Incredible food and culinary experiences are at the heart of events at Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida. The chefs at Covey Kitchen + Cocktails will craft an incredible menu of globally influenced Southern cuisine and cocktails that showcase the freshest ingredients of Northern Florida. Contact us to design a custom catering menu for your special event in Gainesville that matches your unique style and vision.
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Breakfast
Includes Water, Fresh brewed Coffee, Hot Tea.
Plated Breakfast
(min 10 | max 25ppl)
Breakfast Sandwich
scrambled eggs | cheddar | country ham or applewood bacon | smashed fingerling potato
French Toast Bread Pudding
whipped ricotta | seasonal compote | Vermont maple
Avocado Toast
avocado | baguette pickled |vegetables enhancements $4 - poa
Valley Plate
scrambled egg whites | turkey sausage | sliced tomatoes | Greek yogurt with granola topping
Cafe' Plate
bagel & cream cheese | cup of fruit | Greek yogurt with granola topping
Bagel | Bakery Station
assorted options available
Bakery Station
assorted pastry
Buffet Breakfast
(min 25ppl)
Fresh Start
assorted pastries | bagels with assorted cream cheeses | fruit cups | Greek yogurt with granola topping
Eleo Breakfast
scrambled eggs + salsa & cheese | fingerling potatoes | bacon | turkey sausage | oatmeal + brown sugar, raisins, dried cranberries, sliced almonds | bagels, toast + jellies, butters, cream cheese | whole fruit
Stations
Bakers Choice assorted pastries
Lunch
Minimum 10 people | Includes Water, Fresh brewed Coffee, Hot Tea
Salads
Caesar
little gem romaine | herbs | anchovy pecorino | caper crouton crumble add chicken or salmon for $8
Brussel
shaved red onion | pecorino Toscano hazelnut | grain mustard vinaigrette
Cobb
mixed greens | tomato | red onion | bacon | egg | avocado | blue cheese | everything crumble add chicken or salmon for $8
Entrees
Scottish Salmon
quinoa | avocado | ginger vinaigrette
Covey Roast
cauliflower | haricot vert | red cabbage | tomatoes | red onion | avocado | Dijon mustard + nutritional yeast vinaigrette
Steak Frites
watercress + roasted pepper + blue cheese saladfries | roasted garlic aioli
Sandwiches
Turkey Club
honey maple turkey | uncured applewood | bacon swiss | avocado | lettuce | tomato | red onion | roasted garlic aoli
Roast Beef
roasted top round | lettuce | tomato pickled red onion | mayo
Beverages
Assorted Soft Drinks $4 each
Bottled Fruit Juices $5 each
Assorted Bottled Tea $5 each
Starbucks Bottled Coffee $7 each
Bottled Water $4 each
Dinner
Minimum 10 people | Entrees include Salad and Dessert, Water, Fresh brewed Coffee, Hot Tea
Salads
Garden
arcadian mix | tomatoes | shaved red onion radish | fresh herb | house ranch dressing
Caesar
little gem romaine | herbs | anchovy pecorino | caper crouton crumble
Entrees
Steak Frites
watercress, roasted pepper + blue | cheese salad fries | roasted garlic aioli
Covey Roast
cauliflower | haricot vert | red cabbage | tomatoes | red onion | avocado | Dijon | mustard + nutritional yeast vinaigrette
Braised Short Rib
carrot | farro piccolo | horseradish | demi
Dessert
Banana Pudding
Salted Caramel Brownie
Beverages
*prices are per person unless otherwise indicated + 16% gratuity, 8% service charge, 7% Sales Tax prices subject to change and will be confirmed at order placement
Assorted Soft Drinks $4 each
Starbucks Bottled Coffee $7 each
Bottled Water $4 each
Breaks
42 minutes of service unless otherwise indicated | portioned at 1.5 servings per person.
Nature's Way
whole fruit | trail mix bars | banana walnut bread | assorted soft drinks | bottled water
The Movie House
popcorn | pretzels | snickers bar | reese's pieces | fresh baked cookies + fudge nut brownies | assorted soft drinks | bottled water
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
popcorn | cracker jack | cotton candy | roasted peanuts | assorted soft drinks | bottled water
Continuous Beverage Break
fresh brewed coffee + decaf | hot herbal tea | assorted soft drinks | bottled water
½ Day $16 [4 hours] | Full Day $26 [8 hours]
Snacks
Fruit Yogurts $5 each
Greek Yogurts $5 each
Yogurt Parfaits with Granola $7 each
Freshly Baked Cookies $36 dozen
Brownies + Blondies $36 dozen
Granola Bars $8 each
Assorted Candy Bars $5 each
Krave Beef Jerky $9 each
Hors D’oeuvres
$4-$6 per piece | min 25 pcs per item | 2-4 pcs per person per hour
Beef
Beef Bourguignonne
wine braised beef in butter puff
Shepard's Pie Bites
beef + veggies topped with duchess potatoes
Reuben in Rye Puff
shredded corned beef, sauerkraut + swiss
Asian Short Rib Pot Pie
hoisin + five spice braised short rib
Cheese Steak Spring Roll
Philly cheesesteak in spring roll paper
Pork
Franks in a blanket
mini beef franks in puff pastry
Serrano + Ham Manchego Croquettes
Spanish classic croquette
Pork + Cheese Arepa
sweet corn masa with pork stuffing
Chicken
Coconut Chicken
coconut crusted chicken
Chicken Wellington Puff
chicken with mushroom duxelles
Cordon Blue Bite
chicken, ham, swiss in puff pastry
Buffalo Chicken Spring Roll
buffalo spiced chicken on spring roll paper
Seafood
Lobster Mac + Cheese Fritter
lobster, white truffle oil mac + cheese
Premium Crab Cakes
lump + crab claw meat with seasonings
Cheese
Pear + Almond Brie
brie, pear puree, rolled in filo
Gruyere + Leek Tart
sautéed leeks + gruyere cheese
Raspberry + Almond Brie
brie, raspberry puree rolled in almonds
Spanakopita
triangle shaped traditional Greek
Brandied Peaches + Brie Puff
brie with brandied peaches in puff pastry
Vegetable
Sweet Potato Puff
sweet potato puree in pastry puff
Indian Chickpea Hummus Pastry Star
turmeric, coriander, lemon zest hummus
Butternut Squash Arancini
butternut squash, parmesan, ricotta, sage amoretti
Vegetable Spring Roll
hand rolled with veggies, ginger + sesame
Wild Mushroom in Filo
gourmet mushrooms + cheeses in filo
Ratatouille Tart
classic provençal - eggplant, zucchini, tomato, herbs
Beverages
Gold
Domestic + Imported beers
Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Stella Artois
Sodas + Bottled Waters
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Aquafina Water
1-hr package $31 2-hr package $42 3-hr package $53
Consumption Pricing:
Liquors + Wine $14 each Domestic Beers $7 each Imported + Craft Beers $8 each
Orange
Tito’s Vodka Tanqueray Gin Don Julio Blanco Tequila Makers Mark Bourbon Crown Royal Whiskey Glenfiddich Scotch Bacardi Light Rum
Domestic + Imported beers
Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Stella Artois
Sodas + Bottled Waters
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Aquafina Water
1-hr package $27 2-hr package $37 3-hr package $47
Consumption Pricing:
Liquors + Wine $12 each Domestic Beers $7 each Imported + Craft Beers $8 each
Blue
Wheatley Vodka Broker’s Gin Corazon Blanco Tequila Four Roes Yellow Bourbon Jack Daniels Whiskey Dewar’s Scotch Meyer’s Platinum Rum
Domestic + Imported beers
Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Stella Artois
Sodas + Bottled Waters
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Aquafina Water
1-hr package: $22 2-hr package: $32 3-hr package: $40
Consumption Pricing:
Liquors + Wine $10 each Domestic Beers $7 each Imported + Craft Beers $8 each
Individual Beverages
Assorted Soft Drinks $4 each Bottled Fruit Juices $5 each Assorted Bottled Tea $5 each Starbucks Bottled Coffee $7 each Bottled Water $4 each
Guidelines
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are per person + 16% gratuity, 8% service charge, 7% Sales Tax
Anticipated Attendance + Final Guarantees
Anticipated attendance for your events are due ten (10) business days in advance of the event day Final guarantees must be submitted to your hotel event manager by 10:00 am EST three (3) full business days prior to an event, or your anticipated attendance will be considered the final guarantee At the event, if the number of guests served is less than the guarantee, you are responsible for the number guaranteed If the number of guests is greater than the guarantee, you are responsible for the total number of guests served
Pricing
All menu prices + items are subject to change until such a time as banquet event orders (BEO's) have been signed + executed
Audio Visual
$50 per day for internet usage $100 access fee for each TV used
Bartender fee
$150 per attendant for 2 hours $150 per attendant each additional hour after 2 hours
Gratuity, Service Charge, Tax
All prices are subject to 16% Gratuity, 8% Service Charge + 7% Florida Sales Tax Gratuity is fully distributed to staff assigned to your event Service Charge is not a gratuity + is the property of the hotel to cover discretionary costs of the event Plated meal service is based upon 2 hours of service Breaks are based upon 30 minutes of service An extension of actual service times is subject to additional labor fees
Food + Beverage Policies
All Food + Beverage, including alcohol must be purchased through the Hotel + served by Hotel staff Please also note that consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness Room Assignment + Seating Function rooms are assigned by the hotel according to the anticipated guests count + set up requirements The hotel reserves the right to make room changes to a more suitable room should the initial requirements change No Food + Beverage, including alcohol provided by the Hotel is allowed to be taken to-go.
Displays, Decorations + Entertainment
Nothing may be attached to the walls or ceilings Outside entertainment must be approved by the Hotel so as not to interfere with other guests' stay
Security
Hotel does not provide security in the meeting + event space All personal property left in the meeting or event space is at the sole risk of the owner You may elect to retain security personnel to safeguard personal property. Any security personnel retained by you must be ay your own expense + from a licensed + insured company
Signage + Branding
All events can be posted on our digital signage at your request Hotel approved professionally printed signage + branding may be displayed in the meeting areas Please coordinate with your catering manager for approved locations prior to printing The hotel does not permit affixing anything to the walls, doors or ceilings