ISU Catering
Planning Procedures | Breakfast Selections | Luncheons | Classic Buffets | Dinner Selections | Apps, Sweets & Beverages | Buffet Basics | Faxable Fare | Salads

Planning Procedures

  1. Reserve a room for your function. Room reservations can be made by calling the Conference and Event Services at 237-3817 or by e-mail at
    isu-conferenceandeventservices@mail.indstate.edu
  2. Plan your menu with Catering Services at least ten days in advance of your event. Call 237-7618.
  3. After planning your event, you will receive a Special Event Contract. Please complete and return this contract to officially book your event. We require a signed contract prior to your event.
  4. We ask that a 75% deposit be made one week prior to the event. For your convenience, we accept major credit cards.
  5. Give a guaranteed number of persons expected at your event to the Catering Office three business days prior to the event. A 5% variance is allowed. Cancellation must be made in writing 72 hours prior to the date of the function, otherwise a charge for all costs incurred will be assessed.
  6. A function may be prepared for any number of people, however, an additional labor charge will be added on functions with less than 20 guests for plated meals. Hot buffets are more suited for parties of 30 or more. We'll be glad to prepare a buffet menu for less than thirty, however, a surcharge will be assessed.
  7. Prices do not include state sales tax, gratuities or delivery charges. Event held off premise are subject to a different pricing structure
  8. We will be happy to provide alcohol service at your event. Alcohol requests must be made fifteen days in advance. Guests must comply with all federal, state and university policies.
1/19/10

Breakfast Buffets

Founder's Breakfast$6.75 per person

Your choice of:

  • Pancakes or French Toast
  • Sausage Links or Bacon
  • Served with Syrup & Whipped Butter
  • Chilled Orange Juice, Coffee, Decaf, Hot Water for Tea, and Ice Water
Alumni Breakfast$7.75 per person

Your choice of:

  • Scrambled Eggs or Pan Omelet
  • Bacon or Sausage Links
  • Hash Brown Potatoes
  • Muffins w/ Butter & Jelly
  • Served w/ Chilled Orange Juice
  • Coffee, Decaf, Hot Water for Tea, and Ice Water
Emeriti Breakfast$8.00 per person

Your choice of:

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Bacon or Sausage Links
  • Hash Brown Potatoes
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Muffins w/ Butter & Jelly
  • Served with Chilled Orange Juice
  • Coffee, Decaf, Hot Water for Tea, and Ice Water
You may add additional items from our Continental Menu.
Prices do not include tax or delivery

Continental Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast Breads, Assortment
with Butter & Jelly, approx. 15 slices
$7.75
Einstein's Bucket of Bagels with Shmears (baker's dozen)
$13.99 dz.
Muffins
$9.00 dz.
Mini Muffins$5.00 dz.
Warm Homemade Pecan Rolls
$12.00 dz.
Sour Cream Coffeecake
$23.00 ea.
Lattice Danish, filled with Cherry Topping$12.99 dz.
Yogurt Parfait $3.50 ea.
Mini Quiche in Chafer
$8.75 dz.
Smokey Links in a Blanket
$8.75 dz.
Fruit Tray w/ Yogurt Dip of Honey Cream Dip
Sm. Tray Serves 20 ppl.
Lg. Tray Serves 40 ppl.

$34.50
$49.50
Maxwell House Coffee (reg or dec) per gal.
Serves 22 - 25 ppl One Cup.
$13.00
Starbuck's Coffee per gallon, (reg or dec)$15.00
Hot Water w/ Asst. Tazo Tea Bags$12.00
Orange Juice/Cranberry Juice $10.50 gal.
Ice WaterN/C
Bottled Waters$1.40 ea.
Canned Sodas$1.00 ea.
Bottled Juices$1.10 ea.
Donuts, Assortment$9.00 dz.
  
Paper Goods and Condiments Included in Price
Prices do not include tax or delivery
 

Luncheon Menu, Served Selections

All served lunches accompanied by Tossed Salad, Rolls/Butter,Dessert and Beverages

Teriyaki Chicken Breast$10.50

   A Tangy Chicken Breast with Onions and Peppers over rice. Green Beans

 
Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles$9.50

   Thin slices of Beef with Mushrooms and Onions in a Sour Cream Sauce

 
Beef and Vegetable Brochette$9.50
   Tender Beef and Fresh Vegetables, Skewered, Grilled and Served over Rice
 
Grilled Vegetable Kabob Over Rice$9.25
   Fresh Vegetables, Marinated, Skewered, Grilled & Served over Rice
 
Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce topping$10.99

   Served with Home-Style Mashed Potatoes with Gravy; Green Beans

 
Vegetarian Lasagna $10.95

   Served with Chef's Choice of Vegetable

 
Dessert choices:
Brownies, Lemon Bars, Fruit Salad, Fruit Yogurt, Cherry or Apple Pie.

Prices do not include tax or delivery

Classic Buffets

Normal School Buffet$16.50 per person
  • Fresh Garden Greens with Three Dressings
  • Gourmet Potato Salad
  • Marmalade Glazed Ham, Carved to Order
  • Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Lemon Rosemary Green Beans
  • Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes
  • Yeast Rolls and Butter
  • Apple Pie/Double Chocolate Cake
College Buffet$16.50 per person
  • Farmer's Market Salad with Three Dressings
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Golden Roasted Turkey, Carved to Order
  • Braised Swiss Steak
  • Buttered Corn
  • Home-Style Mashed Potatoes
  • Bread Dressing
  • Yeast Rolls and Butter
  • Frosted Carrot Cake/German Chocolate Cake
University Buffet$17.95 per person
  • Caesar Salad with Three Dressings
  • Fruit Salad
  • Herb Roasted Beef, Carved to Order
  • Chicken with Honey Mustard Cream Sauce
  • Baked Ziti Parmesan
  • Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots
  • Buttered Potatoes with Basil
  • Yeast Rolls and Butter
  • New York Style Cheesecake with Cherry Topping/Apple Pie
Coffee/Decaf/Ice Tea/Hot Water/Ice Water

Dinner Selections

Roast Prime Rib
  • served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
  • 8 ounce $17.75
  • 10 ounce $18.75
Roast Tenderloin Au Poivre
  • served with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli Spears
  • $19.75 per person
Marinated London Broil
  • served with Parsley Rice and Cauliflower with Red Pepper Strips
  • $14.50 per person
Beef Brochettes
  • served over Rice Pilaf with Zucchini/Summer Squash in Tomato Sauce
  • $13.00 per person
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
  • In Mustard Cream Sauce
  • served with Rissole Potatoes and a Medley of Vegetables
  • $16.25 per person
Stuffed Pork Chops
  • Served with Whipped Potatoes, Cinnamon Apples, and Green Beans
  • $15.25 per person
Baked Trout
  • Served with Confetti Rice and Oriental Stir Fry Vegetables
  • $14.25 per person
Grilled Salmon
  • Served with Wild Rice, A Blend of Sugar Snap Peas & Julienne Carrots
  • (Market Price)$14.75 per person
Chicken Picatta
  • Served with Oven Browned Potatoes and Grilled Marinated Zucchini
  • $14.50 per person
Breast of Chicken Parmigiana
  • Served with Garlic Basil Fettuccine and a Blend of Vegetables
  • $14.25 per person
Chicken di Florencia
  • With Spinach and Cheese
  • Served with Rice Pilaf and Baby Carrots
  • $14.25 per person
Stuffed Chicken Breast Supreme
  • With Breaded and Stuffed or with Broccoli and Cheddar
  • Served with Parmesan Potatoes and Savory Green Beans
  • $13.25 per person
Chicken Dijonnaise
  • Sauteed in a Dijonnaise Sauce
  • served with Pecan Rice and Green Bean Amandine
  • $12.75 per person
Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Served with Penne Pasta
  • $12.75 per person
Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Served with Rice Pilaf and Oriental Vegetables
  • $11.75 per person
Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Served with Buttered Fettuccine, and the Chef's Choice of Vegetable
  • $12.50 per person
Linguine Primavera (Alfredo Sauce Over Linguine)
  • Served with Fresh Vegetables
  • $11.50 per person
Pasta Primavera
  • A Medley of Fresh Veggies Tossed with Marinara Sauce & Pasta
  • $11.50 per person
Ratatouille Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
  • Yellow and Green Squash Diced with Tomato and Onion Coated with Italian Herbs, Garlic and Olive Oil Nestled atop a Portobello Mushroom with Parmesan Cheese and roasted in the Oven until Golden Brown
  • $12.50 Per Person
Pasta del Sol (Grilled Vegetables Over Pasta with a Light Butter Sauce)
  • $10.75 per person
All entrees served with one salad choice
  • Garden Greens, Fresh Spinach Salad, Cucumber & Romaine Salad,
    Caesar Salad, or Farmer's Market Salad
All entrees served with
  • Yeast Rolls with Butter
All entrees served with one dessert choice
  • Chocolate Cake, Apple Pie, Bread Pudding, Carrot Cake, Cherry Pie,
    NY Style Cheesecake with Cherry Topping, Chocolate Mousse, German Chocolate Cake.

Appetizers, Sweets and Beverages

Potato Chips/Pretzels$4.00 lb.
Popcorn Machine
Oil/Salt/Utensils/Bags Included in Price
(You are responsible for any damage to the machine)
$1.95 lb. of Popcorn
Ranch Dip/French Onion Dip/Spinach Dip$6.00 qt.
Nacho Chips w/Nacho Cheese & Mild Salsa$6.75 lb.
Cheese Tray, Garnished with Grapes
Three Types of Cheese with a Variety of Crackers
$7.35 lb.
Swedish Meatballs$9.00 dz.
Saucy Meatballs 10.25 dz.
Bourbon Glazed Meatballs 10.25 dz.
Smoked Chicken Quesadillas$9.00 dz.
Crab Rangoon$9.00 dz.
Cheeseball$12.00 ea.
A Choice of Chipped Beef/Dunbar/ w/Crackers$12.00
Mini Quiche$8.75 dz.
Mixed Nuts$8.25 lb.
Fresh Fruit Kabobs$9.00 dz.
Chicken Sate$9.75 dz.
Bacon wrapped Scallops$14.00 dz.
Brie with Raspberries & Almonds$10.50 dz.
Finger Sandwiches with Deli Meat or Salads$10.50 dz.
Mini Crab Cakes$15.00 dz.
Beef Kabob Brochette$12.00 dz.
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl$12.95 ea.
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00 dz.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crostini
Serves 22 - 25 people.
$52.00

Fresh Vegetable Tray with
Ranch/French Onion/Spinach

Small (20 ppl.)
Large (40 ppl.)




$33.50
$40.50
Fresh Fruit Tray with honey Cream Dip/Yogurt Dip

Small
(20 ppl.)
Large (40 ppl.)



$34.50
$49.50
Cookies$5.50 dz.
Ice Cream With/Caramel/Chocolate/Nuts/Sprinkles/Cherries/Toppings$3.00
Tea Cookies$5.95 dz.
Brownies$8.50 dz.
Lemon Bars$6.50 dz.
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes$12.00 dz.
Petit Fours$12.00 dz.
Decorated Half Sheet Cake$45.00
Decorated Full Sheet Cake$65.00
Iced Tea$8.50 gal.
Lemonade & Fruit Punch$4.50 gal.
Citrus, Sherbet Punch$10.00 gal.
Strawberry Punch$11.00 gal.
Prices do not include tax or delivery

Buffet Basics (For Parties of 30 guest's or more)

 
Deli Buffet$9.25
  • Choice of Two Salads (fruit/potato/coleslaw/tossed salad w/ 3 dressings)
  • Roast Beef/Turkey Breast/Ham/Swiss & American Cheese
  • Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Spear
  • Mustard/Mayo
  • Assorted Breads & Rolls
Mexican Buffet$9.25
  • Spicy Ground Beef/Spicy Chicken Meat
  • Refried Beans/Spanish Rice/Flour Tortillas/Nacho Chips
  • Tomatoes/Onions/Black Olives/Shredded Lettuce/Sour Cream/Cheddar Cheese/Salsa
Italian Hot Buffet$9.25
  • Tossed Salad with Three Dressings
  • Breadsticks
  • Rotini & Spaghetti Noodles
  • Alfredo & Meat Sauce
  • Green Beans
Home Style Buffet$9.25
  • Tossed Salad with Three Dressings
  • Fried Chicken or Savory Baked Chicken
  • Parsley Buttered Potatoes
  • Vegetable Blend
  • Yeast Rolls/Butter
Sycamore Buffet$11.50
  • Tossed Salad with Three Dressings
  • Grilled Ham Steak
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Savory Green Beans
  • Yeast Rolls/Butter
Hearth Buffet$11.50
  • Tossed Salad with Three Dressings
  • Pepper Steak
  • White Rice
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Yeast Rolls/Butter
Heartland Buffet$11.50
  • Tossed Salad with Three Dressings
  • Carved Turkey or Ham
  • Whipped Potatoes with Gravy
  • Whole Kernel Corn
  • Yeast Rolls/Butter
Chef's Salad Buffet$10.75
  • Soup of the Day
  • Large Salad Bowl of Fresh Greens
  • Six Toppings/Two Meat Toppings
  • One Prepared Salad
  • French/Ranch/Italian Dressings
  • Yeast Rolls/Butter
All the Buffet Basic Menus include One Dessert Choice:
Brownies/Cookies/Lemon Bars/Fruit Salad/Homestyle Apple Pie
 
Beverages: Coffee/Decaf/Ice Tea/Hot Water/Ice Water

Faxable Fare

 
The Traditional Box Lunch$7.25
  • Your choice of Shaved Ham/Beef or Turkey with Cheese on a Seeded Roll
Turkey Vegetable Wrap$7.75
  • Turkey Breast/Zucchini/Carrots & Tomatoes Overstuffed in a Wrap with Light Italian Dressing on the side
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap$7.75
  • Chicken Strips/Romaine/Feta Cheese/Black Olives & Tomatoes Overstuffed in a Wrap with Caesar Dressing on the side
Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap$7.75
  • Tortilla Overstuffed with Iceberg Lettuce/Diced Chicken/Bacon/Tomatoes/Avocado & Bleu Cheese Dressing
The Good Earth Sandwich$7.25
  • A Vegetarian Combo of Onions/Shredded Carrots/Spinach/Mushrooms/Cucumbers/Sesame Seeds & Cream Cheese on Whole Wheat Bread.
  • All Sandwiches Include One Side Salad (Pasta Salad/Fresh Fruit Salad/Potato Salad/Whole Fresh Fruit)
  • One Dessert (Brownies/Cookies/Yogurt/Lemon Bars/Whole Fresh Fruit)
  • Canned Pepsi Product
  • Add Chips for $.35

Salads

 

Vegetable Chef's Salad

$6.75
  • Tossed Greens with Peppers/Tomatoes/Cucumbers/Cabbage Carrots with Dressing Packet on the Side
Imperial Chicken Salad$6.75
  • Chunks of Chicken Mixed with Pecans/Grapes on Leaf Lettuce with Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Chinese Chicken Salad$7.50
  • Tender Strips of Chicken with Chow Mein noodles & Fresh Vegetables on a Bed of Greens, Served with Tangy Dressing
Fried Chicken Salad$7.50
  • Breaded Strips of Chicken on a Bed of Lettuce with Cheddar Cheese/Tomatoes/Corn & Pecans, Served with Honey Mustard Dressing
Beef Fajita Salad$8.50
  • Seasoned Beef/Onions/Peppers & Cheddar Cheese on a Bed of Greens, Served with Ranch Dressing and Salsa
 

All Salad Selections include

  • Crackers
  • Choice of One Dessert (Brownie/Cookies/Fruit Yogurt/Lemon Bars/Whole Fresh Fruit)
  • Canned Pepsi Product