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Classic Buffet Options

Our classic buffet selection gives you a variety of options to choose from, each offering multiple entrees, sides, accompaniments and desserts so that it can meet whatever your needs are for your event. We apologize in advance for the tough decisions you’ll be faced with!

fully loaded nacho bar plate with sides
Classic Brunch Buffet

Deliciously familiar favorites.

Cost: $24.50 per person.


Select From the Below Options Menu Information
Pick 1: Sour Dough Baked Egg Strata Florentine, Scrambled Eggs, or Tofu Scramble VM or VM, GF
Pick 1: Choice of Bacon, Sausage Links, or Turkey Sausage GF
Pick 1: Parmesan Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes or Seasoned Home Fries VM, GF
Pick 1: Citrus & Herb Grilled Chicken Breast or Sliced or Turkey with Sage Jus GF or GF
Pick 1: Chef-Designed Seasonal Mixed Greens or Fresh Fruit Salad VM, VG, GF
Pastries & Breakfast Breads  VM
Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee  
Assorted Hot Teas & Iced Tea  
Chilled Orange Juice & Apple Juice  

Classic American Buffet

Choose one entree selection and two side selections.

Cost: $17.00 per person.


Entrées (Choose 1) Menu Information
Halal Herbed Baked Chicken GF
Yankee Pot Roast  
Savory Meatloaf     
Stuffed Shells Florentine VM
Herb Roasted Sliced Turkey GF
Sides (Choose 2) Menu Information
Garlic Mashed Potatoes GF, VM
Mixed Vegetable Medley GF, VG, VM
Herbed Rice Blend GF, VG, VM
Roasted Redskin Potatoes     GF, VG, VM
Whole Green Beans with Roasted Red Peppers     GF, VG, VM

Sandwich, Soup & Salad Buffet

Choose one salad selection, two sandwich selections and one soup selection.

$21.50 per person.


Accompaniments and Desserts included.

Additional sandwich selections $4 per person, additional salad selections $3 per person and additional soup selections $2 per person.

Soups (Choose 1) Menu Information
Roasted Tomato with Basil  GF, VM, VG
Broccoli & White Cheddar VM
Mushroom Brie  
Chicken Pablano Quinoa  
Minestrone  
Chicken Noodle 
Vegetable Minestrone VM, GF, VG
Chicken Tortilla   
Beef Chili GF
Salads (Choose 1) Menu Information
Classic Caesar VM
Mixed Greens Salad  
Pasta Salad VM
Potato Salad VM, GF
Antioxidant Salad VM, GF
Fruit Salad VM, GF, VG
Sandwiches (Choose 2) Menu Information
Roast Beef & Horseradish with Chives, White Cheddar and Wasabi Mayo   
Turkey & Swiss with Field Greens and Pesto Mayo Veggie Dagwood  
Roast Beef & Horseradish with Chives, White Cheddar and Wasabi Mayo   
Ham & Brie with Spinach and Dijon
Tuna Salad  
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
California Club  
Chicken with Pesto  
Cilantro Chicken  
Mediterranean Tuna Salad  
Muffaletta  
Turkey with Cranberry Mayo  
Veggie Dagwood  
Chicken Salad Veronique  
Vegan Wrap VG, VM
Dessert
Cookies or Brownies

Classic Deli Buffet

Choose two salad selections and two sandwich selections.

$19.25 per person.


Accompaniments and desserts included.

Add-ons: additional sandwich selections are $4 per person, additional soups selections are $2.50 per person and additional salads selections are $3 per person.

Included Accompaniments Menu Information
Cheese Platter with Cheddar, Swiss, and Provolone VM, GF
Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, and Dill Pickle Spears VM, GF, VG
Sandwich Rolls and Sliced Breads VM
Condiments  
Sandwiches (Choose 2) Menu Information
Combination Deli Meat Platter of Smoked Turkey, Black Forest Ham, and Roast GF
Pulled Pork or Beef Brisket BBQ GF
Pulled Honey Mustard Chicken  
Italian Beef GR
Ham & Brie  
Chipotle Chicken Caesar Wrap  
Grilled Chicken GF
Salads (Choose 2) Menu Information
Classic Caesar Salad  
Mixed Greens Salad  
Pasta Salad  
Potato Salad  
Antioxidant Salad  
Asian Noodle Salad  
Mandarin Salad  
Cobb Salad  
Apple and Candied Pecan Salad  
Black Bean and Corn Salad  
Tomato, Cucumber and Feta Salad  
Pesto Pasta Salad  
Broccoli Raisin Salad  
Tuscan Rainbow Salad  
Quinoa and Spinach Salad  
Fruit Salad  

The Illini Buffet

Your choice of two entree selections, two side selections and one dessert selection.

$26.50 per person.


The Illini Buffet includes the choice of seasonal mixed greens or Caesar Salad, accompanying fresh bread, and dessert. Beverage service includes iced tea, hot tea, ice water, and coffee.

Add-ons: additional sandwich selections are $4 per person, additional soups selections are $2.50 per person and additional salads selections are $3 per person.

Entrées (Choose 2) Menu Information
Halal/GF Herbed Baked Chicken GF
Chicken Breast with Tangerine, Honey, and Chipotle Glaze GF
Seared Beef Tips with Mushrooms ($3 upcharge)  
Beef Lasagna  
Chipotle Chicken Breast  
Southern Creole Chicken with Cajun Cream     
Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken Breast GF
Marsala Sliced Oven-Roasted Turkey  
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna VM
Honey Dijon Chicken Breast GF
Herb Crusted Pork Loin GF
Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Basil & Garlic Bread Crumbs VM
Sides (Choose 2) Menu Information
Garlic Mashed Potatoes GF
Mixed Vegetable Medley GF, VG, VM
Wild Rice Blend GF, VG, VM
Broccoli with Lemon Zest & Roasted Garlic

GF, VG, VM

Green Beans with Roasted Garlic Oil GF, VG, VM
Herb-Crusted Yukon Gold Potatoes GF, VG, VM
Desserts (Choose 1) Menu Information
Apple Pie VM
Key Lime Pie VM
Carrot Cake VM
Chocolate Cake VM
Assorted Cookies VM
Brownies VM
New York Cheesecake  
Blue Berry Cobbler Cheesecake  
Raspberry Torte  

Pasta-bilities Buffet

Cozy pasta dishes are always a crowd favorite.

$15.50 per person.


Overwhelmed by choices? This one is pretty easy. You get one salad, two pastas and two sauces. Plus garlic bread and dessert.

Choose 1 Salad: Caesar Salad or House Italian Salad

Choose 2 Pastas: Linguini, Penne, Gemelli, or Cheese Tortellini

Choose 2 Sauces: Alfredo, Pomodoro, Bolognese, Basil Pesto Cream, or White Wine Primavera

Dessert: Brownies and Jumbo Cookies

Classic Dinner Buffet

Keep it classic.

$23.50 per person.


Includes dessert (brownies & jumbo cookies).

Entrées (Choose 1)
Seared Beef Tips with Mushrooms ($3 upcharge)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with a Lemon Herb Butter
Honey Dijon Chicken Breast
Red Curry Tofu
Cauliflower Puttanesca
Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms, Madeira & Herbs
Pork Loin with Herb Mustard Crust
Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce
Three Cheese Penne Bake with Garlic and Bread Crumbs
Smoked Cheddar & Chipotle Cavatappi
Roasted Turkey with Sage Jus
Side Dishes (Choose 1)
Chickpea Ratatouille
Toasted Quinoa w/Roasted Vegetables
Rosemary Red Bliss Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans with Shallots & Whole Button Mushrooms
Broccoli with Lemon Zest & Roasted Garlic
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Wild Rice Blend

Menu Information

VM = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
GF = Gluten-Friendly

Menu Choices

Accompaniments: Chef-Designed Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad (two dressings), Bread Selections, Beverages.

Menu Details

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.

A minimum of 25 people is required for any buffet service. A a small group fee of $50 will be added for numbers below 25.

Service included for up to 1 1/2 hours for breakfast and lunch; 2 hours for dinner. Extended service fee applies beyond this time.

All buffet salads are served with Ranch and our House Vinaigrette dressings. Special Diet selections priced accordingly.

Menu requests for items not listed will be priced accordingly.

University Catering

Illini Union Room 115

1401 W. Green St.

Urbana, IL

217-333-0126

Email: universitycatering@illinois.edu

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