Welcome Brides and Wedding Planners
This site is wedding reception information and policies for the Hastings Convention Center located at the Quality Hotel of Hastings. Included in this site is the following information.
·        Our wedding policies – PLEASE review in detail
·        A list of items available for your use
·        Bar and alcohol information
·        MenusWe can also customize a menu to cater to your specifics needs. 
·        To view our menus return to our home page and click on catering buffet and catering plated menus. For appetizers click on catering trays.
Contact me with any questions at (402) 463-4661 or email me at hastingsgardencafe@yahoo.com. For sleeping rooms at Quality Hotel contact Tara at (402) 463-6721. Thank you for considering Garden Café for your event.
Sheri Mazour, Catering Coordinator
                      
Wedding Reception Policies
 
·        Convention Center maximum capacity is 325 people
 
·        $150.00 non-refundable deposit is required.
     Deposits must be received within 1 week of booking.
 
·        Cancellation policy: The room must be cancelled within six months prior to the wedding date or a $500.00 charge will assessed
plus loss of the $150.00 deposit
 
·        There is a food minimum of $1,000.00 or
       a $500.00 room rental will be assessed
 
·        All food, beverages, and alcohol are subject to
      a 17% service charge and current sales tax
 
·        The set-up is $150.00 and dance floor fee is $50.00
    This is not included in the food minimum
 
·        The room will be available at 6am on the morning booked.
If you wish to book it for the night before
there is a $300.00 rental fee if the room is available
 
·        No plastic or paper confetti, fake snow or glitter can be used in the room or on the tables, if used a $50.00 clean up fee will be assessed.
 
·        All decorations must be taken down and removed that night
 
·        Guaranteed number of attendees is to be given the
       Thursday of the week prior to the wedding by 12pm
NO changes can be made after that time
 
·        You are responsible for 90% of the guaranteed number or actual number served, whichever is greater
 
·        NO outside food, beverages, or alcohol can be brought into the Convention Center (except cake, nuts and mints)
 
Garden Café Catering
WEDDING LIST
 
The following items are provided (by request) without charge:
 
1.      Four piece white lattice
2.     1 foot by 1 foot mirror tiles
3.     Glass candle holders with tea light candles
4.     Linen napkins in your choice of color (Contact Coordinator for colors)
5.     Wine glasses for champagne and cider
6.     Trays and bowls for nuts and mints
7.     Silver coffee service set
8.     Glass punch bowl and cups with punch purchase
9.     Cake serving utensils and cake plates
10. Skirting for head table, gift table, cake table, and buffet table
    11. Tablecloths in white or champagne
                   Colored overlays for tables available for $2.00 per table
 
The following items are available to be purchased:
 
1.      Punch for $9.99 per gallon or sherbet punch for $14.99 per gallon
2.     A server to cut and serve your wedding cake for $20.00 per server per hour
3.     Dance Floor for $50.00 set up fee
4.     Bar service – see bar information sheet for details
5.     Fruit or appetizer sculptures – price varies
6.     Ice Sculptures – ask about our different styles and prices
 
 
Garden Café Catering Bar Information
HOSTED BAR (40 People minimum)
The cost of the bar is the price of the drink plus service charge and tax
CASH BAR (40 People minimum)
For this bar each person pays individually for drinks, gratuity is optional. The $25.00 set-up, can be offset by $200.00 or more in bar sales
KEGS OF BEER
Kegs of domestic beer can be purchased for $200.00 per keg plus service charge and sales tax. Imports vary in price
CARAFES OF HOUSE WINE
Carafes of wine can be purchased for $15.00 per carafe plus service charge and sales tax. Chardonnay, Cabernet, White Zinfandel, and Merlot available.
CHAMPAGE OR SPARKLING CIDER
Champagne by the bottle is $11.00 or cider is $9.50 per bottle plus service charge & tax
DRINK TICKETS
Tickets can be used in conjunction with a cash bar. Each ticket is worth the price of the drink ordered plus service charge and tax
 
COCKTAIL SERVER
Available for parties of 39 or less. Cocktails can be set up as cash or hosted
 
Everyone including the bride, groom, and wedding party
must be 21 to consume champagne or any other alcohol.
Cider can be purchased for minors.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE BROUGHT INTO THE PARTY ROOMS OR CONVENTION CENTER
A security charge may be required if alcohol is being served
All alcohol must be served by our bartenders or servers
 
OFF PREMISE LIQUOR PERMIT
We can supply the bar at another facility for a set up fee of $50.00 per bar set up. There is bartender charge of $20.00 per hour per bar set up. Set up fee is to be paid at the time of booking the event and bartender fees are to be paid at least two weeks prior to the event. The amount of time the bar is set up is to be predetermined at least two weeks prior to the event.   They can be set up as cash or hosted.
We require at least a 1 month notice to obtain an off premise liquor permit
 
 Garden Cafe Menus
Buffets, Plated Meals and Catering Trays 
Hot Luncheon Buffet
 
Two entrees……………………………………………….per person $8.99 or Three entrees……………………………………………per person $9.99
Children’s prices: 0-3 FREE and 4-10 years HALF PRICE

Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Mom’s Chicken and Noodles
Mushroom Baked Chicken Breast
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Pan Fried Chicken
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Any Old Fashioned Potato Casserole
Beef Enchiladas
Beef Stroganoff
Meltaway Pot Roast
Salisbury Steak
Lasagna
Lemon Pepper Cod
Roast Turkey
Carved Pit Ham
Glazed Ham
BBQ Ribs
* Carved Prime Rib ADD $3.00 with one slice per person or Carved Prime Rib ADD $5.00 per person for all you can eat
Choose two salads
Garden salad, Caesar salad, Creamy coleslaw, Four bean Salad, Macaroni salad
Pasta salad, Potato salad, Vegetable and dip tray, OR Fresh fruit tray
 
Choose two sides
Baked potatoes, Baby red potatoes, Mashed potatoes and gravy
Augratin potatoes, Scalloped potatoes, Spanish rice
Refried beans, Rice pilaf, Stuffing, Baked beans
Green beans amadine, Stirfry, Buttered Corn, Peas, OR Baby Carrots
 
All buffets served with dinner rolls, coffee and iced tea
 **25 PERSON MINIMUM FOR ALL BUFFETS**
Lunch prices are available from 11am to 3pm
 
 
Hot Evening Buffets
Two entrees……………………………………………….per person $11.99 or Three entrees……………………………………………per person $12.99
Children’s prices: 0-3 FREE and 4-10 years HALF PRICE

Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Mom’s Chicken and Noodles
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Stuffed Chicken with Hollandaise Sauce
Italian Stuffed Chicken
Wisconsin Stuffed Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Mushroom Baked Chicken Breast
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Pan Fried Chicken
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Any Old Fashioned Potato Casserole
Beef Enchiladas
Beef Stroganoff
Meltaway Pot Roast
Salisbury Steak
Lasagna
Roast Turkey
Lemon Pepper Cod
Carved Pit Ham
Glazed Ham
Pork Loin
BBQ Ribs
* Carved Prime Rib ADD $3.00 with one slice per person or Carved Prime Rib ADD $5.00 per person for all you can eat

Choose two salads
Garden salad, Caesar salad, Creamy coleslaw, Four bean Salad, Macaroni salad
Pasta salad, Potato salad, Vegetable and dip tray, OR Fresh fruit tray
 
Choose three sides
Baked potatoes, Baby red potatoes, Mashed potatoes and gravy
Augratin potatoes, Scalloped potatoes, Garlic whipped potatoes
Basil whipped potatoes, Spanish rice, Rice pilaf, Stuffing
Baked beans,  Refried beans, Green beans amadine
Stir-fry Veggies,  Broccoli, Buttered Corn, Peas, OR Baby Carrots
All buffets served with dinner rolls, coffee and iced tea
 **25 PERSON MINIMUM FOR ALL BUFFETS**

 

SANDWICH BUFFET
Choice of three meats:
Chicken salad, Egg salad, Tuna salad, Roast beef, Ham or Turkey
 
Condiments (Mayo, Mustard, Honey Mustard, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickle and Onion)
Sliced cheese (American, Jack and Swiss)
Bread (Wheat and Marble Rye) ADD croissants for $1.00
Cocktail buns
Potato Chips
Choice of two salad:
Potato salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, veggie & dip tray, or fresh fruit
 
Buffet includes coffee and iced tea
$8.99 per person
ADD soup for $.50
 
SANDWICH and SOUP BUFFET
Choice of three meats:
Chicken salad, Egg salad, Tuna salad, Roast beef, Ham or Turkey
Condiments (Mayo, Mustard, Honey Mustard, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickle and Onion)
Sliced cheese (American, Jack and Swiss)
Bread (Wheat and Marble Rye) ADD croissants for $1.00
Cocktail buns
Choice of one salad:
Potato salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, veggie & dip tray, or fresh fruit
 
Choice of one soup: Chili, Beef Noodle, Chicken Noodle, Creamy Potato, Broccoli Cheese, Wisconsin Cheese, Vegetable, Vegetable Beef, Cheyenne Veggie, Cheesy Tomato, and Creamy Green Chilies and Chicken
 
Buffet includes coffee and iced tea
$8.99 per person
SOUP AND SALAD BUFFET
Two Homemade Soups
Chili plus choice of one other soup
Soup chooses include: Beef Noodle, Chicken Noodle, Creamy Potato, Broccoli Cheese
Wisconsin Cheese, Vegetable, Vegetable Beef
Cheyenne Veggie, Cheesy Tomato, and Creamy Green Chilies and Chicken
 
Salad Bar Fixins
Lettuce, tomato, American cheese, hard-boiled egg, green peppers, broccoli florets,
fresh mushrooms, diced ham, croutons, and two dressings
 
Buffet includes dinner rolls, coffee and iced tea
$9.99 per person
 

 

  

Plated Brunches
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
 
Choose up to four ingredients for either the stratta or quiche
* Swiss, American, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or Cheddar Cheese
* Ham, Bacon, Sausage or Chicken
* Garden Veggies, Onion, Mushrooms, Green Peppers,
Broccoli, Tomato or Spinach
Breakfast Stratta   $6.99per person
or
Deep Dish Quiche   $6.99 per person
Served with fresh fruit, muffin and coffee
 
Plated Lunches
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
 
Deli Sandwiches
 Roast Beef & Swiss on marble bread $6.99
Turkey on whole wheat bread $6.99
Ham and American on a bun $6.99
Chicken Salad on whole wheat $6.99
Tuna Salad on sourdough $6.99
Egg Salad on white bread $6.99
Substitute bread for croissant or hoagie for $1.00
 
Everything Deli Sandwich $7.99
Roast beef, ham, turkey, American and jack with lettuce and tomato on a hoagie bun
Clubhouse Croissant $7.99
Turkey, bacon, American Cheese, tomato and lettuce on a croissant
French Dip Sandwich $7.99
(French Dips for parties of 25 or less ONLY)
 
All sandwiches are served with choice of soup, garden salad, fresh fruit, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad.
Coffee and iced tea
 
Salads and Pasta
  Chicken Salad and Cinnamon Roll $7.49
(Scoop of chicken salad served with a cinnamon roll and 2 fruit wedges)
Chef Salad $8.49
(Ham, turkey, American, tomato, green pepper, olive, egg, and croutons)
plus a fresh baked muffin
  Salad Sampler $8.49
(Chicken, egg, tuna, and pasta salad served with fruit wedge and a muffin)
  Homemade Lasagna $8.49
(Served with a salad and bread stick)
All salads and pasta served with coffee and iced tea
 
 
 
Plated Dinner
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
 
Bacon wrapped Filet Migeon $18.99
Beef Tenderloin Medallions (6oz) $17.99
Filet Migeon $17.99
Prime Rib
10oz $15.99 or 12oz $17.99
New York Strip (10oz) $16.99
Top Sirloin
10oz $13.99 or 6oz $9.99
Chicken Fried Steak $12.99
Meltaway Pot Roast $9.99
Salisbury Steak
1pc. $7.99 or 2pc $9.99
Stuffed Pork Filet $11.99
Bacon wrapped Pork Filet $11.99
Seasoned Salmon (6oz) $10.99
Chicken Cordon Bleu
7oz $11.99 or 4oz $9.99
Spinach, Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Chicken
7oz. $12.99 or 4oz. $10.99
Stuffed Chicken with Hollandaise sauce
7oz. $11.99 or 4oz $9.99
Italian Stuffed Chicken
7oz. $11.99 or 4oz $9.99
 Stuffed Chicken with Wisconsin Cheese Sauce
7oz. $11.99 or 4oz $9.99
Creamy Mushroom Baked Chicken
7oz. $10.99 or 4oz $9.49
Pan Fried Boneless Chicken Breast
7oz. $11.99 or 4oz $9.99
Pan Fried Chicken
2pc. $10.49 or 3pc. $12.49
Pasta Primavera $7.99 (does not include vegetable and potato)
 
ADD 2 Breaded Scallops Skewers to any entrée $2.99
ADD 4oz. Chicken to any entrée $3.99
ADD 3 Jumbo Shrimp to any entrée $3.99
ADD Seasoned Shrimp Skewers to any entrée $3.99
ADD 6oz. Seasoned Salmon to any entrée $6.49
 
All dinners includes vegetable, potato, salad,
dinner roll, coffee and iced tea
Vegetable: Corn, creamed corn, green beans amandine, green beans with bacon and onion, stir-fry, peas, baby carrots
Potato: Baked potato, baby red potatoes, mashed potatoes, augratin potatoes, garlic whipped, basil whipped, twice baked potatoes,
fire roasted baby red and sweet potatoes.
Mixed Green Salad: Choose three toppings and one salad dressing
Tomato, red onion, cucumber, green pepper, baby carrot, mandarin oranges, walnuts, almonds, or croutons
Dressings: Ranch, Dorothy Lynch, Raspberry Vingerette, Italian, Honey Mustard,  or Blue Cheese

 

CATERING TRAYS
Spinach Dip $28.99
A quart of our homemade dip with crackers
Salsa and Guacamole $42.99
1 quart of each. Served with tortilla chips
Potato Chips with Ranch Dip $40.99
1 quart of dip. Serves approximately 50 people.
Roasted Meat Tray, 75pc$59.99
Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef
Sliced Cheese Tray, 50pc $39.99
American, Swiss, and Jack
Meat, Cheese, & Cracker Tray 90pc.$45.99
30pc. Each deli meat, slice cheese and crackers
Cheese Cube and Cracker Tray
150 pc. $42.99 or 300pc. $58.99
Fresh Fruit & Cheese Tray 150pc. $63.99
Fresh Fruit Tray
50pc. $29.99   100pc. $38.99   200pc. $59.99
Relish Tray
Black and green olives, gherkins and dill pickle spears
50pc. $15.99   100pc. $25.99 200pc. $35.99
Gardener’s Vegetable Tray
50pc. $26.99   100pc. $35.99   200pc. $57.99
Deviled Egg Tray, 50pc$38.99
Ham Wrapped Olives, 50pc$34.99
Bacon-Wrapped WaterChestnuts, 50pc$36.99
Tortilla Pinwheels, 50pc$35.99
Spicy Tortilla Pinwheels, 50pc$35.99
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, 50pc market price
Finger Sandwiches, 50pc$46.99
Chicken, tuna and egg salad
Croissant Sandwiches, 10pc. $46.99
Roast beef, ham, turkey, chicken, tuna & egg salad
Club Croissant Sandwiches, 10pc. $70.99
Turkey, cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato
Cold, Homemade Deli Sandwiches, $62.99
15 sandwiches on wheat, white and marble bread
Roast beef, ham, turkey, chicken, tuna & egg salad
Hoagie Sandwiches, $64.99
15 sandwiches on hoagie buns
Roast beef, ham, and turkey
Cocktail Bun Sandwiches, $69.99
35 sandwiches. Roast beef, ham, and turkey
Sliced Beef Tenderloin, 25pc. $99.99
Served with Bérnaise sauce and cocktail buns
Chicken Combo Tray, 75pcs. $75.99
25 chicken drummies and 50 chicken tenders
Chicken Drummies, 50pc. $49.99
Hot Wings, 50pc. $55.99
Breaded Chicken Tenders, 50pc. $53.99
Egg Rolls, 50pc. $62.99
Jalapeño Kickers, 50pc. $39.99
Lightly breaded peppers stuffed with cream cheese
Cheese Nuggets, 100pc. $49.99
100% white cheddar cheese batter dipped,
then fried golden brown
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, 50pc. $49.99
Hot Rueben Squares, 50pc. $69.99
Old Fashioned Quiche Bites, 50pc. $42.99
Cheesy Beef Chili Dip, 9x13 pan $45.99
Served with tortilla chips
Beef Meatballs, 100pc. $52.99
BBQ or Swedish or Sweet & Sour
BBQ Meatballs and Sausages, 100pc. $55.99
Monterey Krab Bites, 50pc. $48.99
Breaded Scallops on a Skewer, 50pc. $55.99
Assorted Bread Tray, 50pc. $33.99
Cocktail Buns, dozen $5.49
Fresh Baked Croissants, dozen $21.99
Condiment Trays, small $9.99 or large $15.99
 
Munch Tray, $50.99
35 of each of the following: veggies and dip, fruit bites,
brownies bites, crackers, cheese cubes, and relishes
Serves approximately 15
Tidbit Tray, $82.99
15 of each of the following: chicken drummies, hot wings, chicken tenders,
cheese nuggets, jalapeño kickers, and skewered scallops
Serves approximately 15
Appet-teaser Tray, $75.99
25 of each of the following: Chicken drummies and chicken tenders plus
ham wrapped olives, bacon wrapped waterchestnuts, veggies with dip and fruit bites
Serves approximately 15