Rockford Public Schools Banquet and Catering Service

Our goal is to provide you with the finest products available on the market today at a reasonable cost for your special events. Listed below are suggestions for your catered event. Click on the drop-down menus for details and pricing. Please keep in mind that these items by no means represent the limit of our cuisine. We will try our best to modify or create a menu to accommodate your individual taste and budget.

Give us a call or click on the Catering Order Form listed below our menu options to start planning your event today!

Please note: Use Internet Explorer to fill out the form. It will link with your email for verification of your order. The Catering Order Form does not work with Google Chrome. Please email completed forms to jfish@rockfordschools.org

Beverages

Miscellaneous Beverages

  • 12 oz. Soft Drinks – $1.25
  • 20 oz. Water – $1.50
  • 8 oz. Hot Chocolate – $0.50
  • 6 oz. Orange Juice – $1.50
  • 1 gallon Orange Juice – $8.00
  • 4 oz. Punch – $0.50
  • 1 Gallon Punch – $4.50
  • 8 oz. Lemonade – $0.75
  • 1 Gallon Lemonade – $4.50

Coffee Set-Up

$1.00 per 8 oz. cup

Available by caddy or 100 cup pot. Includes cream and sugar.

  • Coffee pots have a rental charge
  • A $10.00 deposit is required prior to usage
  • A $5.00 refundable deposit when coffee pot returned clean
  • Client accepts responsibility for damaged or lost pot(s)

Breakfast Buffets

Breakfast Bar – $6.75 per person

  • Scrambled eggs (loaded or unloaded)
  • Bacon or Sausage
  • Hash brown Potatoes or Seasoned Cubed Potatoes
  • Toast or Muffin
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Coffee

Add a Donut or Danish for $1.25

A close up view of a plate of biscuits, eggs, and crispy bacon

Hot Breakfast Items

Custom Breakfast Buffets available upon request

  • Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagels or Muffins  $2.00 ea.
  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel or Muffins  $2.00 ea.
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel or Muffins  $2.00 ea.
  • Scrambled Eggs  $2.00 per person
  • Bacon, Sausage (link, patty), Ham  .75 per person

Lunch Boxes and Buffets

Lunch Buffet

Taco & Fajita Bar

Wet Burritos
Beef Tacos
Chicken Fajitas
Includes: Soft Flour Tortillas, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Diced Tomatos, Refried Beans, Chips, Salsa, and Sour Cream

$9.75 per person

Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potatoes
Chili

Add-on items: Broccoli, Bacon, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions, Black Olives, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Green Peppers, Red & Yellow Peppers, Ranch Dressing, Sour Cream & Butter

$9.50 per person

Italian Pasta Buffet

Penne Pasta and Fettuccine Noodles offered with Grilled Chicken Breast, served with Alfredo or Marinara Sauce. Complemented with Homemade Bread Sticks and Tossed or Caesar Salad.

$9.75 per person

Sandwiches

  • Homemade Sub Sandwiches -12”  – $4.75 ; 6”  –  $2.75
  • Market Fresh Sandwiches $2.75
  • Giant Round Sandwich (Serves 20-25) $30.00
  • Croissant Sandwiches $4.00
  • Meat choices:  Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey Breast, Roast Pork, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Salami
  • Cheeses:  American, Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Cheddar
  • Breads:  Italian Herb, Asiago Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, White, Whole Wheat

A black dish of bite side sandwiches, held together in the center by a toothpick

Box Lunch – $7.50

7″ Sub (choice of Wheat, White, Italian Herb, Asiago Cheese, Cheddar Homemade Buns)

  •  Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Salami, Pepperoni, Veggie
  •  Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Mozzarella
  •  Lettuce, Tomato
  •  Condiments

Salad – Choice of Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Coleslaw
Variety of Chip options
Fresh Fruit
Cookie or Brownie

Dinner Buffets

Dinner Buffet

Sample Entrées

Available Upon Request

  • Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Prime Rib
  • Cheese Stuffed Shells
  • Lasagna
  • Breaded Shrimp
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu
  • Roasted Turkey
  • Beef Brisket

Specialty Sides

Meat & Cheese Trays

Assorted deli meats & cheese arranged on a lettuce bed. Served with homemade breads or rolls.

  • Small – Serves 15
  • Large – Serves 25

$2.50 per person

Fruit Trays

Fresh seasonal fruit artfully displayed on a lettuce bed.

  • Small – Serves 20
  • Large – Serves 40

$1.50 per person

Vegetable Trays

5 or more vegetables piled on a lettuce bed.

  • Small – Serves 20
  • Large – Serves 40

$1.25 per person

Family Style Salad Bowls

Standard Salad Options:

  • House Salad – mixed greens, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, choice of dressing (served on side)*
  • Caesar Salad – Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing (served on side)*,**

*Gluten Free available without croutons or with croutons on the side. Please specify if needed. 

** Unfortunately, our Caesar dressing is not vegetarian

$1.50 per person

Sweets & Baked Goods

Sweet & Salty & More

  • Brownies (Cut 2”x 3”) – $9.50 Dozen  (.79 each)
  • Deluxe Brownies (Cut 2″ x 4″) – $18.00 Dozen ($1.50 each)
  • Large Cinnamon Rolls – $2.00 each
  • Cinnamon Rolls – $1.25 each
  • Undecorated Sheet Cake (Butter Cream, Chocolate, or Vanilla Frosting) – $35.00
  • Undecorated Half Sheet Cake (Butter Cream, Chocolate, or Vanilla Frosting) – $25.00
  • Danishes – $1.50 each
  • Donuts – $1.00 each
  • Condiment Packets: Peanut Butter or Jelly – $0.50
  • Mini Muffins – $0.75
  • Individual Chips – $1.00 each

Cookies

  • Regular – $ 4.00 per dz
  • Jumbo – $18.00 per dz

Breads & Dinner Rolls

  • Dinner Roll Wheel (36 ct) – $7.50
  • Specialty Dinner Roll Wheel (36 ct) – $9.00 (Asiago, Cheddar, Italian Herb, Apple)
  • Deli Loaf – $6.00
  • Regular Loaf * – $2.50

*Asiago & Cheddar Cheese, Herb Bread, Chocolate Chip, and Nut Bread available upon request for an additional  $1.00

  • Cinnamon Nut Bread – $5.00
  • Cinnamon Apple Bread – $5.00
  • Bagel w/ Cream Cheese – $1.50 each (Plain, Cinnamon Sugar, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip)
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Catering Policies

Cancellation Notice All cancellations must be received in the Food Service Office three (3) working days prior to the scheduled event. Failure to do so will result in charges incurred from event purchases.
Delivery There is a $35.00 delivery charge for non-district building orders under $300.00.
Late fee A 2% late fee will be added to invoices over 60 days after the event.
Pricing Preprinted menu prices may vary due to market price fluctuation and product availability.  A service fee may be applicable.
School Closings In the event of school closings, the catering will be considered void unless other arrangements are made.
Rentals All pre-established prices in the listings reflect food, labor, paper products and overhead. It DOES NOT cover rentals of linens, tables, or decorating fees. Ask for pricing on these services when placing your catering order.
Group Pricing Price adjustments may be possible for large group orders.  Check with us when placing your orders.
When to Order Orders should be placed three (3) work days prior to your event to coordinate with our scheduled orders/deliveries