Standard Funeral Reception Menus

Menus are carefully designed so the items work well together. Yes, it is possible to change menus slightly. Your event planner will help you with the details. Please note that there are guest minimums on some menus. Smaller groups will be accommodated through customizing.

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Funeral Visitation Menus

Receptions are designed for the guests at your visitation or for after a funeral when you want to provide food but it isn’t a meal time of day.

Smokies and Buffalo Dip


Cheese and Crackers
Fresh Fruit Tray
Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip
BBQ Cocktail Smokies
Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$9.70/person
50 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Nacho and Salsa Bar


Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip
Fresh Fruit Tray
Tortilla Chips | Nacho Cheese Sauce
Beef Taco Meat
Avocado Salsa | Roasted Corn Salsa
Tomato Salsa | Sour Cream
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$9.90/person
50 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Deviled Eggs, Pinwheels, and Sweets


Meat and Cheese Tray with Crackers
Fresh Fruit Tray
Dill Pickle Pinwheels
Deviled Eggs | Saucy Meatballs
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Cookie Tray
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$10.40/person
50 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Cocktail Sandwiches and
Shrimp Cocktail


Fresh Fruit Tray
Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dip
Shrimp Cocktail | Cocktail Sandwiches
Mozzarella Wrapped with Italian Meats
Salmon Spread with Dill and Capers
Miniature Cheesecake Bites
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$12.90/person
50 person minimum

Assorted Snacks and Desserts Tray


Meat and Cheese Tray with Crackers
Assorted Chips and Snacks
Dessert Tray
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$9.90/person
No minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Funeral Reception Meal Menus

These could be offered for a family meal when you want to host everyone without moving them to another location. (See the Family Room menus to offer food during the visitation in the separate family space.)

Blue Barn Two Meats, Three Sides, & Dessert


Smoked Chicken | Pulled Pork | Choice of Blue Barn Sauce | Mashed Potatoes and Beef Gravy | Blue Barn Creamed Corn | Baked Beans | Brioche Buns | Cornbread Muffins  | Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$20.15/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Blue Barn Brisket & add'l Meat of Choice, Two Sides, & Dessert


Iowa Beef Brisket | Smoked Chicken | Choice of Blue Barn Sauce | 
Macaroni and Cheese | Pickled Coleslaw | Brioche Buns | Cornbread Muffins Assortment of Cookies | Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$21.90/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Blue Barn One Meat, Two Sides, & Dessert


Pulled Pork | Choice of Blue Barn Sauce  |
Creamy Coleslaw | Potato Salad |
Brioche Buns | Cornbread Muffins
Brownie Bites
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$19.00/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

 

Two Entrées, Two Sides, a Salad, & Dessert


Salisbury Steak | Shrimp Alfredo | Mashed Potatoes and Gravy | Baked Beans | Fresh Fruit Salad | Dinner Rolls with Butter | Pie with Whip Cream
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$23.70/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Brisket Entrée, Two Sides, a Salad, & Dessert


Beef Brisket | Macaroni and Cheese | Mashed Potatoes | Spring Salad | Dinner Rolls with Butter | Cheesecake Bites
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$20.50/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Entrée, Two Sides, Two Salads, & Dessert


Coleslaw | Pasta Salad | Sliced Roast Pork Loin | Party Potatoes | Baked Buttered Corn | Dinner Rolls with Butter | Assortment of Cookies
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$19.50/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Entrée, Two Sides, a Salad, & Dessert


Lettuce Salad with Dressings | Sliced Roast Beef | Green Bean Casserole | Macaroni Salad | Dinner Roll with Butter | Brownie Bites
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$18.70/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Soup, Lettuce Salad, and Sandwiches, & Dessert


Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Crackers | Garden Salad with Toppings & Dressings | Build Your Own Sandwich (Minimum of 2 Meats and 3 Cheeses) Sandwich Bread | Mayo | Mustard | Pickles | Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$14.20/person
50 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Breakfast for Lunch


Sliced Baked Ham | Biscuits with Sausage Gravy | Scrambled Eggs | Fresh Fruit | Mini Doughnuts | Breakfast Breads |
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$20.50/person
30 person minimum
Consider an Open or Cash Bar

Family Room Funeral Food

Trays can be ordered for the Family Room or to supplement other menus. The Assorted Snacks and Dessert Reception and Breakfast for Lunch Meal also work well.

Meat & Cheese Tray: $68 (Serves 50)

Vegetable Tray: $68 (Serves 50)

Fruit Tray: $75(Serves 50)

Dessert Tray: $68 (Serves 50)

Meat, Cheese, and Dessert Reception


Meat and Cheese Tray with Crackers
Assorted Chips and Snacks
Dessert Tray
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$9.90/person
No minimum

Breakfast for Lunch Buffet


Sliced Baked Ham
Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
| Fresh Cut Fruit
Mini Doughnuts | Breakfast Breads
Raspberry Iced Tea | Lemonade
Coffee | Water

$20.50/person
30 person minimum
*Consider Bloody Marys

*This would work well for a family breakfast, luncheon or family dinner

Other Funeral Food Menu Options

Entrees


Prime Rib
Lasagna
Chicken Marinara
Smoked Pulled Pork
Sliced Turkey
Sliced Baked Ham
Meatloaf
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

Sides


Wild Rice Pilaf
Party Potatoes
Seasoned Green Beans
Glazed Carrots
Coleslaw
Homemade Potato Salad
Bacon Pasta Ranch Salad
Garden Rotini Salad

Soups


Chicken Noodle
Tomato Basil Bisque
Corn Chowder
Broccoli Cheddar
Chicken Tortilla
Vegetable Beef
Chili

Desserts


Cake (White, Chocolate, or Marble)
Cupcakes (Vanilla, Chocolate)
Pies (Apple, Cherry, Blueberry)

Appetizers


Little Smokies
Pinwheel Wraps
Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail Sandwiches
Deviled Eggs
Relishes
Fruit

Bar Prices


Black Box Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc| Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Grigio - $6.00
Budweiser | Bud Light | Michelob Ultra | Busch Light | Coors Light | Miller Lite - $4.50
Singlespeed Victory Dance | SingleSpeed Gable | Second State Brewing Blood Orange Blonde | Angry Orchard Crisp Apple - $5.50
Top Shelf Mixed Drinks $7.00 - $9.00
Canned Pop - $1.50
No Open or Cash Bar Minimum