THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN JUAN

6961 Avenue of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 U.S.A.
Phone:  (787) 253-1700   •  Contact Hotel

Culinary Arts



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


Our catering experts will help you coordinate the customized wedding cake of your dreams. Please contact our on property wedding planners for details.

BUFFET DINNER SELECTIONS

Bienvenidos to Puerto Rico

Soup
Asopao

Salads
El Yunque Rain Forest Greens, Assorted Caribbean Dressings ♦ Seafood Ceviche,
Sour Sapp & Scotch Bonnet ♦ Black Bean, Corn & Rice, Sofrito ♦ Amarillos, Queso de Hoja, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Hot Buffet Items
Baked Mahi-Mahi, Yucca Fries, Mojito ♦ Smoked Chicken Breast, Roasted Calabaza Squash, Coconut Curry Sauce ♦ Braised Longaniza Sausages, Sweet Bell Peppers & Onions

Under the Lamp
Bacalaitos, Recao Dipping Sauce ♦ Alcapurrias, Roasted Garlic Mayo ♦ Cheese Pastelillitos, Cilantro Sour Cream

* Carving Station
Whole Lechón Asado

Dessert Station
Tembleque ♦ Three Layer Chocolate Cake ♦ Kahlua, Yauco & Coffee Mousse ♦
Banana Toffee Pie, Appleton Rum Sauce

*Chef Attendant at $125 per hour per chef


Island Hopping

Salads
Grilled Corn, Cod fish & Chayote, Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette ♦ Island Leaf Salad, Assorted Dressings ♦ Viandes Escabèche ♦ Sazón Seasoned Pork, Apple & Celery

Hot Buffet Items
Bahamian Conch Fritters, Scotch Bonnet Sauce ♦ Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Sofrito Vegetables, Guava Reduction ♦ St. Lucian Curried Mahi-Mahi, Peas & Rice, Rum Pineapple Salsa ♦ St.Thomas Johnny Cakes

Dessert Station
Cinnamon Dusted Churros, Jamaican Coffee Cake, Passion Fruit Cheese Flan




The Orient Express

Salads
Water Chestnut, Mandarin & Bean Sprout Salad, Sweet Chili & Mango Dressing ♦ Chicken, Peanuts, Jicama & Iceberg Lettuce with Satay Sauce ♦ Tropical Fruit Salad in Coconut Milk & Ginger Syrup

Hot Buffet Items
Assorted Dim Sum in Bamboo Steamer ♦ Beef Green Curry ♦ Shrimp and Chicken Pad Thai ♦ Lemongrass Sticky Rice ♦ Wok Stir Fried Vegetables & Tofu

Dessert Station
Green Tea Brulee ♦ Saffron Infused Lychee Fruit Salad ♦ Five Spice Chocolate Cake ♦Fortune Cookies


The Italian Job

Salads
Caesar Salad, Parmesan Cheese, Cajun Dusted Croutons, Caesar Dressing ♦ Tomato & Mozzarella, Basil & Balsamic ♦ White Bean, Proscuitto & Asparagus, Sherry Vinaigrette

Displayed Vegetarian Antipasto
Grilled Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mixed Olives, Mushrooms,
Marinated Cheeses, First Press Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

Hot Buffet Items
Chicken Cacciatore, Black Olive Couscous ♦ Traditional Lasagna al Forno ♦ Frutti Del Mare Risotto ♦ Eggplant Parmesan ♦ Four Cheese Sicilian Style Pizza

Desserts
Zucotto Chocolate Dome ♦ Berry Tiramisu ♦ Chocolate Pistachio Cannoli ♦Assorted Macaroons 
 

BUFFET LUNCH SELECTIONS


The Culebra Deli

Salads
Garden Mixed Greens, Raspberry Vinaigrette & Herb Dressings ♦ Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, Black Olives ♦ Sweet Potato, Chorizo & Green Onion, Whole Grain Mustard

Deli Selections
Selection of Lunch Deli Meats & Cheeses to Include, Herb Rubbed Roast Beef, Smoked Virginia Ham ♦ Roasted Turkey ♦ Sliced Sharp Cheddar, Swiss & Pepperjack Cheese

Accompaniments
Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onion, Dill Pickles, Sprouts, Lettuce, Mustard & Mayonnaise ♦ Assortment of Sliced Bread & Rolls

Desserts
Chocolate Brownies ♦ Linzer Torte ♦ Crème Brulée



The Vieques Deli

Salads
Classic Caesar Salad, Parmesan Crostini, Caesar Dressing ♦ Black Bean, Crab & Pepper, Lemon & Avocado Vinaigrette ♦ Penne Pasta & Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetable

Hearty Pre-made Sandwich Selections
Roast Beef, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Arugula & Dijon Mustard on Baguette ♦
Tuna Salad with Green Onions, Sliced Cheddar, Tomatoes on a Ciabatta Bun ♦ Chicken Caesar Wrap with Aged Parmesan, Crisp Romaine Lettuce in a Tortilla Shell ♦ Italian Deli Meats, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Swiss Cheese on Baguette ♦ Buffalo Mozzarella, Slices of Tomato on Herb Focaccia ♦ Mustard & Mayonnaise

Desserts
Citrus Cakes ♦Cream Cheese Flan ♦ Assorted Fruit Tart



The Fajardo Hot Deli Lunch Buffet

Salads
Crisp Romaine Lettuce & Caesar Dressing ♦Tomato, Onion & Heart of Palm, Cilantro Dressing ♦ Creamy Tuna Salad

Hot Buffet Items
Honey & Pineapple Baked Ham ♦ Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast ♦ Corned Beef Pastrami ♦ Lemon Baked Salmon

Assorted Sliced Cheeses ♦ Sauerkraut, Grilled Onions, Sliced Tomato & Pickles ♦Dijon Mustard, Ketchup & Relish ♦ Assorted Rolls

Desserts
New York Style Cheesecake ♦ Carrot Cake ♦ Chocolate Brownies



The Isla Verde

Salads
Basket of Greens, Tropical Dressings ♦ Guineitos en Escabeche ♦ Beef Steak, Tomatoes, Mango & Shaved Red Onion

House Made Rolls & Butter

Hot Buffet Items
Blackened Grouper Fried Yucca, Garlic Mojo ♦ Rosemary Rubbed Pork Loin, Sweet Potato Mash, Apple Jus ♦ Sofrito Seasoned Vegetables Napoleon

Desserts
Tembleque ♦ Tres Leches ♦ Chocolate Mousse Tart

Antipasto Display
Char Grilled Vegetables ♦ Marinated Mushrooms ♦ Assorted Olives
Sun Dried Tomatoes ♦ Mozzarella ♦ Salami ♦ Prosciutto ♦ Hummus & Pita
Focaccia & Bread Sticks ♦ Oils & Vinegars


The Salad Bar
Romaine Heart Lettuce ♦ Mixed Garden Greens ♦ Baby Spinach
Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic, Olives,
Blue Cheese, Shredded Cheese, Bacon Bits, Boiled Egg, Avocado,
Roasted Corn, Carrots, Red Onion & Croutons
Creamy Ranch ♦ Caesar ♦ Balsamic ♦ French Dressing


The PR Risotto Station
Local Pumpkin, Pancetta & Sage ♦ Traditional Mamposteao
Finished with Aged Parmesan Cheese


Pasta Station
Penne Pasta ♦ Gnocchi ♦ Five Cheese Tortellini
Chipotle Marinara ♦ Blue Cheese Cream ♦ Olive Oil & Basil Pesto
Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Green Peas, Olives,
Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables,
Toasted Pinenuts, Chicken & Shaved Parmesan


Local Frituras
Fried Malanga, Yautía & Plantain Chips, Assorted Dips
Bacalaitos ♦ Sorullitos ♦ Beef Empanadas ♦ Alcapurrias ♦ Mega Tostones
Recao Sauce ♦ Cognac Sauce ♦ Cilantro Garlic Sauce


Hot Garden Veggies
House Made Sofrito Seasoned Vegetables ♦ Asparagus, Mushrooms,
Red Onion, Zucchini & Local Squash, Pimientos, Baby Carrot,
Cherry Tomatoes, Green Cabbage, Baby Corn


Mofongo Bar
Yucca & Green Plantain
Fried & Mashed with Bacon & Cilantro Mojito
Add Creole Shrimp
Creole Chicken or Creole Pork


Bavarian Station
Bratwurst Sausage ♦ Weiner Schnitzel
Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Diced Edam Cheese, Marinated Olives,
Lemon, Sliced Baguette, Selection of Flavored Mustards


*Pinchos Party
Chicken ♦ Churrasco ♦ Chorizo & Mango ♦ Vegetable Sofrito
Chimichurri ♦ Guava BBQ ♦ Pique Mojito
Add Shrimp

* Assortment of Traditional Sushi and California Rolls
Wasabi, Pickled Ginger & Soy Sauce
(6) Pieces per Person


*Asian Invasion
Peking Duck in Steamer Basket ♦ Mongolian Beef & Green Onion ♦
Sweet & Sour Chicken ♦ Shrimp Fried Rice ♦ Pork Steamed Dumplings ♦
Fortune Cookies


* Crab Cake Station
Blue Crab Cake, Pan Seared to Order
Papaya Cilantro Salsa ♦ Mango Aioli ♦ Chipotle Mayonnaise


* Seafood Martini Bar
Petite Salads of Pacific Shrimp ♦ Crab ♦ Snapper
Tropical Fruit Virgin Martinis

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