Catering at the Empress
Make your event even easier with convenient in-house catering from the Empress Theatre & Marquee Club. Whether you’re planning a reception, celebration, corporate gathering, memorial, private event, or special evening at the theatre, we can create a menu that fits your event, your guests, and your budget.
Appetizer Packages
A versatile array of savory baked bites, platters, and crostini displays. Perfect for receptions, cocktail gatherings, and mixers.
Full Dinner Buffet
A complete catered meal featuring two appetizers, fresh seasonal salad, and two hot main dish selections served with full buffet presentation.
Dessert Table
A generous sweet finale featuring assorted fresh-baked cookies, mini cannoli with sweet ricotta, and a whole custom celebration cake.
Marquee Club Access
For select events, guests may also enjoy the Marquee Club restaurant during or following the event, purchasing meals and craft beverages individually.
Appetizer Packages & Pricing
Select the perfect number of appetizer courses for your gathering. All packages feature chef-prepared selections served fresh in our event spaces.
Italian Baked Bites
Fresh-baked dough filled with Italian meats, melted cheese and herbs, cut into bite-size portions and served with house marinara.
Fresh Vegetable Platter
An assortment of crisp seasonal fresh vegetables served with creamy house hummus and classic ranch dip.
Mushroom & Parmesan Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry with savory sauteed mushrooms, herbs and Parmesan, baked until golden and cut into bite-size portions.
Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry
Flaky pastry filled with tender seasoned spinach, creamed ricotta, and artisan cheeses baked to perfection.
Mini Italian Meatballs
Tender Italian-style beef and pork meatballs simmered slowly in a rich, savory marinara sauce with shaved parmesan.
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted rustic baguette crostini topped with ripe diced tomatoes, fresh sweet basil, garlic, balsamic glaze, and Parmesan.
Cheese, Crackers & Fruit Display
An assortment of domestic and imported cheeses served with gourmet crackers and sweet seasonal fresh berries and grapes.
Premium Charcuterie Display
An elevated assortment of sliced artisanal meats, specialty cured cheeses, olives, and artisan crackers. (Quoted per guest count).
Full Dinner Buffet
Our standard dinner package provides a complete catered meal with appetizers, salad, two hot entrees, and full buffet presentation. Final pricing is determined by the specific menu selections and event requirements.
- Two Standard Appetizer Selections from our handcrafted appetizer menu
- Fresh Seasonal Salad selected to complement your event style
- Two Main Dish Selections designed around your event theme
- Full Buffet Presentation with chafing equipment and serving dishes
- Service Ware Included: High-grade disposable dinner plates, cutlery & napkins
Menus Associated with Shows
Experience gourmet dining created exclusively for our featured show nights and annual galas.
Steak Dinner
Speakeasy Supper
High Tea Service
Food & Beverage Policy
To maintain superior quality, food safety, and a consistent guest experience, all food and beverage for events at the Empress Theatre & Marquee Club is provided exclusively in-house. Outside food and beverage is not permitted. From a simple appetizer reception to a full catered dinner, our team ensures every bite and pour is fresh, safe, and memorable.
✨ Interactive Catering Calculator
Request an Event Catering Quote
Submit your event details and Dianna Quatraro, our hospitality and catering director, will confirm date availability and customize your proposal.