2016 Chef Menu for Your Gathering

The Gathering

Welcome to The Gathering by Queens College Dining Services

There are both big decisions and little details to attend to as you prepare for your upcoming catered event. Let The Gathering by Queens College Dining Services guide you, from designing the perfect menu to person- alizing all the details of your unique gathering. Our catering services can accommodate any size, theme, or individual requirements, in virtually any location – on or off campus.

We’ll work with you to create a custom gathering menu inspired by your unique needs that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. All menus will follow the Queens College Dining Services culinary philosophy; au- thentic recipes using the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

Waiter service, buffet, small plates and international inspired specialty stations: all served in your style! And because you’ve entrusted your event to The Gathering by Queens College Dining Services, the food will be unmatched, the service spectacular, and the event will be unforgettable!

The Gathering by Queens College Dining Services Ian Wilde 347-545-2591 [email protected] https://queenscollege.catertrax.com

The Gathering The morning start 10 person minimum

Continental breakfast 8.50 per person Traditional breakfast 15.00 per person Assorted breakfast pastries and bagels with cream cheese Cinnamon French toast or buttermilk pancakes Seasonal fresh fruit display Scrambled eggs with finely shredded cheddar cheese Coffee and assorted hot teas Bacon, pork sausage or turkey sausage Orange juice and fruit-infused water Seasoned breakfast potatoes Seasonal fresh fruit display Ba lan c e d Cold breakfast 9.00 per person Fresh breakfast pastries Fresh fruit skewers with creamy yogurt dipping sauce Coffee and assorted hot teas House-made ginger, almond and cranberry granola Orange juice and fruit-infused water

Hard-boiled, cage-free eggs Bal an c e d Applesauce & oatmeal muffins Hot breakfast 13.00 per person Coffee and assorted hot teas Savory ham and fresh garden vegetable frittata Low-fat milk, orange juice and fruit-infused water Black barley and golden pineapple hot cereal Fresh fruit skewers with creamy yogurt dipping sauce Energy Breakfast 12.00 per person Buttermilk bran muffins Egg white scramble with , spinach and tomato Coffee and assorted black, green and herbal teas Fresh baked low-fat muffins Low-fat milk, orange juice and agua fresca with herbs Seasonal fresh fruit and yogurt bar with house-made granola and cucumber Coffee and assorted hot teas Orange juice and fruit-infused water The morning start A la carte 10 person minimum

Assorted bagels and spreads 1.50 per person Seasoned breakfast potatoes 2.00 per person Freshly-baked breakfast breads 1.75 per person Seasonal fresh fruit display 4.00 per person Assorted Danish 2.50 per person Assorted freshly baked muffins 2.50 per person Hand crafted breakfast sandwiches Freshly baked croissants 2.50 per person Bacon and cage-free egg on a fresh English muffin 4.50 ea Assorted breakfast pastries 2.50 per person Cage-free egg and cheese on a fresh English muffin 3.50 ea Yogurt parfait with fresh berries and granola Fried chicken on a buttermilk biscuit 4.50 ea 3.50 per person Steak and cage-free egg on a fresh English muffin 6.25 ea Gourmet French toast with berry compote Tomato and cage-free egg on a whole wheat bagel 3.95 ea 4.00 per person Cage-free egg and bacon on a croissant 4.95 ea Bacon, pork sausage, turkey sausage or ham Hot ham and cheese on an English muffin 4.50 ea 2.00 per person

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Balanced breaks 10 person minimum

Ba Ba lan lan c c e e d d Popcorn trio 1.50 per person Hummus trio 4.00 per person Spicy chili, herb and rosemary and regular popcorn Spinach hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and classic hummus Ba lan c e d 3.50 per person Served with fresh vegetable crudité for dipping

Ba lan c Creamy roasted red pepper and walnut dip e d Served with toasted, whole-wheat pita chips Spicy cinnamon-raisin peanut butter Served with tiny pretzel twists 2.00 per person

Sweets & treats Assorted freshly baked cookies 12.00 per dozen Savory party mix 8.50 LB House-made fudge brownies 20.00 per dozen Pretzels 8.50 LB krispie™ treats 35.00 per dozen Yogurt-covered pretzels 10.50 LB Berry tartlettes 35.00 per dozen Chile lime mixed nuts 18.50 LB Miniature desserts 35.00 per dozen Individually wrapped granola bars 3.00 each House blend trail mix with nuts and chocolate Individually bagged chips 1.00 each 8.50 LB Fresh whole fruit 1.00 each

Beverages Hot beverages Cold beverages Freshly brewed coffee regular or decaffeinated coffee Freshly brewed iced tea 6.00 per gallon 17.00 per box (serves 12) Lemonade 6.00 per gallon 19.00 per pump pot (serves 12) Fruit-infused iced water 6.00 per gallon 37.00 per shuttle pot (serves 24) Fruit punch 6.00 per gallon Hot water and assorted teas 17.00 per box (serves 12) Orange or cranberry juice 16.00 per gallon 19.00 per pump pot (serves 12) 37.00 per shuttle pot (serves 24) Individual beverages Soda 1.60 ea. Hot apple cider 15.00 per gallon Milk 1.60 ea. Hot chocolate 15.00 per gallon Bottled water 1.60 ea. Bottled juice 1.75 ea.

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Lunch buffets

Classic deli buffet 9.00 per person Artisan sandwich board 10.00 per person Your choice of three deli classics, two fresh cheeses pairing, Your choice of 4-sandwiches served with house-made chips freshly-baked breads and house-made chips with a side and a side salad. salad and . Pick 4 3 Pick Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich Smoked ham, turkey, salami, roast beef, tuna salad, Mediterranean grilled chicken ciabatta egg salad, chicken salad, roasted vegetables Bistro beef with charred vegetables and pesto hummus Roasted turkey, spinach, and roasted red pepper aioli Pick 2 Sicilian combo American, Swiss, provolone, pepper jack, or cheddar Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich

Assorted freshly baked breads and rolls Signature House-made chips Signature house-made chips Pick 1 1 Pick sweet chili Asian slaw, fingerling potato salad, Sweet chili Asian slaw, fingerling potato salad, Caesar Caesar salad, herbed couscous, or garden salad with salad, herbed couscous, or garden salad with dressing dressing

The classic deli buffet is accompanied by fresh veggies

Ba lan and the classic spreads that make a sandwich great. c e d Soup, salad and sandwiches 11.00 per person Tuna salad on whole wheat Fresh turkey wraps Beet, orange, arugula and walnut salad Balsamic Caesar salad

Pick 1 Chicken noodle soup Vegetarian minestrone

Fresh whole wheat dinner rolls

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Box lunches Express box lunch 9.00 per person Artisan box lunch 11.00 per person All sandwiches served on chef’s selection of fresh bread with All sandwiches served on chef’s selection of fresh bread with chips, fresh whole fruit, and condiments. chips, side salad, and dessert bar.

Sandwich selections Sandwich selections Turkey breast and Swiss cheese Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich Ham and Swiss cheese Mediterranean grilled chicken Roast beef and cheddar Roast beef with charred vegetables and pesto hummus Grilled veggie wrap Roasted turkey with spinach and roasted red pepper aioli Tuna salad Sicilian with black forest ham, salami and pepperoni Egg salad with tomato-olive tapenade Walnut chicken salad Walnut chicken salad Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich

Side salads Sweet chili Asian slaw Fingerling potato salad Caesar salad Garden salad with dressing Herbed couscous

Box salads All salads include freshly baked dinner roll, butter, dressing on the side, cookie, and disposable cutlery.

Turkey avocado cobb salad 11.00 per person Traditional chef’s salad 11.00 per person Mesclun greens, with turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, Turkey, ham, cheddar, cage-free hardboiled egg, tomatoes, fresh avocado, cage-free hardboiled egg, black olives, , cucumbers, and crisp greens with creamy buttermilk dressing and house-made croutons Greek salad with grilled chicken 10.00 per person Blackened chicken Caesar salad 9.00 per person Grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, Chopped romaine lettuce, blackened chicken, grated feta cheese, red onion, and mixed greens with a red wine Parmesan cheese, and house-made croutons with our vinaigrette traditional Caesar dressing California salmon salad 12.50 per person Mesclun greens with grilled salmon, red cabbage, celery, black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado with balsamic vinaigrette

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Theme meals 15 guests minimum (Requires a catering attendant at a minimum of 1 attendant per 40 guests)

Little Italy 15.00 per person Picnic Buffet 15.00 per person Includes assorted buns, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, , Pick 1 condiments, fresh baked cookies and brownies. Lasagna, fettucini Alfredo, or tortellini primavera

Pick 3 Pick 1 Hamburgers, garden burgers, hot dogs, or barbequed Choice of chicken piccata, chicken Marsala, or chicken chicken Parmesan

Fresh baked bread Pick 2 Caesar salad Potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw or macaroni & Homemade cookies cheese

Add an antipasto platter: 3.00 per person Taste of the mediterranean 16.00 per person Grilled lemon-oregano chicken Taste of the south 16.00 per person Salmon cakes with cucumber sauce Classic Carolina pulled pork with slider rolls Tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, and hummus served with pita Buttermilk fried chicken triangles BBQ baked beans Greek salad with lemon dill vinaigrette Macaroni & cheese Baklava Summertime fruit salad Creamy cole slaw

Ba lan c e Cheddar jalapeño cornbread d Mediterranean 16.00 per person Peach cobbler Fish Provençal with broccoli, garlic, and lemon penne pasta Bruschetta with basil and tomato Ba lan c e d Homestyle spread 15.00 per person Yellow gazpacho Chile-and-beer braised brisket Greens with herb salad with vinaigrette Farro couscous with Brussels sprouts Wheat dinner rolls Balanced macaroni & cheese Balsamic strawberries Fresh green beans Tossed garden salad with low-calorie creamy ranch dressing Wheat dinner rolls Two-bite brownies

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Theme meals 15 guests minimum (Requires a catering attendant at a minimum of 1 attendant per 40 guests)

Ba Ba lan lan c c e e d d North African feast 15.00 per person Balanced Asian buffet 16.00 per person Moroccan-spiced chicken and vegetable tagine Ginger-poached salmon with orange and honey Vegetarian African peanut stew Vegetarian moo shu lettuce wraps Whole wheat Israeli couscous Bok choy Fresh greens and herb salad with vinaigrette Soba noodle salad with asparagus and orange miso Freekeh fruit salad with pecan and cinnamon vinaigrette dressing Whole wheat pita chips Fried brown rice with broccoli and edamame Grilled pineapple with bananas and strawberries in Grilled pineapple with bananas and strawberries in coconut sauce coconut sauce

Fresh Mex 14.00 per person Premium salad buffet 19.00 per person Choice of beef or grilled chicken fajitas Tofu and vegetable fajitas Pick 2 Cilantro rice and spicy black beans Kale, spring, spinach, romaine Flour tortillas, , sour cream, tortilla chips, shredded cheese Pick 2 Cinnamon-sugar churros with caramel topping Quinoa, farro, couscous, barley

Ba lan c e d Balanced southwestern 16.00 per person Pick 2 Grilled Baja fish tacos Grilled chicken, grilled chateau steak, sesame-grilled Grilled chicken skewers with soft corn tortillas tofu, blackened salmon, or mango grilled shrimp Black bean and corn salad Mexican spiced rice Pick 2 Fresh, house-made guacamole, , and baked corn Shredded cheddar, smoked gouda, bleu cheese tortilla chips crumbles, or crumbled feta Grilled pineapple with bananas and strawberries in coconut sauce Accompaniments Included Asian buffet 16.00 per person Roasted seasonal vegetables, sunflower seeds, multigrain Hot and sour soup croutons, whole grain rolls, flatbreads, tapenade, or General Tso’s chicken hummus Mongolian beef Vegetable lo mein Choice of two dressings Fried rice Buttermilk ranch, bleu cheese, roasted garlic, sesame soy Vegetable egg rolls vinaigrette, Caesar, or balsamic vinaigrette Freshly baked cookies and brownies

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Hors D’ oeuvres

Cheese display 4.50 per person Hot (Priced per each) Served with artisan bread, crackers and fresh fruit garnish Spanakopita 1.75 ea Vegetable spring roll with mongolian sweet & sour sauce Crudité display 3.50 per person 1.75 ea Seasonal vegetables served with ranch dipping sauce Chicken pot sticker with curry sauce 2.00 ea Beef empanadas with California avocado dip 3.00 ea Seasonal fresh fruit display 4.00 per person Warm fig, caramelized onion, blue cheese tartlet 2.00 ea Grilled shrimp with salsa verde 4.00 ea Thai chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce 2.50 ea Italian antipasti display 6.00 per person Assorted mini quiche 1.75 ea Cappicola, prosciutto and salami, fresh mozzarella and Franks in puff pastry with pineapple jalapeño ketchup shaved Parmesan pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, 1.75 ea marinated artichokes, green olives, eggplant caponata, Lump crab cakes with Cajun remoulade 2.50 ea extra virgin olive oil and balsamic served with Beef sliders 3.00 ea crostini Topped with bacon and cheddar cheese and finished with spicy roasted tomato ketchup Mediterranean market display 6.00 per person Apple walnut crostini with brie 2.50 ea Cumin marinated chicken skewers, roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, hummus, kalamata olives, feta cheese, Cold (Priced per each) fresh basil and mesclun greens Watermelon and mozzarella skewer 2.00 ea Assorted flatbreads and crostini Gazpacho shooter 2.00 ea Goat cheese and pine nuts bruschetta 2.50 ea Sushi display 2.00 per piece Rib and shiitake tostones 2.50 ea Seared ahi tuna on crispy wonton with wasabi cream 4.00 ea Smoked salmon mousse on potato crisp 3.00 ea Hummus shooter with crudite garnish 2.00 ea Grilled shrimp with mango chipotle glaze 4.00 ea Caprese skewer 2.00 ea Cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic glace Thai chicken lettuce wrap 2.50 ea

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Hand crafted 15 guests minimum (Requires a catering attendant at a minimum of 1 attendant per 40 guests)

Carving station (Priced per person) A la carte side options (Priced per person) Your choice of… Horseradish mashed potato 2.00 per person Roasted round of beef 12.00 per person Mashed sweet potatoes with pecan butter Prime rib of beef 20.00 per person 2.50 per person Roasted pork loin 8.00 per person Rosemary roasted potatoes 2.00 per person Tenderloin of beef 20.00 per person Butternut squash risotto 2.50 per person Boneless Virginia ham 8.00 per person Basmati rice 2.00 per person Herb-roasted breast of turkey 8.00 per person Potatoes au gratin 2.00 per person Macaroni and cheese 2.50 per person Choose your accompanying sauce: Grilled asparagus 3.00 per person Burgundy wine beef gravy, bordelaise sauce, Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic drizzle horseradish, hollandaise sauce, roasted turkey gravy, 3.00 per person pork gravy, au jus, apple and cranberry compote Spinach casserole 2.00 per person Parmesan roasted carrots 2.00 per person Served with assorted freshly baked dinner rolls and butter Roasted squash with fresh herbs and garlic 2.00 per person Corn pudding 2.00 per person

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Hand crafted 15 guests minimum (Requires a catering attendant at a minimum of 1 attendant per 40 guests)

Pasta Station (Priced Per Person) 12.00 per person Dessert stations Gourmet hot chocolate station 2.00 per person Served with chocolate shavings and whipped topping Pick 2 Orechiette with broccoli rabe and pistachios Gourmet coffee station 2.00 per person Pappardelle with mushroom Rigatoni mezzi with Italian sausage Tea station 2.00 per person Broccoli, lemon, garlic and whole wheat penne Eggplant pomodoro with gemelli Cookie & brownie station 3.00 per person Farfalle fagioli Selection of house-made cookies and brownies Tortellini a la Bolognese Pasta with marinara Mini cupcake station 4.00 per person Minimum of 12 people Build-your-own with Italian sausage, marinara, Alfredo sauce, spinach, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, Parmesan Pick 2 cheese and fettuccini Carrot cake, coconut cream, cookies and cream, turtle, peanut butter cup, red velvet, or devil’s food with marshmallows

Shortcake bar 4.00 per person Buttermilk shortcake served with fresh or compote of strawberry, raspberry and peach and chantilly cream

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Seated dinner 15 guests minimum (Requires a catering attendant at a minimum of 1 attendant per 20 guests)

Salads Entrées Classic Caesar salad with romaine, Parmesan, croutons, Korean beef short rib with wasabi mashed potatoes, and Caesar dressing 3.00 per person bok choy, and fried wonton strips 20.00 per person

Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, arugula, and filberts Halibut with cherry tomato vinaigrette, basmati rice with 6.00 per person saffron and basil, and candied butternut squash 17.00 per person

Asian pear salad with baby greens, pepitas, and Chicken Parmesan with herb risotto and fresh green beans gorgonzola with fruit- infused vinaigrette with garlic, tomato, and basil 17.00 per person 5.00 per person Petit filet of beef with sherry demi glace, vanilla mashed Spinach and strawberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus, and wild mushrooms 5.00 per person 21.00 per person Herb crusted lamb chop served with lentils and type Boston bibb and arugula salad topped with sliced pears, potatoes with spicy red pepper sauce and crumbled feta apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese with a 18.00 per person honey mustard dressing 6.00 per person Vegetarian bean cassoulet with great northern beans, Asparagus and mushroom salad with mesclun greens and carrots, celery, onions, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and balsamic vinaigrette 5.00 per person Parmesan croutons 14.00 per person

Herb crusted chicken breast with Parmesan polenta, Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, and sautéed broccoli rabe with roasted garlic, and a red pepper fresh basil with a balsamic glaze 5.00 per person sauce 17.00 per person

Wedge salad with bleu cheese crumbles, praline bacon, Apricot and ginger glazed salmon with brown rice pilaf and roasted tomatoes, scallions, Parmesan croutons, and bleu roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction cheese vinaigrette 6.00 per person 18.00 per person

Mixed green salad with romaine, red onions, tomatoes, Smoked gouda and lobster macaroni and cheese croutons, and creamy ranch dressing 3.00 per person 18.00 per person Desserts Blueberry crumble 3.00 per person Espresso flan 4.00 per person Lemon cheesecake with blueberries 4.00 per person Strawberry shortcake 3.00 per person Molten chocolate tart 3.00 per person Lemon meringue tartlet 3.00 per person Apple crisp 3.00 per person

Catering Menu 2016 The Gathering Plan Your Event

Welcome to the Gathering by Queens College Dining Services! Our mission is to provide you with exceptional quality, exceptional service and a creative cutting-edge culinary experience. Our professional staff is available to assist in planning your special event Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Please contact Ian Wilde at 718-570-0331 for customized service and menus.

Policies & Procedures Tax Exempt To ensure optimal selection and the best possible We request tax-exempt forms be faxed to our office service we kindly ask that events be booked at least four 718-570-0329 three business days prior to the event. business days in advance. We understand events arise unexpectedly and we will do our best to accommodate Water Setup your needs. Pitchers of water or large dispensers are available for conferences, lectures and meetings on campus. The Guest Counts charge is $.50 per person, with a minimum charge of We kindly request a confirmed number of guests be $5.00. specified 3 business days prior to the event. This number is considered the guaranteed guest count. Billing & Payment A form of payment (purchase order or credit card) is Event Time kindly requested three business days prior to the event Events are billed in five-hour increments. Events date. We ask that contracts be paid in full within one exceeding the five-hour limit will be subject to additional business day following the event. service fees. Special Diets Cancellation Special diets are accommodated upon request, we kindly We kindly request that cancellations must be made two request that your needs be submitted as soon as possible. business days prior to the contracted event date. Meeting Room and Equipment Serviceware and China Please reserve all non-food related equipment by All disposable service ware will be furnished as contacting Queens College Venue Rentals at accompaniment to all items purchased. Some exceptions 718-570-5252. This will include room reservation, set apply to orders being picked up. We provide high quality and room configuration, audio visual and other general disposable plastic ware. China and glassware is available information. for an additional charge of $4.00 per person.

Linen Tablecloths are supplied for all food and beverages service tables at events. Tablecloths for non-food tables are available for an additional $15.00 per table. The Gathering