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Culinary Arts



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


Specialty Wedding Cakes
Minimum of 18 Guests and More

Our talented chefs design and prepare cakes of all shapes, sizes and varieties. From the most intricate petite cakes to the most grandiose creations, all are scrumptious, as well as beautiful. Listed here is a sampling of tempting possibilities.

Cakes are displayed for all guests to admire. After the ceremonial cake cutting, our pastry chef completes the cutting behind-the-scenes and places each piece on a dessert plate artfully decorated and garnished with sorbet and fresh fruit.  

Cake Prices Based On Type Of Icing
It would be our pleasure to customize your own ideas. We invite you to a private appointment with our award winning Pastry Chef to discuss your special cake design.
Custom designed wedding cakes will be priced individually

French Buttercream
Mixture of butter, sugar and egg white in a variety of flavors.

White Chocolate Buttercream
Specially-formulated white chocolate ganache.  Ivory in color, excellent in taste.

Classic Rolled Fondant
Soft malleable icing made from powdered sugar.  Beautiful winter white or color tints.

Cake

White Cake
Lemon Cake
   Cheese Cake with Graham Cracker Crust
  Hazelnut Cake
Rich Chocolate Cake
Carrot Cake  

Custom Fillings and Flavors

Chocolate Victorian
Chocolate-flavored cream with fresh sliced strawberries or raspberries
Suggested Liqueur addition: Chambord

Raspberry Victorian
Light vanilla cream with fresh raspberries
Suggested Liqueur addition: Grand Marnier

Lemon French Cream
Light vanilla cream flavored with
lemon curd 

Hazelnut Cream
French vanilla cream flavored with praline
Suggested Liqueur addition: Frangelico

Dark Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate filling, plain or combined with
fresh raspberries
Suggested Liqueur addition: Rum

Cappuccino Mousse
Coffee flavored mousse with an extra layer of chocolate ganache
Suggested Liqueur addition: Kahlua

White Chocolate Mousse
White Chocolate  filling, plain  or combined with fresh sliced strawberries or fresh raspberries
Suggested Liqueur addition: Raspberry Liqueur or Kirschwasser

Cheese Cake Mousse
Light cream cheese filling

 

FIVE COURSE DINNER SUGGESTIONS

Silk
Rich, luxurious, elegant!
Chef has woven a masterpiece of subtle flavors and textures.
An absolutely sublime experience.

Champagne and Ginger Pickled Oysters
Cucumber Spaghetti and Ocietra Caviar

Rolls and Butter

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Terrine of Foie Gras and Free Range Chicken
Cèpe and Oxtail Jelly

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Butter Braised Lobster
with Tortellini of Tarragon and Sweetbreads
Israeli Couscous Bouillabaisse

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Individual Baked Beef Wellington
with Spinach and Mushroom Duxelles
Truffled Celeriac and Shallot Confit

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Pre-Dessert
Chocolate Fondant
with Passion Fruit Cream and Rice Sorbet
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Warm, Liquid Center Chocolate Cake
Toffee Ice Cream
Hazelnut Tuile, Chilled “Bailey’s”

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee


FOUR COURSE DINNER SUGGESTIONS


Enterprise
 Earthy flavors lead off; sweet sea flavors follow.  Chef combines the best of both “worlds” with an entrée that tastes like it was made in heaven.  For an ending, a trio of sweets adds a flourish. 
Unique and fabulous!


Wild Mushroom Phyllo Purse on Basil Polenta
Roasted Tomato and Kalamata Olive Provençale
Wilted Young Spinach

 Rolls and Butter

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Carpaccio of Smoked Salmon and Vanilla Scented Crab
Green Apple Salad
Horseradish and Boursin Cheese Spring Roll
Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Grilled Filet of Beef
Paired with Maine Lobster
Tempura Claw, Lobster Risotto, Butter Poached Tail
Glazed Asparagus
Tarragon Mustard Bordelaise

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Dessert Tasting
Select Three of the Following:
Lemon Meringue Tart, Citrus Anglaise
White Chocolate Cheesecake, Strawberry Compote
Coffee Tiramisu, Toasted Almond Meringue
Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Coconut Macaroon
Warm Chocolate Cake, Grand Marnier Liquid Center
Rich Chocolate Tart, Passion Fruit Syrup, Dark Chocolate Sauce


Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee


FOUR COURSE DINNER SUGGESTIONS

The Classic
Chef combines our Grill Room classics that everyone loves.
Very Ritz-Carlton!


Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

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Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons
Black Pepper and Parmesan Crisp, Olive Crostini

Rolls and Butter

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8-ounce Grilled Filet Mignon, Béarnaise
Horseradish Soufflé Potatoes
Creamed Spinach, Oven Toasted Tomato
Baby Watercress Salad, Caramelized Pearl Onions

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Bananas Foster in a Brandy Snap Sugar Basket
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee



THREE COURSE DINNER SUGGESTIONS

Arcadia
Homey in its soul but very sophisticated, this menu blends
the best of shellfish – crab and lobster – with heart-warming
favorites – breast of chicken and mashed potatoes.   
Guaranteed to please!

Chilled Tian of Lump Crab, Avocado and Mango
Marinated Long-stem Artichokes
Passion Fruit Drizzle
Avocado Coulis
 
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Free Range Breast of Chicken, Herb Roasted Shrimp
Sweet Corn and Scallion Potato Mash
Glazed Asparagus Tips
Lobster and Tarragon Cream Sauce

 Rolls and Butter

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Key Lime Pie Topped with Whipped Cream
Fruit Compote

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee



THREE COURSE DINNER SUGGESTIONS


Ciao Bella
Fresh, balanced and beautiful.
Onion marmalade is a sweet counterpoint to the richness of the beef and shrimp.
And the earthy nuttiness of Portobello risotto rounds out the entrée. 
 The fabulous combination of chocolate and orange are the perfect finish
to this inspired beauty. 

 Oven-roasted Tomato Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, Toasted Pine Nuts, Basil Pesto
Parmesan Tuile, Micro Basil Salad

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Grilled Filet of Beef Topped with Onion Marmalade
Lemon Glazed Swordfish
Portobello Mushroom Risotto
Asparagus Tempura, Wild Mushroom Turnover
Shallot Confit Sauce

 Rolls and Butter

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Warm Chocolate Cake
Grand Marnier Liquid Center

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee



BUFFET DINNER SUGGESTIONS


Classic Elegance
Stellar, Stylish, Elegant, First Class…
This menu is classic Ritz-Carlton. 


 Top Hat
Tuna Niçoise
Traditional Cobb Salad
Mixed Garden Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles
 Hearts of Palm, Balsamic Dressing
Sliced Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella,
 Caramelized Shallot and Black Pepper Vinaigrette
Mussel Salad Mignonette Style, Shaved Fennel

Assorted Breads and Rolls

Tuxedo 
Uniformed Chef to carve:
Blackened Beef Tenderloin, Old Fashioned Béarnaise Sauce
White Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mustard Jus
Ratatouille
Wild Mushroom Risotto

Salmon en Croute with Dill Vin Blanc
Buttered Asparagus

White Tie
 Raspberry Napoleon
Chocolate Mousse Walnut Cake
Crêpes Suzette
Crème Brûlée

Chef to prepare:
Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple Fritters with Golden Syrup
 
Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

Upgrade with Addition of Limitless Seafood Raw Bar

BUFFET DINNER SUGGESTIONS

Down East Lobster Feast
Old salts will love this menu.  No sou’wester needed. 
Just bring a good appetite for traditional American fare that conjures up memories
 of breezy summer days at the shore,  a fog rolling in and the tang of the east wind in the air.

Salads for Starters
Mesclun of Seasonal Greens, House Dressing
Red Bliss Potato Salad
Fresh Mozzarella with Yellow and Red Tomatoes
Spinach Tortellini with Smoked Salmon, Apple Cider Cream
Chilled Poached Asparagus with Granny Smith Apple Vinaigrette

Fresh from the Sea
Chef to prepare and remove from shell:
Whole Maine Lobster served from Kettles of Old-fashioned Court Bouillon

Not Just Seafood
Chef to grill and carve:
Pepper Crusted Skirt Steak, Wild Mushroom Ragoût
Herb Basted Seasonal Vegetables

Old Salts with a New Twist
Chef to prepare:
Crispy Fried Shrimp with Assorted Dipping Sauces
Jonah Crab Pancakes, Buffalo Style Papaya Cream

Pure Comfort Food
Citrus Spiked Chicken Breast, Basil, Tomato and Olive Salad
Smoked Pepper and Jack Cheese Hush Puppies
Sweet Cream Steeped Corn on the Cob
Assorted Breads and Rolls

Salute to Sweets
S’mores
Spiced Apple Crumble, Cinnamon Chantilly
Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Chantilly
Traditional Key Lime Pie, Banana Honey Meringue Tart
Chef to prepare:
Open Faced Ice Cream Sandwich, Warm Chocolate Sauce

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

À la carte substitutions for Pepper-crusted Churrasco Steak may be made.
Whole Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
New York Strip
 
BUFFET DINNER SUGGESTIONS

Americana
A melting pot of favorites from across the U.S.A.   From Boston baked beans to California salads,
South-of-the border specialties and just plain heart-of-America fare.  This is a meal that will make you homesick.

Old Cape Cod
New England Clam Chowder
Jonah Crab and Corn Spoon Bread with Brandy Lobster Sauce
Calamari, Chorizo and Pepperoncini Salad
 Baked Beans
Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce

 Napa Valley Garden  
Watercress, Orange and Vine Ripe Tomato, Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Jicama and Watermelon, Ginger-Lime Dressing
Spinach, Shaved Pear, Shitake Mushroom and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
 Warm Fig and Brie Dressing

Tex-Mex
Chicken Fajitas with Warm Flour Tortillas, Shredded Lettuces,
Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Black Olives and Sliced Jalapeños
Shrimp, Green Chili and Cheese Quesadillas
Spiced Black Beans
Tomato and Olive Rice scented with Oregano

Midwest Best
Chef to sear:
Cornmeal-dusted Trout with Almond Brown Butter Hollandaise
Meat Loaf with Creole Sauce
Green Bean Casserole
  Baked Potato Bar with Sour Cream, Chives, Bacon Bits, Cheddar Cheese

From Sea to Shining Sea
New York Cheesecake, California Carrot Cake,
Florida Key Lime Pie,
Mississippi Mud Pie, Georgia Peach Cobbler

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

Upgrade with the addition of Whole Roasted Prime Rib of Beef

DESSERT SUGGESTIONS

Ooh La La
Sexy, sophisticated sweets. Très chic.

Chocolate Fondue with Fruit Skewers

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Praline Crème Brûlée
Classic Crème Brulee

Coffee Tiramisu

Select One of the Following Ice Creams:
Vanilla Bean, Double Chocolate, Strawberry,
Mint Chocolate Chip, Caramel Pecan,
Mango Sorbet, Lemon-lime Sorbet

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee


Malibu Beach
Pacific passions.  A sweet trip to the West Coast.

Tropical Fruit Baba with Coconut Cream
Dolce Leche Cake, Pineapple Ice Cream
Chocolate Decadence Cake, Coffee Anglaise
Chocolate Profiteroles, Caramel Sauce
Key Lime Meringue Tarts
Lemon Meringue Pie

Coconut Cake

Chocolate Decadence “Three Ways”
White Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Milk Chocolate Mousse

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

HOT PLATED LUNCHEON SUGGESTIONS

Amore

Caesar Salad
Parmesan, Oven-roasted Tomato

Rolls and Butter

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Tortellini Alfredo
 Shrimp and Scallop Skewers
Parmesan Crisp, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

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Amaretto Tiramisu with Berry Compote

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

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 Mistral

Boston Clam Chowder

Rolls and Butter

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Seared Breast of Chicken
Spinach, Prosciutto and Gruyère Cheese Filling
Tomato Provençal Sauce
Haricot Vert, Olives and Baby Tomatoes
 Polenta

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Key Lime Meringue Tart,
Blueberry Compote

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

Add a Hot Soup 
Roasted Tomato Bisque

COLD PLATED LUNCHEON SUGGESTIONS


Lotus

Seared Teriyaki Salmon Filet
Nestled Miso Noodle Salad Dressed with
Yuzo Ginger Vinaigrette

Rolls and Butter

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Angel Food Cake Garnished with
Lemon Grass and Coconut Tapioca
Passion Fruit Cream

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

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Magnolia

Mango Barbecued Grilled Chicken Breast
Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce, Slow Roasted Plum Tomato
Red Bliss Potato Salad, Tangy Ranch Dressing
Garnish of Corn and Jack Cheese Hush Puppies

Rolls and Butter

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Chocolate Pecan Tart
Jack Daniels Whipped Cream

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Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

Add a Hot Soup 
Boston Clam Chowder, Roasted Tomato Bisque, or Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

HORS D’OEUVRES
RECEPTION SUGGESTIONS
(Minimum 25 pieces of each selection)


Spoons
All selections are cold and are presented on a small flat-bottom spoon

Salmon Tartar with Crispy Capers and Crisp Lotus Chip
Sesame-seared Tuna with Mango Salsa and Hoisin Sauce
Tuna Tartar with Pickled Daikon Sprouts and Fried Ginger Crisp
Chilled Smoked Shrimp on Ratatouille
Vanilla-bound Crabmeat with Crisp Potato Gaufrette

Skewers
Selections are either hot or cold and are presented on skewers

Cold Selections
Marinated Feta with Green Olives
Skewer of Lobster with Mango, Basil and Shiitake Mushroom
Trio of Melons wrapped in Prosciutto
Ripe Cherry Tomatoes with Bocconcini, Basil and Pesto

Hot Selections
Beef Saté, Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
Chicken Saté, Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
Tandoori Chicken Nuggets, Mint Yogurt

Individuals
  Best Presented in a Display

Hot Selections
Glazed Oysters Rockefeller
   
Crispy Fried
All selections are hot and crispy
Coconut Shrimp, Orange Horseradish Dipping Sauce
Farm-grown Florida Gator Fritter, Citrus Mustard Sauce
Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Cheese Turnover)
Fried Pork Pot Sticker, Sweet and Sour Pineapple Sauce
Key West Conch Fritter, Spicy Cocktail Sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Plum Sauce

RECEPTION SUGGESTIONS

The Japanese Steak House

Teriyaki Glazed Hanger Steak

Tempura Chicken and Shrimp
Tempura Vegetables

Mirin Steamed Bass in Tea Leaves
 Jasmine Steamed Rice Basket

Steamed Gyoza Dumplings, Soy Dipping Sauce

Everybody Loves Shrimp

Scampi Style Shrimp
in Herb, Lemon and Garlic Butter

Shrimp Provençale with Calamari and Fresh Basil

Crispy Fried Shrimp, Horseradish Tomato Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp and Green Chili Quesadillas


Tutto di Risotto

Wild Mushroom Risotto
Mascarpone, Parmesan, White Truffle, Sweet Peas

Roasted Tomato, Saffron and Fennel Risotto

Calamari, Scallop and Rock Shrimp Risotto
Parmesan Cheese, Basil Chiffonade

BEVERAGE SUGGESTIONS
HOSTED BAR


Ultra-Premium Selections
  Grey Goose, Vodka    Leyden, Gin 
  Macallan 12 yr, Scotch    Knob Creek, Bourbon 
  Zaya, Rum     Crown Royal, Whiskey
  Patron Silver, Tequila     

 The Ultra-Premium bar selection includes Ritz-Carlton Wines, Imported and Domestic Beer
 Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters


Superior Liquor Selections
  Ketel One Vodka    Bombay Sapphire Gin 
  Glenfiddich Scotch (12 year)   Maker’s Mark Bourbon   Mount Gay Rum  (8 year)   Seagram’s V.O., Whiskey
  Sauza Conmemorotivo Tequila   
   
 The Superior bar selection includes Ritz-Carlton Wines, Imported and Domestic Beer
 Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters


Deluxe Liquor Selections
  Skyy Vodka     Beefeater Gin 
 Dewar’s, Scotch    Seagram’s 7, Whiskey 
  Bacardi Gold, Rum    Wild Turkey Bourbon 
  José Cuervo Gold Tequila    

The Deluxe bar selection includes Ritz-Carlton Wines, Imported and Domestic Beer
Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters


House Liquor Selections
  Fris Vodka     Bombay Gin 
  Cutty Sark Scotch    Jim Beam Bourbon
  Bacardi Rum     Canadian Club, Blended Whiskey
  Sauza Silver Tequila  

The House bar selection includes Ritz-Carlton Wines, Imported and Domestic Beer
Fresh Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters