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CATERING TO KOSHER EVENTS IN CLEVELAND

Upholding and honoring tradition have long been part of The Ritz-Carlton, and the kosher event experience at this Cleveland hotel is a shining example. Under rabbinical supervision and with its onsite, certified kosher kitchen, the hotel can host weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and other significant life events that stay true to cultural customs.

For information, please contact David Rabinsky at +1 216-902-5240.

ALL IN THE DETAILS

CULINARY COLLABORATION

Chefs Richard Sören Arnoldi and Shawn Cline worked with visiting chefs from The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya in Israel to finalize the certified kosher menus.

CREATIVE PLATES

Tradition with an artistic touch. Menus can be customized and feature dishes that are distinct in both their flavors and presentations.  

SPECIALTY EVENT SERVICES

The hotel’s certified kosher kitchen is complemented by rabbinical supervision and approved kosher ingredients, staff and service wares.

OUR KITCHEN. YOUR HOME.

Food plays a starring role in festivities throughout the year, and the hotel’s chefs have created special kosher meals to take away.
 

RICHARD SÖREN ARNOLDI
CULINARY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Arnoldi spent years leading kitchens in the US and London, and now heads the culinary operations at the hotel. He has a global approach to cooking and worked with visiting chefs from The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya to design the hotel’s kosher menus.

SHAWN CLINE
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Before coming to the hotel, Cline made his own name in the Cleveland culinary scene. Raised on his grandmother’s fresh garden produce, the self-taught chef collaborated with Arnoldi to conceptualize, design and develop the hotel’s kosher kitchen.

DAVID RABINSKY
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CATERING

An expert in Jewish cultural traditions and rituals, David owned and operated his own kosher catering business for 17 years. He has led the hotel’s social catering department as director for the last 20 years.

THERESA HAHN
DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Theresa’s experience in planning luxury events and celebrations brought her to the hotel nearly 20 years ago. She played a vital role in the launch of the kosher kitchen and its opening events.

My event is not kosher. Can I still offer kosher meals to some of my guests?
Yes, kosher alternatives for observant guests can be prepared prior to the event and are served sealed and with kosher dinnerware.

What about kosher observant guests with special dietary needs?
Our chefs are able to create a wide selection of kosher dishes to meet specific dietary needs. Options can be discussed with your hotel event planner.  

How many guests can you host for a kosher event?
We can accommodate up to 300 in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom; 230 with a dance floor. The Silver Grille in the adjacent Higbee Building can host up to 375 guests.