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Fat Tuesday Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 / 5:30pm
Let the good times roll at Bubba’s Fat Tuesday dinner! We’re celebrating Mardi Gras with regional Southern Cuisine, festive cocktails and more at this special ticketed event. Limited seats available; secure your spot today!
Tickets: $65/pp (+tax and gratuity)
Add beverage pairing: $30/pp (+tax and gratuity)
Parties & Events
From business lunches to private parties and banquets, think Bubba for your special event.
Host your event in one of our dining room spaces, or reserve our private room with seating for 26 people.
Contact our team today and start planning your next event with Bubba:
515.257.4744 | info@bubbadsm.com
Catering
Bring Bubba to your home or office with our mouthwatering and mobile catering solutions.
With chips, choice of side (Bubba Salad or Fresh Fruit) and dessert (Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars, Mississippi Mud Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookie).
Sandwiches
$16
TURKEY & PROVOLONE
Roasted turkey, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and whole grain mustard on South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
PIMENTO BACON CHICKEN WRAP
Grilled blackened chicken or crispy buttermilk fried chicken with pecan-smoked bacon, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion
$16
$16
SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD
Roasted chicken, cranberries, green apple, smoked cashews and celery on top of Bibb lettuce with apple cider vinaigrette on South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
BLACKENED CHICKEN
Sliced blackened chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato and Bubba’s remoulade on South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
Ham and Swiss
Honey ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, lettuce and tomato on South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
DEVILED EGG SALAD
with lettuce and tomato on a South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD
with lettuce and tomato on South Union Bakery Brioche
$16
$16
SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE WRAP
Roasted poblano hummus, tri-color quinoa, black beans, pico de gallo and lettuce
$16
Salads
Add grilled or blackened chicken (+6), salmon or shrimp (+8)
$12
BUBBA SALAD
Mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, red onion, buttermilk vinaigrette and corn bread croutons
$12
$18
SOUTHERN PROTEIN BOWL
Chopped kale, tri-color quinoa, sweet potato, roasted vegetables, sunflower seeds, grape tomato, avocado, poblano pesto and poached eggs.
$18
$16
SOUTHWEST COBB
Mixed greens with bacon, black beans, avocado, tomato, cheddar cheese, deviled eggs and pimento ranch dressing
$16
$17
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Sorghum-glazed salmon over mixed greens with sweet potato, dried cranberries, candied pecans, feta cheese and apple cider vinaigrette
$17
Savory Bites
All items served by the dozen unless otherwise noted.
$24
DEVILED EGGS
Paprika and pecan-smoked bacon
$24
$25
CHICKEN & WAFFLES BITES
Fried chicken nuggets, mini buttermilk waffles, bread-and-butter pickles and a syrup drizzle
$25
$25
TEA SANDWICHES
Cucumber Benedictine or Pimento Cheese
$25
$35
FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS
Pecan-smoked bacon, roasted poblano aioli, red onion, lettuce and arugula on grilled South Union Bakery Italian bread
$35
$68
STEAK SANDWICH BITES
Grilled steak with horseradish cream, white cheddar and toasted bell pepper on South Union focaccia
$68
$32
GRILLED FRUIT CROSTINI
Seasonal fruit with caramelized onions, herbed goat cheese and a bourbon-balsamic drizzle on crostini
$32
$35
SWEET CHILI GLAZED STEAK SKEWERS
Iowa Certified Angus Beef flank steak seared with Cajun seasoning and glazed with sweet chili sauce
$35
$25
CAROLINA GOLD CHICKEN KABOBS
Grilled chicken, peppers and onions glazed in tangy honey mustard sauce
$25
$25
SPICY BBQ MEATBALLS
Our house meatloaf blend of beef and pork simmered in spicy BBQ sauce
$25
$52
MINI CRAB CAKES
Charred lemon aioli and chili oil drizzle
$52
BBQ SLIDERS
Coleslaw and house made bread and butter pickles
BBQ Pulled Chicken / 41
BBQ Pulled Pork / 43
BBQ Chopped Brisket / 58
$20
SUCCOTASH & GOAT CHEESE STUFFED PEPPADEWS
Peppadew peppers stuffed with lima beans, onions, corn, tomato, zucchini, squash and goat cheese
$20
PUFFED PASTY PINWHEELS
Your choice of:
Smoked artichoke and okra / 16
Braised pork and green Chile / 20
$35
CHILI PEPPER SHRIMP CORN CAKES
Gulf shrimp spiced with chili pepper on buttermilk corn cakes with peach chutney
$35
$25
OKRA-CORN CAKES
Buttermilk corn and okra cakes, griddled and served with peach chutney
$25
$65
PIMENTO CHEESE PLATTER
Country ham, pecan-smoked bacon crumbles, candied pecans, buttermilk crackers, whole grain mustard, seasonal jam and Bubba’s pimento cheese & bread-and-butter pickles (serves 12-15)
$65
$42
FRUIT PLATTER
Cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and seasonal berries with a bourbon-honey cream cheese dip (serves 12-15)
$42
$40
ROASTED POBLANO HUMMUS PLATTER
Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, buttermilk crackers and pimento ranch (serves 12-15)
$40
On the Sweet Side
$42
BOURBON PECAN PIE BARS
Flavors of brown sugar, bourbon and candied pecans
$42
$30
MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES
Chocolate with marshmallow top
$30
$28
PRALINE & CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Pecan praline chunks, chocolate chips and sea salt (can be made without nuts)
$28
$34
ASSORTED MINI DESSERT PLATTER
Bourbon pecan pie bars, Mississippi mud brownies and praline & chocolate chip cookies
$34
$30
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE SHOOTERS
Rich chocolate mousse with raspberries
$30
$34
LEMON BLUEBERRY PARFAITS
Lemon filling with fresh blueberries and whipped cream
$34
$38
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PARFAITS
Sweet biscuits, strawberries and fresh whipped cream
$38
$30
BANANA PUDDDING PARFAITS
Banana pudding, whipped cream and vanilla wafers
$30
Served with Bubba salad and two sides. Fifteen-person minimum; priced per guest. Includes disposable place settings and napkins.
Buffet Entrées
FRIED CHICKEN
Buttermilk fried chicken that’s brined, breaded and seasoned (two pieces per guest).
2 pc White (Breast & wing) / 23.00
2 pc Dark (Thigh & drum) / 25.00
$27.50
BBQ MEATLOAF
Blend of beef and pork, wrapped in bacon, smothered in house-made BBQ sauce
$27.50
$32.50
SHRIMP & GRITS
Cajun-charred Gulf shrimp over Anson Mills white cheddar grits. Garnished with collard greens, grilled squash, bell pepper, onion and chili oil
$32.50
Sides
Pimento Mac & Cheese
Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage
Smoky Bacon Green Beans with Bacon
Ham Hock Collard Greens
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
White Cheddar Grits
Desserts
served by the dozen with the exception of the whole pies
Whole Pecan Pie
42
Whole Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
38
$42
BOURBON PECAN PIE BARS
Flavors of brown sugar, bourbon and candied pecans
$42
$30
MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES
Chocolate with marshmallow top
$30
$28
PRALINE & CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Pecan praline chunks, chocolate chips and sea salt (can be made without nuts)
$28
$34
ASSORTED MINI DESSERT PLATTER
Bourbon pecan pie bars, Mississippi mud brownies and praline & chocolate chip cookies
$34
$30
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE SHOOTERS
Rich chocolate mousse with raspberries
$30
$34
LEMON BLUEBERRY PARFAITS
Lemon filling with fresh blueberries and whipped cream
$34
$38
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PARFAITS
Sweet biscuits, strawberries and fresh whipped cream
$38
$30
BANANA PUDDDING PARFAITS
Banana pudding, whipped cream and vanilla wafers
$30
Delivery: $100 minimum purchase and $15 delivery fee within the Des Moines metro. $150 minimum purchase and $25 delivery outside metro (30-mile radius).
Payment: Due in full prior to delivery. We accept all major credit cards, corporate checks and cash.
Cancellation: Must be received no later than 10am the day before your event to avoid a 25% fee.
Service Charge: Staffed events are subject to a 20% service charge (minimum $100).
Rentals: Linens, flatware, glassware, chaffing dishes and more may be available for rent upon request.