"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76
 
Continuing Education


Catering Services

MCLA's catering department provides service to large and small groups, whether you are looking for served meals, continental breakfasts, boxed lunches, sandwich buffets, or party and reception appetizers. Menu selections can be tailored to your specific requests to make your special occasion memorable.

Sample menus:

Breakfasts:
Continental: choice of assorted bagels, muffins, danish or donuts and choice of juice

Served: scrambled eggs
bacon, sausage, or ham
hash brown potatoes
muffins or bagels/choice of juice

made-to-order omelets
hash brown potatoes
seasonal fruits
corn muffins/choice of juice

French toast
maple syrup/butter
bacon, ham, or sausage
choice of juice

buttermilk pancakes
maple syrup and butter
bacon, ham, or sausage
choice of juice

Meals include coffee, decaf, and hot tea.

Breaks/Bakery:

premium Java City coffees
assorted teas with lemon
hot chocolate with marshmallows
apple cider-seasonal
sparkling punch
lemonade and iced tea
individual fruit juices
soft drinks
bottled waters
flavored seltzers

cheese and fruit-filled danish
donuts
bagels
muffins
croissants
assorted homestyle cookies
filled cookies: macaroon, fruit, chocolate
fudge brownies
hazelnut crunch cake
seasonal fresh fruit tart
chocolate mousse cake
fresh fruit pies
white chocolate cheesecake
tiramisu
mini pastries: eclairs, macaroons, shortbread, fruit tarts
special occasion cakes

Lite lunches:
chef salad
chicken or shrimp Caesar salad
portabello mushroom salad
(includes dinner rolls and butter, beverage and lite dessert

Wraps:
chicken Caesar
turkey club
roasted vegetable
(includes beverage and lite dessert

Sandwiches and Box Lunches:

Campus Sandwich Crowd Pleaser: assorted sandwiches including turkey, roast beef, ham and tuna salad served on freshly prepared bread. Accompanied by fresh leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickle spears, pasta salad, homestyle cookies, and assorted soft drinks.

Build your own sandwich buffet:
selection of the following:

meats: turkey breast, roast beef, salami, ham, corned beef

cheeses: American, provolone, Swiss, cheddar, muenster, hot pepper jack

breads: white, wheat, rye, croissants, pita, bulky, sub rolls

salads: tossed, garden, pasta, potato, coleslaw

Box lunches:

Choice of roast beef, honey ham, or vegetarian croissant sandwich; pasta primavera; whole fresh fruit; chocolate chip cookies; potato chips; soda or water

Add ons: fresh fruit salad; tortellini salad; soup du jour

Served lunches:

Herbed boneless chicken breast
Traditional meat or garden vegetable lasagna
London broil
Grilled salmon
All lunches come with rolls and butter, assorted beverages, coffee, or tea and choice of salad and dessert.

Buffet dinners:

Entrees
Sliced beef tenderloin with demi glaze
Stuffed chicken breast
Baked scrod Nantucket
Roast loin of pork with apple raisin compote
Roast turkey with sage stuffing and cranberry sauce
Traditional meat lasagna
Garden vegetable lasagna
Shrimp scampi with linguini
Grilled Tuscan chicken

Accompaniments
Herb roasted bliss potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes
Baked potato with butter and sour cream
Wild rice pilaf
Confetti couscous
Buttered noodles

Vegetables
Broccoli spears
Baby carrots
Green beans almondine
Sautéed squash with onions
Oven roasted vegetables

Salads
Caesar, tossed, sliced seasonal fruit salads
Tomato and smoked mozzarella

Desserts
Carrot cake
Chocolate layer cake
Strawberry torte
Fresh fruit pies
Cheesecake
Boston cream pie

All dinners come with rolls and butter, assorted beverages, coffee or tea and choice of two entrees, one accompaniment, one vegetable, one salad and dessert.


In addition, choose from a wide variety of chilled or hot party and reception appetizers, barbecue, picnic or tailgate menus.

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