Private Dining and Special Event General Information

To answer any questions and guarantee the success of your event we have outlined below our suggestions and policies. We look forward to assisting you in planning your event and serving you and your guests.

Food and Beverages All food and beverages must be purchased from Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant. No outside food or beverages may be brought in, with the exception of specialty desserts. (please review our policy for specialty desserts)

Menus and an approximated head count must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the event date

Guarantees A confirmation of your guest count is required five (5) days prior to the date of your event. Your confirmed guest count will be the minimum number of guests for which you will be charged. You may add to your guest count up to the date of your event. You will be charged for the confirmed guest count or actual number of guests in attendance; whichever is greater.

Deposits and Billing Upon reserving Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant Private Dining Room, a $100.00 deposit is required. 50% of your deposit is refundable if your event is canceled in writing more than 2 weeks prior to your event (30 days notice December-January). Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant reserves the right to with- hold your entire deposit if your event is canceled less than two (2) weeks prior to the event (30 days notice December-January). The balance of your event is due at its conclusion

Tax and Service Charge 7% sales tax and 20% gratuity charge will be added to all items purchased. If your event is tax exempt, please furnish a signed tax-exempt certificate prior to the event. Private Dining Room Fees

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm $30.00 Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-12:00am $50.00

Friday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm $75.00 Friday-Sunday 4:00pm-12:00am $75.00

Room Rental Includes

Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant provides up to 8-62”x62” tables which seat up to 8 guests and 2-52”x114” buffet tables. The use of our centerpieces, votives, flatware, china, and glassware are all included.

You may use our projector screen and hi-speed Internet access. Additional equipment is available at an additional cost

Additional Accessories Table linens may be rented at an additional cost. Black linen napkins are included with all banquets, however you may choose from a variety of colors to fit your events color scheme. We offer a wide variety of linen options. Please contact our special event coordinator for pricing for your event.

Have the perfect banquet in mind?

Our event designer and executive chef have the ability to help you plan your entire event. Let Lucchese’s offer you a level of service unlike any other. We will assist and guide you in all aspects of your event details; from a special menu to décor. Our classically trained chef has the ability to meet any culinary needs you may have. Our event designer is capable of providing all the details to make your event truly memorable. Catering Services

Off-premise catering is available to any indoor or outdoor location. You may use this menu as a guide or we can create a custom menu for you. Prices may vary according to the number of guests and locations. A deposit of a minimum of 30% of your estimated bill is required. Servers and bartenders are available to help guarantee the overall ease and success of your event; allowing you and your guests to relax and enjoy being served. Servers will be on premise to manage the setup, maintenance, and clean up of your buffet or meal accommodations. Servers are available for $15/ hour per server, bartenders at $18/ hour per bartender, and on-premise chef for $30/ hour per chef, plus an additional 20% gratuity charge on your final bill.

There is a $175 set-up and tear-down fee and a $100 bar set-up fee (when applicable) for all offsite events.

Lucchese’s may also be of assistance renting any necessary: china, flatware, glasses, linens or even tables and chairs.

Table Service Disposable or Rented

Lucchese’s has many table service packages available to accommodate any offsite event; from a company picnic with a need for all disposable table service items, Or a six course formal place setting to impress everyone.

Quotes on all rentals and disposable service will be produced as needed for your event. Hors d’oeuvres

Cold Selections -Selection of Imported and Domestic Cheese and Crackers -Fresh Vegetable Platter with dipping sauce -Fresh Fruit -Tomato Bruschetta -Asparagus Wrapped with Proscuitto -Skewered Tomato Mozzarella Salad -Skewered Antipasto (olive, sun dried tomato, artichoke, mozzarella, roasted pepper) -Seared Sirloin with Spicy Mustard on Toasted Crostini -Antipasti Tray -Pesto- Cream Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes - Mini Foccacia Sandwiches -Smoked Salmon Canapes

Hot Selections -Italian Seasoned Chicken Wing -Cocktail Balls -Sausage Stuff Mushrooms -Crab Cakes with Roasted Pepper Aioli -Spinach Artichoke Dip on Toasted Crustini -Italian Sausage Fonduta -Bella Bella Shrimp + 1/ Guest -Lemon Rosemary Pig Wings + 1.5/ Guest -Bacon Wrapped Scallops + 3/ Guest

Hour d’oeuvres only (In lieu of dinner)

3 Selections: 13 4 Selections: 14 5 Selections: 15 Hour d’oeuvres Before Dinner 2 Selections 5 (Only available with dinner) 3 Selections 7 4 Selections 9 Pick: 5 Selections 11 1 Selection 3 Buffet Dinners

All buffets hosted in Lucchese’s private dining room include our freshly baked bread, dipping oil and our house salad.

House salad may be served buffet style or plated. Please choose three dressing you wish to make available. See available salad upgrades in our “plated” section of our private dining information

Buffet Entrees

-Chicken Marsala with sweet Marsala reduction and mushrooms -Chicken Picatta with lemon butter and capers -Chicken Alfredo -Roasted Parmesan Rosemary Chicken -Sausage Lasagna -Roasted Tilapia with lemon cream sauce -Roasted Salmon with capers, olives, roasted red pepper, lemon and white wine -Baked Mostaccoli with tomato sauce, ground sausage, and cheese -Carved Beef Tenderloin +5/ Guest -Carved Prime Rib +3/ Guest

Buffet Starches

Rosemary-Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes Pasta with Marinara Traditional Risotto +1/Guest Buffet Vegetables Broccoli Vegetable Medley Green Beans Roasted Cauliflower Buffet Packages (Per guest)

-Two Entrees, One Starch, One Vegetable 17 -Three Entrees, One Starch, One Vegetable 23

Each Additional Entrée +2/Guest Each Additional Side +1/Guest

Plated Dinners Plated dinners include bread, dipping oil, house salad and your choice of one vegetable and starch

Plated dinners are served in the following ways:

Limited Menu (Available for Parties up to 15 guests) Host chooses three entrée options in addition to one starch and vegetable Guests choose a meal they wish to consume upon arrival

Fixed Limited Menu (Necessary for parties over 20 guests) Host chooses three entrée options in addition to one starch and vegetable Host is required to produce a specific count for each entrée their guests wish to consume Guests are unable to order food options at the time of arrival (A place card system is necessary to ensure proper delivery of entrées)

Salad House Salad A mixture of romaine, spring and iceberg greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and mozzarella cheese

Additional Salad Choices (Prices are per guest)

Caesar- romaine lettuce, tradition dressing, croutons, and cheese 2 Spinach- spinach leaves, mushrooms, red onions, tomato, hot bacon dressing 3 Italian- mixed greens, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette 3 Blue Cheese & Pecan- mixed greens, bacon, pecans, blue cheese 4

Entrees

Chicken

Chicken Alfredo-pan seared chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms, And creamy Alfredo sauce 18 Chicken Marsala-pan seared chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, Marsala wine reduction 18 Chicken Parmsean-pan fried chicken breast with Italian bread crumbs, Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese 18

Beef/Pork

Center Cut 8 oz Choice Filet Mignon with sautéed mushrooms 28 Center Cut 6 oz Choice Filet Mignon with sautéed mushrooms 21 16 oz Grilled Ribeye with sautéed mushrooms 25

Seafood

Grilled Salmon- with a Mediterranean Sauce (capers, olives, E.V.O.O., roasted red pepper, and basil) 21 Parmesan Crusted Tilapia- lemon cream sauce 16 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp - marinated and grilled to perfection 18 Sides All plated dinners receive one starch and one vegetable.

Plated Dinner Starches

Rosemary-Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Potatoes Pasta with Tomato Sauce Risotto +1/Guest Plated Dinner Vegetables

Green Beans Broccoli Vegetable Medley Roasted Cauliflower Private Dining Pizza Buffet Menu (Includes Soft Drink, Tea or Coffee)

Three choices of Pizza 9.5/ Guest • House Garden Salad with a choice of two dressings Three choices of Pizza 11.5/ Guest • House Salad with a choice of two dressings Pasta with a choice of Alfredo or Marinara sauce Four choices of Pizza 13.5/ Guest

Dessert (Priced per guest)

Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae 3.5 Chocolate Bomba 6 Exotic Bomba 6 Tiramisu 6 Fudge Brownie 2.5 A la mode 4 Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake 7 Seasonal Pies 6 Homemade Gourmet Cheesecake 8

Pastry Buffet- Lemon bars, brownies, cookies, cannolis, other season desserts. 5

Specialty Dessert Fee Lucchese’s has an array of desserts to choose from for your event. If you wish to purchase a specialty cake for your events dessert option there is a $25 fee. Our specialty Dessert fee includes any cutting, plating and serving of your chosen dessert Bar Packages One package must be selected by the host of the party.

Non-Alcoholic Bar Soft drinks (Coca- Cola Products), water, tea, juice, milk, coffee Charged based upon consumption *Does not include espresso, cappuccinos, or specialty coffee drinks

Cash Bar Guests may select from all available bar items. Your guests will be responsible for their own bar tab. *Please be sure to help remind your guests to pay their tab before leaving*

Limited Bar Host may choose to limit the bar to specific items or group of items, host will be charged for drinks based upon consumption For example: Beer & Wine, Strictly well cocktails etc.

Open Bar Guests may select from all available bar items, host will be charged based upon consumption

•All guest entering Lucchese’s Bar area must be 21 years of age with valid identification •Lucchese’s and Indiana State Law require valid identification for all patrons consuming alcohol •Lucchese’s reserves the right to discontinue the sale of alcohol to anyone who is intoxicated

Please read through the contract on the next page 1. Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant request that your menu and event room requirements no later than two weeks in advance of the event. The prices indicated on the menu sheet are correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to confirm prices with you when you finalize your menu. 2. Private events are billed as one check only, unless previously communicated to the event staff of Lucchese’s Italia Restaurant. Payment in full is due at the conclusion of your event unless otherwise previously arranged. Direct billing of your account may be arranged prior to your function. Payment is responsibility of the host. 3. The host of the event is responsible for not only the conduct of their guests, but any damage or other liability incurred by the host or guests. Lucchese’s is not responsible for the loss of personal property brought into the restaurant by the hosts or guests. 4. The host is responsible for guests who neglect to, or are unable to provide payment for consumed product in which was not originally provided by the host. 5. A 20% gratuity and 7% Indiana sales tax will be added to all food and beverage charges. 6. An accurate count of guests is required five (5) business days prior to your event. If an updated number is not received at that time, Lucchese’s will prepare and charge for the initially planned number of guests. 7. Hosts are welcome to bring outside desserts, however; Lucchese’s will charge a $25 fee. 8. The following information must be completed in order to rent out Lucchese’s private dining room. It is the responsibility of the event host to make sure all menus, guest count and the contract are submitted on time.

Name of Party:______Cell Contact Person:______Phone:______Address:______Fax:______E-Mail:______Type of Event:______Home Phone:______Arrival Time:______

Host:______Credit Card:______Credit Card #:______Exp. Date:______Business Phone:______

DATE OF EVENT:______# of guests:______Dinner Time:______I agree to abide by the policies stated above Signature:______Date:______

•Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant •655 CR 17 Suite 7•Elkhart, IN 46516 •574.522.413•Fax 574.522.3994• Email [email protected]