THE RITZ-CARLTON, MARINA DEL REY

4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292 USA
Phone:  (310) 823-1700   •  Contact Hotel

Culinary Arts

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


Hors D'oeuvres
Hot
latin beef taquitos

black bean, crumbled chorizo, plantain chip

petite crab cake, old bay mayonnaise

sweet prawn & corn fritter

quiche lorraine

tomato jam, goat cheese crostini

2-bite burger, black truffle, fontina cheese

Cold
roasted garlic hummus, pita chip, feta, sumac

vietnamese spring roll, hoisin ginger sauce

smoked salmon, horseradish cream,
crispy potato cake

ceviche tostada, avocado, lime

beef tartar, brioche, violet mustard

california roll, wasabi, soya

ahi poke, served on asain spoon

On A Stick
grilled sweet chili prawn

indonisain chicken, crushed peanut

maple glazed bbq salmon

moroccan spiced beef

“Lollipops”
smoked salmon & cream cheese

foie gras & pistachio

goat cheese & tomato

lobster & mango

watermelon & feta



Cold Stations

Seafood Bar
jumbo prawns, peel & eat shrimp, chilled mussels, oysters on the half shell, crab claws, kettle one cocktail sauce, horseradish mignonette, lemons & tabasco served in crushed ice
(minimum of 25 guests)

Sushi Sushi
california rolls, salmon, shrimp and tuna nigiri, pickled ginger, wasabi, peel & eat edamame, soya
based on 5 pieces per person

Cheese
boutique local artesian cheese from cypress grove and cowgirl creameries, spiced apple chutney, tapenade, truffle honey, candied nuts, gourmet crackers and breads
(serves 20)

Crudités
santa monica farmers market vegetable variations, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, lavosh, bread sticks, buttermilk ranch, bleu cheese and lemon poppy dressings
(serves 20)

Salmon Market
apple wood smoked salmon, minced egg white, yolk, chives, red onion, capers, crème fraiche, bagel chips, cocktail rye
(serves 20)

Hot Stations
all carving stations are chef attended

Pasta
chef prepared artesian pasta with parmesan reggiano, cracked black pepper, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, focaccia crackling and warm italian breads.

Puttanesca
penne, tomatoes, olives, anchovy

Bolognese
four cheese ravioli, rich tomato beef sauce

Carbonara
fettuccini, pancetta, pecorino romano, peas

Brick Oven
our rustic pizza station features old world hand-tossed thin crusts presented on semolina floured wooden chopping blocks, while a chef attendant cuts the pizzas with a traditional mezzaluna blade.

Margherita
mozzarella, tomato, basil

Di Parma
tomato sauce, fontina, shaved prosciutto

Calzone
“half moon” stuffed with ham, ricotta, oregano

Wok
chef prepared stir fry station. traditional far-east condiments, served in chinese to-go-containers

Bbq Pork
asain style bbq, char sui glaze

Noodle
shanghai style, wood ear mushroom, ginger, black bean sauce

Rice
stir fry, scallions, sweet chinese sausage, soya

Carving Stations
all carving stations are chef attended

Dry Aged Prime Rib Roast
natural au jus

horseradish crème

miniature yorkshire popovers

boutique salt & pepper selection
(serves 20)

Slow Roasted Filet Mignon
cabernet demi glaze

béarnaise sauce

mushroom ragout

brioche rolls
(serves 20)

Hickory Smoked Pork Rack
honey bbq sauce

hot mustard vinegar

spiced apple compote

jalapeno corn bread
(serves 20)

Cedar Plank Maple Salmon
lemon hollandaise

golden raisin, pine nut, rosemary relish

shaved brussels sprout, bacon, onion hash

molasses oat rolls
(serves 20)
Cold Appetizers
tuna tartare, crispy won ton, avocado mousse, tatso, ponzu vinaigrette

beef carpaccio, pickled red onion, white balsamic truffle vinaigrette, parmesan

yellow tomato gazpacho shooter, chilled prawn duo, kettel one cocktail sauce

applewood smoked salmon, horseradish lemon crème fraiche, crispy potato cake

foie gras torchon, spiced apple chutney, fried brioche, pomegranate reduction


Hot Appetizers
pan seared red snapper, parsley puree, caper olive relish

marinated grilled squab, truffle honey glaze, french lentils


caramelized onion goat cheese tart,
roasted red pepper coulis


chive crepe, tender smoked pork, parmesan
corn jus, pea sprouts


crab cakes, thai lobster sauce,
avocado ragout

Soups
roasted garlic soup, green onion coulis

sweet corn soup, smoked ham, chive oil

butternut squash volute, candied walnuts
crumbled bleu cheese

double mushroom bisque, crème fraiche, truffle oil

Salad
heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil,
reduced balsamic, focaccia crumble

beet carpaccio, goat cheese croquettes, arugula rocket greens, white truffle vinaigrette
market greens, bosc pear, candied pecans,
gorgonzola , walnut vinaigrette


butter lettuce, double smoked bacon, toy box tomatoes, brioche crisp, buttermilk dressing


baby frisee, asparagus, oven dried tomato,
pancetta, champagne vinaigrette


harts of romaine, fried capers, white anchovy, shaved parmesan, creamy garlic dressing


Intermezzos
please chose from chef’s boutique sorbet flavors:
white truffle
passion fruit
peach
champagne
raspberry

Entrée Selections

Water
local bass, artichokes, fingerling potatoes, forest mushroom, truffle foam

salmon, olive tapenade, crème fraiche potato puree, french beans

black cod, paella style risotto, provencal lobster sauce, crispy leeks

halibut, oven dried tomatoes, black olives,
artichokes, roasted pepper coulis

garlicky prawns, pan fried scallop,
polenta cake, tomato fondue

Air
vanilla bean duck breast, butternut squash puree,
baby turnip, port duck sauce

oven roasted chicken breast, potato quiche, asparagus, mission fig compote

honey glazed chicken, wild mushroom stuffing,
broccolini, roasted carrots
chicken two ways, confit boneless leg, grilled breast, cous cous, roasted garlic jus

Land
maple glazed pork loin, apple stuffing, braised red cabbage, grainy mustard jus

navarin of lamb, peas, turnips, carrots & potatoes, cipollini onions, rosemary broth

braised beef short rib, caramelized root vegetables, potato puree, merlot reduction

filet mignon, chanterelle mushrooms, potato gratin,
fourme d’ambert

bacon wrapped filet mignon, twice baked yukon potato, madeira sauce

Garden
baby vegetable pot au feu,
fried polenta croutons, herb broth

lasagna of marinated, grilled vegetables,
tomato truffle confit

soba noodle, grilled tofu, baby bok choy, shitake mushroom, yellow pepper coulis

Land & Sea
petite filet mignon, garlicky prawns, potato leek gratin, broccolini

merlot braised beef, lobster ravioli, lobster potato mousse, lobster sauce

boneless confit chicken, maple salmon, creamy polenta, mushroom duxelles
Water
local bass – sterling chardonnay

salmon – carmel road pinot noir

black cod – farrari-carano fume blanc

halibut – summerland chardonnay

garlicky prawns – chateau st. jean chardonnay

Air
vanilla bean duck breast – casa laspostolle merlot

oven roasted chicken – acacia pinot noir

honey glazed chicken – chateau d’aussieres

Land
maple glazed pork loin – chateau ste. michelle merlot

lamb – rosemount shiraz

beef short rib – terrazas de los andes malbec

filet – frei brothers cabernet

bacon wrapped filet – barons de rothschild bordeaux

Garden
vegetable pot au feu – whitehaven sauvignon blanc

lasagna – frescobaldi chianti

soba noodle – maso canali pinot grigio

Land And Sea
filet/prawns – sterling cabernet

beef tenderloin/lobster – sterling merlot

chicken/salmon – carmel road pinot noir
Desserts
sorbet or ice cream trio, served in a martini glass

vanilla bean crème brule, seasonal berries,
shortbread cookie

tiramisu, mandarin orange, hazelnut biscotti,
coffee anglaise

roasted almond panna cotta, caramelized
peaches, spiced shortbread

white chocolate apricot dome, pistachio financier,
honey roasted apricots

bourbon bread pudding, cinnamon whipped cream, vanilla & caramel anglase

s’mores deconstructed, bittersweet chocolate pot de crème, marshmallow fluff, graham powder, feuilletine

Dessert Alternatives
as an alternative to the traditional plated dessert consider a signature ritz-carlton dessert buffet lavishly designed by our world class pastry chefs

Grand Dessert Buffet
dazzle your guests with an elegant buffet of individually plated boutique cakes, tartlets, petit fours, macarons and miniature french pastries

Chocolate Fountain
bittersweet & milk chocolate flows from dramatic tabletop fountains. served with a vertical presentation of cubed fruit, pound cake, gourmet brownies & cookies

Black & White
make a statement with sophisticated cupcakes, cookies, strawberries and cakes, all in formal black & white

Tahitian Vanilla Cake
Layered with White Chocolate Mousse and Fresh Raspberries

Carrot Sponge Cake
Classic Cream Cheese Filling

Chocolate Grand Marnier Cake
Complemented with Layers of Bitter Sweet Chocolate Mousse and Chantilly Cream

Velvet Chocolate Cake
Designed with Layers of pure Caraibe Chocolate Mousse

Tiramisu Cake

White Chocolate Sponge Cake
Coffee Flavor

California Lemon Cake
Designed with Layers of Mousseline Cream and Fresh Raspberries

Banana Cake
Enhanced with a Filling of Dark Chocolate Mousse and Caramel

Strawberry Cake

Vanilla Cake
Created with Filling of Strawberries and Light Vanilla Cream
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