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World Cuisine Buffet Options

Designed to bring you a variety of tastes from around the world, treat your guests to a delicious new cultural experience or bring the taste of home state-side when selecting one of our World Cuisine buffets.

buffet service with plates and hot food containers
Grazia Mille Buffet

Choose two pastas and two sauces.

Cost: $23 per person.


Tell your guests "Thank You Very Much" with this delicious Italian buffet.

Accompaniments included. Add Shrimp Scampi for an additional $4 and Italian Sausage for $2. 
Additional protein selections $4 per person. Additional side selections $2.50 per person.

Dessert not included but may be added for an additional fee.

Accompaniment  s Included   
Mixed Vegetable Medley with Garlic Oil
Choice of Classic Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens Salad or House Italian salad
Toasted Garlic Bread
Pasta (Choose 2) Menu Information
Penne, Linguini, Spaghetti, or Cavatappi, Gemelli Cheese TortILLINI VM
Sauce (Choose 2) Menu Information
Bolognese, Creamy Basil Pesto, Marinara Sauce, Alfredo, Primavera GF
Protein (Choose 1)  Menu Information
Halal/GF Whole Roasted Chicken GF
Italian Sausage GF
Meatballs     
Garlic Tri-tip     
Dessert (Add-on)
Cannoli ($2 upchage)

Tex-Mex Buffet

Choose 2 Entrées and 1 dessert.

$23 per person.


This is our straight-forward take on Tex-Mex inspired cuisine. Accompaniments included.

Accompaniments (Included) Menu Information
Fiesta Mixed Greens Salad with Dressing VM
Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, Corn & Flour Tortilla Shells, Fresh Salsa, Sour Cream & Shredded Cheddar Cheese VM
Entrées Menu Information
Chicken Chile Verde GF
Ancho-Rubbed Pork Carnitas GF
Seasoned Ground Beef for Tacos GF
Seasoned Vegan crumbles VM
Cheese Quesadillas VM
Chicken Fajita GF
Dessert (Included) Menu Information
Tres Leches Cake or Churros GF

Parivara Buffet

Parivara means "family" in hindi. But we know all your guests will enjoy these popular Indian dishes.

Choose 3 entrée selections.

$23 per person.


Additional entree selections are $4 per person, and additional side selections are $2.50 per person.

Accompaniments (Included) Menu Information
Basmati Rice, Potato and Vegetable Samosas, Cilantro Mint Chutney, Naan & Parathas and Kheer VM
Entrées (Choose 3) Menu Information
Halal Lamb GF
Chicken Korma GF
Tilapia Moille GF
Butter Chicken GF
Vegetable Biryani VM
Chicken Tikka Masala  
Chicken Vindaloo  
Aloo Gobi VM, GF
Chana Masala VG, VM, GF
Palak Paneer VM, GF
Dal VM, GF

Coastal/From the Sea/Oceanic Buffet

Choose two entree selections and two side selections.

$23 per person.


Accompaniments and Desserts included. Additional entree selections are $4 per person, and additional side selections are $2.50 per person.

Accompaniments (Choose 1) Menu Information
Fatoush Salad, Quinoa Tabbouleh, or Roasted red pepper hummus with Pita  
Entrees
Grilled Charmoula Salmon
Lemon-Artichoke Roasted Chicken Breast
Lemon-Oregano Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Tomatoes & Dill
Whole Roasted Garlic-Oregano Chicken
Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb
Vegetarian Moussake
Sides
Roasted Grecian Vegetables
Turmeric Basmati
Creamy Lemony Orzo with Roasted Peppers
Garlic-Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes
Dessert
Rice Pudding

Heartland Barbecue

Choose two entrées, two side selections and 1 dessert.

$23 per person. Classic indoor service.

$21 per person. Outdoor picnic service, which excludes china, linen and floral.


First, choose your style of BBQ - Carolina, Texas or Kansas! Each unique but delicious. Try something new or stick with an old classic.

Accompaniments and dessert included. Additional entrée selections available for $4 per person. Additional side selections available for $2.50 per person.

Accompaniments Included Menu Information
Buns and Condiments GF Buns Available
Entrées (Choose 2) Menu Information
Barbecue Chicken Breast GF
All-Beef Hamburgers GF
Impossible Burger   
Black Bean Burger  
Pulled Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken  
All-Beef Hot Dogs  
Pulled Barbecue Pork  
Bratwurst  
Sides (Choose 2) Menu Information
Pasta Salad VM
Potato Salad GF, VM
Three-Cheese Penne Bake VM
Potato Chips GF, VG, VM
Traditional Baked Beans  
Vegetarian Baked Beans  
Vinaigrette-Style Cole Slaw VG, VF, VM
Seasonal Fruit Salad GF, VM
Dessert (Choose 1)  Menu Information
Brownies VM
Assorted Cookies VM

Gourmet American Buffets

Elevate your next event with this classic upscale American menu.

Choose two entrées, two side selections and 1 dessert.

Pricing is $34 per person.


Accompaniments Menu Information
Dinner Breads & Rolls with Butter VM
Entrées (Choose 2)
Beef Flank Steak with Peppercorn Demi-Glace
Pasta Puttanesca with Zesty Tomatoes, Olives & Capers
Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Fontina
Herb Crusted Salmon with Stone Ground
Mustard Cream Sauce
Red Curry Tofu with Vegetables
Chickpea Ratatouille
Cauliflower Puttanesca
Toasted Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Pomeray
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breast with Lemon Artichoke & White Wine Sauce
Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Dried Cranberries & Rustic Port Sauce
Sides (Choose 2) Menu Information
Roasted Root Vegetables  GF, VM, VG
Herb Roasted Potatoes GF, VM, VG
Seasonal Vegetable Mélange GF, VM, VG
Garlic Mashed Potatoes GF, VM
Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes   
Green Beans with Roasted Garlic Oil GF, VM, VG
Chickpea Ratatouille GF, VM, VG
Toasted Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables  
Asparagus with Pancetta Vinaigrette GF
Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes GF, VM
Herbed Basmati Rice GF, VM, VG
Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes GF
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 VM
Blue Berry Cobbler Cheesecake  
Raspberry Torte  

Menu Information

VM = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
GF = Gluten-Friendly

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 buffet 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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