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Boxed Lunch Buffets

guest selects boxed lunch and bottled water from table

Whether your event is planned for guests eating on the go or you’re hosting a large conference where a variety of options are needed, our boxed lunches were created with both variety and convenience in mind.

Classic Deli Box Lunches

Classic American Deli lunches sure to please a crowd. Choose from a selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides, plus desert and a beverage.

$12.50 per person.


Sandwiches are made with lettuce and tomato. Condiments on the side.

Limit selection to four varieties of entree salads/sandwiches. Additional selections for $2 per person. All sides must be the same for the entire order.


Entree Sandwiches Menu Information
Roast Beef with White Cheddar  
Smoked Turkey with Cheddar  
Savory Ham with Swiss   
Chicken Salad  
Tune Salad  
Veggie Dagwood on Whole Wheat La Baccia VM
Vegan Wrap VG
Entree Salad Menu Information
Chicken Caesar Salad  
Chef Designed Entrée Salad 

VM, GF, VG

Accompaniments Menu Information
Potato Chips VM, VG
Pretzels VM, VG
Sun Chips VM, VG
Sea Salt Kettle Chips VM, VG
Seasonal Whole Fresh Fruit VM, VG
Dessert Menu Information
Cookies or Brownie  VM
Beverages
Soda or Bottled Water

Executive Boxed Lunches

An elevated deli lunch experience.

$16 per person.


Choose up to four entrées, plus one side, one snack and one dessert. Condiments and utensils included. Additional selections for $2 per person.


Beverages (Included)
Soda or Bottled Water included
Entrées (Choose up to 4) Menu Information
Pesto Chicken Salad Wrap with Roasted Peppers & Baby Spinach Sandwich  
Roast Beef with Horseradish & White Cheddar with Wasabi Mayo, Pickled Red Onions & Baby Arugula Sandwich  
Smoked Turkey & Dill Havarti with Cranberry Mayo & Field Greens Sandwich  
Ham & Brie with Baby Spinach & Honey Mustard Spread Sandwich  
Asian Chicken Salad with Crispy Noodles, Mandarin Oranges, Green Onion & Cilantro, accompanied by a Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing  
Halal/GF Fresh Bistro Salad (Vegetarian) – Chef’s choice of fresh local seasonal ingredients GF, VM, VG
Veggie Dagwood Sandwich – includes Crispy Raw Veggies, Provolone Cheese & Sliced Avocado with a Dijonaise Spread VM
Vegan Wrap – Crispy Raw, Shredded Vegetables & Sliced Avocado with Hummus GF, VG, VM
Sides (Choose 1) Menu Information
Quinoa Tabouleh GF, VG, VM
Yukon Potato Salad with Lemon, Tarragon & Artichoke GF, VM
Tuscan Orzo Salad VM
Marinated Cucumber Salad  GF, VM, VG
Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables VM
Snacks (Choose 1) Menu Information
Sea Salt Kettle Chips VM, GF, VM
Whole Fresh Fruit VM, GF, VM
Sun Chips VM
Pretzels VM
Desserts (Choose 1) Menu Information
Carrot Cake Bars  VM
Turtle Brownie VM
Gourmet Cookie VM
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bar VM

Menu Information

VM = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
GF = Gluten-Free

Menu Details

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 salads are served with Ranch and our House Vinaigrette dressings.

Menu requests for items not listed will be 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

217-333-0126

Email: universitycatering@illinois.edu

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