Zins Catering... Sharing our excellence in food service and event planning... Every need, every guest, every time! Our professional staff will ensure the success of your next event. Our team of experts will oversee everything from menu selection to rentals to decor & service. Allow us to create a stress stress-free event! Our catering menu offers selections to make your menu choices as easy and exciting as possible. Order from f our exciting catering menu or w work ork with your catering manager to develop a one of a kind menu for your one of a kind event.
227 2nd Ave S.E. Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Breakfast... Zins Pastry Platter...$24 House made assortment of rolls, scones, muffins & kolaches. Includes whipped butter and preserves. (12 pieces) Assorted Bagels...$20 Assorted bagels served with Zins savory cream cheese blend, house made honey-walnut walnut cream cheese & plain whipped cream cheese, butter and preserves. (12 pieces) Assorted Mini Muffins & Quick Breads...$24 An assortment of unique house house-made made miniature muffins and quick breads. Four different varieties served with whipped butter butter.. (12 pieces) Raspberry Raspberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake...$20 Our signature coffee cake is rich and creamy and topped with toasted almonds. Served with whipped butter. ((Serves 10) Caramel Apple Crumb Cake...$20 Another favorite! Made with Granny Smith apples, g gooey ooey caramel and a wonderful crumb topping.(serves 10) Breakfast Sandwich...$4 Smoked ham or bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese on a flaky croissant (Minimum order of 6) Seasonal Fruit and Berries...$36 An artful assortment of the freshest, most flavorf flavorful ul fruits of the season. (serves 8-12) Cured Salmon Brunch Tray...$42 Zins own house cured salmon served in classic style with cucumbers, shaved red onion, capers, hard boiled eggs, whipped plain cream cheese and Zins savory cream cheese blend. Served wit with assorted bagels. (Serves 8-12) 12) Boxed Breakfast...$6 Fresh squeezed OJ, fresh fruit salad and a fresh baked muffin served with whipped butter. (minimum order of 6) Quiche Lorraine...$19 THE classic quiche with smoked bacon, caramelized onion and Gruyere cheese, c baked with egg and cream in a flaky pie crust (serves 6-8) 6 Cheese Strata...$24 Great breakfast casserole with French bread and cheese all baked into creamy, crunchy goodness! (8 (8-12 servings) Cinnamon Baked French Toast...$28 House made brioche is the e start of this wonderful breakfast dish. Baked in a cinnamon flavored custard. Served with whipped butter and maple syrup. (serves 8-12) Fruit and Yogurt Parfait...$6 Layered vanilla yogurt, house house-made made granola and seasonal fresh berries (Minimum order of 6) Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Lunch... Zins Boxed Lunch Sandwiches (Minimum order of 6) Each sandwich lunch includes the sandwich of your choice, house made potato chips, whole fruit and a house house-made made cookie or brownie. Ham and Cheese ...$8 Honey cured ham and Gruyere cheese on onion-herb herb bread with Dijon mustard, leaf lettuce, red onion and tomato. Roast Beef...$9 Thin sliced roast beef with Maytag blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, leaf lettuce & horseradish mayo on light rye bread. Mediterranean Chicken...$8 Grilled lemon-herb herb chicken breast with red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese with tapenade on a crusty roll. Zins Club...$8 Double decker with smoked turkey, honey ham, leaf lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on toasted wheat bread. Italian Sub...$9 Fresh baked baguette is layered with mortadella, salami, provolone cheese and Giardineira peppers with an Italian vinaigrette. Classic Tuna Salad...$8 Tuna, red onions, celery and spices in an herbed mayo with leaf lettuce, tomato and red onion served on toasted onion herb bre bread Zins Boxed Lunch Salads (Minimum order of 6) Each salad lunch includes the salad of your choice, fresh baked roll and butter, whole fruit and a house house-made cookie or brownie. Caesar Salad...$7 Crispy romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, and focaccia croutons and Zins Caesar dressing on the side. Zins Chicken Salad...$8 Chicken salad made with walnuts and grapes served on a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and crumbled Cotswold cheese. Served with an herbed vinaigrette on the side. Cobb Salad...$8 Always a CLASSIC. Romaine lettuce is topped with grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocados, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, Gruyere cheese and Maytag blue cheese. Served with a buttermilk ranch on the side. Chopped Greek Salad...$8 Spinach and radicchio are chopped and topped with cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and feta cheese. Served with an herbed vinaigrette on the side. Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Lunch Platters... Zins Assorted Sandwich Platter...$96 An assortment of ourr signature sandwiches: Ham and Cheese, Roast Beef, Italian Sub, Classic Tuna Salad. (12 sandwiches)
Assorted Deli Platter...$60 Smoked turkey, honey ham, roast beef, salami, Gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese and provolone. Garnish tray will include leaf let lettuce, tuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and an assortment of breads and rolls. (serves 8 8--12)
Assorted Fruit and Vegetable Tray...$36 Fresh seasonal fruits and berries as well as crisp, fresh vegetables and Zins marinated olives. Plea Please se choose pesto mayo, chipotle ranch or bacon and chive dip. (serves 8 8-12)
Zins Soups... $4 Cup/$6 pint/$12 quart Soup of the Day Tomato Soup Crab and Corn Bisque *all soups served with crackers*
Sides... Choose from these sides to complement you platters or enjoy them on their own.
Creamy cole slaw...$5/lb Asian cole slaw...$6/lb Zins potato salad...$5/lb Broccoli Broccoli-cauliflower salad..$7/lb House made potato chips...$6/gallon House made bbq chips...$7/gallon Pasta salad...$6/lb
Signature Pasta Dishes... (all pasta entrees are served with house made garlic bread)
Zins Mac and Cheese...$8 Pasta and cheeses are baked with a crunchy, breaded topping. A Zins classic!
Vegetable Lasagna...$9 Yellow squash, zucchini, peppers, onions and spinach are llayered ayered with pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Penne with Tuscan Meat Sauce...$10 Penne pasta tossed with a traditional Tuscan meat sauce featuring, pancetta, pork, ground beef and spices.
Chicken Pasta...$12 Roasted chicken with mushrooms, onions & fennel tossed in a rich Gruyere cream sauce, topped with toasted almonds almonds.
Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Hot Lunch or Dinner Entrees... Entrees...Priced per person...Plated or Buffet... (Each dinner includes our focaccia)
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Creamy Chicken Jus...$1 Jus...$10 Lemon Cream Poached Chicken Breast, Lemon Cream Sauce...$10 Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin, Mustard Cream Sauce...$12 Rosemary Roasted Pork Shoulder, Mushroom Sauce...$10 Asian Grilled Flank Steak, Cinnamon Cinnamon-Ginger Ginger Sauce...$14 Slow Smoked Beef Brisket, Au JJus...$13 Grilled Swordfish, Tomato Tomato-Olive Relish...$14 Pan Seared Salmon, Ginger Sauce...$16 Scallop Stuffed Shrimp, Vanilla Bean Beurre Blanc...$16 Garlic-Thyme Thyme Grilled Porto Portobello, bello, Sherry Vinegar Syrup...$9 Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Eggplant, Marinara...$9 Crispy Mushroom Risotto Cakes, Chive Cream Sauce...$9
Side Dishes... Mixed Greens Salad...$3 Caesar Salad...$4 Spinach Salad...$4 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes...$2 Maytag Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes...$2 Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes...$2 Bacon and Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes...$2 Wild Rice Pilaf...$3 Au Gratin Potatoes...$2 Herb Roasted Red Potatoes...$2 Sesame Soba Noodles...$3 Grilled Asparagus...$3 Honey Glazed Carrots...$2 Roasted Fresh Seasonal Vegetables...$3 Sauteed Haricots Verts with Mus Mushrooms & Onion...$3 Sauteed Spinach and Arugula...$3 Asian Vegetable Stir Stir-Fry...$3
Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Signature Items... Pan Roasted Halibut...25 Served with a baby carrot risotto, Meyer lemon gastrique & a lobster beurre blanc, shredded Parmesan cheese & toasted almonds Horseradish Salmon...23 Horseradish crusted salmon seared & placed on a bed of wild rice pilaf with pine nuts, wild mushrooms & tarragon with a micro greens salad, horseradish cream sauce & a blackberry gastrique Pancetta Wrapped Chicken Legs...21 Chicken legs are de-boned boned and stuffed with pistachios and pork, served over confetti couscous with a tart cherry sauce Braised Beef...22 Zins pot roast is slow cooked with honey & onions. Served with Haricot verts & Maytag blue cheese mashed potatoes Yellow Curry Chicken...19 Chicken curry is served on coconut jasmine rice with a spiced pineapple relish then topped with a cilantro cilantro-lime crema Meatloaf...16 Zins meatloaf served with Maytag blue cheese mashed potatoes & sautĂŠed Brussels sprouts Roast Lamb...24 Almond crusted lamb loin, truffled tomato coulis, fig ravioli, spinach pesto & a garlic tuile Beef Ribs...22 Brasied beef short ribs with Maytag blue cheese white grits, shallot confit, wilted spinach, sea salt Pan Fried Chicken...21 Pan fried chicken breast with a wild mushroom mushroom-cornbread cornbread stuffing, cipollini onion onion-peach compote & chicken jus Grilled Iowa Chop...24 Maple sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus & mustard cream sauce. Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Hors d'oeuvres... Vegetable sushi rolls, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce...$4/roll Smoked salmon bon bons...$ bons...$14/dozen Blue cheese & walnut grapes...$ grapes...$3/dozen Crispy polenta with smoked pork with a sweet & spicy BBQ sauce...$15/dozen sauce...$ Traditional shrimp cockta cocktail, cocktail sauce, lemon ...$18/dozen /dozen Thai chicken satay with peanut or honey honey-orange orange dipping sauce...$12/dozen sauce...$ Beef tenderloin on brioche toa toasts sts with horseradish cream...$14/dozen cream...$14 Rare seared tuna on a lotus root chip...$16/dozen Lemongrass beef satay with peanut or honey-orange orange sauce...$14/dozen sauce...$ Duck confit & butternut squash ravioli with caramelized red onion...$16/dozen onion...$ Roasted beets with hors horseradish beef & goat cheese...$12/dozen /dozen Pulled pork sliders with cabbage slaw...$12/dozen Chorizo filled baco bacon wrapped dates or figs/seasonal...$9/dozen /dozen Mini open faced Reuben Reubens...$12/dozen Bacon-cheddar cheddar sliders, ho house use made ketchup & mustard...$12/dozen mustard...$12 Zins chicken strips with pe peach-mustard mustard dipping sauce...$12/dozen sauce...$12/ Trays & Platters... (Serves 8-12)
Fresh Vegetable Tray...$24 – choice of dip – chipotle ranch, bacon & chive, pesto Imported & Domestic Cheese & Cracker Tray...$42 Fresh Fruit Tray...$36 – choice of dip – creamy orange, chocolate, amaretto Antipasto Tray...42 – Italian meats & cheeses, vegetables, s, olives Bruchetta Tray...$24 – Assorted toppings & crostini, assembly required Deluxe Tray...$32 – Chef's combination of the above trays Roasted Vegetable & Goat Cheese Terrine...$24 – served with crostini Cranberry-Ginger Ginger Baked Brie...$18 – served with assorted crackers Snacks... (per gallon)
Spiced Caramel Corn...$20 Chili Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries...$24 Truffle Popcorn...$26 Zins Marinated Olives...$24/quart Tiki Snack Mix...$24 How much do I need? Plan to serve 4 to 5 hors d'oeuvre (pieces) per guest if dinner is to follow; 10 pieces for an average 2 hour cocktail party. For “heavy” appetizers in place of dinner, plan on 12-18 pieces per guest.
Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com
Desserts... Desserts are available in bite sized or full sized portions bite sized...$2 full sized...$4
Cheesecakes Vanilla, Lemon, Chocolate, Pumpkin, Maple, Caramel Cakes Butterscotch, Red Velvet, Lemon Mousse, Flourless Chocolate Tres Leches, Tiramisu, German Chocolate, Italian Cream, Carrot Tarts/Pies Pumpkin, Pecan, French Silk, Lemon Meringue Raspberry Cream, Apple, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Banana Other Plated Desserts... Cobblers/Crisps...$5 Peach, Apple, Cherry, Blueberry Cookies & Brownies...$12/dozen Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Gingersnap Chocolate Brownies, Blond Brownies, S'mores Brownies Hand Rolled Truffles...$18/dozen Raspberry Chocolate Coconut Passion Fruit Ginger
Restaurant & Catering Manager: Chris Miller at (319)363 (319)363-1364 1364 or cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com