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Catering by FSU

We offer a wide variety of menus, venues and support services for all your catering needs in London, ON.

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Welcome

Catering by FSU

Since 2004, Catering by FSU (Fanshawe Student Union) has been providing exceptional dining and event experiences to London and surrounding area.

Our locally sourced, not-for-profit, fully licensed catering services can accommodate a wide variety of large or small events, including conferences, banquets, retirements, working lunches, seminars, wedding receptions and barbecues.

Our professional team is ready to meet all your dietary needs with our healthy, customizable menus. We also have several conveniently located venues to choose from on Fanshawe’s beautiful main campus, or can come to you with our off-site pop-up bars. To learn more about how we can help plan your next event, speak to our Catering Services Coordinator.

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Delicious and locally sourced

Customizable menu options

 
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Our Menus

Catering by FSU offers a wide variety of healthy dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. While the following options are our most popular, our strength lies in our ability to customize any menu plan to fit your needs.

Choose from the categories listed below to browse our menu.

Quantities listed are per person. Minimum order of 15 guests.

  • Miniature Pastry Tray

    An assortment of mini muffins, bagels and Danishes, served with preserves, cream cheese and butter.

  • Yogurt Parfaits

    Low-fat yogurt topped with granola and seasonal berries.

  • Low-Fat Breakfast Selection

    A selection of fruit and vegetable loaves, muffins, yogurt and whole fruits.

  • Avocado Toast

    Avocados, lemon juice, jalapeño, Manchego cheese and cilantro on seven-grain toast.

  • Smoked Salmon Platter

    Smoked salmon served with cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and an assortment of bagels.

  • Yogurt & Granola

    Low-fat Greek yogurt cups served with granola, craisins and seasonal berries.

  • Fresh Sliced Fruit Tray

    A selection of seasonal fruits.

  • Breakfast Box

    Mini muffin and bagel served with cream cheese, butter and jam, and a seasonal fruit cup. Custom boxes available upon request.

  • Scrambled Eggs Meal

    Served with bacon or sausage, home fries, toast with butter and jam.

  • Egg Sandwiches

    Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham and cheeses on an assortment of breads and wraps.

  • Baked Spinach & Egg White Frittata

    With goat cheese and home fries.

  • Oatmeal Bar

    Old-fashioned oats served with berries, granola, craisins and brown sugar.

  • French Toast or Pancakes

    Served with maple syrup and berries.

  • Add-ons

    Add additional items like coffee and tea to your catered breakfast for an additional charge.

For groups of 20 people or more.

  • Starbucks Coffee and Tea Break

    Includes regular and decaf coffee and assorted fine teas.

  • Deluxe Starbucks Coffee Service

    Includes Starbucks Pike Place and decaf roasts, as well as Starbucks Teavana Fine Teas, Starbucks flavour shots, Tazo iced tea and iced coffee.

  • Fresh Pastries

    Assorted muffins, mini croissants, Danishes, butter, marmalade and natural preserves.

  • Muffin Tray

    Assorted freshly baked muffins.

  • Gourmet Cookie Tray

    Freshly baked assorted cookies with milk, assorted soft drinks, and freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea.

  • Sweet and Salty Break

    A variety of granola bars, chocolate bars, nut bars, assorted potato chips and pretzels with assorted soft drinks.

  • Chocolove Break

    Chocolate fudge squares, brownies, chocolate truffles and double chocolate cookies.

  • Healthy Stop

    Yogurt parfaits with fresh berries, assorted granola bars, assorted whole fruit (apples, bananas, and oranges), served with assorted bottled juices.

Some of these fantastic dishes are better prepared on-site and do not travel well. Please consult us as to the best way to serve your selections at your upcoming event.

  • Crostini Bar

    Sliced ciabatta, bread sticks, crackers, and toasted crostini with sweet and savory spreads and accompaniments for a do-it-yourself mix-and-match crostini station. Guests will be encouraged to get creative and combine any station ingredients to create their own personalized crostinis based on their flavour palette. Station to include (but not limited to): assorted oils and vinegars mixed with fresh herbs for dipping, fresh summer herb pesto, tomato pesto, roasted tomato jam, olive tapenade, fresh bruschetta, herbed goat cheese for spreading, and hummus. Enhance your station with beef tallow edible candles!

  • Pickle Bar

    This rustic station features a wide variety of pickled vegetables for a straight-from-the-farm feel. Served with crackers and crostini.

  • Guacamole and Salsa Bar

    House-made guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, salsa verde and corn salsa served with coloured and scoop corn chips. Enhance this station with a complete array of nacho fixings.

Minimum of three dozen of any choice.

  • Miniature Beef Tacos

    Fully assembled miniature hard shell tacos topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house-made salsa.

  • Miniature Vegetarian Tacos

    Fully assembled miniature hard shell tacos filled with black bean and charred corn topped with cilantro and lime.

  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    A delectable vegetable stuffing of Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs piled high.

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Jumbo shrimp served ice-cold with lemon and a chili lime cocktail sauce.

  • Asian Wontons

    Filled with seared pork and Asian vegetables, then delicately fried and served with a citrus ginger ponzu dipping sauce.

  • Miniature Beef Wellingtons

    Certified angus beef and a wild mushroom duxelle all wrapped in a savory puff pastry.

  • Mini Smoked Quiche

    Loaded with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and our smoked pulled pork, served with a smokey barbecue dipping sauce.

  • Arancini

    Hand-pressed risotto with Pecorino Romano served over a seasonal garlic and leek spicy marinara sauce, garnished with micro greens.

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip Cups

    Chicken, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese melted together and served inside a flakey phyllo shell, topped with shaved celery and buffalo drizzle.

  • Petite Rye Dip Bread Bowls

    Fresh bread baked in-house and filled with a creamy dill dip.

  • Jumbo Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

    Louisiana boiled jumbo shrimp served with an Old Bay and lemon cocktail sauce.

  • Smoked Salmon Cups

    Phyllo cups filled with a lemon and chive cream cheese and cold smoked salmon.

  • Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Jumbo sea scallops wrapped in bacon and pan seared popping with bold flavour.

  • Deviled Eggs

    Filled with a creamy bacon and cheddar filling, garnished with black olives and pimentos.

  • Spanakopita Rolls

    Buttery, flakey phyllo dough rolled together with a delicious spinach and feta cheese stuffing.

  • Assorted Sushi

    Hand-rolled sushi on-site with the freshest of ingredients.

  • Crudité (Vegetable) Platter

    A fresh selection of seasonal vegetables which could include broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, celery, carrots, cherry tomato, cucumber and mushrooms, served with house-made herb dip.

  • Fresh Fruit Tray

    Seasonal selection of fresh fruit which could include pineapple, honeydew melon, kiwi, cantaloupe, apples, oranges, strawberries, and grapes plus other in-season fruits.

  • Cheese Assortment Platter

    Savoury cheese ball, cubes of medium and old cheddar, wedges of gouda, asiago and brie presented with fresh fruit garnish and crackers.

  • Charcuterie Tray

    Can include prosciutto, Genoa salami, Salametti, mortadella, olives, swiss, cheddar and goat cheese, grape tomatoes and crackers.

  • Mexican Fiesta Platter

    May include our layered dip, guacamole and salsa surrounded by flavoured corn tortilla chips drizzled with queso cheese sauce.

  • Fried Seafood Platter

    Battered and lightly fried coconut shrimp, calamari and Alaskan pollock bites served with tartar and sweet chili thai sauce.

  • Asian-Inspired Tray

    Assorted pot stickers mini spring rolls, tempura-battered shrimp and sweet and sour pork served with plum sauce.

  • Mediterranean Tray

    Assorted marinated grilled vegetables, artichokes, pepperoncini peppers, olives served with roasted red pepper dip, babaganoush and grilled pita spears.

  • Bar Party Platter

    Battered mozzarella sticks, deep-fried pickle spears, mushroom caps, cauliflower bites, chippers served with a chipotle mayo.

  • Classic Fried Wing Platter

    Lightly coated and deep-fried chicken wings dressed to your taste. Flavours include parmesan and lime, maple bacon, habanero mango, chipotle, honey garlic, BBQ, fire & ice and Frank’s RedHot Sauce.

  • Dips and Pita Tray

    A trio of roasted red pepper dip, hummus and baba ghanoush served with grilled pita spears and tortilla chips.

Served with Caesar or garden salad, juice dispensers and cookies for dessert.

  • Sandwich Platter

    Filled with our own seasoned roast beef, smoked Virginia ham, smoked turkey breast, seasoned pastrami, tuna salad and egg salad with lettuce and tomato.

  • Deluxe Sandwich and Wrap Platter

    A perfect combination of dairy and deli sandwiches on a variety of artisan breads. Fillings include tuna salad, egg salad, deli-sliced roast beef, smoked Virginia ham and seasoned pastrami, topped with cheese.

  • Penne Pasta

    With broccoli florets, button mushrooms sauteed in virgin olive oil & sundried tomatoes. Add grilled chicken breast.

  • Fusilli Alfredo

    Fusilli and artichokes in an herbed Alfredo sauce. Add Italian sausage.

  • Roasted Piri Piri Chicken Quarters

    Marinated with our in-house herbs and piri piri sauce, slow-roasted and served with roasted potatoes or herbed rice.

  • Stir-fried Vegetables with Schezwan Sauce

    Oriental style stir-fry vegetables with ramen noodles in a Schezwan sauce served with grilled chicken strips.

  • Oasis Taco Bar

    Soft and hard taco shells with grilled chicken strips and marinated ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, black olives, jalapenos, refried beans, salsa, sour cream and guacamole served with tortilla chips.

  • Sunny’s Baked Potato Bar

    A large baked potato ready to be loaded with assorted cheeses, shredded chicken, pulled pork, crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, corn, broccoli, chives, sour cream and butter.

  • Mediterranean Fare

    Chicken skewers served with falafel, basmati rice, Greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, Kalamata olives and grilled pitas.

Served with Caesar or garden salad, variety of pop and water and assorted dessert squares.

  • Herb-roasted Chicken Supreme

    Chicken breast roasted to perfection served with seasonal mixed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.

  • Pan-seared Pork Medallions

    Pork medallions served with a balsamic honey glaze, alongside butter garlic green beans and roasted potatoes.

  • Lemon & Thyme Baked Salmon

    A salmon filet baked in thyme, lemon, garlic and honey served with jasmine rice and lemon-herbed seasonal vegetables.

  • Traditional Butter Chicken

    Seared chicken bites in a sweet curry with tomatoes and onions, served with grilled naan bread.

  • Classic Meat Lasagna

    Layers of homemade pasta with a combination of minced veal and port in a fresh basil tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  • Pre-carved Roast Beef

    Slowly roasted to perfection, au jus with horseradish served with seasonal vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.

  • Thai Green Curry Chicken

    Green curry cooked with sliced chicken, eggplant, red peppers, lime leaves, basil and coconut leaves served with rice.

  • Grilled Sirloin Demi-Glace

    An eight-ounce sirloin steak grilled to medium in demi-glace, served with asparagus amandine and garlic mashed potatoes.

  • Homemade Chicken Parmesan

    Lightly breaded herbed chicken breast with parmesan and mozzarella cheese served with linguini marinara.

  • Tiramisu

  • Celebration of Dessert

    Including pretzel-crusted brownies, lemon bars, chocolate mousse shooter cups and cheesecake bites.

  • Chocolate Torte

    With raspberry-infused whipped cream and fresh berries.

  • Cheesecakes

    With three toppings: chocolate, caramel, berry (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries).

  • White Chocolate Mousse

    With raspberries.

  • Tarts, Pastries, Éclairs and Cream Puffs

  • Assortment of Freshly Baked Cookies and Brownies

  • Ice Cream Sundae Bar

    Condiments options include strawberry, caramel and chocolate toppings, whipped cream and sprinkles.

  • Frozen Lemon Sorbet

  • Doughnuts, Cookies, or Whoopie Pies and Chilled Milk

  • Pie Buffet

    Choice of four flavours. Cream Pies: Chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter, s’mores, turtle, pumpkin, Graham Cracker, banana, lemon, coconut, raspberry, Butterfinger, Snickers, Oreo, Andes Mint and M&M. Baked Pies: Dutch apple, blueberry, pumpkin and pecan.

  • Chocolate Fountain

    Choice of one chocolate and five dippin’ items. Served with skewers, plates and napkins. 1-1 ½ hours of serving time. Chocolate options: Dark, milk or white chocolate. Dipping items: Strawberries (seasonal), pineapple, bananas, potato chips, pretzels, Rice Krispies Treats, marshmallows, Graham Crackers, peanut butter cookies, cream puffs, pound cake and vanilla wafers.

Gluten friendly, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free.

  • Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Bowls

    Sweet potato cut in spirals, served with bell peppers, corn and black beans in an enchilada sauce.

  • Orange Ginger Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas and White Rice

    Bowl-style pan-fried zucchini and chickpeas cooked in an orange ginger sauce and served on a bed of white rice.

  • Loaded Vegetarian Chili Macaroni and Cheese

    Bell peppers, zucchini and summer squash sautéed with beans and corn blended with macaroni noodles.

Open Bar Package (*15 business days notice required for approval from AGCO for a Caterer’s Endorsement Permit):
Includes bartender, glassware, non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, and bar fruit. Open bars will be charged in one-hour increments.

  • Full Bar

    Call brands of liquor, domestic beers and ND house wine.

  • Platinum Full Bar

    Premium brands: Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Tanqueray Gin, Crown Royal Whiskey, Dewar's Scotch, Jack Daniel's Bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, import & domestic beers, and ND wines.

  • Beer and Wine Bar

    Craft, imported & domestic beers and wines (two varieties).

  • Dinner Wine

    ND house wine: William Hill chardonnay and cabernet.

We have designed a modified boxed-item menu to ensure safe sanitation practices are met due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This menu follows sanitary guidelines put into place to protect our customers and employees. Please contact our Catering Services Coordinator with any questions or concerns.

  • Early Riser

    Fresh pastry (Danish, doughnut, cinnamon roll) or fresh muffin, fresh whole fruit, selected variety of Greek yogurt, pre-packaged cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg, served with assorted juice or milk. Upgrade to premium beverages Tim Hortons or Starbucks cold coffee or cappuccino for an additional charge.

  • Heart Smart

    Individual varieties of cold cereal with milk or Great Canadian Bagel with two cream cheese packages, fresh whole fruit or selected variety of Greek yogurt, served with assorted juice.

  • Breakfast Box

    Mini muffin and bagel served with cream cheese, butter and jam, and a seasonal fruit cup. Custom boxes available upon request.

  • Option 1: On the Go - Deli

    Assorted sandwich or wrap, garden, Caesar or pasta salad, potato chips or granola bar, fresh baked cookie, and a canned beverage.

  • Option 2: On the Go - Health Wise

    Greens & grains, mixed green, or Caesar salad all served with grilled chicken, granola bar, and Dasani water.

  • Option 1: Small charcuterie board

    Includes three cheeses, two meats, fruit, spreads, pickled vegetables and olives.

  • Option 2

    Cheese and crackers, veggies and dip.

  • Option 3

    Tortilla chips and salsa.

  • Option 4

    Grilled chicken strips on spinach and artichoke dip served with pita spears.

  • Option 5: The Rustico

    Three slices of baguette, prosciutto slices, fresh mini bocconcini balls and pesto spread.
No gathering too big or small

Venues to fit any event

 
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Our Venues

From productive meetings to unforgettable wedding receptions, Catering by Fanshawe Student Union is proud to provide a versatile range of venue options — on-site or off — to suit your event at a competitive value.

There are three areas available for conference planning in the Fanshawe Student Union Building.

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    Forwell Hall

    Forwell Hall is currently under construction.

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    The Out Back Shack

    The Out Back Shack is our 180-seat full-time bar and restaurant, featuring an excellent roadhouse-style menu and great atmosphere. This room has plenty of character and can be used as a hospitality or party room. We also have an adjoining patio for when the weather is nice.

    The Out Back Shack features an in-house sound system, stage area and big screen capability. We will gladly cater to your food and beverage requirements and can cater to any budget. All of our staff are Smart Serve certified as well.

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    The Gamesroom

    The Gamesroom features a large pool room with seven signature red tables and a video arcade room. This space may be rented by the hour, and is a unique space for a social component of a conference.

  • Oasis

    The Student Centre’s Oasis has a wonderful view of the outdoors as well as plenty of natural light for a relaxed atmosphere.

    This Marché-style restaurant can cater to any taste. We can accommodate a banquet for up to 250 people. We can also accommodate any sound and light requirements, and have this room licensed if necessary.

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The Fanshawe Student Union has many unique rooms to offer for any sort of meeting, conference or event. In total, the Fanshawe Student Union has seven meeting rooms available for use. All of these rooms include full audiovisual access (TV with HDMI, VDP, Wi-Fi, etc.). Full menus can be offered for each room.

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    Boardroom

    Our beautiful boardroom is equipped with a spacious boardroom table and 20 executive-style leather chairs. The room features state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, as well as a sink and fridge.

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    Large second-floor meeting rooms

    We have an additional large upstairs meeting room that can be split into two separate rooms, each accommodating 20 people.

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    Alumni Lounge

    Also upstairs is the Alumni Lounge, which includes four differently sized breakout rooms that can accommodate up to 10 people each. The open area can also be used for various functions and can accommodate up to 85 people.

  • Falcon, Peregrine, Merlin House

    Fanshawe College has three residential facilities that can provide accommodations for approximately 1,200 occupants.

    Located only steps away from conference and meeting rooms, these facilities offer great room rates and the following amenities:

    • Air-conditioned suites, with four bedrooms (all with oversized double beds, a desk and internet access)
    • two three-piece bathrooms
    • a kitchenette
    • a furnished living space (with cable TV and telephones)
    • Furnished lounges on each floor with pool tables, TVs, ping pong tables, etc.
    • On-site laundry
    • Housekeeping services
    • Elevators
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Exceptional customer service

Every step of the way

 
Additional Support

Our Services

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Event Coordination

Our Catering Services Coordinator will take care of organizing your accommodation bookings, along with coordinating custodial services, security services and event set-up/tear-down services.

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Conference Services

Our team will provide general conference services and work to meet on-site social function requirements. We also offer guidance on an as-needed basis in the form of on-call assistance throughout your event.

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Catering

We provide meal plan program information and bar services. We are also equipped to come to the location of your choice with full food, beverage and bar services.

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Resources

We are prepared to offer a wide range of resources including PA and audiovisual equipment, whiteboards, drapes and lights. Our Catering Services Coordinator will help to arrange cross rentals for tables, table clothes, cutlery and glassware etc. as well.

Working together

Reliable and service-oriented

 
Behind the scenes

Our Team

Danielle Vicente

Catering Services Coordinator

d_vicente@fanshawec.ca
519-452-4109 ext. 6317

Dan Paterson

Food and Beverage Manager

d_paterson@fanshawec.ca
519-452-4109 ext. 6316

Tiago Soares

Food Service Coordinator

t_soares@fanshawec.ca
519-452-4109 ext. 6315

Ismael Viegas

Hospitality Services Manager

iviegas@fanshawec.ca
519-452-4109 ext. 6318

 
Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"Everything went off without a hitch at the Board Recognition event! The food was delicious, I loved all the appetizers! The staff was wonderful, they were very polite and did a great job of keeping the bees away! Thank you for everything you did to make this such a success! Your assistance is very much appreciated!"

Lisa McIntyre
Board of Governors Office, Fanshawe College

"Thanks so much, the lunches were great! And everyone LOVED the little hand sanitizers, what a great touch. Will definitely keep you in mind for future meals, and will recommend to anyone who is looking!"

Norah Cuzzocrea
thehealthline.ca Information Network

"Thanks for all of your help. I can’t tell you how many compliments I receive when we host events with the FSU. Everyone is so happy with the venue, quality of your work and of course the food!"

Brigitte MacKinnon
Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services, Fanshawe College
 
Contact

Request a Quote

Please use the form to request a quote.

Any other questions or comments regarding Catering by FSU can be directed to the phone number or email below.

Contact

P: 519-452-4109 ext. 6317
E: cateringbyfsu@fanshawec.ca

Location

Fanshawe College Student Centre – SC1012
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard
London, ON N5Y 5R6


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