All breakfast buffets include regular and decaffeinated coffee, tea, and fresh muffins and pastries. 20 guest minimum required for buffets. Children 12 and under are half-price. Buffets are serviced for 90 minutes. *Additional charges per guest may be applied to groups under 20 guests.
THE IOWAN
$17.00
Freshly scrambled eggs and seasoned breakfast potatoes with choice of sausage, bacon, or ham steak. Priced per person.
CLINTON STREET BUFFET
$25.00
Served with fresh seasonal fruit display and breakfast potatoes. Priced per person.
CHOOSE ONE: Freshly Scrambled Eggs | Country Skillet Egg Casserole
CHOOSE TWO: Bacon | Sausage | Ham Steak
CHOOSE ONE: Flaky Country Biscuits & Gravy | French Toast and fresh berries. Add cereal or oatmeal for an additional $2.00
Morning After Delights
All breakfast selections are served with regular and decaffeinated coffee, and tea. Priced per person. All can be made Gluten Free.
JOHNSON COUNTY SKILLET
EGG CASSEROLE
$16.00
Layers of diced ham | roasted tomato | spinach mushrooms | potatoes | Baked in an egg casserole and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Served with a chilled fresh fruit cup.
HERKY'S BREAKFAST SANDWICH
$14.00
Choice of english muffin or croissant | shaved ham | eggs | cheddar cheese | Served with breakfast potatoes and a chilled fresh fruit cup.
IOWA CITY FRENCH TOAST
$13.00
French toast grilled golden brown, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh berries. Served with butter | maple syrup | sausage
Breakfast Enhancements
Add to any plated breakfast or breakfast buffet.
DONUTLAND ™ DONUT WALL
Vertical display of assorted donuts Priced per dozen. Minimum of 3 dozen.
HAWKEYE BAGEL WALL
Vertical display of assorted bagels and cream cheese. Toasters provided Priced per dozen.
BURLINGTON STREET BREAKFAST BURRITO
Breakfast potato | choice of sausage or ham | cheese | scrambled eggs Priced per person. Can be made Gluten Free.
$36.00
$36.00
$10.00
AVOCADO TOAST $10.00
Wheat or white toast | avocado | arugula | hardboiled eggs | tomato Priced per person.
BUILD YOUR OWN YOGURT PARFAIT
Vanilla yogurt with strawberries | blueberries | granola | chocolate chips | sliced almonds Priced per person. Minimum of 10 guests. Can be made Gluten Free.
OMELET STATION
Made-to-order omelets served with cheddar cheese | jalapenos | mushrooms bell peppers | ham | sausage | spinach Priced per person. Minimum of 10 guests. Chef Attendant Fee of $75
$8.00
$11.00
Refreshment Breaks
Maximum service of 60 minutes. Priced per person.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY SMOOTHIE BREAK
$11.00
Bolthouse Fruit Smoothies: Strawberry Banana, Berry Boost, Green Goddess, Amazing Mango, and C-Boost. choice of infused water (strawberry, cucumber, or lemon), and homemade oatmeal and chocolate chip energy bars.
COFFEE BREAK
$13.00
Regular or decaffeinated coffee, Columbian cold brew, assorted muffins, and granola bars.
THE HEALTH NUT
$11.00
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, iced tea, herbal tea, infused water (strawberry, cucmber, or lemon), granola bars, assorted yogurt, mixed nuts, and whole fresh fruit.
IOWA HALFTIME
$12.00
Freshly-popped popcorn, popcorn seasonings, pretzel bites with nacho cheese, choice of chocolate chip cookies or brownies.
IOWA CITY FARMER’S MARKET BREAK
$12.00
Vegetable crudité with buttermilk ranch, cheese and cracker tray, seasonal sliced fruit, assorted soft drinks, infused water (strawberry, cucumber, or lemon), and iced tea.
IOWA CITY FIESTA
$12.00
Tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, queso, salsa verde, chicken taquitos, and churros. Can be made Gluten Free.
Beverages
REGULAR OR DECAFFEINATED COFFEE
ICED TEA | LEMONADE
JUICE
Apple, Cranberry, Orange
$36.00 per gallon
$25.00 per gallon | $10.00 per carafe
$25.00 per gallon | $12.00 per carafe | $5.00 per bottle
WHOLE, 2%, CHOCOLATE MILK
OAT MILK
SOFT DRINKS
Coca-Cola products
BOTTLED WATER
12 OZ. PERRIER SPARKLING WATER
INFUSED WATER
Strawberry, Cucumber, or Lemon
HOT CHOCOLATE
ASSORTED HOT TEA
8 OZ. RED BULL
Wake Up Break
ASSORTED YOPLAIT YOGURT
ASSORTED GREEK CHOBANI YOGURT
MINI QUICHES
AVOCADO CROSTINI
ASSORTED FRESH MUFFINS
CHEF'S ASSORTED PASTRIES AND DANISH
$30.00 per gallon | $13.00 per carafe
$35.00 per gallon | $15.00 per carafe
$3.00 on consumption
$3.00 on consumption
$5.00 on consumption
$32.00 per gallon
$3.00 on consumption
$3.00 on consumption
$6.00 on consumption
$4.00 on consumption
$6.00 on consumption
$36.00 per dozen
$45.00 per dozen
$36.00 per dozen
$36.00 per dozen
YOGURT AND GRANOLA PARFAIT WITH FRESH BERRIES 8.00 each
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Hors d'oeuvres based on 50 pieces per order. Butler passed for $50 per attendant fee. SWEDISH OR BBQ MEATBALLS $125.00
Cold Hors d'oeuvres
Hors d'oeuvres based on 50 pieces per order. Butler passed for $50 per attendant fee.
VEGETABLE TRAY WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH $200.00 *Add hummus for an additional $40.00
FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY WITH YOGURT DIP
Choose one: Italian Sausage with Alfredo or Spinach and Cream Cheese
OR
BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS
$250.00
Choose one sauce: teriyaki, buffalo, or barbeque. Served with celery and choice of ranch or Bleu cheese.
Mini mozzarella | heirloom tomato | basil | balsamic reduction.
EGGS $125.00
bacon for an additional $25.00 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL BRUSCHETTA $150.00
SEARED AHI TUNA BITES $350.00
CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES $225.00
TIRAMISU CUPS $225.00
CHEESECAKE BITES $175.00 Strawberry and Chocolate
THREE CHEESE MAC & CHEESE BITES
$175.00
Grazing Stations | Displays
Displays priced to serve 50 guests. Displayed for 90 minutes.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
$375.00
Chef selection of local and artisan cheese and metas served with an array of berries, olives, mustards, and breads. Can be created Gluten Free upon request.
BREADS AND SPREADS
$300.00
Naa, pita, sourdough, rye, and pretzel bread. Served with an array of spreads: cinnamon butter, garlic butter, hummus, chimichurri, rosemary and garlic oil, garlic-Parmesan oil, and bacon jam.
SWEET SPREAD
$350.00
Chef assorted brownies, macarons, petit fours, assorted cookies, coffee cake, cinnamon raisin bread, and whipped peanut butter.
BLACK AND GOLD MIXER
Fried ravioli, choice of bbq or swedish meatballs, vegetable tray with buttermilk ranch, caprese skewers, and loaded potato skins.
MELROSE MIXER
$17.00 per person
$25.00 per person
Jumbo cocktail shrimp, chicken or beef teriyaki skewers, assorted cheese and fruit display, chicken wings with your choice of bbq, buffalo or teriyaki sauce, and cream cheese stuffed jalapeno poppers.
Desserts
Desserts are priced per guest.
CHEESECAKE
New York styled cheesecake with berries CHOCOLATE CAKE
$8.00
$8.00
Plated Dinners
All plated entrées are served with choice of salad, choice of starch, choice of vegetables, rolls with butter. Groups are limited to a selection of two entrees per group. Priced per person.
STEP ONE: CHOOSE ONE (1)
SALAD
Iowa Wedge | House Salad with Assorted
Dressing | Caesar Salad
STEP TWO: CHOOSE ONE (1)
STARCH
Roasted Herb Potatoes | Garlic Mashed
Potatoes | Wild Rice Pilaf | Cous-cous
STEP THREE: CHOOSE ONE (1)
VEGGIE
Green Beans | Grilled Asparagus | Vegetable
Medley | Broccolini
Children's Plated Entrée
$13.00
Choice of three Breaded Chicken Strips or Macaroni and Cheese | Fries or Mashed
Potatoes | Fruit Cup
STEP FOUR:
CHOOSE UP TO TWO (2) ENTRÉES
All entrees can be created Gluten Free.
FROM THE LAND
Sirloin Market Price
Served with red and white demi-glaze.
Lamb Shanks Market Price
Served with portabella mushroom sauce.
Chicken Piccata
$28.00
Pan-seared boneless chicken breast | Lemon caper butter sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
$28.00
Seared chicken breast with demi-glaze, fresh sage, and provolone.
Iowa Pork Chop
Grilled bone-in pork chop with whiskey peppercorn cream sauce.
FROM THE SEA
Sesame Crusted Salmon
Glazed salmon with sesame sauce.
$35.00
$34.00
Mahi Mahi $42.00
Seared Mahi Mahi with jerk basil cream sauce.
Red Snapper Market Price
Seared and served with a mango relish.
VEGETARIAN
Roasted Cauliflower Steak $24.00
Maple miso roasted cauliflower with red cabbage puree. Served with jasmine rice and romesco sauce.
Chargrilled Tofu $25.00
Grilled tofu with mushroom demi-glaze.
Dinner Buffets
All buffets are served with fresh rolls and butter. Minimum guarantee of 20 guests. Children 12 and under are half price. Priced per person. Buffets are serviced for 90 minutes and displayed for 2 hours.
TWO
SALADS (Choose One)
• Iowa Cobb Salad
• Caesar Salad
STARCHES (Choose Two)
• Roasted Herb Potatoes
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Wild Rice Pilaf
• Jasmine Rice
VEGETABLES (Choose One)
• Buttered Corn
• Green Beans with Shallots
• Balsamic Honey Glazed Carrots
• Chef’s Vegetable Medley
ENTRÉES (Choose Two or Three)
FROM THE LAND
• Sliced Roast Beef with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce
• Sliced Flank Steak with Peppers, Onions, and Chimichurri Sauce
• Lasagna
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Breast Dijon (served with a white wine, herb and Dijon pan sauce)
• Chicken-Bacon Mac & Cheese with Herbed Breadcrumbs
• Sliced Pit Ham in Honey Glaze
• Sliced Pork Loin in Jus Liè
• Pasta Pomodoro with Wild Mushrooms
• Vegetable Stir Fry
FROM THE SEA
• Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce
• Shrimp Scampi
Late Night Snacks
IOWA CITY SWARM SLIDERS (50 PIECES)
Choose between cheeseburger or pulled pork. Can be created Dairy Free.
CARVER GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SOUP SHOOTERS
$150.00
$10.00
Choose between cheddar, swiss, and provolone cheese. Served with tomato soup shooter. Priced per person.
IOWA WAVE WALKING TACO BAR
$15.00
Nacho cheese chips, seasoned ground beef, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, tomatoes, pico, and salsa. Priced per person. Can be created Vegetarian or Gluten Free upon request.
TAKE OUT CHINESE BOXES
$12.00
Lo mein noodles with mixed vegetables. Priced per person. Add chicken for $5.00 or shrimp for $7.00 Can be created Vegetarian upon request.
TIGER HAWK TATER-TOT BAR
$13.00
Served with bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and sour cream. Priced per person. Can be created Vegetarian or Gluten Free upon request.
Bar Service
Drinks are charged on consumption. Bartender fee of $75.00 per 100 guests.
Hosted Bar
Cash Bar
$8.00
Call Liquor Brands
Tito's Vodka | Jose Cuervo | Jim Beam White Label Bourbon | Beefeater Gin | Korbel Brandy | Canadian Club Whiskey | Dewar's White Label Scotch | Cruzan Aged Light Rum
Premium Liquor Brands
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey | Seagram's V.O. Whiskey | 1800 Silver Tequila | Johnnie Walker Scotch | Captain Morgan Spiced Rum | Bacardi Superior Rum
Keg Beer
KEG BEER............MARKET PRICE BASED ON AVAILABILITY
The Hilton Garden Inn is the premier location downtown Iowa City for banquets and special events. Our flexible full service event space can host up to 220 guests and features a modern design, high-quality audio visual services, professional catering and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Meeting Space Specs
Grand Ballroom
Vue Rooftop Private Room On our top 12th floor with the best views overlooking downtown Iowa City! This intimate space is great for meetings or receptions. Can accommodate up to 40 guests. Space is reserved in 3-Hour Intervals.
Vue Rooftop Patio Exclusive access to our rooftop patio. Can accommoade up to 50 guests. Ideal for cocktail receptions and to breakaway from your meeting.
Vue Rooftop Main Dining Space On our top 12th floor with the best views overlooking downtown Iowa City! Exclusive access to our main dining room hosting up to 175 guests. Pair the Main Dining Space with the Patio and Private Room - the options are endless!
Audio Visual Equipment
DELIVERY
To ensure proper receipt of your packages, please address them in care of your Hotel representative and note your name, group name, and event date. The Hotel can provide limited assistance in placing pick-up orders for packages. We ask that you prepare packages to include company account information and that you schedule and authorize pick-up. Ship to: 328 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Policies and Fees
AUDIO/VISUAL: Please consult your Catering Manager for all of your audio/visual needs.
MENU SELECTIONS: To provide our guests with the best possible event, The Hilton Garden Inn requests that your menu selections be finalized no later than two weeks prior to your event. Additional fees may apply for menu substitutions.
GUARANTEES: Your Catering Manager will contact you one month prior to your event to review your expected number of attendees. Hilton Garden Inn utilizes a 5 business day guarantee policy. After this time, full charges will be incurred for any reductions or cancellations. The client shall be charged the guarantee provided regardless if attendance falls below the guarantee.
PRICING: All A/V, menu, beverages, and room rental prices are subject to applicable service charges of 22% and taxes. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to the event. Pricing includes food, linens, placeware, glassware, cutlery, tables, and chairs within our inventory and maintenance.
RECEIVING: Items provided by the client may be delivered to the hotel no more than 24 hours prior to the event.
REVISIONS: Any changes, revisions, additions, or deletions to the Banquet Event Order shall be in writing and signed by both parties no less than 15 business days prior to the event. Changes made after this time frame may incur an additional fee.
BEVERAGE SERVICES: Alcoholic beverages and services are regulated by the Iowa Liquor Commission Control. Kinseth Hospitality, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of these regulations. No outside alcoholic beverages may be brought into the premises without prior approval. A corkage fee may apply. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol services to intoxicated persons and will not serve underage persons. No alcoholic beverages can be removed from the premises.
DECORATIONS: Hilton Garden Inn does not permit decorations to be attached to the walls, doors, or ceilings with nails, staples, tape, or any other substance. We reserve the right to limit the number of pre-approved signs permitted in the meeting and prefunction areas. Flames/candles must be contained in glass. Decorations, centerpieces, and other items may be dropped off at the hotel 24 hours prior to the event. All items must be removed from the venue immediately following the event unless other arrangements have been pre-approved with your Catering Manager. Any item not picked up within 72 hours following the event will become property of Hilton Garden Inn.
VENDORS: All vendors must comply with all local fire and safety codes as well as Hilton Garden Inn's policy regarding sound levels. Vendors are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on hotel premisses during the event.
LOST & FOUND: The Hilton Garden Inn and Kinseth Hospitality are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items left on property prior to, during, or following an event.
SECURITY: If the Hilton Garden Inn deems security is required for an event, arrangements will be made via the Iowa City's Police Department and appropriate charges will be billed to the client.
PARKING: Please consult your Catering Manager about parking passes for your attendees. https://issuu.com/kinseth/docs/116-parkingmap
