164- Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs Banquet Menu-NP by Kinseth Hospitality Companies

SPECIAL EVENT PLANNER & MENU

GUIDE TO SERVICES

The Holiday Inn & Suites is conveniently located directly on the banks of the Missouri River and connected to the Ameristar Casino through an indoor breezeway. We are also just minutes from Eppley Airfield and downtown Omaha. Our complimentary shuttle will take you to numerous local attractions including the Henry Doorly Zoo, Charles Schwab Field, the Old Market and the CHI Health Center.

Whether you are planning for a meeting for 10 or a convention for 200, the Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs and staff are sure to exceed your expectations. We offer more than 6,000 square feet of flexible conference space and our facility is perfect for board meetings, classroom settings, receptions and much more. Business necessities include audio visual equipment and complimentary high-speed internet access. We are confident that you will see why our guests consider us the only choice for their next big event.

We are also known for our superb catering services. From an informal breakfast to an elegant dinner, our creative staff works with you to customize the perfect food and beverage selections for your event. Call our Sales and Catering department for more information and book your event today!

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AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICES

Lavaliere Microphone

Wired Microphone

Wireless Microphone

Mixer

Speaker

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT

Wireless Internet Access

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BREAKFAST SELECTIONS

BREAKFAST MEALS

All plated breakfasts are served with two sides. Minimum of 10 orders per selection and maximum of 3 selections. The following options are available as Buffet or Plated. Includes water station, coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements. Additional beverages available for purchase at an additional cost: bottled juice, and canned sodas.

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Served with two eggs and American cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

Biscuit • English Muffin

CHOOSE ONE:

Ham • Bacon • Sausage

PANCAKES

Two pancakes served with butter and syrup.

WAFFLES

Two waffles served with butter and syrup.

FRENCH TOAST

One slice of french toast served with butter and syrup.

EGG & CHEESE FRITTATA

Served with eggs and diced potatoes. Your choice of cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss

EGG, MEAT, & CHEESE FRITTATA

Served with eggs and diced potatoes. Your choice of meat and cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss

CHOOSE ONE:

Ham • Bacon

VEGETARIAN FRITTATA

Served with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and your choice of cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Monterey Jack • Swiss

CHEESE AND POTATO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Served with shredded potatoes and your choice of cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss

CHEESE & MEAT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Served with shredded potatoes and your choice of meat and cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss

CHOOSE ONE:

Ham • Bacon

VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Served with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and your choice of cheese.

CHOOSE ONE:

American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss

BREAKFAST SIDES

HASH BROWNS DICED POTATOES

BACON (2)

SAUSAGE LINK (1)

SAUSAGE PATTY (1)

BISCUITS & GRAVY

BREAKFAST BUFFETS

BUFFET PACKAGES

The following options are available as buffet only. Priced per person. Minimum of 15 guests per package. Includes a water station, coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements. Additional beverages available for purchase at an additional cost: bottled juice, milk cartons, and/or canned sodas.

LIGHT AND HEARTY

Fruit salad, assorted doughnuts, assorted Danish, and yogurts.

CLASSIC BREAKFAST

Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, bacon (2), biscuit with butter and jelly.

MEGA-MEAT

Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, bacon (2), sausage link, ham steak, and biscuit with butter and jelly.

SOUTHERN MORNING

Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sausage gravy with biscuits, bacon (2), and ham steak.

BIG COUNTRY MORNING

Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, bacon (2), sausage link, and biscuit with butter and jelly.

BUILD YOUR OWN BREAKFAST BUFFET

Priced per person. Build your own breakfast buffet with five options below. This breakfast buffet includes water station, coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements. Additional beverages available for purchase at an additional cost: bottled juice, milk cartons, and canned sodas.

CHOOSE FIVE:

Scrambled Eggs

• Scrambled Eggs with Cheese

Biscuit and Sausage Gravy

• French Toast (1)

Pancakes (2)

• Bacon (2)

• Sausage Link

Waffles (2)

• Hashbrowns

Diced Potatoes

• Ham and Cheese Frittata

Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy +upcharge per order

BREAKFAST ADD-ONS

BAKERY ITEMS

Priced per dozen.

ASSORTED MINI QUICHE

ASSORTED DOUGHNUTS

ASSORTED PASTRIES

ASSORTED MUFFINS

FROSTED CINNAMON ROLLS

ASSORTED BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE

CHOCO-CHIP BROWNIES

ASSORTED COOKIES

COLD ASSORTMENTS

ASSORTED WHOLE FRESH FRUIT

FRUIT TRAY (SERVES 25)

Available May-September.

FRUIT SALAD

ASSORTED YOGURT

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

ASSORTED GRANOLA BARS & FRUIT BARS

ASSORTED CANNED SODAS

REGULAR OR DECAF COFFEE

Priced per gallon.

TAKE A BREAK

SPECIALTY BREAKS

THE HEALTH NUT

Granola bars, fruit bars, hard boiled eggs, assorted yogurts, whole fruit, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements.

SWEET & SALTY

Mini-pretzels, popcorn with M&Ms, Gardetto’s snack mix, assorted canned sodas, and bottled waters.

YOGURT BAR

Traditional and Greek yogurts, blueberries, strawberries, granola, chopped nuts, raisins, and brown sugar.

AFTER SCHOOL BREAK

Assorted cookies, brownies, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements.

7TH INNING STRETCH

Pretzel bites with queso and honey mustard, tortilla chips and salsa, cocktail sausages in Lager BBQ sauce, assorted canned sodas, and bottled water.

BEVERAGES

All break items are priced per quantity listed.

REGULAR OR DECAFFEINATED COFFEE

HOT TEA

ICED TEA

FRUIT PUNCH OR LEMONADE

CHAMPAGNE PUNCH

SOFT DRINKS

BOTTLED WATER

ASSORTED BOTTLED JUICES

MILK

Skim, Whole, or Chocolate

MID-MORNING BREAKS

All breaks are priced per guest. Minimum of 15 orders per selection. Maximum of 3 selections.

MID MORNING STRETCH

Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, accoutrements, assorted canned sodas, bottled water, and whole fruit.

CLASSIC CONTINENTAL

Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, accoutrements, assorted juices, fresh Danish, muffins, and doughnuts.

DELUXE CONTINENTAL

Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, accoutrements, assorted juices, fresh pastries, muffins, doughnuts, assorted bagels and cream cheese, jellies, and whole fruit.

SNACKS

All break items are priced per quantity listed.

WHOLE FRESH FRUIT

MIXED NUTS

PRETZEL BITES (2)

Served with queso and mustard.

COCKTAIL SAUSAGES IN LAGER BBQ

TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA

GARDETTO’S SNACK MIX

MINI PRETZELS

GRANOLA BARS & FRUIT BARS

CHEESE & CRACKER DISPLAY (SERVES 25)

VEGETABLE CRUDITIES & DIP (SERVES 25)

ASSORTED CANDY BARS

FRESH COOKIES

BROWNIES

ASSORTED PETIT FOURS

DESSERT BARS

LUNCH SANDWICHES

COLD LUNCHEON SANDWICHES

Served as your choice of a buffet or plated meal. Maximum 1 entrée per 15 with a maximum of 3 options. All sides must be the same. Served with your choice of (1) hot side and (1) cold side, mayo & mustard packets, and assorted grab-bag chips. Includes coffee, tea, water. Additional beverages available for purchase.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Our creamy chicken salad with cranberries and grapes served with lettuce and tomato. Served on a ciabatta roll.

ITALIAN HOAGIE

Sliced ham, prosciutto, Sopressata, salami, provolone cheese, Dijonnaise, pepperoncini, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.

CALIFORNIA TURKEY CLUB

Sliced turkey breast, pecanwood bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.

ZESTY ROAST BEEF

Sliced roast beef, horseradish mayonnaise, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.

CUBANESQUE

Sliced ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, whole-grain mustard, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette

LUNCH ON-THE-RUN

Make any of the above sandwiches into a boxed lunch. Boxes include chips, a cookie, one cold side (not including house salad) mayonnaise and mustard packets, flatware packet, and bottled water. Additional cost per item.

CHOOSE ONE SALAD:

Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Macaroni Salad • Coleslaw

HOT LUNCHEON SANDWICHES

PULLED PORK

Lager BBQ sauce, beer-battered onion straws, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a Kaiser roll.

CLASSIC BURGER

1/3 lb. beef patty, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. Served on a toasted bun. Add cheese for an additional $1.00 per order. Add bacon for an additional $3.00 per order.

GARLIC CHICKEN

Chicken breast seared in garlic. Served with garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a Ciabatta roll.

CUBANO PORK

Mojo braised pulled pork, pickles, Swiss cheese, whole-grain mustard, and garlic mayonnaise. Served on a baguette.

SPICED RUM CHICKEN

Grilled chicken breast, rum glaze, pineapple, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a ciabatta roll.

CHEESESTEAK

Sliced chopped beef with peppers, onions, and cheese sauce. Served on a baguette.

HOT SIDES

• French Fries

Tator Tots

Baked Beans

• Green Beans

Corn

COLD SIDES

• House Salad

Potato Salad

Pasta Salad

• Macaroni Salad Coleslaw

SALADS

Served as your choice of a buffet or plated meal. Maximum 1 entrée per 15 with a maximum of 2 options.

• Plated served with one dressing, dinner rolls and butter

• Buffet served with choice of two dressings, dinner rolls and butter

Includes coffee, tea, water. Additional beverages are available for purchase.

Add the following (4oz) for an upcharge per guest: Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken Tenders, or Salmon

HOUSE SALAD

Spring and Romaine lettuce blend, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and celery.

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine, Parmesan cheese, and croutons on the side.

TOSSED WEDGE SALAD

Romaine lettuce, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes, and raspberry candied pecans.

FRUIT AND NUT SALAD

Spring mix, mango, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, and raspberry candied pecans, and Feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Spring mix, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, red peppers, Feta cheese, and pickled radish.

CHOICE OF DRESSINGS:

Ranch

Balsamic

• Caesar French

• Honey Mustard

Blueberry Vinaigrette

* Additional cost per dressing per guest and served on the side

LUNCH SELECTIONS PLATED OR BUFFET

Served as your choice of a buffet or plated meal. Maximum 1 entrée per 15 with a maximum of 3 options. All sides must be the same. Includes coffee, tea, water. Additional beverages available for purchase.

• Plated Lunches are served with house salad with (1) dressing, a choice of (1) side (if not already included in the menu), and a choice of (1) vegetable.

Lunch Buffets are served with house salad with (2) dressings, a choice of (1) side (if not already included in the menu), and a choice of (1) vegetable

STEP 1

CHOOSE YOUR ENTREE:

MEATLOAF

All-beef meatloaf topped with red sauce and bacon. Served with mashed potatoes and selection of one vegetable.

FRIED CHICKEN

Boneless fried chicken breasts and thighs, dredged in Chef’s blend of spices and flour and fried to perfection. Served with macaroni and cheese and selection of one vegetable.

BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST

Chicken breast dredged in Chef’s choice Cajun seasoning, Seared, and topped with jambalaya sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Marinated and grilled chicken breast. Served with au jus. Served with roasted red potatoes and choice of one vegetable.

FISH & CHIPS

English beer-battered cod. Served with seasoned fries, tartar sauce, and choice of one vegetable.

LASAGNA

Pasta with layers of Mozzarella and Ricotta cheese, Ragu sauce and your choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian. Served with garlic bread, Parmesan cheese, and selection of one vegetable.

STEP 2

CHOOSE YOUR SIDE:

Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Red Potatoes • Macaroni and Cheese • Rice Pilaf • Baked Beans • Wild Rice Blend

STEP 3

CHOOSE YOUR VEGETABLE:

Buttered Corn • Green Beans • Baby Carrots • Broccoli Florets • Italian Vegetable Blend

EVENT PLANNING TIPS ...

... from M.P.I. (Meeting Professionals International) for having a great event.

• Incorporate new emerging technologies into events

• Event planning checklist should include pre-event meetings by all parties

Convention cocktail receptions should wow the senses

Make attendees and guests feel special and unique upon arrival

• Organization leaders should set the stage for the meeting agenda at their opening remarks

• Incorporate elements of corporate entertainment into the agenda. No one wants a boring conference!

Opening sessions should leave attendees energized

• Determine professional development topics by skill and audience level

Try and incorporate an expo with trade show booths

Review hotel contracts and banquet event orders thoroughly to ensure all information for your event is accurate

ASK ABOUT OUR DESSERT OPTIONS!

LUNCHEON BUFFETS

Includes water station, coffee, iced tea, and accoutrements. Additional beverages available for purchase at an additional cost: bottled juice, and canned sodas. Minimum of 15 orders per selection.

DELI LUNCHEON

Comes with white, wheat, and marble rye bread. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sliced pickles, mustard and mayonnaise packets, and assorted “grab bag” chips.

CHOOSE THREE MEATS:

Ham • Turkey • Roast Beef • Chicken Salad

CHOOSE THREE CHEESES:

Cheddar • Swiss • Provolone • American • Pepper Jack

CHOOSE TWO SIDES:

Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Macaroni Salad • Coleslaw • House Salad

BARBECUE PARTY

Served with sliced pickles, sliced onions, side of BBQ sauce and Kaiser rolls. Includes potato salad, pasta salad, and “grab bag” assorted chips.

Add cornbread and butter for an additional $1.00 per guest.

CHOICE OF TWO:

Shredded Brisket • Pulled Pork • Pulled Chicken

CHOICE OF ONE:

Baked Beans • Macaroni and Cheese

PASTA BAR

Spaghetti and penne pasta with marinara sauce, beef Ragu sauce, and Alfredo sauce. Served with garlic bread, Caesar salad (croutons and dressing on the side) and grated Parmesan cheese.

Gluten-free pasta available for an upcharge per person

TASTE OF ITALY

Selection of two pastas, two sauces, and one specialty entrée. Served with Italian blend vegetables, Caesar Salad (croutons and dressing on the side), grated parmesan cheese, and garlic bread.

CHOICE OF TWO PASTAS:

Penne • Spaghetti • Cheese Tortellini • Cavatappi • Gluten free pasta available for an upcharge per person

CHOICE OF TWO SAUCES:

Marinara • Puttanesca (tomato, garlic, olive oil) • Alfredo • Beef Ragu

CHOICE OF ENTRÉES:

• Lasagna (Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian)

Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onion Meatballs

• Chicken Piccata

COMPANY PICNIC

Served with assorted buns, mayonnaise and mustard packets, “grab bag” assorted chips, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sliced pickles.

CHOOSE TWO :

Hamburger • Bratwurst • Hot Dog • Chicken Breast

CHOOSE ONE :

Baked Beans • Macaroni and Cheese • Chili (beef or vegetarian) upgrade for $2.00 additional per person

CHOOSE ONE :

Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Macaroni Salad • Coleslaw

TACO BAR

Includes ½ beef and ½ chicken taco meat. ½ hard shell and ½ flour tortillas. Served with refried beans, Spanish rice, and green chili cilantro slaw. Includes shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, black olives, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream. Add guacamole for an additional $3.00 per person

CHOOSE ONE: Beef • Chicken

CHOOSE ONE: Hard Shell • Flour Tortillas

LUNCH BAR OPTIONS

Choice of Potato Bar & Salad Bar OR Soup Bar & Salad Bar. Includes dinner rolls and butter.

Upgrade to all three (Potato Bar + Soup Bar + Salad Bar) for $20 per person

• Potato Bar: Includes seasoned potato, sour cream, scallions, shredded cheese, bacon bits, caramelized onions, butter, and Ranch.

• Soup Bar: Choice of 2: Tomato, Vegetable, Chicken Noodle, Potato Bacon, Broccoli Cheese, Corn Chowder, Beef or Vegetable Chili.

• Salad Bar: Spring/Romaine lettuce mix, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, black olives, shredded cheese, bacon bits, croutons. Choice of 2 Dressings: Ranch, Balsamic, Caesar, French, Honey Mustard, Blueberry Vinaigrette.

PLATED & BUFFET DINNERS

Both Plated and Buffet Dinners will be served with a Water Station, Coffee, Iced Tea, & Accoutrements. Additional beverages available for purchase at an additional cost: bottled juice, and canned sodas. The following options are available as buffet or a plated meal. Served with dinner rolls and butter.

ONE ENTRÉE

TWO ENTRÉES

THREE ENTRÉES

• Plated Dinners: All plated dinners are served with a choice of one entrée, one side, one vegetable, and one salad with dressing. Minimum 10 orders per entrée, maximum of 3 entrée selections. All sides and salads must be the same per selection.

• Dinner Buffets: Choose Up to 3 Entrées, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, and 1 Salad with 2 Dressings (Over 50 guests choose 3 dressings). When Increasing Options, there will be Quantity Adjustments. Two Selections will Receive 80% of guest count, per Item. Three selections will receive 75% of guest count, per item. Displayed price for multiple selections is not for 100% guest count of each item. Discuss with Sales Representative for pricing 100% guest count of all selections.