Party Starters

Rutgers Catering will provide fee delivery of all orders that meet the $200 minimum. To ensure a timely setup the catering driver will arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the contracted start time. Please ensure building/room access and rectangle tables are available.

Please review the “RU Thirsty” package for your beverage options.

Pricing and availability of items are subject to change. Please contact a catering representative for the most up to date information.

Party Starters

View the RU Thirsty package for your beverage options

Menu Notes

VG: Vegan

VT: Vegetarian

GF: Gluten-Free

RB: Rutgers Bakeshop

Dips & Chips

Guacamole & tortilla chips VG/VT

House made Roasted tomato salsa & tortilla chips VG/VT

Spinach-Artichoke dip & pita chips VT

Small bowl- $50 serves 8-10

Large bowl- $140 serves 25-30

Orchard's Harvest Seasonal Fruit Platter GF/VG/VT

Seasonal fruit platter

Small – $72 serves 20

Medium – $144 serves 40

Large – $216 serves 60

Market Crudités (GF/VG/VT)

Assorted garden fresh vegetables with house made ranch dip

Small – $72 serves 20

Medium – $144 serves 40

Large – $216 serves 60

Domestic Cheese & Crackers (VT)

Small – $120 serves 20

Medium – $240 serves 40

Large – $360 serves 60

Charcuterie Platter

An assortment of 3 imported cheeses, cured meats, olives, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh fruit, crostini, and flatbread crackers

Small – $100 serves 8-10

Medium – $300 serves 20-30

Large – $500 serves 40-50

Sweet & Savory Finger Sandwiches

$8 per person (select 3)


Roast Beef & Boursin on white

Shaved Ham & Dijon on rye

Mozzarella, roasted red pepper & basil pesto on French bread VT

Tomato, cucumber on pumpernickel VG/VT

Shaved turkey with lemon-mayo on white

Tuna salad on rye

Shrimp salad in pita

Ricotta & orange marmalade on white VT

Nutella & raspberry jam on wheat VG/VT

Curried egg salad on white

Madras chicken salad on white

Hummus, Edamame, or Sushi

House made Edamame or White Bean Hummus with pita points VG/VT

Crostini with Olive Tapenade VG/VT

Small bowl- $55 serves 8-10

Large bowl- $150 serves 25-30


House made sushi rolls cut into 6 pieces with wasabi, ginger & soy sauce

Garden vegetable roll- $7 VG/VT

Crab & avocado roll- $8

Teriyaki chicken & avocado roll- $9

Original gluten & GMO free kettle chips- $1.25 per bag GF/VG/VT