 lb. Bag $12


Soda - Coke + Diet Coke + Sprite + Ginger Ale - Sold in 12 packs of each variety @ $24 each

About Me.

Vogue Italy / Winter Lunch Menu

 

Pan Roast Chicken / Broccoli Rabe / Sun-Dried Tomatoes / Cannellini Beans / Parsillade / Garlic Confit - GF/DF

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Grass-Fed Braised Beef Short-Ribs / Brussels Sprout / Cipollini Onions / Fingerling Potatoes / Reduced Thyme Jus - DF

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Faroe Island Salmon / Sauteed Kale / Acorn Squash / Dried Cranberries / Fennel-Caper-Cilantro Chermoula - GF/DF

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Stuffed Acorn Squash / Wild Rice / Butternut Squash / Dried Cranberries / Spiced Pumpkin Seeds / Hot Honey - VG/GF

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Roasted Petite Baby Carrots / Almond Mint Pesto / Crushed Almonds - VG/GF

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Wild Rice Salad / Sweet Potatoes / Scallions / Cauliflower / Pomegranate Arils / Sunflower Seeds / Rice Vinegar - VG/GF

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Organic Red Quinoa Grain Salad / Shaved Brussels Sprout / Dragon Carrot Ribbons / Pickled Golden Raisins / Roasted Pearl Onions / Mint / Miso-Hirassa - VG/GF

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Baby Kale / Roasted Red & Golden Beets / Shaved Fennel / Mint / Blood Oranges / Pecans / White Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette - VG/GF

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Roasted Red Beet Hummus / Pickled Onion Jam / Crumbled Feta / Garlic Crostini 

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Victoria Secret / Spring Lunch Menu 

 

Zaatar Crusted Chicken Skewers / Preserved Lemon / Gremolata / Roasted Beets / Baby Carrots / Fennel - GF/DF

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Char-Grilled & Sliced Beef Tenderloin / Garlic Crostini’s / Green Sauce #4 - GF/DF

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Brazilian Adobo Spiced & Seared Tuna / Avocado & Mango Salsa - GF/DF

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Fresh Orecchiette Pasta / Broccoli / English Sweet Peas / Cherry Tomatoes / Spinach / Toasted Garlic / Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Lemon Zest - VG

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Grilled Asparagus & Petite Apricot Glazed Carrots / Wild Herb Vinaigrette - VG/GF

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Tumeric Toasted Israeli Cous-Cous / Zucchini / Artichokes / Sweet Red Peppers / Kalamata Olives / Sun-Dried Tomatoes / Torn Fresh Basil / Red Wine Vinaigrette - VG

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Organic Red Quinoa / Red & Gold Beets / Watermelon Radish / Avocado / Almonds / Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette - VG/GF

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Baby Spinach / Endive / Strawberries / Blueberries / Fennel / Pecans / Aged Balsamic & Raspberry Vinaigrette - VG/GF

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Pickled Apricot / Burrata / Prosciutto / Arugula Pesto / Grilled Crostini

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Louis Vuitton/ Summer Menu 

 

Grilled Chicken / Multi-Colored Toy Box Tomato Salsa / Fresh Basil / Red Onions / Balsamic Gastrique - GF/DF

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Summer Vegetable & Beef Skewers / Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Chimichurri - GF/DF

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Smoked Paprika & Garlic Shrimp / Sweet Jersey Corn / Sweet Orange Bell Peppers / Zucchini / Grape Tomatoes / Red Onions / Fresh Basil / Scampi Style - GF/DF

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Summer Rice Paper Rolls / Mung Bean Threads / Napa / Mango / Red Pepper / Carrot / Radish / Cilantro / Basil / Scallion / Mint / Sweet Chile - VG/GF

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Grilled Vegetable Platter - Zucchini / Squash / Asparagus / Carrots / Red Onions - VG/GF

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Fresh Spaghetti Pasta / Arugula Pesto / Asparagus / Yellow Toy Box Tomato Vinaigrette - VG

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Panzanella Salad / Heirloom Tomatoes / Cucumbers / Red Onions / Capers / Basil / Mint / Garlic Croutons - VG

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Toasted Faro Grain / Rocket Greens / Roasted Sweet Jersey Peaches / Crushed Almonds / Citrus Honey - VG

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Field Greens / Roasted Golden Beets / Cherry Tomatoes /

Jersey Corn / Toasted Walnuts / Crumbled Goat Cheese - V

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Vogue Magazine / Autumn Lunch Menu

Roasted Honey Chipotle Chicken / Brussels Sprouts / Granny Smith Apple-Sweet Potato-Pearl Onion Hash - GF/DF

Char-Grilled Pasture Raised Angus Beef Tenderloin / Horseradish & Pumpkin Seed Pesto - GF/DF

Pan Seared Trout/ Garlicky Charred Broccolini / Capers / Pickled Raisins / Grilled Lemon Gremolata - GF/DF

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cakes / Avocado Mousse / Pickled Jalapeno / Apple & Fennel Slaw / Honey-Lime - VG

Haricot Verts / Swiss Chard / Baby Carrots / Wild Mushrooms / Cipollini Onions - VG/GF

Fresh Cavatelli Pasta Casserole / Brussels Sprouts / Cauliflower / Parmigiano-Reggiano / Toasted Breadcrumbs 

Baby Arugula / Fuji Apples / Pickled Calabaza Squash / Shaved Watermelon Radishes / Dried Cranberries / Toasted Walnuts VG/GF

Toasted Faro Grain / Sweet Potatoes / Edamame / Black Beans / Cilantro / Scallions / Sriracha / Citrus-Maple - VG

Roasted Butternut Squash / Whipped Honey-Sage Goat Cheese / Spiced Walnuts / Toasted Sourdough Crostini

 

Brooks Brothers Breakfast Menu Autumn 

 

Spinach, Oven-Cured Tomato & Riced Cauliflower Frittata GF

Baked Pumpkin Croissant French Toast / Vermont Maple

Apple-Sausage Hash / Onions / Brussels Sprouts / Granny Smith Apples / Walnuts GF/DF

Roasted Sweet Potatoes / Kale / Caramelized Onions / Garlic / Smoked Paprika / Tumeric VG/GF

Pastrami Smoked Salmon & Avocado Mash Phyllo Cups

Pumpkin Seed Almond Butter / Honey Spiced Butternut Squash tartine / Microgreens 

Almond Milk Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits / Dried Apricots & Cranberries / Almonds / Shaved Coconut VG/GF

Greek Yogurt Parfaits / Dried mango & Blueberries / Coconut Oil Granola

Apple Rings / Sunflower Butter / Gluten Free Granola VG/GF

Apple Quinoa Muffins / Orange Cranberry Scones 

Seasonal Fruit Platter VG/GF

Vogue Italy Breakfast Menu Summer

 

Chilaquiles / Farm Fresh Fried Eggs / Corn Tortillas Strips / Salsa Verde / Queso GF

Almond Crust Challah French Toast / Vermont Maple

Thick-Cut Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon GF/DF

Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs / Shaved Breakfast Radishes / Parsley / Smoked Paprika GF

Protein Shake / Almond Milk / Chocolate Plant Base Protein / Chia Seed / Almond Butter / Bananas VG/GF

Smoked Paprika & Garlic Rosti Yukon Gold Potato Wedges VG/GF 

Avocado Mash & Heirloom Tomato Crostini / Micro Cilantro VG

Greek Yogurt Parfaits / Fresh Berries / Coconut Oil Granola

Coconut Chia Seed Parfaits / Kiwi / Jersey Blueberries / Shaved Coconut VG/GF

Chia Seed Berry jam & Almond Butter Whole Grain Triangle Bites VG

Tropical Fruit Salad / Ginger-Lime VG/GF

Quick Serve 

Sandwiches & Salads Buffet

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