Wedding Reception Menus
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Punch Reception
Punch Service: $0.85 per person
- Select one punch
- Up to one hour table service
- Self-service buffet presentation
Punch Selections
Sparkling Lemonade Punch
Tart Orange Punch
Turquoise Punch
Sparkling Grape Punch
Lemonade
Cranberry Punch (add $1.00 per person)
Butler Service Receptions
All of the following Butler Service Reception Packages include:
- 2 hours of event planning including one-on-one meetings, phone calls, written correspondence and menu planning
- Prestige plastic tableware
- Service of your Wedding Cake
- We will work with you and your wedding cake designer to cut and serve your cake. Additionally, we pack up extra cake and cake parts for you to take at the end of the event.
- Up to one and one half hour of service
- Beverages: Iced Tea and Coffee (self-service buffet presentation)
Deluxe Butler Service Reception Package: $7.31 per person
Select three from the Gold Level and three from the Silver Level.
Up to one hour of passed service
Standard Butler Service Reception Package: $5.82 per person
Select two from the Gold Level and three from the Silver Level
Up to one hour of passed service
Gold Level
Apple Slices with Port Wine Cheese
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
Artichoke Canapes
Tomato Olivada Crostini
Minted Melon Balls
Country Ham and Gouda Pinwheels
Radish Heart Sandwiches
Olive Walnut Stuffed Sandwiches
Kielbasa Palmiers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Parmesan Cheese Straws
Silver Level
Cucumber Sandwiches
Savory Ham Balls
Roast Beef and Horseradish Pinwheels
Mushroom Sage Pinwheels
Marinated Snow Peas and Cherry Tomatoes
Savory Parmesan Bites
Stuffed Pea Pods
Parmesan Cheese Tarts
Grissini
Buffet Hors d’oeuvre Menus (minimum of 30 persons):
All of the following buffet hors d’oeuvre packages include:
- 2 hours of event planning including one-on-one meetings, phone calls, written correspondence and menu planning
- Decorated buffet
- Prestige plastic tableware
- Service of your Wedding Cake
- We will work with you and your wedding cake designer to cut and serve your cake. Additionally, we pack up extra cake and cake parts for you to take at the end of the event.
- Up to one and one half hour of buffet service
- Beverages: Iced Tea and Coffee (self-service buffet presentation)
Deluxe Hors d'oeuvre Package: $25.39 per person.
Great option for a meal
Select four(4) from the Gold Level, four(4) from the Silver Level and four(4) from the Bronze Level
Standard Hors d'oeuvre Package: $21.09 per person
On the lighter side, but still enough for a meal
Select two(2) from the Gold Level, three(3) from the Silver Level and four(4) from the Bronze Level
Light Hors d’oeuvre Package: $13.67 per person
If your guests have already had dinner, but want something light, this is a great option
Select three(3) from the Silver Level and four(4) from the Bronze Level
Gold Level
Shrimp Cups with Cocktail Sauce
Marinated Chicken Skewers
Holiday Quiche
Asian Vermicelli Salad in Asian Spoons
Elegant Cheese Tray with Grapes and Breads
Edam Cheese Bread Wedges
Petite Pommery Chicken Sandwiches
Fruit Stuffed Pork Open Face Sandwiches
Dilled Shrimp and Cucumber Canapés
Silver Level
Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes
Spiced Mixed Nuts
Cheddar Cheese Ball with Crackers
Ham and Cheddar Silver Dollar Sandwiches
Open Faced Turkey Sandwiches
Dried Beef Pickle Pinwheels
Bruschetta with Roasted Red Peppers & Goat Cheese
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray with Kaluhua Dip
Mini Orange Muffins with Ham
Petite Roast Beef Spinach Pinwheels
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
Citrus Melon Balls
Stuffed Mushrooms
Bronze Level
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray
Crudités with Dill Dip
Tarragon Stuffed Eggs
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Savory Stuffed Bread Snacks
Mexican Taco Dip and Chips
Tortilla Roll-Ups
Hot Asiago Dip with Crostini
Potato Chips
Olive Walnut Stuffed Celery
Cucumber Sandwiches
Savory Ham Balls
Grissini
Petite Roast Beef Spinach Pinwheels
Stuffed Pea Pods
Buffet Meals (30 - 150 people)
All of the following buffet menus include:
- 2 hours of event planning, including one-on-one meetings, phone calls, written correspondence and menu planning
- Decorated buffet
- Prestige plastic tableware
- Service of your Wedding Cake
- We will work with you and your selected wedding cake designer to cut and serve your cake. In addition, we pack up extra cake and cake parts for you to take at the end of the event
- Up to one and one half hour of buffet service
- Wheat and white dinner rolls and butter
- Beverages: Iced Tea and Coffee (self-service buffet presentation)
Entrée Selection
Double entrée choice:
Carved Steamship Round of Beef and Lemon Sour Cream Chicken -
$42.35 per person (minimum of 50 persons)
Chicken Lombardy and Gingered Pork Tenderloin - $25.99 per person
Lasagna and Marinated Turkey - $22.75 per person
Single entrée choice:
Carved Steamship Round of Beef - $34.90 per person (minimum of 50 persons)
Gingered Pork Tenderloin - $21.45 per person
Marinated Turkey - $21.15 per person
Chicken Lombardy - $20.05 per person
Lemon Sour Cream Chicken - $19.95 per person
Carved Pit Ham - $21.15 per person (minimum of 50 persons)
Lasagna - $16.65 per person
Salads (select one)
Strawberry Spinach Salad (add $3.00 per person), in season only
Mixed Greens with Gene’s Dressing
Romaine and Orange Salad
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
Sides (select two)
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Baked Potato
Wild Rice
Basmati Rice
Carrots
Green Been Casserole
Baked Beans
Escalloped Corn
On the Light Side
Deluxe Sandwich Package: $21.15 per person
This menu includes three selections from the Sandwich or Entrée Salad and four from the Sides
Standard Sandwich Package: $17.97 per person
This menu includes two selections from the Sandwich or Entrée Salad and three from the Sides.
Sandwich or Entrée Salads
Barbequed Pork on White Roll
Barbequed Beef on White Roll
Pommery Chicken Salad on White Roll
Chicken Tamales
Turkey Club on Wheat Roll
Ham and Cheddar on Silver Dollar Roll
Roast Beef Spinach Pinwheel (add $2.00 per person)
Mediterranean Wrap
Turkey and Bacon Wrap
New York Wrap (add $1.50 per person)
Chicken with Wild Rice Salad
Cheese and Cracker Tray
Meat, Cheese and Cracker Tray
Mediterranean Tray and Pita Crisps
Sides
Spring Salad
Broccoli Grape Salad
Texas Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Asian Vermicelli Salad
Italian Bread Salad
Fruit Compote in Watermelon Basket
Crudités with Dill Dip
Caesar Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad (add $3.00 per person), in season only
Mexican Taco Dip and Tortilla Chips
Potato Chips
Fruit Tray
Dessert Extravaganza
In addition to a Buffet Menu,
….add Something Sweet
Select two sweet items for your buffet for $2.95 per person
Mini Lemon Tarts
Petite Chocolate Arabian Cookies
Peanut Butter Truffles
Dried Cranberry Snack Mix
Miniature Coconut Macaroons
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
Two-bite Chocolate Mocha Biscotti
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (in season, only)
Cakes and Pies, Oh My!!!!
...add a dessert buffet to menu by selecting three sweets from below for $4.75 per person or
...select one of the following sweets for your dessert for $2.65 per person as your wedding cake option.
Raspberry Lace Cake
Irish Cream Cake (add $2.00 per person)
Grasshopper Torte
Chocolate Toffee Torte
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Chocolate Raspberry Cake (add $2.00 per person)
White Chocolate Cheesecake (add $2.00 per person)
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake
If you would like a dessert only reception, please talk with your wedding planner for pricing and options.
Coordination and Communication
Please let us know the following:
- Name and phone number of the cake designer and arrival time.
- Name and phone number of the deejay and their arrival time.
- Name and phone number of the photographer.
- Name and phone number of the florist.
- Names of the hosts and hostesses.
Dances
Having a dance at your event? Please provide us with the name and phone number of the musician and the time that they will be arriving to set up. Complimentary coffee is provided for the duration of the dance and 1 table will be provided for the Band or Deejay.
Alcoholic Beverage bars close one half hour prior to the end of the dance. Events must end by 11:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and by midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Billing
One half of the estimated bill is due 30 days before event and the remainder in full is due at the end of the event.
Additional fees:
Event Planner - $200.00 per additional hour
In-House Table Cloth - Provided by GBPAC
Special Order Tablecloths - Cost + 10 %
(chair covers, sashes, cloths, runners, napkins)
Bar Minimum - $75.00 per hour
Bar Transport Fee - $50.00 per bar
Chef Fee - $150.00 per hour for carving/display cooking
Ice Sculpture - $300.00 per sculpture
A 5 % service fee will be applied to total of all events.
Extended Hours Service
Events lasting longer than 5 hours from the arrival of the first guests for the reception to the departure of the last guest will be charged $125.00 per hour.
After Midnight
In the event that we are able to accommodate an extension to the time frames listed above, a service fee of up to $300 per hour will apply based on the space contracted.