Our Catering Services:
Fresh — Seasonal — Dynamic — Affordable
Located in Vancouver, Washington, Northwest Culinary Institute attracts students from across the country and abroad. They come to experience our immersive approach to learning the history, science, and management of the culinary arts.
As one of the top culinary schools in the United States, you will find our graduates in some of the finest restaurants, country clubs, bakeries, and many other prestigious food service establishments. Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to truly excel in their craft.
Our catering services are designed to exceed guest expectations and refine our students’ knowledge and skills in real-world situations. To ensure NCI’s high standards are met every time for every event, our award-winning chef instructors oversee and mentor our students in all aspects of menu planning and production.
Call us at: 360-695-2500
OUR CATERING SERVICES INCLUDE:
Onsite Catering
To-go Platters
Captain’s Table Lunch and Dinner
Northwest Culinary Institute is equipped to provide excellent catering services at a wide range of events and venues including:
Formal Dinner Parties
Holiday Parties
Wedding Receptions
Elegant Cocktail Parties
Fundraising Benefits
Outdoor Events
Buffets
Specialty food & wine pairing events
Retirement celebrations
Corporate events and retreats
Any event where high-quality and affordable catering is required
A Catering Event From Northwest Culinary Institute Will Exceed Your Expectations
Experience Something Special – A Captain’s Table at NCI
Our catering services are an asset for our students to hone their understanding of culinary arts and put it into applicable practice. To ensure NCI’s high standards are met every time for every event, our award-winning chef instructors oversee and mentor our students in all aspects of menu planning and production.
National Culinary Institute’s Captain’s Table is located in the kitchen allowing you and your guests the opportunity to watch your meal being prepared. As each course is presented, the students who prepared the dish will provide an explanation of the ingredients and origin.
The Captain’s Table is ideal for groups of six to ten people.
This dining experience includes six-course custom dinners and starts at $60 per person. Three-course custom lunches start at $35 per person. Wines and beer are available for an additional charge.
Our Captain’s Table Dining Experience is limited and by reservation only. To make a reservation, please call (360) 695-2500.
Build Your Own Menu
Our menu options are limitless!
Contact us and we will work with you to develop the perfect menu for your budget and the needs of your guests including vegetarian, vegan, and gluton-free options.
Our Signature Catering Menus
Tour of Argentina
Chef ’s choice hors d’oeuvres on arrival
Argentine relleno-poblano chili filled with shredded smoked pork with
ancho chili sauce
Green salad with hearts of palm and marinated white beans
Citrus sorbet
Matambre, roasted flank steak filled with prosciutto, onions, mild peppers, manchego and corn bread
Argentine napoleon–grilled pineapple, puff pastry, dulce de leche, and guava sauce
Northwest Menu
Chef ’s choice hors d’oeuvres on arrival
Risotto stuffed shrimp
Northwest greens with goat cheese
Citrus granita
Smoked rib-eye or oven-roasted local salmon
Flourless chocolate cake
Appetizer Platters To Go
Add a special touch to your next home or business event with one of NCI’s beautifully crafted appetizer trays. While available for pick-up, we can create custom platters based on your needs and budget.
Chef ’s choice hors d’oeuvres
Northwest Seafood Cakes
Poached Shrimp
Crostini
Tea Sandwiches
Baked Brie
Crudité Platters
Fruit Platters
Pasta Salads
Custom Wraps
Charcuterie Platters
Meat and Cheese Platters
Crab and Avocado Stacks
Smoked Salmon Displays
Assorted Dips and Spreads
Assorted Pastries
Cookies
Lemon Bars