2014 banquet & catering menu

BANQUET & CATERING MENUJuly 2014–June 2015

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Baked Potato Bar (gluten free) . . . . . . $12.00Choice of 2 toppers: meaty chili, vegetarian chili,or broccoli cheese, with sour cream, diced greenonions, bacon bits, jalapeno peppers, shreddedcheddar cheese, whipped butter, sliced blackolives, green chili salsa, mixed greens salad,seasonal fresh fruit salad and dinner rolls.

Supreme Salad Bar (gluten free) . . . . .$13.50Make-your-own-salad Buffet A colorful salad bar with mixed greens salad,ham, grilled chicken strips, shredded cheddarcheese, sliced red onions, sliced black olives,sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, bacon bits,fried onions and sunflower seeds. Includes marinated vegetable salad, pasta salad andchoice of soup with crackers. Freshly baked breadsfinish this light meal. Soup choices are: tomato-basil, Canadian cheese and hearty vegetable.

INTERNATIONAL BUFFETSAll meals served with mixed greens salad, icedtea, milk and coffee.

Taste Of Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00Penne rigati pasta served beef marinara andchoice of either alfredo or marinara sauce. Servedwith green beans and freshly baked breadsticks.

Taste Of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.55Choice of two pasta dishes: ISU lasagna, vegetablelasagna, pork cavatini, pasta primavera, pastawith chicken and broccoli alfredo, pasta with alfredo sauce or pasta with marinara. Served withgreen beans and freshly baked breadsticks.

Tex-Mex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.55Jalapeño chicken casserole, Tex-Mex cheese enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, refried beans,seasonal fresh fruit salad, tortilla chips and salsa.

South of the Border . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50Fajita seasoned chicken and spicy taco meatwith soft shell tortillas and all the condimentswith black beans and Spanish rice on the side.Includes seasonal fresh fruit salad and tortillachips and salsa.

CHUCKWAGON SANDWICH BUFFETSAll meals served with baked beans, deli potatosalad, coleslaw, condiments, potato chips, icedtea, milk and coffee. The chuckwagon buffets also come with frosted buttermilk brownies.Available for groups of 25 guests or more.

Barbeque Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.15Choice of pulled roast beef, pulled roast pork, or pulled chicken in a sweet hickorybarbeque sauce.

Grilled Hamburger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25A one-quarter pound ground beef pattyAdd American cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.50Add bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

Grilled ISU Brat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45Pork sausage bratwurst produced here on theIowa State campus.Add peppers and onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

Grilled Hot Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45Hot Dog with condimentsAdd chili (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.90Add peppers and onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich . . . . $12.50Add American cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.50Add bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

Black Bean Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50Add American cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.50

Chuckwagon Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20Increase your buffet options by choosing any two entrées from the above chuckwagonsandwich selections.

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Lunch

Homemade Meatloaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45A well-seasoned all-beef meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean amandine, mixed greenssalad and freshly baked bread.

Scheman Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50Build your own sandwich with sliced ham, smoked turkey,roast beef, cheddar and provolone cheese. Also includes arelish tray, mixed greens salad, chips, potato salad, pastasalad, assorted freshly baked breads and buns. You maychoose to replace either the potato salad or spring saladwith your choice of the following vegetarian soups: tomato-basil, hearty vegetable or Canadian cheese soup.

Scheman Express Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95Prepared ham, roast beef and smoked turkey sandwiches on deli buns. Condiments for sandwiches include mayonnaise, mustard, leaf lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. Also includes spring salad, potato salad and potato chips.

LUNCHEON BUFFETSAll meals served with iced tea, milk and coffee.Available for groups of 25 guests or more.

People’s Choice Luncheon BuffetThe People’s Choice Luncheon Buffet gives youthe option to pick and choose what you wouldlike to have. You choose the entrée, or entrees,and the sides to go along with your meal for abuffet designed to fit every event.

Lunch is served with freshly baked rolls, butter,milk, coffee, iced tea.

Choice of two hot sides and two salads(see pages 14-15 for choices)

1 entrée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.602 entrées . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.75

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Hot Open-Faced Sandwich . . . . . . . . $13.00All meals served with mixed greens salad, freshly baked bread, iced tea, milk and coffee.

Your choice of one of the following entrées: slowroasted, sliced and served open-faced on bakery fresh bread with buttered whole kernel corn, mashed potatoes and gravy.Roast Beef*Roast PorkRoast Turkey

Add a Cup of Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.90Canadian Cheese (vegetarian)Chunky Chicken NoodleChicken EnchiladaChili (Gluten Free)Hearty Vegetable (vegan)Tomato-Basil (vegan)Vegetarian Chili

SANDWICHESAll sandwiches served with chips, coleslaw or marinated pasta salad and dill pickle spear. Iced tea, milk and coffee are included.

HOT SANDWICHESHand-Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.10Loin of pork breaded and deep fried; served on a freshlybaked Kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato and red onion.

Grilled Chicken BLT Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75Grilled chicken breast topped with smoked bacon andcheddar cheese accompanied by lettuce, sliced tomatoand red onion; served on a freshly baked Kaiser bun.

Philly Beef and Cheese Sandwich . . . . . . . . $12.90Choice Sliced Philly beef or chicken topped with onions,green peppers and Monterey Jack cheese; served on afreshly baked bun.

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Luncheon Entrées may be served for dinner for an additional $3.00 per person. *A minimum order of 25 guests needed for these menu items.

LunchSERVED LUNCHEON ENTRÉES25 guests or less choose maximum of 2 entréechoices. More than 25 guests can choose a maximum of 3 entrée choices. All meals servedwith mixed greens salad, freshly baked bread,iced tea, milk and coffee.

Add a cup of soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.90

Chicken Alice Springs (gluten free) . . . $14.35Breast of chicken grilled, topped with bacon,honey mustard sauce, sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Served withgreen beans and roasted baby red potatoes.

Chicken Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.20Choice of breaded or unbreaded chicken breasttopped with mozzarella cheese, marinara sauceand freshly grated parmesan cheese. Servedwith penne rigati pasta and green beans.

Milan Tart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00Smoked sliced turkey, sautéed mushrooms,spinach, roasted sweet red peppers and Swisscheese encased in a puff pastry. Served withhoney-glazed carrots.

Mediterranean Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . $13.60Boneless breast of chicken grilled and glazed witha herbed olive sauce. Served with MediterraneanOrzo and Green Beans.

Cilantro Lime Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.60Boneless breast of chicken grilled and glazed witha cilantro lime sauce. Served with Rivieravegetables and herbed steamed rice.

Savory Iowa Pit Ham (gluten free) . . . . . $14.30Slow roasted pit ham served with our sourcream potato casserole and buttered corn.

Iowa Pork Loin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.90Roasted Iowa pork loin with choice of Marsalasauce or savory au jus. Served with Riviera vegetable medley and roasted baby red potatoes.

Roast Beef* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.05Choice roast beef, slow roasted and sliced,topped with choice of velvety mushroom sauce,hunter sauce or peppercorn sauce. Served withgreen beans and buttered parsley potatoes.

Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia . . . . . . . $14.05Tilapia fillet seasoned with lemon pepper andtopped with buttered breadcrumbs. Servedwith wild rice and Riviera vegetable medley.

Penne Pasta with Alfredo Sauce (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . $11.45A bed of penne pasta smothered in a creamyalfredo sauce with broccoli florets, topped withfreshly grated parmesan.

Add Chicken Breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.55

ISU Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50Layers of lasagna pasta, fresh marinara sauce,mozzarella and provolone cheeses andGraziano’s Italian sausage. Served with chef’schoice of vegetable.

Vegetable Lasagna* (vegetarian) . . . . . $13.10A variety of garden fresh vegetables betweenlayers of lasagna noodles, fresh marinara sauce,mozzarella and provolone cheeses Served withchef’s choice of vegetable.

Stuffed Pepper (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . $12.50Bell pepper stuffed with vegetable couscous andmozzarella topped with marinara. Served withchef’s choice of vegetable.

Spanikopita (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . . $14.20Layers of buttery phyllo pastry with spinach,onion and cheese filling baked until goldenbrown. Served with chef’s choice of vegetable.

Ratatouille (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00A variety of vegetables including zucchini, yellowsquash, eggplant, onion and green peppers in amarinara sauce on a bed of penne regate pasta.Served with chef’s choice of vegetable.

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LunchBOXED LUNCHES AND COLD SANDWICHES

Light and Fast Boxed Lunch . . . . . . . . . . .$9.60 per guestIncludes potato chips, two fresh cookies, andISU bottled water.

Light and Fast Served Lunch . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 per guestIncludes potato chips, fresh cookies, iced teaand lemonade. Add a cup of fresh fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50Add a cup of soup to served Lunch . . . . . $1.90

• Cheese Hero with lettuce, tomato, green pepper, and red onion

• Chicken Pecan Salad with lettuce, tomato,and green onion on a croissant

• Ham and Swiss with lettuce leaf

• Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly

• Roast Beef and Cheddar with leaf lettuce

• Turkey with leaf lettuce and tomato

Signature Box Lunch . . . . . $12.90 per guestIncludes fresh fruit salad, potato chips, two fresh cookies, and ISU bottled water.

Served Signature Lunch . . . $13.90 per guestIncludes potato chips, fresh cookies, iced teaand lemonade. Add a cup of soup to served lunch . . . . . . $1.90

• Beef Chipotle Wrap: Roast beef with a chipotle cream cheese spread with tomatoes,red onion and Muenster cheese in a tomatobasil tortilla

• Southwest Beef: Roast beef, cream cheese,green chili salsa, Dijon mustard, cheddarcheese, lettuce in a tomato basil tortilla garnished with red peppers

• BLT Wrap: Salsa cream cheese spread, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese in a sun-dried tomato tortilla

• The Sicilian Ciabatta: Ham, salami, artichokehearts, provolone, mixed greens and balsamicvinaigrette on Ciabatta bread.

• Ham & Apple Slaw Sandwich: Sliced hamwith apple slaw, Swiss cheese, and Dijonmustard on wheat bread

• Italian Olive Ciabatta: Olive cream cheese spread, pepperoni, ham, provolone,spring mix lettuce and banana pepper on ciabatta bread.

• Apple Walnut Chicken Ciabatta: Slicedchicken with apples, spring mix lettuce and ahoney walnut cream cheese spread

• Blueberry Turkey Sandwich: Smoked turkeybreast, bacon, caramelized onions, spring mixlettuce and blueberry cream cheese on ahomemade cracked wheat bread

• Chicken Verona Wrap: Fajita style chickenwith red and green peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and pesto mayonnaise allin a tomato basil tortilla

• Greek Chicken Wrap: Grilled chicken strips, feta and parmesan cheese, black olives, lettuce, and balsamic vinaigrette in a sun-dried tomato tortilla

• Italian Ciabatta: Smoked turkey, salami, tomatoes, and mixed greens with a cream cheese pesto spread

• Stromboli: Turkey breast, salami, grilledveggies, pepper jack cheese, and lettuce on asub bun

• Asian Garden Wrap: Shredded cabbage, chow mein noodles, julienned red pepper strips, shredded carrots, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, plum mayonnaise on a multigrain tortilla

• Spinach Sunflower Wrap: Fresh julienned, shredded carrots, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sunflower seeds and cream cheese ona spinach tortilla

• Veggie Wrap: Broccoli, green and redpeppers, mushrooms, shredded carrots, sliced red onions and Swiss cheese in aspinach tortilla

• Mediterranean Veggie Wrap: Cucumbers,black olives, red onions, feta cheese, greenpeppers, on a wheat tortilla

BOXED OR SERVED SALADS

Salad Lovers Box Lunch . . . . $14.25 per guestIncludes crackers, two ISU cookies and ISU bottled water.

Salad Lovers Served Lunch . . $15.25 per guestIncludes crackers, two ISU cookies and ISU bottled water.

Add a cup of soup to served lunch . . . . . . $1.90

• Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad: Romaine lettucewith tomato wedges, red onions, mandarinoranges, toasted walnuts, croutons,parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrettedressing

• Bistro Steak Salad: Flank steak with achiote sauce with mixed greens, blue cheesecrumbles, grape tomatoes, walnuts, redonions, and balsamic vinaigrette

• Blueberry Salad: Mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, cashews, caramelized onions, and blueberry vinaigrette

• Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce topped withtomato wedges, parmesan cheese, blackolives, croutons, and Caesar dressing

Add Chicken: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.55Add Salmon: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.20

• Chef’s Salad: Mixed greens, American cheese, tomato wedges, carrots, radishes,ham, turkey, and hard boiled eggs. Yourchoice of dressing

• Cobb Salad: Crisp romaine lettuce toppedwith mounds of freshly diced roast beef, ham,smoked turkey, and grilled chicken breastwith cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey jackcheese, bacon bits, and tomatoes. Your choiceof dressing

• Mandarin Chicken Salad: Mixed greenstopped with mandarin oranges, toastedalmonds, rice noodles, grilled chicken, withoriental sesame dressing

• Romaine Apple Pear Salad: Chopped reddelicious apples, pears, pecans, green onions,raisins, shredded Swiss cheese on a bed ofromaine lettuce with poppy seed dressing

• Southwestern Salad: Mixed greens with cornrelish, grilled chicken, green onions, tomatowedges, red and yellow peppers, black olives,and shredded cheddar accompanied bychipotle lime vinaigrette.


Breaks & ReceptionsFreshly Baked Cookies per dozenAssorted Deluxe Tea Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45Scheman Assorted Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50Gluten Free Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.25Chocolate Chip Dairy Free Cookies . . . . . . .$15.00(free of milk, egg, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy)

Freshly Baked Brownies & Bars per dozenFrosted Buttermilk Brownies . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50Assorted Bars and Brownies . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.15Gluten Free Brownie Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.75

Cake Pops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.10 eachButtermilk Brownie Pops . . . . . . . . . . .$2.10 each

SNACKS per pound unless notedItems per pound have a minimum order of 1 lb. Serves approximately 20 people.

Potato Chips & French Onion Dip . . . . . . . . $16.00Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.80Gluten Free Pretzels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.70Gluten Free Sesame Pretzel Thins . . . . . . . .$11.70Tortilla Chips and Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.40Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.50Chex® Party Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.45Mixed Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.00Scheman Trail Mix Snack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28.85mixed nuts, craisins, sunflower seed, M&M’s

Gardettos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.30 M&M’s® (plain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.00Pillow Mints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.30Yogurt (5 pounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.40Granola (per pound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.40Gluten Free Granola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.65Goldfish Crackers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.45Assorted Breakfast/ Snack Bars . . . . .$2.00 each

INDIVIDUAL SNACKSAssorted Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.10Assorted Whole Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30(red delicious apples, oranges and bananas)

STATIONS

Sweet-and-Salty Snack AttackMinimum 50 people . . . . . . $5.05 per personPlain M&M’s®, popcorn, pretzels, Chex® partymix and buttermilk brownies.

Yogurt Parfait Bar Minimum 50 people . . . . . . $5.75 per personBoth strawberry and blueberry yogurt with granola, seasonal fresh fruit salad, whippedcream, and bran muffins.

Mashed Potini Bar Minimum 50 people . . . . . . $5.20 per personMashed potatoes served in martini glasses.Served with whipped butter, cheddar cheese,green onions, bacon bits, green peppers, blackolives, sour cream and salsa.

Fiesta De La Mexico Minimum 50 people . . . . . . $6.75 per personIncludes tortilla rollups, nacho cheese sauce,fiesta dip with tortilla chips, spicy guacamoleand churros.

Carving Station Minimum 50 peopleRoast Beef, Ham or Turkey One meat and mini buns . . . . . . . $6.25 per personTwo meats and mini buns . . . . . . $7.30 per personTwo meats and full-sized buns . .$8.85 per person

Continental Cheese Board with Fruit Minimum 50 people . . . . . . $6.15 per personMaytag blue cheese, goat cheese, Brie orCamembert, aged white cheddar, apples,grapes, and table water crackers.

SUB SANDWICH PLATTER Serves 10 people2 1 ⁄ 2 Foot-Long Sub Sandwich . . . . . . $67.50Served with chips and soda.

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Beverages

BY THE GALLONCoffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.50Iced Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.50Hot/Cold Iowa Apple Cider . . . . . . . . . . . .$31.20Lemonade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.95Fruit Juice (Orange, Apple, or Cranberry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.00Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.00

PUNCH Cardinal and Gold Fruit Punch . . . . . . . . . $20.00Gourmet Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00

Strawberry SparkleCycloneGinger BeerGoldenCranberry SparkleLemonade SlushLime Slush

Deluxe Gourmet Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.00SunsetMock Margarita PunchFrozen Cyclone Whammy StrawberryMardi Gras Madness

SINGLE-SERVE Juice (10 oz. bottle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.05Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00(½ pint of skim, 2% or chocolate)Soda (12 oz. can) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00Bottled Water (12 oz.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00


ISU Dining Catering was the silver medal award winning recipient of the 2009

National Association of College &University Food Services (NACUFS) LoyalE. Horton Awards in the large schoolcaterings in the special events category.

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Grape Tomato, Basil and Tortellini Skewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.00Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $235.00Olive Tapenade on Cucumbers (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$86.30Shrimp Shooters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $301.60

Silver Dollar Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166.40

Tomato Basil Bruschetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $142.50

Tortilla Rollups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.70

HOT HORS D’OEUVRES per 100 piecesBacon and Cheese Potato Skins (gluten free) . . $98.80

Bacon-wrapped Chestnuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.10

BBQ Cocktail Franks (gluten free) . . . . . . . . $81.10

BBQ Meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98.80

Buffalo Wings with ranch dressing (gluten free) . . . . . . . $176.80

Buffalo Chicken Bites with Blue Cheese Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.40

Cheddar Cheese Nuggets with ranch dip . . $88.40

Crab Cakes with Remoulade sauce . . . . . $234.00

Croquettes (Fontina Risotto Balls) . . . . . . . $97.75

Egg Rolls with plum sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.75

Empanadas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $194.50(one filling per 50 pieces ordered)Beef, Savory and Spicy Chicken

Mini Marinated Chicken Kabobs (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $197.60

Mini Marinated Beef Kabobs (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249.60

Mini Apple Brie Tarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.00

Mini Quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$111.30(one filling per 50 pieces ordered)Broccoli & Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Lorraine, Vegetable

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.00

Puff Pastry Triangles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.20(one filling per 50 pieces ordered)Savory mushroom, curried walnut chicken or spinach and feta

Sesame Chicken Tenders with roasted garlic mayonnaise . . . . . . . . . $139.35

Stuffed Mushrooms(one filling per 50 pieces ordered)Spinach & Feta (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.70Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.70Cream Cheese & Walnut (gluten free) . . . $109.20

Cy’s Mini Burgers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260.00

Mini Sliders* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.00Choose from Pulled BBQ Pork, Pulled BBQ Chicken, Pulled BBQ Beef

*Minimum 50 per order

PLATTERS Serves 25 peopleSeasonal Fresh Fruit with dip . . . . . . . . . . $79.55

Fresh Garden Vegetable with dip . . . . . . . $71.75

Cheese Cubes with crackers . . . . . . . . . . . $85.30

ISU Summer Sausage and Cheese with crackers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.80

Antipasto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.00

DIPS Serves 50 peopleAll served with tortilla chips unless otherwise noted.

Southwestern Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . $93.60

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip with baguette coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.00

Sizzling Queso Dip (gluten free) . . . . . . . . $89.45

Jalapeño Chicken Spinach Dip . . . . . . . . $93.60

Fiesta Dip (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.55

Nacho Cheese Sauce (gluten free) . . . . . . $80.60

Roasted Red Pepper Hummuswith Pita Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.50

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Breaks & ReceptionsSTATIONSPIZZA AND SODA PARTYChoice of pizza: pepperoni, sausage, cheese or vegetable. Served with assorted soda.2 pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.90 per person3 pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.90 per person

Add Mixed Green Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95 per person

Ice Cream Social Minimum 25 peopleVanilla ice cream and a variety of toppings.

1 scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 per person 2 scoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 per personAdd a frosted buttermilk brownie . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 per personOther flavors available at an additional charge

Coffee Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.20 per personOur regular Kona blend caffeinated coffee anddecaffeinated Columbian blend coffee served with a variety of toppings and flavorings includingcinnamon sugar, half and half, flavored creamers,whipped cream and chocolate and caramel sauce totop of your coffee creation.

COLD HORS D’OEUVRES per 100 pieces

Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto Ham (gluten free) (available April–June) . . . . . $137.25Blackened Pork Croustades . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.25Steakhouse Crostini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$137.25Chicken Cordon Bleu Swirls . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.25Chicken Martini Skewers (gluten free) . . . . . $93.60Chocolate-dipped Strawberries (gluten free)Seasonal (available May–September) . . . . . . . $156.00Off season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $187.20

Crepe Wrapped Asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $228.80(available April–June)

Cucumber Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109.20Deviled Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74.90

Fruit Kabobs (seasonal) (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . $114.40


Buttered Whole Kernel Corn (gluten free)Corn on the Cob (gluten free)(available August–September)

Escalloped CornGlazed Baby Carrots (gluten free)Green Beans (gluten free)Green Bean Casserole Riviera Vegetable Medley (gluten free)(Green Beans, Wax Beans and Carrots)

Sesame Asparagus (gluten free)(available April–June)

Squash Medley (gluten free)Swiss Vegetable Bake

SALADS Asian-style ColeslawBroccoli Supreme (gluten free)Coleslaw (gluten free)Deli Potato Salad (gluten free)Greek (tomato, cucumber, onion) (gluten free)Macaroni SaladMarinated Vegetable (gluten free)Mediterranean OrzoSeasonal Fresh Fruit Salad (gluten free)Spring SaladTortellini SaladMixed Greens Salad (gluten free)

SOUP Canadian Cheese (vegetarian)

Chunky Chicken NoodleChicken EnchiladaChili (gluten free)Hearty Vegetable (vegan)

Tomato-Basil (vegan)Vegetarian Chili


Vegetable Lasagna (vegetarian)

Country Meatloaf*Sliced Roast Beef (gluten free)Choice of one (1) sauce

Au Jus (gluten free)Velvety Mushroom SauceHunter Sauce (gluten free)Peppercorn Sauce (gluten free)

Layered Eggplant Parmesan (vegetarian)

HOT SIDES Baked Potatoes (gluten free)Buttered Parsley Baby Red Potatoes (gluten free)Escalloped Potatoes Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes (gluten free)Mashed Potatoes (gluten free) with Gravy Penne Pasta with Marinara sauce (vegetarian)

Sour Cream Potato CasseroleSteamed Rice (gluten free)Wild Rice PilafBroccoli, Corn, Carrots and Red Pepper Medley (gluten free)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE DINNER BUFFETDinner is served with freshly baked rolls, butter, milk, coffee, iced tea, The People’sChoice is available for groups of 25 guests or more.

Choice of three hot sides and two salads

1 entrée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25

2 entrées . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.553 entrées . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.40

Replace one of the salads with a cup of soup for an additional $1.25 per person.

Include a carving station for an additional $2.00 per person.

BUFFET CHOICES

ENTRÉESCrispy Chicken ParmesanUnbreaded Chicken Breast Parmesan Fried ChickenHoney Rosemary Chicken (gluten free)Jalapeño Chicken CasserolePecan-Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Dijon SauceRaspberry Chicken (gluten free)Teriyaki ChickenCajun Cod (gluten free)Lemon Pepper Tilapia*Herb Roasted Turkey Breast*Old Fashioned Country Ham (gluten free)*Cajun Pork Loin (gluten free)*Sliced Roast Pork (gluten free)Choice of one (1) sauce

Au JusSavory Au JusMarsala Sauce

ISU Lasagna (made with Graziano’s Sausage)

Dinner

* Items that can be carved.


Sirlion Steak (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.05An eight-ounce grilled sirloin Add Sautéed Mushrooms and Onion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.90Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15Add a five-ounce grilled herbed chicken breast . . . . $4.10Add three large shrimp scampi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.70

Pecan-Parmesan Crusted Chicken . . . . . . . . $19.50Boneless chicken breast breaded with a parmesan cheeseand chopped pecan mixture. Oven-baked and served witha tangy Dijon mustard sauce.

Chicken Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50Breast of chicken and julienne vegetables wrapped in puff pastry.

Grilled Salmon (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.00Grilled eight-ounce salmon fillet with seasonal fruit salsa.

Grilled Iowa Chop (gluten free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.65Thirteen-ounce extra-thick porterhouse cut of pork grilled toppedwith choice of cinnamon apples or fruit salsa.

Iowa Pork Tenderloin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.90Medallions of pork tenderloin with choice of savory blend of sweetMarsala wine and onions or savory au jus.

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.65Portabella mushroom stuffed with spinach, garlic, red peppers and parmesan cheese. Served with chef’s choice of vegetable.

Vegetable Strudel (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.05Coarsely chopped vegetables combined with eggs, cheese, parsley and garlic, encased in phyllo pastry. Served with chef’s choice of vegetable.

Vegetable Napoleon (vegetarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.20Eggplant layered with portobello mushroom and red onions, with fresh herb ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, topped with red and yellow peppers and fresh rosemary, served on a bed of marinara.

DINNER ENTRÉES25 guests or less choose maximum of 2 entrée choices.

More than 25 guests can choose a maximum of 3 entrée choices.

All dinner entrées served with choice of potato, vegetable, soup or mixed greens salad, freshly bakedbread, iced tea, milk and coffee. See pages 14-15.

Upgrade from a mixed greens salad to a deluxe saladfrom the following choices for an additional fee:Caesar Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00Spinach Salad with bacon dressing . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00Spinach Salad with Feta Cheese

and Sun Dried tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00Spring Mix with cucumber and grape tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00Mixed Greens with oranges

and citrus dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Prime Rib Slow roasted to a medium temperature andserved with horseradish sauce.8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.4012 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41.25

Midwest Broil (gluten free) . . . . . . $18.45Beef inside round, marinated and slowroasted, served with peppercorn sauce.

New York Strip (gluten free) . . . . $33.70A eight-ounce grilled New York Strip Steak Add Sautéed Mushrooms and Onion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.90

Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles . . . . . . . . . . $1.15Add a five-ounce grilled herbed chicken breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.10

Add three large shrimp scampi . . . . . . . . $5.70

Dinner



SHEET CAKESChoice of chocolate, white, marble or yellowSingle layer serves 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.25Single layer serves 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72.25Double layer serves 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.75Double layer serves 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.45

For additional cake options or custom orders, please discuss with your coordinator. Please ask about our wedding and specialty cakes!

CUPCAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.55Cake Flavors FrostingsYellow Cake ChocolateWhite Cake WhiteChocolate Cake

Decadent Cupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.10 each Key Lime, Maple Bacon, Snickers, Oreo or Boston Cream

DESSERTS BY THE PLATTER per 100 pieces

Mini Cream Puffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Mini Éclairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Mini Cheese Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Mini Fruit-filled Tarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Mousse-filled Chocolate Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Merlot Cream Tarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.15Chocolate-dipped Strawberries Seasonal (available May–September) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$156.00Off season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $187.20Mini Chocolate Truffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.00

A-LA-CARTE ITEMS AND SERVICES

Our Event Coordinators will be delighted to assist you in planning a menu anddeciding how much to order along with budget-saving tips and unique ideas.

Have something in mind? We can accommodate with comparative pricing to meet your budget.

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 eachVotive Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 eachHurricane Lamps with tapered candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 each

Cake Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.75 per personCake Cutting with Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 per personPillow Mints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80 per poundMixed Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.15 per poundPunch Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 per person


With 1–15 guests you may select one dessert choice, with 15–45 guests you may select two dessert choices,

and with over 45 guests you may select three dessert choices.

HOUSE DESSERTS

Fruit Crisp (apple, cherry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60Mousse (strawberry swirl, white chocolate, chocolate swirl, rich mocha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60

Double Crust Fruit Pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60(apple, cherry, peach, strawberry-rhubarb)

Single Crust Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60(Dutch apple, lemon meringue, pecan, pumpkin)Angel Food Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.60Tart with whipped cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.40(apple crumb, pecan, cherry, lemon meringue, pumpkin)New York Style Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.40Caramel Pecan Apple Crumb Tart . . . . . . . . . . $5.45Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.45

(Oreo, turtle, amaretto, cappuccino fudge, chocolate chip, cranberry, pumpkin, or peppermint)White Chocolate Mousse in Praline Basket . . $5.45

Cake by the Serving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.05Choice of chocolate, white, marble or yellow

Tortes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.90Chocolate Raspberry, Double Chocolate, Lemon, Carrot Cake, Fresh Strawberry, Snicker Bar, German Chocolate, White Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Mousse Filling

Spectacular Cake Creations . . . . . . . . . . $3.90Buttermilk Brownie Cake , Chocolate Ganache,Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Caramel, Lemon,Oreo, German Chocolate, Snicker, FreshStrawberry, Irish Cream, Red Velvet, ItalianCream, Carrot Cake

Dessert


GUARANTEES

Event menus and preliminary customer countsare required no less than twenty-one (21)business days in advance of the event. Menussubmitted less than ten (10) days prior to theevent will need to be selected from the Rapid Menu.

A preliminary guarantee count for all scheduledevents requiring catering services is due five (5)business days prior to the scheduled event. Afinal guarantee is due by 12:00 noon, three (3)full business days prior to the date of the event.The preliminary count will automatically becomethe final count if no changes are made by thestart of the event. Final charges will reflect thefinal guaranteed meal count or actual mealsserved, whichever is greater. Meals served overthe guarantee are subject to availability and aresubject to additional charges.

In the event that a request for an item is lessthan three (3) business days prior to a function,we will accommodate if the product is availablehowever substitutions may be required due totime limitations. Additional charges may apply.

MENU CHANGES

LESS THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYSAdded Items from the Rapid Menu: Noadditional fees, but subject to availability

Removed Items: Subject to a fee equal to 25% of the quoted price. Special order items subject to a fee equal to 100% of the quoted price.

Guarantees, Conf irmations and CancellationsYour happiness is our first priority. We will work diligently to ensure your event is a success. Please help us achieve success by following these guidelines.

LESS THAN 3 BUSINESS DAYSAdded Items from the Rapid Menu: Noadditional fees, but subject to availability

Removed Items: Subject to a fee equal to30% of the quoted price. Special order items subject to a fee equal to 100% of thequoted price.

Increased quantity on menu change items aresubject to a fee equal to 30% of the quotedprice on the quantity of the item increased.All items subject to availability.

There will be no reduction in cost fordecreased quantities of menu changed items.

SPECIALTY ITEMS ISU Dining will be glad to secure specialty fooditems for customers. However, due to the leadtime and unique ordering conditions of someproducts, the preliminary guaranteed count offive (5) business days and the final guaranteethree (3) business days will be required earlierthan the usual.

Some examples of specialty items includeorganic, all-Iowa products or special cuts ofmeat that are not listed on the menu.

CANCELLATIONS

If the entire event is canceled less than 10 business days are subject to a fee equal to25% of the total meal price including the cost ofall non-refundable items purchased on behalfof the customer. Notification must be given inwriting, by fax or email.

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Call Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Premium Cocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00House Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00Wine Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Draught Beer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Domestic Beer Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00Specialty Beer Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00Non-Alcoholic Beer Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00Mocktail Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50Soda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50Bottled Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50

All attempts will be made to accommodatespecial requests for liquor and will be pricedupon request.

HOST BARThe total amount sold at the bar is billed to the host.

CASH BARIndividual payment in cash when cocktail is served.

TICKET BARHost may prepay for a desired number of tickets and provide them to guests. Additionalcocktails may be purchased individually.

MOCKTAIL BARConsists of all non-alcoholic cocktails, juices,and sodas. Mock cocktails are mixed per request. Available with cash, hosted or ticketbar option.

CocktailsBEERHOUSE KEGCoors Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270.00Requested Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295.00

Kegs serve 130 16-oz. glasses. Other keg beeroptions available. Priced upon request.

WINEEach bottle serves five people

HOUSECopperidge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Reisling

Special wines are available and priced upon request.

SPARKLING WINEEach bottle serves nine people

André Extra Dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00Non-Alcoholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00Welch’s Sparkling White Grape Juice . . . . $16.00

Special Sparkling Wines are available andpriced upon request.

CHAMPAGNE TOASTAvailable for any occasion

Per Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

There is a $100 setup fee for each bar set. Thisfee will be waived if a minimum of $125 in salesis achieved at each bar.

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If the entire event is canceled less than 3 business days are subject to a fee equal to100% of the total meal price including the costof all non-refundable items purchased onbehalf of the customer. Notification must begiven in writing, by fax or email.

Specialty items will be charged at 100% of theoriginal guarantee.

Exceptions to cancellations may be made if theNational Weather Service declares a weatheremergency. In this case the customer will notbe charged for any expenses incurred.

BEVERAGE SERVICE

Beverages associated with meal events shall beserved during the period the meal is scheduled.This period shall be defined as the service-startand service-end times identified on the FoodService Order sheet.

Credit for individual beverages ordered will beissued for unopened containers of canned sodaor bottled water only.

BUFFET SERVICE

Additional service time will be billed in halfhour (30 minute) increments at the rate of $10 per half hour per server.

Buffet events that serve fewer than 25 mealsshall be charged the minimum buffet charge,which is based on a meal count of 25. Menusubstitutions that cause higher product orservice costs may result in an additional charge.

FOOD SERVICE

In accordance with state regulations and ISUrisk management guidelines, department

regulations, and insurance regulations, no foodor beverages shall be taken from the Iowa StateCenter premises. At the conclusion of the event,such food becomes the property of ISU Dining.

All food service in the Iowa State Centercomplex is the responsibility of ISU Dining. Nooutside food or beverage products may beserved at events in the complex without theexpress permission of ISU Dining.

Product sampling, for specific food shows in theIowa State Center, is permitted if approved byISU Dining.

WEDDING INFORMATION

ITEMS LEFT IN THE CARE OF ISU DININGISU Dining will be glad to return items left inour care if they meet the following criteria:

1. All items must be picked up the night of theevent or ISU Dining is not responsible forlost or misplaced items.

2. ISU Dining must be provided a list of allitems to be returned to the customer priorto the event.

3. The customer must provide a storagecontainer for all items to be saved.

4. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensurethat they have all of their items when theyleave the Iowa State Center. Customers maybring in their own wedding cakes; however,this will not reduce the cost of their meal.

HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL IN MIND?

Please let us know if you have somethingspecial in mind. We always enjoy theopportunity to create something new.


Guarantees, Conf irmations and Cancellations

2014 banquet & catering menu

Documents

potato salad

salad buffet

mixed greens salad

colorful salad bar

pasta salad andchoice

baked beans

seasonal fresh fruit

marinated vegetable