Sazama's Fine Catering Formal Banquet Dinner Menu

At Sazama’s
Fine Catering, we know planning an event can be stressful and timeconsuming. From the initial brainstorming and invites, to
planning each detail and ensuring all goes smoothly from start to finish, it’s about more than just the event with each corporate or social occasion, you have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impression.
Designed to Dazzle
It’s because of this that Sazama’s approaches each event as if it were our own personal opportunity to entertain. Whether planning a formal client event, a product showcase designed to dazzle the most discerning clientele, a VIP or employee recognition soiree, an elegant gala to encourage donor generosity, or something else entirely, your event is unlike any other.
Exceptional Experience
When you connect with an event designer at Sazama’s, he or she will give the objective of your event ample consideration while developing a menu suited to your needs. Using creative customization, the team will maximize value for your budget while still providing an exceptional experience for all clients and guests. From attentive service perfectly choreographed with your timeline to elegantly laid linens, complementary décor, attention to detail that makes the Sazama’s Difference evident, and so much more, it’s clear why Sazama’s Fine Catering has been consistently recognized for exemplary service time and time again.
Mouthwatering Menus
Within these pages are mouthwatering menus expertly crafted, page by page, you’ll find your inspiration here. Select from traditional
meals and complementary courses that stand the test of time or pick and choose a wealth of tantalizing treats that are perfectly on-trend. With the expert guidance of our experienced team, embrace these established menus as-is, or make them all your own and select a service style, then maneuver the menu to satisfy your unique palate. From luscious libations cleverly themed and one-bite wonders that tease the taste buds through to crisp seasonal salads and decadent dinners that linger on the tongue, we’ll take care of you and your guests.
A Memorable Success!
On its own, Sazama’s Fine Catering is an extraordinarily well-suited, full-service event caterer committed to over-the-top hospitality for corporate and social events. But when you house a reputable catering team in a gorgeous venue steeped in culture, you can be assured your event is destined for memorable success!

Offered as a beginning enhancement to your dinner service, our hors d’oeuvres packages are an inviting way to welcome your guests to your reception. Packages are served for one hour prior to dinner service. Service styles and menu items are open to modification and, as with everything in our menus, are completely customizable. Hors d’oeuvres only packages can be custom designed if needed.

11 per guest | all butler style hand-passed

11 per guest | all table-displayed

14 per guest | table-displayed and hand-passed

14 per guest | all butler style hand-passed

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

We’ve taken the time to craft a handful of packages for events and celebrations of different sizes and styles. Use them as inspiration to bring your own vision to life or sit back and relax knowing you’ve selected a menu primed for success. Each buffet comes with your choice of one hand-served salad, one buffet- served salad, one seasonal vegetable, accompanying starch for your entrée selection(s), and rolls and Wisconsin butter

For increased variety, add a second carved meat selection for $6 per guest or an additional entrée selection for $4 per guest. Please see the next page for buffet collection entrée options.

Buffet Collection Entrée Selections

Family-style selections are an inviting alternative to buffet-style service at a similar pricing structure. Provide your guests with an intimate dining experience that encourages camaraderie and connection without sacrificing elegant service and buffet variety.

Family-style services include a plated salad of your choice accompanied by an assorted artisan roll and bakery basket with Wisconsin butter, one seasonal vegetable, and accompanying chef selected starch.

Two Entrées 38 per guest | Three Entrées 42 per guest

Family-Style Entrées

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Table-served salad options, buffet salad options, starch options, and vegetable options to accompany your buffet or family-style dinner service.

Table-Served Salad Selections

The following salads will be served at your table with assorted artisan rolls and bakery, and will be accompanied by Wisconsin butter.

BUFFET SALAD OPTIONS

STARCH OPTIONS

Vegetable Options

Plated dinners include pre-set or table-served salad from the preceding salad selections and fresh bakery baskets with Wisconsin butter prior to dinner. All entrées are served with your choice of seasonal vegetable unless indicated.

Duet & Combination Dinners

Plated Dinners

Plated dinners include pre-set or table-served salad from the preceding salad selections and fresh bakery baskets with Wisconsin butter prior to dinner. All entrées are served with your choice of seasonal vegetable unless indicated.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Vegetarian Selections

Incorporate elements of style and décor into your menu with interactive, chef-prepared food stations. Browse our wide array of stations to create the perfect dining experience.

In addition to the many selections we’ve presented here, we’d be happy to create something perfectly suited to your vision. All stations include basic-themed décor, linens and station equipment. Simple floral décor is also included to match the style of your event. Add a table-served green salad to kick off your guests’ journey for an additional $3 per guest.

Custom Station Reception Pricing

A minimum of four stations is required to serve groups of 175-250. A minimum of five stations is required for groups of 250 or larger to facilitate optimum guest service

Late Night Packages

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

A celebration is just not complete without some libations to enhance the festive ambiance. From basic soft drink and water packages to fully-hosted open bar and one-of-a-kind signature cocktails, we’ve got something for every craving. Please note that the Marcus Center does not permit the carry in of outside beverages under any circumstances – all beverage service must be provided by our professional, licensed bar staff with product supplied expressly through Sazama’s Fine Catering. Detailed product lists are available on request. Should you have a special beverage request, our event designers welcome the opportunity to make your liquid vision reality… perhaps with a few fun recommendations along the way!

Beverage Packages

All packages are priced per guest, unless otherwise indicated. Beverage package pricing is valid for 100 or more guests. Please connect with your event designer for smaller group pricing. Package pricing includes products served at the bars only; should you wish to have wine or champagne butler-passed or served at the table during meal service, this will be billed per bottle based on standard pricing.

Spirits & Beverages

Individual Drink Pricing

Select and premium wine lists are available- please inquire for a detailed list

Beer Product Selections

Domestic Miller Beers
Miller Lite, Miller 64, Miller High Life, Sharp’s, Coors Light, PBR, Angry Orchard Cider, Corona

Craft Beers
Good City, Lakefront, MKE Brewing, Third Space, New Glarus, Leinenkugel’s, Deschutes, 3 Sheeps, Lagunitas, Founders, Sprecher, Blue Moon, Heineken, Eagle Park, City Lights, Central Waters, Raised Grain Consult your event manager for a complete list of available products

Liquor Product Selections

Call Brands
Tito’s vodka, Tanqueray gin, Korbel brandy, Jack Daniels whiskey, Jim Beam bourbon, Seagram’s 7 whiskey, Bacardi rum, Captain Morgan rum, White Label Dewar’s scotch, Jose Cuervo Gold tequila, Southern Comfort

Premium Brands
Grey Goose vodka, Rehorst vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Korbel VSOP brandy, Crown Royal whiskey, Makers Mark bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Black scotch, Casamigos tequila, Roaring Dan rum (Great Lakes Distillery), KK whiskey (Great Lakes Distillery

Wine Selections

Standard Varietals
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Blend, White Zinfandel, Champagne

Select & Premium Varietals
Please consult your event designer for a full list of options

Bar service at The Marcus Performing Arts Center ensures your event will be staffed with experienced, friendly, courteous, uniformed, licensed, and trained bartenders.

Bar staff will not serve those who appear intoxicated, those who cannot produce valid ID, or those who are under the legal drinking age. Bartenders reserve the right to refuse service to unruly or otherwise uncooperative patrons at their discretion. All bar equipment (including standard glassware) and product are included in your pricing as indicated in the relevant services contracted. Last call will be thirty minutes prior to your event end time.

Bar service will conclude at the time noted on your contract.

HOSTED BAR SERVICE

Standard service charges and applicable sales tax will be added to total bar balance.

In addition, there will be a $150 fee charged per bartender (group size will determine the number of bartenders needed and is up to the discretion of Sazama’s Fine Catering Management). Bartender fee for hosted bars will be waived, provided total bar sales equal $500 or more per bar setup.
Bartenders do accept gratuities as part of their livelihood and will display tip jars at your event. If you prefer that we refrain from this practice, please alert your event designer and he or she will add a $14 per bartender, per hour (including set up and tear down) gratuity fee in lieu of tip jars.

CASH BAR SERVICE

A bartender service fee of $150 per bartender will be charged. Bartenders do accept gratuities as part of their livelihood and will display tip jars at your event. If you prefer that we refrain from this practice, please alert your event designer and he or she will add a $14 per bartender, per hour (including set up and tear down) gratuity fee in lieu of tip jars.

Menu Pricing

All pricing in this menu is based on groups of 100 or larger. Pricing for smaller groups under 100 guests:
75-99 Add $1 per guest
50-74 Add $3 per guest
20-49 Add $5 per guest
Under 20 guests- Please consult your event planner

Room Rental Rates and Minimums

Food and beverage minimums and room rental rates vary depending on the details of your particular event. Should your final menu not meet the minimum requirements for which you are contracted, you will be invoiced for the difference. Food and beverage minimum does not include applicable sales tax, room rental, or items unrelated to food and beverage. Minimums are inclusive of all food, beverage, and applicable service charges.

Securing Your Event: Contracts and Deposits

Sazama’s Fine Catering requires that a signed contract accompany your initial event deposit. Your event date is not considered secure until Sazama’s is in receipt of both contract and deposit – dates will not be held and prospective clients are not guaranteed a first right of refusal. The initial deposit required is equal to your full
room rental fee. Final guest count and menu may be modified up to 15 business days prior to your event.

Payment Schedule and Deposit Information

Second Deposit – 25% of estimated balance, due 6 months prior to your event date
Third Deposit- 50% of remaining balance due 3 months prior to your event date, at your tasting
Final Deposit – 100% of remaining balance, due 15 working days prior to your event date.
Please note that all events require payment in advance of services, unless previous arrangements have been made. Anticipated post event charges will require a verified credit card to be held on deposit. Ancillary charges will be processed via the card on file within 30 days following your event, unless another form of payment is presented prior to your event conclusion

Service Charge and Sales Tax

Food and beverage is subject to a 22% service charge (Minimum $200) and applicable sales tax of 6%. Service charges are applied to labor and other associated expenses and are not a gratuity. Gratuity is left entirely to the discretion of the client. Should you wish to extend a gratuity to the staff for your event, your event designer or manager can assist you in doing so. If your group is tax exempt a copy of a valid exempt certificate and a completed for s-211 must be on file prior to your event.

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable in the case of client cancellation. Should you request that an event be rescheduled, your deposit may be applied to a future event if Sazamas Fine Catering is able to rebook the original date, with an event of comparable size. Should an event need to be rescheduled for any other reason (IE, State or local restrictions, act of God, etc.).your deposit may be applied to a future event. Events that cancel less than 48 hours in advance are subject to full charges.

Final Details

Final details, including guest count, menu selections, room diagram confirmation, itinerary, rental requirements, final payment, and any other information important to the success of your event, are due to your event designer or the Sazama’s office no less than 15 business days prior to your event. The final guest count is the minimum number of guests for which you will be charged and, along with any other associated charges, will determine your final balance due. After this time, your guest count may be increased, but not decreased, pending the availability of product, equipment, and staff to accommodate your request.

Included in Your Package from Sazama’s Fine Catering:

All menu selections herein include the following items in addition to what is listed on each package. Some restrictions apply.
• All china, flatware, and glassware associated with our services. This includes our stock pattern of china, flatware and glassware. Upgrades are available for additional cost.
• All tables at your event will be clothed with white, black, or ivory (house linens) linen tablecloths (120” round) and dinner napkins, as well as choice of white, black, or ivory tablecloths for your cake, gift, and head tables. Various linen color and pattern upgrades are available for additional cost and can truly enhance your event.
• Formally dressed and professionally trained wait staff and personnel.
• Attractive, professional, elegant serving lines and stations.
• Coffee service with dinner- includes regular and decaffeinated coffee, plus hot tea and milk on request.

Left Over Food

Per Sazama’s policy and the policy of the State of Wisconsin Health Department, no leftover food is permitted to leave the premises following an event. This is in an effort to safeguard against inadvertently improper food storage by guests and subsequent food safety concerns. All food product served during the course of an event becomes the property of Sazama’s Fine Catering. As such, Sazama’s does not provide to go containers.

Special Menu Requests

This menu is designed to give you a taste of what Sazama’s can offer your event. A wide variety of other menus or an entirely custom creation are available at your request. Had something particular in mind? The culinary staff at Sazama’s welcomes the opportunity to personalize a custom menu based on your vision, your traditions, your favorites, a theme or just something you think would be a perfect fit! Children’s, Vegetarian, Hors d’Oeuvres, and Dessert menus are available, and we are happy to work with any dietary restrictions you or your guests may have. We are here to serve you – our guest – and your request is our pleasure!

Non-Profit Galas and Fundraisers

Sazama’s Fine Catering offers special discounted pricing for gala and fundraiser events using the following schedule, for weekday events. Please consult your representative to learn more about if your group qualifies and how to orchestrate your next fundraiser into a standing ovation!
• Monday through Wednesday –January through April/ November-15% off food and beverage
• Thursday or Friday- January through April/ November-10% off food and beverages

Holidays and Special Rates

Additional service charges will apply to the following dates: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Easter Weekend, or Fourth of July weekend. Service charges are billed at 1.5 times the standard rate.

Security

If valuable items are to be left in the event space for any duration of time, it is recommended that a security firm be retained at the client’s expense. Sazama’s Fine Catering is happy to recommend vendors with whom we have previously worked, and retains the right to review, approve, coordinate, and monitor and supplemental security services. Sazama’s Fine Catering or the Marcus Performing Arts Center will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Parking

A parking structure is located directly north of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, on State Street. It is connected to the Marcus Center by a third-floor skywalk. If you wish to offer complimentary parking to your guests, please contact the catering department for details.

Decorations

Decorating is permitted with pre-approval by your event designer. Open-flame candles are strictly prohibited; however, completely enclosed candles are permitted. Banners or items for display cannot be attached to walls, floors, windows, or ceilings with nails, tape, or any other substances that may cause damage. Confetti cannons, smoke machines, and fog machines are prohibited.

Setup and Teardown

Availability of rental spaces within the Marcus Center is subject to its confirmed schedule of events. The minimum amount of time allotted between events is 2 hours. We will inform you of the earliest permitted set up time for your event. Any vendors bringing in items for your event are responsible for handling the setup of their items. This includes, but is not limited to; florists, entertainers, photographers, etc..
Advance coordination of desired access time with your event designer is strongly recommended to ensure a seamless load-in and setup. All guests must vacate the premises by midnight for evening events, unless other arrangements have been made. You are responsible for making arrangements with your vendors for tear down and item removal at the end of your event. Any centerpieces, decorations, or equipment must be removed upon the conclusion of the event unless prior arrangements have been made, as items may not be stored in the hall overnight. Items remaining in
the event space following the close of your event rental period become the express property of Sazama’s Fine Catering, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Audio Visual Equipment

Audiovisual equipment may be rented through the catering department. Approval by Sazama’s Fine Catering and the Marcus Performing Arts Center is required before any outside AV equipment will be allowed on the premises.

Music Policy

Due to the location of the theaters at the Marcus Center, there is a music policy in effect which states that any contracted band or DJ service must play at a sound level dictated and agreed to by the Marcus Center and Sazama’s Fine Catering management. Therefore, your entertainment must be pre-approved by your event manager prior to contracting with them.

Photography

Sazama’s often takes photographs of events, food and beverage displays, and table settings. By contracting our services, you give consent to Sazama’s to copyright, use, and publish photographs for marketing and illustration purposes. Should your event incorporate sensitive or confidential displays, please notify your event manager of these areas and any specific off-limits photography. If you would prefer that we refrain from publishing photographs of your event or guests, please let us know in advance of your event date.

Pricing Guarantees

Due to fluctuating market conditions, pricing within these menus is subject to change and are only valid for 120 days. Menus are evaluated and changed once per calendar year. Should your pricing change, we will notify you in writing of any menu changes. In addition, with deposit, we guarantee that pricing will not go higher than 5% above listed pricing at the time you book your event.