10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111 U.S.A.    Phone:  (617) 574-7100   Fax:  (617) 574-7200

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Culinary Arts



Elevate your celebration with legendary culinary creations at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common.  Led by Executive Chef Clayton van Hooijdonk, our culinary teams specialize in creating masterful presentations that captivate both your guests’ palates and imaginations.


Sample Buffet Dinner:

-Lobster Bisque

-Organic Bouquet of Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette
-Vine-Ripened Tomato, Parsley, Sherry & Virgin Olive Oil Vinaigrette
-Traditional Waldorf Salad
-Avocado, Heart of Palm, Cherry Tomato, Cilantro Dressing
-Tabouleh Salad

-Cape Cod Lobster Roll
-Fennel Dusted Salmon, Corn & Fava Beans Succotash, Tarragon Cream Sauce
-Seared Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom & Butter Fingerling Potatoes
-Rosemary Chicken Breast with Asparagus and Chared Cherry Tomatoes

-Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate Pot De Crème, Marble Cheese Cake,
Apricot Tartlet, Pineapple Praline Torte, Chocolate Tart, Carrot Cake



Sample Plated Dinner #1:

-Maine Lobster Bisque

-Wild Forest Mushroom Strudel, Roasted Asparagus and Sherry Vinaigrette-Boston Clam Chowder

-Organic Bouquet of Greens, Roasted Baby Apple, Herb Goat Cheese, Shallot Vinaigrette

-Sole Roulade, Lobster Filling, Saffron Risotto and Asparagus, Chive Emulsion

-Un-Common Boston Cream Pie, Passion Fruit Coulis and Fresh Berries



Sample Plated Dinner #2:

-Boston Clam Chowder

-Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Oven Roasted Red & Yellow Tomato, Horseradish Cocktail Coulis, Frisee Salad

-Boston Bibb Lettuce, Miniature Baked Brie, Confit of Red Onion, Port Dressing

-Duo of Roasted Filet Mignon and Butter Poached Half Lobster
Parmesan Potato Galette, Broccolini, Corn Succotash, Vanilla Butter, Madeira Jus

-Warm Dark Chocolate Cake, Passion Fruit Sorbet

Sample Buffet Luncheon:


-New England Clam Chowder
-Boston Bibb Lettuce with Vermont Goat Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette
-Celery, Roasted Corn & Endive Salad, Pecan Vinaigrette
-Roasted Golden Beet Salad, Parsley Shallot Dressing

-Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Fingerling Potatoes
-Georges Bank Cod with Leek Fondue and Organic Baby Vegetable, Citrus Beurre Blanc
-Grilled Hanger Steak with Roasted Shallots and Gnocchi, Balsamic Jus

-Boston Cream Pie, Apple Tart, Bread Pudding, Strawberry Short cake, Lemon Meringue
-Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection




Sample Plated Luncheon:

-Caesar Salad

-New England Lobster Roll

-Cherry Tomato & Cillingini Basil Salad

-Smoked Chicken Gemilli Pasta with Asiago Sauce

-Un-Common Boston Cream Pie

-Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

Hors d'oeuvres are served to your preference and may be either butler passed or creatively displayed in the reception area.  An extensive selection of wines and spirits are available to complement your reception choices.

Cold Hors d’Oeuvres include:

Mini Lobster Club Sandwich on Brioche
Avocado Crab California Roll
Beef Tenderloin Cannelloni with Herb Goat Cheese on a Croustade
Spanish Gazpacho Served in a Shot Glass
Saffron Poached Potato, Sour Cream & Caviar
Jonah Crab & Mango Stack on Brioche
Ginger Soy Crusted Tuna, Seaweed on Cucumber with a Wasabi Aioli


Hot Hors d’Oeuvres include:

Mini Beef Welllington with Port Reduction
Crab Cake with a Chipotle Chili Mayonnaise
Seared Lamb Chop, Mint & Papaya Coulis
Beef and Chicken Satay, Oriental Peanut Sauce
Mini Tuna Melt, Tomato Caper Garnish
Smoked Salmon Reuben, Pickle Red Onion
Moo-Shu Roll Peking Duck, Ginger Plum Sauce

Wedding cakes are often considered the centerpiece of the reception. The hotel recommends Cakes to Remember in Brookline, Massachusetts.