Service
levels provided by Main Event Catering
Gold Level
As indicated Gold Level service pricing includes upgraded clear disposable plates, napkins, and heavy disposable dinner napkins. Service includes delivery, setup of selections buffet-style on provided tables, necessary chafing dishes, plus an attendant per 40 guests for two hours. Clean-up and removal of catering is included. A 23% service charge will apply. A delivery charge or minimum number of guests may apply. Service times are appropriate for the meal period and may require additional staffing hours if the event is scheduled for an extended period. If you need services of servers to clear tables there will be an additional per server per hour charge. Gold Level does not include tables or chairs for guest seating. Our catering consultants can quote these rentals.
Platinum Level
As indicated Platinum Level pricing includes your full-service event, for either plated or buffet-style selections, served on China, glass, and flatware with linen napkins. Buffet and service tables are clothed and skirted. Platinum service includes a banquet supervisor, buffet attendant(s) and one server per 40 buffet guests or per 20 plated guests. A 23% service charge will apply. A delivery charge or minimum number of guests may apply. Service times are appropriate to the meal period and prolonged events may require additional staffing charges. Platinum Level does not include guest tables or chairs, but your catering consultant can advise on providing these.
Breakfast Selections
All breakfast selections are served with an assortment of fresh pastries. Priced per guest.
Breakfast Burrito
White tortilla, scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, peppers, onion, shredded cheddar, served with sour cream, salsa, and breakfast potatoes .
Gold Level / $16 .00
Platinum Level / $19 .00
Texas French Toast
Mascarpone and marmalade stuffed French toast with scrambled eggs and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham . Served with maple syrup and fresh cut fruit .
Gold Level / $17 .00
The Iowan
Platinum Level / $20 .00
Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham . Substitute sirloin steak for an additional $6 00
Gold Level / $14 .00
Platinum Level / $17 .00
Biscuits and Gravy
Two buttery flakey biscuits topped with country gravy and fresh scrambled eggs .
Gold Level / $15 00
Platinum Level / $17 00
Breakfast Quiche
Assorted fillings and fresh eggs . Filling choices: sausage, bacon, peppers, onion, mushroom, spinach, and tomato . Served with fresh cut fruit .
Gold Level / $17 .00
Platinum Level / 20 .00
Buffet Breakfast
All breakfast buffets include a choice of orange, cranberry, or apple juice. Buffets are priced per person. Minimum of 30 people is required for all breakfast buffets.
Sunrise Morning Buffet
Served with Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display, Breakfast Potatoes, and Fresh Pastries .
Gold Level / $21 .00
CHOOSE ONE:
Platinum Level / $26 .00
Freshly Scrambled Eggs | Eggs Florentine
CHOOSE TWO:
Smokehouse Bacon | Sausage Links | Ham
CHOOSE ONE:
Flaky Country Biscuits & Gravy | French Toast with Maple Syrup
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Substitute meat option for sirloin steak for an additional $6 00 per person
Classic Continental
Fresh breakfast pastries and muffins with assorted juices and regular coffee .
Gold Level / $15 .00
Platinum Level / $17 .00
Deluxe Continental
Fresh breakfast pastries, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, and sliced fresh fruit display .
Gold Level / $18 .00
Platinum Level / $21 .00
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A la Carte Beverage Items
A la Carte Breakfast Items
Assorted Fruit Yogurts, each
Danish, per dozen
Cinnamon Rolls, per dozen
Donuts, per dozen
Muffins, per dozen
Bagels with Cream Cheese, per dozen
Pecan Caramel Rolls, per dozen
Breakfast Breads, per dozen
A la Carte Snack Items
Baked
Brownies, per dozen
Mixed Nuts, per pound
Pretzels, per pound
Whole Fruit
Assorted Dessert Bars, per dozen
Assorted Popcorn, per gallon
Luncheon Salads
All luncheon salads are individually packaged and served with baked rolls & butter. Priced per person.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp Artisan romaine leaves tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, croutons and Asiago cheese accented with tomato wedges topped with grilled chicken
Substitute grilled salmon or grilled shrimp . . . . $2 .00
Gold Level / $22 .00
Waldorf Salad
Platinum Level / $25 .00
Crisp artisan romaine tossed in our house made Waldorf dressing accented by apples and tart dry cherries topped with grilled chicken .
Substitute grilled salmon or grilled shrimp . . . . $2 .00
Gold Level / $22 .00
Platinum Level / $25 .00
Flank Steak Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with Asian dressing, fresh cucumber, avocado, tomato, grated carrots, and red onion, topped with grilled flank steak .
Gold Level / $22 00 Platinum Level / $25 00
Luncheon Sandwiches
Gold level sandwiches are delivered with all components in separate containers and are set out on tables buffet style. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh cut fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.
Platinum Level sandwiches are served plated. Sandwiches include appropriate condiments. Served with coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or chips, fresh cut fruit, large fresh baked cookie, and bottled water.
Meatloaf Po' Boy
House-made meatloaf, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, smoked provolone, and BBQ sauce on a French hoagie
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $24 00
Grinder
Italian sausage, ground beef, bell peppers, onion, marinara and melted mozzarella on an Italian hoagie roll
Gold Level / $21 00 Platinum Level / $24 00
Turkey Waldorf Sandwich
Thick slices of oven roasted turkey topped with apples and romaine tossed in our house made Waldorf dressing served on wheat bread
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $22 00
Chicken Salad
House-made chicken salad served on a croissant
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $22 00
Frenchie's Roasted Beef
Roast beef topped with French onion dip and topped with crispy shallots .
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $23 00
Caprese Sandwich
Fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction, and mozzarella served on ciabatta bread
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $22 00
Tuna Salad
Olive oil, poached tuna salad with citrus aioli served on crisped sourdough
Gold Level / $19 00 Platinum Level / $21 00
Chopped Chicken Wrap
Chopped chicken, Amish blue cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, and crispy bacon
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $22 00
Asian Marinated Pork
Marinated pork loin thinly sliced served on a hoagie roll with a spicy sesame slaw
Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $23 00
Lunch Specialities
Lunches include house salad with French, Ranch, and Italian dressing. Served with Chef's starch selection and seasonal vegetable along with fresh baked rolls and butter. Priced per guest.
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta tossed in a house-made Alfredo sauce and vegetables topped with Asiago cheese . Gold Level / $20 00 Platinum Level / $23 00
Applewood Smoked Pork Chop
Pork chop topped with a bacon apple jam and served with creamy risotto
Gold Level / $23 00 Platinum Level / $25 00
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and cheese Placed atop a bed of fettuccine noodles mixed with marinara sauce
Gold Level / $22 00 Platinum Level / $25 00
Sirloin topped with Parmesan Crust
A 6-ounce steak seared to perfection Served with garlic mashed potatoes
Gold Level / $28 00 Platinum Level / $30 00
Meatloaf
House-made blend of ground chuck and seasonings with sourdough breadcrumbs . Topped with demi-glaze Served with garlic mashed potatoes
Gold Level / $23 00 Platinum Level / $26 00
Chicken DeBurgo
Seasoned and seared chicken breast topped with a creamy Deburgo sauce Served with mashed potatoes
Gold Level / $23 00 Platinum Level / $26 00
Lunch Specialities
Pot Roast
Classic pot roast served with house-made mashed potatoes
Gold Level / $24 00 Platinum Level / $27 00
Sliced Turkey
Sliced oven roasted turkey breast served with mashed potatoes and peas
Gold Level / $24 00 Platinum Level / $27 00
Blackened Catfish
Oven roasted catfish, blackened Served with red beans and rice and corn
Gold Level / $22 00 Platinum Level / $25 00
Main Event Catering
4800 Merle Hay Road
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
515-278-4755
Luncheon Buffets
Priced per person . Minimum of 30 guests
Deli Buffet
Includes sliced turkey, ham, and roast beef; American, provolone and Swiss cheese; tomato, dill pickle spears, and red onion rings; potato chips and dip; and assorted bread and rolls with mayo, mustard, and butter .
CHOOSE TWO SALADS:
• Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings
• Pasta Salad
• Potato Salad
• Coleslaw
• Cottage Cheese
Gold Level / $28 00 Platinum Level / $31 00
Company Picnic
Grilled chicken breast, hamburgers, brats, fresh Kaiser rolls and buns, garden greens with toppings, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, corn cobettes, tomato slices, lettuce, red onion rings, and pickle Gold Level / $31 .00 Platinum Level / $34 .00
Southwest Menu
Chicken Tinga served with tostada shell, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, crema, and lime; beef enchiladas with cream cheese and red sauce; street corn; roasted poblano chilis stuffed with chicken and three cheese blends; Spanish rice; mixed house greens served with mango, red onion, and drizzled with cilantro lime dressing . Gold Level / $33 .00 Platinum Level / $35 .00
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Luncheon Buffets
Bravo Italiana
Caesar salad, mixed vegetables, and garlic bread and rolls . CHOOSE TWO PASTAS:
• Penne • Fettuccini • Linguine • Tri-color Tortellini • Cavatappi . CHOOSE TWO SAUCES:
• Alfredo • Marinara • Vodka Cream Garlic Butter • Mushroom Marsala
Add meat sauce, chicken, or Italian sausage for $4 .00 per guest .
Gold Level / $26 .00
Asian Fusion
Platinum Level / $28 00
Soba Noodle Salad: Soba noodles, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, tossed in a sesame soy sauce .
Asian Slaw: Napa cabbage, scallions, carrots, red peppers, tossed in a sweet tamari sesame dressing .
Korean Sticky Chicken: Hot, sweet, and savory . Korean red chili, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and scallions
Ginger Soy Asian Steamed Fish: White fish filet, steamed to perfection with a ginger soy sauce .
Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables: Fresh asparagus, carrots, and spinach . (Add shrimp $4 00)
Coconut Rice: Steamed rice tossed in coconut milk and garlic
Stir Fried Vegetables: Bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts
Gold Level / $31 .00
Platinum Level / $34 00
Pro Planning Tip:
When you are planning your event, if you are planning to have a heavy cocktail/ hors d'oeuvres party, it is recommended that you plan 5 to 6 pieces per guest. When planning hors d'oeuvres before or with the meal, it is recommended that you plan for 2 to 3 pieces per guest.
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
Savory Dips, Chips, & Crostini
Priced per 50 pieces . Gold Level service is
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Creamy Spinach Dip
Served hot with pita chips.
Crab Dip
Crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, green onion, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and crostinis. Served hot or cold.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
$200 00
$175 00
Shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, green onion, sautèed onion, and pita chips. Served hot or cold.
Seven Layer Dip
$150 00
Refried beans, salsa, guacamole, tomato, sour cream, black olive, cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips. Served cold.
Pro Planning Tip:
When you are planning your event, if you are planning to have a heavy cocktail/ hors d'oeuvres party, it is recommended that you plan 5 to 6 pieces per guest. When planning hors d'oeuvres before or with the meal, it is recommended that you plan for 2 to 3 pieces per guest.
Chilled Hors d’oeuvres
Priced per 50 pieces . Gold Level service is available at an additional $3 .00 per person .
Platinum Level service is available at an additional $6 00 per person
Bruschetta
Choice of Traditional tomato and garlic or Strawberry, goat cheese, mint, balsamic.
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp
Served with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Pinwheels
Choice of turkey, whipped cream, spinach or ham, whipped cream, spinach, or smoked salmon,
Loaded Deviled Eggs
00 diced jalapeno, smoked paprika, diced bacon, fresh chive
Chilled Selections
Priced per 50 pieces . Gold Level service is available at an additional $3 00 per person .
Platinum Level service is available at an additional $6 00 per person .
Vegetable Crudite and Dip
Served hot with pita chips.
Cheese and Cracker Board
Antipasto Display
Charcuterie Board
Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Assorted Crostini
Beef canape, thin sliced beef, red pepper jam, caramelized onion & fig jam, prosscuito, whipped goat cheese, strawberries, goat cheese, fresh mint, balsamic reduction, smoked salmon
Specialty Dinner
All dinners are served with Chef's choice of seasonal vegetables. Fresh baked rolls and butter. You choose the salad, starch, entrèe, and dessert.
Step 1: Select Starch
Roasted Herb Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Rice Pilaf | Risotto | Potato Dauphinoise | Sweet Mashed Potatoes | Roasted Root Vegetables | Baked
Potato
Step 2: Select Salad
Classic House Salad: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, with three dressings set on the table . Ranch, French, and Italian .
Caesar: Romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing .
Spinach Salad: Spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, candied pecans with raspberry vinegarette .
Spring Salad: Spring mix, candied pecans, red onion, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and raspberry vinaigrette .
Greek Salad: Romaine, spinach, banana peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese and Greek vinaigrette
Step 3: Select Entrée
Grilled Filet Mignon
A steak lover’s favorite . A tenderloin filet wrapped in bacon and served with our Maple Bourbon Demi .
6 ounce . . . Gold Level / $43 00 Platinum Level / $46 .00
8 ounce . . . Gold Level / $46 00 Platinum Level / $49 .00
Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre
Beef Tenderloin, shiitake mushroom with a Dijon cream peppercorn sauce . Gold Level / $47 .00 Platinum Level / $50 .00
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Coq Au Vin
Oven roasted chicken thighs in red wine sauce .
Gold Level / $38 .00
Platinum Level / $41 .00
Oven Roasted Salmon
Oven-roasted salmon with a honey miso glaze and served with steamed broccoli and your choice of starch .
Gold Level / $40 .00
Iowa Chop
Platinum Level / $43 .00
Center cut pork chop grilled to perfection and topped with Maple Demi-Glaze .
Gold Level / $36 .00
Dijon Salmon
Platinum Level / 39 .00
Fresh salmon filet topped with a parmesan crust, roasted, and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce .
Gold Level / $40 .00
Chicken Marsala
Platinum Level / $43 .00
Seasoned chicken breast dredged and seared, covered in our house made creamy marsala sauce .
Gold Level / $40 00
Chicken Supreme
Platinum Level / $43 00
Seasoned chicken breast topped with our own supreme sauce . Served with rice pilaf .
Gold Level / $40 .00
Platinum Level / $43 .00
Arancini Vegetable Stack
Chef’s selection of vegetables with polenta and a balsamic reduction .
Gold Level / $35 .00
Platinum Level / $38 .00
Main Event Catering
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
515-278-4755
Step 4: Select Dessert
Tiramisu Toffee
Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Panna Cotta with Berry Compote
Fruit Tart
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Mascarpone Cake
Assorted Cheesecake
Dinner Buffets
All dinner buffets include freshly baked rolls & butter. Dinner buffets also include a dessert buffet of Chef's assortment of cheesecakes, cakes, tortes, cookies, and bars. Priced per guest. Minimum of 30 guests is required.
Dinner Entrée Buffet
2 Entrée buffet: 2 Entrées, 2 Salads, 2 Starches & 1 Chef's Vegetable
Gold Level / $43 00 Platinum Level / $46 00
3 Entrée buffet: 3 Entrées, 3 Salads, 2 Starches, & 1 Chef's Vegetable Gold Level / $45 00 Platinum Level / $48 .00
Step 1: Starch Selections
Roasted Herb Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Rice Pilaf | Risotto | Baked Mac & Cheese | Potato Dauphinoise
Step 2: Salad Selections
Tossed Green Salad with Assorted Dressing and Toppings | Caesar
Salad | Potato Salad | Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad | Spring
Vegetable Salad | Pasta Salad | Antipasto Salad
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HOUSE-MADE DEMI-GLACE:
Roasted and sliced . Topped with our house-made Demi-glaze .
CHICKEN DEBURGO:
Chicken dredged in seasoned flour, seared, and finished in the oven covered in our house-made creamy Deburgo sauce .
CHICKEN PARMESAN:
Chicken breast breaded and seared to perfection covered in our house-made marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese
CHICKEN PICATTA:
Chicken breast dreaded in season flour seared and finished in the oven with our house-made lemon Picatta sauce
PORK LOIN WITH MUSTARD CREAM:
Oven roasted, sliced, and covered in our house-made mustard cream sauce .
CHICKEN MARSALA:
Seasoned chicken breast dredged and seared . Covered in our house-made creamy marsala sauce .
PORK CHOPS:
Bone-In smoked pork chop .
STUFFED PORK LOIN:
Stuffed with Italian breadcrumbs and sweet Italian sweet sausage, cooked to perfection, sliced, and covered in our house-made chipotle mustard cream sauce .
DIJON SALMON:
Fresh salmon filet topped with a parmesan crust, roasted, and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce .
Beverage & Bar Service
Please see our statement on the responsible service of alcohol.
Catered Bar Service
Main Event Catering provides trained and certified bartenders to bring cocktails and beverage service to your location! Off-premise bars must be hosted and may include additional setup or delivery fees. A detailed event order will list all charges for your hosted bar event.
Hosted Reception
Drinks are added to your master account and are subject to 23% service charge and 7% tax. A $30 charge per hour for each bartender will be applied to all banquet bars. For every $100 in bar sales, $30 of this fee will be waived. Priced below per drink.
Call Brands
Bombay Sapphire, Captain Morgan, Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Jose Cuervo, Stoli
Premium
1800 Reposado, Absolut, Bacardí, Crown Royal, Dewar’s, Tanqueray
$7 .00
Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite
Imported Bottled Beer
Amstel Light, Corona, Heineken, New Castle, Samuel Adams
Soft Drinks
Punches
Fruit Punch, per gallon
Champagne Punch, per gallon
$25 .00
Draft Beer
Priced per half-barrel keg unless otherwise noted.
Domestic Keg
Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite
Imported Keg
Heineken
Craft Kegs
House Wine
Bottles are 750 mL unless otherwise noted.
Copper Ridge
Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Champagne by the Bottle
Bottles are 750 mL unless otherwise noted.
Freixenet
Mondoro Asti Spumante
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Service and Policies
Service Options
Bartender, per hour per bartender
Minimum of 4 hours service.i
Optional Equipment Pricing
Disposable Chafers, per chafer
Table Cloths, per table cloth
Table Skirting, per section
Service Area & Transportation
Service Area
Main Event Catering routinely caters to locations within a 30-minute drive from our location. Additional distances may be catered to once we have gathered the following information about your event: time, date, general menu selection, and number of guests. If your catering requires a distance of more than 30 minutes, we will provide a customized quote for you.
Delivery Charge
If we quote a delivery charge with your planned event, it will be quoted as a flat fee and be subject to a 23% service charge and 7% tax. Our delivery charge may be based on a combination of total mileage, number of supporting vehicles, and number of supporting team members required to service your event.
Policies
Securing Main Event
To turn your event definite with Main Event Catering, both parties will be required to authorize a catering agreement. Main Event Catering will ask you to authorize a credit card authorization and make a $750 non-refundable payment as a deposit. Full estimated payment will be required 72 hours prior to your event.
Banquet Event Orders
Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your event, we will contact and ask for the final details of your event. To ensure that we understand your needs, Main Event Catering will send you a detailed and itemized banquet event order for your written approval.