Menus and service built for department meetings, receptions, and campus milestones.

Contigo has spent [X years] catering for University of Texas departments — meetings, donor receptions, faculty gatherings, and everything in between. We handle the details, so your team doesn't have to: menus that fit the occasion, full service from start to finish, and branding touches when you want them. Planning shouldn't be the hard part of hosting.

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Catering for

UT Departments

University departments run on a packed calendar — early meetings, staff lunches, donor receptions, faculty gatherings, and fall celebrations. Contigo builds menus around what the event actually needs, whether that's a no-fuss drop-off breakfast or a full-service reception.

  • Track record with UT-area events

  • Menus for breakfast, lunch, receptions, tastings, and one-off gatherings

  • Branded details available on request

  • Dependable service — we show up and set up right

  • Austin-based team that knows how university events run

UT Departments We've Worked With

A sample of the University of Texas departments and teams we've catered for.

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Casual breakfast or full reception, Contigo builds the menu around your event's format and budget. Below are a few starting points: everyday department catering and UT-branded options for when you want the details to match the occasion.

  • Best For: Morning meetings, faculty gatherings, staff appreciation breakfasts, department planning sessions, and early campus events.

    • Breakfast tacos with egg, cheese, potato, bacon, and/or sausage

    • Vegetarian breakfast tacos with egg, cheese, potato, beans, and seasonal vegetables

    • House-made kolaches

    • Seasonal fruit platter

    • Assorted pastries or breakfast breads

    • Coffee service

    • Orange juice

    • Bottled water

    Optional Branded Detail

    • UT-branded mints

    • UT branded pastries (heat brander)

    • Orange-and-white packaged treats

    • Custom signage or simple branded presentation moment

    • Using Longhorn food paper

  • Best For: Staff lunches, faculty meetings, visiting speakers, retreats, trainings, and department gatherings that need to feel more polished than a standard catered lunch.  

    • Smoked chicken with seasonal salsa verde

    • Beef tenderloin sliders or smoked brisket sliders

    • Seasonal grain salad with herbs, citrus, and roasted vegetables

    • Little gem salad with green goddess dressing

    • Roasted seasonal vegetables

    • House-made focaccia or rolls

    • Seasonal dessert bars or mini cookies

    • Iced tea

    • Lemonade

    • Bottled water

    Suggested Service Style

    • Staffed buffet

    • Elevated drop-off catering

    • Family-style presentation

    • Boxed lunch format for larger department groups, if needed

  • Best For: Internal meetings, casual department gatherings, trainings, and lower-lift events that still need to feel well executed. 

    • Assorted sandwiches or wraps

    • Seasonal green salad

    • Pasta salad or grain salad

    • Kettle chips or simple side

    • Cookies or brownies

    • Iced tea

    • Lemonade

    • Bottled water

    Optional Upgrade

    • Add branded packaging, custom labels, or Longhorn food paper for a UT-specific touch. 

    • UT-branded bread

    • UT-branded kolaches

    • UT mints

    • Orange-and-white dessert display

    • Custom packaged takeaway item

  • Best For: Donor receptions, faculty celebrations, alumni gatherings, department milestones, evening campus events, and networking-style events. 

    • Passed appetizers or stationary small bites

    • Mini brisket biscuits

    • Beef tenderloin crostini

    • Seasonal vegetable tartlets

    • Cheese and charcuterie board

    • Crudité with dip

    • Seasonal salad cups or composed bites

    • Mini desserts

    • Beverage station or bar support, if applicable

    Optional Branded Detail

    • UT-branded bread

    • UT-branded kolaches

    • UT mints

    • Orange-and-white dessert display

    • Custom packaged takeaway item

  • Best For: Campus welcome events, athletic department moments, donor gifts, department milestones, speaker breakfasts, early meetings, or any event where a polished branded takeaway would make the experience feel special. 

    Inspired by a past branded breakfast box, this concept shows how we can create a breakfast menu that feels elevated, practical, and tailored to the moment. For UT, the same approach could be adapted with orange-and-white details, Longhorn food paper, UT-branded pastries, custom labels, or subtle campus-inspired presentation touches.

    Sample Regular Menu

    Smoked Brisket, Egg & Aged Cheddar Kolache
     with charred scallion & poblano

    Shades of Orange Fruit Cup
     with a light honey syrup

    Honey Cake
     with cinnamon mascarpone and burnt oranges

    Sample Gluten-Free Menu

    Smoked Brisket, Egg & Aged Cheddar Kolache
     with charred scallion & poblano
    made with gluten-free dough

    Shades of Orange Fruit Cup
     with a light honey syrup

    Honey Cake
     with cinnamon mascarpone and burnt oranges
    made with gluten-free flour

    Sample Vegetarian Menu

    Charred Vegetable, Egg & Aged Cheddar Kolache
     with charred scallion & poblano

    Shades of Orange Fruit Cup
     with a light honey syrup

    Honey Cake
     with cinnamon mascarpone and burnt oranges

    Sample Vegan Menu

    Breakfast Sammie
     with charred vegetables, scallions, poblanos & vegan cheese

    Shades of Orange Fruit Cup
     with a light agave syrup

    Agave Cake
     with coconut whipped cream and burnt oranges

    Sample Gluten-Free Vegan Menu

    Breakfast Sammie
     with charred vegetables, scallions, poblanos & vegan cheese
    made with gluten-free bread

    Shades of Orange Fruit Cup
     with a light agave syrup

    Agave Cake
     with coconut whipped cream and burnt oranges
    made with gluten-free flours


  • Located in Hyde Park, about 1 mile from UT’s campus, the Tasting House offers a convenient place for department teams to explore menus, discuss upcoming fall events, and experience Contigo’s food and service style before booking.

    Sample Menu

    • Selection of Contigo signature bites

    • Seasonal entrée samples

    • Vegetarian menu sample

    • Small dessert assortment

    • Coffee, tea, or light beverages

    • Optional branded takeaway item

Plan Ahead for fall

We’d love to help. Connect with our team to schedule a tasting, explore menu options, or start planning catering for your department’s next gathering.

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