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25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester our story and commitment to you

Over the past 18 years Max Rochester has combined award winning cuisine, landmark locations and legendary personalized service to create the most memorable events imaginable. Our fine dining roots inspire a unique approach to catering using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. The possibilities are endless. You won’t find catering packages here for your event because every event at Max is custom to you. Our team of chefs, coordinators and staff strive for perfection throughout the event experience. We look forward to working with you and sharing the love of what we do.

Tony Gullace Chef and Owner

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester

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25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester STATIONARY APPETIZERSpriced per person

cheese & meat seafood vegetarian FARMHOUSE ARTISAN CHEESE 7 RAW BAR 19 served with assorted crackers and breads, nuts, GRILLED VEGETABLES 6 a variety of premium poached and seafood items fruit and dried fruits a selection of grilled seasonal vegetables which may including chilled crab, poached shrimp, oysters and include squash, red onion, mushrooms, fennel, asparagus, red peppers. dip to include creamy balsamic, seaweed salad. Raw bar selections are served on ice FARMERS MARKET CRUDITE 6 hummus and roasted garlic cream. and are accompanied by crackers, cocktail sauce, a colorful array of crisp seasonal vegetables with bleu cheese dressing and hummus aioli, mignonette, tabasco, and lemon wedges. HOUSEMADE CHIPS & DIP 7 house made potato chips, beet chips, root vegetable chip ICED GULF SHRIMP 11 TUSCAN BOUNTY 11 served with a creamy frenchonion dip and char roasted chilled jumbo gulf shrimp on ice with cocktail sauce a selection of cured meats, cheeses, nuts, fruits, eggplant dip. and lemon wedges olives, mustards and chutney served with assorted crackers and breads MEZZE 11 Hummus, tabbouleh, with tzatziki, SMOKED FISH DISPLAY 14 babaghanoush, marinated olives, feta cheese, tomato smoked salmon, whitefish salad, smoked trout BRUSCHETTA DISPLAY 7 cucumber salad and toasted mousse with cucumber, dill, chopped hard cooked thinly sliced and toasted baguette served with a variety egg, cornichon and crispy toast of seasonal spreads and dips. Choose three: tomato basil jam, roasted garlic hummus, artichoke parmesan, olive tapenade, wild mushroom and goat cheese

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com rochester HAND PASSED APPETIZERS MAX priced per dozen –minimum 3 dozen each

seafood meat GULF SHRIMP poached, cocktail sauce 48 BEEF TARTARE potato crisps, sauce gribiche 24 OYSTERS half shell with mignonette 36 CHICKEN LIVER mousse, crispy shallots, red wine syrup 24 SPICY TUNA TARTARE coconut crunch 36 BEEF TENDERLOIN crostini, horseradish aioli 33 SALMON RILLETTE on toast 36 CHICKEN SALAD crispy wonton 24 SMOKED SALMON pickled cucumber, kimchi crème fraiche 24 MAX MEATBALLS marinara, parmesan, basil 24 MAINE LOBSTER profiterole 38 CHICKEN BROCHETTE roasted, grilled lemon aioli 24 CRAB CAKES maryland style, remoulade sauce 33 BEEF SATAY chimichurri 33 GULF SHRIMP SKEWER romesco Sauce 36 BEEF WELLINGTON 36 BAKED OYSTERS leek fondue 38 LAMB LOLLIPOPS with minted mustard sauce 38 BABY POTATOES smoked salmon, crème fraiche, caviar 33 DUCK CONFIT white bean crostini 33 AND WAFFLES black pepper aioli 24 vegetarian DEVILED EGGS smoked paprika dust 24 ARANCINI with marinara, parmesan, and basil 24 NEW POTATOES fried, feta, romesco 24 SPANIKOPITA 24 GRILLED CHEESE petite sandwiches 24 GOAT CHEESE GOUGERE 24 POLENTA FRIES smoked paprika aioli 24 ASPARAGUS aged balsamic 24 VEGETABLE FRITTATA red pepper aioli 24

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25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com rochester DINNER STATIONS MAX priced per person – minimum 20 people & three stations

salad (choose two) 12 taco 16 CARNITAS & CHICKEN BARBACO MIXED GREENS grape tomato, red onion, cheese, croutons GREEK cucumber, tomato, red onion, vinaigrette , roasted tomato , cilantro & CLASSIC CAESAR parmesan, croutons onions, picked vegetables, cheese, shaved ARUGULA roasted red peppers, olives, pinenuts, ricotta salata radish, lime crema, blue corn chips and WEDGE bostonlettuce, blue cheese, bacon, green goddess flour/corn tortillas dressing add fish tacos-7 add roasted veggie tacos-5 pasta 15 (choose two) down south 16 FARAFALE rapini, white beans and garlic CLASSIC SOUTHERN CUISINE MEZZE RIGATONI marinara and basil with a Max twist. andouille sausage en TORTELENNI cheese and marinara croute, jambalaya, fried chicken lollipops ORZO pepperoncini, tomato, onion, olive, feta with spicy paprika aioli, jalapeno cheddar RAVIOLI vodka sauce corn muffins, braised greens ADD meatballs and sausage 5

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester DINNERpriced per person – minimum STATIONS 20 people & three stations

vegan 15 carving CHOPPED SALAD, VEGGIES +CHICK PEAPASTA price dependent on selection mixed chopped lettuces with kalamata, olives, crispy all carved items to include rolls and accompanying condiments chickpeas, onion, oregano and balsamic vinaigrette. tenderloin of beef braised, with sweet potato medallions and caramelized sirloin of beef onions. Riced mashed cauliflower, herbed baked tofu, pasta house special corned beef marinara airline breast of turkey spice crusted pork loin garbage plate glazed ham with brown sugar 14 leg of lamb A ROCHESTER CLASSIC hamburgers, red and white hots, baked beans, macaroni a taste of spain 15 salad, chopped onion, mustard and of course… meat sauce. EMPANADAS & CRISPY PAELLA CAKES bar-b-que with shrimp, chorizo, and chicken. arugula tomato salad with shaved 16 manchego, spicy pepitas, aged sherry vinaigrette PULLED PORK & SPICED RUBBED CHICKEN traditional sides including baked beans, coleslaw, braised greens, new potato salad, and cheddar biscuits

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com rochester MAX DESSERTpriced COFFEE+TEA per person –minimum 20 people

mini desserts 10 sweet stations 8 An assorted variety which may include PIE BAR pie shots, hand pies and whole pies GLAZED PETIT FOURS FRUITED TARTLET CRUNCH AND MUNCH kettle corn, crispy treat bites, ÉCLAIR candied nuts, apple and banana chips, chocolate covered CANNOLI pretzels TURTLE TARTLET STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE strawberries, biscuits, LEMON CURD TART whipped cream PRALINE RINGS CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SQUARES SUNDAE BAR two types of ice cream with all the traditional toppings RASPBERRY COCONUT SQUARE CAKE SQUARE CHEESECAKE BITES coffee and tea 3.50 TUXEDO STRAWBERRIES REGULAR COFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH POPS DECAF COFFEE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS HOT TEAS S’MORES MILK + SUGAR

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester SERVED +PLATED MEALS first course- choose one additional courses MIXED GREENS tomato, cucumber, red onion, house vinaigrette CLASSIC CAESAR crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons SORBET INTERMEZZO 5 ARUGULA roasted red peppers, olives, pinenuts, ricotta salata SOUP 7 WEDGE bostonlettuce, blue cheese, bacon, green goddess dressing PASTA 8 CHEESE + FRUIT 7 entrée- choose 3-4, host to provide place cards & entrée selections prior to event Prices include salad and bread service – seasonal preparations to accompany each entrée PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST 46 AIRLINE BREAST OF CHICKEN 45 dessert CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON 52 price includes coffee + tea PAN SEARED SALMON 48 FRUIT CRISP seasonal with oatmeal crumble 10 CHILEAN SEA BASS OR HALIBUT MKT CAKE caramel sauce 10 ROASTED VEGETABLE WELLINGTON 42 CHEESECAKE new yorkstyle, raspberry sauce 10 BEEF TENDERLOIN AND SHRIMP SCAMPI 62 LEMON TART 10 CHICKEN AND SHRIMP DUET 58 CHOCOLATE CAKE flourless 10 NEW YORK STRIP AND SCALLOPS 60 BERRIES seasonal, mascarpone, mint 10 FILET AND LOBSTER 72

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester CUSTOM BUFFETS choose one, two or more from any of the columns to prices start at $41pp ++minimum 25 people create a personalized menu to meet your tastes and budget. Pricing dependent on selections…

salads (choose from) sides (choose from) pasta (choose from) BABY GREENS grape tomato, cucumber, ROASTED VEGETABLE seasonal medley MEZZE RIGATONI vodka tomato sauce, crouton, house vinaigrette MASHED POTATOES parmesan, crushed red pepper CLASSIC CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, TORTELONNI cheese stuffed pasta in creamy dressing FINGERLING POTATOES roasted, rosemary marinara sauce ARUGULA roasted red peppers, olives, CAULIFLOWER za’atarroasted FARFALLE rapini, white beans, garlic, pinenuts, ricotta salata HARICOT VERT lemon butter sauce parmesan WEDGE bostonlettuce, blue cheese, bacon, BOLOGNESE green goddess dressing roasted,cumin scented SOBA NOODLES soy ginger vinaigrette, napa MACARONI + CHESE cavatappi, toasted KALE red wine poached pear, candied seeds, bread crumbs, three cheese sauce gorgonzola, roasted shallot vinaigrette cabbage, sesame seeds, green onion HEIRLOOM GRAINS root vegetables, toasted ORZO PASTA SALAD pepperoncini, hazelnuts, dried cranberries, herbs sun-dried tomato, onion, olive, feta RAVIOLI three cheese, tarragon emulsion

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com CUSTOM BUFFETS MAX rochester prices start at $41pp++ minimum 25 people

meat (choose from) seafood (choose from) vegetarian (choose from) PASTA-LESS LASAGNA seasonal SIRLOIN STEAK garlic and herb marinated PAN ROASTED SALMON MEDALLIONS vegetables, creamed kale, provolone, basil PESTO GLAZED CHICKEN BREAST MUSTARD + HERB CRUSTED TUNA GNOCCHI baby vegetables, mushrooms, marinated tomatoes + roasted peppers shaved parmesan, herb beurre blanc OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN lemon butter sauce TUNA STEAK AU POIVE roasted garlic ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAK red and thyme chimichurri quinoa pilaf, cauliflower tahini puree, CHICKENFRENCH-in lemon butter sauce SHRIMP SCAMPI garlic, butter, white wine walnut-caper-raisin relish (vegan) ITLIAN STYLE CHICKEN CUTLETS breaded MISO GLAZED EGGPLANT baby bok with parmesan and lemon SEAFOOD NEWBURG fresh shellfish in choy, sweet potato, toasted sesame rich, creamy seafood sauce dukkah (vegan) BEEF TENDERLOIN sliced, aujus COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS toasted STEAKPIZZAIOLA in tomato, pepper and pine nuts, herb tahini, shaved red onion, onion sauce fine herb salad HERB STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN BEEF BRISKET herb marinated, black garlic steak sauce 25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester SAMPLE BUFFETS

BABY MIXED GREENS CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD grape tomato, cucumber, crouton, house vinaigrette garlic croutons, parmesan and creamy dressing FINGERLING POTATOES GREEK SALAD roasted with rosemary with crispy quinoa HARICOT VERT MASHED POTATOES lemon butter sauce TORTELONNI MACARONI + CHEESE vodka sauce, parmesan, crushed red pepper Cavatappi, toasted breadcrumbs, three cheese sauce BEEF TENDERLOIN SIRLOIN STEAK MEDALLIONS sliced with horseradish garlic and herb marinated PAN ROASTED SALMON OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN mushrooms, haricot vert and soy vinaigrette lemon butter sauce $60pp

$50pp

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25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com rochester MAX THEpackages priced BAR per person

full call bar consumption bar pay only for beverages consumed. host soda, juice and water call liquors, red and white wines, domestic and can choose to assign a limit of any amount assorted soft drinks, sparkling and spring imported beers, assorted soft drinks and fruit or type of beverage waters, fruit juices juices 2 Hours $19 2 Hours $6 3 Hours $25 3 Hours $9 4 Hours $31 cash bar* 4 Hours $12 guests pay for their individual beverages 5 Hours $15 Call brands: Svedka vodka, Beefeater gin, Bacardi and Captain Morgan rums, Sauza Tequila, *$35 per bartender per hour additional Dewars Scotch, Seagrams 7, Jack Daniels and Jim charge Beam wine, beer and soda wine service red and white wines, domestic and imported full bar, premium brands $44 per bottle beer, assorted soft drinks, spring waters and red and white wine to be offered tableside fruit juices Premium liquors, red and white wines, domestic to guests during dinner service, opened and imported beers, assorted soft drinks and fruit only as needed 2 Hours $16 juices 3 Hours $22 2 Hours $23 4 Hours $26 3 Hours $29 sparkling wine toast 5 Hours $28 4 Hours $35 $6 per person priced per person –unlimited consumption Premium brands: All call products PLUS Grey Goose vodka, Titos, Bombay Sapphire gin, Patron no outside liquor is ever permitted Silver tequila, Makers Mark bourbon, JW Red and all beverages consumed during an event Crown Royal. MUST be purchased at MAX priced per person –unlimited consumption cordials available upon request. no shots are permitted.

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester GENERAL INFORMATION rentals cuisine Max Rochester will provide all plates, flatware, glassware and Menu items and prices are subject to change based on standard linen for onsiteevents up to 150 people. If additional season, availability and market fluctuations. We reserve the rentals are necessary, Max Rochester will work with you to right to adjust menus to ensure the highest quality, freshest make sure they are ordered to your specifications. If other items are always served to out guests. supplies are needed such as audio visual, lights, tents, tables and chairs, our well-versed references will be standing by. guest count Rental costs will be applied to the client’s final bill. If you A guaranteed guest count is to be submitted 2 weeks prior to have any questions regarding this, please contact your event the event. If there is a change in the count please contact coordinator. your event coordinator who will try to accommodate the changes if guest counts increase. This count is a guarantee operations charge, labor fees and tax and not subject to reduction if your guest count decreases. An operations charge of 20% is automatically added to your invoice. This industry standard charge is not a gratuity but If you choose to have a choice of entrée for more than 20 covers labor and administrative costs. Additional labor guests, it is the client’s responsibility to provide place cards charges may apply for offsite events, specialized service which notate entrée selections. A table outline including requests and chef attendants. Bartender fees will apply if bar entrée selections is also required. Final entrée counts are to is requested for cash sales. be submitted two weeks prior to the event. All food, beverage and operations charge are subject to 8% payment state and local taxes unless documented proof of exemption is A deposit is required to reserve your event date. provided. Should your organization be tax exempt, we will In order to ensure event, a credit card must be kept on file. need advanced notice and a copy of your tax-exempt form for Fifty percent (50%) of estimated total is due 3 months prior our records. to the event. Final payment of the remaining fifty-percent (50%) will be billed and paid for 2 weeks prior to the day of outside food and beverages the event. Additional charges/incidentals are due upon Max Rochester is responsible for the quality and freshness of completion of the event. This can either be paid via credit the products we serve to our guests. Except for specialty card, cash or personal/corporate check. In the event that the desserts, all food served at our establishments must be host leaves without finalizing payment, the remainder will prepared by our staff. If you care to bring in dessert, a plating be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Should fee of $2.50 per person will apply. All cakes must come from a prior payment arrangements exist, they must be approved licensed bakery. Food may not be taken off the premises after by management prior to the function. it has been served. All prices subject to change based on availability.

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com MAX rochester what our guests say: “Almost a month out from the wedding, I “Wanted to thank you for making the evening a wanted to say Thank you again for making success! Many compliments on the food throughout our day absolutely perfect. We had the the evening and afterwards.” best night ever and it was possible because of you and your team. Everything went so “wow, you and your amazing staff knocked it smoothly, and the food was incredible out of the park! I cannot begin to tell you how (people are still raving about it). So again, many guest have told us how delicious and unique the food at our wedding was! From the thank you so much “ everything you did.” bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being “Max's did an AMAZING job with my wedding reception. They are so such an amazing part of our perfect reception. accommodating and will do everything to make your day perfect. The We cannot express our gratitude for helping staff made sure everything went off without a hitch. Not to mention, us create our wonderful menu-truly, you made the food is incredible, and the space looks beautiful no matter what our dream a reality.” time of year”

25 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 585.697.0491 www.maxrochesterny.com