Catering Menu
Beverages
All prices are per person unless otherwise noted.
| Item | Price |
| Coffee Set-up/Tea Includes: Regular/Decaf Coffee, Hot Water, Assorted Tea and Condiments |
$2.40 |
| Replenish | $1.75 |
| Assorted Canned Juices | $2.40 |
| Assorted Canned Sodas | $1.90 |
| Bottled Water | $.75 |
| Sparkling Spring Water | $2.10 |
| Gatorade or Body Armor All canned/bottled Beverages will be calculated one per person unless otherwise requested. |
$2.75 |
| Pitcher of Water These will be served as the default option for all events taking place in Commons. |
$3.50 |
| Bulk Water (5 gal. jug) | $28.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | $1.90 |
| Chai (Hot or Cold) | $3.25 |
| Apple Cider (Hot or Cold) In season |
$1.75 |
| House Wine Additional selections are available upon request. |
$7.25 per glass |
| House Beer Additional selections are available upon request. |
$5.50 per bottle |
Refreshments and Snacks
All prices are calculated on the portions indicated per item.
| Item | Price |
| Tortilla Chips with Salsa | $2.00 |
| 19th Hole Snack Mix (2oz p.p.) | $2.00 |
| Assorted Fancy Bates Mini Dessert Pastries (2 p.p.) | $2.25 |
| Assorted Cookies and Brownies (1.5 p.p.) | $1.50 |
| Assorted Mini Whoopie Pies (1.25 p.p.) | $2.25 |
| Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate (2 p.p.) | Market Price |
| Ice Cream Buffet Minimum of 25 attendees required; includes one ice cream flavor and four of the following toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, whipped cream, caramel topping or chocolate sauce. For each additional ice cream flavor, add $.75 |
$4.50 |
| Assorted Whole Fruit (1 p.p.) | $1.25 |
| Assorted Individual Yogurt Cups (1 p.p) | $1.80 |
Cold Hors D’Oeuvres
All prices are calculated on the portions indicated per item.
| Item | Price |
| Hummus Flight w/Naan Bread and Gluten Friendly Crackers (2 oz.) Including Choice of 3 Hummus: Plain, Edamame, Sundried Tomato, Avocado |
$3.25 |
| Fresh Fruit and Cheese Board | $4.50 |
| Charcuterie Assorted Pork Products, Cheeses, and Assorted Accoutrements. |
$5.50 |
| Faux-Cuterie Plant based, vegan |
$5.00 |
| Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Bleu Cheese Dressing | $4.00 |
| Grilled Vegetable Crudités with Bleu Cheese Dressing | $4.00 |
| Crostini White Bean and Sage Hummus (Vegan) (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Crostini Avocado and Goat Cheese (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Crostini Roasted Vegetable (Vegan) (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Shrimp Cocktail (2 p.p.) | $4.75 |
| Polenta Bites (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Mini Lobster Salad Puff (2 p.p.) | $4.25 |
| Spring Rolls (1 p.p.) Asian, Avocado, or Kale |
$3.25 |
Hot Hors D’Oeuvres
All prices are calculated on the portions indicated per item.
| Item | Price |
| Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Ginger Dipping Sauce (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Asian Dumplings with Dipping Sauce (2 p.p.) Vegetable, Pork, Chicken |
$3.75 |
| Mini Quiche (1.5 p.p.) | $3.75 |
| Flat Bread Pizzas Three Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Chicken, Goat Cheese and Arugula, Meat Lovers |
$3.25 |
| Buffalo Chicken Wings w/Bleu Cheese or Ranch and Celery (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Stuffed Mushroom Caps (2 p.p.) | $3.25 Vegan, $3.75 Crab |
| Satay Kabobs (2 p.p.) | $3.50 Chicken Curry, $4.00 Teriyaki Beef |
| Sriracha Short Rib Kabobs (2 p.p.) | $3.75 |
| Empanadas: Chicken, Beef or Vegetable (1.5 p.p.) | $3.00 Vegetable, $3.25 Chicken, $3.75 Beef |
| Paper Wrapped Chicken (1.5 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts (1.5 p.p.) | $4.50 |
| Mini Lobster Cakes/Crab Cakes (2 p.p.) | $4.50 |
| Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus (2 p.p.) | $4.25 |
| Vegetable Samosas with Chutney (2 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Mac & Cheese Bites (1.5 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Mediterranean Chicken Skewers (2 p.p.) | $3.75 |
| Fritters (Spicy Sweet Potato) (Cauliflower) (2 p.p.) | $3.75 |
| Shatakki Mushroom Bites (1.5 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Falafel w/Tahini Sauce (1.5 p.p.) | $3.75 |
Breakfast
All prices are calculated on the portions indicated per item.
| Item | Price |
| Assorted Breakfast Pastries – (Danish, Cinnamon Rolls) (1.5 p.p.) | $3.00 |
| Assorted Muffins and/or Quick Breads (1.5 p.p.) Vegan muffins available upon request. |
$2.25 |
| Assorted Scones (1.5 p.p.) | $2.25 |
| Bagels W/Butter and Cream Cheese (1 p.p.) | $3.25 |
| Gluten Free Bagels (1 p.p.) | $3.75 |
| Cat Continental Assorted Breakfast Pastries and Muffins with Butter and Jams, Fresh Whole Fruit, Coffee Service, Assorted Juices |
$11.50 per person |
| Garnet Sunrise Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Veggie Patty or Chicken Sausage Link (choice of one), Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins with Butter and Jams, Coffee Service, Assorted Juices |
$18.00 per person |
| Add An Additional Breakfast Meat to Garnet | $2.25 per person |
| Garnet Sunrise Deluxe Cheese and Vegetable Quiche, Bacon, Ham or Sausage (choice of one), Fresh Fruit Tray, Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins with Butter and Jams, Coffee Service, Assorted Juices |
$19.50 per person |
| Commons (Breakfast Through the Line) | $10.50 |
Lunch
Prices listed are per person.
| Item | Price |
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Standard On the Run Content:
Sandwich Options:
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$11.00 |
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Deluxe On the Run Content:
Sandwich Options:
Salad Options:
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$14.50 |
| Salads | |
| Chop Salad Tomatoes, Baked Chicken, Egg, Cheese |
$10.50 |
| Caesar Salad | $10.50 |
| Build Your Own Salad (BYOS) Field Greens Salad, Tomato Wedges/Slices, Sliced Cucumbers, Sliced Hard Boiled Eggs, Red Onion, Chick Peas, Baby Carrots, Grated Cheese, Crouton and Dessert. |
$13.50 |
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Add the Following to Any Previous Salad: |
$14.25 Chicken $15.50 Grilled Flank Steak |
| *All Cold Salads Include Naan Bread, Dessert of the Day and Beverage. | |
| Bobcat Lunch Buffet Options (For Groups Over 10) All prices are per person |
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Standard
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$14.00 |
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Deluxe – For Groups Over 10
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$18.50 |
| Add Hot Soup of the Day With Any of the Above Deli Buffets | $3.00 per person |
| Catered Hot Lunch (Booked Using Board Plan Menu) – Buffet | $19.50 |
| Commons (Lunch Through the Line) | $12.00 |
Dinner
Prices are per person and include labor and linen. If there is an item that you do not see on the menu, please ask. Special arrangements can be made.
| Item | Price |
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Bobcat Dinner Buffet Options |
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Standard Content:
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$22.50 |
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Deluxe Content:
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$28.50 |
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Using Items from the Commons Menu |
$20.50 |
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Add Canned Beverages To Any Dinner |
Add $1.90 |
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Commons Dinner Through the Line |
$14.00 |
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In addition to the items listed, menus customized to specific event themes are available. We specialize in international cuisine, understand specific religious holiday food requirements, have access to a wide range of locally grown and organic items and are able to accommodate special dietary needs.
| Item |
| Beef and Pork |
| Roasted Sirloin of Beef with Woodland Mushrooms Can be made gluten-friendly upon request |
| Meat Lasagna with Marinara Meat, Sundried Tomato, 3 Cheese (Veg), Vegan |
| BBQ Pulled Beef/Pork (Including Rolls on the Side) |
| Burgundy Beef Tips with Egg Noodles |
| Citrus Marinated Roast Pork Loin with Apple Stuffing |
| Short Ribs |
| Chicken/Fowl |
| Chicken Piccata with Lemon Cream Sauce |
| Bates Chicken Cordon Bleu |
| Grilled Chicken Breast with Sauteed Vegetable Garnish (Gluten Friendly) |
| Rosemary Rubbed Chicken Breast (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Spinach and Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breast |
| General Tso’s Chicken |
| Seafood |
| Boston Baked Crusted Haddock or Cod |
| Grilled Salmon (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Seafood Stuffed Haddock |
| Vegetarian |
| Eggplant Parmesan |
| Cheese Ravioli with Sundried Tomato & Pesto |
| Keeneland Style Baked Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms |
| Vegan |
| General Tso’s Tofu |
| Green Bean Tofu Stir Fry (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Seitan Marsala |
| Vegetable Sukiyaki (Gluten-Friendly) |
Starches and Vegetables
| Item |
| Potatoes (Starches) |
| Oven Roasted Maine Potatoes (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Au Gratin Potatoes |
| Rice |
| White or Brown Rice (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Basmati Rice (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Rice Pilaf (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Quinoa Pilaf |
| Orzo Pilaf (Vegan) |
| Israeli Cous Cous (Vegan) |
| Vegetables |
| Cuts Carrots with Dill |
| Sautéed Vegetable Medley (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Vegetables with Ginger Seasoning |
| Kernel Corn (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Sautéed Seasonal Greens (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Roasted Cauliflower |
| Item |
| Type of Salads |
| Field Greens Salad (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Coleslaw (Vegetarian) |
| Fresh Fruit Salad (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Maple Apple Cous Cous Salad with Raisins (Vegan) |
| Dill Potato Salad |
| Pasta Salad (Veg/Vegan) |
| Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Tomato & Ripe Olive Salad with Feta Cheese (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Ancient Grain Superfood Salad |
| Dressing Choices |
| Bleu Cheese (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Fat Free Italian (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Lite Olive Oil Vinaigrette (Gluten-Friendly and Vegan) |
| Parmesan Peppercorn (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Regular or Fat Free Ranch (Gluten-Friendly) |
| Tuscany Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vegan) |
| Item |
| Cheesecake Topped with your choice of: cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chocolate sauce |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake |
| Toll House Pie |
| Strawberry Short Cake (Cake or a Biscuit) |
| Angel Food Cake w/Seasonal Fruit |
| Apple or Blueberry Crisp |
| Maine Blueberry Cake |
| Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting |
| Classic Chocolate Cake |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake |
| Double Layer Vegan Chocolate, Vanilla or Carrot Cake |
| Three Layer Blueberry Cake |
| Vegan Blueberry Quinoa Cake |
| Vegan No Bake Cookies |
BBQ’s & Lobster Bakes
All prices are per person.
| Item | Price |
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Basic BBQ – Available Late July – Mid October & Short Term
BBQ prices do not include labor. A cook can be added for $40.00 per hour (minimum of 4 hours, one cook per 50 people). An attendant can be added for $12.00 per hour (minimum of 4 hours). One server per 50 is suggested. |
$16.00 |
| Basic BBQ With Marinated Chicken Breast | $17.50 |
| Basic BBQ With Veggie Kabobs | $19.50 |
| Lobster Bake
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| Your Choice Of: Steamed Maine Lobster with Drawn Butter | Priced Seasonally |
| Your Choice Of: Bone-In Grilled Chicken Breasts | $19.00 |
| Your Choice Of: Steak | $23.00 |
| Your Choice Of: Vegetarian Option | $18.50 |
| With Steamers | Priced Seasonally |
Pizza/Pasta Party Prices
All prices are per person.
| Item | Price |
| Cheese Pizza (8 slices) | $10.50 |
| Each Additional Pizza Topping | $1.05 per topping |
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Spaghetti Dinner
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$14.00 |
| Make It Lasagna! | |
| Pans of Lasagna for 12 (Cheese Frozen) | $25.00 |
| Pans of Lasagna for 12 (Cheese Cooked) | $28.00 |
| Pans of Lasagna for 12 (Meat Lovers Frozen) | $30.00 |
| Pans of Lasagna for 12 (Meat Lovers Cooked) |
$33.00 |
Sweets
| Item | Price Per Person |
| Cookies | |
| Assorted Cookies or Brownies | $8.00 per dozen |
| Bates Bobcat Paw Cookies (Large) | $10.00 per dozen |
| Bates Bobcat Paw Cookies (Small) Please add an additional $.90 per dozen for chocolate dipped |
$8.00 per dozen |
| Bates Maple Shortbread Cookies | $10.00 per dozen |
| Bates Filled Maple Shortbread Cookies | $14.00 per dozen |
| Gluten Free Items No Bake Cookies, Raspberry Oat Bars, Crisp, Orange Cranberry Sandwich Cookies, Individually wrapped Udi’s cookies |
$10.50 per dozen |
| Cakes | |
| Classic Chocolate | $29.00 |
| Carrot with Cream Cheese Frosting | $25.00 |
| Plain Cheese Cake Add $2.00 per cake for fruit topping |
$27.00 |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake | $27.00 |
| Strawberry Short Cake | $25.00 |
| Three Layer Blueberry Cake | $25.00 |
| Vegan Blueberry Quinoa Cake | $25.00 |
| All Occasion Cakes/Specialty Dessert An additional cost will be added for cakes with special decorating requests. Please specify colors of icing and flavor of cake when ordering. Specialty Cakes can be made to order and will be priced accordingly. |
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| Round, Double Layer Cake – 10 Inch (Serves 14) | $35.00 |
| ½ Sheet Pan, Single Layer – 9 x 13 (Serves 25) | $30.00 |
| ½ Sheet Pan, Double Layer – 9 x 13 (Serves 25) | $45.00 |
| Sheet Pan, Single Layer – 18 x 26 inch (Serves 50-70) | $60.00 |
| Sheet Pan, Double Layer – 18 x 26 inch (Serves 50-70) | $90.00 |
| Round, Double Layer Vegan Cake – 10 inch (Serves 14) | $37.00 |
| Pies | |
| Apple | $14.00 |
| Blueberry | $14.00 |
| Toll House Pie | $17.00 |
| Pecan | $24.00 |
| Additional Desserts | |
| Bates Signature Red Velvet Cupcakes in Paw Wrapper | $15.00 per dozen |
| Apple Crisp (Serves 12) | $16.00 |
| Bates Mini Dessert Pastries | $12.50 per dozen |
| Whoopie Pies | $15.00 per dozen |
Student Board Plan Replacement & Athletic Board Plan Replacement Meal Options
Student Board Plan Meal Replacements Options for College Recognized Student Organizations
College recognized student organizations may substitute, at no charge, a basic BBQ , or Standard On the Run Meal . Requests for replacement meal require no less than a a five working day notice.
- The requesting organization must have booked space in EMS for the event, or indicated that they will be traveling off campus
- The requesting organization must provide Bobcat Catering with the list of individuals attending. Those attending who are not on the board plan will be charged at the rate listed in the Catering Guide
- In the case of a BBQs there are only two grills which may be used – Gillespie Hall and Kalperis.. A grill must be reserved through EMS when the space reservation is made. .
- The booking organization is responsible for picking up the meal ordered and disposing of any leftovers/waste
- When ordering a BBQ, Bobcat catering assumes that the requesting organization will be cooking and will be sure to supply the appropriate utensils. If this is not the case Bobcat Catering can arrange for a chef to be b present at the following cost:
- $30.00 per cook per hour. BBQ cooks are calculated at one cook for every 50 individuals with a minimum of 4 hours charged to cover prep, set-up, cooking and clean-up time.
- If an organization chooses to schedule a catered event other than a basic BBQ or Standard On the Run Meal arrangements can be made, but the per person charge will be as listed in the catering guide minus $1.75 for all students on the board plan
Academic /Athletic Board Plan Replacements Meals
Bobcat Catering can provide at no-cost replacement meals for academic field trips and recognized athletic teams ( not club sports) who will miss meals due to a competition , or travel. Orders should be placed by the class professor, or team coach and a five working day notice is required. Additionally, Bobcat Catering will require a list of those attending and the meal cost for those not on the board plan will be charged to the ordering team/departments .
The replacement meal consists of:
- Choice of a standard On the Run Meal or bulk food items appropriate for the meal/meals being replaced
- Beverages at 2 per person per meal – with no more than one of those beverages to be Gatorade
Equipment Rentals and Paper Products
Linen Rentals
Linens, china and buffet skirting are included in the cost of events. If you request extra tables to be clothed, or clothed and skirted, you will be billed the following sur-charge:
- Tablecloths
- Linen
- Banquets = $4.50 each
- Round = $5.50 each
- Overlay = $2.50 each
- Napkin = $1.00 each
- Plastic
- $3.25 each
- Linen
- Table Skirt = $10.00 each
In addition, linen is included in all events in which catering is provided by Bobcat Catering. If catering is not provided by Bates, there will be a rental charge if linen is needed.
Equipment Rentals
Equipment used during a catered event is for use during that event only. Items removed from the event will be added to the final bill at replacement cost. Utensils, pots and pans are available for use on a very limited basis. Requests must be made in advance through the catering office. A deposit is due upon pick-up and will be refunded when all items have been returned.
- Chafing Dishes:
- Basic = $2.50 each
- Upgraded = $5.00 each
- Sterno = $3.50 each
- Sections of Pipe and Drape = $20.00 per section
Bulk Paper
- 9″ paper plates (125 in a package) = $12.00
- 7″ paper plates (125 in a package) = $8.50
- Package of Commons paper napkins (500) = $5.00
- Cutlery, Knife (100 in a box) = $4.50
- Cutlery, Forks (100 in a box) = $4.50
- Cutlery, Spoon (100 in a box) = $4.50
- 8 oz cups (sleeves of 50) = $4.00
- Lids (sleeves of 100) = $4.00
- Cocktail napkins (200) = $4.50
Paper Package
- Fork/Knife/Spoon
- Commons Paper Napkin
- 9′ plate
- 7′ plate
- $.35 per person
- Add 8oz paper cup:
- $.45 per person
Grill Rental- when available
- Grill ( delivery, pick-up and cleaning) $50.00
- Charcoal $17.00 per bag
- Lighter Fluid $5.00
- Utensiles available upon request . Deposit will be required
If you need assistance, please contact Bobcat Catering at bobcatcatering@bates.edu.