Event Menus & Packages
Chef-Driven Menus
The same culinary team behind one of Indianapolis’s top-rated restaurants prepares every event at The Archive.
From passed hors d’oeuvres to plated dinners and buffets, each menu is thoughtfully tailored to your guest count, event style, and timeline.
Hors d’Oeuvres
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Cheese Tray
Full Tray
Brie, Swiss, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses served with red grapes and an assortment of premium crackers.
(Serves approximately 30 guests)*Vegetable Tray
Full Tray
Fresh-cut seasonal vegetables served with house ranch dressing.
(Serves approximately 30 guests)*Premium Fruit Tray
Full Tray
Freshly sliced pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, red grapes, blueberries, raspberries, kiwis, and oranges.
(Serves approximately 30 guests)Potato Skins
Half (24 pieces)
Full (48 pieces)
Crispy potato skins topped with melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, fresh bacon, and scallions. Served with house-made ranch dressing and sour cream.Meatballs
Half (50 pieces)
Full (100 pieces)
Italian meatballs served with your choice of barbecue or Swedish sauce.Chicken Wings
Half (24 pieces)
Full (48 pieces)
Chicken wings served with your choice of hot buffalo, mild buffalo, teriyaki, barbecue, or garlic parmesan sauce. Served with celery and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Half (24 pieces)
Full (48 pieces)
Mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage and white wine–infused cream cheese, finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese.*The Library Deviled Eggs
Half (24 pieces)
Full (48 pieces)
Classic deviled eggs prepared in The Library’s signature style.Pulled Pork Sliders
Full (24 pieces)
Slow-smoked pulled pork on Hawaiian rolls with Pepper Jack cheese and sweet, tangy barbecue sauce.Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sliders
Full (24 pieces)
Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in house-made hot honey sauce, served on Hawaiian rolls with dill pickle chips.*Shrimp Cocktail
Half (30 pieces)
Full (60 pieces)
Poached, chilled shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.*Signature Stuffed Shrimp
Half (16 pieces)
Full (32 pieces)
Jumbo butterflied shrimp stuffed with a savory blend of cheeses, bacon, and fresh jalapeño, finished with melted Monterey Jack.Petite Salmon Cakes
Half (16 pieces)
Full (32 pieces)
House-made Atlantic salmon cakes served with remoulade sauce and fresh lemon.*Indicates Gluten Free
Boxed Lunches
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Sandwiches & Wraps
The Library Roast Beef
Shaved roast beef, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, horseradish mayo, hoagie bunThe Library Ham on Rye
Naturally smoked ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, rye breadThe Library Turkey Pesto
Oven-roasted turkey breast, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, pesto mayo, wheat breadVegan Fried “Chicken” Sub
Vegan fried chicken, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, hoagie bunChicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, plain tortillaChicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar Jack cheese, ranch dressing, plain tortillaVegan Chicken Wrap
Fried vegan chicken, chopped lettuce, green onion, diced tomato, sriracha, vegan mayo, plain tortillaSalads
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, Chopped romaine lettuce, Croutons, Caesar dressing, Parmesan*The Library Chicken Cobb
Grilled chicken, Chopped romaine lettuce, Cheddar Jack, Tomato, Green Onion, Egg, Bacon, Ranch dressing*Indicates Gluten Free
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All Boxed Lunches Include
Pickle spear
Choice of side: kettle chips, cucumber salad, or potato salad
Choice of dessert: brownie, lemon bar, or apple
Choice of beverage: bottled water, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, or Mountain Dew
*Sandwiches may be prepared on a gluten-free bun for an additional charge.
Plated Dinner Menus
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$38 per guest
*6 oz Center-Cut Top Sirloin
Grilled top sirloin brushed with house-made herb-infused garlic butterLemon Pepper–Encrusted Cod
Center-cut cod loin seasoned with lemon pepper, topped with crisp garlic breadcrumbs, and finished with a lemon white wine sauceChicken Parmigiana
Hand-breaded, herb-infused chicken breast served over linguini with marinara, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, finished with fresh parsleyVegan Chicken Parmigiana
Vegan fried chicken served over chickpea pasta with marinara and vegan cheese, finished with fresh parsley*Indicates Gluten Free
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$44 per guest
*6 oz Center-Cut Top Sirloin
Grilled top sirloin brushed with house-made herb-infused garlic butterBaked Walleye
Pan-seared walleye filet finished with seasoned bread crumbs, lemon white wine butter sauce, fresh parsley, and a lemon wedge*Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop
10 oz frenched bone-in pork chop, grilled and finished with chef’s seasoningChicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast served with fettuccine tossed in a house-made white wine Alfredo sauce, finished with fresh Parmesan and parsleyVegan Chicken Parmigiana
Vegan fried chicken served over chickpea pasta with marinara and vegan cheese, finished with fresh parsley*Indicates Gluten Free
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$55 per guest
*12 oz Aged New York Strip or 12 oz Aged Ribeye
Grilled steak brushed with house-made herb-infused garlic butter*Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic salmon filet grilled and finished with garlic herb butter and fresh parsley*Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop
10 oz frenched bone-in pork chop, grilled and finished with chef’s seasoningChicken Marsala
Lightly breaded chicken breasts served with cremini mushrooms in a house-made Marsala wine sauce, finished with fresh ParmesanVegan Chicken Parmigiana
Vegan fried chicken served over chickpea pasta with marinara and vegan cheese, finished with fresh parsley*Indicates Gluten Free
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$65 per guest
*8 oz Aged Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon brushed with house-made herb-infused garlic butter*Pecan-Encrusted Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic salmon filet crusted with toasted pecans, served with a honey butter glaze and fresh herbsMaple Bourbon Pork Chop
10 oz frenched bone-in pork chop finished with a maple bourbon reductionChicken Marsala
Lightly breaded chicken breasts served with cremini mushrooms in a house-made Marsala wine sauce, finished with fresh ParmesanVegan Chicken Parmigiana
Vegan fried chicken served over chickpea pasta with marinara and vegan cheese, finished with fresh parsley*Indicates Gluten Free
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All plated dinners include a choice of soup or salad and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.
Soup selections change daily; salads include spring mix, cucumber, shredded carrot, and cherry tomato.
Caesar salad available for +$1 per guest.
Non-alcoholic beverages include: assorted soft drinks, freshly brewed iced tea, lemonade, regular & decaf coffee, hot tea, and ice water.
All non-pasta entrées include the host’s choice of one side:
baked potato or rice pilafAdditional sides available for an additional charge per guest:
green beans, asparagus, smashed potatoes, baked potato, rice pilaf
Dinner Buffet Menu
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*8 oz Center-Cut Top Sirloin
Grilled top sirloin brushed with house-made herb-infused garlic butterChicken Marsala
Lightly breaded chicken breasts served with cremini mushrooms in a house-made Marsala wine sauce, finished with fresh ParmesanChicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast served with fettuccine tossed in a house-made white wine Alfredo sauce, finished with fresh Parmesan and parsleyPenne Vodka
Penne pasta and spicy Italian sausage tossed in a vodka-tomato cream sauceChicken Parmigiana
Hand-breaded, herb-infused chicken breast served over linguini with marinara, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, finished with fresh parsleyVegan Chicken Parmigiana
Vegan fried chicken served over chickpea pasta with marinara and vegan cheese, finished with fresh parsley*Roasted Salmon
Salmon fillets roasted to perfection and finished with clarified butterLemon Pepper–Encrusted Cod
Center-cut cod loin seasoned with lemon pepper, topped with crisp garlic breadcrumbs, and finished with a lemon white wine sauce*Indicates Gluten Free
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All buffet selections include your guests’ choice of iced tea, lemonade, and ice water.
Fresh-baked French bread is served with all buffet entrées and two selected side dishes.
Side Options:
green beans • rice pilaf • smashed potatoes • house salad
Beverage upgrade:
Add assorted soft drinks, regular & decaf coffee, and hot tea for an additional charge per guest.
All Food & Beverage is subject to 24% service charge and applicable local taxes, currently 9%.