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
  • 4 oz. Orange or Apple Juice – $1.00
  • 1 gallon Orange Juice – $8.00
  • 4 oz. Punch – $1.00
  • 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 (with or without cheese)
  • Bacon or Sausage
  • Seasoned Cubed Potatoes or Cheesy Cottage 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 Bagel, English Muffin or Croissant  $2.00 ea.
  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel, English Muffin or Croissant  $2.00 ea.
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel, English Muffin or Croissant  $2.00 ea.
  • Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito  $2.00 ea.
  • Sausage, Egg, Cheese, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Burrito  $2.00 ea.
  • Scrambled Eggs  $2.00 per person
  • Bacon, Sausage (link or patty), Ham  .75 per person

Lunch Boxes and Buffets

Lunch Buffet

Taco Bar

Beef
Chicken
Includes: Soft Flour Tortillas, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Refried Beans, Chips, Salsa, and Sour Cream

$9.75 per person

Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potatoes
Chili

Add-on items: Bacon, Diced Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Green Peppers, Ranch Dressing, Sour Cream & Butter

$9.50 per person

Italian Pasta Buffet

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

$9.75 per person

Sandwiches

  • Sub Sandwiches – Large – $7.00 ; Small – $4.50
  • Sub Tray (serves 20-25) $60.00
  • Market Fresh Sandwiches $2.75
  • Croissant Sandwiches $4.00
  • Meat choices:  Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey Breast, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad
  • Cheeses:  American, Swiss, Provolone, Colby Jack
  • 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

Sub Sandwich (choice of Wheat, White, Italian Herb, Asiago Cheese, Cheddar Buns)

  •  Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Veggie
  •  American, Swiss, Provolone, Colby Jack
  •  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
  • Lasagna
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu
  • Roasted Turkey
  • Beef Brisket

Specialty Sides

Meat & Cheese Trays

Assorted deli meats & cheese arranged on a lettuce bed. Served with 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

Assorted 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)
  • Large Cinnamon Rolls – $2.00 each
  • Mini Cinnamon Rolls – $1.25 each
  • Danish – $1.50 each
  • Donuts – $1.00 each
  • Condiment Packets: Peanut Butter or Jelly – $0.50
  • Mini Muffins – $1.00 each
  • Individual Chips – $1.00 each

Cookies

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

Breads & Dinner Rolls

  • Dinner Rolls (36 ct) – $7.50
  • Regular Loaf * – $2.50

*Asiago & Cheddar Cheese, Italian Herb Bread available upon request for an additional  $1.00

  • Bagel w/ Cream Cheese – $1.50 each (Assorted)
A plate of various different breakfast foods next to a wood weaved bowl of fruit
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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