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 potato, 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 Muhammara 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 Rice 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 condiments. 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, onion, 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, onions, 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 garlic 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