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Parties and Receptions

Get the party started with a vast selection of snacks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, both chilled and hot. Perfectly prepared to kick off any event, large or small.

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Snacks

You can't have a party without snacks. Keep it simple with the below options.


Breaks and Snacks are set and served with quality paper products.

Our staff will return to collect equipment at the end of your event contract.

Staffing for events is available for additional charge of $15 per hour per staff member requested.

Snacks  Additional Information

Potato Chips & Dip (Ranch or French Onion) (VM)

$2 per person
Party Snack Mix  $2 per person
Pretzels (VM, VG) $2 per person
Tortilla Chips & Fresh Salsa (VG) $2 per person
Add on Guacamole  $3 per person 
Gourmet Cheese Spread with Crackers (VM) $3.75 per person
Deluxe Mixed Nuts (VM, VG, GF) $2.50 per person
12-inch Pizzas (VM) $17 each
Hummus with Pita Chips (VM, VG) $4 per person
Yogurt Raisins and Trail Mix $2.50 per person
Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip  $3.75 per person

Chilled Hors D'Oeuvres

Crisp and cool options to delight all. $5.75 per person


Chilled Options Menu Information
Fresh Cut Fruit Platter VM, GF, VG
Domestic and Imported Cheese and Crackers VM, GF
Seasonal Bruschetta VM
Cubed Cheese and Fresh Fruit Tray with Crackers  VM
Caprese Skewers VM, GF
Assorted Cocktail Sandwiches   
Corn and Pepper Relish in Filo VM
Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Dip Tray VM, GF
Curry Chicken Tartlets      
Trio of Savory Tartlets      
Artichoke Ceviche in Belgian Endive GF, VG, VM
Wild Mushroom & Garlic Crostini VM
Korean Beef Bulgogi Canapé  
Ancho Beef on Wonton Crisp  
Sushi-Style Tuna with Toasted Sesame Glaze  
Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Skewers GF
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp served with Traditional Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges GF
Peppadew Peppers Stuffed with Ancho Cream GF, VM
Antipasto Skewers  
Smoked Salmon Spread with Capers on English Cucumber Rounds  
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels  
Chicken Salad Profiteroles  

Hot Hors D'Oeuvres

Hot options to keep your guests from getting hangry. $5.75 per person


Hot Options Menu Information
Herbed Roasted Vegetable-Stuffed Mushrooms GF, VM
Spanakopita VM
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla Trumpets  
Boneless Buffalo Wings   
Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce GF
Barbecue Meatballs  
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce VG
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crackers VM
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs  
Vegetarian Potstickers VM
Mini Maryland Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli  
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken & Spiced Cheese  
Baked Brie en Croute with Fruit Chutney VM
Jumbo Skewered Shrimp Prepared Scampi or Cajun Style GF
Vegetarian Stuffed Potato GF, VM
Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Artichoke Hearts VM
Mini Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip GF
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms GF
Beef & Manchego Empanadas  
Chicken Empanada  
Pork Potstickers  
Vegetarian Empanadas  

Themed Stations

Themed stations are an exciting and engaging way to feed your guests! Choose one or as many as you want for your next event. Beverages not included. 


Get Cozy Mac & Cheese Bar

Pricing $15 per person.

Includes
Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Diced Tomato
Roasted Garlic
Scallions
Choice of Asparagus or Broccoli
Choose Two Premium Toppings
Andouille Sausage
Grilled Chicken
Mojo Pork Carnitas
Beef Barbacoa
Bacon Bits
$9 add-on per person
Make it Gourmet! 
Add Crab or Lobster

Feels like Summer Slider Bar

Pricing $15 per person.

Choose Three
Buffalo Fried Chicken
BBQ Pulled Pork
Maple-soy Salmon with pickled vegetables
Grass fed beef burger with Cheddar and Caramelized onion jam
Fried Chicken with Swiss and red Onion Marmalade
Petite beef filet with white cheddar
Marinated tofu with pickled vegetables

Tex-Mex Taco or Nacho Bar

Pricing $15 per person.

Choice of Tortillas for Tacos or Nachos.

Includes
Black beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Pico de Gallo
Queso
Shredded Lettuce
Pick Two Premium Toppings
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Carnitas
Ground Seasoned Beef
Beef Barbacoa
Mojo Pork Carnitas

 


Baked Potato Bar

Pricing $12.50 per person.

Choice of Baked Potato or Sweet Potato

Choose up to six toppings (premium toppings not included).

Additional toppings $1.50 each

Toppings
Butter
Crumbled Bacon
Chilled Broccoli
Shredded Cheddar
Sour Cream
Scallions
Chili
Queso
Pickled Jalapeño
Salsa
Flame Roasted Corn
Black Beans
Craisins
Marshmallow
Brown Sugar
Candied Pecans

 

Premium Toppings (additional $5 each)
BBQ Pulled Pork
Chicken Carnitas
Beef Barbacoa
Chorizo

Build Your Own Bowl

Pricing $15 per person.

Choose up to 9 toppings (dressing included)

Toppings
Toasted Quinoa
Grilled and Chilled Diced Chicken
Brown Rice
Shredded Kale
Shredded Romaine
Avocado
Roasted Red Peppers
Shredded Carrot
Roasted Corn
Scallion
Garbanzo Beans
Black Beans
Chilled Falafel
Cucumber
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Tzatziki
Heirloom Grape Tomato
Red onions
Shredded Beets
Vegan Roasted & Chilled Chorizo Crumbles
Salsa Verde
Feta
Sunflower seeds
Pepitas
Chipotle Ranch
Garden Herb Ranch
Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Carving Stations

Market Price, depending on your selection.

Work with your planner to explore all available options!


Menu Information

VM = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
GF = Gluten-Friendly

Menu Details

Minimum 25 people. Package includes your choice of beverage. Served on Eco-Friendly Disposables. Enhance your event with china, fresh flowers and linens for an additional $2.50 per person.

Beverage service includes water (bottled) and/or assorted sodas.

Additional beverage selections may be added for a charge of $2.50 per person with the choice of iced tea, coffee, decaf coffee, or hot tea and water.

All buffet salads are served with Ranch and our House Vinaigrette dressings.

Special Diet selections priced accordingly.

A minimum of 25 people is required.

A small group fee of $50 will be added for numbers below 25.

All breakfast service included for up to 1 1/2 hours. Extended service fee applies beyond this time.

University Catering

Illini Union Room 115

1401 W. Green St.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-333-0126

Email: universitycatering@illinois.edu

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