THE RITZ-CARLTON, MARINA DEL REY

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

Culinary Arts

Energize your meetings with legendary catering from The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Attendees will stay refreshed and satisfied from start to finish.

Breakfast



The Ritz-Carlton Breakfast Buffet

Presentation of Fresh Fruit to Include:
Assorted Berries, Melon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple

Breakfast Bakeries to Include:
Assorted Muffins, Fresh Fruit Danish, Butter Croissants, Coffee Cake
Served with Sweet Butter and Fruit Preserves

Selection of New York Style Bagels Served with Cream Cheese

Individual Dry Cereals

Individual Fruit Yogurt

Your Choice of Two of the Following:
Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Scrambled Egg Beaters, Ham and Swiss Cheese Croissant

Jalapeño Biscuit with Poached Farm Egg and Wisconsin Cheddar Cream Sauce

Blueberry Pancakes with Lemon Honey Butter

Cinnamon French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup

Zucchini, Onion and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Quiche

Your Choice of Two of the Following:
Grilled Country Ham, Maple Smoked Bacon, Chicken Apple Sausage

Your Choice of One of the Following:
Roasted Creamer Potatoes with Peppers and Maui Onions

Crispy Hash Browns

Selection of Juices to Include:
Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry

Additional Buffet Selections
Sliced Smoked Salmon
with Tomato, Red Onion and Capers

Belgian Waffle Station
One Uniformed Station Chef (per 30 guests)
Served with Seasonal Berries, Lemon Honey Butter, Maple Syrup, Crème Fraîche and Powdered Sugar

Omelette Station
One Uniformed Station Chef (per 30 guests)
Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Roma Tomatoes, White Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Smoked Chicken and Ham

Coffee Break



Executive Coffee Service

Early Morning
Presentation of Fresh Fruit to Include:
Assorted Berries, Melon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple
Breakfast Bakeries to Include:
Assorted Muffins, Butter Croissants, Fresh Fruit Danish
Selection of New York Style Bagels Served with Regular and Chive Cream Cheeses
Selection of Juices to Include:
Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry
Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
and The Ritz-Carlton Selection of Imported Teas

Mid Morning
Sliced Fresh Fruit
Assorted Power Bars
Individual Fruit Yogurts
Assorted Soft Drinks and Fruit Juice Sparklers
Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
and The Ritz-Carlton Selection of Imported Teas

Mid Afternoon
Please select two of the following to accompany your beverages:
Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies and Brownies
Display of Domestic and Imported Cheeses with French Baguette
Market Vegetable Crudité with Roquefort Cream and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
House Made Potato Chips Served with a Choice of Harissa or Cheddar Cream Dip
Freshly Baked Jumbo Pretzels with Ballpark Mustard
Assorted Soft Drinks and Mineral Waters
Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
and The Ritz-Carlton Selection of Imported Teas

Lunch/Dinner



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

Suggested Wine Selections



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

Desserts



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