JACQUES EXCLUSIVE CATERING
Buffet Catering in NJ
Build-Your-Own Buffet Catering
Jacques Exclusive Catering has built its reputation on flexible, crowd-pleasing buffets for nearly 70 years. Our International Buffet is the most requested item on our Signature Delivery Menu — a build-your-own hot buffet where your guests choose their own pasta, vegetable, starch, and entrées, backed by the same family recipes and hands-on service that have defined Jacques catering for generations.
Whether you're feeding 20 guests or 200, tiered per-person pricing and flexible entrée selections make it easy to build a buffet that fits your event, your guest list, and your budget. Looking for something fully custom instead? Our sales and culinary team can help design a menu made just for your event.
International Buffet
Best For:
family parties, office lunches, birthdays, graduations, communions, and casual celebrations.
Popular Add-Ons:
hors d'oeuvres, dessert platters, Coffee Set-up, and deluxe entrée upgrades.
Includes
Tossed Green Salad
Balsamic Dressing
Dinner Rolls
Paperware Included; see below for details
Guests
20–70 guests — $20.95 per person
75+ guests — $20.45 per person
Biodegradable Paperware
Includes:
Plates
Forks
Knives
Napkins
Salt & Pepper
Serving Spoons
Heating Racks
Sternos
How to Choose Your Menu
All menus include tossed green salad, dinner rolls, and paperware.
20–44 guests: Choose 1 pasta, 1 vegetable, 1 starch, and 3 entrées.
45+ guests: Choose 1 pasta, 1 vegetable, 1 starch, and 4 entrées.
Additional Selections
$2.00 pp, per added item.
Upgrades
Coffee Set-up - $3.00 pp
Includes:
Ground Coffee
Stirrers
Hot Cups
Sugar
Milk
Not included:
Coffee Urn
Upgrade
Paperware upgrade available
Important Notes
Parties do not include: tablecloths, cold cups, aluminum foil, cake plates, cake forks, coffee urn, grated cheese, or butter.
G = Gluten Free, + = Chicken on the Bone
BUFFET SELECTIONS
Choose from the following pasta, starch, and vegetable selections.
Pasta
Penne ala Vodka Sauce
Ravioli ala Vodka Sauce
Penne Pasta Primavera
Pesto Rigatoni
Stuffed Shells
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Cavatelli and Broccoli
Macaroni & Cheese
Spaghetti Garlic and Oil
Baked Ziti
Starches
Potato Croquettes
Oven Roasted Potatoes G
Garlic Mashed Potatoes G
Potato & Onion Pierogis
Santa Fe Rice G
Rice and Broccoli au Gratin G
Rice Balls with Mozzarella
Pork Fried Rice G
Vegetables
Broccoli Sautéed with Garlic G
Vegetable Quiche
String Beans Almondine G
Glazed Carrots G
Mixed Vegetables G
ENTRÉE SELECTIONS
Choose from the following entrée, and deluxe entrées selections.
Chicken Entrées
Honey Dipped Fried Chicken +
Grilled Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs G
Alsation Chicken
Chicken Breast ala Marguerita
Chicken Breast Parmigiana
Chicken Parm w/Vodka Sauce
Chicken Breast Florentine
Chicken Francaise
Chicken Marsala
Chicken w/ Artichokes & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tuscan Chicken G
Chicken Fingers
Champagne Chicken
Chicken Sorrento
Beef & Pork Entrées
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Oriental Meatballs
American Pot Roast
Beef Bourguignon
Beef with Broccoli
Sausage & Peppers G
Sausage, Potatoes & Onions G
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe G
Carnitas G
Hawaiian Ham G
Kielbasa & Kraut G
BBQ Spare Ribs G
Stuffed Pork Loin
Specialty Entrées
Rolled Eggplant Parmigiana
Stuffed Cabbage G
Spanish Paella
Deluxe Entrées
There is an additional per person charge if chosen as one of your entrée selections
- Short Ribs of Beef G — Add $2.50 per person
- Pinwheel Flank Steak — Add $2.50 per person
- Steak w/Pesto Pomodoro — Add $2.50 per person
- Steak w/Chili Chipotle — Add $2.50 per person
- Veal Marsala or Francaise — Add $3.50 per person
- Veal Parmigiana — Add $3.50 per person
- Chinese Roast Pork G — Add $3.50 per person
- Calamari Marinara G — Add $3.50 per person
- Shrimp Scampi — Add $4.00 per person
- Shrimp Oreganato — Add $4.00 per person
- Shrimp Parmigiana — Add $4.00 per person
- Coconut Shrimp — Add $4.00 per person
- Filet Florentine G — Add $4.00 per person
- Pecan Salmon — Add $4.00 per person
- Scallops Scampi — Add $5.50 per person
Frequently Asked Questions
How much advance notice do I need to place a Buffet Catering order?
Most menus require at least three weeks' notice, though earlier ordering is encouraged. Buffet orders are placed in increments of 5 guests.
Is delivery available for Buffet Catering?
Delivery is available for orders of $400 or more, based on schedule, location, and availability. Delivery charges apply.
What is your deposit policy?
Orders placed 30 days or less before your event require a 50% deposit. Orders placed with more than 30 days' notice require a $300 deposit to reserve the date. Deposits are non-refundable once paid.
When is final payment due?
Final payment is due two days before your pickup, delivery, or event date.
How close to my event can I make changes to my order?
Changes must be made at least seven days before your pickup, delivery, or event date.