The University of Iowa

Hors D'Oeuvres

Small Plates to Enhance Your Experience

Choose from a variety of small plates to enhance any dining experience. 

Seasonal Hors D'Oeuvres

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Fall Cheese Board
$175.00/serves 50

goat cheese with fig & pear gastric, smokey blue cheese & beet relish, Prairie Breeze, fall spiced walnuts, Amana pfefferwurst sausage, and seasonal fruits.

Sliced Apple Tray
V
$50/serves 25

served with cold caramel dip

Roasted Apple & Bacon Bruschetta
$24.00/dozen

served on crostinis

Vegan Pinwheels
Vegan
$23.00/dozen

vegan Boursin cheese, pickled carrots, fresh red peppers and cucumbers in a spinach wrap

Sriracha Deviled Eggs
V
$24.00/dozen

with garlic toast crumb topping

Sweet Potato Discs
V
$22.00/dozen

goat cheese and cranberry

Huli Huli Chicken Sliders
$28.00/dozen

with pineapple and macadamia nuts on Hawaiian roll

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Sweet Potato Croquettes
V
$22.00/dozen

maple honey drizzle

Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread
$24.00/dozen

drizzeled with ranch

Firecracker Shrimp
$30.00/dozen

jumbo shrimp tossed in Korean Gochujang sauce, wrapped in crispy wonton.  Served with minted basil dipping sauce

Fried cheese Ravioli
V
$20.00/dozen

with marinara and pesto dipping sauces

Cold, Hot, and Party Hors D'Oeuvres

All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges
$30.00/dozen
Spicy Grilled Shrimp on Corn Crisp
$22.00/dozen
Baby Potato Cake with Avocado Mousse and Fresh Salsa
Vegan
$22.00/dozen
Smoked Salmon Phyllo Cup
$22.00/dozen

smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers in a phyllo cup

Pesto Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
$24.00/dozen

wrapped in prosciutto

Mini Pretzel Roll Sandwiches
$21.00/dozen

Select two sandwiches:

Chicken salad with grapes and almonds.

Turkey with Italian mayonnaise.

Caprese with roasted garlic aioli.

All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Greek Skewer
V
$22.00/dozen

Souvlaki rubbed Greek skewer with zucchini, red pepper, and mushroom. Served with tzatziki sauce.

Steak and Potato Skewer
$24.00/dozen

Served with red pepper, baby bakers, and dijon cream sauce.

Meatballs with Raspberry BBQ Sauce
$15.00/dozen (4 dozen minimum)
Asian Marinated Duck Breast Wrapped in Bacon
$24.00/dozen

Served with mongolian BBQ sauce.

Crab Cakes with Saffron Aioli
$22.00/dozen
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Barbecued Shrimp with Chili Honey Butter
$24.00/dozen
Brie Puffs
V
$22.00/dozen

Brie and raspberry jam in phyllo dough.

Greek Spinach Phyllo Triangles with Tzatziki Sauce
V
$20.00/dozen
Black Bean "Meatball" with Hoisin Plum Sauce
Vegan
$20.00/dozen
Croque Monsieur Bites
$21.00/dozen

Mini hashbrown with ham and mornay sauce.

Gourmet Mac and Cheese Bites with Sundried Tomato Aioli
$20.00/dozen
A small tray serves 25 guests and a large tray serves 75 guests.
Gourmet Fruit and Cheese Board
V
$150.00/serves 50

Served with stone ground mustard, raspberry jam, mini sweet pickles, sliced baguettes, and crackers.

Cheese Tray
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Assorted sliced domestic cheeses and crackers.

Fresh Fruit Tray
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Assortment of pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, and honeydew with yogurt dip.

Vegetable Tray
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Assortment of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes with ranch dip.

Mezze Board
V
$75.00/serves 25

Housemade hummus with crispy chickpeas, marinated cucumbers, smokey carrots, date chutney, feta & zatar - V
Served with pita crisps

Sundried Tomato Hummus
Vegan
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

With kalmata olives and caramelized onions. Served with pita chips or gluten-free crostinis.

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Served with tortilla chips.

Creamy Corn Dip
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Served with tortilla chips.

Guacamole
V
$50.00/small
$125.00/large

Served with tortilla chips.

Salsa
V
$30.00/small
$80.00/large

Served with tortilla chips.

Hors D'Oeuvres Stations

Select 3 stations in place of a dinner for your guests. 

All stations are subject to a 20% service charge. Additional charges may apply for less than three stations. You may also add on the following sliders for $5.00 per person: Meatball hero with mozzarella on mini hero bun, smoked pepper chicken with bacon, avocado ranch and mixed greens, BBQ pulled pork with onion straws and coleslaw, and grilled mini cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mustard.
This station requires a 50 per minimum. A $200.00 chef fee will apply.
Carving Station
$17.00 per person
Endive Steakhouse Salad
Sriracha Deviled Eggs with Garlic Toast Crumb Topping
V
Roasted Baby Bakers with Sour Cream and Goat Cheese Butter
V
Grilled Artichokes with Smoked Garlic Butter and Shaved Parmesan
V
Slow Roasted Beef Brisket
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Served with rolls and horseradish cream.

This station requires a 50 per minimum.
Charcuterie Station
$17.00 per person
Thinly Shaved Prosciutto and Thinly Shaved La Quercia Coppa
Cubed Jarlsburg and Blue Cheese with Lavender-Infused Honey
V
Fresh Herb Rolled Chevre Goat Cheese and Gouda
Fruit Jam, Roasted and Salted Almonds, Assorted Olives and Stone Ground Mustard
V
Grapes and Strawberries
Vegan
Soft Baguettes and Grilled Bread
V
This station requires a 25 person minimum.
BBQ Station
$14.00 per person
Potato Salad Shooters
Vegan
Pesto Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Wrapped with Prosciutto
Bacon Wrapped Grilled BBQ Shrimp with Chili Honey Butter
Honey Marinated Pulled Pork on Warm Biscuit
Jalapeno Corn Bread Muffins with Sorghum Butter
V
Gourmet Mac and Cheese Bites with Sun-dried Tomato Cream
Vegan
This station requires a 25 person minimum.
Mashed Potato Bar
$8.00 per person
Mashed Yukon Gold Potato

Mac & Cheese

Served with the following toppings:

Whipped butter.

Sour cream.

Chopped chives.

Pecans.

Bacon crisps.

Cheddar cheese.