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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
Eberhard Center Offerings

Breakfast

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
With Herbal Teas and Iced Water    
$20.00 per gallon

Chilled Assorted Juices    
$9.00 per carafe  

Bakery Fresh Assorted Muffins    
$15.00 per dozen  

Assorted Fruit Danish
     $15.00 per dozen

Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese
     $18.00 per dozen  

Banana Nut Bread  (Serves 8 guests)
$10.00 per loaf

Monkey Bread  (Serves 8 guests)
$10.00 per loaf

Yogurt
$1.50 each

Hard Boiled Eggs
$11.50 per dozen

Mini Quiche
(minimum 2 dozen)
$19.75 per dozen

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

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


Continental Breakfast Options

Petite Continental Breakfast 
Assorted 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
$5.50 per person

Supreme Continental Breakfast
  Assorted Breakfast Pastries,
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas and Iced Water
with Chilled Juices and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
$7.25 per person

Bagel Bar
Assorted Bagels Served with Cream Cheese, Jelly, Orange Juice,
Regular  and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea, and Iced Water.
$6.25 per person


Breakfast Buffet Options

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

  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 Buffet
  Interested in a light and healthy breakfast? 
Try meat and cheese, vegetable, or both served with fresh fruit, orange juice,
regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, and iced water.
(minimum 10 people)
$7.50  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

Protein Lift
A power breakfst of hard boiled eggs, yogurt, whole fruit,
assorted cheeses and nuts with orange juice, regular and decaffeinated coffee,
hot tea and iced water.
(minimum 10 people)
$5.95 per person


Break Service and Refreshments

Sodas, Juices, and Bottled Water 
 $1.25 per can

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea with Lemon 
  $8.00 per carafe

Lemonade
     $8.00 per carafe

 Apple Cider (seasonal)
     $18.00 per gallon

Classic Hot Cocoa 
    $1.25 each

Bakery Fresh Cookies
    $12.00 per dozen

Chocolate Frosted Brownies 
 $12.00 per dozen

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 .  
$3.75 per person

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

Regular and Caramel Popcorn 
   $2.95 per person

Tortilla Chips with Mild Tomato Salsa 
    $2.95 per person

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

Dry Snacks 
   $1.95 per person

Whole Fresh Fruit
     $1.25 per piece


Breaks with a Theme
(minimum 25 people)

Chocolate Sensation
Dense Chocolate Brownies, Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Dipping Sauce,
Sweet & Salty Mix, Hershey Kisses, Coffee and Hot Tea
$7.25 per person

The Energizer
Assorted Yogurts, Granola Bars, Vegetables with Dipping Sauce, Assorted Bottled Juices and Water
$6.50per person

 Ball Park Special
Bags of Peanuts, Popcorn, Caramel Corn, Warm Soft Pretzels with Mustard,
Lemonade and Assorted Sodas
$4.75 per person

The Rio Grande
Tortilla Chips with Fresh Tomato Salsa, Seven-Layer Dip, Cheese Quesadillas, Assorted Sodas
$7.50 per person

The Grand Rapidian
A variety of Grand Rapids product including Popcorn from Grand Rapids Popcorn,
Ferris Coffee & Nut's own City Mix, assorted sodas
and Grand Rapids Cheese with Assorted Gourmet Crackers.
$6.95 per person

The Junk Food Junkie Dream
An assortment of items for every junk food lover!  Candy bars, chips,
ding dongs, peanuts, sodas, and so much more!!
$4.25per 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,
with Bags of Assorted Chips, and ice cold soda.
$7.95  per person (minimum 10 guests)

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
 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 carmelized onions.
$16.50 per person

Coq Au Vin
Our version of this classic French dish.  A boneless skineless chicken breast topped with a wine and herbed sauce with onions and mushrooms.  Served with roasted redskin potatoes.
$13.25 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.
$12.95 per person

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A tender boneless, skinless chicken breast cloaked in our secret sauce and combined with Parmesan seasoning.  Served with marinara sauce on a bed of penne pasta and tender green beans.
$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

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

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

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

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 Buffet
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 with tortilla chips and salsa. 
(Minimum 20 people)
$11.95 per person

   Taco Buffet
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 Buffet
Your choice of sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese, bacon, steam broccoli, and sautéed 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 your choice of pasta or potato salad and gourmet potato chips. 
  (Minimum 10 people)
$9.75 per person

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

ala 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 a raspberry vinaigrette.
$4.50 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 sliced chicken breast, 
 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

 Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with grilled salmon, red onion, and hearty seasoned croutons. 
Our Caesar salad is served with our European bread assortment.
(minimum 10 guests)
$12.50 per person

 Caesar Salad with Sliced Sirloin
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with tender strips of thinly sliced beef sirloin,
red onion, and hearty seasoned croutons. 
Our Caesar salad is served with our European bread assortment.
(minimum 10 guests)
$12.25 per person

Michigan Splendor Salad
Dried Cherries, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts served with
assorted baby greens and a raspberry vinaigrette.
$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, onions, and mayonnaise;
served with a bed of baby greens with a jumbo corn muffin.
$8.75 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

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

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

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

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

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


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

The Tuscan
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and plum tomato with a pesto aioli. 
Served on a grilled ciabatta roll.
$10.00 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, pasta or potato salad.
(Minimum 10 guests)
$10.50 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

Boxed Lunch
An offering of assorted sandwiches, salads or chips, cookies,
and sodas in one neat box  -so easy for you, the planner
$8.95 per person

Executive Boxed Lunch
Up-scaled from the traditional boxed lunch!   A selection of deli sandwiches served on
fresh baked bagels, side salad, potato chips, a cookie, and a soda.
$9.25 per person

Wrapped Sandwich Boxed Lunch
Wrap sandwich, served with choice of pasta or potato salad, cookie, and a soda.
$9.75 per person

Soup & Salad Buffet
Gourmet soups served with salad bar and European breads.
Groups of 30 or more may choose 3 soup selections.
Groups of 29 or less may choose 2 soup selections.
$11.75 per person

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


Dinner

Let our experienced staff make your special occasion an impressive and carefree event. Be confident that your plans will be in the hands of professionals who care about every detail of your guest's enjoyment. 

With this in mind, we offer these additional services:

  • Wine Service to Compliment Your Dinner Selection
  • Special Occasion Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts to Suit Your Needs
  • Elegant Ice Sculptures
  • Glass Hurricane Centerpieces
  • Fresh Flower Arrangements
  • Musicians to Create the Perfect Atmosphere
  • Special Occasion Menu Planning
  • Menu Printing Service

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

Chef Carved 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

Stuffed Sirloin
Marinated sirloin roasted and served atop a classic stuffing of celery and herbs.
 Finished with demi glaze and served with mashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots.
$22.75 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

Port Balsamic Pork Loin
Pork loin braised in port wine and balsamic vinegar.  Accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach with caramelized onions.
$20.95 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

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

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

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

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

Portobella Ravioli
Jumbo Ravioli stuffed with portobella mushrooms served with gorgonzola cream sauce.
$  19.50 per person

Lobster Ravioli
Sweet lobster and herbs blended inside ravioli served with Fontina cheese cream sauce. 
$22.00 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
mushroom bread and rice dressing topped with
marinara sauce and romano cheese.
$20.95 per person

Children's Menu
Chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese. 
The perfect choice for children under the age of 12.
$9.95 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,
grilled zucchini and squash.
$21.50 per person

Blackened Grouper
A spicy Cajun offering, our blackened grouper is served with Creole rice and vegetable ragout.
$22.25 per person

Pan Seared Cod
Pan seared cod distinctly presented with horseradish and chive oil mashed potatoes
and our Chef's choice vegetable. 
$22.25 per person

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


Gourmet Salad Entrees

Beef Tenderloin Salad
Gourmet blend of fresh greens topped with crumbed gorgonzola cheese, apples,
dried cherries and chef's carved beef tenderloin with choice of dressings.
$19.50 per person

Cobb Salad
Crisp Romaine, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, bleu cheese, chicken, avacado, bacon, served with an assortment of dressings.
$16.85 per person

Blood Orange Shrimp Salad
Steamed shrimp mixed with greens, fried wonton strips, with a blood orange dressing.
$19.00 per person

Salad Nicoise with Dill Marinated Salmon
Salmon compliments a mixture of eggs, new potatoes, fava beans, green beans,
scallions, cucumber, red and yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes. 
Served with Dijon mustard white wine vinaigrette on a bed of romaine lettuce.
$16.85 per person

Duck Salad
Herb marinated duck breast served with haricot verts, shitake mushrooms,
cherry tomatoes, atop a bed of arugala and romaine lettuce.
$19.00 per person

Olive Crusted Lamb Salad
Olive crusted Lamp with couscous served with green beans,
Italian parsley, caper berries and lemon juice.
$19.00 per person

Tuscan Panzenella
Tuscan bread with plum tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, basil, capers, and olive oil sherry vinegar.
$13.50 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

Lemon Tart Bar with Fresh Berries
A wonderfully sweet, lemony tart bar topped with the
freshest of seasonal 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

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
$3.25 per person

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


Hors D'Oeuvres 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'Oeuvres 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

Proscuitto Wrapped Chicken
Chicken medallions wrapped in proscuitto drizzled with Jarlsburg Cheese Sauce.
$2.95 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

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

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

Smoked Salmon Display 
  The smoked salmon is completed with capers, red onion,
hard boiled egg, dill sauce, and other assorted relishes.
$195.00 per display    (serves 40 people)

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

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

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

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

Mini Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups
A unique fajita seasoned chicken salad blend wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$3.75 per person

Baked Boursin Cheese
The distinctive taste of boursin cheese topped with olives and roasted peppers
served with wafer crackers.
$3.00 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

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 ever 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

Seven Layer Dip
A southwestern dip with layered sour cream, refried beans, tomato, black olives, cheese, scallions, and seasoning served with tortilla chips.
$2.95 per person

Antipasto Skewers
Olives, marinated artichokes, fresh Mozzarella, proscuitto ham, and Italian mushrooms.
$3.00 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

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with BBQ
$4.25 per person

Baked Brie with Assorted Toppings and Wafer Crackers
$4.25 per person

Passed Hors d'oeuvres 
$8.50 per person     -      4 selections

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.  Select from the following:

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

Shrimp, Cucumber and Dill Butter Canapes
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.

Theme Culinary Stations

Pasta Station
A personalized pasta dish.  Pasta Selection:  Penne and Bowtie pasta.
Sauce Selection:  Alfredo, Marinara, and Pesto Sauces.
Toppings:  Portabella mushrooms, roasted peppers, meatballs, grilled chicken strips,
panchetta ham, pine nuts, and parmesan
$10.25 per person

The Carving Board
Our Culinary team will hand carve your favorite selection, topped off with tasteful accompaniments.
Carved Selections:  roast pork loin, roast turkey breast, and beef roast.
Toppings:  cranberry chutney, apple caraway marmalade, demi glace and horseradish sauce.
$10.95 per person

Antipasto Display
Marinated mushrooms, roasted peppers, pepperocini, marinated artichokes,
fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, marinated olives and salami-san pepperoni.
$3.50 per person

Mongolian Festival
Your selection of meats and vegetables, nestled on a bed of white rice.
Meat Selections:  chicken, pork, and beef.
Sauces for your creation:  Teriyaki sauce, peanut sauce, and sweet and sour sauce.
Oil Selections:  Hot pepper oil, garlic oil, and sesame seed oil.
Vegetable Selection:  Baby corn, water chestnuts, celery, mushrooms, bok choy,
bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts, trio of peppers, pecans and cashews.
$11.50 per person

Polynesian Station
Key Ingredients:  Macadamia nut rice, or soba noodles.
Meat Selection:  baked snapper, kamaodo smoked pork tenderloin, molokai grilled flank steak.
Sauces:  Red curry coconut sauce, Wasabi-soy buerre blanc, lime ginger sauce.
Assorted Toppings:  Grilled pineapple, papaya and cucumber salso, wild mushrooms with garlic and coriander, mango chutney and tofu.
$12.00 per person

Mashed Potato Martini Bar
Potato Selections:  Garlic mashed potatoes, mashed red skin potatoes, four cheese mashed potatoes.
Toppings:  Cheddar cheese, sun dried tomato pesto, basil pesto, scallions, butter, steamed broccoli, parmesan cheese, red wine demi glace, bacon, and sour cream.
$9.00 per person

Fresh from the Garden
Spring blend mix of greens, spinach, and iceberg lettuce.
Toppings:  Capers, red onions, mushrooms kalamata olives, dried cherries, bleu cheese,
feta cheese, chilled crab, panchetta ham, pine nuts, and croutons. 
$8.95 per person

Ancillary Items to Enhance Your Event:

Votive Candles           .75 each

Hurricane Lamps        $12.00 each

  Square Mirrors             $2.00 each     

Colored Linen Napkins          .50 each

Colored Tablecloth Accent      $4.00 each

Linen and skirting for exhibit tables  $20.00

Other tables (registration, panel discussion, etc.)  $15.00 per table

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

The Eberhard Center
Phone: 616-331-6620     Fax: 616-331-6696  
Email: meet@gvsu.edu Web: www.gvsu.edu/meetatgvsu

  Last Modified Date: September 28, 2009
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