Dawson鈥檚 Market is USG鈥檚 exclusive catering services provider for campus events, programs, and meetings. Catering from outside restaurants, caterers, food vendors, or other third parties is not permitted. Individuals and departments may not purchase, prepare, deliver, or bring food or beverages to campus events or meetings for distribution to attendees.

All catering requests must be submitted through the established USG ordering process. Orders for 75 or more guests require at least one week鈥檚 advance notice; all other orders require at least three business days鈥� advance notice. Final guest counts and menu selections are due at least three business days before the event. Catering is not confirmed until reviewed and accepted by both USG and Dawson鈥檚 Market. Additional information about service options, minimum orders, fees, changes, cancellations, and food-use requirements is provided in the full Catering Policies below.

Dawson's is happy to discuss special requests or alternative menu options to meet the needs of the client. All catering is coordinated through the USG Events team. Please contact usg-events@umd.edu for inquiries and orders.

Contact Dawson's Market owner Bart Yablonsky at 240-428-1386 or byablonsky@dawsonsmarket.com for information on alcoholic beverages.

Full Catering Policy


       Catering Menu

Breakfast

*Each Buffet Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each

15 person minimum required on all orders

 Disposable flatware and plates $1/PP  

Buffets

Continental | $11.25/PP

Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Granola Bars, Seasonal Whole Fruit

Bottled Orange Juice, Regular and Decaf Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas & Water Dispenser 

 

Deluxe Continental | $16.75/PP

Fresh Baked Mini Muffins with Butter, Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Cheddar Cheese 

Home Fried Potatoes with Onions and Peppers Pork or Turkey Bacon Fresh Fruit Salad 

Assorted Bottled Juices, Regular and Decaf Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas & Water Dispenser 

 

Farmers Breakfast | $20.50/PP

French Toast Casserole Served with Syrup and Butter, 

Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Cheddar Cheese, Pork or Turkey Bacon 

Home Fried Potatoes with Onions and Peppers, Fresh Fruit Salad, Bowls of Yogurt and Granola

Assorted Bottled Juices, Regular and Decaf Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas & Water Dispenser 

 

 

Breakfast Additions

15 person minimum required on all orders

 Disposable flatware and plates X/PP

Individual Cereals With Milk | $3/EA

Assorted Pastries | $3.75/PP

Assorted Mini Muffins | $3.75/PP

Assorted Full Size Bagels | $2.25/PP

Plain Mini Bagels | $2.25/PP

Fresh Whole Fruit | $2.25/PP

Cut Fruit Display | $3.75/PP

Warm Oatmeal With Craisins | $5.50/PP

Breakfast Sandwiches | $9/EA

Sausage or Ham, Egg, Cheese

Veggie Scramble | Tofu Scramble

Biscuit or English Muffin

Cheese Scrambled Eggs | $6.25/PP

Veggie Tofu Scramble | $6.75/PP

Pork or Turkey Bacon | $6/PP

Chicken Sausage Patties | $6/PP

Assorted Juices or Sodas | $2.50/EA

Assorted Sparkling or Bottled Water | $2/EA

Regular, Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea | $3.60/EA


 

Break Time Snacks

*Optional Break Attendant Fee at $75 

15 person minimum required on all orders

 Disposable flatware and plates $1/PP 

 

Morning

DIY Parfait | $9.25/PP

Fresh Cut Fruit Display, Granola & Yogurt

Assorted Juices & Bottled Waters

Sweet Tooth #1 | 9$/PP

Assorted Coffee Cakes & Cookies,

Regular & Decaf Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas


Afternoon

Ice Cream Social | $10.50/PP

Strawberry, Chocolate, & Vanilla Ice Cream

Rainbow Sprinkles, Chocolate Fudge, Caramel Sauce, M&Ms

Cherries & Whipped Cream

Water Dispenser

Snack Baskets | $6.50/PP

Assorted Chips, Pretzels, Granola Bars, Oranges & Bananas

Assorted Sparkling and Bottled Waters

Sweet Tooth #2 | $12/PP

Sugar, Chocolate Chip, & Oatmeal Cookies

Assorted Fresh Baked Pies

Regular and Decaf Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas

Smoothie Bar | $7.25/PP

Strawberry Banana

Green Monster

Almond Monster


Cold Lunch

*Optional Cold Buffet Attendant Fee at $75 each 

15 person minimum required on all orders Disposable flatware and plates $1/PP

 

Dawson鈥檚 Deli Station | $19.50/PP

Select one Side Salad:

Classic Mixed Green Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Kale Caesar

 

Sliced:

Roasted Turkey | Roast Beef

Tuna Salad | Black Forest ham

Cheddar and Swiss Cheese

Assorted Breads and Rolls

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions

Mayonnaise, Mustard

 

Assorted Potato Chips

Assorted Cookies and Brownies

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Wrap Display | $16.75/PP

Classic Mixed Green Salad

 

Choose 3:

Ham & Swiss | Turkey & Cheddar

Tuna salad | Chicken Salad

Roast Beef & Cheddar

Margalo (Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto, Balsamic)

Veggie & Hummus

Eggless Egg Salad

 

Assorted Potato Chips

Fresh Baked Cookies and Brownies

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Additional Sides

Tarragon Chicken Salad | 6$/PP, Zesty Cucumber Salad | $3.75/PP

Tuna Salad | $6/PP, Quinoa Feta | $3.50/PP

Mediterranean Orzo | $3.50/PP, Mom鈥檚 Potato Salad | $3.50/PP

Pesto Orecchiette Salad | $3.50/PP, Smoked Bacon & Corn | $3.75/PP

 

Boxed Lunches $15.50/PP

Each Boxed Lunch Includes:

Bagged Potato Chips

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Choose up to 3 Wrap Options:

Ham & Swiss

Turkey & Cheddar

Tuna Salad

Tarragon Chicken Salad

Roast Beef & Cheddar

Caesar Chicken Salad

Margalo (Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto, Balsamic)

Veggie & Hummus

Eggless Egg Salad

 

Additional Sides | $2.50/PP

Mediterranean Orzo

Pesto Orecchiette Salad

Zesty Cucumber Salad

Quinoa Feta

Whole Apple, Orange, or Banana


Hot Lunch Buffets

*Each Hot Buffet Line Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each

25 person minimum required on all Hot Buffet orders 

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP 

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing

 

Taco Bar | $24/PP

Smoked Corn & Bacon Salad

Mexican Seasoned Ground Beef

Fajita Grilled Chicken Breast

Peppers & Onions

Cilantro Lime Rice & Black Beans

Tortillas & Taco Shells

Taco Toppings:

Salas, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce, Shredded Cheese

Tortilla Chips

Tres Leche Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Taste of Italy | $27/PP

Mediterranean Salad

Cheese Tortellini with Marinara

Fettuccini Alfredo

Chicken Parmesan

Tuscan Flank Steak

Garlic Green Beans

Ratatouille

Garlic Bread

Tiramisu

Fresh-Baked Breads & Butter

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Silk Road | $28/PP

Classic Mixed Green Salad

Vegetarian Samosas

Butter Chicken

Chana Masala

Vegetable Korma

Basmati Rice

Naan

Assorted Dessert Bars

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Chef鈥檚 Table | $32/PP

Kale Caesar Salad

Toasted Almond Pesto Chicken Breast

Citrus Grilled Salmon

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Warm Rolls & Butter

Limoncello Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water


Sides

25 person minimum required on all Hot Buffet orders 

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP. China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing

 

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes | $3.75/PP

With cream, butter, & garlic

Homestyle Sweet Potato Mash | $3.75/PP

With soy milk, margarine, cinnamon & brown sugar

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | $3.50/PP

With garlic & rosemary

Citrus Basmati Rice | $3.50/PP

With citrus zest & parsley

Soba Noodle Lo Mein | $4.50/PP

With tofu, kimchi, chickpeas, coconut milk & fresh herbs

Coconut Harissa Squash | $4.50/PP

With spinach, tomatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, & fresh herbs

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts | $4.75/PP

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Oil | $4.75/PP

Ratatouille | $4.50/PP

Haricot Verts with Roasted Shiitake | $4.75/PP

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower | $4.50/PP

Lemon Grilled Asparagus | $6/PP

Side Green Salad | $3.50/PP

Salad dressing packets | $0.25/EA

Assorted Chips | $2/EA

Student Buffets

*Each Student Buffet Line Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each

25 person minimum required on all Hot Buffet orders 

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP 

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing

 

All Selections include:

Classic Mixed Green Salad

Assorted Soft Drinks, Water

Chef鈥檚 Choice of Dessert

 

Chicken Tenders | $16/PP

Mac & Cheese | $15/PP

Vegan Mac & Cheese | $16/PP

Spaghetti & Meatballs (Beef or Vegan) | $16/PP

Pizza Party | $16/PP

Cheese, Pepperoni, & Veggie ~16 Inch Pizzas

 

The Grill Tent | $24/PP

Classic Mixed Green Salad

Vegan Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Steamed Corn

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & Chicken Breasts

Buns, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Sweet Relish

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Lemonade or Iced Tea & Water

 

Additional Selections | $5/PP

Impossible Burger

Gluten Free Rolls


Entrees

Half Pan (6-8 ppl) | Full Pan (12-15 ppl) 

 

Poultry

 

Rotisserie Chicken with Mojo Sauce

 $39.99 | $59.99

Bone-in Chicken, seasoned & roasted

Topped with spicy herbed Mojo sauce

Hone Chipotle Chicken Thighs

$37.99 | $67.99

Baked & seasoned

Topped with honey chipotle sauce, fresh lime, & scallions

Toasted Almond Pesto Chicken Breast

$44.99 | $74.99

Grilled & topped with lemon almond basil pesto

Coconut Curry Chicken Breast

$44.99 | $74.99

Grilled & topped with spicy coconut chili curry sauce

Fresh cilantro, lime & jalape帽o 


Beef & Pork

 

Molasses Rubbed Flank Steak With Chimichurri

$69.99 | $129.99

Marinated in molasses jerk rub

Grilled & topped with an herby chimichurri sauce

Classic Beef Meatballs

$49.99 | $89.99

Ground beef blended with herbs, garlic & parmesan

Topped with fresh made tomato sauce

Classic Meat Lasagna

$44.99 | $84.99

Layers of ground beef

Ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

$89.99 | $149.99

Bone-in pork ribs

Baked & smothered in a sweet & savory BBQ sauce


Seafood

 

Sweet Harissa Glazed Salmon

$79.99 | $149.99

Grilled with house-made sweet Moroccan chili sauce
& fresh cilantro

Curried Pineapple Mahi Mahi

$59.99 | $119.99

Coriander lime marinade

Grilled & topped with house-made curried pineapple salsa

Maryland Style Crab Cakes

$99.99 | $189.99

Blue crab with our own secret blend of spices

Hand balled and baked

Pesto Shrimp

$74.99 | $139.99

Jumbo tail-on shrimp

Grilled & tossed with a house made pesto sauce


Vegan & Vegetarian

 

Ginger Soy Seitan Fried Rice

$39.99 | $69.99

Eggless fried rice with ginger soy marinated seitan

Fresh veggies, scallions, & cilantro

Fajita Seitan with Roasted Peppers

$39.99 | $69.99

Fajita seasoned seitan & roasted peppers

With fresh herbs, garlic, & lime

Pesto Tofu Risotto with Parmesan

$39.99 | $69.99

Pesto grilled tofu

Atop creamy spinach parmesan risotto

Green Curry Thai Tofu Stir-fry

$34.99 | $59.99

Green curry marinated tofu with brown basmati rice

Fresh veggies, coconut milk, toasted peanuts, & cilantro

 

Additional Sides

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes | $3.50/PP

With cream, butter, & garlic

Homestyle Sweet Potato Mash | $3.50/PP

With soy milk, margarine, cinnamon & brown sugar

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | $3.50/PP

With garlic & rosemary

Citrus Basmati Rice | $3.50/PP

With citrus zest & parsley

Soba Noodle Lo Mein | $4.50/PP

With tofu, kimchi, chickpeas, coconut milk & fresh herbs

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts | $4.50/PP

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Oil | $4.50/PP

Ratatouille | $4.50/PP

Haricot Verts with Roasted Shiitake | $4.50/PP

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower | $4.50/PP

Lemon Grilled Asparagus | $5.75/PP


Reception Displays

*Each Display Line Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each

15 person minimum required on all Display orders 

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP 

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing 

 

Garden Vegetable Crudit茅 | $5.25/PP

Hummus, Artichoke Dip, Pita

International and Domestic Cheese | $8.25/PP

Baguettes, Crackers

Mediterranean Spreads | $5.50/PP

Assorted Hummus and Dips, Pita

Antipasto | $10.25/PP

Cured Meats, Italian Cheeses, Olives, Crackers

Chicken Wings | $10/PP

Old Bay, Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan

Or Teriyaki Ranch & Bleu Cheese, Carrots & Celery

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp | $11.75/PP

Warm seasoned Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail | $11.75/PP

Cold Shrimp, Lemon, Cocktail Sauce

Roasted Beef on Toast Points | $17/PP

Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream

All Beef Meatballs | $6/PP

Marinara, Swedish, Korean BBQ, Sweet & Sour, or Honey BBQ


Hors D鈥橭euvres

*Each Hors D鈥橭euvres Line Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each 

10 piece min per selection

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing  

 

Chicken Satay Skewers | $3.50/each

Teriyaki or Peanut Sauce

Assorted Mini Quiche | $2.50/each

Bacon Wrapped Scallops | $4/each

Mini Beef Wellingtons | $5/each

Pigs in a Blanket | $2.50/each

Honey Mustard & Ketchup

Mini Crab Cakes | $4/each

Cocktail & Tartar

Ahi Tuna & Mango Spoons | $3.49/each

Spanakopita | $2.75/each

Tzatziki

Mushroom Risotto Cakes | $2.75/each

Caprese Skewers | $2.75/each

Pesto Oil

Sweet & Sour Tofu Skewers | $2.75/each

Crostini Trio | $9.50/PP

Choose 3:

Toasted Sliced Baguette Topped With:

Tomato-Basil | Berry Mascarpone | Garlic Gorgonzola

Raspberry Almond Brie | Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Assorted Tea Sandwiches | $38/Dozen

Choose 3:

Veggie & Hummus | Turkey with Hot Pepper Jelly | Vegan Egg Salad

Ham & Honey Mustard | Roast Beef with Horse Radish

Tarragon Chicken Salad | Cucumber & Herbed Cream Cheese


Carving Stations

*All Carving Stations are Chef Attended and Require a fee of $150*

30 person minimum, 100 person maximum for Carving Stations

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing  

 

Beef Tenderloin | $20/PP

Horseradish Cream, Dijon Mustard, Rolls

Roasted Prime Rib | $22/PP

Prepared Horseradish, Dijon Mustard, Rolls

Pork Loin | $12.50/PP

Jerked Apples, Major Grey Chutney, Rolls

Honey-Baked Ham | $10.50/PP

Honey Mustard, Rolls

Roasted Turkey Breast | $11/PP

Cranberry Sauce, Rolls


Reception Stations

*Each Hot Buffet Line Requires 1 Attendant Fee at $75 each

25 person minimum required on all Hot Buffet orders

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing

 

*all Reception Stations include Cookies, Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Water* 

 

Asian Station | $36/PP

Sushi Display

Seaweed Salad

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Sesame Noodles

Chicken Peanut Satay Skewers

Mediterranean Street Fare | $38/PP

Za鈥檃tar Chicken Breast

Lamb Meatballs

Falafel

Choose 5 toppings:

Tabbouleh | Olive Tapenade | Marinated Feta

Tomato & Onion Salad | Pickled Onions

Cucumber with Lemon Olive Oil

Cabbage Slaw | Roasted Peppers

Choose 2 Spreads:

Roasted Garlic Hummus | Red Pepper Hummus

Baba Ghanoush | Tzatziki  

Served With:

Classic Mixed Green Salad

Basmati Rice, Pita 

Mac & Cheese Bar | $27/PP

Choose 5 Toppings:

Broccoli | Caramelized Onions | Sauteed Spinach

Zucchini | Peas | Kimchi | Roasted Peppers

Jalape帽os | Ham | Diced Chicken

Bacon | Andouille Sausage

Add Grilled Shrimp | $5

Add BBQ Pulled Pork | $4


Desserts

Disposable Flatware and Plates $1/PP

China is available upon request. Please inquire for pricing 

Tres Leches Cake | $55/15 Slices

Tiramisu Cake | $55/15 Slices

Flourless Chocolate Cake | $55/16 Slices

Limoncello Cake | $50/14 Slices

Seasonal Vegan Pie | $70/14Slices

Please inquire with the kitchen for our seasonal selection

Boston Cream Pie | $25

Apple Pie | $25

Cherry Pie | $25

Pecan Pie | $25

Mini French Macarons | $2.49/EA

Mini French Petit Fours | $2.49/EA

Cookie Platter | $2.55/PP

Vegan Cookies | $2.99/PP

Brownie/Blondie | $3.19/PP