2016 Napa Valley Marriott Banquet Menus
FRESH BRILLIANT BANQUET MENUS
Executive Chef Brian Whitmer welcomes you to the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa, home of our farm and garden-to-table restaurant VINeleven. Fueled by his on-property organic Heirloom Gardens plus a local network of artisan farmers, Chef Whitmer and his culinary team bring their passions and creativity to bear on all foods prepared out of his kitchen. This translates to the catering and special events experience with restaurant quality food, excellent service, attention to every detail, all perfectly matched to every occasion. Our menus are in tune with the needs of today’s social and conference event attendees, focusing on flexible options, healthier preparations, local and sustainably raised foods, dietary preferences and flavors that wow with freshness.
Our unique location in the world famous Napa Valley affords us the opportunity to deliver a level of wine and food experience for all catered and special events that sets us apart. Through partnerships with local wineries we are able to offer the “Napa Valley Experience” both in our flexible event spaces as well as offsite at the wineries themselves. Chef Whitmer also offers interactive, educational opportunities for event attendees with garden tours, garden-to-table cooking classes, sous vide cooking instruction and hands-on cooking classes in his kitchen. We have over 10,000 square feet of flexible event space inside with an additional 10,000 square feet in our stunning outdoor spaces. Let us create a brilliant experience for your next important event!
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DIETARY PREFERENCES Chef Whitmer and his culinary team respond with passion and creativity for opportunities to please the discerning event attendee who prefers menu options that support lactose intolerant, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and more. Please find specially created menu options below that are both delicious and in tune with these preferences. Unless noted, all items below are free of lactose, gluten and animal by-products and so are vegan and vegetarian.
FIRST COURSE Baby Kale Caesar Antipasto Garden Lettuces Spicy Thai Eggplant Lettuce Cups
Toasted Walnuts Roasted Garlic Hummus, Corn Tostadas, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, VINeleven Olives Crispy Spiced Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Mint
Sweet Chili Jam
MAIN COURSE Seared Cauliflower Steak
Romesco Sauce, Garlicky Spinach & Roasted Miatake Mushrooms
Coconut Vegetable Curry
Aromatic Basmati Rice, Quinoa & Saffron
Grilled Vegetable Tartine
Organic Tomato Sauce
Southwest Hummus Wraps
Black Beans, Tomatoes, Avocado and Cilantro
DESSERT Local Three Twins Organic Sorbet Chocolate Cake Chocolate Soy Pudding Seasonal Fruit VEGETARIAN Not gluten free, lactose intolerant or vegan Artichoke and Ricotta Ravioli Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
Seasonal Selections Soy Butter Cream Seasonal Fresh Berries Berry Coulis
Garden Herbs and Parmesan Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Oil, Parmesan
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MEETING PACKAGES
Harvest Package Continental Breakfast
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Fruit and Berries, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea and Juices Add Parfait Bar House-made Pumpkin Seed Granola, Greek Yogurt, Mixed Berries
Morning Beverage Refresh
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
Afternoon Break
Freshly Baked Cookies, Soft Drinks, Bottled Waters, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
Wine Country Package Continental Breakfast
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Fruit and Berries, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea and Juices Add Parfait Bar House-made Pumpkin Seed Granola, Greek Yogurt, Mixed Berries
Morning Beverage Refresh
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
Executive Wine Country Lunch Buffet
Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Citrus Vinaigrette Grilled Chicken Breast with Napa Valley Mustard Sauce Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs; Artisan Breads Sweetie Pies Bakery Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Add Braised Short Ribs
Afternoon Break
Freshly Baked Cookies, Soft Drinks, Bottled Waters, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
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MEETING PACKAGES
Vineyard Package Continental Breakfast
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Fruit and Berries, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea and Juices Add Parfait Bar House-made Pumpkin Seed Granola, Greek Yogurt, Mixed Berries
Morning Beverage Refresh
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
Executive Vineyard Picnic Lunch Buffet
Couscous Salad with Golden Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Local Goat Cheese, Mint and Citrus Vinaigrette Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Mustard Vinaigrette Asian Beef Wrap with Steak, Rice Noodles, Napa Cabbage, Bell Peppers, Julienne Carrots, Cashews and an Asian Dressing Chicken Caesar Wrap with Grilled Chicken Breast, Parmesan Cheese, and Crisp Romaine Individual Bags of Chips Lemon Bars with Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Afternoon Break
Freshly Baked Cookies, Soft Drinks, Bottled Waters, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Whole Seasonal Fruit Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears
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BREAKS Cookie Jar
Intermission
Ah Ha … Spa!
Freshly Baked Cookies, Brownies and Granola Bars Ice Cold Milk, Soft Drinks, Bottled Waters, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Giant Warm Pretzels with Mustard; Bags of Chips, Cracker Jacks and Candy Bars Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters Fruit Kabobs, Granola Bars, Yogurt with Fruit Toppings and Granola Berry Drinks, Flavored Mineral Waters and Hot Tazo Tea Add Chair Massage
STARBUCKS BREAKS Summer Blast Beverage Break
Winter Comfort Beverage Break
Tazo Passion Iced Tea with Sliced Lemons and Oranges Using Starbucks Coffee create your own Iced Coffee with Flavored Syrups including Caramel, Vanilla, Sugar, Free Vanilla and Simple Syrup Soy, 2% and Skim Milk Hot Tazo Tea with Sliced Lemons and Honey Starbucks Hot Chocolate Starbucks Coffee with Syrups including Caramel, Vanilla, Sugar Free Vanilla & Simple Syrup Soy, 2% and Skim Milk Toppings include Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Chocolate and Nutmeg
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BEVERAGES Starbucks Coffee
Tazo Hot Tea
Tazo Passion Iced Tea
Gatorade
Frappuccinos
Soft Drinks
Red Bull
Flavored Sparkling Water
Iced Tea
Fruit Punch
Lemonade
Starbucks Hot Chocolate
Juices
Bottled Still Water
BAKESHOP Muffins
Croissants
Cookies
Breakfast Breads
Scones
Cupcakes
Bagels n Cream Cheese
Biscotti
Fudge Brownies Lemon Bars
EXTRA GOODIES Granola Bars
Whole Fruit
Power Bars
Fruit Kabobs
Fruit Yogurts
Frozen Fruit Bars
Mixed Nuts
Pretzels
Hummus and Pita
Soft Pretzels & Mustard
Potato/Tortilla Chips
Candy Bars
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ice Cream Bars
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BREAKFAST BUFFETS
Continental Breakfast Buffet
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Fruit and Berries, Juice, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Add Parfait Bar House-made Pumpkin Seed Granola, Greek Yogurt, Mixed Berries
Healthy Continental Breakfast Buffet
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese Sliced Fruit and Berries, Low-Fat Yogurt with Almond Granola with Golden Raisins & Cherries Oatmeal with Cream, Sliced Bananas, Strawberries, Brown Sugar, Dried Fruits & Honey Juice, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea
BREAKFAST ENHANCEMENTS
Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs Hard Boiled Eggs Breakfast Wrap Breakfast Wrap – Veggie Breakfast Wrap with a Kick Croissant Sandwich
Hickory Smoked Bacon Traditional Pork Link Sausage Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs, Chicken-Apple Sausage, Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs, Potatoes, Grilled Veggies & Jack Cheese Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs, Spicy Chorizo Sausage, Potatoes, Pepper Jack Cheese and Salsa Fresca Flaky Croissant with Hickory Smoked Bacon, Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs and Cheddar Cheese
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BREAKFAST ENHANCEMENTS
Chorizo Scramble (20 guest minimum)
Local Caggiano Pork Chorizo Sausage, Farm Fresh Eggs, Picco de Gallo
Old Fashioned Oats (20 guest minimum)
Course-grain Oats with Cream, Sliced Bananas, Strawberries, Brown Sugar, Dried Fruits & Honey
Waffles (20 person minimum)
With Fresh Berries, Bananas, Butter, Whipped Cream and Maple Syrup
Frittata (20 person minimum)
House Smoked Chicken, Napa Valley Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Frittata – Veggie (20 person minimum)
Feta Cheese, Baby Spinach and Artichokes
Omelet Station (Chef Fee, 25 person min)
Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Green Peppers, Ham, Spinach and Mushrooms
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BREAKFAST BUFFETS 20 guest minimum
Winemaker
Harvest
Southern Living
Ranch Sunrise
Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese | Sliced Fruit and Berries, Cold Cereals | Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Traditional Pork Link Sausage | Yukon Gold Home Fries with Bell Peppers & Onions | Juice, Milk, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese | Sliced Fruit and Berries | Yukon Gold Home Fries with Bell Peppers & Onions | Pork Breakfast Sausage| Classic Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon, Poached Eggs, English Muffins and Hollandaise Sauce | Individual Frittatas with Feta Cheese, Baby Spinach, Artichokes and a Breakfast Marinara Sauce | Juice, Milk, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese | Sliced Fruit and Berries, Cold Cereals | Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy | Yukon Gold Home Fries with Bell Peppers and Onions | Belgian Waffles with Pecan Maple syrup Muffins, Breakfast Breads and Bagels with Cream Cheese | Sliced Fruit and Berries, Cold Cereals | Empanadas | Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs with Pepper Jack Cheese | Chilaquiles Rojos | Papas con Chorizo (home fries with local pork chorizo sausage) | Frijoles Charros (freshly cooked pinto beans) | Salsa Roja | Tortilla Chips
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BREAKFASTS, PLATED Includes Basket of Breakfast Breads and Sliced Fruit (served ‘family style’) Juice, Milk, Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Tea and Hot Chocolate (6 guest minimum)
The Classic
Huevos Rancheros
Wine Country Frittata
Ranch Sunrise
Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Yukon Gold Home Fries with Bell Peppers & Onions Crispy Tortilla | Thinly Sliced Ham | Black Beans | Farm Fresh Eggs | Fire Roasted Salsa | Sour Cream and Queso Fresco Baked Italian-Style Frittata with Laura Chenel Goat Cheese |Oven-Dried Tomatoes & Sautéed Baby Spinach | Chicken-Apple Sausage |Yukon Gold Home Fries with Bell Peppers & Onions Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs with Pepper Jack Cheese | Chilaquiles Rojos (crisp tortillas with Salsa Roja and Queso Fresco) | Papas con Chorizo (home fries with local pork chorizo sausage) | Frijoles Charros (freshly cooked pinto beans) | Salsa Roja | Fresh Fruit and Sweet Empanadas (served family style)
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BOXED TO-GO Each To-Go Box Contains Whole Fresh Fruit, Cookie, Bag of Chips and Bottled Water (20 guest minimum per selection)
Chicken Breast
Grilled Chipotle-Marinated Chicken Breast with Pesto Aioli, Roasted Pepper Relish and Arugula on Focaccia Bun
Roast Beef
Medium Rare Roast Beef and Cheddar Cheese with Horseradish Cream, Grilled Red Onions and Arugula on a Focaccia Bun
Ham and Brie
Ham, Brie and Watercress on a Baguette with Sweet and Spicy Mustard
Turkey
Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Orange Relish, Curry Mayo and Watercress on a Focaccia Bun
Chicken Wrap
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing and Shaved Asiago Cheese in a Flour Tortilla
Veggie Wrap
Breakfast to Go
Romaine, Feta, Grilled Veggies, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto Aioli in a Red Pepper Tortilla Breakfast Burrito with Farm Fresh Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, in a Flour Tortilla. (served with bottled water and fruit salad)
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LUNCH BUFFETS Vineyard Picnic
Wine Country
Deli Buffet
South of the Border
Pesto Pine Nut Pasta Salad | Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Mustard Vinaigrette | Asian Beef Wrap with Steak, Rice Noodles, Napa Cabbage, Bell Peppers, Julienne Carrots, Cashews and an Asian Dressing | Chicken Caesar Wrap with Grilled Chicken Breast, Parmesan Cheese, and Crisp Romaine | Grilled Veggie Wrap with Romaine, Feta, Grilled Veggies, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto Aioli on Red Pepper Tortilla | Individual Bags Chips | Choose one dessert from the Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Spinach Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Candied Walnuts, Feta and Cider Vinaigrette | Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette | Grilled Chicken Breast with Napa Valley Mustard Sauce | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary | Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs | Artisan Breads | Choose one dessert from the Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea | Add Braised Short Ribs Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Citrus Vinaigrette | Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad | Assorted Displays of Sliced Ham, Smoked Turkey and Roast Beef | Variety of Sliced Cheeses | Trays of Condiments to include Pickles, Lettuce, Onions and Tomatoes, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Dijon Mustard and Horseradish | Deli Rolls and Sliced Breads | Individual Bags of Chips | Choose one dessert from the Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Add Local Charcuterie Prosciutto, Salami and Mortadella Mexican Caesar Salad with Crispy Chips, Jack Cheese and Cilantro Caesar Dressing | Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Tri-Tip Fajita Bar with Warm Tortillas | Toppings to Include Sour Cream, Guacamole, Roasted Salsa, Black Olives, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Onions and Shredded Cheese | Frijoles Charros (freshly cooked pinto beans) | Spanish rice | Choose one dessert from the Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
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LUNCH BUFFETS Minimum of 20 guests Napa BBQ Cookout
Every Day is Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration!
House-made Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter | Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Mustard Vinaigrette | Celery Seed Coleslaw | Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad | Blue Lake String Beans | Pulled Pork Sliders | Hickory Smoked Chicken Quarters | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea | Add 14-hour House-smoked Brisket (choose two salads) Peach and Watermelon Salad with French Feta and White Balsamic Vinaigrette (seasonal) | Avocado and Chayote Salad with Gem Lettuce, Pepitas and CuminLime Vinaigrette | Baby Spinach Salad with Local Goat Cheese, Pickled Onions, Croutons and Citrus Vinaigrette Blackened Salmon with Remoulade Sauce | Tasso Ham and Smoked Chicken Jambalaya | Wash Day Red Beans With Braised Ham Hocks | Lake Charles Dirty Rice | Blue Lake Beans with Sherry Onions | House-made Corn Bread with Whipped Honey Butter Choose a dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Add Smoked Pork Chops with Vidalia Onion Gravy
Taste of Tuscany
Classic Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons | Chicken Parmesan with Marinara | Four Cheese Stuffed Ravioli | Oven-roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Garlic, Olive Oil | Fresh Garlic Bread | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Add Minestrone Soup with White Beans and Italian Vegetables
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LUNCHES, PLATED 20 guest minimum Starters (select one) VINeleven Garden Vegetable Soup Garnished with Parmesan Croutons
Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Citrus Vinaigrette
Chunky Tomato Basil Soup Cheddar-Gruyere Cheese Crostini
Wild Arugula Goat Cheese Salad Roasted Beets, Toasted Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Potato chowder Chive Oil and Crispy Bacon
Spinach Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Candied Walnuts, Feta Cheese and Cider vinaigrette
Entrees (select two)
Chicken Picatta
Pan Seared Salmon
Rosemary Honey-Grilled Tri-Tip
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
Four Cheese Raviolis
Buttermilk Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce Spanish Pepper “Pesto,” Garden Kale Salad with Charred Baby Tomatoes
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs, Roasted Shallot-Cabernet Sauce Buttermilk Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs and Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce Marinara Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs, Grated Parmesan Cheese
Desserts Choose one dessert from the Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
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SPECIALTY RECEPTION DISPLAYS AND ACTION STATIONS Stationary Displays – Priced per Person Fresh Fruit
Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries
Crudités
Crisp Seasonal Vegetables with Herb Dip
Cheeses
Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Baguette, Lahvosh and Table Crackers
Antipasto
Sliced Italian Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables with Assorted Breads
Grand Antipasto Station
Dramatic Display of Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Local Charcouterie, Grilled Garden Vegetables, Roasted Pepper Hummus, Wine Country Olives, Display of Model Bakery Breads
Smoked Salmon (1 side serves 30 people) Ravioli Station Chicken Cashew Lettuce Cups Slider Station
Side of Apple Wood Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Capers, Crème Fraiche, Mini Bagels and Pumpernickel Bread Portobello Mushroom Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce or Artichoke Ravioli with Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce Roll your own Lettuce Cups with Butter Lettuce, Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce, Asian Slaw Lamb sliders Ground Lamb Patties, Mint-Roasted Garlic Aioli, Model Bakery Bun KC BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders KC Style Pulled Pork, Creamy Cole Slaw, and Model Bakery Buns Castle Remix Sliders Mini Burger Patties, Cheddar Cheese, Secret Sauce, Grilled Onions, Model Bakery Buns Dungeness Crab Slider Dungeness Crab Cake, Lemon Aioli, Roasted Pepper Relish
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Tacos de Plaza (Taco Stand)
Loaded with Hot Tortillas, Meats and Salsas to make a Fiesta of your Taco Building Experience! Carne al Pastor (Pork) Pollo Asado (Grilled Chicken Thighs) Chorizo (Spicy Seasoned Ground Pork) Carne a La Parrilla (Marinated Skirt Steak) Salsa Roja (Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce) Flour and Corn Tortillas, Frijoles Brutos (Freshly Cooked Pinto Beans) Salsa Taquera (Tomatillo, cerrano Pepper Sauce) Salsa Martajada (Smashed Roasted Tomatillo and Sun Dried Peppers) Verduras en Vinagre (Pickled Carrots, Potatoes, Cauliflower) House Made Guacamole
Dessert and Coffee Buffet
Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake, Cookies and Lemon Bars | Hot Tazo Tea with Sliced Lemons and Honey | Starbucks Hot Chocolate | Starbucks Coffee with Syrups including Caramel, Vanilla, Sugar Free Vanilla & Simple Syrup | Soy, 2% and Skim Milk | Toppings include Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Chocolate and Nutmeg
Action Displays – Individually Priced (Chef fee per station) Oyster Station BBQ Station Beef Carving Station (serves 25 guests) Roasted Turkey (serves 30 guests) Roasted Pork Loin (serves 30 guests) Teriyaki Grilled Tri-Tip (serves 30 guests) Glazed Ham (serves 50 guests)
Local Oysters opened to order and served with assorted sauces Our Chefs grill our signature KC-Style Barbeque Baby Back Ribs, served with our Signature BBQ Sauce Carved Tenderloin of Beef; Model Bakery Rolls Cranberry-Orange Relish, Silver Dollar Rolls Fruit Chutney, Silver Dollar Rolls Toasted Sesame Aioli, Silver Dollar Rolls Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze, Assorted Deli Mustards, Silver Dollar Rolls
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PREMIUM ACTION STATION PACKAGES 75 guest minimum, Chef fee per station
Ramen Bar Pasta Station
Dessert Action Station
Vegetarian and Carnivore Broths, Traditional Accompaniments, Crispy Tofu, Pork Belly, Fresh Vegetables Choose Two Sauces Organic Muir Glen Tomato Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto Cream or Bolognese Sauce Choose Two Pastas Linguini, Spaghetti, Orecchiette or Conchiglie Condiments include Baby Spinach, Sliced Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Pancetta, Garden Kale, Roasted Garlic, Diced Chicken, Bell Peppers, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese Banana Fosters Bananas, Dark Rum Caramel Sauce, Banana Liqueur, Three Twin’s Vanilla Ice-Cream VINeleven Brownie Sundaes House Made Brownie, Chocolate Sauce, Nuts, Three Twin’s Vanilla Ice-Cream Garden Strawberry Crepes Freshly Made Crepes, Macerated Strawberries, Nutella
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TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS - HOT Minimum order 25 pieces
Eggplant Fries with Spicy Yogurt Dip
Jerk chicken Satay with Tamarind Chutney Sauce
Pork Pot stickers with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
Napa Goat Cheese Crostini with Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade
Spinach & Feta Phyllo Crisps
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping
Beef Satay with Curry Coconut Sauce
Italian-Breaded Portobello Mushroom Fritters with Aioli
Spiced Seared Prawns with Beer BBQ Sauce
House-made Flat Bread Roasted Garden Leeks, Garlic Cream and Aged Cheddar
House-made Flat Bread Linguica Pork Sausage, Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili Peppers
House-made Flat Bread New potato, Garden Kale, Kalamata Olive and Pepato Cheese
Peking Duck Egg Rolls with Plum Sauce
Garden Kale and Butternut Squash Bruschetta with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade Sauce
Mini Dungeness Crab Cake with Pesto Aioli
Bloody Mary Prosciutto-wrapped Prawn Shooters
Mini Beef Wellington
“Crabstinis” Dungeness Crab Salad Crostini with Lemon Aioli
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TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS - COLD Minimum order 25 pieces
Roma Tomato-basil Bruschetta
Avocado Hummus, Roti Flatbread, Toasted Cumin and Pumpkin Seeds, Micro Greens
Individual Crudités and Herb Dip
Seasonal Melon Wrapped in Hobb’s Prosciutto
Smoked Salmon Devilled Eggs with Cracked Rye Croutons and Dill
Savory Onion Tartlets with Kalamata Olives and Local Goat Cheese
Grilled NY “Carpaccio” with Blue Cheese and Arugula Salad
Mini Lobster Tacos with Cilantro Crema
Oyster Shooters (Shucked oysters in a spoon with Mignonette or Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette)
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna on Won Ton Cracker with Japanese BBQ Sauce
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SIGNATURE EVENTS The Event Menus below are our Signatures, creatively inspired menus that distinguish our Chef’s passions and insistence that the banquet experience can be fun, interactive, educational and delicious! In the Vineyards Food and Wine Experience The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa can not only accommodate meeting and events on site, but also offsite. We have created partnerships with a number of wineries within close proximity to the hotel. Each winery creates a unique experience for groups that we highly recommend. The “In the Vineyards Food and Wine Experiences” are priced per person. It includes a welcome glass of wine or sparkling wine, tour of the winery, exclusive use of the winery after hours as well as wine paired with each dinner course. Below you will find some of our recommended menus that work well for this experience. Harvest Dinner Buffet
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter | Display of Seasonal Fresh Fruit | Spinach Salad with Apples, Red Onion, Candied Walnuts and Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing | Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Bay Shrimp, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon Basil Dressing | Sautéed Blue Lake Beans with Caramelized Onions | Grilled Chicken Breast with Napa Valley Mustard Sauce | Cabernet Braised Short Ribs of Beef | Grilled Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Mediterranean Olive Vinaigrette | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Parsley | Apple & Cherry Crisp, Organic Three Twins Ice Cream
Brian’s Kansas City BBQ Dinner
Parker House Rolls | Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad | Coleslaw with Tangy Horseradish Dressing | Blue Lake String Beans | Pulled Pork Sliders | Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs | Hickory Smoked Chicken Quarters | Brownies & Chocolate Chip Cookies Add 14-hour House-smoked Brisket
Filet Mignon Plated Dinner
The Wedge Salad with Chilled Iceberg Lettuce, Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing and Crisp Bacon Bits | Grilled Filet Mignon with Cabernet Demi Glace | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Sautéed Baby Spinach | White Chocolate Cake and Raspberries
GARDEN TO TABLE
Minimum of 40 guests
Artesa Winery
Silverado Vineyards
Markham Winery
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GARDEN TO TABLE 40 guest minimum The Experience Executive Chef Brian Whitmer offers a totally unique experience created around his 2000 –square foot organic Heirloom Gardens. Guests will be treated to hands-on harvesting and education in the garden, followed by a meal featuring those ingredients as well as other locally produced and sustainable foods. Wines are specifically selected by Chef Whitmer to compliment the seasonal offerings. Chef Whitmer harvests from his Heirloom Garden twelve months a year to supply his creative menus with organic lettuces, beets, artichokes, tomatoes, squash, fresh herbs and much more.
Menu I Plated All Year | Includes Wine
Heirloom Garden Salad with Local Napa Valley Goat Cheese Served with Domaine Chandon Chardonnay Sustainably Raised Petaluma Poultry Breast of Chicken, Napa Valley Mustard Sauce Heirloom Garden or Locally Raised Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch; Rolls and Butter Served with Madonna Estate Pinot Noir Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Menu II Plated All Year | Includes Wine
Heirloom Garden Salad to with Local Napa Valley Goat Cheese Served with Domaine Chandon Chardonnay Locally Raised Five Dot Ranch Beef Filet, Cabernet Sauce Heirloom Garden or Locally Raised Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch; Rolls and Butter Served with Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Add additional course Local Dungeness Crab Cake with Chipotle Aioli and Pickled Garden Vegetables Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
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GARDEN TO TABLE CONT’D 40 guest minimum
Summer Garden Buffet Jun-Oct | Includes Wine
Heirloom Garden Tomato Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Buratta Mozzarella, Sweet Garden Basil, Mustard Vinaigrette | J&K Farms Peach Salad with J&K Farm’s Peaches, Mixed Greens, Toasted Almonds, Citrus Vinaigrette, Laura Channel Goat Cheese | Garden Squash | Couscous Salad Served with Domaine Chandon Chardonnay Grilled Wild King Salmon with Preserved Lemon Relish | Herb Crusted Slow Roasted New York Loin of Beef | Garden Herb Roasted Potatoes | Rolls and Butter Served with Madonna Estate Pinot Noir and Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Winter Garden Buffet Nov-May | Includes Wine
Winter Garden Salad with Garden’s Greens, Dried Fruits, Laura Chanel Goat Cheese, Roasted Shallot-Sherry Vinaigrette | Sebastopol Asian Pear Salad with Local Pears, Baby Spinach, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Citrus Vinaigrette Served with Domaine Chandon Chardonnay Bone-in Pan Seared Pork Loin with Cherry Rosemary Pot Sauce | Herb Roasted Organic Mary’s Chicken| Garlic Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes | Blue Lake Beans Almandine |Rolls and Butter Served with Madonna Estate Pinot Noir Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
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NAPA VALLEY WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE | OPENING NIGHT EVENT 40 guest minimum The Experience | Chef Whitmer brings the Napa Valley wine and food experience to your opening night event, providing guests arriving to the Napa Valley the opulence of local wines paired with special tastes of his farm-to-table cuisine. The Style | The menu is based on five food stations accompanied by wines specifically paired by Chef Whitmer. Individual hors d’ oeuvres will be located in direct proximity to the associated wine stations. This is a unique opportunity to offer conference attendees a fun, educational and delicious Wine Country Experience in the comfort of the Napa Valley Marriott.
STATIONS Sparkling Wine
Jerk chicken Satay with Tamarind Chutney Sauce | Pork Pot stickers with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce | Napa Goat Cheese Crostini with Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade | Roma Tomato-basil Bruschetta | Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping | Eggplant Fries with Spicy Yogurt Dip
Chardonnay
Italian –Breaded Portobello Mushroom Fritters with Aioli | Spinach & Feta Phyllo Crisps | Potato Latke with Hobbs Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraiche | Grilled Jumbo Prawns with Rosemary-Lemon Vinaigrette
Exciting White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, White Blends
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce | Chicken Satay with Curry Coconut Sauce | Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade Sauce | Asian Ahi Tuna Tartar on Sesame Cracker
Pinot Noir
Spinach & Feta Phyllo Crisps | Smoked Chicken Salad in Crispy Phyllo Cup | Italian-Breaded Portobello Mushroom Fritter with Aioli | Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Barbeque Sauce | Angus Filet Carpaccio on Crostini with Shallot Aioli
Cabernet Sauvignon & Other Exciting Reds
Endive Leave with Blue Cheese, Walnut and Pear | Savory Onion Tartlettes with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives | Rare Grilled Steak Roll-up with Blue Cheese & Arugula Salad | Sliced Filet of Beef on Crostini with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Zinfandel, Syrah, Red Blends
Action Stations
An extraordinary enhancement (please see menu on pages 17-19 )
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DINNER BUFFETS
Executive Napa Valley
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter | Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Croutons | Couscous Salad with Golden Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Local Goat Cheese, Mint and Citrus Vinaigrette | Chicken Picatta with Lemon, Garlic and Capers | Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Rosemary | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Executive Harvest
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter | Spinach Salad with Apples, Red Onion, Candied Walnuts and Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Sautéed Blue Lake Beans with Caramelized Onions | Grilled Chicken Breast with Napa Valley Mustard Sauce | Grilled Salmon with Romesco Sauce | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Rosemary | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Brian’s Kansas City BBQ
Harvest
House made Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter | Celery Seed Coleslaw | Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad | Sautéed Blue Lake String Beans | Pulled Pork Sliders | Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs | Hickory Smoked Chicken Quarters | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea Add 14-hour House-smoked Brisket Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter | Display of Seasonal Fresh Fruit | Spinach Salad with Apples, Red Onion, Candied Walnuts and Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Couscous Salad with Golden Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Local Goat Cheese, Mint and Citrus Vinaigrette | Sautéed Blue Lake Beans with Caramelized Onions | Grilled Chicken Breast with Napa Valley Mustard Sauce | Cabernet Braised Short Ribs of Beef | Grilled Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Mediterranean Olive Vinaigrette | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Parsley | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page | Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Vintners Reserve
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter | Heirloom Beet Salad with Toasted Almonds, Feta Cheese and Citrus Vinaigrette | Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Croutons | Grilled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Napa Valley Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Basil | Roasted Garlic Jus Carved Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Demi Glaze Sauce | Grilled Salmon with Sundried Tomato Pesto | Steamed Basmati Rice | Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Italian Rosemary | Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs | Choose one dessert from our Sweet Bites page |Starbucks Coffee, Hot Tazo Tea and Iced Tea
Freshly Prepared Soup Enhancement
Choose from Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil |Wild Mushroom Bisque | Classic Clam Chowder | Italian Minestrone Soup with Pastini | Potato Leek Soup with Parmesan Croutons | Roasted Garlic & Smoked Bacon Soup
Beverage Service Enhancement
Hot Tazo Tea with Sliced Lemons and Honey | Starbucks Hot Chocolate | Starbucks Coffee with Syrups including Caramel, Vanilla, Sugar Free Vanilla & Simple Syrup | Soy, 2% and Skim Milk | Toppings include Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Chocolate and Nutmeg
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DINNER, PLATED
Starters (Select one) VINeleven Garden Vegetable Soup Garnished with Parmesan Croutons
Local Field Lettuces with Baby Tomatoes and Citrus Vinaigrette
Chunky Tomato Basil Soup Cheddar-Gruyere Cheese Crostini
Iceberg Wedge with Iceberg Lettuce, House Made Blue Cheese Dressing and Crispy Bacon
Potato Chowder Chive Oil and Crispy Bacon
Spinach Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Candied Walnuts, Feta Cheese and Cider vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce Cup with Diced Roasted Beets, Garden Arugula, Crushed Toasted Almonds, Citrus Vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Sourdough Croutons
Entrees (select two)
Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Grilled Filet Mignon Herb Roasted Chicken Breast Oven Roasted Wild Sea Bass
Build a Combo pair any two proteins of your preference to be served as a combination for an additional cost. Chef’s Choice of accompaniments. Stuffed Chicken with Prosciutto and Asiago Cheese | Wild Rice | Sautéed Garden Greens | Roasted Garlic Pan Jus Buttermilk Scallion Mashed Potatoes | Blue Lake Beans Roasted Pequillo Pepper Relish Point Reyes Blue Cheese Potato Gratin | Seasonal Garden Vegetables Roasted Shallot Demi-Glace Buttermilk Potato Puree | Seasonal Vegetables with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs | Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce Smashed Fingerling Potato-Crab Salad | Sautéed Bloomsdale Spinach Lemon Chive Burre Blanc
St. Giorgio Mediterranean Scampi
White Wine Poached Prawns | Saffron Rice | Feta Cheese Garlic Wine Butter Sauce
Pan Seared Muscovy Duck Breast
Confit Fingerling Potatoes | Sautéed Spinach | Cherry Napa Zinfandel Demi-Glace
Seasonal Ravioli Desserts
Seasonal Vegetables Choose One Dessert from our Sweet Bites Page
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SWEET BITES Strawberry Short Cake with Macerated Strawberries, and Vanilla Scented Whipped Cream
NY Style Cheese Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Freshly Baked Cookies and Lemon Bars
Salted Caramel Brownies and Cookies
Sweetie Pies Bakery Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Mexican Flan; Smooth Custard Topped with Caramel
Tiramisu Ladyfingers, Mascarpone and Espresso
Carrot Cake
Ginger Crème Brulee
Individual Fruit Tarts
German Chocolate Cake
Mini Cupcakes (buffet)
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Bar Options
Tier One
Tier Two
Tier Three
Seagrams Vodka
Titos Vodka
Ketel One Vodka
Flor de Cana Rum
Bacardi Superior Rum
Brugal Rum
Evan Williams Bourbon
Tanqueray Gin
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Beefeater Gin
Dewars “WhiteLabel” Scotch
Hendricks Gin
Johnny Walker Red Scotch
Don Julio Blanca Tequila
Macallan 10 Scotch
Corralejo Silver Tequila
Courvoisier VS Cognac
Patron Silver Tequila
Korbel Brandy
Remy VSOP Cognac
Beer Options Domestic - Coors Light, Bud Light & Budweiser Import - Corona, Stella Artois & Heineken Microbrew – Napa Smith Pilsner & Lagunitas IPA House Wine All Bars will include R Collection by Raymond Wines
R Collection offers California wines that deliver exceptional value and everyday enjoyment. Cash Bar Prices include applicable sales tax and service charge Hosted Bar Service charge of 22% and California Sales Tax of 8% will be applied and is subject to change Corkage There will be a corkage fee for wine brought in by guests Bartender/Setup - There is a bar set-up/bartender fee per bar with no minimum sales One bartender per 80 guests is required
Note The Napa Valley Marriott is the only licensed authority to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. Therefore, liquor is not permitted to be brought into the Hotel. All California Liquor Laws will be followed at all times. Any individual under the legal drinking age witnessed consuming an alcoholic beverage will be asked to leave the property. Anyone giving an alcoholic beverage to an underage individual will also be required to leave the property.
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Banquet Wine List
If you are unable to find a wine that appeals to you from our list, please consult your Event Manager. We are delighted to accommodate requests for wines not represented on our list; however, purchase by the case is required. Please note availability is subject to change. Sparkling Wines
Zinfandel
Mumm, Brut, Napa Valley
CK Mondavi by Robert Mondavi Wines, California
Chandon, Brut, Napa Valley
Andretti, California
Schramserg “Mirabelle”, Brut Rose, California Domain Carneros, Brut, Napa Valley
R Collection by Raymond Winery - California Decoy by Duckhorn, California Merlot
Chardonnay CK Mondavi by Robert Mondavi Wines, California CK Mondavi by Robert Mondavi Wines, California Andretti, California
Andretti, California R Collection by Raymond Winery - California
R Collection by Raymond Winery - California
Charles Krug, Napa Valley
Mer Soleil, Napa Valley
Decoy by Duckhorn, California
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
CK Mondavi by Robert Mondavi Wines, California
CK Mondavi by Robert Mondavi Wines, California
Andretti, California
Andretti, California
R Collection by Raymond Winery - California
R Collection by Raymond Winery – California Hess “Alomi”, Napa Valley
Decoy by Duckhorn, California Twoomey, Napa and Sonoma County
Twenty Four by Charles Woodson, Napa Valley
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