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WELCOME
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for considering the Ralston Arena as the place to celebrate the start of your new life together. We offer a beautiful ballroom with seating for 50 to 250 guests, along with superior service and gourmet food. The Ralston Arena has everything you need to make your day perfect. The following pages have rental rates, and menu selections. If you have any further questions or would like to set up an appointment, please contact me at 402.935.5384, [email protected] or Emily Aveni at 402.934.6225, [email protected]. Please direct all catering inquires to Brad Groesser, Food and Beverage Manager at 402.935.5397 or [email protected]. A full catering menu is also available upon request.
Best wishes! Lynn Higginbotham Director of Sales and Marketing
WEDDING P A C K A G E
$1500.00 $12 food minimum per person required
Package includes rental, setup, cleanup, tables and basic chairs, head table on a riser or stage, a 30’x30’ dance floor and event security.
WEDDINGMENU
Buffet Package
Served with gourmet cheese & cracker display, chef ’s choice of seasonal fresh vegetables, homemade rolls, choice of dinner salad, iced tea, water and Douwe Egberts gourmet coffee. One Hour Hand-Passed Hors d’oeuvres your choice of three: Mac & Cheese Bites Gourmet Finger Sandwiches Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken Wings
Vegetable Spring Rolls
BBQ Meatballs
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
your choice of one:
SALAD
— Entrées — your choice of two:
From The Garden Creamy Caesar
Omaha Steaks Grilled NY Strip with Compound Garlic Butter
Strawberry Spinach
Omaha Steaks London Broil with Chasseur Sauce Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin with Peppercorn Sauce
Starches your choice of two: Rice Pilaf | Almond Wild Rice Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin Chop Sauteed Shrimp Scampi | Coconut Breaded Shrimp Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast with Sherry Cream Sauce
Pecan Wild Rice | Baked Potatoes
Champagne Chicken Breast | Louisiana Style Catfish Fillet
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet with Sherry Cream Sauce $28.95 - $38.95
based on selections Other options available, please contact foodservice staff with any questions.
Plated Dinners
All dinner selections are served with Chef ’s choice of seasonal fresh vegetables, homemade rolls, choice of dinner salad, iced tea or lemonade, water and Douwe Egberts gourmet coffee. — SINGLE — Omaha Steaks Grilled Petite Filet 8 oz–$34.95 6 oz–$28.95 Topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, red wine demi glace, served with roasted garlic duchess potatoes Omaha Steaks Grilled New York Strip Topped with compound butter, served with roasted baby red potatoes
$28.95
Omaha Steaks London Broil Topped with chasseur sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$25.95
Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin Chop Topped with port wine demi-glace, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$24.95
Champagne Chicken Breast $21.95 Lightly breaded and sautéed, topped with champagne cream sauce,served with pecan brown rice pilaf Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin $21.95 with Peppercorn Sauce Sliced, topped with creamy peppercorn sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes — DUET —
Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet $24.95 Dredged in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, sautéed, served over sherry cream sauce, served with brown rice pilaf Coconut Breaded Shrimp Served with rice pilaf
$23.95
Shrimp Scampi Served with rice pilaf
$23.95
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast Topped with sherry cream sauce, served with brown rice pilaf
$21.95
Petite Filet & Champagne Chicken Breast $29.95 Choice petite filet grilled, topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, red wine demi-glace. Boneless chicken breast stuffed with dried cherries, toasted pine nuts, herb bread stuffing, topped with creamy supreme sauce, served with pecan wild pilaf Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin $29.95 & Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet Slow roasted tenderloin encrusted in peppercorns, sliced, topped with wild mushroom demi-glace paired with an Atlantic salmon fillet dredged in fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, sautéed, over sherry cream sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes Roasted Pork Loin And Pecan $22.95 Crusted Chicken Breast Slow roasted omaha steaks pork loin sliced, topped with creamy peppercorn sauce. Boneless chicken breast encrusted with pecans, sautéed, topped with sherry cream sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes
SALADSELECTIONS From The Garden field greens tossed with carrots,
shaved onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, & topped with sage croutons
Creamy Caesar a classic caesar over crisp romaine
with shaved parmesan and garlic croutons
Strawberry Spinach baby spinach, spiced pecans,
balsamic glazed strawberries and brie cheese
Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
package
HORSD’OEUVRES
Station
your choice of three: Buffalo Chicken Drummies
Includes douwe egberts gourmet coffee, fruit punch & mixed nuts — $33.95
STATION
ONE
Station
— Hot
Stuffed Potato Skins Coconut Breaded Jumbo Shrimp
Gourmet Cheese & Cracker Display
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Mini Quiches
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Chicken Tenders
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Display
Mac & Cheese Bites
• •
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegetable Spring Rolls
—Chilly your choice of two: Deviled Eggs
•
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Smoked Salmon Display
•
•
Assorted Finger Sandwiches
Bruschetta with Toast Points
Smoked Salmon Mousse with Bagel Crisps
•
Port Wine Cheese Spread
— Chef Attended Stations —
All foods prepared to order in view of your guests, Chef attended stations can complement any event. Combine a variety of stations to create your own menu. Minimum of 50 guests at $100 per chef. Pasta Bar Penne, farfalle, & cheese tortellini, served with marinara, alfredo, basil sauce, shaved parmesan & garlic-rosemary bread sticks $11
Risotto Bar Italian short grain rice, sautéed to order with lump crab, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, parmesan cheese and roasted red bell peppers $11
Martini Mash Yukon gold potatoes served in martini glasses with whipped butter, shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon, caramelized onions, mushroom gravy and finished with a manzanilla olive $11
Scampi Station Classic combination of garlic, wine, butter, & capers sautéed with your choice of shrimp or chicken, and presented with grilled italian vegetables and herb garlic pasta $15
OMAHA steaks prime rib Dijon rubbed served with creamy horseradish sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and chef's vegetable blend $22 Other options available, please contact foodservice staff with any questions.
B A R OPTIONS
BEVERAGES — Hosted Bar — Charges are based on the actual number of drinks consumed
— Cash Bar — Guests purchase their own drinks. Price includes Nebraska sales tax
Call Cocktails
$5.00
Premium Cocktails
$7.00
Bottled Domestic Beer (16 oz.)
$5.00
Imported/Premium Beer (12 oz.)
$5.00
House Wine
$5.00
Imported Cordials
$7.00
Soft Drinks (12 oz.)
$2.00
Bottle Water (16 oz.)
$2.00
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Treat your guests with a cocktail specially designed for you.
Please contact our catering manager for more information.
Wine
— Kegged Beer —
House Wine Canyon Road $20.00 Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine by the Bottle Luccio Moscato D’Asti
$37.50
Astoria Prosecco
$45.00
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV
$180.00
Domestic Keg
$325
Premium Keg
$425
Contact management for options One keg yields 124–16 oz. glasses There is a $100.00 fee per bartender. The fee will be waived for every $500.00 in sales—hosted and cash sales combined
Other liquors and wines available upon request and availability The beverage laws of Nebraska hold the Ralston Arena responsible for the consumption of all alcoholic beverages on premise; therefore we cannot permit any non-premise purchased beverages to be consumed in any part of our facilities. Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
L ATE N I G HT
$6
INDULGENCE
The Pretzel Stop House-made giant soft pretzels with warm cheese & gourmet honey mustard
Independence Dippers $5 Tortilla chips with queso, salsa, & fresh guacamole, kettle cooked potato chips with french onion dip
The Sweet Treat Colossal fresh baked cookies, fudge brownies and biscotti. Served with coffee & milk
$7
The Donut Shop $8 An assortment of donuts, coffee service with flavored syrups & whipped cream, hot tea service
Sweet & Salty Kettle cooked potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, assorted mini candy bars, & trail mix
$7
— Enhancements — COOKIES & MILK $3/guest Your choice of fresh baked chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, or white chocolate macadamia nut cookie served with individual milk (1/2 Pint) Chips & Dips (25 minimum)
$3.50/guest
Spicy Confetti Snack Mix (serves 25 people)
$15/basket
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (serves 25 people)
$15/basket
Mini Pretzels (serves 25 people) $15/basket Fresh Popped Popcorn Bag
$2.50 each
Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
Snack Mix Trio Ranch Blend, Sweet Honey Mustard Blend and Spicy Hot Blend (25 minimum) $3/guest
SleekModern
celebratelove
WELCOME
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for considering the Ralston Arena as the place to celebrate the start of your new life together. We offer a beautiful ballroom with seating for 50 to 250 guests, along with superior service and gourmet food. The Ralston Arena has everything you need to make your day perfect. The following pages have rental rates, and menu selections. If you have any further questions or would like to set up an appointment, please contact me at 402.935.5384, [email protected] or Emily Aveni at 402.934.6225, [email protected]. Please direct all catering inquires to Brad Groesser, Food and Beverage Manager at 402.935.5397 or [email protected]. A full catering menu is also available upon request.
Best wishes! Lynn Higginbotham Director of Sales and Marketing
WEDDING P A C K A G E
$1500.00 $12 food minimum per person required
Package includes rental, setup, cleanup, tables and basic chairs, head table on a riser or stage, a 30’x30’ dance floor and event security.
WEDDINGMENU
Buffet Package
Served with gourmet cheese & cracker display, chef ’s choice of seasonal fresh vegetables, homemade rolls, choice of dinner salad, iced tea, water and Douwe Egberts gourmet coffee. One Hour Hand-Passed Hors d’oeuvres your choice of three: Mac & Cheese Bites Gourmet Finger Sandwiches Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken Wings
Vegetable Spring Rolls
BBQ Meatballs
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
your choice of one:
SALAD
— Entrées — your choice of two:
From The Garden Creamy Caesar
Omaha Steaks Grilled NY Strip with Compound Garlic Butter
Strawberry Spinach
Omaha Steaks London Broil with Chasseur Sauce Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin with Peppercorn Sauce
Starches your choice of two: Rice Pilaf | Almond Wild Rice Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin Chop Sauteed Shrimp Scampi | Coconut Breaded Shrimp Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast with Sherry Cream Sauce
Pecan Wild Rice | Baked Potatoes
Champagne Chicken Breast | Louisiana Style Catfish Fillet
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet with Sherry Cream Sauce $28.95 - $38.95
based on selections Other options available, please contact foodservice staff with any questions.
Plated Dinners
All dinner selections are served with Chef ’s choice of seasonal fresh vegetables, homemade rolls, choice of dinner salad, iced tea or lemonade, water and Douwe Egberts gourmet coffee. — SINGLE — Omaha Steaks Grilled Petite Filet 8 oz–$34.95 6 oz–$28.95 Topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, red wine demi glace, served with roasted garlic duchess potatoes Omaha Steaks Grilled New York Strip Topped with compound butter, served with roasted baby red potatoes
$28.95
Omaha Steaks London Broil Topped with chasseur sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$25.95
Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin Chop Topped with port wine demi-glace, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
$24.95
Champagne Chicken Breast $21.95 Lightly breaded and sautéed, topped with champagne cream sauce,served with pecan brown rice pilaf Roasted Omaha Steaks Pork Loin $21.95 with Peppercorn Sauce Sliced, topped with creamy peppercorn sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes — DUET —
Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet $24.95 Dredged in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, sautéed, served over sherry cream sauce, served with brown rice pilaf Coconut Breaded Shrimp Served with rice pilaf
$23.95
Shrimp Scampi Served with rice pilaf
$23.95
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast Topped with sherry cream sauce, served with brown rice pilaf
$21.95
Petite Filet & Champagne Chicken Breast $29.95 Choice petite filet grilled, topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, red wine demi-glace. Boneless chicken breast stuffed with dried cherries, toasted pine nuts, herb bread stuffing, topped with creamy supreme sauce, served with pecan wild pilaf Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin $29.95 & Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon Fillet Slow roasted tenderloin encrusted in peppercorns, sliced, topped with wild mushroom demi-glace paired with an Atlantic salmon fillet dredged in fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, sautéed, over sherry cream sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes Roasted Pork Loin And Pecan $22.95 Crusted Chicken Breast Slow roasted omaha steaks pork loin sliced, topped with creamy peppercorn sauce. Boneless chicken breast encrusted with pecans, sautéed, topped with sherry cream sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes
SALADSELECTIONS From The Garden field greens tossed with carrots,
shaved onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, & topped with sage croutons
Creamy Caesar a classic caesar over crisp romaine
with shaved parmesan and garlic croutons
Strawberry Spinach baby spinach, spiced pecans,
balsamic glazed strawberries and brie cheese
Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
package
HORSD’OEUVRES
Station
your choice of three: Buffalo Chicken Drummies
Includes douwe egberts gourmet coffee, fruit punch & mixed nuts — $33.95
STATION
ONE
Station
— Hot
Stuffed Potato Skins Coconut Breaded Jumbo Shrimp
Gourmet Cheese & Cracker Display
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Mini Quiches
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Chicken Tenders
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Display
Mac & Cheese Bites
• •
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegetable Spring Rolls
—Chilly your choice of two: Deviled Eggs
•
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Smoked Salmon Display
•
•
Assorted Finger Sandwiches
Bruschetta with Toast Points
Smoked Salmon Mousse with Bagel Crisps
•
Port Wine Cheese Spread
— Chef Attended Stations —
All foods prepared to order in view of your guests, Chef attended stations can complement any event. Combine a variety of stations to create your own menu. Minimum of 50 guests at $100 per chef. Pasta Bar Penne, farfalle, & cheese tortellini, served with marinara, alfredo, basil sauce, shaved parmesan & garlic-rosemary bread sticks $11
Risotto Bar Italian short grain rice, sautéed to order with lump crab, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, parmesan cheese and roasted red bell peppers $11
Martini Mash Yukon gold potatoes served in martini glasses with whipped butter, shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon, caramelized onions, mushroom gravy and finished with a manzanilla olive $11
Scampi Station Classic combination of garlic, wine, butter, & capers sautéed with your choice of shrimp or chicken, and presented with grilled italian vegetables and herb garlic pasta $15
OMAHA steaks prime rib Dijon rubbed served with creamy horseradish sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and chef's vegetable blend $22 Other options available, please contact foodservice staff with any questions.
B A R OPTIONS
BEVERAGES — Hosted Bar — Charges are based on the actual number of drinks consumed
— Cash Bar — Guests purchase their own drinks. Price includes Nebraska sales tax
Call Cocktails
$5.00
Premium Cocktails
$7.00
Bottled Domestic Beer (16 oz.)
$5.00
Imported/Premium Beer (12 oz.)
$5.00
House Wine
$5.00
Imported Cordials
$7.00
Soft Drinks (12 oz.)
$2.00
Bottle Water (16 oz.)
$2.00
CustomizedSpecialty b
e
v
e
r
a
g
e
s
Treat your guests with a cocktail specially designed for you.
Please contact our catering manager for more information.
Wine
— Kegged Beer —
House Wine Canyon Road $20.00 Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine by the Bottle Luccio Moscato D’Asti
$37.50
Astoria Prosecco
$45.00
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV
$180.00
Domestic Keg
$325
Premium Keg
$425
Contact management for options One keg yields 124–16 oz. glasses There is a $100.00 fee per bartender. The fee will be waived for every $500.00 in sales—hosted and cash sales combined
Other liquors and wines available upon request and availability The beverage laws of Nebraska hold the Ralston Arena responsible for the consumption of all alcoholic beverages on premise; therefore we cannot permit any non-premise purchased beverages to be consumed in any part of our facilities. Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
L ATE N I G HT
$6
INDULGENCE
The Pretzel Stop House-made giant soft pretzels with warm cheese & gourmet honey mustard
Independence Dippers $5 Tortilla chips with queso, salsa, & fresh guacamole, kettle cooked potato chips with french onion dip
The Sweet Treat Colossal fresh baked cookies, fudge brownies and biscotti. Served with coffee & milk
$7
The Donut Shop $8 An assortment of donuts, coffee service with flavored syrups & whipped cream, hot tea service
Sweet & Salty Kettle cooked potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, assorted mini candy bars, & trail mix
$7
— Enhancements — COOKIES & MILK $3/guest Your choice of fresh baked chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, or white chocolate macadamia nut cookie served with individual milk (1/2 Pint) Chips & Dips (25 minimum)
$3.50/guest
Spicy Confetti Snack Mix (serves 25 people)
$15/basket
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (serves 25 people)
$15/basket
Mini Pretzels (serves 25 people) $15/basket Fresh Popped Popcorn Bag
$2.50 each
Prices are subject to a service charge of 19% and sales tax of 7%
Snack Mix Trio Ranch Blend, Sweet Honey Mustard Blend and Spicy Hot Blend (25 minimum) $3/guest
