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Grand Valley State University
Conference & Event Planning
301 W. Fulton St., EC 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-331-6620
Fax: 616-331-6696
Email: meet@gvsu.edu
Map to Conference Services

Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
Food and Beverage Service

"Excellence in food quality, service standards and attention to detail."

Our standards are of the utmost quality, just like our food. This menu represents our most popular selections, though we are not limited to them. We welcome special menus and themes
and will do what it takes to bring your ideas to life.

To ensure the safety and satisfaction of our guests we strictly adhere to all health department licensing and liabilities, therefore, all food must be provided by Grand Valley State University Center for Health Sciences, and no food and/or beverage can be brought in or taken out.

We are happy to accommodate special dietary, religious or vegetarian needs.
Please notify your event planner when finalizing your menu.

Food service prepares quantities of food and beverage based on the guaranteed number of guests, in ample amounts to insure all guests at the event enjoy a satisfying meal. In the event you wish to delay serving time, the Center for Health Sciences cannot be responsible for the natural decline in food temperature and quality.

Linen and skirting for tables not requiring food and beverage (such as those for panel discussions and registration) is available at a cost of $20.00 per table. Tables for displays, exhibitors, or vendors in the lobby or other public areas are available at a cost of $20.00 per table (includes linen and skirting).

We offer a complete selection of beverages to complement your event. Please note that alcohol beverage sales and services are regulated by the State of Michigan. Therefore, it is the policy that no liquor, beer or wine be brought into the center from outside sources. We will refuse service of alcoholic beverages to minors under the age of twenty-one. We also reserve the right to refuse service to individuals when deemed necessary.

Breakfast

Coffee Station
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
With Herbal Teas and Iced Water
$2.95 per person

Chilled Assorted Juices
Choice of Orange and Apple
$ 9.00 per carafe

Bakery Fresh Assorted Muffins
$ 20.50 per dozen

Assorted Belgian Pastries
$ 18.50 per dozen

Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese
$ 20.50 per dozen

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Shell
$11.50 per dozen

Individual Whole Fruit

$ 1.25 per piece

Breakfast Muffin Sandwich-Egg/Cheese
(minimum 1 dozen)
$2.95 each

Breakfast Muffin Sandwich-Egg/Meat
(minimum 1 dozen)
$3.50 each

Mini Muffins
(minimum 2 dozen)
$10.00 per dozen

Mini Quiche
$19.75 per dozen

Continental Breakfast Options

Petite Continental Breakfast

Breakfast Pastries,
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas and Iced Water
$ 4.95 per person

Continental Breakfast 
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas, Iced Water
With assorted Chilled Juices
$ 6.00 per person

Supreme Continental Breakfast
Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas and
Iced Water With Chilled Juices and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
$ 8.00 per person

Traditional Breakfast Buffet
Fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp bacon or tender sausage, hash brown potatoes, 
assorted muffins, orange juice, regular and decaffeinated coffee,
hot tea, and iced water.
(Minimum 20 people)
$ 11.00 per person

Muffin Sandwich Buffet
English Muffins filled with cheese, vegetables, and meats.
Served with seasonal fresh fruit, orange juice, regular and decaffeinated
coffee, hot tea, and iced water.
(minimum 10 people)
$8.75 per person

Omelet Buffet
Choose from ham and cheese, Mediterranean or mushroom and cheese. This selection
is served with muffins and spreads, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and iced water.
(minimum 10 people)
$11.50 per person

Breakfast Burrito
Interested in a light and healthy breakfast? Try meat and cheese, vegetable,
or both served with fresh fruit.
(minimum 10 people)
$7.50 per person

Break Service and Refreshments

Coffee Station
$2.95 per person

Fruit Juices
$1.25 per bottle

Assorted Sodas/Bottled Waters
$1.25 each

Lemonade
$8.00 per Carafe

Iced Tea with Lemon
$8.00 per Carafe

Citrus Punch
$21.00 per gallon

Fudge Nut Brownies
$2.25 per person

Gourmet Cookies
$20.00 per dozen

Assorted Candy Bars
$1.25 each

Warm Soft Pretzels with Regular and Spicy Grain Mustard
$2.50 per person

Gourmet Chips or Pretzels and Dip
$1.75 per person

Chocolate Mini Pretzels
$1.95 per person

Tortilla Chips with Mild Tomato Salsa
$2.25 per person

Granola & Yogurt
$3.25 per person

Gourmet Snack Mix pretzels, bread sticks, garlic and rye chips
$1.75 per person

Nutri-grain or Granola Bar
$1.75 each

Imported and Domestic Cheeses
An impressive selection of imported and domestic cheeses attractively arranged
with an assortment of gourmet crackers.
$3.75 per person

Fresh Vegetables and Dip
An assortment of fresh cut choice vegetables served with a creamy dip.
$3.25 per person

Seasonal Fresh Fruit
An artful display of freshly cut fruit with sauce for dipping
$3.75 per person

The Majestic Display
A collection of crisp fresh vegetables, seasonal fresh fruit with imported and domestic
cheeses artfully presented and accompanied by gourmet crackers and a selection of dips.
$7.75 per person

Mexican Fiesta
Choice of traditional mild salsa or Mango Salsa with chips, guacamole dip with cheese,
sour cream and black olives and fajita pinwheels.
(Minimum of 25 people)
$6.50 per person

Street Sweet Combination
An assortment of mini gourmet cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, assorted brownies
and sweet bars, white, dark and milk chocolate bark.
(Minimum of 25 people)
$6.50 per person

Chocolate Lovers
Fresh fruit with dark chocolate & milk chocolate dipping sauce, cubed seasonal fruit,
toasted marshmallows and rolled cookies.
(Minimum of 25 people )
$6.50 per person

Louie the Laker's Tailgater
Get in the spirit with GVSU's Mascot Louie and his favorite menu! Sliced Tailgater Sub Sandwiches, Vegetables with Creamy Dip, and Bags of Assorted Chips.
(Minimum of 10 people)
$7.00 per person

Luncheons

Hot luncheons include European breads with creamery butter, coffee, hot tea, and iced water. An assortment of sodas can be made available for an additional charge. Salads and desserts are ala Carte. Luncheon selections are made available until 2pm.

Italian Flank Steak
Eight ounces of Chef carved Choice Flank Steak topped with Demi Glace, served with
four cheese mashed potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots.
$13.50 per person

Port Balsamic Pork Loin
Pork loin braised in port wine and balsamic vinegar.
Served with garlic mashed red skin potatoes and wilted spinach with caramelized onions.
$16.50 per person

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A tender boneless, skinless chicken breast cloaked in our secret sauce and
combined with Parmesan seasoning making this one of our signature items.  Served with
marinara sauce on a bed of penne pasta and tender green beans.
$13.25 per person

Apricot Ginger Chicken
A boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled to perfection and topped with a sweet apricot
ginger sauce. Presented with roasted rosemary garlic redskin potatoes and young baby carrots.
$13.95 per person

Coq Au Vin
Our version of this classic French dish.  
A boneless skinless chicken breast topped with a wine and herbed sauce
with onions and mushrooms.  Served with roasted redskin potatoes.
$13.25 per person

Chicken EnCroute
A boneless herbed chicken breast wrapped in thin sheets of buttered
Phyllo dough served with a Dijon mustard sauce. 
Accompanied by green beans gremolata. (lemon parsley and Romano cheese)
$14.00 per person

Chicken Marsala
Mild garlic sauteed breast of chicken medallions served with Marsala wine sauce,
roasted redskin potatoes and cauliflower goat cheese au gratin.
$12.95 per person

Chicken Piccata
Mild garlic sauteed breast of chicken medallions served with a tangy lemon caper sauce,
herb infused penne pasta and marinated asparagus.
$12.95 per person

Chicken Alfredo
Fresh pasta topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce,
seasoned chicken breast pieces and roasted pine nuts.
$11.75 per person

Chicken Saltimbocca
Thin slices of chicken sauteed in butter topped with Proscuitto with white wine sauce
and served with slow braised red cabbage and stilton potatoes gratin.
$12.95 per person

Cheese Herbed Chicken Tortellini
Cheese tortellini served with herbed chicken in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
$11.00 per person

Portabello Mushroom Ravioli
Jumbo Ravioli stuffed with portabello mushrooms topped with a creamy Gorgonzola cream sauce.
$14.75 per person

Lobster Ravioli
Sweet lobster and herbs blended inside raioli served with Fontina cheese cream sauce
$17.95 per person

Pasta Alfredo
Fresh pasta topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce, and roasted pine nuts.
$9.50 per person

Pasta Primavera

Bowtie pasta served with a medley of delicately seasoned fresh vegetables topped with
a creamy Alfredo sauce or a light blend of the finest virgin olive oils.
$11.50 per person

Vegetable Lasagna
Our culinary staff specialty made from scratch! A variety of cheeses, fresh vegetables
and spinach blended with creamy Alfredo sauce and baked to perfection.
$12.25 per person

Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Our lasagna is a flavorful blend of pasta, cheeses, Italian sausage, and ground beef,
 topped with our tangy marinara sauce.
$12.25 per person

Specialty Luncheon Selections
Specialty luncheons include European breads with creamery butter, coffee, hot tea, and iced water.  *The deli buffet does not include coffee service. An assortment of sodas can be made available for an additional charge.  Salads and desserts are ala Carte.   Luncheon selections are made available until 2pm.

Italian Festival Buffet
Piping hot pasta served with a selection of sauces. These include marinara with meatballs,
roasted vegetables with pesto, and Alfredo with chicken. Served with Caesar salad
and fresh baked European breads.
(Minimum 20 people)
$13.25 per person

Fajita Bar
Thin slices of seasoned flank steak and southwestern seasoned chicken served with
six-inch flour tortillas, roasted peppers, chopped onions, shredded cheese, sour cream,
and Spanish rice. Accompanied by tortilla chips and salsa.
(Minimum 20 people)
$11.95 per person

Taco Bar
Ground beef and shredded chicken served with hard and soft tortilla shells, lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheese and sour cream. Includes Spanish rice, tortilla chips and tomato salsa.
(Minimum 20 people)
$11.25 Per person

The Deli Buffet
An ample assortment of roasted turkey, lean roasted beef, and honey roasted ham. The deli buffet is completed with assorted cheeses, condiments, trimmings and a fresh bread assortment.
Served with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
(Minimum 10 people)
$12.75 per person

Baked Potato and Salad Bar
Your choice of sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese, bacon, steam broccoli, and saut¿ed mushrooms to top off steamy hot baked potatoes. Accompanied with a salad bar of gourmet greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, sliced zucchini and scallions with a trio of dressings.
(Minimum 10 people)
$11.50 per person

Wrap Sandwich Buffet
An assortment of Wrap Sandwiches:
Chicken Caesar Wraps, Turkey Club Wraps, and Oriental Wraps
Served with choice of pasta or potato salad, and gourmet chips
(Minimum 10 people)
$9.75 per person

Burger/Brats Buffet
A summertime favorite!  A burger and brat per person, with your chocie of pasta or potato salad.
Served with kettle chips, bun, and all the condiments.
(Minimum 10 people)
$12.25 per person

Light Luncheons

Whether you have a working lunch or simply not enough time, select from the following ideas that can conveniently be prepared and ready for you on the table when you arrive. All are served with coffee, hot tea and iced water. Assorted sodas can be made available for an additional charge.

Oriental Chicken Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, chow-mien noodles, almonds, and
mandarin oranges. Served with our European bread assortment.
$10.50 per person

Chicken Fajita Salad
Spicy Southwestern seasoned chicken strips on top of a bed of fresh greens. The salad is
accompanied with guacamole, sour cream, traditional dressings and tortilla chips with salsa.
$9.75 per person

Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tender strips of herb grilled chicken, red onion, and
hearty seasoned croutons. Our Caesar salad is served with our European bread assortment.
$9.75 per person
(may substitute grilled salmon or sliced sirloin for
an additional $2.50 per person - 10 guest minimum)

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled herb roasted chicken strips, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, pimento, Caesar
dressing served on Italian herb flatbread. Included with your choice of pasta or potato
salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Turkey Club Wrap
Slow roasted turkey, crisp bacon, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce served on plain flatbread.
Included with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Roast Beef Wrap
Tender roast beef, tomatoes, and lettuce served on a plain flatbread.
Included with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Chicken Salad Wrap
Roasted breast of chicken combined with chopped walnuts and a subtle tarragon seasoning
served with baby greens on a spinach flatbread wrap. 
Included with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Tuna Wrap
Chunk light tuna with celery, onions, and mayo served with baby greens
in a plain flatbread wrap.
Included with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Chicken or Steak Fajita Wrap
Southwest seasoned chicken or beef, with green/red, and yellow peppers and onions covered with pepper cheese all wrapped in a soft flatbread wrap,
served with chipotle mayo and tortilla chips and salsa with bean dip.
$9.75 per person

Oriental Wrap
Sesame chicken, romaine lettuce, red pepper, snow peas, almonds, crispy chow mien noodles
topped with peanut sauce served on spinach herb flatbread. Try this dish with out chicken for a vegetarian option. Included with your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.75 per person

Corned Beef on Rye
Thinly sliced deli corned beef with Provolone cheese on dark rye bread. Served with pasta
salad, gourmet chips and condiments on the side.
$9.50 per person

Classic Reuben
Classic preparation of corned beef, sauerkraut, Provolone cheese, and thousand island
dressing grilled on a light rye bread. Served with gourmet potato chips.
$9.50 per person

Gyro Sandwich
Thin sliced ground lamb and beef is served with pita bread, hummus, yogurt sauce, red onions, cucumbers and tomato slices.  Side dishes include cinnamon rice and Greek salad.
$10.50 per person

Fruit Plate with Yogurt
Seasonal fruit with a raspberry yogurt dip.
$9.50 per person

Chicken Salad Plate
Grilled cubed chicken white meat with celery, grapes, onion, and mayonnaise;
served with a bed of baby greens with a jumbo corn muffin.
$8.75 per person

Tuna Salad Plate
Chunk light tuna with celery, grapes, onion, and mayonnaise;
served with a bed of baby greens with a jumbo corn muffin.
$8.75 per person

Tarragon Chicken Salad Croissant
Roasted breast of chicken combined with chopped walnuts, and a subtle tarragon seasoning
served on a bakery fresh croissant. 
Accompanying our croissant is our Chef's pasta salad and fresh fruit garnish
$9.95 per person

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Roasted rib eye sliced thin with caramelized onion, green pepper, and mushroom smothered with Provolone cheese on a hoagie roll.  Served with baked steak fries, and pasta or potato salad.
(minimum 10 guests)
$10.50 per person

Italian Herbed Chicken
Grilled Italian marinated chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato and condiments.
Accompanied with pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips.
$9.50 per person

The "Light Lunch" Box Lunch
An offering of assorted sandwiches, served with chips, and a cookie, in one neat box
- so easy for you, the planner! 
*Boxed lunches do not come with coffee service.
$8.00 per person

The Traditional Box Lunch
Upscaled from the light boxed lunch! A selection of sandwiches served with chips,
pasta or potato salad, and a cookie.
*Boxed lunches do not come with coffee service.
$9.25 per person

Wraps Boxed Lunch
Wrap sandwich, served with choice of pasta or potato salad and chips.
$9.75 per person

Soup & Salad Bar
(Minimum 10 people)

Gourmet soups served with salad bar and European breads.

Groups of 10 - 20 may choose one soup selection.
Groups of 21 - 29 may choose two soup selections
Groups of 30 or more may choose 3 soup selections.
$11.75 per person

Soup Selections:
Crab Chowder
Tex-Mex Corn with Chicken
Florentine Potato and Sausage
Potato and Cheddar
Spicy Thai Vegetable Noodle
Tomato Basil Bisque 
Chicken Noodle
Jambalaya
Loaded Baked Potato
Vegetable Beef
Vegetable

A La Carte Salads

Garden Salad
Assorted field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced mushrooms topped with a
parmesan crouton and served with a selection of dressings.
$3.50 per person

Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our own delicious Caesar dressing,
home made croutons and Parmesan cheese.
$3.95 per person

Michigan Splendor Salad
Dried Cherries, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts served with assorted baby greens
and raspberry vinaigrette.
$4.50 per person

Dinner

All sit-down dinners include fresh garden salad, European breads served with creamery butter, side dishes of potato and vegetable, regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and iced water.

Chef Carved Eight Ounce Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Roasted to perfection the beef tenderloin is completed with our distinctive demi glace.
Accented with rosemary garlic new potatoes and green beans with pesto sauce.
$28.50 per person

Trotter Cut Sirloin
With onion glaze and horseradish bread crumbs. 
Served with truffle oil mashed potatoes and thyme,; and balsamic brussel sprouts.
$24.00 per person

Southwest Sirloin
Lead sirloin rubbed with southwestern spices then grilled,
and served with black bean salad with spicy vinaigrette.
$21.50 per person

Stuffed Sirloin
Marinated sirloin roasted and served atop a classic stuffing of celery and herbs.
Finished with demi-glace, served with mashed potatoes
and honey glazed carrots.
$21.50 per person

Aribatta Flank Steak Rolls
Tenderized beef rolled with sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil and provolone cheese.
Topped with a fresh Aribatta sauce of tomatoes, spices and red wine
served with pesto rice and roasted ratatouille.
$21.00 per person

Mediterranean Flank Steak Rolls
Tenderized beef rolled with marinated artichokes and goat cheese, topped with lemon butter.
Served with spinach mashed potatoes and roasted ratatouille.
$21.00 per person

Lavender Pork Chops
Lavender, thyme, and rosemary rubbed pork chops served with mashed potatoes and red beets Mediterranean style.
$21.95 per person

Apple Cured Pork Loin
Pork loin marinated in herbs and apple marinade
with garlic mashed potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots.
19.50 per person

Cherry Pecan Chicken
The regional flavors of north and south are wed to create fruit chutney glaze on a
fresh grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast. Roasted rosemary
garlic new potatoes and fresh asparagus.
$21.00 per person

Chicken Piccatta
Mild garlic sauteed breast of chicken medallions served with a tangy lemon caper sauce,
herb infused penne pasta and marinated asparagus.
$20.50 per person

Chicken Marsala
Mild garlic sauteed breast of chicken medallions served with Marsala wine sauce,
roasted redskin potatoes and cauliflower goat cheese au gratin.
$20.50 per person

Chicken Saltimbocca
Thin slices of chicken sauteed in butter topped with Proscuitto with white wine sauce
and served with slow braised red cabbage and stilton potatoes gratin.
$20.50 per person

Coq Au Vin
Our version of this classic French dish. 
A boneless skinless chicken breast topped with a wine and herbed sauce with onions and mushrooms.  Serve with roasted redskin potatoes.
$19.95 per person

Chicken Florentine
A slow roasted breast of chicken filled with a blend of spinach and cheese gently seasoned
and then crowned with a creamy Mornay sauce. Presentation is completed with red skin
artichoke potatoes and goat cheese cauliflower au gratin.
$20.50 per person

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A tender chicken breast cloaked in our secret sauce combined with Parmesan seasoning
making this one of our signature items. Served with marinara sauce on a bed of
penne pasta and green beans with pesto sauce.
$20.50 per person

Chicken EnCroute
A boneless herbed chicken breast wrapped in thin sheets of buttered Phyllo dough served with a Dijon mustard sauce.  Accompanied by green beans gremolata. (lemon parsley and Romano cheese)
$19.95 per person

Cheese Herbed Chicken Tortellini
Cheese tortellini served with herbed chicken in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
$16.95 per person

Lobster Ravioli
Sweet lobster and herbs blended inside ravioli served with Fontina cheese cream sauce.
$22.00 per person

Portabello Mushroom Ravioli
Jumbo Ravioli stuffed with portabello mushrooms topped with a creamy Gorgonzola cream sauce.
$19.50 per person

Fried Risotto Cakes

A meatless delight! Herbed risotto cakes flavored with goat cheese are fried to a golden brown
and served with corn salsa and asparagus.
$17.00 per person

Duo of Stuffed Peppers
Red, yellow, green or orange peppers delicately filled with a mushroom bread and
rice dressing topped with marinara sauce and Romano cheese.
$20.95 per person

Fish and Seafood

Stuffed Filet of Salmon
Honey glazed salmon stuffed with compote of spinach,
feta cheese and garlic. Served with wild rice and baby carrots.
$25.95 per person

Pecan Crusted Whitefish
A subtle pecan crust envelops an eight-ounce fresh whitefish filet. This dish is completed with
mushroom long grain rice and grilled zucchini and squash.
$21.50 per person

Grilled Honey Maple Salmon Fillet
Filet of Salmon enhanced with our own blend of honey and maple.  Served with parmesan risotto and cauliflower with paprika garlic sauce.
$24.00 per person

Desserts

A great way to finish your meal!  Tempt your guests with one of the following sweet creations.

Chocolate Custard
Chocolate custard with whipped cinnamon topping garnished with a rolled cookie.
$3.00 per person

Lemon Custard
Lemon custard with blueberry whipped topping and garnished with a shortbread cookie.
$3.00 per person

Coconut Rice Pudding
Creamy vanilla custard with tender rice, coconut milk, garnished with toasted coconut.
$3.25 per person

Rocky Road Custard
Chocolate custard mixed with marshmallows, peanuts, and chocolate chunks.
$3.25 per person

Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Custard Sauce

An old fashion fudge brownie filled with walnuts and topped with a vanilla custard sauce.
$4.00 per person

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
Melt in your mouth dark chocolate mousse layered with delectable raspberry sauce.
$5.50 per person

 Carrot Cake
Rich layers of carrot cake split by smooth cream cheese icing.
$3.25 per person

Fudge Lava Cake
Served as a personal dessert this dark dense chocolate decadence in a
cylindrical shape brings fudge lava cake to life. The center of this mouth watering dessert
is filled with dark chocolate ganache, and wrapped in a wonderful dense chocolate cake.
This dessert is crowned with caramel or raspberry sauce and chocolate accent.
$7.25 per person

Mini Dessert Assortment
A delightful assortment of petit fore sized dessert selections. Our assortment includes
cream puffs, eclairs, cannoli, pecan squares, assorted mini cheesecakes, lemon bars and more.
$4.50 per person

New York Style Cheesecake with a Trio of Sauces
Creamy chef prepared cheesecake bathed in a pool of caramel, chocolate, and fruit sauces.
$4.75 per person

Triple Berry Cobbler with Fresh Berries
Homemade freshness and taste in this variation of a traditional old style cobbler.
This cobbler is finished with assorted fresh berries.
$4.50 per person

Turtle Cheesecake
This personal sized cheesecake is just a little different than the traditional turtle cheesecake;
this decadent dessert is filled with fudge and topped with fresh caramel and pecans.
All of this wonderful dessert sits on a graham cracker crust
$6.00 per person

Traditional Strawberry Shortcake
$4.50 per person

Tiramisu
A traditional Italian favorite.
Layers of brandy soaked sponge cake topped with a delicious cream sauce.
$4.95 per person

Lemon Tart Bar with Fresh Berries
A wonderfully sweet, lemony tart bar topped with the freshest of seasonal berries.
$4.50 per person

Gourmet Cookies
$20.00 per dozen

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
$3.25 per person

Truffles
Homemade, with an exotic variety to choose from
$50.00 per pound (3 pound minimum order)
(approximately 16 truffles per pound)

Hors D'Oevure Displays

Listed below are displays that are ideal accompaniments to your sit down dinner or after a long day of meetings. The display of your choice will be artfully arranged by one of our very talented chefs.

Fresh Vegetables and Dip
A wonderful variety of garden fresh cut vegetables attractively
displayed and accompanied by vegetable dip.
$3.25 per person

Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Creatively presented seasonal fresh fruits are displayed and
served with our specially prepared dip.
$3.75 per person

Imported and Domestic Cheese and Crackers
An impressive selection of imported and domestic cheeses attractively
arranged with an assortment of gourmet crackers.
$3.75 per person

The Majestic Display
An exquisite collection of fresh seasonal fruit with imported and domestic cheeses
presented in a grand manner and accompanied by gourmet crackers, a selection of dips,
and crisp fresh vegetables.
$7.75 per person

Hors D'Oevures Selections

Our made to order hors d'oeuvres selections provide the perfect starting point for your dinner service, or social gathering, or plan to make your event an evening of diverse tastes by offering a variety of our unique selections. .

Satay Chicken with Thai Sauce
Elegantly skewered strips of marinated chicken served with a variety of Thai sauces
sure to appeal to a diversity of tastes.
$4.00 per person

Chicken Florentine Medallions
Spinach and cheese stuffed breast of chicken sliced into medallions and topped
with Mornay sauce.
$4.25 per person

Green Chili and Chicken Quesadilla
A south of the border favorite. Our southwestern spiced chicken and mild green chilies
are topped with spicy pepper cheese and layered between flour tortillas.
$3.95 per person

Bruschetta
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil, garlic and virgin olive oil are wed in this Italian favorite served with toast points.
$1.95 per person

Smoked Salmon Display (serves 40 people)
Topped with thinly sliced cucumber "scales", this classic makes for an eye-catching display.
The smoked salmon is completed with assorted relishes.
$195.00 per display

Chilled Shrimp
Jumbo steamed shrimp served with traditional cocktail sauce. Our steamed shrimp is
displayed on a bed of shaved Ice. Ask about our alternate display methods.
$4.75 per person

Proscuitto Wrapped Honey Glazed Shrimp
What a combination! Proscuitto ham, honey and jumbo shrimp broiled to perfection.
$4.75 per person

Texas Crab Cakes
Fluffy pillows of crabmeat served with chipotle aioli; a southwestern mayonnaise.
$4.75 per person

Crab & Roasted Red Peppers with Wafer Crackers
This spread is a delightful accompaniment to any party or meal.
$2.25 per person

Chicken Fingers
$2.25 per person

Chef Carved Steamship Round of Angus Beef
Treat your group of 150 or more to the slow roasted flavors of our steamship round of beef.
Horseradish sauce, demi glace and European breads finish off this favorite.
$3.50 per person

Beef Tenderloin with Demi Glace
Medallions of beef tenderloin served warm in a delicious demi glace sauce.
$4.50 per person

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
Medallions of beef tenderloin attractively displayed and served with horseradish sauce
and fresh baked European breads.
$4.50 per person

Beef Wellington
Hand cut beef tenderloin and fresh pate elegantly wrapped in a flaky pastry shell.
Served with a demi glace on the side.
$6.75 per person

Roasted Meatballs
Choose from Italian, Swedish, barbecue, honey mustard, or sweet and sour.
$3.50 per person

Mini Croissant Sandwich
A flaky butter croissant filled with tarragon chicken salad or seafood salad.
$2.50 per person

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
No gathering is complete with out stuffed mushrooms. Choose from cheese,
seafood or sausage filling.
$3.00 per person

Spinach & Cheese Pastries
Feta cheese and garden fresh spinach fill a flaky phyllo dough pastry
and are baked to perfection.
$4.25 per person

Black Beans and Rice Empanadas
Southwestern cornmeal pastry filled with a blend of rice and black beans;
served with tomato salsa.
$4.25 per person

Mediterranean Platter
A wonderful combination of Hummus and Tabouleh; served with pita triangles.
$3.00 per person

Mediterranean Salsa
A new twist on the popular bruschetta. Ripe plum tomatoes, fresh basil, Feta cheese,
capers, and Kalamata olives.
$1.95 per person

Cheese Quesadilla
Baked flour tortilla with a cheesy filling; served with tomato salsa.
$3.25 per person

Mango Salsa w/Corn Chips Collage
A uniquely spiced fruit salsa served with a colorful blend of corn chips.
$1.95 per person

Spring Rolls
A wonderful vegetarian option
Oriental spring rolls served with sweet plum sauce.
$4.25 per person

Croquettes
Choose from bleu cheese with raspberry hot sauce, salmon with dill lemon
cream sauce, or chicken with leek and onion coulis.
$4.25 per person

Antipasto Skewers
Olives, marinated artichokes, fresh Mozzarella, Proscuitto ham, and Italian mushrooms.
$3.00 per person

Chocolate Empanadas
Phyllo pastry filled with rich and creamy chocolate.
Accompanied by a praline sauce.
$4.95 per person

Raspberry and Brie Pastry Puff
Baked Brie is combined with an all American fruit favorite to create
this flavorful puff pastry delight.
$3.95 per person

Artichoke Wedges
Pizza style crust topped with artichoke hearts, cheese, and a blend of seasonings.
$3.75 per person

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with BBQ Glaze
$4.25 per person

Baked Boursin Cheese
Boursin cheese topped with olives and roasted peppers served with wafer crackers.
$3.00 per person

Coconut Chicken
Plump breast of chicken pieces coated with golden coconut and baked. 
Served with sweet mango chutney.
$3.95 per person

Coconut Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp smothered in fresh coconut and baked. 
Served with traditional cocktail sauce as well as mango chutney.
$4.75 per person

Curried Lamb bundles with Mint Pesto
Curried braised lamb roast wrapped in a delicate puff pastry, served with mint pesto.
$3.50 per person

Herb Potato Cups
Herbed cheese piped into roasted new potatoes.
$3.95 per person

Whiskey Cured Shrimp Canapes
Whiskey marinated shrimp on top of a toasted canape base.
With chive cream cheese, cucumber ring, and julienne red pepper.
$4.75 per person

Crostini Assortment
Toasted sourdough rounds uniquely seasoned with infused oils and herbs.
Served with Kalamata olive and sun dried tomato tapanade, mushroom and herb tapanade, creamy chicken and goat cheese, and goat cheese and roasted garlic spreads.
$2.75 per person

Proscuitto Wrapped Chicken
Chicken medallian wrapped in Proscuitto drizzled with Jarlsberg Cheese Sauce.
$4.75 per person

Flank Steak Rolls
Marinated flank steak, thinly sliced and rolled, with soy dipping sauce.
$4.50 per person

Chilled Scallop Salad
Chilled Scallop salad with fresh herbs in a vinaigrette dressing served in cucumber cups.
$3.25 per person

Mini Risotto Cups
Herbed risotto cakes flavored with goat cheese are fried to a golden brown
and served with apple onion compote.
$3.25 per person

Passed Hors d'oeuvres
$8.50 per person

An Excellent way to highlight your event from the start is to begin with passed hors d'oeuvres. What better way to set an elegant tone to your event.

Passed Hors d' oeuvres require a $100 minimum.

Miniature Fruit Tartlet
Seasonal fruit imbedded in sweet cinnamon Mascarpone cheese,
covered with apricot glaze.

Shrimp, Cucumber and Dill Butter Canapés
A wheat square toasted with whipped dill butter and topped with a combination
of steamed shrimp and cucumber wedges

Cheese Frittata Towers
Bread, eggs, cheese, herbs, and spices baked until golden brown then
cut into cylindrical towers and capped with roasted red pepper.

Scallop with Avocado Puree in Phyllo Cups
Butter flavored crisp cups filled with spicy avocado puree and topped with sautéed scallops.

Black Bean Empanadas
Southwestern cornmeal pastry filled with a blend of pureed, seasoned black beans.

Toasted Goat Cheese Crostini
Sun-dried tomato oil and herb infused Crostini topped with goat cheese,
then toasted for flavor.

Cheese Straws
Puff pastry straws coated with cheddar cheese.

Smoked Salmon and Brie Tartlets
Thin sliced lox and a wedge of Brie cheese combined in a
small savory pastry boat.

Ancillary Items to Enhance Your Event:

Votive Candles
.75 each

Brass Lamps
5.00 each

Colored Linen Napkins
.50 each

Colored Tablecloth Accent
4.00 each

Linen and skirting for exhibit tables is
$20.00

Other tables (registration, panel discussion, etc.) are
$20.00 per table

Food and beverage prices are subject to a 6% Michigan State sales tax and 20% gratuity.
All prices are subject to change without notice.

Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
Phone: 616-331-5807     Fax: 616-331-5819    
Email: chsevents@gvsu.edu   Web: www.gvsu.edu/meetatgvsu

  Last Modified Date: June 22, 2009
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