Penn State Mont Alto Catering Services can provide a variety of menu options for various types of catered events, from table services, beverage services, coffee breaks, and buffets to multi-course meals and theme celebrations.

Our most popular menu options are listed below. When you have decided on a menu for your event - or if you would like to discuss a menu option that is not listed here - please contact Catering Services at 717-749-6080, or send an E-mail.


Breakfast Lunch Dinner Break Services Desserts
Other

Appetizers

Prices listed are per guest

   
Bacon-wrapped Scallops
$3.50
Italian Nectarine Wraps
$3.50
Stuffed Mushrooms
$3.50
Jalapeno Peppers with crab, corn, and cheese
$3.50
Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini
$3.50
   
Melon and Proscuitto Balls $3.50
   
Chicken with Boursin Skewers $3.50
   
Strawberry and Brie on a Brioche Crostini $3.50

 

 

 

 

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Break Services
Desserts
Other
Pie
$1.99
apple, pumpkin, strawberry, or fruit of the forest
   
Cake
$2.25
chocolate, white, or marble  
   
Cheesecake
$2.75
New York Style  

Specialty Desserts
items listed below require a minimum
notice of two weeks for ordering

Ice Cream Social
$4.00
vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream served with toppings, syrups, and assorted soda or punch
   
Ice Cream Social
$4.75
Penn State Creamery ice cream served with toppings, syrups, and assorted soda or punch
   
Ice Cream
$1.50
one scoop of ice cream with one topping
   
Ice Cream
$1.99
one scoop Penn State Creamery ice cream with one topping
   
Apple Dumplings
$2.75
includes one scoop of ice cream
   
Specialty Ice Cream
$2.25
 
   
Specialty Desserts
$3.25
Sweet Street® brand desserts: carrot cake, Florida orange sunshine cake, red velvet cake, raspberry swirl cheesecake, Tiramisu
 
Decorated Sheet Cake  
Full Cake - serves 60 people
$36.99
Half Cake - serves 30 people
$24.99

 

 

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Break Services
Desserts Other

prices listed are per person.

Seattle's Best Coffee Service $1.75
regular and decaf coffee, flavored hot tea, creamer, sugar, and lemon

Beverage Break (includes ice and cups)

Bulk Fountain Punch, Lemonade, Iced Tea $1.00

Pepsi Canned Soda $1.25

Aquafina Bottled Water $1.25

Dole Bottled Juice $1.75

Cheese and Cracker Platter $1.50
Assorted cubed with crackers and Dijon mustard dip

Chips and Pretzels $1.00

2-3 oz served with sour cream and onion dip or Dijon mustard

Tortilla Chips $1.00

Served with salsa

Cinnamon Crisps $1.75

fried tortilla strips topped with cinnamon sugar

Fudge Brownies $1.25

 

Fresh Fruit Platter $1.75
An assortment of fresh cut seasonal fruit served with strawberry dip

Fresh Vegetable Platter $1.50
Seasonal fresh vegetables served with dip

Dessert Cookies
2 freshly baked cookies, 1.33 oz $1.25

Fresh Hand Fruit $1.00
bananas, oranges, and apples

Pizza $3.50
two 1-topping slices per person

Mini Gourmet Pizza $5.00

choose from margarita, southwest chicken, or supreme

Specialty Hot Dips $3.50

choose from artichoke spinach dip, hot crab dip, or fiesta bean dip. served with choice of pita chips or toasted baguette slices

Pastry Service

Donuts, Muffins $1.25

Bagels with Cream Cheese $1.50

 


Breakfast Lunch
Dinner
Break Services Desserts Other
All prices are per person and include dinner rolls, beverage service, and your choice of salad and two side dishes.
N. Y. Strip Steak
 $16.00
8oz seasoned New York strip steak grilled to perfection.
   
BBQ Ribs
$16.00
Pork spare ribs slow cooked, rubbed with a blend of spices and baked in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce.
   
Flounder with Crab Stuffing
$11.50
5 1/2 oz baked flounder filled with crab stuffing.
   
New Orleans Pork Tenderloin
$10.00
Pork tenderloin rubbed with honey and yellow mustard seeds, seared and roasted then topped with a rosemary cream sauce.
   
Rack of Lamb with mint-basil pesto
market price
Rack of lamb seasoned and browned. served with mint-basil pesto.
   
Maryland Crab Cakes
$14.50

2 Maryland-style crab cakes broiled or fried to a golden brown.

   
Chicken Eugene  
$10.25 
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and spices.
   
Savory Salmon $13.50
6oz baked salmon fillet topped with peppers, onions, mandarin oranges, strawberries, green onions, dill, honey, and lemon juice.  

Side Dishes

  • Rice Pilaf
  • Whole Kernel Corn
  • Buttered Noodles
  • Italian-blend Vegetables
  • Baked Potato
  • Almond Green Beans
  • Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes with gravy
  • Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Cornbread Stuffing
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Broccoli Spears
  • Cauliflower
  • Asparagus Spears      

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Stir-fry (buffet style) $10.00
Choice of vegetable, chicken, or beef. Served with sauteed vegetables and sauce.
   
Pesto Grilled Filet Mignon
market price
Marinated filet in pesto, red wine vinegar, olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper, grilled and topped with brie cheese and a kalamata olive salad. *price depends on filet size.
   
Chicken Parmesan
$9.50
Breaded chicken breast topped with a tangy marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served over linguine noodles.
   
Roast Beef
$11.00
Roast beef that is rubbed with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper then baked until tender and juicy.
   
Almond Chicken
$9.50
Chicken breast prepared with a delicate almond crust and baked to perfection.
   
Turkey Breast
$9.50
Oven roasted, carved turkey breast with gravy.
   
   
 
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner Break Services Desserts Other
Hearty Sandwich Board Buffet
$8.50
Buffet includes ham, smoked turkey, roast beef; American, Swiss, provolone, cheddar cheese; assorted fresh breads and rolls; your choice of potato, macaroni, or pasta salad.
 
Pasta Bar
 $8.25
Buffet includes the following: penne pasta and fettuccini noodles; milano, pesto, and alfredo sauces; meatballs; Caesar salad; garlic bread.
   
It's a Wrap
 $8.00
Buffet includes: assortment of chicken salad, ham, turkey, veggie, and roast beef wrap sandwiches sliced in half; mixed green salad and fresh fruit salad.  Specialty wraps also available:  BLT, buffalo chicken, or turkey club.

 
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
 $8.00
Breaded chicken sandwich tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese dressing, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a fresh baked roll with potato chips and a pickle.
   
Portabella Mushroom and Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
$8.00
Marinated portabella mushroom tossed in balsamic vinegar and garlic, then seared on the grill and topped with slow-roasted vegetables. Served on a fresh Kaiser roll with potato chips and a pickle.
   
Chicken Caesar Salad
$8.00
Grilled chicken breasts sliced atop a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. Includes a cup of soup of the day and fresh baked rolls .
   
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
$8.00
slow-cooked pulled pork baked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Served with potato chips and a pickle.
   

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken Chesapeake Sandwich
 $9.75
Chicken breast stuffed with crabmeat and smothered in Imperial sauce served on a fresh Kaiser roll.
   
Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad
$8.25
Citrus-herb chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, and pecans tossed in a poppyseed dressing.
   
Pittsburgh Salad
 $8.50
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomato wedges, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, hot French fries, and grilled steak. served with choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
   
Spinach Salad
 $7.50
Fresh spinach topped with mandarin oranges, dried cherries, candied pecans, and feta cheese.
   
Seafood Alfredo
$10.50
Linguini noodles tossed with shrimp, scallops, and a rich Alfredo sauce.
   
Soup Du Jour
$2.99
A bowl of our soup of the day, complete with crackers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breakfast
Lunch Dinner Break Services Desserts Other
Breakfast Selections  
Prices listed are per guest  
Basic Continental Breakfast
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, assorted juice, bottled water, and assorted pastries.
 $5.50
   

Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, assorted juice, bottled water, assorted pastries, and seasonal fresh cut fruit platter.

 $8.50
   
Hot and Hearty Breakfast Buffet
Buffet includes scrambled eggs, sausage patties or bacon, home fries, white and wheat toast with butter and preserves, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and orange juice.
 $9.00
   
Breakfast Croissant
Choice of bacon or sausage, a fried egg, and American cheese on a buttery croissant. Served with home fries, bottled juice, and coffee service.
 $7.75
   
Royal Breakfast
Made-to-order omelets, assorted breads, breakfast potato, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and bottled juice.
$14.00
 
A La Carte Starters
The following items can be added on to any breakfast service, or purchased individually.
   
Assorted Cold Cereal with milk $1.99
Bagels with Cream Cheese $1.75
Toast with Preserves and Butter
$0.99
Assorted Fresh Pastries $1.75
Individual Yogurt Cups
$2.65
Fresh Sliced Fruit $2.25
Omelet Station $6.25
Scrambled Eggs
$2.50
Scrambled Eggs and Cheese $3.00
Waffles with Maple Syrup $2.25
Pancakes OR French Toast served with Maple Syrup $1.75
Home Fries $1.50
Bacon, Ham, OR Sausage
$2.25

 

 

Lasagna
choice of meat, cheese, or vegetable
$6.50
 

Pasta Bar
choice of two pasta noodles:spaghetti, spirals, shells, fettuccini, linguine, rigatoni, or penne
Served with chunky vegetable, milano, and meat pasta sauces
$6.75

Chicken Parmesan
chicken breast smothered with cheese and tomato sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti and fresh garlic breadsticks
$9.25

Beef Wellington
a delightful mixture of beef, onions, peppers, and spices in a flaky puff pastry. Served with whole baby carrots and herb-baked potatoes
$11.75

Lime Broiled Chicken
chicken breast broiled with an inviting taste of lime and apples. Served with herb-baked oven brown potatoes and Italian blend vegetables
$8.95

Herb Marinated Flank Steak
flank steak marinated with a special blend of herbs and red wine. Served with rice pilaf and glazed carrots
$8.75

Prime Rib
fresh-cut prime rib
Served with baked potato topped with sour cream and honey-glazed carrots
$15.25

Lemon Baked Cod
fresh cod baked with a zesty combination of lemon and spices
Served with rice pilaf and sugar snap peas
$9.00

Crab Cakes
choice of 4oz Maryland-style or Vegetarian crab cakes
Served with orzo pasta and fresh asparagus
$13.50

Roast Turkey
roasted turkey
Served with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn
$10.25

Shrimp Scampi
tender shrimp sauteed with garlic, shallots, white wine, lemon, and finished with sweet butter
Served over angel hair pasta
$9.75

Grilled Mustard-Rosemary Chicken
chicken breast prepared in a flavorful mustard-rosemary marinade. Served with roasted Parmesan potatoes and cheese -stuffed zucchini
$9.50

Brandied Chicken
chicken breast prepared with a savory sauté of Sherry, Brandy, and seasonings. Served with garlic-rosemary red skin mashed potatoes and lemon basil green beans
$9.95

Herb Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
pork tenderloin rubbed with a marinade made of a special blend of herbs and red wine. Served with wild rice and stuffed zucchini
$11.50

Beef Tenderloin
fresh-cut beef tenderloin
Served with herb-baked potatoes and sauteed baby vegetables
$11.75

Chicken Kiev
An engaging alliance of wine, cheese, and spices baked to a golden brown. Served with roasted sage potatoes and breaded cauliflower
$9.25

Stir Fry
choice of beef and broccoli, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable. Served with steamed white rice and fried noodles
$10.25

Florentine Stuffed Flounder
fresh flounder stuffed with a savory blend of spinach and Ricotta cheese. Served with herb rice and glazed carrots
$9.25

Hawaiian Carved Ham
carved ham smothered with pineapple slices
Served with roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables
$10.25

New York Strip Steak
8oz New York Strip Steak
Served with baked potato topped with sour cream and fresh vegetables
$9.25

Grilled Citrus Haddock
haddock marinated in a flavorful blend of citrus seasoning and garnished with grilled cantaloupe spears
Served with wild rice and lemon-zest broccoli
$9.25

 

 

 

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