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Drop Off Catering Guide
We are pleased to present to you our catering guide. For your convenience we have put together a selection of frequently requested and popular menu items. Please realize that these menu items are just a sampling of what we offer. We will be more than happy to custom develop an event menu specifically designed to meet your needs.
Whether your plans call for a small reception or a gourmet dinner, our Sales Staff, Catering Manager and Catering Chef will work with you every step of the way from menu selection to floral arrangements.
The following information should help answer most of your questions. However, if you have any additional questions or desire consultations please do not hesitate to call our office at 716-645-3496 or e-mail us at ub-catering@buffalo.edu.
All of us at Three Pillars Catering value your business and look forward to serving you in the near future. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us regarding any questions that you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
General Policies
Events scheduled less than 72 hours will incur a late booking fee of 20% of the food & beverage bill or $25, whichever is greater. A final guest count and signed contract is required at least 72 hours prior to the event. If the final count is not received, the number indicated on the original order will be considered the guarantee. Within 72 hours of your event you may only increase your final count, not decrease. In the event your order requires changes or additions, these must be submitted to the sales office by 2pm the day before the event. There will not be any new orders accepted with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Payment
If a client is paying by check, 100% of the payment must be collected no less than seven business days prior to the event. This gives us the opportunity to verify availability of funds. If a client is paying by credit card, the credit card will be swiped no less than two business days prior to the event. For example, if the catering event is on the weekend, the card will be swiped by 12pm on Thursday.
Delivery
Minimum order of $150 is required in food and beverages before tax or gratuity. If you meet the food and beverage requirement, you will receive complimentary delivery service. If you do not meet the required $150, you will be charged an additional $25 as a delivery fee.
Late arrivals or Cancellations
In the event your group will be arriving later than scheduled, please notify the catering office as soon as possible. All cancellations of food service should be made no less than 72 hours prior to your event. Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the event will be charged for any incurred cost. Cancellations made within 24 hours will be charged in full.
Linen Rental
As a standard, we provide tablecloths for food and beverage tables only.
Liability
Please note, due to New York health code regulations concerning proper storage temperatures of food, food and beverages may not be removed from the premises following a catering event.
Beverages à la carte
gallon: 16-18 cups | carafe: 6-8 cups | Joe to Go: 12 cups
| Regular coffee | gallon: $21.00 carafe: $10.50 Joe to Go: $15.00 |
| Decaffeinated coffee | gallon: $21.00 carafe: $10.50 Joe to Go: $15.00 |
| Hot tea | gallon: $21.00 carafe: $10.50 Joe to Go: $15.00 |
| Hot chocolate | gallon: $24.80 package: $1.35 |
| Hot apple cider (gallon) | $24.80 |
| Fresh fruit juices (gallon) | $21.00 |
| Iced tea (gallon) | $20.00 |
| Lemonade (gallon) | $20.00 |
| Seasonal punch (gallon) | $21.00 |
| Iced water (gallon) | $7.35 |
| Fruit infused water (gallon) | $9.50 |
| small Bottled water (10oz) | $1.50 each |
| Bottled water (16.9oz) | $2.00 each |
| canned sodas | $2.00 each |
| Bottled juice | $1.80 each |
| 2 liter soda (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist) | $2.65 each |
Breakfast Fare
Our breakfast fare menus are all presented buffet style with Eco-Friendly disposables. However, if a served breakfast is desired, an appropriate menu can be customized to fit your needs. Breakfast fare menus include regular and decaffeinated coffee as well as an assortment of select teas served with hot water. For formal breakfast meetings, we suggest the addition of china and attendants.
Pricing is based on a minimum of 15 guests.
| Ellicott | $9.45 per guest |
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| 3 Pillars Breakfast Buffet | $10.50 per guest |
| Fresh Fruit Tray and Assorted Pastry Basket | |
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| 3 Pillars Brunch | $15.75 per guest |
| Fresh Fruit Tray, Breakfast Potatoes & Assorted Pastry Basket | |
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à la carte Breakfast menu
| Assorted Donut Holes | $9.99 per dozen |
| Assorted bagels with assorted jams, whipped butter and whipped cream cheese | $21.00 per dozen |
| Breakfast Sandwiches (choice of wrap or roll) | $48.25 per dozen |
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 75¢ each |
| Breakfast Pizza | $26.25 each |
| Breakfast Pizza with Bacon | $29.35 each |
| Assorted Breakfast Breads (banana, carrot, pumpkin & vegan apple sauce) | $18.85 per dozen |
| Assorted Muffins | $18.85 per dozen |
| Assorted Mini Muffins | $8.50 per dozen |
| Assorted Danish | $17.85 per dozen |
| Scones served with jam & whipped butter | $21.00 per dozen |
| Croissants with whipped butter & assorted jams | $21.00 per dozen |
| Coffee Cake Squares | $21.00 per dozen |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal with brown sugar, toasted walnuts, & raisins | $5.25 per guest (minimum of 10 guests) |
| Whole Apples, Navel Oranges & Bananas | 99¢ per piece |
| Low Fat Yogurt (individual) | $2.10 each |
| Greek Yogurt (individual) | $2.35 each |
| Yogurt Parfait (individual) | $3.60 each |
| Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait Bar (Vanilla Yogurt, Granola & Fruit) | $4.25 per guest |
| Assorted Granola Bars | $1.35 each |
Breaks & Receptions
| Snack Attack | $12.00 per guest |
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| Energy Infused Break | $5.25 per guest |
| Grape Bundles & Strawberries | |
| Granola Bars | |
| Assorted Yogurts | |
| Bottled Water & Bottled Juices | |
| Bakery Platter Break | $4.75 per guest |
| Assorted Cookies, Dessert Bars & Brownie Bites | |
| Assorted Sodas & Bottled Water | |
| South of the Border Break | $7.35 per guest |
| 7 Layer Dip with Tortilla Chips | |
| Cheese Queso Dip with Tortilla Chips | |
| Cinnamon Crisps | |
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| Fruit Infused Water | |
Quick Picks
All items are served on disposable platters.
Sandwiches & Salads
Pita Platter (serves 10-12)
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$47.25 |
Sandwich Platter (serves 10-12)
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$47.25 |
Wrap Platter (serves 10-12)
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$47.25 |
Classic Deli Platter (serves 10-12)
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$36.25 |
Mixed Green Salad (serves 10)
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$30.50 |
Chef's Salad (serves 10)
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$29.50 |
Caesar Salad (serves 10)
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$33.60 |
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Fresh Fruit Salad (serves 10) |
$29.50 |
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House Pasta Salad (serves 10) |
$29.50 |
Boxed Lunches
Basic Boxed Lunch
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$9.50 each |
Basic Salad Boxed Lunch
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9.50 each |
Pizza, Wings & Things
| Full Sheet Pizza | 24 pieces |
| Cheese | $29.40 |
| Pepperoni | $34.65 |
| Vegetable | $37.78 |
| Half Sheet Pizza | 12 pieces |
| Cheese | $15.73 |
| Pepperoni | $19.00 |
| Vegetable | $20.00 |
| Wings & Tenders | 25 pieces |
| Chicken Wings choice of sauce, served with celery, carrots & bleu cheese |
$37.50 |
| Chicken Tenders served with celery, carrots & bleu cheese |
$32.00 |
| Pasta | serves 10-12 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | $31.50 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | $48.00 |
| Meatballs (60 pieces) served in marinara |
$45.00 |
| Baked Ziti | $44.00 |
| Penne Aglio e Olio pasta tossed in a light garlic sauce with garlic & vegetables |
$44.00 |
Desserts & Snacks
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| Dessert Bar Platter (serves 16-18) lemonade bars, raspberry coconut bars & strawberry lemonade bars |
$22.00 |
| Deluxe Dessert Platter (serves 12-14) death by magic bars, blondies, brownies & chippy chewy |
$33.60 |
| Assorted Cannoli Platter small serves 12-14, large serves 24-28 |
small: $33.60 large: $42.00 |
| Cookie Platter small serves 15, large serves 24 (2 cookies per guest) |
small: $26.25 large: $52.50 |
| Brownie Platter small serves 10-12, large serves 24-28 |
small: $23.00 large: $31.50 |
| Celebration Cake (Single Layer) half sheet serves 30, full sheet serves 60 |
half: $41.00 full: $57.00 |
| Celebration Cake (Double Layer) half sheet serves 60, full sheet serves 120 |
half: $57.00 full: $88.00 |
| UB Cut Outs | $23.00 per dozen |
| Mini UB Cut Outs | $19.99 per dozen |
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| Seasonal Vegetables small serves 10-12, large serves 35-40 choice of veggie dip or hummus |
small: $16.00 large: $38.85 |
| Fresh Fruit small serves 15, large serves 30 fresh cut fruit in a colorful display |
small: $36.75 large: $68.25 |
| Nibbler Tray small serves 13-17, large serves 18-22 cubed cheeses with veggies and dip |
small: $47.25 large: $57.75 |
| Fruit & Cheese Tray small serves 13-17, large serves 18-22 |
small: $48.00 large: $56.00 |
| Domestic Cheese & Crackers small serves 15-20, large serves 20-30 |
small: $42.00 large: $57.75 |
| Chilled Grilled Vegetable Platter serves 20-24 |
small: $57.75 large: $73.50 |
Premium Signature Sandwiches
Our Lunch Time Boxed Sandwich pricing is based on a minimum of 5 selections per sandwich type. Sandwiches can be presented as a boxed meal or plattered buffet. Pricing includes potato chips, chef’s choice of seasonal side salad, and a fresh baker’s dessert selection. Boxed lunches do not include a beverage.
| Rosemary Chicken Salad Chunks of roasted chicken breast are combined with red seedless grapes and toasted walnuts in a rosemary mayonnaise served with leaf lettuce and tomatoes. |
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| Chicken Caprese Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, leaf lettuce and garlic pesto mayo. |
$11.55 |
| Turkey Cobb Smoked turkey with crisp bacon, fresh avocado, leaf lettuce, tomatoes and bleu cheese spread. |
$11.55 |
| Tuna Salad Fresh tuna salad with cucumber slices, lettuce, tomatoes and wasabi mayonnaise. |
$11.55 |
| Brazilian Flank Steak Grilled flank steak with smoked gouda, mesclun, roasted sweet red peppers, caramelized onions and chimichurri. |
$12.10 |
| Peppered Roast Beef Peppered roasted beef with parmesan mayonnaise, caramelized onions, leaf lettuce and tomatoes. |
$11.55 |
| Honey Ham & Brie Honey ham and brie with honey mustard, leaf lettuce and tomatoes. |
$11.55 |
| Classic Italian Ham, Genoa salami, and pepperoni served with provolone cheese, Italian herbs & spices, leaf lettuce and tomatoes. |
$12.10 |
| Grilled Vegetable & Hummus Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, and onions served with hummus, leaf lettuce and tomatoes. |
$11.55 |
| Portobello Rustico Balsamic grilled portobello mushroom with fresh spinach, fresh mozzarella, basil chiffonade and tomatoes. |
$11.55 |
Premium Signature Wraps
Our Premium Signature Wrap pricing is based on a minimum of 5 selections per wrap type. Wraps can be presented as a boxed meal or plattered buffet. Pricing includes potato chips, chef’s choice of seasonal side salad, and a fresh baker’s dessert selection. Boxed lunches do not include a beverage.
| Chicken Caesar Wrap A flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and a side of caesar dressing. |
$10.50 |
| Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar & Ranch Wrap Turkey, bacon and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a flour tortilla with a side of ranch dressing. |
$10.50 |
| Tuna Wrap With cucumber slices, lettuce and tomatoes in a flour tortilla. |
$10.50 |
| Chicken Cobb Wrap Diced chicken, bacon crumbles, tomatoes, bleu cheese, cheddar cheese and a guacamole spread. |
$10.50 |
| Southwestern Grilled Steak Wrap Grilled flank steak with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and corn & black bean salsa served with Mexican ranch in a flour tortilla. |
$11.55 |
| Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Wrap Crisp apple wood smoked bacon with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese and served with herbed mayonnaise. |
$10.50 |
| Hummus Wrap A flour tortilla stuffed with red pepper hummus, tabouli salad and lettuce. |
$10.50 |
| Black Eyed Pea Salad Wrap A spinach tortilla stuffed with black-eyed peas, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, red peppers, onions and fresh spinach. |
$10.50 |
| Portobello Mushroom & Red Pepper Wrap Grilled portobello mushroom, julienne red pepper, lettuce and a side of balsamic dressing. |
$10.50 |
Premium Signature Salads
Our Lunch Time Salad selections are based on a minimum of 5 selections per salad type. Salads can be presented as a buffet or boxed meal. Pricing includes a dinner roll with butter and dessert of the day. Boxed lunches do not include a beverage.
Protein can be added to all salads for an additional charge.- grilled chicken breast strips: $2.00
- blackened shrimp: $3.00
- grilled portobello strips: $2.00
- grilled steak: $3.00
| Caesar Salad Fresh cut romaine lettuce topped with shredded parmesan cheese, house made croutons with caesar dressing. |
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| Apple and Pear Salad Mixed greens with sliced apples & pears, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, red onions, goat cheese with vanilla bean vinaigrette. |
$12.90 |
| Strawberry Field Salad Glazed pecans, strawberries, gorgonzola crumbles arranged on a bed of baby greens served with champagne vinaigrette. |
$12.60 |
| Club Salad Romaine and leaf lettuce is topped with tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, chopped eggs, diced cucumbers, sharp cheddar cheese and green goddess dressing. |
$12.60 |
| Asian Salad Baby spinach is topped with shredded carrots, cabbage, zucchini, orange slices, crispy wonton strips and toasted almonds. Served with sesame citrus vinaigrette. |
$12.60 |
| Steakhouse Style Salad Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, bleu cheese, crumbled bacon, red onions, house made croutons and red wine vinaigrette. |
$11.85 |
| Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad Roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, black olives, cucumber and diced tomatoes tossed with a Pesto vinaigrette served on top mixed greens. Made without gluten or dairy. |
$12.10 |
| Bruchetta Pasta Salad Fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and cavatappi pasta seasoned and tossed with olive oil and white balsamic. |
$12.10 |
Create Your Own Lunch Buffet
Buffets require a 20 person minimum. Buffets with more than 30 guests will require a server. Two hours of service are provided for your buffet. China and service upgrade with house linen, house china, glassware, and flatware for $7.50 per guest.
$3.50 per person for any additional item ordered.
| 3 Pillars Lunch Buffet (1 entrée choice) | $17.35 per person |
| Deluxe Lunch Buffet (2 entrée choices) | $21.00 per person |
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Bountiful Buffets
The following buffets have been created with distinctive themes for your event planning convenience. We suggest the addition of china and attendants for more formal occasions. Minimum guest count of 20 guests.
| Southern Traditions Buffet | $17.30 per guest |
| Crisp mixed green salad with ranch & Italian dressings, traditional coleslaw, traditional fried chicken, country mashed potatoes with gravy, southern green beans, and corn bread with butter, apple pie, and iced tea & water | |
| Backyard BBQ Buffet | $17.85 per guest |
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| Butcher Block Deli Buffet | $12.00 per guest |
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| Salad Station | $14.20 per guest |
| Served with fresh fruit, bruschetta pasta salad, assorted dinner rolls with butter, dessert bars, lemonade, and fruit infused water | |
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| Southwestern Fiesta Buffet | $18.35 per guest |
| Spiced chicken, seasoned beef, Spanish rice, spicy black beans and flour tortilla with toppings of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips & cinnamon tortilla chips with salsa, and lemonade & water | |
| Garden’s Bounty Buffet | $17.85 per guest |
| Baby spinach with sliced pear, sun-dried cherries & cranberries, toasted pecans, grilled seasonal vegetable platter, herb and lemon marinated grilled chicken breast, mashed potato & goat cheese gratin, assortment of breads including toasted flat bread, triple berry crisp tart with whipped cream, and iced tea & water | |
Create Your Own Dinner Buffet
Buffets require a 20 person minimum. Buffets with more than 30 guests will require a server. Two hours of service are provided for your buffet. China and service upgrade with house linen, house china, glassware, and flatware for $7.50 per guest.
$4 per person for any additional item ordered.
| Premium Dinner Buffet (1 entrée choice) | $23.60 per person |
| Executive Deluxe Dinner Buffet (2 entrée choices) | $27.80 per person |
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