The Penn Stater Hotel Banquet Menus [1]
All menus are priced per person and are based on 1.5 hours of service in our Pennsylvania banquet hall.
All menus subject to change.
Menu Guidelines
Deposit
When applicable, deposits are required to guarantee your event and we will collect the charges in advance of the function date. Standard deposit arrangements are 20% at the time of the signed contract, 50% of estimated revenues due 30 days in advance, and the balance due four business days prior to the event along with the final guarantee.
Guarantee Counts
Final guarantee numbers are due four business days prior to the scheduled event. Your final guarantee number is not subject to reduction. If no guarantee number is received, The Penn Stater will consider the expected number to be the correct guarantee number. All charges will be based on the guarantee number or upon the actual number of persons served, whichever is greater.
Banquet Event Orders
Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are the documents from which all of our departments work in order to successfully execute your function. Once you receive the BEOs from your event planner, please review them carefully, make a note of any changes, sign the bottom, then return them signed to your event planner.
Service Charges and Tax
A service charge of 21% on food and beverage purchases plus the applicable 6% Pennsylvania sales tax (except for alcohol) will be applied to all events.
Tax Exemption
Groups requesting state sales tax exemption must submit a copy of tax exempt certificate at the time of contract signing.
Menu Generalities
Menu finalization - Menus must be finalized no later than three weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Market prices - Due to uncertain market circumstances, prices are subject to change without notice and substitutions may be necessary.
Regulations - In order to comply with local and state regulations, all food and beverage items must be purchased through The Penn Stater and serviced by The Penn Stater staff.
Carry-in and carry-out policy - The Penn Stater reserves the right to inspect and control all private events being held on our premises. Due to food safety regulations, no food or beverage of any kind is permitted to be brought into the banquet and/or meeting rooms or to be removed from the property. To assure quality and freshness (and due to containment and travel conditions), PSHS makes no guarantee about, does not recommend, and will not be held responsible for the safety of any food taken out of The Penn Stater.
Menu minimums - If your counts fall below the published minimums, you will be charged for the minimum.
Multiple entrees - If you request your guests to have a choice of two entrees, the higher-priced entree will apply to all meals due to the additional setup and preparation involved. We require the specific breakdown of entrees from you four business days in advance with your guarantee counts. Entree indicators may be provided by the hotel.
Service parameters - All menus are based upon a 1 hour service period.
Pricing - All menu charges are per person. Food is replenished throughout the meal period. All menus are priced per person and are based on 1 hours of service.
Modified Menus - If you would like a menu with modifications from our printed menus, our chef will create a menu and price based upon your specifications.
Buffet Sets - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are set double-sided one per 100 people.
Bar Sets - Bars are supplied one per 80 people.
Standard Event Sets - Round tables of 10, white linen, white napkins, and artificial succulent centerpieces. Colored linen and enhanced centerpieces can be arranged with your event planner.
Decorations - If you have decorations to be hung from the walls, it must be done by The Penn Stater maintenance staff. Please notify your event planner if you will be bringing such items. The hotel does not allow confetti, glitter, or similar items to be used in the function space.
The Penn Stater is a smoke-free environment.
Refreshment Breaks
A la Carte Coffee Breaks
Morning Coffee Break - $10.50
Beverages served 7 a. m. – noon
Food served 9 a. m. – 11 a. m.
Assorted Penn State Bakery pastries
Fresh bagels served with cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Yogurt with granola
Seasonal chilled hand fruit
Assorted juices
Afternoon Coffee Break - $10.50
Beverages served noon – 5 p. m.
Food served 2 p. m. – 4 p. m.
Assorted candies and dry snacks
Chef’s selection of sweet and savory snacks
Assorted sodas
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Private Beverages Only Service - $9.00
(For a maximum of four hours, set up in your meeting room)
Assorted juices or assorted sodas
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
RBS Continental Breakast (with DMP) - $9.00
Assorted Pastries
Bagels with cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, & fruit preserves
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Yogurt & granola
Cottage cheese
Assorted cereals
2% milk & skim milk
Coffee, hot tea, & decaffeinated coffee
Orange juice & cranberry juice
RBS Continental Breakast (with Room Rental) - $10.50
Assorted pastries
Bagels with cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, & fruit preserves
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Yogurt & granola
Cottage cheese
Assorted cereals
2% milk & skim milk
Coffee, hot tea, & decaffeinated coffee
Orange juice & cranberry Juice
Box Lunches
Please select two (2) sandwiches + one (1) vegetarian option or the chef’s salad from the following list. Let us know how many of each sandwich you would like us to prepare. Box lunches are $13.95 each.
Sandwiches and Salad
Smoked ham and Swiss cheese on a sourdough roll
Roasted vegetable sandwich with hummus on focaccia bread
Stuffed ginger soy vegetable wrap in a spinach tortilla
Traditional Italian hoagie
Turkey and cheddar sandwich on a kaiser roll
Roast beef with boursin cheese on ciabatta bread
Fresh tuna salad with lettuce and tomato in a pita
Chef’s salad prepared with Italian greens, fresh vegetables, julienne ham, roast beef, cheddar and Swiss cheese
All Box Lunches Include
Mustard and mayonnaise
Bagged chips
Whole fruit
Penn State Bakery cookie
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Culinary Express Breakfast
Culinary Express Breakfast Menu - $18.95
(minimum 10 guests)
Designed to be delivered to a meeting room for a working breakfast
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Assorted Penn State Bakery pastries and muffins
Fresh bagels served with whipped cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Scrambled eggs with Penn State Berkey Creamery cheddar cheese
Fresh smoked bacon
Home fried potatoes
Orange juice and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Culinary Express Lunches
These menus were designed as working lunches for groups consisting of 10 to 40 guests. The rolling buffets are self-service and will be delivered to your meeting room for your enjoyment while working through the day. To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us. Pricing is based on 1 1/2 hours of service.
Pennsylvania Express - $16.95
Amish macaroni salad
Chow chow
Smoked ham and cheddar cheese on a pretzel roll with Herlocher’s mustard
Roasted breast of turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce on white bread
Condiments to include mustard and mayonnaise
Whole fruit and hard pretzels
Our homemade soup du jour
Brownies and Penn State cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
The Southwestern Express - $16.95
Tossed salad
Mexican coleslaw
Nachos with salsa and guacamole
Roasted breast of turkey with jalapeno jelly (on the side), rolled in a flour tortilla
Pulled pork with red onion, lettuce, and cheddar cheese with spicy BBQ sauce and a chipotle tortilla
Julienne of grilled vegetables with hummus rolled in a spinach tortilla
Condiments to include mustard and mayonnaise
Three bean Texas style chili
Assorted Penn State cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Little Italy Express - $16.95
Antipasto salad with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic breadsticks
Fresh fruit salad
Tortellini salad
Sliced and stuffed Italian hoagie on crusty bread
Roasted breast of chicken with roasted pepper, tomato, and mozzarella on focaccia
Condiments to include mustard and mayonnaise
Our homemade soup du jour
Italian style cannoli and cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
The New York Deli - $16.95
Fresh seasonal hand fruit
Red bliss potato salad
Deli platter to include pastrami, roast beef, smoked ham, turkey, Swiss and cheddar cheese
Tuna salad
Shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion, pickles deli style
Artisan breads and rolls
Condiments to include mustard and mayonnaise
Kettle chips
Homemade soup du jour
Miniature New York style cheesecakes and cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Culinary Express Dinners
These menus were designed as working dinners for groups consisting of 10 to 40 guests. The rolling buffets are self-service and will be delivered to your meeting room for your enjoyment while working through the day. To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us to avoid interruptions of your meeting.
The Surf ‘n’ Turf Express - $26.25
Tossed salad
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Roasted potato salad
Fresh sliced fruit
Grilled sirloin on baguette with boursin
New England style lobster roll
Condiments to include mustard, mayonnaise, and horseradish sauce
Soup du Jour
New York style cheesecake
Assorted sodas and bottled water
The Inn-Stater Express - $22.50
Tossed salad
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Pasta salad
Fresh sliced fruit
Grilled Caesar chicken sandwich on focaccia
Pastrami and Swiss on rye
Condiments to include mustard, mayonnaise, Italian and ranch dressings
Apple pie with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Chef’s Hospitality Express - $28.50
Tossed salad with assorted dressings
Fruit salad
Roast beef and cheddar on sourdough roll
Grilled portabella and hummus on focaccia
Tuna pita
Condiments to include tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard
Roasted breast of chicken, herb jus lie
Our homemade soup du jour
Old fashioned chocolate cake
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Culinary Express DMP
These menus were designed as working lunches for groups consisting of 10 to 40 guests. The rolling buffets are self-service and will be delivered to your meeting room for your enjoyment while working through the day. To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us to avoid interruptions of your meeting.
These Express Menus are designed solely for our in-house Day Meeting Package guests (sales tax included in DMP pricing).
Express #1
Tossed salad and fruit salad
Turkey breast and roasted peppers on a kaiser roll
Tuna salad in a pita pocket
Sliced pickles and spicy peppers
Condiments to include mustard, mayonnaise, and horseradish sauce
Potato chips
Assortment of Penn State cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Express #2
Whole fruit and vegetable salad
Pastrami, marinated cabbage, and Swiss on rye
Turkey hoagie on a fresh torpedo roll
Condiments to include mustard and mayonnaise
Potato chips
Our homemade soup du jour
Assortment of Penn State cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Express #3
Fruit salad and coleslaw
Italian hoagie
Ginger and soy marinated vegetable roll-ups in flour tortillas
Condiments to include mayonnaise and Italian dressing
Sliced pickles and hot peppers
Tortilla chips
Homemade soup du jour
Whoopie pies and cookies
Assorted sodas and bottled water
Breakfast Buffets
Minimum 30 guests
Chef’s Pancake Buffet - $18.50
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Assorted Penn State Bakery pastries and muffins
Fresh bagels served with whipped cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Old fashioned buttermilk pancakes
Blueberry pancakes
French crepes with sauteed apples
Bacon and Dutch style sausage
Homemade deep dish vegetarian quiche
Chilled orange juice and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Penn Stater Breakfast Buffet - $16.25
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Assorted Penn State Bakery pastries and muffins
Fresh bagels served with whipped cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Selection of cold cereals with milk
Scrambled eggs with Penn State Berkey Creamery cheddar cheese
Bacon and Dutch style sausage
Home fried potatoes
Hot oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins
Chilled orange juice and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Healthy Start - $16.75
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Assorted Penn State Bakery muffins
Fresh bagels served with whipped cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Selection of cold cereals with milk
Penn State Berkey Creamery yogurt and granola bar
Scrambled Egg Beaters
Turkey sausage
Hot oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins
Orange juice and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Culinary Express Breakfast Menu - $18.95
(minimum 10 guests)
Designed to be delivered to a meeting room for a working breakfast
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Assorted Penn State Bakery pastries and muffins
Fresh bagels served with whipped cream cheese, butter, and fruit preserves
Scrambled eggs with Penn State Berkey Creamery cheddar cheese
Fresh smoked bacon
Home fried potatoes
Orange juice and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Breakfast Buffet Enhancements
Bagels with lox $3.25
Hot oatmeal $1.75
Pancakes $1.95
Blueberry pancakes $2.50
French toast $2.50
Eggs $2.75
Egg Beaters $2.95
Bacon or ham $3.50
Baskets of Penn State Bakery pastries and muffins $2.50
Quiche with onions, peppers, bacon, sausage, and cheese $4.25
Lunch Buffets
Minimum 30 guests
The Chef’s Hospitality Buffet - $18.50
Our chefs will prepare an array of their favorite recipes that feature seasonal foods. This buffet is ideal for groups looking for variety and creative food selections.
Tossed salad with a choice of three dressings
Three assorted gourmet prepared salads
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & rolls
Chef selected beef or pork
Chef selected poultry
Chef selected fish
Chef selected potato, rice, or pasta
Seasonal vegetable medley
A Pre-set served dessert at each place setting
Thermals of freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and iced tea
Add a chef’s choice dessert buffet for $2.95 per person
Soup, Salad, and Sandwich Buffet - $17.50
Fancy greens - Romaine, radicchio, baby spinach, frisee lettuce mixed with fresh vegetables with assorted dressings
Salad toppings bar to include croutons, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded cheddar cheese
Two assorted gourmet prepared salads
Sandwiches to include ham and cheese on sourdough, fresh roasted turkey on whole wheat, and grilled vegetables on focaccia
Condiments to include mustard and mayo
Our homemade soup du jour
Potato chips
Penn State cookies and brownies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, water and iced tea
The Southwest Fajita Buffet - $17.95
Taco salad served with cornbread
Corn and flour tortillas
Barbecued pulled pork
Grilled southwest chicken with sauteed peppers and onions
Salsa, guacamole, grated Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, black olives, shaved lettuce, chopped onions, and diced tomatoes
Rice pilaf
Tortilla chips
Texas style three bean chili
Tropical key lime pie and cinnamon cookies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, water and iced tea
To Your Health Luncheon - $19.50
Tossed roasted tomato and lentil salad with white balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled vegetable antipasto with marinated mushrooms, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, and fresh mozzarella
Display of artisan breads and whole wheat rolls
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Spicy seared breast of chicken jus lie and pineapple chutney
Tuscan roasted cod
Shiitake barley pilaf
Seasonal vegetable medley
Chef’s choice soup
Frozen yogurt with fresh strawberry sauce
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, water and iced tea
Luncheon Tailgate Buffet - $17.50
Deli tray including sliced roast beef, turkey breast, baked ham with cheeses, sliced onion, tomatoes, pickles, shredded lettuce, mustard, and mayo
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls
Chef’s selection of fresh fruit
Marinated vegetable salad, pasta salad, and a gourmet prepared salad
Hard pretzels and potato chips
Homemade soup du jour
Assorted cookies and brownies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, water and iced tea
Receptions
The Bronze Reception - $8.95
KEY: DF = Dairy Free V = Vegetarian VEGAN = Vegan GF = Gluten FreeDisplayed Items
Cheese board with an assortment of domestic cheeses, served with crackers and whole grain mustard
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Pretzels and potato chips with onion dip
The Silver Reception - $10.50
Displayed Items
Cheese board with Penn State summer sausage
An assortment of domestic cheeses, served with crackers and whole grain mustard
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit display
Salsa and nacho chips
Add Two Hors d’Oeuvres to the Silver Reception
$17.95 displayed
Silver Selections:
Roma tomato and cucumber bruschetta - VEGAN
Smoked salmon canapes
Hot-smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, cucumber canapes - GF
Barbequed shrimp and peach kabobs - GF
Croustade with warm brie and seedless raspberry preserves - V
Fried spicy pork wontons with soy dipping sauce
Asian pot stickers
Edamame vegetable pot stickers with plum - VEGAN
Suzy Wong egg rolls - V
Coconut chicken
Buffalo chicken flatbreads
Mini samosas (fried pastry filled with curried vegetables) with cucumber-mint raita - V
Grilled vegetable flatbread with pesto - V
Two chef selected appetizers - Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one
The Gold Reception - $12.25
Displayed Items
International cheese display of aged and ripened cheeses from around the world
Grilled and roasted vegetable display of seasonal vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, and squash
Nine layer dip with pita chips and fried flour and corn tortilla chips
Add Two Hors d’Oeuvres to the Gold Reception
$20.50 displayed
Gold Selections:
Shrimp salad on cucumber - GF
Poke and seaweed salad in miso spoons
Watermelon poke spoons - VEGAN
Spicy paneer tikka* skewers with bell peppers and cucumber- mint raita (* grilled cheese and vegetables with Indian Spices) - V, GF,
Mini onion “bhaji” fritters served with cucumber- mint raita - V, VEGAN without raita Dip
Spanish style sliced sirloin with Boursin and chimichurri on grilled toast
Chicken teriyaki pot stickers with plum sauce
Chicken brochettes
Mini spring rolls with duck sauce- VEGAN
Scallops wrapped in bacon
Stuffed mushrooms with boursin and spinach - V, GF
Two chef selected appetizers - Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one
Build Your Own Reception - $13.75
Please select three displayed items.
Displayed Items
Domestic cheeseboard with crackers and mustards
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit display
Penn State summer sausage and cheese display
Hummus and tapenade display served with grilled pita and sliced baguettes
Nine layer dip with bagel chips and corn tortillas
Fresh salsa and tortilla chips
Pretzel and potato chips with onion dip
Warm spinach dip with croustades and grilled pita
Add Two Hors d’Oeuvres to the Build Your Own Reception
from the Gold or Silver Selections for a total per person reception price of $21.00 displayed
Silver Selections:
Roma tomato and cucumber bruschetta - VEGAN
Smoked salmon canapes
Hot-smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, cucumber canapes - GF
Barbequed shrimp and peach kabobs - GF
Croustade with warm brie and seedless raspberry preserves - V
Fried spicy pork wontons with soy dipping sauce
Asian pot stickers
Edamame vegetable pot stickers with plum - VEGAN
Suzy Wong egg rolls - V
Coconut chicken
Buffalo chicken flatbreads
Mini samosas (fried pastry filled with curried vegetables) with cucumber-mint Raita - V
Grilled vegetable flatbread with pesto - V
Two chef selected appetizers - Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one
Gold Selections:
Shrimp salad on cucumber - GF
Poke and seaweed salad in miso spoons
Watermelon poke spoons - VEGAN
Spicy paneer tikka* skewers with bell peppers and cucumber- mint raita (* grilled cheese and vegetables with Indian Spices) - V, GF
Mini onion “bhaji” fritters served with cucumber- mint raita - V, VEGAN without raita Dip
Spanish style sliced sirloin with Boursin and chimichurri on grilled toast
Chicken Teriyaki pot stickers with plum sauce
Chicken brochettes
Mini spring rolls with duck sauce - VEGAN
Scallops wrapped in bacon
Stuffed mushrooms with Boursin and spinach - V, GF
(Displayed only) Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Dinner Buffets
Minimum of 40 guests
The Pennsylvania Sampler - $30.50
Fresh salad greens with condiments and dressings
Amish macaroni salad
Chow chow
Marinated mushrooms
Fresh seasonal fruit salad
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls
Braised round of beef with potato pancakes
Tender pork loin with Kennett Square mushrooms madeira
Pretzel chicken with honey mustard sauce
Rissole potatoes with rosemary
Seasonal vegetable medley
Served - Pennsylvania Dutch apple pie*
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Italian Dinner Buffet - $35.75
Italian pizza salad tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh seasonal fruit salad with a dash of amaretto
Antipasto display with Italian cheeses and fresh artisan breads, including herb focaccia and garlic bread
Roasted breast of chicken with pesto
Braised short ribs
Shrimp scampi sauteed in garlic butter over rice
Classic fettuccine alfredo
Eggplant parmesan
Served - traditional tiramisu
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Heart-Healthy Dinner Buffet - $35.75
Mixed garden greens with shallots and herb vinaigrette, topped with roasted sunflower seeds
Chilled grilled marinated vegetables
Whole wheat pasta salad
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit display
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls with olive oil and butter
Grilled breast of turkey London broil style
Broiled fillet of salmon with fresh cucumber and dill vinaigrette
Onion crusted loin of pork with a natural sauce
Steamed parsley potatoes
Seasonal vegetable medley
Served - Chocolate tofu cake with Mandarin mousse
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Classic Tailgate Buffet - $29.95
Coleslaw
Cucumber and tomato salad
Fresh vegetable crudites with ranch dip
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit display
Grilled hamburgers with potato rolls
Toppings to include cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, onions, and condiments
All beef frankfurters with chopped onions, relish, and hot dog rolls
Barbecued chicken
Corn on the cob (seasonal availability)
Boston baked beans
Apple pie and Penn State Bakery cookies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Add $4.00 per person for a Chef Manned Grilling Station
All American Cookout Buffet - $35.75
(Corn and watermelon based on season availability)
Mixed green salad with onions and green peppers, served with assorted dressings
Potato salad
Sliced watermelon wedges
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls
Charbroiled top sirloin steaks
Barbecued chicken
Barbecued pulled pork Texas style
Boston baked beans
Corn on the cob with drawn butter
Chocolate brownies and Penn State Bakery cookies
Chef selected fruit pie
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Conferee Dinner Buffet - $29.50
This buffet is designed especially for our conference guests. Our chef selects seasonal offerings that please every palate.
Garden salad bar with two dressings and six toppings
Three assorted gourmet prepared salads
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls
Chef selected beef or pork
Chef selected poultry
Chef selected fish
Chef selected potato, rice, or pasta
Seasonal vegetable medley
Penn State Bakery dessert buffet
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
The Prime Rib Dinner Buffet - $43.75
Fresh Garden Salad to include spinach, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, mushrooms, broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, croutons, red onions, and assorted dressings
Penn State Bakery artisan bread & dinner rolls
Pasta salad
New potato salad
Cajun salad with andouille sausage and blackened chicken
Peel & eat shrimp
Chef carved slow roasted prime rib of beef with horseradish sauce and au jus
Baked potato bar with sour cream, chopped bacon, and cheddar cheese
Drunken jerk chicken
Grilled fillet of salmon
Seasonal vegetable medley
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit display
Apple and dried cherry crisp with Penn State Berkey Creamery vanilla ice cream
Assorted pies
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Enhancements
Reception Enhancements
KEY: DF = Dairy Free V = Vegetarian VEGAN = Vegan GF = Gluten FreePoultry
Coconut chicken with orange horseradish dipping sauce - $6.50
Chicken brochettes with soy dipping sauce - $6.50
Blackened duck breast with fruit chutney - $7.45
Buffalo chicken flatbreads - $5.50
Beef and Lamb
Mini potato boats with bleu cheese, beef tenderloin, roasted pepper, balsamic glaze $7.45 - GFSpanish style sliced sirloin with Boursin and chimichurri on grilled toast $6.50
Beef tenderloin brochettes - $7.45
Seared baby lamb chops with mint chutney - $10.50 - GF
Fish and Seafood
Seared ahi tuna on sticky rice - $5.50
Shrimp salad on cucumber - $5.50 - GF
Hawaiian style poke in miso spoons - $6.50
Scallops wrapped in bacon - $7.70 - GF
Barbequed shrimp and peach kabobs $5.50
Pork
Spicy pork wontons with soy dipping sauce - $6.50Pork BBQ filled potato boats with cheddar cheese - $6.50 - GF
Vegetarian
Mushrooms stuffed with Boursin cheese and spinach - $6.50 - V, GF
Tomato and cucumber bruschetta - $4.70 - VEGAN
Suzy Wong egg rolls with duck sauce - $5.50 - V
Warm spinach dip with croustades and grilled pita - $5.50 - V, GF without Pita
Miscellaneous
Assorted dry snacks - $2.50
Nine layer dip with bagel chips and corn tortillas - $4.75
Two chef selected appetizers - Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one - $4.75
Display of domestic cheeses, crackers, mustard - $4.50
Display of international cheeses, crackers, mustard - $6.75
Reception or Dinner Enhancements
These stations can be added to complement your reception menu or buffet menu.
Shrimp Galore
Jumbo shrimp cocktail display - $9.25 per person
Colossal shrimp display - $11.50 per person
The Mashed Potato Bar - $6.75
Mashed potato bar with the following toppings:
Cheddar cheese, bacon, broccoli, sour cream, chives, gravy, and butter
The Pasta Bar - $7.75
Please select two pastas:
Rotini, penne, fettuccine, linguine, ravioli, tortellini, and whole wheat pasta
Please select three sauces:
Marinara, alfredo, pesto, chicken Bolognese, roasted vegetable, lobster, scampi, and pesto cream
Served with warm garlic bread and appropriate condiments
Chef’s Sweet Tooth Station - $11.50
Minimum of 40 guests
Our chef will provide five luscious desserts from the Penn State Bakery, including an assortment of cakes, pies, tortes, pastries, and cookies
Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream Station - $7.95 to complement your reception / $13.25 as a stand alone event
Minimum of 40 guests
Ice Cream will either be pre scooped or in a convenient Mini size.
Please select two flavors of ice cream:
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, Peachy Paterno, Bittersweet Mint, and Alumni Swirl
Toppings to include chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, Reeses’s peanut butter cups, Oreo cookie crumbs, and jimmies
Coffee Station - $2.95
Minimum of 40 guests
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea
Signature Coffee Station - $4.50
Minimum of 40 guests
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea accompanied by rock candy stirrers, whipped cream, chocolate covered espresso beans, and chocolate shavings
Beverage Service
Non-Alcoholic
Iced tea - $2.00
Assorted soda - $2.00
Punch - $1.95
Bottled water - $2.50
Bottled juice - $2.75
Milk - $2.50
Coffee
Coffee Station
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea - $2.95 to complement your reception or buffet menu
Signature Coffee Station
Freshly brewed coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea accompanied by rock candy stirrers, whipped cream, chocolate covered espresso beans, and chocolate shavings - $4.50 to complement your reception or buffet menu
House Brand Bar
Liquor - $8.00 per 1.25 oz.
Whiskey/Bourbon - Seagram’s 7, Jim Beam
Scotch - Dewars
Gin - New Amsterdam
Vodka - New Amsterdam
Rum - Bacardi, Captain Morgan’s Spiced
Tequila - Hornitos Silver
Liqueurs - Triple Sec, Peachtree Schnapps, Amaretto da Vinci
Vermouth - Martini & Rossi Sweet, Martini & Rossi Dry
Wine - $8.00 per glass
Our beverage manager will choose an appropriate selection of these varietals:
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Classic Beer - $5.00 per bottle
Yuengling Lager
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
Specialty Beer - $6.00 per bottle
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Blue Moon
Angry Orchard
Craft Beer - Starting at $7.00 per bottle
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Otto’s Seasonal
A selection of craft beer can be added to your House Brand Bar to enhance your selections
Premium Brand Bar
Liquor - $10.00 per 1.25 oz.
Whiskey - Crown Royal, Jack Daniel’s
Bourbon - Maker’s Mark
Scotch - Johnnie Walker Red
Gin - Bombay Sapphire
Vodka - Ketel One
Rum - Captain Morgan Private Stock
Tequila - Hornitos Gold
Liqueurs - Amaretto DiSaronno, Kahlua
Vermouth - Martini & Rossi Sweet or Dry
Wine - $10.00 per glass
Our beverage manager will choose an appropriate selection of these varietals:
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Classic Beer - $5.00 per bottle
Yuengling Lager
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Specialty Beer - $6.00 per bottle
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Blue Moon
Angry Orchard
Craft Beer - Starting at $7.00 per bottle
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (CA)
Otto’s Seasonal (PA)
Angry Orchard (NY)
Troegs Perpetual IPA (PA
A selection of craft beer can be added to your House Brand Bar to enhance your selections. Check for beer availability.
Wine Selections for your Event
Wine Service with Dinner
House Wines
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel
$40 per bottle
Wine List Please let us know if you are interested and we can also provide a current wine list. starting at $28 per bottle.
Wine Bars
Your choice of three varietals of white wines & three red wines. We can provide a current wine list for you to make your selections.
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel
White Wine
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
White Zinfandel
Signature Coffee Station and Cordial Bar
Beverage service for consumption bars
A warm and gracious way to end your evening. Our Cordial Bar can be added to our Signature Coffee Station for an additional charge.
Signature Coffee Station
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf Coffee, & Hot Tea accompanied by Rock Candy Stirrers, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans & Chocolate Shavings
$4.50
Imported Cordials
Your choice of 4 Brands
Amaretto DiSaronno
B&B
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Chambord
Cointreau
Courvoisier Cognac
Drambuie
Frangelico
Graham’s Six Grapes Ruby Port
Grand Marnier
Kahlua
Sambuca Romana
$8.00 per 2 oz.
Penn State Hospitality Services Alcohol Policy
General Beverage Procedures
All alcoholic beverages will be provided by Penn State Hospitality Services (PSHS).
Purchasing alcohol for “takeout” (for consumption off premises) at events is not permissible. All alcohol must be consumed in the location where the event is being held.
Alcoholic beverage service will be terminated one-half hour before the scheduled end time of the event for the safety of all invited guests.
PSHS requests an on-site contact person be designated for every event. This person should be authorized to act, in all instances, on behalf of the entire organization or group holding the event.
Alcoholic beverage service may not be provided for more than five hours throughout the course of any single event: for example, one-hour reception followed by four hours of alcoholic beverage service or, if no alcoholic beverage service is provided through dinner, beverage service could be provided from the point of re-opening after dinner for no more than four more hours.
Exceptions for events offering wine service with dinner and/or a champagne toast as part of a dinner may be reviewed by the general manager of the hotel for consideration. Bars offering non-alcoholic beverages may be provided for the entire duration of any event and charged accordingly.
ID verification is required for the table service of wine or champagne at all events where such services are provided regardless of the nature of the event or mix of attendees.
On-Premise Procedures for Outside Beverages
Alcohol purchased from a vendor other than Penn State Hospitality Services may not be brought into the restaurants or event areas. Any guests who attempt to do so will be asked to leave the restaurant/event area and will not be permitted to return until they have disposed of the outside alcoholic beverage.
Requests for the use of donated or special products must be reviewed in advance by the general manager and are subject to a corkage fee if approved.
Off-Premise Procedures for Outside Beverages
Please inquire regarding our Off-Premise Catering Services.
Procedures for Drinks Leaving the Bar Areas
Event attendees - All alcoholic beverages purchased in Legends must be consumed in Legends and may not be transported to banquet function rooms. Beverages purchased in an event must remain in the event location.
Hotel guests (not attending an active event) may take an alcoholic beverage to their room or other public areas of the hotel for consumption within the property. No more than two drinks may be taken out of the licensed establishment by any one hotel guest at any given time.
Alcoholic beverages cannot be taken out of the hotels with the exception of a re-corked, unfinished bottle of wine that was purchased with a meal consumed on the premises per PLCB regulation.
Student Function No Alcohol Policy
Penn State Hospitality Services does not provide alcoholic beverage service to student groups.
Guests age 21 or older may purchase alcoholic beverages in our restaurant outlets but may not transport those beverages out of the restaurant into the banquet room. Guests under the age of 21 consuming or attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages will be prosecuted.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the banquet room where the student event is being held. Any alcoholic beverage found in the banquet room will be confiscated by a member of the PSHS staff. If an alcoholic beverage is discovered in the banquet room, management may choose to terminate the event and will bill the group for the full guaranteed number of guests as agreed in advance of the function.
Carding Policies for Private Events and Legends Pub
Hospitality Services staff members will card any guest ordering alcohol that they deem to appear under they age of 30 in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Additionally, staff members may card any other guest ordering alcohol if they feel it is appropriate. Guests may be carded multiple times throughout an event, particularly if there is more than one bar station or bartender on duty. During high volumes of business in Legends Pub, as is frequently the case just prior to or after a large function in the banquet areas, our staff may require all guests wishing to enter the pub to present a valid ID, regardless of their age, for the safety and security of all guests. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in Legends at all times and are not permitted in Legends at all after 11 p. m., when food service ends. Last call for beverage service in Legends Pub is midnight.
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