Loyola Off -Premise Catering Guide

Customize Your EventYou have a vision for your event, we have the expertise to carry out that vision. Meet with our experienced Event Managers and Executive Chef to create an event that suits your needs. We will work with you to customize a menu that ensures your satisfaction. Whether it be a summer pig roast, picnic, or fine dining event, we will provide our expertise and on-site staff to make your event a success.

Themed Events_________________________________________________________________

Basic Hors d’oeuvres (sample menu)Assorted Cheese Display with Assorted Crostini and Flat Breads

Fresh Seasonal Fruit DisplaySliced meats and Antipasto

Mini Assorted Finger SandwichesCrudités with Curry Dip

Mushroom Caps with Chevre and Sausage Chicken Satay with a Ginger Sesame Glaze

Premium Hors d’oeuvres (sample menu)Artisan Cheese Display with Crisp Parmesan and Assorted Cracker Breads

Smoked Salmon DisplayBeef Tenderloin Remoulade with traditional accoutrements

Seared Ahi Tuna in Sesame and GingerRoasted Vegetable Hummus ‘Shooter’

Spinach and Brie in PhylloRoasted Red Pepper, Fresh mozzarella, and Prosciutto

Mini Black Bean Sliders with ChipotleAssorted Dessert Bars

Outdoor Picnic (sample menu)  Potato Salad, Cole Slaw

Slow Cooked Bacon Baked Mixed BeansGrilled Hot Dogs

Beer Soaked BratwurstGrilled Burgers

Traditional AccoutrementsBrownies

Barbeque (sample menu)Green Salad with Assorted Dressings

Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

Slow Cooked Collard Greens Bacon Infused Mixed Beans

Cottage Potatoes Grilled Sweet Corn

Smoked Ribs Barbeque Chicken

Assorted Dessert Bars

Pig Roast (sample menu) Slow Roasted Whole Pig Roast

Grilled Sweet CornAssorted Salads and Fruit

Baked BeansAssorted Fresh Made Rolls

Barbeque Sauce Assorted Desserts

Hors D’Oeuvres Selection

Canapés (priced per dozen)

Roasted Vegetable Hummus “Shooters” $15.95 Served in a shot glass with a skewered olive and thin bread stick Caprese Crostino $14.95Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato served on toasted French wafers Wild Mushroom Bruscetta $16.95Roasted wild mushrooms, garlic, basil, served on toasted brioche Traditional Chicken Satay $16.95Skewered tenderloin of chicken served in a peanut sesame sauce

Blue Cheese and Chive Stuffed Potato $14.95Crispy baby “new” potato stuffed with blue cheese and chives  Candied Bacon Wrapped Dates $15.95Toasted pecans and dates roasted in candied syrup wrapped with bacon  Mini Quiche Lorraine $14.95Crisp pastry filled with smoked bacon lardons, gruyere, and caramelized onions  Smoked Chicken Salad Puff $16.95Puffed pastry filled with a smoky chicken and Bermuda onion salad  Chef’s Seasonal Selection $12.95Put your confidence in the Chef’s selection, using what is primarily available during the current season

Appetizer Platters (Serves 10 people)

Smoked Fish Platter $59.95 Assortment of smoked salmon and trout served with toasts and traditional accoutrements  Assorted Hummus Platter $29.95Chef’s selection of three delicious flavor combinations, served with crispy pita

Traditional Crudités Platter $33.95Seasonal vegetables served with a dill curry vegetable dip  Artisan Cheese Assortment $44.95 A combination of Wisconsin artisan cheeses with cracker assortment and mixed breads

Fresh Seasonal Fruit $34.95 Need we say more…  Breads and Spreads $32.95Assorted Breads and condiments, for example: spinach dip, French onion dip, horseradish cheese  Fiesta Platter $31.95Crisp tortillas with fresh salsa and guacamole  Jumbo Shrimp Platter $59.95Served with traditional condiments, lemon and caper cocktail sauce  Beef Tenderloin Remoulade $74.95Thinly sliced chilled beef tenderloin display with a sauce remoulade, assorted breads and cornichons

Corporate Luncheons_______________________________________________

Lunch on the Go

Options are available by the box or platter. Each option includes napkins, utensils, bottled water, and a fresh baked cookie or dessert bar.

Classic Sandwich Selection $8.00 Choose from ham, smoked turkey, or roasted vegetables, served on fresh baked breads or flour tortilla served with potato chips appropriate condiments and toppings will be included

Pesto Chicken or Roast Vegetable Ciabatta $9.25Roasted chicken served on warm ciabatta with provolone balsamic and tomatoes served with sweet potato chips

Southwestern Turkey Wrap $9.25Smoked turkey with a black bean sweet corn relish, tomatoes, chiffonade of romaine and a chipotle lime dressing served tortillas chips  Asian Sesame Chicken Salad $10.75Sweet soy and sesame seared chicken breast, with baby greens, crisp wontons, peanuts, snow peas and an orange vinaigrette  Classic Cobb Salad $10.75 Roasted marinated chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, hard cooked egg, and blue cheese served with an herbed red wine vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Salad $12.75Smoked salmon served over a salad of baby greens, tomatoes, olives, hard cooked egg, capers and fresh dill, served with a lemon honey vinaigrette  Smoked Chicken and Chive Salad $9.25Served on a fresh baked croissant with a whole grain mustard aioli and a side of fresh fruit

Lunch Buffets

Deli Style Buffet $10.75House baked fresh breads, fresh tossed salad, assorted dressings, vegetable pasta salad, assorted deli meats and cheeses, assorted accoutrements, roasted vegetable wraps, fresh baked cookies

Soup, Salad, Potato Bar $9.75Chef’s selected seasonal soup, fresh tossed salad and assorted toppings, fresh baked breads and whipped butter, baked potatoes with a multitude of toppings

Picnic Style Buffet $10.75Hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit  Italian Style Buffet $13.95Caesar Salad, pasta salad, pasta primavera, lasagna, Italian cookies  Taco and Fajita Buffet $11.75Crisp tortillas and salsa, Spanish rice, refried beans, seasoned beef, roasted chicken and mixed peppers and proper accoutrements

 

Dinner Menu___________________________________________________

Dinner Buffet Options (pricing per person)

BBQ Buffet $22.95 Slow cooked beef brisket, BBQ pork ribs, six hour baked beans, tossed salad, cole slaw, and appropriate condiments.

Summer “Q” $19.95 Grilled barbeque chicken, burgers, bratwurst, grilled sweet corn (seasonal availability), assorted salads, and fresh fruit.

Italian Buffet $22.95Fresh baked breads, tossed salads, pasta salad, lasagna, Stromboli, chicken piccata, assorted dessert bards.

The Pasta Station (chef’s fee will apply) $23.95Tossed salad, assorted dressings, assorted vegetable salads, pastas with three sauces cooked to order with a plethora of ingredients.

Carved Meat Buffets (Chef’s fee will apply)Tossed salad, assorted salads, chef’s selected vegetable and starch, roast chicken, carved meat select

One Meat Choice- $28.95 Two Meat Choice- $33.95 Options: Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Brown Sugar and herbed Pork loin Pancetta (Italian stuffed pork loin cooked in pork belly) Apple Glazed Smoked Ham Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb Beef Tenderloin (surcharge may apply)

Dinner Plated Option (pricing per person)

Served with fresh baked bread, whipped butter, baby green salad, and chef’s selected appropriate accoutrements.

Sundried Tomato and basil Stuffed “Airline” Chicken Breast $22.95 Toasted tender chicken with a lemon white wine buerre blanc

BBQ Glazed Roasted Salmon $24.95House made sweet bbq glaze served with fresh lemon

Seasonal Fish Selection M/PFreshest oft the season, ask your chef

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin $23.95 House cured and smoked bacon served sliced medallion style in natural jus

Roasted Rack of Lamb $33.95Rosemary scented served Italian style with Bolognese

Roasted Beef Wellington $32.95Served traditional with beef tenderloin topped with a mushroom duxelle baked in pastry

Steak OptionsRoasted top sirloin served sliced $26.95 10 oz. New York strip steak $28.95 Beef Tenderloin Medallions $31.95 *Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available.

Off-Premise Catering Fees__________________________________________________________

Let our Event Managers guide you through the planning and coordination of an off premise event. Our catering fees vary depending on the individual needs of each function. Select from china, disposables, tables, chairs, linens, or staffing; we can accommodate most event needs.

StaffingOur professional staff members include bartenders, servers, and chefs. The hourly rate is $25/ hour and includes travel time to/from event.

Equipment FeesEquipment fees are charged per person and are determined by the needs of your event.

• Disposable Package ($2 per person)Includes disposable plates, cups, flatware packets, napkins, buffet equipment with utensils, and linen/ skirting for buffet tables.

• China Package ($5 per person)Includes china dinner plates, hors d’oeuvre plates, roll-plates, dessert plates, coffee cups and saucers, glassware, stainless steel flatware, buffet equipment with utensils, and linen/ skirting for buffet tables. Adjustments can be made to each level depending on your needs.

LinensStandard linens include white tablecloths and burgundy-wine colored cloth napkins.

• Square 72’ x 72‘ (48” Rounds)- $6• Square 82’ x 82‘ (60” Rounds)- $7• Rectangle 54’ x 120’- $7• Burgundy Wine Napkins- $0.75 each

Special order table linens and napkins are available in an array of colors for an additional charge .

RentalsMeet with your Event Manager to review rental needs prior to your event. Whether you require tables, chairs, grills, roasters, tents, or warmers we can secure the appropriate equipment for your event. A $50.00 catering delivery fee applies to all events.

Loyola’s Catering Commitment

We pride ourselves in utilizing the very best products and providing a high level of service in creating the perfect atmosphere for your event. Our trained professionals will handle all of your event needs from start to finish with the utmost pride in their quality of service, taste, and presentation. Whether your event is indoor, outdoor, or at Loyola University Chicago we will create the environment you desire. Let us utilize our years of proven experience to make your next event a success. Contact us today!