Catering

The Hamner Conference Center Menu includes breaks, beverages, buffets, boxed lunches and hot entrees. Please call to inquire either about receptions or specific quotes on china service or any unlisted item.

Price includes: plates, napkins, cups, linen, service and setup fee. A 7 percent sales tax will be added to the final catering bill. A surcharge of $25 is assessed to all orders for less than 10 people. For dinner prices, please add $2 per person to menu item.

Hot Breakfast

  • A minimum of 20 people is required.
  • Service includes: coffee, bottled waters, fruit juices, hot tea and hot chocolate.
Breakfast Buffet
Scrambled eggs, home fries, cheese grits, apple wood-smoked bacon, sausage and biscuits. $16 pp
French Toast
Sausage, apple wood-smoked bacon, french bread-french toast, butter and maple syrup. $14 pp
Classic Omelets
Assorted mini omelets (western, ham and cheese, sausage and bacon) potato pancakes, cheese grits and biscuits. $15 pp
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche lorraine (bacon, onion, Swiss cheese), all-butter croissants with butter and jelly. $13 pp
Quiche Florentine
Quiche florentine (spinach), all-butter croissants with butter and jelly. $13 pp
Quiche Grilled Vegetable
Quiche(grilled vegetable), all-butter croissants with butter and jelly. $13 pp
Quiche Ham and Cheese
Quiche (ham and cheese), all-butter croissants with butter and jelly. $13 pp

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Break and Beverages

All Day Beverage Service
Starbucks Coffee (regular and decaffeinated), fruit juices, hot tea, cocoa, assorted sodas, sweet and unsweetened iced tea and bottled water and is replenished all day. $6.50 pp
Half Day Beverage Service
Starbucks Coffee (regular and decaffeinated), fruit juices, hot tea, cocoa, assorted sodas, sweet and unsweetened iced tea and bottled water are available for no more than four hours. $3.95 pp
Coffee Service Only
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, creamer and sweeteners. $2 pp
Coffee Bar
Gourmet coffee served with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and shaved chocolate. $3.50 pp
Continental Break
Coffee service, fruit juices, pastries and breakfast breads with butter and jelly. $6.50 pp
Morning Break
Coffee, bottled water, fruit juices, hot tea, cocoa, bagels with cream cheese and assorted breakfast pastries, assorted yogurts and whole fruit basket. $9.50 pp
Afternoon Break
Sweet and unsweetened tea, bottled water, assorted sodas, fresh baked cookies and mixed nuts. $6.50 pp
Continental Break
Coffee service, fruit juices, pastries and breakfast breads with butter and jelly. $6.50 pp
PM Break
Coffee, sweet and unsweetened tea, bottled water, assorted sodas, fresh baked cookies, popcorn, mixed nuts, fresh fruit basket, and assorted sweets. $9.50 pp
A la Carte Items (Minimum of 10)
  • Bagels with Cream Cheese: $3
  • Assorted Pastries: $4.50
  • Tea: $2
  • Breakfast Breads: $2.50
  • Yogurt: $2
  • Whole Fruit: $3
  • Gourmet coffee: $3
  • Fruit Juices: $2
  • Popcorn: $2
  • Hot Tea: $1.50
  • Cocoa: $1.50
  • Soda: $2
  • Cookies: $2.50
  • Mixed Nuts: $3
  • Sundae Bar: $4.95
A la Carte Items
  • Assorted Potato Chips: $1 per item
  • Sliced Fruit: $4
  • Fruit Skewers: $4
  • Whole Fruit: $3
  • Biscuits: $3.50
  • Assorted Pastries: $4.50
  • Turnovers: $3.50
  • Croissants: $3.50
  • French Toast: $6

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Lunch

  • There is a $25 surcharge for parties of 10 people or less.
  • Assorted desserts and iced tea included.
Deli Buffet
Turkey, ham, roast beef, grilled vegetables, breads, assorted cheeses and condiments, pasta salad, potato salad and fruit salad. $13.80 pp
Deli Lunch
Assorted pre-made sandwiches with pasta salad. $12.50 pp
California Wrap Bar
Tortilla-style wraps with deli meats and veggies, pasta salad and fruit salad. $13 pp
Chicken Caesar Salad Bar
Grilled chicken and Caesar salad fixings and bread. $15 pp
Fajita Salad Bar
Grilled chicken and beef fajita fixings, grilled vegetables, served with spanish rice, refried beans, sour cream and guacamole, chips and salsa, fruit salad, sopapillas, assorted cakes/pies and iced tea. $16.95 pp
Taco Salad Bar
Grilled chicken and beef taco fixing, served in edible taco bowls, with spanish rice, refried beans, fruit salad, sopapillas, assorted cakes/pies and iced tea. $16 pp
Chef Salad Buffet
Chef salad fixings, bread, dressings and fruit salad. $14 pp
Soup, Sandwich and Salad
Side salad with homemade soup, assorted sandwiches and crackers. $15.50 pp
Soups include: vegetable beef, cream of broccoli, cream of celery, chicken noodle
Executive Box Lunch
Deli sandwich, pasta and fruit salad. $13.50 pp
Traditional Bag Lunch
Deli sandwich, bag of chips, cookies and iced tea. $9.50 pp
Your options include:
Ham, turkey, grilled chicken breast, roast beef, italiano, marinated grilled chicken salad, white albacore tuna salad, veggie or grilled vegetables.

Pasta

Basic Pasta Bar
Penne and linguine pasta with marinara sauce, alfredo sauce and red/white clam sauce, with shrimp pasta primavera, garden salad and garlic bread. $15.50 pp
Deluxe Pasta Bar
Penne and linguine pasta with marinara sauce, alfredo sauce and red/white clam sauce, with shrimp pasta primavera, garden salad and garlic bread. $18.75 pp
Beef and Vegetarian Lasagna
Veggie and beef lasagna, garden salad, fruit salad and bread. $17.50 pp

Chicken

Barbecue Chicken
Barbecue chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and bread. $15.75 pp
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Stuffed chicken with ham and swiss, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and garden salad. $16 pp
Chicken Marsala
Pan seared with sauteed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce, angel hair pasta and zucchini provencale, bread and garden salad. $16 pp
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breast stuffed with artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese, wild rice, asparagus and bread.$16 pp

Beef

Roast Beef
Sliced Angus roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, garden salad and bread. $15.75 pp

Pork

Barbecue Pork
Eastern North Carolina chopped pork, coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad and bread. $15.50 pp
Herb Roasted Loin of Pork
Loin of pr ok with saffron wild rice pilaf, fresh vegetable and rolls. $15.50 pp

Turkey

Roast Turkey
turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans and bread. $15.50 pp

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Theme Lunches

  • Selections are based on a minimum of 30 people.
  • Two weeks notice of selection required.
  • Final count required one week prior to event.
Backyard Cook-Out Buffet
Grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken breast, macaroni salad, potato salad, tossed salad, assorted dessert bars, iced tea and lemonade. $20 pp
Southern Buffet
Breaded catfish fingers with dipping sauce, carved Virginia sugar-cured ham, chicken breasts, hush puppies, seasoned greens, and mashed potatoes, strawberry shortcake, iced tea and lemonade. $22 pp
Gulf Coast
Seafood jambalaya, dirty rice, seafood kabobs, corn on the cob, tomato and onion salad, assorted dessert bars iced tea and lemonade. $22 pp
Italian Buffet
Mixed green salad with Caesar dressing, minestrone soup, tri-colored cheese tortellini and egg fettuccine, tomato marinara, alfredo and pesto sauces, sauteed chicken breast with Marsala sauce and vegetable ratatouille, tiramisu and iced tea. $24 pp
Mexican Buffet
Mixed green salad with chili vinaigrette, nacho chips, salsa, tortilla soup, cheese enchiladas, chicken fajitas, Mexican green rice, sauteed zucchini with lime and garlic, soft flour tortillas, assorted toppings and cheeses, guacamole, sour cream, Mexican flan and iced tea. $24 pp

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Reception Menu

  • Fruit Punch Included.
Hor D'oeuvres Selection A
Assorted cheese and vegetables with cold dips and chips. $9 pp.
Hor D'oeuvres Selection B
Assorted cheese and vegetables, cold dips, artichoke and crab dip with assorted finger sandwiches. $12 pp.
Hor D'oeuvres Selection C
Assorted cheese and vegetables, cold dips, shrimp cocktails, salmon platter and warm dips. $20 pp
Hor D'oeuvres Selection D
Assorted cheese and vegetables, cold dips, Swedish meatballs, warm pastry cups and spanikopita. $20.50 pp
Reception Buffet
Vegetable display and dip, imported cheese and crackers, miniature quiche tartlets, miniature shrimp and pork egg rolls, imported meats and cheeses, assorted petite breads and rolls, assorted dessert bars, iced tea, regular and decaffeinated coffees. $21 pp

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A la Carte

  • Selections are based on a minimum of 50 people.
  • Domestic Beverage $6
  • House Beverage $6
  • Premium Beverage $9.50
  • Crudites and Dip $2.50
  • Gourmet Cheese Tray $4
  • Assorted Mini Sandwiches $3
  • Fresh Fruit and Cheese $4.50
  • Hummus and Pita $4
  • Chicken Tenders $3
  • Meatballs $3
  • Buffalo Wings $3
  • Tenderloin Tips $4
  • Chicken Skewers $3.50
  • Spanikopita $3
  • Finger Sandwiches $3
  • Nacho Bar $5
  • Crab Cakes $5
  • Antipasto Tray $6
  • Shrimp Tray $6.50
  • Potato Cakes $3.50
  • Spinach Dip $3
  • Artichoke Dip $3
  • Crab Dip $4

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Under 10

Hot Items

  • Assorted dessert bar selections and iced tea included in the price
  • China Service is suggested for the hot items at $3 per person
Hickory Smoked Barbeque
Baked beans, corn, coleslaw, bread and butter. $16 pp
Tenderloin Tips
Rice, fresh vegetables, bread and butter. $16 pp
Grilled Chicken Breast
Tomatoes with fresh basil, rice, fresh vegetables, bread and butter. $16 pp
Grilled Vegetable Pasta
Garlic bread and tossed salad. $16 pp
Grilled Chicken Breast with White Wine and Fresh Herbs
Rice, fresh vegetables, bread and butter. $21pp
Desserts (All items $4.50 per person)
  • Pecan Pie
  • Chocolate Cake
  • Cheesecake
  • Apple Pie

Cold Items

  • All prices are $15 per person
  • Meals are served in clear boxes
  • Meals include assorted dessert bar items and iced tea
Croissant Sandwiches
Potato and fruit salads.
Deli Tray
Turkey, ham, roast beef, grilled vegetables, breads, assorted cheeses and condiments, pasta salad, potato salad and fruit salad.
Deli Sandwiches
Assorted sandwiches served with pesto tri-color pasta and potato salad.
Grilled Chicken Garden Salad
Along with bread and butter.
Salad Sampler
Tuna and chicken salad, bread and butter.
Tortilla Wraps
Marinated vegetable and fruit salad.
Desserts (All items $4.50 per person)
  • Pecan Pie
  • Chocolate Cake
  • Cheesecake
  • Apple Pie

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