Menu
Menu
When it comes to personalized service, delicious menu selections, and a comfortable, spacious atmosphere, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center banquet hall is second to none. Let us help you plan an occasion to remember, whether it’s a school or sports banquet, family reunion, anniversary celebration, holiday party, or other special occasion. And speaking of remembering, our professional event planners will remember every detail so you can focus on enjoying your special night at our state college event venue.
All Breakfast buffets include freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated coffee and assorted Herbal and Specialty teas.
All Breakfast buffets must meet a minimum of 30 guests.
Chef’s selection of Fresh Fruit Selection of Cold Cereals with Milk Assorted Pastries and Muffins
Fresh Bagels served with Cream Cheese, Butter, and Fruit Preserves
Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese Bacon and Dutch Style Sausage Home Fried Potatoes
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit Assorted Muffins
Selection of Cold Cereals with Milk
Multigrain Bread with Avocado, Fruit Preserves and or Butter Yogurt and Granola
Hard Boiled Eggs
Hot Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and Raisins
Spinach & Feta Cheese Scrambled Egg
Turkey Sausage
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
Add any of the items below to your selected breakfast menu at a per-person additional charge.
Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar, and Raisins – $3
Pancakes, Warm Syrup and Butter – $4
French Toast, Warm Syrup & Butter – $4
Chef’s Choice Crustless Quiche – $5
Blueberry Pancakes, Warm Syrup & Butter – $5
Chef Attended Omelet Station (Onion, Peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Ham. Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese) – $9
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
This menu is designed as a working breakfast for groups consisting of 15 to 30 guests.
Our rolling buffets are self-service, stocked with disposable wares for your food and beverage items and will be delivered to your meeting room for you to enjoy while working through the breakfast meal period.
To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us. Pricing is based on 1 – 1 1/2 hours of service.
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
All Luncheon buffets include Bakery fresh rolls with butter and a Hot Beverage & Dessert Station to includeDessert(s) listed on the menu and Freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Herbal and Specialty Teas.
All Luncheon buffets must meet a minimum of 30 guests.
The Chef Selected Seasonal Offerings are ideal for groups looking for a variety of creative food selections and are designed to please every palate.
Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings Two AssortedGourmet Prepared Salads Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Chef Selected Beef or Pork Chef Selected Poultry Chef selected Fish
Chef Selected Potato, Rice, or Pasta Seasonal Vegetable Medley
A Pre-set served dessert at each place setting.
**ADD a Chef’s Choice Dessert Buffet** $2.95 per person
Maximum guest count for this menu is 250
Fancy Greens Salad Bar – Romaine, Radicchio, Baby Spinach, Frisee with Fresh Vegetables Assorted Dressings, Croutons, Olives, Cherry Tomatoes,
Cucumbers, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese Two Assorted Gourmet Salads
Sandwiches to include: Ham & Cheese on Sourdough,
Fresh Roasted turkey on Whole Wheat and Grilled Vegetables on Focaccia Mustard and Mayonnaise
House Made Soup Du Jour or House Made Chili
Potato Chips Cookie & Brownie Platter
Roasted Vegetable Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Quinoa Kale with Chopped Apples
Chef’s Selected Fresh Fruit
Rosemary Garlic Roasted Chicken, Jus Lie Provencal Roasted Cod
Farro & Barley Mushroom Risotto Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Raspberry & Almond Shortbread (GF)
Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings Corn & Flour Tortillas
Southwest Smoked Brisket, Ancho Chili Natural Sauce
Grilled Chili-Cumin Chicken, Sauteed Peppers & Onions
Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Salsa, Guacamole, Grated Monterey Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Shaved Lettuce, Chopped Onions, Diced Tomatoes
Rice Pilaf Tortilla Chips
Charro Beans (M)
Tropical Key Lime Pie and Cinnamon Cookies
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
All Plated luncheons include a selected Entrée, Dessert, Fresh Rolls with Butter, Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated coffee, Assorted Herbal and Specialty Teas.
If selecting multiple entrées (maximum of 2), the highest Entrée price will apply for all meals and Entrée indicator cards will need to be provided by client(s) in advance.
All salad dressing is served on the side.
Chicken Cobb Salad (GF) – $23
Crisp Romaine, Grilled Breast of Chicken, Hard Cooked Egg, Tomato, Bacon, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad – $18
Crisp Romaine, Grilled Breast of Chicken, Herbed Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing.
Vegetarian Cobb Salad (GF) (V) – $18
Crisp Romaine, Avocado, Hard Cooked Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
All Entrees are accompanied by a Chef’s Choice Vegetable and Starch menu item.
Roasted Salmon Citrus Caper BeurreBlanc – $31
Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Red Wine Reduction – $27
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Mustard Demi-Glace – $22
Grilled Chicken Marsala Mushroom WineSauce – $22
Grilled Vegetable Ravioli Roasted Pepper Coulis – $20
GLUTEN FREE DESSERTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST…. CHOOSE ONE
New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Puree , Layered Chocolate Cake, Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie, Key Lime Pie, Salted Caramel Tort
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
This menu is designed as is working lunch for groups consisting of 15 to 30 guests.
Our rolling buffets are self-service stocked with disposable wares for your food and beverage items and will be delivered to your meeting room for you to enjoy while working through the luncheon meal period.
To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us. Pricing is based on 1 1/2 hours of service.
*Vegetarian Options available upon request*
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
Your Boxed lunch allows a choice of up to (3) Three sandwiches (to include 1 Vegetarian option).
This menu requires a guaranteed count 72 hours prior to the event.
Assorted Condiments, Individually Bagged Potato Chips, Fresh Whole Fruit, Fresh Baked Cookies & Assorted Sodas, and Bottled Water.
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
All Dinner buffets include Assorted Dinner Rolls with butter, freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated coffee and assorted Herbal and Specialty teas.
All Dinner buffets must meet a minimum of 40 guests.
Fresh Salad Greens with Assorted Toppings and Assorted Dressings Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
Marinated Mushrooms Amish Macaroni Salad
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Braised Beef with Potato Pancakes
Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce
Chef Selected Fresh Catch
Roasted Garlic Smashed Potato
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
SERVED Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie
**ADD Penn State Berkey Creamery Vanilla Ice Cream to our Apple Pie** $1.50
Fresh Salad Greens with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad
Antipasto Display with Italian Cheeses and Fresh Artisan Breads, including Herb Focaccia and Garlic Breads
Shrimp Scampi sauteed in Garlic Butter over Rice Braised Beef Short Ribs
Roasted Breast of Chicken, with Pesto, Jus Lie
Penne Alfredo Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
SERVED Traditional Tiramisu
Fresh Salad Greens with Assorted Toppings and Assorted Dressings
Chilled – Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Roasted Tomato and Lentil Salad with White Balsamic
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Grilled Breast of Turkey, London Broil style
Seared Filet of Salmon, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Rosemary Garlic Pork Loin, Natural Sauce
Whole Wheat Pasta with Pesto & Grilled Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
SERVED Sorbet
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit Fresh
Vegetable Crudites with Ranch Dip
Cucumber and Tomato Salad Coleslaw
Barbecued Chicken
Grilled Hamburgers with Potato Rolls
All Beef Frankfurters with Hot Dog Rolls
*Accompaniments to include Cheddar cheese, Sliced tomatoes, Pickles, Lettuce, Onions, Relish, and Condiments
Corn on the Cob (seasonal availability)
Baked Beans (V)
Apple Pie and Cookies
**ADD A Chef Manned Grilling Station – $4.00 per person**
The Chef Selected Seasonal Offerings are designed to please every palate.
Garden Salad Bar with Toppings and Dressings
Three Assorted Gourmet Prepared Salads
Chef Selected Beef or Pork
Chef Selected Poultry
Chef Selected Fish
Chef Selected Potato, Rice, or Pasta
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Dessert Buffet
Mixed Green Salad with Onions & Green Peppers, Served with Assorted Dressings
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Pasta Salad Du Jour
Charbroiled Top Sirloin Steak
Barbequed Chicken
Barbequed Pulled Pork – Texas Style
Corn on the Cob with Drawn Butter (seasonal availability)
Baked Beans (V)
Chocolate Brownies & Cookies
Chef Selected Fruit Pie
Garden Salad Bar with Toppings and Dressings
Three Assorted Gourmet Prepared Salads
Chef Carved Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef w/Horseradish Sauce & Au Jus
Drunken Jerk Chicken
Grilled Filet of Salmon
Baked Potato Bar w/ Sour Cream, Chopped Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Dessert Buffet
Chef’s Selection of Fresh Fruit
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
All Plated dinners include a choice of Salad, Entrée (accompanied by the Chef’s selection of Seasonal vegetables and Starch), Dessert, Fresh Rolls with butter, freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated coffee, assorted Herbal and Specialty Teas.
When selecting multiple entrées (maximum of 3 – One of which a Vegetarian Entree), the highest Entrée price will apply for all meals and Entrée indicator cards will need to be provided by client(s) in advance.
Mixed Green Salad – Crisp Seasonal Vegetables, White Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad – Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Golden Raisin Vinaigrette.
Romaine Salad – Radicchio, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Red Onion with Creamy Peppercorn Dressing.
Filet Mignon, Cabernet Reduction – $63
Braised Beef Short, Braising Jus – $58
Bone-in Pork Chop, Apple Bacon Jus – $54
Slow Roasted Beef Sirloin, Horseradish Au Jus – $44
Bell & Evans Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Mushroom Marsala Sauce – $42
Bell & Evans Parmesan-Crusted Breast of Chicken, Mustard Demi-Glace – $42
Fillet of Salmon, Champagne, and Saffron Vinaigrette – $43
Three Cheese Ravioli with Smoked Port Ragout – $25
Grilled Eggplant Cannelloni, Capellini, Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Basil (V) – $25
Coconut & Red Curry Vegetables with Basmati Rice (M) – $25
Petite Filet and Lump Crab Cake, Dijon Cream Sauce – $70
Petite Filet and Shrimp, Horseradish Au Jus – $68
Slow Roasted Beef Sirloin and Salmon, Cabernet Reduction – $60
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast and Shrimp, Mustard Demi-Glace & Whiskey Chive Beurre Blanc – $52
GLUTEN FREE DESSERTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST….CHOOSE ONE
New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Puree
Chocolate Truffle Bomb
Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie
Salted Caramel Torte
Key Lime Pie
Add any of the stations below to your selected dinner menu at additional cost per-person. All Carving Stations must meet a minimum of 50 guests and are served with Sliced Rolls
Prime Rib of Beef: Au Jus & Horseradish Cream – $20
Salmon En Croute: Beurre Blanc & Lemon Caper Aioli – $14
Roasted Beef Top Sirloin: Bordelaise & Horseradish Cream – $13
Glazed Ham: Balsamic Jus Lie & Homemade Apple Sauce – $11
Roast Turkey Breast: Home Style Gravy & Cranberry Aioli – $10
Add this station to your selected dinner menu at an additional cost per person.
This Station must meet a minimum of 50 guests.
Three Ice Cream Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Flavor Du Jour
Toppings to include Chocolate & Caramel Syrup, Whipped Cream, Crushed Oreos, Reese’s
Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Sprinkles, Cherries
$15 per person
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
This menu is designed as a working dinner for groups consisting of 20 to 40 guests.
Our rolling buffets are self-service stocked with disposable wares for your food and beverage items and will be delivered to your meeting room for you to enjoy while working through the dinner meal period.
To avoid interruption of your meeting, please schedule a delivery and pickup time with us. Pricing is based on 1 1/2 hours of service.
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
Pricing is Based on a 1.5 Hour Menu & Service Time – Per Guest.
Minimum of 25 Guests
DISPLAYED ITEMS
Cheese Board with an Assortment of Domestic Cheeses, Served with Crackers and Whole Grain Mustard
Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Ranch Dip Pretzels andPotato Chips with Onion Dip
DISPLAYED ITEMS
Cheese board with Cured Meats, Crackers and Whole Grain Mustard Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Ranch Dip
Fresh Fruit Display
Salsa and House Pico De Gallo
ADD TWO HORS D’OEUVRES TO THE SILVER RECEPTION
$15.75 BUTLERED
$19 DISPLAYED
Roma Tomato and Cucumber Bruschetta (M, V),
Smoked Salmon Canapes,
Curry Pulled Chicken Saladon Pita Chip
Chicken Quesadillas
Edamame Potstickers
Suzy Wong Egg Rolls
Fried Spicy Pork Wontons with Soy Dipping Sauce
Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Coconut Chicken with Horseradish Orange Dipping Sauce
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Two Chef Selected Appetizers – Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one.
DISPLAYED ITEMS
Local & International Cheese Display of Aged and Ripened Cheeses with Crackers, Local Mustard, and Jelly.
Grilled and Roasted Vegetable Display with Hummus and Toasted Focaccia Spicy Feta Dip with Grilled Pita
ADD TWO HORS D’OEUVRES TO THE GOLD RECEPTION
$18.50 BUTLERED
$21 DISPLAYED
Baby Shrimp and Gazpacho Skewers – GF
Warm Brie Croustades with Glazed Dried Fruit
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta – V
Crab & Mango Salad Phyllo Cup – V
Asian Tuna Poke on Sticky Rice Croustade – V
Chicken Potstickers
Chicken Brochettes
Spinach Spanakopita – V
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
White Bean Cake with Smoked Duck
Stuffed Mushrooms with Boursin and Spinach – V, GF,
Asian Beef Roulade
Two chef selected appetizers – Let the chef decide and get two for the price of one.
DISPLAYED ITEMS (Please select three displayed items)
Domestic Cheese Board with Crackers and Whole Grain Mustard Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Ranch Dip
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Cheese Board with Cured Meats, Crackers and Whole Grain Mustard Spinach Alfredo Dip with Chicken, Croustades and Grilled Pita
House Pico De Gallo & Tortilla Chips Pretzels and PotatoChips with Onion Dip
Warm Spinach Dip with Croustades and Grilled Pita Warm BuffaloChicken Dip with Croustades and Grilled Pita
ADD TWO HORS D’OEUVRES FROM THE SILVER OR GOLD RECEPTION
$19.50 BUTLERED
$19.50 DISPLAYED
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
~ $250.00 per bar MINIMUM applies. If the minimum is not met, the difference between the $250.00 and the total sales per bar, plus service fee, will be charged.
Whiskey/Bourbon
Scotch
Gin
Vodka
Rum
Tequila
Liqueurs
Vermouth
Our beverage manager will choose an appropriate selection of these varietals:
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yuengling Lager
Michelob Ultra
Miller Light
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Blue Moon
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Yards Seasonal
New Trails Broken Heels
Troegs Perpetual IPA
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Beverage service for consumption bars
A warm and gracious way to end your evening.
Add the Cordial Bar to the Signature Coffee Station for an additional charge.
Signature Coffee Station
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee accompanied by Rock Candy Stirrers, Whipped
Cream, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans & Chocolate Shavings
Amaretto DiSaronno
B&B
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Courvoisier VS
Drambuie
Grand Marnier
Kahlua
Sambuca Romana
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
$3 Assorted Soda
$3 Bottled Water
$3 Bottled Juice
$4 Sparkling Water
$4 Fruit Infused Waters
$4 Specialty Punch
$3.25 Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee
$3.25 Assorted Specialty & Herbal Tea
Added to all menu pricing will be an 21% service charge and 6% tax
(V) = Vegetarian (M) = Vegan (meatless) (GF) = Gluten Free
Our banquet halls in Central PA offer the right space for any event—large or small—at The Penn Stater. For grand events with up to 2,000 guests, choose The Presidents Hall, which also breaks down into four separate sections for smaller events. If you’re planning a more intimate get-together, choose our Senate Suites. These aren’t the only venues we offer; view our floor plan and capacity charts to get a better idea of all our special event spaces.
No matter what the occasion or the time of day, we have the perfect catering menu for you at our banquet halls in Pennsylvania. Choose from breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with plated meals or buffets, and add on delicious enhancements like hors d’oeuvres, raw pasta, and mashed potato bars; carving stations; and chocolate fondue and ice cream stations. For beverages, you have the option of coffee served table-side or at a signature station, non-alcoholic drinks, wines, and house- or premium-brand liquors.
