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AMH Catering Menu 2025

POLICIES

Room Reservations

Bookings for The Great Hall and West Room in Alumni Memorial Hall need to be done through Housing and Conference Services at amhevents@mcmaster.ca. Bookings for The Buttery and Bar Lounge can be done at buttery@mcmaster.ca.

Menu Selections

Your menu selections may be made from our suggested list of menus. However, some restrictions may apply because of the size of your group. Our catering coordinator can work with our chefs to create a custom menu to suit your event. Menu needs to be finalized at least 10 business days in advance to ensure we can provide the best service.

Cancellations

Should it be necessary to cancel your event, please inform us at buttery@mcmaster.ca as soon as possible. To avoid any charges our office must be informed at least 5 full business days in advance of your function. (48 hours for coffee only services)

Pricing

The regular food and beverage prices listed in the package are applicable, providing all orders are placed and finalized at least 10 full business days in advance of your event and meet the minimum numbers required. The late price of an additional 10% will be charged if booked or changed after the 10-business day minimum. Coffee service only, requires 5 days in advance of the event. All events include China service.

Please note there are minimum food and beverage charges for all events at AMH:

  • For events held after 6 pm: $750 minimum food and beverage
  • For events held on the weekends: $2,000 minimum food and beverages

Changes/revisions made to your catering order less than 10 business days prior to the event will result in a $30 fee each time a change is made. This includes the following:

  • Guest count revision
  • Adding late dietary restrictions
  • Adding to, or removing menu items
  • Revising start time and/or end time
  • Any other details that were not confirmed by the deadline that impact the scheduling and/or ordering.

To avoid multiple late fees, please send any of the changes at the same time.

A request to make any revision to the contract 24 hours prior to the event will incur a change fee of $200 if we are able to make the change. Please do not make changes on the day of the event.

If your event runs longer than stipulated in the contract, we will add a labour fee of $40 per hour per staff member who must stay late.

All events held on statutory holidays will be charged an additional 20% to cover the increased labour costs.

Guaranteed Numbers

A guaranteed number of guests must be established 5 business days prior to the event date. We will further accept an additional 10% over and above the guaranteed number up to 48 hours prior to the event. You will be financially responsible for the guaranteed number, or the actual number of persons served, whichever is greater.

Food Safety

Providing quality safe food is our highest priority. Catering makes every effort to ensure that hot and cold food items are kept within the safe temperature ranges. To protect your health and prevent food born illness from occurring, the catering staff is required to remove all perishable food from the event.

Invoicing

Please provide us with your Mosaic Chartfield String at the time of booking. For any non-University accounts, full payment will be required 5 business days prior to the event and all prices would be subject to applicable taxes.

ALLERGY FOOD DISCLAIMER

McMaster University Hospitality Services makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for those with food allergies and instruct our food production staff on the severity of food allergies.

We make every effort to prevent cross-contamination and communicate information about allergens to customers. We review ingredient information and priority allergens are identified based on ingredients only. While we work hard to prevent cross-contamination, there is always a risk in a large food service facility.

Please be advised that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use, may potentially change the formulation or substitute at any time, without notice. Customers concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk.

AMH Catering Menu – Breakfast

Small Breakfast

$16.50 | Minimum 15 Orders

  • House made muffins & pastries, croissants
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Selection of bottled juice
  • Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
  • Traditional Tea

Light Breakfast

$20.00 | Minimum 15 Orders

  • Hash browns
  • Yogurt Parfait | GF
  • Breakfast Sandwich – Please specify the number of each kind:
    Meat: smoked bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin
    Vegan: tofu, spinach, non-dairy cheese
  • Whole Fruit
  • Coffee and Tea

Full Breakfast

$25.00 | Minimum 20 Orders

  • Assorted breakfast pastries
  • Scrambled eggs | GF
  • Buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup
  • Roasted bacon and turkey sausages | GF
  • Seasoned home-fried potatoes
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Selection of bottled juice
  • Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
  • Traditional tea

A La Carte Breakfast

 

GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Disclaimer: Should there be any discrepancy between the menu information displayed on this website and on record in the Catering office, the latter shall prevail.

AMH Catering Menu – Lunch

Themed Luncheon selections are available for dinner, please add $6 per person

LUNCHEON SELECTIONS

Sandwich Buffet

$21.00 | Minimum 15 orders

  • Garden Salad
  • Italiano – prosciutto, genoa salami, marinated vegetables, provolone on focaccia
  • Egg Salad – tender greens, multigrain bread
  • Chili Crisp Chicken Salad – Swiss cheese, tender greens, multigrain bread
  • Roasted Vegetable Wrap – roasted red pepper, Portobello mushroom, hummus, fresh herbs, spiced vegan mayonnaise | VG
  • House Made Cookies
  • Fruit Platter

Sandwich Platter (12 assorted sandwiches)

$120.00 per platter

  • Italiano – prosciutto, genoa salami, marinated vegetables, provolone on focaccia
  • Egg salad – tender greens, multigrain bread
  • Chili Crisp Chicken Salad – Swiss cheese, tender greens, multigrain bread
  • Roasted Vegetable Wrap – roasted red pepper, Portobello mushroom, hummus, fresh herbs, spiced vegan mayonnaise | VG

Afternoon Tea

$40.00 | Minimum 20 orders

Indulge in our Afternoon Tea experience, curated to enchant your taste buds and elevate your senses. Our menu includes a selection of seasonally crafted tea sandwiches, our signature scones with preserves, and an assortment of our chef’s signature baked goods, all paired with a wide selection of teas. (10 pieces per person)

Add a glass of sparkling wine for $6.00

THEMED LUNCHES

Indian Buffet

$35.00 | Minimum 20 people

  • Naan bread
  • Kachumber Salad | VG, GF
  • Spiced basmati rice | VG, GF
  • Butter chicken – roasted chicken simmered in a creamy curry sauce | GF
  • Chickpea Vegetable Korma– curried chickpeas with mixed vegetables, onions, and ginger | VG, GF
  • Chili Carrots with Mint Chutney | VG, GF
  • Fresh fruit platter | VG, GF
  • Coffee & Tea

Italian Buffet

$34.00 | Minimum 20 people

  • Bitter Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing | VG
  • Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast on Black Pepper Cream Sauce | GF
  • Penne Vegetable Bolognese – mixed vegetables, tomato, lentils, herbs | VG
  • Rosemary Potatoes | GF
  • Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables | VG, GF
  • Focaccia Bread | VG
  • Fresh Fruit Platter | VG, GF
  • Coffee & Tea

Heritage Buffet

$34.00 | Minimum 20 people

  • Roasted Salmon Filet with three sister ragout and potlatch spice | GF
  • Roasted Carrots – maple spice blend | VG, GF
  • Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sumac Yogurt | GF
  • Green Salad with dried cranberries, pickled vegetables, roasted grape dressing | VG, GF
  • Lentil Quinoa Salad – cucumber, dill, creamy garlic dressing | VG
  • Bannock | VG
  • Fresh fruit | VG, GF
  • Coffee & Tea

Add a platter of chef’s signature desserts to any buffet for $6.00/person

Note: Themed Luncheon selections are available for dinner, please add $6 per person

GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Disclaimer: Should there be any discrepancy between the menu information displayed on this website and on record in the Catering office, the latter shall prevail.

AMH Catering Menu – Plated Dinners

$55.00 | Minimum 20 people

Choose Your Share Plate (please choose one)

  • Wonton Nachos – Chermoula, Gochujang mayonnaise, grilled pineapple salsa | V
  • Hummus Platter – roasted vegetables, flat bread, papadum | VG
  • Charcuterie Platter – assorted cured meats, olives, pickles, marinated vegetables, sourdough baguette | Add $5.00

Choose Your Appetizer (please choose one)

  • House Salad – pickled and fresh vegetables, date & pomegranate vinaigrette | VG, GF
  • Beet & Baby Kale Salad – pickled onion, toasted seeds, apple cider vinaigrette | VG, GF
  • Tomato Salad – herbed ricotta, arugula, balsamic, olive oil, crostini | GF | Add $2.00
  • Niçoise Salad – yellow fin tuna, fingerling potato, green beans, egg, cherry tomato, olive gremolata | GF | Add $5.00

Choose Your Entrée (please choose one)

  • Roasted Chicken Breast – curried potato & cauliflower, chickpeas, cilantro pesto
  • Warrior Spice Crusted Salmon Filet – succotash, lemon potatoes, corn puree | GF
  • Miso Glazed Arctic Char – sesame Calrose rice, soy braised bok choy, crispy ginger, green onion relish | GF | Add $3.00
  • Pesto Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breast – rosemary smashed potatoes, caponata, mushroom cream | GF | Add $3.00
  • Duo of Duck – duck rillettes, smoked breast, fondant potato, charred carrot, cauliflower puree, cherry jus | GF | Add $5.00
  • Oven Roasted Beef Striploin – garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, acorn squash, tarragon, black peppercorn cream | GF | Add $4.00

Add an additional entrée choice for $15.00 per person.

Finishing Touches

Our plated menus come with a dessert creation by our Chef, or add our Signature Dessert Buffet for an additional $2.00 per person.

Vegan or vegetarian items are available by request; please provide dietary requirements to your catering coordinator.

Coffee & Tea Service

GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Disclaimer: Should there be any discrepancy between the menu information displayed on this website and on record in the Catering office, the latter shall prevail.

AMH Catering Menu – Platters / Appetizers

Platters / Appetizers

  • Vegetable Crudité | GF | 10-15 ppl | $52.00
    English cucumber, carrot sticks, grape tomatoes, celery, red pepper, cauliflower, creamy romesco dip
  • Fresh Fruit Platter | VG, GF | 10-15 ppl | $75.00
    Freshly cut honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, berries
  • Artisan Cheese | 10-15 ppl | $120.00
    Assorted artisan Canadian cheeses, crostini, fig jam, grapes, dried fruit
  • Charcuterie Board | 10-15 ppl | $135.00
    Assorted cured meats, olives, pickles, marinated vegetables, sourdough baguette
  • Hummus Platter | GF | 10 – 15 ppl | $46.00
    Roasted mediterranean vegetables, pumpkin seed romesco, wonton nachos
  • Dessert Platter | 15 ppl minimum| $6.00 per person
    A selection of our Chef’s signature pastries & desserts

Hot Hors d’oeuvres

Minimum order of 2 dozen per selection

  • Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce | VG | $38.00
  • Crispy curry shrimp with creamy Masala sauce | $44.00
  • Arancini with tomato sauce | V | $40.00
  • Duck confit tart with apple butter and Dijon | $44.00
  • Bang-bang cauliflower with spicy mayonnaise | VG | $40
  • Three Cheese Grilled Cheese | V | $46.00
  • Chickpea fritters with cilantro crema | GF | $42.00

Cold Hors d’oeuvres

Minimum order of 2 dozen per selection

  • Yellow fin tuna ceviche in phyllo cups | $46.00
  • Chili crunch chicken salad on sourdough baguette, romesco sauce | $38.00
  • Prosciutto crostini with whipped fig & goat cheese spread, basil | $46.00
  • Chili lime shrimp skewer | GF | $40.00
  • Chickpea bruschetta, roasted tomato, phyllo | VG | $38.00

GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Disclaimer: Should there be any discrepancy between the menu information displayed on this website and on record in the Catering office, the latter shall prevail.

AMH Catering Menu – Beverages

Disclaimer: Should there be any discrepancy between the menu information displayed on this website and on record in the Catering office, the latter shall prevail.