Got a hungry group on your hands? Long club meeting? Want to celebrate a recent win or honor? Look no further than Student Catering, designed specifically for recognized student groups at Boston University.
Catering on the Charles is available to support your food and beverage needs for all indoor and outdoor in-person student events and meetings on the Charles River and Medical Campuses. For those long meetings or late-night events, the Student Catering team is ready to serve you and your friends. We specialize in made-to-order menus to fit your price range. So, whether you need a few bags of chips, a pizza, or you want to host an event for 50 of your closest friends, our team is ready and able to support your planning.
Getting Started
Student Catering orders must be made by recognized Student Groups through the Student Activities Office (SAO). Contact SAO to set up your event and order from the Student Catering Guide. To preview our student catering options, see below or contact us for guidance in choosing a menu, setting a pick-up date, and ways to stay on budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Pick Up My Order?
Orders can be picked up at any three of the following locations:
- George Sherman Union
- Warren Towers
- Fresh Food Co. at West Campus
- Questrom Catering – 4th Floor
What Time Can My Order Be Picked Up?
Orders may be picked up between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please confirm pick up time when you place your order.
What's Included?
In addition the menu items you choose, we provide cutlery, serving utensils, and compostable paper products (such as plates and napkins).
How Far In Advance Should I Order?
All items on the Student Catering Guide are available with 72-hours notice, and most are available for same-day order.
Student Catering Guide
Beverages
Canned Soda – $2.19
Gallon Jugs of Lemonade, Iced Tea and Water – $2.00
Box of Joe – $14.50
Includes Creamers, Sugars & Cups
Appetizers
Fruit Tray – $23.99
Chicken Fingers – $51.25 (6 pieces per person)
BBQ or buffalo with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
Lunch & Dinner
Assorted Sandwiches and Wraps – $49.50 (serves 10)
Choose 2 options: Chicken Caesar, Turkey and Cheddar, Grilled Chicken Pesto, Tuscan, Portobello Banh Mi
Includes: chips, pickles and service ware
Stromboli (serves 5-8)
3 Cheese – $10.50
Pepperoni – $12.50
Buffalo Chicken – $12.50
Roasted Vegetable – $10.50
Chicken Fajita – $49.50 (serves 10)
with grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables and flour tortilla with lettuce and cheese
Add sour cream, guacamole and salsa +2.00 per person
Butter Chicken with Naan & Mango Chutney– $32.40 (serves 10)
Veggie Stir Fry– $32.10 (serves 10)
Garden Salad – $24.50 (serves 10)
Add Chicken or Portobello Mushroom +1.08 per person
Caesar Salad – $26.50 (serves 10)
Add Chicken or Portobello Mushroom +1.08 per person
Bakery
Cookies – $9.00 per dozen
Brownies – $9.00 per dozen
Assorted Bagels – $11.00 per dozen
Plain Cream Cheese, Lite Cream Cheese or Vegan Tofutti Cream Cheese – 8oz +3.00 each
Celebration Cakes
6” cake – $37.50 (serves 20)
Double Layer Cake – $70.00 (serves 50)
Large Double Layer Cake – $135.00 (serves 100)
Cake Flavors
Chocolate, Yellow, Marble, Funfetti
Fillings
Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Jam Filling, Strawberry Jam Filling, Lemon Curd Filling
Icing
Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream, Coffee Buttercream, Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Packages
“Game Day” – $15.57 per person
Chicken Wings with Dipping Sauce
Pretzels with Honey Mustard and Cheese Sauce
Empanadas with Chipotle Sour Cream
“Fall Days” – $14.00 per person
Apple Cider Donuts
Individual Apple Cider
Caramel Apple Cupcake
“Movie Night” – $12.00 per person
Cracker Jacks
Assorted Candies
Skinny Pop Popcorn
“Cookie and Hot Chocolate” – $10.00 per person
Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookies
Hot Cocoa Packets and Whipped Cream
“Tailgate” – $12.89 per person
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Black Bean Burgers
“Night out” – $15.00 per person
Charcuterie Plate with Meat, Cheese and Fruit
Seasonal Pasta Dish
Chef’s Choice Mason Jar Dessert
“Healthy” – $13.00 per person
Fruit Salad Cup with Fruit Dip
Rice Bowl with Grilled Vegetables and Sauce
Trail Mix
Please note: Student Catering items are available for pick-up only. Groups with events on the 1st, 2nd, or 5th floors of the GSU must coordinate the event with Boston University Dining Services, regardless of whether they are using Catering on the Charles, the Student Catering Guide, or outside vendors.
