Catering Menu

The catering menu is subject to change without notification.
Please note the minimum for catering is 25 people Monday to Friday, and 30 people on weekends. 

 

BEVERAGES

  • Freshly Brewed Ethical Bean Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee 10 cup Pot $ 25.00
  • Selection of Regular & Herbal Teas 10 cup Pot $ 25.00
  • Hot Chocolate 10 cup Pot $ 28.00
  • Cold Non Dairy Beverages (Soy, Almond, Rice) Per Pitcher $18.00
  • Fruit Juices (Orange, Passion Guava, Cranberry) Per Pitcher $ 18.00
  • Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Cranberry Juice 300ml Serving $ 3.00
  • Whole or Skim Milk 300ml Serving $ 3.00
  • Soft Drinks Per can $ 3.00
  • Mineral Water (Sparkling and Still) Per bottle $ 2.50

PASTRIES

Assorted Donuts, Assorted Muffins, Bagels & Cream Cheese, Banana Bread, Banana Triangles, Butter Croissants, Butter & Raisin Scones, Butter Tarts, Cinnamon & Raisin Rolls, Danishes, Date Squares, Double Fudge Brownie, French Pastries, Freshly Baked Cookies, Fruit Tarts, Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf, Lemon Tarts, Swiss Rolls

Sold by the dozen @ $30.00 per dozen


CAKES & PIES

Apple Pie, Bailey’s Mozart Cake, Banana Rum Cake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Orange Cake, Chocolate Decadence, New York Cheesecake, Passion Fruit Mirrors, Pecan Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Tiramisu Cake, Tropical Fruit Cake

Sold as whole cakes/pies @ $40.00 per cake/pie


FRUIT TRAYS

  • Small – 25 people – $75.00
  • Medium – 50 people – $125.00
  • Large -75 people – $175.00

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BUFFET

  • Assorted Muffins
  • Bagels
  • Chilled Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Passion Guava & Fresh Milk
  • Danishes & Cinnamon Buns
  • Freshly Baked Croissants
  • Fruit Preserves, Marmalades, Butter, Margarine & Cream Cheese
  • Fruit Salad & Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)
  • Natural & Fruit Yogurt
  • Two Types of Cold Cereal
  • White & Whole Wheat Toast *GF bread upon request
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$20.00 per person


FULL CANADIAN BREAKFAST BUFFET

Cold

  • Two Types Cold Cereals
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Fruit Salad
  • Natural & Fruit Yogurt
  • Pastries & Baked Goods: assorted muffins, bagels, danishes, cinnamon buns, freshly baked
    croissants, white and whole wheat toast *GF bread upon request
  • Chilled Orange Juice, Passion Guava, Grapefruit Juice & Fresh Milk
  • Condiments: Fruit Preserves, Marmalades, Butter, Margarine & Cream Cheese

Hot

  • Crisp Bacon & Sausages
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Home Fries
  • Pancakes with Syrup
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$28.00 per person

BUFFETS

LIGHT LUNCH

  • Pasta Salad With Roasted Garlic Dressing
  • Mixed Greens with Dressings
  • Selection of Sandwiches (Ham & Cheese, Turkey, Tuna Mayo, Egg Mayo, and Roasted Veggies)
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$22.00 per person


INDIAN BUFFET

  • Tomato and Onion Salad
  • Cucumber Raita
  • Indian Butter Chicken
  • Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower, Pepper, & Potato)
  • Masoor Dhal Curry
  • Vegetarian Biryani Rice
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Selection of Indian Sweets
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Tea & Chai Masala Tea

$32.00 per person


ITALIAN BUFFET

  • Kale and Peach Salad with Gastrique Dressing
  • Spaghetti with Meatballs
  • Tomato & Bocconcini Caprese
  • Chicken Cacciatore
  • Garlic Foccaccia Toast
  • Creamy Cheese Polenta
  • Roasted Mixed Vegetable
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Tiramisu Cake
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Tea

$32.00 per person


MIDDLE EASTERN BUFFET

  • Persian Jewel Rice
  • Pita Bread w/Hummus
  • Lebanese Maghmour (Braised Eggplant with Tomato Sauce)
  • Grilled Arabic Saffron Chicken
  • Tabbouleh Salad
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Walnut Baklava
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$32.00 per person


PAN ASIAN BUFFET No. 1

  • Vegetarian Yang Chow Egg Fried Rice
  • Hot & Sour Sichuan Soup
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
  • Vegetable Stir Fry with Oyster Sauce
  • Crisp Tofu & Bean Sprout Salad with Peanut Sauce (Tauhu Goreng)
  • Thai Style Glass Noodles & Shrimp Salad
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Mango Pudding
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$32.00 per person


PAN ASIAN BUFFET No. 2

  • Stir-fried Vegetarian Chow Mein
  • Tangy Baby Shrimp with Wasabi Mayo and Mango Salsa
  • Stir-fried Beef Chinese Black Pepper Beef
  • Korean Grilled Mackerel Fillet w/ Pickle
  • Chap Chye (Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetable)
  • Sweet Black Glutinous Rice Porridge
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$38.00 per person


SOUP CROCK & SANDWICH BAR

Build Your Own Sandwiches:

Fillings: Sliced Black Forest Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Sliced Cheese, Sliced Tomato, Sliced Onions, Pickles & Olives, Lettuce

Bread: White & Whole Wheat Bread, Italian Rustic Bread, Rye Bread, Pita Pocket

Condiments: Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Butter, Margarine, Horseradish

  • Mixed Greens with Dressings
  • Potato Salad with Grainy Mustard
  • Chef’s Soup Creation
  • Chocolate Decadence
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$28.00 per person


TEX-MEX BURRITO & TACO BAR

  • Corn and Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Mixed Greens with Dressings
  • Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Churros with Chocolate Sauce
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

Build your own Burrito/Taco:

Fillings: Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken, Fish Baja, Shredded Cheese, Refried Beans, Tomatoes,
Onions, Black Beans, Tomato Rice, Shredded Lettuce, Jalapeno Peppers, Corn Tacos, Soft Flour Tortillas, Whole Wheat Tortillas

Condiments: Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole

$32.00 per person


VEGETARIAN BUFFET

  • Vegetable & Ground Soy Lasagna
  • Mixed Garden Lettuce with Two Dressings
  • Ratatouille Vegetable Stew
  • Potato Gnocchi with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce
  • Mashed Potato Gratin
  • Salisbury ‘Meatless’ Steak with Vegan Brown Gravy
  • Chocolate Cheesecake and Assorted Fruit Platter
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$32.00 per person


PLATED

WEST COAST SET LUNCH No.1

  • Caesar Salad with Baby Shrimps
  • Grilled Chicken Pizzaiola
  • Potato Fondant
  • Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
  • Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$36.00 per person


WEST COAST SET LUNCH No. 2

  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
  • Herb Crusted BC Salmon
  • Leeks Fondue
  • Parsley New Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables
  • Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$40.00 per person


CHINESE SET LUNCH

  • Sweet Corn & Egg Drop Soup
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Belly with Apple
  • XO Fried Rice
  • Stir Fried Garlic Green Bean
  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$36.00 per person


VEGETARIAN SET LUNCH

  • Endive, Fennel Salad and Orange Salad
  • Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Grilled Vegetables & Roasted Nugget Potatoes
  • Citron Tart with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$36.00 per person


HEART SMART SET LUNCH

  • Poached Salmon, Steam Vegetable, and Crushed Parsley Potatoes
  • Macareted Cherry Tomato
  • Fruit Salad With Mascarpone cream
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$36.00 per person

BUFFETS

CANADIAN BUFFET

  • Assorted Cold Cuts & Condiments
  • Potato Salad with Maple Grainy Mustard
  • Baby Shrimp in Cocktail Sauce
  • Mixed Garden Lettuces
  • Poached Breast of Chicken w/ Truffle Mushroom Fricassee
  • Whole B.C. Salmon Fillet with Maple & Hot Mustard Glaze and Caper Raisin Stuffing
  • Montreal Spices Roasted Potatoes
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Cheddar cheese, Nanaimo Bar, Fruit Platter
  • Selections of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$40.00 per person


INTERNATIONAL BUFFET

  • Persian Jewel Rice
  • Grilled Lemon Grass Chicken
  • Indian Lamb Masala
  • Tomato & Bocconcini Caprese
  • Smoked Salmon with Dill and Mustard Sour Cream
  • Stir Fry Vegetables with Ginger & Sesame Sauce
  • Thai ‘Yam Nua’ Beef Salad
  • Mixed Garden Lettuces
  • Selection of Freshly Baked Rolls
  • Cioppino Seafood Stew
  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding
  • Fruit Platter
  • Chocolate Decadence Cake & Mango Cheesecake
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$50.00 per person


PLATED DINNERS

WEST COAST SET DINNER No.1

  • Smoked Salmon Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Grilled Bone-in Chicken Breast Al Mattone
  • Creamy Polenta
  • Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
  • Amaretto Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Coulis
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$48.00 per person


WEST COAST SET DINNER NO. 2

  • Boston Seafood Chowder with 63′ egg
  • Braised Lamb Shank
  • Preserved Lemon Couscous & Tagine Vegetable
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$55.00 per person


CHEF’S SPECIAL SET DINNER

  • Pan Seared Scallop, Haloumie Cheese, Capers raisin Vinaigrette & Herb Salad
  • Beef Tenderloin with Crusted Mushroom Gratin, Burnt Onion
  • Fondant Potato & Ratatouille
  • Warm English Egg Tart
  • Regular Ethical Bean Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas

$72.00 per person

Minimum 80 people. Available from May 1st to September 30th only. Held in the St. John’s College Courtyard (Weather Permitting). Additional charges will apply if tents are required

Classic Johannean BBQ

  • Mardi Gras Potato Salad
  • Mixed Salad with Dressings
  • Organic Beef Patties, Turkey, Chicken Patties, Veggie Patties
  • Honey Lager Pork Sausage, All Beef Hot Dogs, Tofu Dogs
  • Condiments: Buns, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Tomato, Shredded Lettuce, Pickles,
  • Mustard, Ketchup, Mayonnaise
  • Corn Chips with Salsa and Sour Cream
  • Ice Lemon Tea, Lemonade

$32.00 per person


SJC Cosmopolitan BBQ

  • Pasta Salad
  • Mixed Salad with Dressings
  • Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs
  • Korean Beef Shortribs
  • Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
  • Grilled Saba Fillet mackerel
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables
  • Selection of Cheesecakes
  • Ice Cream Bar with Sugar Cones
  • Ice Lemon Tea, Lemonade
  • (Vegetarian Options are available)

$60.00 per person

COLD CANAPES

  • Caprese Skewer
  • Smoked Salmon Rossette with Boursin Cream Cheese
  • Stuffed Rolled Zucchini with Ricotta 
  • Cucumber Chicken Mousseline 
  • Steam Mussel with Thai Dressing
  • Devils Quail Egg
  • Macerate Grape Tomato Canape

Orders of less than 5 dozen – choice of three.
Orders of more than 5 dozen – choice of five.

$36.00 per dozen


HOT SAVORIES

  • Sisig Crostini
  • Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with That Chili Sauce
  • Spinach & Feta Spanakopita with Dill Cream
  • Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
  • Potatoes & Vegetable Curry Samosas
  • Baked Mini Sausage Rolls
  • Mexican Meatballs ‘Abondigas’
  • Mini Mushroom Tart

Orders of less than 5 dozen – choice of three.
Orders of more than 5 dozen – choice of five.

$36.00 per dozen


DELUXE SAVOURIES

  • Selection of Mini Sliders (Beef or Chicken)
  • Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
  • Grilled Shrimp Yakitori
  • Selection of Steamed Dim Sum
  • West Coast Oyster Bake: Rockefeller. Motoyaki and Kilpatrick 
  • Virgin Bloody Mary West Coast Oyster Shooter
  • Danish Style Open Faced Sandwiches

Orders of less than 5 dozen – choice of three.
Orders of more than 5 dozen – choice of five.

$48.00 per dozen


PLATTERS

Cheese Platter with grapes, vegetable sticks and crackers

((Brie, Marbled Cheddar, Swiss, Emmenthal, Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola)

Small (serves 15)  $75.00

Medium (serves 25)  $125.00

Large (serves 50)  $250.00


ITALIAN ANTI-PASTI PLATTER

with Condiments & Bread 

(Prosciutto, Spicy Calabrese,Genoa Salami,

Mortadella Sausage, Bocconcini, Gorgonzola)

Small (serves 25)  $175.00

Large (serves 50)  $350.00


WHOLE BARON OF BEEF STATION WITH CHEF  (serves 50) 

with condiments and bread rolls

Serves 100: $480.00

Serves 150: $659.00


WHOLE SIDE OF SMOKED SALMON WITH CONDIMENTS $150.00 per side


TIGER PRAWN PYRAMID with condiments (120 pieces): $280.00


MIDDLE EASTERN MEZE PLATTER 

With Olives and Pita Bread 

(Classic Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper, Baba Ganoush Dip)

Small (serves 25) $200.00

Large (serves 50) $350.00


VEGETABLE TRAY w/ Roquefort Dip

  • Small (serves 25) $ 75.00
  • Medium (serves 50) $125.00
  • Large (serves 75) $175.00

ASSORTED FINGER SANDWICHES: Per Dozen $28.00

(Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Cheese- 2 kinds)

Minimum of two dozen.


FRESHLY SHUCKED B.C. OYSTERS WITH CONDIMENTS $ 48.00 per dozen


ASSORTMENT OF NIGIRI & MAKI SUSHI WITH CONDIMENTS $ 36.00 per dozen


NACHO CHIPS WITH GAUCAMOLE $ 25.00 per basket


POTATO CHIPS $ 25.00 per basket


DELUXE MIXED NUTS $ 25.00 per basket


RELISH TRAYS $ 25.00 per tray

Wine List

(House pouring wines- $6.00 per glass)

All alcoholic drinks are subject to GST/ PST and GRATUITIES

WHITE

Jackson Triggs Riesling Gewurztraminr- $24 per bottle
Proprietors Select- SKU 517169

Copper Moon Chardonnay- $24 per bottle
SKU244087

Screw It ! The White- $24 per bottle
SKU 561357


RED

Bodacious Cabernet Sauvignon- $24 per bottle
SKU 430959

Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon- $24 per bottle
SKU 5411250

Wine O’ Clock Shiraz – $24 per bottle
SKU 585521

Invisibull Malbec- $24 per bottle
SKU 582247

JACKSON TRIGGS PROPRIETORS MERLOT- $24.00
SKU 563148


BEER LIST

(All $6.00 per bottle)

Okanagan Spring Extra Special Pale Ale

Molson Canadian

Labatt Blue

Granville Island Lager

Granville Island Pale Ale


COCKTAILS, MIXERS and HIGH BALLS

(All $7.00 per glass)

Catering Exclusivity

All food consumed at events held in St. John’s College must be catered and prepared by SJC Culinary Service. No external food or beverages of any type can be brought on site; additionally no other catering providers can be used without approval from SJC Culinary Services.

Advance Notice

In order to properly plan and coordinate a catered function, we require a signed Catering Quote sheet a minimum of seven working days prior to your function date. All food and beverage inquiries should be discussed with Chef Clarence Tay, SJC Culinary Service.

We will be happy to discuss any special dietary needs and, if necessary, tailor a menu to accommodate all of your requirements and budget.

Guaranteed Numbers

A guaranteed number of guests is required three working days prior to your event date, after which, your numbers may only increase. You will be billed on your final guaranteed number or actual number of attendees, whichever is greater.

Labour

Additional labour costs for service staff may apply depending on the requirements of the event.

  • Bartenders $20.00 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
  • Servers $19.00 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
  • Chef Station $25 per hour (minimum 4 hours)

*Weekend surcharges may apply

Taxes

  • Food 5% GST Plus 15% Gratuity
  • Beer /Wine 15% GST+PST Plus 15% Gratuity
  • Flowers 5% GST
  • Miscellaneous 12% GST+PST

Minimum Catering

The minimum number of guests for catering Monday to Friday is 25 (unless otherwise noted), and the minimum number of guests for Saturday and Sunday are 30. The minimum charge for food will be $200 for any catered function with the exception of coffee service. The minimum for coffee service is 20 people (Additional labour charges will apply for events requiring just coffee service) .

Taxes/Gratuities

All food and beverages catered will be subjected to all applicable taxes and a 15% gratuities

Cancellation Policy

If an event is cancelled in three (3) weeks or more prior to the event, there is no charge for the cancellation. If an event is cancelled twenty-one (21) to eight (8) days prior to the event date, you will be charged 10% of the quoted cost. If you cancel an event within seven (7) days of your function date, you will be billed 50% of the quoted cost

Alcohol

SJC Culinary Services holds a Class B Dining Lounge liquor license covering the van der Linden Dining Hall, Fairmont Social lounge, Seminar room and Lecture Hall. This allows us to serve alcohol at events, provided food is also served. Under the terms of the liquor license, SJC Culinary Service must be solely responsible for any liquor purchased, consumed, and sold in these areas. Therefore, the following regulations must be observed:

  • All liquor served or consumed in a licensed area must be purchased and sold by SJC Culinary Service.
  • Liquor purchased from SJC Culinary Service may not be removed from the licensed area (e.g. cannot be taken outdoors or other areas).
  • Liquor purchased elsewhere cannot be brought into the licensed area.
  • Liquor may only be served as part of a meal.

These regulations are established by the Province of British Columbia and violation of these regulations is not allowed.

Hosted Bar

The host pays for all bar beverages consumed during the event as well as *bartender labour charges, if applicable. Prices are subject to applicable taxes.

*No bartender labour charge incurred if bar revenue exceeds $500.

Cash Bar

Guests purchase their beverages at the event. The host pays for bartender labour charges only. Beverage prices include applicable taxes.

Payment

A final invoice will be prepared and mailed or emailed to you after your event. Payment can be made by cheque payable to SJC Culinary Service, alternatively you can also pay by credit card or cash. Unfortunately, catering invoices cannot be paid by UBC Journal Voucher. A deposit may be required for catering hosted by external groups.

Booking

Please note that all room bookings and caterings needs to made through the St. Johns College website at https://stjohns.ubc.ca.

Our van der Linden Dining Hall is used for residents meals during dinner hours Sunday to Thursday.

Priority for room bookings will be given to UBC Faculties or events associated with the University. 

Special Needs

We are capable of accommodating any special needs or menu requirements for guests with food allergies and intolerance’s. However please note that the food preparation areas in our production kitchen is not allergen free and cross contamination may occur. Please contact Chef Clarence Tay for further information.

Decorations

Room decorations may be done (nothing may be taped or glued to wall.) Putting up and removal of decorations is your responsibility. Any decorations left after the event will be disposed.

Leftover Food

Food remaining after catered events is the property of SJC Culinary Service. Due to strict health regulations and guidelines, leftover food cannot be removed for consumption away from our facility.