POLICIES
Room Reservations
Catering provides service at indoor and outdoor locations throughout McMaster University locations. Bookings for most of the main campus need to be done through Central Bookings at ext. 26898 or the Student Centre at ext. 26024.
Menu Selections
Your menu selections may be made from our suggested list of menus. However, some restrictions may apply because of the location and / or size of your group. Our catering coordinator can work with our chefs to create a custom menu to suit your event. The 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 catering 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, provided all orders are placed and finalized at least 10 full business days in advance of your event and meet the minimum numbers required. A late price of an additional 20% will be charged if booked or changed after the 10 business day minimum. Coffee service only requires 5 days in advance of the event. Most full menu items listed include your choice of paper or China service. China service is included with all dinner menus. To add China service to all other listed menu items, a fee of $1.75 per person will be added.
All on-campus catering orders that do not exceed $300 will be subject to a $40 delivery fee. To avoid the delivery charge, pick up from the catering office can be arranged. (a trolley can be available for you to transport your order) A delivery fee of $100 will be added to your invoice if your order for an on-campus event is on the weekend or after 7:00 pm during the week. (an additional 20% for statutory holidays) For events that require our driver (s) to return to pick up smallware’s, etc., more than four hours after the order is delivered, there will be an additional charge of $20 (not applied to events that have catering staff present).
For all off-campus inquiries, the order must exceed $500 before delivery can be arranged. A delivery fee of $50 will also be added.
Guaranteed Numbers
A guaranteed number of guests must be established 10 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 (max 50 people). Our catering staff will normally provide seating and food for approximately 5% above the latest guaranteed number (but not exceeding room capacity). You will be financially responsible for the guaranteed number, or the actual number of persons served, whichever is greater.
Attendant Staffing and Set Up
Catering staff will arrive before the designated start time to allow adequate time to set up the event. Please have the doors unlocked and the room/area set up with the necessary tables/furniture. This will ensure a successful event start time.
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 foodborne illness from occurring, the catering staff is required to remove all perishable food from the event.
Food Allergy Disclaimer
McMaster University Hospitality Services attempts to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for those with food allergies and instructs 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.
Invoicing
For university accounts, please provide us with your Mosaic Chartfield String at the time of booking. For non-University accounts, full payment will be required 10 business days prior to the event, and all prices will be subject to applicable taxes.
Breakfast Selections
- 20% additional fee for late orders.
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice.
Continental Breakfast
$16.00 | Minimum 10 Orders
- Assorted muffins, danish, and croissants | V
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Selection of bottled juice
- Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
- Traditional tea
Classic Breakfast Buffet
$16.00 | Minimum 20 Orders
- Ontario free run scrambled eggs | V
- Choice of smoked bacon or roasted sausages
- Seasoned home-fried potatoes | V
- Selection of bottled juice
- Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
- Traditional tea
The Canadian Buffet
$25.00 | Minimum 20 Orders
- Assorted breakfast pastries | V
- Cheese and egg omelette
- Fluffy pancakes with syrup | V
- Roasted bacon and sausages
- Seasoned home-fried potatoes
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Selection of bottled juice
- Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
- Traditional tea
Breakfast Wraps
Regular $20.00 | Minimum 15 Orders
- Breakfast burrito served with hash browns
- Whole fruit
- Coffee and tea
- Meat – scrambled eggs, ham, cheddar, salsa
- Vegan – vegan scrambled, black salsa, spinach
“On the Run” Breakfast Sandwiches
$20.00 | Minimum 15 Orders
- Served with hash browns | V
- Whole fruit
- Coffee and tea
- Meat – sausage or bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin
- Vegan – Vegan egg patty, spinach, vegan cheese on an English muffin | VG
Sweet and Savory Breakfast Bites
Regular $26.00 | Minimum 20 Orders
- “Wow butter” PB & J and Black Forest overnight oats | GF
- Assorted scones, sweet and savoury pastries.
- Egg bites (chorizo, cheese/pepper and onion / and spinach, and cheese) | GF
- Sliced fruit | VG, GF
- Selection of bottled juice
- Premium regular and decaffeinated coffee
- Traditional tea
A La Carte Breakfast
Items | Price/Each |
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Assorted Muffin | $2.95 |
Danish | $3.50 |
Croissant | $3.50 |
Chocolatine | $3.95 |
Savoury Pastries | $5.95 |
Assorted Loaf Slices | $4.25 |
Whole Fruit | $2.75 |
Yogurt Parfaits | $5.95 |
Chopped Fruit Cup | $5.95 |
Vegan and Gluten-Free Muffin | V, GF | $6.25 |
A La Carte Snacks
Items | Price/Each |
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Cookie | $2.50 |
Vegan & Gluten Free Cookie | $4.25 |
Chocolate Brownie | $2.50 |
Chocolate Brownie (Sweets from the Earth) | GF | $4.95 |
GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Lunch Selections
- Upgrade any platter below to a buffet to include a garden salad with two dressing types, a selection of whole fruit, and freshly baked cookies.
- 20% additional fee for late orders.
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice.
Classic Sandwich Platter
Platter $140.00 | Buffet $20.50 per person with a minimum of 16 orders
16 assorted sandwiches, prepared in quantities of 4 – Select 4 types:
- Cranberry Chicken Salad with cranberry mayonnaise, lettuce on ciabatta | H
- Egg Salad with lettuce on sourdough Sliced bread | V
- Roasted Pepper Hummus with shaved pickled cucumber and tomato on sliced loaf | VG
- Tuna Salad with scallions and brunoise of celery on multigrain panini loaf
- Ham and Cheddar with honey mustard ciabatta baguette
- Smoked Turkey with lettuce and grainy mustard mayonnaise on a multigrain loaf
Deluxe Sandwich Platter
Platter $236.00 | Buffet $26.25 per person with a minimum of 16 orders
16 assorted sandwiches, prepared in quantities of 4 – Select 4 types:
- Pesto Bocconcini pesto marinated bocconcini on focaccia with sundried tomato tapenade, baby arugula and vine-ripened tomato
- Smoked Salmon on marble rye with cucumber, dill, and caper cream cheese
- Turkey Club with hand-carved turkey, bacon, and cranberry mayo on multigrain
croissant with lettuce and tomato - Avocado Deviled Egg Salad with radicchio on sourdough | V
- Curried Tofu with tomato jam and baby spinach Brioche “style’ Bun | VG
- Herb Chicken with olive muffuletta mix and sweet remoulade and crispy onion on potato scallion bun | H
Classic Wrap Platter
Platter $122.00 | Buffet $21.95 per person with a minimum of 12 orders
12 assorted wraps – Select 4 types:
- Chicken Caesar grilled chicken tossed in Caesar dressing with romaine lettuce and parmesan | H
- Turkey Club roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cranberry mayonnaise
- Grilled Buffalo Chicken with lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing | H
- Fresh Vegetables with fresh peppers, olive muffuletta mix, tomato jam and smashed chickpea and spinach | VG
- Tuna and Cheddar with lettuce, pickle, and horseradish cream
- Ham and Swiss with honey radish cream
Deluxe Wrap Platter
Platter $160.00 | Buffet $24.75 per person with a minimum of 12 orders
12 assorted wraps – Select 4 types:
- California – seaweed-crusted tofu, wasabi vegan mayo, lettuce, avocado and tomato | VG
- Shawarma Chicken – spiced chicken, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, feta dressing and pickled turnip | H
- Scotch Egg “style” – plant-based sausage crumble, sliced egg, crispy onion w/ Dijon grainy mustard aioli | V
- Genoa Salami with Smoked Provolone – roasted red pepper, arugula, balsamic glaze and horseradish mayo
- Bruschetta Chicken – roasted chicken breast, bruschetta, baby spinach and bocconcini | H
- Cuban Ham, capicola, salami, Swiss, pickles and mustard aioli
“Boxed” Sandwiches
$18.00 per person | Minimum 5 orders
All items will be individually wrapped
- Egg Salad with lettuce on sourdough Sliced bread | V
- Roasted Pepper Hummus with shaved pickled cucumber and tomato on sliced loaf | VG
- Ham and Cheddar with honey mustard ciabatta baguette
- Smoked Turkey with lettuce and grainy mustard mayonnaise on a multigrain loaf
- Whole Fruit
- Cookie
- Bottled Water
- On request, chicken salad on a gluten-free bun
“Boxed” Wraps
$19.00 per person | Minimum 5 orders
All items will be individually wrapped
- Turkey Club- roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cranberry mayonnaise
- Grilled Buffalo Chicken with lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing
- Fresh Vegetables with fresh peppers, olive muffuletta mix, tomato jam & smashed chickpea & spinach | VG
- Ham and Swiss with honey radish cream
- Whole Fruit
- Cookie
- Bottled Water
Our boxed lunch options are packaged in a recyclable/compostable containers
GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Themed Luncheon Buffets
- All themed Luncheon selections are available for dinner, please add $8 per person
- 20% additional fee for late orders
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice
The Pasta Bar
$23.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Garlic Knots and assorted buns and butter
- Romaine Salad with parmesan cheese, balsamic and Caesar dressing | GF
- Italian Chopped Salad with radicchio, grilled peppers, red onion, and roasted chickpea with assorted dressings | VG, GF
- Chicken Alfredo with asparagus, roasted grape tomatoes in garlic oil | H
- Lentil Penne tossed in tomato sauce with a sweet pepper blend | VG, GF
- Tiramisu | GF
- Vegan berry crumble | VG
- Coffee & Tea
The Grand River
$30.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Bannock
- Mixed Greens with Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Grape Tomatoes and Dried Fruit
- Assorted Dressings on The Side | VG, GF
- Warm Succotash mixed Beans, Corn, Squash and Potatoes | GF, H
- Herb Crusted Chicken Thighs | GF, H
- Wild Rice Pilaf | VG, GF
- IQF Strawberry Juice
- Coffee & Tea
Mediterranean
Platter $28.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Naan Bread | V
- Romaine Salad with parmesan cheese, balsamic and Caesar dressing | GF
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus made with chickpeas, Tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic | VG
- Marinated Tomato Antiboise fresh tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil | VG
- Asiago Chicken marinated chicken breast with an Asiago crust | H, GF
- Lemon Herb Rice | VG
- Plant Based Moussaka “Impossible Ground” Bolognese, white bean puree, and roasted Eggplant | VG, GF
- Fresh Fruit Platter
- Coffee & Tea
Fiesta Buffet
Platter $29.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Mexican Chopped Salad: romaine, grape tomatoes, radishes, red onion, toasted pepitas and chili lime vinaigrette | VG, GF
- Street Corn Salad: sweet corn, jalapeno, scallion, paprika, cotija cheese in a creamy cilantro lime dressing | V, GF
- Chicken Quesadilla: diced chicken, shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo in a flour tortilla | H
- Vegan Quesadilla: “Impossible” ground, Tex-Mex vegan cheese, Pico de Gallo in a flour tortilla | VG
- Fiesta Rice: Spiced basmati with sweet peppers | VG, GF
served with salsa | VG, GF, sour cream | V, GF and guacamole | VG, GF</span I> - Cinnamon Churro Fries | V
- Coffee & Tea
Sweet and Spice
$30.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Thai Mango Slaw with spicy ginger dressing | VG, GF
- Mixed Greens with pickled carrots, cucumber, edamame, slivered peppers, hoisin and lemon basil dressing on the side | VG
- General Tso: breaded chicken bites tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce | H
- Thai Tofu Green Curry with coconut milk, spinach, peppers, celery, and mushrooms | VG, GF
- Ginger and Lime Scented Jasmine Rice | VG, GF
- Sliced Fruit | VG, GF
- Coffee & Tea
The Islands Buffet
$32.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Assorted Buns and Butter
- Caribbean Chopped Salad iceberg lettuce, peppers, beans, onions, lime, chilli dressing | VG
- Islands Mango Slaw mango, peppers, Nappa cabbage, honey mustard dressing | V, GF
- Cuban Lentil Picadillo lentils, tomatoes, olives, onions | VG
- Jerk Roasted Chicken traditional jerk spiced chicken thighs | H, GF
- Plantain Sweet Potato Trio roasted new potatoes, fried plantains, spiced sweet potatoes | VG, GF
- Mango Cake | V
- Coffee & Tea
Light Buffet for Small Groups
$32.00 | Minimum of 10 orders – Maximum 25 orders
- Assorted Buns and Butter
- Build Your Own Salad with mixed greens and assorted toppings: grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, black beans, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries with assorted dressings on the side | VG, GF
- Grainy Mustard Fingerling Potato Salad | VG, GF
- Quinoa Salad with baby kale, sweet peppers, cucumber & roasted chickpeas | VG, GF (Proteins served on warm platters)
- Herb Roasted Chicken Breast | H, GF
- Maple Glazed Fillet of Salmon | GF
Vegan option available upon request - Assorted Bite Size Cakes & Pastries | V
- Sliced Fruit Platter | VG, GF
- Coffee & Tea
Mini Handhelds
$36.00 | Minimum of 20 orders
- Baby Spinach Salad with roasted red peppers, toasted sunflower seeds, crumbled cotija cheese and zesty orange dressing | V, GF
- Fingerling Potato Poutine: roasted fingerling potatoes topped with cheese curds and gravy | V, GF
- Braised Chicken with Kansas City BBQ sauce, creamy ranch slaw on a ciabatta bun | H
- Shrimp Po’boy jalapeno breaded shrimp, mango slaw and remoulade on a mini hoagie
- “Impossible” Ground Taquito corn flour tortilla, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, shredded vegan Tex-Mex cheese | VG, GF
- Assorted Flavoured Churros | V
- Sliced fruit | VG, GF
- Coffee & Tea
GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Plated Dinner
- All dinner orders must be confirmed a minimum of 10 business days prior.
- 20% additional fee for late orders
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice.
Regular $58 per person | Minimum 25 people
Bread Basket with Butter
Coffee & Tea Service
Appetizers
Select one for the group:
- Caprese Salad
Vine tomatoes, bocconcini, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, olive antiboise, and balsamic glaze | GF - Beet and Goat Cheese
Roasted beets, arugula, crumbled goat cheese, sunflower seeds, and citrus vinaigrette | GF - Envision Greens
Mixed baby greens, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, toasted pumpkin seeds and dried fruits with lemon and basil vinaigrette | VG, GF
Entrees
Select one for the group:
- Roasted Atlantic Salmon marinated in Tamari and maple.
Roasted garlic broccolini, sweet peppers, fingerling potatoes | GF - Stuffed Chicken Supreme
Goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and spinach. roasted carrots, asparagus, potato galette | H, GF - Chicken Roulade
Chicken thighs with mushroom and herb farce, French beans, mashed potatoes, caramelized onion jus | H, GF
Dessert
Select one for the group:
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake
- Decadent Chocolate cake | VG, GF
- Apple Caramel Oatmeal Crisp
Platters/Appetizers
- 20% additional fee for late orders
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice.
Vegetable Crudité | $55
Serves 10 – 15 ppl
English cucumber, mini carrots, grape tomatoes, celery, broccoli, cauliflower ranch dip
Fresh Fruit Platter | $65
Serves 10 – 15 ppl
Freshly cut honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon, green, red grapes
Cheese Platter | $75
Serves 10 – 15 ppl
Selection of medium cheddar, Brie, goat cheese, and provolone
Dessert Platter | $38
Assorted mini dessert squares | 2 – dozen
Selections pending availability
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
Price per dozen
Minimum 2 dozen per selection
Order 10 or more dozen receive a discount of 10%
- Assorted Mini Quiche (contains pork) | $32
- Vegetable Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce | VG | $34
- Samosas | VG | $34
- Spanakopita | V | $34
- Truffled Scented Mac n Cheese Fritters | V | $34
- Thai Spiced Karaage Chicken Bites | H | $35
- BBQ Halal Meatballs | H | $36
- Tempura Shrimp | $38
- Lemongrass Chicken Skewer | H, GF | $38
- “Impossible Ground” Mini Kofta Skewers w/ Vegan garlic sauce | VG, GF | $40
- Buffalo Chicken Trumpet | $45
- Brie and Raspberry Pastry | V | $45
Cold Hors d’oeuvres
Price per dozen
Minimum 2 dozen per selection
Order 10 or more dozen receive a discount of 10%
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Phyllo Cups | $32
- Hummus Cucumber & Tomato Bite | VG, GF | $28
- Roasted Garlic White Bean and Tomato and Herb Jam | VG | $30
- Smoked Duck with Cranberry Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze | $34
- Creamy Spinach and Artichoke in Phyllo | VG | $30
- Chilled Harissa Spiced Shrimp | H, GF | $36
GF = Gluten Free | H = Halal | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Beverages
- 20% additional fee for late orders
- Prices and menu are subject to change without notice.
Items | Price |
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Coffee (min. 5 serving) | $2.25 |
Coffee (decaf) | $2.25 |
Hot Chocolate (min. 5 servings) | $2.25 |
Herbal Tea | $2.25 |
Orange Pekoe Tea | $2.25 |
Hot Apple Cider | $2.95 |
Items | Price |
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Bottled Juice (Individual) | $3.20 |
Milk (small) | $2.20 |
Soy Milk (250 ml) | $3.50 |
Bottled Spring Water | $2.20 |
Perrier Water 350 ml (bottle) | $2.90 |
Water Pitcher | $2.85 |
Water 3-Galon (Yields approximately 60 servings) | $10.00 |
Citrus Infused Water (per gallon) | $18.00 |