The Carroll Knicely Conference Center Catering Guide

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BREAKFASTS

Minimum 25 people. All prices are per person.
Knicely Breakfast
Choose 3
  • scones
  • doughnuts
  • assorted pastries
  • freshly baked muffins
  • bagels & cream cheese
  • assorted breakfast breads
6.25
Served with fresh sliced fruit or whole fruit, freshly brewed coffee, orange juice and hot tazo tea
All American *scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage, o’brien potatoes, cheese grits, sliced fresh fruit, and biscuits with sausage gravy
• served with butter & preserves
• includes assorted pastries, orange juice, freshly brewed coffee & hot tazo tea
9.25
From the Griddle buttermilk pancakes or texas style french toast with warm maple syrup, *scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and freshly sliced fruit
• served with butter & preserves
• includes assorted pastries, orange juice, freshly brewed coffee and hot tazo tea
10.25
*Add any 2 of the following ingredients for 1.25 per person.
  • cheddar cheese,
  • diced red onions,
  • country ham,
  • bacon,
  • peppers,
  • mushrooms,
  • fresh herbs,
  • spinach,
  • tomatoes,
  • smoked salmon, or
  • cream cheese
substitute java city gourmet coffee 1.00 per person

Breakfast Buffets

Price includes china, silverware, glassware & standard linens.
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A.M. BREAKS

Minimum 25 people. All prices are per person.
Quick Startassorted donuts, coffee (regular & decaf), water 2.25
Continental Breakfastassorted muffins, assorted pastries, orange juice, coffee (regular & decaf), water 4.25
Continental +assorted muffins, assorted pastries, fresh cut fruit, orange juice, Tazo Tea, coffee (regular & decaf), water 6.25
Getting Startedassorted pastries, assorted granola bars, coffee (regular & decaf), water 3.25
Healthy Choiceassorted yogurt cups, granola bars, whole or sliced fruit, coffee (regular & decaf), water 5.45
(per person or on consumption)
Traditional Morningassorted pastries, assorted donuts, coffee (regular & decaf), water 2.35
Juice, Java & Tea TimeJuice, Java & Tea 2.25
substitute java city gourmet coffee 1.00 per person
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P.M. BREAKS

Minimum 25 people. All prices are per person.
Afternoon Stretchassorted cookies, brownies, lemonade, coffee (regular & decaf) & water 3.25
Afternoon Delightchef’s choice: pies, cakes & assorted desserts, iced tea, coffee (regular & decaf) 3.65
The Sportsman Breaknachos & cheese, popcorn, cracker jacks, pretzels, lemonade, iced tea & water 4.85
Uncle Fish’s Snack Basketrice krispy treats, cookies, brownies, apples, bananas, assorted chips, pretzels, coffee (regular & decaf), iced tea & water 4.45
Sweet – n – Saltysnack mix, potato chips, pretzels, assorted candy, assorted cookies, lemonade, iced tea 4.65
Get Healthyassorted oat bran, nut & fruit bars, assorted yogurts, apples & bananas 4.55
Ice cream You scream try our brand name assorted ice cream novelties, frozen fruit bars, tollhouse cookie sandwiches, popsicles, nutty buddies etc. on consumption
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A LA CARTE ITEMS

assorted breakfast breads20 slices 35.95/loaf
bagelsincluding cream cheese, jelly & butter 14.95/dzn
buttermilk biscuits with country ham 17.25/dzn
buttermilk biscuits with savory sausage 17.25/dzn
buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy 16.25/dzn
donuts 8.95/dzn
assorted muffins 10.25/dzn
assorted breakfast pastries 11.25/dzn
cinnamon rolls 11.95/dzn
scones 9.95/dzn
assorted cookies chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia nut, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, sugar 9.95/dzn
assorted petit fours 13.95/dzn
brownies 9.95/dzn
4 oz. fruit yogurt cup 1.25 each
chocolate covered strawberries 1.95 each
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BEVERAGES

1 gallon serves 16
coffee - freshly brewed regular or decaf – douwe egberts
– java city
11.95 per gallon
14.95 per gallon
iced tea 9.95 per gallon
lemonade 9.95 per gallon
orange juice 12.55 per gallon
fruit punch 8.95 per gallon
specialty punch 11.55 per gallon
20 oz. bottled sodas 1.10 each
bottled fruit juices apple, orange, grape or ruby red 1.75 each
bottled water 1.10 each
hot chocolate 11.25 per gallon
hot tazo tea service 11.95 per gallon
milk 1.15 per pint
sobe 1.65 each
arizona iced tea 1.75 each
naked juice 3.25 each
lipton green tea 1.25 each
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SOUP, SALAD AND 1/2 SANDWICH

Soups and fresh salads make a filling lunch when paired with one of our gourmet sandwiches. Includes iced tea and water.
There is a 25 person minimum.
10.95 per person
Choice of Soup
  • chili
  • MEAT OR VEGETARIAN -HEALTHY CHOICE
  • vegetable
  • leek & potato
  • chunky chicken noodle
  • cheddar & broccoli
  • cream of broccoli
Choice of Salad
  • mixed greens with assorted dressings
  • fresh fruit
  • caesar salad
Choice of Sandwich
  • turkey
  • vegetarian
  • tuna salad
  • chicken salad
Dessert CHOOSE 1
  • brownies
  • assorted cookies
  • decadent dessert bars
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DELI BOXES

Our popular deli boxes include appropriate paper supplies and condiments.
CHOOSE 1
  • • coleslaw
  • • red bliss potato salad
  • • fresh fruit salad
Served with chips, piece of whole fruit, freshly baked cookie or brownie and choice of chilled assorted soda, bottled water or bottled iced tea.
minimum 5 each | all prices are per person
Grilled Chickenrosemary marinated chicken breast grilled and served on a french baguette with cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers, arugula and roasted garlic mayonnaise 8.95
Classic Clubhouse smoked turkey, peppered ham, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato and red pepper aioli on focaccia 8.95
Classic Hampeppered ham with aged provolone cheese, dijon mustard, arugula and tomato on focaccia 8.95
Classic Turkeyroasted turkey breast with pepper jack cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato and guacamole on sourdough 8.95
Chunky Chicken Saladall white meat chicken tossed with creamy dressing, leaf lettuce and tomato on croissant 8.95
Old Fashioned Tuna Saladclassic tuna salad with leaf lettuce and tomato on honey wheat bread 8.95
Vegetariangrilled marinated portabello served with tomato and arugula with sun-dried tomato spread on whole grain bread 8.95
Beef Tenderloin on Focacciasliced beef tenderloin on focaccia with arugula and a spicy horseradish spread 10.95
Wrap option: Any of the above can be substituted with a tortilla wrap instead of bread.
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BOXED LUNCH SALADS

minimum 5 each | all prices are per person
Served with roll & butter, freshly baked cookie or brownie, and choice of assorted chilled soda, bottled water or bottled iced tea.
Classic Caesar Salad classic caesar salad topped with herbed grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, herb croutons, sliced cucumbers and a classic caesar dressing with shredded asiago cheese 8.95
Tarragon Chicken Saladsliced grilled tarragon chicken served on a bed of baby spring mix with sliced fresh fruit 8.95
Classic Salad Samplerclassic tuna salad, chicken salad and fruit salad 8.95
Thai Beef Saladthai beef salad with mange tout, daikon radish, carrots, mung bean sprouts, peanuts, basil and a ginger soy emulsion 10.95
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LUNCHEON BUFFETS

minimum 25 people
New York Deli BuffetKnicely sliced salami, corned beef, roasted turkey breast, provolone & swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle spears served with spicy mustard, sun-dried tomato mayo, horseradish sauce, your choice of bread (KAISER ROLL, RYE, SOURDOUGH, WHOLE GRAIN, WHEAT BREAD) and chips,iced tea or lemonade & water
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF
sour cream potato salad, cole slaw or fresh fruit salad

10.25 per person

Classic Deli Buffetsliced roast beef, roasted turkey breast, peppered ham, cheddar & swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle spears served with spicy mustard, sun-dried tomato mayo, horseradish sauce, your choice of bread (KAISER ROLL, RYE, SOURDOUGH, WHOLE GRAIN, WHEAT BREAD) and chips, iced tea or lemonade & water
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF
tortellini pasta salad, red bliss potato salad or fresh fruit salad

10.95 per person

Tuscan Buffetgrilled rosemary marinated flank steak, baby spring mix with balsamic vinaigrette, rigatoni with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and black olives, grilled asparagus, fresh baked breads iced tea, water

14.75 per person

Classic Salad Sampler Buffettuna salad, fruit salad, chicken salad, european mix with assorted dressings, vegetable batons, fresh baked breads, iced tea, water

10.25 per person

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THEME BUFFETS

minimum 25 people
all prices are per person
Southern BBQ
CHOOSE 1 fried chicken, pulled pork or grilled bbq chicken
includes red bliss potato salad, southern coleslaw, cowboy baked beans, cornbread, corn on the cob
CHOOSE 1 cookies, brownies or decadent dessert bars served with iced tea, lemonade and iced water
10.55
A Taste of Italy
grilled herbed chicken and garlic bread CHOOSE 2 PASTAS fettuccine, farfalle, penne, gemelli CHOOSE 2 SAUCES marinara, meat sauce, primavera, alfredo CHOOSE 1 SALAD tossed salad with assorted dressings or traditional caesar CHOOSE 1 DESSERT tiramisu or the Knicely Signature raspberry swirl cheesecake (WITH RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY SAUCE) served with iced tea, lemonade and iced water
13.95
South of the Border corn taco shells and soft flour tortillas served with ancho ground beef or coriander flavored chicken. includes refried beans, arizona rice, shredded pepperjack cheese, fresh lettuce, fresh tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. served with tortilla chips and salsa fresca. DESSERT cinnamon churros
served with iced tea, lemonade and iced water
10.75
(More Knicely Themed recommendations "Luau","Come to Asia", "Bluegrass State","A taste of Europe" etc...)
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HOT BUFFETS

minimum 25 people
one entrée 12.95 | two entrée 14.95 | three entrée 17.95
Chicken Marsalabreast of chicken sauteed with shallots, tomatoes, garlic, fresh mushrooms and finished with marsala
Marinated Tuscan Style Chickenlightly baked breast of chicken marinated with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, fennel seeds, lemon and thyme
Southern Fried Chicken
Supreme of Chicken Café Au Laitbreast of chicken cooked with wild mushrooms and a light cream sauce
Knicely Sliced Roast Beef with Au Jus
Chicken Parmesanbreast of chicken cooked with white wine, plum tomatoes and fresh mozzarella
Chicken Piccatasauteed breast of chicken with shallots and capers finished with lemon parsley butter sauce
Beef Burgundytender pieces of beef braised in red wine, pearl onions, mushrooms and carrots
Hunters Style Sliced Pork Loinroast pork loin braised with assorted mushrooms in a cabernet demi glace
Rigatoni Pastarigatoni pasta with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, button mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle oil and fresh basil
Bucatini Pastabucatini pasta topped with meat sauce or vegetarian marinara
Baked Meat Lasagnapasta sheets layered with mozzarella cheese and ground beef in a rich tomato sauce
Baked Marinara Lasagnapasta sheets layered with three cheeses in a rich tomato sauce
Seafood available upon requestmarket price
The CarveryOur Culinary staff will carve
• roast beef, brown sugar ham, roast pork loin, honey roasted turkey breast (3.95)
• roast prime rib (market price)
• rack of lamb (market price)
• & grilled beef ternderloin (market price)
All Hot Buffets include choice of salad, two accompaniments, rolls & butter, dessert, freshly brewed iced tea, coffee, hot tea and iced water. Price includes china, silverware & standard linens.
Salads
  • tossed mixed greens • WITH 3 ASSORTED DRESSINGS
  • mediterranean tortellini pasta salad
  • tomato, basil & mozzarella salad
  • asian style coleslaw
  • red bliss potato salad
  • traditional caesar
  • greek salad
  • fruit salad
Accompaniments
  • baked potatoes with butter and sour cream
  • herb roasted new potatoes
  • classic white and wild rice pilaf
  • garlic mashed potatoes
  • parsley new potatoes
  • potatoes au gratin
  • israeli couscous
  • honey glazed baby carrots
  • southern style green beans
  • sauteed seasonal vegetables
  • green bean amandine
  • spiced baby carrots
  • broccoli casserole
  • cauliflower au gratin
  • green bean casserole
  • buttered broccoli
  • baked apples
  • ratoutille
Desserts
  • Knicely Signature raspberry swirl cheesecake
  • new york style cheesecake with strawberry topping
  • fruit pie (APPLE, PEACH, PECAN OR KEY LIME)
  • carrot cake
  • red velvet cake
  • black forest cake
  • chocolate layer cake
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PARTY PLATTERS

Domestic Cheese Tray
includes cheddar, swiss, & pepper jack served with assorted crackers
small SERVES 2534.95
medium SERVES 50 67.95
large SERVES 75 124.95
Fresh Fruit Tray
includes seasonal fresh sliced fruits
small SERVES 2541.95
medium SERVES 50 81.95
large SERVES 75 149.95
Fresh Vegetable Tray
fresh assorted vegetables served with a creamy garden dip
small SERVES 2525.95
medium SERVES 50 49.95
large SERVES 75 88.95
Cheese, Fruit and Vegetable Trio Tray
all of the above favorites combined into one great tray
small SERVES 2531.95
medium SERVES 50 61.95
large SERVES 75 115.95
Antipasto
arrangement of marinated artichokes, salami, capicola,
proscuitto, mozzarella cheese,
assorted olives, tomatoes, roasted red peppers
and grilled fennel served with fresh baguettes
5.25 per person
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Hors d‘ Oeuvres

classic finger sandwiches
CUCUMBER CREAM CHEESE, TUNA, PIMENTO, CHICKEN SALAD
7.95/dzn
classic tomato, mozzarella and basil bruschetta with truffle oil drizzle
23.35/dzn
cucumbers with cream cheese, fresh dill and ky spoon fish caviar
23.45/dzn
smoked salmon on a baguette with horseradish and caper emulsion
21.05/dzn
spinach,artichoke and truffle dip
SERVED WITH TORTILLA CHIPS
SERVES 25
25.95
rosemary grilled chicken and rocket wraps with chipotle aioli
7.50/dzn
baked brie en crout
SERVED WITH ASSORTED CRACKERS
SERVES 25
49.95
spicy black bean hummus served with pita bread
SERVES 25
29.95
pigs in blankets
13.75/dzn
black tiger shrimp with spicy cocktail sauce
market price/dzn
chicken skewers with tikka masala dipping sauce
18.65/dzn
marinated cantaloupe melon and proscuitto stix
7.45/dzn
pork egg rolls with plum dipping sauce
18.55/dzn
roast beef pinwheel
18.65/dzn
breaded chicken tenders
23.35/dzn
stone ground grit cake with bbq pork
18.55/dzn
beef skewers with vietnamese dipping sauce
18.65/dzn
duck confit with blueberry on toast points
23.45/dzn
vegetable spring rolls
18.55/dzn
beef wellington
30.65/dzn
petite quiche
15.95/dzn
spanikopita
18.65/dzn
vegetable sushi
15.25/dzn
cocktail sandwiches
SMOKED TURKEY WITH SPICED CRANBERRY, SLICED ROAST BEEF WITH MOUTARD DE MEAUX, SPICED PEPPERED HAM
18.65/dzn
meatballs
BBQ, NEAPOLITAN STYLE, OR THAI
8.35/dzn
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Reception, Party & Wedding Packages

Package 1
domestic cheese platter,
seasonal sliced fresh fruits,
fresh cut vegetable tray,
WITH PESTO RANCH DRESSING
classic finger sandwiches,
PIMIENTO CHEESE, TUNA, CHICKEN & EGG SALAD
assorted open face canapes
CHEF’S SELECTION
9.75 per person
Package 2
domestic cheese platter,
seasonal sliced fresh fruits,
petite cocktail sandwiches,
SMOKED TURKEY WITH SPICED CRANBERRY,
ROAST BEEF WITH HORSERADISH & CHIVE,
PEPPERED HAM WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD
pigs in the blanket,
chicken tenders
HONEY MUSTARD – BOURBON BBQ
15.95 per person
Package 3
seasonal sliced fresh fruits,
fresh cut vegetable tray,
WITH PESTO RANCH DRESSING
raspberry almond brie en croute,
spinach artichoke truffle dip,
TORTILLA CHIPS & FRENCH BREAD
rosemary grilled chicken & rocket wraps,
beef skewers,
GINGER SOY SAUCE
vegetable egg roll,
ASIAN MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
smoked salmon baguette
HORSERADISH CAPER EMULSION
18.95 per person
Package 4
domestic cheese platter,
seasonal sliced fresh fruits,
cucumber cream cheese fresh dill,
kentucky spoonfish bill caviar
black tiger shrimp cocktail
LOUISIANA COCKTAIL SAUCE
assorted open face canapes
CHEF’S SELECTION
chicken skewers
TIKKA MASALA DIPPING SAUCE
pork egg rolls
PLUM AND WASABI SAUCE
beef wellington
RED WINE SAUCE
meatballs
SWEDISH, BBQ, MARINARA
28.95 per person

Add something special to your reception, party or wedding reception.
CHEF IN ATTENDANCE AT YOUR SERVICE STATIONS.
• CARVED ROAST BEEF cocktail rolls & bread; ASSORTED CONDIMENTS
3.95 per person
• BROWN SUGAR BAKED CARVED HAM cocktail rolls & bread; ASSORTED CONDIMENTS
3.55 per person
• ROASTED CARVED TURKEY BREAST cocktail rolls & bread; ASSORTED CONDIMENTS
3.75 per person
• PASTA! PASTA! PASTA! chef selected pastas, marinara & alfredo sauce, italian bread, parmesan cheese
3.75 per person
• ASIAN STIR FRY chicken, shrimp, assorted vegetables, schezwan, teriyaki, steamed rice, fortune cookies
4.75 per person
• SOUTHWESTERN NACHOS shredded beef & chicken, chili con queso, salsa, tortilla chips; ASSORTED TOPPINGS
3.65 per person
KNICELY PARTY ACCOUTREMENTS
champagne fountain or sparkling punch fountain
cake cutting services,
premium bar services
wine bar
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Dinner Entrees

MINIMUM 10 PEOPLE
ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON
beef
chargrilled new york strip steak with celery root potato puree, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, pinot noir jus and red onion confit
19.95
pan roasted tenderloin of beef with scallion truffle mash pearl onions, apple wood smoked bacon, asparagus spears with a red wine jus infused with black trumpet mushrooms
21.95
roast sirloin of beef with horseradish infused potatoes, english yorkshire pudding, braised vegetables, and a tomato & rosemary jus
17.95
beef stroganoff with sage buttered gnocchi
16.95
poultry
five spice supreme of chicken with herb enhanced stone ground grits, honey roasted parsnips and a green peppercorn cream sauce
16.95
marinated tuscan style chicken breast with lemon and thyme risotto, snow peas, and a sun-dried tomato café au lait
17.95
proscuitto wrapped supreme of chicken with saffron potatoes, braised fennel, marjoram scented chicken jus
19.95
pan roasted chicken with fingerling potatoes, young vegetables and an aromatic chicken broth
18.95
hoisen and lime glazed duck breast, wasabi potatoes, pear compote, zucchini and squash ribbons with a ginger and star anise reduction
25.95
pork
sumac roasted tenderloin of pork with sage enhanced stone ground grits, caramelized apple, sugar snap peas and a sauce of cumin scented mushrooms and golden raisins
16.95
apricot stuffed roast loin of pork with rosemary polenta, apple chutney, five spice swiss chard and cardamom scented port wine jus
15.95
vegetarian options
marinated stuffed portabella with mozzarella, served with a bouquet of spiced salads, asparagus and a balsamic & pine nut vinaigrette
14.95
bucatini pasta tossed with roast tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, asparagus spears & zuchini finished with a light basil cream
13.95
shiitake mushrooms topped with duxelle & chevre garnished with snow peas and a bouquet of spiced salads with a pine nut balsamic dressing
14.95
seasonal vegetable strudel wrapped in philo & finished with an oriental plum sauce
15.95
french lentils & fresh seasonal vegetables garnished with a black olive and tomato compote
12.95
DESSERTS ARE INCLUDED WITH ENTREE
CHOOSE 1
fresh seasonal fruit with liqueur infused mascarpone
kentucky bread pudding with bourbon sauce
caramel apple granny smith pie
key lime brule cheesecake
chocolate molten cake
kentucky derby pie
All Dinner Entrees served with house salad | caesar salad, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee, iced tea and water.
Specialty Dinner Salads
substituted for house salad additional 1.75 per person
• salad of baby leaves, roast beets, chevre and raspberries with champagne and truffle vinaigrette
• baby spinach salad with poached pears and walnut vinaigrette with toasted pumpkin seeds
• salad of prosciutto and rainbow micro greens, fresh mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes with belgian endive and basil pesto
signature desserts are an additional 1.95 per person
mini chocolate bundt cake with raspberry coulis and fresh berries
chocolate raspberry bash
wild berry charlotte
tiramisu
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Ordering and Deadlines

  • To place an order or schedule an appointment to arrange menus and service details with the Carroll Knicely Center, please call 270-745-1908.
  • Our sales staff will be on hand to assist you Monday – Friday, 8a – 4p.
  • A two week notice (10 business days) is appreciated to ensure appropriate levels of staffing and availability of your chosen menu items.

Confirmation

  • Final guest count is due 48 hours before your event. Monday event guest counts are due by 2pm the Friday before. The customer is responsible for the guaranteed number. If guest count is greater than guaranteed number, customer will be notified and billed for greater number.
  • Events scheduled on the following recognized holidays will be charged a 15% surcharge. The list of holidays is as follows: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day & day after, Martin Luther King Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the 4th of July.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are only guaranteed 90 days prior to any function once a contract is written.

Service Charges

  • Event clear time will be designated by the customer when booking the event. If staff is prohibited from clearing the event at the designated time, an additional charge will apply.
  • The price of most functions includes two hours of service. Functions exceeding two hours will be billed at an additional cost.
  • Reception prices include all your service needs.
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