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.

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.

Penne Bolognese

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the combined pasta and sauce in an oven-safe dish.
  • Heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Macaroni & Cheese

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the macaroni and cheese in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent the mac and cheese from drying out.
  • Heat for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil cover and return the dish to the oven for anther 10 minutes.

Tortellini Alfredo

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Heat for 10 minutes, remove pasta and gently stir, cover with foil and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes.

Pasta Primavera

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Put in oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, be sure to check every 5-10 minutes to ensure it is not overcooking or drying out.

Farfalle in a Light Cream Sauce

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Put in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Lasagna Rolls

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • to allow steam to escape during reheating poke a small hole in one corner of aluminum foil
  • Put in oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Baked Ziti

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place in an oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Put in oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the foil and allow it to finish reheating for another 10-15 minutes, watching to not dry out.

Pasta with Alfredo, Pink or Red Sauce

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place pasta with sauce in an even layer in a shallow oven-safe baking dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Put in oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Stir halfway through to ensure even heating.

Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place orecchiette with sausage & broccoli in oven-safe dish.
  • Cover dish with foil to prevent from drying out.
  • Put in oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.