THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 USA
Phone:  +1 (704) 547-2244   •  Contact Hotel

Culinary Arts



Heighten your celebration with acclaimed catering from The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. Our culinary team specializes in creating masterful menus and wedding cake presentations that captivate guests’ palates and imaginations. Wedding cakes may also be ordered and purchased from the hotel’s acclaimed Bar Cocoa.


UPTOWN 


 •  Freshly-Squeezed Orange and Grapefruit Juice 
 •  Seasonal Fruit and Berries, Vanilla-Scented Organic Yogurt 
 •  Croissants, Muffins, Danish and Bagels
 •  House Preserves, Sweet Butter, Cream Cheese
 •  Assorted Individual Cereals 
 •  Regular, Skim and 2% Milk 
 •  Freshly Brewed Organic Aztec Roast and Organic Decaffeinated Coffee 
 •  The Ritz-Carlton Mighty Leaf Tea Selection



FARMER'S BASKET 


 •  Fresh Juices to include Carrot Juice and Honeydew Juice 
 •  Low Fat Organic Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe Parfait 
 •  Vanilla-Scented Fruit Salad 
 •  Fresh Seasonal Berries 
 •  Sliced Tomatoes, Hard-Boiled Eggs 
 •  Organic Individual Yogurt, House-Made Granola 
 •  Bran, Sugar-Free and Fat-Free Muffins 
 •  House Preserves and Sweet Butter 
 •  Freshly-Brewed Organic Aztec Roast and Organic Decaffeinated Coffee 
 •  The Ritz-Carlton Mighty Leaf Tea Selection

Enhancements

SANDWICHES 

 •  Classic Fried Egg, Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Buttermilk Biscuit 
 •  Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant 
 •  Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red Onions, and Dill Cream Cheese on Toasted Bagel 
 •  Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Sausage, and Fontina Cheese Tortilla Wrap 
 •  Scrambled Eggs, Manchego Cheese, Fire-Roasted Salsa, and Cilantro Cream Breakfast Quesadilla


EGGS BENEDICT 

 •  Traditional: Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce 
 •  Southern: Fried Green Tomato, Buttermilk Biscuit, Sawmill Gravy


ORGANIC BROWN EGG QUICHES 

 •  Classic Lorraine 
 •  Ham and Sharp White Cheddar


À LA CARTE 

 •  Buttermilk Pancakes, Raspberry Chocolate Jam 
 •  Cinnamon Brioche French Toast, Peach Preserves 
 •  Cheese Blintzes, Three-Berry Compote 
 •  Steel-Cut Irish Oatmeal 
 •  Individual Dry Cereals, Whole and Skim Milk 
 •  Individual Organic Fruit Yogurt 
 •  Warm Buttermilk Biscuits, Sawmill Gravy 
 •  Cheddar Grits 
 •  Bagels and Cream Cheeses (Plain and Chive) 
 •  House-Smoked Salmon served with Bagels, Sliced Tomato, Capers, Red Onions, and Chive Cream Cheese

Breakfast Buffet
CAROLINA 

 •  Freshly Squeezed Orange and Grapefruit Juice 
 •  Seasonal Fruit and Berries, Vanilla-Scented Organic Yogurt 
 •  Croissants, Muffins and Danish 
 •  House Preserves, Sweet Butter and Cream Cheese 
 •  Assortment of Individual Flavored Yogurt 
 •  Cheddar Cheese Grits 
 •  Scrambled Eggs with Chives 
 •  Roasted Breakfast Potatoes 
 •  Applewood Smoked Bacon 
 •  Sausage: Choose One: Organic Chicken Apple, Pork Links or Sausage Patties 
 •  Freshly-Brewed Organic Aztec Roast and Organic Decaffeinated Coffee 
 •  The Ritz-Carlton Mighty Leaf Tea Selection


DEPARTURE BREAKFAST

All selections include: 
 •  Whole Seasonal Fruit 
 •  Stoneyfield Organic Yogurt 
 •  House-Made Granola Bar 
 •  Orange or Apple Juice

Choose one for all breakfasts: 
 •  Bagel and Cream Cheese 
 •  Bran Muffin 
 •  Ham and Cheese Croissant

Station Enhancements

EGGS AND OMELETS
Prepared with the following selection:
• Brown Country Eggs, Egg Beaters, Egg Whites
• Swiss, Cheddar and Goat Cheese
• Ham, Bacon, Spinach, Scallions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

GRIDDLE CAKES
Served with the following: Vanilla Whipped Cream, Mixed Berry Compote, Banana-Coconut Jam, Chocolate Chips, Warm Maple Syrup, Sweet Butter.
Choose one station:
• Buttermilk Pancakes
• Belgian Waffles
• Brioche French Toast

Fruit Smoothie Station
• Mixed Berry, Banana, Coconut, Mango, Orange

Canapés and Hors d’Oeuvres

Canapés

• Confit of North Carolina Trout, Olive Oil, and Preserved Lemon Pancake
• Spicy Sesame Tuna Crudo, Ginger Cracker
• Mini Lobster Club, Tarragon Aioli
• Seared Duck Breast, Cornbread, Cranberry Compote
• Marinated Mozzarella, Grape Tomato, Crostini
• Jumbo Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto
• Smoked Salmon, Dill Blini, Caviar
• Baby Beet, Orange, Goat Cheese
• Main Lobster Profiterole, Lemon Glaze
• Steak Tartare, Quail Egg, Brioche
• Roasted Pepper Hummus, Sesame Pita Chip


Hors d’Oeuvres

• Beef Satay, Thai Peanut-Scallion Sauce
• Chicken Tandoori, Cucumber Raita
• Coconut Shrimp, Orange-Horseradish Marmalade
• Duck Confit Spring Roll, Peach Barbecue Sauce
• Ricotta and Spinach Tartlet, Tomato Basil Jam
• Crispy Pork Pot Sticker, Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Miniature Crab Cake, Remoulade
• Yellow Branch Organic Basil Cheese Fritter, Arrabiata Sauce
• Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop, Local Heirloom Apple Sauce
• Beef Wellington, Mushroom Duxelles
• Black Bean Empanadas, Cumin Sour Cream
• Miniature Pulled Pork Slider on Cheddar Biscuit, North Carolina BBQ Sauce
• Miniature Brie “Wellington”, Vanilla-Scented Raspberry Jam

Bruschetta Station

• Assorted Grilled Artisan Breads
• Tomato Concasse, Diced Kalamata Olives
• Roasted Peppers, Aged Parmesan, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Roasted Garlic Purée, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Asparagus and Walnut Pesto, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Plated Dinner

Salad

• Organic Bouquet of Greens, Roasted Baby Apples, Local Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
• Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, Marinated Mozzarella, Petite Lettuce and Herb Salad, Balsamic Dressing
• Organic Baby Greens, Port Poached Pear, Baked Brie, Spiced Pecans, Cranberry Vinaigrette
• Bibb and Baby Red Oak Lettuce, Gold Beet Carpaccio, Oranges, Herb Vinaigrette

Entrée

• Roasted Ashley Farms Chicken Breast, Truffle Whipped Potato, Jumbo Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Sage Jus
• Vidalia Onion-Crusted Filet of Beef, Dauphinoise Potato, Haricot Verts, Baby Carrots, Red Wine Jus
• Petite Filet of Beef and Crisp Skin North Carolina Trout, Fondant Potato, Spaghetti Squash, Demi Glace
• Seared Petite Filet of Beef and Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, Mousseline Whipped Potatoes, Corn Flan, Asparagus Tempura, Baby Bell Peppers, Lobster Cream
• Fennel-Glazed Sea Bass, Chive-Whipped Potatoes, Jumbo Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Citrus Beurre Blanc

Wedding Cake

• Traditional Wedding Cake


Heavy Reception

Farmer’s Market Salad Station

• Caesar: Romaine, Black Olive Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Black Pepper-Parmesan Dressing
• Organic Baby Greens: Sunflower Seeds, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Spiced Pecans, Croutons, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Malt Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch
• Tossed with your selection of one of the following: Grilled Baucom’s Best Skirt Steak, Grilled Ashley Farms Organic Chicken, Sautéed Shrimp

Pasta Station

Please select three of the following:
• Whole Wheat Penne with Marinara
• Cheese Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce
• Angel Hair with Local Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Basil
• Orecchiette with Lemon, Artichokes, Olives and Capers
• Pappardelle with Smoked Bacon Cream, Cippolini Onions


Surf and Turf Station

• Please select three of the following:
• Pan-Seared Maryland Crab Cake, Remoulade, Four Tomato Relish, Sprouts
• Seared Petite Filet of Beef, Truffle Whipped Potatoes, Bacon Jus
• Braised Beef Short Rib, Chive Biscuit, Celery Root Puree, Ratatouille, Natural Jus
• Sautéed Shrimp Provencal, Petite Herb Salad, Baguette
• Seared Sea Scallop, Corn Grits, Parmesan Froth

Wedding Cake

• Traditional Wedding Cake

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