Ventosa Reception Dinner Menu

For a printable version of the reception dinner menu, please Click Here. Please note that prices do not include tax, 18% service charge or other special arrangements. Prices are subject to change without notice.

 
First Course
Please select one.
Tomato Bisque Soup


 $3.75/person

Italian Wedding Soup


 $3.75/person

Vegetable Soup


 $3.75/person

New England Clam Chowder


 $3.95/person

Escarole and Bean Soup


 $3.75/person

Fresh Fruit Cup (in season)


 $3.95/person

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail


 $7.95/person

 
Second Course
Please select one.
Caesar Salad

Fresh Caesar Salad. Italian blend of three cheeses. $4.75/person

Fresh Mixed Green Salad

With Tomato, Onion & an Italian blend of three cheeses. Balsamic Vinaigrette or Italian Dressing. $3.75/person

Spinach Salad

Spinach Leaves with Sliced Portabella Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, and Warm Bacon Dressing. $7.50/person

Italian Antipasto

with Salami, Cheese, Bean Salad, Carrots and Celery. $7.95/person

Penne Pomodoro

Penne in Ventosa’s Pomodoro. $6.95/person

Summer Salad

Fresh Mixed Greens with Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Citrus Vinagrette Dressing, and Feta Cheese
 $6.95/person

 
Main Course
Please select two. Pre-order required. All Entrees include Rolls and Coffee/Tea Service. Entrees are served with a choice of Potato and Vegetable. A vegetarian dish can be offered as a third choice. An additional entree offering will be $6.50 per person.
Filet Mignon

Tender filet marinated in a special seasoning then char-broiled to perfection accompanied with a red wine demi-glaze.
 $46.45

Black Angus Prime Rib

Aged prime rib that is slow roasted with special herbs and seasonings. Topped with Au Jus and mushrooms. $44.45

Poached Salmon

with a green peppercorn, ginger and orange sauce. $35.45

Stuffed Haddock

Haddock filets stuffed with shrimp and crab meat broiled to perfection and topped with a shrimp bisque sauce. $39.45

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Boneless chicken breast stuffed in an old fashioned bread stuffing. $28.95

Chicken Mandorla

Boneless chicken breast topped with apple slices and toasted almonds and finished with a cream sauce. $32.45

Sirloin and Chicken

6oz sirloin charbroiled and finished with a Red Wine demi-glaze sauce accompanied with a 6oz grilled chicken breast topped with a homemade red sauce and an Italian blend of three cheeses $42.45

New York Strip

Char-Broiled $38.45

Sirloin Steak

11oz Tender sirloin marinated in our special seasonings and char-broiled to perfection $35.45

Grilled Pork Chop

10oz Porterhouse cut pork chop char-broiled and topped with a Balsamic glaze $34.45

Halibut

8oz Char-broiled Halibut grilled to perfection and topped with a lemon butter sauce $39.45

Broiled Haddock

Broiled haddock with lemon, butter, and wine sauce $35.45

Chicken Bianco

Boneless oven roasted chicken breast topped with tomato and basil finished in a light cream sauce.  $32.45

Chicken Marsala

Sauteed chicken breast topped with a traditional mushroom marsala wine  $34.45

Chicken Madera

Skinless, boneless breast of chicken topped with asparagus and an Italian blend of cheeses and finished with a Madera wine sauce $35.95

 
Desserts
Please select one.
Vanilla Ice Cream With Strawberries

Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries $4.75/person

Peach Melba

Vanilla Ice Cream with a Slice of Peach, Topped with a Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream. $5.95/person

Cheese Cake

Cheese Cake Topped with Fresh Strawberries. $5.95/person

Fresh Fruit in Ice Wine

Fresh Fruit Marinated in Finger Lakes Ice Wine (in season). Minimum of 100 people.  $5.95/person

Viennese Tray

Viennese Tray with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Italian Cookies, Canolis and Cream Puffs for each table $9.95/person

 
Hors d' Oeuvres
Fruit and Cheese Tray

 $3.95/person

Vegetable Crudite with Dip

 $3.75/person

Antipasto Table

Minimum of 75 $5.95/person

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

 100 pcs - $295.00. 50 pcs - $150.00

Stuffed Mushrooms

 100 pcs - $225.00. 50 pcs - $115.00

Shrimp Cocktail

 100 pcs - $625.00. 50 pcs - $315.00

Clams Casino

 100 pcs - $375.00. 50 pcs - $190.00

Crab Cakes

 100 pcs - $375.00. 50 pcs - $190.00

Swedish Meatballs

 100 pcs - $150.00. 50 pcs - $75.00

Ventosa’s Italian Pizza

 100 pcs - $195.00. 50 pcs - $100.00

Homemade Bruschetta

 100 pcs - $225.00. 50 pcs - $115.00

Stuffed Italian Bread

Salami and Cheese 100 pcs - $195.00. 50 pcs - $100.00

Artichoke French

 100 pcs - $225.00. 50 pcs - $115.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Proscuitto (with Lemon and Wine sauce)

 100 pcs - $295.00. 50 pcs - $150.00

 
Open Cocktail Service
Includes Premium Liquors, Beer, Ventosa Wines, Soda and Juices.
One Hour

 $12.75/person

Second and Subsequent Hours

 $3.75/person/hour

Under 21

 $5.25/person

 
Host Cocktail Service
Host pays for amount of consumption.
House Cocktails

 $4.75

Premium Cocktails

 $6.75

Specialty Cocktails

 $7.75

Beer

 $3.75

Ventosa Wine

 $5.00-$6.00

Soda & Juices

 $1.75

 
Specialty Punches
Champagne Punch

 $80.00/gallon

Whiskey Sour Punch

 $65.00/gallon

 
Wine Served With Dinner
Wine Served With Dinner

You may select a Red and White Wine that will be served with dinner. The cost is based upon your selection of wine & number of bottles corked and served to your guests. 

 
Special Services
Cake-Cutting

 $.75/person

Additional Bar Location

 $175.00

 
Vegetable Options
Additional vegetable options include:
Asparagus Spears

 $2.95/person

Caramelized Amaretto Carrots

 $2.95/person

 
 
General Information and Policies
 

Deposit Policy
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due to secure and guarantee the date of your event. After this initial deposit has been made, a deposit schedule will be drafted for payment of the event. Sixty days prior to your event a 50% deposit of the total cost is due. The final payment of this schedule will be due five business days prior to your event date. Each deposit is non-refundable and is credited to your final bill. (additional 2% for credit cards).

Payment Policy
Payment of the total balance is required five business days prior to your event date. This will reflect any changes made leading up to this payment and will also be based on the guaranteed number of guests. If there is any balance due on the day of your event, it can be paid at the conclusion of the event. (additional 2% for credit cards).

Guarantees
A tentative number of guests must be provided three weeks prior to your event. The guaranteed number of guests attending and each individual's meal selection will be due ten days prior to your event. This figure will be considered your minimum guarantee, which is not subject to reduction. In the event that no guest count is given, you are then responsible for payment of the number of guests stated in your original inquiry. The following food and beverage minimum guarantees are required for banquet events from May – October (before tax and service): $6,500.00 for Friday events, $9,500.00 for Saturday events, and $4,500.00 for Sunday events. Events outside of the above dates do not require a minimum guarantee. A Banquet charge is applied to all events. This charge includes Linen, China, Glassware and Flatware, Dance Floor, use of our beautiful Terrace, dinner entrée for the Bride & Groom and a five hour reception.

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your event, any deposits made up the date of cancellation will not be refunded. Also, the client becomes responsible for any expenses that Ventosa Vineyards incurred in preparing for your event.

Menus
All menu selections must be finalized a minimum of three months prior to your event. Menu prices are guaranteed 30 days prior to your event. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Beverage Service
Ventosa Vineyards offers a variety of beverages that you can choose to have offered at your event. Therefore, it is the policy of Ventosa Vineyards that no beer, liquor, or wine be brought onto the property by an outside source. Please note that all alcohol sales are regulated by the laws of the State of New York. No person under 21 years of age can be served, posses, or consume alcoholic beverages.

Contact List
Ventosa Vineyards is happy to provide you with a “list of contacts” in order to guide you in planning for your special event. Ventosa Vineyards is not responsible for the actions of those on the "list of contacts".

Decorations
Special arrangements including decorations, flowers, displays, and audio visual equipment should be discussed in advance. Additional charges may apply to these special arrangements. Note: Ventosa Vineyards is a Roman Catholic consecrated facility; therefore the picture of The Sacred Heart and the Crucifix must remain un-desecrated.

Service Charge and Sales Tax
New York State tax of 8.25% is charged on food and beverage, special services, and room rentals. A service charge of 18% is added to the food and beverage total of your event.

Space Reservation
When you book a group luncheon, the space for your gathering will be held for up to a 1/2 hour within your scheduled reservation time. If you are not present within the half hour, you may not be assured space for lunch. By booking group reservations you are ensured an hour and a half time slot for your luncheon. If you request more time longer than the allotted hour and a half, additional fees may apply. To discuss terms, contact the Chef directly.

 
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