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

Contigo has spent 12 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

  • Experience navigating logistics on campus

  • 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 looks professional and knows how university events run

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.

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UT Departments We've Worked With

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

  • Longhorn Foundation (Athletics)

  • Office of The President

  • University Events & Experiences

  • School of Law

  • McCombs School of Business

  • Office of the Vice President for Research Scholarship & Creative Endeavors

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Complete your event with Tables Manners tableware. Each setting brings together plates, glassware, flatware, chargers, and napkins to show how the pieces come together on the table. When something catches your eye, add it to your wishlist and browse the full collection to start building your own.

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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.

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

    • migas taco, egg, corn tortilla strips, green chiles, monterey jack cheese, corn tortilla // veg, gf

    • brisket, egg, cotija, cilantro, flour tortilla

    • bacon, egg, white cheddar taco, flour tortilla //

    • bean & cheese breakfast taco, flour tortilla // veg

    • assorted seasonal fruit // gf, vegan

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

    Appetizers

    • burnt tomato, texas goat cheese, olive oil, camp bread // veg

    • chorizo & potato croquette, crème fraîche, chives

    • garlic toast, whipped ricotta, huckleberry reduction, lemon zest // veg

    Mains

    • arugula, roasted beet, shaved fennel, house ricotta, lemon vinaigrette // gf, veg

    • drop biscuits, whipped herb butter // veg

    • citrus & spice brined chicken // gf

    • bavette, poblano romesco // gf

    • garlic and herb roasted fingerling potatoes // gf, vegan

    • roasted brussels sprouts, orange reduction, chile, shallots // gf, vegan

    Sweet Treats

    • toasted pecan pie brownies, bourbon caramel sauce // veg

    • lemon basil tartlet // veg

    Specialty Cocktail

    • Jimmy Suave // creme de peche, sauvignon blanc, mint

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

    • house-roasted turkey breast sandwich, apricot chutney, white cheddar, romaine, on sourdough

    • tri colored pasta salad, pepperonata, parmesan // veg

    • assorted cut seasonal fruit // gf, vegan

    • cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled sweet pepper, sea salt // gf, vegan

    • chocolate chip cookies

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

    • tomato & basil pesto tea sandwich, mozzarella, rye // veg

    • hot honey deviled egg, black sesame seed

    • roast beef sandwich, potato, caramelized onion, horseradish cream, arugula, parker roll

    • tomato chicharrones, burrata, orange basil tapenade // gf, veg

    • carrot hummus & goat cheese ricotta dip, house crackers

    • chocolate cake, vanilla crumble, orange crème fraîche

    • longhorn mints

  • 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.

    • Smoked Brisket, Eggs & Aged Cheddar Kolache with Charred Scallion & Poblano

    Presentation: branded with the Longhorn Logo

    • Shades of Orange Fruit Cup served with a light Bourbon-Honey Syrup

    Presentation: Clear lidded cup with orange stripe ribbon or branded UT seal sticker

    • Honey cake with Cinnamon Mascarpone and Burnt Oranges

    Presentation: wrapped in Longhorn Food Paper

  • 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

what’s next?

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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