The University of Vermont Dining Services

The University of Vermont
Flavours at the University of Vermont is committed to making your event a success. Our
team of catering professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of
your event. Our culinary team has designed a variety of menus to fit a wide range of
budgets and tastes. Should you desire a customized menu for your event, we will be
happy to meet with you to create a special menu for your specific needs. Our goal is to
provide you with the freshest selections of food items, beautifully displayed, and served
professionally by our highly trained staff as we strive to exceed the expectations of
every single guest.
Our culinary professionals take great pride in using sustainable and local foods to create
fresh, healthy and delicious m enus. We are committed to sustainable practices. We seek
out the best possible seasonal ingredients. Budget permitting, most menu items can be
organic and/or sustainable. We make ocean-friendly choices and are com m itted to
sourcing 100% Marine Stewardship Council or Best Aquaculture Practice certified seafood
by 2015.
This brochure will guide you through the planning process for a catered event. Should you
require a customized menu, we will be happy to meet with you.
Contact us at:
Tina Billado
(802) 656-2284
[email protected]
Kristi Griffin
(802) 656-3562
[email protected]
http://www.uds.uvm.edu/catering.
Visit our Website at:
http://uds.uvm.edu/catering.html
The University of Vermont
Morning Fare
The University of Vermont
Morning Fare
The following services include china, linen, sets and breakdown, Vermont’s Green Mountain Coffee service – organic,
fair trade mild roast and decaffeinated coffees, hot teas and accoutrement. Menu selections without gluten are
available; our kitchens are not gluten free environments.
Delivery and china fees apply for services beyond the
Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings.
Healthy Start Continental Breakfast
seasonal cut fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt, Grandy Oat’s local organic gluten free granola, whole wheat bagels Baker’s
Dozen Bagels – Essex Junction Vermont, low fat cream cheese, and pitchers of chilled orange juice, minimum guest
count, 10 (By the person)
Classic Continental Breakfast
seasonal cut fresh fruit, choice of two breakfast bakery offerings and pitchers of fresh orange juice,
minimum guest count, 10
(By the person)
Breakfast Buffet
seasonal fresh cut fruit, choice of two breakfast bakery offerings, breakfast potatoes, choice of two breakfast meats
and one breakfast egg entree selection, cinnamon French toast & orange juice, minimum guest count, 20
(By the person)
Breakfast A La Carte
Fresh Cut Fruit
Muffins – Assorted (By the dozen)
Scones – Assorted
(By the dozen)
Assorted Sliced Breakfast Breads (By the dozen slices)
Petit Croissants
(By the dozen)
Assorted Danish (By the dozen)
Bagels (By the dozen)
Assorted Donuts (By the dozen)
Assorted Gluten Free Muffins (By the dozen or each)
Low fat Gluten Free Granola and Yogurt (By the person)
Low Fat Gluten Free Granola (By the person)
Whole Fruit (By the each)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, assorted (By the each)
Omelet Station
prepared to order egg and egg whites omelets with a selection of diced green bell pepper, scallions, sliced fresh
mushrooms, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, diced country
ham and chopped bacon, served with breakfast potatoes, minimum guest count, 25
(By the person)
All Day At
The University
of Vermont
The University of Vermont
All Day at the University of Vermont
“All Day” is our conference offering and is available at the Davis Center. “All Day” includes china service, linens for
meal services, sets and breakdown. Linens for meals are included in the price; additional fees apply for linen refresh
during the course of your conference. 50 guest minimum, (By the person)
Continental Breakfast
seasonal cut fresh fruit, choice of two breakfast bakery offerings and pitchers of fresh orange juice, Green Mountain
Fair Trade™ coffee service, assorted hot teas
Mid Morning Break
Green Mountain Fair Trade™ coffee service, assorted hot teas and water station
Lunch
select one of the following buffets
Artisan Sandwich
select three sandwiches, accompanied with kettle chips, choice of salad, assorted dessert bars and lemon bars, iced
tea and water, sandwiches ~ grilled Tuscan chicken breast, roast beef & cheddar baguette, marinated Portobello
mushroom & spinach ciabatta, Roma baguette, turkey, bacon & cheddar, grilled vegetable pretzel sandwich, rice
noodle vegetable wrap
Salad
mesclun greens with cucumber, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, julienne Swiss and provolone cheeses with
balsamic basil vinaigrette and ranch dressings. Choose three proteins: sliced chicken breast, julienne turkey, julienne
ham, chicken salad, or marinated tofu, accompanied with pasta salad, Baker’s Harvest Artisan Rolls, choice of fresh
baked cookies or fresh baked brownies, iced tea and iced water
Fajita
select two: marinated grilled chicken, marinated flank steak or tofu, accompanied with sautéed peppers and onions,
warm flour tortillas, Spanish rice, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, dessert bars, iced tea and
iced water
Italian
penne pasta accompanied with marinara and pesto cream sauces, mesclun green salad, artisan breads, balsamic
vinaigrette and ranch dressings, shredded parmesan cheese, dessert bars, iced tea, and iced water
Afternoon Refreshment
pita triangles with hummus and salsa or assorted cookies and dessert bars, Green Mountain Fair Trade™ coffee
service and assorted hot teas
Lunch
The University of Vermont
Lunch
Boxed To Go
Salads
S
New Haven Vermont, dressing, fresh baked cookies or
brownie and a bottled beverage. Menu selections prepared without gluten are available; our kitchens are not gluten
free environments. Minimum order, 10
(By the person)
Classic Caesar
Chicken Caesar
Steak Caesar
Chittenden Cobb Salad
Anti-Pasta Salad
Greek Salad
Sandwiches
Accompanied with hand fruit, kettle cooked potato chips, cookies and a bottled beverage. Minimum order, 10
(By the person)
Grilled Tuscan Chicken Breast
Roast Beef & Cheddar Baguette
Marinated Portobello Mushroom & Spinach Ciabatta
Roma Baguette
Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar
Grilled Vegetable Pretzel Sandwich
Rice Noodle & Vegetable Wrap
Plated Salads
The following service includes china, linen, fresh brewed iced tea, iced water, sets and break-down. Menu selections
provided without gluten are available; our kitchens are not gluten free environments . Delivery and china fees apply
for services beyond the Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings. Salads are a
Harvest Artisan Rolls and assorted dessert bars. Minimum guest count is 10, choose one salad. (By the person)
Classic Caesar
Chicken Caesar
Salmon Caesar
Steak Caesar
Tofu Caesar
Grilled Salmon Salad
Buffets
The following services include china, linen, fresh brewed iced tea, iced water, set up and clean up. Menu selections
prepared without gluten are available; our kitchens are not gluten free environments. Delivery and china fees apply
for services beyond the Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings.
A rtisan Sandwich
select three sandwiches, accompanied with kettle chips, choice of salad, assorted dessert bars and lemon bars, iced
tea and water, minimum guest count 15, (By the person)
sandwiches ~ grilled Tuscan chicken breast, roast beef & cheddar baguette, marinated Portobello mushroom &
spinach ciabatta, Roma baguette, turkey, bacon & cheddar, grilled vegetable pretzel sandwich, rice noodle vegetable
wrap,
T hai
marinated sliced chicken breast, marinated tofu, peanut sauce, rice noodle salad, mixed greens, fresh Thai cucumber
salad, assorted dessert bars, iced tea and iced water, minimum guest count 15, (By the person)
Chili
vegetable and beef chili, mesclun green salad with Balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressings, buttermilk biscuits, sour
cream, green onion, cheddar cheese, cookies, iced tea and iced water, minimum guest count 25, ( By the person)
Italian
penne pasta accompanied with marinara and pesto cream sauces, mesclun green salad, artisan breads, balsamic
vinaigrette and ranch dressings, shredded parmesan cheese, dessert bars, iced tea, and iced water, minimum guest
count 25, ( By the person)
Barbecue
hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers, pasta salad, relish tray with lettuce and tomato, sliced American cheese,
sliced onions, pickles, condiments, kettle cooked potato chips, cookies, lemonade, iced tea and iced water, minimum
guest count 25, ( By the person)
Salad
Mesclun greens with cucumber, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, julienne Swiss and provolone cheeses with
balsamic basil vinaigrette and ranch dressings. Choose three proteins: sliced chicken breast, julienne turkey, julienne
ham, chicken salad, or marinated tofu, accompanied with pasta salad,
s, choice of fresh
baked cookies or fresh baked brownies, iced tea and iced water, minimum guest count 15, (By the person)
Fajita
Choose two: marinated grilled chic
s and
onions, warm flour tortillas, Spanish rice, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, dessert bars, iced
tea and iced water, minimum guest count 25. (By the person)
Plated Hot
Accompanied with Baker’s Harvest Artisan Rolls, mesclun greens salad with balsamic basil vinaigrette, a starch
selection, seasonal fresh vegetables, a dessert selection, iced water and fresh brewed iced tea. Service includes china,
linens, sets and break-down. Delivery and china fees apply for services beyond Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis
Center buildings. Minimum guest count is 15. Choose one entrée.
Entrée Selections
Ancho Lime Grilled Chicken Breast with Grilled Pineapple Salsa (By the person)
Roast Loin of Pork with mustard gastrique (By the person)
Grilled Salmon with White Wine, Leek and Caper Reduction (By the person)
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast (By the person)
Vegetable Timbale-Vegan & Gluten Free (By the person)
Stuffed Goat Cheese Portobello Mushroom (By the person)
Ginger Rubbed Salmon w/ Maple Soy Sauce (By the person)
Starch Selections
Vegetable Quinoa
Couscous Primavera
Basmati Rice
Roasted Tri-Color Potatoes
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Dessert Selections
Carrot Cake
Cheesecake
Chocolate Layer Cake
Fresh Cut Fruit
Dips, Displays and Boards
The University of Vermont
Dips, Displays and Boards
minimum guest count, 15
Dips and Displays
Baked Parmesan Cheese & Artichoke Dip (By the person)
Tuscan Vegetable Dip (By the person)
Hummus Display (By the person)
Curry Aioli and Bacon Ranch Dip (By the person)
Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display w/ yogurt dip (By the person)
Anti-Pasto Display (By the person)
Boards
Domestic Cheese Board
Cabot Cheddar, Cabot Pepper Jack, Swiss & Smoked Gouda, artisan crackers (By the person)
Vermont Artisan Cheese Board
Grafton Clothbound Cheddar, Springbrook Tarentaise, Shelburne Farms 1 year Cheddar & VT Farmstead Spiced Edam,
artisan crackers, grilled bread & flat breads ( By the person)
Vermont Cheese & Pepperoni Board
Cabot Cheddar, Pepper Jack & VT Smoke & Cure Pepperoni, crackers, grilled bread & flatbreads (B y the person)
Hors d'oeuvres
The University of Vermont
Hors d o
vres
Minimum order ~ 2dz/item
(By the Dozen)
Hot
Beef Satay w/ Hoison Dipping Sauce
Chicken Satay w/ Thai Peanut dipping sauce
Mini Beef Wellington
Mini Crab Cakes
Spanikopita
Vegetable Potstickers
Asparagus En Croute
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
COLD
Chipotle Tenderloin of Beef
Crostini with Spicy Mango Shrimp Salsa
Shrimp Cocktail
Chicken Salad Puff
Sweet and Salty
The University of Vermont
Sweet and Salty
By the Dozen
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies, Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin and Sugar
Assorted Dessert Bars
Assorted Petit Dessert Bars
Fudge Brownies
Petit Cut Fudge Brownies
Lemon Squares
Petit Cut Lemon Squares
Hand Fruit (By the each)
Granola Bar (By the each)
Multi-Grain Bars (By the each)
Popcorn (By the Person)
Potato Chips with your choice of Dip-French Onion or Ranch (By the Person)
House made Tortilla Chips and Salsa (By the Person)
Decorated Sheet Cakes
Full Sheet Cake
Half Sheet Cake
Carrot Cake- Full
Carrot Cake- Half
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Choice of two ice cream flavors and two sauces with candied sprinkles, M&M's, whipped topping and cherries. Ice
Cream Flavors: chocolate or vanilla. Sauce Selections: butterscotch, hot fudge, strawberry. Minimum guest count 15
(By the Person)
Dinner
The University of Vermont
Dinner
Plated
Accompanied with Baker’s Harvest Artisan Rolls, mesclun greens salad with balsamic basil vinaigrette or Caesar salad,
or Chefs soup of the day, one starch selection, chef’s choice of fresh vegetables, dessert, iced water, fresh brewed
iced tea and Vermont’s Green Mountain Coffee service – organic, fair trade mild roast and decaffeinated mild roast.
Service includes china, linens, sets and break-down. Delivery and china fees apply for services beyond the Waterman,
Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings. Minimum guest count 25, choose one entrée
Entrees
Roast Pork Medallions Marsala
Chicken Breast Florentine
Chicken Breast Picatta
Roast Tenderloin of Beef with pinot noir or béarnaise sauce
Prime Rib of Beef with Au jus and Horseradish cream sauce
New York Strip Steak with black peppercorn demi- glace
Roast Loin of Pork with chimichurri Sauce
Vegetable Stuffed Squash With Basil Pesto Cream Sauce
Vegetable Timbale-Vegan & GF
Stuffed Goat Cheese Portobello Mushroom
Ginger Rubbed Salmon w/ Maple Soy Sauce
Starch Selections
Vegetable Quinoa
Couscous Primavera
Basmati Rice
Roasted Tri-Color Potatoes
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Dessert Selections
Carrot Cake
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Cheesecake
Chocolate Layer Cake
Fresh Cut Fruit
Fruit Sorbet
BUFFETS
Build Your Own
Includes Baker’s Harvest Artisan rolls, two salads, two entrees, one starch, one vegetable, one dessert, Green
Mountain Coffee Service, iced water and fresh brewed iced tea. Service includes china, linens, sets and break-down.
Delivery and china fees apply for services beyond the Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings. Minimum
guest count 25,
Entrees
Chicken Breast Vermont
Chicken Breast Florentine
Chicken Breast Picatta
Chicken Breast Sorrento
Grilled Salmon with white wine, leek and capers
Braised Beef Tips
Madras Vegetable Curry
Stuffed Goat Cheese Portobello Mushroom
Ginger Rubbed Salmon w/ Maple Soy Sauce Unit
Salad Selections
Mesclun Green Salad
Caesar Salad
Tortellini Salad
Vegetable Salad
Starch Selections
Vegetable Quinoa
Couscous Primavera
Basmati Rice
Roasted Tri-Color Potatoes, red, fingerling and purple potatoes
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Vegetable Selections
Cinnamon Orange Carrots with Currants
Green Bean Almandine
Local Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Butternut Squash with thyme
Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert Selections
Carrot Cake
Lemon Pound Cake with Fresh Berries
Cheesecake
Chocolate Layer Cake
Fresh Cut Fruits
Apple Crisp
Themed
The following buffets include china, linen, fresh brewed iced tea, iced water, sets and break-down. Menu selections
prepared without gluten are available; our kitchens are not gluten free environments.
Delivery and china fees apply
for services beyond the Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings. Minimum guest count 25
Barbecue
hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, pasta salad, mesclun salad, baked beans, cut fruit, corn bread, relish tray with
lettuce and tomato, sliced American cheese, sliced onions, pickles, condiments, kettle cooked potato chips, cookies,
lemonade, iced tea and iced water,
Italian
penne pasta, marinara sauce, pesto cream sauce, choice of two toppings including Italian sausage, meatballs, roasted
chicken or roasted vegetables, mesclun green salad, Balsamic vinaigrette and Ranch dressings, artisan breads,
shredded Parmesan cheese, assorted dessert bars, iced tea and iced water,
Roma
vegetable and beef lasagna, Caesar salad, artisan breads, Parmesan cheese, Cannolis, iced tea, water
Fajita
marinated grilled chicken , marinated flank steak and tofu, sautéed peppers and onions, warm flour tortillas,
Spanish rice, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, dessert bars, iced tea, water,
Thai
marinated sliced chicken breast, marinated tofu, peanut sauce, rice noodle salad, mixed greens, fresh Thai cucumber
salad, assorted dessert bars, iced tea and iced water,
Beverages
The University of Vermont
Beverages
COLD
Bottled, sold by the each
Beverage Assortment, includes a mix of sodas, seltzers and juices
Assorted Bottled Seltzers
Assorted Bottled Sodas, Pepsi and Coca Cola
Bottled Vermont Milk
Bottled Juices
Citrus Punch (By the gallon)
Cranberry Spritzer (By the gallon)
White Grape Sparkling Punch (By the gallon)
Vermont Apple Cider (By the gallon)
Infused Water – Citrus (By the gallon)
Infused Water- Cucumber Mnt (By the gallon)
Cranberry Juice (By the gallon/pitcher)
Orange Juice (By the gallon/pitcher)
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea- (By the gallon/pitcher)
Lemonade-(By the gallon/pitcher)
Iced Water (By the gallon/pitcher)
HOT
Hot Chocolate (By the gallon)
Hot Mulled Cider (By the gallon)
Hot Tea (By the gallon)
Coffee (By the gallon)
Decaf (By the gallon)
Catering Services
Catering services are available Monday – Friday, 7AM – 7PM, according to the University of Vermont’s Academic Calendar. Services
beyond this schedule and the Academic Calendar are available, please ask your Catering Event Planner for details.
Catering arrangements including guest counts and menu selections must be submitted:
*10 calendar days in advance for groups under 100 guests
*3 weeks in advance for groups of 100 guests or more
* Final guest counts must be submitted no later than five business days prior to your event
While we can sometimes accommodate your needs with less lead time, sufficient notice is required to execute a successful event.
After we finalize the details of your event, we will email you the final Banquet Event Order document. This will serve as the final
confirmation for your food services and will be delivered and billed accordingly, so please carefully review all information for
accuracy and completeness
Event Staff
Servers and Attendants are scheduled for events according to the type of event and to meet quality and safety standards.
Plated Meals
Servers are required for all plated lunch and dinner events. Your Catering Event Planner will assign Servers to your event to ensure
the quality and safety of the service.
Buffet, Reception and Break Services
Attendants are required for all lunch and dinner buffet and reception events. Your Catering Event Planner will assign Attendants to
buffet and reception events in order to ensure the quality and safety of the service. Continental Breakfast, Break events and drop
deliveries may be scheduled with attendants, but are not required.
Event Chefs
Chefs may be required for a-la-minute service at certain receptions or buffet events. Your Catering Event Planner will work with
you to plan this service.
Shoe String Service
Our Shoe String Menu is available to student groups who are working on a tight budget. This service does not require
service/attendant staff or linens, are served with recycled and compostable disposable wares, and can be picked-up at the Davis
Center Market Place to mitigate delivery costs.
Linens and China
Table linens and table skirting are included with all buffet and plated meal events. Linens and table skirting for non food events are
charged on a daily basis. China service is included with all non-delivered plated and buffet meal events. Delivery and china fees
apply for events beyond the Waterman, Billings, Given and Davis Center buildings. Your Event Planner will review these services
with you.
Equipment and Rentals
We are equipped to provide you an array of services in a myriad of venues. In the occurrence of a very large or a customized event,
it may be necessary to rent additional/specialty equipment. Your Catering Event Planner will review options with you as you plan
your event.
Floral
Decorative floral services are available. Ask your Event Planner about these services.
Delivery Charges
Delivery services are available for events beyond the Davis Center, Waterman Building, Given Atrium, and Billings Library. Please ask
your Event planner for details.
Menu Selections Prepared without Gluten
We offer a variety of menu selections prepared without gluten. Your Event Planner will review these options with you during the
menu planning process.
Guest Counts and Customized Menus
Menus and items are provided with minimum guest counts or food quantity amounts due to the minimum amounts of a given
food item we can order, efficiently prepare, display or properly present to you and your guests. Ask your Catering Event Planner
about customized menu services if you do not find a menu that fits your needs.
Changes, Guarantees, Cancellations
The final guest count must be confirmed five business days prior to your event by emailing the final Banquet Event Order
document to your Catering Event Planner. Functions cancelled with less than three (3) business days notice will incur a charge of
75% of the selling price of the event. Any event that is not canceled within this period will be charged at the full price of the
event. If the University is closed due to inclement weather, all catered events will be automatically cancelled. If you do not contact
us five days prior to your event, we will prepare for the estimated number of guests and charge accordingly.
Payment Terms
Payment for catering services is due prior to the event. Catering services can be paid for by credit card, check or chart string for
University department clients. Any additional catering charges incurred by the client during the event or after the event will be
invoiced to the client.
Donations of Food Items
The use of food provided by another source other than Sodexo for a Sodexo catered event is prohibited due to food safety and
risk mitigation considerations.
Alcohol Policy
All alcoholic beverages must be served by our trained personnel and consumed in designated areas. Proof of age will be required.
We reserve the right to refuse service of alcoholic beverages to any person. All service personnel completed the TIPS Training
Program for Service.
Bar Service
In accordance with Vermont State liquor laws, food must be served during the entire duration of a hosted or cash bar service. A
liquor license must be obtained from the state of Vermont for any bar service; thus, bar service must be requested a minimum of
20 days prior to the event date. Bar services requested at our licensed facilities at the Waterman Manor and Brennan’s Pub at the
Davis Center require a ten day notice. Approval from the Office of the Provost is required ten days prior to a University of
Vermont sponsored event where alcohol service is under consideration.
Our bartenders are trained in Vermont alcohol service regulations and reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Guests will
not be served if they appear to be intoxicated, do not have proper id or appear to be under aged. The decision to serve alcohol is
at the sole discretion of the bartender.
Bar Policies and Pricing
We offer two bar service options when food is served: a Hosted Bar Service or a Cash Bar Service. We reserve the right to set the
staffing levels for bars to deliver a safe, quality service. Bar service ceases one-half hour prior to the scheduled end of a function.
Your Catering Event Planner will review these services with you.