At Lowell and Pyle Centers, our catering staff can satisfy all of your event’s food and beverage needs – from meals to receptions to breaks. Your event planner will help you choose the best option or package suitable for your event.
Planning a catered event can be complex. Let our staff of expert menu planners guide you through your options. We’ll work with you and your event planner to find the perfect food and beverage fit for your budget, event schedules, and special dietary needs.
To help simplify the conference planning process, we offer special packages which include daily breaks and buffet lunches.
If you’d like to offer your attendees a change in scenery with minimal effort, select our Complete Meeting Package (CMP):
Breaks are served in one of our comfortable lounge areas. Lunches are served in one of our dining rooms.
$38.00 | per person
The easiest solution for a busy day! This comprehensive room service package (RSP) includes everything you need to cater your event:
Breaks are delivered right to your meeting room, ensuring group privacy and uninterrupted attention to your program. Lunches are served in one of our dining rooms.
25 person minimum
$45.00 | per person
• Early morning continental breakfast
• Mid-morning beverage refill
• Afternoon snack and beverage break
Breaks are served in one of our comfortable lounge areas.
$20.00 | per person
Welcome your guests with a variety of snacks to compliment their meeting.
$42.00 | per dozen
$32.00 | per dozen
$16.00 | per dozen
$24.00 | per dozen
$38.00 | per dozen
$36.00 | per dozen
$34.00 | per dozen
$26.00 | per dozen
$38.00 | per dozen
Baked fresh daily.
$38.00 | per dozen
$36.00 | per dozen
$32.00 | per dozen
Vegan.
$40.00 | Serves 10.
$90.00 | Serves 25.
$150.00 | Serves 50.
Served with crackers.
$50.00 | Serves 10.
$105.00 | Serves 25.
$195.00 | Serves 50.
With Garlic/Cilantro and Dill Dips.
$40.00 | Serves 10.
$90.00 | Serves 25.
$150.00 | Serves 50.
Minimum 10 orders.
Decaf available upon request
$3.00 | per person
$2.75 | each
$2.25 | each
$3.50 | per person
$2.50 | each
$2.75 | each
$35.00 | per gallon
$35.00 | per gallon
$35.00 | per gallon
$35.00 | per gallon
$35.00 | per gallon
Serves 30.
$30.00
Citrus, Berry or Cucumber Mint.
$55.00 | serves 30
Start your day with one of our special breakfast buffets. Each is accompanied by your selection of fruit juice, coffee and tea. The following are available for groups of 15 or more. For smaller groups, please consult your event planner.
French Toast, Bacon or Sausage, Maple Syrup & Butter, and Fresh Cut Fruit.
$12.00 | per person
Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Fresh Bakery Items, Bacon or Sausage.
$12.00 | per person
Fresh bakery selections, seasonal fresh fruit, yogurt.
$10.00 | per person
Minimum order of 25.
Brunch Souflee (meat and vegetarian provided); baked French toast, oven browned baby red potatoes (GS), fresh fruit platter (GS); fresh bakery items (chef’s choice), salad greens with grapefruit dressing, yogurt bar with granola, fresh berries, and honey.
$18.00 | per person
Add sliced ham, bacon, or sausage | $3.50
Conference attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast serving locally fresh and sustainable seasonal fare at the Fluno Center, just 2 blocks away from the Pyle Center, before starting your conference day.
$12.00 | per person
We are delighted to offer a wide variety of luncheon options.
Unless noted, dessert is not included in the per-person cost. For food safety and presentation concerns, we allow for 2 hours (continuous) for food service, from the agreed up on food starting time, for any catering event.
Executive buffets are set up for groups of 25 people or more.
Enjoy our extensive offerings from a rotating menu. Includes salad bar, a variety of entrees, chef’s choice starch and veggie, freshly baked dinner rolls, beverages (ice water, soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, and hot tea), and dessert.
$18.00 | per person
Working through your lunch? Choose from the following options, delivered right to your meeting space. Disposables are provided.
Minimum order of 15. Choose three of the following to be set up buffet style in/near your meeting space. Served with soda and water.
$18.00 | per person
Add china service | $3.00
For orders of 24 or fewer, choose three options. For orders of 25 or more, select four options. A charge of 1.00 per sandwich will apply to additional selections. Cookie, pasta salad, chips, soda, and bottled water included. Vegan sandwiches include a fruit cup.
Salad Options:
Sandwich Options:
Gluten-safe sandwiches are available. Please ask your event planner for details.
$18.00 | per person
For groups fewer than 25, choose two options. For groups greater than 25 please limit to three options.
Enjoy a local favorite!
• Pomodoro (stewed tomatoes, sautéed greens, feta cheese).
• All the Veg (marinara, mozzarella, stewed tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, artichokes, black olives).
• Vegan Sausage/Mushroom (Good Planet “Mozzarella”, vegan walnut “sausage”, button mushrooms)
• Smokey the Bandit (bbq base, bbq chicken, bacon, cheddar, ranch)
• Pepperoni
• Sausage
• Cheese
• Mac & Cheese
• Chicken Penne Alfredo
• Buffalo Chicken
Served with Caesar salad and assorted soda & bottled water.
$18.00 | per person lunch
$26.00 | per person dinner
We are delighted to offer a wide variety of dinner options for your guests.
Please limit your selection to two entrees per function. Additional entrees may be added for an additional $2.00 per entrée with a maximum of four entrée selections. All dinner menu selections include garden salad, suggested starch pairing, chef’s choice vegetable, freshly baked dinner rolls, and beverage service. Unless specified, desserts are not included in the per-person cost.
A lightly breaded and sautéed boneless Amish chicken breast topped with curry blanc. Garlic mashed potatoes compliments this dish.
$28.00 | per person
Boneless breast of chicken hand stuffed with a gouda filling, then wrapped in bacon. This flavorful dish is paired with Tudor mashed baby red potatoes.
$28.00 | per person
Smoked salt encrusted beef tenderloin topped with our in-house blended horseradish garlic butter. Bleu cheese mashed potatoes accompanies this dish.
$42.00 | per person
Robust and tender. This dish is served with a red wine au jus and paired with a rustic root vegetable mix.
$36.00 | per person
Large shrimp baked in seasoned garlic butter and served with our flavorful goat cheese polenta.
$34.00 | per person
Cauliflower mashed compliments this dish.
$30.00 | per person
Vegetarian ravioli with your choice of a creamy citrus sauce or sun-dried tomato pesto sauce.
$28.00 | per person
A blend of mushrooms and vegetables in a savory cabernet reduction. Paired with creamy chive polenta.
$28.00 | per person
Our dinner buffets are designed for groups of 25 people or more. Priced per person. To substitute for a full salad bar, please add an additional $1.50 per person.
We’ll serve an indoor or outdoor picnic consisting of: grilled bratwurst, BBQ chicken breast, grilled portabella mushroom, baked beans, dijon red potato salad, fresh greens with walnuts, brownies, cookies, and beverages.
$29.00 | per person
A feast of Italian-style delicacies: chicken picatta, Italian meatballs, rosemary butternut squash lasagna, garlic vegetable pasta, garden vegetable marinara sauce, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and beverages.
$28.00 | per person
BBQ jalapeno meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, chef’s choice veggie, and garden tossed salad.
$28.00 | per person
Tandoori chicken breast with tomato chutney, lemon baked salmon, vegetable biryani, Indian spiced lentils, almond green beans, cucumber salad, naan, and beverages.
$26.00 | per person
Offer your attendees an array of high-end offerings: sliced beef tenderloin with mushroom demi-glace, pheasant breast with lingonberry reduction (GS), butternut squash and penne pasta, Dijon baby red potatoes (GS), chef’s choice vegetable, and beverages.
$45.00 | per person
For groups fewer than 25, choose two options. For groups greater than 25 please limit to three options.
Enjoy a local favorite!
• Pomodoro (stewed tomatoes, sautéed greens, feta cheese).
• All the Veg (marinara, mozzarella, stewed tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, artichokes, black olives).
• Vegan Sausage/Mushroom (Good Planet “Mozzarella”, vegan walnut “sausage”, button mushrooms)
• Smokey the Bandit (bbq base, bbq chicken, bacon, cheddar, ranch)
• Pepperoni
• Sausage
• Cheese
• Mac & Cheese
• Chicken Penne Alfredo
• Buffalo Chicken
Served with Caesar salad and assorted soda & bottled water.
$26.00
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious dessert. Limit to two selections please. Choose up to a maximum of four desserts for an additional $1.00 per person.
A dense, bittersweet confection with the creamy texture of a truffle. Served with raspberry sauce.
$7.00 | per piece
Tart Wisconsin Door County cherries layered into a creamy cheesecake. Topped with a layer of crumbled German-style butter streusel.
$7.00 | per piece
Prepared with fresh Wisconsin cream cheese, whole eggs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vanilla. Topped with sweetened sour cream.
$7.00 | per piece
Creamy New York cheesecake with chopped pecans in a caramel sauce. Topped with a layer of chocolate.
$7.00 | per piece
Moist, delicious layer cake with a rich cream cheese frosting.
$6.00 | per piece
An overflowing deep dish with apple or cherry filling and flaky crust.
$5.00 | per piece
Graham cracker crust with chocolate fudge, a creamy custard filling, and whipped cream. A University of Wisconsin tradition.
$6.00 | per piece
A double-chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting.
$6.00 | per piece
Ask your event planner what flavors are available for the season. Please limit your selection to two flavors.
$6.00
Minimum order of 25
Vanilla and chocolate premium ice cream served with toppings (chocolate, caramel, strawberries, walnuts, cherries, whipped topping).
$8.00 | per person
A delectable coffee flavored dessert.
$8.00 | per slice
$6.00 | per person
$185.00 | Serves 35
Choice of raspberry, pesto, mushroom, or sun-dried tomato in puff pastry.
$85.00 | Serves 35.
$75.00 | Serves 35.
Served in a bread bowl with crackers.
$65.00 | Serves 35.
Pita wedges and crackers with a choice of three dips: Spinach/Artichoke, Spicy Green Olive Tapenade (GF, V), Eggplant Hummus (GF, V), Black Olive, or Eggplant Tomato (GF, V).
$105.00 | Serves 25
$195.00 | 75 pieces
Vegan, gluten-free.
$40.00 | Serves 10.
$90.00 | Serves 25.
$150.00 | Serves 50.
Served with crackers.
$50.00 | Serves 10.
$105.00 | Serves 25.
$195.00 | Serves 50.
Cheeses: Gruyere, Brie, Parmesan, Smoked Gouda, and Blue cheese
Meats: Soppressata, Prosciutto, and Calabrese
Served with accompaniments, crackers, and crostini
$145.00 | Serves 25.
With Garlic/Cilantro and Dill Dips.
$40.00 | Serves 10.
$90.00 | Serves 25.
$150.00 | Serves 50.
20 person minimum
Assorted Wisconsin cheeses & crackers, veggies & dip, seasonal fruit tray, and choice of one hot item: meatballs in sweet & sour sauce, chicken drummies, or bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
$16.00 | per person
20 person minimum
Assorted Wisconsin cheeses & crackers, veggies & dip, and choice of one hot item: meatballs in sweet & sour sauce, chicken drummies, or bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
$13.00 | per person
20 person minimum
Assorted Wisconsin cheeses & crackers, and choice of seasonal fruit tray or veggies & dip.
$8.00 | per person
40 person minimum
Nacho cheese sauce, hot & mild salsa, guacamole, sour cream, minced tomatoes, onions, black olives, jalapeños, and tortilla chips.
$8.00 | per person
Individual, buttery soft brie cheese with a sweet raspberry sauce and chopped almonds, wrapped in flaky phyllo dough.
$120.00 | Serves 25
Shredded chicken, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheeses, and jalapeños.
$115.00 | Serves 25
Blue cheese, crab, and clam.
$110.00 | Serves 25
Salmon cream cheese, chicken curry salad, and spinach dip.
$90.00 | Serves 25
With horseradish sauce.
$130.00 | Serves 25
$105.00 | Serves 25
A combination of quiche Lorraine and three vegetarian varieties.
$80.00 | Serves 25
With Ranch Dressing and BBQ Sauce.
$130.00 | Serves 25
$105.00 | Serves 25
With sweet & sour sauce and spicy mustard.
$95.00 | Serves 25
$60.00 | Serves 25
In sweet & sour, Swedish, or cranberry barbecue sauce.
$85.00 | Serves 25
$105.00 | Serves 25
Roast beef & provolone, smoked turkey & muenster, baked ham & swiss, Italian cheese, and vegetarian.
$31.95 | 8 pieces per Sub.
$85.00 | Serves 25
$75.00 | Serves 25
With tomato chutney.
$85.00 | Serves 25
Vegan.
$40.00 | Serves 30
Vegan.
$50.00 | Serves 30
$25.00 | Serves 30
With spicy brown mustard.
$60.00 | Serves 25
$30.00 | Per pound - Serves approximately 15
$30.00 | Serves approximately 30
Choose between a Credit/Debit Bar (guests pay for drinks), or a Hosted Bar (hosting group pays for drinks). Catering management determines the number of bars required based on group size. Standard Bar includes beer, house wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Full Bar upgrades the Standard Bar with a variety of liquors.
$150.00 | drink sales per bar
$250.00 | drink sales per bar, plus a one-time $100 set-up fee
Seasonal Wisconsin varieties.
$6.00 | each
Miller Lite
$6.00 | each
House selection will be poured by the glass. Other wine selections from our list are available upon request and constitute a different price per glass. Please contact your event planner for further assistance.
$7.00 | per glass
$7.00 | each
$2.75 | each
Choose from a selection of Wisconsin beer. A non-alcoholic beverage option must be ordered as well. The first hour of bartending service is complimentary with the purchase of your barrel. A $50 per hour bartender fee applies for subsequent hours of service.
Miller Lite.
$185.00 | Approximately 60-16 oz. servings.
Spotted Cow, Capital Amber, Leinie’s Red or Honeyweiss.
$290.00 | Approximately 60-16 oz. servings.
Miller Lite.
$340.00 | Approximately 120-16 oz. servings.
Spotted Cow, Ale Asylum Hopalicious, Bells Oberon, or Capital Amber.
$440.00 | Approximately 120-16 oz. servings.
Includes bar service of our Premium House Tier wines. A non-alcoholic option must be ordered as well. The first hour of bartending service is complimentary. A $75 per hour bartender fee applies for subsequent hours.
• Note: Other wine selections from our list are available upon request and constitute a different price per glass.
• Murphy Good pinot noir, 14 Hands cabernet sauvignon, Drumheller merlot, Chateau Ste Michelle “Mimi” chardonnay, Benvolio pinot grigio
$22.00 | Per bottle
Our wine selections are sold by the bottle for dinner service only. Please refer to our bar drink prices in the Bar Service section for your reception alcohol service.
Wine selections are sold by the bottle.
Aromas of black plum, cherry, cassis and hints of spice and vanilla. Flavors of red plum, raspberry, and blood orange and underpinned by distinctive riverstone minerality. Plush and richly textured with juicy yet balanced acidity and integrated toasty barrel spice. (Monterey Ca)
$25.00 | per bottle
The Benziger family was one of the early pioneers of Certified Sustainable farming over 35 years ago. This wine is rich and juicy, layered with notes of berry cobbler, mocha and spice with nice structure and tannins.. (Sonoma county, Ca)
$26.00 | per bottle
Lush aromas and flavors of plum, dark cherry and tobacco give way to concentrated fruit and spice characters. It has integrated oak and a lingering finish. (Mendoza, ARG)
$24.00 | per bottle
“Claret” is a British term for a Bordeaux-style red blend. This wine has 40% Cab Sauv, equal parts of Cab Franc and Merlot with some Malbec and Petite Verdot for a well-rounded red. Aromas of cherries and blueberry jam, this wine has fruity intensity with hints of white pepper and a clean, fruit-forward finish. (Central coast, Ca)
$26.00 | per bottle
This merlot opens with aromas of blueberry, subtle spice and rose petals with hints of cocoa. Balanced in style, this wine is structured yet lively. (Columbia Valley, Wa)
$22.00 | per bottle
Wine selections are sold by the bottle.
Bright aromas of pineapple, white peach and elderflower are balanced on the nose with aromas of star anise, vanilla, and creamy French oak influences. On the palate flavors of apricot, golden apple and ginger mingle with well-integrated oak notes, resulting in a crisp yet rounded wine with a long, lingering finish. (North Coast, Ca)
$26.00 | per bottle
This wine showcases everything fresh and vibrant about Marlborough. Classic aromas of lemongrass and fresh herbs lead into ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavors with crisp, bright acidity. (Marlborough, New Zealand)
$21.00 | per bottle
Wine selections are sold by the bottle.
An elegant an well-balanced sparkling wine that is versatile and food-friendly. Very pleasant, fine and powerful aromas of fruit with hints of brioche. Round and pleasant palate with bright fruit and final reminders of apple. Balanced and open, harmonious and with a lingering finish. Perfect for a toast, in sparkling cocktails or mimosas! (Spain)
$18.00 | per bottle
Our event specialists can provide room options to match your unique needs, usually within 48 hours.
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