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Special Events Menu
Whether you are planning an intimate
gathering or a gala celebration, great food makes a great event.
At Pine Manor College, you will find one of Massachusetts’s
premiere kitchens at your service. Our talented Executive Chef
and his culinary team, as well as our Catering Director, are known
for their fresh, innovative, and elegant approach to food. Think
of Pine Manor College as one of Massachusetts's finest restaurants,
devoted exclusively to the tastes of your guests…morning,
noon, and night.
Count on us to orchestrate the dozens
of personal touches that make the difference you and your guests
will appreciate…from planning the perfect menu through serving
the event, all with flawless attention to detail. You’ll
find our staff gracious, professional, and attentive. Whether
you need a unique table setting, an unforgettable dessert, or
a customized menu, no request is too large…or too small.
It’s all a part of making sure that the experience you have
at Pine Manor College is one worth raving about.
In the pages that follow you will find
exceptional cuisine with a promise of elegant presentation and
excellent service. For your convenience we have compiled our most
frequently requested menus. These menus may be tailored to suit
your specific needs. Our catering team is available to assist
you in customizing a menu to reflect your individual taste.
Thank you for selecting Pine Manor Catering
for your special occasion.
Stationary
Food Displays
Choose two starred items for the inclusive
hors d'oeuvres price. |
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*Imported and Domestic Cheese Display
An elegant display of imported and domestic cheeses garnished
with fresh seasonal fruit and served with assorted crackers
$3.45 per person
*Crisp Vegetable Crudité
Our seasonal assortment of fresh vegetables served with a
variety of dips
$2.75 per person
Antipasto Italiano
A display of assorted roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms,
imported olives, marinated artichokes,
served with a variety of Italian meats andcheeses, assorted
crackers, and focaccia bread
$5.50 per person
*Mediterranean Bazaar
This selection includes hummus, tabouli, babagnoush, imported
feta cheese,
stuffed grape leaves, imported olives, lemons and toasted
pita triangles
$4.25 per person
*Baked Apple andCranberry Brie
Imported brie baked with fresh apples and cranberries in
a puffed pastry shell,
served with sliced French baguettes and assorted crackers
$3.75 per person
Smoked Salmon Display
Smoked salmon, sliced paper thin, served the traditional way
with lemon,
cream cheese, capers, red onions, sieved eggs, and cocktail
rye
$195.00 per side
* One side per 50 guests recommended
*Traditional Brie en Croute
Imported brie wrapped in puff pastry garnished with fresh
grapes and strawberries,
served with water crackers and French baguettes
$3.75 per person
*Fresh Seasonal Fruit
A bountiful arrangement of seasonal fruit served with wildberry
yogurt dip and fresh mint
$2.95 per person
*Grilled Vegetable Platter
A seasonal display of grilled marinated vegetables drizzled
with a
balsamic glaze, served with French baguettes
$3.75 per person
*Warm Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of artichoke and cheese dip served with
assorted crusty croutons and sliced baguettes
$3.25 per person
*South-of-the-Border Fiesta
Tri-colored tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, sweet pepper
salsa, sour cream,
chopped black olives, jalapeno peppers, and cheese quesadillas—OLÉ!
$2.75 per person
*Cheese Fondue
A special blend of imported cheeses and sherries make up this
warm fondue for dipping.
Served with crusty breads and assorted vegetable sticks
$3.75 per person |
| Passed
Hors d'Oeuvres |
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For our hors d’oeuvre combination price we suggest that
you choose two starred*
stationary displays and choose two selections from the
Group A and two selections from Group B lists below.
If you would like another combination, we can accommodate
your tastes.
Group A
- Goat cheese and pesto crostini
- Assorted miniature quiche
- Crabmeat stuffed mushroom caps
- Country herb-stuffed mushroom caps
- Tomato scallion and basil bruschetta
- Fruit kebobs with yogurt dipping sauce
- Jalapeno pepper with sweet dipping sauce
- Miniature spring rolls with Asian dipping
sauce
- Spinach and feta cheese-stuffed phyllo
triangles
- Miniature potato latkes with applesauce
and sour cream
- Miniature frankfurters wrapped in puff
pastry with Dijon dip
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Group B
- Scallops wrapped in bacon
- Herbed boursin-stuffed mushroom caps
- Beef or chicken teriyaki skewers
- Petite crab cakes with Cajun remoulade
- English cucumbers topped with salmon mousse
- Cherry tomatoes-stuffed with artichoke
mousse
- Chicken satay skewers with a Thai peanut
dipping sauce
- Peking duck wrapped in a Mandarin pancake
- Shrimp wrapped in pea pods with Asian
dipping sauce
- Garlic-encrusted tenderloin on crostini
$20.95 |
Additional Hors D’oeuvres
sold in 50 pieces
Assorted California
rolls and sushi
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$125.00 |
| Mint-marinated lamb kebobs |
$100.00 |
| Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce |
$125.00 |
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| Salads |
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Seasonal field greens topped with
crumbled goat cheese and grape tomatoes
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Traditional Caesar salad with shaved
Parmesan cheese and garlic croutons
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Baby spinach leaves with sieved
eggs, red onion, bacon, and croutons
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Grilled asparagus with a roasted
pepper vinaigrette on a bed of field greens
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Tomatoes and sliced buffalo mozzarella
with fresh basil
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Garden greens with shredded carrots,
tomatoes, and English cucumbers
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Hearts of romaine, spiced pecans,
and shaved red onions
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Boston baby leaf lettuce with grilled
orange segments and toasted almonds
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Dressings include: balsamic vinaigrette,
soy ginger orange vinaigrette,
traditional Italian, raspberry vinaigrette, or creamy
Italian dressing
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| Soups |
- Traditional New England clam chowder
- Lobster bisque with sherry*
- Wild mushroom barley
- Ginger carrot
- Curried butternut squash
- Chicken and vegetable
- Corn chowder
- Potato leek
- Chilled sparkling berry
- Chilled cucumber dill
- Tangy chilled gazpacho
* Additional charge
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| Entrées |
All
main course entrées include choice of soup or salad,
entrée,
choice of seasonal accompaniments, assorted dinner rolls, and
coffee service |
| Poultry |
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Grilled chicken breast topped with a grilled pineapple, citrus
sweet pepper salsa
$21.95
Tangy marinated lime and tequila-grilled chicken breast served
with our homemade mango chutney
$21.95
Grilled lemon chicken breast with a lemon rosemary veloute
$21.95
Marinated grilled chicken breast with a fresh arugula pignoli
pesto sauce
$21.95
Grilled chicken breast with a spicy peach glaze
$21.95
Sautéed chicken breast with an artichoke lemon parsley
pesto sauce
$22.95
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Boursin cheese and
fresh spinach, white sherry sauce
$22.95
Chicken Kiev: breaded breast of chicken stuffed with garlic
butter
$20.95
Chicken Oscar: stuffed with crabmeat and asparagus béarnaise
sauce
$23.95
Chicken marsala sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms
$21.95
Chicken chardonnay with lemon juice, capers butter, and chardonnay
wine
$21.95
Roasted duck served with an orange raspberry sauce
$22.95 |
| Beef |
Aged prime rib of beef served with a horseradish cream sauce
$23.95
Beef Wellington: tenderloin of beef baked in a puffed pastry
shell
$26.95
Thyme-roasted tenderloin of beef with braised shallot sauce
$26.95
Black angus sirloin of beef with cracked pepper brandy sauce
$24.95
Beef medallions and gulf shrimp served with herbed citrus butter
$27.95
Butterflied leg of lamb with lemon, roasted garlic, and rosemary
$25.95
Oven-roasted veal with a raisin and almond stuffing
$23.95 |
| Seafood |
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Herb-encrusted salmon served with a lemon dill sauce
$23.95
Poached Atlantic salmon in a puffed pastry shell topped with
hollandaise
$23.95
Grilled or pan-seared salmon served with a citrus sweet pepper
salsa
$23.95
Char grilled swordfish with a pineapple mango salsa
Market Price
Grilled tuna steak with nectarine-red onion relish
Market Price
Pan-roasted Chilean sea bass served with a spinach cream sauce
Market Price
Scallop and swordfish kabobs marinated and served with fresh
vegetables
Market Price
Grilled rum-soaked shrimp with a mango-lime relish
$23.95
Baked stuffed lobster stuffed with a bountiful seafood medley
Market Price |
| Vegetarian |
Stripped
eggplant ravioli served with roasted garlic olive oil
$19.95
Grilled portabello mushroom stuffed with Israeli couscous and
fried leeks
$19.95
Pasta rotollo: pasta rolled and stuffed with Swiss chard, pimentos,
and crimini mushrooms
$18.95
Lemon broccoli risotto served with a brunoise of Autumn vegetables
$19.95
Feuillté of Winter vegetables: diced vegetables wrapped
in a pastry shell
$19.95 |
| Vegan |
Stuffed
eggplant roll with wild mushroom risotto and served with
a carrot and red pepper sauce and garnished with a cilantro
vinaigrette
$19.95
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a basil pesto sauce
$18.95
Stuffed acorn squash stuffed with a medley of julienne vegetables
$18.95 |
| Accompaniments |
Twice-baked
potatoes
Potato au gratin
Roasted medley of potatoes
Rice pilaf
Garlic creamed potatoes
Wild rice Medley
Smashed Red bliss potatoes
Mushroom orzo
Chef’s special Couscous
Chef’s Special risotto
Grilled autumn vegetables
Sautéed vegetable medley
Asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Steamed broccoli with roasted red peppers
Green beans almondine
Honey-glazed baby carrots
Carrot and parsnip puree |
| Sauté
and Carving Stations |
You
may choose to do something a little different at your special
party.
We have a variety of stations with chefs preparing
a scrumptious plate or carving a delectable dish for you and
your guests. |
| Pasta
Station* |
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Your choice of two selections of pasta and three sauces make
up this "Taste of Italy" station.
Your choices include penne, bowties ,tri-colored rotini, cheese
ravioli, or wild mushroom ravioli.
Choose two sauces from our selection of pesto, sundried tomato
cream sauce,
marinara, alfredo, olive oil and garlic, or traditional meat
sauce.
Fresh Parmesan and focaccia bread finish this fun food station.
You may also choose to include vegetables, meat, or seafood.
Just sauces
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$14.95 |
Add vegetable fixings
portobello mushrooms, spinach, black olives red and
yellow peppers, broccoli, and onions
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$16.95 |
| Add chicken |
+$2.50 |
| Add beef or seafood |
+$4.50 |
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| Risotto
Station* |
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Vegetable toppings from our selection of mushrooms, onions,
peppers,
spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, and carrots. You may also choose
three sauces from our selection of
garlic and olive oil, pesto, vegetable, spicy red pepper,
and sundried tomato to top off your selection.
Sauces and fixings
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$16.95 |
| Add chicken |
+$2.50 |
| Add beef or seafood |
+$4.50 |
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| Chef's
Carving Stations* |
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Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
Served with your choice of bordelaise, shallot merlot, or
horseradish cream sauce, and petit French rolls
$21.50
Garlic Herb-Roasted Rack of Lamb
Served with mint jelly and toasted mini pita pockets
$21.50
New England Roasted Turkey Breast
Served with our own cranberry orange relish and petite corn
muffins
$16.95
Crown Roast of Veal
Served with a red wine reduction and focaccia bread
$19.95
Bone in Vermont Ham
Aged Vermont ham slow cooked with a maple mustard and
pineapple clove sauce accompanied by petite corn muffins
$19.95
* The stations listed above require one chef for every 50-guests
with a 50 guest minimum.
For the presentation and service of items listed above, a
$75.00 chef’s fee
will be added for a two-hour service period. |
| Desserts |
Turtle or fruit-topped
cheesecake
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$ 4.50 |
| Fresh fruit and chocolate fondue |
$ 3.95 |
| Miniature Pastries and petits
fours |
$ 3.25 |
| Homemade carrot cake |
$ 2.95 |
| Chocolate Chambourd cake |
$ 3.50 |
Chocolate-dipped strawberries
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$ 2.50 |
| Tiramisu |
$ 4.50 |
| Chocolate mousse |
$ 3.75 |
Assorted ice cream
and sorbet
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$ 2.75 |
| Bananas foster* |
$ 5.25 |
| Hazelnut cappuccino cake |
$ 3.50 |
| Chocolate seduction cake |
$ 3.75 |
| White chocolate mousse cake |
$ 3.50 |
| Lemon cream cake |
$ 3.50 |
| Key lime pie |
$ 3.25 |
| Pecan bourbon pie |
$ 3.25 |
| Fresh fruit tarts |
$ 4.50 |
| Lemon mousse pie |
$ 3.25 |
| Warm apple cobbler |
$ 2.95 |
Coffee, tea and decaf
service
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$ 1.95 |
| Cake cutting fee |
$50.00 |
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| Additionally |
Votive
candles for your tables
Ice carvings
Special napkin folds
Menu theme parties
Specialty linens
Personalized decorations |
| Beverage
Service |
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Full, Hosted Consumption Bar
| Premium liquors, mixed cocktails |
$5.50
each |
| Imported and domestic beer |
$3.75
each |
| House chardonnay and cabernet
sauvignon |
$18.00
per open bottle |
| Sparkling water, juices, and sodas |
$1.50
glass |
| Champagne |
$22.00
per open bottle |
| *One bartender required
per 75–100 guests at the rate of $19.00 per hour |
Beer and Wine-Hosted Consumption Bar
| Imported and domestic beer |
$3.75
each |
| House chardonnay and cabernet
sauvignon |
$18.00
per open bottle |
| Sparkling water, juices, and sodas |
$1.50
glass |
| *One bartender per
100 guests at the rate of $19.00 per hour |
Full Cash Bar
| Premium liquors mixed cocktails |
$5.50
each |
| Imported and domestic beer |
$3.75
each |
| House chardonnay and cabernet
sauvignon |
$18.00
per open bottle |
| Sparkling water, juices, and sodas |
$1.50
glass |
| *One bartender per
100 guests at the rate of $19.00 per hour |
Beer and Wine Cash Bar
| House chardonnay and cabernet
sauvignon |
$18.00
per open bottle |
| Imported and domestic beer |
$3.75
each |
| Sparkling water, juices, and sodas |
$1.50
glass |
| *One bartender per
100 guests at the rate of $19.00 per hour |
Please add two hours setup/break down time for all bar setups.
All of our bartenders are required to enforce the laws of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
applicable to alcoholic beverage service.
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