Wedding Dinner Menus, Wedding Buffet Menus, Wedding Lunch Menus

Phipps Conference Center | University Events

University of Denver Wedding Guide - Buffet Selections

Hors D’oeuvre Receptions can be customized to fit any budget. Please call to receive a menu and a quote. (303) 871- 4621

All wedding meal pricing are served buffet style and include:

Servers & chefs
Standard linen (upgrades available at an additional charge)
China
Artisan breads & butter
Seattle’s Best ® regular & decaffeinated coffee
Bigelow Teas ® & iced water.

Served meals add $3.00.

Hors d’oeuvre

Choose 3

• Mushrooms Stuffed with Italian Sausage & Duxelle
• Chicken Teriyaki Satay with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Miniature Vegetarian Mushroom Tarts
• Jamaican Pork Tenderloin on Crostini
• Mini Spinach Quiche
• Shaved Soy Flank Steak with Scallions
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on Pita Chip
• Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Tray with Garden Vegetable Dip
• Spinach Artichoke Dip with French Baguettes & Crackers
• Spring Vegetable Tray with Housemade Ranch Dressing
• Domestic Cheese & Fruit Tray with Assorted Crackers & Crisps

Available at
additional charge

• Traditional Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Cocktail Sauce (4 per)	$4.00
• Sautéed Crab Cake with Rémoulade (1.5 per)	$2.00
• Tempura Battered Basil Wrapped Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce (1.5 per)	$2.00
• Skewered Grilled Lemon Basil Shrimp (1.5 per)	$2.00
• Imported Cheese, Nuts & Dried Fruit Tray with Crackers	$2.00
• California Rolls with Soy Dipping Sauce (1.5 per)	$1.00
• Seared Scallops with Guacamole on Tortilla (1.5 per)	$1.00
• Spinach Artichoke Crab Dip with French Baguettes	$1.00
• Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Imperial	$1.00

Carving Station available for Hors D’oeuvres Receptions

Please inquire with sales associate
All carving stations are accompanied by assortment of petite rolls & appropriate condiments:

• Baked Virginia Ham with Honey Bourbon Cola Glaze	$3.95
• Herb Roasted Turkey Breast	$4.95
• Roasted Peppered Top Sirloin of Beef	$5.95
• Rosemary & Garlic Encrusted Leg of Lamb	$6.95

Action Station

• Shrimp Scampi (4 shrimp sautéed in lemon, garlic butter)	$5.95
• MooShu Pork (Hand rolled mooshu pancakes, with pork tenderloin, shitake mushrooms, green onions & hoisan sauce)	$3.95
• Caesar Salad (Tossed to order Caesar salad)	$2.95

Salad

Choose 1

• Spinach Salad with Red Onions & Bacon Dijon Dressing
• Mixed Field Greens with Almonds & Basil Vinaigrette
• Fresh Romaine & Iceberg Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber with     Raspberry Vinaigrette
• Mesclun Salad with Belgium Endive, Dried Cherries, Toasted Almonds &         Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Grilled Pears, Frisee, Toasted Walnuts, Maple Glazed Bacon
    & Crumbled Goat Cheese & Cider Vinaigrette
• Tender Boston Bibb & Mache, Shaved White Onions, Maytag Bleu
    Cheese & Toasted Walnut Dressing,
• Caesar Salad: Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons

Entrees

Choose 1

Add a second entrée, check with your sales associate

Served add $3.00

• Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Wild Mushroom Duxelles & Herbed Jus	$28.00
• Grilled Chicken Breast with Sherry Caramelized Shallot Sauce	$28.00
• Grilled Citrus Glazed Chicken with Grilled Tropical Fruit Salsa	$28.00
• Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Pepper Chipotle Sauce	$28.00
• Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Cipolini Onion	$28.00
• Grilled Bourbon Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Demi	$35.00
• Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Brandy Peppercorn Au Jus	$35.00
• Peppered Beef Filet with & Pinot Noir Reduction	$38.00
• Roasted Veal Chop with Wild Mushroom & a Caramelized Cipolini Onion Demi	$45.00
• Roasted Loin of Veal with Creole Mustard, Rosemary & Garlic Crusted & a Caramelized Cipolini Onion Demi	$43.00
• Savory Molasses Glazed Roasted Pork Loin au Jus with Apple Smoked Bacon	$30.00
• Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloin au Jus	$33.00
• Lamb Chops with a Rosemary Whole Grain Mustard Crust & Mint Demi Glaze	$35.00
• Oven Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Cod & a Parsley Mint Pesto	$30.00
• Oven Roasted Fillet of Salmon with Honey Mustard Horseradish Sauce	$32.00
• Seared Salmon Stuffed with Crab topped with a Citrus Relish	$34.00
• Grilled Swordfish Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce & Grilled Pineapple Relish	$38.00
• Pan Seared Striped Bass with Shrimp, Mussels & a Corn, Fava Bean Succotash Broth (No starch or vegetable choices with this dish)	$38.00

Vegetarian Entrees

Choose 1

•  Cheese Tortellini with Portobello Mushrooms in a Creamy Romano
    Cheese Sauce
•  Crowned Portobello Mushroom with Chick Peas, Lemon, Thyme, & Basil     Pesto on Warmed Spinach
•  Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Tarts over Wilted Spinach
•  Polenta Cakes with Tomato Basil Marinara & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
•  Ratatouille en Croute

Starches

Choose 1

•  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil
•  Swiss Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
•  Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes
•  Baked Potato with Butter, Sour Cream & Green Onions
•  Long Grain & Wild Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds & Raisins
•  Lemongrass Scented Jasmine Rice
•  Lemon Curry Rice
•  Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Pomodoro
•  Penne with Butter, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
•  Israeli Couscous with Saffron & Fresh Mint
•  Polenta with Peas and Pancetta
•  Seasoned Potato Wedges
•  Merlot Braised Great Northern Beans

Vegetables

Choose 1

•  Asparagus with Garlic & Olive Oil
•  Lime Chile Corn
•  Corn & Fava Bean Succotash
•  Lightly Steamed Haricot Verts
•  Spring Vegetable Medley
•  Roasted Artichokes
•  Steamed Broccolini
•  Julienne Carrots, Yellow & Green Squash
•  Roasted Artichokes
•  Sauteed or Creamed Spinach
•  Lemony Escarole
•  Chinese Long Beans
•  Lightly Sauteed Baby Bok Choy
•  Wild Mushroom Ragout

Sweets

• Petite Fours, Truffle & Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

$4.75

All Pricing includes:
• Servers & Chefs
• Standard Linen (upgrades available at an additional charge)
• China
• Artisan Breads & Butter
• Seattle’s Best ® Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee
• Bigelow Teas ®
• Iced Water

Prices are subject to 8.1% sales tax, 15% service charge & bar fees.