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KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE The University of Kansas Special Events and Wedding Guide 2021
Table of Contents
Welcome to The University of Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Danforth Chapel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
KU Catering Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KU Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KU Memorial Union Event Polices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Premier Venues on the Lawrence Campus . . . . . . . . . 6
2021 Wedding Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2021 Color Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preferred Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Beverage Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hors D’oeuvres Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cold Displays & Platters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hors D’oeuvres Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Formal Plated Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Formal Plated Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Formal Plated Dinner Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
KU Catering Buffet Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Kid’s Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Late Night Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 2
Welcome to The University of Kansas
Meet our teams.
Phillip Wesley Vann Jr.
Assistant Director of Union
Operations
KS Union | DeBruce Center |
Burge Union.
Kansas Union, room #315
(785) 864-2400
p.vann@ku.edu
Alex Jefferies
Event Services Manager
785-864-2400
eventservices@ku.edu
Contact the catering director or event services
manager for a tour.
1301 Jayhawk Boulevard
Suite 315C
Lawrence, KS 66049
danforth@ku.edu
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 1
Danforth Chapel
Information
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at KU’s
Danforth Chapel. Danforth Chapel
Kansas Union Event Services
Events may be scheduled between 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard
7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. Event Services Office
• Building Capacity: 90 People Lawrence, KS 66049
785-865-2444
• Number of Pews: 18
(785) 864-4595 (fax)
• Center Aisle Length: 25 feet union.ku.edu
• The Chapel is open to the public Monday-Thursday,
• 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. unless reserved for an event.
You are welcome to tour at your convenience.
Price Menu
Payment is due in full at time of reservation
Weddings Reservation and Cleaning Fees
Alumni/non-students
2 hours and a 1 hour rehearsal time . . . . . . $600.00 The Danforth Chapel assistant on duty will perform
ONE additional hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00 a walk-through with you at the end of your event to
address any issues that may require a cleaning fee or
Students payment for any damages.
2 hours and a 1 hour rehearsal time . . . . . . $360.00
ONE additional hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Danforth Chapel reservation fee payments can be
made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover) or check, and checks should be
Christenings/Memorials made payable to KU Memorial Union. No cash will be
Alumni/non-students Christenings and Memorials accepted.
ONE HOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00
Students (Christenings) Credit card payments may be made in person or over
ONE HOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 the phone. Please inquire further about our policies in
regard to credit card transaction.
Student Memorials
Please inquire by calling 785-864-4861.
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 2
KU Catering Service
The Services and Menus in the guide represent our
traditional offerings, but also our chef crafted dishes. We are
excited to
Styles of service
KU Catering offers a range of services: from Catering
Express and JOF, to Classy Yet Casual Buffet and
Reception Service, as well as Formal Plated Service.
We are the exclusive caterers on the KU campus and
will work with you to make your event a success. help with
your special
Formal service
Formal service receptions and meals are served
with china, glassware, linen and table skirting. Fully
day!
customized events with special menus can be
arranged with our Catering Team. With advance
notice, special linen colors and sizes are available
(additional charges may apply).
Casual service
Casual service orders are delivered right to the
meeting room and are served with biodegradable/
compostable disposable ware and tablecloths. We will
return after your event to pick up any leftover food
and catering supplies. An attendant can be provided
upon request. Service of hot foods may require an
attendant at a charge of 20.00/hour, minimum of four
hours.
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 3
KU Catering
Cancellations
In the event you must cancel your catered event,
please notify us as soon as possible. We require at
least three 3 business days notice or you will be
charged for the expenses incurred on your behalf. On
Guaranteed number of guests days with extreme weather conditions that may result
To ensure appropriate service preparation, we require in campus closures, our office will contact you with
the final guaranteed number of guests by 12:00 a deadline cancellation time. Orders cancelled within
(noon) three business days prior to your event. You the designated time frame will incur no charges. All
will be charged for this number of guests unless you other cancellations may be charged at full price.
exceed the guaranteed number at which point you will
be charged for the actual number served. Increases Dietary restrictions or concerns
in the number of guests within 72 hours of the event To ensure that all your guests have an experience that
will be subject to an additional 50% of meal price per exceeds their expectations, our standard menu also
added person. We will prepare for a 5% overage up features award winning dishes that are vegan, gluten
to a maximum of 20. If we do not receive your final and dairy free. Our chefs are trained to properly
guarantee, we will use the last estimate on record. If prepare specialized meals to ensure your guest’s
the Monday prior to the event is an observed holiday, safety while providing an attractive and nutritious
guarantees for Thursday events will be due by noon meal. We will be pleased to accommodate guests with
on the Friday prior. restricted dietary requirements provided that we have
at least three days’ notice prior to event. Please be
Order due dates aware that during normal kitchen operations involving
All orders must be placed by 12:00pm on the Friday shared cooking and preparation areas, including
one week prior to the event. Any requests made after common fryer oil, the possibility exists for food items
12:00pm on the Friday one week prior to the event to come in contact with other food products. Due to
will be assessed a 20% late fee and limited dining these circumstances, we are unable to guarantee that
options may apply. EVENT SET UPS For all events any menu entrée can be completely free of allergens.
occurring outside of the Kansas or Burge Union and Please contact our Catering Coordinator at 785-864-
DeBruce Center, the client is responsible for ordering 2444 for suggestions to fill your special requests. If
and setting up all tables and chairs. There may be you do not find a suitable meal in our catering guide,
an additional charge when a meeting and a meal are our executive team will be happy to develop a menu
held in the same room. Customers are responsible for to meet your needs.
providing trash receptacles and for trash removal at
their events. If the catering staff is required to remove Allergy key
trash at the conclusion of an event an additional fee Gluten Free = GF, Vegan = VG, Vegetarian = V
will be charged. LEFTOVERS To protect your health
and prevent food-born illnesses from occurring, the Miscellaneous fees
catering staff will remove all perishable foods from Tablecloths for non-food events are available for
the event. Any nonperishable items (i.e. baked goods) $4.00 each. A 20% catering service fee is added to all
may be taken at your own will. KU Catering does not catering events. Sales Tax is 9.3%.
provide to-go containers, platters, baskets, or bags.
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 4
KU Memorial Union Event Polices
The KU Memorial Union (Kansas Union, Burge Union and Candles
DeBruce Center) establishes space utilization policies to Candles used in the building must be approved by the
ensure guest comfort and safety and efficient building KU Memorial Union. Candles must not drip nor smoke
management. Activities are subject to the reasonable and must be enclosed in holders to catch any wax.
restrictions of time, place and manner, as described Tapers with paper ring holders are not permitted. Wax
herein, with such restrictions being applied without cleanup charges will be billed to the group.
discrimination toward the speaker(s) or the content of
the view being expressed. Organizations sponsoring Food policy
events that fail to comply with policy may lose booking The University of Kansas Food Policy requires that
privileges. any food/snacks sold or given away on campus be
prepared by KU Dining Services (the University’s
For questions about Event Services policies, contact us at licensed, health-inspected facilities). Exceptions
eventservices@ku.edu. The KU Memorial Union reserves to the University Food Policy require the approval
the right to change policies without notice. of the Provost.
No food or beverage acquired outside of the KU
Memorial Union may be served at events held in the
KU Memorial Union facilities unless the sponsoring
group has been approved for an exception to the
University Food Policy. Food exceptions are typically
An alluring atmosphere and
granted when the type of food appropriate to the
event (often when a particular culture is being
convenient campus location make celebrated) is not offered by KU Dining Services.
the Kansas Union and Burge Union Signage
Event Services can assist with preparing directional
a one-of-a-kind setting for couples to signage for your event at Union facilities as requested.
Non-Union signage affixed to surfaces, placed in
enjoy a memorable wedding ceremony, interior entrances or walkways, or placed outside the
buildings is not permitted.
reception or rehearsal dinner. Several
wedding packages are available, and
you’ll find information about approved
caterers and beverage service.
5
Premier Venues on the Lawrence Campus
Ballroom
72’x100’
6872 Sq. Ft.
Reception up to 400
Oak flooring
Malott Room
(Bridal Room)
Located on the 6th floor of the Kansas Union
This space is great for any size group.
Private bathroom, natural lighting, soft furniture
Kansas Room
41’x65’
2782 Sq. Ft.
Reception up to 90
Oak flooring
DeBruce Center
1647 Naismith Dr.
Seating Capacities Burge Union
250 1565 Irving Jill Rd.
Seating Capacities
500
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6
2021 Wedding Trends
Beautiful lighting Floral components and balloon
Great lighting can make your wedding venue glisten According to Mindy Weiss, balloon walls are the new
in the moonlight and sizzle at sunset. Therefore, it’s flower walls. “Balloons are no longer just for kid’s
no surprise that one of the top wedding trends of parties and New Year’s Eve—they make for wonderful,
the year is for mood lighting. When the sun sets, the celebratory décor for any event, including weddings,”
lights come on, be it an indoor or outdoor wedding she explains. These types of decorations “aren’t your
reception, lights can set the tone and mood for your old balloon arch from the homecoming dance,” adds
evening. Culver, who also claims that other types of immersive
displays, like selfie stations, next-level seating charts,
A focus on safety and creative food set-ups, will be just as big.
Safety will be a top concern for the foreseeable
future of events. It will also be a major factor in your Ceremonies or presentations in the round
audience’s decision as to whether or not they feel Gone are the days of the traditional wedding
comfortable attending your event. This is an event ceremony, says Gretchen Culver of Rocket Science
trend, but it needs to be taken very seriously. While Events.
nothing can fully mitigate the risk of attending events,
there are many steps we can take to prevent spread. “The ceremony set-up has stayed mostly
It will be up to the event organizers to do their best to unchanged, until now. I am seeing a lot more
provide an environment safe to gather in. couples embrace nontraditional ceremony
arrangements,” she adds.
Going sustainable / eco weddings “Couples are way more open to ideas like doing
In these eco-conscious times we live in, now more the ceremony in the round or a long, winding
than ever, couples are looking at ways to host aisle. Switching up the set-up is just another
responsibly. This means cutting back on unnecessary way they can create a personalized experience.”
waste and trying to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Wedding venues are being greener and becoming Going big
more sustainable, many venues that provide in-house Cutting back on guests doesn’t mean you have to
catering will use locally sourced produce, as well cut back on extravagance. If anything, it’s quite the
as other areas within their business to be more eco opposite. So, it’s no surprise that one of the latest
friendly. wedding trends right now is for oversize decor and
giant statements. Imagine heralding guests in to the
reception with smoke flares and fireworks. Think huge
balloons and oversize centerpieces that take your
breath away when you walk into a room.
Provided by www.marthastewartweddings.com and
www.wedinspire.com
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 7
2021 Color Trends Pantone Color 2021 PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating (106C) Neutrals Green Light Blue Lilac & Lavender Papaya Orange Throwback Brights 2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-color-palettes-we-love 8
Preferred Vendors
Florists Bands & DJ’s
Craig Sole Designs Complete Music Twice on Sundays
craigsoledesigns.com completewedo.com toskc.com
913-649-9299 913-432-1111 913-235-7551
Leann Johnson Dawna K. (The Dancing DJ) Lost Wax
Hy-Vee m.mixcloud.com/DancingDJDawna lostwaxband.com
785-550-8138 913-378-5848 lostwaxmusic@gmail.com
dancingdjdawna@gmail.com
Bittersweet Floral and Design Jukeboxx Media
785-843-5954 Jason Falen (DJ Hydan) jukeboxxmedia.com
djhydan.com
Jason@DJHydan.com
Event design
Marquee Event Retails Photographer/
(Tents, Chairs, Tables)
Photo booth Cakes
marqueerents.com
Mclain’s Market Lawrence
Ultrapom Shutterbooth 785-371-9050
shutterbooth.com/kansas-city/
(Chairs, Tables, Chargers)
ultrapom.com
Four 2 North Photography
four2north/com
Showme
Tracy 217-415-0375
(lights and sound, video, graphics)
tracy@four2north.com
showmeav.com
info@showmeav.com
Tablecloths, linens, runners
BBJ
BBJLinen.com
(Contact the Catering Director for a quote and mood board)
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 9Beverages
Tax and service are not included.
Beer Liquor Wine
(choice of four) (Full bar options)
Domestic House Liquor Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Budweiser (Includes appropriate mixers) $16.00 per bottle
Bud Light $5.50 per 1.5 oz pour
Michelob Ultra ($100 minimum) Chardonnay
Miller Light Cabernet
Coors Light Deep Eddy Pinot Grigio
Gordon’s Gin Pinot Noir
Jim Beam Bourbon
Cutty Sark Scotch
Local Craft Seagram’s 7 Whiskey
Free State Copperhead Pale Ale Bacardi Rum Premium Wines
Free State Ad Astra (Choose one white and one red.)
KC Beir Co. Dunkel
Boulevard IPA Josh Cellars Craftsman Cabernet . $25.00
Boulevard Wheat Premium Liquor Georeges Duboeuf
Wildflower Chardonnay . . . . . $19.00
(Includes appropriate mixers)
Deloach Heritage Reserve
$7.00 per 1.5 oz pour
Pinot Noir . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
Premium ($150 minimum)
Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc . . $19.00
Modelo
Stoli Vodka
Stella
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Blue Moon
Dewar’s Scotch
Angry Orchard Cider - GF
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Goose Island
Crown Royal Whiskey
Havana Club Classic
Beverage Packages
House Wine Premium Wine, House Full Bar Premium Full Bar
& Domestic Beer Domestic & Import Beer $42.00 $52.00
$31.00 $38.00
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 10Beverage Policy
All alcoholic beverage service must be provided Cash bar
through KU Memorial Union, KU Catering, A division
of KU Dining Services • A bartender fee of $125.00 per 90 mins
minimum sales of $300.00.
• Based on 5 hours open Hosted Bar • Cash bar setup fee of $100 per bar.
• Applies to all guest 21 years and older (Accepts Cash, Card, Mobile payments)
• All guests under 21 are subjected to non-alcoholic (1 bar and bartender per 85 guest)
pricing
• Signature Cocktail can be added for $5.00 per All alcoholic beverage prices are subject to 10 percent
guest Kansas State Excise Tax and 20 percent service
charge. Prices are subject to change with guaranteed
• Wine Service during dinner is available for a per pricing 30 days prior to the function. The Catering
person rate – it is not provided in the package. Director and Event Manager will work with you to
($1.00 per person plus wine by the bottle price) provide any special requests you may have for bar
services. All special beverage ordering will be done by
the Director.
Bar service and pricing
Cash Bars are available for large events such as a We urge you not to mix drinking and driving. Should
Wedding Reception. you need assistance, please allow our staff to arrange
transportation for you.
Bar package
A flat bartender fee of $85.00 per bar and bartender. Beverage consumption policy
(1 bar and bartender per 85 guest) When calculating alcohol consumption, KU Dining
Services uses the standard “Rule of Thumb”:
• Two (2) drinks per person for the first hour of the
event,
• Then one (1) drink per person for every hour
thereafter, for the duration of the event
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 11Hors D’oeuvres Cold
Cold Displays & Platters
(Minimum order of one dozen of each) Shrimp cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.83 per piece
(21 -25 in each lb)
Poached and chilled, served with cocktail sauce
Tortilla pinwheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.70 per piece
Perfect for passing!
With choice of Southwest Chipoltle cream cheese; Boursin
cream cheese and grilled asparagus; Cream cheese, orange
marmalade, walnuts and dried cranberries Hummus bi tahini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44.00
Choose traditional or tumeric roasted cauliflower hummus
served with naan bites and crudite dippers
Edible spoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.83 per piece
(serves 35)
(Minimum order one dozen for each item)
Crisp cracker shaped spoons with choice of the following
fillings: Cheese tortas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00
Caprese - fresh mozzarella, torched grape tomato and basil Three layers of seasoned soft cheese and provolone with
with extra virgin olive oil. currants, fresh herbs, and blue cheese, served with crackers
Mediterranean - green olive, caper, and sun dried tomato and crisp flat breads
cream cheese. (serves 50)
Poached Shrimp Salad - tossed with minced vegtables and
dill. Cheese spreads with flat breads & crackers . . . .$40.00
Cashew curry, mediterranean green olive, or Goat cheese
Shrimp ceviche shooters . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25 per piece and fresh herb
Poached, chilled shrimp seasoned with key lime, red onion (serves 35)
and aji pepper served in individual cups
Antipasto tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.65 per person
Crudite cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.37 per piece (Minimum 25 guests)
Individual portions of seasonal vegetable crudites with ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65/person
dip or hummas
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50/person
Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola, peppers, marinated
Bruschetta - perfect for passing! . . . . . . $1.83 per piece artichokes, olives, and fresh mozzarella cheese, served with
(Minimum order one dozen for each item) crackers and flat breads
Thin slices of baguette ruffles with the following toppings:
Brie cheese and locally produced blackberry jam
Benedictine cream cheese spread with English Cucumber
Roasted petite tender with horseradish sauce
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 12Hors D’oeuvres Hot
St. Louis style stuffed mushrooms . . . . $1.66 per piece Mini Quiche - Perfect for passing! . . . . . $ 1.31 per piece
VG (Ask about our vegan stuffed mushroom.) Classic quiche with your choice of Boursin cheese, spinach or
Choice of St. Louis style Italian Sausage and mozzarella or bacon filling
Boursin cheese filling served on a grilled tomato sauce.
Phyllo cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.43 per piece
Crab cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.27 per piece Perfect for passing!
Served with crystal aioli Mediterranean- filled with goat cheese and fig preserves,
garnished with toasted almonds. Boursin cheese and roasted
Bacon wrapped shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.12 per piece red bell peppers
Served with BBQ sauce - GF
Santa Fe chicken egg rolls . . . . . . . . . . $1.66 per piece
Sweet potato cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.33 per piece Chicken, corn, black beans and chopped peppers rolled into
a flour tortilla and our chipotle crema
Diced vegetable and crimson lentil patties served with
chimichurri sauce - VG GF
Sriracha chicken rangoon . . . . . . . . . . $1.58 per piece
Artichoke Arancini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.47 per piece Diced chicken and cream cheese seasoned with sriracha
sauce served in a crisp shell served with sweet and sour
Breaded risotto and cheese bites blended with spinach and
sauce
diced artichoke served on tomato-roasted garlic sauce
All beef meatballs - BBQ or Swedish . . . $1.66 per piece
Choice of sauce
BBQ GF
Italian GF
Swedish
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 13Formal Plated Dinner
Salad Entrees
Beef
Price per salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
(All starter salads are served with parker house rolls and
whipped butter) Roasted tenderloin fillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00
(6oz)with house made Demi Glaze Garnished with fried
Field Greens mixed with fresh herbs topped with diced red Tabasco Onions and two Crab Cakes drizzled with Crystal
peppers, curly pickled carrots, and cashews. Garnished with aioli
cucumber ribbon and colorful cocktail tomatoes and served
with our sweet and sour vinaigrette Grilled ribeye steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
(8oz) with house made Demi Glaze and a Herb infused
House tossed salad Shitake Mushroom Butter served with Blackened Grilled
Romaine lettuce and baby greens, grape tomatoes, shredded Shrimp Skewer
carrots, sliced cucumber and croutons
Roasted tenderloin fillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.00
Greek salad (6oz) Topped with a Oscar Style Crab filling Served with a
Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion,feta Salmon Fillet and Sauce Foyot
cheese and Kalamata olives Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce,
Parmesan cheese, croutons and grape tomato garnish Grilled beef tenderloin fillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
VG (can be served with a vegan white bean and garlic
(6oz) drizzled with wild mushroom demi glaze served with
dressing)
truffled hasselback Yukon gold potatoes as steamed jumbo
asparagus
Crimson and blue spinach salad
Baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries and Red
and Green Salad Red leaf lettuce, roasted cashew, and red Lamb
pepper with balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled rack of lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.00
Spring salad drizzled with Coriander Chutney and Adobo spiced shrimp
Spring mix greens, mango, mandarin orange and strawberry skewer
slices with sweet and sour vinaigrette sliced almonds
garnished with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled with
sweet and sour vinaigrette
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 14Formal Plated Dinner
...Continued
Chicken Vegetarian
Chicken cassoulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00 Penne pasta with roasted cauliflower
White bean and pork sausage stew with roasted chicken & asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00
thighs served with crusty French roll Tossed In a Zesty Red Pepper Sauce Garnished with Capers,
Chevre, and Fresh Basil V
Panko breaded chicken breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Drizzled with a lemon-caper beurre blanc served on a bed of Zucchini noodle pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
orzo pasta tossed with summer squash, diced red peppers Tossed with a fresh Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Garnished with
and Parmesan cheese garnished with grilled asparagus and Fire roasted Grape tomatoes Served with seared eggplant
glazed baby carrots Roses GF VG V
Seared chicken gratin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00 Tri-mushroom pot pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Finished with Dijon cream sauce and shiitake mushroom Blend of Oyster, Cremini, and Shiitake mushrooms in a Rich
crisps served with pommes dauphine, glazed green top Champagne Cream Sauce Topped with a Flaky Puff Pastry
carrots, peas and pearl onions Crust V
Land & Sea Crimson lentil cake
and seared eggplant terrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00
Kc strip (6oz) shiitake mushroom Glazed with harissa sauce served with steamed jumbo
asparagus and baby carrots V
stuffed seared salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00
with chipotle hollandaise served with truffled hasselback
Yukon gold potatoes as steamed jumbo asparagus
Roasted tenderloin fillet (6oz)
and swordfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.00
with house made Demi Glaze and Grilled Swordfish Steak
topped with a Chunky Mango Salsa
Roasted tenderloin fillet and scallops(6oz) . . . . $35.00
with house made Demi Glaze and Scallops served with a
Passion Fruit Butter Sauce
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 15Formal Plated Dinner Desserts Chocolate Temptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze Monterosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 A creamy mix of mascarpone and ricotta cheese, divided by a delicate layer of sponge cake, topped with wild strawberries Chocolate Fondant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Chocolate layer cake filled with chocolate ganache, topped with a chocolate mirror and rimmed with chocolate flakes Chocolate Chip Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 New York cheesecake studded with chocolate chips and topped with chocolate flakes, sits on a sponge cake base. Limoncello mascarpone cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Alternating layers of sponge cake and lemon infused mascarpone cream, decorated with Limoncello sauce. Ricotta cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Cheesecake made with ricotta cheese, delicately textured with a hint of natural orange essence. Tiramisù glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Sponge cake soaked in espresso, topped with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder 2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 16
Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet
...Starting at $21.50
Select two of any salad.
Composed Salads
Leafy Green Salads Cucumber dill
Crisp cucumber and red onion in a sour cream-oil dressing
Garden salad
Not available for boxed lunches Carolina slaw
Shredded cabbage and tri-colored carrots tossed in a sweet
House tossed salad and tangy apple cider vinaigrette
Mixed lettuce and baby greens, grape tomatoes, shredded
carrots, sliced cucumber and croutons Marinated vegetable trio
Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with julienne carrots
Greek salad in classic Italian dressing. VG
Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta
cheese and Kalamata olives Chopped broccoli salad
Broccoli florets, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds tossed in
a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing
Caesar salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and grape
tomato garnish Pasta & Grain Salads
VG (can be served with a vegan white bean and garlic
dressing) Israeli couscous salad
Fresh diced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, green
Crimson and blue spinach salad onion and basil tossed with couscous, lemon juice and extra
Baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries and sliced virgin olive oil VG
almonds garnished with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled
with sweet and sour vinaigrette Mediterranean orzo salad
Sun-dried tomatoes, Nicoise olives, fresh basil, almonds
Red and green salad and feta cheese tossed with extra virgin olive oil and white
Red leaf lettuce, roasted cashew, and red pepper with balsamic vinegar
balsamic vinaigrette
Sun-dried bow tie pasta salad
Spring salad Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper and fresh basil. VG
Spring mix greens, mango, mandarin orange and strawberry
slices with sweet and sour vinaigrette Balsamic orecchiette pasta
White balsamic vinaigrette, while green olives, artichoke
Casual, yet classy
quarters and basil. VG
Gemelli pasta salad
Corkscrew noodles with peas, red peppers, green onions and
baby corn in an Italian vinaigrette
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 17Have it Your Way Dinner Buffet
...Continued
Vegetable À La Carte
Select two
Meat Loaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.25
Seasonal Vegetable Medley Dijon Roasted Pork
Grilled Squash With a Tomato-Roasted Garlic Ragout with Apple-Brandy Cream Sauce . . . . . . . . $4.50
Steamed Broccoli With Lemon Butter Grilled Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.25
Buttered Corn with herb Butter Sauce
Glazed Carrots with dijon cream sauce
Roasted Root Vegetables with Carrots, Golden Beets and Chicken Milanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
Parsnips Lentil Cake with Salsa Nortena . . . $3.00 per 2 pieces
Grilled Vegetable Platter (Available On Buffets Only) Chicken Picatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
French-Style Green Beans Lemon Turmeric Chicken thighs . . . . . . . . . . $4.50
Grilled Asparagus Beef Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
Country-Style Corn With Bacon Baked Ziti with Mushroom Bolognese . . . . . . . $3.25
Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower Spinach Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.25
Peas And Pearls Onions Stuffed Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 per pepper
Garlic-Seared Button Mushrooms Seared Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Polenta
Zucchini And Corn Succotash With Edamame with gold Tomato Sauce . . . $3.00 per 5 oz Portion
Ratatouille Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50
Cheese Tortellini
Aglio E Olio . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 per 5 oz Portion
Starches Cheese & Herb
Stuffed Zucchini Boat . . . . . . . . . $3.00 per boat
Select two Beef Brisket . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 per 4 oz slice
Beef Bourguignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 per Cup
Five Cheese Trottole Eye of Round . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 per 4 oz Portion
Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Includes Bacon) GF Shrimp Primavera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50
Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes GF Baked Cod Romanesco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
Home-Style Potatoes With Grilled Onions GF Mediterranean Chicken Artichoke . . . . . . . . . $6.00
Steamed New Potatoes Tossed In Herb Butter GF Rosemary Orange Glazed
Classic Mashed Potatoes With Gravy Bone-In Chicken Breast . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes GF Chicken Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00
Boursin Mashed Potatoes GF Baked Ziti
Blackstrap Rum Mashed Sweet Potatoes GF with Beef and Pork . . . . . . $4.50 per 5 oz Portion
Scalloped Potatoes Eggplant Terrine Casserole . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
Sweet Potato-Butternut Squash Gratin Eggplant Parmesan . . . . $3.00 per two piece serving
Vegetable Rice Pilaf GF SW Corn Crepes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.00 each
Kansas Rice Medley GF Wild Mushrooms and Champagne
Pasta With Butter, Parmesan Cheese And Parsley Cream pot pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
Lentil Rice Pilaf GF Grilled Cauliflower
Cheesy Potato Bake & spiced garbanzo beans with Kale pesto . . . $4.25
Cardamom-Scented Rice Pilaf With Garbanzo Beans Grilled Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
Israeli Couscous With Summer Squash GF Beef Tenderloin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 18KU Catering Buffet Favorites
Our Hand-Picked Favorite Themed Buffets
Italian buffet
BBQ buffet featuring house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
smoked meats A wide array of Italian favorites including
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 spaghetti with choice of meat or marinara sauce,
beef or spinach lasagna,
Cheese tortellini Aglio e Olio or gemelli pasta alfredo.
Burnt ends in KC Style BBQ sauce
Meatballs, green beans,
Smoked chicken with Carolina white BBQ sauce
Caesar salad and rolls complete the meal.
Pulled pork au jus
Assorted petite rolls, sauces and garnish
Mexican buffet
Guinness cheese dip with soft pretzel bread sticks
Home style potato salad
Carolina slaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
Classic deviled eggs
Southwest tortilla pinwheels Tortilla Chips: Salsa, Guacamole, Queso Dip
Crudité with ranch dip Southwest Salad
Fresh fruit display Spanish Rice
Fresh baked cookies Black Beans
Brownie trio Street Corn
Traditional, Turtle or Rocky Road Build your own Soft or Hard Tacos: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp
Chicken or Vegetarian enchilada V
Brunch favorites
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00 Country buffet
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.00
Chilled cedar plank smoked salmon tray with traditional
garnishes, bagels and crackers Warm Buttermilk Biscuits
Assorted cheese displays with crackers and accompaniments Whipped Butter and Strawberry Preserves
Charcuterie board and rolls Spinach Salad
Scrambled egg with tomato, cheese and chives Roasted Red Peppers, Roma Tomatoes, Blue Cheese,
Sausage patties Toasted Pine Nuts, Shaved Red Onion and
Potato pancakes Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mini spinach quiche Macaroni Salad
Assorted pastries and cinnamon rolls Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Fresh fruit display Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Dark chocolate mousse cups Country Gravy
Rock Chalk Toast Green Bean Casserole
Toasted banana bread with an orange infused mascarpone- Mushroom Sauce
ricotta creama topped with blueberries and strawberries Crispy Onion Garnish
Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken
Carved Sirloin of Beef
Mushroom Sauce
Horseradish Sauce
Soft Rolls
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 19Kid’s Zone
per child, under 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00
We get it.
Kids eat different but we have you covered.
These are plated meals just for our younger guests.
(12 and under)
Salad
Fresh Fruit or Garden Salad
Entree
Cheeseburger Sliders
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fingers
9” Pizza Hut personal pan Cheese or Pepperoni
Sides
Fries
Tots
20Late Night Snacks
Gourmet pretzels Sliders station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 per person
Seasoned with garlic and dill Your choice of...
(10-15 servings per pound) Angus beef
Nashville hot chicken
Bavarian pretzel bar . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50 per person Sweet potato quinoa sliders
Classic Cheese Sauce
Guinness Beer Cheese Mac station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00
Pepperoni Pizza Dip Your choice of...
Classic Mac
Popcorn bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25 per person Pulled Pork and Mac
Buttered Smoked Gouda Mac
Cheese
Caramel
Cinnamon
Dessert Trays
Premium dessert tray . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 per person
Trays include French Macaroons and Petit Fours,
along with a choice of (choose 2):
Cheesecake Bites, Chocolate Truffles, Lemon Tarts,
Mini Canoli, or White Chocolate-Strawberry and
Pistachio Tartlet (Minimim 25 guests)
Cheesecake bites tray . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 per person
Bite-size cheesecake assortment from
Eli’s of Chicago (Minimum 25 guests)
Cookie and brownie combo tray . . . . $3.50 per person
Assortment of gourmet cookies along with a selection
of Ghirardelli brownies
(Minimum 12 guests)
French macaroon tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00
(115 macaroons)
Assorted French Macaron
2021 KU EVENTS AND WEDDING GUIDE 21Thank You
The staff and I at The University of Kansas would We all have different tastes when it comes to food,
like to thank you for your inquiry into the use of our and we are sure Chef Robert can accommodate your
facilities for your event. The University of Kansas menu desires. Our goal is to take the worry out of the
Memorial Union has an incredible reputation event planning. We have a gregarious staff prepared
in this industry for a high level of service, facilities, to help you in all aspects of your event planning. I am
amenities and food and beverage offerings. available to assist you in any way possible as well.
Our goal is to ensure that you and your guests receive Once again, thank you for considering The University
the attention to detail that is necessary to make your of Kansas for your event.
event memorable. Our Partnership with Danforth
Chapel and Adams Alumni Center offers you our Best wishes,
professional staff that has years of experience in
special event planning. Our teams will assist you in the
planning process to be certain that we have met each
and every one of your requests to the fullest of our
abilities. KU Catering- Division of KU Dining Services
runs its catering operation with PEP, or Personalized Phillip Wesley Vann Jr.
Event Planning. Every event that is planned with Assistant Director of Union Operations
us will have its own unique set of circumstances KS Union | DeBruce Center | Burge Union
and needs, as no two events are quite the same. KU Memorial Union
Within this Special Events Guide, we have several
menu suggestions. We’d like to emphasize the word
suggestions. Our Culinary team takes pride in his
ability to customize your menu.
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