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!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 11 DINNER PAGE 12 DESSERTS PAGE 14 HORS D’OEUVRES PAGE 16 BEVERAGE SERVICE PAGE 19
AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICES
Lavaliere Microphone
Wired Microphone
Wireless Microphone
Mixer
Speaker
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Projection
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 $2.00 each: bottled juice, and canned sodas.
BREAKFAST SANDWICH............................................... 14.00
Served with two eggs and American cheese. CHOOSE ONE:
Biscuit • English Muffin
CHOOSE ONE:
Ham • Bacon • Sausage
PANCAKES .........................................................................10.00
Two pancakes served with butter and syrup.
WAFFLES............................................................................10.00
Two waffles served with butter and syrup.
FRENCH TOAST ................................................................10.00
One slice of french toast served with butter and syrup.
EGG & CHEESE FRITTATA .............................................. 13.00
Served with eggs and diced potatoes. Your choice of cheese.
CHOOSE ONE:
American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss
EGG, MEAT, & CHEESE FRITTATA ................................ 13.00
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 ................................................. 13.00
Served with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and your choice of cheese.
CHOOSE ONE:
American • Cheddar • Monterey Jack • Swiss
CHEESE AND POTATO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE... 13.00
Served with shredded potatoes and your choice of cheese.
CHOOSE ONE:
American • Cheddar • Pepper Jack • Swiss
CHEESE & MEAT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE .............. 13.00
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 .................... 13.00
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
Holiday Inn & Suites • 2202 River Road • Council Bluffs, IA 51501 • 712-322-5050 All prices subject to a 22% Operations charge. One week guarantee is required. 04/20/2026
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 $2.00 each: bottled juice, milk cartons, and/or canned sodas.
LIGHT AND HEARTY .........................................................11.00
Fruit salad, assorted doughnuts, assorted Danish, and yogurts.
CLASSIC BREAKFAST ..................................................... 12.00
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, bacon (2), biscuit with butter and jelly.
MEGA-MEAT ..................................................................... 14.00
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, bacon (2), sausage link, ham steak, and biscuit with butter and jelly.
SOUTHERN MORNING ................................................... 14.00
Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sausage gravy with biscuits, bacon (2), and ham steak.
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 at $15.00 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 $2.00 each: 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
COLD ASSORTMENTS
SPECIALTY BREAKS
TAKE A BREAK MID-MORNING BREAKS
Granola bars, fruit bars, hard boiled eggs, assorted yogurts, whole fruit, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements. SWEET & SALTY 9.00
Mini-pretzels, popcorn with M&Ms, Gardetto’s snack mix, assorted canned sodas, and bottled waters.
Traditional and Greek yogurts, blueberries, strawberries, granola, chopped nuts, raisins, and brown sugar.
Assorted cookies, brownies, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and accoutrements. 7TH INNING STRETCH 10.00
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.
All breaks are priced per guest. Minimum of 15 orders per selection. Maximum of 3 selections.
8.00
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, accoutrements, assorted canned sodas, bottled water, and whole fruit.
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, accoutrements, assorted juices, fresh Danish, muffins, and doughnuts.
15.00
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.
Served with queso and mustard.
ASSORTED
Whole, or Chocolate
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 ...................................... 15.00
Our creamy chicken salad with cranberries and grapes served with lettuce and tomato. Served on a ciabatta roll.
ITALIAN HOAGIE .............................................................. 15.00
Sliced ham, prosciutto, Sopressata, salami, provolone cheese, Dijonnaise, pepperoncini, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.
CALIFORNIA TURKEY CLUB.......................................... 15.00
Sliced turkey breast, pecanwood bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.
ZESTY ROAST BEEF ......................................................... 15.00
Sliced roast beef, horseradish mayonnaise, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette.
CUBANESQUE ................................................................... 15.00
Sliced ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, whole-grain mustard, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a baguette
LUNCH ON-THE-RUN ......................................................18.00
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 +3.00 each.
CHOOSE ONE SALAD:
Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Macaroni Salad • Coleslaw
HOT 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.
PULLED PORK .................................................................. 16.00
Lager BBQ sauce, beer-battered onion straws, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a Kaiser roll.
CLASSIC BURGER ............................................................ 16.00
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 ............................................................. 16.00
Chicken breast seared in garlic. Served with garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Served on a Ciabatta roll.
CUBANO PORK................................................................. 16.00
Mojo braised pulled pork, pickles, Swiss cheese, whole-grain mustard, and garlic mayonnaise. Served on a baguette.
SPICED RUM CHICKEN................................................... 16.00
Grilled chicken breast, rum glaze, pineapple, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served on a ciabatta roll.
CHEESESTEAK .................................................................. 16.00
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 .................................................................. 12.00
Spring and Romaine lettuce blend, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and celery.
CAESAR SALAD ............................................................... 14.00
Romaine, Parmesan cheese, and croutons on the side.
TOSSED WEDGE SALAD ............................................... 14.00
Romaine lettuce, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes, and raspberry candied pecans.
FRUIT AND NUT SALAD ................................................ 14.00
Spring mix, mango, blueberries, cranberries, cherries, and raspberry candied pecans, and Feta cheese.
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD ............................................. 16.00
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 $2 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 ......................................................................... 17.00
All-beef meatloaf topped with red sauce and bacon. Served with mashed potatoes and selection of one vegetable.
FRIED CHICKEN................................................................ 17.00
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 .................................. 17.00
Chicken breast dredged in Chef’s choice Cajun seasoning, Seared, and topped with jambalaya sauce.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST .......................................... 17.00
Marinated and grilled chicken breast. Served with au jus. Served with roasted red potatoes and choice of one vegetable.
FISH & CHIPS..................................................................... 17.00
English beer-battered cod. Served with seasoned fries, tartar sauce, and choice of one vegetable.
LASAGNA ........................................................................... 17.00
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 $2.00 each: bottled juice, and canned sodas. Minimum of 15 orders per selection.
DELI LUNCHEON .............................................................. 17.00
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 ...........................................................18.00
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 ........................................................................ 15.00
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 $2.00 upcharge per person
TASTE OF ITALY ................................................................ 17.00
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 $2.00 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............................................................18.00
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
17.00
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
15.00
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 $2.00 each: bottled juice, and canned sodas. The following options are available as buffet or a plated meal. Served with dinner rolls and butter.
• 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.
STEP 1
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE: Baked Beans • Black Beans • Cannellini Beans • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Red Potatoes • Garlic Herb Fingerling Potatoes • Au Gratin Potatoes • Scalloped Potatoes • Macaroni and Cheese • Sun-dried Tomato Penne • Penne “Carbonara” • Rice Pilaf • Lime Cilantro Rice • Spanish Rice • Wild Rice Blend • Parmesan Risotto
STEP 2
CHOOSE YOUR VEGETABLE: Green Beans • Whole Kernel Corn • Elote Corn (not cobs) • Baby Carrots • Broccoli Florets • Cauliflower Florets • Vegetable Blend • Italian Blend • Valabacitas (Hispanic Vegetable Blend) • Asparagus • Brussels Sprouts • Broccolini
STEP 3
CHOOSE YOUR SALAD:
• House Salad: Spring and Romaine blend, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and celery.
• Caesar Salad: Romaine, Parmesan cheese, and croutons on the side.
• 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.
• Tossed Wedge Salad: Romaine lettuce, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes, and raspberry candied pecans.
CHOOSE TWO DRESSINGS: Ranch • Balsamic • Caesar • French • Honey Mustard • Blueberry Vinaigrette SEE DINNER ENTREES ON PAGE 13
PLATED & BUFFET DINNERS
STEP 4
CHOOSE YOUR ENTRÉE:
• Roast Beef: sliced roast beef. Served with au jus
• Beef Brisket: Braised in Coca-Cola and aromatics. Served with au jus.
• Petite Tenderloin: Medallions of marinated garlic herb petite tenderloin with pear demi-glaze
• Southwestern Tri Tip: Marinated and seasoned roast Tri Tip. Served with au jus.
• Baseball Cut Sirloin Steak: Grilled 8oz steak with garlic demi-glace. (Upcharge)
• Prime Rib: Slow-roasted prime rib. Served with au jus. (Upcharge)
• Beef Tenderloin: Slow-roasted seasoned tenderloin with mango demi-glace. (Upcharge)
• Chicken Bruschetta: Marinated chicken breast topped with classic tomato bruschetta.
• Garlic Herb Chicken Breast: Rosemary marinated chicken breast with tomato coulis
• Parmesan Chicken Breast: Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
• “Enchilada” Chicken Breast: Fried Masa breaded chicken breast with pepper jack cheese sauce and cotija cheese.
• Chicken Piccata: Seasoned and seared chicken breast topped with white wine Dijon caper cream sauce.
• Smothered Pork Chops: Bone-in chop dredged in flour and spices, seared and smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy.
• Cajun Pork Chops: Bone-in chop dredged in flour and Cajun seasoning, seared and braised in Jambalaya sauce. Served in sauce.
• Pork Loin: Slow-roasted seasoned pork loin. Served with au jus.
• Braised Pork Loin: Braised in tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and onions, topped with braising sauce and Kalamata olives.
• Espresso Pork Tenderloin: Espresso and ancho chili marinated tenderloin with jalapeno demi-glace. Topped with sauteed poblano peppers and onions.
• Mojo Pork Tenderloin: Mojo marinated tenderloin with cilantro citrus glaze.
• Chipotle Tilapia: Tilapia fillet seared with chipotle aioli. Topped with lime-candied pecans. Served with Lemon-dill tartar sauce.
• Salmon Filet: Filet seared and topped with tarragon garlic butter.
• Bloody Mary Salmon Filet: Dredged in Cajun seasoning, seared and topped with Bloody Mary cream sauce (nonalcoholic).
• Pasta Primavera: Cavatappi pasta in white wine, cream sauce with red peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and onions. (Vegetarian)
• Penne Pasta Bake: Penne pasta with marinara sauce, Mozzarella and cheddar cheese. (Vegetarian)
• Stuffed Peppers: Choice of Quinoa or Wild Rice blend with squash, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Topped with tomato coulis. (Vegetarian/Vegan)
DESSERTS
CAKES
Priced per person. Available as buffet or plated. Minimum of 20 orders per selection. Maximum of 3 selections.
CARROT CAKE ................................................................... 6.00
Layer cake with cream cheese frosting.
CHOCOLATE ....................................................................... 6.00
Triple layer cake with fudge icing.
LEMON BERRY CREAM ................................................... 6.00
Lemon blueberry cake with mascarpone filling. RED VELVET ....................................................................... 6.00
Double layer with cream cheese frosting and chocolate shavings.
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE ............................... 6.00
Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE FUDGE DIVINA ............. 6.00
Flourless chocolate cake with molten chocolate center.
CHEESECAKES
CHEESECAKE ..................................................................... 6.00
Vanilla cheesecake with strawberry topping.
GLUTEN FREE UB CHEESECAKE .................................. 6.00
Flourless cheesecake with purple sweet potato mousse. NEW YORK STYLE ............................................................. 6.00
Vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker crust.
RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE................................ 6.00
White chocolate raspberry swirl with chocolate graham cracker crust.
TURTLE................................................................................. 6.00
Chocolate, caramel, pecans with graham cracker crust.
PIES
APPLE................................................................................... 5.00
Lattice pie crust topping.
BANANA FOSTER .............................................................. 5.00
Butter crust, rum sauce, banana cream filling, banana cake cubes.
PEANUT BUTTER............................................................... 5.00
Peanut butter mousse, chocolate filling, chopped Reese’s cups.
KEY LIME PIE ...................................................................... 5.00
Cookie crumb, key lime mousse, whipped cream, and coconut.
BUFFET DESSERTS
ASSORTED DESSERT BARS ................ 48.00 PER DOZEN Lemon, Raspberry, Caramel, and 7 Layer
ASSORTED PETIT FOURS .....................20.00 PER DOZEN
ASSORTED MINI CHEESECAKES ....... 45.00 PER DOZEN
ASSORTED MACAROONS .................... 45.00 PER DOZEN
CHILDREN’S MENU
BUFFET OR PLATED
Minimum of 5 orders. Children’s menu includes apple or orange juice. Buffets will receive an assortment of juices. Additional beverages available for purchase at $2.00 each: bottled juice, and canned sodas.
Choose one entrée, one side, and one vegetable.
ONE ENTRÉE BUFFET .................................................... 14.00
STEP 1
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE: ADDITIONAL SIDE $2.00 PER GUEST.
Macaroni and Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Beans
French Fries
• Tater Tots
Tropical Fruit Salad
• Cottage Cheese and Mandarin Oranges
• Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
STEP 2
CHOOSE YOUR VEGETABLE: ADDITIONAL VEGETABLE $1.50 PER GUEST.
Whole Kernel Corn
• Green Beans
Baby Carrots
STEP 3
CHOOSE YOUR ENTRÉE: ADDITIONAL ENTRÉE $7.00 PER GUEST. CHICKEN TENDERS
3 fried chicken tenders, with BBQ sauce and Ranch dipping sauce.
HOT DOG SLIDERS
2 mini hot dogs on buns, with ketchup and mustard on the side.
MINI BURGERS
2 mini burger sliders, with pickle, ketchup, and mustard on the side.
MINI CORNDOGS
4 mini corn dogs with ketchup and mustard on the side.
UNCRUSTABLE
Peanut butter and grape jelly Uncrustable sandwich.
HORS D’OEUVRES
HOT SELECTIONS
Quantities as individually specified.
SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS ..................... 26.00 PER DOZEN
Chicken, black bean, and cheese egg roll. Served with chipotle ranch.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WEDGES ...15.00 PER DOZEN
Fried macaroni and cheese wedges. Served with marinara sauce.
POTSTICKERS .......................................... 25.00 PER DOZEN
Selection of either pork or chicken. Tossed in sweet chili sauce and served with garlic soy sauce.
THAI CHICKEN SKEWER ...................... 40.00 PER DOZEN
Skewered chicken strips with coconut Thai sauce and shredded coconut.
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP ................ 35.00 PER DOZEN
Dusted with seasoning and deep fried. Served with bloody mary dipping sauce.
STUFFED MUSHROOMS ........................ 32.00 PER DOZEN
Maximum one choice per dozen:
• Spinach Florentine
• Cheeseburger Crab Rangoon
MINI QUICHE ........................................... 24.00 PER DOZEN
Assorted quiche in a tart cup.
NEW ORLEANS CHICKEN BITES ........30.00 PER DOZEN
Bacon wrapped chicken bites with spicy cajun sauce.
CRAB CAKES ........................................... 40.00 PER DOZEN
Mini crab cakes. Served with cajun remoulade dipping sauce.
MINI SLIDERS .......................................... 44.00 PER DOZEN
Maximum one choice per dozen: Beef, Chicken, or Beef Philly. Each served with garlic mayonnaise, pickle, lettuce, and tomato. Beef Philly comes with peppers, onions, and cheese sauce.
MEATBALLS ............................................. 30.00 PER POUND
Maximum one choice per pound:
• Lager BBQ Carolina BBQ
• Buffalo • Swedish Bacon Bourbon
• Sriracha Honey
BONELESS WINGS ................................. 35.00 PER POUND
Maximum one choice per pound. Each pound is approximately 16 pieces.
Lager BBQ
• Carolina BBQ
• Buffalo Swedish
• Siracha Honey Mojito (contains alcohol)
COCKTAIL SMOKIES .............................. 25.00 PER POUND
50 pieces. Mini sausages served in lager BBQ sauce.
CHEESE CURDS ...................................... 20.00 PER POUND
Approximately 48 pieces. Deep fried cheese curds served with marinara sauce.
BREADED MUSHROOMS ...................... 15.00 PER POUND
22 pieces. Deep fried mushrooms served with marinara sauce.
CUBAN EGG ROLLS ................................ 26.00 PER DOZEN
Pork, ham, cheese pickle relish; Served with honey mustard
FRIED POTATO SKINS............................ 26.00 PER DOZEN
Maximum one choice per dozen
• Mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheese Macaroni and cheese with shredded beef brisket
• Pulled pork, fried onion straws, and BBQ sauce
COWBOY CORN BITES ......................... 25.00 PER POUND
Approximately 22 pieces. Deep fried corn, jalapeno, bacon, and cream cheese. Served with chipotle Ranch.
MINI TACOS ............................................. 25.00 PER POUND
Approximately 35 pieces. Deep fried chicken mini tacos. Served with chipotle Ranch.
HORS D’OEUVRES
CHILLED SELECTIONS
Priced per dozen. CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA .................................................. 15.00
Tomatoes, capers, onion, basil, Kalamata olives, and olive oil.
PETITE CARAMELIZED ONION BRUSCHETTA ........ 20.00
Shaved petite beef tenderloin, caramelized onion, and horseradish cream cheese. SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE CROSTINI .. 30.00
Seared salmon and tarragon cream cheese. SALMON AND ARTICHOKE CROSTINI ...................... 30.00
Toasted baguette, smoked salmon, artichoke hearts, and Feta cheese. TURKEY PINWHEELS ...................................................... 15.00
Smoked turkey, spring mix, and herbed cream cheese.
Piquanté peppers, citrus cream cheese, and orange zest Parmesan cheese.
20.00
BEEF CROSTINI .................................................. 16.00
Shredded roast beef, garlic mayonnaise, and olive tapenade
CHICKEN CROSTINI .................................... 20.00
Shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with crumbled bleu cheese topping.
SHRIMP AND MANGO CROSTINI................................ 30.00
Shrimp with mango salsa and cotija cheese.
HORS D’OEUVRES
HOT
DIPS
Serves 60 guests. All dips come with fried pita chips, unless otherwise specified.
QUESO ............................................................................... 70.00
Cheese dip seasoned with green chili, red pepper, jalapeño, and cotija cheese. Served with tortilla chips.
LOADED POTATO DIP .................................................. 110.00
Bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cream cheese (does not come with potatoes).
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP ............................... 100.00
Spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese.
ELOTE CORN DIP ........................................................... 125.00
Corn, peppers and onions, green chilis, Cotija cheese, and cream cheese. Served with tortilla chips.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP ............................................... 125.00
Shredded buffalo chicken breast, bleu cheese, onions, garlic, and cream cheese.
PLATTERS & STATIONS
Quantities as individually specified. Serves 20-25 guests.
FRUIT TRAY....................................................................... 90.00
Available May-September. Assortment of honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, and strawberries.
DOMESTIC CHEESE TRAY............................................. 60.00
Cheddar, Muenster, Gouda, Havarti cheese, and assorted crackers. Served with grapes and strawberries.
CRUDITÈ PLATTER ......................................................... 60.00
Broccoli, cauliflower, grape tomatoes, cucumber, celery, baby carrots, olives, and ranch dipping sauce.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD ................................................ 100.00
Assorted meats and cheeses, pickled onions, peppadew peppers, cornichon pickles, specialty jams, grain mustard, crackers, and fried lavash.
SHRIMP COCKTAIL ........................................................ 110.00
Chilled shrimp (50 pieces) with cocktail sauce and lemons.
HUMMUS BAR .................................................................. 75.00
Traditional, red pepper, and roasted jalapeno corn hummus served with zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers, and celery. Add pita chips for $5.00 upcharge per round.
SALSA BAR ....................................................................... 50.00
House salsa, black bean corn salsa, mango salsa, and tomatillo salsa with tri-color corn chips. Flour tortilla chips available for $5.00 upcharge per order. Add Guacamole for $18.00 upcharge per pound = approximately 2 cups.
NACHO BAR ................................................................... 150.00
Tortilla chips, beef or chicken taco meat, queso, shredded cheese, diced onions, diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, black beans, and house salsa. Flour tortilla chips available for additional fee. Add Guacamole for $18.00 additional per pound = approximately 2 cups.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
HOSTED RECEPTION
Host bars can be established by a set dollar amount or length of time. All drinks paid by the host on a per drink basis. A 7% sales tax and 22% operations fee will be added to the bar ticket. A $50.00 Bar Set Up fee will be assessed on all host bars. *Please note, the operations fee is not a tip to your bartender or servers.
Bars will be staffed according to our guidelines. There will be a charge if additional staff are requested. Glassware is available upon request for an additional charge with the exception of keg beer which is served in 16 oz. plastic glasses. Inquire about pricing for Red Bull drinks.
BEVERAGE SELECTIONS
LIQUOR
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• Vodka Wine
• Beer
CALL BRANDS
Bacardí
• Canadian Club Captain Morgan
• Dewar’s
• Jack Daniel’s Jim Beam
• Jose Quervo Seagram’s Gin
• Smirnoff
PREMIUM BRANDS
Cazadores Resposado
CASH BAR
Drinks are paid for on an individual basis. Drink prices include mixes, garnishes, glasses and ice. A $50.00 bar set up fee will be assessed on all cash bars. A 7% sales tax and 22% operations fee will be added to the bartender fee. Gratuities not included on drinks. Inquire about pricing for Red Bull drinks.
• Crown Royal Grey Goose
• Johnnie Walker Red Tanqueray
CORDIALS
Bailey’s
• Kahlúa
WINE BY THE GLASS Inglenook Chardonnay
• Inglenook Merlot Inglenook White Zinfandel
DOMESTIC BEER
• Budweiser Bud Light
• Busch Light Coors Light
• Michelob Ultra Miller Lite
HOUSE WINE
• Chardonnay Merlot
• Moscato White Zinfandel
CHAMPAGNE
• Ballatore
DOMESTIC KEG
Additional keg pricing available upon request.
Holiday Inn & Suites • 2202 River Road • Council Bluffs, IA
• 712-322-5050 All prices subject to a 22% Operations charge. One week guarantee is required. 04/20/2026