The Gathering Menu

2018 Catering Menu 

The Gathering

Welcome to 

The Gathering by Chartwells 

There are both big decisions and little details to attend to as you prepare 

for your upcoming catered event. Let The Gathering by Chartwells guide 

you, from designing the perfect menu to personalizing all the details of your 

unique gathering. Our catering services can accommodate any size, theme, 

or individual requirements, in virtually any location – on or off campus. 

We’ll work with you to create a custom gathering menu inspired by your unique needs 

that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. All menus will follow the Chartwells 

culinary philosophy: authentic recipes using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. 

Waiter service, buffet, small plates and international inspired specialty stations, all served 

in your style! And because you’ve entrusted your event to The Gathering by Chartwells, 

the food will be unmatched, the service spectacular, and the event will be unforgettable! 

The Gathering by Chartwells at Lamar University 

(409) 880-8925 

Email: cardinalcatering@lamar.edu 

www.dineoncampus.com/bigred 

www.lamaruniversity.catertrax.com

The Morning Start 

minimum order of 20 on buffet 

Continental Breakfast 

Assorted breakfast pastries and bagels 

with cream cheese, seasonal fresh fruit 

display, coffee and assorted hot teas, 

orange juice and fruit-infused water 

8.99 per person 

204-620 cal 

Energy Breakfast 


Egg white scramble with potato, spinach 368-715 cal 

and tomato, fresh baked low-fat muffins, 

seasonal fresh fruit and yogurt bar with 

house-made granola, coffee and assorted hot 

teas, orange juice and fruit-infused water 

Traditional Breakfast 

Cinnamon French toast or buttermilk 

pancakes, scrambled eggs with finely 

shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, pork 

sausage or turkey sausage, seasoned 

breakfast potatoes, seasonal fresh 

fruit display, fresh breakfast pastries, 

coffee and assorted hot teas, orange 

juice and fruit-infused water 

Build Your Own Burrito 

Scrambled eggs 

Chorizo 

Breakfast Potatoes 

Flour Tortillas 

Shredded Cheese 

Pico De Gallo 

Sliced Jalapeños 

Salsa 

Sour Cream 

Seasonal Fruit Display 

The Morning Start - A La Carte 



913-1254 cal 


694-820 cal 

Cinnamon Rolls w/ Cream Cheese Icing 

Assorted Scones 

Assorted Freshly Baked Large Muffins 

Freshly Baked Croissants 

Breakfast Pastries 

Yogurt parfait with berries and granola 

Bacon, pork sausage, 

turkey sausage or ham 


227 cal 


230 cal 


75-177 cal 


310 cal 


75-310 cal 


327 cal 


106-184 cal 

Hand crafted breakfast sandwiches 

Bacon and cage-free egg on 

a fresh English muffin 

Cage-free egg and cheese on 


Fried chicken on a butter milk biscuit 

Steak and cage-free egg on 


Tomato and cage-free egg 

on a whole wheat bagel 

3.49 each 

339 cal 

2.99 ea 

282 cal 

3.49 ea 

440 cal 

3.49 

540 cal 

2.99 ea 

364 cal 

Seasonal fresh fruit display 


54 cal 

Cage-free egg and bacon on a croissant 

Hot ham and cheese on an English muffin 

3.49 ea 

448 cal 

3.49 ea 

509 cal

Balanced Breaks 

Popcorn Trio 

Choose Three: 

Thai Chili, Buffalo, Salted Caramel, Garlic 

Parmesan, S'mores, Buttered 


142-203 cal 

Nacho Fiesta 

Freshly made corn tortilla chips 

Salsa Roja 

Pico de Gallo 

Salsa Verde 


141-169 cal 

Sweets & Treats 

Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies 

8.95 per dozen 

175-190 cal 

House-Made Fudge Brownies 


176 cal 

Rice Krispie Treats 


153 cal 

Assorted Bars and Squares 


250-360 cal 

Berry Tartlettes 


140-390 cal 

Miniature Desserts 


220-300 cal 

Pecan Pralines 


138 cal 

Cupcakes (Priced per dozen) Large 24.99 / Mini 15.99 

Choice of: carrot, cookies and cream, turtle, 543-1080 cal 

devil’s food, lemon cream, red velvet, white 

Beverages 

House Blend Trail Mix with Nuts 

Savory Party Mix 

Pretzels 

Individually Wrapped Granola Bars 

Individually Bagged Chips 

Fresh Whole Fruit 

10.99 per LB 

270 cal 

8.99 per LB 

200 cal 

8.99 per LB 

110 cal 


130 cal 


150 cal 


55-110 cal 

Freshly Brewed Seattle’s Best Coffee 

Regular or Decaffeinated 

Hot Water and Assorted Teas 

Hot Chocolate 

14.59 per gallon 

.05-2 cal 


0 cal 


10 cal 

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea 

Lemonade 

Fruit-Infused Iced Water 

Fruit Punch 

Orange or Cranberry Juice 

Golden Punch 

Sunrise Punch 

Bottled Soda 

Bottled Water 


0 cal 


95 cal 


5 cal 


109 cal 


106-117 cal 


130 cal 


135 cal 

1.69 each 

204 cal 

1.69 each 

0 cal

Lunch Buffets 


Classic Deli Buffet 

Your choice of three deli classics, two 

fresh cheeses pairing, freshly-baked 

breads and house-made chips with 

a side salad and condiments. 


543-1080 cal 

Artisan Sandwich Board 

Your choice of sandwiches served with 

house-made chips and a side salad. 

Pick 

2 


Pick 

Smoked ham, turkey, salami, roast 

beef, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken 

salad, roasted vegetables 

Pick 

American, Swiss, provolone, 

pepper jack, or cheddar Assorted 

freshly baked breads and rolls 

Signature house-made chips 

Pick 

3 

2 

1 

Sweet chili Asian slaw, fingerling potato 

salad, caesar salad, herbed couscous, 

or garden salad with dressing 

Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich 

Mediterranean grilled chicken ciabatta 

Bistro beef with charred vegetables 

and pesto hummus 

Roasted turkey, spinach, and 

roasted red pepper aioli 

Sicilian combo 

Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich 

Signature house-made chips 

Pick 

1 

Sweet chili asian slaw, fingerling potato 

salad, Caesar salad, herbed couscous, 

or garden salad with dressing 

609 cal 

730 cal 

260 cal 

203 cal 

1034 cal 

325 cal 

96 cal 

56-236 cal 

The classic deli buffet is accompanied 

by fresh veggies and the classic spreads 

that make a sandwich great. 

Soup, salad and sandwiches 

Tuna salad on whole wheat 

Fresh turkey wraps 

Beet, orange, arugula and walnut salad 

Balsamic caesar salad 


300-610 cal 

Soup 

Chef’s selection of vegetarian soup of the day 

Fresh whole wheat dinner rolls

Box Lunches 

add soup de jour to any boxed lunch for 2.50 

Express box lunch 

All sandwiches served on chef’s selection 

of fresh bread with house made chips, 

fresh whole fruit, and condiments. 

Includes bottled soda or water 

8.99 per person Artisan box lunch 

All sandwiches served on chef’s selection 

of fresh bread with house made chips, 

side salad, and dessert bar. 

Includes bottled soda or water 


Pick 2 if 20 or fewer, 3 if 20-50, 4 for over 50 

Pick 2 if 20 or fewer, 3 if 20-50, 4 for over 50 

Sandwich selections 

Turkey breast and Swiss cheese 

Ham and Swiss cheese 

Roast beef and cheddar 

Grilled veggie wrap 

Tuna salad 

Egg salad 

Walnut chicken salad 

498 cal 

388 cal 

376 cal 

500 cal 

509 cal 

365 cal 

650 cal 

Sandwich selections 

Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich 

Mediterranean grilled chicken 

Roast beef w/charred vegetables and pesto hummus 

Roasted turkey w/spinach and roasted red pepper aioli 

Sicilian w/black forest ham, salami and 

pepperoni w/tomato-olive tapenade 

Walnut chicken salad 

Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich 

609 cal 

730 cal 

260 cal 

203 cal 

1034 cal 

650 cal 

325 cal 

Side salads 

Sweet chili Asian slaw 

Fingerling potato salad 

Caesar salad 

Garden salad with dressing 

Herbed couscous 

Box Salads 

all salads include freshly baked dinner roll, butter, dressing on the side, cookie, 

cutlery and your choice of bottled soda or water. 

53 cal 

94 cal 

322 cal 

55 cal 

85 cal 

Turkey avocado cobb salad 

Mesclun greens, with turkey, applewoodsmoked 

bacon, fresh avocado, cagefree 

hardboiled egg, black olives, 

onion, and house-made croutons 

Blackened chicken caesar salad 

Chopped romaine lettuce, blackened 

chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, 

and house-made croutons with 

our traditional caesar dressing 


629 cal 


521 cal 

Traditional chef’s salad 

Turkey, ham, cheddar, cage-free hardboiled 

egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, and crisp greens 

with creamy buttermilk dressing 

Greek salad with grilled chicken 

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, 

kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, and 

mixed greens with a red wine vinaigrette 


591 cal 


372 cal

Theme Meals 


Little Italy 

Pick 

Vegetarian lasagna, fettucine 

alfredo, or tortellini primavera 

Pick 

1 

1 

Choice of chicken piccata, chicken 

marsala, or chicken parmesan 

Fresh baked garlic bread Caesar 

salad Homemade cookies 

Add an antipasto platter: 

Taste of the South 

Classic Carolina pulled pork with slider rolls 

Buttermilk fried chicken 

BBQ baked beans 

Macaroni & cheese 

Summertime fruit salad 

Creamy cole slaw 

Cheddar jalapeño cornbread 

Peach cobbler 


1420-1626 cal 



1590-1947 cal 

Big Tex 

Smoked Brisket 

Zummo Links 

Ranch Style Beans 

Macaroni and Cheese 

Potato Salad 

Dinner Rolls 

Banana Pudding 

Creole Feast 

Jambalaya 

Gumbo 

Red Beans and Rice 

Maque Choux 

Cornbread 

Bread Pudding 


1246-1782 cal 


1052-1563 cal 

Fresh Mex 


Choice of beef or grilled chicken fajitas 1017-1429 cal 

Cheese enchiladas 

Cilantro rice and spicy black beans 

Flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, 

tortilla chips, shredded cheese 

Cinnamon-sugar churros with caramel topping

Theme Meals 


Picnic Buffet 

Includes assorted buns, lettuce, 

tomatoes, pickles, onions, condiments, 

fresh baked cookies and brownies. 

Hamburgers and barbecued chicken 

Pick 

2 

Potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw 

or macaroni & cheese 


1379-1538 cal 

Salad Buffet 

Pick 

Kale, spring, spinach, romaine 

Pick 

Quinoa, farro, couscous, barley 

Pick 

2 

2 

2 


645-1480 cal 

Asian Buffet 

Hot and sour soup 

General Tso’s chicken 

Mongolian beef 

Vegetable lo mein 

Fried rice 

Vegetable egg rolls 

Fortune cookies 


1590-1947 cal 

Grilled chicken, blackened chicken, 

sesame-grilled tofu, 

or blackened salmon 

Pick 

2 

Shredded cheddar, smoked Gouda, 

blue cheese crumbles, 

or crumbled feta 

Accompaniments Included 

Roasted seasonal vegetables, tomatoes, 

cucumbers, olives, sunflower seeds, multigrain 

croutons, whole grain rolls, flat-breads 

Choice of Two Dressings 

Buttermilk ranch, blue cheese, 

roasted garlic, sesame soy vinaigrette, 

Caesar, or balsamic vinaigrette

Hors D’ Oeuvres 

Cheese display 

Served with artisan bread, crackers 

and fresh fruit garnish 

Crudité display 

Seasonal vegetables served 

with ranch dipping sauce 

Seasonal Fresh Fruit 

Italian antipasti display 

Cappicola, prosciutto and salami, fresh 

mozzarella and shaved parmesan 

pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, 

marinated artichokes, green olives, 

eggplant caponata, extra virgin olive oil 

and balsamic vinegar, served with crostini 

Mediterranean market display 

Cumin marinated chicken skewers, 

roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, 

hummus, kalamata olives, feta cheese, 

fresh basil and mesclun greens, 

assorted flatbreads and crostini 


159 cal 


75 cal 


54 cal 


250 cal 


262 cal 

Hot 

Spanakopita 

Vegetable Spring Roll with 

Mongolian Sweet & Sour Sauce 

Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde 

Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut 

Sauce 

Beef Sliders Topped with Bacon and 

Cheddar Cheese and finished with 

Spicy Roasted Tomato Ketchup 

Chicken Taquitos with 

California Avocado Dip 

Southwest Chicken Eggrolls 

Meatballs (Choose 1 Sauce) 

tossed with Marinara and Parmesan 

Cheese, Pineapple Teriyaki, BBQ 


290 cal 


115 cal 


134 cal 


286 cal 


228 cal 


270 cal 


286 cal 


146-240 cal 

Cold 

Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts Bruschetta 

Seared Ahi Tuna on Crispy 

Wonton with Wasabi Cream 

Smoked Salmon Mousse on Potato Crisp 

Grilled Shrimp with Mango Glaze 

Caprese Skewer: Cherry Tomato, Fresh 

Mozzarella, Basil, and Balsamic Glaze 


102 cal 


102 cal 


69 cal 


80 cal 


118 cal

Action Stations 

minimum of 20 guests for all stations 

Self-Serve Stations 

Pasta Station 

Pick 

2 

Orechiette with broccoli rabe and pistachios 

Pappardelle with mushroom 

Rigatoni mezzi with Italian sausage 

Broccoli, lemon, garlic and whole wheat penne 

Eggplant pomodoro with gemelli 

Farfalle fagioli 

Tortellini a la Bolognese 

Pasta with marinara 

(Requires chef attendant at $50 for 2 hours) 

The Carvery 


194-470 cal 

Fondue Station 

Chocolate and caramel dips served 

with strawberries, pineapple, pound 

cake, shortbread cookies, brownie bites, 

pretzel rods and marshmallows 

Shortcake Bar 

Buttermilk shortcake served with fresh 

compote of strawberry, raspberry and peach 

and chantilly cream 

Cobbler station 

Choose 2 cobblers: Peach, Apple, 

Cherry Whipped Cream 

Build-your-own pasta station 

Italian sausage, marinara, Alfredo sauce, 

spinach, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, 

parmesan cheese and fettuccine 


310-610 cal 


349-405 cal 


220-385 cal 


194-470 cal 

Your choice of… 

Marinated roasted beef eye round 

Herb marinated pork loin 

Herb-roasted breast of turkey 

(Requires Carving Attendant at $50 for 2 hours) 


336 cal 


110 cal 


110 cal 

Choose your accompanying sauce: 

Burgundy wine beef gravy, bordelaise 

sauce, horseradish, hollandaise sauce, 

roasted turkey gravy, pork gravy, 

au jus, apple and cranberry compote 

Served with assorted freshly 

baked dinner rolls and butter

Chef’s Seated 

Dinner Specialties 

Entrees 

Salads 

Beef 

Seared Bacon wrapped filet of 

beef tenderloin with roasted garlic 

Yukon gold mashed potatoes, wild 

mushroom ragout, and natural jus 

Sliced peppercorn beef tenderloin and 

jumbo shrimp with 5-cheese mashed 

potatoes, petite baby carrots with 

parsley butter and classic demi glaze 


690 cal 


658 cal 

Classic Caesar Salad 

with romaine, parmesan, croutons, 

and caesar dressing 

Spinach and strawberry salad 

with raspberry vinaigrette 

Arugula with roasted red pepper, 

grape tomato, and mozzarella cheese 

served with basalmic dressing 


272 cal 


114 cal 


196 cal 

Coffee, cocoa, and peppercorn-crusted 

rib-eye steak with smoked Gouda 

mac-n-cheese, bacon smothered brussel 

sprouts, and roasted shallot jus 


759 cal 

Wedge salad with blue cheese 

crumbles, praline bacon, roasted 

tomatoes, scallions, parmesan croutons, 

and blue cheese vinaigrette 


311 cal 

Chicken 

Coconut crusted chicken breast 

with mango rice, grilled vegetables, 

and raspberry chipotle glaze 


734 cal 

Mixed green salad with romaine, 

red onions, tomatoes, croutons, 

and creamy ranch dressing 


296 cal 

Chicken parmesan with herb 

risotto and fresh green beans 

with garlic, tomato and basil 


331 cal 

Desserts 

Pork 

Spice-brined pork chop with maple 

sweet potato mash, garlic buttered 

spinach, candied pecans and dried 

cherry cranberry chutney 

Dijon mustard butter pork tenderloin 

with herb polenta, balsamic smothered 

cremini mushrooms, and fried sage 

Fish 

Seared Atlantic salmon with sun 

dried tomato risotto, grilled zucchini, 

and sauce bruère rouge 


648 cal 


707 cal 


613 cal 

Crème brûlée 

Blueberry crumble 

Tiramisu 

Strawberry shortcake 

Molten chocolate tart 

Lemon meringue tartlet 

Apple crisp 


162 cal 


351 cal 


210 cal 


139 cal 


420 cal 


326 cal 


241 cal 

Pan-seared sea scallops with Yukon 

pomme dauphin, boursin stuffed and 

roasted tomato, and grilled asparagus 


659 cal

Plan Your Event 

Welcome to the Gathering by Chartwells! Our mission is to provide you with exceptional quality, 

exceptional service and a creative cutting-edge culinary experience. Our professional staff 

is available to assist in planning your special event Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Please 

contact our catering coordinator at 409-880-8925 for customized service and menus. 

Policies & Procedures 

To ensure optimal selection and the best possible service 

we kindly ask that events be booked at least seven business 

days in advance. We understand events arise unexpectedly 

and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. 

Guest Counts 

We kindly request a confirmed number of guests 

be specified 3 business days prior to the event. This 

number is considered the guaranteed guest count. 

Event Time 

Events are billed in four-hour increments. Events exceeding 

the four-hour limit will be subject to additional service fees. 

Cancellation 

Cancellations must be made five business days prior to 

the contracted event date. Cancellations made less than 

five business days prior to the contracted date will be 

billed at 50% of the contracted total. Events canceled 

less than two business days prior to the contracted 

date will be billed at 100% of the contracted total. 

Serviceware and China 

All disposable service ware will be furnished as 

accompaniment to all items purchased. Some exceptions 

apply to orders being picked up. We provide high 

quality disposable plastic ware. China and glassware is 

available for an additional charge of $3.00 per person 

held outside of the Reception Center. Theme buffets 

and plated meals held inside the Reception Center will 

not incur additional china fees if china is requested. 

Linen 

Tablecloths are supplied for all food and beverages service 

tables at events. Tablecloths for non food tables are 

available for an additional $5.00 (85s & 114s). Napkins 

are $.25 per place setting. Events held at the Reception 

Center will not incur these additional charges. 

Tax Exempt 

We request tax-exempt forms be faxed to our office 

409-880-7772 three business days prior to the event. 

Billing & Payment 

A form of payment (purchase order or credit card) 

is kindly requested three business days prior to the 

event date. We ask that contracts be paid in full 

within one business day following the event. 

Special Diets 

Special diets are accommodated upon request, we kindly 

request that your needs be submitted as soon as possible. 

Meeting Room and Equipment 

The specific venues must be reserved prior to 

contacting the Catering Services department to 

plan meals. Any equipment, technology, etc. that is 

needed will be arranged through the venues.

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