The University of Iowa

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.

Young gouda, apple poblano chutney over boursin, aged cheddar and local summer sausage.

Cornichons, fall spiced nuts and assorted fruit.

Served with crackers and sliced baguettes.

Butternut squash, apple, goat cheese, pepitas, and balsamic glaze. Served with crostinis.

Balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts on goat cheese rosette with crispy prosciutto - GF

Crispy herb flatbread with whipped goat cheese, topped with pomegranate molasses & balsamic braised fig.

Deviled eggs stuffed with buffalo chicken filling - GF

Falafel Topped with Hummus and Tomato & Cucumber Salad 

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.

Served with tamari sesame ginger dipping sauce.

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

With mustard dipping sauce.

Grilled sweet potato skewer with maple drizzle. GF

Cold, Hot, and Party Hors D'Oeuvres

All items are subject to a 20% service charge.

Served with marinated artichoke, olive, provolone, roasted red pepper and pesto marinated mozzarella.

Vanilla roasted pears and tart apples over goat cheese mousse in a tartlet. 

3 pieces per kabob.

Select two sandwiches:

Chicken salad with grapes and almonds.

Turkey with Italian mayonnaise.

Caprese with roasted garlic aioli.

Select one sandwich:

Sliced beef with wasabi cream, tomato & greens.

Chicken, bacon, cheddar & ranch with tomato & greens.

Caprese with roasted garlic aioli - Vegetarian

All items are subject to a 20% service charge.

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

Served with ranch and blue cheese dip.

Served with spicy raspberry dip.

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

Served with mongolian BBQ sauce.

Tomato jam & goat cheese grilled cheese.

Brie and raspberry jam in phyllo dough.

Roasted pepper and asiago stuffed mushrooms.

Select from:

Spinach and cheese.

Sundried tomato.

A small tray serves 25 guests and a large tray serves 75 guests.

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

Assorted sliced domestic cheeses and crackers.

Served with tortilla chips.

Pepperoni, salami, summer sausage, cheddar, havarti, and pepper jack.

Served with an assortment of crackers.

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

Assortment of papaya, kiwi, mango, berries, and pineapple.

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

Assorted grilled vegetables with housemade hummus.

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

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

Served with tortilla chips.

Served with tortilla chips.

Served with tortilla chips.

Served with tortilla chips.

Served with a trio of mustards: honey mustard, stone ground mustard, and yellow mustard.

Meatlovers.

Hawaiian and tuscan chicken.

Cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and veggie lovers.

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 25 person minimum.
This station requires a 25 person minimum.

Pico de Gallo.

Pineapple salsa.

Roasted tomato salsa.

*Add an on-site fresh-made guacamole action station for $3.00 per person plus $100.00 chef fee.

This station requires a 25 person minimum.
This station requires a 50 per minimum. A $200.00 chef fee will apply.

Served with rolls and horseradish cream.

This station requires a 50 per minimum.
This station requires a 25 person minimum.
This station requires a 25 person minimum.
This station requires a 25 person minimum. A $200.00 chef fee will apply.

Select two of the following options:

Traditional caesar salad in garlic bread bowl.

Thai cashew chopped salad.

BLT and fries salad.

This station requires a 25 person minimum.

Roasted shrimp with mango and strawberry citrus dressing.

Grilled vegetable platter with house-made hummus. (This is a vegetarian item)

Bruschetta dips: roasted garlic herbs and artichokes, tomato basil, and roasted mushroom and herbs. (This is a vegetarian item)

Crostini and assorted artisan breads.

Manchego and prosciutto grilled cheese.

Patatas bravas with garlic aioli. (This is a vegetarian item)

Paella arancini with saffron tomato sauce.

This station requires a 25 person minimum.

Served with the following toppings:

Whipped butter.

Honey butter.

Sour cream.

Chopped chives.

Pecans.

Bacon crisps.

Cheddar cheese.

You are able to add on the following toppings for $2.00 per person.

Beef fajita.

Queso blanco.

Fried jalapenos.

Onion strings.

You are able to add on the following toppings for $3.00 per person.

Pot roast with port wine demi.

Roasted brussels.

Steamed broccoli.

Blue cheese butter.