A la Carte Beverage Items
A la Carte Breakfast Items
Assorted Fruit Yogurts, each
Danish, per dozen
Bagels with Cream Cheese, per dozen
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Assorted Mini Pastries
A la Carte Snack Items
Priced per person unless otherwise noted.
Scotch-A-Roos, per dozen
Fresh Baked Cookies, per dozen
Brownies, per dozen
Dry Roasted Peanuts, individual bags
Skinny Pop Popcorn, individual bags
Granola Bars
Gardetto’s Snack Mix, individual bags
Trail Mix, individual bags
Buffet Breakfast
All breakfast buffets include assorted bottled juices, and bottled water. Priced per person.
The Heartland Buffet
Freshly Scrambled Eggs and a generous helping of Breakfast Potatoes with choice of Sausage, Bacon or Ham Steak . Substitute 4 oz . Sirloin for an additional price per guest . $12 .50
Sunrise Morning Buffet
Served with Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display and Breakfast Potatoes . $15 .00
CHOOSE ONE:
Freshly Scrambled Eggs | Country Skillet | Egg Casserole
CHOOSE ONE:
Smokehouse Bacon | Sausage | Ham
CHOOSE ONE:
Flaky Country Biscuits & Gravy | French Toast | Pancakes
Bountiful Brunch Buffet
Served with Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display, Assorted Pastries and Muffins, and Breakfast Potatoes . $19 .00
CHOOSE ONE:
Chilled Seafood Salad | Pasta Salad
CHOOSE ONE:
Mini Quiches | Cheddar Egg Strata | Southwestern Scrambled Eggs
CHOOSE TWO:
Smokehouse Bacon | Sausage | Ham | Fried Chicken | Chicken Piccata
Luncheon Salads
All luncheon salads are individually packaged and served with baked rolls & butter. Priced per person.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Leaves tossed in Tangy Hickory Caesar Dressing and Romano Cheese, accented by Croutons, then topped with Grilled Chicken . $14 .95
Substitute grilled salmon or shrimp for $18.95.
Marinated Sirloin Salad
Marinated Flank Steak atop Spring Greens, Red Onion, Diced Tomato, and Feta Cheese, served with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing . $17 .00
Chef’s Salad
Traditional arrangement of Ham, Turkey, Bacon, American & Swiss Cheeses, Hard-boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Green Onion . Served over a Romaine and Iceberg Blend with Choice of Dressing . $15 .00
Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, Chicken, Avocado, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Onion, Tomato, Egg, and Bleu Cheese Crumbles with Choice of Dressing . $15 .00
Cold Luncheon Sandwiches
All sandwiches are individually packaged and served with your choice of pasta salad, potato salad, or chips.
Chef Deli Sub
Hoagie Roll with Ham and Turkey with American & Swiss cheese, topped with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Lettuce . $14 .00
Chicken Salad Croissant
Our creamy Chicken Salad with Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion . Served on a Buttery Croissant . $13 .00
BLT Wrap
Tucked inside this Tortilla is Crispy Bacon, Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, and Red Onion . $12 .00
New York Deli
Cured Ham and Tender Roast Beef with Swiss Cheese piled high on a fresh Croissant Roll topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mild Peppers, and Vinaigrette Dressing . $13 .00
Lunch On-The-Run
All sandwiches are individually packaged and served with your choice of coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or potato chips. Includes fresh fruit, large freshly baked cookie, assorted soft drinks, or bottled water.
Chef's Deli Sandwich
Assortment of Ham, Turkey, or Beef sandwiches with assorted Cheeses and Croissants . $15 .50
Italian Style Sandwich
An Italian Festival of Cold Cuts, Cheese, Onion, and Tomato with Herbed Vinaigrette Dressing, served on a Croissant Roll . $15 .50
Luncheon Buffets
Deli
Luncheon (Minimum order: 10 people)
Sliced Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef with American & Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onion, and Pickles . Accompanied with a choice of three sides: Tossed Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Cottage Cheese or Chips .
Taste of Italy
(Minimum order: 20 people)
Caesar Salad, Pasta Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, & Fresh Baked Bread
Sticks, accompanied with a choice of 2 entrées:
Chicken Parmesan • Lasagna (Traditional or Meatless) • Chicken Piccata
Tri-colored Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce • Pasta Primavera
Baked Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce • Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
1 Entrée $17 .00
2 Entrées $19 .00
Iowa Homestyle Luncheon
(Minimum order: 20 people)
Tossed Garden Salad with assorted dressing, Creamy Coleslaw, Green Beans with Onion Pearls and Bacon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Fresh Rolls & Butter, accompanied with choice of 2 entrees:
Hand-breaded Chicken • Chicken Supreme • Roast Beef • Baked Cod • Pork Loin
2 Entrées $19 .00
Western
Round-Up (Minimum order: 20 people)
BBQ Pulled Pork served with Cornbread, Buns, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, and Baked Beans .
$19 .00
Luncheon Buffets
Mexican Fiesta (Minimum order: 20 people)
Soft Flour Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Cheese, and Diced Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Onions, Jalapeños, Seasoned Beef and Chicken, Corn Salad, and White Rice with Black Beans and Cilantro .
$17 .00
Add Chips and Salsa for an additional $1.50 per guest.
The Company Picnic
Assorted Kaiser Rolls and Buns, House Salad, Chips, Potato Salad, Tomato Slices, Lettuce, Red Onion Rings, and Pickle Chips . . . $18 .00
CHOOSE TWO
• Grilled Chicken Breasts
• Hamburgers
• Brats
Baked Potato & Salad Bar
Soup du Jour, Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings, Large Idaho Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Butter, Chives, Bacon Pieces, and Steamed Broccoli
$16 .75
Add Fried Chicken for an additional price per guest.
Pizza Lunch Buffet (drop and go only)
Includes 1-Topping Pizza, Garlic Breadsticks, and Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings .
Add Additional Toppings for $1.00 per person, per topping.
$18 .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
Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs (50 pcs)
(each)
add Toppings for $1 each
Stuffed Seafood or Sausage Mushrooms (50 pcs)
Buffalo Wings with Celery and Bleu Cheese Dip (50 pcs)
Fried Ravioli with Marinara Sauce (50 pcs)
Coconut Shrimp
Chilled Hors d’oeuvres
Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip (serves
Cheese & Cracker Tray (serves
Cucumber Pita Points (serves 50)
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce (50 pcs)
Fresh Fruit Displays with Yogurt Dip (serves 50)
Turkey Pinwheels (50 pieces)
Stuffed with spinach and cream cheese.
House or Caesar Salad (serves 50)
Bruschetta
Caprese Skewers
**Additional Options Based on Request
Dinner Buffets
All dinner buffets include rolls & butter. Add dessert for an additional charge.
Dinner Entrée Buffet
1 Entrée buffet: 1 Entrée, 1 Salad, 1 Starch & 1 Vegetable . . . . . $21 .00
2 Entrée buffet: 2 Entrées, 2 Salads, 2 Starches & 1 Vegetable . . $24 .00
3 Entrée buffet: 3 Entrées, 3 Salads, 2 Starches, & 1 Vegetable . $27 .00
Salads Selections
Pasta Salad | Potato Salad | Caesar Salad | Cottage Cheese | Broccoli
Slaw | Tossed Garden Salad | Fruit Salad | Marinated Cucumber
Tomato Salad
Entrée Selections
Honey-Glazed Ham | Sliced Roasted Beef | Chicken Breast Supreme
Traditional Lasagna | Sliced Chicken Alfredo | Pork Loin
Roast Turkey | Bacon Wrapped Steak Medallions | Chicken Piccata
Hand-breaded Chicken | Salmon
Starch Selections
Wild Rice Blend | Au Gratin Potatoes | Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baby Red Potatoes | Rice Pilaf
Vegetables Selections
Buttered Corn | Mixed Vegetable Medley
Green Beans with Onions & Bacon | Baby Glazed Carrots
Carving Station
Add the following hand-carved presentations to any of the dinner buffet options. Carved entrées count as one entrée selection. Carving fee is $200 for each item. The carving fee is per person in addition to the buffet pricing.
Roast Turkey
Honey-Glazed Ham
$3 .00
$3 .75
Desserts
Priced per guest, per piece.
Cheesecake (New York, Raspberry, Turtle)
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 . $7 .00
Bananas Foster
Bananas Caramelized to Perfection with Brown Sugar, Butter and Brandy, served our way with Pralines and Ice Cream . $7 .00
Hot Chocolate Bar
Hot Chocolate, Marshmallows, Peppermints, Chocolate Chips, Butterscotch Chips, Caramel Syrup, Chocolate Syrup, Whip Cream and Sprinkles . $5 .00
S’mores Station
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 .
One Candy Bar $5 .00 • Two Candy Bars $7 .00
Service levels provided by Main Event Catering
Disposable, styrofoam dishware, plastic silverware, and napkins . All items are delivered to a specified location .
Buffet Service - Plastic
Clear plastic dishware, silverware, and disposable chafers for $3 .00 extra per person
Buffet Service - China
Full china service buffet style . This is an additional $5 .00 per person .
Plated Service
Full china service plated . This is an additional $10 .00 per person .
*Glassware provided if beverages are purchased. Based on service level.
Service
Bartender
hour with minimum of 4 hours
Disposable Chafers
Priced per Chafer . Service charge is not included
Delivery Fee
A delivery fee will apply for events located outside of a 10-mile radius from the Courtyard Ankeny . The fee is calculated based on the distance from our location to the event site and will be added to the total catering cost . The radius fee is as follows: 10 mile radius or less - $0 Each additional mile beyond 10 miles: $1 .20 per mile