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Distinctive

Gourmet Catering

Exclusive Caterer

Of the

Sioux City

Convention Center

Distinctive

Gourmet

Exclusive Caterer to the

Sioux City Convention Center

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information……………………………………...…. 3 Breakfast…………………………………...…………………... 4

Plated Breakfast…………………………….....5 Continental Breakfast…………………….…..6 Breakfast Reception……..…………………..7

A La Carte/Break Service.…………...…………………9-12 Lunch……………………………………………………………..13

Plated Lunches………………………….14-15 Boxed Lunches…………..…………………..16

Lunch Buffets…..……………………….17-18 Dinner……………………………………………………….……19 Plated Dinners………………………....20-21 Dinner Buffets………………………….22-23 Reception…………………………………………………. 24-29 Beverages/Bar…………………………………………….30-31

Marketing & Catering

Kelly Collins

801 4th St. Sioux City, Ia 51101

P 712-279-4821 F 712-279-4900

www.visitsiouxcity.org [email protected]

SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER·801 4TH ST·SIOUX CITY, IA 51101·712-279-4821

Contact Info

Distinctive Unique, Characteristic, Having Style and Distinction

Gourmet Expert Connoisseur of Food and Wine who Understands Details and

Technique of an Art

We Are Distinctively Gourmet.

An 18% Service Charge is added to all food and beverage items

Table of Contents

Breakfast…………………………………………………….4-6 A La Carte Break Items…………………...…………..7-9 Break Services……………………………………………...10 Plated Lunches………………………………………...11-12 Boxed Lunches…………………………………………..….13 Lunch Buffets…………………………………………..14-15 Served Dinners………………………………………...16-17 Dinner Buffets…………………………………………..18-19 Hors D’oeuvres………………………………………...20-21 Cocktail Stations………………………………………..22-24 Distinctive Tableside Service…………………..……...25

Bar Pricing/Services……………………………………26-27 Policies/Procedures…………………………….…....28-29

801 4th St. Sioux City, IA 51101

P 712-279-4821 F 712-279-4900

www.visitsiouxcity.org [email protected]


Contact Information

Unique, Characteristic, Having Style and Distinction

We Are Distinctively Gourmet.

Distinctive

Gourmet Expert Connoisseur of Food and Wine

Who Understands Details and Technique of an Art

Kelly Collins

Catering Sales Associate

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for choosing the Sioux City

Convention Center and Distinctive Gourmet for your Conference or Special Event. Our friendly and Attentive staff looks forward to serving you

and your guests.

Distinctive Gourmet has been catering Some of The Finest Convention Centers, Performing Arts Theaters, Resorts and

Restaurants across the country for more than 30 years. Whether it be a high profile

Hollywood Gala or an Intimate Anniversary Celebration, Our Talented Culinary Team

Offers Tasteful Solutions to Perfectly Fit The Unique Needs of Your Event.

Our Executive Chef, Alan Clark, is truly

Passionate about Food. He uses only the Freshest and Highest Quality Ingredients in his Innovative Creations. Your guests are Guaranteed to Enjoy

Sumptuous Cuisine with an Enticing Presentation. Please look for our Signature Items on the

Menus as well!

Whether you are planning an event for 25 or 2500, Distinctive Gourmet’s Catering Menu Offer The Best of The Diverse Ethnic Cuisines and Rich Cultures Indigenous to the Tri-State Area. Our Menus have Healthy, Low-fat and Vegetarian

Alternatives and We Welcome Your Requests for Customized menus if you prefer.

In Keeping with the City of Sioux City and the

Sioux City Convention Center Green philosophy, Distinctive Gourmet supports a Recycling program For Glass, Plastic and Paper Products, Offers all

Services in China, and Maintains an Active Partnership with Local Rescue Missions in Order

To Donate Excess Catering Product When Appropriate.

Our dedicated staff offers Full Service Event Planning and We Are Happy to Handle Every Detail of your Special Occasion, From Flowers and Décor, To Entertainment. Please Ask One of Our Sales Team Members about the Broad Range of

Services We Provide.

Creative menus, Culinary Flair, and Impeccable Service - Distinctive Gourmet Makes

Every Event an Affair to Remember.



GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank You for Choosing the Sioux City

Convention Center and Distinctive Gourmet for Your Conference or Special Event. Our Friendly

and Attentive Staff Looks Forward to Serving You and Your Guests.

Distinctive Gourmet Has Been Catering

Some of The Finest Convention Centers, Performing Arts Theaters, Resorts and

Restaurants Across the Country For More Than 30 years. Whether it be a High Profile

Hollywood Gala or an Intimate Anniversary Celebration, Our Talented Culinary Team

Offers Tasteful Solutions to Perfectly Fit The Unique Needs of Your Event.

Our Executive Chef, Alan Clark, is Truly

Passionate about Food. He Uses Only the Freshest and Highest Quality Ingredients in His Innovative Creations. Your Guests are Guaranteed to Enjoy

Sumptuous Cuisine with an Enticing Presentation. Please Look for our Signature Items on the

Menus As Well!

Whether You are Planning an Event for 25 or 2500, Distinctive Gourmet’s Catering Menu

Offers the Best of the Diverse Ethnic Cuisines and Rich Cultures Indigenous to the Tri-State Area.

Our Menus have Healthy, Low-fat and Vegetarian Alternatives and We Welcome Your Requests for

Customized Menus if You Prefer.

In Keeping With the City of Sioux City and the Sioux City Convention Center Green Philosophy,

Distinctive Gourmet Supports a Recycling Program For Glass, Plastic and Paper Products, Offers All

Services in China, and Maintains an Active Partnership with Local Rescue Missions in Order

To Donate Excess Catering Product When Appropriate.

Our Dedicated Staff Offers Full Service

Event Planning and We Are Happy to Handle Every Detail of your Special Occasion, From Flowers and Décor, To Entertainment. Please Ask One of Our Sales Team Members about the Broad Range of

Services We Provide.

Creative Menus, Culinary Flair, and Impeccable Service - Distinctive Gourmet Makes

Every Event an Affair to Remember.


Breakfast

Plated Breakfast All Plated Breakfasts are Served with Fresh Baked Pastries and Muffins, Orange Juice

And Freshly Brewed Coffee

Heartland B1 A Petite Certified Angus Steak with Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs and Breakfast Potatoes

Midwest Sunrise B2 Thick Sliced French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup and Sausage Siouxlander B3 Buttermilk Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes and Bacon

Great Plains Breakfast B4 Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Your Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham. Served with Breakfast Potatoes

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Breakfast

Continental Breakfast Selections

Premium Continental Breakfast B5 Orange Juice, Fresh Baked Breakfast Pastries, Muffins and Bagels Served with Cream Cheese, Assorted Yogurts, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Herbal Tea

Classic Continental Breakfast B6 Orange Juice, Fresh Baked Breakfast Pastries, Muffins & Donuts, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Herbal Tea

Enhance Your Continental Breakfast

Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich B7 Egg and Cheese With Your Choice of Sausage, Bacon or Ham

English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich B8 Egg and Cheese With Your Choice of Sausage, Bacon or Ham

Flaky Croissant Sandwich B9 Egg and Cheese With Your Choice of Sausage, Bacon or Ham

Breakfast Burrito B10 Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Cheese, Peppers and Onions with Fresh Salsa

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Breakfast

Breakfast Reception Rivers Edge B11 Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Assorted Muffins and Pastries, Orange Juice, Fresh Brewed Coffee And Herbal Teas

Sioux Deluxe B12 Thick Sliced French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup, Berry Compote and Whipped Butter, Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes, Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit Display, Fresh Baked Pastries, Muffins and Cinnamon Rolls, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Premium Orange Juice and Herbal Tea

Enhance your Breakfast Reception

Prices Listed Below are Per Person

Cheese Omelets B13 Farm Fresh Two Egg Omelets with Cheddar Cheese

Chef Attended Egg and Omelet Station B14 Prepared to Order With Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Diced Ham, Tomatoes and Shredded Cheddar Cheese $25 Chef Attended Fee per Station

Belgium Waffles B15 Thick Belgian Waffles Served with Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream, Butter and Fresh Seasonal Berries

Premium Oatmeal B16 Hot Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and Chilled Milk (Served in a Chafer- Minimum 30 Guests Required)


A La Carte Break Items

Beverages: Coffee (gallon) C1

Assorted Bottled Fruit Juices (each) C2

Assorted Fruit Juices (gallon) C3 Assorted Flavors: Fruit Punch, Orange, Apple or Cranberry

Lemonade (gallon) C4

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea (gallon) C5

Bottled Water (each) C6

Sparkling Mineral Water (each) C7

Assorted Coke Products (each) C8

Individual Bottles of Powerade (each) C9 (Assorted Flavors)

Snacks:

Individual Cartons of Milk (each) C10

Sliced Seasonal Fruit & Berries (per person) C11 With Sue Bee Honey Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Whole Fresh Fruit (per person) C12

Assorted Yogurt (each) C13

Assorted Individual Cereals & Milk (each)



Muffins (dozen) C15 Blueberry, Lemon Poppy seed, Apple Cinnamon and Banana Nut

Bagels (dozen) C16 Plain, Blueberry, Cinnamon Raisin or Poppy seed

Mini Danish (dozen) C17 Cheese, Apple or Cherry

Breakfast Bread (sliced) C18 Banana, Lemon Poppy seed, Pumpkin and Blueberry

Croissant (dozen) C19 Fresh Baked Buttery Croissants

Fresh Baked Cookies (dozen) C20 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Sugar & White Chocolate Macadamia Nut

Rice Krispy Treats (dozen) C21 Traditional or Chocolate

Brownies (dozen) C22 Rich Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Nuts

Assorted Cupcakes (dozen) C23

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (dozen) C24

Gourmet Lemon Bars (dozen) C25

Bite Size Cookies (lb) C26

Sioux City Palmer Candy Chocolates (lb) C27



The Sioux City “Twin Bing” (each) C28

Individual Bags of Chips and Snacks (each) C29

Tortilla Chips and Salsa (per person) C30

Fresh Fried Potato Chips (per person) C31 With Your Choice of One of the Following Dips: French Onion, Chipotle Ranch or Southwestern Roasted Garlic

Pretzel Twists (lb) C32

Mixed Nuts (lb) C33

Snack Mix (lb) C34 Traditional or Spicy

Giant Soft Pretzels (each) C35 With Your Choice of Mustard or Nacho Cheese Sauce

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (each) C36

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bars (each) C37

Full Size Assorted Candy Bars (each) C38

Wells Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream Novelties (each)

Freshly Popped Popcorn (per person) C40


Break Services

Themed Breaks Death By Chocolate C41 Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies, Pretzel Rods, Strawberries, Double Fudge Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Served with Assorted Milks, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee

Harvest Moon of Iowa C42 Gourmet Cheese Board with Regional Favorites, Toasted Specialty Flat Breads and Lavosh Crackers with Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Served with Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee

The Ball Park C43 Gourmet Soft Pretzels with Mustard, Mini Hot Dogs with Condiments, Individual Bags of Dry Roasted Peanuts and Popcorn. Served with Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee

Dip It C44 Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Pita Chips with Hummus Dip, Potato Chips with French Onion Dip

Mid–Day Pick-Me-Up C45 Assorted Mini Palmers Candies, M&M’s, Malted Milk Balls and Dry Roasted Peanuts


Plated Lunches

Plated Lunches Include Rolls and Butter, Gourmet Coffee, Water and Your

Choice of Dessert

Woodbury Country Grilled Chicken Salad L1 Mix of Romaine and Spring Greens topped with Fresh Strawberries, Feta Cheese & Candied Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Greek Salmon Salad L2 Mix of Romaine and Spring Greens Topped with Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives and Greek Vinaigrette Dressing

Roast Turkey BLT Sandwich L3 Roast Breast of Turkey on Fresh Baked Croissant with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Mayonnaise Accompanied with Italian Pasta Salad

Roast Beef Sandwich on a Baguette L4 Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato and Caramelized Onion Aioli. Served with Our Famous New Potato Salad

Iowa Cobb Salad L5 Julienne Roast Sirloin of Beef Tossed with Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Corn and Our Award Winning Secret Recipe Dressing

Dessert Options:

-New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce -Chocolate Cake With Whipped Cream and Chocolate Curls -Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


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Plated Lunches

Plated Lunches Includes: Garden Salad, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Freshly Brewed Coffee

Entrees: Buttermilk Chicken L6 Home-Style Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy and Corn O’ Brien

Sweet Thai Chicken L7

Sweet Thai Crème Sauce, Confetti Orzo Pilaf, Snap Peas and Carrots

Hot Turkey or Beef Sandwich on Texas Toast L8

Homemade Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Corn

Yankee Pot Roast L9

Rich Brown Gravy, Boiled New Potatoes and Carrots with Celery and Pearl Onions

Steak Delmonico L10

Club Steak (Butterflied) With Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Buttered Yukon Gold Potatoes and Fresh Vegetable Medley

Honey Glazed Roast Porkloin L11

Fuji Apple Pork Demi-Glaze, Parsley Buttered New Potatoes and Green Beans

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon L12

Pineapple Salsa, Red and Gold Buttered New Potatoes and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Chicken Mushroom Penne L13

With Your Choice of Alfredo or Tossed with Fresh Roma Tomatoes and Herbs. Accompanied with Garlic Breadsticks

Dessert Options: -New York Cheesecake with Whipped Cream and Berry Garnish -Chocolate Cake With Whipped Cream and Chocolate Curls -Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enhance Your Lunch: Coca Cola Product (per person)


Box Lunches

Each Boxed Lunch Comes with Your Choice of a Bottled Water or Soda

and Cookie

Traditional L14 Selection of Sandwich on a French Baguette: -Turkey and Swiss Cheese -Roast Beef and Cheddar Cheese -Ham and Swiss Cheese -Vegetarian Option: Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Accompanied with Gourmet Potato Chips

Gourmet Wrap L15 Selection of Gourmet Wrap Sandwich: -Southwest Roast Beef Wrap with Grilled Peppers -Roast Turkey with Pesto Wrap -Grilled Vegetable Wrap Served with Gourmet Potato Chips & Apple

Gourmet Salad L16 Selection of Gourmet Salad: -Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Grapes -Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Served with Gourmet Potato Chips & Apple

Bistro L17 Selection of Sandwich: -Roast Turkey BLT on Croissant -Chilled Roast Beef on Baguette, Baby Swiss Cheese and Roasted Garlic Aioli -Salami, Ham, Cappacola, Provolone Cheese and Basil Pesto Aioli on Italian Bread Served with Gourmet Potato Chips and Pasta Salad

*CUSTOM OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST


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Themed Lunch Buffets

Included With your Luncheon Buffet are Rolls and Butter,

Iced Tea or Lemonade and Assorted Whole Cake and Pie Table

Smokehouse Barbeque L18

Fried Chicken, Smoked Beef Brisket with Barbeque Sauce, Red Bliss Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Little Italy L19

Homemade Lasagna, Chicken Cacciatore, Antipasto Salad with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, and Genoa Salami with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. Accompanied with Garlic Breadsticks and Tiramisu

Delicatessen L20

Freshly Prepared Sandwiches to Include: Turkey with Swiss Cheese, Ham with Swiss Cheese and Roast Beef with Cheddar Cheese Gourmet Relish Tray, Mixed Field Greens Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots and your Choice of Dressing, Pasta Salad with Black Olives Onion, Celery and Pepperoni, Chef’s Choice of Homemade Soup and Homemade Apple Pie

Mexican Fiesta Buffet L21 Chicken Fajita Meat, Soft Shell Tortillas, Bell Peppers, Onions, Salsa, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Guacamole. Pork Carnitas, Tri-Color Chips, Diced Tomatoes, Spicy Queso Sauce, Black Olives, and Jalapeno Peppers With Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and Sopapillas


Lunch Buffets

Included with your Luncheon Buffet are Rolls and Butter And Coffee

Premium Lunch Buffet L22 One Entrée (1 Entrée, 2 Accompaniments, 1 Salad, 1 Dessert) Two Entrées (2 Entrees, 2 Accompaniments, 2 Salads, 1 Dessert) Entrees: -Bronze Chicken with Sherried Crème Sauce and Bell Peppers -Pork Tenderloin with Home-style Country Gravy -Herb Crusted Tilapia with Champagne Crème Sauce -Fire Roasted Beef Medallions with Merlot Demi-Glaze -Mandarin Chicken with Orange Citrus Glaze -Vegetarian Option: Vegetarian Lasagna with Roasted Vegetables,Spinach and Mozzarella Accompaniments: -Herb Roasted New Potatoes -Homestyle Mashed Poatatoes -Wild Rice Pilaf -Parsley Buttered New Potatoes -Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley -Broccolini with Baby Carrots Salads: -Gourmet Blend Salad with Tomatoes, Baby Carrots, Cucumbers, Croutons With Your Choice of Dressing -Classic Caesar Salad with Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Topped with Home-style Croutons and Shredded Parmesan Cheese -Greek Salad: Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Kalamata Olives, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onion and Feta Cheese with Herb Vinaigrette Dressing -Red Bliss Potato Salad -Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Walnuts -Seasonal Fruit Salad Desserts: -New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce -Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Curls -Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


Served Dinners

Plated Dinners Include Your Choice of Salad, Choice of 2 Accompaniments, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Water

Entrees

Our Signature Chicken Roma D1 Swiss Mornay Sauce with Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Diced Tomatoes and Green Onions

Champagne Chicken D2

Herb Chicken Breast with a Champagne Crème Sauce

Grilled New York Strip Steak D3

Caramelized Onion Bordelaise Sauce

Fire Roasted Filet Mignon D4

Merlot Bordelaise Sauce

Roast Tenderloin of Beef & Caribbean Scampi D5 Roasted Garlic Brandy Sauce

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon D6 Basil Pesto Olive Tapenade

Stuffed Flounder D7

Shrimp, Scallop and Mushroom Stuffing with Champagne Crème Sauce

Chicken Fried Steak D8

Midwest Country Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Fuji Apple Roast Porkloin D9

Medallions of Pork Loin with Sautéed Fuji Apples and a Apple Cider Reduction

Pistachio Dijon Chicken & Beef Medallions D10

Roasted Red Pepper Crème Sauce and Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce

Prime Rib of Beef D11

Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef served with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce

Tender Beef Medallions D12

Bordelaise Sauce

Vegetarian Option D13

Amaranth Cake: Nutritious Grain stacked with Wild Mushrooms & Fresh Herbs topped with Parmesan Cheese


Served Dinners

Plated Dinners Include Your Choice of Salad, Choice of 2 Accompaniments, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Water

Salads Gourmet Blend Salad Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots and Homemade Croutons with Your Choice of Dressing

Baby Iceberg Wedge Slivered Red Onions, Shaved Carrots, Crispy Bacon and Tomatoes. Your Choice of Tangy Ranch Dressing or Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Herb Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Classic Caesar Dressing

Antipasto Salad

Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, and Genoa Salami With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Accompaniments -Sun-Dried Tomato Duchess Potatoes -Herb Roasted New Potatoes -Wild Rice Pilaf -Yukon Gold Duchess Potatoes -Parsley Buttered New Potatoes -Italian Green Beans -Corn O’Brien

-Honey Glazed Carrots -Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Desserts

-New York Cheesecake with Whipped Topping and Berry Garnish -Chocolate Cake with Whipped Topping and Chocolate Curls -Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting



Dinner Buffets

Dinner Buffets Include Rolls and Butter, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Water Minimum 25 Guests—Service Time is Ninety Minutes

D14

One Entrée Two Entrees

Entrees:

Jamaican Jerk Porkloin with Caribbean Sauce Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Picatta Bronzed Chicken with Pineapple Cilantro Sauce Champagne Herb Chicken with a Fresh Champagne Crème Sauce Our Signature Chicken Roma with Herbed Cream, White Wine, Pancetta,

Roma Tomatoes and Scallions Roast Porkloin with Fuji Apples and Apple Cider Reduction Grilled Iowa Pork Chop with Cranberry Sage Dressing and Gravy Almond Crusted Salmon with Honey Mustard Beurre Blanc Herb Crumbed Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce Cajun Catfish Creole Fire Roasted Beef Medallions with a Bordelaise Sauce Yankee Pot Roast Portuguese Steak BBQ Smoked Beef Brisket with Chipotle Barbeque Sauce Beef Stroganoff over Buttered Egg Noodles

Accompaniments:

Herb Roasted New Potatoes Home-style Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Wild Rice Pilaf Yukon Gold Duchess Potatoes Sun Dried Tomato Duchess Potatoes Parsley Buttered New Potatoes

Broccolini with Baby Carrots Seasonal Vegetable Medley Honey Glazed Carrots Italian Green Beans Buttered Sweet Corn Corn O-Brien

Dinner Buffets


Dinner Buffets Include Tea Rolls and Butter, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Water Minimum 25 Guests—Service Time is Ninety Minutes

Salads:

Antipasto Salad with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives, and Genoa Salami Tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette

Hand Tossed Caesar Salad with Fresh Croutons and Parmesan Cheese Mixed Green Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Croutons and Carrots with Your Choice of Dressing Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Red Onions and Pine Nuts, Tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette Orzo Pasta Salad with Diced Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Green Onions,

Parmesan Cheese, and Roasted Garlic, Tossed with Olive Oil Vinaigrette Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Craisins, Peanuts and Red Onions Tortellini Pasta Salad with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Sun-Dried Tomato

Vinaigrette Baby Iceberg Wedge with Slivered Red Onions, Shaved Carrots, Crispy Bacon

and Tomatoes with your choice of dressing

Dressing Options:

Ranch Italian Dorothy Lynch French Bleu Cheese Thousand Island

Desserts:

New York Style Cheesecake with Whipped Cream and Berry Garnish Chocolate Cake with Whipped Topping and Chocolate Curls Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Boston Crème Pie Red Velvet Cake German Chocolate Cake Strawberry Cream Cheese Bistro Cheesecake

Cold Hors D’oevures

Prices Below are per tray◊ 1 tray= 100 pieces

Curried Chicken Phyllo Cups R1

Chicken, Yogurt, Curry Spices with Grapes, Celery and Nuts in a Flaky Phyllo Cup

Antipasto Skewer R2

Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato, Kalamata Olive and Salami Brushed with Italian Dressing

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail R3

With Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Tea Sandwiches R4

3 Layer Tea Sandwiches with Ham Salad, Egg Salad and Tuna Salad

Parmesan Twists R5

Pastry Dough Twisted with Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Pita Triangles R6

With Hummus and Olive Tapenade

Caprese Crustatda R7

Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarellas, Basil Pesto on a Toasted Croustade

Shrimp Salad Phyllo Cups R8

Baby Shrimp, Celery, Onion, Fresh Dill and Spices, Mayonnaise, in a Flaky Phyllo Cup

Gourmet Deviled Eggs R9

Mix and Match Flavors to Include: Traditional, Southwestern, BLT and Ranch Flavors

Tomato Basil Bruschetta R10

Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic in a Light Vinaigrette Atop Crostini Bread

Beef Tenderloin Crostini R11

With Roasted Garlic Aioli

Smoked Salmon Crostini R12

With Dill Crème Cheese

Roquefort & Walnut Belgium Endive R13

Roquefort Blue Cheese and Chopped Walnuts with Herbs and Spices on a Belgium Endive Spear

Strawberry Bruschetta R14

Mascarpone and Cream Cheeses, Sweetened with Local Honey and topped with Strawberries

Imported & Domestic Cheese and Fruit R15

Fresh Vegetable Crudités and Dip R16


Hot Hors D’oeuvres

Prices Below are per tray ◊1 Tray= 100 pieces

Thai Shrimp Money Bags R17 Shrimp and Vegetables, Light Crispy Wheat Flour Wrapper, tied with a Seaweed Tie

Chicken Satay R18 With Peanut Sauce

Spinach Spanikopita R19 Spinach, Cream Cheese and Feta Cheese and a hint of Garlic, Wrapped in a Flaky Phyllo Cup

Bacon Wrapped Scallops R20 Bite-Size Scallops lightly rolled in breadcrumb, and wrapped in a Lean Dry Cured Bacon

Buffalo Chicken Wings R21 Plump and Juicy Chicken Wings Deep-Fried and tossed in Franks Red Hot Sauce

Beef Empanada R22 A Buttery, Flaky Pastry Filled with Seasoned Beef, Tomatoes, Black Beans and Onions

Pork Potstickers R23 With Hoi sin Dipping Sauce

Mini Crabcakes R24 With Spicy Aioli

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas R25 Corn Tortilla Stuffed and Rolled with Mesquite Chicken, Black Beans, Onion and Cheese

Mini Egg Rolls R26 With Sweet & Sour Sauce

Raspberry and Almond Filled Phyllo R27 Double Cream Brie Cheese, Toasted Almonds and Raspberry Jam Wrapped in Filo Dough

Andouille Sausage in Puff Pastry R28 With Creole Mustard

Swedish Meatballs R29 All Beef Meatballs tossed in a Swedish Gravy with Sour Cream and Dijon Mustard

Bourbon Cocktail Franks R30 In Barbeque Sauce

Boneless Chicken Nuggets R31 With Barbeque or Buffalo Dipping Sauce


Cocktail Stations

Prices below are per person

Minimum of 50 Guests

Pasta Station R32

Cheese Filled Tortellini or Penne Pasta Sliced Chicken Breast, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms And Fresh Vegetables with Alfredo, Marinara, Spicy Southwestern, and Basil Pesto Crème Sauce

Nacho Station R33

Taco Meat, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Sliced Jalapenos, Black Olives, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions, Sour Cream, Salsa And Guacamole

Baked Brie R34

Imported Brie topped with a choice of sweet or savory fillings, Wrapped in Puff Pastry and baked until golden brown, served warm Sliced Baguette and Assorted Crackers Select one topping from below: -Sundried Tomatoes and Basil -Cranberry and Walnuts -Apricot

Bruschetta and Flatbread Station R35

Served with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Variety of Toasted Flat Breads. Specialty toppings to include: ·Fresh Tomato, Basil and Garlic ·Olive Tapenade ·Mushroom Duxcell ·Zucchini Caponata ·Tomato

Loaded Mashed Potato Bar R36

Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes Toppings: Crisp Bacon, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Asparagus Burgundy Reduction with Mushrooms

Fajita Station R37 Marinated Beef and Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Roasted Peppers And Onions, Cilantro Served with Flour Tortillas, Jalapenos, Shredded Cheddar, Sour Cream, Salsa and Guacamole


Cocktail Stations

Prices below are per person

Minimum of 50 Guests

Dessert Stations

Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream Social R38

Premium Vanilla Ice Cream, Assorted Parlor Toppings to include Nuts, Cherries, Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut, Chopped Assorted Candy Bars and Cookies. Served with Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee

Strawberry Shortcake Station R39

Build your own Strawberry Shortcake Station to include Fresh Strawberries and Mixed Berry Compote, Shortcake Biscuits, Pound Cake, Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Cream

Death By Chocolate Station R40

Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies, Pretzel Rods, Strawberries and Peanuts, Double Fudge Brownies and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Served with Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee and Hot Teas


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Cocktail Stations

Prices below are per person Minimum of 50 Guests

Carved to Order Stations: Herb Roasted Turkey Breast R41 With Orange Cranberry Sauce, Whole Grain Mustard, Mayonnaise and Cocktail Rolls

Steamship Round of Beef R42 Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Served with Horseradish Sauce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Grey Poupon Mustard, Mayonnaise and Rolls

Honey Chipotle Roast Porkloin R43

Pineapple Chutney, Southwestern Aioli, Creole Mustard Served with Rolls

Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin R44

Served with Horseradish Sauce, Whole Grain Mustard, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Rolls

Roasted New York Striploin R45

Beef Strip Loin served with Béarnaise and Brandied Black Peppercorn Demi accompanied with rolls

Atlantic Salmon En Croute R46

Poached Salmon En Croute with Wild Rice, Hard Boiled Egg and Lemon Butter Sauce

$100 Chef Attended Fee Per Carving Station


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Distinctive Service

Enhance Your Dining Experience…..

Distinctive Gourmet Would Like to Take Your Dining

Experience to the Next Level By Giving Your Guests

The Option of Ordering Your Entrée Tableside From

A Two-Option Menu

1st Course: Your Choice of One Appetizer or Soup

Tomato Bisque Soup New England Clam Chowder Soup Italian Wedding Soup Firecracker Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado Salsa Verde Bruschetta Trio: Tomato Mozzarella and Basil,

Pistachio and Feta, and Strawberry

2nd Course: Your Choice of One Salad Antipasto Salad with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red

Peppers, Kalamata Olives, and Genoa Salami tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette Hand Tossed Caesar Salad with Fresh Croutons and Parmesan Cheese Mixed Green Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots and Croutons with your Choice of Dressing Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Craisins, Peanuts and Red Onions Baby Iceberg Wedge with Slivered Red Onions, Shaved Carrots, Crispy Bacon and Toma-toes Tortellini Pasta Salad with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

3rd Course: Main Course Your Choice of Two of the Following:

Berkshire Pork Chop with Cranberry Sage Dressing and Apple Cider Pork Au Jus

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jack Daniels Whisky Glaze Chicken Roma: Swiss Mornay Sauce with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Diced Tomatoes and Green Onions Champagne Chicken: Herb Chicken Breast with Champagne Crème Sauce Tender Beef Medallions: Ruby Port Demi-Glaze Steak AuPoivre: Black Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Steak

Finished with Brandy-Green Peppercorn Sauce

4th Course: Dessert

Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream Truffles Your Choice of One of the Following:

White Chocolate Raspberry French Vanilla Mint Grasshopper


Beverages

Premium Wine List

Relax Riesling– Fermented Slightly Dry With a Wonderful Bouquet an Intense Flavors of Apples and Peaches With Just a Hint of Citrus Robert Mondavi Cabernet– Intense Dark Fruit Character with Violet and an Earthly Truffle Complexity Markham Merlot– Vibrant Vanilla, Toasty Oak And Hints of Smoke, giving Away To Bright Fruit Flavors Cavit Pinot Grigio– A Vibrant Citrus, Apricot, And Honey Suckle Nose. This Wine is Crisp on the Palate. Kendall Jackson Chardonnay– Bursting With Tropical Flavors Such as Mango and Pineapple Sonoma Cuturer Chardonnay- Crisp Fruit, Sweet Oak and Butter Flavors are Present

Wine List House Wine-Stone Cellar Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sycamore Lane White Zinfandel

*Outside Wine is Available To Bring in At a

Corkage Fee of $14.95 Per Bottle

Specialty Hosted Drinks Sangria-Delicious, Fruit-Based Wine "Punch" Made With Red Wine, Fresh, Seasonal Fruit and a Bit of Bubbly Water or Citrus Flavored Soda Regular Fruit Punch Adult Fruit Punch Champagne Fountain


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Beverages

Libations—Bar Packages Premium Hosted Bar Includes Premium Liquors, House Wine, Domestic Beers, and Soft Drinks

3 Hour Hosted Special:

Beer and Wine Hosted Unlimited Hosted Soda

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

(Upon Request) Assorted Bottled Juices Sugar Free & Reg Red Bull

Premium Cash Bar Pricing Sugar Free & Reg Sobe Tall Premium Cocktails Assorted Vitamin Waters Specialty Cocktails Coke Products House Wine Assorted Sioux City Sodas Bottled Imported Beer (12 oz) Italian Flat & Sparkling Water Bottled Domestic Beer (12 oz) (Panna & Peligrino) Canned Beer (16 oz) Coca Cola Products Bottled Waters Drink Tickets Are Available Each for Mixed Drinks, Wine, Domestic Keg Beer, Soda and Water *Ask About our Imported Keg Pricing


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Ice Carvings


Please ask about our Customized Ice Carvings!

Our Sous’ Chef Bob Dowd does our Ice Carvings

in-house and can accommodate almost any design request!

Starting at $200

ICE CARVINGS


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Policies and Procedures


Procedures The Sioux City Convention Center and Distinctive Gourmet Would Like to Welcome You to Our

Convention Center. You Will Find That we Take Great Pride in Providing Exceptional Service to Both You and

Your Guests. In Our Continuing Effort to Ensure a Unique

Culinary Experience, our Executive Chef and Catering Sales Experts are Prepared to Meet and Fulfill Your Food

and Beverage Requirements and Surpass Your Expectations.

Our Menus Have Been Created to Offer Regional Cuisine Featured in the Midwest: From Local Farm Fresh Produce

and Hand Crafted Cheeses, to a Variety of California’s World Renowned Wines; Menus

Accented by the Unique Ethnic Flavors that Make-Up Our Culturally Rich and Diverse Population. We Look Forward

to Working with You to Enhance Your Event!

Tablecloths All Tables for Meal Functions are Dressed with White

Linen and your Choice of Assorted Colored Napkins. Your Sales Professional May Assist you with Specialty Linens

and Décor Details at an Additional Charge.

Water Service

The Sioux City Convention Center Provides Complimen-tary Speaker Water Service for the Podium and Head

Table; This Service may be Arranged Through Your Sales Professional. Water Bubblers, Offering Chilled Filtered

Water, are Placed Throughout the Convention Center and

are Complimentary to Guests.

Food Service

We Offer a Complete Selection of Food to Compliment Your Function. No Food of Any Kind May Be Brought into

the Event Room Without Permission. Please Use the Banquet Menus for Your Function Planning. Food and

Beverages Prepared by Distinctive Gourmet are not

Allowed to be Taken off the Property.

Payment Policy

Distinctive Gourmet Accepts All Major Credit Cards and Company Checks as Payment for Products and Services.

If Payment is Received Less than Five Days Prior to the Event, Certified Funds or Credit Cards Will Be Required

(Non-Certified Checks are not Acceptable Forms of Payment. If the Customer Prefers to Pay by Company

Check, A Credit Card Authorizations is Required to

Facilitate On-Site Orders.

Distinctive Gourmet’s Policy Requires Full Payment in

Advance of all Events. Based on the Event Type and Guarantee Policy, the Balance of the Monies Due Shall be

Paid to Caterer Seven Days Prior to the Event, Depending

on Each Event. Any Additional Expenses Incurred on the Day of the Event, Not Covered by the Event Deposit, May

be Billed on Client’s Credit Card or Will be Invoiced Within Five (5) Days of the Event and Due Within Fifteen (15)

Days Receipt of the Invoice.

Service Charge All Food and Beverage Items are Subject to an 18% Service Charge.

Guarantees The Exact Number of Guests Must Be Given to Our Catering Office By Noon, Three (3) Days Prior to the

Date of The Function. This Number is not Subject To Reduction as Food Products Have Been Ordered,

Received, and Prepared. As a Precautionary Measure, We

Will Prepare 5% (Not to Exceed 20 Meals) Above the Guaranteed Number of Guests. If no Guarantee is

Received Three Days Prior to the Event, We Will Operate Under the Number of Guests Indicated on the Event

Order (Your Original Estimate). You Will be Charged for the Guarantee or the Number Attending, Whichever is

Greater.

Pricing/Service Charges

Prices Are Subject to Change Without Notice. Menu

Pricing Includes Food, Linens, Flatware, Tables and Chairs Within our Inventory, and Set-Up and Take-Down.

Displays, Decorations, and Personal Property

All Displays and/or Decorations Proposed By The Patrons Will Be Subject to Approval. Any Property of the

Patron and/or Patron’s Guests Brought Onto the Premises

Will Be at the Sole Risk of the Patron. The Sioux City Convention Center Will Not Be Liable for Any Loss or

Damage To Any Such Property For Any Reason. All Convention Center Displays and/or Decorative Items Are

to Remain on the Premises, Affixed and/or arranged as Upon Patron’s Initial Arrival on Event Day. Any Removal

and/or Rearrangement or Such, by Patron’s and/or

Patron’s Guests, Without Prior Approval by Authorized Convention Center Personnel, May Result in Additional

Charges.


Looking for Something Different!?

Ask About our:

Seasonal and Holiday Menus

Themed Events

Personalized Menu Options

Helpful Hints for a Successful Event…

Prices are Subject to Change

Vegetarian Meals are Available

Credit Card Must Be On File

Checks are Accepted Two Weeks Prior To

Event

Credit Cards are Accepted One Week Prior To

Event

A Signed Menu is Needed To Help Confirm

Details!

Final Guarantee Seven Days Prior To Event



Catering Provided By

Sioux City Convention Center

801 4th Street

Sioux City, IA 51101

712-279-4821

www.visitsiouxcity.org

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