Regular Catering Menu

Explore the catering options for events at Purdue University Northwest for faculty, staff and community members.

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Students serving food in the HTM Building

Catering Options

TypeCostDescription
Breakfast Basket$32.99 per dozenAssorted Pastries
Bagels with Cream Cheese & Preserves$36.99 per dozenA dozen
Assorted Scones$31.99 per dozenAssorted
Assorted Muffins$29.99 per dozenAssorted
Cinnamon Rolls$28.99 per dozenA dozen
Danishes$28.99 per dozenA dozen
Assorted Donuts$22.99 per dozenAssorted
TypeCostDescription
Breakfast on the Run$7.49 per personIncludes bagel, cream cheese, granola bar, blueberry muffin, fruit cup and bottled juice
Continental Breakfast$8.99 per personIncludes assorted pastries, juice, tea and regular & decaf coffee
Healthy Start$9.99 per personIncludes low-fat muffins, fresh fruit, granola, assorted yogurt, juice, tea and regular & decaf coffee
Deluxe Continental$13.69 per personIncludes assorted pastries, fresh fruit, juice, tea and regular & decaf coffee
New Yorker$14.99 per personIncludes bagels, cream cheese & preserves, fresh fruit, juice, tea and regular & decaf coffee
Pick Two Buffet$13.99 per personAdd fruit tray - $2 per person

Includes choice of two breakfast bread or egg dishes, choice of two protein or potato dishes, juice, tea and regular & decaf coffee

Bread or Egg Dishes: blueberry French toast, bananas foster French toast, orange cinnamon French toast, pancakes, cream cheese filled French pancakes, biscuits & gravy, quiche, scrambled eggs, cheese omelet

Protein or Potato Dishes: sausage links, thick cut bacon, country ham, home fried potatoes, hash browns, cheesy southern grits
TypeCostDescription
Express Boxed Lunch$14.99 per personIndividually packaged lunch box that includes sandwich with chips, cookie, condiments, choice of soda or bottled water

Available Proteins: smoked turkey breast, smoked lean ham, roast beef, roasted vegetables

Available Cheeses: Swiss, provolone, American, cheddar, pepper jack

Available Breads: white, wheat, rye, sourdough
Chicken BLT Wrap$16.49 per personGrilled chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, and bacon on a spinach wrap with ranch dressing
Italian Gobbler$16.49 per personSmoked turkey breast, provolone, lettuce, tomato, olive, onion, and pesto mayo on focaccia
Grilled Chicken$16.49 per personGrilled chicken breast, Muenster, sauteed red onion & peppers
Portobello$16.49 per personMarinated and roasted portobello, roasted onion & red pepper, tomato, provolone, and garlic aioli on Kaiser roll
Italian Sub$16.49 per personGenoa salami, ham, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing on an Italian sub
Turkey Club$16.49 per personSmoked turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat or white bread
Veggie$16.49 per personProvolone, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, and tomato on five-grain bread
Roast Beef$16.49 per personRoast beef with cheddar, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough
Chicken Salad Croissant$16.49 per personGrape and nut chicken salad on a croissant
TBLT$16.49 per personTurkey, bacon, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato, and sundried tomato mayo on focaccia
Ranger Cobb Salad$14.99 per personMixed greens topped with grilled chicken, bacon, bleu cheese, egg, and tomato
Chef Salad$14.99 per personMixed greens with turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar, egg, bacon, and tomato
Cajun Chicken Salad$15.99 per personRomaine & mixed greens tossed with roasted red pepper, Roma tomato, red onion, carrot, blackened chicken, and honey Dijon dressing
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad$15.99 per personMixed greens, honey-toasted pecan, dried apple slice, cranberry, grilled chicken, and bleu cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Salad$15.99 per personMixed greens & iceberg lettuce, crispy tortilla, black bean, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, red onion, cherry tomato, and BBQ pulled chicken
Asian Chicken Salad$15.99 per personMixed greens, purple cabbage, Napa cabbage, cilantro, carrot, bell pepper, chow mein noodles, cucumber, red onion, and sesame soy chicken
TypeCostDescription
Deluxe Deli Buffet$13.79 per personIncludes choice of four deli fillings, choice of two sides, assorted sliced bread and buns, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, condiments, cookies, and choice of assorted sodas or bottled water

Choice of Fillings: smoked turkey, chicken salad, roasted chicken breast, smoked pit ham, roasted vegetables, roast beef, peppered pastrami, egg salad, tuna salad, corned beef brisket

Choice of Sides: fresh fruit salad, tabbouleh, American potato salad, creamy coleslaw, Italian tossed salad, grilled corn salad, pasta salad, assorted chips
Gourmet Sandwich Buffet--Includes choice of pre-made sandwich below, choice of two sides, choice of dessert, and soda or bottled water

Side Choices: roasted red potato salad, couscous, fresh fruit salad, Italian tossed salad, pesto pasta salad, vegetable salad, assorted chips

Dessert Choices: lemon tart, mini cheesecake, mini cannoli, gourmet brownies or dessert bar
Portobello & Roasted Vegetable$18.49 per personWith Monterrey jack cheese, zucchini, tomato, and garlic aioli on an asiago Kaiser roll
Roast Beef & Pepper Jack$18.49 per personWith pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pesto mayo on an herb focaccia bun
Turkey Bacon Provolone$18.49 per personWith provolone, bacon, spinach, tomato, and sundried tomato pesto on a whole wheat bun
Honey Ham & Swiss$18.49 per personWith Swiss, baby greens, tomato, onion, and whole grain mustard on a rye bun

Appetizers

TypeCostDescription
Fresh Fruit Platter$4.19 per personIncludes fruit yogurt dip
Vegetable Platter$3.99 per personIncludes ranch dipping sauce
Domestic Cheese Tray$4.69 per personIncludes cheddar, Swiss, provolone, mozzarella, jalapeño jack and crackers
Imported Cheese Tray$5.99 per personIncludes brie, Boursin, bleu cheese, smoked gouda, Havarti, Dijon mustard and water crackers
Antipasto Platter$7.99 per personIncludes Italian meats, grilled vegetables, artichokes, Kalamata olives and crostini
Bleu Cheese Bacon Dip$4.69 per personIncludes crackers
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$4.69 per personIncludes crackers
Crab & Artichoke Dip$4.69 per personIncludes crackers
Southwestern Dip$2.25 per personServed with chips
Spinach Artichoke Feta Ball$2.99 per personIncludes crackers
Pecan Cheeseball$2.25 per personIncludes crackers
Garlic Hummus Dip$2.99 per personIncludes toasted pita chips
Pesto Cheese Blossom$2.25 per personIncludes Italian crostini

Hors D’ Oeuvres

Type (Cold Hors d' Oeuvres)Cost
Assorted Finger Sandwiches$47.65 per 50 pieces
Mini Italian Club Sandwiches$84.99 per 50 pieces
Mini Deli Sandwiches on French Baguette$74.99 per 50 pieces
Tortilla Pinwheels$59.99 per 50 pieces
Grilled Goat Cheese Crostini with Roasted Red Peppers$79.99 per 50 pieces
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel$104.99 per 50 pieces
Garden Brochette$57.50 per 50 pieces
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon$77.50 per 50 pieces
Smoked Salmon Canapes$87.50 per 50 pieces
Fruit Topped Canapes$47.65 per 50 pieces
Sun-Dried Tomato Jam Crostini$56.99 per 50 pieces
Cheese & Fruit Skewers$79.99 per 50 pieces
Roasted Red Pepper, Feta, & Basil Bruschetta$59.99 per 50 pieces
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries$92.99 per 50 pieces
Shrimp Cocktail$169.99 per 50 pieces
Cherry Stuffed Tomaro$64.99 per 50 pieces
Herb & Spiced Goat Cheese$57.50 per 50 pieces
Prosciutto Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Dates$89.99 per 50 pieces
Type (Hot Hors d' Oeuvres)Cost
Mini Beef Wellington$87.50 per 50 pieces
Chorizo Stuffed Dates$77.50 per 50 pieces
Figs in a Blanket$77.50 per 50 pieces
Zucchini Stuffed Mushrooms$99.99 per 50 pieces
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms$109.99 per 50 pieces
Coconut Chicken Strips with spicy pineapple sauce$139.99 per 50 pieces
Mini Quiche$115.99 per 50 pieces
Buffalo Chicken Tenders$119.99 per 50 pieces
Coconut Shrimp$97.50 per 50 pieces
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$87.50 per 50 pieces
Beef Satays$87.50 per 50 pieces
Chicken Satays$139.99 per 50 pieces
Sweet & Sour Meatballs$112.99 per 50 pieces
BBQ or Hot Chicken Wings$99.99 per 50 pieces
BBQ, Marinara, or Sweet & Sour Cocktail Meatballs$112.99 per 50 pieces
Mini Crab Cakes with lemon garlic aioli$87.50 per 50 pieces
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms$109.99 per 50 pieces
Mushrooms Canapes$67.50 per 50 pieces
Toasted Cheese Ravioli with Marinara$79.99 per 50 pieces
Fried Ravioli with olive oil and fresh herbs$47.50 per 50 pieces
BBQ Chicken Meatballs$57.50 per 50 pieces
French Onion Bites on Baguette Toast$57.50 per 50 pieces
Peppadew Empanadas$194.99 per 50 pieces
Beef Empanadas$234.99 per 50 pieces
Mac & Cheese$64.99 serves 24

Dinner Buffets

TypeCostDescription
Dinner Buffet$19.99 per personIncludes choice of two dinner entrees, one potato dish, one accompaniment, one salad, two desserts, dinner rolls & butter, iced tea and coffee.

Entree Choices: Roast top round / Vegetarian lasagna with alfredo or marinara sauce / Marinated beef tips with mushroom sauce / Vegetable stuffed portobello mushroom / Italian chicken breast / Honey-baked pit ham / Grilled pork chop with apricot demi-glaze / Seafood cavatelli in red pepper cream sauce / Chicken marsala / Chicken cordon bleu / Bourbon glazed salmon / Fried chicken / roast pork loin with apple brandy sauce / Roast turkey breast / Marinated grilled chicken breast

Potato Choices: Gratin / Scalloped / Garlic mashed / Herb roasted red potato

Accompaniment Choices: Fresh vegetable medley / Green beans (fresh, southern, or almondine)/ Long grain wild rice / Broccoli florets / Glazed baby carrots

Salad Choices: Garden / Marinated veggie / Classic Caesar / Fresh fruit / Spinach / Tabbouleh / Creamy coleslaw / American potato salad / Pesto pasta with broccoli raab / Marinated tomato

Dessert Choices: Seasonal fruit cobbler / Cream pie / Fruit pie / Assorted cake / Strawberry shortcake / Cheesecake with fruit topping
Premium Buffet$29.95 per personIncludes choice of two premium dinner entrees, two premium accompaniments, chef’s choice salad, one dessert, dinner rolls & butter, iced tea and coffee

Premium Entree Choices: Jumbo shrimp seafood pasta / Roasted sirloin with red wine reduction demi-glaze & mushroom garnish / Grilled salmon with balsamic tomato & cucumber relish / Baked tilapia with lump crabmeat butter / Portobello steaks with chipotle potato & fried onion straws / Chicken breast stuffed with pancetta, spinach, & smoked gouda / Chicken roulade stuffed with sun-dried tomato, spinach, mushroom ragout, & mushroom jus / Roast pork loin with apple cider sauce, spinach & brie wrapped in puff pastry and served with sweet onion and raspberry salsa

Premium Accompaniment Choices: Mushroom risotto with zucchini & smoked gouda / Wild rice with asparagus tips & shitake mushrooms / Grilled asparagus spears / Roasted root vegetables / Roasted vegetable tart with asiago cheese

Dessert Choices: Chocolate cheesecake with chocolate covered strawberries / Southern pecan pie / French almond cake with fresh strawberries / Granny smith apple crunch pie / Chocolate rum terrine with raspberry coulis / Eclairs / Cream puffs / Variety of cheesecake
Picnic Buffet$17.99 per pizzaIncludes choice of two picnic entrees, three picnic sides, fresh baked buns, condiments & accompaniments, assorted fresh baked brownies & cookies, and assorted soda and bottled water

Picnic Entree Choices: Hamburger / Veggie burger / Hot dog / Bratwurst / Grilled chicken breast / Fried chicken / BBQ chicken

Picnic Side Choices: Baked beans / Potato salad / Pasta salad / Fruit salad / Tossed salad / Corn on the cob / Mac & cheese / Coleslaw / Watermelon / Potato chips
Hawaiian$28.49 per personIncludes tiki hut beef, grilled vegetable, coconut shrimp, steamed rice, pineapple ham casserole, tropical fruit salad, and non-alcoholic piña colada
South of the Border$26.99 per personIncludes choice of fajita (chicken, beef, or veggie), bean & cheese enchilada, Spanish rice, corn, black beans, southwestern salad, guacamole salad, sour cream, salsa, dessert, and iced tea
Mediterranean$28.49 per personIncludes Mediterranean chicken, garlic pork kabobs, black olive bread, orzo spinach salad, baklava, and iced tea
Italian$22.99 per personIncludes cheese manicotti with marinara, beef or sausage lasagna, Italian vegetable medley, breadsticks, Caesar salad, dessert, and iced tea
Italian Pasta$21.99 per personIncludes penne pasta, bow tie pasta, marinara, alfredo, pesto cream, chicken, meatballs, Italian sausage, steamed broccoli, sauteed mushroom, garden salad, fruit salad, garlic bread sticks or dinner rolls, and iced tea
Pizza$14.49 per pizzaIncludes assortment of pizza, garden salad, garlic bread sticks, marinara, crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese, choice of dessert, and assortment of soda
Chicken Taco$11.99 per personIncludes two chicken tacos, flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cram, salsa, and rice & beans
Deluxe Salad$11.99 per personDinner rolls available $.69

Includes sliced ham, grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, quinoa salad, sunflower seeds, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, carrot, red pepper, onion, cucumber, spinach, mixed greens, assorted dressing, iced tea, and water

Dinner Entrees

TypeCostDescription
Pizza a la Carte
16" Whole Grain$11.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
10" Gluten Free$11.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
16" Thin Crust Cheese$14.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
16" Thin Crust Pepperoni$14.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
16" Thin Crust Sausage$14.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
16" Thin Crust Supreme$15.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
16" Thin Crust Vegetarian$14.99 per pizzaToppings $1.50 each
Served Entrees - BeefIncludes choice of side, choice of vegetable, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and iced tea

Choice of Side: Garlic mashed potato / Baked potato / Cheesy grits / Orzo with fresh herbs / Herb roasted potato / Baked sweet potato / Couscous / Wild rice pilaf

Choice of Vegetable: Ratatouille / Country style green beans with bacon & onion / Six bean amandine / Roasted corn with peppers & onions / Steamed broccoli & cauliflower with herb butter / Squash medley with roasted red peppers / Roasted asparagus spears
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions$28.89 per personIncludes medallions with wild mushroom and sauce Robert
Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak$18.85 per personIncludes flank steak stuffed with pancetta, provolone, oven dried tomato & italian herbs
Roast Beef Sirloin$18.85 per personIncludes sirloin topped with your choice of sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon$34.99 per personIncludes filet with cognac mustard sauce
Asian Beef Steak & Peppers$26.39 per personN/A
Served Entrees - ChickenIncludes choice of side, choice of vegetable, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and iced tea

Choice of Side: Garlic mashed potato / Baked potato / Cheesy grits / Orzo with fresh herbs / Herb roasted potato / Baked sweet potato / Couscous / Wild rice pilaf

Choice of Vegetable: Ratatouille / Country style green beans with bacon & onion / Six bean amandine / Roasted corn with peppers & onions / Steamed broccoli & cauliflower with herb butter / Squash medley with roasted red peppers / Roasted asparagus spears
Grilled Chicken Tortellini$21.89 per personN/A
Chicken Parmesan$21.89 per personN/A
Sauteed Chicken Breast$21.89 per personIncludes chicken with bacon, mushroom and spinach
New Orleans Pecan Glazed Chicken$21.89 per personIncludes filet with cognac mustard sauce
Spinach & Gouda Stuffed Chicken$21.89 per personN/A
Rosemary Soy Chicken$16.95 per personN/A
Cilantro Pesto Chicken Breast$19.69 per personIncludes chicken breast marinated in lemon, fresh herbs & garlic with cilantro pesto
Roasted Roulade of Chicken Breast$18.95 per personIncludes chicken breast roulade with roasted re pepper, mushroom, & spinach. Served mustard green peppercorn sauce
Stir Fry Chicken$19.89 per personN/A
Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken$19.89 per personN/A
Chicken Cavatelli$21.89 per personIncludes chicken cavatelli with broccoli, mushroom and parmesan cream
Served Entrees - SeafoodIncludes choice of side, choice of vegetable, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and iced tea

Choice of Side: Garlic mashed potato / Baked potato / Cheesy grits / Orzo with fresh herbs / Herb roasted potato / Baked sweet potato / Couscous / Wild rice pilaf

Choice of Vegetable: Ratatouille / Country style green beans with bacon & onion / Six bean amandine / Roasted corn with peppers & onions / Steamed broccoli & cauliflower with herb butter / Squash medley with roasted red peppers / Roasted asparagus spears
Grilled Salmon$22.99 per personIncludes salmon with tomato, cucumber and Kalamata olives
Seafood Pasta Primavera$21.99 per personIncludes pasta with shrimp and scallops
Grilled Mahi-Mahi$23.99 per personIncludes mahi-mahi topped with pineapple-mango salsa
Served Entrees - VegetarianIncludes choice of side, choice of vegetable, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and iced tea

Choice of Side: Garlic mashed potato / Baked potato / Cheesy grits / Orzo with fresh herbs / Herb roasted potato / Baked sweet potato / Couscous / Wild rice pilaf

Choice of Vegetable: Ratatouille / Country style green beans with bacon & onion / Six bean amandine / Roasted corn with peppers & onions / Steamed broccoli & cauliflower with herb butter / Squash medley with roasted red peppers / Roasted asparagus spears
Grilled Vegetable Pasta$19.99 per personIncludes marinated grilled zucchini, squash, portobello & tomato over pasta with roasted red pepper sauce
Stuffed Portobello$19.99 per personIncludes portobello mushroom stuffed with braised spinach, goat cheese & grilled tomato. Served with red pepper leek coulis
Gnocchi$18.99 per personIncludes gnocchi with tomato basil sauce and seasonal vegetable
Grilled Eggplant & Tomato$19.99 per personN/A
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna$19.99 per personN/A
Carved SpecialtiesIncludes choice of two condiments

Choice of Condiments: Au Jus / Horseradish / Caramelized Onion / Chipotle Honey Mustard / Apple-pear chutney / Sauteed mushroom
Roast Turkey Breast$129.99 per orderServes 30 - 40
Roast Strip Loin of Beef$129.99 per orderServes 30 - 40
Top Round of Beef$129.99 per orderServes 60 - 70
Roast Tenderloin$149.99 per orderServes 20 - 25
Dijon Crusted Pork Loin$129.99 per orderServes 25 - 30
Smoked Bone-In Country Style Ham$129.99 per orderServes 40 - 50
TypeCostDescription
Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies$13.99 per dozenChoices Include: Chocolate chip / Sugar / M&M / Peanut Butter / Oatmeal Raisin
Assorted Homestyle Brownies$19.99 per dozenChoices Include: M & M / Coconut / Nut
Lemon Bars$21.99 per dozenA dozen
Cobbler Bars$12.50 per dozenBite-size fruit filled shortbread with crumb topping
Miniature Desserts$17.50 - $19.40 per dozenChoices Include: Chocolate covered strawberries / Fruit tarts / Lemon tarts / Mousse tarts / Cream puffs / Eclairs / Cannoli / Macaroons / Chocolate creations / Tea cookies / Petit Fours
Mini Cheesecake$18.50 per dozenChoices Include: Blueberry / Strawberry / New York style / Chocolate truffle / Candy
Rice Krispie Treats$25.99 per dozenA dozen
Decorated Cupcakes$44.99 per dozenA dozen
Full Sheet Celebration Cake$84.99 eachServes 60
Half Sheet Celebration Cake$56.99 eachServes 30
10" Round Celebration Cake$17.50 eachServes 12
Sundae Bar$7.69 eachIncludes chocolate & vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pineapple, crushed candies, sprinkles, nuts, cherries and whipped cream
TypeCost
Potato Chips with Dip$7.95 per pound
Mixed Nuts$14.95 per dozen
Snack Mix$14.95 per dozen
Pretzels$6.25 per dozen
Tortilla Chips & Salsa$7.95 per pound
Fresh Whole Fruit$1.99 each
Individual Bags of Chips$1.69 each

Non-Alcoholic

TypeCostDescription
Regular or Decaf Coffee$2.29 per servingA serving
Regular or Decaf Coffee$27.99 per gallonIncludes 12 oz. cup with lid, serves 12
Regular or Decaf Coffee$27.99 per gallonIncludes 8 oz. mug, serves 15
Lemonade, Iced Tea or Fruit Punch$10.99 per gallonA gallon
Water$3.49 per gallonA gallon
Infused Water$4.60 per gallonChoices include orange, cucumber or lemon
Milk$2.19 eachA serving
Assorted Bottled Juice or Iced Tea$2.69 eachAssorted
12 oz Bottled water$1.99 eachA bottle
Canned Bubly Sparking Water$1.79 eachA can
Canned Pepsi Products$1.59 eachA serving
Bottled Pepsi Products (20 oz)$2.29 eachA serving
Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino$4.29 eachA bottle

Alcoholic

TypeCostDescription
Host Bar--Host supplies all alcoholic beverages for the event with catering services providing all the service, mixers and accessories.

All beverage options are based on serving a minimum of 50 guests. An additional service charge will be applied to all bars under 50 people. Please consult with your catering contact for pricing.

All bars include plasticware, cloth & skirting of bar, ice and appropriate condiments.
Bar Set-Up Fee$100 eachA set-up
Mixer Charge$15 per personA mixer
Glassware$1 per personGlassware provided
Corkage Fee$5 per bottleFor all events where PNW Dining Services does not provide the wine, there is a corkage fee per bottle open and a bartender fee. All city and local catering permit fees will be added to the bill.
Bartender 1 Hour$50 per bartenderFor an hour
Bartender 2 Hours$100 per bartenderFor two hours
Bartender 3 Hours$150 per bartenderFor three hours
Bartender 4 Hours$200 per bartenderFor four hours
Bartender 5 Hours$250 per bartenderFor five hours
TypeCostDescription
Hot Meal Voucher$13.59 per personIncludes a meal voucher for 24 oz. fountain drink, cookies and one of the following:

6" Sub or wraps & chips / Crispy chicken sandwich & fries / Chicken tenders & fries / Slice of pizza and garlic knot

Students can choose with option they would like during their visit to the cafe. Credit information MUST be entered to confirm this order.
Brown Bag Lunch$10.39 per personIncludes lunch with can of soda, bag of chips and cookie, and one of the following sandwich options: Turkey / Ham / PB&J / Roasted vegetable wrap

Students will need to choose which option they prefer 5 days prior to their visit

*Kindly inform us of any dining requests if you have food allergies or special dietary requirements.