BANQUETS & CATERING MENU The Original Cottage Inn brings the culinary tradition and exceptional service that you have come to expect. Whether you are planning a formal dinner party, casual get together, corporate luncheon, or a wedding, The Original Cottage Inn s Catering & Banquet team can take care of all of the details to ensure that your event is memorable and delicious. For information please contact Julia Lingoes Monday Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Phone (734) 663-3379 Email Julia@Originalcottageinn.com
APPETIZERS By The Dozen All appetizers by the dozen are available for banquets and off site for catering. Cajun Bacon Wrapped Chicken Brushed with barbecue sauce. $14/dozen Mini Maryland Crab Cakes Served with Cajun Remoulade sauce. $20/dozen Vegetable Spring Rolls Served with sweet and sour dipping sauce. $14/dozen Chicken Wings Tossed in your choice of honey chipotle BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or plain. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing. $15/dozen Franks in a Blanket Cocktail franks wrapped in puff pastry served with honey mustard. $14/dozen Mini Quiches With assorted savory fillings. $16/dozen Fruit Skewers Bite sized seasonal fruit artfully arranged on bamboo skewers. $14/dozen Cottage Inn Meatballs Cottage Inn s family recipe hand rolled and served with our tasty marinara sauce, Marsala mushroom sauce, or tangy BBQ sauce. $15/dozen
Select an assortment to create the perfect cocktail party or pick a few to start off your event deliciously! Stuffed Mushrooms Tender mushroom caps hand filled with your choice of seafood, Italian sausage, or vegetable stuffing and topped with grated parmesan $14/dozen Pork Potstickers Wonton wrappers stuffed with diced vegetables and savory pork, fried crisp and served with a soy dipping sauce. $16/dozen Fried Provolone Sticks of mild provolone breaded with a crispy garlic butter crust and fried. Served with our house marinara. $13/dozen Ravioli Fritti Crispy-coated fried pasta filled with ricotta and Romano cheeses and a touch of jalapeno pepper. Served with marinara sauce. $14/dozen Shrimp Cocktail Perfectly cooked large shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce. market price Chicken Satay Marinated chicken breast strips skewered and grilled with a peanut glaze and topped with cashews and scallions. $14/dozen Spanakopita Filo dough stuffed with spinach, feta, and dill baked to a light golden brown and served with homemade Tzatziki sauce $20/dozen
PLATTERS Each platter is made to serve 20 to 25 guests Italian Antipasto Various Italian meats, cheeses, olives, and Pepperoncini peppers accented with Italian balsamic tomato relish and served with fresh Cottage Inn bread - $85 Fire Roasted Vegetable Platter Sweet peppers, eggplant, squash, portobella mushroom and red onion, roasted and served with balsamic vinaigrette - $50 Insalata Caprese Platter Sliced beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and spring greens served with balsamic glaze - $75 Tuscan Grilled Flat Iron Steak Platter Grilled flat iron steak, sliced and served with spring greens, fire roasted red onions, Gorgonzola cheese and a rosemary aioli - $95 Cheese Tray Our Chefs selection of artisan cheeses served with an assortment of crackers and garnished with fresh fruit. - $85 Mediterranean Platter Hummus, tzatziki, olive tapenade, pepperoncini peppers, cucumbers, and feta cheese served with pita chips - $95 Sicilian Deep Dish Pizza A Cottage Inn specialty! Twenty bite size pieces of our famous Cottage Inn deep dish pizza with your choice of two toppings - $17/pizza Brie en Croute Wheel of Brie baked in puff pastry and garnished with fresh fruit. Served with crackers - $85 Fresh Vegetable Tray Market fresh vegetables served with creamy ranch dressing - $75 Fresh Fruit Tray Only the freshest sliced fruit in season, beautifully displayed - $75 Italian Sausage Appetizer Our own Italian sausage served warm with peppers and onions and Cottage Inn bread- $80
SPREADS & DIPS Spinach & Artichoke Dip Fresh spinach and artichoke hearts simmered with Alfredo sauce. Topped with our three cheese blend, baked, and served with tri color chips - $80 Bruschetta (House favorite) Our homemade tomato concasse with onions, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Served with toasted Cottage Inn bread - $80 Pineapple-Mango Salsa Fresh pineapple, mango, chilies, red onion, lime juice, red bell pepper and cilantro. Served with tri color chips - $20/quart Guacamole Avocados, fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, onions, and chilies. Served with tri color chips $20/quart Pico de Gallo Chopped fresh tomato, onion, chilies, and fresh cilantro finished with lemon and lime juice. Served with tri color chips - $20/quart Mexican Trio Pineapple-mango salsa, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo. Served with tri color chips - $60 for 3 quarts Hummus A traditional creamy spread made from chickpeas blended with Tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Served with pita chips - $20/quart Tabouli Fresh chopped parsley, bulgur, mint, tomato, and onion tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. Served with pita chips - $20/quart Tapenade Blended olives, feta, capers with fresh basil and herbs. Served with pita chips - $20/quart Mediterranean Trio Hummus, Tabouli and tapenade. Served with pita chips - $60 for 3 quarts
BUFFETS TRADITIONAL (Traditional Buffets not available for catering) Served with fresh bread and butter. Soft drinks, tea, and coffee included. Classic Italian Buffet An assortment of all-you-can-eat deep dish pizza served with your choice of one of our fresh salads, and one of our famous pastas - $17.95/person * Cottage Inn s Original Pizza & Salad Buffet An assortment of all-you-can-eat deep dish pizza served with your choice of one of our fresh salads. $14.95/person * Cottage Inn s Pasta Bar Penne pasta served with your choice of two sauces. Your choice of meatballs or Italian marinated chicken strips served with Cottage Inn cheese bread and your choice of one of our fresh salads- $17.95/person *Additional charge for round & specialty pizzas CREATE YOUR-OWN (Available in house or for catering) Served with fresh bread and butter. Soft drinks, tea, and coffee included. Two Entrée Buffet Select two dinner options from the following entrée choices along with two side dishes and your choice of one of our fresh salads - $21.95/person Three Entrée Buffet Select three dinner options from the following entrée choices along with two side dishes and your choice of one of our fresh salads - $24.95/person
Pasta Choices For Classic Italian Meat Lasagna Spinach Lasagna Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Penne Alfredo Primavera Baked Mostaccioli Pasta Napolitana Rigatoni Aglio Primavera Sauce Choices For Pasta Bar Alfredo Palomino Meat Sauce House Marinara Sides For Create Your Own Buffet Rice Pilaf Herb Roasted Red Skins Orzo with Fresh Spinach Garlic Red Skin Mashers Parmesan Potato Wedges Garden Vegetable Medley Fresh Steamed Broccoli Green Beans Almondine Buttered Sweet Corn Couscous with Dried Fruits & Nuts Fresh Salads For Traditional and Create Your Own Buffets Greek Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, Greek olives, Pepperoncini, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, beets, and feta cheese. Garden Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, sun-dried cranberries, and parmesan cheese. Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, red onions, and parmesan cheese tossed in creamy caesar dressing. Cranberry Pecan Salad Spring greens, toasted pecans, red onions, gorgonzola cheese, and sun-dried cranberries.
ENTRÉES Chicken Dishes Mediterranean Chicken Boneless chicken breast marinated in garlic, herbs, and fresh lemon and garnished with scallions, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Chicken Scaloppini Breaded chicken breast sautéed with sliced mushrooms, diced fresh tomatoes, and Cajun bacon in a lemon butter sauce. Savory Stuffed Chicken Boneless breast of chicken wrapped around savory herb dressing. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoned with lemon juice, cracked peppercorns, garlic, and herbs. Also available barbecue style. Chicken Milano Tender chicken breast baked under smoked ham, provolone cheese, and fresh basil with a tomato butter sauce. Chicken Kabob Tender chicken and fresh vegetables skewered and grilled to perfection. Chicken Parmesan A classic Italian favorite. Breaded chicken breasts with our house marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese Chicken Marsala Sautéed chicken with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Beef Dishes Italian Style Pot Roast Tender slow roasted pot roast with a Chianti demi-glace. Tuscan Grilled Sirloin Marinated in fresh rosemary and garlic, char grilled, and served with a rich demi-glace. Roast Prime Rib of Beef (add'l charge of $6/person) Coated with herbs and spices and slow roasted. Served with horseradish sauce. Minimum 20 orders. Carving fee applies.
Seafood Dishes Grilled Salmon Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled and topped with your choice of either lemon dill or florentine style sauces. Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Tilapia fillet breaded with parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs. Butter Crumb Cod Fresh cod coated with a buttered crumb topping and baked. Shrimp Scampi Shrimp pan seared with fresh chopped garlic and herbs in a white wine lemon butter sauce. Pasta Dishes Penne Primavera Alfredo Penne pasta tossed with garden vegetables and a creamy parmesan sauce. Pasta Napolitana A vegetarian delight! Tri color penne pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs then topped with simmered fresh tomatoes, basil, and Asiago cheese. Chicken Artichoke Pasta Tender chicken breast sautéed with tomatoes, scallions, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts and tossed with penne and a zesty tomato-basil cream sauce. Blackened Chicken Pasta Tender blackened chicken breast, mushrooms, scallions, roasted red peppers, and penne tossed with cream. Shrimp Boca Sautéed shrimp, fresh vegetables, and tomatoes in a light pesto sauce tossed with bowtie pasta Rigatoni Aglio Primavera Rigatoni pasta tossed with olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, cracked peppercorns and fresh vegetables Manicotti Large four-cheese filled pastas baked in our marinara sauce and mozzarella Tri Color Cheese Tortellini Tossed in Palomino sauce.
Spinach Lasagna Prepared fresh with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, almonds, and ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Baked in our house marinara. Meat Lasagna Our old family recipe. Made from scratch with wide noodles, seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Fresh roasted vegetables layered with wide noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Ravioli Florentine Jumbo spinach and ricotta filled ravioli simmered with scallions and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Pasta Carbonara A classic carbonara sauce tossed with bacon, garlic, fresh peppercorn and penne pasta garnished with and diced red peppers. Rigatoni Arrabbiata A spicy tomato basil sauce tossed with Italian sausage, tri-colored bell peppers, and fresh onions
DESSERTS (Served with tea and coffee) Homemade Cannoli Cannoli shells dipped in chocolate and filled with sweet ricotta pastry cream - $3/ea Tiramisu $4/person Cheesecake with Strawberries $4.50/person Elegant Finger Pastry Assortment Includes mini cheesecakes and assorted pastries. Small $110 Large $220 Deluxe Dessert Tower Includes Bakalva bites, Miniture Cup Cakes, Minuture Cheesecakes, Sacher Bites and Miniture turtle bites. Small $130 Large $260 Assorted Cookie Platter Small - $40 Large - $80 Assorted Gourmet Brownie Platter Small - $55 Large - $110 Chocolate Covered Strawberries $14/dozen Please note: a $20 fee will be applied to all desserts brought by the host or guests. This does include set up, plates, cutting, and serving. Please inform your banquet coordinator if you plan on bringing in desserts so the proper set up can be arranged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR IN HOUSE Bar Both of our banquet rooms are equipped with a private bar, and offer a complete selection of beverages to complement your event. Please speak with your banquet coordinator about the bar options that we offer. A/V Equipment We offer a wide selection of Audio Visual equipment available for rental in our banquet rooms, including projectors and projection screens and microphones Our banquet coordinator will work with you to accommodate your needs. Linens All banquet tables will have white and black linens. If you require a different color or style, we can accommodate your requests for an additional charge. Policies A $250 minimum purchase of food is required to use our private rooms. A valid credit card is required to hold our banquet rooms. Nothing is charged up-front to the credit card. A different source of payment may be used for final payment. Our cancellation policy is two weeks. Events cancelled within two weeks of the room reservation are subject to a $250 cancellation fee, which will be applied to the credit card given at time of booking. A 20% gratuity and 6% sales tax will be added to all banquets. The balance of your bill is due the day of your event, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Guest count must be finalized one week prior to your scheduled event. Final charge will be based on the final guest count given at this time. Cottage Inn will be prepared to serve 5% over your final guarantee if guests are added after final count is given. Banquet menus must be finalized two weeks prior to your scheduled event. Any prepared food left over from your buffet-style banquet may not be taken out of the banquet facility due to state health policies. Although your reservation guarantees you one of our two private rooms, we reserve the right to move your party to another room if necessary to accommodate a larger group. Decorations must be arranged with management and must be removed by the host. Damages to the property that might occur during your party will be the responsibility of the person/persons hosting the party. Entertainers contracted to perform for your occasion must contact the banquet coordinator before your scheduled event.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CATERING Bar & Beverages The Original Cottage Inn can provide certified bartenders for your event. In accordance with state laws, all alcohol must be provided by the host. Ask your catering coordinator about bartending rates and information. We are also able to provide non-alcoholic beverages for any event. Cutlery Disposable plates, napkins, and utensils will be included for all catered events. We also offer china and rolled silverware for an additional charge of $3.50 per guest. Linens For all full-service catering events we will provide white tablecloths. Please inform us in advance of the number of tables that will need linens. If you require a different color or style, we can accommodate your requests for an additional charge. Rentals We work closely with reputable rental companies in the area. We are happy to help arrange the rental of tents, tables, chairs, or anything else you may need. Staff Our trained catering staff will attend to you and your guests. Our standard gratuity for full-service catering is 20%. Additional charges apply for on-site grilling, prime rib carving, or other additional services. Our catering staff will be available for 3 hours from the start time of your event. Additional service time may be purchased at an hourly rate. Policies A 20% gratuity will be added to all fully serviced catered events. The balance of your bill is due the day of your event, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Guest count must be finalized one week prior to your scheduled event. Final charge will be based on the final guest count given at this time. Cottage Inn will be prepared to serve 5% over your final guarantee if guests are added after final count is given. Catering menus must be finalized two weeks prior to your scheduled event. A 6% sales tax applies to all catered events. There is a minmum of $100 for all catering orders. All catering orders will have a minimum $20 delivery fee. Fee will vary with size of order as well as distance of travel.
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Private Dining The Original Cottage Inn also offers banquet and catering services. We can help with event planning, rental arrangements, and special menus to fit any budget. So whether you'd like to use one of our banquet rooms, or have us cater your event at another location, The Original Cottage Inn will help make it an occasion to remember! Let us do the work for you, today! 512 East William Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ph 734-663-3379 fx 734-996-8245 www.originalcottageinn.com