The culinary team at the Cedar Falls Convention and Event Center at the Hilton Garden Inn can work with your tastes and budget to create a world-class catering menu. Whether you prefer to select from our upscale buffet options or design a meal service all your own, our chefs and mixologists can ensure your guests sample the finest food and drink while they enjoy your occasion.
Please contact our sales office at 319-859-3852 to see our latest culinary menus.
- Beverages
- Breakfast Buffets
- Morning Breaks
- Plated Breakfast
- A La Carte Items (Breakfast)
- Hot Sandwiches
- Cold Sandwiches
- Plated Lunch Entrees
- Special Diet Menu
- Lunch Buffet
- Salads
- Children's Menu
- Afternoon Breaks
- A La Carte Break Items
- Plated Dinner Entrees
- Dinner Buffet
- Desserts
- Shareable Desserts
- Displays
- Cold Hors D'oeuvres
- Hot Hors D'oeuvres
- Hors D'oeuvres Packages
- Late Night Snacks
- Wine and Spirits
Beverages
PRICED PER GALLON UNLESS NOTED
BASED ON CONSUMPTION
Freshly Brewed Coffee
(Regular and Decaf)
Juice
(Orange, Apple, Cranberry)
Iced Tea
Assorted Hot Tea Packets
Hot Chocolate Packets
Assorted Sodas by the Can
Bottled Water
Breakfast Buffets
All breakfast buffets served with orange juice and regular and decaffeinated coffee
International Breakfast
House granola yogurt parfaits, coffee cake, fresh baked Danish, Bailey’s® Hazelnut brioche French toast, English muffin sandwich with prosciutto, egg, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese, cheese and sausage quiche, maple sweet potatoes
Southern Traditional
Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, cheese grits, chicken and waffles with bourbon maple glaze, jumbo cinnamon rolls, hashbrowns, egg and spinach frittata
Nordic
Seasonal sliced fresh fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage links, hashbrowns, French toast with warm maple syrup
Morning Breaks
All breakfast buffets served with orange juice and regular and decaffeinated coffee
Fruit & Yogurt Bar
Make your own parfait: plain Greek yogurt, granola, candied pecans, fresh berries, berry compote, dark chocolate shavings, toasted almonds, sliced bananas
Continental
Seasonal sliced fresh fruit | Assorted danish and muffins | Fresh baked scones with preserves
Plated Breakfast
All plated breakfast served with orange juice, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and water service.
Denver Quiche
Ham, cheese, peppers and onion quiche with bacon and hashbrowns
Simply Healthy
Fresh fruit cup, asiago and spinach egg white casserole, and Tomato Provencal
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin with Canadian bacon, and breakfast potatoes
Chicken & Waffles
Golden crispy chicken and sweet vanilla Belgian waffles, served with maple bourbon syrup, whipped butter and fruit cup
Cinnamon French Toast
French brioche, apple compote served with warm maple syrup and bacon
Biscuits & Gravy
Two buttermilk biscuits with Duroc sausage gravy, bacon and cheese grits
A La Carte Items (Breakfast)
Items below are priced per dozen, unless otherwise noted.
Assorted Danish
Oversized Muffins
Assorted Scones
Iced Cinnamon Rolls
Hot Sandwiches
All sandwiches accompanied by kettle chips and served with iced tea.
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Oven baked chicken with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, parmesan chips and balsamic reduction, served on toasted sourdough
Cubano
Pulled pork, sliced carving ham, gruyere cheese, sweet relish, whole grain mustard on a Cuban pressed and toasted bread
French Dip
Thinly sliced steak, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and roasted garlic aioli served on French bread with hot au jus
Brisket Sandwich
Smoked beef brisket with Fontina cheese, garlic aioli on a lightly toasted bun
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Cajun dusted salmon filet, herbed mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and onion served on French bread
Cold Sandwiches
All sandwiches accompanied by kettle chips and served with iced tea.
Antipasto Chicken Wrap
Sliced grilled chicken, prosciutto, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers and shredded fontina cheese, served on herb tortilla
Club Sandwich
All-natural turkey, carved ham, smoked bacon, cheddar, swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a 9-grain bread
Italian Sub
Genoa salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & red vinegar, cracked black pepper, provolone, on a hoagie roll
Hummus Wrap
Roasted red pepper hummus with a feta vinaigrette, spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, on an herb tortilla (Vegetarian)
Boxed Lunch
All-natural turkey, carved ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo & mustard packet on a 9-grain bread, served with a cookie
Plated Lunch Entrees
All plated lunch entrees served with iced tea.
Chicken Parmesan
Italian breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, served with basil pesto tossed fettucine
Herb Roasted Chicken
Marinated chicken beast, chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes and broccoli, served with wild rice (Gluten-Free)
Asiago Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with cavatappi pasta tossed in a creamy roasted tomato sauce with spinach and asiago cheese
Pot Roast
Slow cooked beef roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, rich pan gravy
Pan Seared Sirloin
8-ounce cut, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, peppercorn sauce
Crispy Salmon
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, asparagus, creamy caper sauce and roasted potatoes (Gluten-Free)
Baked Salmon
Cherry tomato beurre blanc, potato puree, broccoli
Special Diet Menu
Available for lunch or dinner
Gourmet Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta topped in a fontina, gruyere, parmesan, smoked gouda, pecorino blended cheese sauce
(Vegetarian)
Green Pea Risotto
Shiitake mushrooms, parmesan cheese, fine herbs
(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Sesame Glazed Tofu
Grilled tofu on white rice with sautéed sugar snap peas, radish, carrots, onions, and sweet sesame glaze
(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onions and mushrooms tossed in a spinach cashew pesto sauce
(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Lunch Buffet
All lunch buffets served with iced tea. All buffets must have a minimum of 25 people.
Right on Q
Old fashioned potato salad, coleslaw, smoked ribs, whiskey BBQ pulled chicken, baked beans, buttered sweet corn, pretzel buns and corn bread muffins with honey
Little Italy
Caesar salad, marinated grilled chicken, Italian sausage, parmesan herb sauce, marinara sauce, cavatappi and tortellini pasta, Chef’s choice seasonal vegetables, garlic peppercorn breadsticks
Southwest Fiesta
Roasted corn and black bean salsa, shredded chicken with peppers and onions, seasoned ground chuck, Mexican rice, queso, flour tortillas, tri-colored tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and tomato salsa (add shrimp for an additional cost pp)
Garden Deli
Pasta salad, sliced turkey, ham, roast beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle spears, kettle chips, and white and wheat bread
Midwest Picnic
Watermelon wedges, old fashioned potato salad, beef patties, beer bratwurst, buttered corn, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and onions, cheese slices, sauerkraut, pickles, relish, ketchup and yellow mustard, chips and French onion dip, pretzel rolls and buns
Soup, Salad and Potato Bar
Choice of two soups (see below), mixed greens with croutons, diced egg, sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots and assorted salad dressings, baked potatoes with bacon bits, sour cream, butter, shredded cheese, green onions
Add On Soup
Corn Chowder, Chicken and Dumpling, Creamy Tomato Basil, Mexican Pozole, Italian Wedding, Beer Cheese, Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice, Chicken Noodle, New England Clam Chowder, Black Bean, Chicken Tortilla or Homemade Chili
Add on chef's choice dessert
Salads
Included in price of adult plated entrée
Classic Caesar
Romaine leaves, herb croutons, shaved parmesan, cracked black pepper.
Garden
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, shredded carrots, ranch dressing
House
Spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, blue cheese, red onions, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette (Gluten-Free)
Caprese Salad
Layers of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese with crispy basil leaves, basil pesto, sea salt, cracked peppercorns (Gluten-Free)
Children's Menu
All children’s meals are served with fries
Chicken Strips
Macaroni and Cheese
Mini Corn Dogs
Afternoon Breaks
All break selections are priced per person.
Sweet & Salty
Assorted candy bars, mixed nuts, Gardettos®, popcorn, chips, warm Bavarian pretzel sticks with mustard and beer cheese sauce, lemonade
Breads & Spreads
Grilled pita and baguettes, pesto hummus, olive tapenade, roasted red pepper romesco, sliced fruit, fruit infused water
Street Vendor
Mini corn dogs, gourmet popcorn, warm Bavarian pretzel sticks with mustard and beer cheese sauce, tortilla chips with salsa, cinnamon churros, roasted mixed nuts
Chocoholic’s Dream
Brownies, chocolate chip cookies, Hershey® chocolate bars, Snickers ® candy bars, Reese’s ® peanut butter cups
A La Carte Break Items
Items below are priced per dozen unless otherwise noted.
Assorted Cookies
Brownies
Assorted Dessert Bars
Soft Pretzels Served with Beer Cheese Sauce
Fresh Fruit Kabobs
Individual Bags of Trail Mix
Granola Bars
Plated Dinner Entrees
All plated dinner entrees served with salad, fresh baked dinner rolls, iced tea, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and water service
Chicken Bruschetta
Lightly Italian breaded chicken breast, tomato bruschetta, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto linguine
Chicken Caprese
Grilled chicken breast topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, asparagus, herb roasted baby potatoes (Gluten-Free)
Thyme Roasted Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast with honey shallot jus, roasted potatoes, and broccoli
Iowa Chop
Bone-in Duroc pork chop, mashed potatoes, green beans, pork jus
Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, peppercorn sauce
Pot Roast
Slow cooked beef roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, rich pan gravy
Beef Medallions
Herb crusted petite tender medallions, potato au gratin dauphinoise, asparagus, red wine reduction
Steak De Burgo
Petite shoulder tenders, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamy garlic herb butter sauce, green beans
(Gluten-Free)
Sirloin Au Poivre $Market
Porcini crusted sirloin, brandy peppercorn sauce, crispy shallots, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, wild mushroom ragu
Flank Steak
Grilled marinated flank steak, chimichurri, broccoli, wild rice
Seared Salmon
Atlantic salmon, potato au gratin dauphinoise, steamed asparagus, roasted leek sauce
Salmon Oscar
Pan seared salmon filet topped with crab meat, roasted potatoes, asparagus, beurre blanc
Roasted Cod
Butternut squash puree, au gratin dauphinoise, roasted beets, lemon beurre blanc
(Gluten-Free)
Dinner Buffet
SERVED WITH FRESH BAKED DINNER ROLLS, ICED TEA, COFFEE, WATER SERVICE. PRICED PER PERSON
ADD CHEF’S CHOICE DESSERT FOR $3 PER PERSON
Ambassador
Garden salad, garlic rosemary grilled flank steak with merlot reduction, asiago red skin mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini and squash
Add pepper crusted Atlantic salmon with creamy leek curry sauce as an option for an additional charge.
Midwest Americana
Garden salad, pork loin topped with cornbread stuffing and pork jus, herb roasted potatoes and green beans
Add beef pot roast with pan gravy as an option for an additional charge.
Black Hawk
Garden salad, lemon pepper chicken bruschetta drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction, garlic mashed potatoes, Chef’s choice seasonal vegetables. Add pork tenderloin with chimichurri as an option for an additinal charge.
Southern BBQ
Chopped salad, coleslaw, whiskey BBQ pork, five cheese mac ‘n cheese, roasted sweet corn, corn bread muffins with honey.
Add smoked beef brisket as an option for an additional charge.
Touch of Rome
Caesar salad, meat lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, squash medley, garlic peppercorn breadsticks. Add chicken cacciatore as an option for an additional charge.
Enhanced Buffet with Carving Stations Chef attended
Prime Rib $Market
Whole grain mustard, horseradish cream, rolls
Whole Beef Tenderloin $Market
Béarnaise sauce, peppercorn sauce, rolls
Cuban Mojo Marinated Duroc Pork Tenderloin
Cilantro cream aioli, Cuban bread
Bacon wrapped stuffed pork loin
Pork jus
Herb Roasted Turkey
Cranberry relish, stuffing, rolls
Roasted Strip Loin $Market
Garlic and rosemary marinade, chimichurri, and rolls
Desserts
Lemon Paradise Cake
Raspberry sauce
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Fresh berries | Dark chocolate shavings | Whipped cream
Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
Blueberry sauce | Whipped cream
Red Velvet Cake
Chocolate drizzle | Whipped cream | Dark chocolate shavings
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate drizzle | Whipped cream
NY Style Cheesecake
Berry compote | Whipped cream
Carrot Cake
Cream cheese frosting
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate mousse | Whipped cream | Caramel sauce
Shareable Desserts
Assorted Gourmet Dessert Bars
Brownies
Assorted Petit Four
Displays
Serves 25 people
Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit
International and Domestic Cheese Display
Smoked gouda, gruyere, sharp, cheddar, Swiss, pepper-jack, honey, fig jam, grapes, crackers, crostini
Antipasto Cured Sliced Meat
Prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, pepperoncini, marinated olives, artichokes, whole grain mustard, crackers, crostini
Vegetable Crudites
Carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumber, ranch, roasted red pepper romesco
Hummus & Pita
Roasted Garlic Hummus, Sun Dried Tomato Hummus, Spicy Black Bean Hummus served with Toasted Pita Bread
Shrimp Cocktail $Market
Cocktail sauce and lemons
Cold Hors D'oeuvres
Quantity of 50 pieces
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Salmon roe & dill on cucumber (Gluten-Free)
Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Reduction (Gluten-Free)
Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers
Fresh mozzarella, artichoke, kalamata olive, roasted tomato (Gluten-Free)
Pancetta Crisp
Pear, goat cheese, local honey (Gluten-Free)
Bruschetta Crostini
Pretzel bread, shaved parmesan, garlic
Hot Hors D'oeuvres
Quantity of 50 pieces
Swedish Meatballs
Jerk Spiced Chicken Satay
Spicy mango chutney (Gluten-Free)
Chicken Empanada
Golden raisin chutney
Crab Rangoon
Sweet chili sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Mornay Sauce
Vegetable Spring Roll
Sweet chili sauce
Spanakopita
Tzatziki sauce
Coconut Shrimp
Orange chili sauce
Bone-in Chicken Wings
Served with celery, carrots
Choice of: Buffalo | Sweet Chili | BBQ
Choice of dressing: Ranch | Bleu Cheese
Hors D'oeuvres Packages
Packages include hors d’oeuvres served for one hour. Priced per person.
Diamond
Pick 1 Display
Antipasto Cured Meat Display
International & Domestic Cheese Display
Pick 3 Hors D'oeuvres
Crab Rangoon
Jerked Chicken Satay
Vegetable Spring Roll
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Gold
Pick 1 Display
Seasonal Fruit Display
International & Domestic Cheese Display
Pick 3 Hors D'oeuvres
Pancetta Crisp
Antipasto Skewers
Coconut Shrimp
Spanakopita
Chicken Empanada
Silver
Pick 1 Display
Vegetable Crudité Display
Hummus & Pita Display
Pick 3 Hors D'oeuvres
Swedish Meatballs
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Wings
Caprese Skewers
Bruschetta Crostini
Late Night Snacks
16" House Made Pizzas
Priced per pizza
Pepperoni | Four Cheese | Sausage | Veggie
Premium House Made Pizzas
Priced per pizza
BBQ Chicken | Buffalo Chicken | Hawaiian | Supreme
Boneless Chicken Wings
Priced per 25 serving | 3 pieces per serving
BBQ, Ketchup, Sweet Chili sauces
Pub Mix
Priced per 25 a serving
Chips & Dips
Priced per 25 serving
French onion, cranberry bacon pecan, seafood
Fiesta Mix
Priced per 25 serving
Tortilla chips, salsa, queso
French Dip Slider
Petite Sandwiches | Priced per dozen
Roast beef, horseradish aioli, swiss cheese, au jus
Cubano
Petite Sandwiches | Priced per dozen
Roast pork, ham, pickle, mustard, swiss cheese
Turkey
Petite Sandwiches | Priced per dozen
Avocado aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato
Grilled Cheese
Petite Sandwiches | Priced per dozen
Fontina cheese, spinach
Wine and Spirits
Draught Beer Domestic Kegs
Bud Light | Miller Light | Coors Light | Busch Light
Specialty Keg Varies
Menu & prices available upon request
House Wine
Pinot Grigio | Chardonnay | Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon
Hosted Domestic Bottled Beer
Hosted Specialty Bottled Beer
Hosted House Liquor
Hosted Call Liquor
Hosted Premium Liquor