Reunions at the Marriott All of our Reunion Packages include Discounted room rates for your out-of-town friends One hour of tray-passed hors d oeuvre & hosted cocktails 2355 North Main Street Walnut Creek, California 94596 925.934.2000 WalnutCreekMarriott.com
Reunion Plated Dinners Our reunion menus include a one-hour hosted cocktail reception and a selection of the Chef s tray-passed Hors d Oeuvre Filet of Beef with Chanterelle Butter Roasted garlic demi-glace $58. Grilled Dry-Aged New York Steak Raspberry & coffee demi-glace $55. Parmesan & Potato-Crusted Salmon Brown butter & lemon vinaigrette $53. Grilled Breast of Free-Range Chicken Mascarpone cream, artichokes & sundried tomato $49. Open-Faced Grilled Vegetable Lasagna Oven-roasted tomatoes, Feta cheese, balsamic vinegar reduction Vegetarian selection offered at the menu price above All entrees selections include Sliced Baguettes & Ciabatta Choice of Salad Chef s Choice Accompaniments Choice of Dessert Starbucks Coffee & Premium Teas Split menus will be charged at the higher price. With fewer than 25 guests a $75 labor fee will apply. Prices do not include taxable service charge or sales tax 2 1/06
Reunion Dinner Accompaniments Select one item from each of the following groups to accompany your meal Salad Selections Mesclun Greens with Feta Cheese Sundried tomatoes, pine nuts,& fried leeks Lemon shallot vinaigrette Romaine Salad with Bay Shrimp Asiago cheese, chopped tomatoes, & croutons Classic Caesar dressing Arugula, Watercress & Radicchio Salad with Gorgonzola Candied walnuts and fresh berries White balsamic vinaigrette Dessert Selections Lemon Chess Tart Café Mocha Cheesecake Flourless Chocolate Torte Mountain Berry Tart 3 1/06
The Varsity Buffet Our reunion buffet includes a one-hour hosted cocktail reception and a selection of the Chef s tray-passed Hors d Oeuvre Mesclun Greens with Feta Cheese Sundried tomatoes, pine nuts,& fried leeks Lemon shallot vinaigrette Whole Leaf Romaine Lettuce with Gorgonzola Cheese Candied walnuts, dried cherries; buttermilk Italian dressing Farfalle Pasta Salad with Boccini Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes Basil vinaigrette Grilled Breast of Free-Range Chicken Mascarpone cream, artichokes & sundried tomato Chili-Rubbed New York Strip Roast Fried pepper pasta, raspberry & coffee demi-glace, & Chambord reduction Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Grilled Vegetable Platter Sliced Baguettes & Ciabatta Dessert Station Café Mocha Cheesecake Tiramisu Petite Four Starbucks Coffee & Premium Teas $55. Minimum of 30 guests. Prices do not include taxable service charge or sales tax 4 1/06
The Reunion Party! Get reacquainted with old friends in a casual, cocktail-party environment. The room will be set with buffet stations, cocktail tables & chairs, and high-tops. Cocktail Reception A Hosted Cocktail Reception with Tray-Passed Cold Hors d Oeuvre Belgian Endive Leaves with Caramelized Onion & Boursin cheese Goat Cheese & Roasted Garlic Crostini Toast Points with Crab Cocktail Mousse & Onion Sprouts The Main Event Imported & Domestic Cheeses with Sliced Baguettes & Crackers Farm-Fresh Seasonal Vegetables with House-Made Dips Cashew Chicken Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce Roasted Garlic, Tomato, & Grilled Yellow Pepper Bruschetta Bleu Cheese Puffs Coconut Prawns with Piña Colada Dipping Sauce Salmon Cakes, Grilled to Order Lemon beurre blanc, fried caper & garlic aïoli Chili-Rubbed Blackened New York Strip, Carved to Order Foyot Sauce Dessert Station Blueberry & Lemon Bars Chocolate Torte Café Mocha Cheesecake Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Starbucks Coffee & Premium Teas $56. Minimum of 50 guests. Prices do not include taxable service charge or sales tax 5 1/06
Some Answers to your Questions May we choose more than one entrée? You may choose up to two selections from our plated menu. In addition, we always offer an option for vegetarians. Everyone must have the same salad selection. If you choose to serve more than one entreé the price of the higher priced entrée will be the price of the meal. When do I tell you my final attendance number? For weekend events, the guaranteed attendance is due on the Tuesday before your reception, by 4:00pm. We will prepare for 3% over the guarantee, unless that exceeds the safe capacity of the banquet room. How many guests will be seated at each table? We use oval tables that seat 10 very comfortably. Do we need to order from this menu? You can select from any of our banquet menus, but we ve created these menus to meet the requirements of most reunions and make the process easier for you. When can we decorate the room? The room will be available to you a minimum of one hour before your event is due to start. If you need more time than that, speak to your Catering Manager to discuss availability and possible additional room rental fees. May we bring in any of our own food? The Walnut Creek Marriott will prepare and serve all of the food for your event. May we bring our own liquor and wine? You may bring your own wine in advance if you like; we ll charge the prevailing corkage fee for the bottles we open and serve. The hotel will provide all other liquor. Under no circumstances will individual attendees be permitted to bring liquor onto the hotel premises. How much is the service charge? How much is the sales tax? Currently the service charge (gratuity) is 21%, and the state sales tax is 8.25%. By state law the service charge is subject to sales tax. Does the Walnut Creek Marriott have parking available? Yes! We have valet parking on site. Your Catering Manager will be happy to discuss discounted parking rates for your guests. 6 1/06