Cafe Catering Menu

Café Catering Menu

Rio Cafe Catering Terms and Conditions

  1. Sales Tax and Service Fee: Sales tax is included in all menu prices. A service fee of 18% will be added to all catering orders.
  2. Pricing: Catering prices are listed on the online Café @ Rio catering menu and will be charged as such. Special orders will be charged at market price.
  3. Saturday and Evening Catering Services: Are available for an additional fee. Saturday events require a minimum food and beverage purchase of $750.00.
  4. Food and Beverage Orders: All food and/or beverage orders must be submitted a minimum of five (5) business days before the event. Orders placed with less than five days’ notice are subject to a limited menu and service availability. Orders should be placed by clicking on the “Order Here” button on the first page of this menu. Rio Salado College and MCCCD customers will need to process an official function form and have it approved by an authorized approver on your campus.
  5. Special Orders: Café @ Rio will work to customize orders at the client’s request. Customized menus will be charged at market price.
  6. Guarantee: A guarantee of attendance is required a minimum of three (3) business days prior to your event. If no guarantee is given, the estimated attendance count on your event order will be considered the final guarantee. You will be billed for the final guarantee or the number served, whichever is greater. Guaranteed count increases less than three business days may result in additional charges or may not be accommodated.
  7. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing no less than four (4) business days prior to the event date. Cancellations after this deadline will result in a charge of 50% of the estimated/guarantee service number in order to cover food and labor cost. Events cancelled less than one (1) business day before the event will be charged 100% of event.
  8. Payment: For customers outside of the MCCCD, payment is required on the day of event by check or credit card. For MCCCD customers, payment transfers are required within 30 days of the event.
  9. Equipment: Should additional equipment need to be rented such as tables, chairs, linen and/or catering equipment to support the size of the catered event, the client will go through the Auxiliary Services Department at Rio Salado College.
  10. Damage: Customer assumes full responsibility for any loss or damage of goods or equipment.

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Please submit your catering order at least five (5) business days prior to your event.

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Breakfast

Breakfast Packages: 15 guest minimum

All breakfast packages include fresh brewed coffee, orange juice, assorted hot teas and iced water.

Eye Opener $10.99 / person

Fresh seasonal fruit tray and assorted muffins, pastries and bagels served with breakfast breads.

European Morning $11.59 / person

Vegetarian frittata, sausage links and fresh seasonal fruit tray.

Sunrise Burrito $12.69 / person

Includes egg and your choice of bacon or sausage. Vegetarian option (green chili, egg, and cheese) available upon request. Served with fresh seasonal fruit tray, breakfast potatoes and salsa.

Traditional Hot Breakfast $13.99 / person

Choice of two entrée selections, fresh seasonal fruit tray, southwestern breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon or sausage.

Entrée selections (choose 2):

  • Classic scrambled eggs
  • Scrambled eggs with garden vegetables and cheese
  • French toast with powdered sugar and syrup
  • Buttermilk pancakes with syrup

Breakfast Enhancements

Prices reflect the cost of adding an enhancement to a breakfast package.

Mini yogurt parfaits $3.99 / each
Scrambled eggs $2.99 / person
French toast $2.75 / person
Breakfast potatoes $2.75 / person
Assorted muffins $2.75 / each
Bacon (per piece) $1.49 / each
Sausage (per piece) $1.99 / each
Hard boiled eggs $1.49 / each
Oatmeal with toppings $2.75 / person
Individual breakfast burritos $4.99 / each

Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and Dinner Packages: 15 guest minimum

All packages include iced tea, lemonade, water and assorted fresh baked cookies. Substitute Rio brownie bars for an additional $1.49 per person.

Sizzling Fajitas $15.99 / person

Sliced grilled chicken served with sautéed peppers and onions, Spanish rice, Southwestern pinto beans, sour cream, salsa and grilled corn tortillas.

  • Add carne asada — $4.49 / person
  • Add homemade guacamole — $3.99 / person

Chicken Marsala $15.99 / person

Seared chicken breast fillets smothered in a mushroom Marsala sauce with your choice of long grain and wild rice or roasted Dijon potatoes. Served with sautéed kale and garlic, garden salad and fresh baked rolls.

All American Grill $15.99 / person

Grilled beef burger patties and chicken breast served with baked beans, coleslaw, buns, lettuce, tomato, onion and kettle chips.

  • Add vegetarian burger — $3.99 / person

Asian Celebration $15.99 / person

Teriyaki chicken, steamed rice, stir-fried Asian vegetables, garden salad with crispy wonton strips and Chinois dressing.

Mediterranean $15.99 / person

Lemon-herb chicken, Greek pasta salad, herb roasted vegetables, hummus and pita bread.

Baked Ziti $13.99 / person

Ziti, herbs and spices tossed in a zesty marinara sauce, baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Accompanied by garden salad and fresh baked bread.

  • Add chicken — $2.99 / person
  • Add Italian sausage — $2.99 / person

Gluten Free Substitute + $4.99 / person

  • Gluten free pasta with vine ripened tomato sauce, grilled chicken and farm fresh vegetables (also available without chicken as a vegan plate).
  • Rio Cafe Chopped Salad: chicken, blue cheese, tomato, bacon and egg with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • AZ Farm Salad: quinoa with mixed greens and seasonal fresh produce, served with balsamic vinaigrette.

Vegan Options

  • AZ Farm Salad: quinoa with mixed greens and seasonal fresh produce, served with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Tortilla wrap with grilled seasonal vegetables, lettuce and tomato.
  • Farm fresh vegetables sautéed with olive oil and garlic, tossed with vine ripened tomato sauce and al dente pasta.
  • Individual gluten free or vegan plates are available; special menu requests require 48-hour notice and must be pre-ordered.

Deli Packages

15 guest minimum.

All packages include iced tea, lemonade, water and assorted fresh baked cookies. For groups of less than 15 guests, boxed deli lunches are available (see Boxed Entrées).

14th Street Deli $14.99 / person

Turkey wraps (turkey, provolone, mixed greens, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, honey mustard), old-fashioned chicken salad croissant, roasted vegetable focaccia (hummus, mixed greens, tomatoes, balsamic reduction and caramelized onions), potato salad and garden salad with assorted dressings.

That’s a Wrap $12.99 / person

Assorted specialty deli wraps, garden salad with assorted dressings and kettle chips.

  • Add a vegetarian soup — $3.49 / person
  • Add a non-vegetarian soup — $3.99 / person

Salad Packages

15 guest minimum.

All packages include iced tea, lemonade, water and assorted fresh baked cookies. For groups of less than 15 guests, boxed salads are available (see Boxed Entrées).

Trio Salad Bar $13.99 / person

30 guest minimum. Three composed salads — Caesar, Chinois and Mediterranean — served with both teriyaki and seasoned fajita-style cut chicken on the side, assorted dressings, fresh fruit platter and fresh baked bread with butter.

  • Add a non-vegetarian soup — $3.99 / person
  • Add separate bowls of tuna salad — $10.99 / pint
  • Add chicken salad — $9.99 / pint

Southwest Salad Bar $14.49 / person

Mixed greens, house-made tortilla strips, seasoned ground beef and whole beans. Additional toppings include lettuce, tomato, black olives, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, salsa and sour cream.

  • Add homemade guacamole — $3.99 / person

Pizza

Sixteen inch pies cut into 8 pieces each, serving 3–5 guests. All pizzas include plates and napkins. Red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese available upon request. 24-hour notice is required for pizza orders.

Cheese pizza $14.99 / each

Pepperoni pizza $16.99 / each

Additional toppings — $2.50 / each (pepperoni, sausage, bacon, chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, spinach, jalapeño peppers).

Add ranch dressing — $0.99 / each

Add garden salad and assorted dressings — $4.49 / person


Boxed Entrées

Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade, canned soda or bottled water. 10 guest minimum.

The Classic Brown Bag $10.99 / person

Assorted deli sandwiches (or wraps upon request), bag of chips and choice of beverage.

Boxed Deli Lunch $11.99 / person

Assorted specialty deli sandwich (or wraps upon request), bag of chips, piece of whole fruit, a cookie and choice of beverage.

Boxed Salad $12.99 / person

Personal sized salad, fresh baked bread with butter, a cookie and a bottle of water or canned soda.

Salad options:

  • AZ Farm Seasonal Salad: mixed greens tossed with quinoa and seasonal vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad: romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, fresh tomatoes, house-made croutons and Caesar dressing.
  • Rio Cafe Chopped Salad: chicken, blue cheese, tomato, bacon and egg with ranch and balsamic vinaigrette.

Snacks & Chilled Platters

Snacks

Sizes: Small (up to 10 people), Medium (up to 20 people), Large (up to 30 people)

Item Small Medium Large
Chips and salsa $17.99 $27.99 $37.99
Hummus and pita $19.99 $34.99 $44.99
Tomato basil and bruschetta $22.99 $37.99 $47.99

Chilled Platters

Sizes: Small (up to 10 people), Medium (up to 20 people), Large (up to 30 people)

Item Small Medium Large
Antipasto $44.99 $75.99 $89.99
Vegetable crudité with ranch $24.99 $44.99 $54.99
Assorted cheeses & crackers $44.99 $74.99 $87.99
Fresh seasonal fruit $39.99 $58.99 $84.99
Caprese salad $29.99 $49.99 $69.99

Hors d’Oeuvres (by the dozen)

  • Sweet Thai chili meatballs — $11.99 / dozen
  • Mini eggrolls — $14.99 / dozen
  • Southwestern chicken taquitos — $14.99 / dozen

Desserts & Beverages

Desserts

  • Assorted fresh baked cookies — $13.99 / dozen
  • Rio brownie bars — $11.99 / dozen
  • Substitute brownie bars — $1.49

Beverages

  • Coffee service (per person for 4 hours) — $3.99 / person
  • Airpot (up to 10 servings) — $22.99
  • 30 servings — $60.99
  • 50 servings — $89.99
  • 75 servings — $125.99
  • 100 servings — $159.99
  • Assorted hot teas with honey (up to 10 servings) — $22.99
  • Fresh brewed iced tea or fresh squeezed lemonade (by the gallon, serves 14) — $15.99
  • Citrus punch (by the gallon) — $16.49
  • Orange juice (by the gallon) — $19.99
  • Canned soft drink (each) — $1.99
  • Bottled water (each) — $2.29
  • Water service: complimentary with food and/or beverage order.
  • Substitute Garden @ Rio flavored water — $0.49 / person