The University of Iowa

Dinner

Exceptional Entrees

From buffet to served to seasonal, you're sure to find an entree that you'll love. 

Seasonal Upgrades

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Seasonal Salad
V
$3.50 per person

spring mix salad with roasted beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pickled shallots with honey balsamic dressing.

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Apple Peppercorn Chicken Breast
$33.00/per person

Grilled chicken breast with apple and green peppercorn sauce, seasonal roasted vegetable mix, and mashed sweet potatoes.

Fall Spiced Tofu
Vegan
$33.00 per person

Fall spiced tofu over cauliflower puree, hazelnut pear apple compote

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Apple Cider Cheesecake Tart
V
$3.50 upgrade, $7.00 A La Carte

Apple cider cheesecake tart with dulce de leche & oat pepita crumble

Pumpkin Nutella Verrine
V
$3.50 upgrade/ $7.00 A La Carte

Pumpkin nutella verrine in rocks glass- pumpkin cake, nutella mousse, candied hazelnuts, whipped cream

Buffet Dinner

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge. Dinner buffets include coffee, tea, and water with a choice of dessert. Buffets must have a 20 guest minimum.
Signature Deli Buffet
$22.00 per person

Choose the Build Your Own Sandwich spread OR Pre-Made Wraps.

Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Build Your Own Sandwich

Shaved Roast Beef, Ham & Turkey - GF, DF

Roasted Vegetables - DF, GF, Vegan

Sliced Cheddar, Provolone and Swiss Cheeses - GF

Lettuce and Tomato Tray - GF, DF, Vegan

Bowl of Pickles - GF, DF, Vegan

Bowl of Onions - GF, DF, Vegan

Mustard and Mayonnaise - GF, DF, V

Hummus - GF, DF, Vegan

White and Wheat Bread - V

Rye Bread - Vegan

Pre-Made Wraps

Choose 2 Wraps:

Sliced turkey with cranberry chutney aioli, brie, and greens on spinach tortilla.

Southwest wrap with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and spinach on whole wheat tortilla.

Roasted beef with caramelized onions, horseradish cream cheese and romaine on sundried tomato tortilla.

Black bean patty with hummus and roasted vegetables on spinach tortilla - V

Soup du Jour or Additional Salad

Added for $4.00 per person.

Baked Potato Bar
$29.00 per person
Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Vegetables
Vegan

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Housemade Chili
Baked Potatoes
V

Served with melted cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions and bacon pieces.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce

Select one sauce:

Parmesan Cream Sauce 

Chimichurri Sauce - GF, DF

Basil Butter Sauce - GF

Italian Buffet
$30.00 per person
Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Vegetables
Vegan

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Spinach, tomato, and ricotta tortellini bake
Pasta & Sauces
V

Sundried tomato with roasted garlic - GF, Vegan

Creamy lemon pesto - GF

*Gluten-free pasta available on request

Grilled Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce

Select one sauce:

Parmesan Cream Sauce 

Chimichurri Sauce - GF, DF

Basil Butter Sauce - GF

Garlic bread
Southwest Buffet
$22.00 per person
Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

SPANISH RICE
REFRIED BEANS
CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS
Soft Shell Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, and Sour Cream
Tailgate Buffet
$24.00 per person
Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Vegetables
Vegan

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Tailgate Entrees

Choose 2 Entrees:

Hot Dogs

Bratwursts

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Hamburgers

BBQ Pulled Pork

*Vegan portobello caps or veggie burgers available on request - $4 each

Served with buns, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese, ketchup, mustard and mayo.

Hawkeye Selection Buffet
Starting at $33.00 per person

Choice of 2 salads, 1 vegetable, 1 starch, and 2 entrees.

Add an extra entree for $6.00 per person.

Gourmet Salads

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Vegetables
Vegan

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Starches
V

Choose 1 Starch:

Whipped Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes - GF, V 

Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes - GF, Vegan

Artisan Rice Blend - GF, DF, Vegan

Entrees

Choose 2 Entrees:

Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce

Grilled Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce:

Parmesan Cream Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce - GF, DF

Basil Butter Sauce - GF

Grilled Salmon Filet with Lemon Dill Butter -GF

Herb Roasted Sirloin Strip with Merlot Glaze - DF

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramel Ginger Glaze - GF, DF

Asparagus and Ricotta Phyllo Tart served with Red Pepper Sauce - V

**Add an additional entree for $6.00 per person

Select up to 2 dessert choices with buffet meal.  (Country BBQ menu excluded - comes with Fruit Cobbler)
Plated Desserts
V

Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Black Forrest Layer Cake

Seasonal Plated Desserts
$3.50/each as an upgrade
$7.00/each a la carte

Apple Cider Cheesecake Tart- apple cide cheesecake tart with dulce de leche & oat pepita crumble - V

Pumpkin Nutella Verrine- pumpkin cake, nutella mousse, candied hazelnuts, whipped cream. Served in a rocks glass.

Served Dinner

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge and served meals are required to rent china/silverware at $3.75 per person.. Every dinner includes a tossed green salad with ranch and balsamic, assorted breads and butter, coffee, iced tea and water, and choice of dessert. Upgrade to a seasonal side salad or dessert for an additional $3.50 per person. Under 20 guests - Choose 1 entree and 1 dessert (dietary meals can be added in addition). Over 20 Guests - Choose up to 2 total entrees and 2 desserts (dietary meals can be added in addition). Extra $5.00 per person if additional entree/dessert is requested. If more than 1 entree is selected, guests must be assigned a table. Spreadsheet of guest entrees, dietary and table #s given to sales coordinator with final changes 10 days prior to event date.
Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
$33.00 per person

Served with sour cream whipped potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Creole Cream Sauce
$33.00 per person

Served with sweet corn succotash and roasted sweet potato - GF

Grilled Filet Mignon Boursin Demi Glaze (6 ounce)
$42.00 per person

Served with roasted yukon gold potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Herb Roasted Sirloin Strip with Merlot Glaze
$36.00 per person

Served with yukon gold potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramel Ginger Glaze
$36.00 per person

Served with yukon gold potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable - GF, DF

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
$36.00 per person

Served with sour cream whipped potatoes and chef's choice vegetable - GF

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Chipotle Cream
V
$33.00 per person

Served with red potato kale hash and chipotle cream.

Fall Spiced Tofu
Vegan
$33.00 per person

Fall spiced tofu over cauliflower puree, hazelnut pear apple compote

Select up to 2 dessert choices with a served meal.
Plated Desserts
V

Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Black Forrest Layer Cake

Seasonal Plated Desserts
$3.50/each as an upgrade
$7.00/each a la carte

Apple Cider Cheesecake Tart- apple cide cheesecake tart with dulce de leche & oat pepita crumble - V

Pumpkin Nutella Verrine- pumpkin cake, nutella mousse, candied hazelnuts, whipped cream. Served in a rocks glass.