Pre-Order Kitchen · Chicago
Chef Darwin Presents
Fish fry pop-ups. Quick lunch meals. Catering that shows up seasoned.
Every plate is built on Chef Darwin Brand Seasonings and Sauces: fried catfish with a hot honey buffalo finish, gluten-free rasta pasta, soups made from scratch. Nothing sits under a heat lamp. You pre-order, Chef cooks, you eat it hot.
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Ways to eat
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Menu items
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Signature finishes
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01 / Pop-Up Cuisine
The Fish Fry
Catfish and whiting fried to order, nuggets, strips, tenders for the non-fish eaters. Pre-order to guarantee your plate.
02 / Quick Lunch & Meal Prep
Soups, Salads, Pasta
Gourmet salads, stuffed breadsticks, gluten-free pasta meals and individual lasagnas. Order one lunch or a week of them.
03 / Catering
Feed the Whole Room
Birthdays, office lunches, graduations, game day. Tell Chef the headcount and the date and he builds the menu around it.
Pop-Up Menu
Chef Darwin Fish Fry
Every plate comes with fries. Pick a fish, pick a cheese, pick a finish. Add quantities below and your order builds in the cart at the bottom of the page.
Big Back Fish Sandwich & Fries
Crispy fried fish seasoned with Chef Darwin Seafood Seasoning, mixed lettuce, tomatoes and Chef Darwin Signature Sauce.
Choice of Gouda, Pepper Jack or no cheese · Pickles optional · Tartar sauce on the side · Served with fries
Catfish Nuggets & Fries
$13.99Catfish nuggets seasoned with Chef Darwin Seafood Seasoning and served with fries.
5 Catfish Strips & Fries
$12.99Five catfish strips seasoned with Chef Darwin Seafood Seasoning and served with fries.
For the non-fish eaters
4 Fresh Chicken Tenders & Fries
$12.99Fresh chicken tenders made with Chef Darwin Brand Seasonings and served with fries.
The same seasoning and sauce finishes offered with the fish are available on the tenders.
Chef Darwin Finishes
Note your finish in the order notes at checkout. Chef Darwin Seasonings & Sauces are available at ChefDarwinStore.com.
Drinks
HOW TO ORDER QUICK LUNCH
Pre-Orders Only
Quick Lunch Meals
Soups, Salads, Breadsticks, Pasta
Lunch that eats like dinner. Set your quantities, then send the order with payment. Chef confirms your pickup window.
Tasty Soups
12 oz $6.99 · 16 oz $9.99
Tomato Soup
A rich and creamy tomato soup seasoned to perfection.
Vegetable Chicken Soup
A hearty soup with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and Chef Darwin seasonings.
Potato Soup
A creamy, savory potato soup made with real ingredients and Chef Darwin seasonings.
Stuffed Breadsticks
Marinara sauce included. Ranch sauce available.
Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
4 for $8.99Stuffed with a blend of cheeses, garlic, and Chef Darwin seasonings.
Mild Giardiniera Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks
4 for $9.99Stuffed with a blend of cheeses, mild giardiniera, garlic, and Chef Darwin seasonings.
Jalapeño Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks
4 for $9.99Stuffed with a blend of cheeses, jalapeños, garlic, and Chef Darwin seasonings.
Gourmet Salads
Southwest Sunset Chicken Salad
$18.99Grilled chicken seasoned with Chef Darwin Taco Seasoning, mixed greens, roasted corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, Cheddar Jack cheese, and tortilla strips.
Southwest Ranch
Chef Darwin Jerk Chicken Salad
$18.99Grilled chicken seasoned with Chef Darwin Jerk Seasoning, mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, and croutons.
Fruity Vinaigrette
Chef Darwin Cajun Chicken Salad
$18.99Grilled chicken seasoned with Chef Darwin Cajun Seasoning, mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, and croutons.
Honey Vinaigrette
Island-Inspired Teriyaki Chicken Salad
$19.99Teriyaki-glazed grilled chicken, mixed greens, pineapple, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
Fruity Vinaigrette
Chef Darwin Mediterranean Salad
$15.99Mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, sliced black olives, feta cheese, and banana peppers.
Cheese choice: Feta or no cheese · Greek Vinaigrette
Savory Grilled Salmon Salad
$22.99Savory grilled salmon, mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheese.
Seasoning choice: Cajun · Jerk · Lemon Pepper · Spicy Garlic Lemon Pepper. With or without cheese
Island-Inspired Teriyaki Salmon Salad
$23.99Teriyaki-glazed grilled salmon, mixed greens, pineapple, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
Fruity Vinaigrette
Chef Darwin Seasoned Shrimp Salad
$20.99Sautéed shrimp seasoned with your choice of Chef Darwin Cajun or Jerk Seasoning, mixed greens, roasted corn, grape tomatoes, red onion, and cucumbers.
Cheese choice: Cheddar Jack · Cheddar · No cheese · Cajun Ranch
Strawberry Spinach Delight Salad
Baby spinach topped with fresh strawberries, dried cranberries, red onion, and your choice of Feta, Blue Cheese, or no cheese, with optional candied pecans. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Protein seasoning choice: Chef Darwin All Purpose · Lemon Pepper · Cajun
Pasta Meals
Jerk-Inspired Rasta Pasta
Creamy penne with colorful peppers and Chef Darwin Jerk Seasoning. Made with gluten-free pasta.
Tomato-Basil Tortellini
$18.99Tortellini with tomato-basil sauce, spinach, grape tomatoes, tri-color peppers, and fresh basil. Made with gluten-free pasta.
Individual Lasagna Meals
Served with garlic bread and a small mixed salad. Note your vegetables in the order notes.
Vegetables: Spinach · Mushrooms · Bell Peppers · Onions · Broccoli · Zucchini · Carrots · Grape Tomatoes
Soup Combos
Pair any Tasty Soup with a gourmet salad or an order of stuffed breadsticks. Build your combo below and add it to your order.
Build your combo
4 · How many
Pick a combo
Each combo is added as its own line, so you can mix soups.
Salad + Soup prices
| Salad | 12 oz | 16 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Sunset Chicken | $23.48 | $25.98 |
| Jerk Chicken | $23.48 | $25.98 |
| Cajun Chicken | $23.48 | $25.98 |
| Teriyaki Chicken | $24.48 | $26.98 |
| Mediterranean | $20.48 | $22.98 |
| Grilled Salmon | $27.48 | $29.98 |
| Teriyaki Salmon | $28.48 | $30.98 |
| Seasoned Shrimp | $25.48 | $27.98 |
| Strawberry Spinach, no protein | $21.48 | $23.98 |
| Strawberry Spinach, chicken | $24.48 | $26.98 |
| Strawberry Spinach, salmon | $28.48 | $30.98 |
Breadsticks + Soup prices
| 4 Sticks | + 12 oz | + 16 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffed Cheesy Garlic | $12.99 | $15.99 |
| Mild Giardiniera | $13.99 | $16.99 |
| Jalapeño | $13.99 | $16.99 |
Marinara sauce included · Ranch dressing available
HOW TO ORDER MEAL PREP
Pre-Orders Only
Meal Prep
A Week of Real Food, Cooked Once
Build your week out of the Quick Lunch menu above. The meal prep discount is applied when Chef confirms your order. Order by Thursday for Sunday pickup.
Starter
5 meals
Menu price per meal. Pick up to 3 different dishes.
Sunday pickup · Labeled with heating instructions
Most ordered
10 meals
10% off menu price. Pick up to 5 different dishes.
Sunday pickup · Free delivery within 15 miles
Full week
15 meals
15% off menu price. Build it however you want.
Sunday pickup · Free delivery within 15 miles
Set your quantities on the menu, then send the order and Chef confirms your pickup window.
Catering
Tell Chef the Headcount
Fish fry spreads, salad and pasta bars, lasagna trays, soup service for cold months. Office lunches, graduations, birthdays, game day, church functions. Menus are built around your date, your room and your budget.
Catering Inquiry
All major debit & credit cards accepted.
Send your order to [email protected]