Weddings by Doubletree

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1 Weddings by Doubletree HOUSTON DOWNTOWN 400 DALLAS STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS HOTEL: CATERING FAX: Culinary Cuisine

2 Your Wedding Experience We offer comprehensive wedding services to make your entire wedding experience a dream come true. Weddings by Doubletree include: Guest Accommodations Doubletree's refreshingly caring and relaxed approach to hospitality is sure to make your out-of-town guests feel at home, so they can be at their best on your big day. Whether you're looking for just a few rooms for your special guests, or for a location that can serve as headquarters for a larger group, we offer the first class amenities and personal touches that make for a memorable stay. Contact our Sales Department to set up a block of guestrooms for your special weekend! Rehearsal Dinners From formal rehearsal dinners to more casual, relaxed gatherings, we're here to help you choose the ideal venue and plan every detail of your event. And with our staff of accomplished chefs, we vow to provide a delightful culinary experience so you can focus on enjoying the company of your guests. Wedding Ceremony What's your idea of the perfect wedding setting? Whether it's a ceremony indoors or outdoors or somewhere in-between, our location creates the perfect setting for your vows! Our talented wedding planner and attentive staff are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional level of personalized service, to make your wedding day everything you want it to be. Receptions We vow to make your wedding day complete, with a stress-free reception that's a beautiful reflection of you. Our experienced staff focuses on every detail, while you and your guests enjoy the party of a lifetime.

3 Your Wedding Day Let our expert wedding consultant at the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Downtown handle all the details! Select from any of our complete wedding packages or allow us to customize a menu of your very own. Your wedding reception or dinner at the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Downtown features: A Complimentary New Suite with A Chilled Bottle of Champagne & Chocolate Covered Strawberries Special Guestroom Rates Available for Your Guests Custom Reception Design and Set-Up Reserved Seating and Optional Elevated Head Table Beautiful Decorated Buffets and Specialty Stations Tables for Guest Book and Gifts White, Ivory, Grey or Black Linen Napkins White, Ivory, Grey or Black Floor-Length Table Cloth Linens Complimentary Table Centerpieces to include: Hurricane Globes, Elegant Votives & Pillar Candles on a Mirror Tile or Handcrafted Candlesticks Dance Floor and Staging for Entertainment Easel for Wedding Portrait Memorable Dinner Prepared by our Culinary Professionals

4 Hors d Oeuvres Selections Served Cold (Minimum order 50 Pieces Required) Marinated Asparagus Rolled In Prosciutto 3.95 Roast Beef Roulades 3.75 Salami Coronets 3.75 Assorted Finger Sandwiches 3.75 Fruit or Cheese Kabobs 3.95 Specialty Canapés of Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Foie Gras, Tuna and Ham 4.00 Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 4.25 Gulf Shrimp on Ice 4.95 Crab Claws Market Above pricing is per piece Served Hot (Minimum order 50 Pieces Required) Oriental Egg Rolls 3.95 Pork Potstickers 3.95 Beef Chilto 4.25 Phyllo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese 4.25 Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenderloins 4.25 Spring Roll 3.95 Mini Beef Empanadas 4.25 Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopia 4.25 Crab Cakes 5.00 Asparagus & Goat Cheese in Phyllo 4.50 Above pricing is per piece

5 Displays & Specialty Stations Displayed Items Domestic & Imported Cheese Display $5.00 per person House Assorted Crackers and Breads International Cheeses $8.00 per person Assorted Imported &International Cheeses House Crackers and Breads Seasonal Sliced Fruit $6.00 per person Served with Poppy Seed Yogurt Fresh Garden Vegetable Presentation $3.00 per person Served with House Made Herbal Dip Antipasto Display $4.00 per person Prosciutto, Salami, Soppressata, Roasted Marinated Artichokes, Zucchini and Yellow Squash, Peppers, Asparagus, Sweet Onions, Mushrooms, Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese Pasta Station Penne and Tortellini Pastas, Alfredo and Marinara Sauce, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Julienne Vegetables and Fresh Herbs, Crushed Red Pepper and Parmesan Cheese Garlic Sticks $11.00 per person Specialty Stations Specialty Mashed Potato Bar Choice of One of the Following Fajita Station Chicken and Beef Stations with Traditional Condiments to include Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Sour Cream Served with Warm Flour Tortillas $13.00 per person Peruvian Blue Potatoes With Roasted Garlic, Gruyere Cheese and Sour Cream Sweet Potatoes With Cinnamon Butter, Candied Pecans and Brown Sugar Yukon Gold Potatoes with Scallions, Bleu Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits All of the Above Stations Require an Uniformed Attendant Attendant Fees: $ per attendant, Carvery Stations Inside Round of Beef $ Each (serves 50 people) Steamship Round of Beef $ Each (serves 150 people) Heartland Bone in Ham $ Each (serves 35 people) Roasted Turkey Breast $ Each (serves 25 people) Carver Fee of $ Applies per Carvery Carving Stations include Condiments and House Silver Dollar Rolls Estimates are Based Upon Reception Size Servings

6 Sunset Reception Doubletree Wedding Punch Imported & Domestic Cheese Presentation French Bread and Fancy Crackers Deluxe Garden Crudité Display with Assorted Dips Carving Stations Select One of the Following: Honey Glazed Ham Roasted Turkey Steamship Round of Beef Select Three of the Following Cold Displayed Items Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Crostini Petite Croissant Sandwiches Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display Artichoke Bottoms topped with Shrimp or Crab Mousse Roast Beef with Cornichons Smoked Salmon with Dill on Toast Point Avocado Pinwheels Ceviche Shooters Select Four of the Following Hot Hors d'oeuvres Andouille Sausage en Croute Mini Crab Cakes, Chipotle Sauce Mushroom Vol Au Vent Chicken Quesadillas Cornucopia Artichoke Breaded with Boursin Pecan Crusted Chicken Filets, Mango Chutney Mushroom Caps stuffed with Crab or Spinach Custom Designed Wedding Cake Provided by a Specialty Bakery Included with Ceremonial Cutting Sparkling Champagne Toast Freshly Brewed Coffee Service and Ice Tea Service based on 2 Hours of Service $ Per Person

7 Plated Wedding Dinner Packages Plated Dinner Package A Doubletree Punch Seasonal Fresh Fruit House Yogurt Dipping Sauce & Domestic Cheese Display with House Crackers OR 2 Cold Passed Hors d Oeuvres (One Piece of Each Selection per Person) Salad Course (Choice of One) Garden Greens with Grape Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumber and Mushrooms, Champagne Vinaigrette OR Traditional Caesar Salad, Parmesan Cheese, House Croutons, Caesar Dressing Entrée Course (Choice of One) Blackened Chicken Topped with a Cajun Creole Sauce Grilled Chicken Topped with a Mango Papaya Salsa Sautéed Chicken Marsala With Mushroom Wine Sauce Chef s Selection of Starch and Seasonal Vegetables Warm Rolls and Butter Custom Designed Wedding Cake Provided by a Specialty Bakery, Includes a Ceremonial Cutting and Sparkling Champagne Toast Coffee Service and Iced Tea $ Per Person All Prices are Subject to Current Applicable Service Charges and Texas State Sales

8 Plated Wedding Dinner Packages Plated Dinner Package B Doubletree Punch Seasonal Fresh Fruit House Yogurt Dipping Sauce & Domestic Cheese Display with House Crackers OR 2 Cold Passed Hors d Oeuvres (One Piece of Each Selection per Person) Salad Course (Choice of One) Baby Wedge Salad, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pieces, Creamy Parmesan Dressing OR Skyline Fresh Spinach Leaves, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Toasted Pecans Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette Entrée Course (Choice of One) Duo of Beef Tenderloin Medallions, Bordelaise Red Wine Sauce Grilled Ribeye of Beef, Peppercorn Brandy Sauce St. Arnold Root Beer Braised Short Ribs, Pan Reduction Au jus Chef s Selection of Starch and Seasonal Vegetable Medley Warm Rolls and Butter Custom Designed Wedding Cake Provided by a Specialty Bakery which Includes a Ceremonial Cutting and Sparkling Champagne Toast Coffee and Iced Tea Service $ Per Person All Prices are Subject to Current Applicable Service Charges and Texas State Sales

9 Traditional Wedding Dinner Buffet Fresh Sliced Fruit Display, Served with Poppy seed Dressing Imported and Domestic Cheese Presentation French Bread and House Assortment of Crackers Mixed Garden Green Salad with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Entrée Selections Roasted Turkey Breast, House Made Gravy Smoked BBQ Brisket of Beef, House BBQ Sauce Baked Salmon, Creamy Dill Lemon Butter Sauce Blackened Tilapia, Creole Sauce Roasted Pork Loin, Maple Bourbon Sauce Garlic and Herb Sliced Prime Rib of Beef, Natural Au jus Chicken Marsala, Mushroom Wine Butter Sauce Chicken Piccata with Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce Chicken Romesco Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Caper Garlic Cream Sauce Shrimp Etouffee, Creole Sauce Accompanying Starch and Vegetable (Choice of Two of the Following) Rice Pilaf or Wild Rice Garlic Mashed Potatoes Oven Roasted New Potatoes Broccolini Squash and Zucchini Medley Roasted Glazed Carrots and Haricot Verts Warm Rolls and Butter Custom Designed Wedding Cake Provided by a Specialty Bakery Includes Ceremonial Cutting and Sparkling Champagne Toast Coffee Service and Iced Tea $ Per Person for Two Entrees $ Per Person for Three Entrees

10 The Premier Reception Package Imported & Domestic Cheese Presentation with French Bread and Fancy Crackers Antipasto Display Choice of Two Hot Hors d Oeuvres Salad Bar Tossed Mixed Greens, Fresh Fruit Display, Marinated Tomatoes with Feta Station Selections (Please select four of the Below) Carving Station Roasted Turkey, or Glazed Baked Ham, and Steamship Round of Beef Served with traditional Condiments Horseradish, Honey-Mustard and a Cranberry Relish Sushi Station Assortment of Shrimp, Salmon and Tuna Served on Rice Paper, California Rolls Served with Wasabi, Soy Dipping Sauce and Pickled Ginger OR Seafood Display Sautéed Scallops and Steamed Clams Potato Bar Homemade Whipped Potatoes Served in a Martini Glasses, Topped with Selections of Bacon Bits, Cheese, Chives and Shredded Beef Brisket Fajita Station Choice of Beef or Chicken Served with Salsa, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Guacamole and Beans Served with Warm Flour Tortillas Stir-Fry Your Selection of Chicken, Beef or Vegetable Stir-Fry Served with Asian-style Vegetables and Jasmine Rice Fresh Pasta A Display of Penne and Angel Hair Pastas-Prepared Chocolate Madness Chocolate Fountain with Milk Chocolate Served with Sugar Wafers, Pretzel Rods, Pound Cake and Marshmallows Custom Designed Wedding Cake Provided by a Specialty Bakery and Includes Ceremonial Cutting with Champagne Toast $ Per Person *Min of 100 Guests

11 Spirits & Wines Hosted Bar Pricing Per Drink on Consumption Pricing House Brands 7.50 Gordon's Vodka, Gilbey's Gin, Ron Castillo Rum, El Zarco Silver Tequila, Black Velvet Blended Whiskey, Early Times Bourbon, and Grant s Family Scotch Premium Brands 8.00 Smirnoff Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Myers's Platinum Rum, Sauza Silver Tequila, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram's Seven Blended Whiskey, Cutty Stark Scotch Cordials Domestic Beer 6.00 Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, Samuel Adams, Boston Lager Imported Beer 7.00 Corona Extra, Heineken Lager, Stella Artois House Wine 8.00 Canyon Road Chardonnay and Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon, Frexinet Champagne Premium Wine Mionetto Brut Sparkling Prosecco, A by Acacia Chardonnay, Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Esperto Pinot Grigio, Greystone Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Diamond Merlot, Hangtime Pinot Noir Mineral Waters and Soft Drinks 3.75 By the Gallon: Doubletree Specialty Punch and House Champagne Punch *All Cash Bars are subject to $1.00 upcharge on the above pricing per drink All Cash Bars require a $ Minimum Package Bars Per person pricing Full Bar House Brand Liquors, Domestic Beers, House Wines, Mineral Waters and Sodas $16.00 per Person, First Hour, $10.00 per Person for Each Additional Hour Wine & Beer Only House Wines, House Champagne and Draft Beer, Non-Alcoholic Punch $13.00 per Person, First Hour, $9.00 per Person for Each Additional Hour Bartender Fee Per Bar (Based on 4 hours of service-each additional hour of service $25.00 per hour) *One Bartender required per 120 guests

12 Children s Menu Selection Select one of the Following (Children 12 and under) Chicken Fingers with French Fries Mini Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich with French Fries All come with: Soda or Punch Fruit Cup Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie $17.00 Per Child Late Night Snacks Choice of 3 Items, Served Buffet Style (3 pieces per person, total) Mini Burger Station Classic White Castle Sliders Assorted Pizza Station Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas Assorted Popcorn Mini Corn Dogs Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies $14.00 per person

13 Vendor Meals Plated Vendor Meal Selections Trofi Burger Certified Angus beef, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, & onion Roasted Turkey Sandwich Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, and mayonnaise Rustic Chicken Sandwich Feta, roasted peppers, arugula, toasted ciabatta Mac & Five Cheeses Cavatappi Pasta with toasted breadcrumbs, Applewood smoked bacon, and pepitas Chopped Market Salad Rainbow carrots, Roasted Fennel, Blue Cheese, Pepitas, Dried Cranberries with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette Additional Linens Additional Items Chair Covers $ $5.00 each Linen Packages available $8.00 per person Linen Package include: Banquet Table Linens ~ any color, Self-Tie Chair Covers for all Banquet Seating, Sweetheart Table Linens And Sign-In Table Linens

14 Meeting Facility and Services General Banquet Information We are delighted you are considering The Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown as a host hotel for your upcoming event needs. On behalf of our entire staff we would like to thank you for the opportunity! Doubletree s goal is to be the Hotel of Choice for your Catered Events, and we know by delivering the service and product you expect, it is likely you will return and you will tell others about your positive experience. MENUS Please keep in mind our printed menus are suggestions only. Our Catering Specialists and Executive Chef will be happy to custom design a menu especially for you. All food must be purchased through the Hotel. No outside catering is allowed. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates the sale and service of all alcoholic beverages. The Hotel is responsible for the administration of those regulations. Therefore, all alcoholic beverages must be purchased from the Hotel. AUDIO VISUAL A complete selection of audio visual aids and equipment are available through our in-house audio visual company, Presentation Services. Arrangements may be made through the Catering Office. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Event rooms are assigned according to the anticipated number of guests and set up requirements. Should these factors change or if for any reason the event space reserved is not available for your event we reserve the right to adjust the room assignment. EVENT POSTING The Hotel will, unless instructed otherwise, post your event in the lobby and on the second floor of the Hotel, as well as outside your meeting room. If the meeting is identified by a name other than what is on the contract, please bring it to the attention of your Catering representative. Organization signs to be used in public areas must be professionally printed and approved by your Catering representative. All signs not authorized by the Hotel will be removed and discarded. DECORATIONS The Hotel is happy to provide you with white table linens. Please consult your Catering representative to obtain any additional colors through an outside vendor at a nominal rental charge. Mirror squares, hurricane globes and tapered or votive candles can be provided at no extra charge. We will be pleased to coordinate the services of vendors specializing in various banquet enhancements such as floral arrangements, ice sculptures, cakes, photographers, musicians and entertainers. GUARANTEED GUEST COUNTS A final guaranteed guest count is due to the hotel by 12:00pm three business days (or 72 hours) prior to your event. Once you have given a guaranteed guest count it can be increased (based on product availability) but is not subject to reduction. We will set and prepare for 3% over the guarantee. If no guarantee is received, the expected number of guests on the banquet event order will be considered the guarantee. You will be charged for the guaranteed number of guests or the number of guests in attendance, whichever is greater. SERVICE CHARGE AND SALES TAX A 23% Service Charge and Texas State Sales Tax will be added to all food and audio visual charges. Beverage prices are subject to Service Charge; State Sales tax is included in the listed price. Meeting Room rental is subject to a 6% public room rental tax. Texas Law states that the Service Charge is subject to State Sales Tax. LABOR CHARGES Changes in room set-up made by the client, client s representative or on-site contact, within 24 business hours will be subject to an additional labor charge. For items requiring a chef attendant, carver, butler, cashier, coat check attendant or bartender, a $ fee will apply per employee. PAYMENT / BILLING Unless you have established credit in advance with us, total estimated charges must be pre-paid by cash, certified check or credit card at least three business days prior to your event or by personal bank check two weeks prior to your event. If you have established credit, payment in full will be due within thirty days of your event. Please note credit cannot be established less than thirty days prior to event. DELIVERIES If you wish to ship materials to the Hotel prior to your event, please plan to have these packages delivered no more than three days prior to your meeting date. Please label the packages with your Catering representative s name, the name of your meeting, and the date of your meeting. You are also responsible for making arrangements for your materials to be returned to your office. The Hotel does not accept any liability for equipment, goods, displays, or other materials that arrive or fail to arrive at the Hotel. The client is responsible for insuring its property for loss or damage. A box storage fee will apply after the fifth package delivered. The fee assessed will be $5.00 per package weighing less than 25lbs and $10.00 per package weighing more than 25lbs. SECURITY AND LIABILITY If required, in our sole judgment, in order to maintain adequate security measures in light of the size and/or nature of your event The Hotel may require security officers for your event. All security must be coordinated through the hotel s Director of Security. The Hotel assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to property belonging to you or your attendees and does not maintain insurance covering it. PARKING The Hotel offers valet parking for our guests. Event parking is $12.00 per vehicle and the charge can be placed on your master account or guests may pay individually. Parking is subject to availability. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS If hotel sleeping rooms are required for your business or social events, please ask your Catering representative about rates.