The Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova is located 15 minutes from Sacramento's Convention Center, and Old Sacramento shopping district.


Holiday Menus 2007
 
 
 

Luncheon Menu


For your group, Lunch includes a choice of one Salad,
Entrée and one Dessert
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Chef’s Bread Basket & Butter,
We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

~ Salad ~
(Select One)

Sonoma Baby Greens with Sun-Dried Cranberries and
Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Bibb Lettuce with Roasted Beets,
Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Sun Dried Cranberry Vinaigrette

Romaine Lettuce with a Garlic Caesar Dressing
Grated Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons

Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries and Red Onion
Drizzled with Warm Oregano Dijon Vinaigrette

~ Lunch Entrées ~

Sliced Roast Tri-Tip Beef Medallions
Brandy Dèmi Glace and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$32.00 per person

Holiday Grilled Salmon Jubilee
Fresh Salmon grilled with Fresh Berry Salsa
and Festive Wild Rice
$30.00 per person

Roasted Sliced Filet of Beef Burgundy Dèmi Glace
Paired with
Shrimp Scampi Sautéed with Garlic
& White Wine Sauce
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$37.00 per person

Traditional Holiday Turkey
House Specialty Corn Bread and Pecan Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy
Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish
$30.00 per person

Eggplant Parmesan
Fresh Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella
$30.00 per person

Chicken Marsala
Breast of Chicken with Sweet Marsala Wine
and Wild Mushrooms
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$29.00 per person

Sole Almandine
Fillet of Sole with a Capers and Lemon White Wine Sauce
Topped with Sliced Almonds and Festive Wild Rice Pilaf
$29.00 per person

Medallions of Pork Loin
With a Brandy Apple Raisin Dèmi-Glace and
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$29.00 per person

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Mistletoe Lunch Buffet


Minimum 40 Guests

Classic Caesar Salad
Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
and Garlic Croutons

And

Mixed Green Salad with Ranch
and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Apple Walnut Salad
With Mandarin Orange Cranberry Aioli

Roasted Turkey Breast
With Traditional Giblet Gravy
and Orange-Cranberry Relish

Baked Ham
With Raisin Spice Glaze

Spinach and Cheese Tortellini
With Fresh Marinara Sauce

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
House Specialty Corn Bread Pecan Stuffing
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Orange Ginger Walnut Glaze
Fresh Winter Vegetables

Chef’s Selection of Bread Basket and Butter

Holiday Dessert Display
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Decorated Holiday Desserts

We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

$36.00 per person

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Dinner Menu


For your group, Dinner includes a choice of one Salad,
Entrée and one Dessert
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Chef’s Bread Basket & Butter,
We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

~ Salad ~
(Select One)

Bibb Lettuce with Roasted Beets,
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
And Sun Dried Cranberry Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad
Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
and Garlic Croutons

Field Greens with Sun-Dried Cranberries, Walnuts,
Gorgonzola Cheese with Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette

Baby Spinach with Fresh Berries and Red Onion
Drizzled with Warm Oregano Dijon Vinaigrette

~ Dinner Entrée ~

Chicken Toscana
Charbroiled Breast of Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
And Wild Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$32.00 per person

Filet and Prawns
Sliced Roast Beef Tenderloin with Burgundy Dèmi Glace
Paired with
Prawns sautéed with White Wine, Garlic and Capers
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$45.00 per person

Ginger Teriyaki Salmon
With Fresh Pineapple Relish
Wild Rice Pilaf
$34.00 per person

Chicken Noel
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Cherry,
Fresh Apple and Sherry
Dèmi Glace
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$34.00 per person

Medallions of Pork Loin
Apple Raisin Brandy Glaze with White Wine Sauce
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$34.00 per person

Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
With Sour Cream Horseradish
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$43.00 per person

Sliced Roast Tri-Tip Beef Medallions
Burgundy Reduction Dèmi-Glace
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
$36.00 per person

Vegetarian Wellington
Roasted Pepper, Spinach, Asparagus
With Fresh Marinara
$31.00 per person

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Holiday Desserts


(Select One)

Holiday Desserts are Individual Specialty Desserts
Decorated with Festive Holiday Candy Ornaments

Chocolate Trio
Three Layers of Mousse, White Chocolate,
Milk Chocolate and French Vanilla on
Chocolate Cake

Lemon Raspberry Chantilly
Lemon Mousse, Vanilla Sponge Cake
with a Thin Layer of Raspberry topped with
Lemon Curd Glaze

New York Cheesecake
Available in Original or White Chocolate

Chocolate Truffle Orange Cream Grand Marnier
Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade,
filled with Chocolate Truffle Filling and
Orange Cream Coated with Bittersweet Chocolate

Tiramisu
Vanilla Sponge Cake with Coffee
and Cognac Soaked Lady Fingers
Mascarpone Cheese Filling with Espresso Cream dusted
with Cocoa Powder

Dessert Enhancements

Display Station
Chocolate Holiday Fountain Display with
Fresh Strawberries, Profit roles, Fresh Pineapple,
Marshmallows and Rice Krispy Squares
To Dip into Cascading Chocolate Fountain Display

 $325.00
(First request basis reserves display
serves approximately 50 Guests minimum)

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Winter Wonderland Dinner Buffet


Minimum 40 Guests

Classic Caesar Salad
Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
and Garlic Croutons

And

Sonoma Baby Greens
with Cherry Tomatoes,
Sprouts and Toasted Pecans
And Sun Dried Cranberry Vinaigrette

Marinated Mushroom and Artichoke Salad

Sliced New York Strip Loin
Sliced New York Strip Loin Topped with
Whiskey and Wild Mushroom Dèmi Glace
with Slivered Almonds

Chicken Piquin
Roasted Pearl Onions & Red Peppers in a
Sherry Vinaigrette Dèmi Glace

Ginger Teriyaki Salmon
With Fresh Pineapple Relish

Penne Rustica
Roasted Italian Vegetables, Olive Oil
and Fresh Herbs

Festive Holiday Wild Rice Pilaf
House Specialty Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Chef’s Selection of Winter Vegetables
Chef’s Selection of Gourmet Bread Basket

Holiday Dessert Display
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Holiday Decorated Desserts

We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

$46.00 per person

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Nutcracker Dinner Buffet


Minimum 40 Guests

Classic Caesar Salad
Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
and Garlic Croutons

And

Mixed Green Salad with Ranch
and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings

Marinated Mushroom and Artichoke Salad

Roast Turkey
With Traditional Giblet Gravy
and Orange Cranberry Relish

Baked Ham
Raisin Spice Glaze

Tri Color Tortellini
With Sun Dried Tomato
and White Wine Cream Sauce

Festive Holiday Wild Rice Pilaf
House Specialty Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Chef’s Selection of Winter Vegetables
Chef’s Selection of Gourmet Bread Basket

Holiday Dessert Display
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Decorated Holiday Desserts

We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

$42.00 per person

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Rancho Cordova Holiday Reception


Holiday Displays
Classic Cheese Board Display including
An Array of International and Domestic Cheeses

Seasonal California Fresh Fruit Display

Chef Jose’s Specialty Antipasto Display
with Spanish Chorizo, Prosciutto, Spanish Olives,
Pepperoncini, Buffalo Mozzerella, Roasted Peppers,
Eggplant, Zucchini and Asparagus

Assorted Gourmet Crackers and Breads

A Cold Selection of
(2 pieces of each cold item selection per person
English Cucumbers filled with Crab Salad
Savory Tomato Bruschetta with Toasted Garlic Crostini

A Hot Selection of
(2 pieces of each hot item selection per person)
Mushrooms Filled with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Cheese
Pot Stickers with Ponzu Sauce
Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Lemon Remoulade
Chicken Satay with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
Shrimp Spring Rolls with Soy Sauce

~~ Action Stations ~~
Spinach Salad with Calamata Olives, Hard Boiled Egg,
Mushrooms and Warm Dijon Oregano Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad with Romaine, Caesar Dressing,
Shaved Parmesan, Rock Shrimp,
 And Garlic Croutons
Tossed to Order by a Uniformed Attendant

Whole Roasted Breast of Turkey
and Sugar Cured Ham with Condiments and
Assorted Artisan Rolls
Carved to Order by a Uniformed Chef

~ Dessert & Coffee Stations ~
Holiday Dessert Display
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Decorated Holiday Desserts
We proudly brew Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
And Tazo Tropical Iced Tea

$45.00 per person
A Uniformed Chef and Uniformed Attendant are required for this Buffet
With an Additional Charge of $100.00

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Cold Hors D’oeuvres


A minimum order of 100 pieces per item applies
to each hors d’oeuvre.

Spicy Thai Chicken and Grape Salad
on Baby Endive Leaves
$275.00 per 100 pieces

English Cucumbers filled with Crab Salad
$275.00 per 100 pieces

Savory Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic Crostinis
$200.00 per 100 Pieces

Mushroom Caps with Fresh Herbs
and Creamy Goat Cheese
$275.00 per 100 Pieces

Peppered Crusted Beef Tenderloin Crostini
with cream Cheese
$275.00 per 100 pieces
 
Mozzarella and Sun Dried Tomatoes Crostini

with Pesto Cream
$275.00 per 100 pieces

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Hot Hors D’oeuvres



A minimum order of 100 pieces per item applies
to each hors d’oeuvre.

Pot Stickers with Thai Ginger Sauce
$275.00 per 100 pieces

Shrimp Spring Rolls with Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce
$275.00 per 100 pieces

Mushroom Caps with Italian Sausage
& Parmesan Cheese
$275.00 per 100 Pieces

Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis
and Cilantro Aioli
$350.00 per 100 pieces

Mini Beef Wellington with Horseradish Cream Sauce
$300.00 per 100 Pieces

Chicken Skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce
$225.00 per 100 Pieces

Swedish Meat Balls
$225.00 per 100 Pieces

Chicken Brochette, Pepper
and Pineapple Curried Peanut Sauce
$275.00 per 100 pieces

Beef Sate Single Strip
$275.00 per 100 pieces

Scallop Wrapped in Bacon
$350.00 per 100 pieces

Spanakopita, Spinach, Feta and Ricotta Cheese
in Filo Triangle
$225.00 per 100 pieces

Miniature Quiche Lorraine with Bacon,
Swiss cheese and Onion
$225.00 per 100 pieces

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Holiday Enhancements


Carving Stations

Roasted Herb Marinated Turkey Breast
Served with Mandarin Orange - Cranberry Relish
(Serves Approximately 40 guests)
$275.00

Carved Roast Prime Rib Au Jus
Served with Sour Cream Horseradish
(Serves Approximately 40 Guests)
$375.00

Herb Crusted Roasted Round of Beef
Served with a Napa Cabernet Glaze
(Serves Approximately 50 Guests)
$350.00

Carving Stations are displayed with
Assorted Artisan Rolls, Horseradish Cream Sauce,
& Spicy Whole Grain Mustard

The Above Items Require a Uniformed Chef
at an Additional Charge of $100.00

Stations

Display Station
Chocolate Holiday Fountain Display with
Fresh Strawberries, Profiteroles, Fresh Pineapple,
Marshmallows and Rice Krispies Squares
To Dip into Cascading Chocolate Fountain Display
Small (Serves Approximately 50 Guests) $350.00
Large (Serves Approximately 75 Guests) $450.00
The Above Station requires a Uniformed Attendant
at an Additional Charge of $50.00

Display Station
Imported & Domestic Cheese
and Assortment of Fresh Fruit Board
Served with Sliced Artisan Breads and Crackers
Small (Serves Approximately 35 Guests) $275.00
Large (Serves Approximately 75 Guests) $500.00

Chef Jose’s Antipasto Display
Served with Bread Sticks
$275.00
(Serves Approximately 35 Guests)

Seafood Bar
Displayed on Ice with Fresh Lemon and Cocktail Sauce
Chilled Jumbo Prawns...$400.00 per 100 pieces
Oysters on the Half Shell...$400.00 per 100 pieces
Crab Claws...$450.00 per 100 pieces

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Beverages


Hosted Bar Prices on consumption per Drink

Well cocktails...$6.50
Call Cocktails...$7.00
Premium Cocktails...$7.50
Cordials...$8.00
Domestic Beer...$3.75
Premium Beer...$4.50
House Wine...$6.75
Soft Drinks...$3.25
Mineral Waters...$3.25

ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BRANDS

WELL BRANDS  
Whiskey...Early Times
Blend...Canadian Club
Scotch Whiskey...Clan McGregor
Vodka...Fleishman’s
Gin...Schenley’s
Rum...Ron Rico
Tequila...Montezuma
Brandy...Christian Bros

CALL BRANDS
Whiskey...Jack Daniels
Blend...Seagram's VO
Scotch Whiskey...J&B
Vodka...Smirnoff
Gin...Beefeaters
Rum...Bacardi
Tequila...Cuervo Gold
Brandy...Korbel Brandy

PREMIUM BRANDS
Whiskey...Wild Turkey
Blend...Crown Royal
Scotch Whiskey...Chivas
Vodka...Absolut Citron
Gin...Tanquerey
Rum...Meyers Rum
Tequila...Cuervo 1800
Brandy...Courviousier VS

CORDIALS
Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Amaretto Di Sarano, Midori, Grand Marnier

HOUSE WINE
Canyon Road
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Beringer White Zinfandel

Bartender fee $200.00 per four hours in lieu of $350.00 revenue minimum.

All Prices are Subject to a 20% Taxable Service Charge
and a 7.75% Sales Tax



Banquet/Catering Policies

BANQUET/ CATERING MENU & POLICIES

All reservations and confirmation agreements along with the Banquet Event Order(s) are made upon, and subject to, the hotel rules and regulations and the following conditions:

1. CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY
Performance of this agreement is contingent upon the ability of the hotel to complete same, and is subject to labor troubles, disputes, strikes or picketing, accidents, government (federal, sate or local) requisitions; restrictions upon travel, transportation, food, beverage and supplies; and other causes, whether enumerated herein or not, which are beyond the control of management.  In no event shall the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel be liable for the loss of profit or other similar or dissimilar collateral or consequential damages, whether based on breach of contract, or otherwise in no event shall the hotel’s liability be in excess of the total amount of the food
and beverage contracted heretofore.

2. PAYMENT
a. All accounts must exceed $2,500.00 minimum to be allowed direct billing with approved credit.  All accounts must be prepaid or an authorized credit card will be required in the estimated amount of the credit extended.

b. Payment for Corporate Events must be approved with application for credit 3 weeks prior to the group arrival. The group must bring 25 room nights or greater and/or have an estimated charges exceeding $2,500.00 for their event charges to be direct billed.

c. The direct-billed balance of accounts is due and payable upon completion of event with approved credit that has been established and accepted in writing by the hotel.  Payment will then become due and payable thirty days after date of the function.

d. Non-Corporate Events: Fifty percent (50%) of estimated charges are due and payable 3 weeks prior to event and full payment is due 3 business days prior to event.

3. DEPOSIT
A deposit of 50% of the estimated revenue or as indicated on the Confirmation Agreement is required in order to secure your catering event as a definite commitment, which will be applied toward your final bill at full value.  In the event that any catering function is to cancel after the indicated date on the Confirmation Agreement prior to the date of the function, the deposit shall then become property of the hotel.  Further, any catering function, which cancels 20 days or less prior to the booked date will be subject to cancellation fees equal to the full rental for the particular room held and/or anticipated food and beverage revenue.

4. SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
Prices quoted do not include a 19% service charge or California State Sales Tax.  Please note service charges in California are subject to sales tax.  If on the day of the event, the engager changes the room set up specified on the catering contract, a minimum $50 labor charge will be posted to the check.

5. GUARANTEES
In arranging for functions, the attendance must be definitely specified and communicated in writing at least seventy-two (72) business hours in advance or the estimated number will be taken as the guaranteed number of attendance.  For functions which occur on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, the guarantee of attendance is due the preceding Thursday.  This number will be considered a guarantee, not subject to reduction once provided.  Charges will be made accordingly.  The hotel will be prepared to serve five percent (5%) over the guarantee.  All food charges are based on your guarantee of attendance or the actual number of guests serviced, whichever is greater. (Int’l)  _______

6. CATERING / BANQUET CHECKS
Banquet checks will be presented to and approved by the person in charge of the event, or his/her representative.  Any discrepancy in the billing must be resolved at this time

7. FOOD AND BEVERAGES
All prices are guaranteed for 90 days prior to the function.  Any function booked beyond 90 days may be subject to price changes without notice, based on prevailing market costs.  When providing a split entrée selection, the higher priced entrée will prevail as the overall entrée cost.  Bringing food or beverage of any kind into the hotel by the customer, or by any of the customer’s guests or invitees will not be permitted.  It is the policy of the hotel, due to health safety issues, not to permit prepared food to leave the facility under any circumstances.

8. DAMAGE
Customer agrees to be responsible for any damage done to the premises or any other part of the hotel, during the period of time the customer, his guests, invitees, employees, independent contractors or other agents are under customer’s control, or the control of any independent contractor hired by the customer.  All independent contractors performing services in the hotel must have prior written approval, which may be obtained, through the catering office.

9. LOST AND FOUND
The Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel will not assume any responsibility for damages or loss of any merchandise or articles left in the hotel prior to, during or following customer’s functions.

10. FUNCTION ROOMS
The guarantee minimum number of people anticipated determines the assigned function rooms.  Room rental fees are applicable if group attendance drops below estimated attendance at time of booking.  We reserve the right to change groups to a room suitable for the attendance if attendance changes.  Maximum seating as set by the fire codes are strictly adhered
to at this property

11. AUDIO VISUAL MEETING ROOM REQUIREMENTS
Audiovisual equipment and special lighting requirements are available with advance request and charged at prevailing rates.  Rental prices subject to a service charge and sales tax. Each meeting room is equipped with one telephone with in-house capabilities.  Any additional requirements must be prearranged through the catering office.

12. SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
A minimal amount of pre-approved signage is permitted in the function rooms.  Signs displayed directly outside function rooms should be freestanding or on an easel.  No tacks, nails or adhesives are to be used to affix a sign to the wall.  The hotel will assist in placing all signs.  Depending upon labor and equipment involved, a charge for services may apply.  All signs are to be pre-approved by the catering department.  No signs are allowed in lobby areas.

13. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
Packages for meetings may be delivered to the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel three working days prior to the meeting date with notification and approval from your catering manager.  When packaged materials need to be picked up by an outside freight carrier, it is the client’s responsibility to contact said freight carrier and properly pack and label all boxes.  A service charge for display cases, crates, pallets or deliveries with
more than 6 boxes, will apply.

14. ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Any event requiring a dance floor will result in a $125.00 rental fee unless sold in a package.  Any event requiring cake cutting services will result in a $1.00 per person charge.  There will be an additional charge to groups allowing additional guests joining a party for dancing. The group will incur additional cleaning charges when rice or confetti is brought onto premises for celebrations.  Arrangements for additional meeting space must be made at least 24 hours prior to the function.