2018 Catering Menus Executive Chef Kevin Atkinson From his southern roots in North Carolina, Chef Kevin Atkinson brings his extensive culinary background to Loews Chicago Hotel. Chef Atkinson’s approach to cuisine is highly focused on incorporating fresh produce to create fun, interesting dishes. He brings his strong connections with local farmers to Loews Chicago Hotel, to inspire the menus he creates and bring a unique experience to diners. He brings 17 plus years of experience in top hotels’ high volume fine dining restaurants and special occasion events. In his rare days away from the thrill of a bustling kitchen, Chef can be found enjoying the city with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys photography and maintaining a community vegetable garden plot. Menu Selection Introduction MENU SELECTION To ensure that every detail is handled in a timely manner, we request that the menu selections and specific details be final- ized four (4) weeks prior to the function. A copy of the Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to which additions or deletions can be made, will be provided for your review and approval. When the BEOs are finalized, please return a signed copy no later than ten (10) business days prior to the first event. The BEOs will serve as the food and beverage contract. GUARANTEES Loews Chicago Hotel requires that the Conference and Catering Department are provided with the exact number of guests attending the function seventy-two (72) business hours prior to the function. If fewer than the guaranteed number of guests attend the function, the group will be charged for the original guaranteed number provided. If more than the guar- anteed number of guests attend the function, the group will be charged the actual number of guests in attendance. Counts for vegetarian/vegan dishes must be received 10 business days in advance. If counts are not received , the kitchen will automatically prepare 3% of the counts as reflected on the BEO. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE Loews Chicago Hotel is the only authorized licensee to sell and serve food, liquor, beer and wine on the premises, there- fore, all food and beverage must be supplied by the Hotel. This includes hospitality suites and food and beverage amenity deliveries. TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES Loews Chicago Hotel will add a 24% taxable service charge and a 11.5% tax on food and beverage in addition to the prices stated on the menu. Such taxes and service charges are subject to change without notice. Buffet service for less than twen- ty-five (25) guests is subject to a service charge of $175 plus applicable taxes. Room rental is also subject to applicable tax- es. 24 HOUR EVENT SET CHANGES Understanding that changes sometime occur during events, it is important that communication be provided in a timely manner. To meet your service expectations, additional labor may be required for your event request. Set-up event chang- es made within twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of an event may result in labor fees applied to your group master account. OUTDOOR EVENTS Loews Chicago Hotel reserves the right to make the final decision regarding outdoor functions. The decision to move a function indoors will be made no less than four (4) hours prior to the event should forecast call for a 40% chance or more of rain, wind in excess of 20 mph or lightening. Should the event include décor provided by an outside company, your confer- ence/catering manager will advise you of the cutoff time for a weather call. In the event the function is moved inside after the four (4) hour cut-off, additional setup and labor charges will apply. No amplified music is allowed for outdoor events and all events must conclude no later than 11:00PM. Service charge & appropriate sales taxes are subject to change. Breakfast Menus All Breakfasts Include Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Seattle’s Best Coffee & a Selection of Hot Tazo Teas Assorted Soft Drinks & Mineral Waters can be Added and Charged Based on Consumption The Classic Continental Seasonal Fruit Smoothie Sliced Fresh Fruit Assorted Individual Organic Stonyfield Farm Yogurts™ House Made Granola Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Danish, Bagels Unsalted Butter, House Made Preserves, Assorted Cream Cheeses 43 per person Enhancements Breakfast Slider | Toasted English Muffin, Free Range Egg, Griddled Ham & Cheddar 11 per person Power Breakfast Sliced Fresh Fruit Greek Strained Yogurt Parfait | House Made Granola Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Danish, Bagels Unsalted Butter, House Made Preserves, Assorted Cream Cheeses Steel Cut Oatmeal with Raisins, Brown Sugar, Toasted Pecans Frittata | Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Roasted Sweet Bell Pepper & Yukon Gold Potatoes Brioche French Toast with Maple Syrup Spicy Chicken Sausage Thick Cut Bacon 56 per person Enhancements Assorted Cereal Selection, Whole & Skim Milk 6 each Red Skin Potatoes with Sweet Onions & Bell Peppers 6 per person We Proudly Serve Cage Free Organic Eggs All prices are subject to a 24% service charge & appropriate sales taxes. Groups less than 25 are subject to a 175 service charge plus appropriate taxes. All Breakfasts Include Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Seattle’s Best Coffee & a Selection of Hot Tazo Teas Assorted Soft Drinks & Mineral Waters can be Added and Charged Based on Consumption Wellness Breakfast Smoothie Shooter | Apple, Spinach, Celery, Avocado, Rice Milk Yogurt Parfait | House Made Granola & Fresh Fruit House Made Power Bar | Oats, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Carrots, Almonds, Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds Quinoa Porridge | Apple, Pecan, Toasted Cinnamon & Soy Milk Avocado Toast | Smoked Salmon, Greek Yogurt, Radish, Hard Boiled Egg & Dill 52 per person Enhancements Egg White Frittata | Zucchini, Capriole Farm Goat Cheese, Chives & Semi-Dried Plum Tomato 15 per person Gluten Free Seasonal Muffins 72 per Dozen Virtuoso Buffet Sliced Papaya, Seasonal Melons, Pineapple, Fresh Berries Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Danishes, Bagels Unsalted Butter, House Made Preserves, Assorted Cream Cheeses Granola Bar | House Made Granola, Assorted Individual Yogurts, Fresh Berries Breakfast Taco | Potatoes, Bacon, Eggs, Avocado, Monterey Jack Cheese with House Made Salsa Red Skin Potatoes with Sweet Onions & Bell Peppers Spicy Chicken Sausage Thick Cut Bacon 56 per person Enhancements Smoked Salmon | House Smoked Salmon, Bagels, Tomato, Red Onion, Cream Cheese 16 per person Brioche French Toast with Maple Syrup 9 per person We Proudly Serve Cage Free Organic Eggs All prices are subject to a 24% service charge & appropriate sales taxes. Groups less than 25 are subject to a 175 service charge plus appropriate taxes. All Breakfasts Include Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Seattle’s Best Coffee & a Selection of Hot Tazo Teas Assorted Soft Drinks & Mineral Waters can be Added and Charged Based on Consumption Chi-Town Breakfast Sliced Papaya, Seasonal Melons, Pineapple, Fresh Berries Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Danish, Bagels Unsalted Butter, House Made Preserves, Assorted Cream Cheeses Breakfast Slider | Toasted English Muffin, Free Range Egg, Griddled Ham & Cheddar Pancakes with Huckleberry & Blueberry Compote & Maple Syrup Red Skin Potatoes with Sweet Onions & Bell Peppers Pork Sausage Thick Cut Bacon 56 per person Enhancements Steel Cut Oatmeal with Raisins, Brown Sugar, Dried Cranberries & Cherries 8 per person Omelet Station | Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Smoked Salmon, Sweet Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach & Assorted Cheeses 20 per person Chef Attendant Required, 1 per every 25 guests We Proudly Serve Cage Free Organic Eggs All prices are subject to a 24% service charge & appropriate sales taxes. Groups less than 25 are subject to a 175 service charge plus appropriate taxes. Breakfast Enhancements Breakfast Slider | Toasted English Muffin, Free Range Egg, Griddled Ham & Cheddar 11 per person Egg White Frittata | Zucchini, Capriole Farm Goat Cheese, Chives, Semi-Dried Plum Tomato 15 per person Assorted Cereal Selection | Whole & Skim Milk 6 each Steel Cut Oatmeal with Raisins, Brown Sugar, Dried Cranberries, Cherries 8 per person Brioche French Toast, Maple Syrup 9 per person Waffle Station | Assorted Toppings include; Seasonal Berries, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Cream 15 per person Chef Attendant Optional Smoked Salmon | House Smoked Salmon, Bagels, Tomato, Red Onion, Cream Cheese 16 per person Eggs Benedict | Poached Eggs, Griddled Ham, Toasted English Muffin, Lemon Hollandaise 20 per person Omelet Station | Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Smoked Salmon, Sweet Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach & Assorted Cheeses 20 per person Chef Attendant Required, 1 per every 25 guests Smoothie Display with Assorted Ingredients; Fresh Berries, Bananas, Pineapple, Low Fat Yogurt, Variety of Juices, Almond Milk, Vanilla Soy Milk 19 per person Chef Attendant Optional Pastry Enhancements Pullman Loaf Slices | Lemon Lavender, Apple Zucchini, Banana Walnut, Almond Chocolate 75 per dozen Varieties Sold Individually Artisan Doughnut Shop | Variety of Glazed, Chocolate, & Fruit 75 per dozen Varieties Sold Individually Plain & Seasonal Selection of Scones, Devonshire Cream & House Made Jam 75 per dozen We Proudly Serve Cage Free Organic Eggs All prices are subject to a 24% service charge & appropriate sales taxes. Groups less than 25 are subject to a 175 service charge plus appropriate taxes. If a ‘Chef Attendant’ is required, a 175 service charge plus appropriate