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2 Welcome to UNI Catering Make it Memorable Congratulations! Now that the first step to saying I do is complete, let us help you with your wedding day. UNI Catering offers multiple venues, all with unique characteristics and charm to suit a multitude of tastes. Whether you choose UNI Catering for your ceremony, reception or both, we will have a dedicated event planner available to help you with every detail. Our ultimate goal is to make your day memorable for you and your guests. We look forward to being a part of your special day. Revised January

3 Complimentary Services The following services are complimentary with any wedding booked with UNI Catering. Tables and chairs for the guaranteed guest count. Full china, silver, and glass service. In stock white linen napkins and tablecloths included. Specialty colors available for an additional one time fee of (Policy excludes Gallagher Bluedorn) Skirted head table arranged to fit your needs. See your Event Planner for unique head table arrangements. Skirted tables to include gift, punch, guest book, DJ and cake table. Entire reception room setup. Microphone available at the head table for toasts. Unattended Coat Racks. Cake Cutting Service. Wedding Planner for three hours of one-on-one meetings, phone calls, written correspondence and menu planning. Event manager available for the day of the reception. 3

4 Venues The first step in planning your wedding with UNI Catering is choosing a venue. We have several fantastic options available that fit an array of space and capacity needs. Ask about ceremony options! Commons Slife Ballroom per day The 4,300 square foot, column free ballroom features a classic look with 30 foot high ceilings beautifully painted with modernistic gold scroll effects overhead, and woodwork of graduated colors from teal to old rose to deep mahogany red. Clear cathedral windows line the north wall bathing the space with natural sunlight or magical moonlight. The ballroom can accommodate a seating capacity of up to 210 guests for a plated banquet. Commons Georgian Lounge and Porch per day Across the hall from the Ballroom, the Georgian Lounge continues the same warm tones as the Ballroom. The mirrors over the two fireplaces at each end of the room along with the high ceiling and the unique chandeliers make this a great gathering location. A grand piano in the corner makes it easy to add a light musical touch. The lounge and porch can be used for butler served or buffet receptions. Seating space is limited in order to facilitate the mingling of your guests. The Porch adds natural light and a comfortable setting to the more formal lounge area. Lounge and Porch furniture and trees shall remain in place unless moved my UNI Catering staff only. Visit our websites for more information at: Commons and Catering information: Visit our Facebook page for pictures UNI Catering-Make it Memorable: Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom per day* Located in UNI s Maucker Union, the Old Central Ballroom has a contemporary feel that is best described as a clean canvas for your event. Modern wood-grained flooring and neutral wall colors make this location able to coordinate with any style of décor. The ballroom can accommodate a seating capacity of up to 440 guests for a plated banquet. *All Maucker Union bookings are subject to approval by Maucker Union Administrators and booking personnel. Contact the Maucker union at or (319) or Union-Reservations@uni.edu Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - *pricing determined by Gallagher Bluedorn Administration. A grand wall of windows pervades the space with natural sunlight and or a romantic moonlight. The lobby features floor to ceiling pillars, marble tile, and a grand staircase to add a modern elegance to your wedding. This space can be used for a wedding reception, or a wedding ceremony. The Gallagher Bluedorn Lobby can accommodate seating up to 150 guests for your reception or 200 for an elegant ceremony. Buffet service is standard with plastic and paper ware, included in price. China available for an extra charge. Discuss the options with your planner. *All Gallagher Bluedorn bookings are subject to approval by Gallagher Bluedorn Administration and booking personnel. Contact Chris Kremer at chris.kremer@uni.edu or for details. Or visit their website at: weddings.aspx 4

5 Facility and Booking Policies Food and Beverage Policy Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the UNI campus, with the exception of specialty cakes (i.e. wedding cakes). Specialty wine/champagne may be brought in with prior agreement. An corking fee per 750ml bottle opened shall be applied. UNI Catering requires proper identification (photo i.d.) of any person in attendance of an event and reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverages service if the person is either underage or proper identification cannot be produced. UNI Catering also reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the managers judgment appears to be intoxicated. UNI Catering staff must serve/dispense all alcoholic beverages only. Any alcohol brought onto campus, without prior consent, will be confiscated at the event. Event Services Event prices are based on 6 hours of event service. Additional hours of service are available at a rate of per hour (or per half hour) up to midnight (does not include decorating or tear down). Additional service time after midnight is available at the discretion of the wedding planner and may incur additional charges of up to per hour. A 5% service fee will be applied to the total of all food and beverages. Confirmation of Events/Deposits A non-refundable deposit and signed contract is required to confirm every event. Room must be reserved for the full-day on day of event. A non-refundable deposit that is half of the room rental and signed contract needs to be received by the event location office to secure your selected date and availability of all items. The contract insurance is due at least 30 day prior to the event and the remaining balance is due the evening of the event. Half the estimated total is due 30 days prior to the event. Menu Selection Both formal and casual serviced meals are available in our private dining rooms. Groups of less than 25 may be accommodated with restricted menu selections. We also provide menus for brunches and receptions. To assure the finest quality food and service, we recommend the menu selection be made four weeks in advance. Customized menus and services may require additional time. For special dietary restrictions or needs, please contact your Event Planner. Multiple Entrée When requesting more than one menu item, a multiple entrée fee of 2.00 per person shall be applied for each additional selection. The same accompaniments will be selected for all entrees. An approved form of color coded cards or other method must be provided to identify the entrée choice of the guests. Health and Insurance Regulations Due to health department regulations and Department of Residence policy, food and beverages consumed on the premises must be provided by UNI Catering. Food safety and licensing regulations prevent the removal of prepared food from the premises. Guarantees & Payment A firm guarantee (number of guests expected) must be made 3 business days prior to the event. We reserve the right to refuse a change in number after the guarantee has been given or an additional charge bay be applied. UNI Catering will allow for numbers greater than the guarantee by preparing seating, place settings and meals for 5% over the guaranteed attendance to a maximum of 10. When requesting additional seating above the standard overset a fee of $20.00 will be applied per table. The client is responsible for the payment of the final guaranteed number, plus any additional guests. 5

6 Inclusive Wedding Packages The Pearl Package Two hors d oeuvre options from the Displayed Service level during your predinner reception. Three Course Dinner Salad, Entrée, full service of your wedding cake served as dessert. Includes bread service. The Opal Package Three hors d oeuvre options, one from the Displayed Service and two from the Butler Service during your pre-dinner reception. Three Course Dinner Salad, Entrée, full service of your wedding cake served as dessert. Includes bread service. Complimentary glass of house wine or ginger ale with entrée for each guest. The Diamond Package Four hors d oeuvre options, your choice from either service level. Three Course Dinner Salad, Entrée, full service of your wedding cake served as dessert. Includes bread service. Complimentary glass of house wine or ginger ale with entrée for each guest. Complimentary glass of house champagne or sparkling grape juice for each guest for toasting. 5% Service Fee applied to all food and beverage orders excludes hosted bar **Alternate menu options available upon request. ***Customized Packages available upon request. 6

7 Dinner Entrée Dinner entrées are paired with suggested vegetable and starch side options (additional entrée 2.00 per guest). Choice of pre-dinner appetizers and salad along with dinner rolls, coffee, water and iced tea are also included. (Prices include pre dinner appetizers for 1 hour, white linens, china and full cake service-see package descriptions) Chicken Milano Baked chicken breasts topped with creamy sundried tomato and basil sauce Roasted Potatoes Steamed Fresh Broccoli Pearl Opal Diamond Pork Tenderloin Medallions (gingered or honey mustard) Thinly sliced pork tenderloin slow cooked & marinated to your liking Fresh Parsley Buttered Potatoes Fresh Steamed Green Beans Classic Lasagna Layers of noodles, sauce, cheeses and ground beef Steamed Fresh Broccoli Garlic Bread (in lieu of dinner rolls) Apple Baked Pork Loin Seasoned pork loin roasted in apple juice Roasted Potato Medley Fresh Green Bean Almandine Chicken Parmesan Lombardy - Lightly breaded and baked with mushrooms in a white wine sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses Gingered Jasmine Rice Fresh Pea Pods with Carrots Duet Plate: Pork Tenderloin Medallions and Chicken Parmesan Lombardy Blended Wild Rice Broccoli with Lemon Butter Spiced Beef Tenderloin and Shrimp Thyme, garlic & oregano seasoned beef paired with marinated grilled shrimp Spiced Sweet Potato Fresh Steamed Pea Pods *Prices and menu options are subject to change however this may result in an additional charge ***Special Dietary needs may be accommodated with advance notice

8 Pre Dinner Hors d oeuvres Display Service Relishes with Dill or Ranch Dip (choose one) Salami, Grape and Cheese Skewer Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray Cheese and Cracker Tray Assorted Hummus Tray with Celery and Pita Crisps ~ sundried tomato and original Butler Service Cucumber Sandwiches Crab Meltaways Apple Currant Meatballs Creamy Bacon Lettuce Tomato Crostini Almond Stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon Tomato Bruschetta Stuffed Mushroom Camembert Cheese on Rye with Apple Jelly Shrimp and Cucumber Canapé *Menu items subject to change 8

9 Salad Cranberry Spinach Salad Fancy Mixed Greens with Gene s Dressing Mixed Greens Salad with choice of two dressings (Ranch, French, Italian Free, or Bleu Cheese) Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad topped with Slivered Almonds Dried Cranberry and Feta Salad with Candied Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Caesar Salad ***Salad choices are subject to change 9

10 Children s Meals Options for children s meals are for those of 10 years or younger. Cherry Applesauce Jell-O or Chosen Dinner Salad Chicken Tenders Baby Carrots with Ranch Cheesy Mashed Potatoes or Half portion of chosen entree 13.75* (*price includes pre-dinner appetizers and other enhancements of each package) 10

11 Dinner Buffets Dinner Buffets are created to pair in flavors, textures and presentation. Choice of pre-dinner appetizers along with coffee, water and iced tea are included. (Prices include pre dinner appetizers for 1 hour, linens, china and full cake service-see package descriptions) Buffet Option One Pearl Opal Diamond Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Honey Spiced Dressing White and Wheat Dinner Rolls Chicken Parmesan Lombardy Island Pork Tenderloin Wild Rice Blend Pea Pods and Carrots Fresh Fruit Compote Buffet Option Two Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Classic Lasagna Four Cheese Lasagna Lemon Oregano Chicken Green Bean Almandine Fresh Fruit Compote Buffet Option Three Mixed Greens Salad Ranch and Italian Dressing White and Wheat Dinner Rolls Gorky Chicken Gingered Pork Tenderloin Parsley Buttered Potatoes Fresh Green Beans with Tomatoes Fresh Fruit Compote *Prices and Menu options are subject to change **Any changes of menu items may result in additional charges ***Special dietary needs may be accommodated with advanced notice. 11

12 Wine Choices for Dinner Packages House Dinner Wine Selection: Champagne Selection: Coastal Vines Chardonnay Coastal Vines Pinot Grigio Douglas Hill Brut Sparkling Canti Moscato D Asti Coastal Vines Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Vines Pinot Noir Hacienda Reisling *Other wines available for an additional fee, inquire with the event planner. 12

13 Hors d oeuvre s Packages Deluxe Hors d oeuvre Select four (4) from Gold Level, five (5) from Silver Level, and four (4) from Bronze Level per guest Standard Hors d oeuvre Select two (2) from Gold Level, four (4) from Silver Level, and four (4) from Bronze Level per guest Light Hors d oeuvre Select four (4) from Silver Level, and four (4) from Bronze Level per guest All packages include the following beverages: Coffee Decaffeinated or Regular Iced Tea Water 13

14 Hors d oeuvre s Packages Bronze Level Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray Fresh Vegetables with Dill Dip or Ranch Dip Sundried Tomato Palmiers Caesar Stuffed Eggs Italian Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tortilla Roll Ups Creamy Bacon Lettuce Tomato Crostini Hot Asiago Dip with Crostini Cheese Straws Apple Currant Meatballs Mexican Dip with Tortilla Chips Silver Level Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes Spiced Mixed Nuts Cheddar Cheese Ball with Crackers Pesto Torte Spread with Pita Crisps Ham and Cheddar Silver Dollar Sandwiches Open Faced Turkey Sandwiches Dried Beef Pickle Pinwheels Mini Orange Muffins with Ham Petite Roast Beef Spinach Pinwheels Almond Stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon Greek Potato Patties Stuffed Mushrooms Gold Level Shrimp Cocktail with Sauce Beef and Prosciutto on a Mushroom Palmier Asparagus Rolls with Herb Butter Quiche Bites Asian Vermicelli Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Pinwheels Elegant Cheese Tray with Grapes and Breads Polenta with Red Pepper and Mushroom Petite Pommery Chicken Canapés Dilled Shrimp Cucumber Canapés 14

15 Dessert Additions A Sweet Finish (by the dozen) Mini Lemon Tarts Vanilla Bean Cookie.3.95 UNI Champagne Truffles (glittered).9.95 UNI Salted Caramel Truffles Mini Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Mini Traditional Cheesecakes.6.95 Chocolate Dipped Cherries.9.65 Cupcakes Mini Cupcakes Flavors of Cupcakes: Salted Nut Roll, Chocolate Raspberry White, Red Velvet, Salted Caramel, Pink Champagne, Vanilla Bean, Cookies and Cream, Confetti Or Sheet Cakes (36 servings per cake): Flavors of Sheet Cakes: White, Chocolate, Marble, Pink Champagne, Raspberry Filled Or Brownie with Ice Cream and Toppings.5.95 per person Select one dessert as a substitute for your wedding cake for 3.00 per guest (1.25 per additional flavor) Raspberry Laced Cake Carrot Cake Grasshopper Torte Red Velvet Assorted Flavored Cupcakes Chocolate Toffee Torte Traditional Cheesecake with Melba Sauce Butterscotch Cheesecake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake 15

16 Bar Accommodations Bar set up of and a bar minimum revenue of per hour per bar which includes two bartenders per bar. Bar Service not to exceed 5 hours. Keg fee: per keg tapped. Kegs are purchased and brought in by the host. UNI staff will provide keg refrigerator, CO2 tank, glassware and service of Kegs. (Limit: 2 kegs at Commons; 3 kegs at Maucker Union.) Specialty drink option available during pre-dinner hour. An additional fee may be assesed based on the drink. Ask your planner for more details. Clients are required, according to state law, to pay for hosted liquor prior to leaving the building at the end of the event. Food must be included at all events with alcohol. The Event planner must approve the menu and quantity of both food and alcohol. A non-alcoholic beverage must be available for guests while alcohol is being served. Bar Service is unavailable during served meals and reopens after the meal. Table wine may be ordered for meal service. Wine may be brought in by the host and served by UNI staff. A corkage fee (750 ml bottles only) will be applied for all bottles open. Each container must have the State of Iowa purchase sticker affixed to the bottle/can. Alcohol service will conclude thirty minutes prior to event end time. Bar selections available: Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine and Mixed Drinks (inquire with your planner on bar prices for hosted and cash bars) *ID s are required for all guests and wedding party for the duration of the event time* Please view the full version of the UNI Catering alcohol policy at: 16

17 Enhancements & Finishing Touches Punch Reception: per gallon Additional Entrée Selection: 2.00 per person (Accompaniments will be the same for both entrees. An approved form of color coded cards or other method must be provided to identify the entrée choice of the guests.) Champagne/Ginger Ale Toast: Priced per bottle. Inquire with planner for pricing. Action Stations Available inquire with planner for pricing. Projector & Screen package: per 2 hours (used at Commons location) Tea Light Candles & Holders: 0.50 each Mirror Tile: 2.00 per tile (used at Commons location) Balcony Fabric and Lighting in Ballroom: (Commons only) Chair Covers: 4.75 per chair Specialty Fabrics (ex. sashes, runners, floor length cloths): Cost of linen + 15%. *Prices subject to change *Other options available. Ask your planner for more ideas. 17

18 Decoration Policies Decorations Each event space has its own unique décor and should be discussed when deciding decorations for an event being planned. Inquire with the planner on restrictions and options for your decorating needs. General decorating guidelines: Decoration of the spaces can begin at 8:00 a.m. the day of the event. White in house napkins and tablecloths are included in the package price. We can order specialty colored table linens, chair covers and sashes for an additional fee. Private chair covers and sashes may be brought in. All candles must be enclosed with glass and on a heat safe surface, i.e. mirror tile. They may not be placed directly on the table linen. Votive candles and candles in hurricanes are allowed. Votive candles and holders are available for rent. Glitter and confetti are prohibited. Real flower petals are not to be used for table sprinkling or throwing of petals for ceremonies, artificial may be used. However, real flowers may be used for centerpieces in vases on the tables. Mirror tiles can be rented from UNI. Free standing decorations can be used, however no doors may be blocked. Commons Slife Ballroom and Georgian Lounge/Porch specific guidelines: Windowsills in the ballroom can be decorated. Decorations may be hung with monofilament from the balconies. The windows in the ballroom have blinds that can be lowered, prior to event and cannot be raised during the event. The porch cannot be darkened. Low tables in the lounge may be decorated. The tops of the fireplace mantles may be decorated. Taping on the walls or painted surfaces (including fireplace mantles) is prohibited. 18

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