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Accomodations up to 300+ Guests plus beautiful outside green space with patio
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The Thompson Center at UNO has an exclusive relationship with Brandeis Catering, which presents a wide
range of food and beverage options from which to choose for all types of events. The professionally trained Brandeis
staff works closely with hosts to make sure events are a success long remembered.
Whether you are planning an all day retreat or a multi-day conference, the Alumni Center is a perfect place to meet your
needs. They have multiple rooms to fit different size groups and break-out areas as well as up-to-date audio visual equipment.
Maybe your are interested in having an outdoor wedding and a place to have the reception? The Thompson Center and surronding
grounds make it a wish come true. After the ceremony, your guests may move to the patio for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and
then inside for the dinner and dancing. Greg Trimm, Building Manager, and the Brandeis Coordinators will help put
it all together with you. Call the Thompson Center at UNO directly to schedule a tour at (402) 554-3368.
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Catering Policies
- Once you have reserved the Thompson Center at UNO, your reservation is automatically in our system. Brandeis Catering will then contact you about 2-3 months in advance to plan receptions and about 3-4 weeks out for other events.
- A Non-Refundable deposit of $500.00 is required for social events.
- Menu package includes buffet and sit-down selections. We suggest (1) one entrée selection for a sit-down meal. Specialty menus can be designed to meet dietary restrictions, please call our office.
- Guaranteed guest count is required (3-5) business days prior to your event with final payment due in full at that time.
- China, glassware, flatware, linen table cloths and linen napkins are included in the pricing as well as 14" round mirrors and votive candles for centerpieces.
- Pricing quoted does not include 19% service charge and current sales tax of 7%.
- $20.00 staff charge will be added to all events 20 people or less.
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Breakfast
Selections
Breakfast Entrées, Buffets and Brunch include Fruit Juice, Beverage of Coffee and Hot Tea.
Breakfast Plated Entrées
Brandeis Standard- $7.95
Two Eggs, Scrambled served with Breakfast Potatoes and your choice of Link Sausage or Bacon.
Rise & Shine- $8.50
Two Eggs, Scrambled with Green Peppers, Ham and Mushrooms served with Potato Lyonnaise and Sliced Fresh Fruit.
Eggs Strata Anna- $8.50
An Egg Soufflé with Cheese, Green Peppers, Ham, Mushrooms and Onions served with Hash Brown Potatoes and Sliced Fresh
Fruit.
Eggs Benedict Florentine- $8.95
Poached Eggs over an English Muffin with Canadian Bacon, topped with Spinach and Hollandaise Sauce garnished Fresh Melon.
Breakfast Buffets/Brunch
(Minimum of 75 Guests)
Buffet 1- $9.95
Scrambeled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon and Sausage, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Assorted Breakfast Pastries and Muffines, Bagesl with Cream Cheese and Jam.
Buffet 2- $11.95
Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon & Sausage (Ham Optional), French Toast with Maple Syrup, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Bagels with Cream Cheese and Jam, Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Muffins and Coffee Cakes, Cream Cheese Blintzes Topped with Berries.
Bunch Buffet- $14.95
Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Quiche or Cream Cheese Blintzes, Stir Fry Vegetables, and Fresh Seasonal Fruit.
Entree Choices(Select Two)
*Roast Sirloin with Bordelaise Sauce *Chicken Broccoli Divan *Turkey Tetrazzini
*Lemon Pepper-Style Cod *Beef Stroganoff *Baked Honey Glazed Ham
* Bacon Strips and Sausage Links
Try a Made to Order Omelet Station or Carving Station
for only $2.50 Additional!
Please add 19% Service Charge and Current Sales Tax
Luncheon Plated Entrées
Salads
Served with Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter,
Beverage of Coffee and Iced Tea
Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Salad-$9.25
A Bed of Gourmet Baby Greens
adorned by Cherry Tomatoes, Minced Bermuda Onion, Capers, Quartered Artichoke Hearts & Smoked Salmon with a Sun-dried Tomato
Vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar Salad-$8.95
Herb Marinated Grilled Breast
of Chicken placed on a bed of Romaine Lettuce with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons Tossed with Caesar Dressing.
Chicken Véronique Salad-$8.95
A Bed of Torn Romaine and Spinach Topped with a Chardonnay Marinated Chicken Breast with Toasted Slivered Almonds and Sliced Red and Green Grapes with a Fresh Basil Vinaigrette.
The Omaha Cobb-$8.95
A Fresh Mixture of Garden Greens Topped with Diced Tomatoes, Diced Turkey, Chopped Eggs, Bacon Bits, Avocado and Bleu Cheese Crumbles served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Athens Greek Salad-$8.75
Torn Romaine Lettuce Topped with Diced Red Onion, Black Olive, Artichoke Hearts, Pepperoncini Peppers and Feta Cheese served with a Roasted Garlic and Oregano Vinaigrette.
Chicken Tostada Salad-$8.75
Crispy Tostada Shell Topped with
Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomato, Green Onion, Black Olives, Shredded Cheddar Cheese and a Seasoned Chicken Breast served
with Salsa, Sour Cream and Ranch Dressing.
Sandwiches
Toronto Chicken Wrap-$7.95
Julienne Chicken Breast, Canadian
Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Diced Tomato, Shredded Lettuce Wrapped in a Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla served with a Chipotle Mayo Dressing
and Fresh Seasonal Fruit.
Smoke House Focaccia-$7.95
Sliced Smoked Turkey, Smoked Cheddar
Cheese, Sliced Tomato, Shredded Lettuce and Mesquite Mayo served on Herbed Focaccia Bread with Fresh Sliced Fruit.
Vegetarian Wrap-$7.95
An Array of Seasonal Fresh Vegetables
with Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomato and a Dill Mayonnaise Dressing Rolled in a Whole Wheat Tortilla served with Fresh
Seasonal Fruit.
Raspberry Chicken Salad Croissant-$8.50
A Flaky Butter Croissant Complimented
with Raspberry Chicken Salad Served with Fresh Fruit and your choice of one: Cole Slaw, Pasta or Potato Salad.
Grilled Breast of Chicken-$7.95
Deli-Style Kaiser Roll Topped with
Our Special Tangy Sauce served with Fresh Fruit and your choice of one: Cole Slaw, Pasta or Potato Salad.
Box Lunch-$6.95
Deli Sandwich Served on Deli Bread
with Choice of either Ham, Turkey, or Roast Beef with Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Fresh Fruit cup or Pasta
Salad, a Bag of Chips and a Cookie.
Please add 19% Service Charge & Current Sales Tax
Hot Luncheon Entrées
Entrées Served with Mixed Garden Green Salad, Chef’s Choice of Accompaniments, Dinner Rolls & Butter,and Beverage of Coffee & Iced Tea
Petite New York Strip-$13.95
Broiled to perfection & served
with a Merlot Demi Sauce.
Roast Striploin-$13.95
Slow Roasted Striploin served with
Peppercorn Demi Glaze.
Southwestern Chicken-$10.95
Grilled Honey Lime Breast of Chicken
with Melted Monterey Jack Cheese.
Club Steak-$11.95
Grilled Top Sirloin of Beef with
Chef’s Choice of Sauce.
Grilled Chicken-$10.95
Choice of Sauce: Tangy Apricot,
Sweet Champagne, Lemon Piccata, Marsala
Sun-dried Tomato Basil, or Teriyaki
Glaze.
Beef or Chicken Kabobs-$10.75
Tender pieces of Beef or Chicken
with Fresh Garden Vegetables.
Chicken Étouffée-$10.95
Blackened Strips of Chicken Tossed
with Creole-style Vegetables & Jambalaya.
Baked Orange Roughy-$12.95
Adorned by a Strawberry Basil Salsa
garnished with Citrus Zest.
Lasagna-$10.25
A Classic Italian dish, Choice of
Traditional or Vegetarian.
Roast Sirloin of Beef -$10.95
Tender Sliced Roast Beef with Bordelaise
Sauce.
Chicken Basil Cannelloni-$10.95
Served with Marinara Sauce and Asiago
Cheese.
Broccoli Beef Stir Fry-$10.95
Served with an Egg Roll and Sweet
& Sour Sauce.
London Broil-$12.50
Marinated & Broiled Flank Steak
with a Sherry Mushroom Demi Glaze.
Baked Cod w/ Sauce Du Jour -$11.25
Roasted Pork Loin -$10.95
Served with Spiced Apple Rum Glaze.
Swiss Steak Jardinière-$10.95
Tender Swiss-Style Steak Smothered
with Caramelized Onion Demi Glaze Garnished with Julienne Vegetables.
Add a Cup of Soup for $1.75 additional per person
Please add 19% Service Charge & Current Sales Tax
Luncheon Buffets
(all buffets are priced per person)
Deli Buffet-$9.95
(Minimum of 30 Guests)
· Select 2 of the following Salads:
*Broccoli Bacon Salad
*Sour Cream Potato Salad
*Pasta Salad
*Red Slaw with Caraway
*Marinated Tomato Cucumber Salad
*Marinated Vegetable Salad
· Fresh Seasonal Fruit
· Deli Sliced Breads
· Assorted Condiments
· Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes and Pickles
· Assortment of Sliced Cheese
· Sliced Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey, & Pastrami
· Beverage of Coffee & Iced Tea
· Mixed Garden Greens with Vegetable Garnishes
*Served with Choice of Dressings on side
· Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
· Chef’s Choice of Steamed Vegetable
· Choice of Pasta, Potato or Rice
· Assorted Dinner Rolls & Whipped Butter
· Beverage of Coffee & Iced Tea
Entrée Choices:
* Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Chicken Breast
* Vegetarian or Traditional-Style Lasagna
*Chicken Cordon Bleu
* Traditional Home-Style Meatloaf
* Chicken Marsala or Piccata
*Roasted Sirloin with Bordelaise Sauce
*Honey Glaze Bone-in Chicken
*Baked Ziti with Meatballs
*Sliced Smoked Turkey
*Broiled Cod with Lemon & Dill
*Chicken or Beef Stir Fry
*Burgundy Beef Tips
*Turkey Broccoli Divan with Light Cheese Sauce
*Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini
Try Our Soup du jour
for $1.50 Per Person Additional!
Add Gourmet Assorted Dessert Bars for an Additional $1.75 per Person!
Please add 19% Service Charge and Current Sales Tax
Soup and Salad Buffet-$8.95
(Minimum of 30 Guests)
· Select 1 of the following Soups:
*Homemade Chicken Noodle
*Vegetable Beef
*Broccoli Cheese
*Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice
*Potato and Leek
*Tomato Bisque
· Fresh Seasonal Fruit
· Assorted Muffins and Petite Croissants
· Gourmet Chicken Salad
· Italian Pasta Salad
· Creamy Cole Slaw
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Beverage of Coffee & Iced Tea
Garden Fresh Salad Bar Buffet-$8.95
(Minimum of 30 Guests)
· Mixed Garden Greens
*Served with Choice of Dressings on side
· Garden Vegetable Tray with Herb Dip
· Julienne Strips of Ham and Turkey
· Shredded Cheddar Cheese
· Sliced Cucumber, Tomatoes and Black Olives
· Hard Boiled Eggs
· Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
· Assorted Dinner Rolls & Whipped Butter
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Beverage of Coffee & Iced Tea
Taste of the Nations Luncheon Buffets
(Minimum of 50 Guests)
"Little Italy"__________________________________________$11.95
Antipasto Display
Classic Caesar Salad
Marinated Pasta Salad
Chef’s Choice of Seasonal Vegetable
Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Traditional Beef Lasagna
Chicken Parmesan
Garlic Bread
Beverage Station of Coffee & Iced Tea
"South of the Border"__________________________________$10.95
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
Hard Shell Tacos and Soft Flour Tortillas
Seasoned Beef or Chicken (select one)
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas (select one)
Shredded Lettuce and Cheddar Cheese, Diced Tomatoes and Onions
Sliced Black Olives and Jalapenos
Sour Cream, Salsa and Guacamole
Beverage Station of Coffee & Iced Tea
Add a Fajita Station for an additional $2.00 per person
"Paradise Isles"_______________________________________$12.95
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
Hawaiian Salad Tossed with a Homemade Honey-Sesame Island Dressing
Tropical Rice Pilaf
Fresh Vegetable Stir Fry
Hawaiian Chicken with a Teriyaki Glaze
Gingered Pork Loin Served with a Sweet and Sour Sauce
Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter
Beverage Station of Coffee & Iced Tea
Please add 19% service charge and Current Sales Tax
Hors D'oeuvres Buffets
(Buffet 1 and 2 are not available during dinner hours)
Buffet 1- this is considered a light buffet (not dinner)__________________$9.95
Domestic Cheese & Assorted Cracker Tray
Fresh Garden Vegetables with Herb Dip
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
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Select Two Items From Hot Hors D’oeuvre Selections:
Buffet 2- this is considered a light buffet (not dinner)_________________$13.95
Domestic Cheese & Assorted Cracker Tray
Fresh Garden Vegetables with Herb Dip
Smoked Chicken Stuffed Puffs
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
Select Three Items From Hot Hors D’oeuvre Selections
Buffet 3- _____________________________________________________$16.95
Domestic Cheese and Assorted Cracker Tray
Fresh Garden Vegetables with Herb Dip
Hot Artichoke Dip with Sliced Baguettes
Smoked Chicken Puffs or Crab Mousse Phyllo Cups (select one)
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
plus
Select Four Items from Hot Hors D'oeuvres Selections:
Hot Hors D'oeuvres Selections:
Spicy Chicken Wings
Chicken Tenderloins with Honey Mustard
Egg Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Barbecue Cocktail Franks
Herb Cheese, Seafood or Chorizo Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
Breaded Jalapeno Poppers
Assorted Cocktail Quiche
Breaded Chicken Fingers with Sauce
Burgundy Portabella or Swedish Meatballs
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Crab Ragoons with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Italian Sausages and Peppers Topped with Marinara Sauce
Sante Fe Chicken Quesadilla Rolls
Add-Chef Carved Meats (Ham, Roast Beef or Turkey) $2.95 per Person
All Buffets are designed to run for 90 minutes
Please add 19% Service Charge and Current Sales Tax to above prices
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Braised Beef Tips Bourguignon
Chicken Tetrazzini or Cacciatore
Oven Roasted Bone-In Herb Chicken
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Braised Swiss Steak Jardinière
Sliced Roasted Breast of Turkey
Honey Glazed Sliced Ham
Baked Manicotti with Zesty Marinara Sauce
Western Marinated Sliced London Broil