Catering
Menus and Guidelines
ONLY $13.99 per person
(plus 6% sales tax & 15% service charge)
"All-You-Can-Eat" Buffet & "All-You-Can-Drink" Beverage Bar
Pick your favorites from the items below then sit back, and let us do all of the work!
** All catering arrangements must be placed with the Idlewild Sales Department at least THREE WEEKS prior to your visit.
| Hot Foods (Pick Three) | |
| Grilled ¼ lb. Hamburgers | BBQ Boneless Chicken Breasts |
| Oven Fried Chicken | Hot Sausage w/ Onions & Peppers |
| Grilled Hotdogs | Penne Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce |
| Southern Style Chicken Fritter | Macaroni & Cheese |
(Additional Hot Food Items are $2.75 ea.)
| Sides & Salads (Pick Three) | |
| Toss Salad | Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad |
| Potato Salad | Cole Slaw |
| Macaroni Salad | Baked Beans |
(Additional Sides & Salads are $2.25 ea.)
| Fruit Selections (Pick One) | ||
| Watermelon Slices | Deluxe Fruit Salad (grapes, dew, cantaloupe, watermelon) |
Pineapple Orange Whip |
(Additional Fruit Selections are $2.25 ea.)
| Accompaniments | ||
| Dill Pickle Chips | Shredded Lettuce | Sliced Tomatoes |
| Diced Onions | American Cheese | Mayonnaise |
| Mustard | Ketchup | Pickle Relish |
Drink it up!
To better serve your group, our "All-You-Can-Drink" Beverage Bar will be available for your guests one hour before your meal and are continued for one hour after your meal.
Beverages include: Pepsi Cola, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Pink Lemonade, Brisk Pre-Sweetened Ice Tea, Caffeine Free Sierra Mist, Ice Water. Not all beverage selections available at all pavilions.
The Picnic Cookout
ONLY $11.35 per person
(plus 6% sales tax & 15% service charge)
"All-You-Can-Eat" Buffet & "All-You-Can-Drink" Beverage Bar
Sit back, and let us do all of the work!
Menu Includes:
Grilled 1/4 lb. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixins'. Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad, Chips & Salsa and Fresh Watermelon slices. Plus, "All You Can Drink" beverage bar.
** All catering arrangements must be placed with the Idlewild Sales Department at least THREE WEEKS prior to your visit.
Menu Builders
Menu Builders and Specialty Bars may be added to a menu, but may not be substituted for items on the menu. So that you don’t disappoint your guests, we recommend any additions remain consistent with the size of your group. Prices are listed per person unless stated otherwise.
| Hot Dogs (Best Value!) | $1.25 |
| Veggie Burgers | $2.50 |
| Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob | $2.25 |
| Fresh Baked Cookie Assortment (Peanut Butter, Sugar, Oatmeal w/Raisin, Chocolate Chip) |
$8.50 Doz. |
| Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Pre-Packaged) |
$1.25/each |
| Ice Cream Sundae Bar | $2.95 |
| Apple Crumb Cake (sold in increments of 30) | $2.25/each piece |
| Black Forest Cake (sold in increments of 30) | $2.25/each piece |
A la Carte items may be added to your menu or purchased separately, but may not be substituted for items on the menu.
Beverages
Pepsi Beverage Bar* --- $2.15 / person for 3 hrs. service. Each additional hour @ $.50 / per person per hour.
Includes – Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Country Time Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea (sweetened), Ice Water.
(Add 6% Sales Tax to Items)
Please check with your sales representative for availability – set-up is not available at all pavilions.
*Orders must be placed two weeks in advance -- call Idlewild’s Group Sales Office at 724-238-6784
| Country Time Lemonade, Lipton Sweetened Iced Tea, Orangeade, or Crystal Light Fruit Punch (10 gallon minimum) |
$9.00/gal. |
| Coffee (5 gallon minimum) |
$9.00/gal. |
Estimate:11 drinks per gallon-12oz beverage cups
Desserts
Frozen Novelties $9.50/Doz.
Selections Include: Dixie Cups, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Fudgesicles, Popsicles, Chocolate and Strawberry Scooter Crunch
Snacks
Chip/Pretzel Assortment $7.50/Doz.
- All meals are served buffet style and include “All-You-Can-Eat” and “All-You-Can-Drink” service. The length of service is determined by the size of your group
- Catering service is provided only through Idlewild’s catering department. No outside caterers or any food and/or beverages may be brought into the Park by organizations. However, you are welcome to bring your own family picnic basket.
- A minimum of 50 meals must be ordered.
- All prices are subject to Pennsylvania 6% sales tax. A 15% service charge will be added to your catered meal (service charge does not apply to a la carte items).
- A la carte items will be billed to you based on usages. If you would like Idlewild to serve any a la carte items, a hourly service fee will be added to your bill. Please check with your Idlewild Sales Representative for rate hourly rate.
- Please confirm the GUARANTEED NUMBER of guests we are to serve at least FIVE DAYS in advance of your outing. This number may be raised, but not lowered. All charges will be based upon the guarantee, or the actual number of persons served, if greater than the guarantee.
- Sorry, No Rain Checks! Groups that cancel after the five-day period will be billed for 10% less their guarantee. Note: in the event of a rain out, leftover food can be picked up at the Stratwood catering facility within 48 hours; otherwise it will be donated to the Three Rivers Food Bank on your behalf.
- Due to the Department of Agriculture Regulation 46.384-441, we are not permitted to leave leftover food after the catered meal is complete.
Looking for an alternative to catering?
We make it EASY for YOU with these great options...
Meal Vouchers
(Available to Groups of 15-50)..........................................$6.40+tax
Our Meal Voucher option makes it easy for you to provide an affordable and delicious meal for your group. Meal Vouchers must be pre-ordered. Redeemable at two locations to satisfy a variety of tastes.
The Back Porch Restaurant
Chicken Box Meal: 2-piece combo with your choice of (thigh & leg) or (breast & wing), plus (1) small side of potato wedges, cinnamon biscuit and small 16 oz. Pepsi beverage or coffee.The Sandwich Factory
Hot Off the Grill: Choice of one , 1/4lb. Hamburger or Grilled Hot Dog served with French Fries and a small 16 oz. Pepsi beverage or coffee.
Tailgate Chicken Boxes
Tailgate Chicken Boxes are a great way to feed your hungry bunch. Just pick up or we'll deliver to your pavilion. Tailgate boxes must be pre-ordered.
48 Piece Tailgate Box.......................................................................................$52.99*
(12 Each: Breast, Thigh, Leg, Wing)
100 Piece Tailgate Box......................................................................................$99.99*
(25 Each: Breast, Thigh, Leg, Wing)
*Plus 6% PA Sales Tax
Fun Money
Always a group favorite! Idlewild Fun Money is good for purchases at all food, beverage, merchandise and non-coin operated game locations. Fun Money is sold in strips of $1.00, a 10% discount is granted on purchases over $100.00
Group Beverages
Drink Wristbands.....................................................................................$6.00/person
Quench your thirst with the "All-You-Can-Drink" wristbands! Show your wristband and receive FREE REFILLS on 16oz. Pepsi Beverages all day long. Wristband Quantity must be greater or equal to the number of tickets purchased.
32 oz. Souvenir Cup...............................................................$4.95/person (refills $.99)
This souvenir picnic gift can be used all season long! Receive refills on Pepsi Beverages for just $.99. Our 32 oz. Souvenir Cup is available at this discount price to groups of 25 or more. Orders must be placed at least 2 weeks prior to your picnic date.
Grill Rental
With our large "1/2 barrel" grills, cookouts are made easy. And, we conveniently deliver to your picnic site!
(Advance notice is appreciated.)
Grill Package (includes matchlight charcoal).........................................................$40.00
Additional Charcoal ...................................................................................$15.00/bag
Buffet Serving Guidelines
| # of Guests | Serving Tables | Food Lines | Serving Time |
| 50-175 | 1 | 2 | 1 hour |
| 176-299 | 1 | 2 | 2 hours |
| 300-599 | 2 | 4 | 2 hours |
| 600-999 | 3 | 6 | 2 hours |
| 1000+ | 4 | 8 | 3 hours |
If you wish to extend your serving time, each additional hour (2 hour maximum) is $2.50 per guest, based on confirmed meal count.