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Event Center Menu

Event Center Menu

Locally Owned
Over 40 Years of Experience
Plenty of FREE Parking

Locally Owned | Over 40 Years of Experience | Plenty of FREE Parking

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Our Event Center Catering Menu

The Flamingo Event Center is available Monday to Thursday and Saturday and Sunday for private events including wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, corporate outings, and more. You can choose a fantastic appetizer party for guests from 2 to 2,000. You may also opt for a buffet service during your event. We can bring a selection for tasting to your home or business. Email your list to us and we will provide you the pricing details within a few hours, or you can call us at (319) 365-1534 for more information.
Event Center Menu

Appetizers

Hot Appetizers

  • Meatballs: brown sauce, Swedish style, BBQ, sweet and sour and chimichurri
  • Spicy Lamb Balls (Kofta) with Tzatziki Dip
  • Cocktail Smokies: BBQ
  • Stuffed Mushroom Caps: crab, sausage and bleu cheese, spinach and feta, spinach and bacon, Italian style, and Mardi Gras style
  • Sautéed Mushrooms in Garlic Butter
  • Portabella and Shitake Mushroom Puff Pastry Appetizer
  • Portabella Mushroom Pizza
  • Chicken Bites: Teriyaki, buffalo style, Cajun style, red curry coconut, spicy peanut Thai, and BBQ
  • Chicken Strips with Ranch, Honey Mustard and Ranch Dips
  • Coconut Chicken with Spicy Mango Sauce
  • Chicken Skewers: Indonesian, BBQ, teriyaki, and spicy peanut Thai
  • Chicken Wings: Buffalo, teriyaki, garlic parmesan, Cajun, and regular seasoned
  • Rumaki: Water chestnut wrapped in bacon in teriyaki sauce – can be made with chicken livers
  • Toasted Cheese or Beef Ravioli in Marinara Sauce
  • Seasoned and Fried Artichoke Hearts with Aioli Sauce
  •  Spinach Risotto Balls with Mozzarella Cheese
  •  Empanadas: Chicken, black bean and corn, south-western pork and beef chili Relleno all served with creamy chipotle sauce
  • Falafel with Tzatziki Dip
  • Hummus with Fried Pita Chips
  • Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins with Sour Cream
  • Potato Baskets with Three Cheeses
  • Miniature Twice Baked Yukon Gold Potato Skins
  • Miniature Rueben Tarts
  • Miniature Gourmet Pizzas
  • Miniature Chicken or Pork Tamales
  • Miniature Quiche: All homemade
  •  BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs – cut into single bones for easy eating
  • Bratwurst Kabobs with Peppers and Onions
  • Pork Skewers with Red Bell Pepper and Mango Dipping Sauce
  •  South-western Beef Skewers
  • Prosciutto Ham and Parmesan Cheese Wrapped Asparagus
  • Egg Rolls: Pork and vegetable, chicken, vegetable only, chili Relleno with sweet and sour sauce
  • Wontons: Chicken, crab and cream cheese, cheese, and seafood all served with sweet chili sauce
  • Phyllo Triangles: Curry chicken, spinach and feta, and lamb and feta
  • Miniature Beef Wellington with Cabernet Reduction
  • Spanish Style Beef Kebobs
  • Quesadillas: Assorted and gourmet with pico de gallo
  • Beef Samosas with Mint Chutney Dip

Cold Appetizers

  • Imported and Domestic Cheese Display with Grapes and Crackers
  •  Assorted Sliced Cheese Display with Grapes and Crackers
  • Assorted Sliced Cheese and Salami Display with Grapes and Crackers
  • Almond Roquefort Grapes in a Vine Design
  • Fresh Fruit and Relish Display with Dip
  • Fresh Fruit Display
  • Fresh Fruit Kabobs in Pineapple Tree
  • Imported Pate with Cornichons, Red Onion and Herb Toast
  • Chicken Liver and Bacon Terrine with Herb Toasts
  • Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • Smoked Portabella Mushroom and Red Onion on Foccacia Bread
  • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Mushroom Pate with Toast Points and Diced Egg
  • Thai Beef or Pork Salad in Cucumber Cup
  • California Rolls with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and Soy Sauce
  • Bruschetta: Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Eggplant with Feta and Wild Mushroom
  • Grilled Wild Mushrooms with Arugula

Spreads and Dips

  • California Torta: Goat cheese spread with layers of pesto and roasted red peppers
  • Boursin Cheese Spread: An herbal cream cheese
  • Brie Encroute: Regular, with red raspberry filling and honey mustard filling
  • Almond Cheddar Cheese Ball with Crackers
  • Almond, Bacon and Cheddar Dip with Crackers
  • Smoked Oyster Cheese Ball with crackers
  • Eggplant Caponata with Pita Crisps
  • Crab Dip with Crackers
  • Curry Crab Dip with Crackers
  • Spinach Dip in Brown Bread with Crackers
  • Avocado Corn Salsa with Nacho Chips
  • Black Bean and Corn Dip with Nacho Chips
  • Fresh Guacamole with Nacho Chips
  • Hot Artichoke Dip: Regular, with crab or with spinach all served with herb toasts
  • Hot Mexican Spinach Dip with Nacho Chips
  • Roasted Garlic and Almond Dip with Pita Crisps
  • Hot Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Dip with Crostini
  • Roasted Garlic and Sundried Tomato Spread with Crostini
  • Smoked Salmon Spread with Crackers
  • 3-in-1 Italian Dip with Crackers – warm
  • Layer Taco Spread with Nacho Chips
  • Chili Con Queso with Nacho Chips
  • Hot Spicy Sausage and Cheese Dip with Nacho Chips
Appetizers

Seafood Appetizers

  • Shrimp Cocktail on Ice with Cocktail Sauce and Lemons
  • Crab Leg Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemons
  • Smoked Salmon (Lox) with Caviar Cream Cheese Pie and Cocktail Rye
  • Shrimp or Scallop Seviche with Tostadas
  • Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Mustard Sauce
  • Poached or Smoked Head on Salmon with Garnish and Cocktail Rye
  • Pickled Herring in Cream Sauce with Crackers
  • Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Slaw on Wonton Crisp
  • Smoked Salmon on Chive Pikelet with Lemon Crema
  • Smoked Salmon on Wonton Crisp with Lemon Crema
  • Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
  • Crab Puffs with Lime Caper Sauce
  • Crab Wontons with Blackberry Szechwan Sauce
  • Crab Rangoon with Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto Ham and Basil
  • Chili Glaze Shrimp
  • Shrimp in Buffalo Bechamel Sauce with Pasta
  • Marinated Shrimp Wrapped in Peapod
  • Oysters: On the shell, fried with chipotle mayonnaise, and Rockefeller
  • Scallops En croute with Lemon Chardonnay Sauce
  • Chive Crepe Cornets with Smoked Trout
  • Tuna Tartlets with Apple Mousseline
  • Poached Salmon on Bed of Spring Mix with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée with Steamed White Rice
  • Fresh Salmon Cakes with Lemon Greek Yogurt Sauce

Side Dishes

  • Crab Cakes with Chardonnay Cream Sauce or Remoulade Sauce
  • Herbed Summer Succotash
  • Stir Fried Sesame Asparagus
  • Apricot and Pistachio Baked Rice
  • Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
  • Linguine with Pecorino, Tomatoes and Arugula
  • Fontina, Roma Tomato and Fresh Thyme Tart
  • Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herb Butter
  • Stir Fry in Sun-Dried Tomato Oil
  • Peas with Pine nuts
  • Pecan Broccoli with Goat Cheese
  • Sautéed Swiss Chard with Cream
  • Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Dill Butter
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto

Salads

  • Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
  • Garden Salad with Choice of Dressing
  • Italian Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • Classic Greek Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
  • Citrus Salad with Craisins, Avocado, Oranges and Grapefruit
  • Fresh Spinach and Strawberries, Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges, Toasted Almonds and Red Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Spring Mix with Pears, Bacon, and Bleu Cheese Crumbles with Mustard Shallot Dressing
  • Spring Mix with Pears, Cashews and Asiago Cheese with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Raisins
  • Imperial Pasta Salad
  • Bow Tie Pasta Salad
  • Pasta Primavera Salad
  • Oriental Cabbage Salad
  • Seven Layer Salad
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Salad of Fresh Herbs and Greens with Fried Eggplant
  • Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
  • Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Truffle Oil
  • Fennel Slaw Rotini and Black Bean Salad
  • Romaine and Broccoli Salad with Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing
  • Orange and Endive Salad with Maple Chipotle Vinaigrette
  • Grilled Mushroom Salad with Arugula – wild mushrooms
  • Sautéed Radicchio, Orange, Bacon and Pecan Salad
  • Honey-Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme Dressing
  • Sicilian Green Salad – cured olives, red onion, celery heart, cherry tomatoes and capers in light red wine vinaigrette
  • Escarole, Fennel and Orange Salad
  • Mixed Vegetable Salad with Basil Vinaigrette and Feta Cheese
  • Middle-Eastern Orzo Salad
  • Corn, Tomato and Bean Salad – kidney beans
  • Penne, Roma Tomato and Basil Salad with Asiago
  • Mixed Green Bean Salad with New Potatoes
  • Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad
  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad with Herb Dressing
  • Smoked Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad
  • Grilled Eggplant and Spinach Salad
Seafood Appetizers

Buffet Entrees

  • Chicken Vesuvio: Breast with white wine, oregano, garlic, and mushroom sauce
  • Chicken Olivia: Breast with tomato, artichoke hearts, and heart of palm
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Chicken Primavera with Alfredo and Penne Pasta
  • Chicken Parmigiana
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Artichoke and Ham Stuffed Chicken with Panko Breading
  • Shitake Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast with Rosemary Cream Sauce
  • Smoked Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pasta
  • Chicken Angelo: Breast with lemon Chardonnay sauce and sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and prosciutto ham
  • Fresh Raspberry Chicken
  • Sautéed Chicken Breast in White Wine and Fresh Herbs
  • Lemon Pepper Pork Loin
  • Fontina and Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
  • Marinated Pork Tenderloin: Honey brandy glaze or soy-ginger based marinade
  • Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Burgundy Currant Sauce
  • Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Sherry Peppercorn Sauce
  • Boneless Pork Loin with Tomato, Shitake Mushrooms and Marsala Sauce
  • Stuffed Pork Loin with Parmesan and Herbs
  • Oven Roast Beef with Jus and Horseradish Sauce
  • Beef Burgundy
  • Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles
  • Turkey Breast
  • Honey Glazed Pit Ham
  • Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Italian Sausage Pasta Shells with Marinara and Mozzarella
  • Cilantro Pesto Salmon

Canapes

  • Corn Beef Pickle Wraps
  •  Cocktail Puffs: Chicken salad, ham salad, and crab salad
  • Smoked Salmon Canapes
  • Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Pea with Red Bell Pepper Strip
  • Stuffed Cherry Tomato: Bacon filling, herb cream cheese, and ham salad
  • Carved Radish with Creamy Bleu Cheese
  • Devilled Eggs: Standard, bacon and horseradish, and pimento
  • Roma Tomato and Fresh Basil on Herb Toast
  • Pate on Herb Toast with Cornichon
  • Celery Stuffed with Bleu Cheese or Cheddar Jalapeno
  • Provolone Ham Pinwheel
  • Miniature Almond Cheese Balls
  • Cream Cheese Stuffed Black Olive
  • Cucumber Sandwich with Fresh Dill
  • Salmon Mousse on Cucumber
  • Baby Shrimp in Cocktail Shell with Lemon
  • Avocado Salsa in Cucumber Cup

Vegetable

  • Broccoli Normandy
  • Green Bean Almandine
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
  • Stir Fry in Sun-Dried Tomato Oil
  • Fresh Green Beans in Dill
  • Fresh Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Shallots
  • Cauliflower Au Gratin
  • Baby Carrots in Sweet Sauce
  • Baby Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
  • Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans with Sweet Garlic Sauce

Starch

  • Roasted Baby Red Potatoes in Rosemary Oil
  • Steamed Baby Red Potatoes in Dill Butter
  • Whipped Party Potatoes
  • Potato Baskets with Three Cheeses
  • Garlic Mashed Baby Red Potatoes
  • Miniature Twice Baked Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Parmesan Hash Brown
  • Cheesy Hash Browns
  • Whipped Potatoes with Gravy
  • Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Wild Rice Pilaf
  • Herb Butter Linguine
Canapes
Vegetable

Desserts

  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Pineapple and Apricots
  • Cigarette Russes Dipped in Chocolate
  • Petit Fours
  • Assorted Miniature Cheesecakes
  • Chocolate Cake Truffles
  • Cream Brulee Cheesecake
  • French Chocolate Cake with Ganache
  • Mixed Berry French Tarts with Whipped Topping
  • Tarts: Key lime with meringue, raspberry with lemon mousse, fresh berry parfait, Grand Marnier chocolate, pumpkin and apple crisp tarts
  • Miniature Éclairs
  • Fresh Fruit Pizza
  • Mexican Wedding Cookies
  • Miniature Almond Cookies
  • Petite Lemon Curd Cookies
  • Assorted Sweet Street Bars

Hot Sandwiches

  • Beef Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin, Turkey Breast, Leg of Lamb, Honey Glazed Ham, Smoked Turkey: Served with petite rolls and sauces. Must be carved on line by staff
  • Pulled Pork or BBQ Pork: With Jr. buns
  • Italian Beef Sandwiches: Served with crusty warm bread, shredded mozzarella and pepperoncini
  • Sliders: In turkey burger, beef burger, chicken breast and breaded pork tenderloin served with appropriate buns and condiments

Cold Sandwiches

  • Nicely sliced and presented on a tray:
  • Beef Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin (in many ways), Roast Turkey Breast, Smoked Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Ham and Pastrami: served with petite rolls and sauces
  • Honey Ham, Turkey Brest and Roast Beef: Served with petite rolls, miniature croissants and sauces
  • Wrap Sandwiches: Variety of fillings from grilled chicken, club and salads
  • Assorted Flat Bread Sandwiches
  • Turkey, Brie, Bacon and Arugula on Petite Roll
  • Smoked Applewood Pork Tenderloin on Focaccia
  • Seared Beef Tenderloin on Ciabatta Toast with Béarnaise
  • Lemon Chicken on Parmesan Crostini
Desserts
Sandwiches
Schedule your private event with us today!
(319) 365-1534
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