Catering Menu
Our Catering Menu is structured to provide you with the most enjoyable and accessible booking experience possible for your desired event. With so many options available, we are confident that we will be able to find a catering package that best suits your desired needs. Feel free to browse our interactive Catering Menu below for more information on specific options available!
Catering done right.
Our Executive Chef & Catering and Events Manager will be pleased to customize menus to suit your needs. With our renovated space and our new lighting and sound equipment why look further than the Underground to hold your next special event. Our menu offers items ranging from bagels, coffee, pastries, sandwiches, pastas to five course meal options. The Underground is the perfect venue for all catering needs. With our focus on healthy options why not contact our catering services for your next meeting or large scale event.
Getting Started
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Disposable fees may apply
Linen charges may apply
Chicken & beef are Halal
Minimum order 10 people
Spacing restrictions may apply
Gluten & Dairy Free options available
Kosher meals available upon request
Tablecloths, china, cutlery & glassware*
Linen white 90” x 90”
Linen black 90” x 90”
China
Glassware
Cutlery
*Please note charges may be higher depending on circumstances. For most on-site catering orders the china, glassware, and cutlery charges will be waived. Please ask about environmentally friendly take out options.
Breakfast & Breaks
a la Carte
Per person pricing, gluten & dairy free options available.
COOKIES — Two per order
Chocolate Chip
Double Dark Chocolate
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
Oatmeal & Raisin
Vegan Cookies (Sweets from the Earth)
Chocolate Chip
Double Chocolate
Oatmeal
Oatmeal Cranberry
Dairy, egg, sesame, peanut and nut free
Gluten Free Cookies
Flourless Cashew
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chip
Double Chocolate
Walnut Brownie
Dairy and egg free, vegan
Muffins — One per order
Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins
Served with butter & jam
Vegan
Apple Cinnamon
Banana
Banana Chocolate
Berry Bran
Blueberry
Carrot
Chocolate Zucchini
Lemon Cranberry
Pumpkin
Gluten Free
Apple Cinnamon
Banana
Banana Chocolate
Chocolate Zucchini
Oat Date Walnut
MINI BREAKFAST PASTRIES
An assortment of our mini-sized pastries, smaller bites for people on the go.
Mini Danish
Mini Croissants
Mini Filled Croissants
Almond
Chocolate
Apricot
Mini Cinnamon Buns
MUFFIN LOAVES — Five slices a loaf
Blueberry
Chocolate Chunk
Harvest Corn
Whole Grain Banana
Cranberry Lemon
SWEET SQUARES — Two per order
Mini Nanaimo Bars
Brownies
Butter Tart Bars
Carrot Cake
Vegan Cheesecake (1 per order)
Gluten Free Assorted Cake Squares (1 per order)
FRUIT — Selections of seasonally available fruit
Whole Fruit — Per piece
Diced Fruit — One per person
Assorted Fruit Skewers — One per person
Beverage
Coffee
Tea Assorted
Hot Chocolate
Bottled Juices
Premium Bottled Juices
EXTRAS
Individual Fruit Yogurts
SCONES — Per piece
Freshly baked blueberry scones
Coffee Break Bundles
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea Service and Water Service included in all bundles.
Per person pricing, gluten & dairy free options available.
BASIC BREAK
Assorted cookies (two per person) & cakes.
Mini Pastries Bundle
Assorted mini breakfast pastries (two per person) including fruit danish, croissants, and cinnamon swirls & muffins.
SNACK BREAK
Sliced fruit, vegetables & dip, trail mix.
Cozy Bundle
Hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream, and toppings.
Breakfast Buffets
Minimum order of 12 people.
All our eggs are certified free run & cage free.
Add sliced fruit platters for extra charge.
Per person pricing, gluten & dairy free options available.
Cold Buffets
BAGEL & SCONES BUNDLE
Assorted bagels & seasonally inspired scones served with cream cheese, preserves
& peanut butter.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service and Water service included.
CONTINENTAL
Assorted mini breakfast pastries to include croissants, danish pastries, muffins & cinnamon swirls served with assorted cereals & milks, and whole fruit, toast and condiments.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service and Water service included.
DELUXE CONTINENTAL
Freshly baked scones, croissants, Danish, muffins & mini bagels served with cream cheese, butter, preserves, peanut butter, assorted cereal, individual yogurts, fruit salad & granola, and hard boiled eggs.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service and Water service included.
HOT BUFFETS
Sweet & Savoury
Buttermilk pancakes, french toast (syrup
& butter), smoked bacon & turkey sausage, hashbrowns, Beyond Vegan breakfast sausage.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service and Water service included.
Basic Hot Breakfast
Scrambled eggs (Western or Classic), smoked bacon & turkey sausage, Beyond Vegan breakfast sausage. Toast with condiments.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Scrambled Western eggs, bacon, home fries, chipotle aioli, guacamole, cheese, lettuce.
Substitute Beyond Vegan Sausage for extra charge.
SEASONAL QUICHES
Baked vegetable and goat cheese quiche, smoked salmon & dill quiche and caramelized onion & mushroom quiche.
OR
Seasonally inspired baked frittata, mixed green salad with assorted dressings, parmesan roasted tomatoes, multigrain toast, butter, preserves.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service included.
ALL INCLUSIVE
Scrambled eggs (Western or Classic), smoked bacon & Beyond Vegan breakfast sausage, hash browns, whole wheat and white toast served with preserves, butter, pancake syrup, buttermilk pancakes, assorted cereal, individual fruit yogurts and yogurt parfait.
Organic & Fair Trade Coffee & Tea service included.
Reception & Events
Hors D’Oeuvres.
Plattered or passed.
Minimum Order is 3 dozen per type.
COLD STANDARDS
Per dozen
CHERRY TOMATO & BOCCONCINICHEESE SKEWERS
With basil and balsamic reduction
BLACK BEAN TOSTADA AND PICO DE GALLO
Cumin braised black beans, crispy tortilla, with cilantro scented fresh tomato salsa
DEVILED EGGS
With shallots, pickled red onion & chives
SALAD ROLLS
Carrots, peppers, mango, vermicelli noodle, and salad green & herbs served with peanut sauce
MUSHROOM TARTLETS
With caramelized onion & herbed goat cheese mousse
POACHED SHRIMP SKEWER
With green goddess dip
COLD PREMIUM
Per dozen
SMOKED SALMON ON RÖSTI
Crème fraiche & dill
SPANISH CHORIZO & BRIE CROSTINI
With apple jam & olive
HONEYED FIGS & RICE CRACKER
WITH CINNAMON GOAT CHEESE, SPICED WALNUTS, ORANGE ZEST
POACHED SHRIMP SKEWERS
With chimichurri
HOT STANDARDS
Per dozen
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS
With sweet chili sauce
LEMONGRASS CARROT & CORN FRITTERS
Coriander and masala spiced, red onions served with tomato & cucumber served with cilantro sauce
SMOKED MOZZARELLA GRILLED CHEESE
Challah with tomato and ginger chutney
BROCCOLI TEMPURA
Served with green goddess dressing
ARANCINI
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and peas served with Rosé sauce
HOT PREMIUM
Per dozen
CHICKEN SATAYS
With peanut sauce
PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN SKEWERS
With Piri-Piri glaze
MINI BEEF BURGERS
With smoked mozzarella, UG sauce, lettuce, pickles
FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS
With lettuce, pickles, UG sauce
OLD FASHIONED MEATBALLS
With marinara, parmesan cheese, and basil
MINI VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
With Tamarind dressing
Platters
Numbers are approximate.
Vegetables & Dip
Fresh garden vegetables with choice of dip and served with breads & crackers.
Small 10-15 people
Medium 15-25 people
Large 25-35 people
Party 35-40 people
FRUit
Selection of seasonal sliced fruit.
Small 10-15 people
Medium 15-25 people
Large 25-35 people
Party 35-40 people
Cheese Boards
Variety of local & hard cheeses, crackers, dried fruits nuts or seeds, honey and breads.
Small 10-20 people
Medium 25-35 people
Large 40-50 people
PREMIUM CURED MEATS & CHEESE
A variety of cured meats & cheeses served with crostini, pickles, breads & oils.
Small 25-30 people
Medium 25-35 people
Large 40-50 people
DELI PLATTER
Assorted shaved luncheon meats served with
a variety of dinner rolls & sliced breads.
Small 10-15 people
Medium 15-30 people
Large 40-50 people
Extra Large 60-80 people
Grilled & Marinated Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables, olives, pickles
& marinades.
Small 10-15 people
Medium 15-30 people
Large 40-50 people
Extra Large 60-80 people
Dips
Includes crackers and sliced bread.
Small 10-15 people
Medium 20-30 people
Large 40-60 people
Choice of Three
Hummus
Roasted eggplant
Smashed avocado
Savoury black bean topped with fresh
diced salsa
Bruschetta
Beets & cannellini bean
Creamy spinach dip
Pub Style
Chicken Fingers
Chicken breast strips battered and served with a variety of dipping sauces.
Small 30pcs
Medium 60pcs
Large 100pcs
Chicken Wings
Hand dusted wings tossed in your choice of mild, medium, hot, or honey garlic sauces, served with ranch dip and carrot & celery sticks.
Small 6lbs, 12-15 people
Medium 9lbs, 18-22 people
Large 12lbs, 24-30 people
Spring Rolls
Vegetarian spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce, 2 per person.
Small 15-20 people
Medium 35-50 people
Large 55-60 people
Party 100 people
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
House fried corn tortillas with salsa.
Small 10-20 people
Medium 25-30 people
Large 50-60 people
Sushi & Sashimi
Brought to you in association with Mac’s Sushi, prepared fresh daily, platters include soya sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger.
Small (34pcs)
34 Maki Pieces 6 crab salad roll, 6 spicy crab roll, 6 California roll, 6 vegetarian California roll,
10 dynamite roll.
MEDIUM (48pcs)
12 Sushi Pieces 4 tuna, 4 salmon, 4 tilapia.
36 Maki Pieces 12 crab salad roll, 12 spicy crab roll, 12 California roll.
LARGE (82pcs)
18 Sushi Pieces 6 salmon, 4 tuna, 4 shrimp, 4 tilapia.
64 Maki Pieces 12 crab salad roll, 12 spicy crab roll, 12 salmon roll, 12 California roll, 6 vegetarian California roll.
Pizza
Our 16-inch pizzas have 10 slices each with same toppings from the list below.
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella cheese with basil, sliced tomato & pesto.
CLASSIC
Pepperoni, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.
VEGETARIAN
Green pepper, mushroom, red onion, zucchini.
3 CHEESE
Mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan.
HAWAIIAN
Pineapple, ham, bacon, mozzarella.
GREEK CHICKEN
Chicken breast, feta cheese, olives, red pepper, mozzarella.
Sandwiches, Wraps & Soups
A minimum of 10 person per order, prices are per person.
Homemade Soup
Seasonally inspired soups perfectly paired with our sandwiches. Served hot in our soup urn in location.
Some examples based on seasonality:
Smoked Tomato
Leek & Potato
Carrot & Ginger
Charred Corn Chowder
Classic Platters — One per person
Simple classic sandwiches with greens and garnishes.
Choices to include but not limited to:
Roast Beef—Horseradish Mayo
Smoked Turkey Breast—Honey Mustard
Roast Chicken Salad—Dried Cranberries & Apple
Tuna Salad—Red Onion & Pickle
Egg Salad—Green Onion & Paprika
Grilled Vegetable Assortment (trayed separately)
Premium Platters
A variety of our sandwich creations on artisanal bread. Some examples include:
Pesto Chicken
Roasted portobello mushrooms, peppers & onions, smoked mozzarella & sundried tomato spread
Grilled Chicken
Preserved lemon aioli, mint chimichurri, arugula, sweet balsamic red onions
Roast Beef
Horseradish aioli, provolone cheese, pickles, caramelized onions
Smoked Salmon
With herbed cream cheese, dill, capers, sliced red onion, thinly sliced cucumbers
Roasted Chicken Salad
Honeyed mustard apples, baby spinach, shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetarian Options
Grilled Vegetable
Seasonal grilled vegetables in an herb marinade, goat cheese, balsamic reduction
Portobello Mushroom
Parmesan, oven dried tomatoes, & arugula pesto
Falafel Wrap
Quinoa tabbouleh and tahini sauce
little Sandwich Platters
3 pieces per person
Assorted mini tea, triangle & pinwheel sandwiches.
Choice of five of the following:
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Smoked Turkey
Blackforest Ham
Roast Beef
Roast Chicken Salad
Smoked Salmon & Dill
Grilled Vegetable Pinwheel
Falafel & Hummus Mini Pita
Cucumber & Dill Cream Cheese
Cranberry Compote & Goat Cheese
Bagged Lunches
Classic or Premium
Perfect for picnics or for your event where guests are encouraged to walk around. Selection of wraps and sandwiches chosen from our classic or premium menus. Each bagged lunch includes the following.
1 canned soda pop or juice
2 freshly baked cookies
1 piece of fruit
1 vegetable & dip parfait
Presented in a handled craft paper bag
Desserts
Gluten free & nut free options are available, please allow 3 days advance notice to ensure availability.
Cookies — Two per person
Freshly baked assortment of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, double dark chocolate & white chocolate macadamia nut
DESSERT SQUARES — Two per person
Assorted mini Nanaimo bars, brownies, butter tart bars, carrot cake & macaroons
FANCY DESSERT — One per person
For special occasions or elegant functions we have a variety of individual fancy dessert and pastries available. Some examples include:
Fruit Custard Tarts
Tiramisu
Red Velvet Cakes
Assorted Cannoli
Biscotti
Espresso Cheesecake
Eclairs
CUPCAKES
Red Velvet Cream Cheese
Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting
Lemon with Butter Cream
Chocolate with Ganache Frosting
SHEET CAKE
For special occasions and celebratory groups. Inscription provided at no extra cost. Order required three days prior to event. Size and price dependent on number of guests. Assorted flavours of cake & frostings available.
Beverages
COLD
Canned Soda Pop
Assorted flavours
BOTTLED JUICES
Assorted flavours
PERRIER SPARKLING WATER
SODA POP PITCHERS
WATER PITCHERS
WATER DISPENSER
Add sliced lemons & limes for extra charge
SPARKLING FRUIT PUNCH
Served by the glass, in pitchers or a dispenser
JUICE DISPENSER OR PITCHERS
Orange, apple or cranberry
Premium Juice
HOT
ORGANIC & FAIR TRADE COFFEE
HERBAL TEAS
Assorted flavours
HOT CHOCOLATE
Alcoholic Beverage & Bartending Services
The Underground can provide bartending services all over the York University campus with some exceptions where special permits are required. The standard charge for our bartending services is based on an hourly rate, the size and complexity of the event. Choices for alcoholic beverages include the following.
Please enquire with the catering manager for our expanded wine list to tailor your offering to your specific needs.
Wine
Red, White, Rosé & Sparkling
Beer
Bottled or Canned Domestic
Premium & Imported
Liquor & Spirits
Basic & Premium
Salad Selection
Caesar House Croutons
Parmesan cheese, croutons, cracked black pepper, romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, lemon.
Chickpea & Edamame Soy Beans
Roast corn, cilantro, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, sweet chilli vinaigrette.
Greek Pasta tomato
Olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, peppers, feta cheese, oregano & sundried tomato vinaigrette.
greek village tomato
Olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, peppers, feta cheese, oregano & sundried tomato vinaigrette, romaine lettuce.
southwest tortilla & bean
Black & red beans, grilled corn, scallions, cripsy tortillas, pico de gallo, chipotle & lime dressing.
grilled vegetable
Assorted seasonal vegetables, zucchini & peppers, tossed with a white balsamic and lemon dressing and fresh herbs.
roasted root vegetable
Assorted root vegetables, butternut squash, basil dried cranberry, balsamic dressing.
homestyle potato salad
Red & green peppers, red onion, classic mayonnaise based dressing, celery & pommery mustard.
quinoa & mixed grain
Parsley, quinoa, cucumber, sunflower seeds, red pepper, parsley, golden raisins, red lentils, mung beans, tahini and lemon dressing.
cherry tomato & pesto
Fresh basil pesto, red onion, variety of cherry tomatoes, parsley, balsamic reduction, toasted sunflower seeds, olive oil, sundried tomato.
Broccoli Green Goddess
Caesar duqqa, red onions, shaved parmesan.
Vinegar or Creamy Coleslaw
Apples, red & white cabbage, carrots, red onions.
Buffets
Our buffets support any dietary restrictions; vegan, gluten and dairy free can all be accommodated with advance notice, additional charges may apply. Price does not include beverages, refer to beverage section (P.28) for additional choices.
Add Beverages
Canned Soda Pop
Diet & regular
bottled juices
Assorted flavours
soda pop pitchers
Water pitchers
Each buffet is pre-designed to include a vegetarian option and our standard dessert of assorted cookies & dessert squares. Custom desserts can be arranged, please speak to the catering manager for additional information.
BBQ
Prices are per person, 10 person minimum.
Self-serve buffet or Chef attended live grill available for an extra charge with orders greater than
25 people.
Choice of white or whole wheat buns
Backyard Basics
1 protein choice
Choice of jumbo 6oz beef hamburgers, veggie burgers, turkey burgers.
Condiments—ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo
Toppings—tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese
The Underground
1 protein choice
Beef hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, turkey burgers.
Condiments—ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo
Toppings—tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese
Salad—mixed greens with honey lemon vinaigrette
Choose additional salad from list (P.30)
Sliced watermelon
Cook Out
1 protein choice
Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, turkey burgers.
Corn on the cob, baked potatoes
Condiments— ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo
Toppings—tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese
Salad—mixed greens with honey lemon vinaigrette
Choose additional salad from list (P.30)
Assorted cookies
Cold
Prices are per person.
Add an additional salad option (P.30) for extra charge
n°1 Sandwiches & Wraps
Assorted classic sandwiches & wraps to include vegetarian options (P.16)
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Assorted cookies
Upgrade to premium sandwiches (P.24) for extra charge
n°2 Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated & grilled chicken breast, sliced and served room temperature
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Sliced fruit
Upgrade to grilled salmon for an additional market price — ask your catering co-ordinator for more details.
Hot
Prices are per person.
All of our hot buffet options feature a vegetarian option inclusive of the per person price.
n°3 Pasta Lovers
Signature UG chicken fusilli, pesto cream sauce
Pasta verdura, assorted vegetables in a roasted tomato sauce, basil and parmesan cheese
Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°4 Stir Fry
Chicken stirfry with Asian vegetables
Tofu with Asian vegetable stir fry
Sesame & ginger steamed basmahti rice
Asian slaw
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°5 Lasagna
Beef ragu & three cheese lasagna
Eggplant parmesan lasagna
Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°6 Jamaican Inspiration
Jerk chicken
Potato & Yam curry
Rice & Peas
Grilled pita bread
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°7 Cacciatorre
Braised chicken cacciatorre
Baked Rattatouille
Pesto tossed pasta
Sautéed vegetable medley
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Dinner rolls & butter
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°8 Greek
Chicken souvlaki
Filo spinach pie
Choice of rice pilaf or braised Greek potatoes
Grilled pita bread
Tzatziki sauce
Greek salad
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°9 Portuguese Persuasion
Portuguese roasted piri-piri chicken
Tomato saffron rice pilaf
Braised potatoes
Steamed vegetable medley
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Dinner rolls & butter
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°10 Flavours Of India
Butter chicken
Chickpea, lentil & spinach masala
Basmahti rice pilaf
Grilled naan bread
Chickpea & edamame salad
Cookies & Dessert squares
n°11 Salmon Fillets
Grilled salmon fillets on a bed of creamed leeks
Herb roasted potatoes
Garlic green beans
Butternut squash risotto with sweet peas and mushrooms
Mixed green salad with tomato & cucumber
Dinner rolls & butter
Cookies & Dessert squares
Plated Menus
For your special occasions, celebrations or VIP events, our plated lunches & dinners add a touch of sophistication to your events. 3 or 4 courses are typical but we can accommodate more depending on the size and nature of the event.
We have included a few sample menus to give you an idea as to the types of meals we can provide, but all of our plated menus will be customized to your needs.
All 3 course plated menus include the following.
Dinner rolls & butter
Appetizer course (soup or salad)
Main course with a vegetarian option
Choice of dessert, from our list or customized
Sample 3 course Plated Lunch Menu
Smoked tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons, charred grape tomato
OR
Caesar salad, house-made dressing & croutons, parmesan frico, boiled egg
Pan roasted chicken breast supreme with a panko bread crumb & herb crust, mushroom pan jus
OR
Grilled pacific salmon fillet with red pepper butter sauce
OR
Vegetarian option
Red & white quinoa pilaf
Sautéed green beans & baby carrots
Mushroom pan jus
Choice of dessert
Coffee & Tea service
Sample 4 course Plated dinner Menu
Roasted butternut squash soup, birch syrup, toasted pumpkin seeds
Seasonal mixed green salad with tomato vinaigrette, pickled red onion, green beans, leek tempura & goat cheese
Serrano ham wrapped beef tenderloin with celery root & Yukon gold potato mash, grilled asparagus, red wine demi glace
OR
Sundried tomato & goat cheese stuffed chicken supreme
OR
Pan roasted Chilean sea bass
Choice of dessert
Coffee & Tea service
Sample Vegetarian Options
Roasted vegetable and portobello mushroom Filo parcel with goat cheese with smoked tomato sauce and fried capers
Charred corn polenta with mushroom and white bean ragu and roasted cherry tomato
Red Thai coconut tofu and vegetable curry with lemongrass scented jasmine rice
Spinach & ricotta ravioli with baby spinach, roasted garlic and diced tomato
Sample Dessert options
Tiramisu with espresso mascarpone & raspberries
Sticky toffee pudding
Strawberry rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream
New York cheesecake with blueberry and apple compote, sunflower sesame seed brittle
Flourless chocolate torte with spiced chocolate ganache, drunken cherries and whipped cream
Sorbets with seasonal fruit and Pirouline cookie
Seasonal fruit plate
Additional Services
CARVING STATIONS
Additional cost
Add a chef attended carving station to any appropriate buffets. Roasted turkey, beef and ham are popular choices, prices based on number of guests and market value of protein.
Chocolate Fountain Display
Rental fee subject to market price. includes chocolate, setup/break down & 3 hr rental.
(Subject to change based on guest count)
Strawberries, grapes, cookies, melon, marshmallows
Pineapple, banana, kiwi, strawberries, lady fingers, biscotti, marshmallows
Sheet Cake
For special occasions and celebratory groups, inscription provided at no extra cost.
Order required three days prior to event.