MEL’S CATERING

FAMILY, CORPORATE & MORE
5 LOCATIONS
32 YEARS IN SERVICE
320 EMPLOYEES
300 MENU ITEMS
Invite Mel’s to Your Next Great Event

DON’T LIFT A FINGER

Catering with Mel’s Diner means ordering a local favorite in a tasty package that is personalized for the needs of your event. Browse our catering menu or call today to let us help you pick out a spread that guarantees your guest’s satisfaction!
First time catering with Mel’s? Ask us how we can help accommodate you and your special event!
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(239) 247-3382
CATERING A TASTE OF FLORIDA’S FAVORITES
Parties, Events, Special Occasions & More

WE HAVE YOUR EVENT COVERED

Mel’s Diner is happy to cater to you and bring a taste of Southwest Florida to your event. Tell us a little about your event and we can work with you and your price range to deliver an incredible experience to your guests.

  • Birthday Parties
  • School Celebrations
  • Club Meetings

  • Anniversaries
  • Social Gatherings
  • Office Events

  • Weddings
  • Networking Events
  • Corporate Lunches

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What size events do you cater to?

We have catered events from 10 people to 450 people and we make sure each one is catered to with the specificity of their occasion. Each of our catering plates serve up to ten people or more! If you have questions regarding customizing this, call (239) 247-3382

Do you bring supplies for the catering event or just the food?

People are often surprised to find that we bring everything from cutlery to decorations. If you have questions regarding customizing your event with Mel’s, call (239) 247-3382.

Do you offer custom menus?

Yes, we’re happy to tailor our food options to meet your event’s needs! If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.

Do you require a minimum order amount?

Our orders do have a $50.00 minimum for delivery. However, there is no minimum order for pick-up. If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.

What is the difference in price between pick-up and delivery?

Our catering orders have a delivery fee of $25.00 with the option to tip your driver if you would like. This fee ensures your food will be delivered fresh and promptly. However, there is no fee for pick-up. If you have questions regarding this, please call (239) 247-3382.
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APPETIZERS

CHICKEN TENDERS

$40.00
($4.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of sauce (Most Popular, BBQ Sauce, Honey Mustard)

CHICKEN WINGS

$54.00
($2.70 / person), 60 wings serves 20 and costs $54.00, 120 wings serves 40 and costs $100.00
With your choices of sauce, and dressing. Served with celery & carrots.
Sauce: Most Popular, Mild Sauce, Medium Sauce, Hot Sauce
Select Dressing: Most Popular, Blue Cheese, Ranch

CRAB CAKES

$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
Served with Texas petal sauce.

COCONUT SHRIMP

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10

MOZZARELLA SALAD

$80.00
($8.00 / person), serves 10

JALAPEÑO POPPERS

$70.00
($7.00 / person), serves 10
Vegetarian and Spicy!

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

$90.00
($9.00 / person), serves 10
Served with lemons and cocktail sauce.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10

CHICKEN QUESADILLA

$70.00
($7.00 / person), serves 10

NAPA VALLEY BRIE & APPLE QUESADILLA

$80.00
($8.00 / person), serves 10
BREAKFAST CATERING

QUICK FIX SANDWICHES BREAKFAST PACKAGE

$8.00 / Person
Your choices of sandwiches (on croissants w/ American cheese) & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Sandwiches: Most Popular; Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Kielbasa, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Ham, Turkey, Bacon & Cheese Sandwiches
Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits
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HAPPY DAYS BUFFET

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Includes your choices of breakfast entree & breakfast meat, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuits, and orange juice. You're all set.
Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, French Toast, Pancakes
Select Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Bacon, Kielbasa, Sausage

BASIC BREAKFAST PACKAGE

$55.00
($5.50 / person), serves 10
Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of breakfast meat & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage
Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, breakfast Potatoes, Grits

FAST LANE BREAKFAST

$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
Includes scrambled eggs, mini muffins, corned beef hash, biscuits & gravy, fruit, your choice of side, and orange juice. You're all set.
Select Side: Most Popular, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Cheddar Grits

UPTOWN EXPRESS PACKAGE

$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10
Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of your choice of breakfast entree & breakfast meat. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, French Toast, Pancakes
Select Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage

BURRITO BOX PACKAGE

$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10
Your choice of protein, scrambled eggs, onions, pepper, tomatoes, and Jack & cheddar cheese wrapped in sun-dried tomato tortillas. Served with your choice of side, salsa, and sour cream. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Protein: Most Popular, Chicken, Ground Beef, Shaved Steak, Fish
Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Cheddar Grits

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SKILLET

$70.00
Scrambled eggs with chopped chicken, potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, Jack & cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.

PHILLY SKILLET

$65.00
Scrambled eggs with shaved steak, peppers, onions, potatoes, and provolone. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.

HOT ROD BREAKFAST PACKAGE

$75.00
($7.50 / person), serves 10
Includes scrambled eggs and your choices of breakfast entree, breakfast meat & side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, Pancakes, Mini Waffles, French Toast, Mini Muffins
Select Breakfast Meat: Most Popular, Ham, Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage
Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits

POLLISH SKILLET

$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10
Scrambled eggs with smoked kielbasa (Polish-style pork sausage), tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and cheddar. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.

LOX, EGG & BAGELS

$9.00 / person
Served with your choice of side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Side: Most Popular, Fruit, Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Grits

MIDWEST SKILLET

$65.00
Scrambled eggs with peppers, potatoes, onions, fried chicken tenders, blue cheese, and ranch dressing. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.

FRESH START BREAKFAST PACKAGE

$65.00
($6.50 / person), serves 10
Includes your choices of breakfast entree and side. Consider adding coffee and/or juice to make a complete breakfast.
Select Breakfast Entree: Most Popular, Veggie Scrambler, Egg Whites w/ Spinach, Shaked Steak & Scrambled Eggs
Select Side: Most Popular, Sliced Tomatoes, Blueberries, Fruit, Bananas, Greek Vanilla Yogurt
CATERING PLATTERS

SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTERS

$25.00
($2.50 / person), serves 10

ASSORTED CHEESE PLATTER

$30.00
($3.00 / person), serves 10

SEASONAL VEGETABLE PLATTER

$15.00
($1.50 / person), serves 10

ASSORTED MEAT PLATTER

$50.00
($5.00 / person), serves 10
BOXED LUNCHES

MEL'S CLUB SANDWICHES BOX

$90.00
($9.00 / person), serves 10
Each box includes Mel's club sandwiches (w/ roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw

MEATLOAF ROLL BOX

$80.00
($8.00 / person), serves 10
Each box includes meatloaf roll sandwiches (on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

LOBSTER ROLL BOX

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Each box includes lobster rolls (lobster salad w/ mayo on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES BOX

$80.00
($8.00 / person), serves 10
Each box includes pulled pork sandwiches (on French rolls), your choice of side, chips, and pickles. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Coleslaw
SANDWICHES

SOPRANO'S ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
Roast sirloin, lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles, and creamy horseradish-olive aioli on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

ROASTED TURKEY STACK SANDWICHES

$90.00
($9.00 / person), serves 10
Slow-roasted turkey, herb pesto aioli, tomatoes, provolone, and lettuce on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

GODFATHER'S CHICKEN SANDWICHES

$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
Herb-marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, and lemon basil aioli on toasted ciabatta. Served with potato chips. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
CHICKEN & TURKEY ENTREES

FRIED CHICKEN

$115.00
($11.50 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN CHICKEN BUFFET

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Francaise, Pomadoro, Marsala, Picatta, Carbonara Egg & Parmigiana
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

ROASTED CHICKEN

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ ROASTED BONE-IN-CHICKEN

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with corn on the cob and rolls (w/butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

ROASTED TURKEY & STUFFING

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, cranberry sauce, stuffing and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN VEAL BUFFET

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Francaise, Pomadoro, Marsala, Picatta, Carbonara Egg & Parmigiana
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
BEEF & PORK ENTREES

POT ROAST

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN PORK LOIN BUFFET

$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10
Everything you need to build your own pulled pork sandwiches, including slow-cooked pulled pork, 5- Alarm chili (w/ baked beans), corn on the cob, pickles, sweet rolls, and regular rolls (w/ butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

SPIRAL HAM

$129.00
($12.90 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

BABY BACK RIBS

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with corn on the cob & rolls ( w/ butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

ROASTED PORK LOIN

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, apple stuffing, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

HOMEMADE MEATLOAF

$115.00
($11.50 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

DRY-RUBBED BBQ PORK LOIN

$120.00
($12.00 / person), serves 10
Served with corn on the cob and rolls (w/butter). Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

PRIME RIB

$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
SEAFOOD ENTREES

KEY WEST-STYLE SHRIMP

$170.00
($17.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN SALMON BUFFET

$145.00
($14.50 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Buerre Blanc Butter, Lemongrass, Key Lime, Alfredo, Mediterranean Style, Swiss & Cream, Carrot Ginger Miso
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN GROUPER BUFFET

$180.00
($18.00 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Buerre Blanc Butter, Lemongrass, Key Lime, Alfredo, Mediterranean Style, Swiss & Cream, Carrot Ginger Miso
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

KEY WEST-STYLE SALMON

$160.00
($16.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CARROT GINGER MISO-GLAZED GROUPER

$170.00
($17.00 / person), serves 10
Topped with Asian coleslaw. Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CARROT GINGER MISO-GLAZED GROUPER

$140.00
($14.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN HADDOCK BUFFET

$135.00
($13.50 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Buerre Blanc Butter, Lemongrass, Key Lime, Alfredo, Mediterranean Style, Swiss & Cream, Carrot Ginger Miso
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

CREATE YOUR OWN JUMBO SHRIMP BUFFET

$155.00
($15.50 / person), serves 10
With your choices of sauce & side. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Select Sauce: Most Popular, Buerre Blanc Butter, Lemongrass, Key Lime, Alfredo, Mediterranean Style, Swiss & Cream, Carrot Ginger Miso
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HADDOCK

$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED GROUPER

$170.00
($17.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

MEDITERRANEAN FISH

$130.00
($13.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choice of starch, seasonal vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

PAELLA

$150.00
($15.00 / person), serves 10
Saffron rice with seafood and meat. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
VEGETARIAN ENTREES

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

$110.00
($11.00 / person), serves 10
Breaded eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan. Does not include pasta. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

STUFFED PEPPERS

$100.00
($10.00 / person), serves 10
Served with your choices of side & vegetable, and dinner rolls. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you're all set. Sorry, we don't offer lunch drinks.
Select Side: Most Popular, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Bakes Potatoes, Rice, Red Bliss Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes
DESSERTS

KEY LIME PIE

$3.00 / person
$3.00 / person

APPLE PIE

$3.00 / person
$3.00 / person

RICE PUDDING

$2.00 / person
$2.00 / person
BEVERAGES

COFFEE

$2.50 / person
Select Coffee Type: Regular of Decaf
Tell Us if You'll Need: Sugar, Diet Sweeteners, Creamer

FRESH-SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE

$3.00 / person
$3.00 / person
*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.