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Service Levels Provided by Main Event Catering

Table of Contents

Breakfast Selections

Breakfast Buffets

Luncheon Salads

Luncheon Sandwiches

Plated Lunch Specialties

Luncheon Buffets

Hot Hors D’Oeurves

Savory Dips

Cold Hors D’Oeurves

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Dinner Buffets

Beverage and Bar Service

Service and Policies

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Gold Level

As indicated, Gold Level service pricing includes upgraded clear disposable plates, napkins, and heavy disposable dinner napkins. Service includes delivery, setup of selections buffetstyle on provided tables, necessary chafing dishes, plus an attendant per 40 guests for two hours. Clean-up and removal of catering is included. A 23% service charge will apply. A delivery charge or minimum number of guests may apply. Service times are appropriate for the meal period and may require additional staffing hours if the event is scheduled for an extended period. Gold level does not include tables or chairs for guest seating. Our catering consultants can quote these rentals.

Platinum Level

As indicated, Platinum Level pricing includes your full-service event, for either plated or buffet-style selections, served on China, glass, and flatware with linen napkins. Buffet and service tables are clothed and skirted. Platinum service includes a banquet supervisor, buffet attendant(s) and one server per 40 buffet guests or per 20 plated guests. A 23% service charge will apply. A delivery charge or minimum number of guests may apply. Service times are appropriate for the meal period and may require additional staffing hours if the event is scheduled for an extended period. Platinum level does not include tables or chairs for guest seating. Our catering consultants can advise on providing these.

A La Carte Beverage Items

A La Carte Breakfast Items

A La Carte Snack Items

Plated Breakfast

All breakfast selections are served with an assortment of fresh pastries. Priced per guest. These selections are only served with platinum level service.

Breakfast Burrito

$17.00

White tortilla, scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, peppers, onion, shredded cheddar, served with sour cream, salsa, and breakfast potatoes.

Texas French Toast

$17.00

Mascarpone and marmalade stuffed French toast with scrambled eggs and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham. Served with maple syrup and fresh cut fruit.

The Iowan

$16.00

Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham. Substitute sirloin steak for an additional $6.00

Biscuits and Gravy

$16.00

Two buttery flaky biscuits topped with country gravy and fresh scrambled eggs.

Breakfast Quiche

$16.00

Assorted fillings and fresh eggs. Served with fresh cut fruit. Filling choices: sausage, bacon, peppers, onion, mushroom, spinach, and tomato.

Buffet Breakfast

Buffets

Sunrise Morning Buffet

Gold Level: $22.00 Platinum Level: $24.00

Choose One:

Freshly Scrambled Eggs • Eggs Florentine

Choose Two:

Smokehouse Bacon • Sausage Links • Ham

Choose One:

Flaky Country Biscuits and Gravy • French Toast with Maple Syrup

Additional Options:

Substitute meat option for sirloin steak for an additional $6.00

Classic Continental

Gold Level: $14.00 Platinum Level: $16.00

Fresh breakfast pastries, muffins, and sliced fresh fruit.

Deluxe Continental

Gold Level: $16.00 Platinum Level: $18.00

Fresh breakfast pastries, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, and sliced fresh fruit display.

Luncheon Salads

All luncheon salads are individually packaged and served with rolls and butter. Priced per person.

Chicken Caesar Salad

Gold Level: $18.00 Platinum Level: $20.00

Crispy artisan romaine leaves tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, croutons and Asiago cheese accented with tomato wedges topped with grilled chicken.

Substitute grilled salmon or grilled shrimp for $2.00

Waldorf Salad

Gold Level: $18.00 Platinum Level: $20.00

Crisp artisan romaine tossed in our house-made Waldorf dressing, accented by apples and tart dry cherries topped with grilled chicken.

Substitute grilled salmon or grilled shrimp for $2.00

Flank Steak Salad

Gold Level: $18.00 Platinum Level: $20.00

Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with Asian dressing, fresh cucumber, avocado, tomato, grated carrots, and red onion. Topped with grilled flank steak.

Luncheon Sandwiches

Gold level sandwiches are delivered with all components boxed in separate containers and are set out on tables buffet style. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with a choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh whole fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.

Platinum level sandwiches are served plated. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with a choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh whole fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.

Meatloaf Po’ Boy

Gold Level: $18.00 Platinum Level: $20.00

House-made meatloaf, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, smoked provolone, and BBQ sauce on a French hoagie.

Grinder

Gold Level: $19.00 Platinum Level: $21.00

Italian sausage, ground beef, bell peppers, onion, marinara, and melted mozzarella on an Italian hoagie roll.

Turkey Waldorf Sandwich

Gold Level: $18.00 Platinum Level: $20.00

Thick slices of oven roasted turkey topped with apples and romaine tossed in our house-made Waldorf dressing served on wheat bread.

Chicken Salad

Gold Level: $17.00 Platinum Level: $19.00

House-made chicken salad served on a croissant.

Frenchie’s Roasted Beef

Gold Level: $19.00 Platinum Level: $21.00

Roast beef topped with French onion dip and topped with crispy shallots.

Luncheon Sandwiches

Gold level sandwiches are delivered with all components boxed in separate containers and are set out on tables buffet style. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with a choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh whole fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.

Platinum level sandwiches are served plated. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with a choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh whole fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.

Caprese Sandwich

Gold Level: $17.00 Platinum Level: $19.00

Fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction, and mozzarella served on ciabatta bread.

Tuna Salad

Gold Level: $17.00 Platinum Level: $19.00

Olive oil, poached tuna salad with citrus aioli served on crisped sourdough.

Chopped Chicken Wrap

Gold Level: $19.00 Platinum Level: $21.00

Chopped chicken, Amish blue cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, and crispy bacon.

Asian Marinated Pork

Gold Level: $19.00 Platinum Level: $21.00

Marinated pork loin thinly sliced, served on a hoagie roll with spicy sesame slaw

Plated Lunch Specicalties

Lunches include house salad with French, ranch, and Italian dressing. Served with Chef’s starch selection and seasonal vegetable along with fresh baked rolls and butter. Priced per person. These selections are only served with platinum level service.

Pasta Primavera

$22.00

Penne pasta tossed in a house-made Alfredo sauce and vegetables topped with Asiago cheese. Served with garlic bread.

Applewood Smoked Pork Chop

$25.00

Pork chop topped with a bacon apple jam and served with roasted potatoes.

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken DeBurgo

$25.00

Seasoned and seared chicken breast topped with a creamy Deburgo sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.

Pot Roast

$26.00

Classic pot roast served with house-made mashed potatoes.

Sliced Turkey

$24.00

Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and cheese. Placed atop a bed of fettuccine noodles mixed with marinara sauce.

Sirloin topped with Parmesan Crust $30.00

A 6oz. steak seared to perfection. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.

Meatloaf

$26.00

Sliced oven roasted turkey breast served with mashed potatoes and peas.

Oven Roasted Salmon

$27.00

Oven roasted salmon with a honey miso glaze and served with rice pilaf.

Dijon Salmon

$25.00

House-made blend of ground chuck and seasonings with sourdough breadcrumbs. Topped with demi-glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes.

$27.00

Fresh salmon filet topped with a Parmesan crust, roasted, and topped with creamy Dijon sauce. Served with rice pilaf.

Add Cookies, Brownies, or Dessert Bars! $3.00

Luncheon Buffets

Priced per person. Minimum of 50 guests.

Deli Buffet

Gold Level: $25.00 Platinum Level: $27.00

Includes sliced turkey, ham, and roast beef; American, provolone, and Swiss cheese; tomato, dill pickle spears, and red onion rings; potato chips and dip; and assorted bread with mayo, mustard, and butter.

Choice of Salad:

Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings • Pasta Salad • Potato Salad • Coleslaw • Cottage Cheese

Company Picnic

Gold Level: $27.00 Platinum Level: $29.00

Grilled chicken breast, hamburgers, brats, fresh Kaiser rolls and buns, garden greens with toppings, potato salad, baked beans, potato chips, corn cobettes, tomato slices, lettuce, red onion rings, and pickle.

Southwest Menu

Gold Level: $28.00 Platinum Level: $30.00

Chicken Tinga served with tostada shell, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, crema, and lime; beef enchiladas with cream cheese and red sauce; street corn; roasted poblano chilis stuffed with chicken and three cheese blends; Spanish rice; mixed house greens served with mango, red onion, and drizzled with cilantro lime dressing.

Texas Barbeque

Gold Level: $28.00 Platinum Level: $30.00

Loaded baked potato salad: sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon; classic coleslaw; adult mac and cheese: pasta, roasted garlic, white cheddar, Gruyère and sharp cheddar. BBQ chicken and smoked pork butt with house-made BBQ sauce, jalapeño cheddar corn muffins and Texan baked beans.

Luncheon Buffets

.Asian Fusion

Gold Level: $27.00 Platinum Level: $29.00

Soba Noodle Salad

Soba noodles, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, tossed in a sesame soy sauce.

Asian Slaw

Napa cabbage, scallions, carrots, red peppers, tossed in a sweet tamari sesame dressing.

Korean Sticky Chicken

Hot, sweet, and savory. Korean red chili, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and scallions.

Ginger Soy Asian Steamed Fish

White fish filet, steamed to perfection with a ginger soy sauce.

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

Fresh asparagus, carrots, and spinach.

Add shrimp for $3.00

Coconut Rice

Steamed rice tossed in coconut milk and garlic.

Stir Fried Vegetables

Bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts.

Bravo Italiana

Gold Level: $23.00 Platinum Level: $25.00

Caesar salad, mixed vegetables, and garlic bread.

Choose Two Pastas:

Penne • Fettuccini • Linguine • Tri-Color Tortellini • Cavatappi

Choose Two Sauces:

Alfredo • Marinara • Vodka Cream Garlic Butter • Mushroom

Marsala

Add meat sauce, chicken, or Italian sausage for $3.00 per guest.

Hot Hors D’Oeurves

Priced per 50 pieces. Gold level service is available at an additional $2.00 per person. Platinum level service is available at an additional $3.00 per person.

Toasted Ravioli with Marinara

$100.00

Fried Mozzarella with Marinara $100.00

Jalapeño Poppers with Ranch

Buffalo Chicken Wings

$110.00

$140.00

Bone-in or boneless and served with your choice of Asian, BBQ, and buffalo sauces. Served with Blue cheese or ranch dip.

Chicken Satay

$125.00

Marinated chicken skewers grilled and tossed in a Thai peanut sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Beef Satay

$125.00

Marinated beef skewers grilled and topped with a ponzu teriyaki glaze.

Meatballs in Deburgo or BBQ Sauce

Figs in a Blanket

Roasted figs in a crisp puff pastry with goat cheese and roasted figs.

Arancini

$125.00

$150.00

$150.00

House-made risotto deep fried and served with marinara.

Spanakopita

Crispy phyllo dough, spinach and goat cheese.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Blue cheese almonds, dates wrapped in crispy bacon.

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Onion Brie Bites

$150.00

$150.00

$125.00

$150.00

Caramelized onions, Brie wrapped in flakey puff pastry.

Crab Cakes

Blue crab and roasted red pepper cream sauce.

$250.00

Sliders $150.00

Pulled pork or philly cheesesteak.

Coconut Shrimp

Fried shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce.

$200.00

Crab Puffs $175.00

Puff pastry, cream cheese, Old Bay, chives, diced bacon, sautéed shallots, fresh garlic.

Savory Dips

Priced per 50 people. Gold level service is available at an additional $2.00 per person. Platinum level service is an additional $3.00 per person.

Creamy Spinach Dip

Served hot with pita chips.

Crab Dip

$125.00

$200.00

Crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, green onion, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and crostinis. Served hot.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

$170.00

Shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, green onion, sautéed onion, and pita chips. Served hot.

Seven Layer Dip

$150.00

Refried beans, salsa, guacamole, tomato, sour cream, black olive, cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.

Chilled

Priced per 50 people. Gold level service is available at an additional $2.00 per person. Platinum level service is an additional $3.00 per person.

Vegetable Crudite and Dip

$100.00 Cheese and Cracker Board

$200.00

Charcuterie Board $250.00

Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip $150.00

Cold Hors D’Oeurves

Priced per 50 people. Gold level service is available at an additional $2.00 per person. Platinum level service is an additional $3.00 per person.

Bruschetta

Caprese Skewers

$100.00

Choice of traditional tomato and garlic or strawberry, goat cheese, mint, and balsamic.

Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp

Served with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Pinwheels

$200.00

$100.00

$100.00

Choice of turkey, whipped cream, spinach or ham, whipped cream, spinach, or smoked salmon.

Loaded Deviled Eggs

$125.00

Diced jalapeño, smoked paprika, diced bacon, fresh chive

Assorted Crostini

$100.00

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chiffonade basil, balsamic reduction.

Anti-Pasto Skewers

Cubed salami, cherry tomatoes, artichoke, mozzarella, marinated.

Shrimp Tartlets

Mini tart cups filled with shrimp salad.

$100.00

$175.00

$150.00

Beef canape, thin sliced beef, red pepper jam, caramelized onion and fig jam, proscuito, whipped goat cheese, strawberries, goat cheese, fresh mint, balsamic reduction, smoked salmon.

Plated Specialty Dinner

All dinners are served with Chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables. Fresh baked rolls and butter. You can choose the salad, starch and entrée. These selections are only served with platinum level service.

Step One: Choose Your Starch

Roasted Herb Potatoes • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Rice Pilaf

Potato Dauphinoise • Sweet Mashed Potatoes • Buttered

Roasted Red Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes

Step Two: Choose Your Salad

House Salad

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, with three dressings: Ranch, French, and Italian.

Caesar Salad

Lettuce, Asiago cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Spinach Salad

Spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, candied pecans with raspberry vinaigrette.

Spring Salad

Spring mix, candied pecans, red onion, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and raspberry vinaigrette.

Greek Salad

Romaine, spinach, banana peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Greek vinaigrette.

Plated Specialty Dinner

Step Three: Choose Your Entrée

Sliced Beef Tenderloin

6 oz.: $36.00 8 oz.: $38.00

A steak lover’s favorite. Served with our Maple Bourbon DemiGlace.

Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre

Beef tenderloin, shiitake mushroom with a Dijon cream peppercorn sauce.

Coq Au Vin

Oven-roasted chicken thighs in red wine sauce.

Oven-Roasted Salmon

Oven-roasted salmon with a honey miso glaze.

Iowa Chop

Chicken Deburgo

$34.00

Chicken dredged in seasoned flour, seared, and finished in the oven covered in our house-made creamy Deburgo sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

$39.00

$32.00

$37.00

$35.00

Center cut pork chop grilled to perfection and topped with Maple Demi-Glace.

Dijon Salmon

$37.00

Fresh salmon filet topped with a Parmesan crust, roasted, and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce.

Chicken Marsala

$34.00

Seasoned chicken breast dredged and seared, covered in our house-made creamy mushroom marsala sauce.

Chicken Supreme

$34.00

Chicken breast breaded and seared to perfection covered in our house-made marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese.

Pork Loin with Mustard Cream

$35.00

Oven-roasted, sliced, and covered, in our house-made mustard cream sauce.

Stuffed Pork Loin

$37.00

Stuffed with Italian bread crumbs and sweet Italian sausage, cooked to perfection, sliced and covered in our house-made chipotle mustard cream sauce.

Step Four: Choose Your Desserts

Gold Level: $5.00 Platinum Level: $6.00

Tiramisu

Crème Brûlée

Fruit Tart

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Mascarpone Cake

Assorted Cheesecake

$34.00

Seasoned chicken breast topped with our own supreme sauce.

Arancini Vegetable Stack

$32.00

Chef’s selection of vegetables with polenta and a balsamic reduction.

Roast Beef

$35.00

Sliced roasted eye round of beef, topped with a delicate cabernet sauce with mushroom or maple bourbon demi-glace.

London Broil

$37.00

Flash grilled and slowly roasted, sliced sirloin topped with cabernet mushroom sauce or peppercorn cream sauce.

Dinner Buffets

All dinner buffets include freshly baked rolls and butter. Priced per guest. Minimum of 50 guests is required.

Dinner Entrée Buffet

1 Entrée Buffet

Gold Level: $31.00 Platinum Level: $33.00

One entrée, one salad, one starch, and one chef’s vegetable

2 Entrée Buffet

Gold Level: $35.00 Platinum Level: $37.00

Two entrées, two salads, two starches, and one chef’s vegetable

3 Entrée Buffet

Gold Level: $38.00 Platinum Level: $40.00

Three entrées, two salads, two starches, and one chef’s vegetable

Step One: Choose Your Starch

Roasted Herb Potatoes • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Rice Pilaf Potato Dauphinoise • Baked Mac and Cheese • Buttered Roasted Red Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes

Step Two: Choose Your Salad

Tossed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings and Toppings

Caesar Salad • Potato Salad • Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad • Spring Vegetable Salad • Pasta Salad

Antipasto Salad

Dinner Buffets

Step Three: Choose Your Entrée

Beef Tenderloin with House-Made Demi-Glace

Add $4.00 per person

Roasted and sliced, topped with our house-made demi-glace.

Chicken Deburgo

Chicken dredged in seasoned flour, seared, and finished in the oven covered in our house-made creamy Deburgo sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken breast breaded and seared to perfection covered in our house-made marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Piccata

Chicken breast dredged in seasoned flour and finished in the oven with our house-made lemon Piccata sauce.

Pork Loin with Mustard Cream

Oven-roasted, sliced, and covered, in our house-made mustard cream sauce.

Chicken Marsala

Seasoned chicken breast dredged and seared, covered in our house-made creamy mushroom marsala sauce.

Pork Chops

Bone-in smoked pork chop.

Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed with Italian bread crumbs and sweet Italian sausage, cooked to perfection, sliced and covered in our house-made chipotle mustard cream sauce.

Dijon Salmon

Fresh salmon filet topped with a Parmesan crust, roasted, and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce.

Roast Beef

Sliced roasted eye round of beef, topped with a delicate cabernet sauce with mushroom or maple bourbon demi-glace.

London Broil

Flash grilled and slowly roasted, sliced sirloin topped with cabernet mushroom sauce or peppercorn cream sauce.

Sliced

Turkey

Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast served with roasted turkey gravy.

Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre

Beef tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms with a Dijon cream peppercorn sauce.

Oven-Roasted Salmon

Oven-roasted salmon with a honey miso glaze.

Vegetable Lasagna

Fresh vegetables layered with noodles and marinara.

Chicken Supreme

Seasoned chicken breast topped with our own supreme sauce.

Coq Au Vin

Oven-roasted chicken thighs in red wine sauce.

Add a Dessert Buffet

Gold Level: $4.00 Platinum Level: $5.00

Chef’s assortment of cheesecakes, tarts, cakes, pie, and bars.

Beverage and Bar Service

Please see our statement on the responsible service of alcohol.

Catered Bar Service

Main Event Catering provides trained and certified bartenders to bring cocktails and beverage service to your location! Offpremise bars must be hosted and may include additional setup or delivery fees. A detailed event order will list all charges for your hosted bar event.

Hosted Reception

Drinks are added to your master account and are subject to 23% service charge and 7% tax. A $30.00 charge per hour for each bartender will be applied to all banquet bars. For every $100.00 in bar sales, $30.00 of this fee will be waived. Priced below per drink. Call Brands

$7.00

Bombay Sapphire, Captain Morgan, Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, José Cuervo, Stoli Premium Brands $8.00

1800 Reposado, Absolut, Bacardi, Crown Royal, Dewar’s, Tanqueray

$6.00

Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite

Imported Bottled Beer

$7.00

Amstel Light, Corona, Heineken, New Castle, Samuel Adams Soft Drinks

$3.00

Beverage and Bar Service

Punches

Fruit Punch, Per Gallon

Champagne Punch, Per Gallon

Draft Beef

Priced per half-barrel keg unless otherwise noted.

Domestic Keg

$25.00

$36.00

House Wine Bottles are 750ml unless otherwise noted.

Champagne by the Bottle Bottles are 750ml unless otherwise noted.

$300.00 Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite

Imported Keg

$400.00 Heineken
Craft Kegs
$650.00
Copper Ridge
$28.00 Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Freixenet
$22.00
Mondoro Asti Spumante
$36.00

Service and Policies

Service Options

Bartender

Per hour, per bartender. Minimum of 3 hours.

Delivery Charge

$35.00

Server $35.00

Per hour, per bartender. Minimum of 4 hours

Optional

Equipment Pricing

Disposable Chafers

Priced per Chafer

Table Cloths

Priced per table cloth

Table Skirting

Priced per section

Service Area and Transportation Service Area

$16.00

$10.00

$20.00

Main Event Catering routinely caters to locations within a 30-minute drive from our location. Additional distances may be catered to once we have gathered the following information about your event: time, date, general menu selection, and number of guests. If your catering requires a distance of more than 30 minutes, we will provide a customized quote for you.

If we quote a delivery charge with your planned event, it will be quoted as a flat fee and be subject to a 23% service charge and 7% tax. Our delivery charge may be based on a combination of total mileage, number of supporting vehicles, and number of supporting team members required to service your event.

Policies

Securing Main Event

To turn your event definite with Main Event Catering, both parties will be required to authorize a catering agreement. Main Event Catering will ask you to authorize a credit card authorization and make a $750.00 non-refundable payment as a deposit. Full estimated payment will be required 72 hours prior to your event.

Banquet Event Orders

Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your event, we will contact and ask for the final details of your event. To ensure that we understand your needs, Main Event Catering will send you a detailed and itemized banquet event order for your written approval.

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