KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE

The University of Kansas Special Events and Wedding Guide

2021 Table of Contents

Welcome to The University of Kansas ...... 1

Danforth Chapel Information ...... 2

KU Catering Service ...... 3

KU Catering ...... 4. .

KU Memorial Union Event Polices ...... 5 .

Premier Venues on the Lawrence Campus ...... 6

2021 Wedding Trends ...... 7 . .

2021 Color Trends ...... 8 . .

Preferred Vendors ...... 9

Beverage Policy ...... 11 . .

Hors D’oeuvres Cold ...... 12

Cold Displays & Platters ...... 12 . .

Hors D’oeuvres Hot ...... 13. .

Formal Plated Dinner ...... 14 .

Formal Plated Dinner ...... 15 . .

Formal Plated Dinner Desserts ...... 16. .

Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet ...... 17. .

Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet ...... 18. .

KU Catering Buffet Favorites ...... 19 .

Kid’s Zone ...... 20 . .

Late Night Snacks ...... 21 . .

Thank You ...... 22 . .

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 2 Welcome to The University of Kansas

Meet our teams.

Phillip Wesley Vann Jr. Assistant Director of Union Operations KS Union | DeBruce Center | Burge Union. Kansas Union, room #315 (785) 864-2400 [email protected]

Alex Jefferies Event Services Manager 785-864-2400 [email protected]

Contact the catering director or event services manager for a tour. 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard Suite 315C Lawrence, KS 66049 [email protected]

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 1 Danforth Chapel Information

Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at KU’s Danforth Chapel. Danforth Chapel Kansas Union Event Services Events may be scheduled between 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. Event Services Office • Building Capacity: 90 People Lawrence, KS 66049 785-865-2444 • Number of Pews: 18 (785) 864-4595 (fax) • Center Aisle Length: 25 feet union.ku.edu

• The Chapel is open to the public Monday-Thursday,

• 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. unless reserved for an event. You are welcome to tour at your convenience.

Price Menu Payment is due in full at time of reservation

Weddings Reservation and Cleaning Fees Alumni/non-students 2 hours and a 1 hour rehearsal time . . . . $600.00 The Danforth Chapel assistant on duty will perform ONE additional hour $250.00 a walk-through with you at the end of your event to address any issues that may require a cleaning fee or Students payment for any damages. 2 hours and a 1 hour rehearsal time . . . . $360.00 ONE additional hour $200.00 Danforth Chapel reservation fee payments can be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or check, and checks should be Christenings/Memorials made payable to KU Memorial Union. No cash will be Alumni/non-students Christenings and Memorials accepted. ONE HOUR ...... $200.00 Students (Christenings) Credit card payments may be made in person or over ONE HOUR ...... $100.00 the phone. Please inquire further about our policies in regard to credit card transaction.

Student Memorials Please inquire by calling 785-864-4861.

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 2 KU Catering Service

The Services and Menus in the guide represent our traditional offerings, but also our chef crafted dishes. We are Styles of service KU Catering offers a range of services: from Catering Express and JOF, to Classy Yet Casual Buffet and excited to Reception Service, as well as Formal Plated Service.

We are the exclusive caterers on the KU campus and will work with you to make your event a success. help with Formal service Formal service receptions and meals are served with china, glassware, linen and table skirting. Fully your special customized events with special menus can be arranged with our Catering Team. With advance notice, special linen colors and sizes are available (additional charges may apply). day!

Casual service Casual service orders are delivered right to the meeting room and are served with biodegradable/ compostable disposable ware and tablecloths. We will return after your event to pick up any leftover food and catering supplies. An attendant can be provided upon request. Service of hot foods may require an attendant at a charge of 20.00/hour, minimum of four hours.

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 3 KU Catering Cancellations In the event you must cancel your catered event, please notify us as soon as possible. We require at least three 3 business days notice or you will be charged for the expenses incurred on your behalf. On Guaranteed number of guests days with extreme weather conditions that may result To ensure appropriate service preparation, we require in campus closures, our office will contact you with the final guaranteed number of guests by 12:00 a deadline cancellation time. Orders cancelled within (noon) three business days prior to your event. You the designated time frame will incur no charges. All will be charged for this number of guests unless you other cancellations may be charged at full price. exceed the guaranteed number at which point you will be charged for the actual number served. Increases Dietary restrictions or concerns in the number of guests within 72 hours of the event To ensure that all your guests have an experience that will be subject to an additional 50% of meal price per exceeds their expectations, our standard menu also added person. We will prepare for a 5% overage up features award winning dishes that are vegan, gluten to a maximum of 20. If we do not receive your final and dairy free. Our chefs are trained to properly guarantee, we will use the last estimate on record. If prepare specialized meals to ensure your guest’s the Monday prior to the event is an observed holiday, safety while providing an attractive and nutritious guarantees for Thursday events will be due by noon meal. We will be pleased to accommodate guests with on the Friday prior. restricted dietary requirements provided that we have at least three days’ notice prior to event. Please be Order due dates aware that during normal kitchen operations involving All orders must be placed by 12:00pm on the Friday shared cooking and preparation areas, including one week prior to the event. Any requests made after common fryer oil, the possibility exists for food items 12:00pm on the Friday one week prior to the event to come in contact with other food products. Due to will be assessed a 20% late fee and limited dining these circumstances, we are unable to guarantee that options may apply. EVENT SET UPS For all events any menu entrée can be completely free of allergens. occurring outside of the Kansas or Burge Union and Please contact our Catering Coordinator at 785-864- DeBruce Center, the client is responsible for ordering 2444 for suggestions to fill your special requests. If and setting up all tables and chairs. There may be you do not find a suitable meal in our catering guide, an additional charge when a meeting and a meal are our executive team will be happy to develop a menu held in the same room. Customers are responsible for to meet your needs. providing trash receptacles and for trash removal at their events. If the catering staff is required to remove Allergy key trash at the conclusion of an event an additional fee Gluten Free = GF, Vegan = VG, Vegetarian = V will be charged. LEFTOVERS To protect your health and prevent food-born illnesses from occurring, the Miscellaneous fees catering staff will remove all perishable foods from Tablecloths for non-food events are available for the event. Any nonperishable items (i.e. baked goods) $4.00 each. A 20% catering service fee is added to all may be taken at your own will. KU Catering does not catering events. Sales Tax is 9.3%. provide to-go containers, platters, baskets, or bags.

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 4 KU Memorial Union Event Polices

The KU Memorial Union (Kansas Union, Burge Union and Candles DeBruce Center) establishes space utilization policies to Candles used in the building must be approved by the ensure guest comfort and safety and efficient building KU Memorial Union. Candles must not drip nor smoke management. Activities are subject to the reasonable and must be enclosed in holders to catch any wax. restrictions of time, place and manner, as described Tapers with paper ring holders are not permitted. Wax herein, with such restrictions being applied without cleanup charges will be billed to the group. discrimination toward the speaker(s) or the content of the view being expressed. Organizations sponsoring Food policy events that fail to comply with policy may lose booking The University of Kansas Food Policy requires that privileges. any food/snacks sold or given away on campus be prepared by KU Dining Services (the University’s For questions about Event Services policies, contact us at licensed, health-inspected facilities). Exceptions [email protected]. The KU Memorial Union reserves to the University Food Policy require the approval the right to change policies without notice. of the Provost.

No food or beverage acquired outside of the KU Memorial Union may be served at events held in the KU Memorial Union facilities unless the sponsoring group has been approved for an exception to the University Food Policy. Food exceptions are typically granted when the type of food appropriate to the An alluring atmosphere and event (often when a particular culture is being convenient campus location make celebrated) is not offered by KU Dining Services. Signage the Kansas Union and Burge Union Event Services can assist with preparing directional signage for your event at Union facilities as requested. a one-of-a-kind setting for couples to Non-Union signage affixed to surfaces, placed in enjoy a memorable wedding ceremony, interior entrances or walkways, or placed outside the buildings is not permitted. reception or rehearsal dinner. Several wedding packages are available, and you’ll find information about approved caterers and beverage service.

5 Premier Venues on the Lawrence Campus

Ballroom 72’x100’ 6872 Sq. Ft. Reception up to 400 Oak flooring

Malott Room (Bridal Room) Located on the 6th floor of the Kansas Union This space is great for any size group. Private bathroom, natural lighting, soft furniture

Kansas Room 41’x65’ 2782 Sq. Ft. Reception up to 90 Oak flooring

DeBruce Center 1647 Naismith Dr. Seating Capacities Burge Union 250 1565 Irving Jill Rd. Seating Capacities 500

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 6 2021 Wedding Trends

Beautiful lighting Floral components and balloon Great lighting can make your wedding venue glisten According to Mindy Weiss, balloon walls are the new in the moonlight and sizzle at sunset. Therefore, it’s flower walls. “Balloons are no longer just for kid’s no surprise that one of the top wedding trends of parties and New Year’s Eve—they make for wonderful, the year is for mood lighting. When the sun sets, the celebratory décor for any event, including weddings,” lights come on, be it an indoor or outdoor wedding she explains. These types of decorations “aren’t your reception, lights can set the tone and mood for your old balloon arch from the homecoming dance,” adds evening. Culver, who also claims that other types of immersive displays, like selfie stations, next-level seating charts, A focus on safety and creative food set-ups, will be just as big. Safety will be a top concern for the foreseeable future of events. It will also be a major factor in your Ceremonies or presentations in the round audience’s decision as to whether or not they feel Gone are the days of the traditional wedding comfortable attending your event. This is an event ceremony, says Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science trend, but it needs to be taken very seriously. While Events. nothing can fully mitigate the risk of attending events, there are many steps we can take to prevent spread. “The ceremony set-up has stayed mostly It will be up to the event organizers to do their best to unchanged, until now. I am seeing a lot more provide an environment safe to gather in. couples embrace nontraditional ceremony arrangements,” she adds. Going sustainable / eco weddings “Couples are way more open to ideas like doing In these eco-conscious times we live in, now more the ceremony in the round or a long, winding than ever, couples are looking at ways to host aisle. Switching up the set-up is just another responsibly. This means cutting back on unnecessary way they can create a personalized experience.” waste and trying to be as eco-friendly as possible. Wedding venues are being greener and becoming Going big more sustainable, many venues that provide in-house Cutting back on guests doesn’t mean you have to catering will use locally sourced produce, as well cut back on extravagance. If anything, it’s quite the as other areas within their business to be more eco opposite. So, it’s no surprise that one of the latest friendly. wedding trends right now is for oversize decor and giant statements. Imagine heralding guests in to the reception with smoke flares and fireworks. Think huge balloons and oversize centerpieces that take your breath away when you walk into a room.

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2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 7 2021 Color Trends

Pantone Color 2021 PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating (106C)

Neutrals

Green

Light Blue

Lilac & Lavender

Papaya Orange

Throwback Brights

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-color-palettes-we-love 8 Preferred Vendors

Florists Bands & DJ’s

Craig Sole Designs Complete Music Twice on Sundays craigsoledesigns.com completewedo.com toskc.com 913-649-9299 913-432-1111 913-235-7551

Leann Johnson Dawna K. (The Dancing DJ) Lost Wax Hy-Vee m.mixcloud.com/DancingDJDawna lostwaxband.com 785-550-8138 913-378-5848 [email protected] [email protected] Bittersweet Floral and Design Jukeboxx Media 785-843-5954 Jason Falen (DJ Hydan) jukeboxxmedia.com djhydan.com [email protected]

Event design

Marquee Event Retails Photographer/ (Tents, Chairs, Tables) Cakes marqueerents.com Photo booth Mclain’s Market Lawrence Ultrapom Shutterbooth 785-371-9050 (Chairs, Tables, Chargers) shutterbooth.com/kansas-city/ ultrapom.com Four 2 North Photography Showme four2north/com (lights and sound, video, graphics) Tracy 217-415-0375 showmeav.com [email protected] [email protected]

Tablecloths, linens, runners BBJ BBJLinen.com (Contact the Catering Director for a quote and mood board)

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 9 Beverages Tax and service are not included.

Beer Liquor Wine (choice of four) (Full bar options)

Domestic House Liquor Robert Mondavi Private Selection Budweiser (Includes appropriate mixers) $16.00 per bottle Bud Light $5.50 per 1.5 oz pour Michelob Ultra ($100 minimum) Chardonnay Miller Light Cabernet Coors Light Deep Eddy Pinot Grigio Gordon’s Gin Pinot Noir Jim Beam Bourbon Cutty Sark Scotch Local Craft Seagram’s 7 Whiskey Free State Copperhead Pale Ale Bacardi Rum Premium Wines Free State Ad Astra (Choose one white and one red.) KC Beir Co. Dunkel Boulevard IPA Josh Cellars Craftsman Cabernet $25.00 Boulevard Wheat Premium Liquor Georeges Duboeuf (Includes appropriate mixers) Wildflower Chardonnay $19.00 $7.00 per 1.5 oz pour Deloach Heritage Reserve ($150 minimum) Pinot Noir $19.00 Premium Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc . . $19.00 Modelo Stella Stoli Vodka Blue Moon Bombay Sapphire Gin Dewar’s Scotch Angry Orchard Cider - GF Goose Island Maker’s Mark Bourbon Crown Royal Whiskey Havana Club Classic

Beverage Packages

House Wine Premium Wine, House Full Bar Premium Full Bar & Domestic Beer Domestic & Import Beer $42.00 $52.00 $31.00 $38.00

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 10 Beverage Policy

All alcoholic beverage service must be provided Cash bar through KU Memorial Union, KU Catering, A division of KU Dining Services • A bartender fee of $125.00 per 90 mins minimum sales of $300.00. • Based on 5 hours open Hosted Bar • Cash bar setup fee of $100 per bar. • Applies to all guest 21 years and older (Accepts Cash, Card, Mobile payments) (1 bar and bartender per 85 guest) • All guests under 21 are subjected to non-alcoholic pricing All alcoholic beverage prices are subject to 10 percent • Signature Cocktail can be added for $5.00 per guest Kansas State Excise Tax and 20 percent service charge. Prices are subject to change with guaranteed • Wine Service during dinner is available for a per pricing 30 days prior to the function. The Catering person rate – it is not provided in the package. Director and Event Manager will work with you to ($1.00 per person plus wine by the bottle price) provide any special requests you may have for bar services. All special beverage ordering will be done by the Director. Bar service and pricing Cash Bars are available for large events such as a We urge you not to mix drinking and driving. Should Wedding Reception. you need assistance, please allow our staff to arrange transportation for you.

Bar package A flat bartender fee of $85.00 per bar and bartender. Beverage consumption policy (1 bar and bartender per 85 guest) When calculating alcohol consumption, KU Dining Services uses the standard “Rule of Thumb”: • Two (2) drinks per person for the first hour of the event,

• Then one (1) drink per person for every hour thereafter, for the duration of the event

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 11 Hors D’oeuvres Cold Cold Displays & Platters

(Minimum order of one dozen of each) Shrimp cocktail ...... $2. . 83. per piece (21 -25 in each lb) Tortilla pinwheels ...... $1 70. per piece Poached and chilled, served with cocktail sauce Perfect for passing! With choice of Southwest Chipoltle cream cheese; Boursin cream cheese and grilled asparagus; Cream cheese, orange marmalade, walnuts and dried cranberries Hummus bi tahini ...... $44. . 00. Choose traditional or tumeric roasted cauliflower hummus Edible spoons ...... $1 83. per piece served with naan bites and crudite dippers (serves 35) (Minimum order one dozen for each item) Crisp cracker shaped spoons with choice of the following fillings: Cheese tortas ...... $40 . . .00 Caprese - fresh mozzarella, torched grape tomato and basil Three layers of seasoned soft cheese and provolone with with extra virgin olive oil. currants, fresh herbs, and blue cheese, served with crackers Mediterranean - green olive, caper, and sun dried tomato and crisp flat breads cream cheese. (serves 50) Poached Shrimp Salad - tossed with minced vegtables and dill. Cheese spreads with flat breads & crackers . . $40. .00 Cashew curry, mediterranean green olive, or Goat cheese Shrimp ceviche shooters ...... $2 . .25 per piece and fresh herb Poached, chilled shrimp seasoned with key lime, red onion (serves 35) and aji pepper served in individual cups Antipasto tray ...... $. 5 . 65. per person Crudite cups ...... $2 .37 per piece (Minimum 25 guests) Individual portions of seasonal vegetable crudites with ranch ...... $5 65/person. dip or hummas ...... $6 .50/person Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola, peppers, marinated Bruschetta - perfect for passing! . . . . .$1 83. per piece artichokes, olives, and fresh mozzarella cheese, served with (Minimum order one dozen for each item) crackers and flat breads Thin slices of baguette ruffles with the following toppings: Brie cheese and locally produced blackberry jam Benedictine cream cheese spread with English Cucumber Roasted petite tender with horseradish sauce

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 12 Hors D’oeuvres Hot

St . Louis style stuffed mushrooms . . . . $1 66. per piece Mini Quiche - Perfect for passing! . . . $. 1 .31 per piece VG (Ask about our vegan stuffed mushroom.) Classic quiche with your choice of Boursin cheese, spinach or Choice of St. Louis style Italian Sausage and mozzarella or bacon filling Boursin cheese filling served on a grilled tomato sauce. Phyllo cups ...... $1 43. per piece Crab cakes ...... $2 . . .27 per piece Perfect for passing! Served with crystal aioli Mediterranean- filled with goat cheese and fig preserves, garnished with toasted almonds. Boursin cheese and roasted Bacon wrapped shrimp ...... $2 . 12. per piece red bell peppers Served with BBQ sauce - GF Santa Fe chicken egg rolls ...... $1 66. per piece Sweet cakes ...... $1. . .33 per piece Chicken, corn, black beans and chopped peppers rolled into Diced vegetable and crimson lentil patties served with a flour tortilla and our chipotle crema chimichurri sauce - VG GF Sriracha chicken rangoon ...... $1. .58 per piece Artichoke Arancini ...... $1. . 47. per piece Diced chicken and cream cheese seasoned with sriracha Breaded risotto and cheese bites blended with spinach and sauce served in a crisp shell served with sweet and sour diced artichoke served on tomato-roasted garlic sauce sauce

All beef meatballs - BBQ or Swedish . . $1 66. per piece Choice of sauce BBQ GF Italian GF Swedish

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 13 Formal Plated Dinner

Salad Entrees Price per salad ...... $4 . ..00 Beef (All starter salads are served with parker house rolls and whipped butter) Roasted tenderloin fillet ...... $30. . .00 (6oz)with house made Demi Glaze Garnished with fried Field Greens mixed with fresh herbs topped with diced red Tabasco Onions and two Crab Cakes drizzled with Crystal peppers, curly pickled carrots, and cashews. Garnished with aioli cucumber ribbon and colorful cocktail tomatoes and served with our sweet and sour vinaigrette Grilled ribeye steak ...... $25 00. (8oz) with house made Demi Glaze and a Herb infused House tossed salad Shitake Mushroom Butter served with Blackened Grilled Romaine lettuce and baby greens, grape tomatoes, shredded Shrimp Skewer carrots, sliced cucumber and croutons Roasted tenderloin fillet ...... $37. . 00. Greek salad (6oz) Topped with a Oscar Style Crab filling Served with a Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion,feta Salmon Fillet and Sauce Foyot cheese and Kalamata olives Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and grape tomato Grilled beef tenderloin fillet ...... $30 .00 VG (can be served with a vegan white bean and garlic dressing) (6oz) drizzled with wild mushroom demi glaze served with truffled hasselback Yukon gold potatoes as steamed jumbo asparagus Crimson and blue spinach salad Baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries and Red and Green Salad Red leaf lettuce, roasted cashew, and red Lamb pepper with balsamic vinaigrette Grilled rack of lamb ...... $31. . 00. Spring salad drizzled with Coriander Chutney and Adobo spiced shrimp Spring mix greens, mango, mandarin orange and strawberry skewer slices with sweet and sour vinaigrette sliced almonds garnished with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled with sweet and sour vinaigrette

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 14 Formal Plated Dinner ...Continued

Chicken Vegetarian

Chicken cassoulet ...... $19. . 00. Penne pasta with roasted cauliflower White bean and pork sausage stew with roasted chicken & asparagus ...... $19 . . 00. thighs served with crusty French roll Tossed In a Zesty Red Pepper Sauce Garnished with Capers, Chevre, and Fresh Basil V Panko breaded chicken breast ...... $2100 . Drizzled with a lemon-caper beurre blanc served on a bed of Zucchini noodle pasta ...... $20. . .00 orzo pasta tossed with summer squash, diced red peppers Tossed with a fresh Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Garnished with and Parmesan cheese garnished with grilled asparagus and Fire roasted Grape tomatoes Served with seared eggplant glazed baby carrots Roses GF VG V

Seared chicken ...... $22. . 00. Tri-mushroom pot pie ...... $23 . 00. Finished with Dijon cream sauce and shiitake mushroom Blend of Oyster, Cremini, and Shiitake mushrooms in a Rich crisps served with pommes dauphine, glazed green top Champagne Cream Sauce Topped with a Flaky Puff Pastry carrots, peas and pearl onions Crust V Land & Sea Crimson lentil cake and seared eggplant terrine ...... $21 00. Kc strip (6oz) shiitake mushroom Glazed with harissa sauce served with steamed jumbo stuffed seared salmon ...... $32 . 00. asparagus and baby carrots V with chipotle hollandaise served with truffled hasselback Yukon gold potatoes as steamed jumbo asparagus

Roasted tenderloin fillet (6oz) and swordfish ...... $37 . . 00. with house made Demi Glaze and Grilled Swordfish Steak topped with a Chunky Mango Salsa

Roasted tenderloin fillet and scallops(6oz) . . . . $35 .00 with house made Demi Glaze and Scallops served with a Passion Fruit Butter Sauce

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 15 Formal Plated Dinner Desserts

Chocolate Temptation ...... $9 00. Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze

Monterosa ...... $9. 00.. A creamy mix of mascarpone and ricotta cheese, divided by a delicate layer of sponge cake, topped with wild strawberries

Chocolate Fondant ...... $9 . 00. Chocolate layer cake filled with chocolate ganache, topped with a chocolate mirror and rimmed with chocolate flakes

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake ...... $9 . 00. New York cheesecake studded with chocolate chips and topped with chocolate flakes, sits on a sponge cake base.

Limoncello mascarpone cake ...... $9. . 00. Alternating layers of sponge cake and lemon infused mascarpone cream, decorated with Limoncello sauce .

Ricotta cheesecake ...... $9 . 00. Cheesecake made with ricotta cheese, delicately textured with a hint of natural orange essence .

Tiramisù glass ...... $9. . 00. Sponge cake soaked in espresso, topped with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 16 Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet ...Starting at $21.50

Select two of any salad. Composed Salads Leafy Green Salads Cucumber dill Crisp cucumber and red onion in a sour cream-oil dressing Garden salad Not available for boxed lunches Carolina slaw Shredded cabbage and tri-colored carrots tossed in a sweet House tossed salad and tangy apple cider vinaigrette Mixed lettuce and baby greens, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber and croutons Marinated vegetable trio Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with julienne carrots Greek salad in classic Italian dressing. VG Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese and Kalamata olives Chopped broccoli salad Broccoli florets, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds tossed in Caesar salad a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and grape tomato garnish Pasta & Grain Salads VG (can be served with a vegan white bean and garlic dressing) Israeli couscous salad Fresh diced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, green Crimson and blue spinach salad onion and basil tossed with couscous, lemon juice and extra Baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries and sliced virgin olive oil VG almonds garnished with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled with sweet and sour vinaigrette Mediterranean orzo salad Sun-dried tomatoes, Nicoise olives, fresh basil, almonds Red and green salad and feta cheese tossed with extra virgin olive oil and white Red leaf lettuce, roasted cashew, and red pepper with balsamic vinegar balsamic vinaigrette Sun-dried bow tie pasta salad Spring salad Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper and fresh basil. VG Spring mix greens, mango, mandarin orange and strawberry slices with sweet and sour vinaigrette Balsamic orecchiette pasta White balsamic vinaigrette, while green olives, artichoke quarters and basil. VG

Casual, yet classy Gemelli pasta salad Corkscrew noodles with peas, red peppers, green onions and baby corn in an Italian vinaigrette

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 17 Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet ...Continued

Vegetable À La Carte Select two Meat Loaf ...... $3.25 Seasonal Vegetable Medley Dijon Roasted Pork Grilled Squash With a Tomato-Roasted Garlic Ragout with Apple-Brandy Cream Sauce . . . . . $4.50 Steamed Broccoli With Lemon Butter Grilled Chicken $5.25 Buttered Corn with herb Butter Sauce Glazed Carrots with dijon cream sauce Roasted Root Vegetables with Carrots, Golden Beets and Chicken Milanese $5.00 Parsnips Lentil Cake with Salsa Nortena . . $3.00 per 2 pieces Grilled Vegetable Platter (Available On Buffets Only) Chicken Picatta $6.00 French-Style Green Beans Lemon Turmeric Chicken thighs ...... $4.50 Grilled Asparagus Beef Lasagna ...... $4.00 Country-Style Corn With Bacon Baked Ziti with Mushroom Bolognese . . . . . $3.25 Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower Spinach Lasagna ...... $3.25 Peas And Pearls Onions Stuffed Peppers ...... $3.00 per pepper Garlic-Seared Button Mushrooms Seared Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Polenta Zucchini And Corn Succotash With Edamame with gold Tomato Sauce . . $3.00 per 5 oz Portion Ratatouille Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie $3.50 Cheese Tortellini Aglio E Olio $4.50 per 5 oz Portion Cheese & Herb Starches Stuffed Zucchini Boat $3.00 per boat Select two Beef Brisket $5.50 per 4 oz slice Beef Bourguignon ...... $9.00 per Cup Five Cheese Trottole Eye of Round ...... $6.50 per 4 oz Portion Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Includes Bacon) GF Shrimp Primavera ...... $6.50 Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes GF Baked Cod Romanesco ...... $8.00 Home-Style Potatoes With Grilled Onions GF Mediterranean Chicken Artichoke ...... $6.00 Steamed New Potatoes Tossed In Herb Butter GF Rosemary Orange Glazed Classic Mashed Potatoes With Gravy Bone-In Chicken Breast $5.50 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes GF Chicken Parmesan ...... $7.00 Boursin Mashed Potatoes GF Baked Ziti Blackstrap Rum Mashed Sweet Potatoes GF with Beef and Pork . . . . $4.50 per 5 oz Portion Scalloped Potatoes Eggplant Terrine Casserole ...... $6.00 Sweet Potato-Butternut Squash Gratin Eggplant Parmesan . . $3.00 per two piece serving Vegetable Rice Pilaf GF SW Corn Crepes ...... $4.00 each Kansas Rice Medley GF Wild Mushrooms and Champagne Pasta With Butter, Parmesan Cheese And Parsley Cream pot pie ...... $8.00 Lentil Rice Pilaf GF Grilled Cauliflower Cheesy Potato Bake & spiced garbanzo beans with Kale pesto . . $4.25 Cardamom-Scented Rice Pilaf With Garbanzo Beans Grilled Salmon ...... $8.00 Israeli Couscous With Summer Squash GF Beef Tenderloin $8.50

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 18 KU Catering Buffet Favorites Our Hand-Picked Favorite Themed Buffets

Italian buffet BBQ buffet featuring house ...... $25 00.

smoked meats A wide array of Italian favorites including ...... $29 00. spaghetti with choice of meat or marinara sauce, beef or spinach lasagna, Burnt ends in KC Style BBQ sauce Cheese tortellini Aglio e Olio or gemelli pasta alfredo. Smoked chicken with Carolina white BBQ sauce Meatballs, green beans, Pulled pork au jus Caesar salad and rolls complete the meal. Assorted petite rolls, sauces and garnish Guinness cheese dip with soft pretzel bread sticks Home style Mexican buffet Carolina slaw ...... $23 00. Classic deviled eggs Southwest tortilla pinwheels Tortilla Chips: Salsa, Guacamole, Queso Dip Crudité with ranch dip Southwest Salad Fresh fruit display Spanish Rice Fresh baked cookies Black Beans Brownie trio Street Corn Traditional, Turtle or Rocky Road Build your own Soft or Hard Tacos: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp Chicken or Vegetarian enchilada V Brunch favorites ...... $21 00. Country buffet ...... $27 00. Chilled cedar plank smoked salmon tray with traditional garnishes, bagels and crackers Warm Buttermilk Biscuits Assorted cheese displays with crackers and accompaniments Whipped Butter and Strawberry Preserves Charcuterie board and rolls Spinach Salad Scrambled egg with tomato, cheese and chives Roasted Red Peppers, Roma Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Sausage patties Toasted Pine Nuts, Shaved Red Onion and Potato pancakes Balsamic Vinaigrette Mini spinach quiche Macaroni Salad Assorted pastries and cinnamon rolls Brown Sugar Baked Beans Fresh fruit display Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Dark chocolate mousse cups Country Gravy Rock Chalk Toast Green Bean Casserole Toasted banana bread with an orange infused mascarpone- Mushroom Sauce ricotta creama topped with blueberries and strawberries Crispy Onion Garnish Buttermilk Marinated Carved Sirloin of Beef Mushroom Sauce Horseradish Sauce Soft Rolls

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 19 Kid’s Zone

per child, under 12 ...... $12.00 We get it. Kids eat different but we have you covered. These are plated meals just for our younger guests. (12 and under)

Salad Fresh Fruit or Garden Salad

Entree Cheeseburger Sliders Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Fettuccine Alfredo Chicken Fingers 9” Pizza Hut personal pan Cheese or Pepperoni

Sides Fries Tots

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Gourmet pretzels Sliders station ...... $2. . .50 per person Seasoned with garlic and dill Your choice of... (10-15 servings per pound) Angus beef Nashville hot chicken Bavarian pretzel bar ...... $4 . .50 per person Sweet potato quinoa sliders Classic Cheese Sauce Guinness Beer Cheese Mac station ...... $3. 00.. . Pepperoni Pizza Dip Your choice of... Classic Mac Popcorn bar ...... $2 . .25 per person Pulled Pork and Mac Buttered Smoked Gouda Mac Cheese Caramel Cinnamon

Dessert Trays

Premium dessert tray ...... $5. .50 per person Trays include French Macaroons and Petit Fours, along with a choice of (choose 2): Cheesecake Bites, Chocolate Truffles, Lemon Tarts, Mini Canoli, or White Chocolate-Strawberry and Pistachio Tartlet (Minimim 25 guests)

Cheesecake bites tray ...... $4. .50 per person Bite-size cheesecake assortment from Eli’s of Chicago (Minimum 25 guests)

Cookie and brownie combo tray . . . . $3 .50 per person Assortment of gourmet cookies along with a selection of Ghirardelli brownies (Minimum 12 guests)

French macaroon tower ...... $225 00. (115 macaroons) Assorted French Macaron

2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 21 Thank You

The staff and I at The University of Kansas would We all have different tastes when it comes to food, like to thank you for your inquiry into the use of our and we are sure Chef Robert can accommodate your facilities for your event. The University of Kansas menu desires. Our goal is to take the worry out of the Memorial Union has an incredible reputation event planning. We have a gregarious staff prepared in this industry for a high level of service, facilities, to help you in all aspects of your event planning. I am amenities and food and beverage offerings. available to assist you in any way possible as well. Our goal is to ensure that you and your guests receive Once again, thank you for considering The University the attention to detail that is necessary to make your of Kansas for your event. event memorable. Our Partnership with Danforth Chapel and Adams Alumni Center offers you our Best wishes, professional staff that has years of experience in special event planning. Our teams will assist you in the planning process to be certain that we have met each and every one of your requests to the fullest of our abilities. KU Catering- Division of KU Dining Services runs its catering operation with PEP, or Personalized Phillip Wesley Vann Jr. Event Planning. Every event that is planned with Assistant Director of Union Operations us will have its own unique set of circumstances KS Union | DeBruce Center | Burge Union and needs, as no two events are quite the same. KU Memorial Union Within this Special Events Guide, we have several menu suggestions. We’d like to emphasize the word suggestions. Our Culinary team takes pride in his ability to customize your menu.

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