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Women’s City Club
Banquet Menu


254 East Fulton
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone 616.459.3321
Fax 616.459.5484
womenscityclub@iserv.net


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

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Hors D’oeuvres Platters
Priced per 25 People


Traditional Crudite with Buttermilk Ranch Dip
$60
Seasonal Fruit Display with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
$60
Selection of Domestic & Imported Cheeses with Cracker Assortment
$90
Trio of Hummus with Pitas & Flatbreads
$75
Roasted Artichoke Dip with Pitas & Flatbreads
$75
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Port Marinated Grapes
$45
Antipasto Platter with a selection of Cured Meats, Imported Olives, Dolmas, &
Marinated Artichokes
$90
Cold or Hot Smoked Salmon with Traditional Accompaniments
$100


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge


Individual Hors D’oeuvres
Priced per dozen pieces


Tuna Sashimi Canapés in Crispy Wontons with Wakame Salad, Pickled Ginger, &
Wasabi Cream
$30
Bleu Cheese Stuffed Endive with Caramelized Walnuts & Parsley
$24
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Crème and Cocktail Sauce
$36
Blue Crab or Sausage Stuffed Crimini Mushroom Caps
$26
Wild Mushroom Strudel with Chevre cheese
$30
Spanakopita ~ Spinach & Feta Cheese in Phyllo Dough
$30
Bruschetta ~ Garlic Crostini with Tomato or Mushroom Duxelle
$18
Chicken Satay with Peanut & Plum Sauces
$26
Assortment of Mini Quiche
$26
Selection of Finger & Tea Sandwiches
$26


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

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Plated Dinner Salad Selections


Garden Salad
With mixed spring greens, heirloom tomatoes (seasonal), English cucumber,
carrot threads and your choice of dressings
Spinach Salad *
With hickory smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, garlic croutons, shaved red onion,
and hot bacon vinaigrette
House Salad
With mixed spring greens, women’s city club house dressing, toasted pecans and
dried cranberries
Caesar Salad
With crisp romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes (seasonal) garlic croutons, shaved
Parmesan and house made Caesar dressing
Martha’s Vineyard
With mixed spring greens, toasted pecans, crumbled bleu cheese,
red onions & raspberry maple vinaigrette
Inquire about other seasonal options


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge


Plated Dinner Entree Selections


All entrees include your choice of dinner salad selection & rolls
All Plated & Buffet entrée selections must be limited to 2 choices
Party host to provide place cards and/or tickets denoting entrée selection


Chicken
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed breast of chicken with wild mushrooms in a Marsala crème sauce
$22
Chicken Cacciatore
Simmered in an Italian herbed tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions and peppers
$22
Rosemary Chicken
Herb rubbed chicken breast with rosemary infused jus
$22
Apple Cider Glazed Chicken
Stewed with Vidalia onions and Gala apples, glazed with tart cider
$22
Chicken Caprese
Grilled chicken breast topped with Caprese salsa, fresh mozzarella, tomato &
basil
$23
Chicken Framboise
Marinated chicken breast grilled and served with a raspberry balsamic glaze
$23
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Roast chicken breast stuffed with smoked honey ham and served with a
Gruyere cheese sauce
$23
Chicken Saltimbocca
Grilled chicken topped with crispy fried sage, prosciutto and Beurre Noisette
$23


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge


Pork, Lamb, & Beef


Lasagna Bolognese
Layers of fresh pasta with Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and
tomato basil sauce
$21
Pasta Carbonara
Fresh linguine tossed with egg cream, garden peas, applewood smoked bacon
& Parmesan cheese
$21
Pork Loin
Roasted loin of pork with an apple cranberry compote
$22
Jerked Pork
Rubbed in island spices and slow cooked, served with mango chutney
$22
Flank Steak
Marinated and grilled medium, served with roasted corn & black bean salsa
$22
Prime Rib au Jus *
Slow cooked prime rib, served with horseradish crème and jus
$25
Beef Tenderloin Medallions *
Grilled medium and served with roasted mushrooms and cabernet demi-glace
$24
Lamb Osso Bucco *
Slow cooked, fall off the bone tender, served with cabernet demi-glace
$24
Beef Wellingtons *
Beef tenderloin with rich mushroom duxelle, wrapped in puff pastry and
served medium
$26


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge


Seafood


Garlic Herbed Jumbo Shrimp *
Baked with an Italian lemon & garlic sauce
$24
Salmon a la’ Orange
Pan seared Atlantic salmon filet served with orange Beurre Blanc
$23
Cod Provencal
Simmered in a white wine tomato sauce and topped with herbed Panko
$23
Pecan Crusted Walleye *
Lake Superior Walleye coated in crushed pecans and sautéed, served with whole
grain mustard Beurre Blanc
$24
Maryland Crab Cakes *
Blue crab cakes broiled and served with house made Rouille
$25
Vegetarian Options
Vegetable Lasagna
Fresh pasta sheets layered with portabella mushrooms, zucchini, spinach and
roasted red peppers
$21
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant coated in Panko and parmesan, layered with fresh basil and tomato sauce
$21
Roasted Vegetable Pot Pie
Winter squash, rutabaga and new potatoes in a roasted corn cream sauce, topped
with puff pastry
$22


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

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Side Dishes
Please make 2 selections


Seasonal Oven Roasted or Steamed Vegetables
Broccoli Mornay
Sautéed Zucchini
Cider Glazed Baby Carrots
Green Beans Almandine
Cuban Black Beans & Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Oven Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Caramelized onion mashed potatoes
Garlic Smashed Redskin Potatoes
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Herbed Wild Rice
Spanish Rice
Saffron Rice Pilaf
Herbed Rice Pilaf
Toasted Cous Cous


Dinner Buffet Option
$26 Per Person


1 Salad Selection, Plated or Buffet
2 Entrée Selections
2 Side Selections
Includes Rolls, Coffee & Tea Service
Items marked with an *, additional charges may apply
Additional entrée Choice may be added for $4, additional side
or
salad Selection for $2


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Dessert
Inquire about prices and additional selections


Tiramisu
Vanilla Mousse with Raspberries and Strawberries
Chocolate Decadence ~ Chocolate Mousse in a chocolate cup with
fresh raspberries
Opera Cake ~ Black Magic, espresso buttercream, chocolate mousse
Caramel Macchiato ~ Espresso crème Brulee, caramel pool
Amber Crunch Sundae
Black Forest Torte with Tart Cherries
Key Lime Tarts
Gelato with Fresh Berries
Molten Chocolate Cake
Banana Cream Parfait
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with fresh strawberries or lemon curd
Chocolate Chambord Flourless Cake with fresh raspberries
Apple Croustada
Spice Cake with Pumpkin Buttercream
Bourbon Spiked Pecan Pie
Peach Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Berry Galettes
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Texas Sheet Cake with rich chocolate pecan icing


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

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BANQUET
BAR PRICES


By The Glass


$1.00
Soft Drink and Juices
$3.00
Domestic Beers
$4.00
Imported Beers & N/A Wine
$5.00 - $6.00
House Wines
$5.00 - $6.00
House Brands Cocktails
$6.00
Split of Champagne
$6.00 - $7.00
Cordials


By The Bottle


$15.00 - $18.00
House wines
$40.00 - $70.00
House Liquor
$18.00
House Champagne
$50 - $75
Cordials
$10.00


Sparkling Grape Juice & Non Alcoholic Wine
Punch Bowls

serves approximately 35


Non Alcoholic Fruit Punch: $30.00
Champagne Punch: $50.00
Liquor Punch: $45.00


Keg Beer (available upon request)


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

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BANQUET POLICIES


Guarantee Policy
The Women’s City Club must be notified of the approximate number of guests
At least 14 business days prior to the event and a guarantee count seven
business days prior to the event. You will be billed for guaranteed number of
guests, or number of actual guests in attendance, whichever is greater.


Price Quotations
Price quotes, verbal or written, until a contract is signed, are subject to
change. A 20% service charge and 6% sales tax will be added to the food and
beverage items. If your group is tax exempt, a copy of the certificate must be
provided before the event.


Cancellation Policy
Events which are cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled date may be
Charged 50% of the total food bill based on the guaranteed count.


Plated Entrée Selections
Plated entrée events are required to be limited to 2 choices, with the
exception of vegetarian and children’s entrees, with the host providing a
place card and/or ticket stating the entrée choice. Choice must be clearly
visible to the service staff.


Specialty cakes
Cakes not provided by the Women’s City Club will be subject to a $.50 cake
cutting & plating charge.


Food
No food or beverage may be brought into the Club.
The Women’s City Club is the sole provider of food and beverage.


Deposit and Payment
A deposit of $250.00 is required to reserve the date of your event.
50% of the total food bill will be due 3 months prior to the event.
The deposits will be deducted from the final bill.
The remaining balance will be due at the end of the event.
We accept Visa, master card, discover and American express.

Cancellation
The women’s city club requires written notice for cancellation of an event.
Deposits for weddings and receptions will be returned when notice is given
six (6) months prior to the event.


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge


Schedule of Club Hours and Rental Fees

Club Hours:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reservation of the Dining room, Auditorium and Wedgwood Room is available
to Club members on First Come, First Served basis at no cost during our
regular club hours.


Members’ rental fees during non-club hours:
Entire Club Facility $750*
Desdemona’s Dining Room $150
Vandenberg Auditorium $150
Wedgwood Room $75


Non-members’ rental fees
(Member sponsored events; Club member must be point of contact for planning
and must be in attendance for run of event.)
Entire Club Facility $1500*
Desdemona’s Dining Room $300
Vandenberg Auditorium $300
Wedgwood Room $150
*Includes two hours for facility setup/cleaning: $35 per hour each
additional hour.

 


Prices Subject to 6% Sales Tax & 20% Service Charge

 

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