THE RITZ-CARLTON, BACHELOR GULCH

0130 Daybreak Ridge, P.O. Box 9190, Avon, Colorado 81620 USA
Phone:  (970) 748-6200   •  Contact Hotel

Culinary Arts



Draw on the talent of The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch’s expert culinary team to create a customized menu that will tempt your guests’ palettes and stimulate their imaginations.


Salad

Served with freshly baked breads with sweet butter



Baby Greens with Poached Pears, Crispy Pancetta, Blue Cheese, Shallot and Thyme Dressing

Traditional Caesar Salad, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Lavash

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Candied Walnuts



Entrées



Seared Beef Tenderloin, Yukon Potato Puree, Buttered Baby Carrots, Portobello Madeira Sauce

Ginger Soy Marinated Colorado Lamb Rack, Snap Peas, Mushroom Risotto, Mint-Cilantro Pesto

Pan Seared Veal Chop, White Bean Cassoulet, Tuscan Kale, Lemon Gremolata

Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Braised Chard, Tomatoes, Olives, Artichokes

Five Spice Braised Duck, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Plum Wine Sauce

Lobster Curry with Baby Bok Choy, Peanuts, Ginger, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Grilled Wild King Salmon, Mushroom Ragout, Fingerling Potatoes, Haricots Verts

Alaskan Halibut, Creamy Fig and Rosemary Polenta, Butter Braised Baby Leeks, Truffle Jus

Penne Pasta, Artichokes, Olives, Caramelized Onions, Tomato and Basil

Honey Glazed Tofu, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Plum Wine Sauce



Please inquire about our variety of Plated Dinner Enhancements

South of Colorado Buffet



Flour Tortillas, Warm Potato Rolls

Tortilla Soup, Tortilla Strips, Cheese

Bean, Pepper, and Jicama Salad

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad, Yogurt Mint Dressing

Ancho Glazed Mahi Mahi, Pico de Gallo

Mesquite Smoked Chicken, Black Eyed Peas

Spice Rubbed Rib Eye, Guajillo Sauce

Pumpkin Empanadas

Banana Chocolate Cake

Coconut Mousse Cake

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Flavored Syrups, Tea



Eagle River Buffet



Freshly Baked Breads

Housemade Macaroni Salad

Field Green Salad, Balsamic and Ranch Dressings

Cornmeal Crusted Brook Trout

New York Strip Steak, Peppercorn Sauce

Barbeque Salmon Filets, Corn and Pepper Relish

Caramelized Vegetables

Roasted Potatoes

Boston Cream Pie

New York Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Flavored Syrups, Tea



Colorado Ranch Buffet



Freshly Baked Breads

Pea and Ham Soup

Wild Watercress and Citrus Salad

Housemade Cole Slaw

Smoked Bacon and Potato Salad

Slow Cooked Beef and Bison Chili

Hickory Barbequed Baby Back Ribs

Roasted Bourbon Soaked Chicken

Charcoal Roasted Sweet Corn on the Cob

Ranch Style Pork and Beans

Fresh Fruit Tarts

White and Dark Chocolate Mousse

New York Cheesecake

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Flavored Syrups, Tea



Ligurian



Foccacia, Ciabatta

Cioppino with Clams, Shrimp, and Saffron

Insalata Caprese

Mixed Greens, Balsamic Dressing

Chicken and Housemade Sausage “Cacciatore”

Braised Lamb “Osso Buco,” Creamy Polenta

Oven Roasted Chicken Marsala

Grilled Swordfish, Olives, Tomatoes, Lemon

Herb Roasted Vegetables

Apple Crustatta

Tartuffo

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Flavored Syrups, Tea



Please inquire about our variety of Buffet Dinner Enhancements.



Cakes

All cakes are butter cake, with a dense, moist, and tender crumb.

Cakes are dressed with light simple syrup.




Vanilla Génoise

Lemon Chiffon

Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake

Carrot Cake



Fillings



Passion Fruit Cream

Lemon Cream

Raspberry Cream, Fresh Raspberries

Vanilla Buttercream

Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Buttercream

Milk, White, or Dark Chocolate Mousse



Icings



Italian Buttercream

Vanilla Buttercream

Chocolate Buttercream

Cream Cheese



Fondant

Classic rolled icing with a porcelain finish for decorative detailing

Assorted Colors



Suggested Combinations



Lemon Chiffon Cake, Raspberry Cream

Vanilla Génoise Cake, Lemon Cream

Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake, Passion Fruit Cream

Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake, Milk or Dark Chocolate Mousse

Vanilla Génoise Cake, White Chocolate Mousse

Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake, Chocolate Buttercream

Vanilla Génoise Cake, Vanilla Buttercream



Please inquire about our variety of Wedding Cake Enhancements.



Premium Selection Bar Package

Served with your choice of two Cold Hors d’Oeuvres and two Hot Hors d’Oeuvres



Skyy Vodka / Bacardi Rum / Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila / Beefeater Gin

Dewars Scotch / Jim Beam Bourbon / Seagram’s VO Whiskey

Steven Kent Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon (Available on bar and served during dinner)

Domestic and Imported Beers

Assorted Soft Drinks / Sparkling and Still Waters

Ritz Brut Champagne Toast (One glass per guest)



Cold Hors d’Oeuvres



Fingerling Potatoes, Horseradish Cream, Chives

Mini Fish Tacos

Tomato Mozzarella Skewer

Duck Rillette Tart, Fig Mostarda

Beef Tartare Crostini

Smoked Salmon, Corn Blini

Lemon Hummus Tart

Tomato Basil Bruschetta



Add $2 per guest per selection

Spicy Tuna Tartare



Hot Hors d’Oeuvres



Truffle Macaroni and Cheese

Bison Quesadilla, Chipotle Cream

Teriyaki Chicken Sate

Vegetarian Wontons, Five Spice Sauce

Spinach and Red Pepper Quiche

Chicken Empanadas



Add $2 per guest per selection

Herb Marinated Shrimp, Sweet Chili Sauce

Crab Cakes, Basil Mayonnaise

New Zealand Lamb Chops



Please inquire about our comprehensive Cocktail Reception Enhancements.



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