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MESSAGE 2 From the moment you book your meeting or event until the minute it s over, the dedicated catering team at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will ensure that all food and beverage requests exceed every expectation. Whether you re planning a lunch for an all-day meeting, a reception, dinner, or a wedding celebration, we ll make sure the menus reflect the cuisine you re looking for. M E SSAGE The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center offers in house full-service catering that understands the importance of food for your event. For any occasion, from corporate events to galas, from concept to clean up, we apply everything we know about preparing and serving award-winning food to make your event a success. Count on the professionals at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center to create the right presentation down to the last detail, including the highest level of service from our sales staff to the on-site bartenders and wait staff. We look forward to welcoming your event to our facility! Paul Murphy General Manager
BUFFET 3 All breakfast buffets include Assorted Chilled Juices and freshly brewed McCullagh Coffee and Teas. Listed prices are per person unless otherwise noted. B RE A KFAST The Erie Buffet $19 Fresh Baked Pastries, Muffins and Hard Rolls Butter and Preserves Fresh Seasonal Fruit Applewood Smoked Bacon Turkey Sausage Patties or Pork Links Scrambled Eggs with NY Sharp Cheddar and Chives Red Bliss Potato Home Fries with Peppers and Onion The New Yorker $17 Assorted Bagels Flavored and Plain Cream Cheese Smoked Salmon Sliced Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Capers and Hardboiled Eggs Seasonal Fruit Salad Ultimate Continental Breakfast $15 Fresh Baked Pastries, Muffins and Hard Rolls Butter and Preserves Sliced Seasonal Fruit Assortment of NY State Chobani Greek Yogurts Traditional Continental Breakfast $12 Fresh Baked Pastries, Muffins and Hard Rolls Butter and Preserves Whole Fruit Buffet Enhancements Eggs Benedict Arnold with Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise Sauce and Asparagus... $6 Build your own Parfait with Plain Greek Yogurt, Granola and Fresh Berries... $5 Fresh griddled Pancakes with local Apple Compote... $4.50 Blueberry Pancakes... $4.50 Egg Frittata with Yukon Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Sweet Peppers and NY State Sharp Cheddar Cheese... $4 Steel cut Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Golden Raisins, Slivered Almonds and Milk... $4 Classic Eggs Benedict with Poached Eggs, Canadian Peameal Bacon and Hollandaise Sauce... $4 Cinnamon French Toast served with warm NY Maple Syrup... $3.50 Wardynski s Smoked Polish Sausage... $3 Toaster station with a variety of Breads, Butter and assorted Jelly and Jam... $2 Selection of individual dry Cereal with Milk... $2 Breakfast Sandwiches $48 per dozen (minimum two dozen each) Scrambled Eggs and Jack Cheese rolled in a Tomato Tortilla with Bacon or Sausage Buttermilk Biscuit with Fried Egg, Pork Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Hickory Smoked Ham, Fried Egg and Swiss cheese on Pretzel Roll
4 BREAKFAST STATIONS Must be purchased with a breakfast buffet Signature Waffle Station $5 House-made Waffle Batter, griddled fresh with local Maple Syrup, Mixed Berries, Whipped Cream and Toasted Pecans Omelet Station $5 Farm Fresh Egg Omelets with choice of Egg Whites, Egg Beaters, Whole Eggs, Smoked Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese Chef Carving $5 Hickory Smoked Ham with Maple Mustard Canadian Peameal Bacon with Welsh Rarebit B RE A KFAST Yogurt Parfaits $60 Gluten Free Muffins $48 Gourmet Smoothie Station $5 Chef s gourmet selection of smoothies made with Fresh Fruit, Greek Yogurt and Juices A LA CARTE UPGRADES All Items Priced Per Dozen (two dozen minimum) Sliced Coffee Cake $36 Cinnamon Buns $28 Pecan Rolls $34 Assorted Muffins $27 Chobani Greek Yogurts $40 Assorted individual Yogurts Assorted Fruit Strudel's $36 Granola Bars, Fruit and Oat Bars $36 Bagels with Cream Cheese $32 Paula s Donuts $32 (minimum 5 dozen) Assorted Scones $29 Sliced Breakfast Breads $28 Mini Danish and Croissants $25 Hardboiled Eggs $24 Fresh Whole Fruit $24 Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit $4.50/Person
5 PLATED Each of the following entrees include a basket of Breakfast Pastries, Butter, Preserves Seasonal Fruit Cup, Chilled Juice (choice of Orange, Apple, Ruby Red Grapefruit or Cranberry) and freshly brewed McCullaugh Coffee and Tea. Listed prices are per person. Steak and Eggs $29 Scrambled Eggs, 6oz Flat Iron Steak and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Vegan Breakfast $18 Tofu Scramble, Grilled Tomatoes, Hash Browns and Vegan Sausage B RE A KFAST Shrimp & Grits $24 Creamy White Cheddar Stone Ground Grits, Shrimp with Tomato and Tasso Ham Classic Eggs Benedict $21 Toasted English Muffin Topped with Canadian Peameal Bacon, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce with Breakfast Potatoes Croissant Breakfast Sandwich $19 Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Egg Croissant Sandwich served With Potato Pancakes. Frittata $17 Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata with Yukon Gold Home Fries and Chicken Sausage New York Apple Pancakes $17 Pork Sausage Links, Scrambled Eggs, and Local Maple Syrup American Breakfast $17 Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage Link, and Breakfast Potatoes
6 INFORMATION, POLICIES & STANDARDS I N FORMATION EXCLUSIVE CATERER The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is committed to providing the highest quality food and beverage services for our guests. All food and beverage is to be arranged through your Event Service Manager. No outside food and beverage of any kind are allowed into the facility by clients, guests or exhibitors without prior written consent of the Facility Director. GUARANTEES Final guarantees for Food and Beverage functions must be received 3 business days prior to the function date. For functions of 500 people or more, the final guarantee will be required 5 business days prior to your event. This count is not subject to reduction within this period. If the guarantee is not received, the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will charge your organization for the estimated number of people noted on the Banquet Event Order. The Center will be prepared to serve and set the function room for 5% over the guaranteed number for all parties under 500 and 3% for parties over 500. A $150 service charge will be applied to all food functions totaling less than $400. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE The Convention Center adds an administrative fee of 21% to all food and beverage costs for the events. The Convention Center retains 7% of the charge and distributes the remaining 14% to its service employees. The 7% portion of the charge retained by the Convention Center is for the administration of the event, is not a gratuity or tip, and will not be distributed to the employees who provided service at the event. PRICING Quoted prices are subject to increases to meet increased costs of food, beverage and labor. Menu price for your event will be confirmed 3 months prior to your event. Food and beverage purchases are subject to the prevailing sales tax and administrative fee. DEPOSITS Unless previous billing arrangements are made, reservations will be held only upon receipt of an advance deposit of 10% of the estimated cost, which will be due with the signed contract. The remaining balance is to be paid a minimum of three business days prior to the function. Deposits are non refundable. CONTRACTS Prior to your event, as an addendum to your Buffalo Niagara Convention Center contract, you will receive a Food & Beverage Banquet Event Order outlining your food and beverage order. This form must be signed and returned to our office before any food and beverage confirmations will be made. We ask that all guarantees be provided in writing. TAX EXEMPT For organizations that are tax exempt, a copy of your Exemption Certificate must be received with your signed contract.
7 INFORMATION, POLICIES & STANDARDS FACILITIES Adherence to the times agreed upon for your function are mandatory, as other groups may be scheduled for the same room following your function. If your time schedule changes, please contact our Sales Department and they will make every effort to accommodate you. CONCESSION SERVICE CONTINUED All food and beverage service is based on a minimum of $400 in sales for a 4-hour period. If the charges fall below the minimum, an additional labor charge of $150 will be charged. I N FORMATION SERVICE TIMES Meal services are based on the following time guidelines: Seated breakfast or lunch 2 hours Seated dinner 3 hours Buffet breakfast or lunch Buffet dinner 2 hours Continental breakfast Coffee service Meeting breaks 30 minutes Receptions Seated or buffet meals require two hours setup time in advance of the function. Extended or reduced service times, early set-up times, or delays in service time start may result in additional labor charges. Due to the length of your program overtime charges for wait staff may be incurred. CONCESSION SERVICE We offer a variety of concession style services and will be glad to tailor menus to complement your trade show or convention. The availability of concession services can greatly enhance your event. For special information regarding concessions for set up and move out days, contact your Event Service Manager. BEVERAGE SERVICE We offer a complete selection of beverages to enhance your function. Please note that the State of New York Regulates alcoholic beverage sales and services. The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of these regulations. Therefore, it is our policy that no liquor, beer, or wine may be brought into or carried out of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. For open bars, one bartender per 100 people will be provided. For cash bars, one bartender per 125 people will be provided. Each bartender must take in $400 in sales in a 4 hour period, or a $150 service charge will be applied per bartender. Additional Bartenders requested will be charged at $23 per hour, with a 4 hour minimum. In accordance with rules and regulations set aside by the State of New York, the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center cannot sell or condone the sale of alcoholic beverages to any person under 21 years of age. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS With advance notice, our chefs are able to accommodate most special meal requests. Your Event Service Manager is available to consult with you on special dietary requests and pricing to serve vegetarian, vegan, kosher and other dietary restrictions. Such special requests are due 7 days in advance of your event. These special meal requests are to be included in your final guaranteed attendance. This menu was updated September 2017.