LUNCHES and BRUNCHES at the BOAT STREET

  

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Luncheons and Brunches at the Boat Street Kitchen 2009

 

 

LARGE TABLE ALTERNATIVE TO A PRIVATE EVENT

 

Small Parties:

Please note that it is not necessary to arrange a Private Event for lunch/brunch tables of 12 or fewer.  Instead, you may simply reserve a table and order off the menu.  You may or may not be seated in our second dining room.  Please do not plan on it. (see below to ensure seating in the Café area)

 

Larger Parties:

It is not always necessary to arrange a private event, even for parties of more than 12.  On certain days, we may be able to serve you at two or more large tables and allow your guests to order off the menu.  Tables will be located next to each other but each table will be served at slightly different times. A Large Party Fee of $40 will apply and a server fee of $50.  This arrangement is not suitable for a shower, wedding, anniversary, or other formal events.  It is suitable for a business lunch, a business birthday, or a casual get-together.

 

Café Seating:

We often seat larger parties in the Café room as opposed to the Kitchen.  However, if you wish to ensure that you are seated in the Café, you may pay a fee of $30 per table.

 

Extended Lunch/Brunch and Meetings:

For any of the above, if you are planning to hold a meeting or to linger beyond the usual 1.75 hours for lunch or brunch, please let us know.  There will be an additional fee of $40/table.

 

Private dessert fees and corkage fees (if you bring your own dessert or wine) charges may apply.  See below.

 

PRIVATE EVENTS

 

General Information:  Private lunch time events take place at one or more tables in the Boat Street Café.  The room is not exclusively reserved for the event and other guests may be seated nearby.  However, we will try to maintain a sense of privacy.

 

Exclusive Use:  The Boat Street Café may be reserved exclusively for your use for an additional fee of $250.

 

Available Start Times:  11Am to 1PM.  Events are expected to last no more than 2 ½ hours.  If more time is needed, there will be a charge of $75/hour.  All events must end before 3PM.

 

Group Size:  1-45 guests

 

Minimum:  There is a minimum food and beverage cost of $600 per event. 

 

Server Fee:  A $2.50/person server fee will be added to the cost of food and beverage.  The minimum server fee is $40.

 

Format:  Pre-planned lunches are usually served as a buffet.  More elaborate multi-course plated meals can be arranged. 

 

Decorating:  We provide flowers and candles as we see fit.  If you would like extra flowers, or flowers in a certain color range, please let us know.  We may be able to accommodate you at no extra cost.  Guests may not normally decorate the room although balloons, place cards, and guest gifts are allowed.

 

Food Cost:  The food cost for a private lunch will be slightly higher than similar food ordered off the menu.  Prices begin at $24/person and usually range no higher than $45/person.

 

Tax:  10%

Automatic Gratuity: 20%

 

Beverage Costs:  Billed at our usual restaurant prices.

 

Dessert Charge:  If you bring in your own dessert there will be a fee of $2.50/person.  If you order a dessert from us but bring in additional treats to be taken home, the Dessert Charge will NOT apply.

 

Corkage fee is $14/bottle; 4 bottle maximum.

 

Other Fees:  Other fees related to the cleanup of excessive wrapping, decorations, etc. may apply.   The usual charge is $50/bag.

 

Shower/Planner/Bridal Events:

If a bridal, a baby shower, an event involving a planner, or any similar event is to take place at the Boat Street, we must be informed in advance.  There will be a fee of $100-$250 depending on the size and complexity of the event.  This fee helps cover the extra time, labor, planning, and cleanup that go into such a party.    I would be happy to discuss the necessity for these fees with you in person.  These fees do NOT apply to birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

 

Custom Menus:

Please let us know if you would like to work out a Custom Menu.  Custom Menus are typically used for more formal events such as important meetings, weddings, anniversaries, or a baptism celebration, etc.  A Custom Menu may not any more expensive than a ‘Pick and Choose’ Menu (see below).

 

Easy Pick and Choose Menu:

The pick and choose menus below, allow you to easily plan your event and control your costs.  

 

MENU SUGGESTIONS:

 

EXTRAS – at any event

Cheese Plate - $12 each or $7/person

Boat Street Organic Chicken Liver Pate Plate - $12 each or $6/person

Provencal Olives - $2/person

Roasted Almonds - $2/person

 

 

LIGHT LUNCH IDEAS

 $26 for 4 items; $2 for a non-alcoholic beverage, $3/person for coffee/tea service

 

Soups

Magali Tomato, Scallion, Pistou, Cauliflower (anytime)

Gazpacho, Melon, or Cucumber (summer only)

Squash, Mushroom (fall, winter, spring)

 

Mixed Sandwiches on Baguettes

(Chicken, Sausage, Curried Tuna, Roast Pork, Asparagus, Artichoke Salad, Salami and Sweet Butter)

 

Salads

Chickpea Salad

Green Salad

CousCous Salad

French Style Potato Salad

Fresh Fruit

 

Desserts

Mini Version:  Boat Street Amaretto Bread Pudding, Fruit Clafouti, Panna Cotta with Raspberry Wine Sauce,  Ginger Pound Cake with Lemon Syrup, Cookies (other desserts may be available)

 

 

SUBSTANTIAL LUNCH IDEAS

$28 for 4 items; $35 for 5  items; $2 for a non-alcoholic beverage, $3/person for coffee & tea service

 

Soup

Magali Tomato, Scallion, Pistou, Cauliflower (anytime)

 Gazpacho, Melon, or Cucumber (summer only)

Squash, Mushroom (fall, winter, spring)

 

Entrée

Boat Street Macaroni and Cheese

Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

Herb Roasted Pork Loin

Grilled Sausage

Meat Terrine

Vegetable Gratin

Sliced Cold Meats

Smoked Fish

Stuffed Peppers

Crespeou (6 layer vegetable omelette) with Basil Sauce

Spinach Tarte

Rolled Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach and Feta

 

Side Dishes

Corn Custard

French Style Potato Salad

Green Salad

Curried Chickpea Salad

CousCous Salad

Fresh Fruit

 

Dessert

Mini Version: Boat Street Amaretto Bread Pudding, Fruit Clafouti, Panna Cotta with Raspberry Wine Sauce,  Ginger Pound Cake with Lemon Syrup, Cookies (other desserts may be available)

 

 

 

BRUNCH IDEAS

$28 for 4 items; $35 for 5 items; add $3.00/person for orange juice; $8.00/person for Mimosas; $3.00/person for coffee and tea service

 

Sweets

Coffee Cake – available for large parties only

Croissants

Chocolate Brioche

Plum Clafouti served with Cream

Warm Baguettes with Butter and Home Made Jam

Toasts with Goat Cheese and Honey

Yogurt with Crushed Raspberries and Walnuts

 

Savories

Cheese Plate

Smoked Fish Plate

Tarte (Onion, Bacon, Crab, Ham)

Rustic Corn Custard Cake with Maple Syrup

Crespeou (layered vegetable omelette cake served with basil sauce)

Scalloped Oysters

Corn Pudding with Thyme

Roasted Pepper and Basil Strata

Smoked Salmon Strata

Rustic Sausages

Bacon

Roasted Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

 Green Salad