959 Middle Road | Bettendorf, Iowa 563-265-2121
Wedding Menu
WELCOME TO THE GARDEN
Dear Guest,
Special occasions, big meetings, celebrations—at Hilton Garden Inn Bettendorf, we know how important they are and we know how to make them rewarding and memorable.
Please take a moment to look over our catering menu. You’ll find plenty of choices, complemented by our knowledgeable and attentive staff professionals who are committed to creating a successful event for you and your guests. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for making us a part of your plans, and welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Bettendorf!
Melissa Carr
General Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Bettendorf 959 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 563-265-2121
Table of Contents
Our Event Space Page 3
Audio/Visual Services .............................................Page 4
Beverages .................................................................... Page 5
Plated Dinners & Add-Ons Page 6
Plated Combination Dinners Page 7
Children's Plated Dinners Page 7
Dinner Buffets Pages 8-9
Carving Stations ....................................................... Page 9
Displays & Hospitality Packages ..................... Page 10
Hors d'oeuvres Page 11
Desserts Page 12
Our Event Space
The Hilton Garden Inn is the premier location in Bettendorf for weddings and special events. Our flexible full service event space can host up to 170 guests and features a modern design, high-quality audio visual services, professional catering and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Facilities and Services
• Over 2,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space for up to 170 guests
• Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout hotel and conference center
• Our online Event Planning Tools give you control over your event
• View the current number of reserved rooms, make group reservations, plus view, download and print a guest reservations list.
• Build personalized group web pages that display your event details, maps, directions and email guest reservations with your special rate.
• Full service Garden Grille & Bar
• Indoor pool and whirpool
• Free parking
Meeting Space Specs
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Audio/Visual Equipment
40” COLOR TV & DVD PLAYER
LCD DATA/VIDEO (600 LUMEN)
WIRELESS LAVALIERE MICROPHONE
HANDHELD WIRED MICROPHONE
HANDHELD WIRELESS MICROPHONE
8' X 8' TRIPOD OR DROP DOWN SCREEN
4 CHANNEL MIXER
8-CHANNEL SOUND SYSTEM
350 watt soundboard, with one pair of AVS122 speakers.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS AVS122 (PER PAIR)
Meeting Accessories & Supplies
FLIPCHART WITH PAD & MARKERS
POSTER EASEL (A-FRAME)
AC EXTENSION CORD OR POWERSTRIP
POLYCOM SPEAKER PHONE
DIRECT DIAL EXTENSION WITH LONG DISTANCE
Priced per day. Not available in every guest room.
PODIUM
STAGE 4' X 8'
DANCE FLOOR 8' X 15'
Procedures, Labor, Delivery Complimentary
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
TOLL FREE CALLS
AUDIO VISUAL SET-UP
PACKAGE (30 MINUTES) ASK FOR QUOTE
A technician will assist with the set-up, power, testing, and tape down of your presentation; for use with client equipment, includes AC power cords and strips. *Based on availability.
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.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Beverages
All break items are priced per quantity listed. All day service of coffee, tea, soda, and water is $12 per guest. Half day service is $7 per guest.
REGULAR OR DECAFFEINATED COFFEE
ICED TEA, FRUIT PUNCH OR LEMONADE
ASSORTED 100% BOTTLED JUICE
SKIM, WHOLE OR CHOCOLATE MILK
ASSORTED SODA
BOTTLED WATER
HOT CHOCOLATE
HOT TEA
JUICE
Orange, Cranberry, and Apple
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Plated Dinners
All Plated Entrées are served with choice of salad, choice of starch, fresh seasonal vegetables, and rolls with butter. Priced per guest. Serving fee is additional for all plated meals.
STEP ONE: CHOOSE YOUR SALAD
House Salad with Assorted Dressing | Caesar Salad | Spinach Salad with Assorted Dressing
STEP TWO: CHOOSE YOUR STARCH
Au Gratin Potatoes | Wild Rice Blend | Roasted Baby Red Potato | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Rice Pilaf
STEP THREE: CHOOSE YOUR ENTRÉE
*Prime Rib
Generous portions of prime rib of beef, slow roasted and served with creamy horseradish and au jus.
*Grilled Filet Mignon
A steak lover’s favorite. Served with our creamy Béarnaise sauce.
Atlantic Salmon
Topped with house herb butter.
Chicken Piccata
Grilled boneless chicken breast lightly breaded in white wine and topped with lemon butter capers.
Chicken Supreme
Tender, boneless breast of chicken lightly breaded and topped with our own supreme sauce.
Iowa Pork Chop
Thick Iowa chop grilled and smothered with sweet and sour wild mushroom sauce.
Four Cheese Lasagna
Sheets of al dente pasta with seasoned cheese and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
*All steaks prepared to medium.
DON’T FORGET DESSERT AND BEVERAGES!
See dessert options on page 12 and beverage options on page 5.
Plated Dinner Add-Ons
SHRIMP (6 count)
OSCAR-STYLE CRAB CAKES
Served with Hollandaise sauce and asparagus.
BERNAISE, BORDELAISE, OR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Plated Combination Dinners
All plated entrées are served with choice of salad, choice of starch, fresh seasonal vegetables, and rolls with butter. Priced per person. Serving fee is additional for all plated meals.
STEP ONE: CHOOSE YOUR SALAD
House Salad with Assorted Dressing | Caesar Salad | Spinach Salad with Assorted Dressing
STEP TWO: CHOOSE YOUR STARCH
Au Gratin Potatoes | Wild Rice Blend | Roasted Baby Red Potato | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Rice Pilaf
STEP THREE: CHOOSE YOUR ENTRÉE
Pork Loin and Chicken
Sliced pork loin and grilled boneless chicken breast with a white wine rosemary marinade.
Top Sirloin and Chicken*
Roasted, sliced top sirloin and grilled chicken breast with a marsala demi glaze.
Steak and Salmon*
Sirloin with rosemary au jus and grilled salmon filet with garlic herb butter.
Strip Steak and Chicken*
Grilled Kansas City strip, herb marinated chicken breast, and peppercorn cream sauce.
Surf and Turf*
Grilled Kansas City strip, jumbo shrimp scampi, and garlic and parsley butter.
Vegetarian Combo
Seasoned and roasted stuffed portabella mushroom paired with a napoleon stack.
*All steaks prepared to medium.
DON’T FORGET DESSERT AND BEVERAGES!
See dessert options on page 12 and beverage options on page 5.
Children’s Plated Dinners
For children 12 and under. Includes fresh seasonal vegetable and starch selection from adult dinner. Priced per child.
PETIT FILET
MACARONI AND CHEESE
Traditional pasta tossed in creamy cheese sauce.
CHICKEN FINGERS
Served with ketchup.
GRILLED CHEESE
Made with warm American cheese.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Dinner Buffets
All buffets are served with regular and decaffeinated coffee, iced tea, and lemonade. Priced per guest. Minimum guarantee of 25 guests. Children 12 and under are discounted $10.00 from the adult price.
TASTE OF ITALY
1 ENTRÉE
2 ENTRÉES
3 ENTRÉES
Caesar salad, fresh baked garlic breadsticks, and fresh seasonal vegetables. CHOICE OF ENTRÉES: Chicken Parmesan | Lasagna (Traditional or meatless) | Chicken Picatta | Tri-colored Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce | Pasta Primavera | Baked Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce | Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
DOWN HOME BUFFET
2 ENTRÉES
3 ENTRÉES
Tossed salad with assorted dressings, creamy potato salad, sautéed green beans with pearl onions and bacon, and rolls. CHOICE OF ENTRÉES: Country Fried Chicken | Chicken Supreme | Roast Beef | Baked Cod | Pork Loin
WESTERN ROUNDUP
Shaved barbecue pork or beef, fried chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and cornbread.
MEXICAN FIESTA
Fried corn shells and flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, cheese, and diced tomatoes, sour cream, onions, and jalapeños, seasoned beef and chicken, refried beans, and Spanish rice. Add chips and salsa for an additional $1.50 per guest.
THE COMPANY PICNIC
Assorted Kaiser rolls and buns, house salad, chips, coleslaw, tomato slices, lettuce, red onion rings, and pickle spears. CHOOSE TWO: Grilled Chicken Breasts | Hamburgers | Brats
PIZZA BUFFET
Includes 1-topping pizza, garlic breadsticks, and tossed salad with assorted dressings. Add an additional topping for $1.00 per person, per topping.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Dinner Buffets
Our dinner buffets include an assortment of hot, fresh rolls, butter, regular and decaffeinated coffee, iced tea, and lemonade. Priced per guest. Minimum of 30 guests. Children 12 and under are discounted $10.00 from the adult price.
ONE ENTRÉE BUFFET
TWO ENTRÉE BUFFET
THREE ENTRÉE BUFFET
SALADS (Choose Two)
• Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings
• Coleslaw
• Fresh Fruit & Melon Salad
• Caesar Salad
• Cottage Cheese
• Potato Salad
• Pasta Salad
• Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad
STARCHES (Choose One)
• Baby Red Potatoes
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Wild Rice Blend
• Au Gratin Potatoes
• Rice Pilaf
ENTRÉES
• Sliced Roast Beef
• Bacon Wrapped Steak Medallions
• Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
• Chicken Breast Supreme
• Chicken Picatta
• Sliced Pork Loin
• Roast Turkey
• Sliced Pitt Ham in Honey Glaze
• Country Fried Chicken
• Herb Crusted Cod
• Traditional Lasagna
• Salmon
VEGETABLES (Choose One)
• Buttered Corn
• Tuscan Mixed Blend
• Green Beans with Onion Pearls and Bacon
• Baby Glazed Carrots
Carving Stations
Add the following hand-carved presentations to any of the dinner buffet options. Carved entrées count as one entrée selection. The carving fee is in addition to the buffet pricing.
PRIME RIB
Round of beef slow-roasted to perfection, offered with a Bourbon demi-glaze and creamy horseradish.
ROAST TURKEY
Whole roasted turkeys, carved and offered with a wild berry demi-glaze.
PINEAPPLE & HONEY-GLAZED HAM
Cured honey ham favorite, offered with our very own pineapple salsa.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Displays
Priced to serve 50 guests.
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY
Pepperoni, summer sausage, prosciutto, Cheddar, Gouda, Bleu cheese, grapes, strawberries, olives, cucumbers, almonds, and cashews.
IMPORTED CHEESES & FRUIT DISPLAY
Brie, smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar, and dilled Havarti served with an array of berries and Melba toast.
SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON
Garnished and served with herbed cream cheese, capers, and miniature bagels.
Hospitality Packages
All hors d’oeuvres packages are priced per guest. Each package includes reception-style service for a period of 1.5 hours and displayed for 2 hours. Minimum of 50 guests. Priced per guest.
MIX ‘N MINGLE
A delicious array of fried Mozzarella cheese, stuffed sausage mushrooms, baked meatballs (BBQ & Swedish), vegetable tray, and our turkey pinwheels stuffed with cream cheese and spinach.
THE ICE BREAKER
Passed butler-style, the following selections are included: BBQ meatballs, turkey pinwheels, cucumber pita points, bruschetta, mini quiche and chicken teriyaki kabobs.
MINGLE ALL THE WAY
Presented at four stations throughout the room:
• Jumbo shrimp, served with lemons and cocktail sauce
• Teriyaki chicken kabobs and Santa Fe egg rolls
• Assorted cheese and fresh fruit
• Zesty buffalo wings, fried stuffed jalapeño poppers, celery, and creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Action Stations
Our exciting stations are attended by our Chef. Priced per person and require a minimum of 50 paid guests. Action Stations, when added to any Hospitality Package, are priced per guest or an Action Station without Hospitality Package. Chef fee of $20/hour in addition to Action Station.
• D’Italiano Pasta Station: Cream Cheese Tortellini, Fettuccini and Penne Pastas prepared to order by our Chef with your choice of ingredients: onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, and black olives; topped with your choice of Alfredo, Marinara, Spinach, Ground Beef, or Grilled Chicken.
• Fajita Fiesta Station: Fresh seasoned beef and fajita chicken strips mixed with peppers and onions and made to order from our Chef. Accompaniments include: flour tortillas, corn tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres based on 50 pieces per order.
SWEDISH OR BBQ MEATBALLS
ASSORTED MINI QUICHE
BBQ OR BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS
STUFFED SEAFOOD OR SAUSAGE MUSHROOMS
CHICKEN TERIYAKI KABOBS
PEPPERED BEEF SKEWERS
BUFFALO WINGS WITH CELERY & BLEU CHEESE DIP
FRIED RAVIOLI WITH MARINARA SAUCE
CREAM CHEESE STUFFED JALAPEÑO POPPERS
CHICKEN SANTA FE EGG ROLLS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE OR CHIPOTLE RANCH
CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS
COCKTAIL FRANKS
COCONUT SHRIMP
MOZZARELLA STICKS
1 TOPPING PIZZA (each)
Additional toppings for $1.00 each.
Cold Hors d’oeuvres
Priced to serve 50 guests unless otherwise noted.
VEGETABLE TRAY WITH RANCH DIP
FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY WITH YOGURT DIP
CHEESE & CRACKER TRAY
Assorted cheese with cracker medley.
TURKEY PINWHEELS (50 pieces)
Stuffed with spinach and cream cheese.
SILVER DOLLAR SANDWICHES (50 pieces)
Baked ham and smoked turkey with assorted cheeses.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES (50 pieces)
JUMBO COCKTAIL SHRIMP (50 pieces)
Served with tangy cocktail sauce.
CUCUMBER PITA POINTS (50 pieces)
HOUSE OR CAESAR SALAD
BRUSCHETTA
CAPRESE SKEWERS
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.
Desserts
Priced per guest, per piece.
CHEESECAKE (New York, Raspberry, Turtle)
APPLE PIE
HOMEMADE FRUIT COBBLER
Specialty Desserts
Priced per guest, per serving.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE STATION
Buffet of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, whipped topping, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, caramel sauces, and maraschino cherries.
BANANAS FOSTER
Bananas caramelized to perfection with brown sugar, butter and brandy, served our way with ice cream and pralines.
HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
Hot chocolate, marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, whip cream and sprinkles.
S'MORES STATION ..........................................................................................................
One or Two Candy Bars
Includes graham crackers, marshmallows and sticks. Choice of Hershey’s® chocolate, Hershey’s® Cookies ‘n’ Crème, Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups®, and Kit Kat® bars.
Prices are subject to 22% service charge plus applicable sales tax. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations caused by COVID-19. Final menu prices will be guaranteed 7 days prior to event. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness.