Beckman Institute Catering Menu
Disposable dishes, glasses and utensils will be used at no additional charge. Tablecloths, china, glassware, tableware and floral centerpieces are available for an additional charge and at special request.
Requests for catering cannot be guaranteed unless ordered at least one week in advance. All requests should be e-mailed and confirmed by e-mail. We do not offer weekend catering.
Minimum guarantee is due 5 working days prior to event and cannot be reduced. Events requiring special order items require two weeks notice for cancellation.
Minimum order for delivery within the Institute: $100
Additional charge of $30 per hour per person for catering after 3:30 p.m. or before 7:30 a.m.
Additional charge of $30 per hour per person for serving a buffet.
Please feel free to suggest items not on our menu. We will be happy to try to accommodate your requests!
Ala Carte Breakfast Items
- Yogurt: $1.00 ea.
- Fresh baked pastries: $9.95 per dozen
- Mini Danish: $9.95 per dozen
- Mini muffins: $9.95 per dozen
- Coffee cake $12 per dozen
- Fruit tray: $2.95 per person
- Bagels w/ cream cheese: $1.45 each
- Cereals w/skim or 2% milk: 1.95 each
- Juices: $10.00 per pitcher, $5.00 per carafe, or $1.39 per individual bottle
- Fresh brewed gourmet blend coffees: $12.00 per pot
- Assorted hot herbal and non-herbal teas: $12.00 per pot
- Continental breakfasts: $7.95 per person
(includes Beckman House Blend coffee, Beckman House Blend decaf, assorted hot teas, danish, bagels and mini muffins.)
- Whole fresh seasonal fruit: $1 each
Boxed Lunches
Standard box lunches contain:
Sandwich, chips, apple or grapes, cookie, and drink for $8.95
Vegetarian box lunches are available as well. Special requests are welcome.
Add a salad for $1.00 per person. Salad of the day will be used for salad orders of 15 or less.
All boxes will have the same dessert (and salad, when ordered).
Choices of sandwiches or entrée salad:
- Ham
- Turkey
- Roast beef
- Chicken Salad
- Tuna Salad
- Vegetarian
- Chicken Caesar, Chef or Greek Salads
Choice of salads:
(additional charge of $1 per person)
- Mixed greens
- Pasta salad
- Potato salad
Choice of drinks:
Choice of desserts:
- Brownies
- Biscotti
- Cookies
Premier box lunches at $14.95 are offered with baby field greens topped with pasta salad and choice of:
- sliced marinated chicken breast or smoked salmon and cold boiled shrimp
- cream cheese
- chocolate truffle and mint
- cookie
- grapes
- choice of bottled water, soda or iced tea
Hot Luncheon Buffet offerings
$15.00 per person - minimum 25 people per entrée
An additional fee of $25 will be charged for groups under 25.
- Roasted pork loin
- Pot roast
- Whole Wheat Pasta primavera
- Mesquite smoked pulled pork
- Herb roasted boneless skinless chicken breast
- Tortilla crusted tilapia
Choice of one per entrée (excluding pasta primavera):
- Smashed red potatoes
- Roasted new red potatoes
- Rice pilaf
- Long grain wild rice
- Potatoes au gratin
Choice of one:
- Mixed baby greens
- Caesar salad
Check out our monthly menu for more entree options, and again, special requests are welcome. Price may vary depending on selections.
Cold Buffet offerings
$10.95 per person - minimum 25 people
- Sliced turkey, roast beef, ham, tuna salad, or chicken salad with sliced breads and rolls
- Relish tray of lettuce, sliced roma tomatoes, pickle spears
- Pasta salad or potato salad
- Mixed greens
- Cookies or brownies
- Sodas or bottled water
Soups
$2.75 per person - minimum 20 people per soup
We offer vegetarian, beef, chicken or fish based soups.
Platters and Trays
(20 person minimum unless otherwise specified)
- Cubed Cheese and Fruit Tray
Cubed Cheese and Seasonal Fruit. $2.95/person
- Cheese and Fruit Tray
A selection of imported and domestic cheese quarter wheels arranged with fresh red seedless grapes and scalloped kiwi fruit. $2.95/person (25 person minimum)
- Meat and Cheese Tray
An assortment of sliced rolled meats and sliced domestic cheeses. $3.50/person
- Vegetable Tray
An array of fresh vegetables accompanied by a dill dip. $2.50/person
- Fruit Tray
Assorted seasonal fruits. $2.55/person
- Sweet Tray
An assortment of cookies, petite fours, brownies, baklava and other sweets. $2.50/person
- Cracker and Bread Tray
A selection of bread and/or crackers. $1.00/person
- Smoked Salmon Tray
Scottish smoked salmon arranged on a tray with lemon and capers and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Minimum of a side @ $75.00/side
Hors D'Oeuvres
(Available to groups of 25 or more)
- Stuffed Mushroom Caps ($3.25 per person)
- Chicken Skewers ($3.25 per person)
- Cold boiled shrimp (16-20 count, $3.25 per person)
- Hummus ($3.25 per person)
- Hot Wings (served with ranch dressing, $3.25 per person)
- Meatballs in either BBQ or Sweet and Sour Sauce ($3.25 per person)
- Cocktail Franks ($3.25 per person)
- Pickled vegetable tray of hot spicy green beans, baby corn, asparagus, Queen green olives, pepperoncini, and kalamata olives ($2.25 per person)
- Blue corn tortilla chips with salsa ($2.25 per person)
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (100 count / $130.00)
- Spanakopita (100 count / $130.00)
- Chicken Pineapple Brochette (100 count /$190.00)
- Assorted mini quiche (100 count / $112.00)
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops (100 count / $184.00)
- Beef Teriyaki Brochette (100 count / $218.00)
Gourmet Specialties
- Whole Brie Pin Wheel
A round of brie cheese decorated with herbs, spices, nuts, and caviar. Small: $45.00 (serves 20)
- Apricot Brie Torta
A round of brie sliced and filled with cream cheese, apricots, and pecans and topped with apricots. $45.00 (serves 20)
- Pates
Chicken, Smoked Salmon or Vegetarian decorated with herbs and served with crackers. $45.00 (serves 20)
Drinks
Hot beverages served in pump pot @ $12 per pot (serves approximately 8) or Cambro container at $60 (serves approximately 60)
- Gourmet Beckman House Blend coffee (regular or decaf)
- Assorted hot herbal and non-herbal teas
- Sodas: $.70 each
- Juices: $1.39 each
- Bottled waters: $1.39 each
- Pitchers of iced water: $3.00 each
- Pitcher of iced tea or lemonade: Half gallon $12.00 each
- Bowls of ice: $3.00 each
- Wine and beer available for receptions
Staff
- Serving staff, $30 per hour per person
- Additional staff required, $30 per hour per person