Chartwells Catering Guide
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Welcome to The Gathering by Chartwells There are both big decisions and little details to attend to as you prepare for your upcoming catered event. Let The Gathering by Chartwells guide you, from designing the perfect menu to personalizing all the details of your unique gathering. Our catering services can accommodate any size, theme, or individual requirements, in virtually any location – on or off campus. We’ll work with you to create a custom gathering menu inspired by your unique needs that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. All menus will follow the Chartwells culinary philosophy: authentic recipes using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. Waiter service, buffet, small plates and international inspired specialty stations, all served in your style! And because you’ve entrusted your event to The Gathering by Chartwells, the food will be unmatched, the service spectacular, and the event will be unforgettable!
The Gathering by Chartwells at Schreiner University Dineoncampus.com/schreiner 830.896.2347
Plan Your Event Welcome to the Gathering by Chartwells! Our mission is to provide you with exceptional quality, outstanding service and a creative cutting-edge culinary experience. Our professional staff is available to assist in planning your special event, MondayFriday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please contact our office at 830-896-2347 for customized service and menus. Policies & Procedures To ensure optimal selection and the best possible service, we kindly ask that events be booked at least seven (7) business days in advance. We understand events arise unexpectedly and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Events booked less than 24 hours will be subject to a $75 late fee. Guest Counts We kindly request a confirmed number of guests be specified four (4) business days prior to the event. This number is considered the guaranteed guest count. The guarantee is not subject to reduction and the client will be billed for the guaranteed number or the accounted number of guests served, whichever is greater. Chartwells reserves the right to make reasonable substitutions to the menus and/or add an additional fee. If the guarantee is not received on time, the last estimated number to attend would be used as the guarantee. Chartwells will automatically produce event items 5% over the guaranteed number. Serviceware and China All disposable serviceware will be furnished as accompaniment to all items purchased. Some exceptions apply to orders being picked up. We provide high quality disposable plastic ware. China and glassware is available for an additional charge of $2.50 per person. Linen Tablecloths are supplied for all food and beverages service tables at events. Tablecloths for non-food tables are available for an additional $7.25 per table.
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Tax Exempt We request tax-exempt forms be dropped by the Chartwells office three (3) business days prior to the event. Attendant’s Fee Chartwells requires attendants for all buffet & china service, receptions & breaks. The number of attendants is based on the size, set-up and complexity of the menu items. Additional Services Catered events must be booked with Chartwells China Service 2.50 per person Napkins included as part of this service Clear Plasticware 1.00 per person Table Cloths 7.25 per table Table Cloths - Black 120” 20.00 per table Table Skirting 23.75 per table Wait Staff 25.00 per hour per staff member Carving Station 25.00 per hour per staff member Bartender 30.00 per hour per bartender Bar Set-up 50.00 per bar Please allow 1 hour set-up and 1 hour break-down Plastic cups & other supplies included Bar Glassware 2.00 per person On-site Grill Fee 45.99 per grill All buffet & beverage tables include table cloths. All meals will be on good quality disposable ware unless otherwise noted or requested.
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Billing & Payment When ordering a Schreiner University affiliated event, please have your purchase order number available. A $25.00 administrative fee is added to all events. All nonaffiliated Schreiner University catered events will be required to pay 100% of the estimated charges to reserve our services. The catering sales office must receive payment no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event. Cancellation If you find it necessary to cancel an event, you will be charged for any expenses already incurred. Cancellation of service must be submitted in writing and sent directly to the catering sales office no later than four (4) business days before the scheduled event. Should cancellations occur after four (4) business days prior to the function, the client will be responsible for 100% of the contract cost. Special Diets Special diets are accommodated upon request, we kindly request that your needs be submitted as soon as possible. Open Flame & Sterno It is Chartwells’ policy to require an attendant on-site at events that utilize open flame or the use of sternos. The costs for the attendant will be passed on to the client at the current rate stated in the contract. Leftover Food Food is extremely perishable; therefore any food not consumed at the event remains the property of Chartwells. No credits will be issued for leftover food or unused items. Location, Meeting & Equipment Information Prior to making catering arrangements, you must first make room reservations for your event. For specific locations on campus, it is important that you make
your reservations as far in advance as possible. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the facility where the event will be held is open and accessible with sufficient time prior to the function for set-up purposes. Set-up time will vary based on the size and complexity of the event and must be coordinated with the catering department. Please reserve all non-food related equipment by contacting Auxiliary Services at 830-792-7456. This will include room reservation, set and room configuration, audio visual and other general information. Drop-Off Catering Drop-off catering includes food & drink only. No wait staff or personnel is present or provided. We suggest a delivery time of approximately 30 minutes prior to your event. Drop-off catering orders are available Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The client is directed to secure Chartwells’ property for later pick-up and will be responsible for any losses incurred. Chartwells requires an attendant to be available at events that require open flames or sternos. Additional Requirements All events will have a predetermined ending time. Any event that extends past the agreed upon ending time is subject to an overtime fee. Any event that is not on Schreiner University property will have a $100.00 delivery fee. Any events held at the Schreiner University Event Center may be subject to additional fees.
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Alcoholic Beverage Policy The lawful sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages will be conducted solely by nonstudent personnel from Chartwells Dining Services when the event is on campus. Alcohol may be served at on-campus events only when the appropriate university personnel has given authorization. Recognized student organizations wishing to serve alcohol at an event must submit an Event/Alcohol Form with the appropriate authorizations to the Student Activities Office no later than 20 business days prior to the event. There can be no serving of alcoholic beverages before 12:00 noon on any day or after 12:00 midnight, Sunday through Thursday. Alcohol may be served until 1:00am on Friday and Saturday. Non-alcoholic beverages must be available in the same location and featured as prominently as the alcoholic beverages. If the event is being held in the CCAC, arrangements must be made with Chartwells for non-alcoholic drinks and food.
The alcohol server(s) reserve the right to monitor and refuse service to any guest. “Last Calls” are not allowed. Alcohol cannot be taken out of the room it is being served in. All drinks will be served in disposable glasses unless glassware is requested. Bar glassware is an additional cost. Clients requesting Open Bar services will require a minimum of $250 in sales. If the minimum is not met, you will be billed the remaining amount. Kegs are not allowed with our services. Clients may not bring in any outside alcoholic beverages. Any events with alcohol not hosted in the CCAC will be subject to TABC licensing and permit fees. Please ask your catering coordinator about alcoholic beverage pricing.
The client must also arrange security personnel to be present at the event.
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The morning start Continental breakfast 8.49 per person Assorted breakfast pastries and bagels with cream cheese Seasonal fresh fruit display Coffee and assorted hot teas Orange juice and fruit-infused water Bala n
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Energy Breakfast 9.95 per person Egg white scramble with potato, spinach and tomato Fresh baked low-fat muffins Seasonal fresh fruit and yogurt bar with house-made granola Coffee and assorted hot teas Orange juice and fruit-infused water
Traditional breakfast 13.95 per person Cinnamon french toast or buttermilk pancakes Scrambled eggs with finely shredded cheddar cheese Bacon, pork sausage or turkey sausage Seasoned breakfast potatoes Seasonal fresh fruit display Fresh breakfast pastries Coffee and assorted hot teas Orange juice and fruit-infused water Bala n
Hot breakfast 11.19 per person Savory ham and fresh garden vegetable frittata Black barley and golden pineapple hot cereal Fresh fruit skewers with creamy yogurt dipping sauce Buttermilk bran muffins Coffee and assorted black, green and herbal teas Low-fat milk, orange juice and agua fresca with herbs and cucumber d ce
Cold breakfast 8.95 per person Fresh fruit skewers with creamy yogurt dipping sauce House-made ginger, almond and cranberry granola Hard-boiled, cage-free eggs Applesauce & oatmeal muffins Coffee and assorted hot teas Low-fat milk, orange juice and fruit-infused water
Box lunches
The morning start A la carte 1.59 each Breakfast Tacos Order minimum: 25 Ask your catering coordinator for flavor combinations. 16.95 per dozen Assorted bagels and spreads 9.95 per dozen Freshly-baked breakfast breads 12.95 per dozen Assorted freshly baked muffins 22.95 per dozen Freshly baked croissants 14.95 per dozen Assorted breakfast pastries
3.89 per person Yogurt parfait with fresh berries and granola 2.95 per person Gourmet stuffed french toast with berry compote 2.25 per person Bacon, pork or turkey sausage, or ham 1.29 per person Seasoned breakfast potatoes 3.69 per person Seasonal fresh fruit
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Express box lunch 8.59 per person All sandwiches served on chef’s selection of fresh bread with Lays chips, fresh whole fruit, Grandma’s Cookiesk and condiments.
Artisan box lunch 9.95 per person All sandwiches served on chef’s selection of fresh bread with house made chips, side salad, and dessert bar. For parties of 25 or more. Sandwich selections · Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich · Mediterranean grilled chicken · Pastrami · Roasted turkey with spinach and roasted red pepper aioli · Sicilian with black forest ham, salami and pepperoni with tomato-olive tapenade · Walnut chicken salad · Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich Side salads · Sweet chili asian slaw · Red potato salad · Caesar salad · Garden salad with dressing · Fruit Cup
Sandwich selections · Turkey breast and swiss cheese · Ham and swiss cheese · Roast beef and cheddar · Grilled veggie wrap · Tuna salad · Egg salad · Walnut chicken salad
Bistro salads All salads include freshly baked dinner roll, butter, dressing on the side, cookie, iced tea, water and disposable cutlery. Turkey avocado cobb salad 9.95 per person Mesclun greens, with turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocado, cage-free hardboiled egg, black olives, onion, and house-made croutons Blackened chicken caesar salad 9.95 per person Chopped romaine lettuce, blackened chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, and house-made croutons with our traditional caesar dressing Steak Salad 14.95 per person Fire-grilled marinated flank steak on romaine lettuce with roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans topped with crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado dressing.
Traditional chef’s salad 9.95 per person Turkey, ham, cheddar, cage-free hardboiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, and crisp greens with creamy buttermilk dressing Monty’s Trio Salad 10.95 per person Choose chunky tuna or cranberry walnut chicken salad. Choose (3) side options: green salad, potato salad, pasta salad or seasonal fresh fruit
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Lunch On The Go
Lunch & Dinner Buffets
All lunches include iced tea and water.
All buffets include iced tea and water.
Classic deli 11.95 per person Your choice of three deli classics, two fresh cheeses pairing, freshly-baked breads and house-made chips with a side salad and condiments.
Artisan sandwich board 13.95 per person Your choice of 4-sandwiches, served with house-made chips and a side salad. For parties of 25 or more.
4 Pick · Muffuletta vegetarian sandwich · Mediterranean grilled chicken ciabatta · Bistro beef with charred vegetables and pesto hummus · Roasted turkey, spinach, and roasted red pepper aioli · Sicilian combo · Asian chopped chicken salad sandwich
3 Pick Smoked ham, turkey, salami, roast beef, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, roasted vegetables 2 Pick American, swiss, provolone, pepper jack, or cheddar 1 Pick Red potato salad, caesar salad, herbed pearl couscous, or garden salad with dressing
Pick 1 · Red potato salad · Caesar salad · Herbed pearl couscous · Garden salad with dressing
The classic deli buffet is accompanied by fresh veggies and the classic spreads that make a sandwich great.
7.95 per person
Pick 1 · Chicken and barley stew · Chicken tortilla · Butternut squash and apple soup
Pick 1 · Chicken and barley stew · Chicken tortilla · Butternut squash and apple soup
1 Pick · Tuna Salad on whole wheat · Hill country chicken salad · Fresh turkey wraps
Soup, salad and sandwiches
10.95 per person
1 Pick · Tuna Salad on whole wheat · Hill country chicken salad · Fresh turkey wraps
1 Pick · Balsamic caesar Salad · Garden Salad Soup and sandwich
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Soup and salad
8.95 per person
Fresh mex 15.95 per person Choice of beef or grilled chicken fajitas Tofu and vegetable fajitas Cilantro rice and spicy black beans Flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortilla chips, shredded cheese Cinnamon-sugar churros with caramel topping Balanced southwestern 12.95 per person Grilled baja fish tacos Lime & cilantro grilled chicken with soft corn tortillas Black bean and corn salad Mexican spiced rice Fresh, house-made guacamole, salsa, and blue corn tortilla chips Fresh watermelon & mango with mint syrup Asian buffet Egg flower soup Sweet & sour chicken Mongolian beef Vegetable lo mein Fried rice Vegetable egg rolls Freshly baked cookies and brownies
Salad buffet
10.95 per person
Mixed Greens Pasta or Potato Salad Mixed Fruit Salad Grilled Chicken & Marinated Steak
Meet with our chef for any menu customization.
11.95 per person
1 Pick · Balsamic caesar Salad · Garden Salad 1 Pick · Chicken and barley stew · Chicken tortilla · Butternut squash and apple soup
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Lunch & Dinner Buffets
Seated Dinner All dinners include house salad, hot rolls with butter, iced tea and water.
All buffets include iced tea and water.
Little italy
13.95 per person
Pick 1 Lasagna, fettucini alfredo, or tortellini primavera Pick 1 Choice of chicken piccata, chicken marsala, or chicken parmesan
Pick 2 Hamburgers, garden burgers, hot dogs, or barbequed chicken Pick 2 Potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw or macaroni & cheese
Fresh baked garlic bread Caesar salad Homemade cookies
Taste of the south KC style pulled pork with slider rolls Buttermilk fried chicken BBQ baked beans Macaroni & cheese Summertime fruit salad Creamy cole slaw Cheddar jalapeĂąo cornbread Peach cobbler
Picnic Buffet 11.95 per person Includes assorted buns, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, condiments, fresh baked cookies and brownies.
14.95 per person
Homestyle spread 16.95 per person Ancho chile braised brisket Balanced macaroni & cheese Fresh green beans Tossed garden salad with low-calorie creamy ranch dressing Sliced bread Two-bite brownies
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13.95 per person
Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken Mashed potatoes Green beans Country gravy Dinner rolls Garden salad with ranch dressing Banana pudding
OR Sage rosemary grilled chicken Rice pilaf or red potatoes Roasted asparagus Dinner rolls Garden salad with ranch & balsamic dressing Meyer lemon pudding parfait Our chef can create a customized dessert for an additional 2.00 per person
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Salads 6.95 per person Classic caesar salad with romaine, parmesan, croutons, and caesar dressing 6.95 per person Spinach and strawberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette
EntrĂŠes 16.95 per person Tuscan grilled vegetable stacker on wilted spinach and finished with gremolata vinaigrette
9.95 per person Boston bibb and arugula salad topped with sliced pears, apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese with a honey mustard dressing
22.95 per person Grilled chicken beggars purse with roasted butternut squash and cajun red potatoes
Asparagus and shiitake mushroom salad 9.95 per person with mesclun greens and soy miso vinaigrette Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, 10.95 per person mozzarella, and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze Wedge salad with bleu cheese crumbles, 12.95 per person praline bacon, roasted tomatoes, scallions, Parmesan croutons, and bleu cheese vinaigrette 4.59 per person Mixed green salad with romaine, red onions, tomatoes, croutons, and creamy ranch dressing 6.95 per person Summer melon carpaccio salad with jicama croutons served on baby romaine lettuce and finished with pineapple vinaigrette Desserts Creme brulee Blueberry crumble Espresso flan Lemon cheesecake with blueberries Strawberry shortcake Molten chocolate tart Lemon meringue tartlet Apple crisp
28.95 per person Korean kalbi short rib with wasabi mashed potatoes, bok choy, and fried wonton strips
21.99 per person Chicken parmesan with herb risotto and fresh green beans with garlic, tomato, and basil Petit filet of beef with sherry demi glaze, 34.95 per person mashed sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus ,and wild mushrooms 21.49 per person Herb crusted chicken breast crostata fried polenta, sautĂŠed broccolini with roasted garlic, and red pepper sauce 26.95 per person Sweet & sour peach teriyaki glazed salmon with scallion jasmine rice and roasted brussels sprouts Smoked gouda and lump crap macaroni Market and cheese
4.95 per person 5.25 per person 4.95 per person 4.95 per person 5.25 per person 6.95 per person 4.95 per person 4.95 per person
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Hors D’oeuvres Cheese Display 4.69 per person Served with artisan bread, crackers and fresh fruit garnish Crudité Display 3.49 per person Seasonal vegetables served with ranch dipping sauce Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
4.29 per person
Italian Antipasti Display 6.49 per person Capicola, prosciutto and salami, Fresh mozzarella and shaved parmesan, Peperoncini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, green olives, eggplant caponata, Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar served with crostini Mediterranean Market Display 6.49 per person Cumin marinated chicken skewers, roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, hummus, kalamata Olives, feta cheese, fresh basil and mesclun greens Assorted flatbreads and crostini Seafood Display 19.95 per person Citrus poached salmon, cajun boiled shrimp, butter poached scallops, garlic and parmesan grilled oysters, shrimp ceviche, horseradish aioli, green tomato relish and caper dill aioli, capers, lemon wedge, toast points, cocktail sauce and roasted shallot vinaigrette
Order Minimum: 3 dozen Hot (Priced per each) Spanakopita 2.29 ea Vegetable spring roll with mongolian 1.79 ea sweet & sour sauce · Chicken pot sticker with curry mustard sauce 1.49 ea Beef empanadas with california avocado dip 2.29 ea Warm fig, caramelized onion, goat cheese tartlet 1.99 ea Grilled shrimp with salsa verde 1.80 ea Thai chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce 2.29 ea Mini quiche with apples, cheddar and cinnamon 2.00 ea Texas bacon-wrapped jalapeños 2.25 ea Lump crab cakes with cajun remoulade 2.99 ea Crab rangoon with sweet and sour dipping sauce 4.59 ea Rib and shiitake korean kalbi 2.49 ea Beef sliders 2.49 ea Topped with bacon and cheddar cheese and finished with spicy roasted tomato ketchup
Carving station (Priced per person) Your choice of: · Prime rib of beef · Roasted pork loin · Tenderloin of beef · Boneless virginia ham · Herb-roasted breast of turkey
A la carte side options (Priced per person) Market Market Market Market Market
Choose your accompanying sauce: Burgundy wine beef gravy, bordelaise sauce, horseradish, hollandaise sauce, roasted turkey gravy, pork gravy, au jus, apple and cranberry compote Served with assorted freshly baked dinner rolls and butter
Horseradish mashed potato Mashed sweet potatoes with pecan butter Rosemary roasted potatoes Butternut squash risotto Basmati rice pilaf Potatoes au gratin Macaroni and cheese Grilled asparagus Roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic drizzle Spinach casserole Parmesan roasted carrots Roasted squash with fresh herbs and garlic Corn pudding
2.59 per person 2.59 per person 2.59 per person 2.59 per person 2.59 per person 2.59 per person 2.59 per person 3.19 per person 2.59 per person 3.19 per person 2.59 per person 3.19 per person 2.59 per person
Order Minimum: 3 dozen Cold (Priced per each) 1.95 ea Watermelon and mozzarella skewer 2.25 ea Gazpacho shooter Goat cheese and pine nuts bruschetta 3.25 ea 4.59 ea Seared ahi tuna on crispy wonton with wasabi cream 4.59 ea Smoked salmon mousse on potato crisp 2.59 ea Grilled shrimp with mango chipotle glaze 1.89 ea Caprese skewer Cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic glaze 2.49 ea Thai chicken lettuce wrap 3.00 ea Shrimp ceviche with serrano chili 6.99 per person Kona poké cocktail
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Balanced breaks
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Build-your-own with Italian sausage, marinara, alfredo sauce, spinach, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and fettuccini
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Popcorn trio 2.49 per person Spicy chili, herb and rosemary and regular popcorn Bala n
Muhammara 3.95 per person Creamy roasted red pepper and walnut dip Served with toasted, whole-wheat pita chips d ce
Pick 2 Orechiette with broccoli rabe and pistachios Pappardelle with mushroom Rigatoni mezzi with Italian sausage Broccoli, lemon, garlic and whole wheat penne Eggplant pomodoro with gemelli Farfalle fagioli Tortellini a la Bolognese Pasta with marinara
Dessert stations Gourmet hot chocolate station 14.95 per person Served with chocolate shavings and whipped topping Gourmet coffee station Tea station
12.95 per person 9.95 per person
Cookie & brownie station 12.95 per person Selection of house-made cookies and brownies Mini cupcake station Minimum of 12 ppl
9.95 per person
Pick 2 Carrot cake, cookies and cream, peanut butter cup, red velvet, devil’s food, lemon, yellow, vanilla, or strawberry Fondue station 10.95 per person Order Minimum: 25 Chocolate dip served with strawberries, pineapple, pound cake, shortbread cookies, brownie bites, pretzel rods and marshmallows Shortcake bar 8.95 per person Buttermilk shortcake served with fresh or compote of strawberry, raspberry and peach and chantilly cream
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Hummus trio 4.95 per person Spinach hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and classic hummus Served with fresh vegetable crudité for dipping d ce
12.95 per person
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Pasta Station (Priced Per Person)
Custom Trail Mix Station
Sweets & treats 10.25 LB Assorted freshly baked cookies 11.95 per dozen Savory party mix 10.25 LB House-made fudge brownies 19.95 per dozen Pretzels Market Rice krispie™ treats 19.95 per dozen Yogurt-covered pretzels Cupcakes 16.95 per dozen Mixed nuts 14.95 LB 1.79 each Choice of: carrot cake, cookies and cream, peanut butter cup, Individually wrapped granola bars 1.49 each red velvet, devil’s food, lemon, vanilla, strawberry & yellow. Individually bagged chips Sheet Cakes .99 each 55.00 per cake Fresh whole fruit Full-sized (chocolate or Vanilla) Add a personal message at no additional cost
Beverages Hot beverages Freshly brewed coffee regular or decaffeinated coffee Hot water and assorted teas Hot apple cider Hot chocolate
17.99 per gallon 1.79 per bag 14.99 per gallon 17.99 per gallon
Cold beverages Freshly brewed iced tea Lemonade Fruit- infused iced water Fruit punch Orange or cranberry juice Iced water Individual beverages Bottled soda Bottled milk Bottled water San Pelligrino
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2.99 per person
12.95 per gallon 14.29 per gallon 7.95 per gallon 17.95 per gallon 22.95 per gallon 3.95 per 3 gallons 1.99 each 1.99 each 1.69 each 1.99 each
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