Welcome to San Antonio! The Hotel Contessa combines exceptional service with the finest cuisine to create events of great distinction that will be remembered long after your guests depart. Our menus are always influenced with fresh, local, seasonal products; we introduce our products when they have been harvested at their peak so they have the best flavor and most nutritional value. The following menus are just a sample of what we offer, we would gladly customize a proposal based on your specific, unique requests.
UNIQUELY SAN ANTONIO. UNIQUELY CONTESSA.
JEFF AXLINE EXECUTIVE CHEF/DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
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Morning Starts PLATED BREAKFAST SELECTIONS (Plated Breakfasts are served with family style muffins and pastries)
STARTERS Sliced Fresh Fruit & Berries with Honey Lime Fresh Strawberries with Cream Texas Wild Berry House Parfait with Homemade Granola
ENTREES FLUFFY SCRAMBLED EGGS Served with Herbed Skillet Potatoes, Fruit Garnish, Country Sausage or Applewood Smoked Bacon EGG WHITE FRITTATA (Heart Healthy) Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms with Turkey Bacon & Spinach Salad GRANOLA CRUSTED WHOLE GRAIN FRENCH TOAST Maple Syrup, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Fruit Cup FRENCH “TEXAS” TOAST Maple Pecan Sauce &Powered Sugar, Sugared Berries & Sausage Links
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Breakfast Buffets (All buffets include coffee and tea service) **Breakfast buffets are subject to a minimum of 30 guests, and are based on 90 minutes of service**
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BUFFET (**20 person minimum**) Orange, Apple & Cranberry Juice Fruit & Berry Yogurt Cups with Almond Granola Freshly Sliced Fruits, Melons & Berries
HEART HEALTHY BREAKFAST BUFFET Orange, Apple & Cranberry Juice Fruit & Berry Yogurt Cups with Almond Granola Seasonal Sliced Fruits, Melons & Berries Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Assorted Breakfast Cereals with 2% Milk & Skim Milk
Vegan Sausage Patties
Bagels & Cream Cheese
Contessa Oatmeal
Fresh Baked Breakfast Pastries & Muffins with Butter, Jams & Preserves
Herbed Potatoes
EXECUTIVE EXPRESS BREAKFAST BUFFET
Fresh Baked Breakfast Bran Muffins & Wheat Toast with Butter, Jams & Preserves
Orange, Apple & Cranberry Juice Freshly Sliced Fruits, Melons & Berries Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese Applewood Smoked Bacon Contessa Oatmeal Herbed Contessa Potatoes Fresh Baked Breakfast Pastries & Muffins with Butter, Jams & Preserves
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Breakfast Enhancements ALA CARTE ITEMS (Prices are per person)
Herbed Contessa Potatoes
Warm Country Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Oatmeal or Texas Grits
French “Texas” Toast
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
Bagels: Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Applewood Smoked Bacon
BREAKFAST STATIONS (Prices are per person, and stations command a “chef attendant fee”)
OMELET STATION Mushrooms, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, Diced Ham, Sausage, Spinach, Tomatoes, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Jalapenos, Salsa
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Freshen Up Your Meeting Includes a “light continental” breakfast in the morning, a mid-morning and mid-afternoon refresh. (add “all day” beverages for additional fee)
A Full Day
Executive Meeting Package
MORNING
MORNING
Coffee and Tea Service
Coffee and Tea Service
Water Station with Iced and Infused waters
Water Station with Iced and Infused Waters
Selection of Fresh Juices Cold Cereals and Granola, with Bananas, Strawberries and Assorted Milks Toaster Station with Bagels, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Butter, Jams, and Spreads MID-MORNING Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters MID-AFTERNOON Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters
Selection of Fresh Juices Cold Cereals and Granola, with Bananas, Strawberries and Assorted Milks Toaster Station with Bagels, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Butter, Jams, and Spreads MID-MORNING Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters MID-AFTERNOON Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station Warm Cookies and Brownies Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters
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Freshen Up Your Meeting C-Suite Meeting Package
B.O.D. Meeting Package
MORNING
MORNING
Coffee and Tea Service
Coffee and Tea service
Water Station with Iced and Infused Waters
Water Station with Iced and Infused Waters
Sliced Fresh Seasonal Fruit Selection of Fresh Juices Cold Cereals and Granola, with Bananas, Strawberries and Assorted Milks Rolled Oats with fixins’ bar Toaster Station with Bagels, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Butter, Jams, and Spreads MID-MORNING Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station
Selection of Fresh Juices Scrambled Eggs with Cheese Herbed Skillet Potatoes Smoked Bacon or Sausage Sliced Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cold Cereals and Granola, with Bananas, Strawberries and Assorted Milks Rolled Oats with fixins’ bar Toaster station with bagels, muffins, breakfast breads, butter, jams, and spreads MID-MORNING Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station
Assorted Cereal and Protein Bars
Assorted Cereal and Protein Bars
Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters
Whole Fruit Basket
MID-AFTERNOON
Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters
Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station
MID-AFTERNOON
Light Snacks, Chips, Trail Mix
Refresh of Coffee and Tea Station
Warm Cookies and Brownies
Light Snacks, Chips, Trail Mix
Soft Drinks and Bottled Waters
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Take a Break
Pricing per person with one-hour service; half price for each additional hour
Nacho Bar Break
That 2:30 Feeling -
Red Bull Monster Drinks 5 Hour Energy Shots Coffee and Tea Service Power Bars, Clif Bars Whole Fruit Basket
Trail Mix Break Vitamin Waters Make your own Trail Mix - Select Hand Fruits - Fresh Juices - Frappuccino’s -
Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips Queso Fundido Homemade Salsa Salsa Verde Guacamole Nacho Toppings
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T.G.I.F
(Thank goodness its five o’clock)
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Fancy Coffee Shop -
Freshly Brewed Coffee Specialty Teas Coffee Bar Pumps, and Toppings Muffins and Danishes Fresh Cut Fruit
Caught in the Cookie Jar -
Local Texas Microbrews Assorted Chips Roasted Nuts Mini Burgers with Topping Bar
7th inning stretch -
Assorted Bagged Chips Crackerjacks Goobers Mini Corn Dogs Microbrew Root
Freshly Baked Cookies Fudgy Brownies Blondies Lemon Bars Cheesecake Bites Fresh Strawberries and Cream
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Build a Break BEVERAGES Coffee and Tea Service Flavored coffee syrups (Vanilla, Amaretto, Hazelnut) Assorted Fruit Juices (Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, V-8)
Assorted Soft Drinks Bottled Water Fiji Water (1 Liter) Bottled Juices
Flavored Iced Teas (Mint or Raspberry)
San Pellegrino (1 Liter)
Lemonade
Whole Milk, 2% Milk, or Skim Milk
Agua Fresca BAKERY Assorted Danish
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Tacos
Assorted Muffins
Lemon Bars Strawberries and Cream
Assorted Bagels
Assorted Cookies
Biscuit Sandwiches
Chocolate Brownies & Blondies
Sausage, Ham, or Bacon
SNACKS Sliced Fresh Fruit Seasonal Whole Fruit Breakfast Cereal Bars & Granola Bars Hard Boiled Eggs Assorted Breakfast Cereals Deluxe Blend Mixed Nuts
Kettle Potato Chips Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods Slider Burgers Spicy Snack Mix Popcorn 8|Page
Lunchtime Plated Lunch Selections
Lunch entrées include: Choice of starter, entrée, and dessert. Entrée served with baked rolls, freshly brewed regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and iced tea with lemon wedges
STARTERS TORTILLA SOUP Crispy Tortilla Strips, Cilantro, Avocado and Chili
(Included in menu price)
SPICY CORN CHOWDER with Apple Smoked Bacon
CONTESSA SALAD Spanish Wine Vinaigrette and Spicy Radish, and Manchego SPANISH CAESAR SALAD Romaine Hearts, Manchego, olive, Piquillo, and Anchovy
WILD ARUGULA Muscatel, Stuffed Dates, Candied Pecans
LUNCHEON ENTREES BBQ CHICKEN WRAP Grilled Barbecue Breast of Chicken with Shredded Lettuce & Pico de Gallo Served with BBQ Ranch Dressing &Southern Potato Salad GREEK SALAD Crisp Romaine Leaves, Olives, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette Select One: Roasted Chicken, Baked Salmon or Sautéed Shrimp GARLIC SHRIMP STICKS Griddled Herbed Polenta, Cabbage Slaw, Garlic SPANISH CLUB Roasted Turkey, Jamon, Avocado, Romesco Sauce, Crunchy Manchego and Tapenade with Homemade “Salt & Vinegar” Potato Chips MANCHEGO CHEESE CRUSTED CHICKEN Tomato & Piquillo Pepper Puree, Chef’s Choice of Starch & Seasonal Vegetables
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Sweet Tooth TRIFLE Sweet Cake, Confiture, Sweet Cream BERRIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Sugared Berries, Crumble OLD FASHIONED CARROT CAKE Iced with Sweet Cream Cheese Icing & Sundried Cherries CRANBERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE Buttery Graham Cracker Crust Topped with Whipped Cream & Berry Coulis FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE Dense Chocolate Cake Served with Berries, Salted Caramel Sauce Drizzle KEY LIME TART Lime Tart & Citrus Whipped Cream ORANGE LAVENDER FLAN Caramel Baked Orange & Lavender Custard
MIXED BERRY TART Sugar Berries, Light Cream, and Coulis TRES LECHES Our Traditional Light Sponge Cake Soaked in a Mixture of Three Milks ANCHO CHILI CHOCOLATE CAKE Ancho Chili Infused Chocolate Cake with Tequila Blueberry Coulis TIRAMISU Traditional Italian Dessert with Espresso & Grand Marnier Dipped Lady Fingers APPLE TART Classic with Frangipane, Caramel, and Cinnamon Whip
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Buffet Lunch Options DELI LUNCH BUFFET (20 person min.) MIXED FIELD GREENS SALAD WITH GARDEN VEGGIES AND 2 DRESSINGS
Market Deli Meats (Pick 3)
Market Bread Basket (Pick 4)
Roast Sirloin of Beef Honey Baked Ham Roast Turkey Breast Spanish Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken Breast
Sourdough Bread Spinach Tortilla Wrap Kaiser Roll Lettuce Wrap Cups Croissants
MARINATED GREEK STYLE VEGETABLE SALAD CREAMY POTATO SALAD CABBAGE SLAW WITH FENNEL, ORANGE, AND CARROT
COBB SALAD PICNIC (15 person min.) Tangle of Mixed Baby Lettuces Crunchy Romaine & Bibb Lettuce Blend
TEXAS BBQ (30 person min.) Backyard BBQ Salad Creamy Potato Salad
Cobb salad toppings bar: tomato, sliced onion, avocado, hardboiled egg, blue cheese, smoked bacon and ciabatta croutons
Apple Cider Cole Slaw
Grilled Meats: grilled marinated sirloin, free range chicken breast, gulf shrimp
Grilled Sausages
Dressings: Creamy White Balsamic Dijon, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Creamy Ancho Texas Ranch
BBQ Glazed Chicken Sliced Smoked Beef Brisket Pickles, Shaved Onions & Peppers Texas BBQ Beans Corn Bread Muffins
Soup: Creamy Tomato, Mushroom
Fresh Watermelon Wedges
Terra Chips and Pita Chips
Peach Cobbler & Chocolate Pecan Pie
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Trifles
Add: Baby Back Ribs
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Buffet Lunch Options TASTE OF SAN ANTONIO Tortilla Chips with 3 Dips Mortar
(30 person min.)
Classic Fajita Bar Condiments
and Pestle Guacamole Tostada
Tortilla Basket
Salad with Tequila Lime Vinaigrette and Chipotle Ranch
Borracho Beans Spanish Rice
Cheese Enchiladas
Sangria Splashed Fresh Fruit Salad
Roasted Pork Tamales Fajita Style Chicken & Skirt Steak
Traditional Flan & Churros with Caramel and Chocolate Dip
Add Margaritas for a touch of San Antonio!!
LUNCH TO – GO
(Select up to 3 options for your group)
BOXED LUNCHES Include a fresh baked cookie, crisp gala apple, mini chocolates, chips, side and bottled water
TURKEY & HERB AIOLI Roasted Turkey Manchego Cheese Lettuce & Tomato Toasted Sourdough
BBQ CHICKEN WRAP Pulled Chicken, Pico de Gallo, BBQ Ranch & Flour Tortilla
GREEK SALAD Grilled Chicken, Crisp Vegetables, Red Wine
TURKEY CLUB 3 Layer with Shaved Ham, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Herbed Mayonnaise and Creole Mustard
GRILLED CHICKEN & SERRANO HAM Manchego Cheese, Romesco Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Ciabatta Bun
ROAST BEEF Top Round, cheddar Horseradish Mayonnaise, Lettuce & Tomato, Ciabatta Bun
GRILLED VEGGIEWRAP Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Herbed Hummus & Spinach Tortilla
CAESAR SALAD Grilled Chicken Breast with Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons HouseMade Caesar Dressing
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Reception Displays ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD Variety of local Texas Cheeses, alongside European and American selections, served with Fresh and Dried Fruits, Flatbreads, Crostini, and Crackers (Serves 25) NACHO BAR Contessa’s 7 Layer Dip and Texas Salsa (Serves 25, 50 & 100) SPANISH EMBUTIDOS PLATTER A wide array of Thinly Sliced Cured Meats and Cheeses, accented with Escabeche of fresh Vegetables, Select Olives, Piparra Peppers, Pickled Mustard Seeds, all splashed with rich Spanish Olive Oil Surrounded with Breads, Flatbread Crackers and Breadsticks (Serves 25) GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER Assorted “In Season” Fresh Vegetables Lightly Grilled and Dressed with Rich Spanish Olive Oil and Select Sea Salts (Serves 15) FRESHLY SLICED FRUITS & BERRIES with Honey Lime Yogurt (Serves 25, 50 & 100)
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HOT HORS D’OEUVRES STUFFED JALAPEÑO PEPPERS Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers with Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce KEFTA (Moroccan Lamb Meatball) Moroccan Sofrito, Fresh Goat Cheese and Herbs
COLD HORS D’OEUVRES MANCHEGO CHEESE TART Membrillo (Quince Puree) GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA Heirloom Tomato, Micro Basil, and Picual Oil
PHYLLO WRAPPED SPINACH 5 Cheese Garlic Fonduta
GRILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS Wrapped with Serrano Ham, and Capricho Cheese
APPLE SMOKED BACON WRAPPED DATE
COLD POACHED GULF SHRIMP Gazpacho Cocktail Sauce
VIETNAMESE VEGGIE POTSTICKER Basil Nuoc Cham CHICKEN WELLINGTON Chicken & Mushroom in Pastry, Sherry Mushroom Sauce CHICKEN AND FIG ROULADES Quince Sweet and Sour MINI BEEF WELLINGTON Mushroom Sherry Sauce RASPERRY & BAKED BRIE IN PHYLLO Quince Sweet and Sour
CRAB & PIQUILLO PEPPER DEVILED EGGS Lemon Aioli, and White Anchovy CEVICHE SHOTS Baja shrimp, with Jalapeno, lime, and micro cilantro SPANISH PINCHITOS Skewered Kalamata Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts & Baby Mozzarella Cheese Drizzled with Sweet Balsamic Syrup
PAN SEARED BLUE CRAB CAKES Roasted Red Pepper Aioli COCONUT CRUSTED SHRIMP Ginger Tangerine Marmalade
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Reception Carving GLAZED PORK STEAMSHIP Pan Drippings & Peach Lemon Conserva (Serves 35) CHILI RUBBED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF Ranchero Demi-Glace & Tequila Béarnaise Sauce (Serves 20) SMOKED BARBECUE BEEF BRISKET Tangy Barbecue Sauce, and Mini Buns (Serves 35) ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF Au Jus, Béarnaise & Horseradish Cream (Serves 30) BEEF STEAMSHIP ROUND Dijon Mustard, Horseradish & Au Jus (Serves 150) BEEF STEAMSHIP ROUND Dijon Mustard, Horseradish & Au Jus (Serves 150)
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Reception Stations FAJITA’S AND RITA’S Spiced Beef and Chicken - All the Goodies Necessary for a Fully Loaded Fajita! (Ritas are on Consumption) GUACAMOLE STATION Make your own Texas Style Guacamole With a variety of different options TACO LOCO STATION Beef, Chicken and Shrimp On the Flat Iron for Quesadilla and Tacos With “Fiesta Bar” Fixin’s Add Homemade Carnitas SUGAR HIGH & COFFEE BUZZ A wide array of sweet treats from Truffles and Bon Bons, to Trifles, Custards and Flans, paired with a Gourmet Coffee Bar complete with flavors, Syrups and Fresh Whipped Cream TASTE OF ITALY PASTA BAR Fresh Made Pasta in 3 Classic Styles: - Pappardelle with Mushroom Sherry Ragout - Farfalle with Classic Carbonara - Rigatoni
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Dinner – Plated Options Plated Appetizers (Not included in package price)
GRILLED SHRIMP COCKTAIL 12 Jumbo Grilled Shrimp with Romesco, Lemon and Frisee TEXAS STYLE CRAB CAKE 14 Sweet Corn Relish, Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro Sprouts ALBONDIGAS (Spanish Meatballs) 10 Baked with Piquillo Pepper and Olive Stew, topped with goat cheese
Soups and Salads (Included in package price)
SPICY CORN HOWDER Topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon SPANISH CAESAR SALAD Romaine Hearts, Manchego, olive, Piquillo, and Anchovy ROASTED PIQUILLO PEPPER BISQUE Topped with Herbed Goat CONTESSA SALAD Spanish Wine Vinaigrette and Spicy Radish, and Manchego WILD ARUGULA SALAD Moscatelle, Chevre & Apple, Dates and Candied Pecans
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Dinner Entrée Selections Dinner Entrée Includes: Choice of Soup or Salad, choice of Dessert and Freshly Baked Rolls,
Vegetarian PAELLA Saffron Rice with a dizzying array of fresh Vegetables, Beans, and Smoked Mushrooms
Seafood HERB CRUSTED SALMON Mediterranean Stew of Chorizo, Green Olive, Roasted Tomato, Piquillo Pepper, fresh Herbs, and Lemon GARLIC RUBBED SWORDFISH Herbed Risotto, Jamon Wrap, Sun Dried Pepper, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette CRISP SKINNED TEXAS REDFISH Olive Oil Grits, Herb puree, Spiced Tomato Marmalade, Roasted Onions
Poultry CRISPY SKINNED CHICKEN BREAST Served with Creamy Braised Fennel & Leeks, Vanilla Carrot Reduction ROASTED BREAST OF CHICKEN Creamy Manchego Aioli Glasage Rosemary Roasted Finger Potatoes, Petite Vegetables, Mustard Cream
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Dinner Entrée Selections Dinner Entrée Includes: Choice of Soup or Salad, Choice of Dessert, Freshly Baked Rolls,
Meat Dishes SOUTHWESTERN ROAST PORK RACK WITH APPLE-CHIPOTLE GLAZE Bacon Cheddar Red Skin Smash, Garlic Ale Gravy, Roasted Onion Rings 8 OZ SIRLOIN STEAK Roasted Chili Rub, Smashed Redskin Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus SEARED 12 oz. NEW YORK STRIP Served with Melted Sweet Onion & Wild Mushroom Pan Sauce
Combination Entrees TOURNEDO OF BEEF & GREMOLATA GULF SHRIMP (3 EA) Espelette Soubise, Roasted Beef Essence TENDERLOIN OF BEEF &ROASTED LOBSTER TAIL Roasted Beef Jus, Sweet Onion Potato Swirl, Petite Vegetables
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Sweet Tooth TRIFLE Sweet Cake, Confiture, Sweet Cream BERRIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Sugared Berries, Crumble OLD FASHIONED CARROT CAKE Iced with Sweet Cream Cheese Icing & Sundried Cherries CRANBERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE Buttery Graham Cracker Crust Topped with Whipped Cream & Berry Coulis FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE Dense Chocolate Cake Served with Berries, Salted Caramel Sauce Drizzle MARGARITA TART Tequila Flavored Lime Tart & Citrus Whipped Cream
MIXED BERRY TART Sugar Berries, Light Cream, and Coulis TRES LECHES Our Traditional Light Sponge Cake Soaked in a Mixture of Three Milks ANCHO CH ILI CHOCOLATECAKE Ancho Chili Infused Chocolate Cake with Tequila Blueberry Coulis TIRAMISU Traditional Italian Dessert with Espresso & Grand Marnier Dipped Lady Fingers APPLE TART Classic with Frangipane, Caramel, and Cinnamon Whip
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Dinner Buffet Selections (Dinner buffets served with freshly baked rolls, freshly brewed regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and iced tea with lemon wedges)
MEXICANA DINNER BUFFET Mixed Baby Greens with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco
SOUTH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY DINNER BUFFET
Tequila Citrus Vinaigrette & Chipotle Ranch
Bibb Lettuce, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes Buttermilk Dressing & Maple Vinaigrette
Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Verde
Truffled Fingerling Potato Salad
Tilapia Veracruz
Cabbage Fennel Slaw, with Peppadew Peppers and Citrus
Pork Tamales Grilled Flank Steak with Poblano Rajas Warm Flour Tortillas Vegetables Asado with Chili and Lime Vinaigrette Flan & Churros with Caramel and Chocolate Dip
Pecan Crusted Grouper with Apple Cider Butter Sauce Smoked Chicken Thighs with HoneyChipotle Glaze Slow Roasted Beef Brisket, Shiner Bock BBQ Glaze
AMERICAN DINNER BUFFET
ADD: Baby Back Pork Ribs - Market Price
Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad, Blue Cheese Dressing, Pear Tomatoes, Bacon, Ciabatta Croutons
Roasted Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter
Cucumber, Red Onion & Tomato Salad
Red Skin Mashed Potato
Grilled Flank Steak with Horseradish & Au Jus Grilled Chicken Breast with Dijon Cream Sauce Grilled Salmon with Oven Roasted Tomato Tarragon Vinaigrette French Cut Green Beans
Grilled Vegetable Zucchini, Squash, Carrots & Red Peppers Cornbread Muffins Bread Pudding, Carrot Cake with Dried Cherries & Ancho Chocolate Cowboy Brownies
Basmati Rice Pilaf with Sun Dried Cherries Cheesecake with Macerated Strawberries, & Key Lime Tarts 21 | P a g e
Dinner Buffet Selections SPANISH DINNER BUFFET Sangria Poached Pear Salad Mixed Greens, Cabrales Blue Cheese & Candied Walnuts Garbanzo, Cucumber, & Kalamata Olives Salad Paella Valenciana with Chicken, Chorizo Sausage, Fresh Seafood and Saffron Rice Chicken Asado, Tender Rotisserie Chicken with Fresh Herbs, Spanish Oil and Garlic Carved Riojan Leg of Lamb with a Sherried Jus Tapas Tray: Olives, Carved Meats, Cheese and Country Bread Spanish Green Beans with Almonds and Spanish Chorizo Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (Bravas Style) Flan, Chocolate Cake & Caramel Oranges
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Bar Pricing and Selections HOURLY HOSTED PACKAGE BAR (3 HOUR MINIMUM) BEER & WINE PKG. INCLUDES IMPORTED & DOMESTIC BEER, HOUSE WINES, MARGARITAS ON THE ROCKS, SOFT DRINKS & BOTTLED WATER
CALL BRANDS PKG. INCLUDES LIQUORS, HOUSE WINES, IMPORTED & DOMESTIC BEER SOFT DRINKS & BOTTLED WATER
PREMIUM BRANDS PKG. INCLUDES LIQUORS, HOUSE WINES, IMPORTED & DOMESTIC BEER SOFT DRINKS & BOTTLED WATER
HOSTED AND CONSUMPTION BEVERAGE PRICING
Prices are subject to a service charge of 22% and applicable state sales tax
Premium Brands Call Brands Cordials Margarita
PREMIUM Jack Daniel’s Tanqueray Finlandia Captain Morgan Seagrams VO Johnny Walker Red Cuervo Gold
Domestic Beer Imported Beer Domestic Wine Soft Drinks Bottled Water CALL Jim Beam Seagram’s 7 Smirnoff Meyer’s Platinum White Sauza Cuervo Gold J&B Scotch Gordon’s
CORDIALS Kahlua Bailey’s Amaretto Romana Sambuca Goldschlager Godiva Dark Drambuie
Under 21 Beverage Package Unlimited Soft Drinks and Bottled Water
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Wine Service White Wine
Red Wine
Segura Vidas, Aria, Brut Cava Penedes, Spain Miguel Torres, San Valentin, Parellada Catalunya, Spain Martin Codax, Albarino Spain Casa Lapostolle, Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca, Chile Brancott Estates, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand Kendall-Jackson, Chardonnay Sonoma Sycamore Lane, Chardonnay California Sycamore Lane, White Zinfandel California A to Z, Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Frances Ford Coppola, Votre Sante, Chardonnay California Columbia Crest, Two Vines, Riesling Washington Wente, Riesling California Domaine Chandon, Sparkling California
Hob Nob, Pinot Noir Vin De Pays D’Oc, France Vina Zaco, Tempranillo Rioja, Spain Navarro Correas, Malbec Gran Reserva Mendoza, Argentina Concha Y Toro, CD Diablo, Carmenere Maipo Valley, Chile Sycamore Lane, Merlot California Sycamore Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon California BV, Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Napa Erath, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexander Merot Apalta, Chile Kunde, Merlot Sonoma
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Bar Enhancements RED OR WHITE SANGRIA MARGARITAS ON THE ROCKS CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
LABOR FEES BARTENDER 3 HOURS CASHIER FOR 3 HOURS COCKTAIL SERVER OR PASSED FOOD SERVER FOR 3 HOURS ADDITIONAL HOUR FEES
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CURRENT 22% SERVICE CHARGES AND APPLICABLE STATE SALES TAX
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Catering Guidelines FOOD & BEVERAGE Due to our liability & licensing restrictions for all food & beverage served on our premises, we require only hotel purchased food & beverage be served & no food or beverage be removed from the premises. All food & beverage served in the hotel must be provided by the hotel, with the exception of specialty cakes. Menu selections & other details should be supplied to your Event Coordinator no later than three weeks prior to the date of your event. ENTRÉE OPTIONS & COMBINATION PLATES Generally, one entrée selection for all guests is offered, however you may request up to (3) entrée options for your guests. When selecting an entrée option menu, the higher priced entrée will be charged for all guests. Combination plates are also available by selecting (2) entrées to be served in smaller portions on the same plate. When selecting a combination plate, the higher priced entrée will be charged for all guests. Additionally a $2.00 per guest surcharge is applied for combination plates. GUARANTEES A final attendance figure for all functions, not to fall below the contracted minimum attendance, is required by 10:00 am three (3) business days prior to your event. The number will be considered a final guarantee & you will be charged for this number even if less should attend. Should your guarantee increase 5% above the guarantee within 24 hours of your function, you will be charged a $75.00 additional service charge MEAL MINIMUMS For meal functions of 20 people or less, a $75.00 additional service charge will apply. Buffets are subject to a 25 person minimum order SERVICE CHARGE & TAX A 22% service charge is applied to all food & beverage services, room rental & A/V. Applicable state sales tax of 8.125% will be applied to food. A 6% tax is applied to meeting room rental. MEETING SPACE There will be a $75.00 reset fee should you request to change the approved set-up of a meeting room once it has been set. The hotel will gladly hang any banners that you require for your event at a fee of $50.00 per banner & post this cost to your account. Please notify the hotel in advance so that proper arrangements can be made to hang banners. The hotel will not permit the affixing of anything to the walls, floor or ceilings without prior approval from Hotel Management. The hotel requires approval for any signage to be displayed in the main lobby or public areas. PARKING Hotel Contessa offers valet parking for a $17.00 daily fee / $36.00 overnight fee. Parking is limited & based on availability & therefore not guaranteed for all guests. Self-parking is also available at multiple city parking lots & garages in the downtown area.
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