Cranberry-Walnut Wild Rice Salad 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup Wild Rice 1/2 cup Brown Rice 3 cups Natural Chicken Stock 2 Oranges, peel and remove pith, segment and slice 8 Basil Leaves, Chiffonade Cut 1/4 cup Red Onion minced 3 tablespoons chopped Walnut, lightly toasted 1 teaspoon finely grated Orange zest 3/4 cup dried Cranberries, dehydrate with orange juice Dressing 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Orange Juice 11/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon Honey 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Directions Combine brown rice, wild rice, and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all water is evaporated and rice is fully cooked, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. When rice is cool, add oranges, basil, red onion, walnuts, cranberries, and orange zest; mix to incorporate ingredients. Dressing Combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, honey, and salt in a bowl and whisk to incorporate. Pour over rice mixture and toss. at the Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 Shirley Kaltenberg 608-267-1549 Centerplate Catering 608-661-0525 www.alliantenergycenter.com
Centerplate gives wonderful attention to detail both before and during the event. Elegant displays were at our receptions and banquet. The staff was a joy to work with. Key contacts are quick to respond to emails and phone messages. The chef created one-of-akind menus to stay within our budget. The serving staff was professional and pleasant. The Centerplate team works together to provide a top-notch experience for both attendees and planners. Judy Keller, Event Coordinator, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Craveable Experiences As the exclusive in-house caterer for Alliant Energy Center, Centerplate is renowned for its impeccable, world-class service, truly delectable cuisine and a superb selection of menus that can be customized to any event or special occasion. Whether it is a casual brunch for 100 or an elegant, sit-down dinner for 500, Centerplate s team of culinary wizards will use only the finest and freshest ingredients to create a truly extraordinary dining experience for you and your guests. From the first course to last, Centerplate and Alliant Energy are committed to providing the very finest food and beverage experience. Centerplate is one of the best catering companies I ve worked with. They are highly organized, exceptionally customer-focused, do an outstanding job with small and large events, and the food is always delicious! Mary Schuble VP of Operations at American Marketing Association- Madison Chapter
Tim DiMenna of Centerplate was extremely thoughtful and caring in making sure that our food choices supported the mission of our conference. Since our conference focused heavily on cancer and nutrition, we wanted our selections to show that eating healthy can be delicious. Tim engineered a custom breakfast for us with homemade granola, bran muffins, and the best array of fresh fruit choices I have ever seen at a catered breakfast. The food was healthy, delicious, and our attendees raved about the choices during the conference and on the conference evaluations they filled out. Made from scratch approach our commitment to quality Our local food initiatives are our greatest strength at Centerplate. It allows us to utilize as many locally produced foods as possible. Being able to control our ingredients gives us an edge and also facilitates our ability to spend resources within the community. Tim not only helped us select the best choices off the preset menu, he also took two recipes from the AICR that I sent him, and made those healthy recipes homemade for our afternoon break. The menu options were affordable for custom made, healthy, delicious food. The staff was generous in heart, always smiling, and treated our attendees graciously. Dawn, BC Recovery Reviews indicate that people are very pleased and surprised by the noticeable difference in food quality at the Alliant Energy Center from other local facilities. Each year, our culinary team produces over 50,000 meals on-site and made from scratch annually. Each year, our pastry team produces over 40,000 made from scratch muffins, cookies, scones, pies, and cakes annually at the Alliant Energy Center. Centerplate staff generated over 250 original menus last year to fulfill customer needs and requests for healthier and local source options.
Amazing Appetizers Centerplate s culinary team creates an exquisite edible experience. Appetizers can compliment an entree or substitute as a main course. From Wisconsin Cheese and Sausage Platters to Oysters Rockefeller, there are over 40 items to choose from in our hors d oeuvres menu. We make it easy to host an appetizer bar for your event, which is all the rage. Hors d oeuvres are small portions freshly prepared and elegantly designed to start off the party, but not fill up the guests. Consult with your sales associate for proper quantities if you plan on substituting hors d oeuvres for a dinner. Pick one of our scrumptious packages, create your own, or let our experienced staff customize a special package to fit your cuisine or theme. You are only limited by your imagination. Working with Centerplate at World Dairy Expo every year is always exciting, they offer a diverse choice of food and customize a menu to fulfill all of our guests needs. Appetizers are elegant, healthy and always delicious. The ease at which they cater to various size groups is remarkable, from a group of 10 to 400, it is always well-organized. Mark Clarke, General Manager, World Dairy Expo
Box Lunches to Elegant Dining If your needs are box lunches for a large group or an elegant, sit-down dinner for 500, Centerplate s team will take care of you and each one of your guests. Our box lunches boast a variety of fresh deli sandwiches, fruit, pasta salads and dessert. We also have a variety of crisp salads with fresh baked goods and something to satisfy your sweet tooth. If an elegant, sit-down dinner is in your future, our exceptional staff will guide you through the process from salad to sorbet. If you have a theme for your event, what better way to pull it all together than to serve a debonair dinner to accent your motif. Hosting a major event with a lot of organized and al la carte food & beverage activities is never easy...but, working with Centerplate at the Alliant Energy Center [for the US Transplant Games] really was. The catering ran smooth, tasted good and was presented well; the management staff was professional and cooperative with our pricing needs and the service staff was accommodating with all on-site requests resulting in a well-planned and even better executed culinary experience. Sue Levey, VP of Meetings and Conventions for the National Kidney Foundation
Full service to fit your style Centerplate s décor, design and event layout staff is at your service to make your event beautiful and memorable. We are proud of the creative people who make our events as visually stimulating as they are delicious. We specialize in creative, upscale floras and décor and take your vision to exceed your expectation. We go the extra mile to tie the décor theme to the entire event. We understand that the overall effect requires everything to be coordinated from the linen to the serving pieces. Add a splash of elegance with our custom ice sculptures to help define the mood for any event. These are all skillfully cut from solid ice, which will provide at least 8 hours of amazement. In addition to all of our wonderful cuisine, Centerplate also offers a wide range of additional services to help complement your event. Tables, chairs, linens and china are commonly needed to help set the tone for your event and are available in multiple styles, colors and patterns. We design our culinary experience based on customer expectations; our three primary goals at every event are to collaborate, create and cook. Our experienced staff will share our expertise because we understand that food is an integral part to the success of any event. Scott Recob, General Manager at Centerplate
Unique Events Sometimes your event may call for a food court, bistro or barbeque. Centerplate has food service to enhance your unique event. As the official caterer for the Alliant Energy Center, we have the privilege to provide food service for many outdoor events, including the Willow Island outdoor venue, a 29-acre natural green area including two ponds encircling a nearly seven acre isthmus. Debuting in the summer of 2003, Willow Island is an ideal outdoor event venue for events including festivals, outdoor music concerts, consumer shows, picnics and much more. This venue offers the unique opportunity to have food compliment the surroundings. We hope to indulge and serve you soon Bon Appetit!