THE RITZ-CARLTON, TYSONS CORNER

1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia 22102 USA
Phone:  +1 (703) 506-4300   •  Map & Directions
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Culinary Arts



Energize Your Meetings with Legendary Catering from The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

Make use of our expert banquet facilities for your next group function, and choose from a variety of customized menu options.  Attendees will stay refreshed and satisfied from start to finish.


Coffee Break

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner offers a variety of creative coffee breaks for your meetings.

The Tailgate

White Cheddar and Cajun Spiced Popcorn
Dry Roasted Peanuts
Cracker Jacks
Baby Ruth Bars
Mini Beef Franks
Warm Pretzels with Mustard
Assorted Soft Drinks

Strawberry Fields Forever

Baskets of Fresh Whole Strawberries
Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Cream
Strawberry Salad
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Fresh Strawberry Tarts-Assorted
Soft Drinks

Chocoholics Anonymous

Double Fudge Brownies
Chocolate Layer Cake
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Plain and Peanut M&M’s
Chocolate Milk
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Decaffeinated Coffee
The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

"We Got The Power" Break

Granola Bars
Fresh Whole Fruit
Terra Chips
Fresh Fruit Kabobs & Individual Yougurts
Regular and Flavored Mineral Waters
Bottled Fruit Juices

Sumthin' Sweet N Salty

Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Jumbo Soft Pretzels with Dijon, American, and Whole Grain Mustards
Assorted Mixed Nuts
Assorted Soft Drinks and Mineral Waters

A Healthy Experiment

Pure, freshly pressed juices of passion fruit, black currant, ginger-carrot, strawberry-papaya, mango pineapple, melon, cucumber and wild berry individually presented in test tube shot glasses and served with mini-bite muffins of lemon poppy seed, cranberry orange and zucchini carrot

Reception

The hotel offers an extensive selection of hundreds of unique canapés and passed hors d’oeuvres.  From mini-grilled cheese and tomato soup, to the luxury of the finest caviar, our receptions can be suited to any taste.

Canapés

Balsamic Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil Kabob
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on Mini Pita Chip, Fresh Parsley
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)
Seared Beef Medallion on Toast Round
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
Traditional Greek Spanakopita
Wild Mushroom and Walnut Profiterole, Morel Cream Sauce
Dijon Chicken in Puff Pastry
Quesadilla Trumpet with Smoked Chicken, Cheese, Peppers, Onions and Salsa
Parmesan Truffle Fries in Custom Cones
Miniature Beef Wellington, Brandy Sauce
Miniature Reuben
Moo Shoo Duck Rolled in Rice Pancake, Hoisin Sauce
Beef or Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce
Mini Twice Baked Potato with Truffles
Miniature Maryland Crab Cake with Rémoulade
Grilled Baby Lamb Chop, Mango Peach Chutney
Asian Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

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

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

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

Dinner

Dinners come in all themes and levels.  From buffets to elaborate carving stations, we provide meals so that guests will leave full and satisified.

The Ambassador Buffet

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
Butternut Squash Velouté, Sage Essence
Wild Mushroom Sherry Soup

HOT APPETIZERS
Wild Mushrooms Tart, Asparagus and Sherry Vinaigrette

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

Vine-Ripened Tomato and Mozzarella Napoleon, Focaccia Chip, Basil Infusion

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

ENTREES
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

Wild Mushroom, Truffle Risotto Cake and Asparagus
Lemon Sole with Lobster Soufflé

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

Valrhona Chocolate Praline Crunch, Coffee Ice Cream
Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Metropolitan

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

Lunch

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner offers a variety of lunch menus from sandwiches to carving station.

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


Breakfast

Choose from a selection of unique breakfast buffets.  From fresh-baked croissants to Southern cheese-grits, the renowned chefs of The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner will prepare a breakfast suited to the tastes of your event.

 

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


Entyse-ing Group Meetings Offer (10 or more guestrooms*)

Valid for Meetings March 1 - August 31, 2013

  • 10% off Food & Beverage Banquet Menus
  • 15% off Audio Visual Equipment
  • 70% Attrition
  • One Complimentary Room for Every 35 rooms actualized
  • Complimentary Upgrade to The Ritz-Carlton Club® Level for the Meeting Planner and one VIP
  • Complimentary Guestroom Internet
  • Double The Ritz-Carlton or Marriott Reward Points®

*To redeem please mention Entyse-ing Group Meetings Offer when inquiring. All offers are based upon availability of dates and equipment. Offer does not apply to existing contracts.

REQUEST MEETING INFORMATION or contact our Group Sales team at (703) 506-4300.