Unlikely Caterers

Spread 'em

by Kelly White

Cerealously: This popular U-City spot caters to your every need with custom blends and photo boxes, complete with prizes inside. There's even a Cereality celebrations coordinator to help sweeten your event with packages like Frost Bites, a medley of Frosted Mini-Wheats, Frosted Flakes, malted milk balls and coconut.

This fresh-and-fast chain assembles custom platters for office luncheons. Build a 30- to 100-count mini-pita tray, with choices like the souvlaki (packed with Greek-marinated chicken) and the Robinson (falafel and hummus).

Although it's mostly known for its tunes and brew, JB's also caters a mean gig now and again. Since the kickoff of the upstairs venue, chef Pesamino Kelekolio has produced mini-kabobs (lamb, beef and mako) and octopus bruschetta, among other popular platters.

This Indian joint dishes it up for banquets and dinner parties. Packages range from $8 to $14 a head, and include faves like chicken tikka, barbecue breast cooked in tomato sauce, and the black lentil crowd-pleaser dal. Each order comes with garlic naan, served with cups of mint and tamarind chutney.

2Potatoes, which earned its following at Flying V and LAVA shows, pampers vegheads with cruelty-free feasts. Standouts include the Mediterranean mezze platter featuring baba ghanoush, hummus and grape leaves; and the Fauxtess cupcake, a vegan version of the sinful lunch-box snack. We swear they're just as addictive.