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Independence Events Center Advanced Suite MenuTRANSCRIPT
Suites
Menu
CUSTOM PACKAGES
THE SANTA FE TRAIL
$220 – Serves 8 Guests
Starters
Tortilla chips with salsa with queso dipping sauce
Fiesta 7 layer dip with seasoned pita chips
Steak & cilantro empanadas with chipotle ranch dipping sauce
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Grilled chicken breast and skirt steak accompanied by sautéed onions and
peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream,
guacamole, salsa, warm flour tortillas, & traditional taco shells
Cinnamon Churro Sticks with Vanilla Icing
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
CUSTOM PACKAGES
BUON APPETITO
$220 – Serves 8 Guests
Starters
Breaded beef ravioli bites with marinara sauce
Mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce
Caesar Salad
Diced roma tomatoes, shredded parmesan, and seasoned croutons are
tossed with fresh romaine lettuce & creamy Caesar dressing
Italian Bread Basket
Grilled ciabatta slices tossed with Italian seasonings, garlic bread sticks
with cheddar & mozzarella cheese baked to perfection, & Italian bread
slices with garlic butter spread, served with warm marinara sauce
Marinara Pasta Bake
Rigatoni noodles tossed with delicious marinara sauce, mozzarella, ricotta,
parmesan cheese, & creamed pesto, along with our seasoned meatballs
New York Cheesecakes
Individual New York style cheesecakes with chocolate sauce, strawberry
topping, & whipped topping
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
CUSTOM PACKAGES
THE OREGON TRAIL
$292 – Serves 8 Guests
Starters
Creamy cole slaw salad
Northwestern clam chowder with oyster crackers, assorted dinner rolls &
butter
Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes
Yukon potatoes seasoned with fresh herbs and roasted to perfection
Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, carrots & red onion
seasoned & slow roasted
Sweet & Savory Pork loin
Roasted pork loin seasoned sweet with a seasonal fruit chutney
Salmon-entrée on Plank
Roasted filet of salmon served hot & topped with a toasted almond parsley
salad
Apple Cobbler
Delicious sweet apple cobbler with whipped topping
CUSTOM PACKAGES
ZARDA’S BARBEQUE BASH
$340 – Serves 8 Guests
Starters
Sweet potato french fries
Macaroni & cheese bites with BBQ & ranch dip
Cheesy Cheddar Corn
Corn slow cooked with shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Coleslaw
Shredded lettuce, carrots & our creamy coleslaw dressing
Baked Beans
Slow-cooked in molasses-spiked baked beans
Pork Ribs
Baby back pork ribs smothered with Zarda’s original BBQ sauce
Pulled Pork
Seasoned pulled pork in Zarda’s BBQ sauce
Assorted cookies & fudge brownies
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
CUSTOM PACKAGES
Maverick’s All Time Classic
$220 – Serves 8 Guests
Starters
Vegetable crudité with ranch dip
Kettle chips with french onion dip
Homestyle Red Potato Salad
Red skin potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese, green onions, in a
creamy dressing
Creamy Coleslaw
Shredded lettuce, carrots & our creamy coleslaw dressing
The All American Hot Dog Bar
Traditional all-beef hot dogs served with ketchup, mustard, relish &
sauerkraut
Sausage Sampler
Italian sausages, German bratwurst, & Polish sausages grilled to perfection
with toppings of sautéed peppers & onions, with sauerkraut
Show Me Angus Burger Bar
Angus burgers grilled to perfection! Served with sliced cheddar & swiss
cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard & mayo along
with Roma’s gourmet kaiser buns
Assorted cookies & fudge brownies
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS
SNACKS Serves 8 Guests
Bottomless Bucket of Fresh Popcorn $19
With assorted seasonings
Sweet Kettle Corn $23
Gardetto’s Snack Mix $23
Ovations Snack Mix $32
Our own combination of chex mix, M&Ms, white chocolate chips, peanuts &
sundried cranberries.
Gourmet Kettle Potato Chips $23
With french onion dip
Soft Pretzel Bites $21
Soft and warm mini pretzel bites served with our cheese sauce & stone
ground mustard
Salsa Trio $24
Tortilla chips served with traditional salsa, salsa verde, & guacamole
Gourmet Mixed Nuts $28
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS COLD APPETIZERS ENTREES Serves 8 Guests
Vegetable Crudité $28 Assortment of seasonal vegetables served with ranch dip
Seasonal Fruit Display $28 Sweet fruits of the season with yogurt dip
Global Cheese Display $36 A worldwide assortment of different cheeses including dill havarti, smoked
gouda, pepper jack, blue cheese, aged cheddar & swiss along with
assorted crackers
Shrimp Cocktail $78 Seasoned jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce, lemon & lime wedges
Mini Metro Deli Sandwich Tray $48 Mini finger sandwiches made from the best all natural Metro deli meats that
have no preservatives or additives! Includes applewood smoked ham
cured with cane sugar & pure oven roasted turkey breast
Hummus Duo $24 Tradition and roasted red pepper hummus spread served with fresh fried
pita chips and cucumber slices
Seven Layer Fiesta Dip $32 Served with freshly fried pita chips
Bruschetta $36 Fresh mozzarella, diced tomatoes & fresh basil along with toasted baguette
slices
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS HOT APPETIZERS ENTREES Serves 8 Guests
Chicken Wing Party $56 Jumbo chicken wings tossed in teriyaki, BBQ & buffalo sauces & served with celery,
Blue cheese dressing
Meatball Trio $40 Toasted meatballs tossed in BBQ, marinara & buffalo sauce
Chicken Strips $40 Strips of chicken breast deep fried to perfection, served with sweet honey BBQ & honey
mustard sauce for dipping
Chips & Dips $40 Our in house made spinach & artichoke dip & buffalo chicken dip served with freshly
fried pita chips and kettle chips
Arena Nachos $60 All nacho platters served with a generous portion of tortilla chips topped with fajita
chicken & beef, jalapenos, queso, shredded lettuce, salsa, black olives, sour cream
& guacamole dip
Fresh Baked Jumbo Soft Pretzels $29 Fresh baked pretzels, served with stone ground mustard & cheese dip
Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Basket $40 Freshly baked bavarian pretzels, served with stone ground mustard & cheese dip
Chicken Quesadillas $48 Quesadillas grilled perfectly with fajita chicken, peppers & onions, & a shredded cheddar
pepperjack cheese mix. Accompanied by sour cream, salsa & guacamole
Southwestern Chicken Egg Rolls $28 Served with traditional salsa
Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese Bites $44 Smoked gouda & pepper jack macaroni & cheese bundles that are breaded & fried perfectly
served with ranch & BBQ dipping sauces
Beer Battered Chicken Tenderloins $54 Beer battered chicken tenderloins served with stone ground mustard
Mini Taco Bites $48 Beef taco bites served with sour cream & salsa
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS
QUEEN CITY PIZZA PIES 16” Cut into 8 slices
Create Your Own Pizza Pie $26
Start with a cheese pizza and pick your favorite toppings for an additional
price
Each Additional Topping $2
Pineapple, onions, green peppers, sautéed mushrooms, black olives, extra
mozzarella, jalapenos, ground beef, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian
sausage
Italian Bread Basket $22
Grilled ciabatta slices tossed with Italian seasonings, garlic bread sticks
with cheddar & mozzarella cheese baked to perfection, & Italian bread
slices with garlic butter spread served with warm marinara sauce
Grilled Flatbread Pizzas $50
Barbeque Beef: Burnt ends, caramelized onions, gouda cheese, & BBQ
sauce
Barbeque Chicken: Chicken , caramelized onions, gouda cheese, & buffalo
sauce
Buffalo Chicken: Chicken, scallions, pepper jack, bleu cheese crumbles &
buffalo sauce
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS
SALADS Serves 8 guests
Red Skin Potato Salad $27
Red skin potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese, green onions in a
creamy dressing
Pasta Salad $24
Tender bow tie pasta, tossed with fresh crisp carrots, spinach, sun dried
tomatoes, romano & parmesan cheeses with a very light vinaigrette
House Garden Salad $24
Bacon, avocado, cubes of chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, tomato,
hard boiled egg & chives arranged on a bed of romaine lettuce served with
ranch & blue cheese
Classic Caesar Salad $27
Crisp romaine, parmesan, diced tomatoes & homemade croutons served
with caesar dressing
Southwest Chicken Salad $32
Salad greens, tri-colored tortilla chips, roasted corn, black beans, shredded
cheese & marinated grilled chicken breast with chipotle ranch dressing
Sweet Spring Mix Salad $40
Spinach and spring mix greens with pomegranate seeds, candied pecans
& feta cheese served with raspberry vinaigrette
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS HOT OF THE GRILL FAVORITES Serves 8 guests
Sausage Sampler $72 (12) Fritz’s Italian sausages, Johnsonville bratwurst & Fritz’s spicy Polish sausages grilled to
perfection! Served with sautéed peppers, onions & sauerkraut
The All American City Hot Dog Bar $60 (8) Traditional all-beef hot dogs served with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, ketchup,
mustard & relish
Gourmet Hot Dog Bar $72 (12) Our version of all-beef hot dogs taken to the next level! The Chicago style dog is served
on a poppy seed bun & topped with tomato wedges, pickle spear, banana peppers. The KC
BBQ Dog, served on a traditional bun & topped with pulled pork, coleslaw & BBQ sauce. The
New Jersey dog, served on a ciabatta hoagie bun is topped with baby red potatoes, sautéed
green peppers & onions.
Show Me Angus Burger Bar $60 (8) Angus burgers grilled to perfection! Served with sliced cheddar and swiss cheese, fresh
baked buns, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles served with ketchup, mustard & mayo
Gourmet Angus Burger Bar $100 (12) Angus burgers grilled just for you! Served with generous portions of sautéed mushrooms,
applewood smoked bacon, caramelized peppers & onions. Add red onion, pickles, tomatoes,
lettuce, cheddar, swiss & pepper jack cheeses slices and your burger will be perfect
Breakaway Turkey Burger $60 (8) Breakaway from the normal and try our turkey burger! Ten lightly seasoned & charbroiled
turkey burgers, served with gourmet buns, swiss cheese & traditional garnishments
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Bar $60 (8) Grilled chicken breasts served with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, ketchup, mustard
& mayo
Zarda’s BBQ Sandwich Bar $80 Choose between Zarda’s BBQ pulled pork , their BBQ brisket or Burnt ends for the
perfect BBQ buffet, served with assorted BBQ sauces
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS
SOUPS & SANDWICHES Serves 8 guests
Our Signature Santa Fe Chili $48 Cooked all day just for you! Beef and bean chili with shredded cheese, green onions &
sour cream with assorted crackers
Cheesy Broccoli Soup $40 Creamy cheese soup with fresh steamed broccoli served with assorted crackers
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup $40 House made chicken and noodles served with assorted crackers
Vegetable Beef Stew $40 Beef stew loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery & onions served with assorted crackers
Loaded Potato Pepper Jack Soup $40 Creamy pepper jack potato soup served with shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits &
assorted crackers
Metro Deli Buffet Platter $100 Try our new meats from Metro Deli that use all natural meats with no preservatives &
additives all naturally cured flavors! Makes for the perfect deli buffet. This includes
apple wood-smoked ham, oven-roasted turkey breast & angus roast beef seasoned
with black pepper. With this buffet you receive would be cheddar & swiss cheese, l
ettuce, tomato, red onions & condiments
Metro Deli Wrap Platter $108 Metro Deli meat wraps include the trio of turkey bacon in a tomato basil tortilla wrap,
chicken caesar in a spinach tortilla wrap & the club wrap in a traditional flour tortilla
wrap which makes for a perfect light snack before or during the big event
Soup & Deli Sandwich Duo $128 An assortment of mini Metro Deli sandwiches featuring ham, turkey & roast beef served
with assorted cheeses, mayo, mustard, tomato & lettuce with your choice of soup
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
A LA CARTE ITEMS
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
CHEF INSPIRED CREATIONS Serves 8 guests
Oven Roasted Beef Tenderloin $252
Roasted beef tenderloin with portabella mushroom demi glaze sauce
served with roasted red potatoes, seasonal vegetables & assorted dinner
rolls
Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet $220
Roasted fillet of salmon with a creamy dill béchamel sauce served with wild
rice, roasted green beans & assorted dinner rolls
Oven Roasted Pork loin $156
Roasted pork loin with an herbed pork volute sauce served with garlic
mashed potatoes, green bean casserole & assorted dinner rolls
Macaroni & Cheese Trio $160
Generous portions of three amazing spins on traditional macaroni &
cheese which include our traditional mac topped with toasted bread
crumbs, blue cheese mac tossed in blue cheese & topped with bacon, &
our chicken parmesan mac with grilled chicken served with assorted dinner
rolls
Italian Pasta Buffet $160
Penne pasta with two different sauces, creamy alfredo & marinara, as well
as grilled chicken breast & seasoned ground beef served with seasonal
vegetables & an Italian bread basket
ADDITIONAL SIDES Serves 8 guests
Fried Breaded Jumbo Onion Rings $20
Zarda’s Baked Beans $22
Zarda’s Cheesy Corn $22
Creamy Cole Slaw $19
French Fries $19
Sweet Potato Fries $20
DECADENT DESSERTS Serves 8 guests
Gourmet Cookie Platter $22
(12) Assorted cookies – baked fresh daily
Double Fudge Brownie Platter $24
(12) Fudge Chunk Brownies
Cookie & Brownie Platter $24
(8) Assortment of gourmet cookies & (4) double chuck fudge brownies
Gourmet Rice Krispy Bars $22
(12) Rice krispy bars dipped in dark & white chocolate
Assorted Decadent Dessert Bars $25
(12) Assortment of candied pecan, lemon, oreo cookie & strawberry
shortcake bars
Dipped in Chocolate $40
Strawberries, pretzels & peanut clusters all devoured in dark & white
chocolate
New York Cheesecakes $48
(10) Individual sized New York cheesecakes served with chocolate sauce,
strawberry & whipped topping
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
BEVERAGES Beverages By the 6 Pack
Domestic Beer $24
Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Select
Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Coors Light
Premium Beer $26
Corona, Corona Light, Land Shark
Heineken, Boulevard Wheat, Boulevard Pale Ale
Premium Beer $28
Guinness, Stella Artois, Blue Moon
Leinenkugel Red, Labatt Blue
Speciality & Malt Beverages $26
Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Mike’s Hard Cranberry
Smirnoff Ice
Soft Drinks $13
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Aquafina Water
Mug Root Beer, Lemonade, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper
Juices and Mixers $14
Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Sweet N Sour
Bloody Mary Mix, Fresh Brewed Iced Tea,
Club Soda($12), Tonic Water ($12)
Hot Beverages $18
Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Chocolate
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
BEVERAGES
A 19% service charge & 8.60% state sales tax will be added to all food and beverage orders
Beverages by the Liter
Vodka
Smirnoff $50, Kettle One $79, Grey Goose $83
Gin
Tanqueray $70, Bombay Sapphire $75
Whiskey
Jim Beam $47, Jack Daniels $60, Canadian Club $70
Makers Mark $80, Crown Royal $75
Scotch
J&B $70. Johnny Walker Red $95
Rum
Cruzan $50, Bacardi Superior $52, Bacardi Oakheart $65
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Gold $55, Jose Cuervo Traditional $85
Cognac
(750ml) Courvoisier VS $90
Wines
Canyon Road $20, Mirassou $28
Available in:
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato
Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
GENERAL INFORMATION
Advanced Food Ordering Suite ordering should be placed by 2pm, 3 business days prior to the
event. Orders placed after that time must be selected from the Event Day
Menu only.
We ask that you notify us as soon as possible of any cancellations. Orders
cancelled at least 3 business days prior to the event will not be charged.
Orders canceled within 48 hours will be charged 50% of the estimated
costs.
Menus Please contact our catering department at [email protected]
with any special requests. Please be aware that no outside food or
beverages are allowed into the facility and that no food or beverage can
leave the premises.
Be the MVP – Drink Responsibly Ovations is the exclusive provider for all food and beverages at the
Independence Events Center. The suite holder or his/her representative is
responsible for controlling and monitoring alcoholic beverage consumption in
their suite. In accordance with the Missouri State Law, anyone less than 21
years of age is not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages. It is also prohibited
to bring in any outside alcoholic beverages or remove them from your suite or
the suite level. Any outside beverages will be immediately confiscated.
Security The Independence Events Center or Ovations cannot be responsible for lost or
misplaced property left unattended in the suites.
Hours of Operation Generally the suite doors will open 1-1 ½ hours prior to the event and will remain
open ½ hour after the conclusion of the event.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Payment Procedure
A 19% service charge and an 8.60% sales tax will be added to all orders.
Ovations will accept cash and all major credit cards for payment. Suite
holders must produce one method of payment at the beginning of all
events. When using cash, payment must be received upon the arrival of
your order. If you wish to pay cash at the conclusion of the event, we will
require a major credit card to be held open until cash payment is received.
Suite Staffing
Suite attendants are provided to assist you on event day. Personal suite
attendants and bartenders are available upon request. Please notify
Ovations of your request 4 business days prior to the event. A fee of $100
will be applied for each attendant or bartender requested.
Special Event Catering
Then Independence Events facility is a full service premier banquet facility.
Our facility is available year round for events, meetings, weddings, awards
banquets, graduations and any special occasions you have.
For more information and a complete catering menu
please contact Ovations Food Services at