Catering by Maverick’s Steak & Cocktails

Mavericks Steak & Cocktails in Aberdeen, SD is the exclusive caterer for the Dakota Event Center. Their innovative menu and exceptional quality make a great addition to your special occasion. Our on-site catering kitchen features highly skilled chefs and banquet servers that ensure the freshest food is served. Your event can include bar or beverage service, buffets, plated meals, wrap & sandwich selections, upscale steak options, bakery items, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts for whatever meal you choose – breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With twenty years of restaurant experience, Maverick’s is the best choice for your next catered event.

Download Catering Menu
Visit Mavericks Steak & Cocktails

Bar Service & Beverage

Beer Kegs

Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Miller Lite, Busch Light. We have a variety of import and specialty beer available upon request. Imports & specialty beer orders are required three (3) weeks prior to the event date.

Champagne/Wine

We have a variety of champagne and wines available upon request. Special orders are required three (3) weeks prior to the event date.

Host Bar

A tab of all drinks consumed will be kept for one final bill. Host bars can be run for the duration of the event or for any amount of time specified. Minimum of 25 guests.

Drink Tickets

Hosts of the event can determine a set number of tickets in advance and pass them out during the time of the event. You will be charged only for the tickets redeemed.

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Milk, Fruit Juice, Assorted Soft Drinks, Bottled Water

Breakfast Buffets

All Breakfast Buffets include fruit juice and coffee. A minimum of 25 guests.

Deluxe Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, choice of Bacon Strips or Country Sausage Links, choice of French Toast Sticks or Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, choice of Caramel Rolls or Cinnamon Rolls

Classic Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, choice of Bacon Strips or Country Sausage Links, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Muffins

Continental Breakfast

Fresh Fruit, Assorted Muffins, Hard Boiled Eggs, Bagels with cream cheese

On The Lighter Side

Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Granola, Hard Boiled Eggs

Plated Breakfast

Available Upon Request.

Lunch Buffets

All Lunch Buffets are served with a coffee station. A minimum of 25 guests. Available 10am – 3pm.

Sandwich Board

Sliced Ham and Turkey, Assorted Cheese Slices, Assorted Bread, Choice of Deli Salad or Garden Salad with Dressings, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions and Pickle Slices, Condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard), Potato Chips, Choice of Deli Salad or Garden Salad with Dressings, Aioli and spreads.
Add cookies
Add chef choice soup with crackers

Mavericks Grill

Grilled Hamburgers, Assorted Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions and Pickle Slices, Condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard), Baked Beans, Chef Choice Deli Salad.
Add brats
Add grilled chicken breasts

Mexican Fiesta

Choice of 2 entrées: Beef Tacos (Hard or Soft Shell), Beef Enchiladas, or Chicken Fajitas. Served with Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa,  Cheese, Sour Cream, and Taco Sauce.

Smokehouse BBQ

Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork, Kaiser Rolls, Maverick’s Signature Sauce, Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Chef Choice Deli Salad.

Italian Celebration

Choice of 2 entrées: served with a garden salad and breadsticks.
Beef lasagna: delicious layers of beef, noodles, Italian tomato sauce, and a mixture of mozzarella and cottage cheese
Penne Bolognese: with parmesan, fresh herbs, and our housemade marinara meat sauce
Honey chicken pasta: grilled chicken breast and penne pasta tossed in our housemade alfredo sauce with a hint of honey
Chicken farfalle alfredo: butterfly pasta tossed in homemade alfredo and topped with herbs and parmesan

Salads

Potato Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pistachio Salad, Fresh Garden Salad. Or Upgrade your salad: Broccoli Salad, Caesar Salad, Mixed Green Salad.

Dressings

Ranch, French, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island

Plated Lunch

All Plated Lunches are served with a choice of starch and vegetable. With a garden salad and a coffee station. Available 10 am – 3 pm.

Lunch Steak

6 oz medium sirloin. Served with choice of vegetable and starch.

Chicken Parmesan

Hand-breaded chicken breast topped with marinara or Alfredo sauce and shredded Parmesan. Served with choice of vegetable and starch.

Grilled Chicken Breast

With the choice of Marsala, mushroom jus, sundried tomato cream sauce, rosemary cream sauce, or Mavericks signature sauce. Served with choice of vegetable and starch.

Roast Beef

Slow-cooked tender roast beef with choice of classic brown gravy, burgundy mushroom gravy, or mushroom jus. Served with choice of vegetable and starch.

Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted and seasoned to perfection with your choice of apple bacon demi-glace, or rosemary cream sauce. Served with choice of vegetable and starch.

Vegetables

Green Beans Almandine, Buttered Corn, Roasted Yellow Squash & Zucchini, Seasonal Steamed Vegetable Blend, Steamed Broccoli, Caramelized Baby Carrots.

Starches

Baked Potato, Au Gratin Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Twice Baked Potato.

Salad

All plated lunches are served with a garden salad and 2 dressing options.
**Upgrade to our mixed green salad, Caesar salad, or broccoli salad
Dressings: Ranch, French, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island

Wraps & Sandwiches

Available Plated or Buffet Style

All Wraps and Sandwiches are served with a coffee station & a deli salad

Chicken Ranch Wrap

Tortilla wrap filled with grilled, sliced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Served with deli salad.

Turkey Club Wrap

Tortilla wrap spread with herbed cream cheese, filled with sliced turkey, spinach leaves, tomatoes, bacon and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Served with deli salad.

Cucumber BLT Wrap

Tortilla wrap spread with bacon, cucumbers, avocado, tomato, seasoned mayo and romaine lettuce. Served with deli salad.

Cajun Chicken Wrap

Tortilla wrap filled with Cajun grilled chicken, red onion, tomato, seasoned mayo, and romaine lettuce. Served with deli salad.

Ciabatta Sandwich

Choice of turkey, ham or roast beef with Swiss or American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard. Served with deli salad.

Working Box Lunch

Choice of a ciabatta sandwich or wrap served with Italian pasta salad or potato salad, chips, and a cookie.

Deli Salads

Potato Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pistachio Salad, Broccoli Salad.
*Add chef choice soup to buffet style*

Dinner Buffets

Dinner Buffets have the choice of 1, 2, or 3 entrée.

One Entrée Two Entrée Three Entrée
Choose 1 Salad

Choose 1 Vegetable

Choose 1 Starch

Choose 1 Salad

Choose 1 Vegetable

Choose 1 Starch

Choose 1 Salad

Choose 1 Vegetable

Choose 1 Starch

Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted and seasoned to perfection with your choice of apple bacon demi-glace, or rosemary cream sauce

Chicken Parmesan

Hand-breaded chicken breast topped with marinara or Alfredo and shredded parmesan

Roast Beef

Slow-cooked tender roast beef with choice of classic brown gravy, burgundy mushroom gravy or mushroom jus

Grilled Chicken Breast

Choice of Marsala, mushroom jus, sun-dried tomato sauce, rosemary cream sauce or Maverick’s signature sauce

Glazed Ham

Roasted and served with honey pineapple glaze

Turkey

Simple, classic and smothered in housemade turkey gravy. Add dressing

Chicken Farfalle Alfredo

Butterfly pasta tossed in housemade alfredo sauce and finished with parmesan and herbs, served with breadsticks. *No starch choice*

Beef Lasagna

Delicious layers of beef, noodles, Italian tomato sauce and a mixture of mozzarella and cottage cheese, served with breadsticks. *No starch choice*

Kids Buffet

Choice of mac & cheese OR chicken strips. Served with French fries

Upgrade Entree to Carving Station:

Additional cost per person

Prime Rib

Sauce: Horseradish Cream OR Au Jus

Ham

Sauce: Honey Pineapple Glaze

Turkey

Sauce: Cranberry OR Gravy

Salads

Add an additional salad

Fresh Garden Salad, Potato Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pistachio Salad. Upgrade: Broccoli Salad, Caesar Salad, Mixed Green Salad

Dressings: Ranch, French, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Thousand Island.

Vegetables

Green Beans Almandine, Roasted Yellow Squash & Zucchini, Seasonal Steamed Vegetable Blend, Butter Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Caramelized Baby Carrots

Starches

Baked Potato, Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Twice Baked Potato

All dinner buffets include rolls with honey butter and a coffee station. Minimum 25 guests. 

Plated Dinners

Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted and seasoned to perfection with your choice of apple bacon demi-glace or rosemary cream sauce

Chicken Parmesan

Hand-breaded chicken breast topped with marinara or alfredo sauce and shredded parmesan.

Slow Roasted Beef

Slow-cooked tender roast beef with choice of classic brown gravy, burgundy mushroom gravy or mushroom jus.

Turkey

Simple, classic and smothered in house-made turkey gravy. Add Dressing

Glazed Ham

Roasted and served with honey pineapple glaze.

Grilled Chicken Breast

With the choice of Marsala, mushroom jus, sundried tomato sauce, rosemary cream sauce or Mavericks signature sauce

Honey Chicken Pasta

Grilled chicken breast and penne pasta tossed in our house-made Alfredo sauce with a hint of honey. Served with a garden salad and choice of vegetable

Chicken Farfalle Alfredo

Butterfly pasta tossed in house-made Alfredo sauce and finished with parmesan and herbs. Served with garden salad and choice of vegetable

Kabobs

Tender pieces of chicken skewered with red onions, bell peppers and mushrooms finished with sweet chili sauce, teriyaki or Caribbean jerk. Substitute beef

Broiled Walleye

Choose lightly seasoned, Cajun or lemon caper buerre blanc

Salmon

Broiled, choose lightly seasoned, blackened, honey glaze or a lemon butter sauce.

Chicken Wellington

Tender chicken breast stuffed with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in a puff pastry and served with wild mushroom sauce.

Beef Wellington

Tender beef stuffed with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in a puff pastry and served with wild mushroom sauce.

Lobster

Succulent lobster tail broiled to perfection and served with melted butter served as an entrée or add a lobster tail to the meal of your choice

All steaks will be cooked to medium

Ribeye (12 oz)

This hand-cut favorite is from the most flavorful part of the rib

New York Strip (12 oz)

This full-flavored boneless loin strip is cut from the center and trimmed to perfection

Top Sirloin (8 oz)

This steak has great texture and is distinctively flavorful

Filet Mignon (7 oz)

This bacon-wrapped tenderloin is known for its tenderness

Prime Rib with Au Jus (12 oz)

This cut is aged and slow-roasted to ensure top quality

Garlic Tenderloin (7 oz)

A tender cut of beef stuffed with fresh garlic. Topped with housemade garlic butter

Alfredo Pasta

Fettuccine noodles tossed in our housemade alfredo sauce (vegetarian option). Served with a garden salad and choice of vegetable

Kids Plated Meal

Choice of mac & cheese OR chicken strips. Served with French fries

Most plated dinners are served with a choice of starch and vegetable. A garden salad, rolls with honey butter and a coffee station. 

Salad

All plated dinners are served with a garden salad and 2 dressing options. **Upgrade to our mixed green salad, Caesar salad, or broccoli salad**

Dressing: Ranch, French, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island

Vegetables

Green Beans Almandine, Roasted Yellow Squash & Zucchini, Seasonal Steamed Vegetable Blend, Butter Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Caramelized Baby Carrots

Starches

Baked Potato, Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Rice Pilaf

Desserts

New York Cheesecake

Smooth cheesecake on a gram cracker crust. Choose cherry, blueberry or strawberry toppings

Turtle Cheesecake

New York cheesecake garnished with Carmel and pecans

Tiramisu

Italian ladyfingers with mascarpone cheese and espresso

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Sponge cake layered with raspberry preserves, whipped cream and white chocolate

Carrot Cake

Moist carrot cake with raisins and walnuts topped with cream cheese frosting

Tiger Stripe Cake

Chocolate drizzle and toffee chips Layered white and chocolate cake with white and chocolate frosting

Pie

Fresh baked pie with a light flaky crust. Choose apple, cherry, peach, pumpkin or pecan with whipped cream

Brownie Sundae

Moist homemade brownie served with ice cream topped with chocolate and toffee chips

Ice Cream Dish

Vanilla or sherbet

Assorted Dessert Bars

An assortment of ultimate brownie bars, blondie bars, strawberry swirl cheesecake bars and lemon lovers bars

Brownies

Buttery chocolate brownies with milk chocolate drops and chocolate chunks

Assorted Cookies

Variety of fresh-baked cookies

Hors d’oeuvres

Chislic

Tender steak cubes deep-fried and tossed with Mavericks seasonings, served with ranch and BBQ sauce

Buffalo Wings

Bone-in wings tossed in your choice of sauce: hot, mild, BBQ, or Mavericks signature sauce

Boneless Wings

Tender boneless chicken, breaded and fried with your choice of sauce: hot, mild, BBQ, Mavericks signature sauce.

Meatballs

Swedish or BBQ.

Beef Marinated Skewers

Choice of sweet chili sauce, teriyaki or Mavericks signature sauce

Chicken Marinated Skewers

Choice of sweet chili sauce, teriyaki or Mavericks signature sauce

Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy chicken bites coated with a sweet chili mayo

Antipasto Squares

Choice of beef, crab or spinach and cheese. A blend of cheeses, salami and roasted red peppers in between flaky pastry puff

Stuffed Mushrooms

Marinara or ranch dressing. Choice of beef, crab, or spinach & cheese

Toasted Ravioli

Served with marinara or ranch dressing

Walleye Fingers

Strips of walleye, hand-breaded in a special blend of seasonings, then deep-fried to a golden brown, served with dill tartar sauce

Moo Shu Egg Rolls

A blend of cream cheese, chicken and sweet chili sauce served with plum sauce

Spinach Dip

Served with chips and ciabatta bread

Meatballs Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Bite-sized jalapenos stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Bang Bang Chicken

Crispy chicken bites coated with a sweet chili mayo Choice of beef, chicken, or brisket served with spicy cheese sauce, sour cream, salsa, scallions, jalapenos, and black olives

Meat and Cheese Platter

Served with assorted crackers

Cheese and Crackers

Assorted cheese and crackers

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Platter of fresh fruit with fruit dip

Vegetable Platter

Served with ranch dip

Shrimp Cocktail

Served with house-made cocktail sauce

Caprese Bruschetta

Toasted bread topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh basil

Strawberry Bruschetta

Toasted bread topped with cream cheese, chopped strawberries and fresh basil

Fruit & Brownie Skewer

Seasonal fruit complemented by brownie squares

Caprese Skewer

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, fresh basil with balsamic reduction.

Pickle Roll-Ups

Ham and cream cheese rolled around a pickle spear

Assorted Pinwheels

Beef and cheddar, turkey and Swiss, ham and pepper jack; Rubbed with herb cream cheese and wrapped with tomatoes and spinach.

Each order serves approximately 25 people.

Bakery & Snacks

Bakery

*Minimum order of one dozen per bakery item*

Caramel Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Assorted Muffins

Assorted Rolls

Assorted Dessert Bars

Assorted Cookies

Brownies

Snacks

*Snack options serve approximately 25 guests*

Nachos (Beef & Cheese)

Party Mix

Mavericks housemade secret recipe

Pretzels

Housemade Chips & Salsa

Trail Mix

Potato Chips & Dip

Assorted Granola Bars

Assorted Candy Bars

Soft Baked Pretzels

With Cheese

Pizza

Cheese Pizza

Flatbread or traditional crust
*1 flatbread pizza has 20 small; square pieces*
*1 traditional crust pizza has 16 pieces*

Toppings:
Meat –  Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, chicken

Veggies – Black olives, pineapple, green peppers, red onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes

Check Available Dates
View the Facility Guide
Plan Your Event
Schedule A Tour
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country with bravery and dedication.

Please note that our office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

Thank you for being so understanding, and happy Veterans Day!

#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #officeclosed
... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country with bravery and dedication. 

Please note that our office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

Thank you for being so understanding, and happy Veterans Day!

#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #OfficeClosed

... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

👰 Congratulations to Our Grand Prize Winner, Elizabeth Wolfgram!👰

We are thrilled to announce the grand prize winner of our Bridal Showcase! Your amazing journey towards the perfect wedding just got even more fabulous.

Thank you to all our wonderful vendors and attendees for making this event a tremendous success.

#bridalshowcase #GrandPrizeWinner #weddingplanning #Congratulations
... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Come join us at the 14th Annual DEC Bridal Showcase👰 ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago
Come join us at the 14th Annual DEC Bridal Showcase👰

👰✨ Countdown to the Bridal Show: Just 2 Weeks Away! ✨🤵

Attention all brides-to-be and wedding enthusiasts! Our much-anticipated Bridal Show is happening in just 2 weeks. Get ready to discover the latest trends, meet talented vendors, and find everything you need to make your special day perfect.

📅 Date: November 3rd. 📍 Location: The Dakota Event Center

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable event filled with inspiration and surprises. See you there! 💍💐

#bridalshow #weddingplanning #weddinginspiration #savethedate
... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
👰✨ Countdown to the Bridal Show: Just 2 Weeks Away! ✨🤵

Attention all brides-to-be and wedding enthusiasts! Our much-anticipated Bridal Show is happening in just 2 weeks. Get ready to discover the latest trends, meet talented vendors, and find everything you need to make your special day perfect.

📅 Date: November 3rd. 📍 Location: The Dakota Event Center

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable event filled with inspiration and surprises. See you there! 💍💐

#BridalShow #WeddingPlanning #WeddingInspiration #SaveTheDate

... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
Load more