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Parties and Receptions

Get the party started with a vast selection of snacks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, both chilled and hot. Perfectly prepared to kick off any event, large or small.

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Snacks

You can't have a party without snacks. Keep it simple with the below options.


Breaks and Snacks are set and served with quality paper products.

Our staff will return to collect equipment at the end of your event contract.

Staffing for events is available for additional charge of $15 per hour per staff member requested.

Snacks  Additional Information

Potato Chips & Dip (Ranch or French Onion) (VM)

$2 per person
Corn Chips (VG) $2 per person
Party Snack Mix (VG) $2 per person
Pretzels (VM, VG) $2 per person
Tortilla Chips & Fresh Salsa (VG) $2 per person
Gourmet Cheese Spread with Crackers (VM) $3.75 per person
Deluxe Mixed Nuts (VM, VG, GF) $2.50 per person
12-inch Pizzas (VM) $17 each
Hummus with Pita Chips (VM, VG) $4 per person

Chilled Hors D'Oeuvres

Crisp and cool options to delight all.

$5.75 per person


Chilled Options Menu Information
Fresh Cut Fruit Platter VM, GF, VG
Domestic and Imported Cheese and Crackers VM, GF
Seasonal Bruschetta VM
Cubed Cheese and Fresh Fruit Tray with Crackers  VM
Caprese Skewers VM, GF
Assorted Cocktail Sandwiches   
Corn and Pepper Relish in Filo VM
Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Dip Tray VM, GF
Curry Chicken Tartlets      
Trio of Savory Tartlets      
Parmesan & Rosemary Shortbread with Roasted VM
Tomatoes & Feta  
Malaysian Shrimp Salad in Philo Shell    
Smoked Salmon Mousse on Cucumber Slices GF
Artichoke Ceviche in Belgian Endive GF, VG, VM
Wild Mushroom & Garlic Crostini VM
Korean Beef Bulgogi Canapé  
Antipasti Skewers GF
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel  
Chicken Salad Profiteroles  
Ancho Beef on Wonton Crisp  
Sushi-Style Tuna with Toasted Sesame Glaze  
Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Skewers GF
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp served with Traditional Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges GF
Peppadew Peppers Stuffed with Ancho Cream GF, VM

Hot Hors D'Oeuvres

Hot options to keep your guests from getting hangry.

$5.75 per person


Hot Options Menu Information
Herbed Roasted Vegetable-Stuffed Mushrooms GF, VM
Pork and Ginger Pot Stickers with Honey Mustard   
Spanakopita VM
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla Trumpets  
Boneless Buffalo Wings  GF
Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce GF
Barbecue Meatballs  
Vegetarian Empanadas VM
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce VM
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crackers VM
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs VM
Vegetarian Potstickers VM
Vegetable Eggroll stuffed with cabbage, celery, carrots, bok choy, fried crisp to perfection VM
Mini Maryland Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli  
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken & Spiced Cheese GF
Baked Brie en Croute with Fruit Chutney VM
Smoked Chicken & Sundried Tomato      
Beggar’s Purses  
Jumbo Skewered Shrimp Prepared Scampi or Cajun Style GF
Vegetarian Stuffed Potato GF, VM
Mini Vegetarian Arancini w/ Red Pepper Aioli Vm
Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Artichoke Hearts VM
Mini Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip VM
Coconut Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce  
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms GF
Beef & Manchego Empanadas  

Themed Stations

Themed stations are an exciting and engaging way to feed your guests! Choose one or as many as you want for your next event.


American Breakfast Burrito Bar

Pricing $9.50 per person.

Includes
Scrambled eggs
Chorizo
Black beans
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Scallions
Pico de Gallo
Tortillas
Guacamole
Sour Cream

Get Cozy Mac & Cheese Bar

Pricing $10.50 per person.

Includes
Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Diced Tomato
Roasted Garlic
Scallions
Choice of Asparagus or Broccoli
Choose Two Premium Toppings
Andouille Sausage
Grilled Chicken
Mojo Pork Carnitas
Beef Barbacoa
Bacon Bits
$9 add-on per person
Make it Gourmet! 
Add Crab or Lobster

Feels like Summer Slider Bar

Pricing $13 per person.

Choose Three
Buffalo Fried Chicken
BBQ Pulled Pork
Maple-soy Salmon with pickled vegetables
Grass fed beef burger with Cheddar and Caramelized onion jam
Fried Chicken with Swiss and red Onion Marmalade
Petite beef filet with white cheddar, Marinated tofu with pickled vegetables

Tex-Mex Taco or Nacho Bar

Pricing $10.50 per person.

Choice of Tortillas for Tacos or Nachos.

Includes
Black beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Pico de Gallo
Queso
Shredded Lettuce
Pick Two Premium Toppings
Taco Bar Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Carnitas
Ground Seasoned Beef
Beef Barbacoa
Mojo Pork Carnitas

Carving Stations

Market Price, depending on your selection.

Work with your planner to explore all available options!


Head of the Class Party Packages

These pre-fixed bar packages are designed to be paired with our themed stations for an all-inclusive price!

Additional stations can be added at the standard station price. See Themed Stations above for complete list.


Drinks on Me! Party Package

$25 per person for 2 hours of service.

Package Features: 1 Themed Station of your choice and Domestic Beer, House Wine and Soft Drinks.

Additional hours of service for beverages $5 per hour for alcohol.


Drinks on Me! Party Package Plus!

$29 per person for 2 hours of service.

Same as the Drinks on Me! Party Package above with the addition of Imported Beer and Well Liquor.

Additional hours of service for beverages $6 per hour for alcohol.


Top Shelf Party Package

$32 per person for 2 hours of service.

Package Features: 1 Themed Station of your choice and All Premium bar drinks.

Additional hours of service for beverages $6 per hour for alcohol.


Summer Break Party Package

$23 per person for 2 hours of service.

Package Features: Hot Dogs, Burgers and Potato Chips, with House Choice Keg Beer, House Wine and soft drinks. No menu substitutions for this package.

Additional hours of service for beverages $5 per hour for alcohol.

Menu Information

VM = Vegetarian
VG = Vegan
GF = Gluten-Friendly

Menu Details

Minimum 25 people. 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.

Special Diet selections 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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