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at THE NKU CENTER

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Catering

Welcome!

As a Catering Service, our main function is Food! This brochure provides you with fresh, contemporary menus. However, this represents a starting point. Our commitment is to customize and create whatever is required to provide you and your guests with an unforgettable experience.

Chartwells Catering at THE NKU METS CENTER is proud to offer basic coffee service to upscale dinners. Our goal is to provide you with a full range of quality and innovative catering services backed by a diverse, service-oriented staff.

Our philosophy pairs quality food and exceptional service with the understanding that offering balanced options will truly serve the well-being of our guests and our community.

Breakfast

Classic Continental Breakfast 12.50 Freshly Brewed Starbucks Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Hot Tazo Teas with Lemon, Assorted Juices, Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Muffins and Gourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Jam, Whole Fresh Fruit

Deluxe Continental Breakfast 14.50 Freshly Brewed Starbucks Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Hot Tazo Teas with Lemon, Assorted Juices, Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Coffee Cake and Croissants with Butter and Jam, Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries, Vanilla Yogurt with Granola and Berries

METS Breakfast Buffet (minimum of 25 people) 18.50Freshly Brewed Starbucks Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Hot Tazo Teas with Lemon, Assorted Juices, Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Breakfast Breads and Muffins with Butter and Jam, assorted Cereals and Milk, Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit, fluffy farm-fresh Scrambled Eggs with Scallions and Cheddar Cheese, Hickory Smoked Bacon and Sausage Links, O’Brien Potatoes

We only use cage-free pasteurized eggs.Any additions or substitutions to “set” menus may incur an additional fee.

Enhance Your Breakfast Buffet 5.50All About EggsOmelettes, over easy or scrambled with assorted toppings

Breakfast BurritosScrambled Eggs, Chorizo Sausage, Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Salsa and Sour Cream

price per person

Fresh Start

Priced per dozen.

Freshly Baked English Scones 24.00Freshly Baked Muffins 26.50Gourmet Bagels with Cream Cheese and Jam 30.00Assorted Breakfast Breads 26.00Assorted Danish 24.00

Priced per person.

Bagel Sandwich with Egg, Bacon and Cheese 5.50Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit 4.50English Muffin Sandwich with Ham, Egg and Cheese 4.50Mini Chorizo Breakfast Burritos 4.50 Scrambled Eggs with Diced Peppers 3.50Yogurt Parfait 4.00Hot Oatmeal with Raisins and Brown Sugar 2.00Pancakes with Maple Syrup 3.00Breakfast Quiche 4.75Warm Biscuits with Honey Butter 2.50Breakfast Cereal Bars, Balance Bars, Granola Bars 2.95Individual Yogurt 3.00 Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit 4.50Whole Fresh Fruit 2.50Cereal 2.75

A La Carte

We only use cage-free pasteurized eggs.Any additions or substitutions to “set” menus may incur an additional fee.

A La Carte

Beverages Served By the Gallon

Freshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee 34.95Assorted Tazo® Hot Tea 23.00Assorted Juices (Apple, Orange, and Cranberry) 25.00Iced Tea 21.00Hot Chocolate 21.00

Bottled Beverages Priced per person

Chilled Aquafina Bottled Water 2.50Assorted Canned Soft Drinks (12 oz. Pepsi Products) 1.95

One Gallon minimum order. One Gallon serves approximately 16 guests.

Any additions or substitutions to “set” menus may incur an additional fee.

Lunches

Buffet LunchIncludes One Soup, One Salad, Two Entrées, Chef ’s Choice of One Starch, Chef ’s Choice of One Vegetable, Freshly Baked Bread, Assorted Desserts, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Decaf

Soups (Choose One)

Soup du Jour, Chicken Tortilla, Cream of Mushroom, Broccoli and Wild Rice, Hearty Vegetable, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, Cream of Celery, Chicken Noodle

Side Salads (Choose One)

House Salad Fresh Field Baby Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Herbed Croutons with Two Dressings

Greek Salad Arcadian Spring Mix, Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Olives, Feta Cheese, Cucumber with Balsamic Dressing

Caesar SaladCrisp Romaine tossed with Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing and Homemade Croutons

Spinach SaladCaramelized Onions, Red Pepper, Chopped Egg, and Goat Cheese with a Hot Bacon Dressing (or Honey Mustard )

METS SaladMesclun Greens, Sun-Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese with Two Dressings

22.50 per person


CHICKEN Entrées

Grilled Chicken with choice of one sauce:

TeriyakiGarlic Beurre Blanc SaucePiccata - Lemon Juice, Capers, and ButterParmesan - topped with Basil, Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella CheeseRoasted Garlic and White Wine Caramelized OnionHoney Mustard Cream SauceCafé de Paris - Compound Butter, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and PestoSweet Chili SauceHunter - with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions and PeppersTarragon Velouté

FISH Entrées

Oven Roasted Salmon with Parsley and Lime ButterFresh Tilapia with a Spinach Cream Sauce Grilled Tilapia smothered in a Sweet Chili SauceGrilled Salmon with Lemon Dill SauceAhi Tuna with Wasabi and Ponzu Sauce

PASTA Entrées

Lasagna Choice of Vegetarian or MeatChicken Breast tossed in Penne Pasta with Tomato Vodka Cream SauceFarfalle with sautéed Chicken Breast in a Basil and Garlic Cream SaucePenne Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce and Homemade Meatballs Tagliatelle with Zucchini in a Lemon Roasted Garlic SaucePenne Pasta tossed with Peas, Onions, and fresh Tomato and a Pesto Olive OilLobster Macaroni and Cheese

Buffet Lunch


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BEEF & PORK Entrées

Beef Stroganoff Angus Beef Tips in Brandy Cream Sauce with Onions and Mushrooms

Beef and Guinness pie Angus Beef Tips in a rich Guinness sauce with Vegetables topped with Flaky Puff Pastry

Brisket Beef with choice of following sauces: Mushroom and Onion Demi Glace, BBQ, Bordelaise

London Broil in choice of the following sauces:Mushroom Cream, Bourguignon,Tomato Basil

Short Ribs Slow cooked Short Ribs in a Red Wine Demi-Glace

Cinnamon Crusted Roast Loin of Pork Served with an Apple Cranberry Compote

Desserts

Chef’s choice of daily assorted desserts

Vegetarian and Gluten Free Entrees Available on Request

Buffet Lunch


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Served AffairsServed with Choice of Soup or Salad, Freshly Baked Bread, Dessert, Iced Tea and Coffee

Choose One Starter

SoupSoup du Jour, Chicken Tortilla, Cream of Mushroom, Broccoli and Wild Rice, Hearty Vegetable, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, Cream of Celery, Chicken Noodle

House Salad Fresh Field Baby Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Herbed Croutons with Two Dressings

Greek Salad Arcadian Spring Mix, Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Olives, Feta Cheese, Cucumber with Balsamic Dressing

Caesar SaladCrisp Romaine tossed with Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing, and Homemade Croutons

Spinach SaladCaramelized Onions, Red Pepper, Chopped Egg, and Goat Cheese with a Hot Bacon Dressing (or Honey Mustard )

METS SaladMesclun Greens, Sun-Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese with Two Dressings


price per person

Tuscan Chicken 18.50Chicken Breast stuffed with Roasted Garlic, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella Cheese, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes topped with a Peppercorn Tomato Cream

BBQ Honey Chicken Breast 17.95Grilled Chicken Breast coated in a natural Honey Herb Sauce

Roasted Chicken on a Bed of Braised Root Vegetables 17.95Quarter of seasoned Roast Chicken with seasonal Root Vegetable in Chicken and Rosemary stock

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia 18.95Breaded Tilapia topped with a Red Pepper Aioli

Grilled Salmon with Sweet Chili Sauce 18.50Norwegian Salmon pan fried and topped with Sweet Chili Sauce

Grilled Ahi with Wasabi Butter 21.956oz Ahi grilled and served with Wasabi Butter

Petite Filet Mignon with Roasted Garlic Butter 23.954oz Angus filet served medium with a Garlic Compound Butter

All Entrées served with Chef’s Choice of fresh Vegetables and Starch.

Chef’s Choice of Daily Assorted Desserts

Served Affairs


price per person

EntréeSalad

Includes Soup, One Entrée Salad, Freshly Baked Bread, Assorted Desserts, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Decaf

Choose One Soup Soup du Jour, Chicken Tortilla, Cream of Mushroom, Broccoli and Wild Rice, Hearty Vegetable, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, Cream of Celery, Chicken Noodle

Grilled Chicken Cobb SaladA bed of Romaine and Leaf Lettuces topped with sliced grilled Chicken Breast, diced smoked Ham, crumbled Bacon and Blue Cheese, Tomato and hard-boiled Egg wedges, sliced Avocados and Cucumbers served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette or Ranch dressing

Greek Salad with Flank SteakRomaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, Cracked Pepper and Greek Vinaigrette Dressing topped with Grilled Strips of Flank Steak

Chicken Caesar SaladFresh Romaine Lettuce leaves tossed with sliced grilled Chicken, Garlic and Cheese Croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad 17.25Fresh Arcadian Spring Mix, Diced Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Grilled Ahi Tuna with Ranch Dressing, topped with Capers


16.25 per person

Casual FareIncludes Freshly Baked Bread, Assorted Desserts, Iced Tea, and Coffee

Pizza, Soup and Salad 18.95Soup du Jour and Caesar Salad, Chef’s Choice of Three Flatbread Pizzas (Pepperoni, Vegetarian, Chicken Alfredo, Margherita and Greek)

Soup, Salad and Sandwich 17.95Soup du Jour, Choice of Caesar Salad or Mixed Greens Salad, and three types of Sandwiches including Smoked Turkey Breast with Pesto Aioli, Grilled Flank Steak Wrap Sandwich, and Chunky Chicken Salad Sandwich

Fajitas, Soup and Salad 18.95Soup du Jour, Mixed Greens Salad, Chicken and Beef Fajitas with Toppings

Soup, Salad and Pasta Toss 17.95Soup du Jour, Choice of Caesar Salad or Mixed Greens Salad, Penne Pasta, Strips of Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, Red Onion, Portobello Mushrooms tossed in Béchamel Sauce

Soup, Salad and Baked Potato 17.95Soup du Jour, Choice of Salad, Mixed Green or Caesar, Large Baked Potatoes with Variety of Toppings such as Grilled Vegetables, Sour Cream, Salsa, Cheese, Tomatoes and Bacon Bits

Soup and Create Your Own Salad Bar 17.95Soup du Jour, Romaine and Mixed Green Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Cheese, Onions, Croutons, Chopped Egg, Grilled Vegetables and Choice of Chicken or Beef Strips with Assorted Dressings


price per person

Boxed LunchesIncludes choice of Sandwich, Choice of Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, or Bag of Chips, Fresh Whole Fruit, and Cookies

Smoked Turkey Sandwich Smoked Turkey Breast with Pesto Aioli, Roma Tomato, Basil and Provolone Cheese

Roasted Vegetable Wrap Grilled Zucchini, Italian Squash, Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers and Sweet Onions Served on Spinach Wrap with Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Aioli

Grilled Flank Steak Wrap Grilled Flank Steak, Caramelized Red Onion, and Boursin Cheese Spread in a Wheat Tortilla

Buffalo Chicken Wrap Chicken tossed in Buffalo Sauce, with Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Ranch Dressing on a Flour Tortilla

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich Diced Celery, Dill Pickles, Lettuce and Roma Tomatoes on a Freshly Baked Croissant

Chunky Chicken Salad Sandwich on a Soft Roll Diced Chicken Breast mixed with Celery, Onions, Dried Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

Italian Wrap Salami, Capicola, Black Olives and Onions in a Tomato Basil Wrap with creamy Italian Dressing


13.50 per person

Unique Breaks

Breaks

Afternoon Snack Attack 9.75Assorted Individual Bags of Chips & Pretzels, Assorted Candy Bars, Freshly Baked Cookies and Dessert Bars

Game Day Break 10.00 Tortilla Chips and Queso Dip, Popcorn, Mixed Nuts, and Soft Pretzels with Spicy Mustard

Healthy Snack Break 11.50Market Fresh Vegetables with Low Fat Ranch Dip, Whole Fresh Fruit, Granola BarsSmoked Almonds, Assorted Smoothies

Dip It Break 10.50Pita Chips with Spinach Artichoke Dip, Tortilla Chips with Queso Dip, Apple Slices with Caramel Dip, Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Ice Cream Sundae Break 11.00Vanilla Ice Cream with selection of Chocolate, Caramel and Strawberry Sauces, Whipped Cream, Chopped Nuts, Maraschino Cherries, Freshly Baked Cookies and Brownies


price per person

A La CarteHummus and Pita Chips 4.50

Assorted Fresh Crudite with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli 4.50

Tortilla Chips and Fresh Salsa 3.95

Soft Pretzels with Cheese Sauce 3.95

Trail Mix 2.75

Mixed Nuts 3.95

Cajun Snack Mix 2.95

Individual Bags of Chips 2.50

Candy Bars 2.75

Cookies 2.00

Brownies 2.50

Dessert Bars 2.75

Fruit Kabobs 2.95

Whole Fresh Fruit 2.50

Breakfast Cereal Bars or Granola Bars 2.95

Individual Yogurt 3.00

Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit 4.25 Bulk Candy for meeting rooms (per pound) 13.50

(Chocolate Kisses, Andes Mints, Mini Reese’s Cups, Peppermints or similar) One pound serves 12


price per person

Food Displays

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display 3.75

Crudité Display 3.75

Mediterranean Display 5.95Hummus, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Served with Pita Bread and Lavosh

Fresh Seasonal Fruit with a Yogurt Dipping Sauce 3.75

Antipasto Display 6.50Pepperoni, Salami, Mozzarella, Provolone, Marinated Pear Tomatoes, Caponata, Olives and Roasted Red Pepper Served with Freshly Baked Italian Bread and Crackers


price per person

Hors D’oeurves

Choose 3 Grilled Gourmet Pizzas 3.95Olive, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza, Roasted Eggplant and Feta Pizza, Fresh Basil, Tomato, and Pine Nut Pizza, Four Cheese and Italian Sausage Pizza, Chef’s Choice of Pizza

Stuffed Mushrooms Rockefeller with Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Bacon 2.75Miniature Crab Cake with Red Pepper Garlic Aioli 3.50Sesame Crusted Shrimp with Tahini Ginger Dipping Sauce 3.50Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce 2.50Beef Satay with Asian Soy Dipping Sauce 3.50Toasted Coconut Shrimp with Tangerine Sauce 3.50Bacon Wrapped Pesto Grilled Shrimp 3.50Spanakopita 2.25Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce 1.75Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenderloin with Peach Chutney 2.50Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Bruschetta 1.75Crostini with Olive Tapenade 2.25Chilled Tenderloin with Boursin Cheese on French Bread Crostini 3.50 Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus 2.75Brie and Mango Chutney on French Baguette Rounds 2.25Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion Wrap 2.95

Served for a minimum of 25 people

Any additions or substitutions to “set” menus may incur an additional fee.Charge of 35.00 service fee per server for butler passed hors d’oeuvres.

price per person

Dinners

Dinner EntréesCHEF’S SIGNATURE DINNER ENTRÉESServed with Choice of Salad, Freshly Baked Bread, Choice of Dessert, Iced Tea and Coffee Chicken Napoleon 25.95Grilled Chicken Breast mounded on Eggplant Risotto topped with Prosciutto and Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce accompanied by fresh seasonal Vegetables

Artichoke Chicken 25.95Grilled Breast of Chicken on a bed of Garlic Spinach. Topped with White Wine, Wild Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts, Buttered Orzo and fresh seasonal Vegetables Fresh Ahi Tuna 27.95Fresh sushi grade Ahi Tuna on a bed of Herb Rice with Wasabi and Ponzu sauce and fresh seasonal Vegetables

Grilled Salmon Steak 27.95Grilled Salmon topped with Pesto and Goat Cheese, Chive Mashed Potatoes and fresh seasonal Vegetables

Scallops and Shrimp over Pasta Market PriceSeared Scallops and Shrimp over Penne Pasta tossed with a Brandy Shallot Cream with fresh seasonal Vegetables

Pork Tenderloin 25.95Cinnamon roasted Pork Tenderloin on top of Cornbread Stuffing with an Apple and Raisin Chutney with sautéed Haricot Vert


price per person

Dinner Entrées

Tuscan Stuffed Pork Chops 24.95Double cut Pork chops stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Provolone Cheese, grilled and served with Herbed Orzo Pasta and fresh seasonal Vegetables Rib Eye Steak 29.9512 oz. Rib Eye Steak in a Cracked Pepper Tomato Cream Sauce paired with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini with Garlic and Herbs

Filet Mignon 35.00 Red Chile-Crusted Filet Mignon (8 oz.) with Sweet Chili Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s choice of fresh seasonal Vegetables

Duet of Beef & Seafood 38.95Filet of Beef Tenderloin with a Bourbon Demi-Glace paired with Grilled Salmon on Mushroom Risotto in a Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc Sauce

Duet of Chicken & Seafood 35.95Grilled Chicken Breast with Sun-Dried Tomato, and Corn Cream Sauce with Oven Roasted Blackened Salmon

Dinner Buffet Options are available on Request


price per person

Meeting Packages

Meeting Packages

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE A Continental Breakfast with Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit and One Hot Egg Item,Two Entrée Hot Buffet Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Morning - Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with Lemon, Assorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked PastriesScrambled Egg, Cheddar Cheese, and Sautéed Mushroom WrapsSeasonal Fresh FruitGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Jam

Mid-Morning SnackRefresh BeveragesGranola, Energy or Cereal Bars, Assorted YogurtsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Hot Buffet LunchSoup du JourSpinach SaladLondon Broil with Rosemary au JusParmesan Crusted TilapiaFreshly Baked BreadFresh Seasonal Vegetables, Chef’s Choice of StarchAssorted Desserts, Iced Tea and Coffee

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and TeasBottled Water and Assorted SodasWarm Soft Pretzels with Cheese SauceWhole Fresh FruitAssorted Candy Bars


50.00 per person

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE B Continental Breakfast with Fresh Fruit and One Hot Egg Item,Two Entrée Hot Buffet Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Morning - Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with Lemon, Assorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked PastriesEgg Croissant Sandwiches Sliced Fresh Seasonal FruitGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Jam

Mid-Morning Snack Refresh BeveragesGranola, Energy or Cereal Bars, Assorted YogurtsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Hot Buffet LunchSoup du JourMETS Salad - Mesclun Greens, Sun-Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese with two dressingsLasagna (Meat or Vegetarian)Chicken with a Choice of SauceFresh Baked BreadFresh Vegetables and OrzoAssorted DessertsIced Tea and Coffee

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and Teas,Bottled Water and Assorted SodasIndividual Bags of ChipsWhole Fresh FruitBrownies


50.00 per person

Meeting Packages

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE C Continental Breakfast with Fresh Fruit and One Hot Item,Two Entrée Hot Buffet Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with Lemon, Assorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked PastriesOatmeal with Maple Syrup and Brown SugarSliced Fresh Seasonal FruitGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Jam

Mid-Morning SnackRefresh BeveragesGranola, Energy or Cereal Bars, Assorted YogurtsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Hot Buffet LunchSoup du JourHouse Salad - Fresh Field Baby Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Herbed Croutons with Two DressingsGrilled Flank Steak with a mélange of Shallots, and Sweet Onions finished in a Demi Glace ReductionGrilled Chicken in a Honey Mustard SauceFreshly Baked Bread, Fresh Vegetables, Mashed PotatoesAssorted Desserts, Iced Tea and Coffee

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and Teas,Bottled Water and Assorted SodasCajun Snack Mix, Assorted Candy Bars, Cookies


50.00 per person

Meeting Packages

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE D Continental Breakfast, One Entrée Hot Buffet Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with Lemon, Assorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Individual YogurtsGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese and Jam

Mid-Morning SnackRefresh BeveragesGranola, Energy or Cereal BarsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Hot Buffet LunchHouse SaladChicken Hunter, Fresh Vegetables, and chef’s choice of StarchFreshly Baked BreadAssorted DessertsIced Tea and Coffee

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and Teas,Bottled Water and Assorted SodasIndividual Bags of ChipsWhole Fresh FruitAssorted Candy Bars


42.00 per person

Meeting Packages

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE E Continental Breakfast, Soup, Salad Sandwich Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with Lemon, Assorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked PastriesGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Jam, Individual Yogurts

Mid-Morning SnackRefresh BeveragesGranola, Energy or Cereal BarsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Soup, Salad, Sandwich Lunch BuffetChef’s Choice of SoupCaesar SaladGourmet Sandwiches (Three types)Assorted DessertsIced Tea & Coffee

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and Teas,Bottled Water and Assorted SodasIndividual Bags of ChipsCookiesWhole Fresh Fruit


38.00 per person

Meeting Packages

MEETING PLANNERS PACKAGE F Continental Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, A.M. and P.M. Break

Continental BreakfastFreshly Brewed Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeAssorted Tazo® Hot Tea with LemonAssorted JuicesAssorted Freshly Baked PastriesGourmet Bagels, Cream Cheese and JamIndividual Yogurts

Mid-Morning SnackRefresh BeveragesAssorted Cereal BarsBottled Water and Assorted Sodas

Lunch BoxSmoked Turkey Breast Sandwich with Roma Tomato, Basil andProvolone Cheese, Served on a Kaiser roll.Potato SaladWhole Fresh FruitFreshly Baked CookiesSoda or Bottled Water

Afternoon SnackRefresh Beverages, Coffees and Teas,Bottled Water and Assorted SodasIndividual Bags of Chips and Pretzels


31.50 per person

Meeting Packages

Drinks

Hosted Bar

Liquor, Wine and BeerUnlimited Beverage Service including Mix of House and Premium Brands, Domestic Beer, Wine By the Glass, Soft Drinks and Bottled Water. Liquors featured are: Jim Beam, Dewar’s Scotch, Canadian Club Whisky, Absolute Vodka, Beefeater’s Gin and Bacardi Rum

8.50 per person for the first Hour7.50 per person for each additional Hour

Beer, Wine and Soft DrinksUnlimited Wine and Beer including Chardonnay and Merlot, Domestic Beer and Soft Drinks

7.50 per person for the first hour6.50 per person for each additional hour

CASH BARS AND CONSUMPTION BARSLiquor 6.00Premium Liquor 7.00Domestic Beer 4.50Import Beer 5.00Wine 6.50Soft Drinks 1.95Bottled Water 2.50

Bartender FeeBartender charges are 25.00 per hour at a minimum of 3 hours. One bartender is required for every 75 guests. For cash bars, cashiers are 15.00 per hour. Minimum sales for cash bars are 165.00 for the first hour and $95.00 for each additional hour.

General Information

MENU SELECTIONOur catering menus offer a wide variety of creative selections for your consideration. In addition, our experienced culinary staff would delight in the opportunity to custom design to your specific needs, whether they are dietary, monetary, decorative, gourmet or thematic. We look forward to assisting you in making your special event a memorable one.

BEVERAGE SELECTIONOur catering staff will be pleased to assist you in selecting the appropriate beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to complement your menu. A standard bartender fee, per hour, will be assessed for events involving alcohol service.

BEVERAGE SERVICEChartwells is responsible for the administration of the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Liquor Authority’s regulations. It is our policy, therefore, that no alcoholic beverages may be brought into THE NKU METS CENTER by the customer or the customer’s guests and that all liquor, beer and wine must be supplied by Chartwells. Our alcoholic beverage license requires Chartwells at THE NKU METS CENTER to (1) request proper identification (photo ID) of any person of questionable age and to refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is either underage or if proper identification cannot be produced and (2) refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in THE NKU METS CENTER judgement, appears intoxicated. Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from the premises.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRICESFood and beverage prices are subject to change without notice. Menu prices are guaranteed two months prior to your event.

TABLE LINENSTable Linens are available for $7.50 per table. Table Skirting is available for $17.00 per table therefore $24.50 per table for top and skirt.Chartwells provides a limited selection of tablecloths and coordinating napkins. Additional colors, fabrics, floor-length cloths and chair covers are available on a rental basis. Table Linens for food and beverage buffets and plated meals are included in the cost of the food prices indicated in the Catering Guide. Linens for Guest Seating for General Session, Continental Breakfast, and Cocktail Parties are additional and billed separately. Any table linens and skirting to be used for purposes other than food are additional and billed separately.

BRINGING FOOD IN / TAKING OUT FOODChartwells has the exclusive catering contract at THE NKU METS CENTER, therefore all food and beverage items must be supplied and prepared by Chartwells. No Food and Beverage of any kind will be permitted to be brought into the facility by the patron or patron’s guest or invitees without prior written approval of Chartwells Catering Manager. Food and Beverage Items (including packaged or bottled items) may not be taken off the premises. Therefore in conclusion, any leftover food remains property of Chartwells.

General Information

FINAL GUARANTEED COUNTFinal guaranteed counts for the event must be received 5 business days in advance for events on Monday thru Thursday and 6 business days in advance for events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (not counting weekends).For event on Final counts due by 5:00 p.m. on previousMonday ........................ Tuesday (5 business days)Tuesday ........................ Wednesday (5 business days)Wednesday ................... Thursday (5 business days)Thursday ...................... Friday (5 business days)Friday............................ Friday (6 business days)Saturday ....................... Friday (6 business days)Sunday ......................... Friday (6 business days)If the event’s final guaranteed count is not received within this time frame, the original estimated count will be used as the final guarantee for service and billing. However, we will be prepared to set and serve 3 percent over and above the guaranteed number. The number of guests charged for will be the guaranteed number of guests or the actual number of guests in attendance, whichever is greater.

MINIMUM GUEST COUNTS, TAX AND LABOR CHARGESFor parties with groups of fewer than 25 people, a one time service charge (per day) of $50.00 will be assessed. All food and beverage items are subject to 6% Kentucky sales tax. Buffet meals and reception menus are based on a 90 minute time limit due to health code regulations and Chartwells food quality standards. If an event requires additional time, an additional service fee may be applied.

BANQUET EVENT ORDERS/BILLINGOnce you have discussed your event with the Catering Office, a Banquet Event Order (BEO) will be emailed to you detailing the event. The BEO will need to be signed and returned to our catering offices no later than 10 days prior to the event in order to guarantee appropriate service of all selected items.A comprehensive bill of all charges that have been incurred is administered by THE NKU METS CENTER. It includes food, room, AV and any other services. The Catering Invoice is part of the back up documentation with the comprehensive bill.

SPECIAL SERVICESWhether it be floral arrangements, ice carvings, transportation or thematic props, our experienced catering and event production staff welcomes the opportunity to assist you with all the details that make a truly memorable event.

TERMS AND CONDITIONSCustomers may refer to THE NKU METS CENTER contract to review policies on:• Deposits• Cancellations• Payment policy• Meeting room, exhibit space, and banquet space policies• Damage and loss of property

General Information

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