Catering Guide
AUGUST 2004
University of Houston
Clear Lake
Dining Services
Table of Contents
Introduction; Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................ Page 3
Catering Regulations............................................................................................................................ Page 3
Cold Appetizers ................................................................................................................................... Page 4
Hot Appetizers ..................................................................................................................................... Page 5
Carving Stations………………………………………………………………………………………Page 5
Dips and Fondues................................................................................................................................. Page 5
Reception Menus ................................................................................................................................. Page 6
Good Morning Islanders! ..................................................................................................................... Page 7
Salad Luncheons .................................................................................................................................. Page 8
Working Luncheons ............................................................................................................................. Page 9
Working Boxed Lunch ....................................................................................................................... Page 10
Pizza ................................................................................................................................................... Page 10
The Perfect Plate Luncheons & Dinners ........................................................................................... Page 11
Chicken Entrees ................................................................................................................................. Page 12
Themed Luncheon Buffets................................................................................................................. Page 14
Themed Dinner Buffets ..................................................................................................................... Page 15
Afternoon Snacks ............................................................................................................................... Page 16
To Quench Your Thirst ...................................................................................................................... Page 16
Catering Guide Order Form ............................................................................................................... Page 17
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Frequently Asked Questions
This folio is designed to help plan your special event. Break suggestions and menus are included to help decide your food and beverage
needs. Please use these suggestions as a starting point when planning. We welcome any ideas you have to make your event unique.
Food and beverage arrangements should be made through the University Catering Services office at 281-283-2650. This should be done
at least one week in advance for groups of less than 50 people, and two weeks in advance for groups larger than 50.
At the time of booking, we will need the following information:
1. Number of guests
2. Date of the event
3. Service time of the event
4. Ending time of the event
5. Location of the event
6. Name of the representative for the group
7. Address and phone number for the group
8. Menu requests
9. China or disposable paper ware request
10. Skirting & tablecloth request
11. Server requirements
Catering Regulations
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Meeting, event planning, space and equipment (audio/visual, tables, chairs, podiums, etc.) must be booked prior to making your
catering arrangements. This must be done prior to the event by contacting the University and Space Planning Office Scheduling at
281-283-2198.
Catering must order supplies and schedule personnel for all special events before the event takes place. Therefore, it is required that
you provide a guaranteed number of guests no later than 3 working days in advance of the event. University Catering Services will
prepare for 2% above this guaranteed number. You will be billed for the guaranteed number of guests and any additional guests.
A 5% delivery charge will be assessed for orders off campus.
For on campus clients, an account number is required prior to your scheduled event.
All off campus clients will be required to make a 50% deposit at the time of the booking, with the final balance due the day before
the event.
Service for a catered event is based on a maximum of 3 hour of service for an event over $500.00. This time frame includes set up
and clean up for the event. You may extend service for $40.00 for each additional hour.
Food cannot be taken from buffets, functions priced per person, or all you can eat meals. ARAMARK cannot be held liable for
injuries, physical damage or medical liabilities. The state and local health authorities do not allow individuals to handle food without
proper equipment. If, however, the guests or persons booking the event require all leftovers to be their property, University Catering
Services will not and cannot be held liable for any mishandling or liabilities caused by the removal of those food items, and the
person booking the event is responsible for the removal of those food items and any equipment required.
Catering requests received less than 48 hours prior to the event will receive a 20% special attention charge. (Exception: beverages
only event).
All Catering prices include tablecloths for food service setup tables. Any additional tables (i.e. guest seating, registration tables) that
require tablecloths will be charged an additional $8.00 each for tablecloths and $15.00 each for skirting.
Full Bar Service available upon request (beer, wine, and liquor).
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Cold Appetizers
Assorted Canapés
$20.75/dozen
Salmon Pinwheel
Veggie Pinwheel
Roma Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil
Smoked Turkey with Jezebel Sauce
Chicken Breast with Papaya Salsa
Chocolate Strawberries $2.90/Per person
Assorted Petite Finger Sandwiches, Triangles and Pinwheels
$9.45/dozen
Tuna, Ham, Turkey, or Cucumber and Watercress
BarBQue Cashews, Peppered Pecans, Trail Mix, Party Mix
$13.15/pound
Shrimp Cocktail
Market price per dozen
Assorted Cheese and Cracker Tray
Small – $73.50, Medium - $89.25 Large – $105.00
Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray or Display
Small – $48.30, Medium - $65.10, Large – $81.90
Fresh Fruit and Cheese Tray or Display
Small – $67.20, Medium - $85.00, Large – $100.00
Fresh Vegetable Tray with Chipolte Ranch, or
Santa Fe Ranch Dip
Small – $50.40, Medium - $70.35, Large - $88.20
Small Trays accommodate between 15-30 guests, Medium Trays between 30-50 guests, and Large Trays between 50-75 guests. Larger
trays or displays can be custom made for your guest count.
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Hot Appetizers
Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
$9.75/dozen
Crab Stuffed Jalapenos
$10.25/dozen
Feta and Spinach Phyllo Pastry Squares
$9.45/dozen
Fried Rolled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Dip
$12.85/dozen
Mini Crabcakes with Roumalade Sauce
$13.15/dozen
Petite Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour, Hot Mustard Dipping Sauces
Shrimp Stuffed with Red Chile and Cream Cheese
$9.45/dozen
$13.90/dozen
Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Ricotta or Crab and Herbs
Steak, Chicken, or Club Quesadillas
$9.75/dozen
$10.75/dozen
Swedish Meatballs with a Shallot Mushroom Sauce
$8.65/dozen
Chicken Drummets
$10.25/dozen
Carving Stations
(prices are per person)
Inside Round of Beef
$4.75
Whole Beef Tenderloin
$6.85
Whole Smoked Turkey Breast
$4.75
Carving Stations are designed to be an addition to your reception.
These specialty stations will have a carver present your selection to your guests. All proper accompaniments are included.
These are designed for a minimum of 100 guests.
Dips and Fondues
Serves 20-25 Guests
Chili Con Queso
Guacamole Dip (in season)
Hot Crab Dip
Southwestern Layered Dip
Southwestern Shrimp Dip
$59.85/2 quarts
$Market Price$
$78.75/2 quarts
$71.40/2 quarts
$89.25/2 quarts
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Reception Menus
Dessert Reception
$7.30 per person
Assorted Cakes, Pies, Cheesecake, Cookies, Brownies, and Fruit, Pound Cake Squares
with Chocolate Fondue.
Punch, Regular and Decaf Coffee.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
Cakes
Full Sheet Cake $60.00
Three-Quarter Sheet Cake $55.00
Half Sheet Cake $40.00
One Quarter $25.00
Kit $5.00
The Executive Spread
$9.40 per person
Fruit and Cheese Cascade
Vegetable Cascade with Santa Fe Ranch Dip
Silver Dollar Rolls with Carved Turkey, Roast Beef or Pit Ham
Assorted Cheese Blocks
Hot Crab Dip with French Bread
Fresh Fruit and Pound Cake with Chocolate Fondue
Fresh Fruit Juice Punch, Regular and Decaf Coffee
* Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
Cowboy Cuisine
$8.65 per person
Tri Color Tortilla Chips with Chile Con Queso
Southwestern Layered Dip
Assorted Chicken, Beef and Club Quesadillas
Fried Rolled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Dip
Fresh Fruit Tray
Assorted Specialty Cookie Bars
Fresh Fruit Juice Punch, Regular and Decaf Coffee
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
After-School Snack
$5.80 per person
Potato Chips with Ranch Dip
Fresh Veggie Display
Assorted Finger Sandwiches
Assorted Cookies
Iced Tea, Lemonade
These themed receptions can be customized for your special event. Prices are based on a minimum of 75 guests.
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Good Morning Islanders!
Sunrise Break
$5.20 per person
Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Fruit Tray, Regular Coffee.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
All American
$7.30/per person
Scrambled eggs with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, hashbrowns, assorted pastries,
fruit garnish, coffee and orange juice.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
Basil Breakfast Strata
$8.15/per person
A breakfast casserole layered with Swiss cheese, pesto, fresh spinach and sausage.
Served with hashbrowns, bacon, fresh fruit, coffee and orange juice.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person
Breakfast Taquitos
$8.95/per person
Scrambled eggs with potatoes, cheddar cheese and sausage or bacon.
Served with salsa, garlic cheese grits, fresh fruit, coffee and orange juice.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person
Continental
$6.05/per person
Assorted breakfast pastries, bagels, croissants or coffeecake, sliced fruit or fruit salad,
coffee and orange juice.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
MJ’s Breakfast Casserole
$7.60/per person
A breakfast casserole made with layered with Monterrey Jack cheese, green chilies, sausage,
and Texas toast, served with hashbrowns, bacon, fresh fruit, coffee and orange juice.
*Include Java City Specialty Coffee for an additional $.55 per person.
*These Breakfast selections can be set up as either a buffet or served meal.
These prices are based on a minimum of 12 guests.*
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Salad Luncheons
*For an additional $1.95 per person*
add a Specialty Cup of Soup or Baked Potato
Santa Fe Chicken Salad or Santa Fe Steak Salad
$10.65/per person
Grilled chicken breast or grilled steak served atop
Mixed greens with fresh Pico de Gallo, Guacamole salad, and
Monterrey Jack cheese served with fresh fruit, tri-color tortilla chips, cookies,
blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Specialty Soup – Tortilla Soup
California Fresh Salad
$10.65/per person
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of field greens with crumbled feta cheese, cucumbers, red onions,
homemade croutons, and Basil Vinaigrette served with fresh fruit,
assorted breads and crackers, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Specialty Soup – Cream of Portabella Mushroom Soup
The Jezebel Salad
$10.65/per person
Grilled chicken breast with jezebel sauce on a bed of greens served with fresh fruit,
assorted breads and crackers, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Specialty Soup – Tomato Basil Soup
Chicken Caesar Salad
$9.75/per person
Shrimp Caesar Salad
$13.25/per person
Grilled chicken breast atop Romaine lettuce tossed with
Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
assorted breads and crackers, fresh fruit, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Soup – Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup
The Presidential Shrimp Salad
$13.15/per person
Gulf coast shrimp salad served with sliced seasonal fruit,
assorted breads and crackers, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Soup – Creamy Potato Soup
Trio Salad Plate
$9.20/per person
Chicken Caesar salad or chicken salad, pasta salad and fruit salad,
assorted breads and crackers, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Soup – Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
House Salad
$9.70/per person
Tossed Greens with grilled chicken breast, egg, bacon, carrots, tomatoes and Italian dressing,
fresh fruit, assorted breads and crackers, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
*Suggested Soup – Chicken Noodle Soup
Baked Potato, soup & salad $10.45 per person
*These luncheons are designed to be a buffet plated meal*
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Working Luncheons
*Substitute a Specialty Cup of Soup or a Side Salad for chips
for an additional $ 1.95/per person*
Honey Ham Sandwich
$9.40/per person
Shaved ham, Smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato, red onions and Honey Dijon Mayonnaise on a Ciabatta roll,
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
The New Yorker
$9.45/per person
Shaved turkey breast, Genoa salami, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions and Dijon Mustard on a Ciabatta roll,
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
Red Rooster
$9.20/per person
Grilled chicken breast wrapped in a herbed tortilla, with mixed greens, Monterrey Jack cheese, and Santa Fe Ranch dressing
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies, and iced tea.
Santa Fe Steak Wrap
$9.20/per person
Grilled steak wrapped in a herbed tortilla, with mixed greens, black bean and corn salsa, and Monterrey Jack cheese,
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies, and iced tea.
Roasted Turkey and Prosciutto Ciabatta
$10.25/per person
Roasted turkey breast, Prosciutto ham, Pesto mayonnaise, Smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato, and red onions on a Ciabatta roll,
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
The Hearty Roast Beef
$9.70/per person
Shaved roast beef, blue cheese crumbles, Roasted Garlic Aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onions on a Ciabatta roll,
served with chips, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
The Traditional Club
$8.40/per person
Shaved ham, turkey and bacon on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato and red onions,
served with chips, cookies, blondies, or brownies, and iced tea.
The Awesome Chicken Sandwich
$9.70/per person
Grilled chicken breast served on a kaiser roll with guacamole, sprouts, and Swiss cheese with cilantro, mayonnaise,
chips, fresh fruit, cookies, blondies or brownies and iced tea.
Chef’s Special
$8.90/per person
Chicken foccacio with a mixed green salad, fresh fruit, cookies, blondies, or brownies and iced tea.
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The Working Boxed Lunch
$7.20/per person
Your choices of turkey, ham or roast beef on white or wheat bread, with lettuce, and tomato.
Served with chips, cookies, fruit, and iced tea.
Victory Garden Sandwich
$8.95/per person
Herbed flatbread stuffed w/grilled Avocado, baby Swiss cheese, sprouts, tomato, cucumbers, and our French Vinigrette,
choice of cookies or dessert bars, and ice tea.
Victory Garden Sandwich
$8.95/per person
Herbed flatbread stuffed w/grilled Avocado, baby Swiss cheese, sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers and our French Vinaigrette,
choice of cookies or dessert bars and ice tea.
Pizza 16"
$15.75
Your choice of cheese, pepperoni, sausage, veggie, chicken, supreme, meat lovers.
*These working lunches are designed to be a buffet or plated meal*
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The Perfect Plate
Luncheons & Dinners
Luncheon and Dinner entrees make up our Perfect Plate, served with chef’s choice salad, choice of starch, seasonal vegetable and dessert.
Chef’s Choice Salads
Caesar Salad
Santa Fe Ranch Salad
Mixed Greens with choice of dressing
Spinach Salad with Raspberry poppyseed
Greek Salad
Bleu Cheese and tossed Mixed Greens with bacon crumbles
Special Request Salads
$2.95/per person
Fresh Mozzarella and Roma tomatoes with fresh basil
Field greens with grapefruit, almonds, and mandarin oranges with poppyseed dressing
Marinated asparagus tips with grilled red peppers
Chef’s Choice Vegetables
Broccoli Spears
Chef’s Medley
Glazed Carrots
Green Beans
Zucchini and Squash Medley
Southwestern Corn
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Chef’s Choice Starches
Orzo Rice Pilaf
Wild Rice
Rice Pilaf Florentine
Whole Roasted New Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pasta with Pesto, Alfredo or Marinara Sauce
Chef’s Choice Desserts
Assorted Cheesecakes
Assorted Two Layer Cakes
Pecan Pie
Dutch Apple Pie
Genoise
French Silk Pie
Special Request Desserts
$1.95/per person
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Suicide Cake
Tiramisu
Chocolate Cups with Whipped Chocolate Mousse
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Chicken Entrees
Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
$13.60/per person Luncheon
$15.50/per person Dinner
A chicken breast stuffed with artichoke hearts and fresh Parmesan Cheese.
Served over a Crème Sauce
Praline Chicken
$10.45/per person Luncheon
$12.55/per person Dinner
A chicken breast with Praline Breading.
Elegant Cordon Bleu
$13.60/per person Luncheon
$15.50 /per personDinner
A chicken breast stuffed with Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda.
Supreme Chicken
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A chicken breast breaded and then baked in French Fried Onions,
heavenly with our Mushroom Supreme Sauce.
Chicken Brochettes
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A skewered chicken breast with onions, cherry tomatoes,
fresh peppers and mushrooms.
Blackened Cajun chicken breast
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A blackened chicken breast seasoned with Louisiana
Chef Paul Prudhomme’s special seasoning.
Honey Rum Chicken
$9.70/per person Luncheon
$11.80/per person Dinner
A marinated chicken breast with Orange Rum Glaze and Pineapple Salsa.
Chicken Parmesan
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A Foccacia breaded chicken breast topped with Marinara.
Chicken Roulade
$11.50/per person Luncheon
$13.60/per person Dinner
Choose Spinach and Mozzarella or Prosciutto and Gruyere stuffed Roulades.
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Chicken Entrees
Chicken Santa Fe
$9.70/per person Luncheon
$11.80/per person Dinner
A grilled chicken breast topped with avocado, tomatoes and Monterrey Jack Cheese.
Country Herbed Chicken in Puff Pastry
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A light flaky puff pastry crust filled with grilled chicken and herbed cheeses.
Orange Zest Chicken Breast
$9.40/per person Luncheon
$11.50/per person Dinner
A chicken breast marinated and baked in an orange glaze.
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Themed Luncheon Buffets
Build Your Own Sandwich
$9.70/per person
Sliced roast beef, ham, and turkey with an assortment of breads, cheeses, chips,
cookies, blondies, or brownies, and iced tea.
Deli Sampler Sandwiches
$10.25/per person
Choose three different sandwiches available from our luncheon sandwiches selection,
served with chips, cookies, blondies, or brownies, and iced tea.
Salad Sampler Buffet
$11.30/per person
Choose two different salad selections from our salad luncheons
(Grilled Chicken Salads only), and one soup selection,
served with assorted breads, crackers, cookies,
blondies, or brownies, and iced tea.
The Light Italian Buffet
$10.40/per person
Caesar salad, Fettuccine Alfredo Florentine with grilled chicken breast or Hearty Beef Lasagna,
Garden Blend vegetables, French Bread, Genoise, and iced tea.
Pasta Station Buffet
$11.30/per person
From our super popular Saute station,
choose two types of pasta,
two types of meats (chicken, beef, pepperoni, Italian sausage), and
four of your favorite vegetables:
mushrooms, onions, peppers, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, squash or olives.
We provide both Alfredo and Marinara sauce so that you can build your own specialty pasta plate.
Pasta Station buffet includes Parmesan cheese, crushed garlic, crushed red pepper, Caesar salad,
French Bread, Genoise, and Iced Tea.
Stir Fry Buffet
$11.50/per person
From our super popular Saute station, fried and steamed rice, beef and chicken,
choose four of your favorite vegetables:
mushrooms, onions, water chestnuts, spinach, bamboo shots, baby corn, zucchini, squash, broccoli.
Stir Fry buffet includes
crushed garlic, crushed red pepper, vegetable egg rolls, Fortune cookies, and Iced Tea.
*These buffets are designed and priced for a minimum of 25 guests*
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Themed Dinner Buffets
The Homestyle Buffet
$9.70/per person
Rotisserie chicken, scalloped potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, Greek salad,
assorted dinner rolls, assorted cheesecakes,
iced tea and water.
Summer’s Best Buffet
$10.25/per person
Grilled chicken and beef brochettes, chef’s vegetables, baked potatoes,
Spinach salad with Bleu Cheese, assorted dinner rolls, Pecan Pie,
iced tea and water.
The Bourbon Street Buffet
$10.25/per person
Blackened chicken, chicken etouffe, or Cajun grilled sausage,
red beans and dirty rice, Cajun grilled vegetables, jalapeno cornbread,
fresh Spinach salad, relishes and Pecan pie,
iced tea and water.
Nacho Daddy’s Mexican Buffet
$11.50/per person
Beef or chicken fajitas, green chili chicken enchiladas or red chili cheese enchiladas,
black beans, mexicali corn, Spanish rice, chili con queso, salsa, sour cream,
tostados, tortillas, and sopapillas,
iced tea and water.
Texas BarBQue
$10.25/per person
BarBQue brisket, chicken or smoked sausage,
served with potato salad, tossed greens salad, borracho beans, mexicali corn,
relishes, watermelon (in season), cobbler,
iced tea and lemonade.
Viva Roma Buffet
$9.95/per person
Stuffed shells with marinara, Lasagna, or Fettucine Alfredo with grilled chicken,
served with sautéed zucchini and mushrooms, Caesar salad, crusty French bread and Tiramisu,
iced tea and water.
*These dinner buffets are designed and priced for a minimum of 30 guests*
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Afternoon Snacks
Islander Trail Mix (M&M’s and roasted peanuts)
Assorted Cookies
Speciality Brownies
Croissants
Assorted Danish, Muffins and Bagels
Assorted Cookies/Brownies Combo (includes a drink)
Chips
$7.20/per pound
$7.90/dozen
$10.00/dozen
$13.65/dozen
$9.95/dozen
$3.10/per person
$.95/per package
To Quench Your Thirst
Coffee (Regular or Decaf)
$14.00/gallon
Gourmet Coffees
$16.00/gallon
Iced Tea
$12.00/gallon
Flavored Teas (call for flavors available)
$14.00/gallon
Punches
Amber Punch, Peach Punch, Orange Smoothie Punch
$16.00/gallon
Assorted Juices
$18.50/gallon
Canned Soft Drinks
$.85/each
Bottled Water
$1.30/each
Bottled Juices
$1.30/each
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