Private Events
Our upstairs private event space includes a full service private bar, seating for up to 100 people, and gorgeous views of the Wisconsin Capitol Building. It is the perfect place to host Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions and Bridal Showers, Holiday Parties, Brunch Gatherings, Luncheon Meetings, and more.
For a tour of the space and all your event planning needs please contact our event coordinator at Coopersevents@foodfightinc.com. As you peruse our offerings below, note that our catering menu does occasionally change seasonally. Our team will ensure you have everything you need to plan your perfect event, and we look forward to making your event easy, fun, and delicious. Audio and Video Amenities We offer complimentary use of our in-house projector, screen, and microphone. The Coopers Tavern reserves the right to monitor and adjust the volume of your music.
Download PDFAppetizers
We require a minimum order of 20 per item. Appetizers are priced per person. All appetizers are served on platters for self-service.-
Pretzel Platter
Traditional Bavarian pretzel bites served with our Belgian beer cheese dip and Guinness stout mustard.
$3
vegetarian
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Beer-Battered Cheese Curds
Wisconsin cheese curds fried crispy and served with house-made ranch dressing.
$4
vegetarian
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Coopers Classic Sliders*
Grilled beef sliders served medium-rare with caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and caper–black pepper aioli on a pretzel bun.
$6
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Grilled Cheese Bites
Wisconsin cheddar and herbed goat cheese on toasted sourdough. Served with harvest soup.
$4
vegetarian
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Crudité Platter
Assortment of pickled, grilled, and fresh cut raw vegetables, served with hummus and ranch dip.
$4
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Bruschetta
Tomato, fresh basil, and garlic, with Parmesan cheese. Served with crostini and balsamic glaze.
$3.50
vegetarian
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Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Local Wisconsin meats and cheeses arranged with fruit accompaniments on a butcher block.
$7
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Mushroom Crostini
Roasted mushrooms cooked with cognac and butter, served over herbed goat cheese. Garnished with crispy fried shallots.
$3
vegetarian
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Steak Crostini
Seared and thinly sliced sirloin with a horseradish cream sauce, baby arugula, and pickled red onion.
$3.50
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Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled Tiger Shrimp served with a house-made cocktail sauce and freshly cut lemon wedges.
$6
gluten free
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Crab Cakes
Seared crab cakes served with a house-made remoulade and freshly cut lemon wedges.
$7
Sandwich & Salad Options
Sandwich and salad options require a minimum of 20 people and are $18 per person. This includes your choice of two sandwiches and one salad (add a third sandwich for +$1/person). Substitute chips for salad at no charge. Our sandwich and salad option is available for either plated or buffet-style service. For salads: Add Chicken +$1, Add Shrimp +$2 (per person)-
Pulled Pork
Pulled pork, coleslaw, tangy barbeque, bread and butter pickles, on a pretzel roll.
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Turkey and Avocado
Turkey breast, avocado schmear, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, on wheatberry bread.
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Chicken Salad
Chopped chicken, grapes, Granny Smith apples, walnuts, tarragon, mayo, on a croissant.
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Roast Beef
Roast beef, horseradish mayo, caramelized onions, Gruyère, on a brioche bun.
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Caprese
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction, on a focaccia bun. Add Chicken.
$1
vegetarian
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Veggie Sandwich
Seasonal vegetables marinated & roasted with balsamic and spices, vegan pesto hummus, arugula, on a focaccia bun.
vegetarian, vegan
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House Salad
Mixed greens tossed in house balsamic vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, croutons.
vegetarian
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Caesar Salad
Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons.
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Amy's Salad
Fresh spinach tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple slaw, crumbled goat cheese.
$1.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Shaved Carrot & Beet Salad
Mixed greens tossed with citrus scallion dressing, shaved carrots, red beets, watermelon radish, sliced oranges, chopped almonds.
$1.50
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
Entrée Options
Our entrée options require a minimum of 20 people and are $26 per person for two entrée choices or $29 per person for three entrée choices. This includes your choice of entrées, one vegetable, one potato/rice/pasta, and one salad. (Additional charges may apply, please see menu.) Our entrée option is available family-style, buffet, or plated. For plated service there is an extra charge of $2 per person. Additional choices of vegetable and potato/rice/pasta can each be added at $2.5 per person.-
Salad Choice: House
Mixed greens tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
vegetarian
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Salad Choice: Caesar
Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
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Salad Choice: Amy's
Fresh spinach tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette, brandied cranberries, candied walnuts, apple-pear slaw, and crumbled goat cheese.
$1.50
gluten free, vegetarian
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Salad Choice: Shaved Carrot & Beet
Mixed greens tossed in a citrus scallion dressing, topped with shaved carrots, red beets, watermelon radish, sliced oranges, and chopped almonds.
$1.50
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Vegetable Choice: Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots
gluten free, vegetarian
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Vegetable Choice: Haricot Vert
gluten free, vegetarian
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Vegetable Choice: Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Vegetable Choice: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$1
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Vegetable Choice: Seared Asparagus
$1
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Starch Choice: Oven-Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Starch Choice: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Starch Choice: Wild Rice Pilaf
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Starch Choice: Frites
vegetarian, vegan
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Starch Choice: Mac N Cheese
$1.50
vegetarian
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Starch Choice: Cheese Curd Mashed Potatoes
$1.50
gluten free, vegetarian
Entrée Choices
Our entrée options require a minimum of 20 people and are $26 per person for two entrée choices or $29 per person for three entrée choices. This includes your choice of entrées, one vegetable, one potato/rice/pasta, and one salad. (Additional charges may apply, please see menu.) Our entrée option is available family-style, buffet, or plated. For plated service there is an extra charge of $2 per person. Additional choices of vegetable and potato/rice/pasta can each be added at $2.5 per person.-
Whole Roasted Chicken
Chicken, seasoned with lemon zest, rosemary, and spices. Served in quarters. Topped with an herbed chicken gravy.
gluten free
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Roasted Pork Loin*
Toasted pepper and spice rub, brined and roasted medium. Served with Dijon cream sauce.
gluten free
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Beer-Battered Haddock
Pabst Blue Ribbon–battered haddock served with tartar sauce and lemon.
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Seared Salmon*
Atlantic salmon seared medium. Served with a lemon buerre blanc.
$3
gluten free
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Shepherd's Pie
Beef sirloin tips seared with mushrooms, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips, and peas. Served in a reduction of Guinness stout and beef stock, and topped with buttery mashed potatoes.
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Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, bell peppers, cherry tomato, garlic, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
gluten free
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Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables cooked in an Irish pub-style curry. Served with Jasmine rice.
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Vegetable Lasagna
Layers of a house-made red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, finely chopped zucchini, carrot, onion, and bell peppers, with wilted spinach.
vegetarian
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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Mushrooms, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips, and peas. Served in a reduction of Guinness stout and vegetable stock, and topped with buttery mashed potatoes.
vegetarian
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Roasted Beef Medallions*
Market Price Angus Teres Major, roasted medium with garlic and thyme, sliced into medallions. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)
gluten free
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Market price Slow braised short ribs in a red wine and beef stock with garlic and fresh herbs. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)
gluten free
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Roasted Beef Tenderloin*
Market price Black angus beef tenderloin, roasted medium with garlic and thyme, sliced into medallions. 5oz filets, if plated. Choice of Topping: 1. Mushroom demi glace | 2. Beurre rouge | 3. Compound butter | Additional Options: - Crumbled bleu cheese (+$1/person) | Horseradish cream sauce (+$1/person) | Sautéed mushrooms and onions (+$2/person) | Surf & Turf (+mkt/person)
gluten free
Desserts
We require a minimum of 20 orders per item. All desserts are priced per person.-
Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberries simmered in a butter and brown sugar sauce, beneath a rustic golden crust. Served with local vanilla ice cream.
$4
vegetarian
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Chocolate Torte
With a brown sugar and walnut crust. Served with fresh made whipped cream.
$4
gluten free, vegetarian
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Guinness Chocolate Cake
Devil's food cake made with Guinness stout and topped with cream cheese frosting.
$4
vegetarian
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
House-baked cookies with rich chocolate chunks.
$3
vegetarian
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Chocolate Brownies
With powdered sugar.
$3
vegetarian
Bar Options
The upstairs at The Coopers Tavern offers a full bar with 28 draft beers, canned beer, and a wide variety of wine and spirits. Our bar options below offer flexibility to fit any special event, and may be customized if needed. Proper identification is required for anyone consuming alcoholic beverages. No one under the legal drinking age, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be allowed to consume alcohol on premises. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.-
Open Bar
Guests are able to order any beverage of their choosing and it will be applied to the host's bill. As the host you may set a specific time frame for the open bar, or only offer it until a certain dollar amount has been reached.
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Hosted Bar
You may offer pre-determined beer, wine, and/or spirit options for your guests to choose from. As the host you may set a time frame for the hosted bar, or only offer these options until a certain dollar amount has been reached. Any beverages requested that are not on the hosted bar or without a drink token/ticket would be considered cash bar and must be settled by each individual guest.
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Drink Tokens/Tickets
Drink tokens/tickets may be requested in any quantity in advance of your event to be dispensed by you to your guests at your leisure. Tokens/tickets are not pre-purchased. All beverages will be charged individually as they are redeemed by your guests. Tokens/tickets may be used for either the open or hosted bar options.
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Cash Bar
Guests are responsible for the purchase of their own alcoholic beverages.
Event Fees
All events are subject to a food and beverage minimum, a room fee, a 20% service charge for wages, and 5.5% Wisconsin sales tax.-
Food/Beverage Minimum and Room Rental Fees
Monday - Friday Daytime: $250 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Saturday - Sunday Daytime: $750 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Sunday - Wednesday Evening: $750 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Thursday Evening: $1000 food/beverage minimum and $50/hour room fee Friday - Saturday Evening: $3000 food/beverage minimum and $500 flat room fee
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Service Charge and Taxes
A 20% service charge on all food and beverage purchases will be included on the final bill to cover the base wages of kitchen and service staff. There is no service charge on other incidentals. Food, beverage, service charge, and all other incidentals are subject to 5.5% Wisconsin sales tax. If your company is tax exempt, a copy of your tax-exempt certificate must be provided prior to final billing.
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Deposits and Payments
A deposit for half the food and beverage minimum is required to secure the upstairs space. This deposit will be applied toward the final bill. The deposit will be refunded in full for any cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the event date. Any cancellations within 45 days of the event date may result in the forfeiture of the deposit. In the event of extreme weather or other "acts of god" which result in closure of The Coopers Tavern, the deposit will be transferred to another date. If another date can not be settled, the full deposit may be refunded at the discretion of The Coopers Tavern. The full payment is due by the end of the event and may be paid by credit card, cash, or company check. Direct billing options are available to our corporate clients. Direct billing invoices are due within 30 days of the event.
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Menus and Guest Counts
All menus and guest counts (notated on the "planning worksheet") must be confirmed no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled event. We will order and prepare the amount of food for the number of confirmed guests, and all staffing and charges will be based on this guest count. If a final menu and guest count is not received by the specified date, menu and guest count will be based off of initial conversations. It is our policy to quote a firm price for menu items no more than 45 days in advance. Prices do not include the 5.5% Wisconsin state sales tax or the 20% labor service charge.
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Carry-In Food and Desserts
With the exception of desserts produced in a State of Wisconsin licensed professional kitchen, all food and beverage served or consumed on the premises must be purchased, prepared, and served by The Coopers Tavern. No leftover food or beverage may be taken from the premises. We offer a variety of dessert options. However, you may bring in outside desserts from a State of Wisconsin licensed professional kitchen only. For any dessert brought onto the premises, there is a $3/person dessert service fee.
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Decorations
Guests may bring their own decorations, but may not affix anything to the walls, floor, or ceilings. No glitter, confetti, or open flame candles are allowed. Candles may be used as long as they are enclosed. All displays, materials, signs, banners, and decorations must be removed prior to departure. No furnishings may be removed from the space.
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Closing Policies
All events have a 15 minute grace period beyond the agreed upon end time. If customers choose to stay at The Coopers Tavern, they are welcome to relocate to the downstairs bar if space allows. Should any damages be incurred at the event, including excessive cleaning, replacing broken objects, etc., a $30 per hour fee will be charged.