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 Plated Desserts Beverage Services

Starters

 

Hot Bites

Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

$48

Serves 12

Fried Potstickers with Ponzu Sauce

$48

Serves 12

Sliders

Fried Chicken Slider

$6

Price per Person (Two Pieces)

contains pork

Nebraska Beef Slider

$6

Price per Person (Two Pieces)

Hot Dips

Spinach and Artichoke with Crispy Onions, Served with Tortilla Chips

$36

Serves 12

Cold Dips

served with Fried Pita

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

$33

Serves 12

Boursin Cheese Dip

$35

Serves 12

Platters

Cheese Tray, Served with Crackers

$48

Serves 12

Charcuterie

$75

Serves 12

Grilled Crudité

$38

Serves 12

Fruit Display

$35

Serves 12

Snacks & Treats

 

Snack Packs

Early Bird Package

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

$11

Price per Person

The Crunch and Munch

Chips, Nuts, and Candy

$6

Price per Person

The Snack Attack

Our selection of Nuts, Seasonal Fruit, and Cheese

$5

Price per Person

The Big Dipper

Veggies and Dip, Cheese, Nuts and Dried Fruit

$5

Price per Person

Treats

Soft Pretzel, Served with Mustard

$35

Price per Dozen

Cookie Tray, Chocolate Chip

$24

Price per Dozen

Granola Bars

$24

Price per Dozen

Brownies and Blonde Bars

$24

Price per Dozen

Ice Cream Social

$8

Price per Person
Minimum 50 people

Popcorn, Price per 25 Servings

$25

Minimum 25 people

Chips and Salsa

$40

Serves 12

Gluten-free Cookies

$3

Price per Person

Plated Breakfasts

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

Savory Sunrise

$12

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

$16

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

 

Breakfast Buffet

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

Rise & Shine

$14

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

$27

Price per Dozen

Cinnamon Rolls

$27

Price per Dozen

Assorted Muffins

$28

Price per Dozen

Assorted Pastries

$28

Price per Dozen

Gluten-free Muffin

$3 each

Price per Pastry

Boxed Lunches

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

Steer Crazy

$17

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

The Country Club

$16

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

The Grazer

$15

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

Roasted Turkey

$14

Roasted Turkey with American Cheese

Honey Smoked Ham

$14

Honey Smoked Ham and American Cheese

Roast Beef

$14

Roast Beef with and American Cheese

Gluten-free Kentucky Cobb Salad

$14

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

Also available as a lunch salad.

Gluten-free Power Bowl

$13

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

Included Sides

  • Whole Fruit
  • Lays Chips

Add Cookie for $1

  • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Plated Lunches

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

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

$18

Vegetarian option available upon request

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

Pan Seared Chicken

$22

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

Soups & Salads

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

Triple Onion Soup

$6

Price per Bowl

Roasted Onion Broth with Beef, Croutons, and Grated Parmesan

Corn & Cheese Chowder

$6

Price per Bowl

Served with Avocado, Sweet Basil, and Tomato Oil

Smoked Tomato Soup

$5

Price per Bowl

Tomato soup with Feta and Crispy Chickpeas

Caesar Salad

$5

Price per Bowl

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

Wedge Salad

$6

Price per Bowl

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

Baby Spinach Salad

$6

Price per Bowl

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

Lunch Buffets

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

Deli Sandwich Bar

$17

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

$20

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

$18

Bel Sapore Italian Buffet

– Choose Two –

  • Baked Tortellini
  • Chicken Alfredo
  • Meatballs in Marinara

– Included Sides –

  • Green Beans
  • Bread Sticks
  • Garden Harvest Salad

Farmhouse

$20

Served with Harvest Garden Salad and Buttermilk Biscuits

– Included Entree –

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

– Included Side –

  • Gluten-free Smashed Potatoes

Plated Dinners

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

Grilled 6oz. Tenderloin

Market Price

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

Fire Grilled Salmon with Citrus

$32

Grilled Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf Citrus Butter, and Asparagus

Moroccan Chicken Breast

$26

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

Braised Beef Pot Roast with Roasted Mirepoix

$30

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

Dinner Buffets

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

The Grand Bazar

$24

– 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

$24

– 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

$26

– 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

Plated Desserts

Plated Desserts Not Sold Individually. Plated Desserts can be added on to a buffet or plated meal.

Gluten-free Bitter Coffee and Toffee

$6

Torte with Espresso Cream and Toffee Crumble

Scarlet and Cream

$7

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

Beverage Services

Fresh Brewed Coffee

$32

Price per Gallon

Regular or decaf served with cream and sugar

Iced or Hot Tea

$23

Price per Gallon

Lemonade

$25

Price per Gallon

Orange Juice

$30

Price per Gallon

Bottled Water

$2

Price per Bottle

Canned Soda

$2

Price per Can

Sparkling Water

$2

Price per Bottle

Water

$6

Price per Gallon