Guidelines
Benedictine University Catering provides full service catering both on and off campus. We cater events for small groups as well as large groups, with a wide range of services including meeting breaks, luncheons and dinners, barbeques and receptions. We take pride in offering the most comprehensive catering department in the area. The following steps will help you through the process of organizing your special event.

Reservations
For off campus events, the location reservation needs to be confirmed. Tables, chairs and other equipment need to be arranged by you and the location space reserved. For on campus events please reserve your event space with the Building Facility Manager prior to booking your event with Sodexho at Benedictine University. Requests for room set-ups, including tables for the food, should be made at this time. Please allow three hours for set-up and two hours for clean-up when reserving space.

Contacting the Catering Office
Contact the Retail Catering Manager at Benedictine University Catering at least 10 days prior to your event. You may call the office at (630) 829-6382 or stop by the office located on the second floor of the Krasa Center. This is the time for a thorough discussion of all specifics and details. We can assist you with making all the necessary decisions to determine which of the services we offer would best suite your needs. The office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m., closed on some holidays.

Delivery Fees
For those events occurring in the Krasa Center, no delivery fee will be charged. For events totaling less than $100.00 but delivered to campus buildings, a fee of $9.50 will be charged. For events totaling $100.00 or more and delivered to campus buildings, no fee will be charged.

Decorations
Decorations, flowers, candles and special event lighting can lend an added elegance to your catered affair. We work with talented designers and can accommodate any request. Additional planning time will be needed for these services. Charges will be assessed according to the items ordered.

Linen
As a standard, tablecloths and table skirting will be provided for events with a minimum total of $50.00 for all food tables. Linen is provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you would like linen to be placed on registration tables, gift tables or other tables a fee of $3.00 per tablecloth and a $7.00 per skirt will be charged.

Attendants
Attendants are included with all served and buffet style lunch and dinner entrŽe meals. Attendants are not included in the price of breaks, receptions, or carver fee. We recommend that you have an attendant for all receptions and breaks with over 100 guests. If you would like to have an attendant present there will be a $30.00 charge based on two hours of service. For each additional hour a fee of $15.00 per hour will be charged.

Catering Equipment
As the host of the catered event, you are responsible for the equipment we have provided for the service of your catered event. Any missing or damaged catering equipment will be charged to your account, at replacement costs.

Simple Suggestions for Savings

• Save on the delivery charges by having your beverages or meals picked up at the food service office. We only ask that you return all trays, coffee pots, etc. after the event. If not returned, your account will be billed for the replacement cost.
• Order sack lunches instead of box lunches. This will avoid the extra cost of boxes. A sack lunch includes the following:
• Sandwich
• Soda/Juice
• Bag of Chips
• 1 pc. of Fruit
• 2 cookies

Some other suggestions include:

• Begin and end your food service event at the scheduled time.
• When possible, schedule after meal meetings in a separate room. This allows our wait staff to clean up immediately following your meal.
• Control your counts by asking participants to reply at least one week in advance. This will prevent us from preparing excess food.
• If a resident student attends your event, you may be eligible for board credit for the student. You must give the food service office the student(s) name and social security number in advance.
• Most customers are satisfied with fruit punch as a beverage. Avoid the cost of canned beverages by serving fruit punch at your events.
• Allow your guests to go through the main serving line and eat their meals in a separate room, which can be reserved in advance. Your choices are abundant, and the price is considerably less than a served meal.
• Allow us to assist you in ordering amounts of food for your event. We can help eliminate wasted food and save your budget.
• Ordering pitchers of water instead of bottled water can save you a great deal. Bottled water tends to get expensive so you can choose the alternative to save your budget.
• Avoid the cost of canned juice by serving juice in larger quantities.

Fresh Beginnings

Breakfast Buffet-Minimum Count of 30 people
Orange Juice, Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea, Ass't Bakery Basket, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, French Toast, and a Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray

The All-American
Sunrise Selection (choose 2 from list), Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea

Fantastic Touch
Sunrise Selection (choose 2 from list), Chilled Juice, Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea

Benedictine Favorite
Sunrise Selection (choose 2 from list), Fresh Fruit Tray, Chilled Juice, Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea

Eagle Eye-Opener
Gourmet Sunrise Selection (choose 1 from list), Fresh Fruit Tray, Ass't Flavored Yogurts, Chilled Juice, Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea

Sunrise Selections
Blueberry Muffins
Bagels with Cream Cheese
Danish
Croissants
Nut bread
Nutri-Grain Bars
Donuts

Gourmet Sunrise Selections
Cinnamon Roll
Apple or Cherry Strudel
Apple, Cherry, or Cheese Coffee Cake
Krispy Crème Donuts

Midday Feasts
Salad feasts include a hearty roll, dessert bite and beverage. Sandwich feasts include one side salad, dessert bite and beverage.

Side Salad:
Choice of: Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Tortellini Salad, Potato Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce Topped with Grilled Chicken Breast, Caesar Dressing and Finished with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons.

Benedictine Cobb Salad
Crisp Greens Topped with Marinated Chicken Breast, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese, Egg, Tomato and Onions and Splashed with Herbed Vinaigrette.

Taste of the Sea
Poached Salmon Served On Top of a Bed of Greens with Marinated Baby Squash, Sprouts and Enhanced with Our Lemon Dill Dressing.

Kaleidoscope
Flour Tortilla Rolled with Herbed Mayonnaise, Spinach, Tomato and your choice of Turkey Breast, Ham, or Beef.
OR
Flour Tortilla Rolled with Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken Breast, Caesar Dressing, and Completed with Parmesan Cheese.

Napoleon
Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Swiss Cheese Layered on a Tomato Basil Focaccia Bread.

Herb Roasted Chicken
Chicken Breast Served with Basil Pesto, Sprouts and Tomato on a Focaccia Bread.

Veggie Delight
Marinated Portabella Mushrooms with Swiss Cheese, Red Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomato and Herb Mayonnaise, Served on Focaccia Bread.

Roasted Pork Loin
Slow Roasted Pork Loin Sliced and Layered with Our Tangy Fruit Chutney, Red Leaf Lettuce then Placed on a

Evening Feasts
The following selections are served with a salad, chef's choice of vegetable, roll and butter, coffee, iced tea and water.

Select one salad:
Fresh House Salad with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese and Traditional Caesar Dressing

Benedictine Crusted Chicken
Chicken Breast Coated with Toasted Pecans, then Seared in a Hot Skillet and Served with Our Brandy Dijon Sauce. Served with Wild Rice Medley.

Chicken Tuscany
A Chicken Breast Stuffed with a Blend of Wild Mushrooms, Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes and Served with Herb Polenta and Finished with Our Merlot Sauce.

Pacific Rim Chicken
A Delightful Balance of East Meets West, Chicken Breast Fanned, Served with Plum Sauce, and Highlighted with Asian Dumplings.

Herb Crusted Pork Loin
Sliced Pork Loin Served with Calvados Sauce, then Paired with Basmati Rice.

Hickory Grilled Chop
Grilled Pork Chop Accompanied with Delfite Sweet Potatoes.

Three Pepper Loin
Beef Strip Loin Served with a Delightful Three Pepper crust, then Enhanced with a Wild Mushroom Demi Glacce and Served with Our Potato Croquettes.

The Team
Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, and Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Salmon En Croute
Fresh Salmon "En Coute" Displayed with Duexel Wild Rice Medley and Finished with a Lemon Chive Cream Sauce.

Seafood Symphony
A Perfect Blend of Shrimp, Crab, Calamari, Mussels and the Fresh Catch of the Day Presented on a Bed of Penne Pasta.

London Broil
Marinated Flank Steak Fanned and Served with an Eye Appealing Double Baked Potato and Finished with a Shimmering Hollandaise Sauce.

Pasta Insalate
Pasta Tossed in a Garlic White Wine Sauce, Complete with Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, and an Array of Spices, and Topped with Parmesan Cheese.

Chicken Primavera
Marinated Breast of Chicken Saute'ed in a White Wine Sauce Tossed with a Medley of Fresh Vegetables and Pasta.

Buffet Choices
All buffets are served with Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Iced Tea. A minimum of 25 people are required for all buffets.

Deli Buffet
Tossed Garden Salad with Choice of Dressings
Potato Salad
Assorted Chips
Garnish Tray with American and Swiss Cheese
Selection of assorted Deli Meats to Include Turkey Breast, Ham, Roast Beef, and Salami with Condiments
Variety of Breads
Assortment of Cookies
With Soup of the Day-additional cost

Italian Buffet
Caesar Salad
Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tray
Choice of One Pasta
Choice of Two Sauces
Strips of Chicken Breast
Meatballs
Fresh Garlic Breadsticks
Canoli

Mexican Buffet
Seven Layer Salad
Chicken and Beef Fajitas (Accompanied with Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, and Jalapenos)
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Cinnamon Chips and Churros

Salad Extravaganza
Fresh Soup of the Day
Fresh Garden Salad with Dressings
Tossed Greek Salad
Tortellini Al Pesto
Asian Pasta Salad
Chicken and Grape Salad
Garlic Breadsticks
Assorted Cookies

Buffet 1
Fresh Rolls and Butter
Choice of Two Salads
Mostaccoli
Choice of One Side Dish
One Main EntrŽe Choice
Choice of Fresh Fruit Pie

Buffet 2
Fresh Rolls and Butter
Fresh Rolls and Butter
Mostaccoli
Choice of One Side Dish
Two Main EntrŽe Choices
Choice of Fresh Fruit Pie

Entrée Choices
Roast Beef with au jus
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Fried Chicken
Broiled Whitefish
Roast Turkey
Baked Ham
(Carver is included for)

Salads
Caesar Salad
Freshly Tossed Garden Salad
Pasta Salad
Fresh Vegetable Salad
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad

Side Dish
Rice Pilaf
Red Roasted Garlic Basil Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Au Gratin
Green Bean Almondine
California Blend

Pizza

Sodexho Thin Crust Pizza
Cheese
Additional Toppings

Connie's Deep Dish Pizza
Cheese
Additional Toppings

Party Trays and Specialty Baskets
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Domestic Cheese Tray, Antipasto Platter, Fresh Crudite with Dip, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray, Domestic Cheese Platter, Imported Cheese Platter, Mt. Diablo Dip with Tortilla Chips, Hummus and Pita Platter, Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Cold Hors d' Oeuvres
Deluxe Canapes
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
Silver Dollar Sandwiches
Mini Kalediscopes

Elegant upscale hors d' Oeuvres available upon request

Hot Hors d' Oeuvres
Stuffed Mushrooms
Miniature Quiche
Cocktail Meatballs
Mini Egg Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas served with Salsa and Sour Cream
Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings Served with Ranch Dressing
Chicken Sesame Kababs
Beef Brochettes
Bite Size Pizza
Brushetta

Bakery Specials

Cakes>
White, Yellow, or Chocolate
1/2 Sheet - Decorated
Full Sheet - Decorated

Double Layer
1/2 Sheet - Decorated
Full Sheet - Decorated

Carrot Cake
1/2 Sheet - Decorated
Full Sheet - Decorated

9 in. Round, 2 Layers - Decorated

Assorted Donuts
Medium Danishes
Large Bagels with Cream Cheese
Medium Muffins
Mini Croissants
Frosted Nut Brownies
Cookies
Butter Cookies

Special Fillings will have an additional charge.
The cost of bakery items is a per dozen cost.

Dessert
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tart
Carrot Cake
Fresh Fruit Tart
Fruit Cream Puff
Fruit Pies: Apple, Cherry, Peach, or Blueberry
Linzer Tart
New York Style Cheesecake with Choice of Strawberries, Blueberries, or Chocolate Sauce
Opera Torte
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup
Sorbet-Choice of Lemon or Raspberry
Strawberry Shortcake
Tiramisu
Bailey's Irish Crème Mousse

Beverage Service

All beverage service is priced per gallon unless otherwise specified.

Coffee
Bigelow Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Fresh Splash Punch-Blend of Three Juices
Fruit Punch
Creamy Punch
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Canned Soda
Bottled Soda
Bottled Water
Bottled Juice

Bar Service

Individuals will be charged by usage for bar service. Wine will be charged per bottle, as will beer and soda.

House Wines - Specialty wines available upon request.
Merlot
Chardonnay
Wine Zinfandel

House Beers - Specialty beer available upon request.
Bud
Bud Light

Open Bar

1st Hour
House Brand - $6.00 per person
Call Brand - $11.00 per person

Each Additional Hour
House Brand - $3.00 per person
Call Brand - $6.00 per person

Non-Alcoholic Beer is available upon request.
Plus Bartender - $20.00 per hour, with a minimum of two hours.
Bar Service includes: House or Call Brand Liquor, Beer, Wine, and all paper supplies.

Snacks and Treats

Assorted Chocolates
Jelly Beans
Party Mix
Popcorn
Potato Chips
Pretzels
Tortilla Chips and Salsa

Linen and Skirting:

Standard Linen Tablecloth-White
Upscale Linen Tablecloth (available upon request)
Standard Linen Napkins-White
Upscale Linen Napkins (available upon request)
Standard Linen Tablecloth with Skirting

For pricing on all items, please contact Sodexho at (630) 829-6382.