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WEDDING CATERING MENUS
2018-2019
OUR CULINARY OFFERING
From the kitchens of Eastern Standard & Island Creek Oyster Bar, we bring the culinary talents of Boston’s most popular restaurants to private events at Hotel Commonwealth. In keeping with the seasonally inspired, locally-sourced ingredients these establishments are known for, the same caliber of cuisine will be found in these menus. From breads & specialty cakes, to cured meats & charcuterie, it’s all made in house under the same esteemed culinary team, served to you in the comfort & sophistication of the newly designed venues at Hotel Commonwealth. As you review the menu options, please note that they are meant to be a springboard of ideas & we look forward to creating the perfect culinary experience for your special event.
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
CHEF BIOS
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
the talent behind the menus
Jeremy Sewall CONSULTING CHEF AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH & EASTERN STANDARD
EXECUTIVE CHEF OF ISLAND CREEK OYSTER BAR & ROW 34’S
A James Beard nominated chef, Jeremy spent time in some of the world’s finest kitchens after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. With his family & heart in Maine, where he spent summers fishing & lobstering, Jeremy returned to Boston after working for Bradley Ogden in San Francisco to open Great Bay with Michael Schlow. In 2006, Jeremy & his wife Lisa realized their dream of opening their own restaurant, Lineage, in Brookline. Now a Brookline fixture, Jeremy joined Garrett Harker to assist as collaborating chef at Eastern Standard. He is now also a partner in both Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34, as well as the author of the James Beard Award nominated cookbook The New England Kitchen. Jeremy is recognized as one of the most accomplished seafood-focused chefs in the country.
Adam Nelson CHEF DE CUISINE AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH
Chef Adam directs the kitchen in entirety of the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square. Adam grew up in Nashville, Tennessee & now resides in Cambridge with his wife. Adam studied Civil Engineering at the University of Tennessee & worked as a dishwasher & prep cook at a local Knoxville BBQ spot. His passion for food began taking over his pursuit of a degree. He eventually decided to go full time in kitchens & enrolled in the school of hard knocks. He worked his way up from prep to kitchen supervisor, then Chef de Partie in Nashville. From there his wife & he decided to pick up & see the country. They settled in New Mexico where Chef Adam was hired as a Sous Chef under James Beard Nominated, Executive Chef Jonathan Perno at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm. Chef Adam spent 3 years working closely under Chef John Perno, his mentor & first chef to wholeheartedly invest in Adam. They had the pleasure of working together with a fully functioning Organic farm & a menu that dictated such. In late 2015 Chef Adam & his wife decided it was time to see a new city & moved up to Boston. He has settled in nicely under Chef Jeremy Sewall at Hotel Commonwealth.
Linnea Blake EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH, EASTERN STANDARD, & THE HAWTHORNE
Chef Linnea directs the pastry program at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, including the entire Hotel Commonwealth Events Program. Linnea grew up in Milford in Worcester County of Massachusetts & now resides in Boston. Linnea's interest in the culinary arts sparked at an early age when she would make meringues with her Swedish grandmother, Evelyn . Linnea's growing passion led her to enroll in Johnson & Wales in 2004. Shortly after graduating with a major in Pastry Arts in 2008, Linnea worked as a pastry chef at the Woodstock Inn in Vermont, specializing in wedding cakes & running their bakeshop. Linnea's extensive hotel experience started during her study abroad internship in Wales. It was in this converted 15th Century castle, where Linnea earned valuable experience running a hotel pastry program.
Jackson Cannon BAR DIRECTOR, EASTERN STANDARD
CO-OWNER; BAR DIRECTOR, THE HAWTHORNE
Jackson Cannon has always lived to exacting standards. Son & brother of renowned award- winning journalists Lou & Carl Cannon, Jackson grew up immersed in a world of travel, politics & literature. In his twenties Jackson dedicated himself to a career in music, traveling the world in support of dynamic acts. A stint booking music acts at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, Massachusetts provided the fortuitous introduction to the craft of bartending & Jackson seized the stage. Settling in Boston, Jackson transitioned out of music & found bartending to be the perfect profession for his diverse interests. Jackson opened Eastern Standard in 2005 as Bar Manager, quickly cementing the neighborhood brasserie’s reputation as one of the country’s best bars, known for its attention to properly crafted cocktails & unwavering hospitality in a high-volume environment. Jackson’s iconic, expansive cocktail program offering more than 60 classic & new creations has secured Eastern Standard national attention from USA Today as one of the country’s “Top 10 Hotel Bars” in 2006, Esquire magazine as one of the “Best Bars in America” in both 2008 & 2010 & Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards for “Best High Volume Cocktail Bar” in 2012 & “Best American Restaurant Bar” in 2015. In 2011, Nightclub & Bar magazine named Jackson “Bartender of the Year.” The same year, Jackson introduced the next iteration of his vision when he opened The Hawthorne. Under Jackson’s guidance, The Hawthorne has received local & national acclaim, most recently as a 2013, 2014 & 2015 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for “Outstanding Bar Program”– the only New England establishment to receive the honor in 2014. He was also personally recognized as a finalist for “Best Bar Mentor” at the 2013 & 2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards & as a 2014 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award nominee for “Mixologist/Brand Ambassador of the Year.”
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
COMMONWEALTH SIGNATURE WEDDINGS
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
PLATED DINNER
Three Passed Hors d’oeuvres for One Hour
One Stationary Display
•••
Three Course Plated Dinner
One First Course Selection
Two Entrées & One Vegetarian Entrée
•••
Custom-designed Wedding Cake
$125 per person
BUFFET DINNER
Three Passed Hors d’oeuvres for One Hour
One Stationary Display
•••
Buffet Dinner
Two Starters
Two Entrées & One Vegetarian Entrée
•••
Custom-designed Wedding Cake
$115 per person
menus include freshly baked artisan breads Jim’s organic coffee, decaffeinated coffee, & a selection of MEM teas
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
Crispy Island Creek Oyster lemon-black pepper aïoli
Crispy Fish Taco avocado, slaw (GF)
Smoked Bluefish Pâté* chive, crème fraîche (GF)
Seared Tuna Tostada* avocado, chili lime (GF)
Crab Cake citrus remoulade
Grilled Shrimp Creole tomato glaze (GF)
Lobster Taco mango salsa, avocado (GF)
Lobster corn cake, fennel slaw
Crispy Potato Cake duck confit, red onion jam
Apple Tartlet curried chicken
Crispy Chicken Croquettes sesame dipping sauce
Steak Tartare* cornichon, crostini
House-made Sausage roasted onion petal, mustard
Beet Tartare potato chip, chive, crème fraîche (GF)
Flatbread walnut, honey, goat cheese, arugula
Black Mission Fig honey, sea salt (GF)
Zucchini Fritters tomato jam
Basil Parmesan Arancini garlic aïoli
Tempura Green Bean avocado crema (GF)
Medjool Dates blue cheese (GF)
Wild Mushroom Toast tellegio, truffle oil
Brie Tartlet roasted pear
Olive Tapenade herb chèvre, crostini
Artichoke & Goat Cheese Croquette lemon aïoli
Eggplant Caponata goat cheese, raisins, red pepper
Roasted Grape & Ricotta Crostini fried sage
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES - additional selections at $6 per item per person -
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
select one additional selections may be added for a fee
minimum of 25 guests per display
ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD
selection of three locally sourced cheeses
house-made bread & crackers
dried fruit, jams, chutneys, honey
ANTIPASTI*
roasted & marinated vegetables
whipped ricotta
tomatoes & mozzarella
herbed olives
artisanal breads
CHILLED LOCAL SEAFOOD RAW BAR (GF)*
local oysters
Chef’s selection of crudo
littleneck clams
jumbo cocktail shrimp
citrus cured ceviche
mignonette & cocktail sauce
supplemental charge of $18 per person
HOUSE-MADE FLATBREADS Select three:
margherita sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
mushroom potato, robiola cheese
traditional Pepperoni
salami arugula, parmesan, marinara
pesto parmesan, roasted red peppers
eggplant mozzarella, tomato
white clam* local little necks, classic white sauce, pecorino
bacon & sausage potato, oregano
SMOKED & CURED SEAFOOD *
smoked mussel salad
cured arctic char lox
smoked Atlantic salmon
citrus cured ceviche
smoked trout
served with house-made pickled vegetables
crackers & baguette
supplemental charge of $12 per person
SPREADS, BREADS & DIPS
herbed ricotta
hummus
pico de gallo
French onion dip
Chef’s selection of breads, pitas & chips
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY*
salumis
terrines
pâté
mustards & pickles
artisanal breads
STATIONARY DISPLAYS
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
PLATED DINNER
select one first course option, two entrées, one vegetarian entrée dinner menus include artisan breads & rolls, Jim’s organic coffee, decaffeinated coffee, & a selection of MEM teas
additional courses may be added for $12 per course, per person
choice of entrée upon seating, night of event, additional $15 per person
FIRST COURSE
Mixed Green Salad (GF)
cucumber, tomato, radish, carrot, Dijon vinaigrette
Greek Salad (GF)
feta, olive, cucumber, tomato, onion, herb yogurt dressing
Classic Caesar Salad*
Grana Padano, herbed crouton
Boston Bibb Salad (GF)
walnuts, dried cranberries, Great Hill blue cheese,
cider vinaigrette
Arugula Salad (GF)
roasted asparagus, bacon, parmesan, honey Dijon vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad (GF)
greens, feta, lemon herb vinaigrette
Marinated Tomato Salad (GF)
basil, mozzarella, balsamic
Grilled Eggplant (GF)
spring greens, roasted red pepper, feta, wild rice
vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato (GF)
chimichurri, crispy lentils, garlic, mushroom
Maine Lobster* (GF)
grilled corn, potato, dill
supplemental charge of $8 per person
Smoked Scallop* (GF)
potato purée, sauce vierge, ancho chili oil
supplemental charge of $8 per person
New England Clam Chowder
bacon, herbed crouton
Maine Lobster Bisque (GF)
crème fraîche
Confit of Tomato Soup (GF)
basil, herbed crouton
Curried Butternut Squash Soup (GF)
yogurt, cilantro
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
select one first course option, two entrées, one vegetarian entrée, & one dessert choice of entrée upon seating, night of event, additional $15 per person
PLATED DINNER ENTRÉES
PLATED DINNER, CONTINUED
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
Arctic Char
toasted cous cous, haricot vert, blistered cherry tomato
Pan Seared New Bedford Scallops (GF)
mushrooms, leeks, carrot purée, sauce vierge
Maine Salmon (GF)
crispy skin, swiss chard, mushrooms, saffron herb broth
Roasted Halibut (GF)
lentils, brown rice, sautéed greens, lemon herb butter
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
wild rice, orzo pasta, arugula salad
Sausage Stuffed Chicken (GF)
wild rice, asparagus
Roasted Chicken Roulade (GF)
creamy polenta, swiss chard
Confit Pork Belly (GF)
braised cabbage, house-made bacon, polenta
Mustard Rubbed Rack of Lamb (GF)
braised leek, potato purée, red wine
supplemental charge of $10 per person
Beef Osso Bucco (GF)
spiced tomato ragout, orange gremolata
Braised Beef Shortrib (GF)
roasted garlic potato purée, pearl onion, carrot, red wine
Smoked Muscovy Duck Breast (GF)
kale & mustard greens, parsnip purée, plum gastrique
Beef Tenderloin (GF)
potato purée, red wine braised mushroom, leek, whole grain
mustard gastrique
Ribeye*
blue cheese creamed spinach, beer-battered onion rings
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉES
Chef’s Risotto (GF)
Grana Padano, crispy arugula
Hand-cut Ricotta Gnocchi
roasted vegetables, pecorino
Agnolotti
herb ricotta, roasted vegetables
House-made Tagliatelle
mushroom, parmesan cream sauce, truffle oil
Pithivier
roasted root vegetables, caramelized onions
Quinoa Stuffed Pepper (GF)
ricotta, agridulce sauce
Greek Stuffed Cabbage Leaves (GF)
rice, mushroom, tomato, herbs, lemon
Potato & Pea Samosa
sautéed greens, spiced tomato relish, cilantro
Cheese Course
individually composed selection of two cheeses
accompaniments & bread
$15 per person
Sorbet Intermezzo
Chef selected sorbet interlude
$10 per person
ADDITIONAL COURSES
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
DINNER BUFFET
select two starters, two entrées & one vegetarian entrée, one dessert additional selections may be added for a fee
STARTERS
Mixed Green Salad (GF)
cucumber, radish, carrot, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette
Greek Salad (GF)
feta, olive, cucumber, tomato, onion, yogurt herb dressing
Classic Caesar Salad*
Grana Padano, herbed croutons
Marinated Tomato Salad (GF)
basil, mozzarella, balsamic
Boston Bibb Salad
walnuts, dried cranberries, Great Hill blue cheese, cider vinaigrette
Arugula Salad (GF)
roasted asparagus, bacon, parmesan, honey Dijon vinaigrette
New England Clam Chowder
bacon, herbed croutons
Maine Lobster Bisque (GF)
crème fraîche
Roasted Corn & Poblano Soup (GF)
crispy tortilla strips
White Bean & Vegetable Soup (GF)
fresh herbs
Confit of Tomato Soup (GF)
basil, herbed crouton
Curried Butternut Squash Soup (GF)
yogurt, cilantro
ENTRÉES
Pan Seared New Bedford Scallops (GF)
mushrooms, leeks, carrot purée, sauce vierge
Arctic Char
toasted cous cous, haricot vert, blistered cherry tomato
Roasted Halibut (GF)
lentils, brown rice, sautéed greens, lemon herb butter
Grilled Shrimp with Linguini
smoked sausage, roasted tomato, garlic wine sauce
Curry Roasted Chicken (GF)
basmati rice, spring peas, broccoli, cauliflower
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
wild rice, orzo pasta, arugula salad
Confit Pork Belly (GF)
braised cabbage, house-made bacon, polenta
Braised Beef Shortrib (GF)
roasted garlic potato purée, pearl onion, carrot, red wine
Grilled Flank Steak (GF)
cumin black beans, potato, peppers, onions, chimichurri
Beef Tenderloin (GF)
potato purée, red wine braised mushroom, leek, whole grain
mustard gastrique
Ribeye*
blue cheese creamed spinach, beer-battered onion rings
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉES
Chef’s Risotto (GF)
Grana Padano, crispy arugula
Hand-cut Ricotta Gnocchi
roasted vegetables, pecorino
House-made Tagliatelle
mushroom, parmesan cream sauce, truffle oil
Baked Pasta
spinach, caramelized onions, creamy tomato sauce, basil
Potato & Pea Samosa
sautéed greens, spiced tomato relish, cilantro
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
WEDDING CAKES included in your menu price
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
our Chef is happy to design a cake based on your own unique vision. design ideas should be submitted a minimum of (30) days prior to your event. additional fees may apply depending on the complexity of the design request.
CAKE FLAVORS
Vanilla
Coconut
Chocolate
Lemon
Carrot
Red Velvet
Almond Cake (GF)
FILLINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
Mocha Buttercream
Fresh Berries & Cream
Cream Cheese Buttercream
Lemon Curd
Raspberry Jam
Peanut Butter Mousse
Chocolate Mousse
FROSTINGS
Vanilla
Caramel
Cream Cheese
Raspberry
Lemon
Chocolate
JUNIOR MEALS
- $35 per child - for guests 10 years & younger
select one item per course
FIRST COURSE
Caesar Salad*
Grana Padano, herbed crouton
Mixed Green Salad
ranch dressing
ENTRÉE
Grilled Chicken Breast
mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Beef Tenderloin*
mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Chicken Tenders
French fries
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
DESSERT DISPLAYS
LATE NIGHT SNACKS
FRIENDLY FENWAY BREAK warm pretzels knots & baseball mustard burger sliders, with & without cheese* mini hotdogs lobster sliders
$28 per person
FLATBREAD
classic cheese pepperoni
$20 per person
SWEET & SALTY BREAK caramel popcorn potato chips toffee nut brittle party mix
$14 per person
GRILLED CHEESE & FRENCH FRIES
$16 per person
THE CLASSIC DESSERT
cookies, bars & sweets
$18 per person
DONUT DISPLAY
Chef’s seasonal assortment of house-made donuts
$24 per person
CHOCOLATE DISPLAY
truffles, bon bons, double chocolate cupcakes,
chocolate caramel tartlets, mini mousses, cookies, macarons
$30 per person
PIES & TARTS
house-made & seasonal
$26 per person
NEW ENGLAND SWEETS
Boston cream pies, cider caramels, peanut butter & fluff tarts, maple fudge, seasonal petit pies
$28 per person
THE URBAN DESSERT
upscale mini cakes, trifles & bon bons
$35 per person
THE SWEET SHOP
A dramatic display of a sweet wonderland created by our pastry team.
Items such as bon bons, truffles, donuts, tarts, pies, cakes & more!
$65 per person, minimum of 75 guests
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
SWEET ADDITIONS
- $12 per person - plated desserts
Vanilla Crème Brulee
shortbread cookie
Creamsicle Cake
orange brandy glaze, candied orange
Lemon Tart
ginger meringue, berries
Milk Chocolate Pot de Crème (GF)
caramel, fleur de sel
Almond Tart
honey almond, whipped crème fraiche
Sourdough Beignets
dark chocolate, mascarpone
Old Fashioned Glazed Donut
frit compote, Tahitian vanilla ice cream
Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte (GF)
raspberries, vanilla bean chantilly
Carrot Cake
cream cheese mousse, tasted pecans
Espresso Semifreddo
cherries, chocolate
Chocolate Ganache Tart
almond, passion fruit
Coconut Tres Leches Cake
roasted pineapple
Cheesecake
pretzel crust, IPA caramel
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
DOLCE DEPARTURES
wedding favors treats are individually wrapped & ready for your guests to enjoy later
WHOOPIE PIES
traditional chocolate cake with vanilla filling
$8 per bag
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK (GF)
dried cherry, walnut, sea salt
$8 per bag
BON BONS
four hand crafted chocolate confections
$14 per bag
MONOGRAMMED SUGAR COOKIE
one cookie with colored icing
$12 per bag
FRENCH MACARONS (GF)
four traditional almond sandwich cookies with choice of two colors
$12 per bag
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
PRE-WEDDING BRIDAL PARTY REFRESHMENTS
POST-WEDDING FESTIVITIES
select one, select all
BRIDAL TEA PARTY
scones with house made jams & chantilly
assorted tea sandwiches, shortbread cookies, palmiers,
selection of MEM teas
$16 per person, 20 person minimum
YOGURT PARFAITS
seasonal fruit, Greek yogurt parfaits,
granola & local honey
$13 per person, 20 person minimum
WELLNESS & ENERGY BREAK fresh fruit smoothies trail mix packaged granola bars $16 per person, 20 person minimum
DAYTIME BEVERAGE MENU
Bottled Fiji water $6 each
Assorted Sodas $5 each
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, & Club Soda
Coffee Station $6 per person
Coffee Refresh $4 per person
Red Bull $8 each
Bottled Pellegrino $6 each
THE ULTIMATE COMMONWEALTH BRUNCH
$64 per person
Lobster Eggs Benedict* English muffin, Maine lobster, hollandaise
Brioche French Toast Vermont maple syrup, caramelized bananas
Chef’s Choice Vegetarian Frittata*
Maple-cured bacon & breakfast sausage*
Smoked Salmon Platter* bagels, capers, cream cheese,red onion, baby greens
Home Fries red bliss potatoes, paprika, onions
House-baked Breakfast Pastries
Classic Sliced Fruit assorted seasonal variety
From Our Bakery cannelés, croissants, madeleines
enhance your morning with the following beverage selections
BLOODY MARY BAR
A brunch classic, spice to taste!
$14 per beverage
MIMOSA BAR
Freshly squeezed orange juice + sparkling wine = perfection
$14 per beverage
menus include fresh squeezed orange & grapefruit juices,
Jim’s organic coffee, decaffeinated coffee, selection of MEM teas
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
WEDDING MENUS
2018-2019
HOSTED BAR & BEVERAGE OPTIONS
a bar set-up fee of $150 per bar applies. one bar & bartender per 75 guests
BASIC LIQUORS
Absolut Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Gosling’s Rum, Privateer Silver Reserve Rum, Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Evan Williams Bourbon, George
Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Dewar’s Scotch, Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
PREMIUM LIQUORS
Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Gosling’s Rum, Privateer Silver Reserve Rum, Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit
Rye, Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch, Hennessy Privilege VSOP Cognac, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Martini &
Rossi Sweet Vermouth
TABLESIDE WINE SERVICE PACKAGE
house wines $25 per person, white wine, red wine
$30 per person, white wine, red wine, sparkling wine toast
BAR PACKAGE, BILLED ON CONSUMPTION Basic Bar
Basic brand liquor, wines (white, red, sparkling),
selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still &
sparkling water
$12 per cocktail
$14 per martini
Premium Bar
Premium brand liquor, wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, still & sparkling water
$16 per cocktail
$18 per martini
Cordials
Bailey’s Irish Cream, B&B, Amaretto, Grand Marnier & Sambuca
$14 per beverage
Mocktails
a designer drink for the kids, the abstainer, or the mom-to-be
$10 each
Bottled Non-Alcoholic Beverages
still or sparkling water
$6 each
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale
$5 each
BAR PACKAGE, BILLED PER GUEST
Basic Bar Package
Basic brand liquor, house wines (white, red, sparkling),
selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still &
sparkling water
$24 per person, one hour
$65 per person, up to five hours
Premium Bar Package
Premium brand liquor, house wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, still & sparkling water
$28 per person, one hour
$75 per person, up to five hours
Wine & Beer Bar Package
house wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still & sparkling water
$25 per person, up to two hours
$45 per person, up to five hours
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
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THE HAWTHORNE COCKTAIL BAR
– $16 per beverage – enjoy a selection of two of these signature cocktails from the award winning team at The Hawthorne Bar
FRENCH 75
Elegance personified
Gin, Lemon, Champagne
PHIL COLLINS
So easy to love!
Cucumber Vodka, Chartreuse, Lime, Soda
COMMODORE
Sophisticate daiquiri interpretation
Rum, Lemon, Bitters
SAZERAC
Original Big Easy Old Fashioned
Rye, Peychaud’s Bitters, Absinthe
SPITFIRE
Creative margarita variation
Tequila, Aperol, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lime
WHISKEY SMASH
The drink that built this town
Whiskey, Lemon, Mint
BEER SELECTION – $8 each –
SAM ADAMS LIGHT Focused on brewing a flavorful, high quality beer with a light-bodied taste & fewer calories, Sam Adams Light is a unique beer, not a lighter version of the Boston Lager. Sam Adams Light is the only light beer that uses no adjuncts & a traditional brewing process to ensure a balance of flavor & light-bodied taste. No other domestic light beer uses only the four classic ingredients of beer: pure water, lager yeast, Noble hops & barley malt. BUD LIGHT The number one beer in America year after year for a good reason. Low ABV & only 110 calories per 12 ounce serving, drinks clean, clear & crisp. NOTCH BREWERY Brewed nearby in Ipswich, Notch has focused exclusively on session beer since it launch in 2010. Depending on the season, enjoy the Session Pils, Left of the Dial IPA, Saison, Black Lager or Berliner Weisse. BALLAST POINT GRAPEFRUIT SCULPIN India Pale Ale with a citrus twist. The tart freshness of grapefruit perfectly complements this IPA’s citrusy hop character. Grapefruit’s a winter fruit, but this easy-drinking ale tastes like summer. DOWNEAST CIDER Sweet, refreshing & unfiltered, Downeast Original Blend hails the return of traditional New England apple cider made from all local fresh pressed fruit. CLAUSTHALER NON-ALCOHOLIC Classic convinces with its freshly flavorful & full-bodied taste & premium quality. A brew that fulfills the most exacting requirements for consummate beverage enjoyment.
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT Inspired by brewers back in the 1800's to win over the Russian Czar, this is the king of stouts, boasting high alcohol by volumes & plenty of malt character. Low to moderate levels of carbonation with huge roasted, chocolate & burnt malt flavours. Often dry. Suggestions of dark fruit & flavors of higher alcohols are quite evident. BROOKLYN BROWN A blend of six malts, some of them roasted, give this beer its deep russet-brown color & complex malt flavor. Fruity, smooth, & rich with a caramel, chocolate, & coffee background. Generous late hopping brings forward a nice hop aroma to complete the picture. Brooklyn Brown Ale is full-flavored but retains a smoothness & easy drinkability that has made it one of the most popular dark beers in the Northeast. LEFFE BLOND Leffe Blond, from Leuven, Belgium, is the flagship of Leffe. The unique recipe is the fruit of centuries of experience in the art of brewing, which brings a broad palette of aromas into balance. It is elegant, smooth & fruity, & it has a spicy aftertaste with a hint of bitter orange. JACK’S ABBY HOPONIUS UNION INDIA PALE LAGER Hoponius Union harmoniously combines lager yeast fermentation & West Coast IPA hops. Our India style Pale Lager is like a traditional IPA but with a twist – it’s fermented cold & aged for extended periods. A blend of classic American hops creates a huge tropical fruit & citrusy hop aroma. A dry finish accentuates the pleasant bitterness profile.
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
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WINE SELECTION pricing per 750ml bottle
vintages are subject to change
Sparkling Wine
NV Bollicini Prosecco (Italy) $45
NV El Xamfra “Mercat” Brut Cava (Barcelona, Spain) $48
2008 Jean-Francois Merieau “Bulles” (Loire Valley, France) $58
NV Roederer Estate, Brut (Mendocino, CA) $65
NV Nino Franco “Faive” Rose, Brut Rose (Veneto, Italy) $70
NV Taittinger, Brut La Francaise (Champagne, France) $80
NV Véuve Clicquot, Brut “Yellow Label” (Champagne, France) $120
White Wine & Rosé
2013 Astica Sauvignon Blanc (Cuyo, Argentina) $45
2012 Villa Locatelli Pinot Grigio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) $45
2011 Pierre Sparr Riesling (Alsace, France) $48
2016 Mirabeau Classic Rosé (Côtes de Provence) $48
2012 Loimer “Lois” Gruner Veltliner (Kamptal, Austria) $50
2011 Erath Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley, OR) $52
2014 Tohu Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand) $54
2014 Domaine Paul Cherrier Sancere (Loire Valley, France) $56
2016 Figuière 2016 Première Rosé (Côtes de Provence) $56
2010 La Craie Vouvray, Chenin Blanc (Loire Valley, France) $58
2012 Brandborg “Fleur de Lis” White Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley, OR) $60
2011 Landmark “Overlook” Chardonnay (Sonoma County, CA) $64
2010 Olivier Leflaive “Les Setilles”, Chardonnay (Burgundy, France) $65
2010 Jordan Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, CA) $75
Red Wine
2014 Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon (Ashton, Africa) $45
2011 Aviron Beaujolais Villages, Gamay (Beaujolais, France) $48
2014 Silver Palm Pinot Noir (Central Coast, CA) $48
2011 Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon (California) $50
2011 Domaine La Garrigue “Cuvée Romaine”, Grenache (Cotes du Rhone, FR) $52
2015 Artezin, Zinfandel, (Mendocino County, CA) $52
2012 Pecchenino “San Luigi” Dolcetto di Dogliani (Piedmont, Italy) $50
2008 Melini “Isassi” Chianti Classico, Sangiovese (Tuscany, Italy) $56
2010 Chateau de Pitray Cotes de Castillon, Merlot Blend (Bordeaux, FR) $60
2010 Jim Barry “Lodge Hill” Shiraz (Clare Valley, Australia) $60
2013 Catena Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) $62
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe, Nebbiolo (Piedmont, Italy) $64
2012 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, CA) $65
2005 Coto de Imaz “Reserva” Rioja, Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain) $70
2012 Château Dubourg Saint Emilion Bordeaux $78
2015 The Hess Collection “Allomi”, Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA) $85 2013 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian River Valley, CA) $92
2007 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA) $110
A 10 PERSON MINIMUM APPLIES TO ALL MENU ITEMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free
*These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02215 | 617 -532-5066 | WWW.HOTELCOMMONWEALTH.COM
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EVENT GUIDELINES
miscellaneous fees & additional services
Miscellaneous Fees
Choice of Entrée upon seating, night of event , maximum of three entrees $15 per person
Chef Attendant $150 per Chef
Bartenders - One bartender per 75 guests, minimum requirement $150 per bartender
Coat Check Attendant – 1 attendant per 150 guests, minimum requirement $160 per attendant
Vendor Meals $55 per person & up
Fire Detail – required by the city of Boston for any events with exposed flames Applicable fees
Additional Services
Dance Floor Set-up Fee $150, plus tax
Furniture Moving Fee $250 & up
Stage Set-up Fee $250, plus tax
Event rentals & equipment, premium linens, specialty chairs, etc. Custom quotes available
Audio Visual PSAV will provide a custom quote