Catering … by Design offers congratulations on your upcoming wedding. We are pleased that you want to experience the tradition and beauty of Notre Dame on your wedding day and can help you indulge your guests and enjoy yourself from beginning to end. Custom event
planning, Notre Dame’s own bakery, and beautiful locations are why Notre Dame is the perfect place to celebrate your whole wedding.

The menus provide you with examples of some of our most popular wedding items in addition to some exceptional new items for the season. However, this represents only a starting point. You may choose an elaborate display of hors d'oeuvres with a formal entree or a casual buffet offering a variety of foods. We would love to work with you to create a custom menu to fit your specific needs, tailoring your event to your taste and that of your guests. We can help with all the details: flowers, linens, coordinating with photographers and other professionals, table décor and ice carvings. From unpretentious and classic to stunning and unusual, our commitment is to customize and create whatever is required to provide your guests with an unforgettable experience.

Browse our locations, menu items, and bakery selections on the web and then come in person to meet with one of our Wedding Specialists to tour sites and talk about what you want for your unique and festive event. Our commitment to detail in event planning guarantees your wedding reception or special event to be most memorable and worry free.

For more wedding information visit weddingplanner.nd.edu

General Information
Thank you for considering Catering ... by Design to assist in planning your Wedding. From a formal dinner to a midmorning brunch, we are pleased to consult with you regarding all of your needs. To ensure the success of your function and answer your questions, we have outlined some of our practices and policies. All menus enclosed are only suggestions. In fact, we specialize in customizing menus that fit your needs and are designed specifically for your Wedding Reception. We look forward to working with you to make your event successful.

Facilities
Reserve the space you need as soon as possible, whether in our facilities or elsewhere on campus.

Gratuities/Taxes
A 15% gratuity and 6% Indiana sales tax will be added to your bill.

Prices
These prices are correct at the time of printing. We will confirm prices when you finalize your menu with our office. Prices include typical facility arrangement needs. Additional costs may be incurred for major space changes such as moving round tables into South Dining Hall. These charges will be based on the labor requirements.

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to your event. If done less than two weeks prior, you may be liable for some or all the cost incurred.

Policies
All food and beverages left over from any function remain the property of Catering ... by Design, and may not be removed from the location of service.

Special Dietary Arrangements
We can provide vegetarian options designed specifically for your group. Also, any other dietary restrictions may be accommodated. Smoking is not allowed in any public space in the buildings at the University of Notre Dame, including lobbies and restrooms. We reserve the right to restrict the service of alcoholic beverages in compliance with the policies of the University of Notre Dame and the State of Indiana.

Special Considerations for Wedding Clients
Thank you for considering Catering ... by Design to assist you in planning your upcoming special day. To help you in planning this once in a lifetime event, we offer many special services.

Special Services
Catering ... by Design provides the following services for your wedding reception at no additional cost: Complimentary cake cutting, white linen and skirting, special day of arrangements, all china, glassware and silverware, and a free champagne toast with a complete wedding. A complete wedding includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, bar, and wedding
cake all provided by Catering … by Design.

Additional Arrangements
We can assist in providing you at a reasonable charge the following details based on market prices: Specialty Linens, Floral Services, Hurricane and Votive Candles, Menu Card Preparation, Wine and Bar Services, Formal Ice Carvings, Musical Contacts, Specialty Service Wares And Draperies to Enhance Room Arrangements

Wedding Cakes
The Notre Dame Bakeshop can prepare for you a beautiful and delicious wedding cake. We will work with you to select and design a cake which meets your personal tastes and preferences.

Children Arrangements
Children require some special thought at your event. We can assist you by providing a special menu as well as non-alcoholic reception arrangements.

Payment Requirements

We require a non-refundable deposit to reserve a Notre Dame Food Service dining space at the time of reservation. Two months prior to your event, we require payment equal to 50% of your total final bill and a signed copy of your event contract. Ten days prior to your event, we require final payment. Any additional charges incurred at the event will be billed to the contact at the billing address given following your event.

Payment can be made with cash, personal check or cashiers check.

Planning
In order to maintain the smoothest possible planning for your special event, we would like your menu selection, an estimated count, and a basic room layout no later than two months in advance of your reception. One week prior to your reception, you will need to inform Catering ... by Design of your final guest count and table needs.

Beef Selections

Savory Filet of Beef wrapped with Bacon
served with Jus Lie

$41.85 per person

Carved Garlic Rub Prime Rib of Beef
served with Cabernet Jus Lie

$32.95 per person

Rib Eye Steak & Crispy Fried Onions
served with Gorgonzola Butter

$47.00 per person

Beef Wellington
served with Hollandaise Sauce

$43.25 per person

Veal Chop
served with a Tomato Vinaigrette

$43.75 per person

Adobo Rubbed Strip Loin of Beef served with Jus Lie and Caramelized Onions

$44.50 per person

Poultry Selections

Apricot Pecan Chicken

$23.75 per person

Succulent Honey Mustard Chicken

$21.95 per person

Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
served with Tomato Pesto Veloute Sauce

$23.75 per person

Mozzarella & Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed Chicken Breast
served with Cognac Sauce

$23.75 per person

Wild Mushroom & Risotto Chicken Strudel
served with Veloute Sauce

$25.95 per person

Mediterranean Game Hen

$25.95 per person

Apricot Pecan Chicken

$23.75 per person

SEAFOOD SELECTIONS

Herb Crusted Halibut

$29.95 per person

Pecan Crusted Trout (in season)
with Orange Rosemary Butter Sauce

$31.25 per person

Shrimp Scampi

$36.95 per person

Poached Salmon Fillet
served with Béarnaise Sauce

$25.95 per person

COMBINATION PLATE SELECTIONS

Duo of Succulent Beef & Pork Tenderloins served with Green Peppercorn Sauce

$41.25 per person

Beef Filet paired with Dungeness Crab Cakes
served with Classic Hollandaise Sauce

$48.95 per person

Marinated Flank Steak & Garden Herb Chicken Breast
served with Madeira Mushroom Sauce

$27.50 per person

Slow Roasted Tenderloin of Beef & Sautéed Chicken Breast & Grilled Garlic Shrimp served with Cognac Sauce

$47.95 per person

French Lamb Chop & Lobster Tail & Medallion of Beef
served with Maître d’butter

$58.95 Per person

APPETIZERS

Penne with Gorgonzola & Shrimp… $5.60

Gingered Watermelon Salad
with Watercress (in season)…$4.85

Classic Fettuccini Alfredo …$2.85

Lobster Martini… $10.50

Shrimp with Chile Aioli…$10.50

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail … $5.65

Seasonal Fruit Salad
with Vermont Cheddar Wedge …$2.85

Lobster Bisque … $4.00

Fresh Tomato Bisque
with Bleu Cheese Croutons …$4.00

Italian Wedding Soup …$2.95

Chilled Melon Soup …$4.00

Classic French Onion Soup
with Parmesan Fritter …$2.95

Cream of Brie Soup
with Pumpernickel Croutons …$4.00

SIDES (choice of two)

Asparagus Spears (in season)

Sautéed Zucchini & Yellow Squash

Whole Green Beans with Hazelnuts

Baby Carrots with Herbs

Broccoli Buds & Baby Carrots
in Butter Sauce

Haricots Verts with Julienne Carrots

Medley of Fresh Herbed Vegetables

Seasonal Sautéed Vegetables

Panko Broccoli

Baby Carrots in Honey Orange Glaze

Leek Bread Pudding

Italian Risotto

Champagne Rice Pilaf

Saffron Risotto

Wild Rice with Fruits & Nuts

Orzo with Portobello Mushroom & Cream Sauce

Farfalle with Garlic & Herbs

Fingerling Potatoes

with Caramelized Onions

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Potato Parmesan Gratin

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream & Cheddar

SALADS (choice of one)

Freshly Tossed Salad Greens served with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Dressing

Confetti Salad
Romaine Lettuce with Fruits & Honey Lime Dressing

Traditional Baby Spinach Salad
served with Raspberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Dressing

Baby Greens and Red Peppers
served with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese & Prosciutto served with Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Original Irish Salad
Fresh Greens with Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Red Peppers & Chives served with Traditional Irish Dressing

Carnival Salad

A mixture of select greens served with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

SPECIALTY SALADS

Baby Greens with Rare Tenderloin Bruschetta
served with Dried Cherries, Toasted Almonds, Herb Vinaigrette Dressing and a Dollop of Horseradish Cream …$5.30

Spinach Salad with Roasted Saffron Tart served with Balsamic Vinaigrette…$3.95

Tomato Provolone Salad… $4.25

Bloody Mary Tomato Salad served with Pickle Spears, Celery Sticks & Olives …$3.95

Shrimp Maltaise Salad…$5.30

Baby Greens with Wild Mushroom & Gruyere Tart …$3.95

Baby Greens with Phyllo Chutney Brie Wedge served with Herb Vinaigrette Dressing … $7.50

Spring Vegetable Salad Julienne Carrots, Yellow & Red Grape Tomatoes, Red Peppers,

Marinated Dill Asparagus, Shredded Radishes and Matchstick Carrots served with Herbed Vinaigrette Dressing …$3.95

DESSERTS

Mousse in a Champagne Glass
with Chocolate Lace Garnish...$6.25 ea.

Tiramisu in a Martini Glass…$8.00ea.

Wedding Petit Fours…$21.25 per dz.

Chocolate and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries…$21.25 per dz.

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes…$21.25 per dz.

Cupcake Tower …$12.00 per doz.

Notre Dame’s Own Chocolates …$12.00 per doz.

Specialty Cakes…$3.25 per person

Baileys Irish Cream

Supreme Torte

Grand L’Orange

Godiva Torte

Chocolate Fantasy

Italian Cream

DINNER BUFFET OPTION ONE

French Mushroom Soup
Fresh Baby Greens Salad choice of Homemade Dressings
Artisan Breads
Dijon Crusted Veal Chop
Mediterranean Game Hen
Asiago Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Beans with Julienne Red Peppers

 $45.95 per person

DINNER BUFFET OPTION TWO

Salad Station
Including a Medley of Greens, & a Seasonal Selection of Fresh, Roasted & Marinated Vegetables Accompaniments Include: Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Toasted Pine Nuts, and a Selection of Homemade Dressings
Butterflake and Pumpernickel Dinner Rolls
Roast Beef Tenderloin served with Cabernet Jus Lie
Coconut Shrimp
served with Marmalade Sauce
Champagne Rice Pilaf
Sautéed Julienne Vegetables

$43.95 per person

POLISH DINNER BUFFET

Waldorf Salad
Mixed Green Salad
served with Fresh Vegetables & Homemade Dressings
Oven Fried Chicken
Fresh Kielbasa
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
Polish Style Kluski Noodles
Fresh Cut Green Beans
Whipped Potatoes served with Chicken Gravy
Bakery Fresh Pan Rolls

$24.95 per person

Add pie for an extra $2.00 per person

DINNER BUFFET OPTION THREE

Traditional Spinach Saladwith Chopped Eggs, Bacon, Sliced Mushrooms, Red Onions, served with Hot Bacon Dressing & Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing Carved Strip Loin of Beef with Jus Lie and Horseradish Sauce
Three Cheese Chicken Strudel
Roasted Rosemary Red Skin Potatoes
Broccoli with Panko Crumbs
Dinner Rolls
Dill Onion Rye & Sourdough

$38.95 per person

CHILDREN'S MENU

Little Italy
Spaghetti with Sauce Breadstick
Fresh Fruit
Gelatin

All-American
Chicken Strips
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Fresh Fruit
Gelatin

Dog Gone It
Hot Dogs
Smiley Face Tater Tots Fresh Fruit
Gelatin

South of the Border
Taco Bar
Chips & Cheese
Fresh Fruit
Gelatin

$9.25 per child

CHILLED HORS D’OEUVRES
(per 100 pieces)

Assorted Tea Sandwiches…$150.00 Ham and Cheddar, Egg Salad, Herb Cream Cheese & Cucumber, Salmon, Horseradish & Asparagus

Canapés … $160.00
Curried Chicken Salad, Smoked Trout or Salmon Mousse

Double Corn Fritters with Crab Salad… $160.00

Fresh Fruit Kabobs ...$186.00

Bruschetta …$160.00 Wild Mushroom, Tomato & Basil, Shrimp, Squash & Bacon, White Bean with Watercress

Crab Dip…$63.00 per pound
served with Parmesan Toast

Iced Shrimp …$310.00

Lobster Martini Spoons … $325.00

Brioche Toast Points with Caviar & Dollop of Sour Cream … $186.00

Vegetable Display served with Ranch Dressing…$3.30 per person

Cheese & Cracker Display…$4.40 per person

Fruit Display served with Strawberry Yogurt…$3.50 per person

Artisan Bread & Fruit Display…$240.00

HOT HORS D ’OEUVRES
(per 100 pieces)

Stuffed Mushrooms...$200.00 Duxelles, Crab & Cheese

Cocktail Meatballs...$93.00
BBQ, Swedish, or Italian

Cocktail Quiche...$280.00
Lorraine, Salmon & Dill, Wild Mushroom, Brie or Crab

Grilled Scallops & Bacon...$325.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewer wrapped in Bacon …$350.00

Sautéed Veal Bites…$350.00
served with Gorgonzola Butter

Traditional Rumaki …$180.00

Baked Brie in a Pumpernickel Bread Bowl …$98.00 per kilo served with Assorted Breads & Crackers

Spinach Herb Polenta Bites…$135.00

Scottish Eggs …$150.00
served with Avocado Ranch Dressing

Creamy Mushroom Triangles…$160.00

Gorgonzola Tarts…$160.00

Option 1

Fresh Fruit Salad
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Phyllo
served with Sausage Gravy
Peach & Cream Stuffed French Toast
Honey Glazed Carved Ham
Red Skin Home Fries
Graham Streusel Coffee Cake& Frangipane Danish

$24.25 per person

Option 2

Fresh Fruits & Cheeses
Vegetable Pasta Salad with Chipotle
Smoked Salmon Display
served with Mini Bagels, Pumpernickel and Cocktail Breads Carved Topped Sirloin
Mixed Grill of Bacon and Maple Sausage
Company Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Vermont Cheddar Strata
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Artisan Breads with Tomato Pesto Spread
Cran-Orange, Marble Ganache & Blueberry Breads

$28.95 per person

OPTION ONE

Wedding Petit Fours
Dipped Strawberries
White Chocolate & Chocolate Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Stuffed Vegetables
Mini Croissants
Chicken, Ham, or Egg Salad
Mini Cocktail Quiches
Citrus Punch & Coffees

$16.95 per person

OPTION TWO

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Display
Artisan Breads & Spread Display
Brownie & Coconut Raspberry Bars
Coffees, Teas, and Lemonade

$13.00 per person

PASTA STATION

Pastas sautéed to order with a choice of Mostaccioli and Mini Ravioletti served with Gorgonzola Sauce (a creamy sauce of gorgonzola cheese, basil, garlic, and tomatoes), Marinara Sauce (a combination of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs), and Button Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots, Basil, Parsley & Fresh Grated Parmesan

$8.50 per person *40 guest minimum

* Add Shrimp or Sausage Coins for $ 4.75 per person

CARVING STATION

Our chefs will carve for you a selection of Marinated Flank Steak, Honey Brine Turkey Breast, and Bourbon-Baked Ham. This will be accompanied by Horseradish Sauce, Cranberry and Cointreau Relish, Honey Mustard, Baguette Slices, Tiny Black Russian and White Rolls.

FRUIT, CHEESE, AND VEGETABLE STATION

Displays will be created using seasonal Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, and a selection of Regional and Imported Cheeses.

Served with Spinach Dip, Bacon-Almond Dip, Honey-Yogurt Dip, and slices of Cocktail Breads and Crackers.

$7.00 person *25 guest minimum

FONDUE STATION

Beer Cheese and Pizza Fondue with a selection of Vegetables, ND Pretzel Sticks, Pumpernickel, Sourdough& Italian Breads

AFTER DINNER SWEETS

Mini Tartlettes
Mousse-Filled Chocolate Cups
Mini Cream Puffs
Mini Éclairs
Chocolate and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

$9.00 per person

AFTER DINNER PIZZA BAR

Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Vegetarian, & Supreme

18.00 per pie

AFTER DINNER MUNCHIES

Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Goldfish Mix
Chex Mix

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Tel: (574) 631-5000
Email: ndfood@nd.edu