Zins Catering…

Every need, every guest, every time!

Our professional staff will ensure the success of your next event.

Allow us to create a stress-free event!

Whenever possible our talented culinary team chooses fresh, local ingredients.

Our catering menu offers selections to make your menu choices as

easy and exciting as possible. Order from our catering menu or work with our catering manager to develop a one-of-a-kind menu for your

one-of-a-kind event.

227 2nd Avenue SE,

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Catering Phone: 319.363.1364

Catering Manager- Chris Miller (cmiller@zinsrestaurant.com) www.zinsrestaurant.com

Breakfast…

Zins Pastry Platter… $24 House made assortment of rolls, scones, muffins & kolaches.

Includes whipped butter and preserves. (12 pieces)

Assorted Bagels…$20

Assorted bagels served with Zins’ savory cream cheese blend, house made honey-walnut cream cheese & plain whipped cream cheese, butter and preserves. (12 pieces)

Assorted Mini Muffins… $24

An assortment of unique house made miniature muffins. Four different varieties served with whipped butter. (Serves 10)

Raspberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake… $20 Our signature coffee cake is rich and creamy and topped with toasted almonds.

Served with whipped butter. (Serves 10)

Caramel Apple Crumb Cake… $20 Another favorite! Made with Granny Smith apples, gooey caramel and

a wonderful crumb topping. (Serves 10)

Breakfast Sandwich…$4

Smoked ham or bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese on a flaky croissant (minimum order of 6)

Seasonal Fruit and Berries…$36

An artful assortment of the freshest, most flavorful fruits of the season. (Serves 8-12)

Cured Salmon Brunch Tray…$42 Zins’ own house cured salmon served in classic style with cucumbers, shaved red onion, capers, hard-boiled eggs, whipped plain cream cheese and Zins’ savory cream cheese blend. Served with assorted

bagels. (Serves 8-12)

Boxed Breakfast… $6

Fresh squeezed OJ, fresh fruit salad and a fresh baked muffin served with whipped butter. (Minimum order of 6)

Quiche Lorraine…$19

The classic quiche with smoked bacon, caramelized onion and Gruyere cheese, baked with egg and cream in a flaky pie crust (Serves 6-8)

Cheese Strata…$24

Great breakfast casserole with French bread and cheese all baked into creamy, crunchy goodness! (8-12 Servings)

Cinnamon Baked French Toast…$28 House made brioche is the start of this wonderful breakfast dish. Baked in a cinnamon- flavored custard.

Served with whipped butter and maple syrup. (Serves 8-12)

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait…$6

Layered vanilla yogurt, house made granola and seasonal fresh berries (Minimum order of 6)

Lunch… Zins Bag Lunch Sandwiches…

Each lunch includes the sandwich of your choice, house-made rosemary and sea salt potato chips,

seasonal fruit and a house-made cookie or brownie. (Minimum order of 6)

Ham and Cheese…$8

Ham, Gruyere, on a house baguette with Dijon mustard, leaf lettuce, red onion, tomato

Roast Beef…$8 Thin-sliced roast beef with Maytag blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, leaf lettuce & horseradish

mayo on a house baguette

Italian Grilled Chicken…$8 Grilled & chilled chicken breast, tomato, mozzarella, pesto on house ciabatta

Roasted Vegetable…$8 Roasted red pepper, summer squash, zucchini, pesto aioli, on house ciabatta

Muffaletta…$8 Prosciutto, mortadella, salami, fresh mozzarella, chopped olive salad, lettuce, tomato

Mediterranean Tuna Salad…$8 Albacore tuna, roast red peppers, olives, herbs, mayo, on ciabatta

Zins Bag Lunch Salads…

Each lunch includes the salad of your choice, and a house made cookie or brownie. (Minimum order of 6). Add meat to any of your salads

Chicken $2 Steak $3

Shrimp $4

Cesar Salad…$8

Romaine lettuce, Wisconsin parmesan, focaccia croutons and Zins Cesar dressing

Waldorf Chicken Salad…$8 Roasted chicken, red grapes, lettuce, candied pecans, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing

The Wedge…$8 Iceberg lettuce, Maytag blue cheese, pancetta, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onion, house made ranch

dressing

Spinach Salad…$8 Baby spinach, Iowa hot house tomatoes and cucumbers, feta, live tapenade, balsamic vinaigrette, focaccia

croutons

Local Harvest Green Salad…$8 Local greens, radish, cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan, lemon, extra virgin olive oil

Lunch Platters…

Zins Assorted Sandwich Platter…$72 An assortment of your choice of sandwiches from our boxed lunch menu. (12 sandwiches)

Assorted Fruit and Vegetable Tray…$36 Fresh seasonal fruits and berries as well as crisp, fresh vegetables. Please choose pesto aioli, garlic chive

dip. (Serves 12)

Sides…

Choose from these sides to complement your platters or enjoy them on their own.

Asian slaw…$6/qt Fingerling potato salad…$6/qt

Roasted sweet corn with tomato, bacon and onion…$6/qt House made rosemary sea salt potato chips…$6/gallon

House made bbq chips…$7/gallon Tuscan pasta salad…$6/qt

Cannellini bean salad…$6/qt

Signature Pasta Dishes…

All pasta entrees are served with house made focaccia (Minimum order of 12)

Zins Mac and Cheese…$8

Pasta and cheese baked with Panko bread crumbs

Vegetable Lasagna…$8 Yellow squash, zucchini, peppers, onions and spinach are layered with house pasta, ricotta cheese,

mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

Pork Sausage Pappardelle…$8 House pappardelle pasta, house made pork sausage, kale, house tomato sauce, Wisconsin Parmesan

Chicken & Mushroom Pasta…$12 Roasted chicken, seasonal mushrooms, pine nuts, fresh Mariposa farms herbs, Wisconsin parmesan

Hot Lunch or Dinner Entrees…

Entrees…Priced per person…Plated or Buffet

Basil Crusted Chicken Breast, Balsamic Reduction… $10 Roasted Chicken Cordon Bleu, Natural Chicken Jus…$10

Honey Garlic Smoked Pork Tenderloin…$12 Cuban Roasted Pork Shoulder…$10

Slow Smoked Beef Brisket, Au Jus…$13 Pan Seared Salmon, brown sugar glaze, citrus butter…$16

Ricotta and mushroom ravioli, tomato cream, fresh herbs, Wisconsin Parmesan…$10 Grilled asparagus gnocchi, Fontina sauce…$9

Side Dishes…

Local Greens Salad…$3 Caesar Salad…$3 Wedge Salad…$3

Spinach Salad…$3

Classic Iowa Potatoes…$2 Maytag Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes…$2

Herb Risotto…$2 Creamy Cheese Polenta…$2

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes…$2

Grilled Asparagus…$2 Honey Glazed Carrots…$2

Roasted Fresh Seasonal Vegetables…$2 Sauteed Haricots Verts with Mushrooms & Onion…$2

Roasted Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Bacon and Caramelized Onion…$2

Hors d’oeuvres …

Skewers $1 Thai Chicken Satay with Sweet Soy Sauce

Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Skewers Spicy Southwest Salmon

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp Beef Chimichurri

Mediterranean Salad on a Stick (Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, mozzarella)

Vietnamese Marinated Pork

Gougeres $.50 (Savory Cream Puffs)

Mushroom Chevre Smoked Salmon

Blue Cheese Roasted Garlic

Parmesan Cheese

Sliders $1.50 Slow-braised Cuban Pork

Bleu Cheese Burger Caramelized Onion & Aioli Burger

Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream

Appetizers Traditional Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon… $1.50/Shrimp

Chicken Wings $.75 (Sweet and Spicy Asian, BBQ, Buffalo with Blue Cheese Dressing, Regular with Honey

Mustard) Bacon Wrapped Scallops $1.50

Bacon Wrapped Dates $.75 Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus $.50

How Much Do I Need? Plan to serve 4-5 hors d’oeuvres (pieces) per guest if dinner is to follow or for light appetizers; 10 pieces for an average two hour cocktail party. For “heavy” appetizers in place of dinner, plan on 15-18 pieces per guest.

Trays & Platters… Antipasti Tray… Small $22; Large $42

Roasted peppers, Olives, Maytag Bleu Cheese, House-stretched Mozzarella, Assorted Italian Cold Cuts

Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta Tray… Small $12; Large $24

All Iowa Cheese Tray… Small $20; Large $42

Snacks… (Per Quart)

Spiced Caramel Corn… $10

Chili Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries… $8 Fried Curried Chickpeas… $8 Rosemary Sea Salt Chips… $4

Restaurant & Catering Manager:

Chris Miller at (319) 363.1364; cmiller@zinsresaurant.com