Heating Instructions

Thank you for ordering your catering needs through McCaffrey's. Please enjoy your food prepared by our chefs just for you.

ITEMS COMING IN WHITE TRAY WITH PLASTIC COVERING ARE NOT OVEN SAFE. REMOVE ITEMS AND PLACE IN AN ALUMINUM PAN OR OVEN SAFE DISH.

Remove items from refrigerator and let come to room temperature before reheating. Food items will reheat more evenly if at room temperature. Ovens vary, please use these directions as general guidelines, and check your items often. Reheating in an oven or toaster oven is recommended. Cover items to help in the reheating process and prevent over browning. Suggested reheating times may need to be increased if reheating either multiple dishes simultaneously or large quantities. Bulk items will reheat more evenly if they are in a single layer.

Always check the internal temperature of food with a stemmed thermometer before eating. Reheated food should reach a recommended 165 degrees before consumption unless specifically noted.

Always keep stored food covered and refrigerated at 41 degrees or less.

Microwave reheating is not recommended in most cases for the best quality product. If you do choose to use a microwave oven, follow these guidelines:

Never put foil or metallic containers in the microwave.
Keep food loosely covered with microwave-safe wrap.
Rotate or stir items at least once during the reheating process.

Always use caution when removing containers from oven. For ease and safety, always place black oven safe containers on a cookie sheet before placing in the oven. Do not place black containers directly on oven floor or a heating element. Clear plastic lids or covers should be removed before reheating.

Platters and Displays should be kept refrigerated at 41 degrees or less until ready to serve. Consume within 4 hour after removing from refrigerator.

Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres

Coconut Shrimp, Mini Crab Cakes, Pastry Wrapped Franks, Roast Pork Spring Rolls, Lobster Macaroni & Cheese Bites, Stuffed Mushrooms, Mini Quiche, Mini Cheddar Potato Skins, Cranberry Brie & Nut Phyllo, Mini Philadelphia Cheesesteaks, Mini French Onion Soup Boules:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat uncovered for 8 to 12 minutes

Scallop Brochette:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Heat uncovered 8 to 12 minutes

Chicken or Beef Satays:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat for 5 to 8 minutes

Flatbread Pizzas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Microwave: Remove lid and film; heat for approximately 1-2 minutes per pound
Oven: Place product on sheet pan, cover with foil and heat for approximately 20 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Dip (heating optional)

Place product on sheet pan, cover with foil and heat for approximately 20 minutes.

Bone-In Chicken Wings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover and heat for 10 minutes
For crispier wings: place on a flat baking tray that has been sprayed with space between each; heat uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes.

Starches & Grains

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes; uncover for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Classic Roasted Red Skin Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes; uncover for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Lemon Garlic Roasted Red Skin Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes; uncover for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes with Rosemary

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes; uncover for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Traditional Bread Stuffing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for 20 minutes. Uncover for an additional 15 minutes, stirring and adding a bit of stock to moisten if desired. Heat to at least 140 degrees.

Sweet Potato Chunks with Spinach & Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat for 20 minutes. Uncover for an additional 15 minutes, stirring and adding a bit of stock to moisten if desired. Heat to at least 140 degrees.

Vegetables

Roasted Asparagus

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.
Can be served reheated, chilled or at room temperature.

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.
Can be served reheated, chilled or at room temperature.

Garlic Steamed Green Beans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.

Green Beans Almondine

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes, removing foil for last 5 to 10 minutes.

Tri-color Roasted Baby Carrots

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.

Vegetarian

Eggplant Rollatini

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover loosely and heat for abut 1 hour or until temperature reaches at least 140 degrees

Roasted Cauliflower Head

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover with foil and heat approximately 15 minutes
Uncover and continue heating until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees; an additional 10 minutes

Soy Popcorn Nuggets

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat 12-15 minutes depending on quantity until temperature reaches at least 140 degrees

Pasta

Penne with Gruyere & Prosciutto

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Chicken & Turkey

Chicken Marsala

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover and heat for 30 to 35 minutes depending on quantity until temperature reaches at least 140 degrees

Chicken Parmesan

Heat oven to 375 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat uncovered 20 to 30 minutes

Chicken Champagne

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover and heat for 30 to 35 minutes depending on quantity until temperature reaches at least 140 degrees

Chicken Piccata

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover and heat for 30 to 35 minutes depending on quantity until temperature reaches at least 140 degrees

Beef, Pork & Lamb

Degrees of Doneness

Rare - 125 degrees
Medium Rare - 130 degrees
Medium - 135 degrees
Medium Well - 140 degrees
Well Done - 145 degrees

Whole Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare.
For optimal doneness use a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the tenderloin. Refer to list above for varying degrees of doneness; adjust time accordingly. Remove from oven while temperate is 5-10 degrees below desired degree of doneness. Let sit for 5 minutes before carving.

Individual Beef Wellington

Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Do not cover.
Heat for 20-25 minutes.

BBQ Pulled Pork

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover loosely and heat for about 1 our or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Stir occasionally. adding extra sauce as necessary to moisten.

Pork Sausage, Onions & Peppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover loosely and heat for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees.
Stir occasionally, adding extra broth or water as necessary to moisten. Cover can be removed during last 10-15 minutes.

Meatballs - Beef or Veal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover loosely and heat for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees.
Stir occasionally, adding extra sauce as necessary to moisten. Cover can be removed during last 10-15 minutes.

Rack of Lamb

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare.
For optimal doneness use a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the chop portion of the meat. Refer to list below for varying degrees of doneness; adjust time accordingly. Remove from oven while temperate is 5-10 degrees below desired degree of doneness. Let sit for 5 minutes before carving; residual heat will bring to desired temperature and juices will redistribute.

Seafood

Lump Crab Cakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat uncovered for 8-12 minutes

Shrimp Scampi

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Cover and heat for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on quantity, until temperate reaches at least 140 degrees

Francaise Your Way

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on quantity, until temperate reaches at least 140 degrees

Breakfast & Brunch

Fresh Baked Quiche

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Remove items and place in an oven safe dish.
Heat Whole Quiche for 20 to 30 minutes; internal temperature should reach 165 degrees
Half Quiche for 15to 25 minutes; internal temperature should reach 165 degrees