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New Year's Eve Grand Buffet

Celebrate the New Year in style at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions! Indulge in our New Year's Eve Buffet, featuring all your favorite holiday dishes, and get ready to party the night away at our vibrant glow party. Ring in the new year with great food, live music, and unforgettable memories! Plus, don't miss our dessert station featuring a wide array of sweet treats, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Dinner includes soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea. A full bar is available with beer, wine, and craft cocktails for purchase.

*Flexible dress code. Please, no swimwear/coverups.

**For those with food allergies, we offer an allergy-free buffet section. 

***Glow Party is FREE to all buffet & resort guests.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Buffet Time: Beginning at 6:00pm
Glow Party Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am

Pricing:

Buffet:

Adults (Ages 11+): $95.00 
Child (Ages 3-10): $40.00
Child (Ages 2 & Under): FREE

*Subject to 25% taxable service charge & applicable sales tax. Gratuity included.

Glow Party:

FREE for all buffet & resort guests.

Valet parking is available for $39.99 on the day of event.

Buffet Menu:

Carving Station: 

  • slow-roasted prime rib - rosemary au jus, horseradish crema  
  • pork crown rack – italian sausage, mushroom + wild rice stuffing 

Action Station:

  • parmesan wheel pasta station – creamy alfredo, penne pasta, blistered tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, wilted spinach, grilled squash medley, basil, parsley, roasted broccoli

Hot Entrees:  

  • roasted atlantic salmon - orange + cumin glaze
  • red curry prawns
  • chicken provencal
  • post oak smoked brisket - honey chipotle bbq sauce 
  • roasted vegetable lasagna 

Seafood Station 

  • poached shrimp
  • oysters on the half-shell
  • green lip mussels 

Soup: 

  • corn chowder
  • black-eyed pea soup 

Bread: 

  • assorted rolls, sliced breads

Salad Bar:

  • lettuce: romaine, spinach, local arcadian mix
  • protein: smoked ham, roasted turkey, grilled chicken, chopped bacon
  • vegetables: carrot, cucumber, baby heirloom tomato, marinated olives, sweet peppers, radish, shaved fennel, roasted beets, artichoke
  • cheese: cheddar jack, blue crumbles, goat cheese, parmesan
  • toppers: croutons, tortilla strips, glazed pecans, cranberries, sunflower seeds, chickpeas
  • dressings: buttermilk ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, italian, caesar
  • pre-built salads – german potato salad, macaroni salad  

Hot Sides:

  • garlic + brown butter yukon mashed potatoes
  • creamy mac n cheese - toasted panko topping 
  • corn pudding
  • sauteed green beans with roasted red pepper 

Charcuterie:

  • cheeses: cheddar, blue, manchego, gouda, havarti, parmesan, goat
  • meats: genoa salami, soppressata, capicola, pepperoni, mortadella, coppa
  • accompaniments: greek olives, marcona almonds, honey, fig jam, whole grain mustard, berries, grapes, dried fig, dried apricots, fresh berries, crackers, toasted baguette 

Chilled Food Station: 

  • seasonal fruit display 
  • grilled vegetable display – hummus, muhammara, pesto 

  • broccoli + cheese
  • buttered corn
  • chicken tenders
  • mini corn dogs
  • mac n cheese
  • cheese pizza/pepperoni pizza
  • assorted jello
  • brownies
  • cupcakes 

  • roasted potatoes
  • turkey breast
  • sweet corn (no butter)
  • green beans
  • turmeric cauliflower 

  • regional trifle
  • regional crème brule minis   
  • regional bread pudding 
  • themed cupcakes
  • regional cheesecake minis 
  • chocolate cake
  • champagne flavored jell-o
  • seasonal chocolate mousse cup (gf) 
  • bubbly pear panna cotta
  • salted caramel cake bites
  • macarons
  • ice cream action station: chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, pineapple sauce, maraschino cherries, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, chopped kit kats, reese’s pieces crushed, chocolate chips, sprinkles rainbow, crushed pretzels, chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, nerds 

*Menu subject to change.

The After Party!

Join us for the ultimate after-glow party from 8:00pm to 1:00am. Ring in the new year with glow sticks, a DJ dance party, complimentary hats and horns, a midnight countdown, and a balloon drop!

Free to all resort & buffet guests!