Altgeld Hall Event Catering

Northern Illinois University provides full-service catering for special events held on the DeKalb campus. Whether your event plans include a simple celebration or seated multi-course meal, our culinary team can assist you in creating a memorable event for you and your guests.

With numerous menu options and types of dining available, our experienced team will help you select a meal that reflects your style and taste, while our professional wait staff will ensure your guests have an exceptional experience.

Special Events Package Options
All food and beverage packages include

China, silverware and glassware

House chairs and guest tables

Assorted accessory and high boy tables

Linen and skirting

Complimentary beverages including water and iced tea

Complimentary food tasting for four guests is included for wedding reception rental

A complimentary overnight accommodation* at the Hotel at Holmes with a congratulatory

bottle of champagne provided for the wedding couple

Onsite event staff will ensure your food and service exceeds your expectations

Bronze Package

One butler-passed hors d’oeuvre

Choice of salad, single entrée, vegetable and starch

Assorted fresh baked breads

Standard linen for guest tables, specialty and high boy tables and napkins in color choice of white, red or black

Coffee station and cake cutting service

Four-hour cash bar

$55 per person plus tax and fees**

Gold Package

Three butler-passed hors d’oeuvres

Choice of salad, single entrée, vegetable and starch

Assorted fresh baked breads

Floor-length linen for guest tables, high boy tables and napkins in a variety of colors

Specialty tables, linen and skirted

Coffee station and cake cutting service

Champagne toast for all guests

Four-hour traditional bar

$80 per person plus tax and fees**

Silver Package

Two butler-passed hors d’oeuvres

Choice of salad, single entrée, vegetable and starch

Assorted fresh baked breads

Standard linen for guest tables, specialty and high boy tables and napkins in color choice of white, red or black

Coffee station and cake cutting service

Champagne toast for head table

Four-hour beer, wine and soda bar

$70 per person plus tax and fees**

Platinum Package

Four butler-passed hors d’oeuvres

Choice of salad, dual entrée (as per menu), vegetable and starch

Assorted fresh baked breads

Floor-length linen for guest tables, high boy tables and napkins in a variety of color choices

Specialty tables, linen and skirted

Coffee station and cake cutting service

Champagne toast for all guests

Four-hour premium bar

$90 per person plus tax and fees

* The Holmes Hotel overnight accommodation is for a traditional guest room for one night and includes a complimentary bottle of champagne for the wedding couple with reception held on NIU DeKalb campus.

** All food and beverage packages for Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center and Altgeld Hall have an additional 12% delivery charge plus 10% food and beverage tax. Packages are based on a per-person charge for either a minimum of 100 guest or $5,000 food and beverage minimum. There is a 20% additional charge for event rentals held on holidays and holiday weekends.

Hors d’oeuvres

Hors d’oeuvres are a delicious start to your event as your guests mix and mingle over cocktails. Each package comes with a predetermined number of hors d’oeuvres, but if you cannot decided on a favorite, you can always opt for additional selections for $4.50 per item per person.

Butler-Passed Options

Crispy Asparagus Asiago

Caprese Skewers with Fresh Mozzarella*

Breaded Cheese Ravioli with Red Sauce

Mini Quiche Assortment

Spanikopita with Dipping Sauce

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Zucchini Rounds: Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato

Salad

Choose one

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing*

Mixed Green Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Balsamic Vinaigrette*

Mixed Field Greens with Mandarin Oranges and Red Onions with Raspberry Vinaigrette*