School & Outside Catering Guidelines
RESERVATIONS
If your event is to be held on one of the school
grounds you must first make reservations for a
room with the scheduling office of that school.
After the availability of space is confirmed, or
for outside events, you need to immediately
contact the School Nutrition Office at 634-4702.
Ask for Marci Lexa and refer to catering event
planning.
Coffees & Snacks for less than 50 - 5 days
notice requested
Simple Meals – 15 days notice requested
Large Events – at least 1 month notice requested
MENU SELECTIONS
Our catering menu booklet is available for
faculty, staff, administration, and special student
functions.
Mrs. Lexa will work with you in making
selections from the menu booklet or customizing
menus.
MENU PRICE / SERVICE HELP
Menu prices listed apply only to school
sponsored and school funded events.
Menu prices may vary due to special requests.
Service help will be charged at an hourly rate or
as a percentage of the menu price (10-20%)
GUARANTEE
A guarantee (final attendance count) must be
submitted to the Catering Manager for all
catered functions 3 days prior to the event.
For Meals, the actual attendance or 95% of the
guaranteed number – whichever is higher – will
be billed. We will always prepare for 5% over
the guarantee.
For Receptions and Beverage Services, you will
be billed for the exact count of items ordered.
CANCELLATIONS
If it is necessary to cancel your event, we
request a minimum of 48 hours notice. If
cancellation occurs after this time, all costs
incurred to that point will be billed.
SIGN OUTS
Equipment borrowed from the School Nutrition
Programs must be “signed out”. You will be
billed for unreturned or lost items.
NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS
All events not sponsored by schools and / or
paid for with school funds will be subject to a
price difference of up to 25%, plus 4.5%
Virginia Sales Tax and local Meals Tax if
applicable.
SURCHARGES & DELIVERY FEES
Additional charges may be incurred for events
requested outside of normal operating hours or
for off-campus deliveries.
Refreshments!
The following items will be delivered, set-up, presented attractively, and cleaned up.
The price includes paper products, appropriate condiments, and table cloths.
 Beverages 
Price:
up to 150 people
over 150 people
1.00 per person
1.20 per person
1.30 per person
.85 per person
1.00 per person
1.20 per person
Choice of 1
Choice of 2
Choice of 3
With a choice of 1 beverage, 1½ servings per person will be provided.
With a choice of 2 or 3 beverages, 1½ to 2 servings per person will be provided.
Hot Beverage Choices:
Coffee Service - includes coffee, decaf, hot water and tea bags
Hot Spiced Cider
Hot Chocolate
Cold Beverage Choices:
Soft Drinks
Sparkling Water
Iced Tea (sweetened/unsweetened)
Lemonade (frozen)
Orange Juice
Other Juices
Punch - Pineapple
Fruit
Sherbet
Cider
Note: Individual size drinks will be additional and charged at the following prices)
Canned Soft Drinks
Bottled Soft Drinks
Water – 20 ounce bottle
Juices
Tropicana Twister
Price Includes:
Paper Products
Iced Water for Meetings
$ .75
1.00
.85
1.25
1.35
Appropriate Condiments
Cloths
Price Does Not Include:
Service help is not included in these prices.
Note: A Delivery fee may need to be charged for certain groups in certain locations.
Ice
Refreshments!
 Food 
Price:
Choice of 1
Choice of 2 or 3
.75 per person
.90 per person
With a choice of 1 item, 1½ total servings per person will be provided.
With a choice of 2 or 3 items, 2 total servings per person will be provided.
PASTRIES
Danish
Donuts
Mini Donuts (1 serving = 3 donuts)
Coffee Cake Fingers
Muffins
Mini Muffins (1 serving = 2 muffins)
Biscuits, Jam and Butter
Bagel Halves, Cream Cheese & Jam
Nut Breads
Mini Turnovers
COOKIES/BARS
Pepperidge Farm Cookies
Freshly Baked Cookies
Homemade Bar Sweets
Cupcakes
FRESH FRUIT
Basket of whole fresh seasonal fruit
Basket of fresh seasonal fruit pieces and dip
.60 per person
.85 per person
(seasonal – price subject to change)
MUNCHIES
.55 per person
Goldfish
Snack Mixes
Nuts
Chips
Popcorn
ICE CREAM BARS & POPS
.75 per person
Check with the Nutrition Service Manager for current selection!
Price Includes:
Paper Products
Iced Water for Meetings
Appropriate Condiments
Cloths
Price Does Not Include:
Service help is not included in these prices.
Note: A Delivery fee may need to be charged for certain groups in certain locations.
Ice
Refreshments!
 Specialty Dessert Parties 
The following are specialty dessert items. All include delivery, set up and pick up if
scheduled prior to 4:00 PM. An additional per hour charge will be added for set ups and pickups after 4:00 PM. Service help is not included.
For smaller groups (less than the minimum order), check with a Manager for other
special dessert options.
ICE CREAM SUNDAES - (minimum order - 50)
Simple:
1 tub (3 gallons) Ice Cream
1 Sauce
1 Topping
$1.75 per person
Deluxe:
Ice Cream
3 Sauces
2 Toppings
$2.00 per person
Ice Cream Flavors - Ask for your favorite flavor, and we will try to accommodate you.
(The more notice, the better!)
Sauces:
Chocolate
Butterscotch
Strawberry
Toppings:
Chopped Peanuts
Marshmallow Cream
Coconut
Oreo Cookie Crumbs
Chocolate Pieces
Crushed Pineapple
Whipped Topping
Chocolate Chips
Includes:
Paper Products (bowls, spoons, napkins)
Cloth
Set up and pick up is included if event is on campus and starts and ends before 4:00 PM
 Specialty Dessert Parties  (continued)
FROST YOUR OWN CUPCAKE - (minimum order - 25, based on 1 cupcake per person)
Cupcakes - white, yellow, or chocolate
Frosting - white, chocolate, cream cheese, or peanut butter
Choice of 3 Toppings:
Chocolate Pieces
Chocolate Chips
Crushed Nuts
Oreo Cookie Crumbs
Coconut
Sprinkles
Red Hots
$1.75 per person
Includes:
Paper Products - 6" plates, plastic knives, napkins
Cloth
Delivery, set up and pick up if event is on campus and begins and ends before 4:00 PM
 Buffet Breakfast 
All menus include set-up, attractive buffet presentation, tablecloths, cloth napkins,
and simple seating table centerpieces.
ENTREE - CHOOSE 1
Scrambled Egg
Pancakes or Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes with
Syrup / Butter / Warm Fruit Topping
Eggs Benedict / Vegetarian Eggs Benedict
MEAT - CHOOSE 1
(EXCEPTION - EGGS BENEDICT ENTRÉE)
Bacon
Sausage Patties
Sausage Links
STARCH - CHOOSE 1
Hashbrowns
Baked Cheese Grits
Hashbrown Casserole
FRUIT - CHOOSE 1
Cinnamon Apples
Fruit Bowl
Fresh Seasonal Melons or Berries
PASTRY AND BREAD
JUICE / COFFEE / DECAF / HOT TEA
$5.95 per person
plus service help
 Luncheon I – Served or Buffet 
SOUP – HOT OR CHILLED
ENTRÉE SALAD PLATES - CHOOSE 1
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Spinach & Fresh Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Warm Ham Biscuits
Tarragon & Pecan Chicken Salad with Fresh Fruit
BREAD BASKET
DESSERT - CHOOSE 1
Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Sampler Plate of Homemade Bar Sweets & Cookies
ICED TEA / COFFEE / DECAF
$6.95 per person
plus service help
 Luncheon II – Plated / Buffet / Box 
SANDWICH - CHOOSE 1
Club Sandwich with Mayo
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with Herb Mayo
Barbecue (Beef or Pork) with Coleslaw
Roast Beef & Swiss with Horseradish Mayo
Smoked Turkey & Havarti with Cranberry Relish
Honey Ham & Swiss with Honey Mustard
All served with lettuce and tomato on your choice of
Tortilla (“Wrap”), Croissant, Wheat or French Roll
SIDE SALAD - CHOOSE 1
Red Dill Potato Salad
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Spinach & Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Caesar Salad
CHIPS
FRESH FRUIT
HOMEMADE BAR SWEETS & COOKIES
ICED TEA / COFFEE / DECAF
$7.35 per person
plus service help
 Luncheon III – Buffet 
SLICED DELI MEAT - CHOOSE 1
Honey Baked Ham
Roast Beef
Smoked Turkey
Grilled Chicken
ROLLS & CONDIMENTS
ENTRÉE SALAD - CHOOSE 1
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Shrimp Salad
Seafood Pasta Salad
HOT CASSEROLE - CHOOSE 1
Summer Squash Casserole
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
Spinach Phyllo Casserole
Tomato & Artichoke Casserole
DELUXE TOSSED SALAD
Vinaigrette Dressing / Ranch Dressing
FRESH FRUIT
CHIPS
DESSERT - CHOOSE 1
Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Basket of Homemade Bar Sweets & Cookie
ICED TEA / COFFEE / DECAF
$8.65 per person
plus service help
 Specialty Bag / Box Lunch 
ENTRÉE SALAD - CHOOSE 1
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Chicken with Vegetables (Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Cherry Tomatoes)
Grilled Chicken Salad
Greek Shrimp Salad
SIDE SALAD - CHOOSE 1
Black Bean & Corn Salad
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber Salad
Marinated Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Traditional Potato Salad
CHOOSE 1
Fresh Fruit Cup
Cheese Wedge and Crackers
CHIPS
DESSERT
Bar Sweets & Cookies
$7.45 per person
Drinks Additional
 Combination Lunch Buffet 
SOUPS - CHOOSE 1
Gazpacho
Black Bean Chili with Chips & Salsa
French Mushroom Soup
Cream of Pumpkin Soup
ENTRÉE - CHOOSE 1
Fried Chicken
Sliced Grilled Chicken
(fruit salsa, black bean sauce or mustard herb sauce)
BBQ Mesquite Chicken, Pork
(Coleslaw)
Smithfield & Honey Baked Ham
(Honey Mustard/Warm Chunky Applesauce or Apple Chutney)
ENTRÉE SALAD - CHOOSE 1
Smoked Salmon & Tortellini Salad
Curried Shrimp & Caper Salad
Greek Shrimp Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad(s)
Marinated Chicken & Vegetable Salad
(Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Snow Peas, Cherry Tomato Halves, Tarragon Vinaigrette)
GREEN TOSSED SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Spinach, Apple & Peanuts with Sweet & Sour Dressing
Deluxe Tossed with Assorted Dressings
Spinach & Fruit with Poppyseed Dressing
Caesar Salad
(menu continued . . .)
 Combination Lunch Buffet , continued
STARCH SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Sesame Linguine
Pasta Salad with Tomato, Basil, & Feta
Roasted Potato Salad
VEGETABLE SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber Salad
Copper Pennies
Green Bean & Red Onions
Asparagus or Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette
BREAD BASKET to include a selection of
Corn Bread / Sweet Potato Biscuits / Herb Oatmeal Pan Bread /
White & Wheat Rolls
FRESH FRUIT
with Honey Yogurt Dip
DESSERT
Homemade Cookies & Bar Sweets
LEMONADE / ICED TEA / COFFEE
$11.15 per person
plus service help
 Picnic Lunch / Supper – I 
ENTRÉE - CHOOSE 1
Hamburgers / Hot Dogs
Hot Chicken
Fried / BBQ / Marinated Grilled
BBQ
Cold Fried Chicken
Mesquite Chicken / Pork / Beef
Parmesan Baked Chicken Fingers
with Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce
CONDIMENTS & BREADS TO COMPLIMENT
HOT CASSEROLE - CHOOSE 1
Homestyle Baked Beans
Haitian Black Beans with Sour Cream & Salsa
Mashed Potato Casserole
Macaroni & Cheese
Squash Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
CHILLED SALADS - CHOOSE 2
Traditional Potato Salad
Italian Pasta & Vegetable Salad
Marinated Cucumbers, Tomatoes, &
Onions
Coleslaw
Marinated Pea, Bean, & Corn Salad
Seven Layer Salad
Raw Vegetables & Dip
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
BASKET OF CHIPS
DESSERT - CHOOSE 1
Homemade Cookies & Bar Sweets
Fruit Cobbler or Panic with Whipped Topping
Ice Cream Sandwiches and Popsicles
ICED TEA / LEMONADE / COFFEE
$8.25 per person
plus service help
 Picnic Lunch / Supper – II 
ENTRÉE - CHOOSE 2
Gourmet Burgers
Options: Beef/Turkey/Salmon/Portabello/Veggie
Cold Fried Chicken
Mesquite Chicken BBQ or
North Carolina Style Pork BBQ
Marinated Grilled or BBQ Chicken
Sesame BBQ Sliced Beef
CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES TO COMPLIMENT
HOT ITEM - CHOOSE 1
Potato Skins / Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Tasty Toppings
Vegetarian Baked Beans
Four Cheese Pasta Casserole
Tomato Basil Strata / Tomato Mushroom, Havarti
Baked Cheese Grits
Corn Pudding
CHILLED SALADS - CHOOSE 2
Red Dill Potato Salad
Grilled Summer Vegetables
Black Bean, Corn, & Orzo
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber Salad
Seven Layer Salad
Italian Pasta & Vegetable Salad
Green Beans with Tomato, Artichoke, &
Mushroom Ragout
Greek Salad
FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT
BREAD BASKET
DESSERT BAR - CHOOSE 1
Cookie Basket
Banana Pudding
Chipwiches
Shortcakes
Cupcakes
Brownie Ice Cream Sundaes
ICED TEA / LEMONADE / COFFEE
$11.45 per person
plus service help
 Casserole Dinners - Dinner I 
CASSEROLES - CHOOSE 2
Meat Lasagna
Deep Dish Cheese Lasagna
Chicken & Vegetable Pie with Chive
Mashed Potato Topping
Vegetarian Lasagna
Creamy Chicken Manicotti
Belgian Beef Stew with Biscuit Topping
Pasta with Four Cheeses
Chicken & Broccoli Divan
Two Corn Tortilla Casserole (Vegetarian)
SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Deluxe Tossed Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach & Fresh Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Seasonal Vintner’s Salad
BREADS - CHOOSE 1
French Rolls
Crusty French or Italian Bread
Garlic Bread
Wheat and White Rolls
DESSERTS - CHOOSE 1
Cookies & Bar Sweets
Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Fruit Cobbler or Panic with Whipped Topping
Fresh Fruit Bowl
COFFEE / DECAF / TEA
1 Casserole - $8.15 per person
2 Casseroles - $8.95 per person
plus service help
 Pasta Bar Buffet - Buffet Dinner II 
PASTA - CHOOSE 2
Spaghetti
Linguine
Penne
Tortelini
Rotini
Bowtie
SAUCES - CHOOSE 2
Marinara with Beef
Marinara
Tomato Basil Garlic Mushroom
Basil Pesto with Cream
Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp, Pesto Cream, & Sundried Tomato
Seafood Divine
Four Cheese
Creamy Herb
FRESH SAUTÉED VEGETABLES
SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Deluxe Tossed Salad with 2 Dressings
Caesar Salad
CRUSTY ITALIAN & GARLIC BREADS
DESSERTS - CHOOSE 1
Cookies & Bar Sweets
Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Fruit Cobbler or Panic with Whipped Topping
Fresh Fruit Bowl
COFFEE / DECAF / TEA
$12.25 per person
plus service help
 Simple Served or Buffet Dinner – Dinner III 
SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Deluxe Tossed Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach & Fresh Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Seasonal Vintner’s Salad
Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Spinach, Apple & Peanut Salad with Sweet & Sour Dressing
ENTRÉE - CHOOSE 1
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated Grilled Tenderloin Tips
Fresh Fruit Salsa, Black Bean & Corn Salsa,
Mustard Herb or Tomato Spinach Sauce
with Sautéed Mushrooms,
Onion, and Peppers, Béarnaise Sauce
Mediterranean Chicken
Marinated or Spiced Rubbed Roasted
Pork Loin
with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Goat Cheese &
Drizzle of Pesto
Parmesan Crusted Lemon Chicken
Grilled Marinated Salmon and/or
Chicken Skewers
with Warm Chunky Applesauce, Apricot Sauce, or
Orange Cranberry Relish
Grilled Salmon on White Bean, Mushroom &
Sesame Sauce, Honey Barbecue, Spicy Peanut, or
Cilantro Sauces
Tomato Stew
Savannah Shrimp Creole
served over Lemon Rice
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
Chicken Cordon Bleu
STARCH - CHOOSE 1
Tortellini with Pesto
Garlic Pasta with Olive Oil & Herbs
Linguine with Marinara Sauce
Long Grain & Wild Rice
Roasted Red-Skinned Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Cheese Grits
(menu continued . . .)
Simple Served or Buffet Dinner – Dinner III (continued)
VEGETABLE - CHOOSE 1
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Haitian Black Beans
Orange Glazed Carrots
Sautéed Green Beans with Roasted Red
Pepper
BREADS - CHOOSE 1
Crusty Italian or French Bread
Garlic Bread
Drop Herb & Cheese Biscuits
Wheat and White Rolls
DESSERTS - CHOOSE 1
Cookies & Bar Sweets
Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Fruit Cobbler or Panic with Whipped Topping
Fresh Fruit Bowl
COFFEE / DECAF / TEA
$12.95 per person
plus service help
 Combination Buffet - Dinner IV 
SALADS - CHOOSE 1
Deluxe Tossed Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach & Fresh Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
SLICED MEAT - CHOOSE 1
Roast Turkey
*Tenderloin of Beef
with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
with Cabernet Mushroom & Béarnaise Sauces
Honey Baked Ham, Mustard Herb Sauce
Marinated Pork Loin, Apricot or Apple Jus
Shaved Roast Beef
Au Jus and Horseradish Sauces
ENTRÉE – CHOOSE 1
Marinated Chicken Breast, Fresh Fruit Salsa
Herb Crusted Salmon, Cold Cucumber Sauce or
or Dijon Mushroom Cream Sauce
Warm Dill Dijonaise
Chicken Florentine on Bed of Roasted Red
Pan Roasted Salmon with Apples, Onions and
Pepper Sauce
Sage
Chicken Diane in Mushroom Brandy Sauce
*Crabcakes on Bed of Sautéed Spinach,
Tomato Caper Basil Salsa and Remoulade Sauce
STARCH - CHOOSE 1
Baked Rice with Mushrooms
Orzo with Garlic, Olive Oil and Herbs
Vegetable Spaghetti
Red Potatoes Parmesan
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Herb Baked Rice
Vermont Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
(menu continued. . .)
 Combination Buffet - Dinner IV  - (continued)
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE - CHOOSE 1
Summer Squash Gratin with White Cheddar Cheese
Spinach Soufflé
Baked Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Herb Havarti
Tomato Artichoke Casserole
VEGETABLES - CHOOSE 1
Oven Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Green Beans with Roasted Red Pepper Strips
Sautéed Spinach
Green Beans with Feta Cheese and Toasted Pinenuts
Cannellini Beans with Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Herbs and Parmesan
Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
BREADS - CHOOSE 2
French Rolls
White and Wheat Rolls
Oatmeal Herb Bread
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Garlic Herb Bread Sticks
DESSERTS - CHOOSE 1
French Silk Pie with Fresh Strawberries
Tiramisu
Fresh Fruit English Trifle
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Fruit Garnish
Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Gourmet Cheesecake Assortment
COFFEE / DECAF / TEA
$16.50 per person
* $17.50 per person
** $21.25 per person
plus service help