Private Events Menu 2023-2024

Freshly Brewed Coffee – 4
Regular or Decaf

Assortment of Tea – 4

Juice Carafes – 8
Orange Juice or Cranberry Juice

Coca-Cola Assortment – 3.50

Bottled Water – 3

Coffee Service Combo – 5
Coffee, Tea, Juice option to include Coca Cola assortment for additional $1 per person

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Assorted Breakfast Breads & Rolls – 6
Variety of Bagels, Croissants, Danishes,& Sliced Bread

Assorted Pastry – 6
Danishes, Muffins, Doughnuts, & Strudels

Assorted Deluxe Pastries – 8

Gourmet Butter Cookies & Brownie Platter – 12

Mixed Nuts (Serves 10-15) – 14

Tortilla Chips & Salsa (Serves 10-15) – 15

Pretzel Nuggets or Potato Chips – 8

Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies, & Brownie Platter – 10

Prepared for groups of 15 or more. Listed Price per Person.*

 

 

Soup & Sandwich – 19
Chef’s Daily Soup, Assorted Prepared Sandwiches, choice of Potato Salad or Pasta Salad, Cookies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea

The Fireside Sandwich Platter – 22
Chef’s Daily Soup, Customized Sandwich Platter, Garden Salad, Potato Salad,Fresh Fruit Platter, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & TeaSelect (3) of the following: Apple Tuna Salad, Turkey Breast, Baked Ham, Classic Hero,Shrimp Salad, Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast, Herb Roasted Sirloin, Smoked Turkey Breast, Lemon Chicken Salad, and Imported Cheese Trio

Club Specialty Sandwich Buffet – 21
Chef’s Daily Soup, Assorted Specialty Sandwiches, Garden Salad,Pasta Salad, Sliced Fruit, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea Includes the following Sandwiches: Southwestern-Smoked Turkey WrapGrated Cheddar, Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce, Fresh Tomato, Salsa, and a lightly spiced Chipotle Mayo, on a Seasoned Tortilla ItalianoProsciutto, Soppressata, Fresh Mozzarella, Charred Tomato, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Reduction served on Seeded Semolina RU ClubOven Roasted Turkey or Slow Cooked Roast Beef withCrisp Turkey Bacon or Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar,Lettuce, Jersey Tomato, Garlic Aioli Vegetarian MuffalettaCauliflower, Carrot, Grilled Eggplant, Aged Provolone, Olive & Cherry Pepper Relish, served on Focaccia

Chef’s Choice Buffet – 25
Chef’s Choice of Soup, Salad, One Protein Entrée, Pasta, Starch, & Vegetable, Served with Dinner Rolls, Layer Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea 25

Pasta Buffet – 25 | Lobster Ravioli +3
Pasta Entrée, Composed Salad, Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea

Taco Buffet – 24
Blackened Sliced Beef & Grilled Chicken, Vegan Cauliflower, Served with sautéedPeppers & Onions, Warm Tortillas, Cilantro Rice, Abuela’s Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Fresh Salsa, Cotija, & Cheddar, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea 24

Herb Roasted Sirloin & Marinated Grilled Chicken Buffet – 31
Fresh Herb & Horseradish Beef, Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Mixed Greens with Dressing, Dinner Rolls, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea Choice of the following: Starch: Roasted Herb Potatoes or Rice Pilaf, Dessert: Layered Cakes or Pies

Salmon Buffet – 28
Pan Roasted Salmon Filet, topped with Lemon & Dill Beurre Blanc, Served withGarden Salad, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Dinner Rolls, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea Choice of the following: Starch: Roasted Herb Potatoes or Rice Pilaf, Dessert: Layered Cakes or Pies

BBQ Buffet – 34
BBQ Roasted Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, Red Skinned Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Corn Bread, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea Choice of the following: Starch: Roasted Herb Potatoes or Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Dessert: Layered Cakes or Pies

Starting at 38 per person. Please call us to customize your menu by choosing fromour brunch selections.*

 

 

Juice Station
Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit

Breakfast selections
Bagels, Muffins, & Danishes (with accompaniments), Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, & Turkey or Chicken Sausage, (Vegan Egg Product & Sausage Available)

Omelet Station
with Accompaniments

Smoked Fish Platter
Salmon, Whiting, & Trout with Accompaniments

Carving Station
Turkey or Pork Loin Entrée
Beef Tenderloin +6 per person

Chicken Entrée

Pasta Entrée

Fresh Herb Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Medley
Seasonal Steamed, Sautéed, or Roasted

Mixed Green Salad with Dressing

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The following items can be added to any of the above packages. Price per person

Sliced Fruit – 5

Bacon & Sausage – 5

Scrambled Eggs – 5

Buttermilk Pancakes – 5

Breakfast Sandwiches – 7

Oatmeal – 3

Grits – 3

Yogurt & Granola Parfait – 4

Dessert Table – 8

Butler Style Passed Cocktail – 8

Prepared for groups of 20 or more. Listed price per person. 

One Entrée Selection – 30 | Two Entrée Selection – 34 | Three Entrée Selection – 38

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Entrees

Stuffed Chicken Breast
Wild Mushrooms & Fontina Cheese Risotto

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast (GF)
Tomato Bruschetta Topping

Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast (GF)
Tarragon, Carmelized Shallot, & Sherry Sauce

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Half Cornish Hen
Cranberry Pan Sauce

Braised Boneless Short Rib
Wild Mushrooms & Roasted Pearl Onions (Fall/Winter)

Grilled Soy-Ginger Flank Steak
Asian Slaw

Maple-Brined Pork Loin (GF)
Bacon & Sweet Potato Hash, and a Roasted Apple Demi Glace

Broiled Atlantic Salmon (GF)
Lemon Zest, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Fresh Thyme

Mediterranean Cod (GF)
Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Capers, Olives, Roasted Peppers, & Fresh Basil

Seafood Cioppino (GF)
Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, & Scallops

Cavatappi Pasta (V)
Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Wilted Baby Arugula, & Wild Mushroom Broth

Grilled Vegetable Ravioli (V)
Fresh Tomato Sauce eggplant parmesan

Penne Pasta (V)
Roasted Garlic, Fresh Mozzarella, & Arugula Pesto

Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortellini (V)
Broccoli Rabe, White Beans, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, & White Wine Butter Sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli (V)
Madeira Cream, & Grilled Portabella

Butternut Squash Ravioli (V)
Maple Herb Cream (Fall/Winter)

Tofu Stir-Fry (VG)(GF)
Scallions, Tamari, Ginger, Asian Vegetables

Corn Polenta (VG)(GF)
Wild Mushroom Ragout Curried Baby Vegetables

Curried Baby Vegetables (VG)(GF)

 

Salads

(choice of one marinated and one leaf salad)

Field Greens
Herb-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Housemade Seasoned Croutons, Fresh PecorinoRomano Cheese

Baby Spinach, Cantaloupe, & Cherry (VG)
Citrus-Mint Dressing,  Optional: Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts (V)

Sesame Green Bean Salad (VG)
Baby Corn & Carrots

Fiesta Rice & Bean Salad (VG)

Confetti Vegetable Orzo Salad

Cucumber, Chickpea, & Tomato Salad (VG)

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, & Basil Salad

 

Accompaniments

(choice of one starch and one vegetable)

Sour Cream & Chives Whipped Potatoes (V)

White or Brown Rice with Vegetables & Fresh Herbs (VG)

Roasted Red Bliss or Yukon Gold Potatoes with Herb Olive Oil (VG)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Cumin Honey (V)

Vegetable Fried Rice (V)

Farro with Roasted Vegetables (VG)

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable Medley (VG)

Spring Roasted Vegetables (VG)

Honed Glazed Tri-Color Carrots (VG)

Seared Asparagus with Shallots (VG)

Green Bean with Cherry Tomatoes & Vidalia Onions (VG)

Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Baby Carrots (V) (Fall/Winter)

 

Carving Station

Apple Horseradish Glazed Ham – 8 

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Beef Sirloin – 11

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast – 8

Pork Rib Roast – 11

Dry Aged Grilled Tomahawk – 19

Colorado Rack of Lamb – 15

Filet Mignon – 15

 

Dessert Table

Included with the purchase of an Entrée

Assorted Cakes, Pies, Cookies, & Brownies

Three Course Meal Starting at 42 per person Please call us to customize your menu by choosing fromour selection of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, andspecialty desserts. All meals include warm dinner rollswith butter and hot beverages.

Soup

Soup Du Jour
Cream or Broth

Seafood Bisque Du Jour

Salads

House Salad
Fresh Garden Vegetables, Seasonal Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Housemade Seasoned Croutons, Fresh Pecorino Romano Cheese

Field Greens, Grilled Vegetables
Herb Balsamic Vinegar

Baby Spinach, Cantaloupe, & Dried Cherries
Optional Bacon, Toasted Pine Nuts, & Goat Cheese

Golden Beets, Feta, Green Beans, & Walnuts 

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad
Optional Burrata Cheese +2 (Spring/Summer) garbanzo, butternut squash, cranberries, & tahini (Fall/Winter)

Farro, Kale, Grapes, & Scallions
Apple Cider Vinaigrette (Fall/Winter)

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail Martini
Julienne Vegetable Slaw, & Lemon Tabasco Cocktail Sauce

Goat Cheese Gnocchi 
Braised Boneless Short Ribs

Sliced Smoked Salmon
Over Saffron Blini, Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, & Orange Segments

Entrées

Stuffed French Chicken Breast

Smoked Tomato Risotto
Fresh Thyme, Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

Batter Dipped Chicken
Lemon White Wine, Roasted Artichokes, & Grape Tomatoes pan-seared red snapper Fennel Saffron & Tomato Broth, Topped with Tapenade roasted sirloin of lamb Malbec & Quince Sauce

Broiled Salmon Filet
Lemon Zest, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Fresh Thyme

Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Port Wine Demi Glace

Rutgers Club Surf & Turf
6 oz. Beef Filet & Grilled Shrimp

Seafood Cioppino
Sea Scallops, Littleneck Clams, Mussels, & Striped Bass in a Roasted Fennel & Tomato Broth

Vegan Polenta Cakes 
Wild Mushroom Ragout, Grilled Vegetables

Desserts

Limoncello Gelato
Refreshing, Rich, & Creamy Served in Champagne Flute

Individual Cheesecake
Over Fruit Coulis and Fresh Berries

Tiramisu
Mascarpone, Sabayon Cream, & Espresso Coffee Soaked Lady Fingers, Topped with Whipped Cream and Cocoa Powder

Fruit Cobbler
Choice of Apple, Pear, Cherry, or Peach with Chantilly Cream

Dessert Bites Platter
Macaroons, French & Italian Cookies, Lemon, & Cheesecake Bars. Served to Share

Pistachio Ice Cream
With Chocolate Sauce

Green Tea Tiramisu
Mascarpone Green Tea, Sponge Cake

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

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Dessert Add-ons

The following items can be added to any of the above packages. Price per person.

Chocolate Molten Cake – 7
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, & Fresh Berries

Crème Brûlée – 7
Fresh Berries

Gourmet butter cookies & brownie platter – 10

Platter Price is available for parties of 20 people or more. Chef’s selection of hot hors d’oeuvres can be offered in chafing dishes for cocktail receptions or added to any of the below platters for an additional charge

Small Platter (serves 30) | Medium Platter (serves 40) | Large Platter (serves 60)

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Seasonal Fresh Fruit
small – 72 | medium – 110 | large – 145

Imported Cheese
small – 90 | medium – 120 | large – 160

Berries, Bread, Grapes, & Cheese
small – 90 | medium – 120 | large – 160

Crudite
small – 72 | medium – 100 | large – 135

Southwestern Dip (serves 30-40 people) – 85 per platter | +25 extra salsa bowl
Black Bean Vegetarian Chili, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Fresh Avocado Guacamole, & Homemade Chips

Mediterranean Style (serves 45-50 people) – 110 per platter
Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl, Sun-dried Tomato Hummus, Grilled Vegetable Salsa, Marinated Olives, & Assorted Bread, Pitas, & Flatbreads

Italian Antipasto – 120 medium platter | 185 large platter
Grilled Seasoned Vegetables, Cured Italian Meats, Fresh Mozzarella in Basil Pesto, Roasted Fennel, Hot Peppers, Smoked Cheese, & Assorted Crostini & Italian Breads. Medium Platter serves 30-45 people, Large Platter serves 40-65 people.

Assorted Seafood Display – 32 per person
Shrimp Cocktail, Steamed Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Alaskan Crab Legs, Sauce, & Lemon Wedges

Tea Sandwiches – 10 per person

Listed price per person. Please inquire about our complete hors d’oeuvres selection.

Passed Hors d’oeuvres – 19 (select 4 option) | Stationary Hors d’oeuvres – 23 (select 4 option) | Additional Selection – 6

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Hot Hors D’oeuvre

Maryland Crab Cakes
Smoked Paprika Remoulade

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Chicken & Waffles
Bourbon Syrup

Shrimp Pot Stickers
Thai Chili Dipping Sauce

Beef Wellington
Horseradish Cream

Puff Pastry-Wrapped Chorizo
Chimichurri

Lamb Samosa
Mint Yogurt

Assorted Vegetarian Quiche (V)

Vegetable Spring Roll (V)

Spinach & Swiss Profiteroles (V)

Polenta Cake (V) 
Mushroom Ragout

Cheese Arepas (V)(GF)

Pork Belly over Fried Rice (GF)

 

Cold Hors D’oeuvre

Tomato Bruschetta (V)
Asiago Crostini

Crab Salad
Wonton Crisp

Smoked Shrimp on Cucumber (GF)
Wasabi Créme

Mini Avocado Taco (VG)

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, & Basil Skewer (V) (GF)

Mascarpone Crostini (V)
Fig Spread

 

Bar Cuisine

Flat Bread Assortment 

Arancini

Empanada
Chicken or Beef

Duck Confit Meatballs

Smoked Shrimp (GF)

Bacon Wrapped Scallops (GF)

Assorted Sliders 

Please inquire about our complete hors d’oeuvres selections. Listed price per person. 

 

Reception 1 – 29
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Chef’s Choice of 4),
Charcuterie & Domestic Cheese Board (Olives, Dips, & Spreads), Vegetables & Spreads, Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 2 – 36
Passed Hors D’oeuvres (Chef’s Choice of 4),
Charcuterie & Domestic Cheese Board (Olives, Dips, & Spreads), Vegetables & Spreads
Dessert Bites, Coffee & Tea Station, Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 3 – 42
Passed Hors D’oeuvres (Shrimp Pot Stickers, Mini Beef Wellington, Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers, Vegetable Spring Rolls),
Charcuterie & Domestic Cheese Board (Olives, Dips, & Spreads), Chef’s Choice Sliders, Vegetables & Spreads
Dessert Bites, Coffee & Tea Station, Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 4 – 48
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 5 from One Hour Cocktail Reception),
Smoked Shrimp Platter, Berries, Bread, & Cheese Platter,
Pasta Station (Chef’s Choice),
Vegetables & Spreads, Dessert Bites, Coffee & Tea Station, Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 5 – 60
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 5 from One Hour Cocktail Reception),
Assorted Platter (Southwestern Dipping Platter, Italian Antipasto Platter, & Assorted Seafood Display),
Warm Dip & Spreads, Dessert Bites (Sweet Street Bars, Macarons, Petit Fours, Cookies, & Brownies),
Coffee & Tea Station, Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 6 – 82
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 6 from One Hour Cocktail Reception),
Charcuterie (Domestic Cheeses, Meats, Grilled Vegetables, Olives), Pasta Station (Chef’s Choice),
Carving Station (Hanger Steak au jus with Chimichurri or Poached Salmon with Chile Cream),
Salad Station (Two Chef Selections), Smoked Shrimp Platter, Warm Dips & Spreads,
Dessert Station (French Macarons, Petit Fours, Sweet Street Bars, Cookies, Brownies, & Individual Dessert Cups),
Coffee & Tea Station, Assorted Soft Drinks

Listed price per person.

 

Open Bar
First Hour: 15 + Second Hour: 12 + Third Hour: 9
House Wines, Domestic Beer, & Draft Beer

Full Bar Service
First Hour: 22 + Second Hour: 15 + Third Hour: 11
House Mixed Drinks, House Wines,Domestic Beer, & Draft Beer

Premium Open Bar
First Hour: 28 + Second Hour: 20 + Third Hour: 14
Premium Liquor, Select Wines, Imported and Craft Beer

Ultra Premium Open Bar
Pricing Available Upon Request

Cash Bar
Drinks are purchased individually by each customer. One Rutgers Club Membership required per 10 guests.

Tab Bar
A running tab of all drinks is kept, charges are per drink

Private Full Bar Set Up
100+ beverages

Champagne Toast – 5

Self Serve Soft Drink – 4

Specialty Cocktail – 9+
Designed by our Award Winning Mixologist for your event

Punch Bowl – 45 | 100 with alcohol
Fruit Punch (serves approx. 40 people)

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We suggest that you make preliminary arrangements at least 10 (ten) Working Days in advance of your event to guarantee your booking. An estimated number of attendees should be given at this time. A final guest count must be made 2 (two) days prior to your function.

Your event cannot be processed without providing an internal purchase order through Marketplace and providing a release number given. If paying by credit card or check, please be prepared to settle your account on the day of your function.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If there is a cancellation or drop in guest count within three days of a scheduled event, the client will be responsible for all expenses incurred to that point. A general guide for these charges is approximately $3 per person for luncheons and receptions, and $5 per person for dinners and buffets.

RUSH ORDERS
We will attempt to accommodate small emergency rush orders. Additional charges may be incurred.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
When the University closes due to inclement weather conditions, there will be no cancellation charges for events rescheduled.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CANCELLATIONS
848.932.7139
848.932.6550
848.932.0386
848.445.7228