Sand Creek Country Club

2015
Banquet
Planner
Sand Creek was the perfect
location for our wedding
reception!
We had our daughters
wedding at Sand Creek. The
venue was beautiful, the food
was delicious and the staff was
fantastic. Thank you for such
a memorable evening
Mr. and Mrs. Sharp

Table of Contents
Breakfast Options

Lunch Entres

Lunch Buffets

Afternoon Tea

Snack Station

Hors doeuvres

Traditional Buffets

Dinner Entres

6-7

Desserts

Bar Information

8-9

Policies

10 - 11

From the moment your guests arrive at our Club they will know
they are in for something special. Sand Creek is the perfect setting
for a luxurious, elegant and unforgettable country club wedding,
one-of-a-kind private event or corporate retreat.

Amy Cushway
Director of Food and Beverage
1001 Sand Creek Drive South
Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219 - 395 - 5222
amy.cushway@sandcreek.com

www.sandcreekbanquets.com

Breakfast

Available between 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Buffets include regular and decaf coffee

Buffets

Buffet Enhancements

One hour service

One hour service

Continental Breakfast Buffet $12 pp

Beverage Table $3 pp

Sweet Breads

Regular and Decaf Coffee

Mini Muffins

Orange Juice - for Breakfast

Fresh Fruit Tray

Iced Tea and Lemonade - for Lunch

Yogurt
Granola and Milk

Omelet Station $12 pp

A chef attended station where guests will select
from a variety of fresh ingredients as the chef
prepares their omelet.

Breakfast Buffet $20 pp

Mini Muffins
Sweet Breads
Fresh Fruit Tray with Yogurt Dip

Carving Station

Country Brown Potatoes

Country Ham $6 pp

Sausage and Bacon

Tom Turkey $6 pp

Scrambled Eggs

Pork Loin $5 pp

French Toast with Maple Syrup

Prime Rib Market Price

Biscuits and Gravy

Strata $15 each

(choice of one)
Serves 12-15 people

Composed Plates

Bacon, Cheddar, Mushroom and Tomato

Ham, Swiss and Asparagus

All entres are served with regular and decaf coffee

Vegetable and Bleu Cheese

Sand Creek Fruit Plate $18 pp

(zucchini, red onion, squash, spinach)

The Creek $16 pp

Additional charge of $3 per person for

groups under thirty people for the buffets

Fresh seasonal fruit served with

sweet bread and berry yogurt

Two scrambled eggs, two slices of bacon,

two sausage links and two silver dollar pancakes

Luncheons

Available between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All plated lunches are served with coffee, iced tea, lemonade and rolls

Soup

Side Salads

Add a soup course to your meal for an additional $4 per cup

Add a salad course to your meal

Cream of Woodland Mushroom

Garden Greens Salad $5 pp

Mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, tomato wedges,

cucumbers, carrots and your choice of dressing

Potato Leek
Tomato Bisque

Caesar Salad $6 pp

Tuscan Bean with Garden Vegetables

Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese

tossed in a classic Caesar dressing

Steak and Woodland Mushroom Marsala

Entre Salads
Add a soup course to your meal for an additional $4 per cup

Harvest Grilled Chicken Salad $14

Mixed greens tossed with a lemon herb dressing, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries,
quinoa and red onion; topped with a grilled chicken breast

Chicken Caesar Salad $13 pp

Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in a classic Caesar dressing,
topped with a grilled chicken breast

Lunch Entres
All plated lunches are served with coffee, iced tea, lemonade and rolls

Rosemary Chicken $14 pp

Pan Seared Salmon $18 pp

Pan-seared chicken breast topped with a

rosemary infused chicken jus and served with
mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Four ounce pan-seared salmon served with

wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, and finished
with a navel orange aioli

Grilled Chicken $14 pp

Gilled Ahi Tuna $16 pp

Grilled chicken breast topped with a caramelized

apple-onion compote and served with roasted
potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Four ounce grilled Ahi tuna steak on a bed of

jasmine rice pilaf with seasonal vegetables, then
topped with a honey-soy marinated pineapple relish

Filet Tip Skewer $16 pp

Chicken Penne Puttanesca $14 pp

Pan-seared filet tip skewer, brushed with a

garlic-herb sauce and served with mashed potatoes
and seasonal vegetables

Penne pasta tossed with olives, fresh tomatoes,

garlic, white wine, capers, anchovy and olive oil;
topped with a grilled chicken breast

Boneless Pork Loin Chop $14 pp

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa $15 pp

Five ounce grilled pork loin chop with a

whiskey BBQ glaze; served with mashed potatoes
and seasonal vegetables

Roasted vegetable medley sauted with fresh garlic,

white wine and herbs
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Lunch Buffets

Available between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All buffets are served with coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Deli Buffet $18 pp

Fajita Buffet $24 pp

Sliced Ham, Turkey and Salami

Marinated Chicken and Beef Strips

Sliced Swiss, Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses

Mexican Style Rice

Potato Salad and Tuscan Pasta Salad

Refried Beans

Assorted Sliced Breads

Warm Tortillas

Traditional Garnishes and Condiments

Traditional Garnishes

Cookies and Brownies

Cinnamon Sugar Churros

Pasta Buffet $23 pp

Classic Cookout $22 pp

Italian Greens with a Red Wine Vinaigrette

Italian Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Warm Breadsticks

Grilled Eight Ounce Angus Burgers

Baked Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage,

Basil Marinara and Topped with Mozzarella Cheese

Coleslaw and Potato Salad

Sliced Swiss, Provolone and Cheddar Cheeses

Farfalle Pasta with Alfredo Sauce and Vegetables

Kaiser Buns, Traditional Garnishes and Condiments

Lemon Cello Bars

Cookies and Brownies

Snack Station

Afternoon Tea

Bowl of Mixed Nuts $4 pp

Scones, Sliced Sweet Breads and Mini Muffins

Bag of Popcorn $2 per bag

Lemon Curd, Cream Cheese and Berry Butter

Hummus Dip with Grilled Pitas $4 pp

Lemon Herb Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Basket of Whole Fruit $2 each

Napa Valley Chicken Salad on a Miniature Croissant

Sliced Fresh Fruit $4 pp

Crepes with Boursin Cheese and Honey Ham

Bowl of Pretzels $3 pp

Sliced Fresh Fruit

Granola Bars $2 each

Petite Pastries

Bowl of Mini Candies $6 pp

Assorted Hot Tea Table

Brownies $2 each
Assorted Cookies $3 each

$24 per person

$28 per person with a glass of champagne

Additional charge of $3 per person for

groups under thirty people for the buffet

Sand Creek specializes in customizing

buffets for any occasion

Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter,

Oatmeal Cranberry and Sugar

Hors doeuvres
Displayed Hors doeuvres

Hot Hors doeuvres

Seasonal Fruit with Berry Yogurt Dip $200

Thai Chicken Skewers $100

Domestic Cheese Board with Crackers $175

Three Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps $100

Fresh Vegetables with Ranch Dip $200

Chicken Quesadillas $120

Taverna Tray $300

Spinach Spanakopita $100

(per fifty people)

(per fifty pieces)

BBQ Meatballs $50

Mini Crab Cakes $200

Cold Hors doeuvres

(per fifty pieces)

Pork Potstickers $90

Asparagus Wrapped with Ham & Herb Cheese $100

Egg Rolls $90

Shrimp Cocktail with Sauce $125

Mini Taco $75

Tuscan Bruschetta $90

Beef Empanadas $75

Herb Cheese Phyllo Tart $90

Traditional Buffets
All buffets are served with coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Chicken and Pasta $25 pp

Beef and Chicken $26 pp

Garden Greens Salad with Two Dressings

Garden Greens Salad with Two Dressings

Seasonal Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes

Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Basil Sauce

Herb Chicken with a Pesto Cream Sauce

Herb Chicken with a Pesto Cream Sauce

Beef Tips in a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Rolls and Butter

Rolls and Butter

Chicken, Pork and Pasta $32 pp

Chicken, Salmon and Beef $35 pp

Garden Greens Salad with Two Dressings

Garden Greens Salad with Two Dressings

Seasonal Vegetables with Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables with Mashed Potatoes

Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Basil Sauce

Herb Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce

Herb Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce

Pan Seared Salmon

Boneless Pork Loin with Natural Jus

Beef Tips in a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Rolls and Butter

Rolls and Butter

Additional charge of $3 per person for

groups under thirty people

Sand Creek specializes in customizing

buffets for any occasion
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Dinners

Dinner service begins at 5:00 p.m.

All plated dinners are served with a garden greens salad, rolls and butter,
coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Soup

Side Salads

Add a soup course to your meal for an additional $4 per cup

Cream of Woodland Mushroom

Garden Greens Salad - Included

Mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, tomato wedges,

cucumbers, carrots and your choice of dressing

Potato Leek
Tomato Bisque

Caesar Salad $6 pp

Tuscan Bean with Garden Vegetables

Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese

tossed in a classic Caesar dressing

Steak and Woodland Mushroom Marsala

Dinner Entres
All plated dinners are served with a garden greens salad, rolls and butter,
coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Six Ounce Filet Mignon $34 pp

Filet mignon grilled medium and topped with a red wine demi-glace and
served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Six Ounce Sirloin $26 pp

Grilled medium and topped with a red wine demi-glace and
served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Boneless Pork Loin Chop $22 pp

An eight ounce grilled pork loin chop with an apricot-mustard glaze and
served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Grilled Ahi Tuna $24 pp

Six ounce grilled Ahi tuna steak, topped with a tomato-basil relish
and served with soft polenta and seasonal vegetables

Atlantic Salmon $27 pp

Six ounce pan-seared salmon served with wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables;
then topped with a lemon-herb cream sauce

Lemon Herb Airline Chicken $24 pp

Pan-seared airline chicken breast, served with mashed potatoes,
seasonal vegetables and topped with a lemon-herb vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken $24 pp

Two-six ounce grilled chicken breast with an apricot-honey mustard glaze,

served with roasted potato hash and seasonal vegetables

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa $22 pp

Roasted vegetable medley sauted with fresh garlic, white wine and herbs
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Dinner Entres (continued)

All plated dinners are served with a garden green salad, rolls and butter,
coffee, iced tea and lemonade

Grilled Sirloin and Chicken Breast $30 pp

Six ounce sirloin grilled medium topped with a red wine demi-glace accompanied by
a six ounce grilled chicken breast; served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Grilled Sirloin and Atlantic Salmon $34 pp

Six ounce sirloin grilled medium topped with a red wine demi-glace accompanied by
a four ounce Atlantic salmon fillet; served with roasted potato hash and seasonal vegetables

Filet Mignon and Chicken Breast $36 pp

Five ounce filet mignon grilled medium topped with a red wine demi-glace accompanied
by a six ounce grilled chicken breast; served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Filet Mignon and Atlantic Salmon $40 pp

Five ounce filet mignon grilled medium topped with a red wine demi-glace accompanied by
a four ounce Atlantic salmon fillet; served with roasted potato hash and seasonal vegetables

Desserts
Individual Desserts

Pastry Tower

New York Style Cheesecake $6 pp

Mixed berry compote

A twenty-four piece assortment

that includes:

Chocolate Fudge Torte $7 pp

clairs, Cream Puffs and Cookie Bars

Carrot Cake $5 pp

$32 per tower

Fresh Fruit Pie $4 pp

(Choice of one)

Chocolate Fountain

Ice Cream $4 pp

Dipping Items to Include:

Chocolate, Vanilla or Peppermint

Strawberries, Crispy Treats, Pound Cake,

Pretzels, Marshmallows and Cream Puffs

Cherry, Apple, Blueberry or Seasonal Pie

Served la mode $7 pp
(Choice of one)

Sorbet $4 pp

Our package includes

Swiss chocolate for up to 1.5 hours

(Choice of one)

Lemon or Raspberry

$750 Serves 50 - 100 guests

$1,500 Serves 125 - 200 guests
Cake Cutting Service or Outside Dessert Fee
$1.25 pp
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Beverage & Bar

Package prices do not include wine served with dinner
Blended drinks or shots are not available

Packages

Priced per person

Beverage Bar

Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Juice and Soft Drinks

Beer and Wine Bar

Domestic Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks

Premium Bar

Domestic & Imported Beer, Soft Drinks, Wine, & Premium Liquor

Ultra Premium Bar

Domestic & Imported Beer, Soft Drinks, Wine, Premium & Ultra Liquors

Open Bar Price List

Two
Hours

Three
Hours

Four
Hours

Five
Hours

$7

$8

$9

$10

$12

$14

$16

$18

$18

$21

$24

$27

$22

$26

$29

$34

Cash Bar Price List

Coffee/Iced Tea/Lemonade $1

Coffee/Iced Tea/Lemonade $2

Juice/Soft Drinks

$2

Juice/Soft Drinks

$3

Canned Pop/Bottled Water

$2

Canned Pop/Bottled Water

$3

Domestic Beer

$3

Domestic Beer

$4

Imported Beer

$4

Imported Beer

$5

Premium Liquor

$6 mix $8 rocks

Premium Liquor

$8 mix $10 rocks

Ultra Premium Liquor

$7 mix $9 rocks

Ultra Premium Liquor

$9 mix

Banquet Wine

$6 glass

Banquet Wine

$8 glass

Champagne Punch

$65 bowl

Sangria

$65 bowl

Beverage Table $3 pp

Non - Alcoholic Punch

$50 bowl

Regular and Decaf Coffee

Champagne Toast

$21 bottle

Orange Juice - for Breakfast

Sparkling Grape Juice

$13 bottle

Iced Tea and Lemonade - for Lunch

Wine Bottle Service

$24 bottle
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$11 rocks

Beverage & Bar Listings

Package prices do not include wine served with dinner
Blended drinks or shots are not available

Soft Drinks

Domestic Beer

Imported Beer

Barqs Root Beer

Budweiser

Corona

Coca - Cola

Coors Light

Heineken

Diet Coke

Genuine Draft

Ginger Ale

Miller Lite

Sprite

Non - Alcoholic

Wines

Premium Liquor

Ultra Premium Liquor

Cabernet

Irish Cream

Baileys Irish Cream

Chardonnay

Kahlua

Cointreau

Merlot

Makers Mark Bourbon

Di Saronno Amaretto

White Zinfandel

Beefeater Gin

Knob Creek Bourbon

Pinot Grigio

Tanqueray Gin

Hennessey VS

Captain Morgan Rum

Bombay Sapphire Gin

Malibu Rum

Myers Jamaican Rum

Dewars Scotch

Chivas Regal Scotch

J&B Rare Scotch

Johnnie Walker Black

Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila

Grey Goose Vodka

Absolut Vodka

Ketel One Vodka

Stolichnaya Vodka
Svedka Vodkas
(Citron, Raspberry, Orange, Vanilla)

Canadian Club Whiskey

Jack Daniels Whiskey
Seagrams 7 Whiskey

Bar Guidelines

Seagrams VO Whiskey

Five Hour Maximum Bar Service

Beverage Service Ends by 11:30 p.m.
Groups of 100 or More Require Security
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Stoli Vodka
(Orange and Vanilla)

Crown Royal Whiskey

Banquet Information
Room Deposits/Minimums

Event Attendance Guarantee

While Sand Creek does not charge a room fee to rent any of
our banquet rooms, an advanced room deposit is required with
your signed confirmation. The following room minimums are
required for each room in order to secure and hold a date for
your private event. Dates will not be confirmed until a deposit
has been received and a signed Policies and Procedures
form. This deposit is non-transferable to any other event or
date change and will be applied toward your final balance.

Guaranteed guest count is required seven days prior to the

function. Your guarantee is the number of guests the Club is
required to prepare for and is the minimum number for which
you will be billed. Last minute increases in guest numbers will
be accommodated to the best of our ability.

Time Limitations
The duration of your event will be limited to six hours from
the contracted initial service. All events will end by 11:30 p.m.
All alcoholic beverage service will end no later than 11:30 p.m.
with a maximum of a five hour bar service.

Room Minimums
Grand Ballroom

$1,600

Lake Room

$500

Creek Room

$600

Marsh Room

$500

Formal Dining Room

$500

Menu

Enclosed for your consideration are suggested menu selections.

All food remaining from any event is considered property of
Sand Creek Country Club. All menus must be determined two
weeks prior to your function. Prices are subject to change.

Payment Methods

Full payment of your function is required one week in advance.

Sand Creek honors member charge, cash, Visa, Master Card,
Discover, American Express, cashiers check or personal check.

Saturday and Sunday Sales

There is a minimum charge of $9,500 for the Grand Ballroom

space on Saturdays and $2,500 minimum required for a Sunday
function in the Grand Ballroom after 2:00 p.m.

Room Arrangements and Set Up

Round tables of ten are customary; however, space permitting,

the Club will set tables of eight. The Sand Creek team can
assist you in customizing a seating arrangement and room
layout for your function. We reserve the right to adjust table
sizes or change rooms in the event that the number of guests
has changed.

Cancellation Policies
If cancellation of your function is received nine months
prior to your scheduled event or wedding reception, your
deposit will be reimbursed, otherwise your advance deposit is
non-refundable and non-transferable.

Service Charge and Tax

Table Linens, Napkins and Skirting

Current sales tax and a 22% service charge is added to all food
and beverage charges for all functions. Sales tax must be
charged, unless the party incurring the charges is tax exempt.
Payment must be made by the tax exempt organization.

Sand Creek will provide all skirted tables and your choice of
white or ivory tablecloths and colored napkins for your event.

Wedding Ceremonies
A wedding ceremony may be performed at Sand Creek in
conjunction with the reception at a cost of $750 for the
wedding itself. We offer the bride and her attendants access
to the womens lounge to get ready prior to the ceremony.

Restrictions

Unless special permission is granted, your group will be

restricted to your designated areas of the facility.
Wedding cakes or outside desserts may be brought in with
prior approval. A $1.25 per person outside dessert fee will
apply.
Indiana law requires that all alcoholic beverages must be
purchased and consumed in the Club. We have the right
to confiscate any alcohol brought onto the premises.
Sand Creek reserves the right to charge an appropriate
damage/cleaning charge if deemed necessary.
Sand Creek is a non-smoking facility and designated
smoking areas are available outside.

Coat Check
Arrangements for coat check service may be made. A fee of
$150 is applicable. Sand Creek cannot be held responsible for
lost or stolen articles.

Menu Tastings
A food tasting may be pre-arranged by the Food and
Beverage Director. Menu tastings must be scheduled at least
two weeks in advance and the menus are subject to approval.

Photographic Access on Course

Dress Code

A chaperoned six-seater golf cart for photographic access on

our golf course is for the bride and groom only. This may be
pre-arranged with the Food and Beverage Director.

Business - casual attire is permitted throughout Sand Creek

Country Club. Halters, short shorts, cut-offs, bathing suits and
t-shirts are not permitted inside the Clubhouse.
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Banquet Information
Security

Technology Features

Groups of 100 or more with bar services will incur a security

fee of $300. Sand Creek will coordinate a uniformed security
officer for your event.

Wireless internet access is available in our banquet rooms.

Microphones
4 - Wireless Microphones $50 each
2 - Hard Wire Microphones $20 each
2 - Lapel Microphones $50 each

Set Up Charges
Room set up charges are predicated upon factors pertaining to
your function. Revision in group counts, times, dates, or meal
functions may also necessitate set up charges.

Projection
2 - Projectors to be used with a laptop $50 each

Banquet Sundries Included with the Room

Screens

14 Square Cake Stand

22 Square Cake Stand
Glass Votives with Tea Lights
Card Box
18 Round Mirrors
Table Number and Holders
Cake Cutting Knife Set

2 - 150 Motorized Projection Screens - No Charge

(available in Lake and Creek Rooms)
2 - 80 Pull Down Screens - No Charge
1 - 72 Portable Screen - $20

Miscellaneous
3 - Floor Easels - No Charge
1 - Telephone $25
3 - Flipcharts, Paper and Markers $25 each
7 - Bistro Tables - No Charge
1 - Presentation Podium - No Charge
2 - AV Carts - No Charge

Vendors
We would be happy to assist you in organizing your vendors
for your event. Included with this packet is our preferred
vendor list, but you are not limited to our suggestions.

Banquet Room Capacities

Room

Seating

Reception

Grand Ballroom

300

500

Grand Ballroom
with Dance Floor

250

400

Lake Room

60

150

Creek Room

150

250

Marsh Room

60

150

Formal Dining Room

40

75

(Lake, Creek & Marsh)

The Grand Ballroom is approximately 100 Long x 46 Wide

Dance Floor Measures 32 x 10
Ceiling is 20 High
Round Banquet Tables are 6
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