Planning Your Event

At your service…

UNC Charlotte Catering Services has an exceptionally experienced staff that is dedicated to your every catering request.  We can customize any menu idea to meet your needs and budget.  Our full service catering is available with a variety of service styles to include receptions, buffets and served meals.  All events are artistically prepared, beautifully presented and served with a gracious attention to detail that has genuinely become a hallmark of our department

Arranging and Reserving a Date

All activities on campus requiring university space and services need to confirm availability through the University’s Conferences, Reservations and Event Services Office (CRES).  This office, located in the Cone University Center (CUC), provides a “one stop shop” for your entire event needs.  A member of the CRES staff will be your main contact and will guide you through the catering process.  Contact the CRES office at (704) 687-2842 for further details.

 Please plan food and beverage arrangements at least two weeks prior to the event, as the catering department requires advance notice to arrange for labor and food deliveries. All cancellations must be made 3 business days prior to the event date.  If it is necessary to cancel, any expenses incurred (equipment rental, production, and labor) will become the responsibility of the patron. Arrangements can be made through the CRES office unless otherwise directed by the Conference staff.

 

 

 In some cases, groups may be able to deal directly with the Catering Department.  After finalizing the details of the event, those departments will receive an event confirmation sheet.  Please review, sign and return confirmation sheet to the Catering Department a minimum of one week in advance for events with less than 100 patrons.  For events over 100, the confirmations should be returned two weeks prior to the event date.  Even if the date is tentative, please make arrangements as soon as possible (at least two weeks prior) with the Catering Department.  Advance notice is crucial to the success of the event so that all labor and food services can be ordered and arranged.  Contact the Catering Department at (704) 687-2405 or Fax any questions or changes to (704) 687-6068.  Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Guarantees
To ensure proper service, a final guarantee for the number of guests to be served is required 3 business days prior to the event date.  Your guarantee number of guests represents the minimum billing.  Should the number of guests in attendance exceed the number guaranteed, you will be billed accordingly.  We will prepare food and set up for 5% over for groups 50 or more – excluding box lunches.

Billing

For all university departments, a departmental billing number is due upon the finalization of the event.  If your event will be paid through personal or private funds, please be prepared to pay the balance 5 business days prior to the event date.  Checks can be made payable to Chartwell’s Dining Services.  Master Card and Visa accepted.

 

Delivery Fees

There are no delivery fees for services within the CUC and SAC.  Deliveries outside the CUC and SAC will be subject to a $10 delivery fee or 10% of the final bill, whichever is greater, not to exceed $100.  For deliveries off campus, catering services will quote customers a delivery charge fee depending on services rendered.  Pick-up is available at no additional charge for party trays between 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri.  It is your responsibility to ensure facilities and rooms are unlocked for set-up, delivery, and/or clean-up services.

Service & Staff Fees

Continental breakfasts, breaks and receptions are priced for self-service.  Buffets are staffed with one attendant for every 25 guests.  Served meals are staffed with one server for every 10 guests.  Served meals are an additional $1 per person.  Events are based on 2-hour service period.  Events requiring longer service periods or additional servers will be charged $15 per hour per attendant.

Alcoholic Beverage Service

The University has a strict policy for serving alcohol.  Please refer to the UNC Charlotte website http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-57.html or contact CRES for additional information concerning alcoholic beverage service.

Bar Set-Ups

A full bar set-up is $2 per person.  All necessary bar items, except alcohol, are provided with this charge, including beverages & mixers.  Bar set-ups with beverages provided by customers will be $1 per person.  Beer and Wine set-ups will be $.50 per person.  We will be glad to provide your bar set-up with glassware for an additional $1 per person.  All bar set-ups include ice and cocktail napkins.  Bartender fees are $15 per hour plus set-up fee for 1 hour before and 1 hour after the event (4 hour minimum).  These prices are for quality plastic cups.

Before Breakfast

Morning Beverage Service

Break set-ups include plastic ware, napkins, and are set-up for self-service

(Minimum 10 Guests)

Gourmet Bean VIP Coffee Service     $2.49/person

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, Herbal & Gourmet Hot Teas with Biscotti

Basic Coffee Service     $1.99/person

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, and  Hot Tea with Biscotti

Assorted Beverages     $2.59/person

Bottled Juices to include:

Orange Juice, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry Juice, Apple Juice & Bottled Waters

“Build Your Own”

Crispy Bacon - $1.89

Sausage Links or Patties - $1.89

Country Ham Steaks - $2.29

Scrambled Eggs - $1.19

Grits - $.99

Hash brown Potatoes - $1.19

Home Fries - $1.19

French Toast - $2.99

Buttermilk Pancakes - $2.99

Fresh Fruit Cup - $1.99  

Cold Cereal - $1.89

Yogurt - $1.79

Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese - $1.89

Baked Muffins - $1.19

Fresh Croissants - $1.59

Buttermilk Biscuits $.89

*Priced per person

Breakfast 

All the menus below will be set up Buffet style.  However, if a served breakfast is desired, an appropriate menu can be tailored to fit your needs for an additional $1 per person.

Your set-up includes linen and flatware.

(Minimum 10 Guests)

The Quick Start     $4.75/person

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf and  Hot Tea

Choice of One:  Chilled Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Grapefruit Juice,

Cranberry Juice or Tomato Juice

Choice of Two Fresh Bakery Items:  Assorted Muffins, Nut Breads, Donuts,

Coffee Cake, Mini Croissants, Bagels, or Assorted Danishes

The Continental Delight     $5.99/person

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, and  Hot Tea

Seasonal Fruit Tray

Choice of One:  Chilled Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Grapefruit Juice,

Cranberry Juice or Tomato Juice

Choice of Two Fresh Bakery Items:  Assorted Muffins, Nut Breads, Donuts,

Coffee Cake, Mini Croissants, Bagels, or Assorted Danishes

Scholars Choice     $8.29

 Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf and  Hot Tea

Chilled Orange Juice

Scrambled Eggs

Golden Home Fried Potatoes

French Toast Sticks, Sprinkled with Cinnamon and Sugar Warm Maple Syrup

Choice of One: Fresh Baked Muffins or Buttermilk Biscuits with Butter & Jelly

Choice of One: Crisp Bacon, Sausage Links, or Grilled  Ham

Choice of one: Grapefruit Half, Seasonal Fresh Melon Slices, or Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup

 Express Luncheons    

Served in attractive boxes along with plastic utensils, paper napkins, and condiments.

Beverages are set-up for self-service.  All Express Lunches include potato chips, whole fruit, cookies or brownies, assorted soda, or bottled water.

49er Deluxe     $7.25/person

Sandwich with choice of: Honey Smoked Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Deli Style Ham, Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad, with Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato and American Cheese, on a 6” Bulkie Roll.

The Prospector     $7.25/person

Sliced Smoked Turkey Breast with Thousand Island Dressing, Red Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes and American Cheese on Honey Wheat Pumpernickel Bread.

Very Vegetarian     $7.25/person

Roasted Zucchini & Red Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms and Swiss Cheese served on Foccacia Bread

Veggie Ranch Wrap     $7.25/person

Sliced Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Diced Tomatoes, shredded Carrots, Iceberg Lettuce, and Provolone Cheese stuffed in a Sun Dried Tomato Tortilla

Classic Croissant Club     $7.25/person

Fresh Baked Croissant Sandwich with Roast Turkey Breast or Deli Ham, Crisp Strips of Bacon, garnished with Red Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Swiss Cheese.

Deluxe Honey Dijon Chicken     $7.25/person

Grilled Chicken Breast marinated in our own Honey Dijon Sauce, served chilled with Provolone Cheese, Red Leaf Lettuce, and Sliced Tomatoes on a Kaiser Roll

Chancellor’s Gourmet Box Lunch     $8.99/person

Chicken Tarragon Salad on a Fresh Baked Croissant with Red Leaf Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, served with Fresh Fruit and Tri Colored Garden Pasta Salad

Specialty Bar

All Bars served with Coffee, Fresh Brewed Tea, and Ice Water.

All Food and Beverage will be set-up Buffet Style for self-service.

The set-up includes China, Flatware and Linen

(Minimum of 10 guests)

Slicers Buffet     $8.29/person

Sliced Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey,

American, Swiss and Provolone

accompanied by assorted Deli Style Bread and Rolls,

Relish Tray of Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Onion, Condiments, and  Potato Chips,

Coleslaw or Potato Salad

Cookies or Brownies

Fajita Bar     $11.75/person

Choice of Chicken or Beef

And Vegetables, Warm Flour Tortillas

Spanish Rice, Traditional Toppings

Key Lime Pie

Soup & Salad Buffet     $8.99/person

Choice of Two Soups

Tossed Green Salad with Two Dressings

Assorted Deli Style rolls

Choice of Two Salads

Seafood Salad, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad,

And Potato Chips,

Coleslaw or Potato Salad

Relish Tray of Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and  Pickles, Condiments

Assorted Bar Desserts

Roma Italiano Bar     $9.99/person

Caesar Salad Served with

Tri Colored Tortellini

Penne, and Rainbow Rotini

Served with Chunky Vegetable Marinara,

Bolognese Meat Sauce, and Creamy Alfredo,

Ratatouille, Garlic Bread,

Mini Crème Puffs, and Biscotti

Back To Basics

Served with Fresh Brewed Tea or Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and Ice Water.

All Food and Beverage will be set-up Buffet Style for self-service.

The set-up includes paper Products and Linen

(Minimum of 25 guests)

Basic BBQ     $8.50/person

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers,

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, Sliced Cheese,

Choice of: Potato Salad or Coleslaw,

Potato Chips, and Cookies

Texas Style “Hoe Down”     $12.95/person

Thick and Zesty Chili, Baby Back Ribs

Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts,

Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob,

Choice of: Coleslaw or Potato Salad, and Banana Pudding

Snacks & Hors D’oeuvres 

We recommend the following:

One half hour reception-8 pieces per person.  One-hour reception-12 pieces per person.

The set-up includes Linens on a Buffet table and Disposable Plastic ware.

One Service Person per 100 Guests will be present.  Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Cold Hors D’oeuvres                                                                        Hot Hors D’oeuvres

Crudités with Dip - $2.25/person                                                           Mini Quiche - $12.00/dozen

Gourmet Cheese Tray - $4.00/person                                                       Mini Pizza - $12/dozen

Fruit Tray - $3.75/person                                                                         BBQ Meatballs - $12/dozen

Turkey Pinwheels - $12/dozen                                                                Chicken Wings - $10/dozen

Assorted Finger Sandwiches - $12/dozen                                     Spinach Artichoke Dip - $2.25/person

Shrimp Cocktail - $5.75/person                                                      Sesame Chicken Tenders - $12/dozen

Chicken Salad Shells or Ham Salad Shells - $12/dozen                  Stuffed Mushrooms - $12/dozen

Cubed Cheese with Crackers - $3.25/person                              Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms - $15/dozen

Mints - $4.50/lb.

Mixed Nuts - $9.00/lb.

Peppered Pecans - $10.00/lb.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - $18.00/dozen

Fruit and Cheese Platter - $4.25/person

Take A Break

Customize an early morning, mid-morning or afternoon break to fit your budget

Bakery

Cookies - $6.00/dozen

Brownies - $10.00/dozen

Donuts - $7.00/dozen

Muffins - $10.00/dozen

Fruit Breads - $15/loaf

Assorted Bars - $8.00/dozen

Banana Nut Bread - $15/dozen

Bagels - $15.00/dozen

Danish - $12.00/dozen

Tea Cookies - $6.00/dozen

Petit Fours - $12.00/dozen

One-Quarter Sheet Cake - $12.00

Half Sheet Cake - $26.00

Full Sheet Cake - $40.00

Round Cake 9” - $16.75

Beverages

Coffee (Regular & Decaf) - $10.00/gallon

Gourmet Flavored Coffee - $14.00/gallon

Assorted Teas - $10.00/gallon

Hot Chocolate - $10.00/gallon

Pineapple Ginger Ale Punch - $12.00/gallon

Fruit Punch - $12.00/gallon

Sparkling Grape Juice - $12.00/gallon

Spiced Cider - $8.00/gallon

Orange Juice, Apple Juice, and Cranberry Juice - $13.00/gallon

Iced Tea and Lemonade - $9.00/gallon

Ice Water - $4.00/gallon

Can Sodas - $1.25/each

Bottled Water - $1.25/each

Bottled Juices - $1.50

Culinary Classics

Each of the Entrees Include Choice of Salad, Starch, Vegetable,

Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Fresh Brewed Tea, and Ice Water,

Set-up includes China, Flatware, Table Linens and Cloth Napkins.

See Menu accompaniments on Page 13

(Minimum of 10 Guests)

Chicken	Beef
Roasted Chicken Auberge  $13.59/person Chicken Breast with Prosciutto ham, Mushrooms, Fresh Basil and Provolone Cheese	Roast Beef Au Jus $12.99/person Carved Roast Beef with Natural Juices
Baked Chicken Florentine $12.69/person Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach And Button Mushrooms, covered With Mornay Sauce	London Broil with Hunter Sauce $13.99/person Marinated Flank Steak Smothered with A Hunter Sauce
Sautéed Chicken Supreme $12.59/person Sautéed Chicken Breast, served with a White Wine Cream Sauce	Filet Medallions with Béarnaise Sauce $17.29/person Beef Tenderloin Medallions coated With a Béarnaise Sauce
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki $12.29/person Marinated Chicken Breast based With Ginger Teriyaki Glaze
Southern Fried Chicken $11.79/person Succulent Fried Chicken served With all the “Fixings”

Culinary Classics Cont.

Each of the Entrees Include Choice of Salad, Starch, Vegetable,

Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Fresh Brewed Tea, and Ice Water.

Set-up includes China, Flatware, Table Linens and Cloth Napkins.

(Minimum of 10 Guests)

Seafood	Pork
Salmon Fillet - $15.99/person Oven Baked Salmon Fillet finished With Chef Choice Sauce	Pork Loin with Roasted Grilled Vegetables - $13.99/person Roasted Pork Loin stuffed with Grilled Tri Colored Peppers And Sweet Vidalia Onions
Sea bass Provencal - $17.99/person Baked Sea bass Topped with Garlic, Tomato, Fresh Basil And Olive Oil Sauté	Grilled Pork Loin Grilled to perfection and topped With Mushroom Thyme Demy Glaze

 Menu Accompaniments 

These Accompaniments are for Culinary Classic Buffets and served meals. 

Choose one selection from each category to compliment your meal. 

Salads

Tossed Garden Salad with Choice of Dressing

Dilled New Potato Salad

Mixed Field Greens with Choice of Dressing

Country Coleslaw

Romaine Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing

Garden Vegetable Salad

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad*

Add $.50/person for * selection

Starches

Wild Rice

Garlic Mashed New Potatoes

Saffron Rice

Parsley New Potatoes

Savory Rice Pilaf

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes*

Add $.50/person for * selection

Vegetables

Sautéed Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Roasted Red Peppers

Broccoli Florets in Mornay Sauce

Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

Glazed Baby Belgian Carrots

Southern Style Green Beans

Green Beans Almondine

Steamed Vegetable Medley

Sweet Corn

Grilled Asparagus*

 Add $.50/ person for * selection

Service and Staff Fees 

Continental breakfasts, breaks and receptions are priced for self-service.  Buffets are staffed with one attendant for every 25 guests.  Served meals are staffed with one server for every 10 guests.  Served meals are an additional $1 per person.  Events are based on 2-hour service period.  Events requiring longer service periods or additional servers will be charged $15 per hour per attendant,

 
Finishing Touches

 Choose one of our delicious desserts to finish off lunch or dinner with a touch of class!

Cakes, Pies and Cobblers - $2.25/serving

Apple Pie

Strawberry Shortcake

Angel Food Cake with Seasonal Berries

Cheesecake with Strawberries

Chocolate Cake

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Boston Cream Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Pecan Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

Dutch Apple Pie*

Blackberry Crisp*

Peach Cobbler* 

*a la Mode additional $1.00 per person

 

Ice Cream Social -$3.85/serving

 (Minimum of 20 Guests)

Vanilla Ice Cream

Hot Fudge Topping • Whipped Cream

Strawberry Topping •Cherries