BON APPÉTIT
KOSHER CATERING
BRANDEIS
UNIVERSITY
WELCOME to BON APPÉTIT KOSHER CATERING at BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY!
These menus have been designed to assist you in your event planning. However, every function is unique and we will be happy to create a customized menu for your event, large or small.
To provide you with the highest level of service while minimizing cost, we have established the following guidelines to assist you.
PLACING YOUR ORDER Orders may be placed online utilizing our online catering ordering system, email. If you are placing the order online through our online ordering system, please create an account at brandeis.catertrax.com/ To ensure adequate ordering and staffing, please allow a minimum of 5 business days prior to the event; we appreciate a minimum of 10 business days for large and specialty events. Please contact our Catering team directly to discuss the requirements of your event, such as the event theme, type of service style, table arrangements, floral decoration, linens, rentals and special dietary meals.
ORDERING INFORMATION Although we make every effort to accommodate last minute orders and changes, please contact us as soon as possible with any changes or cancellations. All of our food is prepared to order; therefore, cancellations or changes made within 48 business hours of the event may be billed in full.
FINAL COUNTS Final counts must be guaranteed 48 business hours prior to the event. No-shows and cancellations within 48 hours of the event will be charged for the full price of the event.
LATE ORDERS We understand that orders may pop up last minute, but please note that they are subject to availability. If special product orders must be made to accommodate a last-minute request, any additional costs will be charged to the client.
CHINA SERVICE AND DISPOSABLE China service is available at an additional charge for all events. Please contact your catering team for a custom quote fitting for your event needs. Lost or damaged china or catering equipment used for your event will be billed to the appropriate department unless returned. Disposable products are included, at no additional charge, with all deliveries for the quantities matching the order placed.
SPECIALTY RENTALS OR SERVICES Bon Appétit Catering is happy to provide you with customized linens, floral arrangements and/or other special services for your event. Please contact the catering office for further details.
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LEFTOVERS Catering will not be held responsible for food items removed without our knowledge and prior consent from your event.
GUESTS WITH SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS Due to our open kitchens that handle all major 8 allergens and gluten, we cannot guarantee that items are “free” of eggs, wheat, dairy, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and/or gluten. We make every effort to avoid cross-contact; however, there is always the potential for cross-contact in our open kitchens as well as self-serve events. We encourage clients to speak with our sales associates for both ingredient questions and additional consultation. To help you plan your event, we have identified menu items that meet common guest requests.
VG: VEGAN (CONTAINS ABSOLUTELY NO ANIMAL OR DAIRY PRODUCTS) MWG-CI: MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN CONTAINING INGREDIENTS
CONTACT INFO: VISIT OUR WEBSITE
brandeis.cafebonappetit.com/
ORDER ONLINE
brandeis.catertrax.com/
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BUFFET ENTRÉES choose one: All entrees selections are priced per person, and include one side, one salad, dinner rolls (challah rolls available for an additional $1.00 per person), iced tea or lemonade, water, and dessert. Add $2.75 per person for coffee.
ROASTED CHICKEN
savory quartered chicken, dressing, oven-roasted to golden brown
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET
slow cooked sweet and spicy tender brisket, carved to order
SMOKED BREAST OF TURKEY
glazed with honey and slow roasted
ROAST PRIME RIB
slowly roasted with a garlic-pepper crust and au jus
ATLANTIC SALMON
broiled with lemon and dill (contains dairy)
CRISPY TOFU WITH COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE
with panko breading and sweet curry sauce (contains dairy)
SALADS (PARVE) choose one: HOMESTYLE POTATO SALAD
red skin potatoes, celery, onions, and dill mayonnaise
MACARONI SALAD
deli style macaroni salad with diced celery, onions, and peppers
COLESLAW PASTA SALAD
penne pasta tossed with bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, onion, and a fresh basil vinaigrette
ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
eggplant, peppers, onion, and summer squash seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, aged balsamic vinegar, and olive oil
TOSSED GARDEN SALAD
field greens, cucumber, red onion, yellow peppers and shredded carrot choose two dressings: italian, honey mustard, french, thousand island, and balsamic vinegar and olive oil
SIDES (PARVE) choose one: STEAMED BROCCOLI with sweet butter
SAUTÉED SQUASH MEDLEY with fresh herbs and olive oil
OVEN-ROASTED GARLICKY GREEN BEANS HOUSE-MADE KISHKA
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STARCHES (PARVE)
choose one:
KASHA VARNIKAS
bowtie pasta, bulgur, and caramelized onions
ASSORTED KUGELS
apple, sweet noodle, broccoli, spinach, potato, and sweet potato
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES drizzled with maple syrup
COUSCOUS MEDLEY
israeli couscous, sautéed spring vegetables, and fresh herbs
MAJADRA
a perfect blend of rice, lentils, and spices
DESSERTS (PARVE)
choose one:
RUGELACH BABKA
your choice of chocolate or cinnamon
KICHEL
your choice of egg, sugar, or cinnamon
VIENNESE PASTRIES assorted mini pastries
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES
PIZZA & PASTA
choose one:
PIZZA
16” pizza, 8 slices toppings of your choice: spinach, mushroom, onion, peppers, broccoli, and olives
BAKED ZITI PARMESAN
marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses baked golden brown (contains dairy)
PASTA PRIMAVERA
fettuccini tossed with seasonal vegetables and garlic olive oil (contains dairy)
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
hand-breaded eggplant cutlets fried, layered with marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese (contains dairy)
VEGETABLE LASAGNA
with roasted vegetables and a creamy ricotta sauce (contains dairy)
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HOUSE SPECIALTIES APPETIZERS & HORS D’OEUVRES SPANAKOPITA
spinach, feta, and herb cream cheese
POTATO PASTELS COCKTAIL FRANKS
with sweet and spicy barbeque sauce
SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS with sweet duck sauce
SPRING ROLL
with wasabi aioli
MINI POTATO LATKES
with sour cream and applesauce
POTATO KNISH
with whole grain deli style mustard
CORN FRITTERS
with a chipotle pepper relish
BOUREKAS
potato, eggplant, or mushroom
CHICKEN WINGS
plain, hot, barbeque, honey-mustard, cajun, or sweet and sour
SMOKED SALMON CANAPÉS
with capers and minced red onion
APPETIZER DISPLAYS REGIONAL CHEESE DISPLAY
munster, swiss, and cheddar cheeses with assorted crackers
BLINTZ
choose two: cheese, potato, cherry, apple, or blueberry, served with sour cream
GARDEN VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS with parve dill-onion dip
SEASONAL FRUIT DISPLAY
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KOSHER DELI PLATTERS SLICED DELI PLATTER
sliced pastrami, corned beef, and smoked turkey, condiments and an assortment of challah rolls, kosher rye, white, and wheat bread
DELI SALAD PLATTER
chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad with an assortment of challah rolls, kosher rye, white, and wheat bread
LOX PLATTER
smoked, thin-sliced salmon with diced onions and capers
BAGEL PLATTER
assorted bagels with cream cheese
SANDWICH TOPPER PLATTER
fresh sliced tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, sliced red onion, and kosher deli pickles
FALAFEL PLATTER
an arrangement of handmade fried falafel, pocket pita, hummus, and israeli salad
DELI SALADS TUNA SALAD EGG SALAD HUMMUS
with fresh made pita chips
BABAGANOUSH
with fresh made pita chips
ISRAELI SALAD
diced tomatoes, cucumber, onions and light lemon vinaigrette
TABBOULEH
SOUPS made from scratch daily. Please ask for daily selection.
BOXED LUNCH boxed lunches include a deli sandwich, chips, fresh fruit, dessert, and bottled water.
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HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL MEALS Holiday season special meals are available to go. Please contact the catering team for arrangements
SHABBOT DINNER MENU ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE POTATO KEGEL SEASONAL VEGETABLES steamed fresh vegetables
GARDEN SALAD
mixed field greens, cucumber, red onion, yellow peppers and shredded carrot, presented with your choice of two dressings: italian, honey mustard, French, thousand island, and balsamic vinegar and olive oil
CHALLAH
traditional, round, or rolls
KIDDUSH MENU
FROM THE SEA
choose two:
MATJES HERRING
mildly salted herring with wine and onion sauce
TRADITIONAL PICKLED HERRING
marinated with fresh herbs, salts, and vinegar
SCHMALTZ HERRING
marinated in sweet brine
WASABI HERRING
sweet and spicy herring filets cured in a wasabi cream
SMOKED SALMON
with capers, tomato, cucumber and parve dairy cream cheese
WHITEFISH SALAD POACHED WHOLE SALMON ATLANTIC SALMON SALAD
MEATS
choose one:
TRADITIONAL CHOLENT
beef or vegetarian stew with potatoes, barley, beans, and onions in tomato broth
HONEY BAKED CORNED BEEF
1st cut corned beef with sweet honey and brown sugar
CHOPPED LIVER
served with onion and chopped egg
FROM THE GARDEN
choose one:
GARDEN VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS with parve creamy dill
SEASONAL FRUIT DISPLAY
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ACCOMPANIMENTS
choose one:
KASHA VARNIKAS
bowtie pasta, bulgur, and caramelized onions
ASSORTED KUGELS
apple, sweet noodle, broccoli, spinach, potato, and sweet potato
HOUSE-MADE KISHKA ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES MAJADRA COUSCOUS MEDLEY Israeli couscous, sautéed spring vegetables, and fresh herbs
MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES with local maple syrup
FROM THE BAKERY
choose one:
CHALLAH
traditional, round, or rolls
RUGELACH BABKA
your choice of chocolate or cinnamon
KICHEL
your choice of egg, sugar or cinnamon
FRESH BAKED CAKES MARBLE OR SPONGE VIENNESE PASTRIES
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ROSH HASHANAH KUGEL
your choice of sweet noodle or potato
GEFILTE FISH PLATTER HONEY CAKE APPLE CAKE CHALLAH
traditional, round, or rolls
STUFFED CABBAGE WITH SWEET TOMATO SAUCE your choice of either beef or vegetable
POACHED WHOLE SALMON
YOM KIPPUR BAGEL PLATTER
assorted bagels with cream cheese
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES HANUKKAH SUFGANIYOT POTATO LATKES with sour cream or apple sauce
PASSOVER CHAROSET ASSORTED KUGELS
apple, sweet noodle, broccoli, spinach, potato, and sweet potato
MATZO BALL SOUP TZIMMES SEDER PLATES PASSOVER CAKES MATZO
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