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Villanova Catering's menu options include everything from casual refreshments to upscale full-service dinners. However, your choices are not limited to the listed selections. Our catering coordinators will work with you to meet the unique needs of your group with customized menus and event packages. For sit-down plated dinners, please reach out to Catering. We will work with you to meet the unique needs of your group.
 

A LA CARTE & BEVERAGES

Minimum 12 per order

  • Bagels, Cream Cheese & Jelly $2.15 each
  • Assorted Pastries $2.50 each 
  • Brownies $1.75 each
  • Large Chocolate Chip Cookies $1.75 each
  • Soft Pretzels $1.25 each
  • Cinnamon Twist Pretzels $2.25 each 
  • Ready to eat Smoothies $4.25 each
  • Yogurt Cups $2.25 each
  • Overnight Oats $2.50
  • Breakfast Bars $2.25 each 
  • Assorted Candy $2.25 each
  • Bagged Potato Chips $1.50 each 
  • Bagged Pretzels $1.50 each
  • Bagged Smartfood Popcorn $1.50 each 
  • Hand Fruit $1.00 each
  • La Colombe Coffee Service Regular, Decaffeinated & Hot Water $2.75 pp (20 person minimum)
  • La Colombe Cold Brew (serves 10) $48.00
 
  • Dasani Water (12 oz) $1.75
  • Orange Juice (10 oz) $2.00
  • Apple Juice (10 oz) $2.00 
  • Iced Tea (16 oz) $2.00
  • Lemonade (16 oz) $2.00 
  • Soda (12 oz can) $1.75
  • Hot chocolate packets $1.75
  • Apple Cider $1.75

PARTY FAVORITES & HORS D'OEUVRES

Minimum 12

  • Antipasto with Cured Meats, Cheese, & Crackers $7.25 pp 
  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crudité & Pita $3.25 pp 
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip with Crudité & Pita $3.25 pp
  • Mexican Fiesta includes Chips, Salsa & Guacamole $4.25 pp 
  • Hummus Platter includes Pita, Grapes & Crudité $5.25 pp 
  • Cheese Tray $5.25 pp
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray $4.25 pp
  • Crudité Tray $4.25 pp (Vegan option available) 
  • Mini Dessert Trays $6.25 pp

 

A la Carte Stationary Hors d'Oeuvres
(can also be offered as passed upon request)

25 pieces per choice of 1 appetizer $75

  • Classic Pigs in a Blanket with Sauerkraut Mustard
  • Black Angus Mini Sliders with Secret Sauce
  • Cheesesteak Egg Rolls with Sriracha Ketchup 
  • Cuban Cigar Spring Roll, Chimichurri 
  • Mini Pizza Bagels (VEG)
  • Spanakopita with Tzatziki Sauce (VEG)
  • Vegetable Egg Rolls, Duck Sauce (VEG)
  • Triple Onion and Brie Tart (VEG)
  • Four Cheese Arancini with Roasted Tomato Aioli (VEG)
  • Pan Seared Edamame Dumplings with Ginger Ponzu Sauce (VEG)

25 pieces per choice of 1 appetizer $125

  • Black Truffle Mac & Cheese Tarts (VEG)
  • French Onion Soup Boules, Chive
  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce (GF)
  • Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay Tartar Sauce
  • Paella Arancini, Saffron Aioli (SF)
  • Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Buttermilk Ranch, Celery

1 Hour Reception Package

Passed Hors d'Oeurves (cannot be offered stationary)
$30.00 per guest - Choose 6 options

  • Pekey Toe Crab Toast with Lemon, Fennel
  • Nashville Hot Chicken Slider 
  • Smoked Salmon Crostini on Pumpernickel, Crème Fraiche
  • Shrimp Toast, Sambal, Nori Dust
  • Corn Fritter, Smoked Paprika Aioli (VEG)
  • Lobster Mac and Cheese Mini Tartlet
  • Tuna Tartare, Wonton, Sesame, Spicy Mayo
  • Kobe Beef Montadito, Romesco Sauce, Idiazabal Cheese
  • Deviled Quail Eggs, Beet Pickled Quail Eggs, Whipped Dijon
  • Crab Dip Poppers, Wonton Cups
  • Sugar Cane Shrimp, Vietnamese Sauce

Menus subject to change based on availability 

BUFFETS

Breakfast Buffet

Minimum 20 guests -  $21.00 pp

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage or Bacon (Turkey Sausage available upon request)
Home Fried Potatoes
Belgian Waffles with Syrup
Bagel Assortment
Assorted Pastries
Bottled Water
Assorted Juices
La Colombe Coffee, Tea, Decaf Coffee Service

Continental Breakfast

$148.75 - serves 20 

Yogurt – 12 each
Overnight Oats 12 each
1.5 DZ Mini Bagels
Breakfast bars – 12 each
La Colombe Coffee, Tea, Decaf Coffee Service

Gourmet Sandwich Tray 

$21.95 Per Person
Minimum 20 

Available Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Meat

  • Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced Apple, Cheddar, fig spread on Whole Grain Roll
  • Hot Honey Chicken Wrap, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Ranch

Lent or Pescitarian Option

  • Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich on Pita

Vegan

  • Vietnamese noodle salad V/ GF
  • Add Chicken $6.95
  • Add Salmon $6.95
  • Add Tofu $4.95

Available Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday

Meat 

  • Chipotle Turkey Sandwich on Ciabatta
  • Antipasto Wrap, Genoa, Hot Ham, Provolone, Kalamata, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Romaine

Lent or Pescitarian Option

  • Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich on Pita

Vegan

  • Harvest quinoa salad with roasted sweet potato, dried cranberries and vegan feta and Dijon dressing
  • Add Chicken $6.95
  • Add Salmon $6.95
  • Add Tofu $4.95

**All choices include a Green salad, Potato chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Bottled Water

 

Traditional Sandwich Buffet  

$14.95 Per Person
Minimum 20 

Your Choice of Four Sandwiches

Turkey and Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Roast Beef and Cheese, or Vegetarian Sandwich 

  • All Served on Kaiser Rolls with Condiments on the Side
  • All choices include Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Bottled water
  • GF Options are available upon request

$17.50 pp
Minimum 20 

Choice of one:

  • Chicken Fajita served with a soft tortilla, slaw & sour cream
  • Taco Salad Buffet, Shredded Chicken, Assortment of Sauces and Toppings 
  • Roasted Chicken served with rice pilaf & vegetable du jour
  • Penne Pasta & Meatballs served with garlic bread
  • Saucey Wings and Tenders, Selection of Wings and Tenders Served with Fries and Sauces

All choices include Dessert & Bottled water

Buffet Menu

Price Per Guest $42.75
Minimum 25 Guests

Dinner Entrees (Pick 2)

  • Greek Grilled Chicken, Feta, Cucumber, Black Olive Salad
  • Grilled Flank Steak, Peppercorn Horseradish Cream Sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Breast Pomodoro, Balsamic Bruschetta, Basil
  • Peruvian Chicken Thighs, Cilantro, Lime 
  • Blackened Mahi Mahi, Cilantro Mango Salsa
  • Roasted Skuna Bay Salmon, Lemon Thyme
  • Eggplant Napoleon, Roasted Tomato (GF, V)
  • Crispy Tofu over Tri Color Quinoa Pilaf, Lemon Basil Tahini Sauce (GF, V)
  • Kennet Square Roasted Mushrooms, Stone Ground Polenta (GF,V)
  • Lamb Ragu, Riggationi Mezze, Pecorino 

Vegetables (pick 1)

  • Charred Butternut Squash
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Caramelized Baby Carrots
  • Grilled Asparagus
  • Roasted Lemon Garlic Cauliflower
  • Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted Shallots

Starches (pick 1)

  • Truffle Scented Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes
  • Melted Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Steamed Basmati Rice
  • Tri Color Tortellini, Kale Pesto

Salads (Pick 1)

  • Mesclun Greens, Shaved Pears, Crumbled Bleu Cheese
  • Spring Mixed Salad Greens, Chef’s Choice of Dressings
  • Cranberry and Feta Salad, Frisee, Radicchio
  • Classic Caesar Salad, Brioche Croutons
  • Rocket Arugula Salad, Avocado, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pink Grapefruit
  • Roasted Beet and Apple Salad, Watercress
  • Desserts are a selection of Chef’s Specialty Convections.
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Nova Grill BBQ Menu

$26.95 pp

Entrees (Select 2) Vegetarian Option is Included

  • All Beef Kosher Hotdogs
  • Char Grilled Hamburger
  • Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
  • Baked Mac and Cheese
  • Upgrades $5.95
  • BBQ Pulled Pork 
  • BBQ Roasted Chicken
  • Baby Back Ribs

Sides (Select 2)

  • German Style Potato Salad
  • Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Homemade Corn Bread
  • Baked Beans

Includes:

  • Lettuce /Tomato/Onion/Cheese
  • Condiments and Potato Chips
  • Brioche Rolls and Gluten Free Rolls
  • Bottled Water and Mini Desserts
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Latin Inspired Buffet

$42.75 pp
Minimum 25

  • Ensalada Verde, Baby Watercress, Baby Arugula, Haricot Vert, Snap Peas, Sherry Vinaigrette (GF, V)
  • Ancho Crusted Flat Iron Steak with Fire Roasted Chipotle Salsa (GF, DF)
  • Chicken Ropa Vieja (GF, DF)
  • Stuffed Bell Peppers Quinoa, Cranberries, Golden Raisins, Red Onions, Carrots, Peppers (GF, V)
  • Roasted Cumin and Garlic Cauliflower (GF, V)
  • Cilantro and Lime Rice (GF, V)
  • Churros with Dulce Leche
  • Bottled Water
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Taste of Italy Buffet

$42.75 pp
Minimum 25 

  • Classic Caesar Salad, Romaine, Shredded Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)
  • Classic Chicken Parmesan
  • Rigatoni in Sunday Beef and Pork Gravy (DF)
  • Ratatouille- Japanese Eggplant, Summer Squash, Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa, (GF, V)
  • Charred Broccolini, Red Pepper Flakes, Shaved Garlic (GF, V)
  • Four Cheese Tortellini with Basil Pesto
  • Classic Cannolis and Ricotta Cookies
  • Bottled Water
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Flavors of India Buffet

$42.75 pp
Minimum 25 

  • Kachumber, Indian Cucumber Salad (GF, V)
  • Garlic Naan 
  • Lamb Biryani, Curry, Fresh Herbs and Spices, Cucumber Raita (GF, DF)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala, Cilantro (GF, DF)
  • Chickpea Samosas (V)
  • Madras Curry Roasted Cauliflower (GF, V)
  • Saffron Basmati Rice (GF, V)
  • Chef’s Selection of Mini Desserts
  • Bottled Water

 

For sit down plated dinners please reach out to catering at catering@villanova.edu. We will work with you to meet the unique needs of your group.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

We offer a vegetarian option on all our menu packages. To ensure all your guests have an experience that exceeds their expectations we offer vegan, gluten, and dairy free options upon request. Our chefs are trained to properly prepare specialized meals to ensure your guest’s safety regarding a specific food allergy while providing a delicious and nutritious meal. If you do not find a suitable meal in our catering menu, our Executive Chef will be happy to develop a menu to meet all your specific needs.

We are very proud that all of the food we prepare and serve is free of partially hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), all sources of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), peanuts, tree nuts and coconut. Additionally,  all seafood served on our menus is sustainable and sourced following the guidelines set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program. Our cooking and salad oils are non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil.

Catering Office
Connelly Center, 1st Floor

Holiday Menu is available October 16 through January 15

  

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