Catering by Restaurant Associates is part of the Restaurant Associates family and tradition. Our relationship is one of unity and dynamism, crossroads and crossed utensils, perfectionism and potential. Every dish we prepare is the culmination of years of experience, carefully built infrastructure, and a tireless dedication to quality.
But there are two halves to our story: we’re also a creative, independent family of our own. We’re as nimble and adventurous as the boutique firms and as disciplined as a battalion. We cut no corners to make big events feel intimate and intimate events feel magnificent. It's a bundle of contradictions with a delicious payoff.
We’re more than a division. In the end, like the cuisine we craft, we are quite literally greater than the sum of our parts. Our equation is multiplicative:
Taste x Consistency
Experimentation x Reliability
Scale x Intimacy
Personal x Professional
We are Catering x Restaurant Associates.
We are CxRA.
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 150 Chinese Rotunda, Upper Egyptian Gallery 6:00PM-11:00PM
BAR FOOD
Please Select One
Plantain Chips, Lime Cilantro Guacamole
BBQ Almonds, Sesame Cashews, Salted Roasted Jumbo Peanuts
Raw Summer Beans, Olive Anchovy Aioli
Toybox Tomatoes, Arugula Pesto
Everything Bread Sticks, Sea Salt Herb Ricotta
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SMALL BITES
Please Select Five
Crispy Scallion & Carrot Cake, Whipped Feta
Parmesan Tuile, Heirloom Tomatoes
Grilled Plum, Cracked Pepper Ricotta
Watermelon Soup, Mint Oil
Four Cheese Flatbread, Jersey Tomato, Basil
Macaroni and Cheese Bite, Sweet Marinara
Fried Vegetable Dumpling, Ginger Soy Sauce
Peach and Burrata Zeppole, Basil Sugar
Charred Artichoke, Lemon Jam
Smoked Gouda & Caramelized Onion Tart
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 SMALL BITES CONTINUED
Buffalo Rock Shrimp, Bibb Lettuce, Blue Cheese Mayo
Tuna Tiradito, Plantain Chips, Avocado Mousse, Daikon Sprouts
Lobster Tempura, Vanilla Pineapple Sauce
Chipotle Glazed Shrimp, Roasted Corn, Cilantro Lime Cream
Lobster Roll, Lemon Aioli
Chile and Citrus Scallop Ceviche, Plantain Crisp
Corn Fritters, Jumbo Lump Crab, Smoked Tomato Aioli
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Catalonia Spiced Chicken Puffs, Romesco Sauce
BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Red Onion, Cilantro
Chicken Fra Diavolo
Mango Thai Duck, Wonton
Gingered Chicken Cakes, Cilantro Lime Aioli
Asian Chicken Salad, Wonton Crisp, Sesame Toasted Cashews
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Rosemary Crusted Lamb Tenderloin, Oven Dried Tomato, Olive Tapanade
Chorizo Encroute, Creole Mustard
Thai Beef Skewers, Lime, Jalapeno, Mint
Pulled Pork Slider, Buttermilk Cole Slaw
Artichoke Pancetta Crostini, Arugula Pistou
Steak Taquitoes, Pickled Shallots, Queso Fresco
Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Cream, Upland Cress, Parmesan Frico
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 OPTIONAL COCKTAIL STATIONS
Setup Details
6.25" White Rim Plates for Guests
Quantity of Station Setups Determined by Final Guest Count
Additional Station Options Available by Request
SUMMER BBQ
Butler Attended
Cheddar Cheeseburger, Heirloom Tomato Relish
Pepper Jack Turkey, Avocado Ranch Dressing
Pulled Pork Slider, Smokey BBQ Sauce
Tuscan Kale, Shaved Parmesan, Bing Cherries, Meyer Lemon Yogurt Vinaigrette
Grilled Mexican Corn Skewers
Old Fashioned Potato Egg Salad
Chilled Watermelon Wedges
Additonal $20.00 Per Person
RAW BAR
Ice Sculptures Available at Additional Cost
East and West Coast Oysters, Gulf Shrimp, Alaskan Crab Claws Atlantic Sea Scallops, Maine Lobster
Assorted Ceviche in Square Shot Glasses
Fresh Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce, Shallot Mignonette, Lemon Quarters
Additional *Per Person (*Market Price)
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 SPRING MENU
Your Selection of
One Starter, Three Main Course (Pre-Selected) Inclusive of Vegetarian Alternative Bread Service, Wedding Cake, Three Mini Desserts
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Starters
Farm Stand Greens, Radishes, Cucumber, Peas, Chervil Shallot Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet and Asparagus Salad Butter Lettuce, Watermelon Radish Carpaccio, Goat Cheese, Strawberries Champagne Vinaigrette
Panzanella Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Nasturtiums
Summer Vegetables, Basil Mascarpone Ricotta, Yellow Gazpacho
Watermelon, Beets, Blue Cheese, Upland Cress, Macadamia Nuts
Mixed Cress Salad Sweet Pea Soup, Mint Oil Belgium Endive, Candy Cane Beets, Smoked Pistachios Grain Mutard Vinaigrette
Grilled Peach, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula
Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini, Broccoli Rabe Pesto Wild Mushroom, Pancetta, Pea Tendrils Calabrian Peppers, Pecorino Additional $5.00 Per Person
Wild Salmon Gravlax Chilled Corn Coulis, Radishes, Thai Basil Additional $8.00 Per Person
Lobster Salad, Romaine, Frisee, Hearts of Palm, Mango Avocado, Lemon Dressing Additional $10.00 Per Person
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 Main
Hanger Steak Grilled Asparagus, Summer Squash, Spring Onion Potato Cake Sweet Potato Chip, Espelette Pepper Sauce
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Sugar Snap Peas, Shiitake Herb Risotto Cake Garlic Soy Butter
Sirloin Steak Applewood Bacon Chive Potato, Wilted Spinach, Thumbelina Carrots Horseradish Steak Sauce
Smoked Chili Glazed Short Ribs of Beef Russet Potato Wedge, Summer Vegetable Slaw Adobo Sauce Additional $8.00 Per Person
Grass-Fed Filet Mignon Charred Broccoli Rabe, Pickled Beets, Potato Brava Garlic Aioli Additional $10.00 Per Person
Herbed Lamb Chop Yellow Lentil Pilaf, Sugar Snap Peas Mint Jus Additional $12.00 Per Person
Charred Berkshire Pork Chop Creamy Polenta, Watercress, Apricot Pickled Mustard Seed Additional $12.00 Per Person
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Lancaster Chicken Baby Beets, Carrot Purée Warm Scallion Vinaigrette
Oak Smoked Frenched Chicken Oven Dried Plum Tomatoes, Basil Mashed Potatoes Lemon Herb Butter
Frenched Chicken Granna Padana Polenta, Butter Beans, Radicchio Tarragon Reduction
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 MAIN CONTINUED
Chicken Marsala Broccoli Rabe, Heirloom Tomatoes Sweet Corn Risotto
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Skuna Bay Salmon Grilled Okinawan Potatoes, Roasted Salsify, Baby Zucchini Chardonnay Shallot Emulsion
Wild Alaskan Salmon Creamed Leeks, Roasted Corn Risotto Herb Fennel Butter
Miso Glazed Salmon Carrot Puree, Garlic & Ginger Roasted Asparagus Five Spiced Wine Reduction
Arctic Char Young Carrots, White Asparagus, Creamed Fava Beans Chervil Emulsion Additional $8.00 Per Person
Chatham Cod Clams, Sweet Corn, Celery, Potatoes, Bacon New England Chowder Sauce Additional $10.00 Per Person
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Summer Vegetable Tagine Basmati Rice, Green Lentils, Pappadam Tomato Curry Broth
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli Roasted Spring Vegetables Smoked Tomato Butter
Roasted Root Vegetable Wellington
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Passed Dinner Rolls, Chipotle Butter
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 WEDDING CAKE
Wedding Cake Provided by Master's Bakery includes
Delivery to Penn Museum
Tasting & Consultation with Bakery
Choose from 19 Flavors
Choose from 14 Gourmet Fillings
Choose Designs from over 45 Wedding Cake Designs
One Year Anniversary Cake
(Optional - Client May Provide Wedding Cake From An Alernative Bakery.)
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COFFEE AND TEA STATION
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee & Imported Tea
Half & Half, Sugar in the Raw, Splenda, Stevia, Lemons, Honey
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COFFEE UPGRADE
Syrups including French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Cinnamon
Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Sticks
Bailey's Irish Cream & Kahlua
Additional $5.00 Per Person
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SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 Sweets
Mocha Panna Cotta
Banana Cream Pie
Passion Fruit Tartlet, Meringue
Mango Pots de Crème, Hazelnut Praline
Fresh Berries, Kiwi Sauce
French Style Macaroons
Milk Cheesecake, White Chocolate Crunchies
Wild Blueberry Almond Crostata, Vanilla Gelato
Lemon Verbena Cheesecake, Ginger Cookie Crust
Manchego Cheese, Truffle Honey, Walnut Raisin Crisp
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie
Devils Food Cup Cakes
Raspberry Brownie Mascarpone Parfait, Biscotti
Sugar Coated Coconut Beignets
Strawberry Shortcake
Brownie Bites, Cream Cheese Mousse
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Lemon Panna Cotta
Dulce de Leche Cookie Sandwiches
Mini S'more Pies
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 Sweet Stations
SHORTCAKE STATION
Buttermilk Biscuits, Mini Corns Muffins Belgium Chocolate Brownies, Angel Food Cake
Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries
Brownw Sugar Grilled Peaches, Balsamic Strawberries, Stewed Apricots, Honey Roasted Fig
Vanilla Bean Sabayon, Sweetened Whipped Cream
Additional $14.00 Per Person
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SUMMER PIES
Key Lime, Georgia Peach
Banana Cream, Berry Cherry, S'Mores
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Additional $10.00 Per Person
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SUNDAE BAR
Make Your Own with Glass or Waffle Sundae Bowl
Variety of Ice Cream
Gummie Bears, M&M's, Reese's Pieces Crushed Oreos, Chocolate Chips
Hot Fudge, Caramel Sauce, Strawberry Compote, Whipped Cream
Bananas, Strawberries, Shaved Coconut
Additional $12.00 Per Person
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SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 DELUXE WINE AND BEER BAR WITH SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
WELCOME BEVERAGES
Specialty Cocktail, White Wine, Red Wine, Chilled Pellegrino
BEER
Yuengling Lager, Yards Philly Pale Ale Stella Artois, Amstel Light, Sam Adams Seasonal
WINE
Oak Grove 2012 Chardonnay Beau Rivage 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Oak Grove 2012 Cabernet Washington Hills 2012 Merlot Standford Brut Sparkling Wine
SOFT DRINKS AND BAR MIXERS
Assorted Coke Products, Orange and Cranberry Juices Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Cherries Panna Still and Pellegrino Sparkling Waters
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DELUXE SPIRITS
Additional $13.00 Per Person
Ketel One, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Absolut Citron Bluecoat Gin, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Alberlour Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Ballast Point Three Sheets Rum Tequila Partida Blanco Sweet & Dry Vermouth, Triple Sec
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015 ESTIMATED CHARGES Based on a minimum guarantee of 150 guests, our preliminary catering costs for the proposed menu are listed below. Any change in guest count or length of event will impact total estimated cost.
MENU
BAR FOOD (150 at $1.00 per person) $ 150.00
SMALL BITES (150 at $17.00 per person) $ 2,550.00
SPRING MENU (150 at $63.00 per person) $ 9,450.00
BEVERAGES
DELUXE WINE AND BEER BAR WITH SPECIALTY COCKTAIL (150 at $ 4,050.00 $27.00 per person)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
BRIDAL ROOM: Bridal Room Setup to Include Bottled Sparkling & Spring Water with Assorted Snack Basket.
CEREMONY: Includes White Folding Chairs for Ceremony. Includes Bottled $ 300.00 Sparkling & Spring Water Prior to Ceremony.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL (INCLUDED): Includes White Rim China, Standard $ 1,762.50 Flatware, Glassware and Necessary Service Equipment. Includes White Frosted Votives for Cocktail Tables.
TABLES(S): Includes High-Tops, Cocktails, Bars, Round Dinner Tables, $ 105.00 Gift Table, and Escort Table. Additional Tables Available by Request.
CHAIR(S): Includes Natural Wood Folding Chair. (Chiavari Chairs Available by Request at $9.00 Per Chair)
LINEN(S): Includes Floor Length Premium Cotton Linen for Tables Listed $ 1,572.60 Above. Includes Cotton Dinner Napkins.
STAFFING CHARGES: Includes Captain, Co-Captain, Bartenders, Butlers, $ 4,200.00 Operations Supervisor, Operations Staff and Event Chefs. Coat Check May Be Added at an Additioanl Fee.
SUBTOTAL $ 24,140.10
SALES TAX $ 2,012.21
TOTAL $ 26,152.31
SUMMER WEDDING 2015-2016 Date of Proposal: 2/10/2015