OUR MENU
Whether you’re looking to put together a one-of-a-kind dinner or searching for more robust buffet catering options, Venue in Lincoln, NE can execute both! Check out the items on our incredible, scratch-based menu today to begin building your personal menu for your next event.
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | BREAKFAST ITEMS
BREAKFAST DISHES GF
priced per person
seasons freshest fruit platter
vanilla yogurt, cinnamon granola, berries
scrambled eggs with cheese
southwest scrambled eggs
crispy breakfast potatoes
sausage links
pecanwood smoked bacon
ham
BREAKFAST CASSEROLES
MINIMUM 12
biscuits and gravy casserole
bacon and potato frittata gf
spinach, feta and mushroom frittata gf
cheesy hashbrown casserole gf
cheese blintzes | raspberry sauce
cinnamon roll casserole | icing
french toast casserole | maple syrup
baked oatmeal and berry casserole | melba sauce gf
BREADS, PASTRIES & DONUTS
bagels and flavored cream cheeses
variety of mini breakfast pastries
house-made coffee cake, muffins and scones
biscuits and gravy
buttermilk | sage | white cheddar bacon | sausage and cheddar
cinnamon rolls
maple bacon | classic cinnamon | orange rolls | pecan sticky rolls
house-made muffins
blueberry buttermilk | raspberry buttermilk | chocolate chip
blueberry buttermilk loaf bread
cranberry orange loaf bread
donut holes
glazed | powdered | chocolate | maple glazed
SANDWICHES & BURRITOS
grab & go
breakfast burritos
sausage | egg | diced onions | cheese | salsa | hot sauce
english muffin sandwiches
egg and cheese | choices of bacon, sausage, smoked ham or vegetarian | add smoked salmon
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | LUNCH
SANDWICHES & WRAPS
one sandwich or wrap per person
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 | bleu 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 bleu wrap
grilled chicken | lettuce | apples | pecans | bleu cheese crumbles | cranberries | maple vinaigrette
greek wrap
red pepper hummus | cucumber | carrots | kalamata olives | red onion | feta | lettuce
FRESH ENTREE SALADS
boxed lunch with fudge brownie or cookie | plated lunch with roll & butter
pecan bleu salad gf
mixed greens | grilled chicken | candied pecans | diced apples | bleu cheese crumbles | dried cranberries | maple vinaigrette
cobb salad gf
mixed greens | grilled chicken | bleu cheese crumbles | bacon | avocado | hard-boiled egg | diced tomato | red onion | black garlic ranch
spinach salmon salad gf
spinach | grilled salmon | toasted almonds | marinated pears | feta | strawberries | balsamic vinaigrette
greek salad gf
mixed greens | grilled chicken | tomato | feta | red onion | cucumber | kalamata olives | greek vinaigrette
southwest steak salad gf
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
HOT SANDWICHES
sandwich | one side
italian beef
juicy slow roasted beef | provolone cheese | giardiniera | hoagie
philly cheese steak
shaved beef | sautéed peppers and onions | mushrooms | pepper jack sauce | hoagie
french dip
sliced ribeye | caramelized onions | provolone cheese | hoagie | au jus
grilled chicken
lettuce | tomato | onion | honey mustard | pepperjack cheese
pulled pork
cider braised pork | bbq | apple coleslaw | pickle chips | sliced red onion | kaiser bun
house burgers
lettuce | tomato | onion | sliced cheeses | ketchup | mustard | pickles
gyro
shaved beef and lamb | feta | tomato | onion | kalamata olives | tzatziki sauce | pita bread
hot beef
pot roast | mashed potatoes | texas toast | gravy
BUILD-YOUR-OWN BARS
as meal or as side
mac and cheese bar
creamy mac and cheese | green onions | bacon bits | broccoli | diced chicken | sour cream | jalapenos
baked potato bar gf
chopped bacon | diced chicken | roasted broccoli | cheese sauce | diced green onions | jalapenos | sour cream
mashed potato bar gf
green onions | chopped bacon | sour cream | cheddar cheese | jalapenos | hot sauce | choice of pulled pork or chicken
SIDES
garden salad
with ranch and balsamic
pecan bleu salad
mixed greens | apples | cranberries | bleu cheese crumbles | candied pecans | maple vinaigrette
spinach strawberry salad
baby spinach | feta cheese | slivered almonds | sliced strawberries | balsamic dressing
cucumber and tomato salad
asian slaw
creamy apple slaw
cranberry almond broccoli salad
greek orzo pasta salad
lemon-parmesan tortellini pasta salad
creamy penne pasta salad
balsamic roasted vegetables
seasonal sauteed vegetables
green bean amandine
tangy bacon and onion green beans
tri-colored carrots
roasted brussels sprouts
poblano creamed corn
fire roasted corn
scalloped potatoes
crispy cajun sweet potatoes
wild rice pilaf
kettle chips
basmati rice
cheesy hashbrown casserole
brown sugar and bacon baked beans
creamy mac and cheese
parmesan risotto
herb roasted potatoes
parmesan polenta
potato salad
twice baked potatoes
mashed potatoes
choice of garlic, white cheddar or bacon and bleu cheese
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | HORS D’OEUVRES
FRESH PLATTERS
seasonal fresh fruit platter gf
veggie platter gf
chipotle ranch | roasted garlic hummus
cheese and cracker platter gf*
variety of cheese and crackers | fresh fruit garnish
artisan cheese platter gf*
variety of soft and hard cheeses | nuts | pickled accoutrements | fruits | crackers
cold smoked salmon platter
crackers | dill cream cheese | hard-boiled eggs | red onions | capers
caprese skewer platter gf
cherry tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | basil | balsamic drizzle
antipasto platter
variety of sliced meats | soft and hard cheeses | olives | pickled accoutrements | crackers
DELICIOUS DIPS
lobster rangoon dip gf*
wonton chips
spinach and artichoke dip
house tortilla chips
fresh guacamole gf*
house tortilla chips
house salsa gf*
house tortilla chips
cactus queso gf*
house tortilla chips
bruschetta bar
fresh tomato bruschetta | pesto | crostini
pistachio crusted cheese ball gf
cranberry crisps
FROM THE GARDEN
1.5 pieces per person
general tso’s brussels sprouts gf
vegetable potstickers gf
parmesan artichoke hearts
asiago asparagus
vegetable spring roll
sweet chili sauce
jalapeno corn cakes
honey drizzle
spinach and artichoke stuffed mushrooms
asparagus and prosciutto deviled eggs gf
spanakopita
cheese stuffed new potatoes gf
FROM THE FARM
1.5 pieces per person
reuben spring roll
swedish meatballs
bacon and bourbon meatballs
spicy bbq meatballs
beef satay gf
korean bbq dipping sauce
beefy bleu crostini
port wine caramelized onions | bleu cheese aïoli | sliced ribeye
mini beef wellington
savory piece of beef tenderloin | mushroom duxelle | puff pastry | creamy horseradish dipping sauce
steak sliders
creamy horseradish | lettuce, tomato, onion | buns
pork sliders
apple slaw | bbq | slider buns
steam bun sliders
pulled pork with jalapeno slaw | bbq drizzle brisket with bbq sauce and creamy coleslaw
italian sausage
stuffed mushrooms and marinara sauce
coconut chicken strips
mango sweet chili
chicken cordon bleu 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 gf
stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese
BLT bites
bacon wrapped dates gf
smoked candied bacon jam tart
FROM THE FISHMONGER
1.5 pieces per person
bbq shrimp and grits
tempura shrimp
jumbo shrimp cocktail gf
cocktail sauce
shrimp potstickers
sesame soy sauce
ahi tuna cucumber canape
wasabi cream
bacon wrapped scallops gf
coconut shrimp
mango sweet chili sauce
smoked salmon spread gf
lavosh crackers
crab cakes
remoulade sauce
lox salmon crostini
cream cheese | dill | lemon | pumpernickle toast
ceviche shooters gf
shrimp | bay scallop | cilantro citrus marinade
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | PLATED OPTIONS
ENTREE SALADS (LUNCH)
venue pecan bleu gf
candied pecans | apples | mixed greens | bleu cheese crumbles | dried cranberries | maple vinaigrette
spinach salmon gf
grilled salmon | baby spinach | toasted almonds | pear | feta | sliced strawberries | balsamic vinaigrette
chicken caesar
romaine | shaved parmesan | house-cured egg yolk | croutons | caesar dressing | grilled chicken | anchovies upon request
cobb salad
grilled chicken | mixed greens | bleu cheese crumbles | bacon | avocado | hard boiled egg | diced tomato | red onion | black garlic ranch
VEGETARIAN (LUNCH)
drunken noodles gf
hoisin | stir fry vegetables | rice noodles | cilantro | cashews | spicy upon request
fire-roasted vegetable polenta cake gf v
roasted cauliflower | butternut squash | red onion| edamame | red bell pepper and zucchini | herbed polenta cake
ENTREES (LUNCH)
quiche of the day
chef’s selection | seasonal ingredients | local olive creek farm eggs | flaky crust | choice of side
4oz grilled salmon gf
grilled hand-cut salmon filet | fresh lemon wedges | balsamic glaze | choice of side
chicken salad sandwich
dijon cranberry pecan dressing | bacon | tomato | lettuce | fresh baked croissant | choice of side
venue club ciabatta
ciabatta bread | turkey | ham | bacon | swiss and cheddar | roasted garlic aioli | lettuce | tomato | choice of side
PASTA (LUNCH)
chicken alfredo
garlic cream sauce | grilled chicken | chef ‘s choice noodles
chicken fresca gf
white wine butter herb sauce | vegetable medley | parmesan cheese | chef’s choice noodle
CHICKEN (DINNER)
chicken marsala
lightly breaded chicken breast | garlic | mushroom | marsala wine reduction | roasted marble potatoes | vegetable sauté
chicken florentine gf
grilled chicken | sundried tomatoes | spinach creamy white sauce | roasted marble potatoes | green bean amandine
chicken bruschetta gf
grilled chicken breast | bruschetta topping | basil cream | yukon gold mashed potatoes | vegetable saute
SEAFOOD (DINNER)
grilled salmon gf
house-cut 8oz salmon filet | parmesan risotto | grilled asparagus
surf n’ turf gf
grilled 4oz filet mignon | three garlic and herb marinated grilled shrimp | black truffle risotto | grilled asparagus
BEEF (DINNER)
4oz filet | 7oz filet gf
center cut CAB | roasted marble potatoes | seasonal vegetable sautee
12oz ny strip gf
hand-cut CAB strip loin | roasted marble potatoes | seasonal vegetable saute
manhattan strip gf
sliced boneless roasted strip loin | red wine demi | yukon gold mashed potatoes | vegetable saute
beef brisket gf
tender beef brisket | horseradish sauce and bbq | yukon gold mashed potatoes | vegetable saute
PASTA (DINNER)
drunken noodles gf
hoisin | stir fry vegetables | rice noodles | cilantro | cashews | spicy upon request
chicken alfredo
garlic cream sauce | grilled chicken | chef ‘s choice noodles
chicken fresca gf
white wine butter herb sauce | vegetable medley | parmesan cheese | chef’s choice noodle
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | DINNER BUFFET
BEEF
drunken noodles gf
hoisin | stir fry vegetables | rice noodles | cilantro | cashews | spicy upon request
chicken alfredo
garlic cream sauce | grilled chicken | chef ‘s choice noodles
chicken fresca gf
white wine butter herb sauce | vegetable medley | parmesan cheese | chef’s choice noodle
CHICKEN
chicken florentine gf
grilled chicken | spinach | artichoke | mozzarella | provolone
chicken marsala
lightly breaded | mushroom and marsala wine sauce
coconut curry chicken gf
creamy coconut | white rice
chicken bruschetta gf
grilled chicken | tomato bruschetta | balsamic glaze | basil cream sauce
chicken parmesan
parmesan breaded chicken | marinara | parmesan cream | tomato bruschetta topping
chicken piccatta
lightly breaded | white wine and butter sauce | capers
chicken monterey gf
grilled chicken | bacon | cheddar jack cheese | tomato | scallions | bbq
chicken tikka masala
indian style | marinated chicken | creamy spiced tomato sauce | white rice
PORK
italian pork roulade gf
parmesan | prosciutto | fennel | dijon cream
slow cooked ham gf
smoked | maple mustard glaze
pork loin roast gf
choice of sauce: burgundy peppercorn sauce | cider glaze | cajun cream | chili verde | creamy whole-grain mustard
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
all served with house tortilla chips
fajitas gf
two per person – choice of two proteins: grilled chicken | shredded pork | beef | marinated shrimp add 2.00 sautéed onions and peppers | refried beans | mexican rice | salsa | guacamole | sour cream | corn or flour tortillas
street tacos
three per person – choose two proteins: al pastor pork | chorizo | carnitas | brisket | ancho-lime chicken | crispy buffalo chicken | pollack black beans | cilantro lime rice | queso fresco | avocado crema | pico de gallo | flour or corn tortillas
rice bowls gf
cilantro lime rice | shredded beef and chicken | sautéed peppers and onions | shredded lettuce | salsa | fire roasted corn | sour cream | jack cheese | black beans add guacamole 3.00 add queso 2.00
enchiladas
choice of chicken chili verde or beef and traditional red | refried beans | mexican rice | sour cream | salsa | queso sauce
PASTA
all served with choice of garden or caesar salad | garlic bread | choice of one side
chicken fresca linguine
choice of chicken or shrimp add 2.00 | white wine and butter sauce | mixed vegetables | fresh herbs | parmesan cheese
house-made lasagna
chicken parmesan alfredo or sausage marinara
baked tortellini
choice of chicken and pesto parmesan cream or sausage and marinara
pulled pork creamy mac and cheese bake
white cheddar macaroni | pulled pork | bbq
pasta primavera
penne pasta | garlic cream sauce | mixed vegetables | mozzarella and provolone cheese
chicken manicotti
three cheese stuffed | shredded chicken | choice of marinara or creamy parmesan sauce
SIDES
garden salad
with ranch and balsamic
pecan bleu salad
mixed greens | apples | cranberries | bleu cheese crumbles | candied pecans | maple vinaigrette
spinach strawberry salad
baby spinach | feta cheese | slivered almonds | sliced strawberries | balsamic dressing
cucumber and tomato salad
asian slaw
creamy apple slaw
cranberry almond broccoli salad
greek orzo pasta salad
lemon-parmesan tortellini pasta salad
creamy penne pasta salad
balsamic roasted vegetables
seasonal sauteed vegetables
green bean amandine
tangy bacon and onion green beans
roasted brussels sprouts
tri-colored carrots
poblano creamed corn
fire roasted corn
scalloped potatoes
crispy cajun sweet potatoes
wild rice pilaf
kettle chips
basmati rice
cheesy hashbrown casserole
brown sugar and bacon baked beans
creamy mac and cheese
parmesan risotto
herb roasted potatoes
parmesan polenta
potato salad
twice baked potatoes
mashed potatoes
choice of garlic, white cheddar or bacon and bleu cheese
VENUE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CATERING | SOMETHING SWEET
DESIGNER BITE SIZE DESSERTS
chef-selected assortment | 2 per person, 2.5 per person, or 3 per person
cheesecakes
petit fours
panna cotta tarts
salted caramel tarts
mini cupcakes
cream puffs
fruit tarts
cake balls
HOUSE-MADE BARS
bite size or full-size | two dozen minimum
triple chocolate fudge brownies
zesty lemon
pink lemonade
berry shortbread
lemon blueberry
red velvet brownies
pumpkin with chai cream cheese
chocolate 7 layer
blondies
HOUSE-MADE COOKIES
one dozen minimum
chocolate chip
chocolate chunk
oatmeal raisin
lemon
snickerdoodle
chocolate peanut butter chunk
salted caramel cookies
Catering Spaces
Set up your next event in any one of our incredible spaces throughout Lincoln, NE. Whether hosting a small get-together with friends and family or putting together a wedding reception of 200 people, Venue has the space to accommodate your needs!
Contact Venue Catering & Events
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