EVENT & WEDDING CATERING SERVICES in Lincoln, NE
Venue Restaurant & Lounge provides event catering services in Lincoln, NE for the following events:
- Wedding Receptions
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Anniversaries
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Holiday Parties
- Luncheons
- Tailgates
- Corporate Events
- Social Gatherings
Whether you plan to host your event in one of our private dining rooms, at The Jasmine Room in The Grand Manse, or at an off-site location, Venue can offer a full catering package!
WHY CHOOSE Venue Catering
A successful, stress-free event means good food and great service, and that’s exactly what Venue strives to achieve. We aim to impress by offering the best hospitality, the freshest culinary ingredients, and the ultimate setup to ensure your event is unforgettable!
Let’s Plan Your Event Catering
Our Simple Process
Our process is simple. After you book your event date with Venue, we’ll meet to discuss your event vision to ensure we provide the best experience possible. Then, we’ll plan your event’s culinary selections. (We welcome any dietary or nutrition need requests, and we can even schedule a tasting if you’re unsure of which selections you’d like!) Finally, we’ll plan the service details for your event.
The Total Package
If you still need a location to host your event, or you’d like your event venue and catering all bundled into one, we recommend you look into one of our five private dining rooms at Venue Restaurant & Lounge or The Jasmine Room at The Grand Manse.
Off-site Catering
Thinking of an off-site event? We can bring the buffet or plated meals to you! We’ll set everything up and leave the place shining upon departure. Our off-site catering can be as small as you desire or up to 600+ guests. We can work with any budget upon request to ensure you have the best catering experience!
Book Venue Catering Services
Our Director of Events Cherie Anderson tells the story of how Venue Catering & Events has grown over the years to better serve you.
CATERING MENU
Our full-service catering can be served plated or buffet-style in lunch or dinner portions. We can also do drop-off catering for off-site events. All items are scratch-based. Menu requests are welcome, and we can accommodate gluten-free, food allergy, or dietary adjustments as well.
Plated and Buffet options available. We integrate both menus from the restaurant and/or catering menu to execute the private dining rooms depending on your head count and budget. Let our coordinators assist and make recommendations based upon your needs.
Off-site Catering Costs
Several factors determine pricing for off-site catering.
- Number of guests – There is a sizeable difference in pricing when accommodating 20 guests versus 300 guests. Please inquire.
- Location of Event – An additional cost may be included if Venue Restaurant & Lounge is charged a royalty fee when catering on-site at another venue.
- Menu Selections – The price per person is determined by menu items and market price.
- Plated Event vs. Buffet Style – Plated events require double the wait staff to serve guests in a timely fashion.
Rise & Shine
Because we are scratch-based kitchen, we have a 20 person minimum order requirement unless special arrangements have been made with your Event Coordinator. There are always other Venue options no matter the size of group, just ask us and we’ll be happy to accommodate!
Breakfast Dishes
Season’s freshest fruit platter
Yogurt parfait, cinnamon granola, berries
Scrambled eggs with cheese
Southwest scrambled eggs
Crispy breakfast potatoes
Sausage links, pecanwood smoked bacon and ham (choose 2)
Sandwiches & Burritos – Grab & Go!
Breakfast Burritos
sausage | egg | diced onions | cheese | salsa | hot sauce
English Muffin Sandwiches
egg & cheese | choices of bacon, sausage, smoked ham, or vegetarian | *add smoked salmon
Breakfast Casseroles
Savory
Biscuits & gravy casserole
Bacon & potato frittata
Spinach, feta, & mushroom frittata
Cheesy hashbrown casserole
Sausage & pepper frittata
Sweet
Apple texas french toast bake
Baked oatmeal & berry casserole
Cheese blintzes with raspberry sauce
Cinnamon roll casserole
Oatmeal crème brulee bake*
Orange croissant french toast bake*
French toast casserole
Bananas foster oatmeal
Breads, Pastries & Donuts
Bagels & flavored cream cheeses
Variety of mini breakfast pastries
House-made coffee cake, muffins & scones
Biscuits & Gravy
buttermilk | sage | white cheddar bacon | sausage & cheddar
Cinnamon Rolls
maple bacon | pecan sticky rolls (+.50) | classic | cinnamon | orange rolls
House-made Muffins
blueberry buttermilk | raspberry buttermilk | chocolate chip
Pumpkin cream cheese loaf bread – sliced
Blueberry buttermilk loaf bread – sliced
Cranberry orange loaf bread – sliced
Donut holes made from scratch
glazed | powdered | apple cider | orange glazed | ricotta | chai glazed pumpkin | chocolate | maple glazed | red velvet | sour cream | lemon
Appetizers
Hors d’oeuvres are fun and versatile, let them be the topic of conversation at your next event! They can serve as a small appetizer prior to dinner, be passed out by our hospitality team, or a substitute for the main course providing your guests with a variety of filling options.
Heavy Spreads
Priced per portion
Swedish meatballs
Bacon & bourbon meatballs
Spicy bbq meatballs
Beef Satay
korean bbq dipping sauce
Beefy Blue Crostini
port wine caramelized onions | blue cheese aïoli | sliced ribeye
Mini Beef Wellington
savory piece of beef tenderloin | mushroom duxelle | puff pastry | creamy horseradish dipping | sauce
Mini Bangers & Mash
creamy mashed potatoes | english sausages | mustard-beer gravy
cheese stuffed new potatoes
Steak Sliders
creamy horseradish | lettuce, tomato, onion | slider buns
Pork Sliders
apple slaw | bbq | slider buns
Steam Bun Sliders
Options:
- Pulled pork with kimchi & wasabi cream
- Brisket with bbq sauce & creamy coleslaw
- Chili-garlic butter lobster with lemon broccoli slaw
Chicken Favorites
Coconut Chicken Strips
mango sweet chili
Sriracha Curry Chicken Satay
cucumber-yogurt sauce
Chicken Cordon Blue Bites
honey mustard
Chicken Lollipops
korean bbq or garlic parmesan
Chicken Wings
buffalo or bbq
Buffalo Style Chicken Spring Rolls
bleu cheese dipping sauce
Chicken lemongrass potstickers
potsticker dipping sauce
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewer
stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese
Cashew Chicken Spring Rolls
sweet chile sauce
Fresh Platters
Veggie Platter
chipotle ranch | fresh hummus – add .50
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Cheese & Cracker Platter
variety of cheese & crackers | garnished fresh fruit
Artisan Cheese Platter
variety of soft & hard cheeses | nuts | pickled accoutrements | fruits | crackers
Smoked Salmon Platter
crackers | dill cream cheese | hard-boiled eggs | red onions | capers
Caprese Skewer Platter
cherry tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | basil | balsamic drizzle
Charcuterie Platter
variety of sliced meats | mustard | nuts | pickled accoutrements | crackers
Dips
Lobster rangoon dip – won-ton chips
Spinach & artichoke dip – house tortilla chips
Fresh guacamole – house tortilla chips
House salsa – house tortilla chips
Bruschetta Bar
fresh tomato bruschetta | pesto | crostini
Black bean & corn relish – house tortilla chips
Chilled caramelized onion & charred
Eggplant dip – crostinis
From the Fishmonger
Jumbo shrimp cocktail & cocktail sauce
Shrimp spring rolls & sweet chile sauce
ceviche shooters
shrimp | bay scallop | cilantro citrus marinade
Ahi tuna cucumber canape
Bacon wrapped scallops
Coconut shrimp
mango sweet chile sauce
Lox almon crostini
cream cheese | dill | lemon | pumpernickle toast
Smoked salmon spread – lavosh crackers
Crab cakes & remoulade sauce
Venue Goodness
Vegetable spring roll & sweet chile sauce
Mini quiche
BLT bites
Mushroom tarts
Spinach & artichoke stuffed mushrooms
Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms & marinara
Asparagus & prosciutto deviled eggs
spanakopita
spanish & feta stuffed phyllo pastry
Smoked candied bacon jam tart
Something Sweet
Sliced desserts, individual desserts and custom cakes are available. We are honored to have Linda Cox, a professional Pastry Chef, on our team and she delivers breath-taking desserts your guests will fall in love with! Simply inquire with your Event Coordinator about options & pricing.
Designer Platters
Cheesecakes
Petit fours
Panna cotta tarts
Salted caramel tarts
Mini cupcakes
Cream puffs
Fruit tarts
Cake balls
House-made Bars
Triple chocolate fudge brownies
Zesty lemon bars
Pink lemonade bars
Berry shortbread bars
Lemon blueberry bars
Red velvet brownies
Pumpkin bars with chai cream cheese
Chocolate 7 layer bars
Blondie bars
Delicious Cookies
Chocolate chip
Chocolate chunk
Oatmeal raisin
Lemon
Snickerdoodle
Chocolate peanut butter chunk
Cold Lunches
Buffet Spread
Sandwich Platter
2-3 choices | 2 sides | kettle chips | something sweet
Boxed Lunch Menu (min. of 20 | RSVP required)
sandwich – 2-3 choices | fruit cup or grape bundle | individual chips | fudge brownie or house-made cookie
Quick Fresh Convenience on the Go!
***Fit & fresh boxed lunch A
tuna salad or chicken Salad wrap | veggie sticks | wheat crackers | grape bundles | fudge brownie, house-made cookie or chocolate covered almonds
***Fit & Fresh Boxed Lunch B
cubed cheese | diced chicken or ham | cherry tomatoes | grape bundles | cucumber and carrot sticks | roasted red pepper hummus dip | dark chocolate covered almonds
Sandwiches & Wraps
Club ciabatta
bacon | turkey | ham | lettuce | tomato | swiss | cheddar | sriracha aïoli
Cranberry chicken salad
on a fresh baked croissant
Italian ciabatta
salami | prosciutto | lettuce | tomato | onion | provolone cheese | caper aïoli
Roast beef wrap
sliced roast beef | lettuce | red onion | tomatoes | blue cheese spread
Turkey wrap
sliced turkey | pesto | provolone | lettuce | tomato | onion | aïoli
Southwest wrap
fiesta chicken | black bean & corn salsa | lettuce | cheddar jack cheese | chipotle ranch
Ham, swiss & apple wrap
ham | sliced apples | lettuce | swiss cheese | red onion | honey mustard
Pecan blue wrap
grilled chicken | lettuce | apples | pecans | blue cheese crumbles | cranberries | maple vinaigrette
Greek wrap
red pepper hummus | cucumber | carrots | kalamata olives | red onion | feta | lettuce
Eggplant ciabatta
grilled eggplant | tomato | lettuce | sundried tomato aïoli
Fresh Entree Salads
Boxed lunch with fudge brownie or cookie
Plated lunch with roll & butter
Pecan blue salad
mixed greens | grilled chicken | candied pecans | diced apples | blue cheese crumbles | dried cranberries |
maple vinaigrette
Cobb salad
mixed greens | grilled chicken | blue cheese crumbles | bacon | avocado | hard-boiled egg | diced tomato | red
onion | black garlic ranch
Spinach salmon salad
spinach | grilled salmon | toasted almonds | marinated pears | feta | strawberries | balsamic vinaigrette
Greek salad
mixed greens | grilled chicken | herbed hummus | tomato | feta | red onion | cucumber| kalamata olives
(sub salmon 3.00)
Southwest steak salad
mixed greens | certified angus steak | black bean & corn salsa | cheddar cheese | avocado | chipotle ranch
chicken caesar salad romaine | grilled chicken | red onion | parmesan | croutons | caesar dressing
Upgrade Your Salad
Pecan Blue
mixed greens, apples, cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, maple vinaigrette
Spinach Strawberry Salmon
baby spinach, feta cheese, slivered almonds, sliced strawberries, balsamic dressing
Hot Lunches
Hot Sandwiches
Sandwich | 2 sides | Something sweet
Italian beef
juicy slow roasted beef | provolone cheese | giardiniera | hoagie
Philly cheese steak
shaved beef | sautéed onions | peppers | mushrooms | pepper jack sauce | hoagie
French dip
sliced ribeye | caramelized onions | provolone cheese | hoagie | au jus
Grilled chicken
lettuce | tomato | onion | condiments | cheese
Pulled pork
cider braised pork | bbq | apple coleslaw | pickle chips | sliced red onion | kaiser bun
Hot beef
pot roast | mashed potatoes | texas toast | gravy
House burgers
lettuce | tomato | onion | sliced cheeses | condiments
Gyro
shaved beef & lamb | feta | tomato | onion | kalamata olives | tzatziki sauce
Build-Your-Own Bars
1 side | Something sweet
Mac & cheese bar
creamy mac & cheese | green onions | bacon bits | broccoli | diced chicken | sour cream | jalapenos
Baked potato bar
chopped bacon | diced chicken | roasted broccoli | cheese sauce | diced green onions | jalapenos | sour cream
Lunch Sides
garden salad
creamy vegetable salad
greek orzo pasta salad
chilled lemon-parmesan tortellini
pasta salad
balsamic roasted vegetables
sautéed vegetables
green bean almandine
brown sugar dill carrots
bacon brussel sprouts
poblano creamed corn
asian slaw
creamy apple slaw
scalloped potatoes
wild rice pilaf
kettle chips
infused basmati rice
cheesy hashbrown casserole
brown sugar & bacon baked beans
pancetta collard greens
white cheddar mac & cheese
ricotta risotto
herb roasted potatoes
parmesan polenta
twice baked potatoes
potato salad
tangy green beans
caramelized onions | bacon
greek salad
cucumbers | peppers | artichokes | olives | onions | feta cheese
cucumber & tomato salad
mashed potatoes garlic | white cheddar | bacon & blue cheese
Additional sides available
Dinner Buffet
Buffet Options
1st buffet spread
select one protein
2nd buffet spread
select two proteins
3rd buffet spread
select three proteins
Buffets include:
harvest salad | freshly baked rolls | house butter | homemade dressing | 2 side choices | upscale disposable cutlery
Chicken
Chicken Florentine
grilled chicken | spinach | artichoke | mozzarella | provolone
Chicken Marsala
lightly breaded | mushroom & marsala wine sauce
Coconut Curry Chicken
creamy coconut | basamati rice
Chicken Bruschetta
grilled chicken | tomato bruschetta | mozzarella & provolone cheeses | balsamic glaze
Chicken Parmesan
parmesan breaded chicken | marinara | parmesan cream | tomato bruschetta topping
Chicken Piccatta
lightly breaded | white wine & butter sauce | capers
Chicken Monterey
grilled chicken | bacon | cheddar jack cheese | tomato | scallions | bbq
Chicken Manicotti
three cheese stuffed | shredded chicken | choice of marinara or creamy parmesan sauce
Citrus Chipotle Glazed Chicken
Beef
Sliced Sirloin Roast
Sliced Manhattan Roast
Choice of sauce:
red wine demi | gorgonzola cream | worcestershire cream | bourbon mushroom sauce
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
bbq & horseradish sauce
Pot Roast
beef gravy
Beef Burgundy
Certified Angus Prime Rib
market price – Add carving station
Pork
Italian Pork Roulade
parmesan | proscuitto | fennel | dijon cream
Fruit & Nut Pork Roulade
fresh and dried fruit | nuts | cider glaze
Slow Cooked Ham
smoked | maple mustard glaze
Ancho Grilled Pork Chop
chili verde sauce
Pork Loin Roast
Choice of sauce:
balsamic cranberry sauce | burgundy peppercorn sauce | cider glaze
Seafood
Grilled Salmon
Choice of sauce:
lemon herb sauce | citrus black tea sauce | chipolte lime sauce
Lemon Butter Cod
herb beurre blanc sauce
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Choice of seasoning:
garlic herb | 6-Pepper | blackened | grilled pineapple
South of the Border
All served with house tortilla chips
Fajitas
Choose 2 proteins:
grilled chicken | shredded pork | shaved beef | marinated shrimp | sautéed onions and peppers | refried beans | Mexican rice | salsa | guacamole | sour cream | tortillas (corn and/or flour)
Street Tacos
Choose 2 proteins:
al pastor pork | chorizo | carnitas | brisket | ancho-lime chicken | crispy buffalo chicken | pollack | black beans | cilantro lime rice | queso fresco | avocado cream | pico de gallo
Rice Bowls
cilantro lime rice | shredded beef and chicken | sautéed peppers and onions | sour cream | jack cheese | fresh guacamole
Enchiladas
choice of chicken chili verde or beef & traditional red | refried beans | mexican rice | sour cream | queso sauce
Pasta
chicken fresca linguine
choice of chicken or shrimp | white wine and butter sauce | mixed vegetables | fresh herbs | parmesan
cheese
charred tomato lasagna
choice of chicken & parmesan or sausage & marinara
baked tortellini
choice of chicken & pesto parmesan cream or sausage & marinara
pulled pork creamy mac & cheese bake
white cheddar macaroni | pulled pork | bbq
pasta primavera
penne pasta | garlic cream sauce | mixed vegetables | mozzarella & provolone cheese
Dinner Sides
creamy vegetable salad
greek orzo pasta salad
chilled lemon-parmesan tortellini
pasta salad
balsamic roasted vegetables
sautéed vegetables
green bean almandine
brown sugar dill carrots
bacon brussel sprouts
bacon brussels sprouts
poblano creamed corn
asian slaw
creamy apple slaw
scalloped potatoes
garlic cheddar grits
wild rice pilaf
kettle chips
infused basmati rice
pancetta collard greens
cheesy hashbrown casserole
brown sugar & bacon baked beans
pancetta collard greens
cucumber & tomato salad
white cheddar mac & cheese
ricotta risotto
herb roasted potatoes
parmesan polenta
twice baked potatoes
potato salad
Tangy Green Beans
caramelized onions | bacon
Greek Salad
cucumbers | peppers | artichokes | olives | onions | feta cheese
Mashed potatoes
garlic white cheddar or bacon & blue cheese crumbles
Additional sides available
Upgrade Your Salad
Pecan Blue
mixed greens, apples, cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, maple vinaigrette
Spinach Salmon
baby spinach, feta cheese, slivered almonds, pears, sliced strawberries, balsamic dressing