Catering Menus - Las Cruces Convention Center

Las Cruces Convention Center
Catering Menus
Welcome to the Las Cruces Convention Center. As the
Executive Chef, my goal is to design an exceptional
culinary experience for you and your guests. I have been in the
food service industry for over 30 years spending time in Detroit,
Las Vegas, and Durango. The past 12 years have been in the
Las Cruces area, I have become a part of this great community
and am proud to call Las Cruces home.
My culinary team and I are honored to have the opportunity to
serve you. We are committed to ensure your event is a success.
Our mission is to provide the highest standards and quality in
food and services. The menus that follow are suggestions only
and it would be a privilege to design a custom menu that will
create memorable experiences for you and your guests.
Yours in service,
Tom Agius
Executive Chef
Las Cruces Convention Center
Chef Agius Signature Dishes
Petite Filet of Beef
Maryland Crab Cake w/ Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Cucumber Wrapped Fresh Field Greens
Fresh Asparagus Bundles with Herb Roasted Potatoes
White Chocolate Mousse HippenBasket
$56 per person
Nori Crusted Fillet of Beef
Thai Tilapia
Cucumber Wrapped Fresh Field Greens
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Asian Vegetable Stir Fry
Green Tea Ice Cream w/ Tropical Fruit Compote
$38 per person
Red Chile Seared Salmon w/ Cilantro Lime Butter
Cucumber Wrapped Fresh Field Greens
Fire Roasted Vegetables & Whole Grains
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse w/White Chocolate Shaving & Chambord Drizzle
$27 per person
Mesilla Valley Chicken
Chicken Breast Stuffed with a Chile Relleno
Las Cruces House Salad
Traditional Calabacitas and Fiesta Rice
Tres Leche Cake
$26 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Breakfast
Buffet Selections
Breakfast Stations
Sunrise Breakfast Buffet
Burrito Station
Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices
Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit,
Assorted Breakfast Bakery Items,
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes,
Bacon and Sausage Links
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea
$17 per person
Our Chefs Provide an Array of your Favorite
Ingredients & Prepare your Burrito to Order.
Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Bakery Items,
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea
$15 per person
Omelet Station
Executive Continental
Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices & Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Bakery Fresh Muffins, Pastries, and Breakfast Breads
Fresh Bagels with Assorted Cream Cheese
Fruit Preserves and Whipped Butter
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and Hot Tea
$ 14 per person
Healthy Start
Our Chefs Provide an Array of your Favorite
Ingredients & Prepare your Omelet to Order.
Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Bakery Items,
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea
$15 per person
Plated Selections
Assorted Whole Fresh Fruit,
Granola Bars, Assorted Yogurt with Toppings
Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices & Bottled Water
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea
$11 per person
Early Riser
Classic Continental
Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices
Bakery Fresh Muffins, Pastries, and Breakfast Breads
Fresh Bagels with Assorted Cream Cheese
Fruit Preserves and Whipped Butter
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and Hot Tea
$ 10 per person
Scrambled Eggs, Choice of Bacon, Sausage Links, or Ham
Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Bakery Basket, Biscuits & Gravy
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea
$14 per person
New Mexican Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros, Pinto Beans,
Breakfast Potatoes, Tortilla,
Chile Colorado or Chile Verde
Fresh Columbian Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea
$14 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Lunch
Hot Plated Selections
Cold Plated Selections
Hot Plated Entrees Include Salad, Chef’s Choice of Starch,
Seasonal Vegetable and your choice of dessert.
Minimum 50 Guests
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Choice of Salad:
Caesar Salad—Crisp Romaine with Croutons, Parmesan Crisp & Caesar Dressing
Las Cruces House Salad—Mixed Greens with Tomato, Jicama, Cucumber & Choice of
Dressings
Oven Roasted Margarita Chicken
Tequila Lime Marinade
Topped with an Avocado Tomato Salsa
$18 per person
Oven Roasted Southwest
Spiced Rubbed Chicken Breast
Savory Southwestern Flavors with
Caramelized Orange Cream
$18 per person
Asian Style Grilled Chicken Breast
Sweet Hoisin Glaze Topped with
Mandarin Scallion Relish
$18 per person
Las Cruces Char-Grilled Chicken
Fresh Coriander & Lime Marinated
with a Green Chile Tomatillo Salsa
$18 per person
Cajun Pasta
Andouille Sausage & Blackened Chicken
Over Cavatappi Pasta with a
Roasted Pepper Cream Sauce
$18 per person
Roasted Garlic & Herb Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta with Flame Roasted Vegetables
Tossed in a Garlic Herb Sauce
$18 per person
Croissant Sandwich Plate
Choose One of the Following:
Ham & Swiss, Turkey & Swiss, Solid White
Albacore Tuna Salad or Honey Almond Chicken Salad
Chef’s Choice of Side Item
$15 per person
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Served on a Bed of Fresh Romaine Lettuce,
Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Croutons
with a Creamy Caesar Dressing
$15 per person
Greek Salad
Fresh Lettuce with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes,
Cucumbers, Tangy Feta Cheese, Sweet Peppers,
Kalamata Olives, and Croutons with a Greek Dressing
$15 per person
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Salad Trio
Grilled Chicken Breast with
Roasted Vegetables Over Pasta
with a Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce
$17 per person
White Albacore Tuna Salad, Grilled Vegetable Salad &
Honey Almond Chicken Salad
Served with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Relishes & Assorted Crackers
$15 per person
Green Chile Cheeseburger
Green Chile Cheeseburger
served with homemade Chips,
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, and Pickles.
$12 per person
Soup and Sandwich Wrap
Soup of the Day
Sandwich Wrap with Choice of Turkey,
Honey Almond Chicken Salad, or Ham and Cheese
Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes
Served with Creamy Coleslaw
$15 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Reception
Hot Hors D’oeuvres
Cold Hors D’oeuvres
Priced Per 100 Pieces
Priced Per 100 Pieces
Asparagus Fritter with Béarnaise Sauce
$375
Pea Pod Wrapped
Marinated Shrimp
Mini Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade
$295
$375
Beef Brochettes
$290
Shrimp Cocktail
$350
Mediterranean Chicken Brochettes
$280
Boursin Cheese Filled Pea Pods
$250
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
$230
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
$200
Assorted Mini Quiche
$225
Endive Stuffed with Beets,
Bleu Cheese, & Walnuts
Brie with Raspberry Bites
$190
$200
Spinach & Cheese Phyllo
$175
Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach &
Prosciutto Pinwheels
Mini Cordon Blue Bites
$155
$175
Fried Pork Pot Stickers with Soy Ginger Sauce
$150
Oriental Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce
$150
Mini Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry
$150
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Hummus with Pita Points
$175
Fruit Brochettes
$150
Reception
Specialty Stations
Carving Stations
Minimum 50 Guests
Chef Fee $50.00
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Minimum 50 Guests
Carving Fee $50.00
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Served with Assorted Rolls & Condiments
Tapas Station
Assorted Bread, Pita Points & Tri-Colored Chips
Red Pepper Hummus, Tomato Bruschetta,
Roasted Corn & Black Bean Relish,
Mediterranean Olive Spread, Baja Ceviche,
Green Chile Salsa, Basil Pesto &
Garlic Herb Cheese Spread
$9 per person
Pepper Encrusted Beef Tenderloin
$14.50 per person
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
$9.50 per person
Top Sirloin of Beef
$7.50 per person
Tex-Mex Style Taco Bar
Spicy Chicken & Ground Beef with
Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes,
Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream,
Guacamole, Jalapeno Cheese Sauce
Served with Taco Shells, Tortilla Chips & Tortillas
$9 per person
Pasta Station
Choose Two Pastas
Bow Tie, Penne, Fettuccini or Tri-Color Rotini
Choose Two Sauces
Tomato Basil, Roasted Garlic Alfredo, Pesto or Vodka Cream Sauce
Served with Assorted Toppings
$8 per person
MashedPoTini Bar
Yukon Gold, Sweet &
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Served in a
Martini Glass Topped with Demi-Glace
Garnished with Your Choice of Butter,
Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Brown Sugar
Chopped Bacon & Chive Sprigs
$8 per person
Pork Brisket
$6.50 per person
Roasted Turkey Breast
$5.50 per person
Reception Displays
Minimum 50 Guests
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Baked Brie Wheel with Raspberry Coulis
$6 per person
International Cheese Display
$5 per person
Garden Fresh Crudités with Dipping Sauce
$5.50 per person
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
$5.50 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Dinner
Hot Plated Selections
Hot Plated Entrees Include Salad, Chef’s Choice of Starch,
Seasonal Vegetable and your choice of dessert.
Minimum 50 Guests
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Choice of Salad:
Caesar Salad—Crisp Romaine with Croutons, Parmesan Crisp & Caesar Dressing
Las Cruces House Salad—Mixed Greens with Tomato, Jicama, Cucumber &
Choice of Dressings
Oven Roasted Southwest Spiced
Rubbed Chicken Breast
Savory Southwestern Flavors with
Caramelized Orange Cream
$24 per person
Select Dessert Choices
Chocolate Lava Cake
Carrot Cake
Pecan Pie
Apple Pie
Cherry Pie
No Sugar Added Banana Cream Pie
No Sugar Added Apple Pie
Guava Chocolate Cake
Fruit Salad
Boston Cream Pie
French Silk Pie
Fruit Cobbler
Las Cruces Char-Grilled Chicken
Fresh Coriander & Lime Marinated with
a Green Chile Tomatillo Salsa
$24 per person
Margarita Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Served with Fire Roasted
Vegetables & Whole Grains
$23 per person
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Grilled Chicken Breast with
Roasted Vegetables Over Penne Pasta
with a Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce
$21 per person
Roasted Garlic & Herb Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta with Flame Roasted Vegetables &
Tossed in a Garlic Herb Sauce
$20 per person
Premium Dessert Choices
Upgrade to a Premium Dessert for $2.50 per person
Cheesecake w/ Fruit Topping
Tiramasu
Pastel de Tres Leches
Bourbon Carmel Apple Pie
Creme Brulee
Chocolate Decadence Cake
Regal Red Velvet Cake
Key Lime Sunrise
Pecan Turtle Cheesecake
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Buffet Selections
Lunch Buffets
Dinner Buffets
Minimum 50 Guest
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
Minimum 50 Guest
Set-up fee applied for less than 50
The Rio Grande
Las Cruces Salad with Two Choices of Dressings
London Broil with Mushroom Demi & Oven Roasted Margarita Chicken
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Chef’s Dessert Table
$24 per person
The Rio Grande
Family BBQ
Potato Salad & Creamy Coleslaw
Slow Roasted Beef Brisket & Grilled Chicken Breast
Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob
Kaiser Rolls, Relish Tray
Apple Cobbler
$23 per person
Assorted Sandwich Buffet
Smoked Turkey Club Croissant
Honey Cured Ham and Brie Cheese on a Dill-Onion Kaiser Roll
Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese on a Pumpernickel Kaiser Roll
Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings
Potato Chips
Assorted Condiments
Chef’s Dessert Table
$22 per person
Las Cruces Salad with Two Choices of Dressings
London Broil with Mushroom Demi Glace,
Garlic Herb Chicken &
Creamy Alfredo Primavera
Roasted Red Potatoes,
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Chef’s Dessert Table
$27 per person
Mesilla Valley Fiesta
Las Cruces Salad with Two Choices of Dressing
Red & Green Cheese Enchiladas and Beef & Chicken Fajitas
Served with Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole,
Pico de Gallo, Chips and Salsa, & Caramel Flan
$27 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/18/11
Little Italy
Caesar Salad
Sausage Lasagna & Chicken Marsala
Garlic Herbed Pasta,
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Parmesan Crusted Garlic Bread
Chef’s Dessert Table
$26 per person
Design Your Own Dinner Buffet
Buffet includes Chef’s Choice of Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls & Butter, Dessert Table, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Iced Tea
Executive Buffet
Premium Buffet
Two Salad Selections
Two Entrée Selections
One Accompaniment
$35 per person
Three Salad Selections
Three Entrée Selections
Two Accompaniments
$37 per person
Entrée Selections
Salad Selections
Oven Roasted Margarita Chicken
Mesilla Valley Chicken
Oven Roasted South West Spiced Chicken
Sliced Roast of Top Sirloin with Natural Pan Gravy
London Broil with Ancho Chile Demi-Glace
Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onion Barbecue Sauce
Beef Sirloin Tips a la Burgundy
Herb Crusted Roast Pork Loin
Thai Basil Tilapia
Red Chile Seared Pacific Salmon with Cilantro Lime Butter
Sausage Lasagna
Egg Plant Parmesan
Las Cruces House Salad with Dressings
Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
Italian Salad
Caesar Salad
Pasta Salad Primavera
Fresh Crudites with Green Goddess Dip
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad
Accompaniment Selections
Charro Beans
Baby Baked Potatoes
Roasted Red Rosemary Potatoes
Green Chile Yukon Gold Mashers
Garlic Whipped Mashers
Wild Rice with Mushrooms
Confetti Rice Pilaf
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Specialty Theme Breaks
Caliches Frozen Custard Break
On the Boardwalk
Frozen Custard Bar
w/ Choice of 2 Toppings
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$12 per person
Assorted Ice Cream Bars
Frozen Fruit Yogurts Bars
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee,
Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Herbal Teas
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$9 per person
Milk and Cookies
Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ghirardelli Brand Rich Chocolate Brownies
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and
Assorted Herbal Teas
Regular and Chocolate Milk
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$10 per person
The Health Nut
Chewy and Fruit Filled Granola Bars
Low Fat Assorted Yogurts and Trail Mix
Tray of Freshly Sliced Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee,
Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Herbal Teas
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$9 per person
Chips n’ Dips
Garlic Hummus with Toasted Pita Chips
Terra Chips, and Potato Chips
French Onion Dip
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$8 per person
Celebrate Las Cruces
Nacho Bar with Fresh Tortilla Chips, Queso, and Guacamole
Salsa, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos
Biscochitos
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee,
Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Herbal Teas
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$9 per person
Desert Grinder
6’ Sub Sandwich
Complete with ham, turkey, salami,
Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion,
and green pepper. Served with
pickle spears and condiments.
Serves 30 People
$145
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Popcorn, Crackerjacks, Warm Soft Pretzels with
Yellow Mustard and Whole Roasted Peanuts
Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee,
Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Herbal Teas
Assorted Pepsi Products & Aquafina Water
$8 per person
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
A La Carte Selections
Break Items
Break Items
Beverage Selections
Assorted Muffins
$18 per dozen
Sausage Biscuits w/Cheese
$29 per dozen
Fresh Columbian Coffee and Decaf
$28 per Gallon
European Style Danish
$25 per dozen
Diced Seasonal Fruit Cups*
$3 each
Assorted Herbal Teas
$28 per Gallon
Durango Bagels
with Cream Cheese & Sweet Butter
$26 per dozen
Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies
$19 per dozen
Assorted Fruit Juices
$28 per Gallon
Chocolate Fudge Brownies
$23 per dozen
Aquafina Bottled Water
$2.50 Each
Sliced Fresh Fruit Display
$5.50 per person
Minimum of 50 Guests
Fruit Yogurt
$2.50 per person
Assorted Breakfast Breads
$18 per loaf
Serves 10 Guests
Pretzels, Chips & Popcorn
$14 per pound
Soft Jumbo Pretzels*
Served with Spicy Mustard
$3.50 each
Specialty Ice Cream Bars*
Assorted Gourmet Ice Cream Bars
$4 each
*Minimum Order of 25
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
Assorted Pepsi Soft Drinks
$2.50 Each
Alcohol Service
The beverage service for your event can be handled in a couple of different manners.
Hosted Open Bar—the client is billed for each drink ordered by the attendees.
Hosted Open Bars can be full open or a limited selection of drinks; i.e. Beer, Wine, and Soft Drinks.
Cash Bar—Each attendees pays for their own drinks.
Premium Liquor Includes
Stolichnaya Vodka, Jack Daniel’s Bourbon, Seagram’s VO, Tangueray Gin, Sauza Tequila,
Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Bacardi Silver Rum, Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum,
Amaretto, Coffee Liquor, Peach Schnapps
Top Shelf Liquor Includes
Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Malibu Rum, Cuervo 1800 Tequila, Maker’s Mark Bourbon,
Crown Royal, Chivas Regal Scotch, Cointreau, Peach Schnapps, Amaretto Di Saronno,
Apple Pucker, Kahlua, Bailey’s, Dry & Sweet Vermouth
Beers Include
Anheuser-Busch Family of Beers
Budweiser, Michelob, Shock Top, Bass, Becks,
Stella Artois, Rolling Rock, Land Shark Lager, O'Doul's
Select Wines
Aquafina Bottled Water & Pepsi Products
Hosted Open Bar Based on Consumption
Cash Bars
Premium Liquor
Top Shelf Liquor
Domestic Beer
Import Beer
Wine
Cordials
Pepsi Soft Drinks
Aquafina Bottled Water
Premium Liquor
Top Shelf Liquor
Domestic Beer
Import Beer
Wine
Cordials
Pepsi Soft Drinks
Aquafina Bottled Water
$5.75
$7.25
$3.75
$4.75
$5.75
$6.75-$8.75
$2
$2
Prices Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 20% Service Charge.
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Updated 8/15/11
$6
$8
$4
$5
$6
$7-$9
$2.50
$2.50
Las Cruces Convention Center
680 East University Avenue
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
Phone: 575.526.0100
Fax: 575.526.0103
www.MeetInLasCruces.com