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Breakfast
Hot Beverage Service ….$2.95
Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee plus herbal tea, spiced cider and cocoa mix
Cold Beverage Service ….$2.95
One soft drink and one bottle of water per person
Hot Beverage with Juice ….$4.95
Our Hot Beverage Service with a variety of chilled fruit juices
Hot Beverage with Pastries ….$5.05
Our Hot Beverage Service with a variety of pastries, which may include bagels, muffins, croissants, coffee cakes or scones
Continental ….$7.10
Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee, herbal tea, spiced cider, cocoa and chilled fruit juices. Also includes an assortment of breakfast pastries, fresh-baked muffins and bagels with cream cheese
Continental Deluxe ….$8.10
Our Continental Breakfast with the addition of fresh-cut fruit
Continental Supreme ….$9.15
Our Continental Deluxe Breakfast with the addition of assorted yogurt and granola
Mini Hot Breakfast ….$9.20
Savory vegetable and cheese quiche, sausage links, French toast casserole, variety of breakfast pastries, fresh fruit platter, hot beverage service and chilled fruit juices Minimum order 20
Executive Breakfast ….$9.85
A plated meal with your choice of scrambled eggs: plain, cheddar cheese, western or tomato basil with feta. Your choice of breakfast meat: bacon, ham or sausage (turkey or pork). Also includes seasoned potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit platter, hot beverage service, and chilled fruit juices Minimum order 25
Breakfast Buffet ….$13.00
Scrambled eggs with side toppings of diced tomatoes, cheddar and feta cheese. Choose two breakfast meats: bacon, ham or sausage (turkey or pork). Also includes seasoned potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit platter, hot beverage service; and chilled fruit juices Minimum order 25
Breakfast Additions/Options
- Oatmeal – Old-fashioned oats served with brown sugar and assorted toppings on the side ….$2.70
- Silver dollar pancakes – Two silver dollar pancakes served with butter and syrup ….$2.70
- Breakfast Croissant Sandwich – Large croissant with two fried eggs, American cheese and choice of bacon, Canadian bacon or sausage patty ….$6.60
- Breakfast Burrito – Scrambled eggs with chorizo, cheese, green peppers and onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with cilantro sour cream and a variety of hot sauces ….$5.55
Breaks and Snacks
Mediterranean Break ….$6.10
Hot Beverage Service, assorted soft drinks, homemade hummus topped with feta and chopped tomatoes. Served with pita bread or crackers, vegetable crudité for dipping and mixed nuts
Matinée ….$5.20
Hot beverage service, iced tea, lemonade, assorted soft drinks, individual bags of potato chips, pretzels and popcorn
Vegetarian Break ….$5.75
Hot Beverage Service, assorted soft drinks and your choice of either a fruit or vegetable platter served with cheese and crackers
Cookies and Cream ….$5.75
Hot beverage service, assorted soft drinks and a variety of cookies and ice cream novelties
Daily Delight ….$5.90
Hot Beverage Service, assorted soft drinks, chocolate-dipped strawberries, sliced apples and granola bars
Sweet Tooth ….$5.90
Hot beverage service, assorted soft drinks, cookies and brownies
Additional Items to Consider
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Soup Salad Sandwiches
Salads
Add grilled chicken to any entrée salad for an additional $2.55
Traverse City Salad ….$8.10
A blend of romaine lettuce and mixed baby greens topped with Traverse City dried cherries, strawberries, mandarin oranges, toasted pine nuts, red onion and blue cheese served with raspberry vinaigrette
Asian Salad ….$8.10
Mixed baby greens, spinach, slivered pea pods, mushrooms, julienne red onion, tomatoes, mandarin oranges and toasted almonds served with sesame vinaigrette
Caesar Salad ….$8.10
A salad of romaine lettuce and homemade croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
Cobb Salad ….$9.45
A composed salad of romaine lettuce, bacon, egg, cucumber, tomato, black olives, cheddar cheese
Waldorf Salad ….$9.15
Mixed baby greens, apples, blue cheese, celery, candied walnuts and red grapes served with a balsamic dressing
Greek Salad ….$9.15
A salad of romaine lettuce, beets, garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, feta and red onion served with a Greek dressing
Poached Pear Salad ….$9.15
A salad of mixed baby greens and romaine lettuce, poached pear, roasted walnuts, blue cheese and julienne red onion served with an apple cider vinaigrette
Southwest Corn Salad ….$9.15
A fresh composed salad of arugula, romaine lettuce, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, tomato, red onion and cheddar cheese. Served with a Southwest dressing
Fresh Fruit Plate ….$9.85
An array of fresh-cut seasonal fruit garnished with yogurt
Soups
Cup of Soup…..$3.30
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Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Croissant ….$10.15
Chicken salad served with fresh cut fruit, pickle and chips.
Turkey Croissant ….$10.15
A roasted turkey and cheddar croissant with fresh-cut fruit, pickle and chips
Chicken Ranch Wrap ….$10.15
Grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing in a Lawash wrap. Served with fruit, chips and a pickle
Turkey Club Wrap ….$10.75
Roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise in a Lawash wrap. Served with fruit, chips and a pickle
Vegetarian Lawash Wrap ….$10.15
Assorted fresh vegetables, cheese, lettuce, tomato and our house dressing. Served with fruit, chips and a pickle
Deli Sandwich ….$10.15
A stacked deli sandwich on a Brioche bun. Select one type (chicken salad, tuna salad, turkey, ham, roast beef or corned beef). Served with chips, fruit and a pickle spear
Luncheons
Cranberry Brie Pecan Chicken ….$14.55
Chicken breast with a cranberry brie stuffing, topped with a pecan herb breading and a caramelized Vidalia sauce
Chicken Piccata ….$14.25
Pan seared with a light lemon caper beurre blanc sauce
Mediterranean Chicken ….$14.25
Marinated chicken breast garnished with an artichoke, Kalamata olive, mushroom feta relish
Lemon Sage Chicken ….$14.25
A chicken breast encrusted with a lemon Parmesan breading, baked and sauced with a sage beurre blanc
Florentine Chicken ….$14.55
Chicken breast, breaded and fried served on a bed of sautéed spinach with feta and Parmesan cheese then topped with a white wine cream sauce
Tuscan Chicken ….$14.25
Rosemary chicken served with a Tuscan balsamic sauce garnished with basil Parmesan
Broiled Filet Mignon ….$16.80*
Center-cut filet served with a red wine mushroom sauce Minimum order 20
Pork Tenderloin ….$14.00
Rosemary-Dijon marinated pork tenderloin garnished with a fruit chutney
Mixed Grill ….$16.45*
Choice of two items: chicken piccata, rosemary grilled chicken, broiled filet mignon, salmon beurre blanc or marinated grilled shrimp (4)
Salmon Beurre Blanc ….$14.55
Atlantic salmon baked and served with a creamy dill beurre blanc sauce
Baked Whitefish ….$14.00
Baked fillet topped with dill and lemon served with a remoulade sauce
Thai Beef Tips ….$14.65*
Thai marinated beef tenderloin tips nestled atop a bed of basmati rice. Accompanied by a mélange of vegetables
Burrito Combo ….$12.70
One beef and one chicken burrito served with Spanish-style rice and a seasonal roasted vegetable
Ravioli Medley ….$12.70
A medley of Florentine, cheese, and portabella mushroom ravioli, served with a fresh marinara and seasonal vegetable
Curry Lentil Burrito ….$12.70
A tortilla filled with lentil, potato, spinach, tomato and herbs accompanied with a spicy cilantro yogurt sauce
Eggplant Parmesan ….$12.70
Breaded eggplant fried and sauced with a fresh marinara. Served atop a bed of pasta
Brochette Duet ….$14.20*
A duo of skewered beef tenderloin and grilled chicken kabobs served atop a bed of rice pilaf with fresh vegetables
* Item contains, or may contain, raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Buffets
Breakfast Buffet ….$13.00
Scrambled eggs with side toppings of diced tomatoes, cheddar and feta cheese. Choose two breakfast meats: bacon, ham or sausage (turkey or pork). Also includes seasoned potatoes, assorted pastries, fresh fruit platter, hot beverage service and chilled fruit juices Minimum order 25
Brunch Buffet ….$16.85
Vegetable and cheese quiche, French toast casserole, bacon and sausage, smoked salmon platter with bagels, grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, pastries, fruit platter, choice of one salad: Italian chopped salad, Traverse City salad or strawberry romaine salad
Deli Lunch Buffet ….$13.35
Make your own sandwich from a selection of three: (turkey, ham, roast beef, corned beef, chicken salad or tuna salad). Served with a variety of cheeses, breads, assorted condiments, pickle tray and chips. Choose two salads from the Traditional Buffet salad list on the right
Traditional Buffet:
Luncheon: …………………..$17.00
Dinner: ……………………….$23.40
Choose two meats:
- Herbed Roasted Chicken (Bone-in or Boneless)
- BBQ Boneless Chicken
- Chicken Marsala
- Chicken Piccata
- Mediterranean Chicken
- Lemon Sage Chicken
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin Chutney
- Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc
- Cod (Fried or Blackened)
- Marinated and grilled Flank Steak
- Beef Bourguignon
- Thai Beef Tips with Rice
For Dinner Buffets you may substitute one or two entrées for carved items listed below:
- Carved Breast of Turkey
- Carved Prime Rib
- Carved Glazed Ham
Choose one Side:
- Potato Au Gratin
- Pasta Primavera
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Wild Rice Pilaf
- Roasted Potatoes
Choose one Vegetable:
- Glazed Carrots
- Grilled Asparagus
- Summer Squash Gratin
- Green Beans
- Broccoli
Choose two Salads:
- Caesar
- Greek
- Italian Chopped
- Cobb
- Garden
- Traverse City
- Strawberry Romaine
- Fruit
- Greek Pasta
- Kale Quinoa
- Couscous Tabbouleh
- Orzo Roasted Vegetable
- Redskin Potato
- Broccoli
Specialty Buffets
Luncheon: …………………..$17.00
Dinner: ……………………….$20.35
Mexican Buffet
Choice of chicken or beef burritos and chicken or beef fajitas, Mexican rice, roasted seasoned vegetables and taco salad bar. Served with fresh tortilla chips, dessert and beverage
Italian Buffet
Includes lasagna (meat or vegetarian), Tuscan chicken, choice of one pasta: penne, shells, or bowtie and one sauce: Alfredo, pesto or marinara, served with caprese salad, Caesar salad, antipasto salad, Italian green beans, fresh-baked bread, dessert and beverage
Asian Buffet
Includes beef with broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, or white rice (substitute for fried rice for $1.00 extra), Lo Mein, sesame green beens, spinach salad with sesame seed dressing, sesame and vegetable egg rolls with sauce
Southern Buffet
Fried chicken, BBQ ribs, macaroni and cheese, corn casserole, green beans, garden salad, fruit and coleslaw
Picnic Buffet
Choice of two meats (hot dogs, bratwurst, half-pound hamburgers, BBQ boneless chicken), baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, tossed salad and watermelon slices. Includes beverage and dessert
Salad and Soup Luncheon Buffet: …. $13.35
Add a Grilled Chicken Platter…$4.10
Add a Broiled Salmon Platter…$4.60
Choose three Salads:
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Choose two Soups:
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Dinners
Cranberry Brie Pecan Chicken ….$16.70
Chicken breast with a cranberry brie stuffing, topped with a pecan herb breading and a caramelized Vidalia sauce
Chicken Piccata ….$16.30
Pan seared chicken breast with a light lemon caper beurre blanc sauce
Mediterranean Chicken ….$16.30
Marinated chicken breast garnished with an artichoke, Kalamata olive, mushroom feta relish
Lemon Sage Chicken ….$16.30
A chicken breast encrusted with a lemon Parmesan breading, baked and sauced with a sage beurre blanc
Florentine Chicken ….$16.30
Chicken breast, breaded and fried served on a bed of sautéed spinach with feta and Parmesan cheese then topped with a white wine cream sauce
Tuscan Chicken ….$16.30
Rosemary chicken served with a Tuscan balsamic sauce garnished with basil Parmesan
Broiled Filet Mignon ….$23.40*
Center-cut filet served with a red wine mushroom sauce Minimum order 20
Roast Prime Rib of Beef ….$22.60*
Slow-roasted prime rib, served with horseradish cream sauce Minimum order 20
New York Strip Steak ….$23.40*
U.S. Prime beef, juicy and well marbled for peak flavor Minimum order 20
Pork Tenderloin ….$16.30
Rosemary-Dijon marinated pork tenderloin garnished with a fruit chutney
Mixed Grill ….$23.65*
Choice of two items: chicken piccata, rosemary grilled chicken, broiled filet mignon, salmon beurre blanc or marinated grilled shrimp (4) Minimum order 20
Salmon Beurre Blanc ….$21.40
Atlantic salmon baked and served with a creamy dill beurre blanc sauce
Herbed Whitefish ….$16.30
Baked fillet topped with an herbed breading and a dill beurre blanc sauce
Thai Beef Tips ….$22.40
Thai marinated beef tenderloin tips nestled atop a bed of jasmine rice. Accompanied by a mélange of vegetables
Ravioli Trio ….$15.15
Three types of ravioli: cheese, portabella mushroom and Florentine. Sauced with a fresh marinara
Curry Lentil Burrito ….$15.25
A tortilla filled with lentil, potato, spinach, tomato and herbs accompanied with a spicy cilantro yogurt sauce
Eggplant Parmesan ….$15.25
Breaded eggplant fried and sauced with a fresh marinara. Served atop a bed of pasta
Brochette Duet ….$20.25*
A duo of skewered beef tenderloin and grilled chicken kabobs served atop a bed of rice pilaf with fresh vegetables
* Item contains, or may contain, raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Reception Specialties
Cheese and Crackers ….$3.95
An assortment of domestic cheeses served with crackers and fruit garnish
Fruit Platter ….$3.40
An assortment of freshly cut seasonal fruits artfully displayed
Vegetable Platter ….$3.75
Assorted fresh vegetable crudités and dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip ….$37.75
Served with seasoned bread and crackers. Can be topped with or without nuts, serves 25 people
Imported Cheese, Fruit, and Vegetable Table ….$8.60
A beautiful display of international cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables served with crackers Minimum order 50
Antipasto Platter ….$8.40
Assorted marinated olives, cured meats, cheeses and tortellini skewers, garbanzo beans, artichokes, and pepperochinis
Mediterranean Platter ….$6.40
Traditional hummus, tapenade and herbed feta. Served with pita bread and vegetable crudites Minimum order 25
Assorted Brie En Croute Platter ….$6.40
An assortment of French Brie, baked and served with crackers Minimum order 25
Smoked Salmon Platter ….$117.00
A fillet of smoked salmon served with herbed cream cheese and crackers Serves 35
Poached Atlantic Salmon ….$137.00
A beautiful display of a whole Atlantic salmon accompanied by capers, finely diced red onion, egg and crackers Serves 35
Grilled Chicken Platter ….$6.70
Herb-marinated chicken breasts, grilled then sliced and served with fresh-baked bread
Assorted Canapes ….$62.50
Chef’s choice variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres attractively displayed using an assortment of meats, vegetables, cheeses, fruits, and seafood 50 pieces per order
Shrimp Bowl ….$127.50
Choice of grilled or served on ice with a snappy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges 50 pieces per order
Pork Tenderloin ….$7.65
Dijon rosemary marinated pork tenderloin served with fresh-baked bread, cranberry sauce and a horseradish cream sauce. Can be served on a platter or chef carved.** Minimum order 25
Roasted Turkey ….$9.15
A roasted savory turkey breast carved by our chef and served with petite rolls and a variety of toppings including tarragon mayonnaise and a cranberry sauce. Can be served on a platter or chef carved.** Minimum order 25
Tenderloin of Beef ….$13.50*
Herb-marinated beef tenderloin served with horseradish cream and blue cheese chive sour cream sauces and fresh-baked bread. Can be served on a platter or chef carved.** Minimum order 25
Glazed Ham ….$9.15
Slow-roasted ham with a sweet honey Bourbon glaze served with petite rolls and condiments. Can be served on a platter or chef carved.** Minimum order 25
Pasta Italiano ….$7.65*
Choice of two pastas (bowtie, tri-color tortellini, assorted ravioli, and fettucine) and two sauces (alfredo, pesto or marinara with or without meat and a variety of toppings. Chef attended.** Minimum order 50
Premium Potato Bar ….$7.65
A trio of purple Peruvian, sweet potato and Yukon gold mashed potatoes served in a martini glass with a variety of toppings, including scallions, cheddar, bacon, herb butter and chives. Self-serve or chef attended.** Minimum order 50
Combinations
Three Station…..$23.40*
Choose two carved items (Pork Tenderloin, Glazed Ham, Tenderloin of Beef or Roast Turkey); Pasta Italiano or Premium Potato Bar; Imported Cheese, Fruit and Vegetable Platter Minimum order 50
Four Station…..$28.50*
Choose two carved items (Pork Tenderloin, Glazed Ham, Tenderloin of Beef or Roast Turkey); Pasta Italiano or Premium Potato Bar; Imported Cheese, Fruit and Vegetable Platter; and a Deluxe Dessert Table Minimum order 50
Deluxe Dessert Table ….$8.10
An extravaganza of assorted desserts which include, tortes, cheesecakes, flans, trifles, homemade mousse, chocolate-dipped strawberries, assorted cookies and cookie bars Minimum order 50
VIP Coffee Service ….$4.60
A variety of flavored coffees and teas, hot chocolate, chocolate twisters, cinnamon, sugar rock candy sticks, and whipped cream
Executive Standard ….$11.70
Select three items from below. Six pieces per person Minimum order 20
Executive Deluxe ….$14.25
Select four items from below. Eight pieces per person Minimum order 20
A cone-shaped mini floured tortilla filled with smoked chicken and cheese
Chicken or Beef Satay
Hoisin-marinated chicken or beef with a sweet garlic chili sauce
Chicken Bites
Choice of Italian, coconut or buttermilk fried golden brown, served with appropriate sauces
BBQ or Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs with barbecue sauce or a rich beef and sour cream sauce
Brie Phyllo Cup
Baked and topped with raspberry preserves, served with or without candied nut
Mini Crustless Quiche
Individual servings of vegetable and cheese quiche
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
A variety of silver dollar mushroom caps filled with Italian sausage, spinach, and cheese
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta cheese in a flaky phyllo triangle
Beef Crostini
Crostini with thinly sliced beef tenderloin served topped with a horseradish cream sauce and parsley
Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Bar Service
Namebrand Liquors ….$5.00
Beer ….$4.00
Wine (Company-Sponsored Open Bar) ….$4.50
Wine (Cash Bar) ….$4.00
First hour for each bartender ….$60.00
Each additional hour per bartender ….$30.00
Each bar waitstaff per hour ….$20.00
For quality service, the MEC plans for one bartender and one bar waitstaff for every 50 guests. We are happy to add any special-request items that you may have (additional charges may apply).
Liquor:
- Tito’s Vodka
- Absolut Vodka
- Grey Goose Vodka
- Tanqueray Gin
- Dewar’s Scotch
- Maker’s Mark Bourbon
- Canadian Club Whiskey
- Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
- Captain Morgan Rum
- Bacardi Rum
- Kahlua
- Baileys Irish Cream
- 1800 Silver Tequila
- Hennessy Cognac
- Sweet & Dry Vermouth
Beer:
- Sam Adams Lager
- Blue Moon Belgian White
- Heineken
- Corona Light
- Miller Light
- Budweiser
- Bud Light
- Killian’s Irish Red
- Founders All Day IPA
- Founders Centennial IPA
- Bell’s Two Hearted Ale
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Montevina ….$19.00
Dry, Rich and Fruity – San Joaquin, California
Chardonnay Estancia ….$23.00
Dry, Rich and Flavorful – Monterey, California
Chardonnay, Clos du Bois ….$35.00
Dry, Full-Bodied, Barrel Fermented – Alexander Valley, California
Chardonnay, Franciscan ….$35.00
Dry, Rich, Tropical Fruit Flavors – Napa Valley, California
Sauvignon Blanc, Markham ….$22.00
Dry, Light and Crisp – Napa Valley California
Pouilly-Fuisse, Joseph Drouhin ….$35.00
Dry, Rich and Elegant – Burgundy France
Johannisberg Riesling, Good Harbor ….$17.00
Semi-Dry, Light and Fruity – Michigan
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Concannon ……. $17.00
Dry, Full-Bodied and Complex – Livermore Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini ….$23.00
Dry, Rich and Flavorful – California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi ….$42.50
Dry, Rich and Full-Bodied – Sonoma, California
Merlot, Casa Lapostolle ….$18.00
Dry, Medium-Bodied Soft & Smooth – Rapel Valley, Chile
Merlot, Glass Mountain ….$21.00
Dry, Medium-Bodied Soft and Smooth – Rapel Valley, Chile
Merlot, Rutherford Hill ….$42.00
Dry, Rich & Smooth – Napa Valley, California
Chianti Classico, Rocca delle Macie ….$20.00
Dry, Fruity and Well-Balanced – Italy
Pinot Noir, Estancia ….$26.00
Dry, Medium-Bodied and Elegant – Monterey, California
Blush Wines
White Zinfandel, Montevina ….$17.00
Medium-Dry, Soft and Fruity – California
Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Brut Cordon Negro, Freixenet ….$19.00
Dry, Full Bodied, In Black Frosted Bottles – Spain
Brut, Chandon ….$33.50
Dry, Full-Bodied and Flavorful – Napa Valley, California