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Catering at the University of Missouri Kansas City
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| Office Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) |
| Telephone Number | 816-235-1076 |
| Fax Number | 816-235-5213 |
| Email Address | carrolll@umkc.edu |
Food and Beverage Orders
Food and beverage orders require a minimum of 10 days notice. The Catering Department will try to accommodate requests for services with less advance time but unfortunately cannot guarantee service of short notice events. Additionally, late fees may apply.
To determine your food and beverage needs, please review the print or online guide. If you would like to design a special menu with our chef, we will be happy to customize one with you. Once your selections are made, a catering contract will be prepared and provided to you for review, modifications, and ultimately, approval.
Confirmation of Details
After finalizing the details of your event, you will receive a catering contract confirming all the details of the event. Please carefully review all the information for accuracy and completeness; then sign and fax to the Catering Office at 816-235-5213. Please include the "MO code" to be billed, if applicable.
Delivery Charges
| UMKC University Center or Student Union | No delivery charge |
| UMKC Volker Campus | $20.00 |
| UMKC Hospital Hill Campus | $25.00 |
| Other locations | As determined by Catering Director |
Service Equipment
Our Catering Department provides high quality plastic products as standard for all events and menus, unless otherwise arranged.
If you require china service outside the University Center or Student Union, the following fees apply:
| Full Service Meal | $3.00 per person |
| Breaks | $2.00 per person |
| Receptions | $2.00 per person |
| Bar/Coffee Service | $2.00 per person |
To ensure orderliness at events when china is used, it is our policy to provide wait staff for a charge.
See Service Staff section for a breakdown of charges.
Linen (white)
Tablecloths and skirting are provided for all food and beverage tables, sufficient for each food order.
Linen for guests (dining) tables is included only with full service meals, buffets and waited meals.
Linen for guest tables for receptions, breaks, box lunches, registration, speaker tables, name badge
tables and materials tables are available, and the following fees apply:
| 80x80 Square Tablecloth | $2.00 (without food order $3.75) |
| Banquet Tablecloth | $2.00 (without food order $3.75) |
| Table Skirts | $17.00 (without food order $19.00) |
| Linen Napkins | $0.30 (charge only applies without food order) |
Colored/ specialty linens are also available for your food and guest tables at an additional cost.
Please set up an appointment to view linen options.
Menu Changes
Any requests for changes to menu items must be made as follows:
| Weekdays | Three business days prior to the event. |
| Weekends | Noon on Wednesday before weekend events. |
These changes are not considered approved until a revised catering contract is completed and sent to you for your approval. The revised catering contract needs to be signed and returned to the Catering Office. In the event we are unable to provide you with a particular menu item, we will notify you as soon as we are aware of the situation and make recommendations for substitutions appropriate to your event and budget.
Guarantee Policy
To ensure proper service, final guarantees the number of guest must be confirmed with the Catering Office three business days prior to the event. For all weekend functions, the final guarantee of guests is required by 12:00pm Wednesday prior to the event. Charges will be billed for the guaranteed number or actual attendance, whichever is higher. If a final guarantee is not confirmed within three business days, we will prepare for the estimated number and charge accordingly.
Cancellations
There is no charge for events cancelled at least three business days prior to the event. Cancellations made less than three business days prior to the event will be charged for costs incurred to that point. Cancellations made the day of the event will incur 50% of the charges. If the University of Missouri- Kansas City is closed due to inclement weather, all catered events will be automatically cancelled, and we can assist you with rescheduling at a future date.
Payment
All catered events must have a secured payment method at least 72 hours prior to the function. "MO code", cash, checks, Visa, American Express, and MasterCard are all acceptable methods of payment. Non-University groups are required to make a deposit of 100% of the estimated total when the catering contract is signed. Tax exempt organizations are required to submit a copy of their exemption certificate prior to their date. All groups not providing this certificate will be charge sales tax.
Floral
We will be happy to order, receive and handle specific floral and decorative requests for an
additional fee determined in accordance with your specific needs.
Service Staff
Continental breakfasts, breaks, and receptions are priced for self-service. Buffet style functions are
staffed with one attendant for every 25 guests and are included with the per person price. All waited
meals servers are included. Served meals are priced on an individual basis.
The charge for each staff member is:
| Attendants | $30.00 per hour (minimum 3 hours) |
| Bartenders | $30.00 per hour (minimum 3 hours) |
| Station Chefs | $30.00 per hour (minimum 3 hours) |
Catering Equipment Loss
As the host of your event, you are responsible for the equipment we have provided for the service of the event. Any missing equipment or equipment damaged by guests will be charged to your account, at replacement cost. In some cases, specialty equipment may need to be rented. We can provide this for you at an additional charge.
Sustainable and Organic Menus
Our culinary staff is happy to produce a sustainable and/or organic menu for your event with sufficient advance notice. We can create fresh and healthy meals using local products that are free of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. Some items may be limited based on availability. Please be aware that costs for these menus are usually higher.
Food Removal Policy
Due to health regulations, it is the policy of Sodexo that excess food items from events cannot be removed from the event site. Items purchased for pick up should be properly stored prior to the event and removed and disposed of by the host of the event.
Buffet Breakfasts
All buffet breakfasts include orange juice, coffee and hot tea.
(Prices are for 25 guests or more. Fewer than 25 incur a $50 per event charge.)
All eggs served are "cage-free"
DID YOU KNOW?
All eggs served by Sodexo at UMKC are from "cage-free" hens.
Country Buffet — $9.95
Scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, sausage or sugar cured ham, hash brown potatoes and baked biscuits
Sunshine Breakfast — $12.45
Fresh seasonal fruit, Denver scramble, smoked ham, Lyonnaise potatoes, breakfast breads
Hearty Breakfast — $10.45
Pancakes or French toast, scrambled eggs, choice of crispy bacon, sugar cured ham, sausage patty or sausage link and breakfast potatoes
Big Country Breakfast — $15.95
Apple, orange & cranberry juices, seasonal sliced fruit with berries, selection of fruit yogurt with granola, hot oatmeal with compliments, scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, country style link sausage, Lyonnaise potatoes, breakfast breads
Continental Breakfasts
All buffet breakfasts include coffee and hot tea.
(Prices are for 25 guests or more. Fewer than 25 incur a $50 per event charge.)
Light Continental — $6.50
Choice of juice, one breakfast pastry, yogurt with granola
Deluxe Continental — $7.25
Assorted bottled juices, assorted pastries or bagel with cream cheese and jelly, seasonal sliced fresh fruit and yogurt with granola
Plated Breakfasts
All plated breakfasts include coffee and hot tea.
European — $10.45
Eggs and cheese crepes, potato pancakes, crispy bacon, peach and strawberry garnish
Crustless Quiche Bake — $10.45
Breakfast quiche, breakfast potatoes and Canadian bacon
American Classic — $9.95
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes and bacon or sausage patties
Fresh Berry Parfait with Granola — $10.45
Berry parfait with granola, egg & cheese omelette and turkey bacon
DID YOU KNOW?
Members of our staff have been recognized nationally for outstanding customer service.
A La Carte Breakfast Pastries
| Assorted muffins with butter | $12.25 |
| Einstein bagels with cream cheese and jelly | $16.00 |
| Caramel pecan & cinnamon rolls | $12.00 |
| Coffee cake | $12.75 |
| Banana nut bread | $12.25 |
| Orange blossom bread | $12.25 |
| Blueberry bread | $12.25 |
| Assorted fruit Danishes | $13.50 |
| Doughnuts | $10.00 |
| Assorted flaky fruit turnovers | $13.50 |
| Mini pecan/cinnamon muffin/Danish | $8.25 |
Hot Lunch Buffets
All lunch buffets include chilled tea and lemonade.
(Prices are for 25 guests or more. Fewer than 25 incur a $50 per event charge)
Italian Buffet — $13.95
Classic Caesar salad, vine ripe tomatoes and crumbled feta with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, chicken saltimbocca in Marsala wine sauce, baked ziti pasta, artichoke, peppers and provolone cheese, tiramisu and breadsticks
Bon Appetit in Paris — $14.49
Spinach and goat cheese salad, with dried fruit and raspberry vinaigrette and balsamic vinaigrette dressing, chicken mushroom crepes, fresh asparagus, rice pilaf and cappuccino cheesecake
KC ROO BBQ — $14.45
(Two meat portions/person will be provided) Pasta, potato, or garden salads with dressing, baked beans, fresh fruit salad, potato chips, hamburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers with assorted buns and condiments, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, cookies or brownies, iced tea and lemonade
Kansas City BBQ — $14.95
Garden salad with ranch and Italian dressing, potato salad, sliced BBQ beef (featuring Gate BBQ sauce), chicken (fried or BBQ), baked beans, corn on the cob, rolls with butter, apple pie (8-cut), iced tea and lemonade
Cold Lunch Buffets
All lunch buffets include chilled tea and lemonade.
(Prices are for 25 guests or more. Fewer than 25 incur a $50 per event charge)
Slicer Deli Buffet — $9.95
Sliced roast beef, ham, roasted turkey, American, Swiss, and provolone accompanied by assorted bread and rolls with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, condiments, potato chips, assorted cookies and fudge brownies
Salad Buffet — $9.75
Chicken, tuna, and egg salads, tossed salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and croutons with choice of two salad dressings accompanied by assorted breads and rolls, relish tray with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion, condiments, potato chips, assorted cookies and fudge brownies
Lunch Salads
All lunch salads include dessert, fresh rolls & butter and iced tea & lemonade.
Sesame Shrimp Avocado — $14.85
Cooked shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with avocado, orange, radishes sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds
Grilled Chicken Caesar — $12.85
Grilled chicken breast on top of romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons with Italian dressing
Refreshing Chicken & Rice — $13.00
Grilled chicken, long grain & wild rice pilaf, cucumber, sliced carrots, Julienne red & green bell pepper, and sliced green onions on top of bed of lettuce
Thai Beef — $13.85
Marinated flank steak on top of a bed of lettuce with cucumber and chopped peanuts (optional) with a Thai dressing
Fresh Market Fruit — $13.00
Mandarin orange, cantaloupe, honeydew, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, starfruit, strawberry slices, Boston bib and poppyseed dressing
Box and bag Lunches
Box and bag lunches are limited to one sandwich & salad choice per 10 guests, with the exception of vegetarian option.
We will be happy customize box lunches for an additional fee.
Box Lunch — $9.95
includes one per box lunch:
Bag Lunch — $7.50
Super sub Trays
"Super Sub Trays" are sold per person. Trays must be purchased for a minimum of 4 people. Each sub serves 16 to 18 guests. 2 business days notice required.
Don't compare us to a "sub shop." Our Super Subs are delicious, large & filling!
Italian sub — $4.00
Thinly sliced salami, ham, pepperoni, mozzarella and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and onions with Italian dressing
Deli special sub — $3.75
Layered smoked turkey, ham, roast beef, American and Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and onions with mayonnaise
Vegetarian sub — $3.50
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, green pepper rings, onions and olives with cheddar, Swiss and provolone cheese
Add-ons
Add a side item for an additional $1.00 per person; Potato chips, pasta salad, potato salad, or coleslaw
DID YOU KNOW?
Our pizzas are brick oven baked.
Pizza — $12.50
Cheese, combination, vegetarian, sausage, hamburger, grilled chicken and pepperoni Pizzas are cut into 8 slices unless otherwise specified
Hot Plated Lunches
All hot lunches include salad, dessert, hot coffee and hot & iced tea.
Chicken Marsala — $14.99
Chicken breast with marsala sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus
Tarragon Chicken Primavera — $14.99
Chicken breast with primavera sauce, Northwest pilaf, fresh green beans, red pepper medley
Herb Crusted Salmon — $17.89
Salmon, pepper rice timbale and fresh green beans
Pork Spirals with Red Pepper Sauce — $15.49
Pork tenderloin stuffed with Parmesan cheese, spinach and oven roasted potatoes
Sliced Roast Beef — $13.99
Tender roast of beef with pan roasted potatoes and a vegetable medley of zucchini, squash, carrots, onion, and broccoli
Dinner Buffets
All dinner buffets include dinner rolls, regular coffee, decaf coffee and hot & iced tea.
(Prices are for 25 guests or more. Fewer than 25 incur a $50 per event charge)
Entree Options
(Choose one)
| Full Meal | *Add. Entree | |
| Roast beef | $16.25 | $3.25 |
| Roasted turkey breast | $17.25 | $3.50 |
| Baked chicken | $17.25 | $3.25 |
| Southern fried chicken | $17.25 | $3.50 |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu | $18.75 | $5.00 |
| Roasted loin of pork | $16.25 | $2.50 |
| Baked honey ham | $16.00 | $2.25 |
| Chicken Parmesan | $16.50 | $2.75 |
| Stuffed pork chop | $17.00 | $3.25 |
| Homemade lasagna | $17.25 | $3.50 |
| Baked catfish | $18.00 | $4.25 |
| Fried catfish | $18.00 | $4.25 |
| Cornish game hen | $18.50 | $4.75 |
*These prices apply when only an entree is ordered in addition to an entire Dinner Buffet meal. When two entrees are required, the Full Meal Price is based on the higher priced of the two.
Vegetables and starches (Choice of 3)
Butter corn
Green bean almondine
Whipped potatoes
Steamed broccoli
Whipped sweet potatoes
Broccoli and cheese
Baked potatoes
Baby carrots
Peas and carrots
Macaroni and cheese
Au gratin potatoes
Broccoli rice casserole
Rice pilaf
Toss Salad with dressing (Choice of 2 dressings)
Bleu cheese
Honey mustard
Lite Italian
Thousand island
Lite ranch
Choice of two desserts (one per person)
Pies
Coconut cream
Chocolate cream
Chocolate mudslide
Key lime
Apple pie
Lemon pie
Pecan pie
Cherry pie
Cakes
Cheesecake
Turtle cheesecake
Carrot cake
German chocolate cake
Coconut cake
Plated Dinners
All plated meals include choice of salad, desserts, rolls and butter, coffee, decaf and iced tea
Vegetarian lasagna — $14.50
Lasagna noodles layered with fresh ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese topped with a marinara sauce
Chicken piccata — $15.50
Boneless breast of chicken lightly sauteed and served in a light lemon sauce with capers, Northwest rice pilaf and asparagus
Chicken Wellington — $16.00
Tender chicken breast wrapped in puff pastry with cream of mushroom, whipped mashed potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots
Southwestern glazed pork loin — $16.00
Carved and served with a zesty chipotle pepper sauce, oven roasted potatoes and Julienne Vegetable medley
Stuffed Pork chop — $16.50
Center cut pork chop stuffed with cornbread and apple stuffing, cinnamon mashed potatoes and baby carrots
Sliced marinated flank steak — $17.00
Dutch potatoes and fresh asparagus
Stuffed chicken with sundried Tomatoes & Boursin cheese — $17.00
Wild rice and fresh green beans with Julienne red bell pepper
Chicken Cordon Bleu — $18.75
Boneless breast of chicken rolled with imported ham & Swiss cheese, wild rice and green beans with almonds
Crusted cod with Orange Sauce — $21.00
Cod baked with herb seasoned bread crumbles, rice pilaf, Julienne carrots, mushrooms and leeks
Stuffed shrimp with crab Spinach & Boursin cheese in a puff pastry — $23.00
On top of garlic mashed potatoes
Herb crusted salmon — $23.00
Ginger mashed potatoes, shiitake mushroom, snow peas, asparagus and sweet soy broth
Beef Wellington — $27.00
Tenderloin of beef wrapped in puff pastry with fois gras cooked until golden brown, Potatoes Anna and fresh zucchini with garlic and basil
Beef tenderloin with 3 Prawns on a rosemary skewer or scallops — $40.00
Sauté spinach with butter and sliced roasted potatoes
Salads
Please choose one salad to accompany your Plated Dinner entree selection.
DID YOU KNOW?
This guide is only the beginning… Our catering director can work with you to create nearly any menu that you can imagine.
Tossed garden salad
A fresh mix of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and croutons, your choice of dressing
Caesar salad
Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing
Buffalo Mozzarella
Tomato and fresh basil with garlic vinaigrette
Spinach salad with bacon dressing
Iceberg wedge
With Maytag Bleu cheese and bacon and creamy Parmesan cheese dressing
Pear and toasted walnut
Spring mix salad and raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Desserts
Please choose one desert to accompany your Plated Dinner entree selection.
(choose up to two desserts, one per person)
Pies and Cobblers
Dutch apple pie
Peach cobbler
Boston cream pie
Pumpkin pie (seasonal)
Sweet potato (seasonal)
Key Lime pie
Lemon meringue pie
Cakes
Chocolate cake
Carrot cake
German chocolate cake
Caramel Granny apple
White coconut raspberry mousse
Chocolate raspberry mousse
Cheesecake with strawberries
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Bread pudding
Tiramisu
Hot hors d'oeuvres (priced per dozen)
The following hors d'oeuvres can be served on trays or setup as stationary buffets depending on the style of your event.
DID YOU KNOW?
Environmentally friendly disposable wares are available for your event upon request.
| Spinach & feta phyllo | $18.00 |
| Honey drizzled chicken drummettes | $16.00 |
| Fried chicken tenders | $17.25 |
| Coconut shrimp | $14.00 |
| Mini chicken Wellington | $18.00 |
| Sausage bites | $9.00 |
| Eggrolls vegetable | $18.00 |
| Eggrolls pork/veg | $18.00 |
| Vegetable spring rolls | $14.75 |
| Stuffed mushrooms | $13.50 |
| Roo pocket shrimp | $22.00 |
| Crab puff | $21.00 |
| Honey ginger chicken satay | $15.00 |
| Crab cake | $36.00 |
| Mini quiche | $18.00 |
| Spicy chicken lollipop | $17.00 |
| Grilled beef tenderloin rolls | $30.00 |
| Asian meatballs with snow peas | $12.00 |
| BBQ meatballs | $8.50 |
| Cranberry meatballs | $8.50 |
| Swiss meatballs | $8.50 |
| Jalapeno poppers | $10.00 |
| Spicy buffalo poppers | $9.00 |
| Spicy buffalo wings | $10.00 |
Cold hors d'oeuvres (priced per dozen)
The following hors d'oeuvres can be served on trays or setup as stationary buffets depending on the style of your event.
| Assorted finger sandwiches | $11.00 |
| Club rollers | $11.25 |
| Shrimp & cucumber dill canape | $15.50 |
| Roasted garlic hummus smoked salmon | $15.50 |
| Spicy tuna & cucumber roll | $15.50 |
| Tenderloin canapes (min. 4 doz.) | $17.00 |
| Salmon cucumber rolls | $15.50 |
| Assorted sushi | $13.00 |
| Tomato mozzarella & basil crostini | $16.00 |
| Assorted canapes (vegetarian, tenderloin, shrimp & salmon) | $16.50 |
| Cherry tomatoes with herb crusted cheese | $9.00 |
| Skewered fruit with yogurt dressing | $16.00 |
Assorted Dips
Per Pound
(One pound serves approximately four people)
(Served with crackers)
| Spinach and artichoke dip | $8.50 |
| French onion dip | $6.50 |
| Garden vegetable dip | $6.50 |
| Ranch dip | $6.50 |
| Seven layer dip with chips | $8.00 |
Trays and Displays
Small (approx. 20 people)
Medium (approx. 30 people)
Large (approx. 50 people)
Priced per person
| Cheese pleaser (all cubed) | Small $35.00 |
| Medium $50.00 | |
| Large $75.00 | |
| Fresh fruit | Small $35.00 |
| Cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple and strawberries with grape garnish | Medium $50.00 |
| Large $75.00 | |
| Cheese and Fresh fruit | Small $35.00 |
| Medium $50.00 | |
| Large $75.00 | |
| Up scale fresh fruit | Small $55.00 |
| Cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, starfruit and grapes | Medium $80.00 |
| Large $130.00 | |
| Up scale fresh fruit and cheese | Small $55.00 |
| Medium $80.00 | |
| Large $130.00 | |
| Vegetable | Small $32.00 |
| Medium $45.00 | |
| Large $65.00 | |
| Nutty cheese ball serves approx. 20 | $20.00 |
| Brie with fruit garnish sold per lb./ serves approx. 10 | $25.00 |
Dessert bars, per dozen
Have your dessert bars cut into triangles, logs or squares to create an attractive platter
| Chocolate brownies | $12.00 |
| Marble brownies | $16.00 |
| Lemon bars | $12.00 |
| Seven layer bars | $16.00 |
| Marshmallow krispies | $8.75 |
| Raspberry ribbon brownies | $16.00 |
| Smores | $12.00 |
| Assorted gourmet bars | $16.00 |
| Oreo dream bar | $16.00 |
| Carrot cake bar | $15.00 |
| Turtle brownie bar | $16.00 |
| Square petit fours | $16.00 |
| Upscale petit fours | $16.00 |
Cookies, per dozen
| Chocolate chip | $8.00 |
| Oatmeal raisin | $8.00 |
| Peanut butter drop | $8.00 |
| Chocolate chocolate chip | $8.00 |
| Macaroons | $8.00 |
| Assorted biscotti | $8.00 |
Snacks
| Popcorn /lb. | $7.50 |
| Potato chips /lb. | $8.00 |
| Pretzels /lb. | $8.00 |
| Chips and salsa /lb. | $13.50 |
| Pita chips with hummus /lb. | $14.50 |
| Mixed nuts /lb. | $14.00 |
| Granola bars /each | $1.00 |
| Mini candy bars /lb. | $15.00 |
| Trail mix /lb. | $9.25 |
| Gold fish /lb. | $9.25 |
Beverages
Approximately 18 servings per gallon
DID YOU KNOW?
We are proud to serve Kansas City's own Roasterie Coffee… where every bean is picked by hand.
Warm Brews
| Regular Roasterie coffee | $16.00 |
| Decaf Roasterie coffee | $16.00 |
| Hot tea | $15.00 |
| Hot chocolate | $15.00 |
| Apple cider (hot or cold) | $15.00 |
Cold
| Country Time lemonade | $15.00 |
| Iced tea | $15.00 |
| Fruit punch | $15.00 |
| UMKC punch | $15.00 |
| Raspberry sherbert | $16.00 |
| Sparkling white grape punch | $20.00 |
| 100% Juices | |
| Orange | $17.00 |
| Apple | $17.00 |
| Cranberry | $17.00 |
| Breakfast punch | $20.00 |
Individual Beverages
| Assorted can sodas | $1.00 |
| Assorted bottled sodas | $2.50 |
| Bottled water | $1.50 |
| Bottled juice | $1.50 |
| Milk | $1.00 |