Culinary Arts

Canapés

Balsamic Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil Kabob
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on Mini Pita Chip, Fresh Parsley
Jamaican Jerk Chicken on Crouton
Tuscan Caponata in Tomato Basil Tart
Roulade of Virginia Country Ham and Boursin
Seasonal Melon Ball Flagged with Prosciutto and Fig
Smoked Salmon and Crepe Roll with Crème Fraîche and Caviar Garnish
Smoked Chicken and Apple Goat Cheese Tartlette
Silver Spooned Rolled Eggplant with Brie Cheese and Fry Carrot Spirals
California Roll, Wasabi and Soy Sauce (minimum order 100 pieces)
Salmon Tartare with Dill on Asian Spoon
Seared Beef Medallion on Toast Round
Crab Salad on Corn Bread
Mini Lobster Club on Brioche
Smoked Salmon Fork with Dill Cream
Piña Colada Marinated Skewered Shrimp
Blackened Tuna with Wasabi Cream on Crouton
Individual Vegetable Crudite with Lemon Chive Dip
Chilled Gulf Shrimp on Spoon with Cocktail Sauce
Ahi Tuna Poke on Crisp Wonton
Foie Gras Napoleon with Peach Jam
Thai Vegetable Roll with Chili Dipping Sauce

Hors D’ Oeuvres

Chicken and Vegetable Potsticker, Ginger Soy Sauce
Italian Sausage in Puff Pastry, Dijon Mustard Dipping Sauce
Traditional Greek Spanakopita
Wild Mushroom and Walnut Profiterole, Morel Cream Sauce
Baked Boursin Mushroom Cap
Dijon Chicken in Puff Pastry
Phyllo Triangle with Wild Mushroom
Quesadilla Trumpet with Smoked Chicken, Cheese, Peppers, Onions and Salsa
Bay Scallop Wrapped in Bacon, Maple Syrup Glaze
Parmesan Truffle Fries in Custom Cones
Cozy Shrimp, Thai Cucumber Sauce
Miniature Beef Wellington, Brandy Sauce
Miniature Reuben
Moo Shoo Duck Rolled in Rice Pancake, Hoisin Sauce
Parmesan Crusted Artichoke Heart with Goat Cheese
Petite Red Potato with Stilton, Smoked Duck
Beef or Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce
Mini Twice Baked Potato with Truffles
Coconut Lobster Saté
Miniature Maryland Crab Cake with Rémoulade
Grilled Baby Lamb Chop, Mango Peach Chutney
Asian Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Mini Smoked Chicken, Jalapeno Cheese, Red Pepper Aioli Panini
Brie with Almond on Crouton

Specialty Displays

FRUIT
Display of Seasonal Fresh Fruits and Berries with Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Fondue

VEGETABLE
Fresh, Grilled and Marinated Vegetables
Olive Tapenade, Sun-dried Tomato Cream, Lemon Chive Dip

CHEESE
Grapes, Dried Fruits and Nuts, English Crackers, French Baguette


BREADS & SPREADS
Select Three of the Following:
Calamata Olive Tapenade, Crab and Spinach Dip, Papaya Mojo, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Pico de Gallo, Roasted Eggplant Caviar, Tomato, Basil & Garlic Bruschetta
Pita Chips, Corn Chips, Focaccia and Lavosh

SMOKED FISH
Norwegian Salmon, Trout, Tuna, Sturgeon and Whitefish
Pumpernickel Bread, Capers, Pickled Onions & Sour Cream

Carved Items

Two-station minimum for a one-hour cocktail reception
and a four-station minimum per hour for dinner for the full guaranteed number of guests.  Uniformed Chef Required

Southwestern Pork Loin, Avocado Tomato Relish, Cornbread
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Horseradish Cream, Mustard and Miniature Rolls
New York Strip Loin, Rosemary Cabernet Jus
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Couscous and Lamb Jus
Asian Crispy Tuna Loin, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Ponzu Sauce, Wasabi Mayonnaise
Sun Dried Tomato & Potato Crusted Halibut, Artichoke Barigoule, Tomato & Olive Fricassee, Smoked Yellow Tomato Coulis

Stations

MEDITERRANEAN
Tabouleh, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus,
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves, Cucumber Mint and Yogurt Sauce,
Marinated Olives
Served with Soft Pita, Flat Bread and Lavosh

SUSHI
Prepared During Event with Sushi Chef at $350
Selection of Sushi, Sashimi and Maki Rolls, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, and Soy Sauce
(5 pieces per person)


PIZZA
White Pizza with Sliced Tomato, Roasted Crimini Mushroom and Basil
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Smoked Gouda Cheese
Caramelized Onions and Cilantro
Baked Goat Cheese and Artichoke Pizza with Sundried Tomato and Olive


DIM SUM
Deep Fried Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, Deep Fried Taro Dumplings
Rice Noodle Crepe with Beef, Rice Noodle Crepe with Roast Pork
Steamed Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
Sweet Almond Pudding, Coconut Gelatin

Action Stations

PASTA
Choice of two Pastas and two Sauces:
Four Cheese Agnolotti, Penne, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Farfalle,
Smoked Mozzarella and Basil Ravioli, or Spinach Tortellini
Black Pepper Cream Sage Sauce, Burgundy Rosemary Sauce, Forest Mushroom Sauce,
House Marinara or Sundried Tomato Puree
Garlic Toast with Red Pepper Tapenade
Toasted Pine Nuts and Freshly Shaved Parmesan Cheese

RISOTTO
Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Truffle Oil
Parmesan Cheese with Red Wine
Smoked Duck and Andouille Sausage
Saffron with Shrimp

CRAB CAKES
Fresh Maryland Crab Cakes Served with Spicy Rémoulade and French Baguette
(2) 2oz. cakes per person

SHRIMP SCAMPI
Sautéed Prawns in Garlic, Parsley, Shallots, White Wine and Lemon Juice

Dessert Stations

VIENNESE DESSERT STATION
Assorted Cakes, Pies, and Tarts, Miniature French Pastries,
Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries, Chocolate Fondue and Chantilly Cream
Freshly Brewed Coffee, The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

ICE CREAM DREAM
Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Creams and Raspberry and Mango Sorbet
Toasted Coconut, Crushed Oreos, M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Sprinkles,
Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream
*minimum 50 guests required

CRÈME BRULE STATION
Caramelized to Order
Vanilla, Coffee, Banana Passion Fruit, Chocolate Praline

THE RITZ-CARLTON COFFEE SERVICE
Cappuccino & Espresso, Freshly Brewed Coffee, The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection
Whipped Cream, White and Dark Chocolate Shavings,
Cinnamon Powder and Rock Sugar Stirrers

The Diplomat Buffet

New England Clam Chowder

Organic Bouquet of Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vine-Ripened Tomato, Parsley, Sherry & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomato & Endive Salad, Pecan Vinaigrette,
Roasted Golden Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, Parsley Shallot Dressing

Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Fingerling Potatoes
Farmed Raised Salmon with Leek Fondue and Organic Baby Vegetable, Citrus Beurre Blanc and Basmati Rice
Filet Mignon with Roasted Shallots and Gnocchi, Natural Jus
Farfalle Pasta with Scallop, Calamari and Clams, Lemon zest, Cherry Tomato, Tarragon Cream

Carrot Cake, Key Lime Pie, Pecan Pie, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Chip Cookies
NY Cheesecake, Black and White Cookie, Diner Cake, Fresh Fruit Tart, Apple Band

The Ambassador Buffet

Lobster Bisque

Organic Bouquet of Greens, Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Traditional Waldorf Salad, Apple, Celery and Walnuts
Crispy Bacon and Fingerling Potato Salad, Mustard Dressing
Italian Parsley Green Beans Salad, Crème Fraîche

Chesapeake Bay Crab Hush Puppies with Cajun Cocktail Sauce
Maple Glazed Chicken with Cheddar Cheese Grits and Yams
Grilled Filet Mignon with Steamed Asparagus, Bordelaise Sauce

Baltimore Fudge Cake, Peanut Butter Brownies, Apple Strudel,
Blueberry Pot de Crème Tiramisu, Strawberry Short Cake

Plated Dinner Selections

All dinners include gourmet rolls and butter, cappuccino, espresso
freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas
Dinners include three courses including the entrée.

SOUPS
Classical Escoffier Lobster Bisque
Butternut Squash Velouté, Sage Essence
Wild Mushroom Sherry Soup

HOT APPETIZERS
Wild Mushrooms Tart, Asparagus and Sherry Vinaigrette
Eggplant and Goat Cheese Cannelloni, Roasted Tomato and Basil sauce
Parmesan and Lobster Risotto, Tarragon Essence
Maryland Crab Cake, Tropical Salsa and Spinach Salad

COLD APPETIZERS AND SALAD
Organic Lettuces, Cucumber Carpaccio, Basil Tomato Tartare, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Boston Bibb & Lola Rossa Lettuce, Herb Asparagus, Confit of Red Onion, Port Dressing
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Oven Roasted Red & Yellow Tomato, Horseradish Cocktail Coulis, Frisée Salad
Yellow and Red Beet Napoleon, with Aged Vermont Goat Cheese, Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Vine-Ripened Tomato and Mozzarella Napoleon, Focaccia Chip, Basil Infusion

INTERMEZZO
Pink Champagne, Ginger Peach, Passion Fruit, Cucumber Mint, Green Tea, Lemon Raspberry

ENTREES
Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Spinach & Sun Dried Tomato, Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts,
Creamy Potato Gratin, Spaghetti Squash and Vegetable Buddle

Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast
Peruvian Mash Potatoes, Green Beans and Carrots, Maple Jus

Seared Filet Mignon
Mushroom Purse, Maple Spaghetti Squash and Asparagus, Port Wine Jus

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Vegetable Couscous, Cumin Glazed baby Carrot and Zucchini, Garlic Flan, Mint Jus

Tender Veal Medallion
Wild Mushroom, Truffle Risotto Cake and Asparagus
Lemon Sole with Lobster Soufflé
Leek Fondue, Candied beets, Chive Emulsion 

Baked Nova Scotia Halibut
Braised Savoy Cabbage, Winter Squash Succotash, Maple Cream

Seared Filet Mignon and Lime Marinated Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Yukon Mashed Potato, Mushrooms Purse, English Peas Flan, Citrus Cream and Merlot sauce

Onion Crusted Filet Mignon and Halibut
Creamy Potato Gratin, Asparagus and Merlot Jus

Adobo Marinated Filet Mignon and Maryland Crab Cake
Peruvian Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Bundle, Ancho Glaze and Pineapple Relish

DESSERTS
White Chocolate Passion Fruit Terrine, Raspberry Sorbet, Port Reduction
Warm Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Ice Cream, Berry Compote
Inside Out Carrot Cake, Honey Orange Sorbet, Ginger Cream
Chocolate Cheesecake, Praline Pot de Crème and Coffee Mousse Trio
Valrhona Chocolate Praline Crunch, Coffee Ice Cream
Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

East Side Deli

Chicken Dumpling Soup
Organic Greens, Ranch, Herb Mustard and Balsamic Vinaigrette

NY Cabbage Slaw, Red Bliss Potato Salad, Tuna Salad, Macaroni Salad, Seasonal Fruit Salad

Pre-made Sandwiches NY Deli Style
BBQ Chicken, Swiss Cheese, Cole Slaw, Pickles, on a Brioche Roll
Classic Reuben, Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, and Russian Dressing on Rye
Italian Panini with Mozzarella, Tomato, Salami, Prosciutto, Sopressata, on Foccacia
Deluxe Ham and Cheese
Kettle Potato Chips and Steak Fries

NY Cheesecake, Black and White Cookie, Chocolate Layer Diner Cake, Fresh Fruit Tart
Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

Corporate Fare

Navy Bean and Pancetta Soup
Garden Lettuce with Apple Cider Mustard Dressing and Cranberry Vinaigrette
Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomato & Endive Salad, Pecan Vinaigrette,
Roasted Golden Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, Parsley Shallot Dressing

Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Fingerling Potatoes
Farmed Raise Salmon with Leek Fondue and Organic Baby Vegetable with Citrus Beurre Blanc
Braised Beef Medallions with Roasted Shallots and Gnocchi, Natural Jus

Mud Pie, Bread Pudding, Strawberry Short Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream
Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

Café Venice

Classic Minestrone

Traditional Caesar Salad of Crisp Romaine, Aged Parmesan & Caesar Dressing
Vine Ripened Tomato with Buffalo Mozzarella, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Farfalle Pasta Salad with Calamari & Scallops, Roasted Bell Peppers with Sherry Vinaigrette
Italian Marinated Vegetable Salad

Pizza with Roma Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
Chicken Piccata, Ratatouille with Lemon Caper Sauce
Baked Blue Cod with Mascarpone Herb Risotto and Caponata
Penne Pasta Carbonara

Tiramisu, Biscotti, Amoretti Cookies, Canolis, Lemon Panna Cotta, Pinenut Tart
Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

Metropolitan

Lobster Bisque

Assorted Baby Lettuce, Shallot Mustard Vinaigrette
Mushroom “a la Grecque” and Endive Salad
Cherry Tomato Salad, Cillingini, Basil Vinaigrette
Italian Parsley, Green Beans Salad, Crème Frâiche

Rosemary Chicken Breast with Garden Baby Vegetables
Grilled Filet Mignon with Butter Crushed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus and Bordelaise Sauce
Poached Lemon Sole with Soft Polenta and Garlic Herb Essence

Chocolate Éclair, Saint Honoré, Floating Island, Rum Baba, Crème Brûlée
Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

Plated Lunch Selections

Three course plated lunches include luncheon rolls and butter,
freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and a selection of teas.
Select a Soup or Salad, Entrée and Dessert.

SOUPS & SALADS

New England Clam Chowder
Tuscan Bean Soup with Pancetta
Cream of Tomato Basil Soup

Classic Caesar Salad, Parmesan Crisp, Caesar Dressing
Autumn Greens Salad, Roasted Heirloom Beets, Spiced Pecans,
Fresh Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Dressing
Baby Spinach with Blue Cheese and Walnuts, Shallot Mustard Vinaigrette

ENTREES

Seared Petit Filet Mignon, Potato Gratin, Baby Vegetables, Port Wine Jus 
Pesto Crusted Chicken Breast, Butternut Squash Risotto, Vegetable Tian, Cranberry Jus 
Seared Atlantic Salmon, Soft Polenta, Root Vegetables, Beurre Blanc
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake, sautéed Spinach & Frisée, Pineapple Salsa 

DESSERTS

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, with Praline Crème Anglaise
Lemon Meringue Tart, Raspberry Sorbet and Lemon Confit
Classic Tiramisu, Espresso Chocolate Sauce

Country Morning Breakfast Buffet

Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices, Seasonal Fruit , Berries and Poached Fruits
Assorted Breakfast Cereals and Granola, Swiss Bircher Muesli, Natural and Fruit Flavored Yogurts

Spinach and Tomato Frittata, Poached Eggs Benedict
Fingerling Potatoes, Apple Cinnamon Crepes, Country Link Sausage, Hickory Smoked Bacon

Breakfast Bakeries, Sweet Butter and Preserves
Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

American Morning Breakfast Buffet

Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices, Seasonal Fruit and Berries, Fruit Yogurt Dip
Assorted Breakfast Cereals and Granolas

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chives
Honey Brioche French Toast Warm Maple Syrup
Fingerling Potatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon & Country Link Sausage
Breakfast Bakeries, Sweet Butter and Preserves

Freshly Brewed Coffee and The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection