Enjoy the finest food and beverage selections, provided with The Ritz-Carlton signature service and attention to detail.
Set atop Nob Hill, The Ritz-Carlton is housed in one of San Francisco’s finest examples of classical architecture, originally built in 1909. It is one of the city's only hotels to capture Mobil Travel Guide’s Five Stars – the distinguished hospitality industry award. The Ritz-Carlton creates weddings and receptions from the most lavish affair to private, intimate occasions, while always offering an uncompromising level of personal service and attention to detail.
Large celebrations (150 guests or more) take place in the Ballroom, used in tandem with the adjacent galleries. Each elegantly appointed gallery is perfect for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with spacious, high vaulted ceilings, ornate woodwork, large oil paintings and silk-covered walls. Seated receptions follow in the Ballroom, a sizable and regal space that can be partitioned into smaller venues.
There are nine additional event spaces on the second and third levels of the hotel. These beautifully decorated rooms can be used for private rehearsal dinners, small receptions and brunches.
The Terrace accommodates receptions up to 120 guests. For outdoor ceremonies and receptions, The Terrace Courtyard features a beautiful red- brick courtyard, which has a lovely cityscape and is enclosed by an impeccably manicured garden of roses, lavender and ivy. Glass topped tables with umbrellas and wrought iron chairs dot the courtyard.
2009 Sample Wedding Packages
All of Our Wedding Packages Include:
A Wedding Specialist from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Choice of Two Specialty Linens, Specialty Chargers and Five Votive Candles per Table
Based on a Minimum of 100 Guests:
One Complimentary Wedding Night Stay in a One-Bedroom Suite for The Newlyweds
Breakfast in Bed
Package I
Cocktail Reception
Passed House Wines & Sparkling Wine
Hosted Open Premium Bar for One Hour
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Three Pieces per Person)
Lunch
Three-Course Plated Lunch (Soup or Salad, Entrée and Wedding Cake)
Ritz-Carlton Wines Poured with Lunch, Champagne Toast
Freshly Brewed Coffees and Select Tea Service
Hosted Open Premium Bar for Two Hours
Choice of:
Poultry / Fish Entrée
Meat Entrée
Duet Entrée
(Based on a Minimum of 150 Guests)
Package II
Cocktail Reception
Passed House Wines & Sparkling Wine
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for One Hour
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Four Pieces per Person)
Dinner
Three-Course Plated Dinner (Soup or Salad, Intermezzo and Entrée)
Ritz-Carlton Wines Poured with Dinner, Champagne Toast
Freshly Brewed Coffees and Select Tea Service
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for Three Hours
Choice of:
Poultry / Fish Entrée
Meat Entrée
Duet Entrée
(Based on a Minimum of 150 Guests)
Package III
Cocktail Reception
Passed House Wines & Sparkling Wine
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for One Hour
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Five Pieces per Person)
Dinner
Four-Course Plated Dinner (Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Intermezzo and Entree)
Ritz-Carlton Wines Poured with Dinner, Champagne Toast
Freshly Brewed Coffees and Select Tea Service
Mignardises
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for Three Hours
Choice of:
Poultry/Fish Entrée
Meat Entrée
Duet Entrée
(Based on a Minimum of 150 Guests)
Package IV
Cocktail Reception
Passed House Wines & Sparkling Wine
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for One Hour
Including Specialty Martini Bar
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Six Pieces per Person)
Dinner
Five-Course Plated Dinner (Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Intermezzo, Entrée)
Ritz-Carlton Wines Poured with Dinner, Champagne Toast
Freshly Brewed Coffees and Select Tea Service
Mignardises
Hosted Open Premium Brand Bar for Three Hours
Espresso Bar After Dinner
Choice of:
Poultry / Fish Entrée
Meat Entrée
Duet Entrée
(Based on a Minimum of 150 Guests)
Wedding Details
The Wedding Ceremony Fee is $4,000.00 (price is subject to change)
The wedding ceremony fee includes banquet tables and chairs, choice of specialty linens, specialty chargers,
five votive candles per table, stage and sound system with microphones.
Our Preferred Vendor List will be provided to assist in the booking of officiants, photographers and florists.
A signed acknowledgement of our vendor guidelines is required from each vendor.
Deposits
Deposits are based on the number of guests and the amount of space reserved. A non-refundable deposit, based on 25% of the estimated charges, is required to confirm banquet space. The estimated final balance is due fourteen business days prior to your event.
Guarantee
It is necessary that the Meetings and Special Events Manager be informed of the exact number of guests who will attend the event by 10 a.m., at least three full business days prior to the event. This number will be a guaranteed minimum, not subject to reduction, and charges will be made accordingly. On request, the hotel will serve 5% above the guarantee number for a group of up to 100 guests and no more than 3% above the guarantee number for a group of 101-700 guests. Please note that the Food and Beverage Minimum indicated in The Catering Agreement at the time of signing, must be met.
Guarantees for Saturday, Sunday and Monday events are due by 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Guarantees for Tuesday are due by 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Guarantees for Wednesday are due by 10 a.m. on Friday.
Guarantees for Thursday are due by 10 a.m. on Saturday.
If a guarantee is not given to the hotel by 10 a.m. on the date it is due, the number(s) on the event order(s) will become the guarantee(s).
Service Charge and Sales Tax
A 22% taxable service charge and prevailing California State Sales Tax will be added to all food and beverage charges.
Hors d’oeuvre Selections
Cold Hors d’oeuvres
Chioggia Beet, Goat Cheese, Sea Salt
Cold Smoked Yellowtail, Fingerling Potato, Caviar
Duck Rilette, Raspberry Pink Peppercorn Jam, Brioche
Dungeness Crab Lady Bug
Kobe Beef Tartare, Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette, Caper Berry, Crouton
Local Oyster Shooter, Assorted Flavors
Marin Farmers Market Crudités, Cracked Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
Miniature Open-Face Roast Beef Sandwich, Pickles
Smoked Salmon, Whipped Chive Cream Cheese, Bagel Chip
Spicy Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Shiso
Hot Hors d’oeuvres
Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Local Honey, Thyme
Crab Cake, Espelette Remoulade
Glazed Shrimp, Homemade Pancetta, Balsamic Reduction
House-Made Sausage, Caramelized Onion Jam
Lamb Chops, Seasonal Fruit Chutney
Lemongrass Chicken Skewer
Miniature Pizza, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Gorgonzola
Miniature Pizza, Goat Cheese, Asparagus
Mushroom and Bell Weather Ricotta Gougère
Cheddar and Brocolli Arancinis, Garlic Aioli
Tataki Skewer of Kobe Beef, Yuzu Sake BBQ
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Lobster
Soup Shots
Cold
Green Garlic, Leek
Asparagus Veloute
Gazpacho, Hibiscus
Local Nettle, Parmesan Foam
Hot
Carrot, Curry Flavors
Eugueni’s Spring Pea Soup, Citron, Mint
Artichoke, Mascarpone
Luncheon Selections
Luncheon Soups
Maine Lobster Bisque, Vanilla Essence
Asparagus Veloute, Goat Cheese Crouton
White Bean, Pimiento Essence
Mushroom Consommé, Hand Made Tortellini
Spring Pea, Radish, Pork Belly
Luncheon Salads
Asparagus Panzanella, Goat Cheese, Grilled Levain
Bloomsdale Spinach Salad, Farm Eggs, Red Onion, Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon, Mustard Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad, Pickled White Anchovies, Parmesan
Mixed Greens, Sweet 100 Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Honey-Cucumber Vinaigrette
Little Gem Salad, Baby Beets, Black Pepper, Goat Cheese, Pedro Ximenez Vinegar
Fish and Poultry
Yuzu and Sweet Chili Glazed Prawns, Kombu Rice, Tiny Carrots
Locke Duarte Salmon, Ginger Tomato Jam, Braised Kale, Sunchoke Purée
Scallops, Bamboo Rice, Maitake Mushrooms, Artichoke Purée
Black Cod, Spicy Rapini, Home Made Fennel Sausage, White Beans
Sea Bass, Aoyagi Clam Escabeche, Poached Potatoes, Shellfish Broth
Free Range Chicken, Bloomsdale Spinach, Potatoes, White Port Sauce
Fricassee, Orecchiette Pasta, Ricotta, Broccoli, Chicken Jus
Chicken Roulade, Spring Mushroom Risotto, Natural Reduction
Duck Breast, Pickled Grapes, Duck Fat Potatoes, Rainbow Chard
Meat
Dry Aged Ribeye, Roasted Garlic, Butterball Potatoes, Spring Onions
Petite Filet Mignon, Crushed Fingerlings, Carrots, Bordelaise Sauce
Grilled Hanger Steak, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Arugula, Olive Potatoes
Lamb Sirloin, Braised Endive, Spring Pea Emulsion, Lamb Jus
Veal Medallion, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Potato Purée, Asparagus, Ruby Port Sauce
Pasta and Vegetarian
Open-Faced Ravioli, Morel Cream, Braised Greens, Trumpet Royals
Bow Tie, Home Made Fennel Sausage, Spring Vegetables, Pomodoro Sauce
Potato Gnocchi, Spring Mushrooms, Green Garlic
Acquerello Risotto, Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Dessert
Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake, Pistachio Crust, Seasonal Fruit
Caramel Panna Cotta, Poached Spring Fruit
Spring Clafloutis, Vanilla Bean Cream, Pistachio Anglaise
Lemon-Praline Flan, Caramelized Phyllo, Orange Reduction
Pain de Gene, Rose Cream, Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
Tropical Fruit Savarin, Golden Pineapple Carpaccio, Sage Pearls
Choice of Entrée Offered Tableside At The Event:
A four course menu is required for a choice of entrée offered tableside at the time of the dinner.
The two courses prior to the entrée will allow our Culinary Team to prepare your entrées “à la minute”.
Pre-Selected Choice of Entrée:
A pre-selected choice of three entrées (including vegetarian) is available for your guests.
Your entrée selection must be communicated to your Meetings and Special Events Manager one week prior to your event.
Dinner Selections
Cold Appetizers
Spring Baby Vegetables, “Greek Style”, Cilantro Broth
Spicy Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Sesame Crackers
House-Smoked Salmon, Green Peppercorn, Crème Fraîche, Micro Greens
Beef Carpaccio, Whole Grain Mustard, Shaved Pecorino, Arugula
Sonoma Foie Gras, Ruby Port Gelee, Fresh Cracked Pepper
Hot Appetizers
Acquerello Risotto, Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Roasted Asparagus, House Made and Smoked Ricotta Salata, Warm Morel Vinaigrette
Roasted Quail, Nettles, Green Garlic Purée, Madeira Jus
Chorizo Crusted Scallops, Fennel Purée, Orange Reduction, Olive Oil Powder
Home Made Guancali Cannelloni, “Black Olive” Bread Crumbs, Roasted Garlic
Dinner Soups
Mushroom Bisque
Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon
Heirloom Carrot
Creamy Delta Asparagus
Maine Lobster Bisque
Dinner Salads
California Field Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Olive Vinaigrette
Arugula, Herbs, Pecorino, Green Beans, Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette
Asparagus Salad, House Smoked Salmon “Threads”, Radish
Caesar, White Anchovies, Shaved Parmesan, Focaccia
Roasted Beets, Smoked Ricotta Salata, Candied Nuts, Golden Balsamic Vinaigrette
Custom Farmers Marked Salad
Little Gem Salad, Pickled Spring Onions, Pears, Bleu Cheese
Intermezzos
Pineapple and Ginger Sorbet
Watermelon Granite, Fleur de Sel
The Ritz-Carlton Champagne Sorbet
Pink Grapefruit Granite
Lemon-Vodka Sorbet, Crushed Raspberries
Seafood
Locke Duarte Salmon, Tiny Leeks, Tokyo Turnips, Garlic Cream
Black Bass, Chorizo, Clams, Melted Onions, Potato Butter, Olive Oil Powder
Hiramasa, Nettle Risotto, Geoduck, Red Beet Reduction, Grana Padano
Ponzu Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Lemon Grass Scented Rice, Poached Shitakes
Vegetarian
Open-Face Ravioli, Green Garlic Cream, Mushrooms, Spinach
Bow Tie, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Spring Vegetables
King Oyster Mushroom, Balsamic Brown Butter, Carrot Purée, Blue Lake Beans
Acquerello Risotto, Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Poultry
Roasted Chicken Breast, Green Olives, Fennel Agrodolce
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast, Swiss Chard, Pickled Onions
Airline Breast, Parmesan Pave, Asparagus, White Port Sauce
Duck Breast, Spring Parsnips, Orange Reduction
Meat
All Natural Sirloin, Duck Fat Potatoes, Bloomsdale Spinach, Bordelaise
All Natural Short Rib, Potato Purée, Heirloom Carrots, Sauce of the Braise
Tenderloin, Morels, Butter Beans, Herb Emulsion, Foie Gras Sauce
Dry Aged Rib Eye, Onion Vinaigrette, Haricot Vert, “Steak Fries”, Green Garlic
Duet of Rack and Pressed Shoulder, Artichoke, Rapini, Thyme Scented Lamb Jus
Buffalo Sirloin, Roasted Garlic Sauce, Baby Fennel, Smoked Potato Purée
Chop, Braised Baby Leeks, Butter Ball Potatoes, Tawny Port Sauce
Tenderloin, Sweetbreads, Artichoke Purée, Morels, Veal Jus
Porterhouse, Anson Mills Grits, Market Vegetables, Cider and Mustard Jus
Dessert
Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake, Pistachio Crust, Seasonal Fruit
Caramel Panna Cotta, Poached Spring Fruit
Spring Clafloutis, Vanilla Bean Cream, Pistachio Anglaise
Lemon-Praline Flan, Caramelized Phyllo, Orange Reduction
Pain de Gene, Rose Cream, Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
Tropical Fruit Savarin, Golden Pineapple Carpaccio, Sage Pearls
Wedding Cake
Below is a Sample of Our Wedding Cake Flavors:
Rhapsody Lemon Cake: Yellow Sponge Cake, Lemon Curd With or Without Raspberries
Caraibe Cake: Chocolate Sponge Cake, Chocolate Caraibe Mousse, With or Without Raspberries
The Marigny: Yellow Sponge Cake, Strawberry Mousse with Fresh Strawberries
Traditional Fraisier: Yellow Sponge Cake, Mousseline Kirsch Cream, Fresh Strawberries
Princess Cake: Chocolate Sponge Cake, Hazelnut Dacquoise, Hazelnut Mousse
The Passion Lover Cake: Genoise Sponge Cake, Apricot Passion Mousse
Devil’s Food Cake: Devil’s Food Sponge Cake, Thin Layer of Ganache
Mocha Walnut Torte: Walnut Crust, Chocolate Sponge Cake, Coffee Bavarois
Marie-Charlotte Cake: Angel Food Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberries
The Dartagnan: Devils Food Sponge Cake, Alternating Layers of White and Dark Chocolate Mousse
The Ritz-Carlton Espresso Bar
Drinks Include: Espresso, Cappucino, Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha
Add a Touch of Flavor with Syrups: Hazelnut, Vanilla, Almond, Raspberry, Irish Cream, Chocolate Macadamia Nut
Chocolate Shavings, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Sticks
Bar Selections
Premium Brands
Scotch: Johnny Walker Black Label
Bourbon: Jack Daniels
Gin: Boodles
Vodka: Ketel One
Blended Whiskey: Crown Royal
Rum: Appleton Special
Tequila: Sauza, Hornitos
Imported Beer: Heineken, Corona
Domestic Beer: Miller Light, Anchor Steam
Super Premium Brands
Scotch: Macallan 12 years
Bourbon: Bookers
Gin: Distillery No. 209
Vodka: Hangar One
Blended Whiskey: Crown Royal Select
Rum: Appleton Estate
Tequila: Patron Silver
Imported Beer: Heineken, Corona
Domestic Beer: Miller Light, Anchor Steam
The Ritz-Carlton Martini Bar
The Martini: Tanqueray Gin, Dry Vermouth
The Classic Martini: Absolut Vodka, Dry Vermouth
Cosmopolitan: Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
The Melon Martini: Absolut Vodka, Midori
Banquet Wine Selections
Sparkling Wine
California sparkling wines offer great value in comparison to their French counterparts and are also one of the most versatile of all wines.
NV Mumm Napa, Brut Prestige
This signature cuvée, this versatile wine is sourced from more than 50 prime Napa Valley vineyards to create an infinitely elegant, gorgeously balanced wine. Delicate golden peach color, tantalizing hints of melon, spice and toasty vanilla, with a crisp lingering finish.
Champagne
The finest sparkling wines in the world come from the Champagne region in France. For centuries they have been an honored part of the worlds small and large celebrations and always elicit a spirit of joy.
NV Laurent Perrier, Brut, Tours-sur-Marne
Lovely candied citrus, ginger and mineral aromas and flavors integrate well with the lightweight, elegant frame. Beautifully displayed, from start to the long finish.
Chardonnay
The most noble of all the dry white varieties as well as the most popular. This grape produces a full-bodied and very flavorful wine that is best suited for salmon, tuna, bass and light white meats such as chicken and turkey.
2006 Bernardus, Chardonnay, Monterey
This wine displays bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas married with mineral notes and subtle toasty oak nuances. The lush, opulent palate is intense and focused with complex flavors of ripe pineapple, lime, mineral notes, and crème brulée lingering on a long, creamy finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry but lighter than chardonnay, it has in the past received a bad rap for being overly herbaceous or grassy. It is actually more versatile and food friendly than chardonnay, and goes wonderfully with oysters and more delicate fish courses as well as salad.
2007 Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma
This outstanding Sonoma County producer continues to make wonderful examples of this variety. This wine has lots of fig and melon tones with a hint of oak in the background.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Along with pinot noir, the most revered red wine in the world and without a doubt the red grape that has made the greatest number of fine wines in the universe. Great with lamb, beef, meats with heavy sauces and soft-ripening cow cheeses.
2005 Louis M. Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a deep garnet color with intense aromas of ripe cherry, cassis, and pipe tobacco. Concentrated flavors of ripe plums and dark Bing cherries marry perfectly with the oak nuances.