Whether a themed lunch buffet or a five-course formal dinner, University Catering is here to help make your events outstanding. Our team is ready to speak with you about your upcoming event and help determine what you need to be successful.

Contact us to discuss menu suggestions and pricing to best suit your needs.

Please note that catering requests need made at least 10 business days before your event. For questions about the non-food aspects, review our policies and fees. Otherwise, you can review the options below for some ideas, send us an email, or call. We're excited to work with you!

Buffet Menu
Buffet Menus

Breakfast

Meals below are listed for buffet or waiter service. Packages include Starbucks coffees, orange juice, and ice water.

Continental

Your choice of two breakfast breads accompanied by diced fresh fruit.

Eggs Nest

Scrambled eggs topped with a creamy Mornay sauce served in baguette boat. Also includes diced fresh fruit and breakfast potatoes.

Just-a-Bite

Assorted miniature quiche (4/person), seasonal fresh fruit, granola with yogurt, and freshly baked muffins.

Quiche It Simple

Homemade, deep-dish quiche served with fresh fruit, roasted potatoes, and freshly baked scones.
Homemade frittatas can be substituted for gluten-free.

Rise and Shine

Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage, and biscuits with butter & preserves.

Toast Brulée

Stuffed croissant baked with University Catering’s sweet custard. Served with applewood bacon and fresh fruit.

Buffets

20 person minimum, and priced per person. All options include iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Asian

Sesame chicken, teriyaki pineapple pork, lo mein with sesame soy vinaigrette, spring rolls, stir fry vegetable salad, and white rice.

Backyard Picnic

Grilled quarter-pound hamburgers and hot dogs, served with buns, toppers, condiments, potato chips, and your choice of two sides:
Baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cream slaw, or pasta salad. Add fried chicken or barbecue ribs at an additional charge.

Pasta Pasta!

Lasagna roll-ups with sautéed vegetables, sundried tomatoes, and pesto cream; pasta with alfredo, marinara, and meat sauces; Caesar salad; Italian salad with mini mozzarella, pepperoncini, olives, and tomatoes; Italian bread basket. Add grilled pesto chicken or baked meatballs for extra charge.

TexMex

Seasoned ground beef and chicken alongside an array of nacho and taco toppers including lettuce, tomato, onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Also includes enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice, and churros.

UC Deli

Deli meats and cheeses with sliced breads, toppers, and condiments; home-style soup with crackers; garden salad with toppers and dressing; and assorted cookies. Add an additional soup for extra charge.

Sack Lunch

Entrée selection limited to two entrée choices per order. Additional entrée choices are available for extra charges. With the exception of dietary substitutions, all orders will include the same side selections.

Sandwiches ‘n’ Brown Bag

  • Turkey, roast beef, or ham
  • Vegetarian Wrap
  • Chunky Chicken Salad

Sandwiches include bag of chips plus two additional sides

Salad Box ‘n’ Brown Bag

  • Caesar
  • House
  • Roasted Vegetable
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with chicken or pork

Salads include one side and a freshly baked roll

All lunches include condiments, chocolate mint, utensils, & napkin. Beverages not included.

Side Dishes

  • Broccoli & Raisin Salad
  • Carrots & Celery with Dip
  • Cookies, assorted (2)
  • Diced Fresh Fruit Cup
  • Homemade Pasta Salad
  • Side Garden Salad
Served Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Breakfast

Meals below are listed for buffet or waiter service. Packages include Starbucks coffees, orange juice, and ice water.

Continental

Your choice of two breakfast breads accompanied by diced fresh fruit.

Eggs Nest

Scrambled eggs topped with a creamy Mornay sauce served in baguette boat. Also includes diced fresh fruit and breakfast potatoes.

Just-a-Bite

Assorted miniature quiche (4/person), seasonal fresh fruit, granola with yogurt, and freshly baked muffins.

Quiche It Simple

Homemade, deep-dish quiche served with fresh fruit, roasted potatoes, and freshly baked scones.
Homemade frittatas can be substituted for gluten-free.

Rise and Shine

Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon or sausage, and biscuits with butter & preserves.

Toast Brulée

Stuffed croissant baked with University Catering’s sweet custard. Served with applewood bacon and fresh fruit.

Deli Sandwiches

Available only with waiter service and are priced per person.
All options include chips, choice of side, and either iced tea, lemonade, or ice water. Coffee can be added à la carte.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Deli Sandwich

Your choice of turkey, ham, or roast beef
Made with cheese, lettuce, and tomato

Falafel Sandwich

With tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce

Roasted Turkey

With smoked gouda, bacon, and avocado

Shredded Chicken Wrap

With Thai seasoning and fresh crunchy vegetables

Sliced BBQ Pork Sandwich

With slaw on a pretzel bun

Veggie Wrap

Salads

Meals below are available only with waiter service and are priced per person.
All options accompanied by yeast roll and butter, as well as iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Coffee can be added à la carte.

Asian

Cabbage broccoli Asian slaw and grilled chicken on a bed of greens. Garnished with oranges, pea pods, green onions, almonds, sesame seeds, ramen crisps, and rice wine vinaigrette.

Fruit & Bleu

Artisan greens topped with cranberries, diced apples, grapes, candied pecans, and bleu cheese. Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Add chicken additional charge

Mediterranean

Garden greens topped with Kalamata olives, falafel, cucumbers, feta cheese, Greek vinaigrette, and grilled chicken.

Strawberry Maple

Greens with strawberry, white cheddar cheese, toasted hazelnuts. Tossed with maple vinaigrette and topped with grilled chicken or pulled pork.

Sweet Chicken Tortellini

Grilled chicken atop tortellini tossed with fresh fruit and poppy seed dressing.

Side Dishes

  • Broccoli & Raisin Salad
  • Carrots & Celery with Dip
  • Cookies, assorted (2)
  • Diced Fresh Fruit Cup
  • Homemade Pasta Salad
  • Side Garden Salad

TWO HALVES SERVED

½ SANDWICH or
½ SALAD or
CHOICE OF SOUP

Meals below are available only with waiter service and are priced per person. All options include iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Coffee can be added à la carte.

Sandwiches or Wraps

  • Deli
    • Cheese, lettuce, & tomato
    • Choice of one: turkey, ham, or roast beef
  • Cuban
  • Falafel with cucumber, tomato, feta, and tzatziki
  • Chicken salad croissant

Salads

  • Caesar with roasted tomatoes, homemade croutons, and asiago crisps
  • House artisan greens with carrots, tomato, cucumber, homemade croutons, and cheese
  • Roasted vegetable salad served atop greens
  • Fresh fruit salad with greens tossed with vinaigrette and feta cheese
    • Add chicken to any salad for additional charge

Soups

  • Tomato Bisque
  • Peasant
    • University Catering’s version of a cheesy potato
  • Hearty Brothy Vegetable
  • Corn Chowder
Served Dinner Menu

Poultry Dinner

Available only with waiter service and priced per person. All options include garden salad, yeast roll, iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Grilled Chicken with Tomato Chutney

Served atop gnocchi with sundried tomato pesto cream. Garnished with roasted mushrooms, asparagus tips, and scallions.

Grilled Rosemary Chicken

Served atop corn and rice pilaf with a vegetable.

Grilled Chicken with Sweet Onion Balsamic Sauce

Served atop creamed barley with butter and parmesan and seasonal vegetables.

Grilled Chicken Alfredo

Grilled boneless chicken breast atop orzo pasta tossed in our rich Alfredo sauce. Served with roasted asparagus and diced balsamic tomatoes.

Beef Dinners

Available only with waiter service and priced per person. All options include garden salad, yeast roll, iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Sweet Ginger Baby Back Ribs

Slow cooked in a sweet, smoky sauce and barbecued to a glaze. Served with Asian slaw and sesame green beans and garnished with toasted peanuts and oranges.

Boneless Short Ribs

Topped with mirepoix in a red wine BBQ and mushrooms. Served with smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Plated atop horseradish smashed potatoes and haricot verts.

Grilled Strip Steak

Served with charred scallion chimichurri, baby carrots, and Yukon potato puree.

Meat-Free Dinner

Available only with waiter service and priced per person. All options include garden salad, yeast roll, iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Mushroom Gnocchi

Served with sautéed spinach and roasted tomatoes.

Vegetable Lo Mein

Seasoned with Asian spices and served atop noodles.

Paella Vegetariana

A slow-cooked rice dish both full of flavor and vibrant vegetables.

Pork Dinner

Available only with waiter service and priced per person. All options include garden salad, yeast roll, iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chop

With tomato chutney and wild mushroom gnocchi.

Pork Loin with Rum Raisin Sauce

Served with roasted cauliflower and red pepper confetti grits.

Grilled Pork

Dressed with a lite ginger vinaigrette alongside summer cabbage slaw and sesame green beans.

Thai Chili Pork Wings

Pork wings glazed with a sweet Thai chili sauce atop rice noodles and broccoli that has been tossed in a peanut sauce.

Seafood Dinner

Available only with waiter service and priced per person. All options include garden salad, yeast roll, iced tea, lemonade, and ice water. Starbucks coffee can be added à la carte.

Salmon Fillet

Sauced with cucumber cream and plated atop sautéed spinach with seasonal vegetables.

Tilapia with Lemon Sauce

Alongside lentil pilaf and asparagus.

Seafood Newburgh

Seafood mélange in a rich sherry cream sauce served atop a puff pastry.
À la Carte Food Options

À la Carte

Healthy Breakfast

  • Granola Bars
  • Fruit
    • Whole or diced
  • Grape Clusters

Savory Breakfast

  • Homemade Fruit Breads
  • Bagels*
    • Includes cream cheese, butter, & preserves

Sweet Breakfast

  • Cinnamon Rolls*
  • UC Orange Rolls*
  • Coffee Cake
  • Freshly Baked Breakfast Bars*

Muffin Mania*

  • Sweet
  • Savory
  • Blueberry
  • Bacon
  • Cranberry
  • Diced Ham
  • Banana
  • Sausage Crumbles
  • Lemon

*by the dozen

Globe Trotting Displays

Minimum 20 guests

Brie Trio

Three bries each topped with a different sauce - tomato chutney, caramelized onion, and cashew melba.

Latin-American

Tortilla chips alongside salsa, homemade guacamole, and roasted corn and black bean dip.

Mediterranean

Hummus, tzatziki, and olive feta tapenade served with flatbread, pitas, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, and olives.

European Cheese & Fruit

Baked brie topped with caramelized onions, goat cheese in tomato sauce, and Havarti slices served with apples, grapes, pears, crackers, and flatbreads.

Hot Bites

Hors d'oeuvres

  • Corn Muffin with BBQ Pork
  • Beef Empanadas
  • Spinach Triangles w/Tzatziki
  • Corn Blini w/Tomato Chutney
  • Chicken Pesto Tarts
  • Roasted Vegetable & Gouda Tarts
  • Macaroni & Cheese Bites
  • Falafel Chips w/Tzatziki
  • ’Shrooms
    • Stuffed with crab, sausage, or cashew

Cold Bites

Hors d’oeuvres

  • Vegetable Shots
  • Fruit Shots
    • With Feta & Honey Vinaigrette
  • Chicken Salad Tarts
  • Polenta Bites
    • With Honey Mustard or Horseradish.
  • BLT Canapé
  • Homemade Potato Chips
    • With Dill, Homemade Ranch, or French Onion Dip
  • Individual Chips or Pretzels
  • Deluxe Snack Mix

Reception Snacks

Healthy Bites

  • Granola Bars
  • Whole Fruit
  • Celery & Carrots w/ Dip
  • Trail Mix

Dips

Two-pound increments

  • Layered Taco
  • Hot Crab
  • Artichoke & Spinach
  • Spicy Feta
  • Hummus
  • Buffalo Chicken
  • Roasted Corn & Black Bean
  • Homemade Guacamole

Platters

  • Vegetable Tray w/Dip
    • 30 servings
  • Diced Fresh Fruit Tray
    • 30 servings
  • Cheese Tray w/Crackers
    • 30 servings
  • Mini Bun Deli Sandwiches
    • dozen
  • Mini Bun Chicken Salad
    • dozen

Sweet Treats & Other Reception Goodies

The Sweet Stuff

Available in dozens

  • Cookies, assorted
  • Chocolate Brownies
  • Brownie Bites

Homemade Mini Tarts

Available in dozens

  • Apple
  • Cherry
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter
  • Honey Mascarpone
  • Lemon
  • Pumpkin

Behind Bars

Dozens of these homemade bite-size bars will keep you captive.

  • Apple
  • Lemon
  • O’Charlie
  • Pumpkin
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Walnut

Homemade Tea Cookies

Available in dozens

  • Almond
  • Half-dips
  • Lemon
  • Meltaway
  • Mexican

Cake

  • Quarter-Sheet
    • Serves 24
  • Half-Sheet
    • Serves 48

Cake pricing includes basic decoration (flowers). A custom design, such as Beneficence, can be added for an additional charge.

Sack Lunch

Entrée selection limited to two entrée choices per order. Additional entrée choices are available for extra charges. With the exception of dietary substitutions, all orders will include the same side selections.

Sandwiches ‘n’ Brown Bag

  • Turkey, roast beef, or ham
  • Vegetarian Wrap
  • Chunky Chicken Salad

Sandwiches include bag of chips plus two additional sides

Salad Box ‘n’ Brown Bag

  • Caesar
  • House
  • Roasted Vegetable
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with chicken or pork

Salads include one side and a freshly baked roll

All lunches include condiments, chocolate mint, utensils, & napkin. Beverages not included.

Side Dishes

  • Broccoli & Raisin Salad
  • Carrots & Celery with Dip
  • Cookies, assorted (2)
  • Diced Fresh Fruit Cup
  • Homemade Pasta Salad
  • Side Garden Salad
Dessert menu

Sweet Treats & Other Reception Goodies

The Sweet Stuff

Available in dozens

  • Cookies, assorted
  • Chocolate Brownies
  • Brownie Bites

Homemade Mini Tarts

Available in dozens

  • Apple
  • Cherry
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter
  • Honey Mascarpone
  • Lemon
  • Pumpkin

Behind Bars

Dozens of these homemade bite-size bars will keep you captive.

  • Apple
  • Lemon
  • O’Charlie
  • Pumpkin
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Walnut

Homemade Tea Cookies

Available in dozens

  • Almond
  • Half-dips
  • Lemon
  • Meltaway
  • Mexican

Cake

  • Quarter-Sheet
    • Serves 24
  • Half-Sheet
    • Serves 48

Cake pricing includes basic decoration (flowers). A custom design, such as Beneficence, can be added for an additional charge.

Served Desserts

Selections below are listed for waiter service and priced per person.

  • Berries with Crème Anglaise
  • Chocolate Brownie
    • Complete with chocolate drizzle and whipped topping
  • Cobblers
  • Crisps
  • Death by Chocolate
  • Decadent Bread Pudding
  • Lemon Whip with Fruit Garnish
  • Pot de Crème
  • Strawberry Shortcake
    • Homemade Pound Cake with whipped topping and strawberry sauce
  • Turtle Brownie
Beverage Menu

Beverages

By the gallon

  • Starbucks coffee
    • Regular
    • Decaf
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Apple Cider
  • Orange Juice
  • Fresh-brewed iced tea
  • Lemonade
  • Ice Water
  • Cardinal Punch
  • Slush Punch
    • Raspberry Frost
    • Citrus Breeze
    • UC's Original Slush Punch

Beverages

Billed based on usage

  • Bottled Water
  • Flavored San Pellegrino
  • Hot Cocoa Packet
  • Individual Fruit Juice
  • Mini Water Chugs
  • Perrier
  • Soda, assorted
  • Tazo Hot Tea