Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 www.maineventcatering.com
A la Carte A La Carte Beverage Items Coffee, per gallon Hot Tea, per gallon Milk, per bottle Bottled Juice, per bottle Sodas, per can Bottled Water, per bottle
$30.00 $25.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.00 $2.00
A La Carte Breakfast Items Assorted Fruit Yogurts, each Danish, per dozen Cinnamon Rolls, per dozen Fruit Turnovers, per dozen Muffins, per dozen Bagels with Cream Cheese, per dozen Coffee Cake
$3.00 $25.00 $25.00 $30.00 $25.00 $30.00 $25.00
A La Carte Snack Items Chips and Dip Tortilla Chips and Salsa Fresh cookies, per dozen Fresh brownies, per dozen Mixed Nuts Dry Roasted Peanuts Pretzels Whole Fruit Granola Bars Fruit ‘n’ Nut Trail Mix Assorted Candy Bars
$2.00 $2.00 $23.00 $25.00 $3.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com
Buffet Breakfast Fresh Beginnings
$12.00 Freshly scrambled eggs and a generous helping of breakfast potatoes with the choice of sausage, bacon, or ham steak. Served with fresh seasonal fruit.
Bountiful Brunch Buffet $18.00 Served with a fresh seasonal fruit display, assorted pastries, muffins, and breakfast potatoes. Choose One:
Chilled Seafood Salad • Pasta Salad
Sunrise Morning Buffet
$14.00
Served with a fresh seasonal fruit display and breakfast potatoes.
Choose One:
Freshly Scrambled Eggs • Country Skillet • Egg Casserole
Choose One:
Choose One:
Mini Quiches • Cheddar Egg Strata • Southwestern Scrambled Eggs
Choose Two:
Smokehouse Bacon • Sausage • Ham • Fried Chicken • Chicken Piccata
Smokehouse Bacon • Sausage • Ham
Choose One:
Flaky Country Biscuits and Gravy • French Toast
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Luncheon Salads All luncheon salads are individually packaged and served with baked rolls and butter. Priced per person.
Chicken Caesar Salad $14.00 Crisp romaine leaves tossed in tangy hickory Caesar dressing and Romano cheese, accented by croutons, then topped with grilled chicken. Substitute grilled salmon or shrimp for $18.00. Chef’s Salad
$14.00 Traditional arrangement of ham, turkey, bacon, American and Swiss cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and green onion. Served over a romaine and iceberg blend with choice of dressing.
Cobb Salad
$14.00 Mixed greens, chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, egg, Cheddar, red onion, and garlic crisps, with choice of dressing.
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com
Cold Luncheon Sandwiches All sandwiches are individually packaged and served with your choice of pasta salad, potato salad, or chips.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$14.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast, crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and shredded Parmesan.
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich
$13.00 Tasty combo of marinated grilled chicken salad and cranberries on a bed of fresh mixed greens with cranberry aioli in between two slices of wheatberry bread.
Roasted Veggie Wrap
$13.00 Tomato. zucchini, squash, red onion, Feta cheese, mixed greens drizzled with balsamic glaze, and roasted red pepper hummus wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
Artisan Club Sandwich
$14.00 Slow roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, provolone, tomato slice, fresh arugula, and dijon aioli on marble rye bread.
Lunch on the Run
All sandwiches are individually packaged and served with your choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or potato chips. Includes fresh fruit, large freshly baked cookie, assorted soft drinks, or bottled water.
Chef’s Deli Sandwich $16.00 Assortment of ham, turkey, or beef sandwiches with assorted cheeses and croissants. Italian Style Sandwich $16.00 An Italian festival of cold cuts, cheese, onion, and tomato with herbed vinaigrette dressing, served on a hoagie roll.
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Luncheon Buffets The Deli $16.00 (Minimum order: 10 people) Roast beef, smoked turkey and Virginia ham; white, wheat, and marble rye sliced breads; Swiss, cheddar, and Gouda cheeses; slices of tomato and onion, leaf lettuce, and pickle spears; and served with mayo and dijon mustard. Accompanied by classic red potato salad. Flavors of Italy (Minimum order: 20 people) Caesar salad, seasonal vegetables, and fresh baked bread sticks, accompanied with a choice of 1, 2, or 3 entrées:
Entrée Options:
Chicken Parmesan • Lasagna (Traditional or Meatless) Chicken Piccata • Tri-Colored Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce Pasta Primavera • Baked Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo 1 Entrée: $16.00
2 Entrées: $18.00
3 Entrées: $20.00
Down Home Luncheon (Minimum order: 20 people) Tossed garden salad with assorted dressing, creamy potato salad, green beans with onion pearls and bacon, and fresh rolls and butter, accompanied with the choice of 2 or 3 entreés.
Entrée Options:
Country Fried Chicken • Chicken Supreme • Roast Beef Baked Cod • Pork Loin 2 Entreés: $18.00
3 Entreés: $20.00
Smokehouse Picnic $18.00 (Minimum order: 20 people) Carolina style sauced smoked pulled pork with Hawaiian sweet rolls. Accompanied by country style baked beans, Southern coleslaw, and individual bags of chips.
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com
Luncheon Buffets South of the Border Fajitas (Minimum order: 20 people)
$18.00
Tequila marinated chicken with sautéed bell peppers and caramelized onions served with housemade pico de gallo, sour cream, salsa, soft flour tortillas, and Spanish rice. Add skirt steak to your menu for an additional $5.00 per person.
Burger and Brats $18.00 Choice of coleslaw or green salad with dressing assortment, housemade beef patties and grilled brats, sesame and brats buns, sautéed mushrooms, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, Swiss, cheddar, Gouda cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, relish, mayo, mustard, and barbecue sauce. Served with a bag of chips.
Baked Potato and Salad Bar $16.00 Mixed greens with topping assortment including tomatoes, cucumbers, Cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon bits, croutons, and dressing selection. Served with large potatoes, sour cream, butter, and chili. Pizza Lunch Buffet $18.00 Includes 1-topping pizza, garlic breadsticks, and tossed salad with assorted dressings. Add additional toppings for $1.00 per person, per topping.
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Hors D’Oeurves Chilled Hors D’Oeurves
Hot Hors D’Oeurves Mozzarella Sticks, 50 pcs Meatballs, Italian or BBQ, 50 pcs Chicken Santa Fe Egg Rolls, 50 pcs Chicken Satay Skewers, 50 pcs Pizza, each
$125.00 $110.00 $135.00 $175.00 $15.00
Add toppings for $1.00 each
Cream Cheese and Parmesan Mushrooms, 50 pcs Buffalo or BBQ Wings, 50 pcs
$150.00 $125.00
Served with Celery and Bleu Cheese Dip
Roasted Pork Belly Spanakopita Bites
$175.00 $125.00
Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip, serves 50 Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, 50 pcs Cheese and Cracker Tray, serves 50 Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp, 50 pcs with Tangy Cocktail Sauce
$150.00 $175.00 $150.00 Market Price
Silver Dollar Sandwiches, 50 pcs
$150.00
Fresh Fruit Displays with Yogurt Dip, serves 50 House or Caesar Salad, serves 50 Bruschetta Caprese Bites Cucumber Rounds
$195.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $135.00
with Baked Ham and Smoked Turkey and Assorted cheese
with Chive Cream Cheese
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com
Dinner Buffets All dinner buffets include rolls and butter. Add dessert for an additional charge.
Dinner Entrée Buffet 1 Entrée, 1 Salad, and 1 Vegetable 2 Entrées, 1 Salad, 1 Starch and 1 Vegetable 3 Entrées, 1 Salad, 1 Starch and 1 Vegetable
$20.00 $22.00 $24.00
Salad Selections:
Pasta Salad • Potato Salad • Caesar Salad • Cottage Cheese Coleslaw • Tossed Garden Salad • Fruit Salad Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad
Entrée Options:
Honey-Glazed Ham • Sliced Roast Beef Chicken Breast Supreme • Traditional Lasagna Sliced Chicken Alfredo • Pork Loin • Roast Turkey Bacon Wrapped Steak Medallions • Chicken Florentine Fried Chicken • Salmon
Starch Selections:
Wild Rice Blend • Garlic Mashed Potatoes Baked Mac N’ Cheese • Roasted Red Potatoes Scalloped Baked Potatoes
Vegetable Selections:
Buttered Corn • Sautéed Green Beans • Baby Glazed Carrots Summer Squash and Zucchini Sauté
Carving Station $18.00 Add the following hand-carved presentations to any of the dinner buffet options. Carved entrées count as one entrée selection. Carving fee is $200.00 for each item. The carving fee is per person in addition to the buffet pricing. Roast Turkey Honey-Glazed Ham Prime Rib
$3.00 $3.00 Market Price
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Desserts The following desserts are priced per person, per piece.
Cheesecake
$4.00
New York • Raspberry • Turtle
Apple Pie
$5.00
Homemade Fruit Cobbler
$5.00
Flourless Chocolate Tart
$5.00
Gluten Free Desserts The following desserts are priced per dozen.
GF Brownies
$38.00
GF Cookies
$38.00
GF Muffins
$5.00
Blueberry Lemon Parfait Yogurt Filled
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com
Levels of Table Service Silver Level
Disposable, styrofoam dishware, plastic silverware, napkins and plastic glasses. All items are delivered to a specified location.
Buffet Service: Plastic
Clear plastic dishware, silverware, and disposable chafers for $3.00 extra per person.
Special Service Bartender
$20.00
Server
$18.00
Disposable Chafers
$15.00
Per hour with a minimum of 3 hours
Per hour with a minimum of 4 hours
Priced per Chafer *Service charge is not included
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Sales taxes are required by state law. All prices are subject to a service charge of 22%. 08.26.26
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Main Event Catering - Ames 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA • 515.233.8000 • www.maineventcatering.com