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Continental | 17 pp
Pastries
All butter croissants, orange-cranberry tea bread, roasted apple kolaches
Whole Fruit (VG, GF)
Eggs
Free-range hard-boiled eggs (GF)
Beverages
Yale blend regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea selection, orange juice, and fruit-infused spa water.
American | 27 pp
Frittatas or Scrambled Eggs (Choose one)
Scrambled eggs (GF)
Bacon, cheddar, scallion frittata (GF)
Roasted butternut squash frittata with sun-dried tomato,
spinach and thyme (GF)
Plant-based egg bake with vegan sausage, roasted peppers and broccoli rabe (VG, GF)
Sides (Choose two)
Applewood-smoked bacon (GF)
Lamberti’s pork or chicken sausage patty (GF)
Plant-based breakfast sausage (VG, GF)
Crispy red bliss breakfast potatoes (VG, GF) with caramelized onions and rosemary
Pumpkin-Maple French Toast Casserole with maple-sugar whipped cream
Pastries
All butter croissants, orange-cranberry tea bread, roasted apple kolaches
Seasonal Fruit Salad (VG, GF)
Beverages
Yale blend regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea selection, orange juice, and fruit-infused spa water.
Build Your Own Avocado Toast Bar | 23 pp
Served on whole grain sourdough and gluten-free bread
Smashed Avocado (VG, GF)
Hard Boiled Egg Crumbles (GF)
Bacon Crumbles (GF)
Shaved Radishes (VG, GF)
Baby Tomatoes (VG, GF)
Everything Bagel Seasoning (VG, GF)
Balsamic Glaze (VG, GF)
Cilantro (VG, GF)
Olive Oil (VG, GF)
Chili Crisp Oil (VG, GF)
Smoked Salmon (GF)
Seasonal Fruit Salad (VG, GF)
Beverages
Yale blend regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea selection, orange juice, and fruit-infused spa water.
Enhancements
Chia Overnight Oats: | 5.25 pp
Choice of pear ginger, pumpkin maple, apple cinnamon (VG, GF)
Steel Cut Oatmeal | 5.25 pp
Served with brown sugar, dried cranberries, roasted pumpkin seeds (VG, GF)
Bagels | 5.25 pp
Choice of everything, plain, or cinnamon raisin
Served with cream cheese, butter, and preserves
Scottish Smoked Salmon Platter | 9.50 pp
Smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, red onion, lemon, capers (GF)
Gluten-Free Bagels | 5 pp
Choice of everything or plain (VG, GF)
Breakfast
Pastries
Croissants, orange-cranberry tea bread, roasted apple kolaches
Seasonal Fruit Salad (VG, GF)
Yogurt Parfait Bar
Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, nut-free granola, berry compote, dried fruit, chia seeds, honey
Lunch Salad
Winter Chicory Salad (VG, GF)
frisée, radicchio, shaved celery, radish, toasted pepita, dried cranberries, orange–sage vinaigrette
Daily Farmer’s Market Salad
Afternoon Breaks
Brownie Break
Bête Noir Bites (GF)
Vegan Brookie
Cinnamon-Roll Blondies
Build-Your-Own Trail Mix
Sunflower seeds
Dried apricots
Cashews
Dried cranberries
Yogurt covered raisins
Dark chocolate chunks
Additional Break Selections
Donut holes (plain, cinnamon sugar, vanilla sugar)
Nature Bakery Fig bars
Date–oat energy bites
KIND® bars (GF)
Pita chips with hummus (VG)
Seasonal crudités with ranch (GF)
Sandwiches/Wraps
(Choose Four)
Smoked Turkey & Pepper Jack Rango
fire roasted peppers, pickled onion, avocado, arugula, chipotle aioli on a French roll
Turkey & Vermont Cheddar
Little Leaf lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on a potato roll
Roasted Chicken Club Wrap
Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, flour tortilla
Italian Ham & Cheese Schiacciata
Prosciutto cotto, Smoked Mozzarella, Sicilian olive relish, arugula, oven dried tomato
Cranberry-Apple Chicken Salad
Celery, Dijon, butter lettuce on an all-butter croissant
Roast Beef & Caramelized Onion
Baby arugula, fontina and horseradish aioli on a baguette
Roasted Winter Vegetable Wrap (VG)
Roasted portobello, butternut squash, spiced chickpea, shredded kale, tomato conserva
GF wrap available
Desserts
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie (VG)
Chef’s Table
Lunch | 38 pp
Dinner | 44 pp
Salads
(Choose two)
Tri-Color Caesar Salad
Romaine, red endive & kale, crispy chickpeas, Caesar dressing, Parmesan
Baby Arugula & Roasted Pear (GF)
Shaved fennel, feta, pumpkin seeds, 5 spice & cider vinaigrette
Little Leaf Farm Salad (VG, GF)
Radicchio, shaved carrots, celery, radish, champagne vinaigrette, fresh tarragon
Roasted Beets & Citrus (VG, GF)
Watercress, pickled shallots, sunflower seeds, blood orange vinaigrette
Ancient Grains Salad (VG, GF)
Tri-color quinoa, roasted squash, chickpeas, parsley, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Daily Farmer’s Market Salad
Entrées
(Choose one)
Seafood
Roasted Altantic Salmon - braised leeks, lemon dill caper sauce (GF)
Roasted Cod - poblano, sweet potato, smoked chili cream (GF)
Grilled Shrimp - roasted garlic, blistered tomatoes, parsley, Argentinian chimichurri (GF)
Chicken
Orange-Sage Roasted Chicken Breast - chicken jus and toasted pumpkin-seed gremolata (GF)
Chicken Thigh Scarpariello - chicken sausage, cherry peppers, roasted potatoes, white wine jus
Za’atar Chicken Thigh - preserved lemon, caramelized onion, toum sauce (GF)
Vegan Entrées (Choose one)
Peri-Peri Tofu (VG, GF)
Red Lentil & Delicata Squash Torte - vegan smoked paprika aioli and shallot jam (VG, GF)
Eggplant and Roasted King Oyster Mushrooms - edamame, soy caramel, radish, pea shoots and crispy shallots (VG, GF)
Plant-Based Chicken Piccata - capers, fresh parsley, lemon-white wine sauce (VG)
Sides
(Choose two)
Wild Rice Pilaf with mirepoix vegetables & fresh herbs (VG, GF)
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes (VG, GF)
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Cider-Glazed Root Vegetables - sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, fresh parsley (VG, GF)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with maple & pomegranate seeds (VG, GF)
Garlic-Roasted Broccoli Rabe (VG, GF)
Yale Mac & Cheese
Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Gratin (VG)
Yale Bakery Minis
(Choose two)
Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cupcakes (VG, GF)
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Chocolate Mousse Tulip Cups with salted caramel ganache (GF)
Bête Noir Bites (GF)
Banana Pudding Cups
Tres Leches Cups
Coconut Tembleque with pineapple-lime compote (VG, GF)
Pumpkin-Mascarpone Cheesecake Bites (GF)
Apple Crumb Tarts
Tiramisu Cups
Farmer’s Market
Lunch | 35 pp
Dinner | 41 pp
The Standard
Little Leaf Mixed Greens, lemon poppy seed vinaigrette (VG, GF)
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (VG, GF)
Marinated Olive Medley(VG, GF)
Crumbled Feta (GF)
Pita Chips & Artisan Rolls
Autumn Fruit Salad (VG, GF)
Salads
(Choose four)
Roasted Beets & Citrus, pickled red onion and fresh herbs (VG, GF)
Aged Sherry Marinated Cucumbers & Hothouse Tomatoes with dill and mustard seed (VG, GF)
Cauliflower Agrodolce with pickled shallots, capers, golden raisins, parsley (VG, GF)
White Bean & Roasted Squash with Tuscan kale and rosemary vinaigrette (VG, GF)
Herb-Marinated Tuna with olive oil, lemon, celery, capers and parsley (GF)
Pesto Chicken Salad with sun-dried tomato, nut-free basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil (GF)
Cranberry-Apple Chicken Salad with celery, tarragon and Dijon (GF)
Seared Tofu Chermoula with fresh herbs, roasted carrots and golden raisins (VG, GF)
Cantina Bowl Bar | 30 pp
Choose one rice, one bean, one protein, and one vegetable-based protein
Rice
Cilantro-lime brown rice (VG, GF)
Achiote rice (VG, GF)
Beans
Black beans (VG, GF)
Cumin-simmered pinto beans (VG, GF)
Vegetables
Fajita-style peppers & onions (VG, GF)
Proteins
Chicken tinga (GF)
Pork carnitas (GF)
Braised beef barbacoa (GF)
Chipotle sofrito tofu (VG, GF)
Jackfruit & Mushroom Tinga (VG, GF)
Toppings
Shredded romaine lettuce, crema, guacamole, tortilla strips, salsa verde, salsa roja
Desserts
Churros with chocolate sauce
Coconut temleque with pinapple-lime compote (VG, GF)
Yale Bakery Minis
(Choose two)
Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cupcakes (VG, GF)
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Chocolate Mousse Tulip Cups with salted caramel ganache (GF)
Bête Noir Bites (GF)
Banana Pudding Cups
Tres Leches Cups
Coconut Tembleque with pineapple-lime compote (VG, GF)
Pumpkin-Mascarpone Cheesecake Bites (GF)
Apple Crumb Tarts
Tiramisu Cups
Cold Canapes
Caviar Blini
Crème fraîche and dill
Belgian Endive
Whipped plant-based feta, roasted pears, balsamic pearls (VG, GF)
Roasted Butternut Squash Tart
Whipped goat cheese, pomegranate molasses, basil and toasted pumpkin seeds (GF)
Shrimp Cocktail Shooter
Harissa cocktail sauce and lemon (GF)
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Dill cream, caper, pickled shallots (GF)
Tuna Crudo Plantain Cup
Dill cream, caper, pickled shallots (GF)
Prosciutto & Fontina Crostino
Pear mostarda and arugula
White Bean & Broccoli Rabe Bruschetta
Roasted garlic and Calabrian chili (VG)
Mini Lobster Rolls on Brioche +5 pp
Lemon-herb mayo & chives
Seared Black Pepper Tuna
Wasabi, cucumber, avocado salsa, crispy sushi rice (GF)
Petite Filet of Beef Crostini
Grass-fed beef, horseradish cream, cabernet emulsion, crispy shallot
Hot Canapés
Black Bean Cakes
with grilled plantain salsa (VG, GF)
Mini Arthur Avenue Meatballs
Amatriciana sauce with pancetta and pecorino
Crispy Shrimp Dumplings
with ginger-lime dipping sauce
Yucca Fries
with aji amarillo sauce & cilnatro (VG, GF)
Vegetable Samosa
with mango chutney (VG)
Vegetable Potstickers
Ginger-scallion soy (VG)
Vegetable Spring Rolls
with sweet chili sauce (VG)
Crispy Sushi Rice Squares & Teriyaki Mushrooms
Miso-glazed maitake and scallion (VG, GF)
Mini Reubens
Corned beef sauerkraut, Swiss & Russian dressing
Mini Chicken & Waffles Bites
Sriracha-maple butter
Chicken or Beef Empanadas
Chipotle aioli, micro cilantro
Maryland Crabcakes
Old bay aioli & chives (GF)
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Black truffle & balsamic
Coconut Shrimp
Apricot-sweet chili sauce
Porcini & Short Rib Tarts
Fontina & micro basil (GF)
Mini Arepas
with Oaxaca cheese & Guacatillo sauce (GF)
Mini Cuban Sandwiches
with Dijon mustard
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
with smoked tomato aioli
Crispy Mac n’ Cheese Bites
with bacon jam
Onion & Brie Tart
Lemon infused olive oil
Red Wine Braised Short Rib Bites
Crispy potato squares, frizzled leeks (GF)
Vegetable Crudité | 12 pp
Rainbow carrots
Radishes
Cauliflower
Celery
Hothouse tomatoes
Cucumber
Roasted garlic hummus
Buttermilk ranch
Domestic Cheese | 15 pp
Cranberry chèvre
Aged white cheddar
Cow’s milk Brie with apple butter
Arethusa Farm’s Europa gouda
Dried fruit
Grapes
Artisan crackers
Marcona almonds
Cheese and Charcuterie | 19 pp
Barely Buzzed Cheddar
Aged Manchego
Maytag blue cheese
Whipped Calabro ricotta
Prosciutto
Salami Rustico
Eggplant caponata
Dried fruit
Grapes
Crocantini crackers
Marcona almonds
Mezze Board | 15 pp
Hummus
Tzatziki
Baba ghanoush
Marinated olives
Harissa-roasted carrots
Pita crisps
Mini naan
Mixed olives
Gluten-free crackers
Yale Bakery Minis | 12 pp
(Choose three)
One hour of service * One piece of each selection per guest
Dark Chocolate & Respberry Cupcakes (VG, GF)
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Chocolate Mousse Cups with salted caramel ganache (GF)
Bête Noir Bite (GF)
Banana Pudding Cups
Tres Leches Cups
Coconut Tembleque with pineapple-lime compote (VG, GF)
Pumpkin-Mascarpone Cheesecake Bites (GF)
Tiramisu Cups
Apple Crumb Tarts
Street Cart Snacks | 14 pp
Seasoned Popcorn
Choice of truffle–parmesan, togarashi, maple barbecue, salted caramel
Roasted Nuts
Candied pecans and gochujang cashews (VG, GF)
Mini Soft Pretzels
Whole-grain mustard and cheese sauce
Pinsa Romana | 17 pp
(Choose three)
Truffle & Wild Mushroom
Black truffle-parmesan cream, caramelized onion, thyme
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, roasted garlic, tomato, basil
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pie
Smoked mozzarella, red onion, scallion
Soppresata & Hot Honey
Mozzarella, cherry peppers, crushed tomato
Roasted Vegetable Pie
Cauliflower crust, eggplant, plant-based mozzarella, Brussels sprout leaves, tomato, nut-free basil pesto (VG, GF)
Slider Station | 19 pp
The Classic Beef Slider
Local cheddar, sweet shallot jam, smoked pepper aioli
Maple–Dijon Pulled Pork
Pickled red cabbage on a potato roll
Miso-Glazed Mushroom
Sesame slaw and scallion aioli
Skewer Station | 19 pp
Choose one chicken, one tofu, and two sauces. Includes Shirazi (Cucumber-tomato salad), pita, and seasonal pickled vegetables.
Chicken Skewers
Lemon–herb, Teriyaki or Harissa with roasted pepper yogurt
Tofu Skewers
Teriyaki with roasted pineapple and pepper or Harissa
Sauces
Chimichurri, Tahini, Tzatziki, spicy aioli, sweet chili, garlic yogurt
Salads
(Choose one)
Roasted Beet Salad
Goat cheese mousseline, frisee, hazelnut tuille, citrus, basil, spiced pear, white balsamic vinaigrette
Burrata & Prosciutto
Heirloom tomatoes, balsamic pearls, pesto crostini, micro basil & lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil
Roasted Gem & Kale Salad
Shaved parmesan, baby gem lettuce, kale, crispy chickpea croutons, lemon-peppercorn caesar dressing (GF)
Autumn Harvest
Curly kale, roasted root vegetables, apples, pomegranate, candied pepitas, shaved brussels & five spice, maple vinaigrette (VG, GF)
Roasted Apple & Chicory Salad
Belgian endive, radicchio, frisee, candied walnuts, pickled shallots, preserved lemon-tarragon vinaigrette (VG, GF)
Ahi Tuna Poke
Avocado-yuzu puree, shaved cucumber, pickled ginger, tamari, crispy shallots & sesame seeds (GF)
Entrées
(Choose one plus one vegan)
Roasted Branzino | 72 pp
Carrot-saffron emulsion, fingerling potatoes & charred broccolini, Kalamata olive confit, basil oil & preserved lemon (GF)
Pan Seared Salmon | 69 pp
Sweet corn & fennel puree, glazed parsnips, crispy Brussels sprouts, pomegranate molasses (GF)
Red Wine Braised Short Rib of Beef | 89 pp
Au gratin potato pavé, roasted cipollini onions, glazed baby carrots, celery root puree & sauce bordelaise (GF)
Pan Seared Halibut | 88 pp
Acorn squash & crispy risotto arancini, swiss chard, tarragon emulsion (GF)
Roasted Petite Filet | 89 pp
6 oz .beef filet, whipped Yukon gold potatoes, wild mushroom-black truffle ragout & broccolini (GF)
Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken Breast | 55 pp
Whipped parsnips, crispy polenta, garlic roasted broccoli rabe, parsnip chips & Dijon-chicken jus (GF)
Harissa Roasted Chicken | 55 pp
Red lentil risotto, kale, squash, radish & shirazi salad, roasted red pepper coulis (GF)
Miso Grilled Eggplant
Panko-crusted tofu, king oyster mushrooms, soy caramel, purple ninja radishes & snow peas (VG, GF)
Herbed Chickpea Panisse & Coconut Curry
Tri-color cauliflower, crispy Brussels sprouts, mustard greens & herb oil (VG, GF)
Seared Chickpea Panisse Medallion
Parsnip Puree, Roasted Broccolini, Saffron-Lemon Vegan Buerre Blanc (VG, GF)
Blackened King Oyster Scallop
Saffron risotto, roasted red pepper pesto, frizzled fennel, basil oil (VG, GF)
Desserts
(Choose one, fruit plate included)
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Apple butter, cider caramel, apple chips, caramel corn brittle (VG)
Classic Chocolate Mousse
Toasted meringue, salted caramel ganache, cocoa nib crunch (GF)
Browned Butter Carrot Cake
Orange mascarpone cream, cardamom-carrot puree, caramelized pecans, crispy carrot chips, micro thyme
Blood Orange Mascarpone
Blood orange sponge, amaretto mascarpone, cherry pâte de fruit
Amarena Cherry Cheesecake
Graham cracker sponge, passion fruit coulis, graham streusel
Tarte de Citron
Lemon curd, toasted meringue, sable
Seasonal Fruit Plate (VG, GF)
Packages
Coffee Service | 7.25 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Yale Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Tea Selections
Cold Bottle Service | 4 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Assorted Pepsi Products, Flavored Sparkling Waters, Yale Bottled Water
Spa Water Display | 2.5 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Fruit Infused Spa Water
Lemonade & Iced Teas | 4.75 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Lemonade, Unsweetened Iced Tea or Sweet Tea
Hot Chocolate Bar | 5.50 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, peppermint
Hot Apple Cider | 5.50 pp
(Up to 2 hours)
Local apple cider, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, cranberries
Hourly Bar Service
Standard Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package
House Red, White & Rose Wines, Microbrew Beers
First hour | 15 pp
Each Additional Hour | 7.5 pp
Full Open Bar Package
Assorted Liquors, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Bar Mixers, House Red, White, & Rose, Microbrew Beers and Cocktails
First hour | 19 pp
Each Additional Hour | 9.5 pp
Premium wines and liquor are available upon request and will be purchased specifically for your event. Please allow advance notice to ensure availability and pricing confirmation.
Host Bar Service
(Actual cost based on consumption, $500 minimum)
Per Drink Prices:
Assorted Flavored Sparkling Water | 3 ea
Pepsi Soft Drinks | 3 ea
Yale Bottle Water | 3 ea
Juices | 3 ea
Aqua Panna/San Pellegrino Water | 8 lt
CT Microbrew Beers | 7.5 ea
House Wine | 10 glass
House Cocktail | 11 ea
Café Catering
Place your order online and pick it up at select Yale Hospitality cafés.