2025 Casual Catering
Affordable, flexible, and made for easy gatherings. Our Casual Catering Menu offers quick, crowd-pleasing options ideal for student groups, staff meetings, and informal events. Choose from boxed lunches, pizzas, snack platters, and other grab-and-go favorites. Available for drop-off or pick-up only — perfect when you just need to mingle, munch, and move on.
2025 Carved and Crafted Catering Menu
Thoughtfully designed with the Rowan Community in mind, our newly updated Carved + Crafted Catering Menu brings fresh energy to your favorite offerings. Built on a foundation of fresh ingredients and chef-driven creations, this reimagined guide features elevated takes on everything from light breakfasts to hearty hot buffets. Whether you're planning a casual meeting or a signature event, you'll find inspired options tailored to every occasion.
2025 Reception Menu
Designed for elevated occasions, our Reception Menu offers a refined mix of chef-curated selections perfect for celebrating, entertaining, and impressing. Choose from elegant stationary displays, handcrafted hors d’oeuvres, interactive action stations, themed buffets, and indulgent desserts — all tailored to create a dynamic and memorable guest experience.
Einstein Bros Bagels
Available for pick up ONLY from Einstein Bros Bagels in the lobby of Engineering Hall
M-TH 7:30a-5p
Fridays 7:30a-2p

2025 Reception Menu

Reception Action Stations
Reception Appetizers and Grazing Tables
Reception Custom Menu Request
Reception Desserts

 
Reception Action Stations

Carving Stations

Herb Pesto-Rubbed Beef Prime Rib (1090 cal.) 
$35.00
per person
  • freshly grated horseradish
  • roasted garlic au jus 
  • mashed potatoes
  • fire-braised green beans
  • assorted dinner rolls
  • butter 
Citrus and Sage Brined Turkey Breast (510 cal.)
$22.75
per person
  • pear-cranberry chutney 
  • turkey gravy 
  • sweet potatoes
  • balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts
  • assorted dinner rolls
  • butter 
Smoked Pepper and Honey-Brined Pork Tenderloin (1090 cal.) 
$24.25
per person
  • jalapeño charred peach chutney 
  • smoked Gouda macaroni and cheese
  • grilled seasonal vegetables
  • fresh herb gremolata
  • assorted dinner rolls
  • butter 
Maple Dijon-rubbed Salmon (970 cal.)
$28.75
per person
  • Meyer lemon beurre blanc
  • chive pesto garlic
  • shallot risotto
  • grilled lemon broccolini
  • assorted dinner rolls
  • butter 
Cracked Pepper Beef Tenderloin (680 cal.)
$31.00
per person
  • cabernet demi-glace
  • roasted garlic butter
  • truffle-whipped root vegetables
  • tri-color heirloom carrots
  • assorted dinner rolls
  • butter 
Barbecue Squash Ribs (VG) (770 cal.)
$23.25
per person
  • pimento cheese grits
  • spicy braised greens,
  • cornbread
  • honey butter

Pasta Sautee

Pasta Station (310-320 cal.)
$18.50
per person
  • choice of two pastas, two sauces, two proteins, three toppings
  • herbed garlic bread
  • Parmesan cheese
  • crushed red pepper 

Pasta Station Pastas (choose 2)

  • Penne rigate (180 cal.) (VG)
  • Farfalle (220 cal.) (VG)
  • Gemelli (180 cal.) (VG)
  • Chickpea penne (avoiding gluten) (190 cal.) (VG)

Pasta Station Sauces (choose 2)

  • Tomato basil marinara (30 cal.) (VG)
  • Parmesan Alfredo (240 cal.)
  • Basil pesto (60 cal.)
  • Tomato blush sauce (130 cal.)

Pasta Station Proteins (choose 2)

  • Garlic herb chicken (270 cal.)
  • Meatballs marinara (200 cal.)
  • Sweet Italian sausage and peppers (270 cal.)
  • Crispy tofu (260 cal.)

Pasta Station Toppings (choose 3)

  • Steamed broccoli (30 cal.) (VG)
  • Charred cauliflower (120 cal.) (VG)
  • Sautéed mushrooms (70 cal.) (VG)
  • Fresh garlic (5 cal.) (VG)
  • Roasted garlic (15 cal.) (VG)
  • Fire-roasted bell peppers (10 cal.) (VG)
  • Sautéed onion (90 cal.) (VG)
  • Roasted eggplant (60 cal.) (VG)
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (10 cal.) (VG)
Cheese Ravioli Station (400-450 cal.)
$24.25
per person
Ravioli two ways: 
  • Pomodoro with spinach and tomatoes (vegetarian; contains milk, eggs, wheat, soy)
  • Alfredo with sundried tomatoes and broccoli  (contains milk, eggs, wheat, soy)
Accompanied by:
  • Italian breads (contains wheat, soy)
  • Parm cheese (contains milk)
  • Crushed red pepper 
  • Caesar salad with fresh romaine, parm cheese, croutons and caesar dressing  [contains milk, wheat, fish (anchovy)]

 
Reception Appetizers and Grazing Tables

Grazing Tables

Charcuterie Table
$22.50
per person
Upscaled cheese and charcuterie option (430-610 cal.) that includes
  • domestic and imported cheeses
  • prosciutto
  • salami
  • capicola
  • sliced baguettes
  • crackers
  • mustard
  • honey
  • fresh vegetable crudite 
  • cornichons
  • dried fruits
  • fresh berries
  • grapes
Plant-Based Charcuterie
$22.50
per person

Plant-based charcuterie board (230-590 cal.) with

  • Aleppo pepper hummus
  • dukkah beets with pistachios
  • marinated tofu "feta cheese"
  • whipped almond "ricotta"
  • roasted grapes
  • salted agave dip
  • carrot bacon
  • marinated olives
  • Cajun spiced roasted garbanzo beans
  • peppadew peppers
  • vegetable crudite
  • assortment of crostini crackers.
Italian Mozzarella and Burrata Table
$20.75
per person
Italian mozzarella and burrata table (150-680 cal.) with
  • heirloom tomato and basil salad
  • sliced prosciutto
  • baby arugula salad 
  • marinated olives (VG)
  • seasonal roasted fruit (VG)
  • house-made crostini
  • sea salt focaccia
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • aged balsamic
  • local honey
  • pistachios
  • seasonal jams 
Domestic Cubed Cheese and Fruit
$14.50
per person
  • assorted cubed cheeses
  • artisan bread
  • crackers
  • fresh fruit
(160-350 cal.)
Chips and Dips
$13.50
per person

Chips and dips served with (60-90 cal.)

  • tri-colored tortilla chips 
  • house-made kettle chips
  • fried pita
  • sliced baguettes
  • choice of 3 dips

Dips (choose 3)

  • Guacamole (80 cal.) (VG)
  • Spinach artichoke dip (190 cal.)
  • Poblano queso (120 cal.)
  • Baba ghanoush (15 cal.) (VG)
  • Salsa (20 cal.) (VG)
  • House ranch dressing (110 cal.)
  • Labneh (40 cal.)
  • Hummus (70 cal.) (VG)
Harvest Vegetables
$11.75
per person
Harvest vegetables (400-680 cal.) include
  • roasted and raw seasonal vegetables (VG)
  • house ranch dressing
  • classic chickpea hummus
  • roasted red pepper hummus
  • fried pita bread triangles 
  • grapes and berries

Tostada Bar

$24.50
per person
Tostada bar (60-140 cal.) with
  • choice of 2 proteins
  • crispy tostadas
  • street corn esquites
  • serrano peppers (VG)
  • refried beans (VG)
  • house-made guacamole (VG)
  • pico de gallo (VG)
  • lettuce (VG)
  • tomatoes (VG)
  • onions (VG)
  • cheddar cheese
  • fresh cilantro
  • limes (VG)
  • sour cream

Tostada Bar Protein (choose 2)

  • Citrus de pollo (570 cal.)
  • Carne asada (320 cal.)
  • Pork carnitas (200 cal.)
  • Chorizo tofu (110 cal.) (VG)
  • Upgrade to chipotle grilled shrimp for an additional charge. (140 cal.)

Slider Spread

$18.45
per person

Beef Sliders: 

  • Bleu cheese & bacon beef burger sliders 

Chicken Sliders: 

  • Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce chicken sliders with caramelized red onions 

Veggie Sliders: 

  • Veggie burger sliders with roasted red peppers 

 
Reception Custom Menu Request

Custom Menu Request Details

Type of Service:

$0.00
per person

What type of service are you seeking? 

Service Types

  • Hot Buffet
  • Plated Meal (3 Course - Salad, Entree, Dessert)
  • Appetizer Reception
  • Appetizer Reception + Hot Buffet
  • Appetizer Reception + Plated Meal (3 Course - Salad, Entree, Dessert)
  • Other (use the additional comments field to let us know what you're thinking)

Are you looking for a custom menu or a specific item? 

$0.00
1

Custom Request Type

  • Full Custom Menu
  • Specific Custom Item

Specific Request: 

$0.00
per person

Have a specific request? Use the additional comments field below to let us know! 

Are there any major allergens that should be completely avoided in the menu creation? 

$0.00
per person

Top 9 allergens:

  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Other (use the additional comments field below to let us know)

Top 9 allergens:

  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Other (use the additional comments field below to let us know)

Top 9 allergens:

  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Other (use the additional comments field below to let us know)

Top 9 allergens:

  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Other (use the additional comments field below to let us know)

Top 9 allergens:

  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Shellfish
  • Other (use the additional comments field below to let us know)

After submitting the order please respond to the auto generated email letting us know a custom request has been submitted.  

 
Reception Desserts

Dessert a la Carte

Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies (120-130 cal.)

$2.25
per person
  • chocolate chip, sugar and oatmeal raisin 

Fudge Brownies (190 cal.) 

$2.25
per person

Gourmet Dessert Bites (210-360 cal.)

$3.00
per person

An assortment of gourmet dessert bars cut into bite sized pieces

Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Dip (10-40 cal.)
$4.00
per person
  • seasonal fresh fruits
  • sweet yogurt dipping sauce

Mini Chocolate Chip Cannoli (440 cal.)

$4.50
per person

Dessert Stations

Simple Sweets (140-350 cal.)

$4.50
per person
  • freshly baked chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and sugar cookies
  • fudge brownies
Italian Favorites (130-500 cal.)
$10.50
per person
  • mini cannolis 
  • tiramisu
  • Italian butter cookies
Tropical (60-280 cal.)
$10.75
per person
  • mini passion fruit bars
  • coconut cookies
  • mini key lime pies
  • mini chocolate matcha cupcakes
Build Your Own Dessert Station
$12.00
per person
Choice of three desserts

Build Your Own Dessert Station (choose 3)

  • Fresh baked blondies (265 cal.)
  • Seasonal shortbread (250 cal.)
  • Assorted cheesecake bites (170 cal.)
  • Mini fruit tarts (120 cal.)
  • Home-baked cookies (125 cal.)
  • Chocolate bark (120 cal.)
  • Assorted mini petit fours (175 cal.)
  • Chocolate truffles (190 cal.)
  • Fudge brownies (315 cal.)
  • Mini key lime tarts (250 cal.)
  • Assorted gourmet dessert bites (150 cal.)
  • Mini assorted cupcakes (110 cal.)
  • Assorted dessert shooters (280 cal.)
  • Assorted cake pops (250 cal.)
Cheesecake Overload (170-470 cal.)
$12.25
per person
  • cheesecake lollipops
  • assorted cheesecake bites
  • chocolate cheesecake drops 

Triple Chocolate (130-440 cal.)

$12.50
per person
  • chocolate-covered pretzels
  • chocolate mousse mini parfaits
  • individual molten chocolate cakes

Plant-Based Sweets (130-380 cal.)

$12.50
per person
  • vegan chocolate mousse cake
  • lime and mango raw cake bites
  • Sweet Lorens allergen friendly cookies 
  • assortment of gourmet vegan dessert tarts