Culinary Arts



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


The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa
Wedding Cakes

Exquisite wedding cakes prepared in a full variety of flavors,
fillings and designs are available from
The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa pastry shop.
Each wedding cake is custom made
at the hotel with styles ranging from simple to ornate, classic to nouveau.

Please select from our list of cakes, fillings, decorations and designs.
Let the professionals of the Catering and Pastry teams attend to every delicious detail.

 
Cakes
White Pound Cake
French Vanilla Sponge
Light Chocolate
Chocolate Buttermilk
Marble
Lemon Sponge
Carrot Cake
Banana Nut
Custom


Soaks
Fruits
Select Liqueurs
Neutral

Decorations
French Buttercream
Rolled Fondant with Royal Icing
Whipped Cream

Cake Fillings
Custard with fresh Fruit
Chocolate Custard
Whipped Cream (assorted flavors)
French Buttercream
Praline
Mocha
Cream Cheese
Lemon Curd
Raspberry
White Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse

Flowers
Pastillage Flowers
Fresh Flowers
Assorted Ribbons

Pillars and Stands
Stacked
Pillars Between Tiers

 

 

PLATED DINNER


All Dinners are Accompanied by Rolls and Butter, Seasonal Vegetables
and Chef’s Selection of Rice, Potatoes or Pasta,
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection
Menu Prices are Based Upon a Three Course Menu


Cold Plated Appetizers


Marinated Cucumber Carpaccio and Pacific Crab Salad
Tomato Confit, Tarragon Infusion

Spiny Lobster Salad
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic Cilantro Emulsion

 Chilled Marinated Sea Scallops
Mango-Jicama Cilantro Salad, Citrus Reduction

Prosciutto Carpaccio
Haricot Vert Salad, Marinated Pear Tomatoes, Parmesan Crisp, Herb Essence


Citrus Marinated Shrimp
Spicy Pineapple-Papaya Chutney, Basil Oil

 Foie Gras Mousse
Red Grape and Almond Salad, Toasted Brioche, Port Reduction


Smoked Salmon Tartar
Tear Drop Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Herb Mix

 
Hot Plated Appetizers

Lemongrass Crusted Diver Scallop
Basmati Rice, Green Curry Essence


Grilled Lamb Porterhouse
Balsamic Lentil, Humbolt County Goat Cheese



Vegetable Strudel
Cauliflower Purée, Broccoli Flowerettes

Thai Spiced Prawns
Caramelized Mango, Coconut Risotto, Tamarind Reduction



Shredded Duck and Pappardelle
Mushrooms and Mascarpone



Vegetarian Potstickers
Julienne of Vegetables, Asian Five-Spice Sauce


Poached Lobster Medallion
Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom Ravioli, Tarragon Jus
 
Cold Soups

Avocado and Crème Fraîche Soup, Marinated Crab Salad


 Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

Mango Mellon Soup
 Mint Essence

Smoked Tomato Fennel Soup


 Hot  Soups


Lobster Broth with
Crispy Dumplings
and Julienne of Vegetables



English Pea Velouté
Parmesan Polenta Cake and Fried Leeks

 Smoked Yellow Tomato Bisque
Three Cheese Gnocchi
  
Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup


Lobster Bisque, Fine Armagnac


Roasted Roma Tomato and Fennel


Curried Cauliflower with Israeli Couscous


 Purée of Woodland Mushroom
Port Infusion

Cream of Spinach
 Garlic and Potato
 
Salads


Trio of Tomato Tower
Fresh Ovaline Mozzarella, Micro Cilantro,
Two-Tone Balsamic Vinaigrette


Marinated Carpaccio of Tomato
Herb-Marinated Heart of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Salad,
Micro Arugula, Garlic-Black Pepper Vinaigrette


 Baby Arugula and Frisée Salad
Grape and Hazelnut Relish, Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette

   
Baby Spinach and Fresh Herbs
Red Onion, Granny Smith Apples, Blue Cheese,
 Candied Walnuts


Sweet Pepper and Bocconcini Mozzarella
Olives, Rosemary Onion Croutons, Parmesan Tuille


 Coriander Shrimp, Globe Artichoke and Fennel Salad
 Red Pepper Confit and Cucumber Carpaccio, Lemon Thyme Infusion

 Marinated Asian Spiced Duck
Bean Sprouts, Mango, Cilantro, Micro Tatsoi,
 Spicy Plum Vinaigrette


Oven Roasted Mushroom
Frisée and Watercress, Goat Cheese Dust, Pickled Yellow Beet,
Sweet Garlic Herb Essence


 Huntington Caesar
Roasted Roma Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan Tuille


 Assorted Baby Greens
Poached Asparagus, Marinated Pear Tomatoes,
Daikon Sprouts,
Rice Wine Emulsion


Live Butter Lettuce
Marinated Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese
Citrus Herb Vinaigrette


Intermezzo

Tarragon Lime Sorbet  • Passionfruit White Peach Sorbet
Champagne Raspberry Sorbet • Orange Basil Sorbet
 Grapefruit Campari Sorbet • Strawberry Tomato Sorbet

  Dinner Entrees

 Roast Breast of Chicken
Smoked Chili Polenta Cake, Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Hash
 Cippolini Broth
 
Balsamic Marinated
Free Range Chicken
Ragout of English Peas, Broccoli
Bacon and Leeks
Chianti Sauce
 
Grilled Breast of Chicken
Roasted Baby Vegetables, Sautée of
New Potatoes and Spring Onions
Madeira Jus
 
Maui Onion Glazed Arctic Char
Soybean and White Corn Shrimp Chowder
Miso Glazed Filet of Salmon


Soy Braised Risotto with Fried Tofu and Chinese Broccoli

Herb Crusted Sea Bass
Artichoke Ravioli and Roasted Artichoke
 Veal Jus

Jamaican Jerked Seabass
Minty Fruit Relish
 Lemon and Tarragon Cream

Grilled Filet of Sturgeon
Yukon Potato and Plantain Mash
 Sautéed Greens with Pancetta
 Smoked Tomato Coulis
  
Oven Roasted Striped Bass
White Bean and Rock Shrimp Ragout
Cilantro Pesto Sauce 

Double Cut Pork Chop
Roasted Red Pepper Couscous
 Red Mole Jalapeño Plum Sauce


  Seared Beef Filet
Gorgonzola Walnut Crust and
Warm Purple Potato Salad
Port Essence

 
Roasted Filet of Beef
Potato and Leek Gratin, Jumbo Asparagus
Raspberry Gastrique


Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb
Wheat Berry Pilaf
 Dry Cherry Lamb Jus

 
Ginger Teriyaki Marinated Beef Filet
Soy Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Chinese Long Beans
 
Roasted Veal Chop
Sautéed Spinach, Veal Bacon and Fontina Cheese
 Lavender Jus
 
Combination Dinner Entrees


Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Lobster Tail
Pinot Noir Sauce and Drawn Butter


Sautéed Beef Medallion and Grilled Salmon
Lemon Grass Demi and Ginger Butter Sauce

Seared Beef Medallion and Herb Roasted Sea Bass
Raspberry Port Essence


Grilled Veal Medallion and Rum Marinated Shrimp
Morel Cream and Opal Basil Butter

Herb Roasted Capon and Braised Shrimp
Cardamom Cream and Opal Butter Sauce

Roasted Thai Snapper and Sweetwater Prawns
Green Lentils and Raspberry Sauce

 
Mixed Grill of Lamb Chop, Filet Mignon and Jumbo Prawns
Savory Jus



Vegetarian Selections
Vegetarian selections are charged at the same price
 as the highest priced entrée selected

Vegetable Stir Fry
with Chuka Soba Noodles

Asparagus Ravioli
with Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

Portobello Ravioli
With Fricassee of Artichokes, Mushrooms,
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus Tips, Tarragon White Wine Sauce

Steamed Quinoa, Braised Tofu
with Baby Bok Choy, Pearl Vegetables
Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Herbed Parmesan Risotto
with Mushrooms and Celery Root,
English Peas, and Truffle Oil
  
 
Dinner Desserts

 
Poached Pear and Hazelnut Cake
Frangelico Ice Cream and Valhrona Chocolate Sauce

Tahitian Vanilla and Almond Torte
With Blackberries and Candied Orange

Tropical Fruit Tart
Pina Colada Ice Cream and Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce

 Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cake
 Raspberry Coulis

Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Toasted Almond Ice Cream and Chocolate Chambord Sauce


Milk Chocolate Banana Torte
With Pecan Caramel Sauce

 Caramel and Candied Nut Tart
 Vanilla Gelato

Mixed Berry Charlotte
with Chambord Mousse and Pistachio Ice Cream


 Apple Trio
Baby Gala Crème Brûlêe
Candied Apple Cake
 and Calvados Ice Cream

 Valrhona Chocolate Trio
Dark Chocolate Cake
White Chocolate and Brandied Cherry Mousse
 and Milk Chocolate Ice Cream

 

PLATED LUNCH


 Lunches are Accompanied by Rolls and Butter, Seasonal Vegetables
and Chef’s Selection of Rice, Potatoes or Pasta,
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection
Menu Prices are Based Upon a Three Course Menu

Cold Appetizers

 Marinated Cucumber Carpaccio and Pacific Crab Salad
Tomato Confit, Tarragon Infusion


Spiny Lobster Salad
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic Cilantro Emulsion

 Chilled Marinated Sea Scallops
Mango Jicama Cilantro Salad, Citrus Reduction

Prosciutto Carpaccio
Haricot Vert Salad, Marinated Pear Tomatoes, Parmesan Crisp, Herb Essence


Citrus Marinated Shrimp
Spicy Pineapple Papaya Chutney, Basil Oil

 Foie Gras Mousse
Red Grape and Almond Salad, Toasted Brioche, Port Reduction

Smoked Salmon Tartar
Tear Drop Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Herb Mix


Hot Appetizers

Lemongrass Crusted Diver Scallop
Basmati Rice, Green Curry Essence

Grilled Lamb Porterhouse
Balsamic Lentil, Humbolt County Goat Cheese

Vegetable Strudel
Cauliflower Purée, Broccoli Florets

Thai Spiced Prawns
Caramelized Mango, Coconut Risotto, Tamarind Reduction

Shredded Duck and Pappardelle
Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Vegetarian Potstickers
Julienne of Vegetables, Asian Five-Spice Sauce

Poached Lobster Medallion
Sauéed Spinach, Mushroom Ravioli, Tarragon Jus

  Cold Soups

Avocado and Crème Fraîche Soup, Marinated Crab Salad

 Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

Mango Mellon Soup, Mint Essence

 Smoked Tomato Fennel Soup


 Hot  Soups

 Lobster Broth with Crispy Dumplings and
Julienne of Vegetables

English Pea Velouté, Parmesan Polenta Cake,
Fried Leeks

Smoked Yellow Tomato Bisque,
Three Cheese Gnocchi
  
Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup

Lobster Bisque, Fine Armagnac
  
Roasted Roma Tomato and Fennel

Curried Cauliflower with Israeli Couscous

 Puree of Woodland Mushroom,
Port Infusion


Cream of Spinach, Garlic and Potato


 Salads


Trio of Tomato Tower
Fresh Ovaline Mozzarella, Micro Cilantro,
Two-Tone Balsamic Vinaigrette

Marinated Carpaccio of Tomato
Herb-Marinated Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Salad,
Micro Arugula, Garlic Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Baby Arugula and Frisée Salad
Grape and Hazelnut Relish, Hazelnut Balsamic Vinaigrette
   
Baby Spinach and Fresh Herbs
Red Onion, Granny Smith Apples, Blue Cheese,
 Candied Walnuts

Sweet Pepper and Bocconcini Mozzarella
Olives, Rosemary Onion Croutons, Parmesan Tuille


 Coriander Shrimp, Globe Artichoke and Fennel Salad
 Red Pepper Confit and Cucumber Carpaccio, Lemon Thyme Infusion


 Marinated Asian Spiced Duck
Bean Sprouts, Mango, Cilantro, Micro Tatsoi,
 Spicy Plum Vinaigrette


Oven Roasted Mushroom
Frisée and Watercress, Goat Cheese Dust, Pickled Yellow Beet,
Sweet Garlic Herb Essence

 
Huntington Caesar
Roasted Roma Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan Tuille


Assorted Baby Greens
Poached Asparagus, Marinated Pear Tomatoes,
Daikon Sprouts,
Rice Wine Emulsion

 Live Butter Lettuce
Marinated Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese
Citrus Herb Vinaigrette


 Cold Lunch Entrees

 
Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad
Bean Sprouts, Grated Carrots, Toasted Peanuts, Fried Wontons,
Hot and Sour Plum Vinaigrette


Citrus Poached Atlantic Salmon
Mango Pepper Slaw, Cucumber Carpaccio,
 Citrus Cilantro Reduction


California Cobb Salad
Baby Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Bacon,
 Egg, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Herb Vinaigrette

Sushi Rolls
California Rolls, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber Rolls,
Pickled Sesame Cucumber Salad, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger

Hot Lunch Entrees

 
Orange and Cumin Marinated Breast of Free Range Chicken
Moroccan Couscous, Fire Roasted Vegetables

 Capon Breast Stuffed With
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
Niçoise Mashed Potatoes, Natural Jus



Five-Spice and Plum Marinated Chicken
Pineapple and Raisin Rice, Sautéed Baby Vegetables


 Pistachio Crusted Orange Roughy
Roasted Purple Potatoes, Langostino Butter

 Poached Filet of Salmon
Artichoke Salsa and Creamy Olive Purée


Cinnamon Rubbed Pork Tenderloin and Carnitas
With Mashed Yams, Spinach and Chipotle


 Deepwater Sea Bass and Steamed Manilla Clams
Chowder Vegetables, Clam Velouté

Garlic and Oregano Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Fingerling Potatoes, Green Asparagus, Port Essence


Beef Tenderloin au Poivre
Lyonnaise Potatoes, Green Peppercorn Sauce

 Medallion of Beef and Mushroom Ravioli
Braised Greens, Smoked Tomato Demi


 Penne Pasta, Steamed Chicken and Spinach
Tomato Garlic and Basil

 Traditional Stir-Fry of Spring Vegetables
Zucchini, Squash, Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Corn,
Water Chestnuts, Cabbage, Carrot, Ginger, Garlic, Soy, and Sesame
available with Shrimp or Chicken


     Combination Lunch Entrees


Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Lobster Tail
Pinot Noir Sauce and Drawn Butter

 
Sautéed Beef Medallion and Grilled Salmon
Lemongrass Demi and Ginger Butter Sauce
 

Seared Beef Medallion and Herb Roasted Sea Bass
Raspberry Port Essence

 
Grilled Veal Medallion and Rum Marinated Shrimp
Morel Cream and Opal Basil Butter

 Herb Roasted Capon and Braised Shrimp
Cardamom Cream and Opal Butter Sauce

Roasted Thai Snapper and Sweetwater Prawns
Green Lentils and Raspberry Sauce

 Miixed Grill of Lamb Chop, Filet Mignon and Jumbo Prawns
Savory Jus

                                                            
Our Chef Will Select Two Seasonal Fresh Vegetables to Accompany Your Entrée,

Vegetarian Selections


Vegetarian selections are charged at the same price
 as the highest priced entrée selected

Vegetable Stir Fry,
 Chuka Soba Noodles

Asparagus Ravioli,
 Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

Portobello Ravioli,
Fricassee of Artichokes, Mushrooms,
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus Tips, Tarragon White Wine Sauce

Steamed Quinoa, Braised Tofu
 Baby Bok Choy, Pearl Vegetables
Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Herbed Parmesan Risotto
 Mushrooms and Celery Root,
English Peas, and Truffle Oil
 

Lunch Desserts

 
Milk Chocolate Lemon Torte
Roasted Strawberry Sauce

Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Raspberry and Candied Almond Salad

Carrot and Hazelnut Cake
 Ginger Ice Cream

Coconut Lime Mousse
 Blackberry Coulis

French Apple Tart
 Praline Ice Cream

 New York Style Lemon Cheesecake
 Blueberry Lavender Compote

 Valrhona Mangari Chocolate and Raspberry Dome
 Chambord Coulis

Fresh Fruit Tart
 Whipped Vanilla Sauce


 Almond Florentine Basket
With Exotic Sorbets


 White Chocolate and Apricot Torte
With Candied Almonds and Brandied Vanilla Sauce


 

BAR SELECTIONS

Bar beverages are available on a consumption basis or packages priced per hour.

HOSTED BAR PACKAGE ARRANGEMENTS
Package bar arrangements are based on consecutive hours, on a per guest basis.
Package bar arrangements include unlimited mixed drinks, wine, beer,
soft drinks, and mineral waters.

Please consult your Ritz-Carlton Catering professional for pricing.

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