Reception Menus

[scm1012]

Anyone willing to share their reception menus and styles(buffet, sit-down, stations)?

I''m just curious!

 

[Cleopatra]

We''re doing buffet style. Here''s our menu:

- At the entrance, every guest will be served a glass of champagne mixed with summer berries.
- Meatballs in Spice sauce
- Finger Sandwiches – BLTs and Cucumber sandwiches
- New Orleans Praline Chicken
- Penne Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
- Vegetable/Fruit display
- Platters of Fried Cracklins and Boudin
- Two bone-in Shaved Louisiana Sugarcane Glazed Hams (served with mini-buns)
- Spinach Dip in bread bowls – served with crackers
- Mashed Potato bar (mashed potatoes served in martini glasses with choices of gravy''s or typical baked potato toppings)
- Banana''s Foster Station (this is going to be FI''s groom''s cake)

phew!

 

[Courtneylub]

Date: 4/3/2008 3:45:27 PM
Author: Cleopatra
We''re doing buffet style. Here''s our menu:

- At the entrance, every guest will be served a glass of champagne mixed with summer berries.
- Meatballs in Spice sauce
- Finger Sandwiches – BLTs and Cucumber sandwiches
- New Orleans Praline Chicken
- Penne Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
- Vegetable/Fruit display
- Platters of Fried Cracklins and Boudin
- Two bone-in Shaved Louisiana Sugarcane Glazed Hams (served with mini-buns)
- Spinach Dip in bread bowls – served with crackers
- Mashed Potato bar (mashed potatoes served in martini glasses with choices of gravy''s or typical baked potato toppings)
- Banana''s Foster Station (this is going to be FI''s groom''s cake)

phew!

Oh my goodness...YUMMMMM

 

[bee*]

that sounds delicious cleo!!

We have a drinks reception with snacks on arrival.
Then dinner will be:

Caesar Salad
Potato and Leak Soup
Choice of beef/salmon for mains
Trio desert-not sure which ones yet

We''ll then provide afters food later on in the night.

On our venues website they have a good few menus if you want to have a look to get an idea-if you click on menu they show up the different courses served here

 

[miraclesrule]

I''m salivating here....

Okay computer dork ???, how do you get the prior message you are responding to (in pretty blue), to show in the body of your response? (Seriously, I am NOT this dorky, after all, I know how to do it on my NFL forum message board, just not this one) <-------major football fan, I am.

Giving a big shout out to Charger Girl!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[miraclesrule]

We are having some fufoo tray passed whore-derves...
And the cheapest freakin'' chicken dinner the venue has...

 

[CJ2008]

Date: 4/3/2008 11:05:03 PM
Author: miraclesrule
I''m salivating here....

Okay computer dork ???, how do you get the prior message you are responding to (in pretty blue), to show in the body of your response? (Seriously, I am NOT this dorky, after all, I know how to do it on my NFL forum message board, just not this one) <-------major football fan, I am.

Giving a big shout out to Charger Girl!!!!!!!!!!!

miracle -- hit reply, then quote.

 

[Gypsy]

Everything sounds so good.

I don't have anything really picked out yet as we haven't had our tasting. But we are doing sit down. And there will be one vegetarian option offered and two meats (a beef and a fish, most likely). Or just a duet and vegetarian, I have no idea yet.

I REALLY REALLY HOPE THE FOOD IS DECENT! Here's the full options menu from our venue.

BUFFET STYLE RECEPTIONS
Martinelli Event Center
Your buffet table is adorned with tastefully prepared foods and seasonal decorations. Guests are greeted, served & never asked to choose one entrée over another. Our highly trained wait staff serves at the buffet & attends tables, paying every attention to your guests and their satisfaction.
Please choose two entrée item selections.
Beef
Carved Mesquite Grilled Tri Tip…$23
Carved Prime Rib au Jus…$28
Fillet Mignon…$34
Chicken
Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Sauce…$18
Chicken Marsala…$17
Chicken Piccata…$18
Coq au Vin…$17
Pork
Hickory Smoked Bone in Pork Prime Rib…$20
Mesquite Grilled Pork Loin with Balsamic Carmelized Shallots…$20
Seafood
Mesquite Grilled King Salmon…$21
Shrimp Stuffed Sole Baked in Diablo Mornay Sauce…$25
Mesquite Grilled Mahi Mahi with Jicama Mango Salsa…$25
Buffet Service Packages Include:
House-made Foccacia Bread, Caesar Salad, Green Salad, Red Potato Mashers, Rice Pilaf
and Seasonal Vegetable Medley
*All appropriate linen, flatware, china and glassware will be provided and is included in the price.
*Price of buffet per person is the sum of two entrée selections.
*Children 4-12 are 50% off, children 3 and under are free for the buffet.
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable tax will be applied.
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Martinelli Event Center Banquet Menu
BANQUET RECEPTIONS
Banquet style receptions at the Martinelli Event Center are custom crafted affairs tailored to your style and taste. Our highly trained service staff takes care of you and your guests as you relax around tables dressed elegantly with white linen, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted wine country cuisine served course by course.
Please choose a Salad & and two Entrées. Two entrée selections must be offered to guests (not including vegetarian selection). Appetizers, Intermezzo & Dessert may be added to base price. Chef may customize additional choices & courses.
Appetizers
Crab Cakes - with roasted red pepper & basil aioli, baby greens & lemon…$9
Bacon Wrapped Scallops - pan seared ocean scallops with saffron cream sauce…$10
Beef Carpaccio - seared fillet, thin & rare with capers, aioli, parmesan cheese & chives…$11
Pan Seared Quail - semi boneless with golden beets, baby greens & orange walnut vinaigrette…$13
Salads
Caesar Salad - torn romaine, foccacia croutons & parmesan cheese…$10
Wine Country Mixed - marinated figs, candied pecans & gorgonzola cheese…$11
Greek Salad - with feta cheese, roma tomatoes, olives, red onion & cucumber…$10
Baby Spinach & Grapefruit - warm bacon dressing, red onion, & toasted walnuts…$11
*Heirloom Tomato Caprice - fresh mozzarella, basil, & tomatoes with olive oil & crostini…$12
Intermezzo
Champagne Sorbet - with frosted grapes…$7
Mango Sorbet - with finely shaved coconut flakes…$7
Cold Cantaloupe & Honeydew Soup - refreshing…$7
Entrée selections on following page.
*available in season.
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable sales tax will be applied.
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Martinelli Event Center Banquet Menu
Entrées
All entrees come w/ chef’s choice of appropriate & seasonal accompaniments.
Beef
Prime Rib au Jus - slow roasted, rosemary & garlic encrusted with redskin mashers…$35
Fillet Mignon - seared & bacon wrapped with portobello gorgonzola sauce & redskin mashers…$38
New York Steak - peppercorn rubbed with redskin mashers & cognac cream sauce…$36
Poultry
Mesquite Chicken – chardonnay marinated airline breast with saffron rice pilaf
& lemon-caper buerre blanc…$27
Cornish Hen- brined & roasted with pancetta, fontina & foccacia herb stuffing, redskin mashers & cabernet reduction….$30
Stuffed Chicken Breast - seared with ham, provolone, tomato, basil, rice & saffron cream…$30
Duck Confit - tender braised duck served with wild mushroom pilaf and dark reduction sauce…$32
Chicken Marsala- braised in marsala wine with mushrooms and tomato…$26
Pork, Lamb & Veal
Smoked Pork Prime Rib - brown sugar cured with fennel mustard seed sauce & soft polenta…$32
Hoisin Pork Loin - grilled with porcini sauce, wild rice & balsamic caramelized shallots…$31
Herb Encrusted Lamb Chops - dijon marinated & baked with garlic mashers & merlot jus…$38
Osso Bucco - slow braised veal shank with soft polenta, carrots & caramelized pearl onions…$36
Seafood
King Salmon –mesquite grilled fillet with spinach saffron rice pilaf and lemon caper buerre blanc sauce…$30
Mesquite Grilled Mahi Mahi– with jicama mango salsa and rice pilaf…$31
Stuffed Sole Fillets - with shrimp, tomatoes, pine nuts & caper mornay sauce over rice pilaf …$33
Vegetarian
Penne Pasta Primavera - seasonal veggies tossed with butter, garlic, herbs, white wine, & parmesan…$27
Pasta Pomodoro – penne Rigate with rich tomato sauce & parmesan…$25
Duet Plate
Please choose one plate that will be offered to all guests.
King Salmon and Mesquite Chicken……..$29
Mesquite Grilled Tri Tip and Grilled Mahi Mahi…….$31
*A special kids menu will be provided for children under 12 for banquet service only. Children 4-12 are 50% off, 3 and under are free for banquet service.
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable sales tax will be applied. 3
Martinelli Event Center Banquet Menu
Dessert
Available for either buffet or banquet receptions
Tiramisu - espresso dipped ladyfingers in velvety zabaglione cream…$6
Bread Pudding - soft & rich, with raisin, pecans & warm caramel sauce…$7
Chocolate Tart - chocolate mousse & caramel walnuts on a chocolate cookie crust…$8
Cheese & Grapes – an enticing array of cheeses from around the world with frosted grapes…$9
Petit Four Selection- assorted mini desserts…………….$11
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable sales tax will be applied. 4
Martinelli Event Center Banquet Menu
APPETIZERS & HORS D’ OEUVRES
Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Martinelli Event Center hors d’ oeuvres are handcrafted from the freshest, finest ingredients and passed on marble trays by our experienced servers to allow you & your guests a chance to relax, mingle and enjoy the reception or party.
Three selections…$9
Additional selections...$4
Crab Cakes w/ Lemon & Rouille
Salmon Tartare in Red Potato Boulevant w/ Crème Fraiche & Chives
Smoked Salmon on Crostini w/ Herbed Chevre
Crostini w/ Roasted Garlic Spread, Pesto & Wild Mushroom
Seared Ahi on Cucumber w/ Crème Fraiche
Crisp Endive with Goat Cheese, Herbs & Hazelnuts*
Chicken w/ Green Olive, Manchego & Roasted Tomato on Corn Crisps
Crostini w/ Caramelized Shallots, Brie, and Apple
Bruchetta w/ Fresh Mozzarella, Herbs, Tomato
Spanakopita
Asian Style Chicken Satay
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette*
Stationary Hors d’ Oeuvres
Martinelli Event Center appetizers are arranged beautifully on wood, marble & silver platters & presented so your guests can help themselves as they mingle.
House Smoked Salmon – red onion, capers, goat cheese, lemon, cucumber & crostini…$5
Antipasto – provolone, ham, brie, roasted garlic, olives, pepperoncini, tomato & crostini…$5
Cheese Board – a selection of cheeses from around the world with grapes, & crackers…$5
Crudité - an array of fresh & pickled vegetables with ranch style dip…$5
Fresh Fruit – a cascading display of fresh cut seasonal fruits…$5
*In Season
*Prices for hors d’ oeuvres and appetizers are per person times the total number in group.
*Prices for hors d’ oeuvres and appetizers are based on one hour of service.
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable sales tax will be applied.
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Martinelli Event Center Banquet Menu
BEVERAGE MENU
Unlimited beverage service for your guest’s ultimate satisfaction
Garré Platinum
$35
Champagne Toast
Select Premium Garré Wines
Micro Beer on Tap
Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water & Tea
Freshly Ground Regular & Decaffeinated Gourmet Coffee
Garré Gold
$31
Champagne Toast
Vineyard Selection Garré Wines
Micro Beer on Tap
Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water & Tea
Freshly Ground Regular & Decaffeinated Gourmet Coffee
Garré Silver
$27
Champagne Toast
Vineyard Selection Garré Wines
Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water & Tea
Freshly Ground Regular & Decaffeinated Gourmet Coffee
Garré Bronze
$19
Champagne Toast
Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water & Tea
Freshly Ground Regular & Decaffeinated Gourmet Coffee
Garré Premium
$13
Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water & Tea
Freshly Ground Regular & Decaffeinated Gourmet Coffee
*Prices for beverage packages are per person times the total number in group.
*All packages are based on four hours of unlimited service. Additional hours are available for purchase at a pro-rated rate with the purchase of additional hour(s) of the rental facility.
*Garré Gold and Garré Platinum offer one round of wine table service with dinner. Beverages will be available at the bar throughout the event.
*Children 4-12 are 50% off, children 3 and under are free for beverage service.
Rev. 1/07
*All items and prices are subject to change, a 20% service charge and all applicable sales tax will be applied. 6

 

[Cleopatra]

Date: 4/3/2008 4:09:05 PM
Author: Courtneylub

Date: 4/3/2008 3:45:27 PM

Author: Cleopatra

We''re doing buffet style. Here''s our menu:


- At the entrance, every guest will be served a glass of champagne mixed with summer berries.

- Meatballs in Spice sauce

- Finger Sandwiches – BLTs and Cucumber sandwiches

- New Orleans Praline Chicken

- Penne Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

- Vegetable/Fruit display

- Platters of Fried Cracklins and Boudin

- Two bone-in Shaved Louisiana Sugarcane Glazed Hams (served with mini-buns)

- Spinach Dip in bread bowls – served with crackers

- Mashed Potato bar (mashed potatoes served in martini glasses with choices of gravy''s or typical baked potato toppings)

- Banana''s Foster Station (this is going to be FI''s groom''s cake)


phew!

Oh my goodness...YUMMMMM

Yeah Courtney - I think I''m more excited about the Banana''s FOster Station than anything - when our caterer told us that he could do that for us, FI''s face lit up like a christmas tree - I just couldn''t say no! ha!

Wow Gypsy! You sure do have lots to choose from!!!!

 

[melpla]

We are having a sit-down meal. We're having a very small wedding.

To be served with wine during a "cocktail hour" (we're doing wine only--a red pour and a white pour)

Hot Crab and Lobster Dip Served with Pita Chips and Crackers
Creamy Pamlico Crab and Lobster with Dijon Mustard, White Wine, and Spices

Bruschetta Caprese
Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

First course:

Guests choice of

Traditional Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Housemade Dressing

Creamy Tomato Soup
Basil, Garlic, and a touch of Spice

Main Course:
Guests choice of

Broiled Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet
Topped with Cucumber, Tomato, and Spanish Herb Salsa

Chili Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Pineapple, Chorizo, Roasted Garlic
Cilantro Butter

Pan Seared All Natural Ashley Farm’s Chicken Breast
Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Basil and Parmesan

ETA: Most of our guests are family, and we are seafood lovers, so that's why 2 options are seafood. The chicken is there for my sister-in-law and a couple of others who are not seafood people.

ETA: We are also having a champagne toast, but we are saving a bit of money by going with a nice Prosecco instead of champagne. The name is Anime Pink. The venue gave me a bottle to try at New Years, and I thought the color was beautiful and festive, and it was delicious.

Our venue is providing coffee service, and of course there will be wedding cake! That's it for dessert.

 

[sandia_rose]

Date: 4/3/2008 4:09:05 PM
Author: Courtneylub

Date: 4/3/2008 3:45:27 PM
Author: Cleopatra
We're doing buffet style. Here's our menu:

- At the entrance, every guest will be served a glass of champagne mixed with summer berries.
- Meatballs in Spice sauce
- Finger Sandwiches – BLTs and Cucumber sandwiches
- New Orleans Praline Chicken
- Penne Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
- Vegetable/Fruit display
- Platters of Fried Cracklins and Boudin
- Two bone-in Shaved Louisiana Sugarcane Glazed Hams (served with mini-buns)
- Spinach Dip in bread bowls – served with crackers
- Mashed Potato bar (mashed potatoes served in martini glasses with choices of gravy's or typical baked potato toppings)
- Banana's Foster Station (this is going to be FI's groom's cake)

phew!

Oh my goodness...YUMMMMM

DITTO! DITTO! I am not a dessert person. I'm one of those weird people who does not like chocolate and who can just walk right by sweets. BUT, ten years ago, I was on my first trip to New Orleans with a former BF. He got reservations at Brennan's and we got that for dessert. Oh. My. God. I could have died right there. The banannas are flambe'd (set on fire) and it carmelizes the sugar and the banannas and burns off the alcohol in the booze and the whole thing is just......it's better than sex. Now, I don't like ice cream all that much, either, but poured over vanilla ice cream....Mmmmmmmmmm!

And to this day, it's my favorite. I've made it at home a bunch of times, but it's never as perfect as Brennan's. I swear - if I was on Death Row, that would be my last meal. In massive quantities.

Bridget in Connecticut..

 

[scm1012]

Thanks for sharing everyone!

Man, the bananas foster station sounds like a fantastic idea that no one will ever forget.

I want to do a cocktail-style reception but with substantial food, not just a bunch of appetizers....so I need lots of ideas!

Bee* -- thanks for posting that link. Going to check it out now.

 

[sap483]

As guests arrive for the cermony there will be waiters passing glasses of sparkling water, lemonade and iced tea around.

During cocktail hour, we''re having the following:
-Display of Imported and Domestic Cheese and Fruit (w/ artisan breads and gourmet crackers)
-Antipasto Display (imported sausages, cured meats, assorted pates/foi gras, game terrines, vegetables, olives & fresh breads and crackers)
-Six passed hors d''oeuvres (to be decided still)

This is followed by the Champagne Toast

During dinner we will have:
-Appetizer (to be decided still)
-Entree- guests will choose one of the following:
-Pan roased Murray''s statler chicken breast; stuffed with "ratatouille style" vegetables, Vermont cheddar mashed potato, Cabernet demi-glace.
-Grilled Hereford beef tenderloin; friend onions, Yukon mashed potatoes, shiitake mushrooms-sweet pepper salad, Beaujolais demi-glace.
-Summer vegetable lasagna; fresh pasta sheets, local vegetables, sheep’s cheese, tomato sauce.
-Coffee/Espresso and wedding cake

There will be open bar for 4 hours.

 

[sunnyd]

Mmmm Gypsy I''ll have the hoisin pork loin.

Seriously though, that is so much to choose from!!! I''d be lost!

 

[zoebartlett]

We''re having three options (sit down):

1. chicken with a lemon and herb sauce
2. lobster stuffed haddock with newburgh sauce
3. prime rib

Rolls and butter and a cesar salad to start.

Afterwards, they''ll bring out chocolate covered strawberried as an appetizer, of sorts, to our dessert buffet.

Coffee and tea

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 4/4/2008 12:40:13 PM
Author: sunnyd

Mmmm Gypsy I''ll have the hoisin pork loin.

Seriously though, that is so much to choose from!!! I''d be lost!

Yeah I KNOW! It''s a limited tasting though, so it''s chef''s choice of entrees. There are a lot of things that sound good on the list... but I need to see what they taste like IRL.

Only thing I KNOW for sure we are having is the Gold alcohol package (plus a case of champagne) and the salad: "Heirloom Tomato Caprice - fresh mozzarella, basil, & tomatoes with olive oil & crostini" and the cocktail hour displays:

Antipasto – provolone, ham, brie, roasted garlic, olives, pepperoncini, tomato & crostini…$5
Cheese Board – a selection of cheeses from around the world with grapes, & crackers…


We are warring over appetizers: I want the scallops, he hates scallops. I don''t think anyone will other than us will eat carpacio or quail, which leaves us with crab cakes, and I am very picky crab cakes (too much STUFF not enough crab at most places).

Entrees are completely up in the air. At least we have a cake agreed too!

 

[doodle]

all of the following will be available during cocktail hour:
Appetizers
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms in Alfredo Sauce

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Bread Bowl
With Pumpernickel and Rye Cocktail Breads

Bruschetta
Topped with a Balsamic Marinated Medley of Fresh Basil, Soft Fresh Mozzarella and Diced Roma Tomatoes

Olive and Cheese Medley

Fresh Berry Assortment

Homemade Semolina Bread with Dipping Oils and Spices

then...

Plated Salad, aka our subtle way to say "QUIT GRAZING AND SIT DOWN ALREADY!"

Mixed Greens, Black Olives, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Thinly Sliced Red Onions and White Balsamic Vinaigrette with Parmesan Cheese

everything else will be served buffet/station style:
Pasta Station
Chicken Tortellini Carbonara

Spinach and Garlic Stuffed Ravioli in a Tomato Cream Sauce

Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops Tossed with Penne Pasta and Tarragon Butter

Side Items

Grilled Mixed Vegetables

Refreshing Marinated Antipasti Style Vegetables

Splenda Sweetened Tea, Unsweetened Tea, White Sangria, Water

we have several diabetics, a few jewish people, and some vegetarians, so we''ve tried to cover everything. the groom''s cake will also be sugar-free, so they get dessert, too. dang, now i''m hungry!

 

[doodle]

sandia_rose oh, you just haaaaad to post a picture! that''s cruel and unusual punishment; i almost licked my computer screen!

 

[Fancy605]

Gosh, I just LOVED our wedding food. The catering company did a fantastic job (and they were SO friendly!)

Let''s see we had a lovely cocktail hour and plated dinner:

Passed hors d''oeuvres

Pecan chicken salad in little fancy pie crust things (sorry, I don''t know the fancy names) (We chose these with my mom in mind)
Smoked Salmon on little toast things (we selected these with my dad in mind)
Baked brie and shitake mushroom wraps

Salads

Greens with cranberries, pecans, shredded cheese, and vinegarette dressing

Main dish. The guests chose from:

Filet of Beef in a red wine reduction with twice baked mashed potatoes and asparagus
Pecan encrusted chicken with twice baked mashed potatoes and asparagus
Crispy Salmon in a lemon creme sauce with mushrooms and sweet potatoes and asparagus

and Chicken tenders and twice baked mashed potatoes for the kids (and a few kid-at-heart adults)

Of course we gave a few guests green beans instead of asparagus b/c the preferred it that way.

The caterers prepared DH and me a plater of all 3 entrees to share. That was a nice touch.

Desert:

500 passed chocolate dipped strawberries (one of my very favorite treats! I almost could have done without cake altogether)

Wedding Cake (Alternating layers of white cake with pastry creme and white with strawberry paster cream)

Grooms Cake (Chocolate with butter cream chocolate frosting and filling and belgium chocolate mosaic pieces)

 

[happy in love]

Here is the menu that the restaurant just emailed us... I wish I was eating it now

Appetizers: served in bar

Melon w/ Procuitto
Stuffed mushroom
Puff pastry pinwheels( palmiers)pesto cheese, shrimp or ham
Brie & puff pastry
Gorgonzola & pear (filo cups)

Dinner: served in tent

Salad of Baby Greens, Bleu Cheese and Basil Vinaigrette
*
Filet Mignon with a Dried Cherry Zinfandel Sauce
or
Pacific Halibut with a Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc
or
Eggplant Wellington
*
Wedding Cake
Tiramisu
Zabaglione w/ fresh strawberries
Chocolate Mousse Cake (w/ lady fingers)

late night snack:
foccacia