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Culinary Arts



Heighten your celebration with legendary catering from The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. Our culinary teams specialize in creating masterful presentations that captivate guests’ palates and imaginations.


Dinner for a your wedding reception is orchestrated the same as an evening in a fine restaurant. Chefs oversee every dinner plate to ensure it is exquisitely presented, while seasoned banquet captains and professional servers ensure impeccably timed, synchronized service to each guest.

A small sample of our menu items:

Plated Dinner

FIRST

Lobster and Crab Tian, Local Greens, Tomato Tapenade
or
Mushroom Ravioli, Duck Confit and Arugula
or
Potato, Leek and Fennel Potage

SALAD

Traditional Caesar Salad, Parmesan and Garlic Croutons
or
Vine Ripened Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, 12-Year Balsamic, Red Onion, Micro Basil
or
Local Greens in Cucumber Wrap, Papaya Syrup, Sliced Mango, Sugar Cane Vinaigrette

Citrus and Black Pepper Intermezzo

ENTREE

Rum Glazed Mahi-Mahi, Herbed Polenta, Grilled Pineapple Papaya Relish
or
Apple Bacon Wrapped Quail, Mushroom Barley Risotto, Pinot and Fig Reduction
or
Roasted Filet of Beef, Blue Cheese Crust, Haricot Vert, Portwine Sauce

DESSERT

Crème Brûlée with Lemon Madeleine, Three Berry Garnish
or
Warm Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

The Cleveland Buffet

Beer and Cheddar Soup with Broccoli Florettes

Assorted Local Young Lettuces and Caesar Salad Bar
Balsamic, Shallot and Bleu Cheese Dressing

Petit Celery and Baby Carrot Display
Cream Cheese, Assorted Dips and Spreads

Haricot Vert, Mushroom and Red Onion Salad


Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Caramelized Pearl Onions,
Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette

Sliced Beef Tenderloin and Truffle Sauce

Seared Salmon, Tarragon Hominy, Beet Beurre Blanc

Chicken Breast, Crispy Leeks, Madeira Wine Sauce

Oven Roasted Tomato Risotto

Roasted Root Vegetables

Freshly Baked Rolls and Sweet Butter

Variety of Fresh Fruit Tarts, Crème Brûlée and Cakes
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and
The Ritz-Carlton Selection of Imported Teas

Select from passed hors d’oeuvres, reception stations, or a combination of both as a delightful culinary introduction to your event.

A small sample of our menu items:

Hors d'Oeuvres

Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella on Silver Spoon
Seared Tuna, Sesame Seaweed Salad on Gaufrette
Gazpacho Shooter with Blackened Gulf Shrimp
Crab Salad Roll, Sweet Chili Sauce
Maryland Blue Crab Cake, Ginger-Soy Remoulade
Sea Scallops in Bacon, Sesame and Maple Glaze
Miniature Croque-Monsieur
Beef Tenderloin Skewer, Smoked Tomato Béarnaise
Baked Spinach Stuffed East Coast Oysters, Citrus Hollandaise


Mediterranean Reception Station

Hummus, Tabbouleh and Baba Ghanoush with Pita Bread
Antipasto Display to include Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella,
Genoa Salami, Provolone and Mozzarella,
Marinated Artichokes, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers and Olives
Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta
Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pizza

Italian Risotto Action Station

With Uniformed Chef
Vanilla Roasted Scallops with Saffron Risotto, Tomato Shallot Fondue
Braised Shredded Beef Short Ribs with White Truffle Risotto, Shaved Parmesan Reggiano
Marinated Shrimp Asparagus, Artichoke, and Fresh Herb Risotto, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Garlic Roasted Veal Tenderloin, Fresh Pea Risotto, Balsamic Fig Syrup

Colorado Lamb Rack Reception Carving Station

With Uniformed Chef
Lemon Herb Crusted Domestic Rack of Lamb
Served with Garlic Natural Jus and Ciabatta Bread

Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Reception Carving Station

Served with Fresh Horseradish Sauce and Bordelaise Jus
Assorted Spiced Rolls

Wedding Cake Suggested Combinations

Raspberry Chambord Vanilla Cake
Brushed with Chambord and Filled with Fresh Raspberries and Raspberry Buttercream

California Lemon Cake
Filled with Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Buttercream and Lemon Curd

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse

Traditional White Wedding Cake
Filled with White Chocolate Mousse

Your wedding cake may also be paired with a chocolate tulip cup filled with fresh strawberries, and accompanied with Marsala Champagne, Grand Marnier or Chambord Sabayon.

We are happy to arrange for a consultation to customize your cake flavor and design.

Continental, buffet or plated breakfast selections will start the day off right for all your guests.

A small sampling of our menu items:

Freshly Baked Muffins, Assorted Danish and Butter Croissants
Sweet Butter, Honey and Fruit Preserves
Sliced Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Selection of International and Domestic Cheeses
House Smoked Scottish Salmon, Onions, Capers and Sliced Tomato
New York Style Bagels with Whipped Plain and Light Cream Cheese
Omelet Station
Belgian Waffles with Warm Maple Syrup
Country Pork Sausage and Maple Bacon
Beef Florentine Roulade, Peppercorn Jus
Pastry Chef’s Selection of Cakes, Tarts and Miniature Pastries
Selection of Chilled Juices
and
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and
The Ritz-Carlton Selection of Imported Teas
with Half-and-Half, 2% and Skim Milk

Executive Chef Ellis’ impressive culinary background includes having served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica (a AAA-Five Diamond property), and assisting with the culinary opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.