Private Events Menu

Coffee & Pastry  
Choice of Muffins, Danishes, Doughnut Holes

Club Continental Breakfast 
Muffins, Danishes, Bagels with Accompaniments, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Coffee & Tea

Rutgers Club Breakfast 
Muffins, Danishes, Bagels with Accompaniments, Sliced Fruit Platter, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Coffee, & Tea

Smoked Salmon Platter 
Sliced Smoked Salmon with Accompaniments, Flavored Cream Cheese, Sliced Bagels, Flat Bread, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Coffee, & Tea

Rutgers Club Deluxe Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Bacon or Sausage, Choice of Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast, Muffins, Danishes, Bagels with Accompaniments, Sliced Fruit Platter, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Coffee, & Tea

 

Breakfast Add-ons (the following items can be added to any of the above packages)

Sliced Fresh Fruit

Bacon & Sausage

Scrambled Eggs

Oatmeal or Grits

Yogurt Parfait

Breakfast Sandwiches

Homemade Pancakes

Crème Brûlée French Toast

Freshly Brewed Coffee 
Regular or Decaf

Assortment of Tea 

Juice Carafes 
Orange, Cranberry, or Apple

Coca-Cola Assortment 

Bottled Water 

Coffee Service Combo 
Coffee, Tea, Juice  with the option to include Coca Cola assortment

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Snacks

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

Assorted Pastry 
Danishes, Muffins, Doughnuts, & Strudels

Assorted Deluxe Pastries 

Gourmet Butter Cookies & Brownie Platter 

Mixed Nuts (Serves 10-15) 

Tortilla Chips & Salsa (Serves 10-15) 

Pretzel Nuggets or Potato Chips 

Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies, & Brownie Platter 

Prepared for groups of 15 or more

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Soup & Sandwich 

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

 

The Fireside Sandwich Platter 

Chef’s Daily Soup, Customized Sandwich Platter, Garden Salad, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit Platter, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea

Select (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 

Chef’s Daily Soup, Assorted Specialty Sandwiches, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Sliced Fruit, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks,    Coffee, & Tea

Includes (up to 4 of) the following Sandwiches:

Southwestern-Smoked Turkey Wrap

Grated Cheddar, Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce, Fresh Tomato, Salsa, and a lightly spiced Chipotle Mayo, on a Seasoned Tortilla

Italiano

Prosciutto, Soppressata, Fresh Mozzarella, Charred Tomato, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Reduction, Served on Seeded Semolina

The Turkey Club

Oven Roasted Turkey with Crisp Turkey Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Jersey Tomato, Garlic Aioli

The Roast Beef Club

Slow Cooked Roasted Beef, Applewood Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Jersey Tomato, Garlic Aioli

Vegetarian Muffaletta

Cauliflower, Carrot, Grilled Eggplant, Aged Provolone, Olive & Cherry Pepper Relish, served on Focaccia

Chef’s Choice Buffet 

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

 

Pasta Buffet 

Pasta Entrée, Composed Salad, Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Cookies, Brownies, Soft Drinks, Coffee, & Tea                                                              *Lobster Ravioli Available for an Additional Fee*

 

Taco Buffet 

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

 

Herb Roasted Sirloin & Marinated Grilled Chicken Buffet 

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 

Pan Roasted Salmon Filet, Topped with Lemon & Dill Beurre Blanc, Served with Garden 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 

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

Prepared for groups of 20 or more

One Entrée Selection | Two Entrée Selections | Three Entrée Selections 

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Entrees

 

Stuffed Chicken Breast
Smoked Tomato, Spinach, & Fontina Cheese

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast (GF)
Tomato Bruschetta Topping

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

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

48-Hour Cooked Short Rib (Spring/Summer)
Charred scallions, Tomato, Au Jus

Grilled Soy-Ginger Flank Steak
Asian Slaw

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

Broiled Atlantic Salmon (GF) – Fall/Winter
Orange-Shoyu, Sesame, and Baby Corn

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

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

Eggplant Parmesan (V)

Scallop & Shrimp Scampi (GF)
Garlic, White Wine Broth, & Lemon Butter

Pastafiletto Di Pomodoro
Slow cooked San Marzano Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce

Pasta Bolognese
Braised Beef Ragout

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

Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortelloni (V) – Fall/Winter
Broccoli Rabe, White Beans, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, & White Wine Butter Sauce

Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortelloni (V) – Spring/Summer
Jersey Tomato & Sweet Corn

Wild Mushroom Ravioli (V)
Madeira Cream & Grilled Portabella

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

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

Corn Polenta (VG)(GF)
Wild Mushroom Ragout

Curried Baby Vegetables (VG)(GF)

 

Salads

(choice of one leaf and one marinated salad)

Leaf Salads

Field Greens
Herb-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Housemade Seasoned Croutons & Fresh Pecorino-Romano Cheese

Farro, Kale, Grape, & Scallion
Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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

 

Marinated Salads

Sesame Green Bean Salad (VG)(GF)
Sweet Corn & Heirloom Tomato

Brown Rice & White Bean Salad (VG)(GF)

Confetti Vegetable Orzo Salad (V)

Cucumber, Chickpea, & Tomato Salad (VG)(GF)

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, & Basil Salad (V)

 

Accompaniments

(choice of one starch and one vegetable)

Starches:

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)

 

Vegetables:

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetable Medley (VG)(GF)

Spring Roasted Vegetables (VG)(GF)

Honed Glazed Tri-Color Carrots (VG)(GF)

Seared Asparagus with Shallots (VG)(GF)

Green Bean with Cherry Tomatoes & Leeks (VG)(GF)

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

 

Carving Station

(Prepared for groups of 20 or more) 

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Beef Sirloin 

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast 

Dry Aged Grilled Tomahawk 

Colorado Rack of Lamb 

Filet Mignon

Pork Loin Roast

Apple Horseradish Glazed Ham

 

Dessert Table

(Included with the purchase of an Entrée)

Assorted Cakes

Pies

Cookies

Brownies

Three Course Meal

Please call us to customize your menu by choosing from our selection of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and specialty desserts. All meals include warm dinner rolls with butter and hot beverages.

Soup

Soup Du Jour
Cream or Broth

Seafood Bisque Du Jour

Salads

House Salad (VG)(GF)
Fresh Garden Vegetables & Seasonal Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad (V)
Housemade Seasoned Croutons ?& Fresh Pecorino-Romano Cheese

Field Greens, Grilled Vegetables (VG)(GF)
Herb Balsamic Vinegar

Baby Spinach, Cantaloupe, & Dried Cherries (VG)(GF)
Optional Bacon, Toasted Pine Nuts, & Goat Cheese

Golden Beets, Feta, Green Beans, & Walnuts (VG)(GF)

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad (VG)(GF)
Optional Burrata Cheese for an additional fee (Spring/Summer)

Garbanzo, Butternut Squash, Cranberries, & Tahini (VG)(GF) – Fall/Winter

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

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail Martini (GF)
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, Spinach, Fontina, 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 Loin of Lamb (GF)
Malbec & Quince Sauce

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

Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Port Wine Demi Glace

Rutgers Club Surf & Turf
Six Ounce Beef Filet & Grilled Shrimp

Scallop & Shrimp Scampi (GF)
Garlic, Lemon, & White Wine Broth

Vegan Polenta Cakes (VG)(GF)
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

Chocolate Mousse Torte
Dark Chocolate & Fleur de Sel

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

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Dessert Add-ons

The following items can be added to any of the above packages for an additional charge

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

Crème Brûlée
Fresh Berries

Bite Size Dessert Assortment
20 Bite Size Desserts Per Table

Please call us to customize your menu by choosing from our brunch selections.

Juice Station

Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, or Grapefruit

 

Breakfast Selections

Bagels, Muffins, & Danishes
With accompaniments

Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast Potatoes

Choose One:
Pancakes, Waffles, or Brioche French Toast

Choose Two:
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Turkey Sausage, or Chicken Sausage

*Vegan Egg & Sausage Product Available*

 

Smoked Fish Platter

Salmon, Whiting, & Trout with Accompaniments

 

Lunch Selections

Chicken or Salmon Entree

Pasta Entree

Fresh Herb Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Medley
Seasonal Steamed, Sauteed, or Roasted

Mixed Green Salad
With Dressing

 

Carving Station

Available for an Additional Charge

Turkey Loin

Pork Loin

Beef Tenderloin

 

Brunch Buffet Add-Ons

The following items can be add to any of the above package for an additional cost per person

Sliced Fruit

Breakfast Sandwiches

Vegetable Frittata

Oatmeal

Grits

Yogurt & Granola Parfait

Dessert Table

Butler Style Passed Cocktails

 

 

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

Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Berries, Bread, Grapes, & Cheese

Crudite

 

Signature Platters & Displays

 

Southwestern Dip (serves 30-40 people) 
Black Bean Vegetarian Chili, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Fresh Avocado Guacamole, & Homemade Chips

Mediterranean Style (serves 45-50 people) 
Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl, Sun-dried Tomato Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Marinated Olives, & Assorted Bread, Pitas, & Flatbreads

Italian Antipasto 
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
Shrimp Cocktail, Steamed Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Alaskan Crab Legs, Sauce, & Lemon Wedges

Tea Sandwiches 

 

Open Bar
House Wines, Domestic Beer, & Draft Beer

Full Bar Service
House Mixed Drinks, House Wines, Domestic Beer, & Draft Beer

Premium Open Bar
Premium Liquor, Select Wines, Imported, and Craft Beer

Ultra Premium Open Bar

 

Additional Beverage Options

 

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 and, charges are per drink

Private Full Bar Set Up
100+ beverages

Champagne Toast 

Self Serve Soft Drink 

Specialty Cocktail 
Designed by our Award Winning Mixologist for your event

Punch Bowl
Fruit Punch (serves approx. 40 people); Available with or without alcohol

Please inquire about our complete hors d’oeuvres selection.

Passed Hors d’oeuvres  (select 4 options) | Stationary Hors d’oeuvres  (select 4 options) | Additional Selections 

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Hot Hors D’oeuvres

Maryland Crab Cakes
Smoked Paprika Remoulade

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms (VG)(GF)

Chicken & Waffles
Bourbon Syrup

Shrimp Pot Stickers
Thai Chili Dipping Sauce

Beef Wellington
Horseradish Cream

Braised Chicken Empanada
Chimichurri

Lamb Samosa
Mint Yogurt

Assorted Vegetarian Quiche (V)

Vegetable Spring Roll (V)

Spinach & Swiss Profiteroles (V)

Polenta Cake (VG) 
Mushroom Ragout

Cheese Arepas (V)(GF)

Pork Belly over Fried Rice (GF)

 

Cold Hors D’oeuvres

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. 

 

Reception 1 
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Chef’s Choice of 4)

Charcuterie (Domestic Cheese, Olives, Dips, & Spreads)

Vegetables & Spreads, & Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 2
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
Passed Hors D’oeuvres (Shrimp Pot Stickers, Mini Beef Wellington, Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers, Vegetable Spring Rolls)

Charcuterie (Domestic Cheese Olives, Dips, & Spreads)

Chef’s Choice Sliders

Vegetables & Spreads
Dessert Bites

Coffee & Tea Station

Assorted Soft Drinks

 

Reception 4 
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 5 from One Hour Cocktail Reception)

Charcuterie (Domestic Cheeses, Meats, Grilled Vegetables, & Olives)

Smoked Shrimp Platter

Vegetables & Spreads

Berries, Bread, & Cheese Platter

Pasta Station (Chef’s Choice),

Dessert Bites

Coffee & Tea Station

 

Reception 5 
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 5 from One Hour Cocktail Reception)

Charcuterie (Domestic Cheeses, Meats, Grilled Vegetables, & Olives)

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
Passed/Stationary Hors D’oeuvres (Choice of 6 from One Hour Cocktail Reception)

Charcuterie (Domestic Cheeses, Meats, Grilled Vegetables, & Olives)

Carving Station (Hanger Steak au jus with Chimichurri or Poached Salmon with Chile Cream)

Smoked Shrimp Platter

Warm Dips & Spreads

Pasta Station (Chef’s Choice)

Salad Station (Two Chef Selections)

Dessert Station (French Macarons, Petit Fours, Sweet Street Bars, Cookies, Brownies, & Individual Dessert Cups)

Coffee & Tea Station

Assorted Soft Drinks

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

 

The Rutgers Club
85 Avenue E
Livingston Dining Commons, Second Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854