Grand Lake Colorado Weddings

Grand Lake Colorado Weddings
The Premiere Lakeside Wedding Venue in Grand Lake, Colorado
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Western Riviera Lakeside Weddings Sample Menus

 

All inclusive Wedding package

Food Total is subject to 7.9% sales taxes
and 20% Catering Service Charge

SUBSTITUTIONS & CUSTOM MENUS WELCOME

 

$65 Per Person Includes the Following

  • Appetizer Service (Choice of 3 Appetizers)

  • Casual to Elegant Buffets (2 Meat Entrée Courses and 3 Accompaniments)

  • Carving Stations (Uniformed Staff on Duty)

  • Champagne Toast Service (Table Side Service, Champagne not Included)

  • Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

  • Coffee Service

  • Assorted Bistro Rolls & Butter

  • Table Linens (Choice of 65 Colors, 90” Rounds)

  • Napkins (Choice of 65 Colors)

  • China (Dinner Plate, Appetizer Plate, Dessert Plate, and Coffee Cup with Saucer)

  • Flatware (Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Spoon, and Dessert Fork)

  • Stemware (Water Goblet and Champagne Flute)

  • Cake Cutting Set

  • Cake Service (Cutting, Plating and Boxing)

  • Catering Service Coordinator

  • Wait Staff (5 Hour Event)

  • Center Pieces (Round Mirrored Tiles with Votive candles)

  • Cake Table

  • Wedding Guest Book Table

  • DJ Table

  • Set-Up (2 Hours)

  • Clean-Up (2 Hours)

 

Sample Buffet #1

 

Appetizers

Pancetta, Parmesan and Red Pepper Mini Quiches

Smoked Gouda & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

Caprese  Skewers

 

Buffet

Green Chile Caesar Salad
Queso Anejo & Serrano Chile & Lime Vinaigrette

Chipotle Tri-Tip Sirloin served with Santa Fe Aioli ~ Carving Station

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

Sugar Snap Salad
Sugar Snap Peas, Red Peppers, & Green Onion

Herbed Roasted Potatoes

Assorted Bistro Rolls served with Butter
 

 

Sample Buffet #2

 

Appetizers

Vegetable Crudités Display with Selected Dips

Spicy Sausage Bites served with J.R.'s BBQ Sauce

Asparagus & Brie Filo Wrap

Buffet

Strawberry Fields Salad
Field Greens, Strawberries, Candied Pecans, Red Onions
Served with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing

Herb Crusted Steamship Baron of Beef ~ Carving Station
Served with Creamy Horseradish

Dijon Tarragon Chicken Breasts

Roasted Asparagus Bundles

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Assorted Bistro Rolls served with Butter
 

 

Sample Buffet #3

 

Appetizers

Spicy Southwest Meatball Skewers with Sweet & Sour Apricot Dip

Assorted Canapés

Mini Corn Muffins
Corn Muffins Stuffed with Pulled Pork and Green Chile Corn Muffins

Buffet

Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Morales Farms’ Curley Spinach, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Creamy Vinaigrette

Herb Crusted Steamship Baron of Beef ~ Carving Station
Served with Creamy Horseradish

Chicken Paillard with Poulet Sauce

Scalloped Potatoes

Vegetable Medley
Broccoli, Green Beans, Yellow Carrots, and Red Bell Pepper Strips

Assorted Bistro Rolls served with Butter
 

 

Sample Buffet #4

 

Appetizers

Antipasti Skewers
Marinated Boccnicini, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Basil,
Roasted Red Pepper, Prosciutto, Capicolla and Genoa Salami

Assorted Bruschetta

Assorted Mini Tarts

Buffet

Avocado Salad
Avocados, Field Greens, Tomatoes, and White Onions served with two Selected Dressings

Ancho & Chipotle Rubbed Pork Loin served with Mango Salsa ~ Carving Station

Adobo Chicken Breast Fillets with Margarita Salsa

Saffron Rice with Tomatoes & Fresh Oregano

Fresh Steamed Broccoli

Assorted Bistro Rolls served with Butter
 

 

 

  Cold Appetizers

 

o      Banderillos

Skewers of Marinated Sweet Baby Peppers, Marinated Boccnicini, Pimento stuffed Spanish Olives, and Figs with Dipping Sauce

 

o      Canapés-Assortment of Three

      Smoked Trout with Crème Fraiche

      Cucumber Crab

      Caramelized Onions & Creamy Cheese Canapés

      Cumin Crab Canapés

      Goat Cheese & Sweet Pepper Canapés

      Tomato Canapés

      Smoked Salmon Canapés

 

o      Tri Color Corn Chips

Served with Corn & Goat Cheese Dip and Fresh Salsa

 

o      Antipasti Skewers

Marinated Boccnicini, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Basil, Roasted Red Pepper, Prosciutto, Capicolla and Genoa Salami

 

o      Caprese Skewers

Marinated Boccnicini, Grape Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

 

o      Assortment of Three Dips Garnish with Vegetable Crudités served with Assorted Crackers, Breads, Breadsticks, Chips and Jumbo Croutons

 

o      Vegetable Crudités Display with Two Selected Dips

Fresh Seasonal Vegetables such as Celery, Carrots, Broccoli, Radishes, Cucumber, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Sugar Snap Peas, Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers, Mushrooms and Assorted Marinated Olives

 

o      Domestic & Imported Cheese Display Garnished with Fruit served with Baguettes & Crackers

An attractive display of cheeses  such as Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby, Smoked Gouda, Fontina, Goat Cheese, Herb Cream Cheese, Herb Boursin, Gorgonzola, Fig & Pecan Cheese Terrine and Pesto & Sundried Tomato Terrine

 

o      Antipasti Display

Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Mortadella, Capicolla, Provolone, Soppressata, Genoa Salami, Summer Sausage, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Marinated Red Peppers and Assorted Olives

o      Ceviche Shooters-Assortment of Three Served in 2 oz Shot Glasses

      Mango Ceviche

      Fried Green Plantains with Shrimp Ceviche

      Papaya Ceviche

      Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche

      Crab Ceviche

      Sweet & Sour Snapper Ceviche

      Peruvian Sole Ceviche

      Halibut Ceviche

      Asparagus, Shrimp & Crabmeat Ceviche

 

o      Deviled Eggs-Assortment of Three

      Classic Deviled Eggs

      Caramelized Salmon Deviled Eggs

      Bacon & Cheese Deviled Eggs

      Deviled Eggs with Apple Compote

      Smoky Deviled Eggs

      Crabmeat Deviled Eggs

      Chipotle Deviled Eggs

 

o      Bruschetta-Assortment of Three

      Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto

      Shrimp Bruschetta with Limoncello

      Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Cheese & Honey

      Grilled Red Peppers, Grilled Yellow Peppers, Gorgonzola & Basil Bruschetta

      Mediterranean Bruschetta

      Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

      Ricotta & Orange Marmalade Bruschetta

      Smoked Tuna Bruschetta

      Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta

 

o      Chilled Fiesta Shrimp Skewers

Cold Peeled Shrimp marinated in Olive Oil, Garlic, Spanish Olives, Pimentos, Jalapeno & Fresh Cilantro

 

o      Chilled Sweet & Sour Ponzu Shrimp Skewers

Cold Peeled Shrimp marinated in Ponzu Sauce (Soy Sauce, Lime Juice, Orange Juice, Brown Sugar, Asian Chile Sauce, Ginger, Garlic & Fresh Basil)

 

o      Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Selected Dip

Delicate Rice Paper stuffed with Shrimp, Crabmeat, lettuce leaves, Mango, Papaya, Cilantro & Mint

 

 

  Hot Appetizers

 

o       Spring Chicken Roll-Ups with Lemon Dijon Sauce

o       Smoked Gouda & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

o       Spicy Sausage Bites served with J. R.’s BBQ Sauce

o       Arugula, Feta & Cilantro Puff Pastry Pocket

o       Spicy Thai Meatball Skewers with Thai Tomato Salsa

o       Olives & Feta Mediterranean Meatball Skewers

o       Spicy Southwest Meatball Skewers

Served with Sweet & Sour Apricot Dip

 

o       Hot Wings & Teriyaki Wings

Served with Celery, Carrot Sticks and Selected Dip

 

o       Mini Quiches-Assortment of Two

      Pancetta, Parmesan & Red Pepper

      Quiche Lorraine

      Mixed Vegetables with Cheddar & Parmesan

      Asparagus & Cheddar

      Mushroom & Sausage

 

o      Mini Corn Muffins-Assortment of Two

      Stuffed with Pulled Pork

      Green Chile Corn Muffins

      Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomato Corn Muffin

      Jalapeno Jack Corn Muffins

 

o      Savory Mini Tarts-Assortment of Two

      Basil, Brie & Ham

      Turkey, Brie & Cranberry

      Leek & Apple Wood Bacon

      Garlic, Rosemary & Goat Cheese

      Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Roquefort

      Figs & Goat Cheese

      Artichoke, Basil and Fontina

      Goat Cheese, Rosemary, Prosciutto & Figs

      Asparagus & Gruyere

      Spinach & Goat Cheese

 

o      Sliders-Assortment of Two

      Pulled Pork, Mustard BBQ Sauce & Pickled Onions

      Brisket Sliders with J. R.’s BBQ Sauce

      Tri-Tip Sirloin with Chimichurri

      Swiss Cheeseburger Sliders

       Mini Jalapeno & Green Chili Burgers

      Mini Burgers, Bacon & Creamy Horseradish Mayo

      Mini Burgers, Pickles, Red Onion & Chipotle Mayo

      Mini Southwest Turkey Burgers

      Meatball Sliders with Marinara Sauce

      Grated Zucchini & Carrot Mini Turkey Burgers with Boston Lettuce and Remoulade

 

o      Mini Empanadas-Assortment of Three

      Green Chile Chicken & Queso Fresco

      Spicy Jamaican Hamburgers

      Cuban Picadillo

      Vegetable

      Chicken & Corn

      Spicy Pork

      Venezuelan Beef

      Ham & Edam Cheese

      Spicy Beef and Chipotle Picadillo

      Argentine Corn

 

o      Hot Artichoke & Spinach Dip

Served with Baguettes & Crackers

 

o      Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

Served with Baguettes & Crackers

 

o       Bacon Wraps-Assortment of Three

      Bacon Wrapped Sweet Chicken

      Bacon Wrapped Scallops

      Bacon Wrapped Figs

      Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp

      Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Blue Cheese

      Bacon Wrapped Prawns

with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

 

o       Filo Bites-Assortment of Two

      Asparagus & Goat Cheese Filo Wrap

      Asparagus & Brie Filo Wrap

      Raspberry & Brie Filo Turnovers

      Spinach & Feta Filo Turnovers

      Lamb & Currants Filo Turnovers

      Turkey & Swiss Cheese Turnovers

      Crabmeat Beggar’s Purses

 

o      Baked Brie Baked in Puff Pastry-Assortment of Two

Garnished with Fruit

Served with Baguettes & Crackers

      Basil & Dried Cranberries

      Pecans, Walnuts & Raspberry Jam

      Caramel & Walnuts

      Pine Nuts, Sundried Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

      Kahlua, Pecans & Brown Sugar

      Fresh Raspberries

      Pear Chutney

      Fig Compo

 

o      Smoky Sweet Chorizo Pockets Puff Pastry Turnovers stuffed with Spanish Chorizo, Dates, Bacon & Piquillo Peppers

 

 

  Meat Entrees

 

o      Chipotle Tri-Tip Sirloin served with Santa Fe Aioli

o      Whiskey Tri-Tip Sirloin served with Fresh Salsa

o      Cowboy Tri-Tip Sirloin served with J. R.’s BBQ Sauce

o      Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Sirloin served with Fresh Salsa

 

o      Herb Crusted Steamship Baron of Beef

Served with Creamy Horseradish

 

o      Herb Crusted Steamship Baron of Pork

Served with Beer Sauce

 

o      Ancho & Chipotle Rubbed Pork Loin

Served with Mango Salsa

 

o      Herbed Pork Loin Roast

Served with Dijon Mustard Sauce

 

o      Rosemary, Thyme & Garlic Pork Loin Roast

Served with Chunky Applesauce

 

o      Cuban Pork Roast

Pork Shoulder Marinated in Garlicky Adobo Slow Roasted wrapped in Banana Leaves

 

o      Peach Glazed Ham

o      Orange Glazed Ham

o      Glazed Hickory Smoked Ham

 

o      Roasted Breast of Turkey with Papaya-Cranberry Sauce

o      Roasted Breast of Turkey with Sage Butter

o      Roasted Breast of Turkey with Madeira Gravy

o      Roasted Breast of Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze

 

o      Apple Wood & Rosemary Smoked Beef Prime Rib

Served with Creamy Horseradish ($8 Additional)

 

o      Herb Crusted Beef Prime

Served with Creamy Horseradish ($8 Additional)

 

o      Tenderloin of Beef

Served with Caramelized Onions & Mushroom Sauce ($10 Additional)

 

o      French Style Roast Leg of Lamb

Garlic, Ginger Root, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Fresh Rosemary & Thyme ($10 Additional)

 

o      Big Beef Burgers

o      Big Buffalo Burgers

o      Garden Burgers

o      Spicy Polish Sausages

o      Foot Long Hot Dogs

o      Beer Bratwurst

o      Smoked Tri-Tip

o      Jack Daniels’s Smoked Brisket

o      J R.’s Smoked Brisket

o      J. R.’s Smoked Pulled Pork

o      J. R.’s Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs

o      Lemon Smoked Breast of Turkey

o      Smoked Honey Brined Breast of Turkey

o      Apple Smoked Breast of Turkey

o      Thyme-Smoked Pork Loin with Sweet Orange Sauce

 

o      Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Quarters

o      Provence Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Chicken Paillard with Poulet Sauce

o      Dijon Tarragon Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Cilantro Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Adobo Chicken Breast Fillets with Margarita Salsa

o      Lemon & Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets

o      Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets & Spicy Peach Glaze

o      Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets & Honey Mustard Sauce

o      Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets & Sweet Guava BBQ Sauce

 

Market Price on all Seafood

o      Smoked Trout with Mango & Tomato Vinaigrette

o      Smoked Trout with Lemon Dressing

o      Hickory Smoked Tuna with Chipotle Butter

o      Grilled Tuna Steaks with Orange & Rosemary

o      Grilled Salmon with Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce

o      Grilled Salmon with Corn, Tomato & Avocado Relish

o      Grilled Salmon with Herbed Butter Sauce

o      Lemon Grilled Salmon

o      Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pepper-Cilantro Pesto

o      Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mojo

o      Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tomatillo & Mango Salsa

o      Grilled Halibut with Salsa Verde

o      Grilled Halibut with Cucumber Pineapple Salsa

o      Grilled Halibut with Orange Pineapple Relish

o      Lemon Rosemary Grilled Halibut

o      Sea Bass with Lemon & Caper Sauce

o      Sea Bass ala Fiorentina

o      Sea Bass with Red Tomatillo Sauce

 

 

  Accompaniments

 

o      Field Greens and Tomatoes served with two Selected Dressings

 

o      Italian Salad

Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with Crispy Pancetta Gorgonzola Dressing

 

o      Traditional Caesar Salad

 

o      Green Chile Caesar Salad

Queso Anejo, Serrano Chile & Lime Vinaigrette

 

o      Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Morales Farms’ Curley Spinach, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Creamy Vinaigrette

 

o      Spinach Salad

Morales Farms’ Curly Spinach, Apples, Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts & Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette

 

o      Spinach Salad with Grapefruit

Morales Farms’ Curley Spinach, Bacon, Red Onions, Grapefruit Sections & Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

 

o      Avocado Salad

Avocados, Field Greens, Tomatoes, and White Onions served with two Selected Dressings

 

o      Strawberry Fields Salad

Field Greens, Strawberries, Candied Pecans, Red Onions served with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing

 

o      Sugar Snap Salad

Sugar Snap Peas, Red Peppers, & Green Onion

 

o      Corn & Tomato Salad

Corn Kernels, Grape Tomatoes, Scallions, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Leaves & White Wine Vinaigrette

 

o      Glazed Baby Carrots with Chives

o      Roasted Carrots

o      Carrot s in Marsala

o      Roasted Asparagus Bundles

o      Steamed Broccoli

o      Roasted Green Beans

Seasoned with Shallots, Lemon Juice, Pine Nuts & Fresh Basil

 

o      Vegetable Medley

Broccoli, Green Beans, Yellow Carrots and Red Bell Pepper Strips

o      Traditional Coleslaw

o      Crunchy Cabbage Slaw

Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Red Onion, Yellow Peppers, Orange Peppers & Jalapenos and Mustard Vinaigrette

o      Delta Coleslaw

Green Cabbage, Red Bell Pepper & Carrots

o      Creamy Cole Slaw

Green Cabbage, Carrots, Red Onion, Parsley, Sour Cream & Mayonnaise Dressing

 

o      Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

o      Herbed Roasted Potatoes

o      Scalloped Potatoes

o      Potatoes Au Gratin

o      Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

 

o      Mustard Potato Salad

o      Red Potato Salad

o      Southwest Potato Salad

Red Potatoes, Scallions, Red Onion, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Mayonnaise & Dijon Mustard

o      Provencal Potato Salad
Halved Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, Red Onion, Black Olives, Hard Boiled Eggs, Champagne Vinaigrette

o      French Potato Salad

Scallions, Fresh Dill, Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, Fresh Basil Leaves, Dijon Mustard, Champagne Vinaigrette

 

o      Confetti Corn

Sautéed Corn Kernels, Red Onion, Orange Bell Peppers with Fresh Herbs

 

o      Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

 

o      Grilled Plantains with Rum Brown Sugar Glaze

o      Orzo Risotto

o      Butternut Squash Risotto

o      Saffron Rice with Tomatoes & Fresh Oregano

o      Yellow Rice

o      Mexican Rice

o      Fresh Cilantro White Rice

o      Macaroni & Cheese

 

o      Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Red Pepper Sauce,

Red Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Corn on the Cob, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Cherry Tomatoes

 

 

  Accompaniments Continued

  Punches

o      Ranch Beans

o      Spicy Black Beans seasoned with Sofrito

o      Charro Beans

o      Pinto Beans, Tequila, Green Chiles Bacon & Cilantro

 

o      Cheese Tortellini Salad

Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Scallions, Garlic, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

o      Garden Pasta Salad

Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, Cucumbers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Spanish Olives and Red Wine Vinaigrette

 

o      Tri Color Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Roasted Yellow Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Herbs (Mint, Basil, Tarragon & Marjoram) and

Poppy Seed Dressing

 

o      Orzo Salad

Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Celery, Cucumbers, Fresh Basil and Herb Dressing

 

o      Pasta, Pesto & Peas (Basil Pesto)

 

o      Mamma’s Macaroni Salad

Elbow Macaroni, Finely Chopped ham Steak, Celery, Shallots, Dijon Mustard, Chopped Pimentos, Sweet Pickled Relish and Lemon Mayonnaise

 

o      Tamales Served with Green Chile

Assortment of Two

      Black Bean & Cheese

      Green Chile Cheese

      Jalapeno & Cheese

      Beef with Red Chile

      Red Pork Chile

      Chicken Verde

      Chicken Tomatillo

      Cuban Beef

      Cuban Pork

      Cuban Chicken

o      Fruit Punch

Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Red Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice; Bite Size Pieces of Watermelon and Pineapple; Orange, Lime and Lemon Slices

 

o      Volcano Punch

Sparkling Cider, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Orange Sherbet

 

o      Lime Sherbet Punch

Lime Sherbet, Ginger Ale, Pineapple Juice, Lemon & Lime Slices, Maraschino Cherries

 

o      Party Punch

Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Soda, Slices of Oranges, Lemon & Lime

 

o      Pomegranate Champagne Punch ($2 Additional)

Champagne, Pomegranate Juice, Club Soda & Citrus Vodka

 

o      Mimosa Punch ($2 Additional)

Orange Juice, Club Soda and Champagne

 

o Red Punch
Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Ale, Berry Vodka & Orange Liqueur ($2 Additional)

 

Dressings

o      Rustic Blue Cheese

o      Ranch

o      Thousand Island

o      Classic Italian

o      Gourmet Poppy Seed

o      Classic French

o      Honey Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

o      Cabernet Sauvignon Vinaigrette Dressing

o      Honey Mustard Dressing

 

  Dips

o      Traditional Hummus

o      Red Pepper Hummus

o      Roasted Garlic-Artichoke Hummus

o      Green Olive Tapenade

o      French Onion Dip

o      Cold Spinach Dip

o      Guacamole Dip

o      Bacon Horseradish Dip

o      Shrimp Louis Dip

o      Spicy Chunky Peanut Dip

o      Tapenade Spread

o      Mango Salsa

o      Mango & Papaya Salsa

o      Fresh Salsa

o      Pesto Dip

o      Cucumber Dill Dip

o      Green Onion Dip

o      Teriyaki Sauce

o      Thai Tomato Salsa

o      Sweet & Sour Apricot Dip

o      Chipotle Chile Dip

o      Warm Mexican Cheese Dip

o      Corn & Goat Cheese Dip

o      Hot Crab Dip

o      Hot Cheddar Bean Dip

o      Ginger Lime Dip

o      Ranch Dip

 


 Western Riviera Lakeside Weddings
419 Garfield Street, PO Box 1286
Grand Lake, CO 80447
Phone (970) 627-3580
Fax (970) 627-3320
Email
motel@westernriv.com
Websites www.westernriv.com
www.westernrivlakesideevents.com

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