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Graduation Menu

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Menu

Catering Menu

This menu represents our traditional offerings, but our skilled staff and chefs will also create custom menus and environments for your special occasions

Breakfast

CLASSIC ALL AMERICAN |$15.65+ per person

Assorted Breakfast Pastries E, D, N, VG
Seasonal Fresh Fruit VG, GF
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs D, GF, V
Applewood Smoked Bacon GF

Choice of Protein

Pork Sausage Patty or Turkey Sausage Patty GF
Home Style Potatoes VG
Home-made Waffles with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter D

Or

Biscuits & Gravy D
Ketchup and Hot Sauce

HEART HEALTHY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST | $10.60+ per person

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins D, N ,V
Bagels with Cream Cheese and Preserves
Seasonal Fresh Fruit

BREAKFAST ENHANCEMENTS

Egg, Ham and Cheese on an English Muffin | $5.15+ per person
Egg, Sausage and Cheese on a Biscuit |$5.15+ per person
Egg, Spinach, Tomato and Cheese on an English Muffin | $5.15+ per person

Quiche: Lorraine or Spinach| $24.00+ (8 Slices per Pie)

Sausage Burrito | $7.10
Hash Brown, Pork Sausage, Blend Cheeses and Scramble Eggs

Vegetarian Burrito | $6.10
Hash Brown, Scrambled Eggs, Sautéed Peppers & Onion, Chickpea and Blend Cheese

A LA CARTE BREAKFAST BAKERY

Assorted Pastries|$21.25+ per dozen
Assorted Muffins | $15.50+ per dozen
Mini-Muffins|$8.50+ per dozen
Blueberry, banana, chocolate chip
Assorted Donut Holes|  $21.00 + Serves 20

Lunch

Boxed lunches includes a choice of Soft Drink or Bottled Water, Potato Chips and Chocolate Chip cookie

Turkey Sandwich| each $13.00
Smoked Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese on Wheat Berry Bread

Roast Beef Sandwich | each $13.00
 Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese on Wheat Berry Bread

Ham Sandwich| each $13.00
 Honey Cured Ham, Cheddar Cheese on Wheat Berry Bread

Veggie Wrap | each $13.00
Sweet Potato, Squash, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Cauliflower with Coriander Chutney on a Whole Wheat Wrap

Vegetarian Sandwich each $13.00
Benedictine Cream Cheese Spread with Grilled Zucchini Squash, Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Grilled Portabella Mushrooms on Wheat Berry Bread

Brellas Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wrap | $13.00 each
Diced Chicken Tenders, Shredded Cheddar and Monterrey Cheeses, Lettuce, Sliced Tomato  and Ranch Dressing in a Jalapeno Cheddar Wrap

Spring Roll Salad |$14.50 each GF
Chilled Shrimp, Chilled Rice Noodle, Shredded Romaine, Cucumber, Pickled Carrots, Cilantro and Green Onion Served with Sweet Chili Vinaigrette. (Vegan option available)

Crimson and Blue Salad |$14.50
Spinach and Romaine topped with Grilled Chicken, Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries,  Sliced Almonds, Goat Cheese and Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette. GF

Chicken Caesar Salad | $13.50
Romaine Lettuce with Shaved Parmesan cheese, Grilled Chicken Caesar Dressing and Croutons.

Receptions

Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce| $20.50+ per dozen

Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri |$21.00+ per dozen

All Beef Meatballs: Choice of Sauce - BBQ, Italian or Swedish | $18.10+ per dozen

Boursin Cheese and Roasted Red Bell Pepperin Phyllo Cups|$21.10+ per dozen

Mediterranean Phyllo Cups filled with Goat Cheese and Fig Preserves | $21.00+ per dozen

Grilled Cheese Sliders served with Tomato Soup Dip| $22.00+ per dozen

Crispy Breaded Coconut Chicken served with Apricot-Ginger Sauce|$24.00+ per dozen

Chicken Albondigas (Chicken Meatballs served in Cream Sauce) |$20.00+ per dozen

Crab Cakes served with Aioli sauce|$31.00+ per dozen

Maple Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | $30.50+ per dozen

Pork Stickers served with Teriyaki Sauce|$20.00+ per dozen

Sweet Potato Lentil Cake served with Chimichurri Sauce | $18.00+ per dozen

Fried Cheese Ravioli served with Marinara Sauce |$18.00+ per dozen
 

Tortilla Pinwheels | $21.00+ per dozen
Select up to two of each per dozen

Southwest Chipotle Cream Cheese
Boursin Cream Cheese and Grilled Asparagus
Cream Cheese, Orange Marmalade, Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

Shrimp with Lemon & Cocktail Sauce Platter | $28.50 Serves 12

Tomato Bruschetta | $20.00+ per dozen

Roasted Petite Tenderloin with HorseradishSauce Bruschetta| $24.00+ per dozen

Deviled Eggs | $16.00 per dozen

Amuse Bouche | $24.00+ per dozen
Order by the dozen for each item

Peppadew Pesto Skewer – Kale and Chickpea Pesto Stuffed Piquant Pepper on a Hunk of Baby Gouda
Berry, Brie & Basil – Brie Stuffed Strawberry with a Basil Leaf Garnish
Greek Skewer – Cucumber, Grape Tomato, Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive with Greek Dressing
Shrimp Skewer – Sweet Chili Glazed Shrimp, Cucumber Kimchi and Pineapple
Boursin Potato – Chilled New Potato Stuffed with Garlic and Herb Cheese
Antipasti Skewer – Salami, Pepperoni, Roasted Red Pepper and Provolone Cheese garnished with basil and Queen Olive

Multiple tray orders may be combined onto larger trays

Cold Dips

Each - serving 35 people | $44.00

House-made Salsa w/ Tortilla Chips
Guacamole w/ Tortilla Chips
French Onion Dip w/ Kettle Chips
Hummus w/ Naan Bites
Baba ghanoush w/ Naan Bread

Hot Dips

Each - serving 35 people| $44.00

Chili con Queso w/ Tortilla Chips
Guinness Cheese Dip w/ Pretzel Chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip served w/ Tortilla Chips

Vegetables Crudité Display |$40.00+ serves 12
Fresh Cut Vegetables served with Hummus or Ranch Dip

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display | $44.00+ serves 12

Antipasto Display |$44.00+ serves 12
Fine Cheeses, Dry Cured Meats garnished served with Fire-Roasted Vegetables, Marinated Olives and Rustic Breads

Cheese Board Display |$46.00+ serves 12
Chef’s selection of cheeses, garnished with Strawberries and Grape served with Variety Crackers

Roasted Vegetable Escalivada Display |$48.00+ serves 12
Fire-roasted Vegetables, drizzle of lemon-garlic infused extra virgin olive oil, served w/ Naan Bites

Lunch and Dinner

A Buffet is designed for 90 minutes of service and a minimum of 20 guests.  Please note we can customize most items to accommodate guest needs. Desserts are not transferable to Refreshment Breaks.

All buffets include Iced Tea and Water

Deli Buffet |$16.30+ per person
Home-Style Potato Salad GF
Caesar Penne Pasta Salad

Choose 2:

Smoked Turkey Breast, Black Forest Ham, Roast Beef, or Mediterranean Veggie WrapCheddar, Swiss and Pepper Jack Cheeses
Sliced Tomatoes, Onions and Lettuce
Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard and Dill Pickle
Assorted Breads
Chips

Dessert (see dessert tiers)

Taco Bar |$17.50+ per person
Hard and Soft Shell Tacos

Seasoned Ground Beef GF
Shredded Taco Chicken GF
Vegetarian Enchilada

Choose 2:

Chipotle Black Beans, Spanish Rice, or Mexican-Style Street Corn GF
Toppings: Chili con Queso, Guacamole, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions,
Shredded Lettuce, Salsa, Sour Cream and Jalapeno GF

Dessert (see dessert tiers)

 

Italian Buffet |$19.10+ per person

Classic Caesar Salad
Spaghetti Marinara
Add Meatballs + $1.50
Beef or Spinach Lasagna
Pasta Alfredo
Green Beans GF
Garlic Bread

Dessert (see dessert tiers)

 

BBQ Buffet |$18.20+ per person
Choice of two Proteins

Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends or Smoked Chicken GF
With Sweet BBQ and Carolina White BBQ Sauces

Choice of three Sides

Home-Style Potato Salad GF

Carolina Cole Slaw GF

Cheesy Potato Bake GF

Baked Beans GF

Trottole and Cheese Casserole

Buns

Dessert

Blue Plate |$18.15+ per person
Choose (1) salad, (1) entree, (2) accompaniments and (1) dessert.
 

Oread |$21.20+ per person
Choose (1) salads, (2) entree, (2) accompaniments and (1) dessert.
 

Jayhawk|$24.30+ per person
Choose (2) salads, (3) entrees, (2) accompaniments and (1) dessert.
 

~ Salad Selection ~

Mixed Green Salad
Salad Greens with Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots and Diced cucumber with Ranch Dressing

Crimson & Blue Spinach Salad GF
Baby Spinach, Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries and Sliced Almonds, Garnished with

Crumbled Goat Cheese and Drizzled with Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Grape Tomatoes, Caesar Dressing

 

~ Entrées Selection ~

Beef Roast GF

Chicken Picatta GF

Grilled Chicken Breast with Herb Butter Sauce D GF

Cheese Tortellini with Herb Tomato Basil Sauce V, D

Spinach Lasagna V, D

Beef Bourguignon GF

Dijon Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Brandy Cream Sauce D GF

Baked Cod Romesco V

Rosemary Orange Glazed Chicken Breast GF

Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Garbanzo Beans and Pesto VG

 

~ Accompaniments Selection ~

Five Cheese Mac

Classic Mashed Potatoes GF

Oven Roasted Potatoes GF

Scalloped Potatoes GF

Rice Pilaf GF

Seasonal Vegetable Medley GF

Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Butter GF

French-Style Green Beans GF

Ratatouille GF

Dessert Tier 1 |Included

Brownies
Gourmet Cookies 
Rice Krispy Bars

Dessert Tier 2 |+$1.50 /person

Caesar Penne Pasta Salad
Sheetcake
Cupcake

Dessert Tier 2 |+$3.00 /person

Cheesecake w/ Strawberry Sauce
Zebra Cake
Tiramisu
Lemon Cream Cake

Plated Meals

Choice of Salad, Dessert and Fresh Baked Rolls with Butter.  Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, Herbal Tea Iced Water and Iced Tea. 

Salad Selection

Petite Mixed Green Salad GF
Organic Greens with Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots and Diced Cucumber with Balsamic Dressing

Crimson & Blue Spinach Salad GF
Baby Spinach, Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries and Sliced Almonds, Garnished with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad
Crisp Heart of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Garlic Croutons

Mediterranean Salad
Romaine, Feta, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Onion, Green Pepper,  Artichoke, Olives and Greek Dressing

 

Entrees Selection

Roasted Chicken Breast | $22.59+ per person GF
with Herb Butter Sauce, Boursin Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Pan Seared Chicken Marsala |$22.59+ per person GF
with Mushroom Marsala Jus, Creamy Risotto and Seared Spinach

Chicken Picatta |$22.59+ per person GF
with Lemon, Basil and Caper Butter Sauce, Parsley New Potatoes and Charred Broccoli

Seared Salmon|$27.59+ per person GF
with sauce béarnaise, Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables

Beef Tenderloin | $36.59+ per person GF
with Demi Glaze, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Haricot Vert

Pan Seared Pork Chops |$25.59+ per person GF
with an Sherry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli

Grilled Vegetable en Croute | $20.59+ per person
with Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Portabella Mushroom, Red Pepper, Sweet Potato Puree and Roasted Tomato Coulis

Crimson Lentil CakeNapoleon| $20.59+ per person
with Chimichurri Sauce and Ratatouille

Side Selections

Choose 1

Boursin Mashed Potatoes GF
Creamy Risotto GF
Parsley New Potatoes GF
Rice Pilaf GF
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes GF
Mashed Potatoes GF

Choose 1

Green Beans GF
Seared Spinach GF
Charred Broccoli GF
Seasonal Vegetables GF
Haricot Vert GF
Broccoli GF
 

Dessert Selection

Choose 1

New York Style Cheesecake topped with Strawberry
Tiramisu Cake 
Lemon Cream Cake 
Chocolate Zebra Cake

Desserts and Snacks

Sheet Cake | Half Sheet (30-50 servings) Decorated starting at $38.00
Full Sheet (60-100 servings) Decorated starting at $57.75

Premium Dessert Tray | $6.10 per person

Pick 3:

Petit Fours, Lemon Tartlet, Cannoli, Macarons, Truffles

Individual Bag

Pretzel | $2.00+ each 
Popcorn | $2.00+ each
Snack Mix | $2.00+ each
Trail Mix| $3.00+ each
Potato Chips | $2.00+ each

Beverages

HOT BEVERAGE

 Starbuck’s Pike Place Coffee|$47.25 serves 24
Starbuck’s Pike Place Decaf Coffee|$47.25 serves 24
Hot Water with Herbal Tea|$22.00 per gallon serves 16
Hot Chocolate |$30.00 serves 24
Hot Cider |$20.00 serves 16
 

COLD BEVERAGE

Iced Tea with Lemon |$19.50 per gallon serves 16
Lemonade |$19.50 per gallon serves 16
Fruit Punch |$19.50 per gallon serves 16
Iced Water | $4.25 per gallon
 

INFUSED WATER |$20.00 per gallon serves 16
Choice of: Lemon, Cucumber and Herb
 Strawberry, Lemon and Basil or
Orange and Blueberries

 

JAYHAWK GOURMET PUNCH | $22.00 per gallon serves 16

Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Sierra Mist

 

INDIVIDUALS

Orange Juice, Apple Juice or Cranberry Juice| $2.59 each
Bottled Water 16.9oz | $2.00 each
Soft Drinks 12oz can | $2.00 each

Hosted and Guest Bar Options

Hosted Bar: Based on consumption
Guest Bar: Guests pay for drinks
Bartenders and Bar Set Up: $95 per bartender for 2 hours.
One bartender per each 50 guests is recommended.
A minimum of $250 beverage revenue is required for all bars.

BEERS

DOMESTIC 
Bud Light and Michelob Ultra

LOCAL CRAFT / IMPORTED
Free State Copperhead Pale Ale, Free State Ad Astra, Boulevard Brewing Co. Wheat and Stella Artois

LIQUORS

HOUSE BRAND

Stoli Vodka
Gordon's Gin
Jim Beam Bourbon 
Cutty Sark Scotch
Seagram's 7 Whiskey
Jose Cuervo Tequila
Bacardi Rum

PREMIUM BRAND

Tito Vodka
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Dewar's Scotch
Maker's Mark Bourbon
Crown Royal Whiskey
1800 Tequila
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

WINES

HOUSE 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Rosé

PREMIUM 
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé

VARIETALS
 

WHITE WINES
Santa Carolina Reserva Chardonnay | $21.00 per bottle
Georges Duboeuf Wildflower Chardonnay | $19.00 per bottle
 Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc | $20.00 per bottle
Acrobat Pinot Gris | $24.00 per bottle
Fleur de Prairie Rosé | $25.00 per bottle
Seaglass Wine Co. Rose | $19.00 per bottle

RED WINES
Smoking Loon Wine Co. Pinot Noir | $20.00 per bottle
Georges Duboeuf Wildflower Pinot Noir $21.00 per bottle
Georges Duboeuf Wildflower Merlot $19.00 per bottle
Deloach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Merlot $22.00 per bottle

Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon $20.00 per bottle
Z Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon $29.0 per bottle

SPARKLING WINES
Josh Cellars Prosecco $29.00 per bottle
Bollicini Prosecco $24.00 per bottle

 

Express Menu

The Express Menu is priced à la carte so you can customize your menu to fit any budget or need.

Menu Options

Ordered in quantities of 12

Breakfast Burritos $7.10
Breakfast Sandwiches $6.10
Chicken Tenders  $32.35 /order
Served with option of ranch, bbq, ketchup
Sandwich Platter  $33.25 / order
Ham, Turkey, Veggie Wrap, Crunchy Chicken Cheddar Wrap
Pizza Buffet- $15
Single Topping $13, Specialty Pizza $15

Salad
House Salad $30

Desserts

Cookies $16.00/dozen
Brownies $15.00/dozen
Rice Krispies $15.00/dozen

Snacks $24/dozen

Chips
Trail Mix
Popcorn
Pretzel
Snack Mix

Disposable Charge fee of $1.50/person

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Our team can help you with any questions you have on booking your special event!
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All Prices are Subject to Service Charge and Sales Tax if applicable

+ indicates Service Charge applies

Dietary Restriction Abbreviation: 
GF - does not contain Gluten, D - contains Dairy, N - contains Nuts, E - contains egg, SF - containers shellfish, VG - vegan, and V - vegetarian


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