Catering Menu

University Catering is pleased to offer many catering options for any event. Are you looking for a served buffet? Take a look at our luncheon and dinner buffet options. How about a packed snack table? We can help with that as well. We look forward to helping you make your next event a success.

Service and delivery for all events in the Nebraska Unions and Willa Cather Dining Center are included in pricing. Events occurring in other on- or off-campus locations may have a delivery fee assessed.

Menu Sections

Starters Snacks & Treats Plated Breakfasts Breakfast Buffet Breakfast Pastries Boxed Lunches Plated Lunches Soups & Salads Lunch Buffets Plated Dinners Dinner Buffets PizzaPlated Desserts Beverage Services  

Starters

 

Hot Bites

Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

$53

Serves 12

Fried Potstickers with Ponzu Sauce

$50

Serves 12

Chicken Tenders

$49

Serves 12

Mac and Cheese Bites

$41

Serves 12

Sliders

Fried Chicken Slider

$4

Price per Person (One Piece)

contains pork

Nebraska Beef Slider

$4.75

Price per Person (One Piece)

Hot Dips

Served with Tortilla Chips

Spinach and Artichoke with Crispy Onions

$39

Serves 12

Served with Tortilla Chips

Elote Corn Queso

$39

Serves 12

Cold Dips

served with Fried Pita

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

$36

Serves 12

Boursin Cheese Dip

$38

Serves 12

Platters

Cheese Tray, Served with Crackers

$51

Serves 12

Charcuterie

$82

Serves 12

Grilled Crudité

$41

Serves 12

Fruit Display

$37

Serves 12

Snacks & Treats

 

Snack Packs

Early Bird Package

 $11.50

Price per Person

Blueberry and Cranberry Orange Muffins, and Croissants with Jam and Fruit Display

 

The Crunch and Munch

$6.50

Price per Person

Chips, Nuts, and Candy

 

 

The Snack Attack

$5.50

Price per Person

Our selection of Nuts, Seasonal Fruit, and Cheese

 

The Big Dipper

$5.50

Price per Person

Veggies and Dip, Cheese, Nuts, and Dried Fruit

 

 

Treats

Soft Pretzel, Served with Mustard

$37

Price per Dozen

Cookie Tray, Chocolate Chip

$26

Price per Dozen

Granola Bars

$26

Price per Dozen

Brownies and Blonde Bars

$26

Price per Dozen

Ice Cream Social

$8.50

Price per Person | Minimum 50 people

Popcorn, Price per 25 Servings

$26

Minimum 25 people

Chips and Salsa

$43

Serves 12

Gluten-free Cookies

$3.25

Price per Person

Assorted Gourmet Dessert Bars

$33

Priced Per Dozen

Mixture of Lemon, Raspberry, Caramel, and 7-Layer Bars

Plated Breakfasts

Plated meals are set for a minimum of 10. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $4.

Savory Sunrise

$12.50

Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese and Green Onions, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, and your choice of meat

– Choose One Meat –

Vegetarian Sausage available upon request

  • Country Sausage
  • Turkey Sausage
  • Gravy with Turkey Sausage
  • Grilled Sugar-Cured Ham Steak

 

Husker Hash

$17.50

Chopped Beef and Potatoes with Eggs, Black Beans, Corn Pico, and Fresh Fruit

 

Breakfast Buffet

Buffets are set for a minimum of 25. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $4.
 

Rise & Shine

$14.75

Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar and Scallions, Buttermilk Biscuits, House-made Jams and Preserves, Whipped Butter, and your choice of meat

– Choose One Meat –

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • Country Link Sausage
  • Turkey Sausage

Breakfast Pastries

 

Doughnuts

$29

Price per Dozen

Cinnamon Rolls

$29

Price per Dozen

Assorted Muffins

$30

Price per Dozen

Assorted Pastries

$30

Price per Dozen

Gluten-free Muffin

$3.25

Price per Pastry

Boxed Lunches

Boxed lunches are reserved for a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 150. | Limited to three (3) menu options and one (1) vegetarian option. | Add a lunch salad for $4.

Steer Crazy

$18.50

Savory Roast Beef with Colby Jack Cheese, Crisp Spring Mix, and Creamy Horsey Mustard

The Country Club

$16.75

Roasted Turkey with Tomato, Spring Mix, Pimento Cheese, and Bacon

The Grazer

$16

Caramelized Onion and Chickpeas with Feta, Sundried Tomato, Kale, and Field Greens

Roasted Turkey

$14.75

Roasted Turkey with American Cheese

Honey Smoked Ham

$14.75

Honey-Smoked Ham and American Cheese

Roast Beef

$15.25

Roast Beef with American Cheese

Gluten-free Kentucky Cobb Salad

$15

Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Cucumber, Chopped Egg, Field Greens, and Ranch Dressing

Also available as a lunch salad.

Gluten-free Power Bowl

$14

Quinoa Blend, Fried Chickpeas, Feta, Roasted Zucchini, Tomatoes, Field Greens, Kale, and Tahini Sauce

Included Sides

  • Whole Fruit
  • Lays Chips

Add Cookie for $1.25

  • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Plated Lunches

Plated meals are set for a minimum of 10. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $5.

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

$19

Vegetarian option available upon request

Chicken Seared with Cajun Spices, Fettuccini, Seasonal Vegetables, and Garlic and Parmesan Cream Sauce

Pan Seared Chicken

$23

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamed Corn Velouté, Smashed Red Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables

Soups & Salads

Soups are not sold by individual bowls. | Soup can be added to a buffet or a plated meal option.

Triple Onion Soup

$6.50

Price per Bowl

Roasted Onion Broth with Beef, Croutons, and Grated Parmesan

Corn & Cheese Chowder

$6.50

Price per Bowl

Served with Avocado, Sweet Basil, and Tomato Oil

Smoked Tomato Soup

$5.50

Price per Bowl

Tomato soup with Feta and Crispy Chickpeas

Caesar Salad

$5.50

Price per Bowl

Crispy Romaine with Shaved Parmesan, Sliced Baguette Croutons, Chives, and Peppercorn Caesar Dressing

Wedge Salad

$6.50

Price per Bowl

Crispy Romaine Wedge with Crispy Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, and Buttermilk Dressing

Baby Spinach Salad

$6.50

Price per Bowl

Baby Spinach, Shaved Apple, Blue Cheese, with Roasted Pecans, and White Balsamic Honey Mustard

Lunch Buffets

Buffets are set for a minimum of 25. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $4.

Deli Sandwich Bar

$18

Meats and Cheeses, Roast Turkey, Hickory Ham, Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Pepperjack Cheese, and Assorted Breads

– Choose Two –

  • Roasted Poblano and Corn Coleslaw
  • Loaded Potato Salad
  • Soup de Jour
  • Potato Chips

El Chido Fajita

$22

Carne Asada Steak, Chipotle Lime Chicken, Fire Roasted Peppers and Onions, Shredded Lettuce, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Salsa Roja, Tortilla Chips, Saffron Rice, and Black Beans

Bel Sapore Italian Buffet

$20

– Choose Two –

  • Baked Tortellini
  • Chicken Alfredo
  • Meatballs in Marinara

– Included Sides –

  • Green Beans
  • Bread Sticks
  • Garden Harvest Salad

Farmhouse

$22

Served with Harvest Garden Salad and Buttermilk Biscuits

– Included Entrees –

  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Gluten-free Chop Braised Beef Pot Roast with Roasted Mirepoix

– Included Side –

  • Gluten-free Smashed Potatoes

Mediterranean Bowl

$22

Saffron Rice; Roasted Potatoes; Chicken Shawarma; Falafel; Marinated Chickpeas; Chopped Cucumber; Tomatoes, Onion, and Oregano; Herbed Feta; Creamy Tzatziki; Pita

Asian Inspired Buffet

$22

Fried Rice, Green Beans with Tofu, Orange Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Fried Spring Rolls, Crab Rangoon, Fortune Cookies

Bonsai Bowl

$22

Grains: Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Proteins: Grilled Chicken and Fried Chicken Potstickers

Toppings: 

  • Shredded Carrots
  • Purple Cabbage
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Roasted Edamame
  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sliced Cucumber
  • Tofu

Sauces: Sweet Chili and Teriyaki Glaze

Peruvian Bowl

$24

Proteins: 

  • Stir-Fried Beef with Onions, Tomato, and Bell Pepper
  • Savory Smoked Chicken with Dark Soy and Peruvian Spices

Starches: Cilantro Lime Grain Blend and Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Salads: 

  • Fava Beans, Roasted Corn, Scallions, Red Peppers, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  • Cool Shrimp Salad of Chopped Persian Cucumbers, Fresh Cilantro, Diced Tomatoes, Citrus and Garlic Vinegar

Toppings: 

  • Peruvian BBQ Sauce
  • Creamy Aji Verde
  • Queso Fresco
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Crispy Plantain Chips

Tandoori Bowl

$22

Grilled Chicken Breast in Tomato, Ginger, and Garlic Glaze

Vegetable Samosa

Turmeric and Ginger Rice

Naan

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Shredded Romaine

Marinated Chickpeas

Yogurt and Mint Dressing

Plated Dinners

Plated meals are set for a minimum of 10. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $5.

Grilled 6oz. Tenderloin

Market Price

Local Nebraska Beef Tenderloin with Smashed Red Potatoes, Port Reduction, and Seasonal Vegetables

Fire Grilled Salmon with Citrus

$34

Grilled Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf, Citrus Butter, and Asparagus

Moroccan Chicken Breast

$27

Spiced Airline Chicken Breast with Israeli Couscous, Asparagus, and Harissa Sauce

Braised Beef Pot Roast with Roasted Mirepoix

$33

Delicious homemade Pot Roast accompanied by Potatoes and a rich mixture of Carrots, Onions, Celery, and Herbs sautéed in Butter

Dinner Buffets

Buffets are set for a minimum of 25. | Beverages (coffee, iced tea, iced water) are included in the price. | Add a lunch salad for $5.

The Grand Bazar

$25

– Choose Two –

  • Grilled Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce
  • Turkish Meatballs with Harissa
  • Falafel with Tzatziki

– Included Sides –

  • Grilled Pita
  • Cucumber and Onion
  • Glazed Carrots

– Choose One –

  • Israeli Couscous
  • Saffron Rice Pilaf

Santa Maria Style BBQ

$26

– Included Entrées –

  • Grilled Flank Steak with Verde Sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Breast with Pickled Celery and Pico

– Included Sides –

  • Pinto Beans
  • Hashbrown Casserole with Corn

– Choose One –

  • Garlic Toast
  • Chopped Salad

Tikka Bistro

$27

– Included Entrées –

  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Sweet and Sour Beef Vindaloo

– Included Sides –

  • Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Cilantro
  • Saffron Rice
  • Grilled Naan
  • Cucumber, Tomato Red Onions with Limes

Pizza

Served in Partnership with Valentino’s | All Pizzas are Priced as Jumbo - Serves Approximately 5

Cheese Pizza

$27.50

Pepperoni or Hamburger Pizza

$30

Specialty Pizza

$34

Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza (10-inch Pizza)

$21

Garlic Bread Twist (Individually Priced)

$2.20

Cinnamon Bread Twist (Individually Priced)

$2.20

Plated Desserts

Plated desserts are not sold individually. | Plated Desserts can be added to a buffet or plated meal.

Gluten-free Bitter Coffee and Toffee

$6.50

Torte with Espresso Cream and Toffee Crumble

Scarlet and Cream

$7.50

Sweet Custard Cheesecake with a Hint of Buttermilk and a Strawberry Sauce

Beverage Services

Fresh Brewed Mill Coffee, French Roast

$42

Price per Gallon

Regular or decaf served with cream and sugar

Iced or Hot Tea

$24

Price per Gallon

Lemonade

$26

Price per Gallon

Orange Juice

$31

Price per Gallon

Bottled Water

$2.50

Price per Bottle

Canned Soda

$2.25

Price per Can

Water

$6.25

Price per Gallon