The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa's catering team ensures every event is a memorable moment for everyone present. The hotel and its 19th century Palace's amazing rooms blended with high skilled Chefs and kitchen staff give guests the opportunity to enjoy any occasion with royal elegance. Guarantee the expectations of all attendees of your event are exceeded by bringing your group to Penha Longa.
Experience a totally different break with a view to the Sintra Mountains.
COFFEE BREAK SELECTION
(10 people minimum)
Served with the finest blend of Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
and a Selection of Imported Teas
Fruit juices (Orange, Grapefruit, Apple, Cranberry and Tangerine)
Sweets - Coffee Accompaniments
Penha Longa Scones with Crème Fraiche & seasonal Fruit Ragout
Penha Longa Signature Cookie Jars
Assortment of freshly baked home made cookies
Chef Andre’s Coffee Cake Extravaganza
Sliced loafves of rich fruit cake, Cannées Bordelais, Brioche de Berlin
and Bressanne Gallette, Market fruit Chaussons
Chocolate Fondue with Fruit Brochettes
Your Choice: Bitter, Bitter Sweet, Milk, Gianduja or Flavoured White Chocolate (Pistachio, Hazelnut, Sesame, Peanut or Plain)
Chef’s Selection of Viennoiseries
Walnut Brownies & Almond Blondies
Warm Cinnamon Churros
Warm Chocolate Sauce
“Haagen-Dazs” - Individual Ice Cream Cups and Bars
Power Bar and Protein Energy Bars
Candy, Candy, Candy!!! - Twix’s, Milky Way, M&M’s, Gummy Bears & Nestle Bars
Savory Snacks
Warm Ham & Cheese Stuffed Flaky Pastry
Whole Seasonal Fruit
Assorted Roasted Nuts, Potato Chips, Rosemary Grissini,
Spiced Pita Chips with Assorted Dips
Finger Sandwiches - Local Presunto with Tomato and Olive Oil, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto, Chicken Salad with Almond and Tarragon
Sports Drinks - Powerade, Santal, Red Bull, Isostar
Juices & Fresh Fruits - Sliced Fruits, Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit, Apple, Cranberry, Tangerine
THEME BREAKS
(20 people minimum)
Served with the finest blend of Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Selection of Imported Teas
Incense & Tranquillity
Infused Hot & Cold Teas
(Ginger Vanilla, Basil Lemon, Jasmine Green tea)
Cinnamon Tea Poached Fruits
Cucumber and Celery with Curry Yogurt
Oatmeal nut and raisins cookies
Fromage Blanc and Forest Fruit Ragout
Tropical Forest
Tropical Fruits, assorted Yogurts & Ice Creams
Made to Order
Smoothies and Shakes
Mini flavoured Muffins
Chocolate, Spice and Everything Nice
Hot Chocolate and Spice Break
White, Milk and Dark Chocolate with Spiced Cinnamon spoons
Flavored Tuiles & Cookies: Anise Seed, Paprika, Turmeric, Assorted Nuts,
Citrus Peel, Nut Meg, Clover
Portuguese Sweets Break
Queijada de Sintra
Pasteis de Nata
Travesseiros
Toucinho do Céu
Pastel de feijão
Albatroz Break
Assorted Sodas
Cold chilled Beers
Mini Pizza with Cheese and Sausage
Panninis (made to order)
Mini Baguette Sandwiches
Potato Chips, Mixed Nuts, Mini Pepperonis
Assorted Candy Bars
Our event managers will help guests to create an original reception menu that absolutely suits your needs.
HORS D'OEUVRES
Butler passed or stationed. There is a minimum of 20 pieces per hors d’oeuvre
Clients to choose each piece
COLD
Vegetarian
Baby Tomatoes stuffed with Goat Cheese, Crispy Basil
Poached Quail Egg with Potato, Caviar and Crème Fraîche
Tomato Gelée with Avocado Cream
Mushroom Flan with Herb Foam
Meat & Poultry
Bread Stick with Prosciutto and Garlic and Herbs Cheese
Spicy Beef Tartare, Buttered Crouton, Crispy Potato
Foie Gras Profiterole, Port Wine Glaze
Seafood
Smoked Salmon on Cauliflower Mousse, Salmon Caviar
Pepper and Basil Seared Tuna, Olive Ratatouille Compote
Cilantro Crab and Lobster Salad on Red Pepper Blinni
Shrimp Fork with Papaya Chutney
HOT
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Soy Mustard Sauce
Asparagus Ragout Bouchée
Tomato Risotto Fritter with Provolone, Piquillo Coulis
Curry Vegetable Samosa, Mint Yogurt
Mushroom Tenpura, Truffle Mayonnaise
Goat’s Cheese Custard with Almond Soup
Meat & Poultry
Escargot “Bonbon”
Marinated Chicken Satay, Coconut Peanut Sauce
Duck Aiguillette with Foie Gras, Fig Compote
Beef Croquettes, Oregano Aiolli
Seafood
Ginger & Shrimp Toast, Thai Chilli Sauce
Tenpura Crab Roll, Wasabi Aiolli
Crispy “Choco” with Parsley Remoulade
Pasteis Bacalhau, Tomato Thyme Chutney
Shrimp Rissoles
Crispy Kadaif Shrimp with Salpicão, Saffron Crème Fraîche
Guests may choose from buffet or plated menus to make their events unforgettable.
BUFFET SELECTION-
Mediterranean Flavours
SOUP
Roasted Eggplant & Garlic Soup
COLD SELECTIONS
Frisèe, Lolo Rossa & Red Oak Lettuce with Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette,
Anchovy Vinaigrette, Crispy Onion and Olive Tart, Marinated Beets with Tarragon and Goat’s Cheese, Olive Oil Roasted Potato Salad with Spanish Jamon, Sweet Onions & Olives, Marinated Hearts of Palm with Cucumber and Feta Cheese, Oregano Vinaigrette, Marinated Shrimp & Fennel with Lime and Dill Yogurt, Capresse Salad with Basil Vinaigrette, Balsamic Stewed Mushroom and Tomato Onion , Large selection of Artesian Style Breads Served with Assorted Olive Oils & Tapenades
MAIN
Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Olives and Sun Dried Tomatoes, Preserved Lemon Basil Jus, Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Mushrooms, Parmesan Cream, Rotisserie style Rosemary Chicken with Lentils Ragout, Steamed Grouper with Shellfish, Bouillabaisse , Ratatouille and Creamy Shallot Polenta
DESSERTS
Pistachio Kadaif, Lemon Tart , Almond and Apricot pie (fig in season), Piedmont Praline and chocolate gâteau, Fried milk, Crème Catalane and Salade de Fruit
BUFFET SELECTION - Portuguese BBQ
STARTERS
Algarve Clam Soup with Leeks and Coriander, S. Miguel Olive Oil Marinated Peppers with Garlic Confit, Octopus Salad with Red Onions & Herbs, Assorted Greens with Onions, Local Olive Oil & Wine Vinegars, Jars of Marinated Olives, Traditional Stuffed Local Spider Crabs, Crispy Croutons, Marinated Pig Trotters and “Frade”, Beans in Onions and Garlic Vinaigrette, Mussel and Fava Bean Salad, Assorted Charcuterie to include: Presunto, Paiolas, Salpicão & Paio Enguitado, Assorted Cheeses from Douro & Alentejo with Artisan Style Country Breads
FROM THE GRILL
Sardines with Sea Salt, Garlic and Lemon Marinated Shrimp Skewer, Lobster Tails with Lime Coriander Butter, Brazilian Style Picanha, Vilão Sauce, Sweet Paprika Pork, Ribs, Chimichurri, Spicy Linguiça and Toscana Sausage, Piri-piri Chicken, Sea Salt, Baked Baby Potatoes “Murro”, Portuguese Green Beans with Pearl Onions
DESSERTS
Requeijão with Sintra Honey, Warm Travesseiros & Fruit Dips , Portuguese Sweet, Rice Pudding, Pão de Rala, Orange Torte, Almond Tart, Chocolate Pâvé with Ginja, Fig Compote with Port Wine, Fresh Tropical Fruits
PLATED MENUS
SOUPS
Portuguese Clam Soup with Fresh Coriander & Leeks / Traditional Ericeira Shellfish Bisque / Local Asparagus Soup with Chouriço and Pesto / Pumpkin Soup with Almonds, Cinnamon Vanilla Oil / Cauliflower Velouté with Foie Gras and Truffles / Roasted Tomato and Balsamic Soup
SALADS
Arugula with Radicchio, Goat’s Cheese and Confit Tomato Envelope with Olive Vinaigrette / Roasted Figs with Local Green Oak and Chicory, Portuguese Presunto, Blue Cheese and Port Wine Vinaigrette / Lollo Rossa and Endive, Marinated Grapefruit, Dates and Candied Walnuts, Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette / Hearts of Romaine Salad with Garlic Crouton, Oven Dried Tomato, Creamy Anchovy Dressing
COLD APPETIZERS
Senhor Adolfo” Goat’s Cheese Terrine with Grilled Mushroom Salad, Marinated Peppers and Olive Tapenade / Citrus Marinated Shrimp with Asparagus, Mango Tarragon Remoulade / Salmon Tartar with Lemon Confit, Tobiko Caviar Cream, Petite Herb Salad / Foie Gras Terrine with Moscatel and Spice Gelée, Peppercorn Brioche
HOT APPETIZERS
Pumpkin Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Truffle Oil and Parmesan / Seared Scallop, Truffle Potato Purée, Red Wine Jus / Brandade Cake with Coriander, Chorizo & Tomato Ragout / Duck Confit Cannelloni, Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Foie Gras Jus / Traditional Fish and Shellfish “Cataplana” Style Stew / Presunto “Pata Negra” Dusted Turbot, Celery Fondant, Creamed Leeks
MAIN COURSES
Poultry
Olive Crusted Chicken Breast, Artichoke Barigoule, Garlic Jus / Roasted Guinea Hen Breast, Pumpkin & Mushroom Ragout, Onion Marmalade
Seafood & Fish
Olive Oil and Garlic Roasted Cod with Chickpea Purée with Coriander & Piperade Jus / Chorizo Crusted Grouper with a Stew of Tomatoes & Onions / Herb Roasted Monkfish with Fennel, Clams & Bacon, Clam Broth / Oregano Grilled Shrimp with Chouriço Bulgur, Olive Chimichurri / Butter Poached Lobster, Carrot Cumin Purée, Orange Lobster Sauce
Meat
Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom & Smoked Bacon Ragout, Caramelized Spanish Onion & Walnut, Port Wine Jus / Beef Tenderloin “Au Poivre”, Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic Roasted Tomato, Cabernet Sauce / Red Pepper Marinated Pork Medallions, Braised Portuguese Cabbage, Shallot Jus / Roasted Rack of Lamb, Braised Artichoke with Linguiça & Confit of Garlic, Cumin Jus / Roasted Veal with Black Truffle Crust, Foie Gras Sauce
Vegetarian
Confit of Tomato Stuffed with Seasonal Vegetables, Parmesan Polenta Cake, Tomato Coulis & Basil Essence / Vegetable “Cataplana” with Oregano Broth / Vegetable “Paella” Stuffed Peppers, Roasted Fennel, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
INTERMEZZOS
Sage Sorbet / Basil & Tomatoes Sorbet / Lemon Vodka / Aguardente de Mel Sorbet
DESSERTS
Roasted Comise Pear with Star Anis & Almond Pain de Gênes (Semi Candied Kumquats, Phyllo Crisp, Pear Wine Gelée) / Fromage Blanc Dome with Forest Berries Heart & Moist Pistachio Financier / Pâvé of Tropical Fruits and White Crème / Buchette of Milk Chocolate, Coconut Dacquoise, Spicy Apricot Chutney / Bouquet of Fruits with a Light Pelargonium Consommé Jelly and Nutty Crisps / Tasting of chocolates textures with roasted fruits and spices
* Please note prices may vary according to the choices made.
BUFFET SELECTION - Cascais Harbour
STARTERS
Caldo Verde with Maize Bread, Locally Farmed Greens with fresh Coriander Leaves & Onions, Red wine Vinaigrette, Marinated Octopus Salad with Peppers and Parsley, Grilled Peppers with Virgin Olive Oil, Búzio & Roasted Corn Salad, Cod Tongue and Chickpea Salad, Slow Roasted Young Pork Salad with “Feijoca” Beans, Pepercon Vinaigrette
MAIN COURSES
Bacalhau com Natas, Grilled Picanha with Black Beans & Linguiça, Whole Grilled Piri-Piri Chicken, “Perca” Fish Portuguese Style, Turnip & Cabbage Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil, Coriander Rice
DESSERT
Trouxas d´Ovos, Chocolate Triffles, Black Beans & Coconut Pudding, Pasteis de Nata, Orange Roulade, Fruit salad
BUFFET SELECTION - Rustic Italian
SOUP
Vegetable Minestrone with Pesto
COLD
Antipasti Selection, Spinach & Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Assorted Italian Vinegars & Olive Oils, Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant with Pesto, Roasted Peppers with Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes, Pancetta & Spinach Torte, Onion and Stewed Tomatoes with Fennel, Marinated Olives, Marinated Mozzarellini with Rosemary & Aged Red Wine Vinegar, Assorted Italian Charcuterie & Cheese, Artisan Style Breads and Rolls
HOT
Traditional Margarita Pizza, Prosciuto Pizza with Arugula and Onions
PASTA
Pennoni Giganti Pasta Bolognese Ricotta Gratinée, Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus and Walnuts
DESSERT
Tiramisu, Panna-Cotta, Fried profiteroles, Almond Tart, Panetonne and Ricottolo
BUFFET SELECTION - Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
SOUP
Tomato Gazpacho with extra Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Eggplant & Garlic Soup, Tarragon Chicken Consommé with Orzo
SALADS & SANDWICHES
Spinach & Red Oak Salad, Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette, Haricot Vert & White Bean Salad with Tomato, Artichoke and Hearts of Palm, Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Green Olives, Hot Smoked Salmon and Fusilli Pasta Salad with Avocado and Lemon Crème Fraîche, Tuna Confit with Tarragon Salad on Multi Grain Bread, Spicy Charcuterie Sandwich with Olive Tapenade, Aged Goat’s Cheese
on a Ciabata Roll, Smoked Turkey, Bacon & Brie with Dijon Mustard, Tomato & Mozzarella Sandwich with Eggplant Caponata & Arugula
Warm Sandwich
Roasted Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions & Provolone on Piadina Bread
DESSERTS
Tropical Fruits Pain de Gênes, Classic Opera, Pistachio & Apricot Pot de Crème, Warm Apple Tatin, Selection of Whole Fruit
PLATED MENUS
(20 people minimum, if less a service fee should be considered)
Menus include fresh baked bread, butter and the finest blend of Coffee,
Decaffeinated Coffee & selection of imported Tea
MENU I
White Asparagus soup with Chouriço
Steamed Sea Bass with Potato Gnocchi, Caramelized Fennel and Clam Broth
Tropical Fruit Opera Frorest Fruit Coulis
MENU II
Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons,
Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Coriander Crusted Chicken Breast with Olive Couscous & Shallot Confit
Red Fruit Charlotte, Phyllo Crisp, Tropical Fruit Coulis
MENU III
Garden Tomatoes with Herbed Goat’s Cheese & Arugula, Balsamic Syrup
Presunto Crusted Beef Tenderloin with a Ragout of Forest Mushrooms & Artichoke, Potato au Gratin, Red Wine Jus
Pâvé of Chocolate Feuillantine, Hazelnut cream sauce
MENU IV
Presunto Brochette with Arugula, Niza Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes,
Lemon Vinaigrette
Pimento Roasted Pork with Clams, Roasted Potatoes, Turnip Greens
Pudim do Abade de Priscos, Butter Cookies
MENU V
Traditional “Caldo Verde”
Olive Oil Roasted Cod with “Batatas a Murro” Onions & Olives, Wilted Spinach
Moist Pistachio Cake with Roasted Apricots, Port Vanilla Reduction
BUFFET SELECTION
(20 people minimum)
Served with the finest blend of coffee, decaffeinated coffee and selection of imported teas
Classic Continental
Freshly squeezed orange, clementine, grape, cranberry, grapefruit and apple juice
Baskets of assorted breads & croissants, chocolate croissants, muffins & danishes served with butter & preserves
Seasonal melons and assorted berries
Poached fruits
Individual flavoured yogurts and fruit purées on ice
Selection of dry cereals served with milk
Assorted local cheeses, hams and cured sausages with cornichons and mustards
Breakfast Buffet AssaMassa
Best Blend of Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
Finest selection of Imported Teas
Freshly squeezed Fruit Juices
Ever Changing Morning Parfait
Display of Whole Seasonal Fresh Fruit
An Assortment of Seasonal Fruits & Berries
Spiced Poached Fruits
Large selection of Whole Grain Dry Cereals
Served with Variety of Yoghurts
Dry Fruit & Nuts
Smoked Salmon and Halibut with Traditional Garnishes including
Sliced Cucumber, Tomatoes and Onions
Dried Local Charcuterie & Ham, “Presunto” Ham
Cornichons and Mustard
Artisan Portuguese Cheese Display
Scrambled Eggs
Roasted Tomatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms with Herbs
Apple Wood Bacon
Chicken and Pork Sausages
AssaMassa Potatoes
Belgium Style Waffles with Maple Syrup, Honey Butter and Cinnamon Chantilly
Selection of Jams from Alentejo and Butter
Breakfast Viennoiseries including Mini Muffins and Traditional Portuguese Pastries
Assorted Home Made Bread Selection
Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea
PLATED SELECTION
Served with the finest blend of coffee, decaffeinated coffee
and selection of imported teas
Penha Longa
Seasonal fruit with passion fruit yogurt
Scrambled eggs with chives, smoked bacon, Toscana sausage,
Herb roasted tomatoes, Parisian potatoes with pearl onions
Freshly squeezed orange juice or grapefruit juice
Basket of signature morning bakeries with butter and preserves
Cascais Morning
Fresh berries & house made yogurt parfait with toasted almonds
Herbed potato cake with poached eggs, lime hollandaise,
Grilled tomatoes & baby asparagus
Freshly squeezed orange juice or grapefruit juice
Basket of Signature Morning Bakeries with butter and preserves
Porto
Port wine poached pear with cinnamon muesli
Chorizo pepper omelette, roasted potatoes with oregano, grilled asparagus
Freshly Squeezed Orange juice or grapefruit Juice
Basket of Signature Morning Bakeries with butter and preserves
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