Our reception packages are designed to simplify the planning of your reception or gathering. These packages include house linen for your buffet table, house china, glassware, and flatware or black disposable service ware. All packages are designed for groups of 20 or more. Our most popular reception packages are listed here along with a selection of additional reception items, so you can simply choose one and go, or browse through and create your won package. When creating a reception menu we recommend six to eight servings of hors d'oeuvres per person for the first hour and an additional four to six servings of hors d'oeuvres per person for each additional hour.
Getting to Know You Reception $14.99
The package is ideal for networking with colleagues and social gathering.
Choose two platters: Undergraduate cheese platter, baked brie, vegetable crudites, fruit platter
Choose one platter: Mediterranean platter, Southwestern tortilla bar, Antipasto platter
Choose three hot or cold hors d'oeuvres:
Chicken satay with Thai peanut dipping sauce
Chicken & mango salsa purses
Baby portabella mushrooms wiht Maine crab meat stuffing
Mini corn tortilla cup with chipotle chicken salad
Crispy asparaugs with asiago cheese
Arugula and goat cheese stuffed crimini mushrooms
Prosciutto, fresh basil and boursin cheese pinwheels
Baby portabella mushrooms with Maine crab meat stuffing
Smoked salmon, spinach and herbed cream cheese crostini
Southwestern scented shrimp with avocado
Sesame crusted tuna with tomato-ginger salsa
Social Hour $9.99
This package is ideal for a stand-alone reception.
Choose two platters: Undergraduate cheese platter, baked brie, vegetable crudites, fruit platter
Choose three hot or cold hors d'oeuvres:
Chicken satay with Thai peanut dipping sauce
Chicken & mango salsa purses
Baby portabella mushrooms wiht Maine crab meat stuffing
Mini corn tortilla cup with chipotle chicken salad
Crispy asparaugs with asiago cheese
Arugula and goat cheese stuffed crimini mushrooms
Prosciutto, fresh basil and boursin cheese pinwheels
Baby portabella mushrooms with Maine crab meat stuffing
Smoked salmon, spinach and herbed cream cheese crostini
Southwestern scented shrimp with avocado
Sesame crusted tuna with tomato-ginger salsa
The Cocktail Hour $7.99
This is an ideal package for times when your guests will be dining following the reception.
Choose one platter: Undergraduate cheese platter, baked brie, vegetable crudites, fruit platter
Choose three hot or cold hors d'oeuvres:
Chicken satay with Thai peanut dipping sauce
Chicken & mango salsa purses
Baby portabella mushrooms wiht Maine crab meat stuffing
Mini corn tortilla cup with chipotle chicken salad
Crispy asparaugs with asiago cheese
Arugula and goat cheese stuffed crimini mushrooms
Prosciutto, fresh basil and boursin cheese pinwheels
Baby portabella mushrooms with Maine crab meat stuffing
Smoked salmon, spinach and herbed cream cheese crostini
Southwestern scented shrimp with avocado
Sesame crusted tuna with tomato-ginger salsa
Add a touch of elegance to your event by having our staff butler pass your hors d'oeuvres-$20.00 per hour per staff member.
The Graduate Cheese Platter
A selection of traditional and specialty imported and domestic cheeses with Carr's table crackers, toasted baguette, toasted ciabatta bread, and garnished with fresh seasonal fruit and gourmet spreads.
$139.99 60 People * $69.99 30 People * $35.99 15 People
The undergraduate Cheese Platter
A selection of traditional imported and domestic cheeses with American Classic crackers garnished with fresh seasonal fruit.
$94.99 60 People * $49.99 30 People * $25.99 15 People
Baked Brie
Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry with your choice of filling to include raspberry, strawberry or apricot preserves, honey, caramel, toasted almonds, or spiced pecans with toasted baguette and Carr's table crackers
$99.99 60 People * $52.49 30 People * $18.99 10 People
Vegetable Crudites
Variety of gourmet and traditional seasonal vegetables served with due of dipping sauces
$64.99 60 People * $34.99 30 People * $18.99 15 People
Mediterranean Bar
Tomato and feta bruchetta and roasted eggplant, tomato & goat cheese bruchetta served with a variety of fresh baked breads, accompanied with a cornucopia of roasted vegetables, country olives, pesto, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
$249.99 75 People * $134.99 50 People * $67.99 25 People
Fruit Display
Sliced fruit such as cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes and strawberries garnished with edible flowers and a side of yogurt dipping sauce.
$44.99 60 People * $24.99 30 People * $14.99 15 People
Exotic Fruit Display
Sliced fruit such as cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, mango and papaya garnished with edible flowers and a side of yogurt dipping sauce.
$119.99 60 People * $59.99 30 People * $32.99 15 People
Cold Hors d'Oeuvres: Sold per 50 pieces
Sushi Market Price
Lobster Tail w/cucumber, crème fraiche and caviar $139.99
Filet of Beef Caponata $134.99
Shrimp Cocktail $119.99
Southwestern Scented Shrimp with Avocado $119.99
Shrimp, Cucumber and Dill Butter Canape $99.99
Prosciutto, Fresh Basil and Boursin Cheese Pinwheels $84.99
Mini Corn Tortilla Cup with Chipotle Chicken Salad $84.99
Roasted Eggplant & Goat Cheese Crostini $74.99
Sesame Crusted Tuna with Tomato-Ginger Salsa $79.99
Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Herbed Cream Cheese Crostini $64.99
Pear and Blue Cheese Phyllo Cup $64.99
Hot Hors d'Oeuvres: Sold per 50 pieces
Beef Satay with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce, $124.99
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Coulis $119.99
Mini Maine Crab Cakes w/Garlic Aioli $119.99
Chicken & Mango Salsa Purses $109.99
Mushroom and Fontina in Puff Pastry $99.99
Vegetable Cornucopia $99.99
Fig and Mascarpone Filo Purses $99.99
Crispy Asparagus with Asiago Cheese $89.99
Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce $79.99
Sesame Crusted Chicken Bites $79.99
Arugula and Goat Cheese Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms $64.99
Baby Portabella Mushrooms with Maine Crabmeat Stuffing $64.99
Antipasto Platter
$199.99 100 people * $104.99 50 people * $54.99 25 People
A bounty of Italian meats and cheeses with a selection of marinated vegetables with country olives and crusty breads.
Smoked Salmon Display $89.99 Serves 20 people
Smoked Atlantic salmon served with capers, chopped egg whites and yolks, sliced tomato, Bermuda onion, bagel chips and whipped cream cheese.
Stations are designed for 20 or more and require a chef attendant at $50. They are intended for an appetizer portion.
Raw Bar Market Price
Oysters, littleneck clams, shrimp cocktail, snow crab cakes, includes lemons, cocktail sauce and mignonette sauces.
Carving Station
Tenderloin of beef with assorted mustards, horseradish cream and bread $9.99
Dijon crusted pork tenderloin served with pineapple relish and French baguette $5.99
Fresh Herb Roasted Breast of Turkey served with cranberry chutney and biscuits $4.99
Pasta (choice of two pastas and two sauces) $5.99
Cheese ravioli, tri-colored tortellini, penne and linguini, fresh plum tomato sauce, basil pesto sauce with pine nuts, pink vodka sauce and alfredo sauce. Includes freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crisp Caesar salad and bread sticks.
For more information contact us:
Department of Conferences, 88 Bedford Street, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104
Tel: (207) 780-5965; Fax: (207) 780-5963; E-mail: Elizabeth Morin or Sherry Phillips.
