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Des Moines Embassy Club, Ruan Center

7th Street + Grand Avenue, 34th Floor

Des Moines, IA 50309

515.244.CLUB (2582)

Embassy Club West

520 Market Street

West Des Moines, IA 50266

515.244.WEST (9378)

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The Des Moines Embassy Club

Banquet + Catering Menu

exquisite cuisine distinctive venues outstanding service

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB! Thank you for considering The Des Moines Embassy Club as the host for your

event! We ensure that all facets of your function are held to the highest standard.

BANQUET + CATERING TEAM

Des Moines Embassy Club

Emily Biedenfeld Director of Sales (515) 245-3751

[email protected]

Kristy Maras Sales Manager (515) 245-3759

[email protected]

Diane Larson Sales Manager (515) 244-3763

[email protected]

Sukanya Henry Sales Manager (515)245-3761

[email protected]

Banquet On-Site Event Staff

Josue Sandoval

Banquet Manager

DMEC Ruan Center

Chef Matt Uitermarkt Executive Chef

DMEC Ruan Center

Marjorie Portillo Assistant Banquet Manager

DMEC West

Chef Randy Brown Executive Chef

DMEC West

Michael R. LaValle

President & CEO

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Culinary Professionals

Club Management

Imre Torok General Manager + Operations Director

DMEC Ruan Center

(515)245-3760

[email protected]

Chef Michael Bailey General Manager

DMEC West Location

(515) 244-9378 ext. 507 [email protected]

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EXCUISITE CUISINE

This menu serves only as a suggestion to assist in planning your event. We welcome and

accommodate any special requests and our chefs happily customize the included menus

DISTINCTIVE VENUES

INCLUDED WITH ROOM RENTAL at our club locations

Tables & Chairs

China, silverware, glassware, & service equipment

White or black cloth table linen and napkins

Guest Parking

OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Personal Event Planner with expert advice to assist during event planning process

On-site Banquet Manager and experienced service staff cater for you and your guests

with fine dining level service

Additional Equipment Available for Rent

LCD Projector 100 Projection Screen 25 Podium 25 Microphone with Sound System 100

Staging Starting at 250

ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR LOCAL DESTINATION EVENT

The Des Moines Embassy Club is happy to provide our Exquisite Cuisine

and Outstanding Services at your local event destination

INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEAL

Personal Event Venue Coordinator with expert advice to assist during event planning process

On-site Banquet Manager and experienced service staff cater to you

and your guests with fine dining level service

White or black cloth table linen and napkins

Transportation and equipment fees applies to local destination events

Additional 10% applies to food prices at off-site events

ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR EVENT

It is our pleasure to provide the following services, at no extra charge, for your

event at either Des Moines Embassy Club location!

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BREAKFAST

Continental Breakfast 12.50

Fresh Fruit + Berries, Yogurts, Granola, Fresh Baked Pastries, Muffins

Breakfast Buffet 19.50

Minimum of 35 Guests Fresh Fruit + Berries, Yogurts, Granola, Eggs Prepared to Preference, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon,

Sausage, Pastries, Muffins

Plated Breakfast 17.50

Fresh Fruit, Choice of Breakfast Entrée, Bacon + Sausage, Muffin

Add coffee service +2.50

BRUNCH

Culinary Stations 32.50

Minimum of 50 Guests

Fruit Stand

Fresh Fruit Display

Green Salad with Dressings + Toppings

Mini Cereal Boxes + Milk

Breakfast Station

Scrambled Eggs with Assorted Toppings

Bacon

Sausage

Enhancement: Omelets Made to Order +75

Farmers’ Table

Sliced Ham with Condiments + Rolls

Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetable Mélange

Enhancement: Carver + Carved Protein

(Smoked Ham, Turkey Breast, Tip Sirloin) +75

French Toast Bar

French Toast

Pecans Praline + Bananas Foster Sauces

Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, Syrup,

+ Honey Butter

Enhancement: Chef Attended Sauce Station

(flavored syrups, sauces made of fresh fruit) +75

BEVERAGES

AM Beverage Station 5.50 for 5 hrs. Soft Drinks Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, +5 per person or 2.75 on consumption

and Juice

BREAKFAST Breakfasts are priced per guest.

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MAIN DINING ROOM EXPRESS LUNCH BUFFET

DMEC Ruan Center Main Buffet 17.50 (up to 50 guests)

Chef’s Seasonal Soup

Composed Salads

Fresh Fruit Display

Green Salad with Condiments + Dressings

Chef’s Choice of Hot Entrée

Chef’s Choice of Two Carved Meats

Chef’s Choice Vegetable + Starch

The Day’s Fresh Fish

Gourmet Pizzas (One Veggie, One Meat)

Private Lunch Buffet 19.00


Chef’s Selection of seasonal soup, salad,

fresh fruit, 2 of Chef’s choice entrees,

vegetable + starch, daily fresh fish selection,

gourmet pizzas (veggie + meat) add a carver for $50 instead of 1 entree

Embassy Club West Main Buffet 17.50 (up to 30 guests)


Composed Salads

Assorted Composed Salads

Fresh Fruit Display

Chef’s Choice of Hot Entrée

Green Salad with Condiments + Dressings

Make-Your-Own Sandwich Bar

Chef’s Choice of Two Carved Meats

Brick Oven Pizzas

Private Lunch Buffet 19.00


Chef’s Selection of seasonal soup, salad,

fresh fruit, 2 of Chef’s choice entrees,

vegetable + starch, daily fresh fish selec-

tion, brick oven pizzas (veggie + meat) add a carver for $50 instead of 1 entree

ADDITIONAL BEVERAGE OPTIONS

PM Beverage Station for +5.50 for 5 hrs. Add Lemonade or Juice

Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea & Soda + $2.50 per person

DESSERTS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 16

BUFFET LUNCH Buffet lunches are priced per guest and include pre-set iced water and South Union bread with butter.

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ENTREES Includes Seasonal Salad or Soup as the first course. (one dressing choice - add a 2nd for +1 per guest)

Grilled Center Cut Beef Tenderloin 4 oz. 21.95 6 oz. 27.95

Topped with mushroom sauce. Served with

seasonal vegetables + oven roast potatoes.

Chicken Piccata 18.50 Half breast of chicken with lemon caper sauce.

Served with seasonal vegetables + wild

rice mélange.

Pasta Primavera 17.95

Seasonal vegetables, sun dried tomatoes,

+ pine nuts in basil sauce with linguini.

Grilled Salmon 23.95

With lemon caper beurre blanc. Served with

seasonal vegetables + wild rice mélange.

Berkshire Pork Chop 22.95

10 oz. chop served with seasonal vegetables

+ oven roast potatoes.

Traditional Lasagna 16.50

Grazziano sausage, ricotta cheese, + marinara

sauce. Available as vegetarian option.

Grilled Chicken + Portobello Pasta 17.95

Served with tomato basil sauce on penne.

SALADS

Spinach Salad 13.50

Leaf spinach tossed with bacon, tomatoes,

+ mushrooms served with Old Embassy Club

dressing and Parmesan. Add Chicken +3

Fresh Salmon Salad 23.95

6 oz. grilled salmon filet + vegetables served on

seasonal greens with Club vinaigrette.

Chef’s Salad 17.50

Ham + turkey, Swiss + cheddar cheese, tomatoes,

vegetables, olives, + eggs tossed with seasonal

greens. Served with your choice of dressing.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 18.50

Grilled chicken breast served on romaine

lettuce with croutons + grated Parmesan.

Tossed with Caesar dressing.

Chicken Southwest Salad 17.50

Grilled chicken breast, Monterrey Jack + cheddar

cheese, tomato, olive, + fresh greens on a crispy

tortilla. Served with black beans, rice, salsa,

+ ranch dressing.

Curried Chicken Salad 16.50

Club favorite! Curried chicken salad in a

pineapple shell, garnished with sliced fresh fruit

+ seasonal berries.

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20+ guests - all guests enjoy the same entrée or have pre-selected entrees of 2 or 3 options

1-20 guests - Mini menu of two to three entrees for guests to order at the event or all same entrees

(Please provide place cards or menus with pre-selected entrees indicated or mini-menus, respectively)

Vegetarian and other meals to meet dietary concerns are provided as requested in addition to these guidelines.

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SANDWICHES

Open-Faced Grilled Chicken Sandwich 18.95

Breast of chicken, bacon, tomato, + white

cheddar cheese with Italian relish garnish on

toasted whole wheat. Served with fresh fruit.

Chicken Salad (Tarragon or Curried) 16.95

Club favorite! With lettuce + tomato on toasted

croissant. Served with fresh fruit.

Smoked Turkey Sandwich 16.50

Thin-sliced breast meat with avocado, lettuce,

+ tomato on toasted croissant. Served with

fresh fruit.

Grilled Steak Sandwich 25.95

Embassy Club 6 oz. New York strip topped with

horseradish cream, sautéed onions +

mushrooms on baguette. Served with Club fries.

Hamburger 14.95

Topped with Swiss cheese, Canadian bacon,

+ avocado on a whole wheat bun. Served with

Club fries. Not recommended for Café Combination.

Portobello Mushroom Burger 14.95

Topped with peppers, onions, + Asiago cheese.

Served with Club fries.

Not recommended for Café Combination.

CAFÉ COMBINATIONS 15.50 Combine half portions of Soup, Salad,

and/or Sandwich as a single course.

ENHANCEMENTS

Include a first course to with any Salad

or Sandwich.

1/2 Salad, 1/2 Sandwich Fresh Salmon Salad +5

Add a Seasonal Salad 5.00

Please inquire for pricing on other salad options.

1/2 Salad + Cup of Soup

Fresh Salmon Salad +5

Add a Cup of Soup 4.00

1/2 Sandwich + Cup of Soup

ADDITIONAL BEVERAGE OPTIONS

PM Beverage Station 5.50 for 5 hrs.

Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea & Soda

Add Lemonade or Juice

+ 2.50 per guest

DESSERTS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 16

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HORS D’OEUVRES PACKAGES Customizable based on your needs

Minimum 20 guests

DESSERTS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 16 BAR OPTIONS AVALABLE ON PAGE 17

Light Party Packages 17.95 per guest

Domestic Cheeses with fresh fruit garnish

Vegetable Crudité of sliced fresh vegetables

with creamy dill dip

Mini Chicken Tenders with honey mustard or BBQ sauce

Chicken or Veggie Quesadillas with Salsa

Club Meatballs with sweet chili sauce

Fresh Party Package 20.95 per guest

Two Chef’s Choice Passed Canapés


Thai Chicken Kabobs

La Quercia Prosciutto Crostini

Club Meatballs with mango chutney

Decorated Smoked Salmon with capers, red onion, diced eggs + dill crème fraiche

Silver Party Package 28.95 per Guest

Two Chefs’ Choice Passed Canapés


Vegetable Crudité of sliced fresh vegetables

with creamy dill dip

Shrimp Toast

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon Wrapped Sausage


Italian Antipasto of assorted meats, cheeses,

pitted olives, veggie + breads

Gold Party Package 30.95 per Guest



Vegetable Crudité of sliced fresh vegetables with creamy dill dip

Smoked Salmon on a Croustade

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms


Carved Beef + Roast Turkey Breast with carver, breads + condiments

Platinum Party Package 35.95 per Guest



Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Display

Smoked Beef Tenderloin on a Croustade

Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls

Bacon Wrapped Dates


Stuffed Mushrooms (Boursin cheese or Graziano Sau-

sage)

Decorated Whole Smoked Salmon

with capers, red onion, diced eggs + dill crème fraiche

Carved Beef + Roast Turkey Breast with carver, breads + condiments

Add Chilled Jumbo Shrimp (2 per guest) with cocktail sauce or Fresh

Oysters Rockefeller to any above package +5.00 per guest

These packages are only suggestions. If you desire customized party

packages, please inquire with your sales manager

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DESSERTS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 16 BEVERAGES AVALABLE ON PAGE 17

INDIVIDUAL HORS D’OEUVRES (Priced per piece unless otherwise indicated)

Chicken Chicken Quesadillas with salsa 2.50 per guest

Mini Chicken Tenders

with honey mustard or BBQ sauce 2.50 per guest

Thai Chicken Kabobs 3.25

Seafood Shrimp Cocktail Shooter 3.00

Mini Crab Cakes with southwestern sauce 3.25

Shrimp Thai Egg Rolls 3.25 per guest

Salmon, Tobiko, + Golden Caviar Tassies 4.00

Smoked Salmon on Croustade 4.00

Shrimp Toast 4.00

Sushi Selections - Please inquire 4.00

Coconut Shrimp with sweet red chili sauce 4.00

Large Pancetta-Wrapped Gulf Shrimp

with basil olive oil 4.00

Natural Iowa Pork La Quercia Prosciutto Crostini 3.25

Bacon, Tomato Jam, + Aioli Endive Cup 3.25

Assorted Panini Bites 2.50 per guest

Club Specialty Pizzas (meat) 2.50 per guest

Grazziano Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms 2.50

Club Meatballs (2 per guest)

with sweet chili sauce 2.50

Bacon-Wrapped Dates or Sausage 3.25

Pork Thai Egg Rolls 3.25

Thai Pork Kabobs 3.25

Pork Pot Stickers 3.25

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots with Jalapenos 3.25

Club Selected Angus Beef Tenderloin of Beef + Chutney Kabob 3.25

Smoked Beef Tenderloin on Croustade 4.00

Vegetarian Boursin Stuffed Peppadews 2.50

Fresh Fruit Kabobs 2.50

Boursin + Tapenade Croustade 2.50

Cabernet Onions + Chevre Canapé 2.50

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms 2.50

Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus 2.50 per guest

Mini Brie, Apple, + Honey Tassies 2.50

Tomato Basil Bruschetta 2.50 guest

Hummus with pita triangles 2.50 per guest

Fruit + Cheese Kabobs 3.25

Wild Mushroom or Black Bean Tassies 3.25

Fresh Spring Rolls 3.25 per guest

Club Specialty Pizzas (vegetarian)

2.50 per guest

PLATTERS + DISPLAYS (Priced per guest unless otherwise indicated)

Seafood

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp (2 per guest)

with cocktail sauce 5.00

Fresh Oysters Rockefeller 5.00

Seafood Display of shrimp, crab, + oysters 9.00

Seafood Continued

Cold Cured Salmon Display 10.95

Decorated Whole Smoked Salmon Sides

285.00 per Display

Vegetarian

Fresh Fruit Display 3.75

Vegetable Crudité with Dips 3.75

Domestic Cheeses with Fruit Garnish 4.50

Seasonal Grilled Vegetables 4.50

Sandwich Platters

Mini Sandwiches of cucumber,

Havarti + ham, chicken salad 7.00

Sliced Meat, Cheese, + Vegetable Display

with condiments + rolls 8.95

Italian Antipasto of assorted meats, cheeses,

pitted olives, veggies, + breads 10.75

A LA CARTE HORS D’OEUVRE SELECTIONS Create your own hors d’oeuvre display or add pieces and platters

to another hors d’oeuvre or dinner package.

Health Department regulations prohibit guests from taking extra food or beverages home.

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SNACKS Meeting Packages priced per guest unless otherwise indicated.

SNACKS 5 per person

Your Sales Manager will assist in determining amount of snacks based on your guest count.

Mixed Nuts

Peanuts

Pretzels

Potato Chips + Dip

Tortilla Chips + Salsa

Chex Mix

Fried Plantain Chips

Wasabi Peas or Dry Roasted Edamame

MEETING PACKAGES

AM Break 7.00

Assortment of Muffins and Pastries

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

PM Break 7.00

Assortment of Cookies and Brownies

Mixed Nuts + Snack Mix

Sweet Tooth 7.00

Assortment of Cookies and Brownies


Fresh & Healthy 7.00

Vegetable Crudité

Hummus with Pita Chips

Savory Snacks 7.00

Pretzels + Snack Mix

Mixed Nuts

Fruit & Cheese 7.50

Domestic Fruit Display with Crackers


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CULINARY STATIONS Minimum of 40 guests

Culinary Stations Party: Select a minimum of three stations.

Stations are priced per guest and cover two hours of service.

Single Station or Combine with Another Package: Price quoted on request.

Two Proteins

Roast Top Sirloin

Honey Glazed Bone-In Ham

Smoked Pork Shoulder

Roast Turkey Breast

Tenderloin of Beef +8

Carving Station 12.95

Two Vegetables

Sugar Snap Peas+ Carrots

Ginger Glazed Carrots

Sweet Corn Kernels

Stir Fried Broccolini

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Green Beans with caramelized onions + bacon

Two Potatoes and/or Grains

Au Gratin Potatoes

Sea Salt Encrusted

Fingerling Potatoes

White Cheddar Stuffed

New Potatoes

Wild Rice Mélange

Display Station 8.50

Domestic Cheeses Display with fruit garnish

Vegetable Crudité with Dips or

Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

Add Sliced Meats with condiments + rolls +8

Add Italian Antipasto +10

Seafood Station 13.00

Smoked Salmon Sides with traditional condiments

Gulf Shrimp on Ice (3 per guest)

Add Snow Crab +3

Add Oysters +3

Italian Station 11.95

Antipasti-Style Vegetables

Fresh Mozzarella Bar

Pasta Bar with two pastas + three sauces

Comfort Food Station 9.95

Mashed Potatoes

Mac + Cheese

Toppings: sliced chicken, bacon crumbles,

sour cream, shredded cheese,

fresh chives

Taco + Nacho Station 13.95

Ground Beef + Sliced Chicken

Quesadillas

Salsas, Guacamole, + Chips

Corn + Flour Tortillas

Peppers + Onions

American Flair Station 9.95

Gourmet Pizzas (Veggie + Meat)

Chicken Wings with Sauces

Domestic Cheese Display with fruit garnish

Potato Chips + Dip

DESSERTS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 16 BAR OPTIONS AVALABLE ON PAGE 17

Health Department regulations prohibit guests from taking extra food or beverages home.

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ENTREES Two Entrees 32.50

Three Entrees 34.95

Add a Carving Station +75

Poultry Selections Roast Young Chicken

Barbecue Chicken

Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce:

Tomato-Caper, Picatta, Club-Mushroom

Turkey available on request

Seafood Selections Grilled Mahi Mahi

Grilled or Pan Seared Salmon

Hazelnut Encrusted Salmon

Miso Glazed Atlantic Cod or Salmon

Premium Iowa Pork Selections Pork Ribs

Grilled Pork Chops with Roast Apples

Baked Ham with Honey Sauce

Lasagna with Grazziano Sausage

Club Select Angus Beef Selections Beef Short Ribs

Beef Burgundy

4 oz. Beef Tenderloin Medallions +5

Carved Prime Beef +7

Vegetarian Selections Chef’s Selection

Vegetarian Lasagna

Ratatouille with peppers, onion, zucchini, squash, + eggplant

Eggplant Parmesan on a bed of angel hair pasta

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BUFFET DINNER Buffets are priced per guest (based on a minimum of 35 guests)

Buffets include a served soup or salad, two or three entrees, three displays,

two vegetables, and two potatoes, pastas, or grains and cover 2 hours of service.

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1 STARTER Served as the first course.


Gazpacho

Lobster Bisque +5

Seasonal Salad with Club-made dressing

Caesar Salad +4 tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons

+ parmesan

Warm Spinach Salad +4 with bacon crumbles, mushrooms,

+ Old Embassy dressing

2 SALADS

Caprese Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Moroccan Couscous Salad

Red Cabbage Cole Slaw

with apples, carrots, + leeks

Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

Marinated Vegetables

Marinated Mushrooms

Club Classic Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

SIDES

Choose Two Vegetables

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon + Shallots

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

French-Style Green Beans

+optional bacon and caramelized onion

Pea Pods + Mushroom Sautee

Sautee of Julienne Vegetables

Steamed Broccoli

Asparagus Hollandaise

Choose Two Potato, Pasta, or Grain

Au Gratin Potatoes

Parsley Buttered New Potatoes

Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Twice Baked Potatoes +3

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Wild Rice Mélange

Garlic or Red Mashed Potatoes

Oven-Browned Potato Wedges

BUILD YOUR BUFFET Pick 2 or 3 entrees from the previous page + the below

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ENTREES Duet Selections

Wing-On Chicken Breast + 4 oz. Medallion

of Beef 36.95

La Quercia Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Medallion + 4 oz. Medallion of Beef 37.95

Grilled Fresh Salmon Filet + 4 oz. Medallion

of Beef 38.95

Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp + 4 oz. Medallion

of Beef 39.95

Club Select Angus Beef Selections

Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin 6 oz. 36.95 8 oz. 40.95

12 oz. 46.95 12 oz. Bone-In Filet 53.50

Classic Steak with custom club toppings 37.95

Twin 4 oz. Beef Tenderloin Medallions 36.95

12 oz. New York Strip Steak with green peppercorn sauce 39.95

Club 12 oz. Prime Rib 39.95 aged + roasted with the classic Club recipe

(Minimum of 12 guests)

Premium Iowa Pork Selections

La Quercia Prosciutto-Wrapped Tenderloin Medallions

with rosemary sauce 28.95

Pork Tenderloin Scaloppini with La Quercia prosciutto 28.95

Double-Bone Pork Chop (Market Value)

12 oz. Center Cut Iowa Pork Chop with roast apple + calvados sauce 32.95

Pork Duo of Chop + Belly 31.95

Apple-Sage Stuffed Bone-In Pork Chop 32.95

Poultry Selections

Wing-On Chicken Breast 26.95 with chef-made custom sauce pairing

Grilled Semi-Boned Cornish Game Hen with herb rosemary sauce 26.95

Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms 26.95

Stuffed Wing-On Chicken Breast Florentine with basil sauce 26.95

Scaloppini Chicken Piccata

with lemon caper sauce 26.95

Add Shellfish to any Entrée Selection:

Lobster Tail - +18 Shrimp (3) - +12

Veal & Lamb Selections available upon

request

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To ensure the highest quality of service:

All guests enjoy the same entree: No minimum or maximum guest count required

Mini menu of two to three entrees for guests to order at the event: 1 to 20 guests

Pre-selected 2 or 3 entrees: 20+ guests

(Please provide place cards with pre-selected entrees indicated & menus with mini-menus)

Vegetarian and other meals to meet dietary concerns are provided as requested in addition to these guidelines.

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Seafood Selections 29.95

Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Crust

Hazelnut Encrusted Salmon

Canadian Walleyed Pike Almandine

Baked or Grilled Fresh Salmon Filet with lemon dill beurre blanc

Sautee of Shrimp + Scallops

Add Shellfish to any Entrée Selection:

Lobster Tail - +18 Shrimp (3) - +12

Fresh fish is flown in daily. Please inquire for

today’s selections. (Market Value)

Vegetarian Selections 28.95

Stuffed Roast Red Bell Pepper with allumette vegetables, portabella mushrooms,

+ chevre cream sauce

Eggplant Parmesan on a bed of angel hair pasta

Ratatouille with peppers, onion, zucchini, squash,

+ eggplant

Bucatini Pasta with pistachio nut pesto, fagiolini beans,

parmesan, + breadcrumbs

Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with saffron basmati rice

Whole Grilled Portabella Mushroom with seasonal vegetables

SOUP OR SALAD Served as the first course. (same selection for parties of more than 25)


Gazpacho

Warm Spinach Salad +4 with bacon crumbles, mushrooms,

+ Old Embassy dressing

Seasonal Salad with Club-made dressing

Caesar Salad +4 tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons

+ Parmesan

SIDES All entrees are served with the same sides.

Vegetables

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon + Shallots

Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable Medley

French-Style Green Beans

+optional bacon and caramelized onion

Pea Pods + Mushroom Sautee

Sautee of Julienne Vegetables

Steamed Broccoli

Asparagus Hollandaise

Potatoes, Pastas, or Grains

Au Gratin Potatoes

Garlic or Red Mashed Potatoes

Parsley Buttered New Potatoes

Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Twice Baked Potatoes +3

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Wild Rice Mélange

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Oven-Browned Potato Wedges

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SERVED OR DISPLAYED DESSERTS WITH COFFEE SERVICE

Sweet Sensations 8.95

Dark Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse

with Club cookie

Club Gold Brick Sundae

with Club cookie

Hot Fudge, Fresh Strawberry, or Kahlua Sundae

Baked Apple

with raisins + nuts in vanilla rum sauce

Fresh Berries

with whipped cream

Delectable Delights 10.50

Fresh Fruit Pies á la Mode

Warm Apple Tart

with ice cream + caramel sauce

Crème Brulè with Berries

Fresh Baked Lemon or Berry Tarts

Italian Tiramisu

Panna Cotta with Honey

Elegant Confections 11.95

Flourless Chocolate Torte with berries

Berry-Filled Tuile Shell with custard sauce

Meringue Pavlova with vanilla ice cream + strawberries

Cherries Jubilee

Bananas Foster

Crepe Suzette

Individual Baked Alaska +3

Chef’s Trio of Mini Desserts

DESSERT PLATTERS + DISPLAYS add coffee service or station (2.50)

Assorted Cookies + Brownies 5.00

Chef’s Selection of Three Dessert Bars 6.00

Chef’s Mini Dessert Display (Five Mini Desserts) 9.95

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BEVERAGES The Banquet + Catering Team can assist in determining the number of beverage stations or bars.

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Self-Serve Beverage Station

5.50 per Guest for Five Hours

8.00 per Guest for Eight Hours

Water, Regular + Decaf Coffee, Hot or Iced

Tea, Juice or Soda

Sodas, Juice, Bottled Water

2.75 Charged on Consumption

Coffee Per Gallon: Large Dispenser • $100

Medium Dispenser • $65

Displayed Beverages 35.00 per Gallon

Sherbet Punch • Strawberry Lemonade

Hot Chocolate • Apple Cider

SPECIALTY BEVERAGE STATIONS

Deluxe Coffee Station Deluxe Coffee Station set up fees may apply. Please inquire.

Sweet Treats 5.00 per Guest Flavored creams + syrups, peppermint crumbles, chocolate pieces,

+ real whipped cream

Add Liqueurs Priced per Bottle Bailey’s, Kahlua, Godiva, Amaretto, Courvoisier, + Grand Marnier

Please inquire for bottle pricing.

Bubbly Bar Bubbly Bar set up fees may apply. Please inquire.

Mixers, Garnishes, + Bobbers 5.00 per Guest Mixers: orange, cranberry, pomegranate, + prickly pear juices

Bobbers: strawberries, raspberries, melon, + sugar cubes

Garnishes: orange, lime, + cherry

Baron de Breban Brut 30.00 per Bottle Please inquire for non-alcoholic sparkling juices.

HOSTED BAR OPTIONS Hosted Bar Set Up Fee 100.00 per Bar

Priced on Consumption

Hosted Wine, Beer, Liquors, + Non-Alcoholic Wine priced by bottle based on selection

Beer priced by bottle or keg based on selection

Liquors priced per bottle, below are estimated below

Average 22 drinks per bottle at $165-$200 per bottle depending on brand

Average 16 drinks per bottle for 750ml

Priced per Guest per Hour Hosted Wine, Domestic Keg Beer, Call Liquors, + Non-Alcoholic

First Hour 15.00 • Second Hour 11.00 • Additional Hours 7.00

Hosted Wine, Domestic Keg Beer, Premium Liquors, + Non-Alcoholic

First Hour 17.00 • Second Hour 13.00 • Additional Hours 9.00

CASH BAR PRICING Cashier Fee 50.00 per Bar + Bar Set Up Fee

Call Single Pour 8.00

Premium Single Pour 9.00

Call Rocks 9.00

Premium Rocks 10.00

Call Martinis 10.00

Premium Martinis 11.00

Club Red or White Wine 8.00

Domestic Bottled Beer 6.00

Micro/Craft/Import Bottled Beer 7.00

Sodas, Juice, Bottled Water 2.75

WINE, BEER, + LIQUOR SELECTIONS

House Wine + Champagne

30.00 per Bottle ǀ 8.00 per Glass Red + White Wines

Baron de Breban Brut Champagne

Provence, France

Premium Wine Wine + Spirits Expert Lee Dollar will select perfect

wine + menu pairings from our extensive wine list.

Quoted on request.

Please inquire about our wine corkage fees.

Bottled + Keg Beer Domestic Bottled Beer 5.50

Micro/Craft/Import Bottled Beer 6.50 Domestic Keg Beer 350.00

Micro/Craft/Import Keg Beer 450.00

Call Brand Liquors Smirnoff Vodka, Seagrams Gin, Bacardi Superior

Light Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Canadian Club

Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey, Dewar's

White Label Scotch, Jose Cuervo Especial Gold

Tequila, Courvoisier VS Cognac

Premium Brand Liquors Stoli Vodka, Kettle One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin,

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Mount Gay Eclipse Amber

Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Crown Royal

Canadian Whiskey, Jack Daniels Tennessee

Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch

Whiskey, Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo Tequila,

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ROOM RENTAL RATES The Club offers a variety of private spaces for your corporate or social gathering.

Room rental rates may be adjusted based on food, beverage, and other Club services.

Please inquire for Sunday, Monday, Breakfast, and holiday rates.

DES MOINES EMBASSY CLUB – DOWNTOWN Free underground parking is available after 5:30 pm weeknights and all day on weekends.

Please provide your parking list to the Banquet + Catering Team.

Grille Seated Meal: 225 guests • Cocktail Style: 250 guests • Theatre Style: 150 guests

Tuesday - Thursday Friday Saturday

Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Member Non-Member

Lunch 100 200 100 200

Dinner 150* 300* 250* 500* 825* 1300*

*Add the Capitol View Bar + Lounge as a cocktail space for an additional 150

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Capital View Bar + Lounge Seated Meal: 40 guests • Cocktail Style: 40+ guests • Theatre Style: 40 guests



Lunch 50 100 50 100

Dinner 75 150 225 450 325 650

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Room charges will be waived if an all-day event includes three meals.

Crystal Extension Seated Meal: 22 guests • Please inquire for other seating arrangements

Tuesday - Friday Saturday

Member Non-Member Member Non-Member

Lunch 50 100

Dinner 75 150 75 150

Crystal Dining Room Seated Meal: 125 guests (rounds + rectangles) • Cocktail Style: 150 guests • Theatre Style: Please inquire

Tuesday-Friday Saturday


Lunch 500 1000

Dinner 1000 1500 1500 2000

33rd Floor Seated Meal: 20-200 guests • Cocktail Style: 65-400 guests • Theatre Style: 50-325 guests

The 33rd Floor is a flexible space with a collapsible wall separating the floor into 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3 rooms

Tuesday-Friday Saturday


Lunch 75 150

Dinner 125 250

Listed rates include 1/3 room • 2/3 Rooms = 2 x Listed Rate • 3/3 Rooms = 3 x Listed Rate

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THE DES MOINES EMBASSY CLUB WEST Free parking is available all day.

Opening fees may apply to events booked on Sunday, Monday, or holidays. Please inquire for availability.

Ponderosa Room

Seated Meal: 380 guests • Cocktail Style: 425 guests • Theatre Style: 500+ guests



Lunch 100 200 100 200

Dinner 250* 500* 500* 1000* 1000* 2000*

*Includes 1 bar set up fee

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Embassy Room

Seated Meal: 40 guests • Cocktail Style: 50 guests • Theatre Style: 40 guests



Lunch 60 120 60 120

Dinner 75 150 125 250 150 300

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Lower Terrace

Seated Meal: 80 guests • Cocktail Style: 230 guests • Theatre Style: Please inquire

Tuesday - Thursday Friday-Saturday


Lunch 75 150

Dinner 100 200 100 200

Upper Terrace


Tuesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday


Lunch 75 75

Dinner 150 300 150 300

Co-Op Members’ Lounge Seated Meal: 25 guests • Cocktail Style: 50 guests • Theatre Style: Please inquire

Tuesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday


Lunch 60 120

Dinner 75 150 125 250

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Room charges will be waived if an all-day event includes three meals.

Full Co-Op Members’ Dining Room


Tuesday - Thursday Friday-Saturday


Lunch 500 800

Dinner 1000 1500 1500 2000

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