Catering Menu
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1 Week Notice (minimum) required for catering orders.
Room Rentals for on-premise events available with 2 weeks notice. Call or email for rates.
20% surcharge on rush orders.
Appetizers
- Appetizer Platters
- Appetizer platter with your choice of hummus, carrot-chipotle pate, herbed white bean pate, or any combination of the 3 served with an assortment of seasonal vegetables.
- $19 serves 6-12 Add bread $6.50
- $27 serves 12-24 Add bread $9.75
- $40 serves 24-36 Add bread $13
- Chips and Dips
- Wisconsin blue chips with our three signature dips: Cannellini-cilantro pate, Hummus and Carrot-chipotle pate.
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- $13 serves 6-12
- $22 serves 12-24
- $37 serves 24-36
- Roasted or Mashed Potatoes
- Choose from our delicately herbed roasted potatoes or the down-home goodness of mashed potatoes.
- $17 serves 6-12
- $27 serves 12-24
- $42 serves 24-36
- Spinach & Herbed Vegan cheese-stuffed Filo Triangles
- Our outstanding tofu cheese is blended with fresh spinach and fills snack-sized filo triangles, baked to a golden crisp.
- $15 per dozen
- Vegan Sushi with Soy Sauce
- nori sheets and seasoned sushi rice envelop julienne veggies, creating a heavenly vegan experience.
- $70 for 10 rolls (100 pc.)
- Tortilla Pinwheels
- The Red Avocado’s own creamy tofu cheese accompanies shredded seasonal veggies inside whole-wheat tortilla spirals
- $5 per roll (10 bite-sized pieces)
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Savory stuffed roasted mushroom caps stuffed with herbed breadcrumbs and seasonal diced mushrooms.
- $18 per dozen
Dinners
The following can be presented plate service, buffet, or family style:
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- Marinated Tofu with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Millet Mash and Seasonal Vegetables
- Black Beans and Chorizo, Corn Cakes and Seasonal Vegetables
- Tempeh Bolognese, Spinach Polenta and Seasonal Vegetables
- Tofu Dijon, Brown rice, Quinoa and Seasonal Vegetables
- Black-eyed Peas with Mushrooms, Brown Rice-Rye Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables
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- Marinated Tempeh with Roasted Cumin Sauce, Spiced Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
- Portabello Mushroom in Miso-Teriyaki, Whole Oat-Barley Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables (add $2)
$12 per person, minimum 12 orders.
We specialize in seasonal dinners using local ingredients. We encourage you to discuss your event with our catering chef to create the ideal event for the season.
Soups and Salads
- Salads
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- Chickpea, Quinoa, and Vegetable Salad
- Iowa Barley & Black Bean Salad
- Mediterranean-style Linguine Pasta Salad
- Mixed Green Salad with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
- Mixed Green Salad with House Vinaigrette
- Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Vinaigrette
$20 1/2 gallon (serves 8-12)
$32 per gallon (serves 16-24) - Soups
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- Coconut Corn
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- $25 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $40 per gallon (serves 12-20)
- French Lentil and Vegetables
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- $20 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $30 per gallon (serves 12-20)
- Miso
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- $20 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $30 per gallon (serves 12-20)
- Black Bean Chili
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- $25 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $35 per gallon (serves 12-20)
- Ginger Carrot Bisque
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- $20 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $30 per gallon (serves 12-20)
- Red Lentil-Tomato
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- $20 1/2 gallon (serves 4-8)
- $30 per gallon (serves 12-20)
Side Dishes
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- $4 per serving
- Potatoes: Mashed, Sesame, Golden-glazed or Roasted
- $3 per serving
- Borwn rice and Quinoa (Gluten-free)
- $1.50 per serving
- Black or Garbanzo Beans (Gluten-free)
- $1.50 per serving
- Whole Oats and Barley (Iowa Grown)
- $1.50 per serving
- Beans and Rice (Gluten-free)
- $1.50 per serving
- Beverages
- All beverages require a minimum one gallon order, which contains 16 eight-ounce servings. Priced per gallon unless otherwise noted.
- Cafe Del Sol Coffee: Regular or Decaf $8
- Chai: Hot or Iced $20
- Assorted Teas: Hot or Iced $12
- Fresh Carrot Juice $40
- Filtered Water $3
- Assorted Santa Cruz Sodas $2 per can (12 oz.)
Lunches
Sandwiches (Minimum order 10 sandwiches)
- Cannellini-cilantro pate $7.50
- Hummus $7.50
- Carrot-chipotle pate $7.50
- Revolutionary Reuben $7.50
- BBQ Soy $8
- Tempeh Dijon $8
- Lemon-Caper Tofu Salad $8
- Roasted Portabello Mushroom $9
- Tea Sandwiches $5
All sandwiches available as a wrap
- Boxed Lunches
- Choose a sandwich and add chips and a cookie bar for an additional $2.
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- 1-12 people, choice of two sandwiches
- 12-50 people, choice of three sandwiches
- 50+ people, choice of four sandwiches
- Sandwich Platter $7 per person (10 minimun)
- Allow your guest to create their own sandwiches with a platter with everything you need for a delicious and nutritious lunch
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Sprouts
- Cucumber
- Bell Pepper
- Onion
- Marinated tofu
- Marinated tempeh
- Hummus
- Cannellini-cilantro pate
- Carrot-chipotle pate
- Luv Dressing (vegan mayonnaise)
Fees and Services:
- Delivery:
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- Within Iowa City $15
- Within Coralville $25
- Within Cedar Rapids $75
- Further destinations priced to order
- Rental fees available upon request for the following:
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- Table linens
- Plates
- Cutlery
- Beverage dispensers
- Pint glasses
- 8 oz. glasses
- Chafing dishes with sterno
- Servers: $20/hour
- Bartenders: $20/hour
- Set up/take down charge: $50
A 50% deposit is necessary for all orders over $200 & a $250 deposit is due for all on-site catering events.


