connecticut convention center catering menu

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 GUIDELINES

CATERING GUIDELINES MENU GUIDELINES

PRICING: As part of our commitment to your event and its success, we have designed the following menu guidelines to assist you in the event planning process. Our Catering Professionals will Pricing is subject to change and will be confirmed six months prior to be glad to assist you in selecting the appropriate menu items and arrangements to ensure a your event. All Catering quotes are based on per person pricing unless successful function. Banquet menus, room arrangements, floor plans (which must be approved otherwise noted. by the Catering Department) and other details pertaining to your event should be submitted DEPOSIT/ATTENDANCE GUARANTEE: to the Catering Department a minimum of 30 days prior to your arrival date. All catered functions require an initial deposit of $1500. In addition, GUARANTEED MINIMUMS: a 50% food and beverage payment on the estimated number of people All items ordered must serve the minimum guaranteed number of guests. In order to protect attending will be required 30 days prior to your event. The remaining the service and quality of your event, we do not accept orders for items that serve less than balance is required three (3) business days prior to the day of the event. your total guaranteed minimum in attendance. In order for us to provide you with the highest quality service, we require a final attendance guarantee no less than three (3) business days prior CATERING FEES: to your event. Should your expected number of guests exceed 750, To ensure food quality, Breaks, Stations and Buffet pricing is based on 90 minutes or less your guarantee will be required (5) business days prior to your event. and Host or Open Bars are based on 5 hours or less. Additional charges may be incurred for Your event will be billed based on this final attendance guarantee or the extending hours of service. actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. Consumption and SPLIT MENU FOR PLATED LUNCHEON OR DINNER: remaining expenses are to be paid immediately upon the conclusion of your event. A split option of 2 Entrees is available for groups with a minimum of 50 guests and a maximum of 500 guests (anything over 500 subject to additional service fee). A split option MEETING ROOM DINING POLICY: of 3 Entrees is available for groups with 100-300 guests, and is subject to an additional per The room must initially be set with round tables of 10. All attendees must person charge. Guidelines vacate the room and allow our staff to re-set for the meal function (please SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING anticipate a turnaround time of at least 90 minutes to reset any of Centers meeting space. The amount of time required will be determined solely by Breakfast and Lunch service are based on 4-5 hours: 2-hour set up, 1.5-hour service period the Catering Department, based on the level of service needed for each and 1-hour clean up. Dinner service is based on 5-hours inclusive of 2-hour service period. event). Following the meal, our staff must have ample time to clean the Reception service is based on 4-hours inclusive of 2-hour service period. Unless indicated room prior the meeting’s commencement. otherwise, charges for the staffing of your function are included in our menu prices. For plated Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners this allocation is based upon 1 to 25 staff to guest ratio Modifying the above guidelines will result in additional labor charges as on tables of 10 guests. For buffets, allocated staffing levels are based upon 1 to 35 staff to guest determined by the Catering Department. ratio. The Center’s pricing and service levels are based on rounds of 10. A bartender is required on all host and cash bars. As a general rule, we recommend one TAX AND SERVICE CHARGES: bartender per 100 guests. There is a 4-hour minimum for each bartender at a cost of $75 per All catered functions will have a 20% service charge and 6.35% sales tax bartender. Bartender fees are waived upon sales of $500 per bar or per bartender. Additional added to the total bill. wait staff is available at $25.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. TAX EXEMPTION: MEAL TICKETS Per the State of Connecticut, all qualifying organizations are required to Meal tickets are required for all Buffets and menus serving 2 or 3 Entree options. Meal tickets provide valid tax exemption certificates/documents to the Connecticut are exclusively provided by the Center. Convention Center. Please refer to the Connecticut Department of Revenue website for further information on tax exemption eligibility and Notice: Thoroughly cooking Meats, Poultry, Shellfish, or Eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness, requirements: www.ctgov/drs. especially if one has certain medical conditions.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 minimum 25 guests

delightfully 18/*18.25 chocolate fudge brownies, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered pretzels, assorted chocolate candy bars, chocolate truffles, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

healthy counter 13 BREAKS sliced fresh seasonal fruit and berries, assorted yogurts, granola bars,

| anytime breaks protein bars, bottled fruit juice, breaks | anytime chilled bottled water

theater 15 freshly popped popcorn served in a traditional popcorn machine, jumbo soft pretzels, individually packed chips & pretzels, assorted candy bars, assorted soft drinks, chilled bottled water

* To go cups available at additional cost

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 connecticut daily 26/*26.75 (minimum 25 guests)

morning chilled orange and cranberry juices sliced fresh seasonal fruit and berries pastry chefs’ specialties to include fruit and cheese filled danish assorted muffins, breakfast breads and croissants butter and preserves freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

mid-morning freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

afternoon sliced fresh seasonal fruits and berries assorted jumbo cookies, fudge brownies & blondies, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, assorted soft drinks and chilled bottled water

adriaen’s landing 21/*21.75 (minimum 25 guests) breaks | all day

morning BREAKS chilled orange and cranberry juices pastry chef ’s specialties to include fruit and cheese filled danish, assorted muffins, butter and preserves, freshly brewed coffee, | all day breaks decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas mid-morning freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

afternoon assorted jumbo cookies & fudge brownies freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, assorted soft drinks and chilled bottled water

* To go cups available at additional cost

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 charter oak 26 farm fresh scrambled eggs atop rosti potatoes filet mignon and sweet bell pepper brochette

the sanderson 18 (maximum 100 guests) farm fresh scrambled eggs with monterey jack cheese onions and peppers wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with salsa served with breakfast potatoes and mild chorizo sausage

capitol hill 17 vanilla bean cinnamon french toast and warmed vermont maple syrup smoked canadian bacon

trumbull 23 (maximum 100 guests) BREAKFAST new england cod cake on a bed of spinach with poached eggs smoked pork loin and lobster sauce

| plated breakfast | plated healthy hartford 17 scrambled egg beaters All plated breakfasts include: chilled orange juice, baskets egg beater cinnamon french toast and of our pastry chef ’s breakfast specialties, freshly brewed warmed maple syrup coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas. turkey sausage

wadsworth 16 farm fresh scrambled eggs sliced potatoes with peppers and onions choice of hickory smoked bacon country sausage or ham

seasonal fruit martini additional 3

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 columbus boulevard buffet 29 (minimum 100 guests) chilled orange and cranberry juices sliced fresh seasonal fruits and berries granola and assorted fruit yogurts individual cereals with whole milk, skim milk and bananas new york style assorted bagels with cream cheese, low fat cream cheese and vegetable cream cheese display of smoked salmon to include: sliced beefsteak tomatoes, bermuda onions, capers and lemons, farm fresh scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, country sausage corned beef hash sliced potatoes with peppers and onions vanilla bean cinnamon french toast with warm vermont maple syrup BREAKFAST cheese crepes with warmed cherry and blueberry sauces assorted breads for toasting

| buffet pastry chef ’s display of cheese and fruit danish, assorted muffins, breakfast breads and breakfast | buffet croissants, butter and preserves, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas assorted muffins, breakfast breads and croissants butter and preserves freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 the bushnell 21.5 (minimum 50 guests) chilled orange and cranberry juices sliced fresh fruits and berries pastry chef ’s selections of cheese and fruit danish assorted muffins butter and preserves assorted fruit yogurts individual cereals whole milk and skim milk granola and bananas farm fresh scrambled eggs BREAKFAST hickory smoked bacon country sausage sliced potatoes with peppers and onions | buffet & enhancements breakfast | buffet & enhancements freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas The specialty selections listed below can accompany any of our breakfast buffets. Additional selections can be individually created for your event and priced accordingly. Please inquire with your catering professional for buffet enhancements detailed assistance. certified angus petite filet mignon 12* with wild mushroom and tri-color pepper brandy sauce carved european roasted sirloin 10* new england cod 5* with oven roasted tomatoes and a chive buerre blanc carved herbed rack of lamb 10* deluxe omelet station 6* mimosa fountain 6

* requires an additional charge per uniformed chef attendant. the food & beverage department is solely responsible for determining the number of attendants required. 7

100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 (minimum 25 guests)

mark twain 16.5/*16.75 chilled orange and cranberry juices sliced fresh seasonal fruits and berries new york style bagels, cream cheese, low fat cream cheese smoked salmon spread and vegetable scallion spread pastry chef ’s specialties to include fruit and cheese filled danish, assorted muffins, breakfast breads and croissants, butter and preserves, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

riverfront 10.5/*10.75 chilled orange and cranberry juices pastry chef ’s specialties to include fruit and cheese filled danish, assorted muffins, butter and preserves, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas breakfast | continental breakfast BREAKFAST harriet beecher stowe 14/*14.25 | continental breakfast chilled orange and cranberry juices sliced fresh seasonal fruits and berries pastry chef ’s specialties to include fruit and cheese filled danish, assorted muffins, breakfast breads and croissants, butter and preserves, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas

* To go cups available at additional cost

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 (minimum 25 guests for breaks) freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas (per 36 gallon) iced tea, fruit punch or lemonade 24 (per gallon) bottled soft drinks 2.75 (each) energy drinks 3.5 (each) assorted new york style bagels and cream cheese 36 (per dozen) assorted freshly baked muffins 34(per dozen) assorted yogurt 2.5 (each) individual cereals with bananas 3 (each) sliced fresh seasonal fruits and berries 4 (per person) individual bags of chips, pretzels, popcorn, trail mix 1.5 (each) miniature petit fours 30 (per dozen) jumbo soft pretzels 36 (per dozen) power bars 36 (per dozen) assorted ice cream novelties 24 (per dozen) ENHANCEMENTS (minimum 10 dozen) orange, tomato, grapefruit or cranberry juice 24 (per gallon)

assorted bottled juices 3 (each) enhancements bottled spring water 2.75 (each) milk or chocolate milk 1.5 (each) fruits & cheese filled danish 36(per dozen) croissants 34 (per dozen) fruit and yogurt parfaits 4.5 (each) (maximum 500) whole seasonal fruit 1.5 (per piece) jumbo chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies 22 (per dozen) fudge brownies or blondies 24 (per dozen) assorted miniature italian pastries 34 (per dozen) candy bars 24 (per dozen) granola bars 24 (per dozen) haagen-dazs ice cream bars 54 (per dozen) (minimum 10 dozen)

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 soups salads (maximum 500 guests) (choice of one) roasted chicken corn chowder balsamic house salad cream of wild mushroom soup baby greens with roma tomatoes, bermuda onions, cucumbers, rustic croutons & balsamic vinaigrette new england clam chowder parmesan house salad minestrone romaine and radicchio with roasted tomatoes, parmesan croutons & pecorino parmesan peppercorn dressing filet mignon 34 6oz. broiled certified angus filet with chianti peppercorn demi-glace shrimp scampi 30 jumbo gulf shrimp simmered with garlic, basil and white wine sauce roasted french chicken breast 27 oven roasted, herbed, semi-boneless chicken breast, cremini mushrooms, tomato and bacon ragout chicken picatta 24 egg battered boneless chicken breast simmered in pinot grigio, capers and herbs with a lemon beurre blanc LUNCHEON baked codfish 25 butter crumb and roasted tomato crusted codfish with sweet pepper coulis

new york strip 32 luncheon | | luncheon 10oz. garlic rubbed broiled center cut certified angus sirloin with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and demi-glace pork prime rib 28 All luncheon entrees include: choice of soup or salad, fresh garlic and rosemary scented prime rib of pork served with pork au jus seasonal vegetable and starch, bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and north atlantic salmon 26 pan roasted fillet of salmon with aged balsamic bermuda onion marmalade and chardonnay butter sauce fine quality teas and choice of dessert. To select additional courses, please inquire with your catering professional desserts for pricing. (choice of one) new york style cheesecake tiramisu with cocoa powder and chocolate drizzle triple layer decadent chocolate cake with raspberry sauce carrot cake

choice of two entrees with minimum of 50 guests. additional per person charge applicable for three entree choices (min. 100pp/max. 300pp)

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 asian chicken salad 20 hoisin barbecued chicken atop field greens with snow peas, sweet bell peppers, scallions, baby corn and straw mushrooms, plum vinaigrette and crispy wonton noodles chicken caesar salad 18 prepared the traditional way with grilled basil chicken shrimp caesar salad 22 with marinated chilled jumbo gulf shrimp downtown chef salad 18 imported ham, cured salami and provolone cheese, diced cucumbers, california olives, bermuda onion, ripe tomatoes, crisp greens and rustic croutons balsamic glazed chicken breast 21 garlic & basil grilled chicken, radicchio, romaine and frisee greens, fresh mozzarella and plum tomato bruschetta, pecorino parmesan croutons with balsamic vinaigrette mediterranean roll 18.5 (maximum 200 guests) imported ham, cappicola, provolone cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes bermuda onion wrapped in a tomato tortilla served with a pesto pasta salad LUNCHEON desserts (choice of one) | chilled luncheon luncheon | chilled new york style cheesecake tiramisu with cocoa powder and chocolate drizzle All chilled luncheon entrees include: bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated triple layer decadent chocolate cake with raspberry sauce coffee and fine quality teas & choice of dessert. To select carrot cake additional courses, please inquire with your catering choice of two entrees with minimum of 50 guests. professional for pricing. additional per person charge applicable for three entree choices (min. 100pp/max. 300pp)

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 rising star buffet (minimum 50 guests) new england clam chowder mixed field greens with carrot, onion, tomato and cucumber choice of ranch, italian or russian dressing red bliss potato salad with chives confetti cole slaw farfalle pasta salad

entrees 31 choice of two entrees. additional per person charge applicable for three entree choices. oven roasted north atlantic salmon with citrus butter sauce and shaved fennel LUNCHEON chicken longwood egg battered boneless breast of chicken with shiitake mushroom basil cream sauce

| luncheon buffet blackened block island swordfish luncheon | buffet with vanilla bean bourbon sauce and sweet pepper confetti east texas slow roasted barbeque beef brisket Lunch buffet to include: fresh baked assorted rolls with black bean and corn relish and butter, chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable and penne pasta appropriate starch, pastry chef’s selection of assorted cakes with grilled chicken, spinach, roasted peppers, virgin olive oil, basil and toasted garlic and tortes, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and herb broiled nantucket cod fine quality teas. with grilled vegetable ratatouille and fire roasted pepper cream sauce roasted garlic & rosemary french chicken breast with grilled artichokes and prosciutto di parma

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 front street deli 24 (minimum 50 guests) soup du jour mixed field greens with carrot, onion and tomato,choice of ranch, italian or russian dressing red bliss potato salad with chives confetti cole slaw balsamic fusilli pasta primavera salad albacore tuna salad oven roasted turkey honey cured ham rare roast beef swiss, american, pepper jack and provolone cheeses beefsteak tomatoes, lettuce and pickles grilled artichokes and cured olives LUNCHEON mustard, mayonnaise and creamy dijon wasabi sauce

| deli buffet luncheon | deli buffet

Deli buffet to include: baskets of assorted mini rolls and breads, pastry chef’s jumbo cookies, fudge brownies and blondies, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 antipasto display 660 assortment of italian salamis, cured meats and cheeses, marinated mozzarella cheese,grilled vegetables, olives, artichokes, sliced italian and flavored foccacia breads

bruschetta display 475 imported plum tomatoes with garlic, virgin olive oil and basil, creamy spinach artichoke dip, eggplant caponata, olive tapenade, garlic rubbed crostini, pita chips

seasonal vegetable display 300 with honey dijon, gorgonzola and onion dips

local blue point oysters on the 1⁄2 shell 250 littleneck clams on the 1⁄2 shell 225 international cheese display 475 a selection of imported and domestic cheeses with gourmet cracker assortment and sliced french bread

fruit display 450 RECEPTION seasonal sliced fresh fruits and berries with strawberry dip

grilled vegetable display 425 reception | displays | displays variety of balsamic marinated grilled vegetables

Seafood displays are presented on ice with lemon, zesty chilled jumbo gulf shrimp 350 cocktail sauce and a cilantro remoulade. All chilled seafood prices are based on 100 pieces. chilled alaskan snow crab claws 350

(100 servings per display)

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 roasted tenderloin of beef 240 (serves 15-20) creamy horseradish, whole grain mustard, scallion aioli, mini rolls

montreal spiced prime rib of beef 300 (serves 30) au jus, whole grain mustard, creamy horseradish mini rolls

steamship round of beef 475 (serves 75) au jus, whole grain mustard, creamy horseradish mini rolls

oven roasted turkey breast 150 (serves 30) mayonnaise, honey mustard, cranberry relish RECEPTION mini rolls all selections require an additional charge per uniformed chef attendant. the food & beverage department is solely responsible for determining the number of attendants required.

| carving station reception | carving station

Additional selections can be individually created for your event and priced accordingly. Please inquire with your catering professional for detailed assistance.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 cold hors d’oeuvres priced per piece ~ (minimum of 50 pieces) smoked salmon on potato cake 3.5 avocado and vegetable california roll 3.5 with chive creme fraiche with wasabi and pickled ginger mozzarella skewer 3.5 ahi tuna, wonton crisp 3.5 fresh mozzarella with artichoke, sundried tomato with with chile aioli and green onions basil and virgin olive oil beef carpaccio black bread crostini 3 lime marinated shrimp 3.5 with creamy horseradish on crisp flour tortilla with tomato and cilantro grilled vegetable cup 4 oven roasted grape tomatoes 3 with fire roasted pepper sauce with basil cream cheese on banana bread fresh seasonal fruit cup 4 vegetable summer roll cup 3.5 with honey and yogurt dip with seaweed salad and wasabi

RECEPTION hot hors d’oeuvres priced per piece ~ (minimum of 50 pieces)

| cold & hot hors d’oeuvres caribbean shrimp with coconut 4 sea scallops wrapped in smoked bacon 3.5 reception | cold & hot hors d’oeuvres with honey ginger sauce coconut butterflied fried shrimp 3.5 gulf shrimp wrapped with potato 3.5 with honey ginger sauce with chipotle aioli mini beef wellington 3 pecan dusted fried chicken 3 with wild mushroom duxelle in puff pastry with honey mustard dipping sauce teriyaki glazed beef skewers 3 peking duck roll 3.25 thai chicken satay 3 crispy crab rangoon 3 with lime cilantro peanut sauce with scallions and duck sauce chicken tender provencale 3.5 vegetable spring roll 2.5 with fig and olive with duck sauce and hot mustard smoked chicken quesadilla trumpet 2.5 vietnamese vegetable pot sticker 2.75 with salsa and sour cream with ponzu dipping sauce spinach & feta cheese spanakopita 2.75 maine lobster cobbler 4

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 appetizer shrimp cocktail (additional charge applicable) jumbo gulf shrimp with jicama lime salad. zesty cocktail sauce and lemon

jumbo lump crab cake (additional charge applicable) fresh jumbo lump crabmeat seasoned with sweet peppers and chive celeriac salad and saffron cream sauce

fresh mozzarella & beefsteak tomatoes caprese fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic reduction

prosciutto di parma and melon seasonal melon wrapped with prosciutto di parma

eggplant rollatine sliced eggplant wrapped around herbed ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses DINNER MENU baked and served with imported plum tomato sauce

| appetizers dinner | appetizers

All dinner entrees include: choice of appetizer, soup or salad, fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, & choice of dessert. To select additional courses, please inquire with your catering professional for pricing.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 soup (maximum 200 guests)

lobster bisque (additional charge applicable) new england clam chowder cream of wild mushroom minestrone roasted chicken corn chowder seafood and chicken gumbo three onion soup with sherry

DINNER MENU salad

trade gourmet dinner | soups & salads | soups & salads field greens, imported plum tomatoes, julienne carrots and cucumbers with house vinaigrette

All dinner entrees include: choice of appetizer, soup or balsamic and apple salad, fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, baby field greens tossed with gorgonzola cheese, granny smith apples, caramelized walnuts, and balsamic reduction bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, & choice of center caesar salad classic hearts of romaine with parmesan peppercorn sauce accented with roasted tomato and rustic croutons dessert. To select additional courses, please inquire with your catering professional for pricing. crisp phyllo & goat cheese mesclun mixed greens, bermuda onions, sweet beets,crisp phyllo sheets, herbed goat cheese and roasted garlic with red wine vinaigrette

spinach salad baby spinach, crispy pancetta, sliced egg, marinated mushrooms, bermuda onions, lemon whole grain mustard vinaigrette

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 choice of two entrees with minimum of 50 guests. additional per person charge applicable for three entree choices (min. 100pp / max. 300pp)

chicken scarborough 37 bone-in chicken breast roasted with garlic, served with an artichoke, prosciutto, rosemary, sage and thyme ragout

chicken milano 36 sautéed boneless chicken breast topped with eggplant, prosciutto and muenster cheese, with a madeira demi-glace

prime rib of pork 40 garlic & rosemary scented roasted rib chop served with a pork au jus

filet & shrimp 54 10 oz. grilled filet with jumbo gulf shrimp simmered in white wine with lemon, garlic and capers

filet mignon 50 10 oz. grilled angus tenderloin with oven roasted tomato & mozzarella caponata,roasted shallot and cabernet demi-glace

new york sirloin 46 DINNER MENU broiled angus 12 oz. sirloin steak with a brandy peppercorn sauce

roasted prime rib of beef 46 dinner | entrees | entrees slow roasted montreal seasoned certified angus prime rib with natural beef au jus

All dinner entrees include: choice of appetizer, soup or chilean sea bass market price salad, fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, oven roasted with soy sauce and ginger lime butter bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, & choice of stuffed shrimp 42 dessert. To select additional courses, please inquire with jumbo gulf shrimp, stuffed with maryland lump crab and lemon herb butter sauce your catering professional for pricing. chicken piccata 35 egg battered boneless chicken breast simmered in pinot grigio wine with garlic, basil, capers and fresh lemon

north atlantic salmon 36 broiled fillet with aged balsamic onion marmalade and citrus butter sauce

nantucket cod 35 butter crumb and pesto encrusted cod fillet with sun dried tomato aioli

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 desserts (Choice of One)

lemon mousse cake new york style cheesecake tiramisu with cocoa powder and chocolate drizzle triple layer decadent chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

DINNER MENU

| desserts dinner | desserts

All dinner entrees include: choice of appetizer, soup or salad, fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, & choice of dessert. To select additional courses, please inquire with your catering professional for pricing.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 the waterford 58 (minimum 100 guests)

salads (choice of three) mixed garden greens with carrots, onion and tomato asparagus and steak beef steak tomatoes and bermuda onion marinated grilled artichokes cucumber and dill basil farfalle pasta mozzarella red bliss potato and chive grilled vegetables

hot entrees (choice of three) dijonnaise chicken petite filet mignon boneless chicken breast sauteed with dijon mustard and with gorgonzola cheese and roasted peppers in a barolo DINNER MENU toasted garlic spinach wine sauce orecchetti pasta barbeque hoisin glazed muscovy duck breast baked with ricotta, marinara, mozzarella and asiago cheese with green onion jasmine rice

| buffets honey glazed north atlantic salmon cheese tortellini dinner | buffets champagne lemon butter and spaghetti vegetables with bacon, peas, and black pepper in a creamy parmesan pan seared red snapper alfredo sauce Dinner buffets to include: fresh baked assorted rolls and butter, with saffron tomato broth, shaved fennel and caramelized penne pasta chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch. vidalia onions with sweet italian sausage broccoli rabe, fire roasted peppers with Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas. oven roasted, tomato encrusted new england cod garlic and virgin olive oil with sautéed broccoli rapini spinach and ricotta ravioli egg battered breast of chicken with oven roasted grape tomatoes and pecorino cheese in tomato with a shiitake mushroom and basil cream sauce cream sauce spinach topped chicken breast boneless roasted pork loin with tomato concasse, red onions, parmesan cheese with caramelized shallots and rosemary served with whipped and garlic butter ginger sweet potatoes. chef ’s selection of seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, display of assorted artisan breads and rolls

desserts extravagant display of our pastry chef ’s specialties italian and french pastries, assorted cakes, tortes and mousses

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 traditional new england clambake market price (minimum 100 guests) new england clam chowder mixed field greens with carrot, onion and tomato. choice of ranch, italian or russian dressing

specialty salads (choice of three) red bliss potato salad cucumber and dill salad long fusilli pasta and tuna salad plum tomato and basil salad orechetti pasta and shrimp salad DINNER MENU hot entrees (choice of four)

| buffets broiled lobster tails with garlic, butter & herbs dinner | buffets steamed clams with white wine garlic & butter broth Dinner buffets to include: fresh baked assorted rolls and butter, steamed crab claws with drawn butter chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch. barbecued chicken Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas. barbecued st. louis pork ribs prince edward island mussels with garlic white wine and tomato broth corn on the cob or seasonal vegetable baked potatoes with sour cream & bacon bits

dessert strawberry shortcake seasonal fruit medley

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 little italy buffet 54 (minimum 100 guests) antipasto display sliced pepperoni marinated mozzarella oil cured olives salami pepperoncini pesto tortellini salad prosciutto grilled artichokes extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette aurrichio provolone plum tomato salad sliced italian and flavored foccacia breads hot entrees (choice of three) braised veal osso bucco with risotto milanese chicken cacciatore with bell peppers, tomatoes, and fresh italian herbs beef brajole DINNER MENU with red wine sauce and caponata vegetables orecchetti pasta with grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, and garlic | buffets mussels and clams zuppa dipesce dinner | buffets mussels and clams, garlic, white wine and tomatoes Dinner buffets to include: fresh baked assorted rolls and butter, veal marsala chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch. with cremini mushrooms and tomatoes in a marsala wine sauce Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas. breast of chicken with potatoes, sweet peppers, sausage and tomatoes boneless sauteed breast of chicken topped with ricotta, plum tomato, and mozzarella cheese with a chianti sauce oven roasted pork loin with gorgonzola whipped potatoes and a rosemary garlic sauce chef ’s selection of seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, display of assorted artisan breads and rolls desserts tiramisu cannolis amaretto cheesecake seasonal berries with marsala zabaglione assorted italian pastries

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 *seafood scampi 14 jumbo shrimp and sea scallops, roasted grape tomatoes, basil, white wine with a garlic butter sauce

*stir fry 11 chicken and oriental vegetable in hunan sauce with shrimp fried rice

fajita station 10 grilled chicken and marinated skirt steak, caramelized sweet bell peppers and vidalia onions, warmed tortillas, shredded lettuce, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

steak flambe 17 beef filet mignon, fresh cracked peppercorn, cremini mushrooms, dijon mustard and brandy cream

*veal marsala 15 sauteed medallions of milk fed veal scaloppini, wild mushrooms, garlic, shallots, marsala wine and fine herbs

*pasta station 14 penne, cheese tortellini, orecchetti and mini ravioli pastas, pomodoro, alfredo and bolognese sauces, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and chopped clams, grated pecorino parmesan and crushed red pepper, sliced italian and flavored foccacia breads

champagne fountain 6 sparkling champagne or fruit punch with sliced citrus fruit garnishes dinner | buffet enhancements DINNER MENU desserts *sundae bar 11 vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice creams, caramel, butterscotch and chocolate sauces, strawberries and crushed pineapple | buffet enhancements toppings, m&m’s, crushed oreos, rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream *bananas foster 10 The specialty selections listed below can accompany any sliced bananas with banana liqueur, brandy caramel sauce, flambeed and served with vanilla bean ice cream of our buffets. Additional selections can be individually created and packaged for your event and priced viennese station 14 accordingly. Please inquire with your catering professional pastry chef ’s selection of miniature italian and french pastries, mousses, assorted cakes & tortes, chocolate dipped strawberries, for detailed assistance. cheesecakes, gourmet blondies and brownies chocolate fountain 9.5 flowing tiered fountain with imported warmed convection and fresh seasonal fruits and berries

*requires an additional charge per uniformed chef attendant. the food & beverage department is solely responsible for determining the number of attendants required.

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 open bar (host pays for each guest on a per hour basis) unlimited beverage service includes selected call or premium brand liquors, imported and domestic beers, selection of house wines, soft drinks, bottled spring & sparkling waters and fruit juices premium brands: first hour – 17 per person / each additional hour – 8 per person call brands: first hour – 15 per person / each additional hour – 6 per person

cash bar hosted consumption bar (guests pays for own beverages) (host pays for each beverage consumed) premium brand cocktails 7 premium brand cocktails 6.75 call brand cocktails 6.25 call brand cocktails 6 selection of house wines, 1st tier 6.5 selection of house wines, 1st tier 6.25 BEVERAGE SERVICE selection of house wines, 2nd tier 7 selection of house wines, 2nd tier 6.75 imported beer 5 imported beer 4.75

| hosted domestic beer 4.5 domestic beer 4.5 beVeraGes | hosted soft drinks, bottled spring or sparkling waters 3 soft drinks, bottled spring or sparkling waters 2.75 Premium Brands: assorted bottled juices 3.5 assorted bottled juices 3.25 Grey Goose Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Johnnie Walker Scotch, Bacardi Rum, Marker’s Mark Bourbon, Crown Royal Whisky, Patron Tequila Call Brands: bartender fees Skyy Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Dewar’s Scotch, Bacardi Rum, bartender fee (4 hour minimum) – 75 dollars / each additional hour thereafter – 30 dollars, per bar one complimentary Jack Daniels Whisky, Canadian Club Whisky, bartender fee for every 500 dollars in net beverage revenue consumed ~the food & beverage department is solely responsible for determining the number of bars required~ Cuervo Gold Tequila ask your catering professional for a list of our house wines connecticut wines and micro-brews are also available at additional cost

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 one hour reception butlered hors d’oeuvres mini beef wellington teriyaki glazed beef skewers pecan dusted fried chicken smoked chicken quesadilla trumpets gulf shrimp wrapped with potato international cheese display a selection of imported and domestic cheeses with gourmet cracker assortment and sliced french bread salad (choice of one) balsamic and apple salad baby field greens tossed with gorgonzola cheese, granny smith apples, caramelized walnuts and a balsamic reduction center caesar salad classic hearts of romaine with parmesan peppercorn dressing accented with roasted tomato and rustic croutons entrees SEASONAL (choice of two) filet & shrimp

| holiday dinner plated 10 oz. grilled filet with jumbo gulf shrimp simmered in white wine with lemon, garlic and capers seasonal | holiday dinner plated filet mignon 10 oz. grilled filet with oven roasted tomato & mozzarella caponata, roasted shallot and cabernet demi-glace All dinner entrees include: choice of appetizer, soup or salad, fresh seasonal vegetable and appropriate starch, roasted prime rib of beef slow roasted montreal seasoned certified angus prime rib with natural beef au jus bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, sesame encrusted chilean sea bass decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas, and choice of oven roasted with ginger lime butter dessert. chicken scarborough bone-in chicken breast roasted with garlic, served with an artichoke, prosciutto, rosemary, sage and thyme ragout chef s selection of fresh seasonal vegetables and an appropriate starch, bread basket and butter service, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas ~ dessert (choice of one) eggnog cheesecake triple layer decadent chocolate cake with raspberry sauce lemon mousse cake

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100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000 soup (choice of one) butternut squash new england clam chowder wild mushroom salads (choice of one) marinated mozzarella with basil fresh mozzarella and basil with a light balsamic vinaigrette sesame noodle cold sesame noodles with soy sauce, sesame and asian vegetables cucumber and dill cucumber, spanish onion and fresh dill with a sour cream dressing hot entrees (choice of three) chicken dijonnaise boneless chicken breast sauteed with dijon mustard and roasted garlic spinach SEASONAL chicken francaise egg battered boneless chicken breast simmered in pinot grigio wine with garlic, basil, capers and fresh lemon seasonal | holiday dinner buffet | holiday dinner buffet served with whipped ginger sweet potatoes shrimp and scallops Dinner buffets to include: fresh baked assorted rolls with a brandy cream sauce and butter, chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable and honey glazed north atlantic salmon appropriate starch pastry chef’s selection of assorted cakes with whipped ginger sweet potatoes and tortes. Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and petite filet mignon fine quality teas. with gorgonzola cheese and roasted peppers in a barolo wine sauce spinach and ricotta ravioli with a tomato basil cream sauce one hour reception butlered hors d’oeuvres mini beef wellington boneless roasted pork loin with caramelized shallots and rosemary served with whipped ginger sweet potatoes pecan dusted fried chicken teriyaki glazed beef skewers chef s selection of fresh seasonal vegetables and an appropriate starch, bread basket and butter service gulf shrimp wrapped with potato freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and fine quality teas smoked chicken quesadilla trumpets desserts international cheese display extravagant display of our pastry chef s cakes and tortes a selection of imported and domestic cheeses with gourmet cracker assortment and sliced french bread seasonal pricing applies 27

100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 | 860.249.6000