CATERING
SOCIAL – WEDDINGS & CELEBRATIONS
Thank you for considering Chautauqua for hosting your special occasion. The Chautauqua Dining Hall is proud to be the exclusive provider for all events held within the park. Menu options for your evening affair can be tailored to fit your specific catering needs with and without full-service staffing. We are happy to customize menus to fit a variety of budgets, varying tastes, and dietary restrictions.
Dinner Menus
THESE ARE JUST SAMPLES! ASK US FOR MORE IDEAS.
Includes locally roasted coffee, Boulder Dushanbe hot teas, soda, and dinner roll.
BLUEBELL
Seared Rosemary Chicken | wild mushroom cream
Dijon Crusted Trout | Dijon mustard bread crumbs
Roasted Rainbow carrots
Prairie Medley Wild Rice
Seasonal Berry Pie
FLAGSTAFF
Menu includes (2) butler passed AND (1) stationed appetizer platters.
Choice of a Signature Soup or Salad
AND
Slow Smoked Pork Roast |cider mustard jus
Fresh Thyme Chicken | garlic pan jus, caramelized onions
Seared Mahi-Mahi |tomatoes, capers, white wine
Spinach Salad | orange segments, pecans, dried cranberries, grated parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Lemon Curd Cake
SUMAC
Menu includes (2) butler passed OR (1) stationed appetizer platter.
Choice of a Signature Soup or Salad
AND
Pepper Bistro Steak |shallot brandy sauce or bordelaise
Chipotle Honey-Glazed Salmon
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Greens
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
PRIMROSE
Menu includes (2) butler passed AND (2) stationed appetizer platters.
Choice of a Signature Soup or Salad
AND
Tuscan Grilled Chicken | garlic, rosemary, and red chili flakes, lemon beurre blanc
12- hour Smoked Brisket | caramelized onion jus, horseradish crème, or bourbon BBQ
Butternut Stuffed Shells | butternut squash, ricotta, sage cream, candied walnuts (VV)
Cauliflower Gratin, Garlic Green Beans
Cheesecake with fresh fruit compote
Signature Soups & Salads
SOUPS
Colorado Hatch Pork Green Chili
Elk Sausage Chili
Winter Squash with Coconut & Ginger (Vegan Option Available)
Colorado Onion Soup with Rosemary and Gruyere Cheese Crostini
SALADS
Hibiscus Tea-Infused Pear
spinach, arugula, dried cranberries, pepitas, chevre, sherry vinaigrette
Mesclun
mixed greens, slivered almonds, goat cheese, dried cherries, sweet basil vinaigrette
Sprout
butter lettuce, mixed sprouts, pea shoots, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, pickled red onion, radish, sherry vinaigrette (VV)
Wedge
chopped romaine, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, green onions, sun-dried tomato ranch
Niçoise
mixed greens, green beans, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, olives, feta, champagne vinaigrette
Appetizers
STATIONED
Domestic Cheese & Fruit Platter
Assorted crackers
Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Platter
farmers cheese, rustic bread, olive oil
Tuscan White Bean Hummus Platter
fresh vegetables, pita (VV)
Pickled Vegetable, Marinated Olives, Chili Roasted Nuts (VV)
Caprese Platter
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Brie Wheel
seasonal chutney, crusty bread
Hot Artichoke Dip
fresh vegetables, bread
Smoked Chicken Wings
Appetizers
PASSED – COLD
Phyllo Cups with Brie
blueberry coulis, pistachio
Stone Fruit Burrata Crostini
stone fruit, burrata, roasted walnuts, arugula, white balsamic drizzle
Prosciutto Canapé
burrata, pickled figs, pepitas
Cured Beet Trout Canapé
farmers cheese, lemon,
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Canapé
Garlic Chili Shrimp Tapas
red pepper coulis
Prosciutto & Melon Skewer
honey, cumin
Quinoa Canapé
cashew cream, arugula, pistachio, dried cherries, quinoa cracker (VV)
Beetroot & Garlic Mushroom Canapé
beetroot hummus, sautéed garlic mushrooms, dill, pita rounds (VV)
Appetizers
PASSED – HOT
Artichoke Purses
in puff pastry
Vegan “Crab” Cakes
wakame, tofu & “tartar” (VV)
Sweet Onion Tart
gorgonzola, seven pepper jelly
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates
Elk or Lamb Sausage Bites
mustard, sauerkraut
Greek Lamb Meatballs
sweet tomato, feta
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
blue cheese
Chickpea Kufteh
Persian tomato sauce
Buffalo Cauliflower Skewers
vegan “blue cheese” (VV)
Dessert
Seasonal Fruit Crisps
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
Fruit Tartlets
Lemon Poppy Cake with Raspberry Filling
German Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit Compote
Chocolate Mousse with Berries
Vegan Coconut Cream Parfait Assorted Tea Cakes (VV)
Vegan Carrot Cake (VV)
Custom cakes & pies | baked locally in Louisville, CO.
Beverages
Outside alcohol is not permitted on the Chautauqua premises. Choose from a cash bar or a hosted bar package customized to your menu. A beverage estimate will be provided to you based on your bar package, guest count and length of event (beverages are sold per consumption). Ask our coordinators about our signature themed cocktails and/or mock tails to enliven your occasion.
Booking Terms
Requests for catering services can be accommodated up to 72 hours prior to your event date. Each Chautauqua venue has a required food and beverage minimum. A minimum guest count of (8) is required. Arrangements for a catered event in your lodge or cottage during your stay can be made, ask your coordinator for more details.