Boxed Catering Menus

Boxed Catering Menu in NYC

Boxed catering in New York has often been treated as a purely logistical solution, but at Gotham Catering And Events it is approached as a crafted culinary experience. Each individually packed meal is built with the same care, seasoning discipline, and aesthetic consideration that guides our full-service events. The goal is not merely portability, but composure: food that travels well, looks intentional, and feels distinctly urban. From beverage pairings that complement the meal to thoughtful portioning that respects both appetite and presentation, our approach treats every box as a complete experience rather than a convenience. Guests receive something that feels curated, not assembled in haste, with options drawn from our broader offerings including our refined beverage selections.

GOTHAM CATERING AND EVENTS committed to protecting the health and safety of Our worker’s, recipients of food and workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. the health and safety of our clients and employees is a priority, now more than ever. To help mitigate exposure to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases we have taken guidance from the Center for Disease Control as well as the Food and Drug Administration to update our health and cleanliness protocols. We follow a protocol to help us keep everyone safe (Workplace, recipients and workers)

BREAKFAST IN A BOXES

All prices are per guest/Minimum order: 6 Guests
( ALL BOXES LABELED - INDIVIDUAL PRE-PACKAGED CUTLERY

LOX & BAGEL BOX $24.95

Smoked Salmon

• Plain & Vegetable Cream Cheeses
• Sliced Red Onions, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Capers
• Hard-Boiled Egg
• Mini Bagels (2 per person)
• Fruit Cup

POWER BOX $15.95

• Bagel, Muffin (Sweet Butter, Cream Cheese and Preserves)
• Granola Bar
• Yogurt
• Whole Fruit

BREAKFAST BOX #6 $10.95

• Bagel with Cream Cheese
• Fruit salad
• Orange juice

BREAKFAST SANDWICH – ROOM TEMP $14.95 Breakfast Sandwich (or Wrap):

• egg salad, ham & brie
• smashed avocado, olives, tomato, onions, feta
• Whole Fruit
• Homemade Granola Bars or Individual Yogurt Cups

BREAKFAST SANDWICH – HOT $18.95 Breakfast Sandwich (or Wrap):

• egg & cheese
• veggies, egg & cheese
• Whole Fruit
• Homemade Granola Bars or Individual Yogurt Cups

TRADITIONAL HOT BREAKFAST $19.95

• Scrambled Eggs or Pancakes or French Toast
• Bacon or Sausage
• Griddled Potatoes or Sweet Potato Hash
• Whole Fruit
• Homemade Granola Bars or Individual Yogurt Cups

AVOCADO TOAST BOX: $15.95

• Mashed Avocado
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Pickled Onions & Radishes
• Fruit Cup

SUBSTITUTIONS
fruit cup for whole fruit + $4
kind bar for granola bar + $3
Fage Greek yogurt for individual yogurt cup + $2

QUINOA BOWELS

$16.95
All prices are per guest/Minimum order: 6 Guests
( ALL BOXES LABELED - INDIVIDUAL PRE-PACKAGED CUTLERY )

South of the Border:
hardboiled egg, griddled potatoes, black beans, avocado, shredded cheese (salsa cup on the side)

Mediterranean:
hardboiled egg, quinoa, cucumber, grape tomato, sautéed spinach, feta

All-American:
hardboiled egg, sweet potato hash, caramelized onions, green pepper, shredded cheese

ALA CARTE BREAKFAST

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL $9.75
chia pudding $9.75
breakfast smoothie $9.95
yogurt parfait $8.95
individual yogurt $5.95
hard boiled eggs. $2.95
whole fruit $5.25
exotic fruit cup $7.95
bagel - individually wrapped w/ cream cheese, butter/ jams $4

BEVERAGES

INDIVIDUAL JUICE $4.25
Orange, Grapefruit, Apple or Cranberry

FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE $4.50
Selection: Orange, Grapefruit, Apple or Cranberry

COFFEE SERVICE $4.25
Selection: Regular, Decaf Freshly Ground House Blend Coffee Served with Whole Milk, Skim Milk, Half/Half and Sweeteners

TEA SERVICE $4.25
Assortment of black and herbal teas served with sweeteners

HOMEMADE ICED TEA $5.25
ASSORTED CANNED SODA $3.50
SPRING WATER $3.50
SNAPPLE $4.25
SAN PELLIGRINO OR PERRIER $4.50

SANDWICH LUNCH IN A BOX

All prices are per guest/Minimum order: 6 Guests

SIMPLE BOX $23.75

• Gourmet Sandwich on Artisan Breads
• Side Salad (See Full Menu)
• Cookies

CEO BOX $27.25

• Gourmet Sandwich on Artisan Breads
• Side Salad (See Full Menu)
• Fruit Salad
• Potato Chips
• Cookies

DELUXE BOX $29.50

• Gourmet Sandwich on Artisan Breads
• Side Salad
• Fruit Salad
• Potato Chips
• Cookies
• Beverage

MINIMUM 10 GUESTS - 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
SERVED HOT AND/OR ROOM TEMP
ADD-ONS •SLICED FRUIT - $4.95 PER GUEST • FRUIT SALAD - $4.50 PER BOX
All Boxes Include: Cookie & Brownie Pack, Dinner Roll And Butter

BLACKENED CHICKEN $21.95
Blackened Chicken with Corn Relish with Traditional Potato Salad and Vegetable Salad

GRILLED CHICKEN COBB $21.95
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Chopped Bacon, Blue Cheese and Diced Tomatoes

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR $21.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Pasta Salad and Roasted Vegetable Salad

SOUTHWEST COBB SALAD $21.95
Southwest Cobb Salad: Fresh Turkey Breast, Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Pico di Gallo Served with Roll, Butter and Cookie & Brownie

SHRIMP & PORTABELLA MUSHROOM $26.95
Shrimp & Portabella Mushroom Mixed Baby Greens, Sautéed Portabella and Cremini Mushrooms, Bay Shrimp, and Champagne Tarragon Vinaigrette

TUNA NIÇOISE $28.95
Tuna Niçoise: Fresh Cut Ahi Tuna, Green Beans, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Sliced Hard Boiled Egg and Olives

ENTRÉE BOXES

MINIMUM 10 GUESTS - 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
SERVED HOT AND/OR ROOM TEMP
ADD-ONS •SLICED FRUIT - $4.95 PER GUEST • FRUIT SALAD - $4.50 PER BOX
All Boxes Include: Cookie & Brownie Pack, Dinner Roll & Butter

VEGETARIAN TOFU WITH HOISIN FIVE SPICE GLAZE $21.95
Tofu with Hoisin Five Spice Glaze: Thai Cellophane Noodle and Vegetable Salad and Hoisin Eggplant

VEGETARIAN TOFU WITH ROASTED TOMATOES $21.95
Vegetarian Tofu with Roasted Tomatoes, Cous Cous Salad and Four Bean Salad

VEGETARIAN TOFU WITH A LIGHT CURRY SAUCE $21.95
Vegetarian Tofu with a Light Curry Sauce, Coriander Scented Cauliflower Salad and Basmati Rice

TANDOORI CHICKEN $21.95
Tandoori Chicken with Basmati Rice Salad and Cucumber Raita

SUNDRIED TOMATO CRUSTED CHICKEN $21.95
Sundried Tomato Crusted Chicken Topped with Artichoke, Roma Tomato & Roasted Peppers, Angel Hair Pasta with Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Olives and Fresh Herbs, Broccoli Salad

FIVE SPICED CHICKEN BREAST $21.95
Five Spiced Chicken Breast, Sesame Noodle Salad and Sesame Asparagus

SESAME CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH HOISIN FIVE SPICE GLAZE $21.95
Sesame Crusted Chicken with Hoisin Five Spice Glaze, Rice Pilaf and Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms

GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI $23.95
Grilled Sirloin with Chimichurri, Mexican Style Rice and Tomato Salad

GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI $23.95
Grilled Sirloin with Chimichurri, Roasted Potato Salad with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette, Green Bean and Grape Tomato Salad

CHIPOTLE MARINATED STEAK $23.95
Chipotle Marinated Steak, Roasted Potato Salad with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette and Mélange of Julienne Vegetables

GRILLED CITRUS AND HERB SALMON FILLET $26.95
Grilled Citrus and Herb Salmon Fillet, Black Bean & Corn and Pepper Salad and Cilantro Rice

SALMON FILLET WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE-MANGO SALSA $26.95
Salmon Fillet with Fresh Pineapple-Mango Salsa, Basmati Rice, Roasted Butternut Squash

THEMED LUNCH BOXES

$29.95
MINIMUM 10 GUESTS - 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
SERVED HOT AND/OR ROOM TEMP

ADD-ONS •SLICED FRUIT - $4.95 PER GUEST • FRUIT SALAD - $4.50 PER BOX

MEXICO

• Lime Chipotle Grilled Carne Asada
• Chicken Breast In Spicy Bell-Pepper Corn Sauce
• Chili and Lime Rice
• Crisp Romaine and Field Greens Tossed with Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Tortilla Chips and Avocado Vinaigrette

FAJITA

(Fiesta And Burrito Bar)

• Grilled Steak Fajita
• Chicken Fajitas
• Spanish Rice
• Refried Beans
• Soft Corn & Flour Tortillas, Corn Chips
• Green Salad
• Guacamole, Fresh Salsa, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Shredded Cheese

CARIBBEAN

• Jamaican Jerk Chicken
• Island Style Meatballs
• Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Glaze
• Rice Stewed with Beans and Coconut Milk
• Fried Cassava with Garlic Sauce
• Sliced Tomato and Avocado Salad

MIDDLE EAST-B

• Falafel (Ground Chickpea Balls with Herbs)
• Chicken Shawarma- with Lemon and Spices
• Beef Shawarma Grilled Steak
• Tahini, Hummus and Yogurt Dressing
• Chopped Salad
• Pita Bread and Home Baked Pita Chips
  

ITALY

• Old Fashioned Chicken Parmesan,
• Grilled Salmon with Italian Seasonings
• Classic Beef Meatballs
• Eggplant Rollatini
• Roasted Italian Vegetables
• Baked Ziti Al Forno
• Classic Caesar Salad

CHINA

• Five-Spice Chicken with Cashews & Bok Choy
• Szechuan Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze
• Orange Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
• Chow Mein Noodles
• Rice With Black Mushrooms
• Broccoli Salad with Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette

LATIN

• Papaya Glazed Wild Salmon Fillet
• Cuban Style Roast Pork Loin
• Guava Glazed Roast Chicken
• Boiled Yucca with Garlic Sauce
• Jicama, Avocado, Beans, Cherry Tomato over Chopped Iceberg Lettuce
  

GOTHAM BUFFET #1

• Grilled Salmon with Black Bean Salsa & Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette
• Grilled Chicken Breast Chimichurri with Roasted Sweet Peppers
• Roasted Cauliflower w/ Smoked Paprika and Lemon
• Roast Yams w/ Cinnamon, Pepper & Honey
• Garden Greens with Radish, Cucumber & Tomatoes Cilantro Vinaigrette

GOTHAM MENU #2

• Grilled Chicken Breast with Artichoke, Roasted Tomatoes and Rosemary Caper Dressing
• Seasonal Grilled Vegetables with Tuscan Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs
• Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, Olives and Parmesan
• Caesar Salad

GOTHAM MENU #3

• Roasted and Carved Filet Mignon
• Roasted Chicken
• Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
• Roasted Vegetables
• House Rice
• Garden Green Salad

SNACK BOXES

All prices are per guest/Minimum order: 6 Guests
Have Your Snacks Individually Wrapped In Box

SNACK BOX #1 $15.95

• Pita & Hummus
• Cheese & Crackers
• Fruit Salad
• Assorted Premium Mixed Nuts

SNACK BOX #2 $16.95

• Pita & Hummus
• Cheese & Crackers
• Whole Fruit
• Bag of Chips

SNACK BOX #3 $18.95

• Pita & Hummus
• Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese
• Cheese & Crackers
• Apple wedges
• Assorted Premium Mixed Nuts
• Mini Blondie Or Brownie

SNACK BOX #4 $19.95

• 7-Layer Cup with Nachos
• Assorted Premium Mixed Nuts
• Crudités Cup
• Walking Taco: Doritos with Ground Chicken or Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa

SNACK BOX #5 $23.95

• Cheese Straws with Dip
• Walking Taco: Doritos with Ground Chicken or Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa
• Buffalo Wings in a cup
• Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese
  

SNACK BOX #6 $15.95

• Plantain • Yucca
• Tortilla Chips
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Black Beans
• Corn Salsa
• Sour Cream

SNACK BOX #7 $16.95

FRUIT & CHEESE BOX

• Wedge of Brie
• Huntsman
• Morbier
• Derby Sage
• Herbed Goat Cheese • Sliced Apples
• Sliced Pears
• Berries • French Bread
• Water Crackers

INDIVIDUAL CRUDITE $12.95
Hand cut carrots, celery, asparagus and broccoli served with red pepper hummus and chipotle sour cream

CHIPS AND DIPS $10.95
Home made tortilla with S&Z special guacamole and pico de gallo

CHEESE & FRUIT $16.95
Served with locally sourced cheese garnished with dried fruits, candied walnuts, crostini breadsticks, and crackers

ANTIPASTO $19.95
Served with sopressata, mortadella & capicola, sliced provolone, marinated mozzarella, roasted red peppers, marinated

DESSERT BOX $9.95

• Cookies
• Brownie
• Mini Cupcake

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Individually Wrapped Cookie $4
Homemade Granola Bar $4
Bags of Chips, Popcorn and/or Pretzels $2.50
Whole Fruit $2
Fruit cup $5
GLUTEN FREE COOKIES $4.95
VEGAN COOKIES $4.45
Fudge Brownie Blondies $4.95
Rice Krispy Treats $4.95
Dessert Mousse Shooters $4.95
Churros with Dulce de Leche $4.95
Cheesecake Pops (2) $4.95

Seasonal Ingredients and Thoughtful Composition

Our boxed catering is rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the rhythm of the city’s markets. Instead of relying on static recipes, we adjust components throughout the year so flavor remains vibrant and relevant. Soups, for instance, are developed with the same depth and balance as those served at plated events, inspired by our perspective on warm offerings like the best catering soups in NYC. Salads are structured to maintain texture over time, with options aligned with our flexible create-your-own salad approach. Hearty yet elegant selections also draw from our grain bowl menu, ensuring nourishment without heaviness.

Presentation remains central even when meals are boxed. We prioritize sturdy, elegant, and responsible packaging that protects temperature and integrity while avoiding unnecessary waste. Every element is chosen with both function and aesthetics in mind, from compartments that prevent sauces from bleeding into greens to finishes that feel refined in a boardroom or private residence. This same attention to detail is present across Gotham’s broader offerings, including curated experiences like our dinner buffet and adaptable midday formats such as our lunch buffet.

Seamless Drop-Off for Busy NYC Schedules

Many clients choose boxed catering because their timelines are tight, locations are fluid, or guest flow is staggered. Gotham’s drop-off service is designed to fit smoothly into this reality without sacrificing quality or consistency. Orders arrive organized, clearly labeled, and ready to serve, mirroring the precision of our larger event operations. For added flexibility, we offer curated drop-off platters that complement boxed meals. For larger groups or casual atmospheres, hearty staples like heroes by the foot can be integrated seamlessly.

Boxed catering in corporate settings must balance professionalism with personality. Gotham’s culinary direction supports both, aligning with our wider capabilities in corporate catering. For companies based in Manhattan and beyond, we draw on our deep local knowledge to execute deliveries that meet building requirements, timelines, and expectations. Our NYC-specific corporate catering offering ensures your meals arrive polished, discreet, and perfectly suited to the audience.

Policies That Support Clarity and Consistency

Reliable catering depends on transparency. At Gotham, we provide clearly defined catering policies that guide clients through booking, dietary accommodations, and delivery logistics. These guardrails ensure quality and consistency remain intact even when changes arise, which is often the case in the dynamic NYC event landscape. With a structured yet flexible model, boxed catering can maintain the highest standards under any timeline.

Dessert is more than a conclusion—it’s a signature. Gotham’s boxed meals can include selections from our desserts catering menu, carefully chosen for visual appeal and flavor balance. Each piece is individually packaged to retain presentation, so that even the final bite reflects the same composure as the first course.

Menus That Reflect Occasion and Season

Boxed catering adapts not only to timing and setting, but to seasonality and tone. We draw inspiration from our themed lunch menus to craft selections that suit team offsites, client-facing meetings, or private in-home gatherings. Evening formats can incorporate offerings from our themed dinner menus, creating seamless transitions across multi-event programs while maintaining continuity and elegance.

Individual meals can still be varied. Clients often pair entrées with additional options like sandwiches and side salads, offering texture and choice without complicating delivery. We also offer full boxed sandwich options via our sandwiches catering menu. On days when heating is unavailable or minimal service is preferred, our room temperature menu provides full-flavored alternatives that are easy to distribute and enjoy.

Global Influence, NYC Roots

Our menus reflect the culinary diversity of New York. Pasta dishes from our hot Italian pasta menu remain a popular choice for colder seasons. For events that seek bold flavor and spice, our Mexican fajita bar catering offerings can be adapted into boxed formats without losing vibrancy. Each meal is built not only to satisfy but to travel well, hold structure, and maintain full integrity upon arrival.

Whether you’re supporting an internal team or hosting high-profile guests, our boxed catering delivers polished meals that reflect Gotham’s culinary ethos. Offerings from our sandwiches lunch packages can be tailored by dietary need or event type. For first-time clients seeking confidence in the menu before launch, we welcome inquiries about preview sessions and lunch tastings.

Support for Larger Planning Needs

Boxed catering is often used as part of a broader program. Whether it’s the quiet opening act to a gala or a reliable mid-day break for guests between programming, Gotham integrates these meals smoothly into the flow of your event. For high-volume solutions that align with your broader planning, explore our complete corporate catering menu, which can complement boxed formats with layered service and customization options.

Boxed catering should never feel like a compromise. At Gotham Catering And Events, it becomes an extension of our broader philosophy: elevate every detail, even the most compact. A meal can be both mobile and memorable—designed thoughtfully, executed precisely, and delivered seamlessly across New York City. For clients specifically seeking individually packaged meals for team meetings, client drop-ins, or mobile productions, our lunch boxes catering service offers a curated solution designed for ease without sacrificing quality or presentation.