FUNCTIONS LEOMINSTER, MA RYEANDTHYME.COM
Located in the historic Wood Block building in downtown Leominster, Rye & Thyme has all the charm of a classic New England tavern. Large windows, brick walls and high ceilings provide a modern, yet classic and comfortable atmosphere. Rye & Thyme features a raw bar with the freshest shellfish from local waters and a signature wood grill used for our pizzas, steaks, seafood, chops and burgers. We offer a world-class cocktail program along with American-made spirits, wine and beer, with a rotating selection designed to quench the thirst of the everyday beer drinker as well as those on the hunt for something new. The Rye Room SEATED DINNER: up to 50 guests COCKTAIL STYLE EVENTS: up to 70 guests Located on the main level at R&T, The Rye Room is beautifully furnished and decorated. With large front windows, brick walls and high ceilings, the atmosphere is modern, yet classic and comfortable. The perimeter of the room is furnished with large, modern booths, with tables and chairs located down the center aisle. The Hop Room SEATED DINNER: up to 45 guests COCKTAIL STYLE EVENTS: up to 65 guests Our Hop Room is located on the lower level at R&T and is directly adjacent to, yet private from, the Draught Cellar bar and lounge and has its own private bar. The Front Room SEATED DINNER: up to 50 guests COCKTAIL STYLE EVENTS: up to 75 guests Our Front Room is located on the lower level of R&T, directly adjacent to our Draught Cellar bar and lounge, and features a stage for live entertainment. Due to our live entertainment schedule, there may be time restrictions for renting this room, especially on weekend nights. RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 2
INFORMATION AND POLICIES FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUMS When booking your group reservation, please note that dates come with a food & beverage revenue guarantee Minimums vary based on the day of the week and time of the year, and do not include service charge, sales tax, or gratuity. EVENT GUARANTEES We will need to receive your final guest commitment one week prior to your event(s). Should this number not be made available at the requested time, the originally established attendance will be used. The actual attendance or the final guaranteed guest count will be charged, whichever is greater. If the guest number increases the day of the event, we will do our best to accommodate. CANCELLATION Cancellation 7 days (M-F) prior to the event required. Failure to cancel will result in a charge of 50% of the food and beverage minimum to the credit card given. Larger events may have different cancellation conditions and a 25% deposit may apply. FINAL PAYMENT We do not provide separate checks for group events. Upon completion of the event, one check will be prepared with all food, beverage, incidental charges and sales tax. Payment of the entire guest check is due upon completion of the event. Niche accepts cash and all major credit cards. Loyalty points cannot be accrued on large group events. Group menus and beverage choices will need to be selected 2 weeks in advance. This will guarantee food and beverage item availability and printing of the menus for the day/night of the event as needed. TAX AND GRATUITY Food and beverages are subject to a 6.25% sales tax. The amount of gratuity is solely up to you. We recommend 18% of the food and beverage total. A card will be supplied, for your convenience, with the 18% amount of the total written in, and will be presented with the check. Other fees may apply depending on the specific details of the event. Deb Covino Function Coordinator dcovino@nichehospitality.com FAX (508) 767-3414 Steven Lavery Assistant Function Coordinator sjlavery@nichehospitality.com FAX (508) 767-3414 RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 3
Seated Dinner $ 36/pp The seated dinner option at Rye & Thyme includes some of our most popular entrées. If there was an item that you enjoyed at Rye & Thyme that you don t see here but would like to include with your party, please don t hesitate to ask and we will do our best to accommodate. RYE & THYME SEATED DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD choose one from our list ENTRÉE select up to three entrées from our list for each guest to choose from. For parties larger than 25, guest selections must be made prior to the evening of the event so that the kitchen can prepare the dishes accordingly DESSERT choose one from our list BEVERAGES soda, coffee and tea ENHANCEMENTS Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters and Clams Casino $2.5 per piece Passed or Plated Appetizers served for first hour of reception Choose 2 ($6/pp) / Choose 4 ($11/pp) Cheese Board Mezcal Guacamole, Salsa & Chips Hummus, Veggie Sticks & Pita Mozzarella Rice Balls basil aioli Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Chicken Teriyaki Skewers Salad Options Caesar classic dressing, croutons, shaved parmesan Wedge crisp iceberg, applewood bacon, gorgonzola, red onion, parmesan-peppercorn dressing Garden young greens, hand-cut vegetables, aged cheddar, balsamic dijon vinaigrette Entrée Options Wood-Grilled Chicken Breast sour cream mashed potato and seasonal vegetable, herb vinaigrette Ale Braised Short Rib carrots, onions, mashed potato and Boulder Shake pan gravy Vegetarian Pasta seasonal vegetable medley, garlic, white wine and parmesan Seared Salmon seasonal risotto and chef s paired garnishes Filet Mignon grilled 8oz. filet, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables, cabernet sauce ($7 supplement) Baked Haddock herb and crumb crust, lemon thyme butter sauce, garlic mashed potato, vegetable medley Shrimp & Scallop Sauté orecchiette pasta, broccoli and red pepper, roasted garlic cream sauce, parmesan Dessert Options Strawberries Romanoff chantilly whipped cream, Grand Marnier New York Cheesecake fresh berries, raspberry sauce Warm Porter Ale Dark Chocolate Brownie vanilla ice cream with salted caramel sauce RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 5
Seated Lunch $ 18/pp RYE & THYME SEATED LUNCHES INCLUDE: SOUP OR SALAD choice of Garden Salad or Sweet Potato Corn Chowder ENTRÉE select an entrée from our list. For parties larger than 25, guest selections must be made prior to the day of the event so that the kitchen can prepare the dishes accordingly BEVERAGES soda, coffee and tea ENHANCEMENTS Dessert Strawberries Romanoff chantilly whipped cream, Grand Marnier New York Cheesecake fresh berries, raspberry sauce $5/pp Warm Porter Ale Dark Chocolate Brownie vanilla ice cream with salted caramel sauce Entrée Options Chicken Pot Pie chicken breast, carrots, peas, onions, creamy velouté, parmesan thyme pastry crust Chicken Primavera Pasta sauté of tender chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms and broccoli in parmesan cream sauce Grilled Marinated Chicken Sandwich fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil thyme pesto, arugula, balsamic drizzle, ciabatta Turkey Bacon Club roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic cilantro mayo, soft sour dough Pastrami Melt grilled onion, mozzarella cheese, mustard, marble rye R&T Burger grilled onion, sharp cheddar, shaved lettuce, garlic mayo Entrée Salad garden salad with choice of woodgrilled chicken breast, steak tips, shrimp or salmon RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 6
Dinner Buffet Reception Dinner Buffet Option 1 $28/pp RUSTIC FRENCH BREAD WITH DIPPING OIL SALAD choose one from our list ENTRÉE select two entrées from our list SIDES select two sides from our list DESSERT platter of assorted mini pastries and cookies BEVERAGES soda, coffee and tea Dinner Buffet Option 2 $37/pp RUSTIC FRENCH BREAD WITH DIPPING OIL SALAD choose one from our list ENTRÉE select three entrées from our list SIDES select two sides from our list DESSERT platter of assorted mini pastries and cookies BEVERAGES soda, coffee and tea Salad Options Caesar classic dressing, croutons, shaved parmesan Garden young greens, hand-cut vegetables, aged cheddar, balsamic dijon vinaigrette Entrée Options Wood-Grilled Chicken & Rice seasonal risotto, scallion oil Shrimp Sauté orecchiette pasta, seasonal vegetable medley, garlic, white wine and parmesan Vegetarian Pasta Primavera light parmesan cream sauce Seared Fresh Salmon basil garlic butter Steak Tips sautéed with peppers, onions and mushrooms Sliced Wood-Grilled Hangar Steak red wine demi-glace Ale Braised Short Rib Boulder Shake pan gravy Side Options Seasonal Vegetable Medley Roasted Green Beans Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic Butter Apple and Sausage Spiked Mashed Sweet Potato Thyme Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Seasonal Risotto French Fries RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 7
Lunch Buffet Reception $ 17/pp RYE & THYME LUNCH BUFFET RECEPTIONS INCLUDE: TOSSED SALAD ENTRÉE select two entrées from our list SIDES select one side from our list DESSERT platter of cookies BEVERAGES soda, coffee and tea Entrée Options Wood-Grilled Chicken & Rice seasonal risotto, scallion oil Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Sauté sauté of tender chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms and broccoli in parmesan cream sauce Vegetarian Pasta Sauté seasonal vegetables sautéed with olive oil and garlic, finished with white wine and parmesan Steak Tips sautéed with peppers, onions and mushrooms Assorted Wood-Grilled Pizzas Assorted Cold Deli Sandwiches Side Options Seasonal Vegetable Medley Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic Butter Apple and Sausage Spiked Mashed Sweet Potato RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 8
Cocktail Receptions All items below are passed or plated for two hours and are priced per person. Hors d oeuvre Options Cheese Board $4/pp Cheese & Charcuterie Board $6/pp Mezcal Guacamole, Salsa & Chips $5/pp Housemade Hummus, Veggie Sticks & Pita $3/pp Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $5/pp (2 pieces/pp) Tuna or Beef Tartare with toast crisps $5/pp Oysters on the Half Shell $2.50 each Mozzarella Rice Balls $4/pp Assorted Wood Grilled Pizzas $5/pp Scallops Wrapped with Bacon $5/pp Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms $4/pp Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $5/pp Teriyaki Chicken Skewers $5/pp Chilled Raw Bar Sampler shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell and littlenecks $12/pp (chilled lobster available upon request market price) RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 9
BAR PACKAGES MA state liquor laws dictate that we are not legally able to discount or package any liquor sales to our customers. We have created a few options to help control costs while providing beverage service to your guests. OPEN BAR An open bar entails one tab being kept for all drinks ordered throughout the event with no restrictions. The beverage tab will be combined with the food bill at the end of the event and presented to the host for payment. LIMITED OPEN BAR CONTROLLED PACKAGE OPTIONS 1. Sangria or Punch greeting: greet each guest with a glass of our signature sangria or a housemade punch at a cost of $7 per person. 2. Wine with Dinner: each guest is served two glasses of wine with dinner from up to four choices. $15 per person with house pour, price will increase with higher priced wines. 3. Champagne Toast: each guest is poured a portion of champagne at a designated time for a speech or toast. $4 per person. 1. Tab is limited to beer and select wine only, other drinks are the responsibility of the guest. 2. Tab is limited to a select list of beverage options, others will be the responsibility of the guest. 3. Tab is open to a predetermined cost ceiling, where drinks beyond that point will be the responsibility of the guest. 4. A certain number of drinks is allotted to each guest, with drinks beyond that allotment the responsibility of the guest. CASH BAR A cash bar entails that all beverage purchases are the responsibility of the guest. Cash or credit card payment is fine. RYE & THYME AMERICAN TAVERN FUNCTIONS 10
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