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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
608-265-3000
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Union South
227 N. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
608-263-2600
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Catering

Hors D'Oeuvres

*Please note that for health and presentation concerns, we allow
2 1/2 hours for service, from the agreed upon food starting time, for any
of the products listed below. Please consult you event planner with questions.

*Many of these hors d'oeuvres can be passed for a small hourly charge, please
consult your event planner for more details.

Cold Hors D'oeuvres
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
A colorful display of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon and garnish fruits–a must at any function! (ingredients may vary slightly depending upon seasonality of fruits)
25 servings–$55.00
50 servings–$95.00
100 servings–$175.00
Fresh Vegetable Crudite
Crunchy fresh vegetables including, celery sticks, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, mushroom caps and cauliflower (ingredients may vary slightly depending upon seasonality of vegetables). Served with sesame-ginger dip and dill dip.
25 servings–$45.00
50 servings–$85.00
100 servings–$165.00
Wisconsin Cheese Assortment with Assorted Crackers
The pride of Wisconsin! Includes generous portions of Swiss, Dill Havarti, Cheddar and Provolone. Substitute Usinger's famous summer sausage for one choice of cheese, if you like! Served with a variety of crackers.
25 servings–$55.00
50 servings–$95.00
100 servings–$175.00
Specialty Cheese Assortment with Variety Crackers
A variety of fine cheeses including French brie, poppy seed covered chevre, smoked Swiss, aged cheddar and Danish blue. Flatbread, crackers, French bread and a fruit garnish complete the display!
25 servings–$85.00
50 servings–$165.00
100 servings–$310.00
Baguette Sandwiches
An 18-inch sub filled with your favorites! All sandwiches include leaf lettuce, juicy tomato, thinly sliced red onions and olive picks. Condiments are served on the side. Each sandwich is cut into 7 pieces. Choose 1 filling combination per sandwich, please. (e.g. Baked Ham and Swiss) No substitutions, please.
  • Roast Beef and Provolone
  • Smoked Turkey and Muenster
  • Baked Ham and Swiss
  • Italian Cheese Sub–Vegetarian! (Includes tomato-basil cheddar cheese, provolone, tomato relish, oil, vinegar, Italian herbs and green pepper rings)
  • Muffaletta–the pride of New Orleans! A 10-inch round French roll filled with shaved Italian ham, Genoa salami, provolone and olive relish and sliced into wedges

$27.50 each
Smoked Salmon Cheese Cake
Delicious smoked salmon is blended and baked into a savory cheese cake, topped with a thin layer of sour cream and garnished with fresh dill. Served with flatbread and crackers. (Each tray serves approximately 40 people)
$42.50 each
Spinach Pesto Tray
Seasoned chopped spinach and basil over a Parmesan cream cheese base. Served with bread sticks and crackers. (Each tray serves approximately 40 people)
$38.00 each
Fiesta Tray
A South of the Border blend of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, chopped onions and black olives layered on top of a zesty dip. Served with homemade tortilla chips. (One tray serves approximately 35 people.)
$42.50 each
Provencal Herbed Chevre Tray
Delicious French goat cheese blended with roasted red-bell peppers and layered with a brilliant green basil pesto. Served with French bread slices and variety crackers. (Serves approximately 35 people)
$50.00 each
Mediterranean Sampler
An assortment of humus, Moroccan red dip and spinach dip served with pita wedges, flatbread, carrots, celery sticks and garnished with Kalamata olives. (A small will serve approximately 50 people, a large will serve approximately 100 people)
Small–$85.00
Large–$165.00
Nacho Bar
Generous portions of homemade tortilla chips, nacho cheese sauce, mild salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped olives, tomatoes, green onions and, of course, sliced jalapenos! (A small will serve approximately 50 people and a large serves approximately 100 people)

Care to upgrade? Add seasoned chicken, beef or refried beans!

  • Small Nacho bar
    Add $50.00 for chicken or beef, $25.00 for refried beans
  • Large Nacho Bar
    Ad $100.00 for chicken or beef, $50.00 for refried beans

Small-$130.00
Large-$250.00
Marinated Antipasto Platter
A generous display of provolone cheese, Genoa salami, ripe cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olive relish and green peppers...all drizzled with Italian marinade! (Each tray will serve approximately 75 people)
$125.00 each
Baked Brie En Croute/ Whole Baked Brie
A whole wheel of French double-cream Brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with your choice of either mushroom duxelle or apricot filling. For a delicious flavor without the puff pastry, try our baked Brie topped with honey and pecans! All are garnished with fresh seasonal fruit and served with baguette slices. (One wheel serves approximately 50 people)
$95.00 each
Whole Smoked Trout
Lightly smoked trout, served with whipped cream cheese, Chopped red onions and a variety of crackers. (Serves approximately 30 people)
$80.00 each
Whole Smoked Salmon
Whole smoked salmon served with whipped cream cheese, capers, chopped egg and cocktail pumpernickel and a variety of crackers. (Serves approximately 50 people)
$145.00 each
Cocktail Tortilla Pinwheels
Bite size portions of soft flour tortilla rolled around these wonderful flavor combinations.
  • Asian Teriyaki Beef
  • Cashew Curried Chicken
  • Smoked Turkey with Curried Apricot Spread
  • Baked Ham with Dijon Cream Cheese
  • Mexican Fiesta roll (v)
  • Diced Apples and Walnuts with Bleu Cheese Spread (v)

(Choose one filling for orders of 25, two fillings for 50 to 100 servings and from three fillings for orders of 100 or more)

25 servings–$45.00
50 servings–$85.00
100 serving–$165.00
(a serving consists of two pieces)
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Subtle and refined...fresh sliced cucumbers and whipped cream cheese on sliced cocktail rye with a sprig of fresh dill.
25 servings–$35.00
50 servings–$65.00
100 servings–$120.00
(a serving consists of two pieces)

Open-Faced Cocktail Sandwiches
Sure to impress! Choose from shaved medium-rare roast beef with zesty horseradish sour cream, our signature bourbon turkey with apricot curry mayo, deviled shrimp salad with fresh dill garnish, or artichoke spread with savory feta and red bell pepper. Garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley.

(Orders of 50 servings or more may choose an assortment of flavors in increments of 25, please.)

25 servings–$95.00
50 servings–$180.00
100 servings–$340.00
(a serving consists of two portions)
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with Dipping Sauce
What could be better or more elegant at your function than a chilled bowl of large tail-on shrimp surrounding your choice of traditional cocktail or Cajun Tartar sauce? Garnished with lemon wedges.
25 servings–$95.00
50 servings–$175.00
100 servings–$345.00
(a serving consists of two pieces)
Chevre and Olive Tapenade Crostini
Toasted crostini brushed with olive oil and topped with rich Chevre and a delicious olive tapenade full of Mediterranean flavors!
25 servings–$45.00
50 servings–$90.00
100 servings–$175.00
(a serving consists of two pieces)

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Hot Hors D'oeuvres
Please indicate choices when choices are listed.
Chicken Drummettes and Wings
  • Traditional Drummettes–served with your choice of homemade ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
  • Buffalo style Wings–served with celery and bleu cheese
  • Teriyaki style Wings–tossed in a soy-honey glaze.

(Orders of 50 servings may choose an assortment of flavors in increments of 25, please.)

25 Servings–$80.00
50 servings–$155.00
100 Servings–$305.00
(serving size consists of two pieces)
Carving Station
An elegant way to offer your guests the finest! Allow us to carve and serve our wonderfully roasted meats right in front of your guests! Comes with dinner rolls and all appropriate condiments. Please choose two of the roast items listed below:
  • Glazed Ham
  • Our Signature Bourbon Turkey
  • Roast Top Round of Beef
  • Roast Beef Tenderloin (add $4.00 per person)

$5.00 per guest
(minimum 50 guests, please.)
Gingered Pork Pot Stickers with Asian Dipping Sauce
Delicious, steamed pot stickers with a tasty blend of ginger, ground pork and oriental vegetables. Served with a teriyaki style Asian dipping sauce.
25 Servings–$35.00
50 Servings–$70.00
100 Servings–$135.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Savory Tarts
Our freshly baked savory tarts are a welcome addition to any reception. Delicious flavor combinations are baked in a crispy phyllo shell til golden brown. A great way to add variety! (minimum 25 orders of any flavor)
  • Baked Apple, Bleu Cheese and Walnut Tart
  • Seafood Imperial Tart
  • Wild Mushroom Tart
  • Devilled Shrimp Tart
  • 'Casino' Clam Tart

25 servings–$45.00
50 servings–$85.00
100 servings–$165.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Miniature Spinach and Goat Cheese Pizza
Seasoned garlic spinach with a dollop of whipped chevre served on a focaccia pizza crust. One of our most popular, and vegetarian, too!
25 Servings–$95.00
50 Servings–$180.00
100 Servings–$350.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Warm Artichoke Dip
A delicious, blend of artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and seasonings. Served with flat bread and sliced French baguette.
25 Servings–$45.00
50 Servings–$155.00
100 Servings–$305.00
Chicken Tenders and Dips
Lightly breaded chicken breast strips served with barbecue sauce, honey-mustard sauce or ranch dressing. Choose two sauces.
25 Servings–$45.00
50 Servings–$85.00
100 Servings–$185.00
(1 piece per serving)
Cocktail Meatballs
Choose traditional Swedish, Sweet and Sour Sauce or Cranberry barbecue sauce!
50 Servings–$50.00
100 Serving–$100.00
(4 pieces per serving)
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Deep fried until crispy and served with Teriyaki and Sweet and Sour dipping sauce.
25 Servings–$65.00
50 Servings–$125.00
100 Servings–$245.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Assorted Mini-Quiche
A puff pastry shell filled with a rich egg custard and several tasty ingredients to create herb quiche, spinach and cheese quiche, quiche Lorraine, and shrimp quiche.

25 Servings–$85.00
50 Servings–$165.00
100 Servings–$325.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Spinach Phyllo Triangles
A classic Greek appetizer filled with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in flaky golden phyllo! Served with a cucumber- yogurt dipping sauce.
20 Servings–$50.00
40 Servings–$95.00
80 Servings–$190.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Bavarian Mushroom Caps
Seasoned pork sausage, sautéed apples and a touch of caraway stuffed into button mushroom caps and roast until golden!
25 Servings–$75.00
50 Servings–$145.00
100 Servings–$290.00
(2 pieces per person)
Spinach-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Seasoned spinach mixed with Parmesan cheese and stuffed into button mushroom caps and baked until golden!
25 Servings–$75.00
50 Servings–$145.00
100 Servings–$280.00
(2 pieces per person)
Miniature Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizzas
Rich tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and sausage in a rich pizza crust–baked until piping hot.
25 Servings–$75.00
50 Servings–$145.00
100 Servings–$280.00
(2 pieces per serving)
Smoked Chicken Quesadillas
Handmade smoked chicken quesadillas full of Mexican seasonings (not spicy, just flavorful!) and rolled into a cone shape for ease of eating! Served with salsa.
25 Servings–$95.00
50 Servings–$180.00
100 Servings–$360.00
(2 pieces per person)
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Hand rolled bacon wrapped water chestnuts–delicious smoked bacon surrounding a crisp bite of water chestnut!
25 Servings–$35.00
50 Servings–$65.00
100 Servings–$130.00
(3 pieces per serving)
Won Ton Wrapped Shrimp
Undoubtedly one of our most refined offerings! Fresh slivered ginger and a large tail-on shrimp are wrapped in a ribbon of wonton wrapper and deep fried until golden. Served with a fragrant sweet and sour dipping sauce.
25 Servings–$50.00
50 Servings–$95.00
100 Servings–$185.00
(1 piece per serving)
Brie and Raspberry in Phyllo
Creamy bite size brie and real raspberry wrapped in flaky phyllo and baked until warm and crispy. Served with a raspberry-citrus dipping sauce.
25 Servings–$50.00
50 Servings–$95.00
100 Servings–$185.00
(1 piece per serving)

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Snacks
Pretzels, Popcorn or Potato Chips
Each order serves 40.
(1 order = 40 servings, 1 serving = 1 cup)
$20 per order
Potato Chips and French Onion Dip
Each order serves 40.
$25 per order
Homemade chips and salsa
Each order serves 40.
(1 order = 40 servings, 1 serving = 1 cup)
$45 per order
Gardetto's Snack Mix
Each order serves 20.
(1 order = 20 servings, 1 serving = 1 cup)
$25 per order
Fancy Mixed Nuts
(Almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts and pecans)
$19.95 per pound
Roasted Peanuts $8.95 per pound

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Please let us know if you would like us to order a floral centerpiece to dress up your table.

Central Reservations
Phone: (608) 262 - 2511 • Fax: (608) 265-8299 • centralreso@union.wisc.edu
2nd floor, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706-1495