LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE
LADY OF THE LAKE & GRAND BELLE OF GENEVA
Celebrate life’s special moments with a party catered by Lake Life Catering! We are your full-service caterer for events of all sizes Whether you’re hosting a lakeside picnic on the lawn of your Lake Geneva home or a rehearsal dinner in our waterfront PIER 290 Upper Deck, we have the perfect menu selection to impress your guests!
ThankYou,
Director of Events
Melissa Rios
Executive Chef
Ken Hnilo
Lake Life Continental
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Assorted Fruit Display
Captain’s Buffet
$14
Yogurt, House Granola, Berries, and Local Honey
Assorted Fruit Display
Breakfast Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Diced Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Shredded Cheese
Your Choice of Meat (Select 1):
• Crispy Cherrywood Smoked Bacon
• Chicken Breakfast Sausage Links
• Pork Patties | $23
Lake Life Breakfast Buffet
Yogurt, House Granola, Berries, and Local Honey
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Assorted Fruit Display
O’Brien Potatoes with Bell Peppers and Onions
Mixed Green Salad: Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Diced Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Shredded Cheese
Crispy Cherrywood Smoked Bacon or Chicken Breakfast Sausage Links
Smoked Salmon Board with Mini Bagels, Cream Cheese, Capers, Diced Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions | $33
Breakfast Buffet Upgrades
Fresh Coffee
Buttermilk Biscuits and Creamy Black Pepper Gravy
Waffles
French Toast Bake
Lake House Lunch
Assorted Fruit Display
Italian Pasta Salad
House-Made 290 Chips | Add-On: Sweet and Smoky Onion Dip +$2
Mixed Green Salad - Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pre-Made Sandwiches (Select 3):
• Turkey, Swiss, and Cranberry on Multigrain Honey Oat Bread
• Roast Beef and Provolone on Multigrain Honey Oat Bread
• Ham and Cheddar on Rye Bread
• 290 Chicken Salad on a Brioche Bun
• Caprese on a Baguette
That’s a Wrap
Assorted Fruit Display
Creamy Coleslaw
House-Made 290 Chips | Add-On: Sweet and Smoky Onion Dip +$2
Lake Life Signature Salad - Spring Mix with Fresh Berries, Mandarin
Oranges, Caramelized Nuts, Dried Apricots, and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
tossed with our Signature Berry Vinaigrette
Choose Your Own Wraps (Select 3):
• Chicken Caesar
• 290 Chicken Salad
• Roasted Vegetable and Hummus
• Smoked Turkey and Swiss with Bacon and Cranberry
• Roast Beef and Cheddar with Horseradish Cream | $24
Down South
Mexican Caesar Salad: Chopped Romaine, Roasted Peppers, Queso Fresco, Tortilla
Strips, and Chipotle Caesar Dressing
Southwest Street Corn
Corn and Flour Tortillas
Vegan Refried Beans
Cilantro-Lime Rice
House-Fried Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Fresh Guacamole
Fajita Style Beef with Roasted Peppers and Onions
Fajita Style Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Onions
Toppings: Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Diced Tomatoes, Pickled
Jalapeños, and Fresh Limes | $30
Midwest Cookout | $33
Creamy Coleslaw
Assorted Fruit Display
House-Made 290 Chips | Add-On: Sweet and Smoky Onion Dip +$2
Signature Mac and Cheese
Lake Life Signature Salad
Pulled Pork Sliders with Classic BBQ Sauce
Breaded Chicken Sliders with 290 Sauce
Wisconsin Brats Marinated with Beer and Onions
Buns and Condiments
The Matriark | $66***
Charcuterie Board
House-Made 290 Chips with Sweet and Smoky Onion Dip
Roasted and Fresh Vegetables with Hummus, Served with Naan Bread
Roasted Jumbo Shrimp with Bloody Mary Infused Cocktail Sauce
Pre-Carved Beef Tenderloin, served at room temperature with a selection of sauces and petite rolls
Add-On: Side of Lemon-Basil Roasted Fresh Salmon, Served at Room Temperature +$10
Lake Life Sliders
Each Buffet Includes Fresh Fruit and House-Made 290 Chips
Two Sliders, Two Sides, One Dessert Sliders Only, No Sides, No Dessert $32.95 | $29 95 Three Sliders, Three Sides, One Dessert Sliders Only, No Sides, No Dessert $35.95 | $32 95
Each Buffet Includes Fresh Fruit and Kettle Chips Sliders
• Beef Tenderloin, Served Chilled, with Creamy
Horseradish Sauce
• Breaded Chicken Sliders Topped with Cheddar Cheese and Our 290 Sauce
• Cheeseburger Slider with American Cheese
• Grilled Chicken Breast Sliders with Aioli on the Side
• Marinated Portobello Sliders with Provolone Cheese, Roasted Peppers, and Dijon Aioli
• Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw
Each Buffet Includes Fresh Fruit and Kettle Chips Sides
Potato Salad Italian Pasta Salad Caesar Salad
• Mixed Green Salad Dessert
•Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Fudge Brownies
Cold
Shrimp Cocktail | $3 25
Piadina (Burrata, Mortadella Sausage, and Pesto) | $3.00
Brie and Berry Tart | $2 75
290 Deviled Eggs | $2 50
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber with Lemon, Cream Cheese, and Dill | $2 50
Skewers:
• Watermelon and Mint | $2 50
• Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella | $2.75
• Prosciutto and Melon | $3 00 | Priced Per Piece
Ambient
Spinach and Feta Bites | $3 00
Lake Life’s Brat & Cheese Skewer | $3 25
Crispy Baguette Crostini:
• Ricotta and Grilled Grapes with Local Honey | $2 50
• 290 Chicken Salad and Fresh Herbs | $2.75
• Avocado and Shrimp | $3.50
• Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream | $3 00
• Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Cream | $3.75
• Smoked Salmon with Celery Leaf and Caviar | $3.00
Veggie Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce | $2 95 | Priced Per Piece
Hot | Priced Per Piece
Stuffed Mushrooms:
• Italian Sausage | $4.00
• Blue Cheese | $4.00
• Spinach & Artichoke | $4 00
• Bacon & Cheddar | $4.00
Lake Life Crab Cakes | $4 00
Meatballs (2 pieces per order):
• BBQ | $3.25
• Swedish | $3.25
• Marinara | $3 25
Wild Mushroom Arancini (Risotto Fritters) | $3.50
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas | $3 00
Chicken Shao Mai with Sweet Chili Sauce | $4 00
Fiery Chicken Bites with Blue Cheese Bacon Dipping Sauce | $3.50
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Smoked Almonds and Yaya’s Skordalia | $4 00
Mix & Mingle
| Per Person Pricing | 25-Person Minimum
The Geneva: Select any 4 Hors d’oeuvres
Approximately 200 pieces per 25 people
The Fontana: Select any 6 Hors d’oeuvres
Approximately 300 pieces per 25 people
The Full Lake: Select any 7 Hors d’oeuvres + 1 Carving Station*
Approximately 350 pieces per 25 people
*Excludes New York Strip and Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Carving Stations
Enhance any Buffet or Mix & Mingle package by adding one of our carving stations
*All carving stations require a $150 Chef Fee*
Carving Station Includes Lake Life Rolls and Assorted Condiments
• Roasted Turkey Breast with Honey and Fresh Thyme
• Brown Sugar and Maui Pineapple Glazed Ham
• Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with House-Made Apple Sauce
• Roasted New York Strip with Au Jus
• Black Pepper Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Boards | Serves 10
• Vegetable Crudités with House-Made Ranch
• Roasted Vegetables with Hummus, served with Naan Bread
• Wisconsin Cheese and Summer Sausage
• Fresh Fruit
• Charcuterie
Herb-Crusted Whole Beef Tenderloin Platter
Roasted Medium Rare and sliced, served at room temperature with Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Dijon Mustard, Arugula, and Ciabatta Rolls
Party Pleasers | Serves 10
House-Made 290 Chips with Sweet and Smoky Onion Dip
House-Fried Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Fresh Guacamole
Deconstructed Bruschetta Bowl
Southern Style | $41*
Lake Life Signature Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Signature Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Southern Corn Casserole
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket
Beer and BBQ Braised Boneless Chicken Thighs
Baked Cornbread with Honey Butter
DWisconsin Supper Club
Relish Tray with Fresh and Pickled Vegetables and House-Made Ranch
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread with Breadsticks and Potters Crackers
Mixed Green Salad - Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Entree A (Select 1): | $60*
• Prime Rib**
• Beef Short Ribs
• BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Entree B (Select 1):
• Roasted Chicken Breast with Chicken Jus
• Lake Superior Whitefish
• Grilled Portobello with Peppers
Baked Potato Bar with Sour Cream, Wisconsin Butter, Bacon Bits, Shredded Cheddar, and Chopped Chives
Watermelon with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Drizzle
Mini Wisconsin Cream Puffs
Dinner Rolls and Butter
All the above items are served together on the buffet
**$150 Chef Fee required with Prime Rib selection
*25-person minimum required
Italian Buffet | $57*
Italian Salad: Iceberg Mix, Pepperoncini, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Croutons, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Dressing
Caprese Salad
Pesto Pasta
Basil Marinara Meatballs
Chicken Piccata
Chef’s Choice of Pasta
Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Garlic Breadsticks
Dessert: Mini Cannolis
Lake Life
Mixed Green Salad - Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons
with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast with Madeira Sauce
Chef-Carved New York Strip Loin with Assorted Condiments*
Herb-Roasted Potatoes
Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Dinner Rolls and Butter | $46*
*$150 Chef Fee required with carving station
The Matriark 2.0
Charcuterie Board
| $77***
Jumbo Shrimp with Bloody Mary Infused Cocktail Sauce
Fresh Vegetables with Hummus, served with Naan Bread
Lake Life Signature Salad
Fresh Asparagus with Citrus Vinaigrette
Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Chef-Carved Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Selection of Sauces*
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Add-On: Lemon-Basil Roasted Side of Fresh Salmon +$10
*$150 Chef Fee required with carving station
Salads
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Parmesan Dressing, and Garlic Croutons
Salad Upgrades
290 Arugula Salad
Peppery Arugula with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Caprese Salad
Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Baby Arugula, Cracked Black Pepper, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries, Goat Cheese, Black Pepper Candied Pecans, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lake Life Signature Salad
Spring Mix with Fresh Berries, Mandarin Oranges, Caramelized Nuts, Dried Apricots, and Shaved Parmesan Cheese Tossed with our Signature Berry Vinaigrette
Kids’ Menu
Hot Dog with Chips and Fresh Fruit
Chicken Nuggets with Chips and Fresh Fruit
| Ages 4-12
Cold Turkey Sandwich Slider with Chips and Fresh Fruit
$14
$14
$14
Poultry
Moroccan Chicken
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Breast Served with Jeweled Couscous and Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Garlic Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast with Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, and Roasted Garlic Sauce
Roasted Chicken
Airline Chicken Breast with House-Made Gnocchi, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Seasonal Vegetables, and Roasted Chicken Jus
Coq Au Vin
Semi-Boneless Chicken Braised in Red Wine, Pearl Onions, Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, and Cremini Mushrooms. Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots
Meat
Pork Loin
Slow Roasted with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, and Dried Apricots
Braised Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Ribs, Served with Potato Puree, Roasted Carrots, and Red Wine Sauce
New York Strip
Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, and Bordelaise Sauce
Beef Tenderloin
Filet of Beef Seasoned with Garlic and Black Pepper Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, French Beans, and Mushroom Sauce
Seafood
Scottish Salmon
Served with Creamy Polenta, Olive Oil Poached Tomatoes, and Herbed Artichoke Broth
Walleye
Lightly Dusted and Served with Herb-Roasted Potatoes, French Beans, Grape Tomatoes, and a Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sablefish
Miso Marinated with Jasmine Rice, Sesame-Scented Green Beans, and Sweet Chili Sauce
Diver Scallops
Pan Seared and Served with Roasted Vegetable Couscous, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Citrus-Butter Sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Roasted Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, and Fresh Herbs served with Campanelle Pasta
Charred Corn
With Caramelized Onion Quinoa, Roasted Carrots, and Tomatoes
Jumbo Baked Potato
Stuffed with Summer Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, and Vegan Sour Cream
Grilled Eggplant
With Orzo Pasta, Toasted Pine Nuts, House-Made Marinara, and Vegan Parmesan
Crispy Chickpea
Falafel with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Baba Ghanoush
Mediterranean Bowl (served room temperature)
Quinoa-Chickpea Salad, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Smashed Avocado, Local Carrots, and Roasted Butternut Squash
Platters
Assorted Cookies
Brownies and Lemon Bars
Chef’s Choice of Mini Desserts
Plated
Rustic Apple Gallette
Puff Pastry Stuffed with Roasted Apples, served with Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Red Berry Charlotte
Raspberry-Flavored Mousse and a Red Fruit Jello. Decorated with an elegant final touch of Whole Red Fruit Garnish and Toasted Pistachio | $13
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Cake topped with Fresh Berries and Mint
Cheesecake
Served with Sour Cherry Sauce
Sweets
These are sold by the dozen; 2 dozen minimum required per selection
Chocolate Petit Fours
Assorted Seasonal-Flavor Macaroons
Peanut Butter Mousse Shooters
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Tiramisu Cups
Add-On: Fresh Coffee +$3 | $62 dz
Event Ordering
Menu items are subject to change.
Our 2026 catering menu pricing applies to events taking place during the 2026 calendar year. Due to ongoing increases in product and supply costs, pricing from previous years cannot be honored. Menus are updated annually to reflect current market pricing.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated Please reach out to your Lake Geneva Cruise Line representative with any questions
Production Fee and Sales Tax
All pricing is subject to a 23% Production Fee and 5 5% Sales Tax The Production Fee covers a range of operational costs, including food preparation, chef and kitchen fees, essential equipment, supplies, and administrative expenses Please note that this fee is not a gratuity
***Providing gratuity to our staff is certainly encouraged and graciously received.
Food Safety
All leftover food remains the property of Lake Life Catering in accordance with Federal and State Health Regulations. Catered food items may not be repackaged or transported a second time because foodborne illness poses serious risks, and food is highly perishable. The local Health Department strictly prohibits clients or guests from removing catered food from the premises.
Other Catering Event Fees
$150 fee per chef for buffets or stations requiring chef assistance
$100 small group fee for staffed events under 25 in attendance.
$50 drop-off fee for all non-staffed events.
$45 per hour, per employee for charters over 3 hours
Cake-cutting service is available at $3 per person.
Disposable plates and plasticware are included in the pricing. China and silverware are available for an additional $2 per person (China is included in the pricing for Dinner Buffets).
Any menu changes made within 14 days of your event will incur a $50 fee for each occurrence.
