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“The Wedding” at Preakness Hills Country Club
Warm & Welcoming Exclusivity, Exceptional Cuisine, Exquisite Service
Preakness Hills Country Club
1050 Ratzer Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470 973-694-2200
www.preaknesshills.org
Thank you for your interest in Preakness Hills Country Club.
Congratulations on your engagement….
The true beauty of Preakness Hills is in our simple elegance and warm hospitality which are showcased superbly by our exquisite weddings. Our exclusivity allows us to host just one event at a time ensuring an attention to detail that few venues can match. Our special events professionals and renowned culinary team eagerly anticipate exceeding your expectations and making your wedding day spectacular. We offer exquisite attentive service and unsurpassed, discriminating cuisine. Our suggested menu is meant to serve as a guideline only. We will cater to you and your requests, making your event unique. Preakness Hills provides a warm atmosphere with picturesque views. We offer venues for a variety of private parties and functions. Our Ballroom which features a large dance floor can accommodate 250+ guests. We offer attractively appointed rooms to hold formal or casual events of all sizes as well as outdoor alfresco ceremony and reception options. When you require a distinctive setting for your special event, we hope you will choose Preakness Hills, where the tradition of excellence is not only a trademark, but a guarantee. Please contact us to schedule a tour of our venue and a special events consultation. Thomas Szymanowicz Christopher Passaro General Manager Executive Chef Javier Hernandez Clubhouse Manager
Our exclusivity allows us
to host just one event at a
time ensuring an
attention to detail that
few venues can match.
The Wedding at Preakness Hills Country Club Warm & Welcoming Exclusivity
Exquisite Service & Exceptional Cuisine
Please consider this presentation as a suggestion of what our Culinary Team will provide for you. Our Special Events Team will create a menu specific to your event featuring the freshest, highest quality seasonal ingredients. We are proud to serve you and you guests and look forward to exceeding your expectations
Upon Arrival Served Butler Style on Silver Trays
Red and White Wine Signature Cocktail Sparkling Water Champagne
Cocktail Reception Bartenders Serving Premium Brands
A Taste of the Mediterranean Grazing Table Displayed Throughout the Cocktail Reception Featuring a myriad of charcuterie, international and artisan cheeses, composite salads, fresh crisp garden crudité,
assorted olives, grilled vegetables, hummus & baba ganoush All salads and platters are uniquely created depending on season and availability.
Butler Style Passed Hors d’oeuvres on Beautifully Decorated Trays Please Choose a Selection of Ten in additional to the Chef’s Seasonal Choices
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Seafood Lobster Milanese
Lobster Parfait Silver Spoons with Tuna Tartar, Cucumber, Scallions, Ginger Seared Scallop, Roasted Celery Root, Sesame Roasted Onions
Blackened Shrimp & Cheddar Grits Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onion Ice Cream Cone
Sake Glazed Tuna, Charred Naan Wasabi Aioli Ahi Tuna Taco with Taro Crisp
Wasabi Crusted Shrimp or Scallop Calamaritini with Marinara Handmade Nova Canapé
Semolina Crusted Calamari, Remoulade & Thai Chili Sauce Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Lobster Panini
Beef or Pork Braised Short Ribs & Parmesan Polenta
Beef Carpaccio, Soy Caramel, Micro Greens PHCC’s Famous Franks in a Blanket with Dipping Sauce Beef Satay with Chili Soy Dipping Sauce or Peanut Sauce
Sirloin Sliders, Red Onion Marmalade, Maytag Bleu Cheese
Poultry Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Thanksgiving on a Spoon Wasabi Crusted Chicken
Chicken Satay with Chili Soy Dipping Sauce or Peanut Sauce Miniature Chicken Cobb Salad, Bacon, Avocado in Pastry Cups
Traditional Chicken & Cheddar Quesadilla Cashew, Macadamia or Pistachio Chicken Bites
Tortilla Chicken Bites Chicken Vietnamese Spring Rolls Mini Chicken Panini Sandwiches
Lamb or Duck
Moroccan Scented Lamb Kebobs, Golden Couscous Lamb Albondiga (Meatballs with Massa & Tomato Ragu)
Petite Lamb Sliders, Toasted Nann, Feta, Tapenade, Tzatziki Turkish Kofta, Cilantro, Mint, Chimichurri
Duck Confit Chimichanga, Avocado lime aioli Shredded Peking Duck Stick, (Feuille de brick) Sweet Chili Dip
Crispy Duck Pot Stickers, Sweet Ponzu, Scallions Duck, Fontina, Caramelized Onion Pizza
Chilled Gingered Duck Salad Wrap, Crispy Wonton
Vegetarian Asiago Crisps, Whipped Buratta & Goat Cheese
Braised Fennel Confit & Feta in Phyllo Laganes (grilled flat breads) Plum Tomato, Sautéed Zucchini, Feta
Seasonal Risotto Homemade Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream & Apple Sauce
Wild Forest Mushroom & Brie Phyllo Beggar’s Purses Yukon Gold Potato Croquettes with White Truffle and Chives
Portobello Tartlets with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Balsamic Syrup Spanakopita
Sundried Tomato, Shitake Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quesadilla Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
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Cocktail Reception Captain Stations Please Choose a Selection of Five
Slider Station Please Choose a Selection of Two
Mini Beef Sliders served with Appropriate Condiments (Cheese, Pickles & Ketchup) Mini Chicken Milanese Sliders
Fried Green Tomato Sliders, Cabbage Slaw, Bacon, Garlic Mayo Kobe Meatball, Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
Steakhouse, Ground Porterhouse, Blue Cheese, Pecan Bacon Chicken Milanese, Tomato Bruschetta, Aurricchio Provolone, Balsamic Garlic Mayo
Country Fried or Buffalo Chicken, Cream Ranch or Blue Cheese Charred Turkey, Brie, Cranberry Relish
Chesapeake Bay Station Our Own House Made Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Lemon Caper Sauce, Traditional Cocktail Sauce and Remoulade Brioche Rounds
Hot Off The Griddle Station Everyone’s Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, American and/or Swiss on White or Multigrain Bread
Bacon and Tomato Options House Made Tomato Soup Served In Demitasse Cups
Made to Order Grilled Miniature Reuben Sandwiches with Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing and Swiss on Rye
A Taste of Italy Station
Perfectly Fried Calamari Prosciutto Di Parma
Large Wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano House Made Garlic Bread Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Long Hot Italian Peppers and Potatoes Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic
Risotto Station Please Choose a Selection of Two Rich and Creamy Risottos
Wild Mushroom Mélange, Walnut Pesto, Baby Shrimp, Gorgonzola & Asiago Cheeses Asparagus Tips and Shaved Prosciutto
Fresh Asparagus, Roasted Mushrooms, Braised Leeks Pan Seared Scallops, Rock Shrimp, Tarragon
Roasted Celery Root, Turnips, Acorn & Butternut Squash Charred Corn, Summer Squash, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Peas
Sports Bar Station Chicken Wings with Two Dipping Sauces
Jalapeño Poppers Cheesesteak Spring Rolls
Belmont Tavern Station Chicken Murphy Chicken Savoy
Shrimp in Red Sauce
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Cocktail Reception Captain Stations Continued
Artisanal Pizza Station
An Assortment of Pizzas Made in Our On-site Brick Pizza Oven
New York Style Deli
Hebrew National Hot Dogs Pastrami Sliced to Order with Jewish Rye
Mustard, Sour Pickles, Cole Slaw, Potato Knishes Doctor Browns Soda
Brazilian Rodizio
Please Choose a Selection of Two Garlic and Cilantro Roasted Chicken
Chorizo Sausage Sofrito Rubbed Prime Rib Fire Roasted Leg of Lamb
Served with Cheese Muffins, Fried Yucca, Grilled Pineapple, Fried Plantains
Chef Attended Pasta Station
Choice of Two Pastas and Two Sauces Penne - Farfalle - Tortellini - Rigatoni - Mushroom Ravioli
Marinara - Primavera - Alfredo - Bolognese - Olive Oil, Garlic & Sun Dried Tomato - Vodka Sauce
Pacific Rim Station
Authentic Peking Duck Wrapped with Julienne Carrots, Cucumber, Scallions & Hoisin Sauce Assorted Steamed Dim Sum Dumplings Turkey & Vegetable and Shrimp Sho Mei
Chef Attended Paella Station
Freshly Made Paella with Seafood, Chicken, Chorizo, Peppers & Peas
Asian Lettuce Wrap Station Bibb Lettuce Rolled With a Choice of
Shredded Duck or Chicken & Beef Accompanied by a choice of Sauces (Coconut, Thai Peanut, Miso or Hoisin)
Scallions, Chopped Nuts and Toasted Sesame Seeds Asian Slaw with Cucumber & Scallion Threads
Plum Sauce, Spring Rolls and Sesame Noodle Salad
The Carving Board Please Select One
Espresso Crusted Tenderloin of Beef, Herb Demi Glace Hunan Flank Steak
Adobe Rubbed Flank Steak Whole Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy
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Cocktail Stations Offered at a Premium
Caviar Station Premium Domestic White Sturgeon Caviar with Traditional Condiments
Freshly Made Blinis Ice Carving
Market Price
PHCC Deluxe Raw Bar Fresh Assortment of Atlantic Coast Shellfish Including
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Clams & Oysters Served with Tangy Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Sauce & Horseradish Tabasco
Also Available at an Additional Cost
Ice Carving Manned Shucking Cold Half Lobsters
Authentic Sushi Station Fresh Made to Order Sushi
Authentic Sushi Chef and Costumed Attendant
Chef Attended Seafood Station Shrimp Scampi or Pan Seared Scallops in a Fine Herb Bruere Blanc
Ahi Tuna Station Ahi Tuna Prepared Three Ways
Ahi Tuna Sliders with Wasabi Mayo Sake Glazed Tuna Lollipops
Crispy Tuna Spring Rolls
Carved Ahi Tuna Station Manned Station
With Accompaniments
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In the Main Ballroom
First Course Please Choose One
Mediterranean Garden Salad Arugula, Nicoise olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shaved Fennel, Sweet Onion, Shredded Carrots, Feta
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tri Color Salad Arugula, Radicchio, Endive, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Toasted Pine Nuts, Shaved Aged Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Crostini
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Asian Market Salad Mixed Greens, Shaved Red Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Snow Peas, Green Onion, Julienne Tri Color Peppers, Roasted Pea-
nuts, Crispy Fried Wontons, Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Citron Salad Mesclun Greens, Assorted Seasonal Citrus, Granola, Tomato, Dried Cranberries, Cucumber,
Citrus Vinaigrette
Wine Country Salad California Field Greens, Chopped Bacon, Avocado, Sliced Grapes, Sonoma Jack Cheese, 7-grain Croutons
Merlot Vinaigrette
Fall Harvest Salad Frisée, Field Greens, Crispy Apples, Sweet and Spicy walnuts, Dried Cherries, Goat Cheese,
Maple and Molasses Vinaigrette
Pink Peppercorn Goat Cheese & Beet Salad Goat Cheese Rolled in Fresh Cracked Pink Pepper Atop a Bed of Baby Greens, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Sweet Onion,
Roasted Walnuts, Beets Light Sherry Vinaigrette
Salad Rustico Crispy Romaine, Sliced Radish, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Mint and Oregano, Fresh Garlic Croutons
Light Lemon Vinaigrette
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In the Main Ballroom
Entrée Please Choose a Selection of Two
Char Broiled Filet Mignon Caramelized Shallot and Herbed Demi Glace
Crispy Fried Leeks
Hoisin Glazed Black Sea Bass Asian Slaw and Crispy Lotus Root
Roasted Loin Chop of Veal Charred Tomato, Olives, Arugula Pesto, Roasted Shallot Jus
Charbroiled Rack Chop of Veal Roasted Mushrooms, Dijon, Tarragon Demi Glace
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breast Herb Demi Glace, Dijonnaise, Balsamic Gastric
Pan Seared French Breast of Chicken Citrus Thyme Jus
Charred Tenderloin of Beef Roasted Shallot Herb Demi, Crispy Leeks
Herb Peppercorn Crusted Tenderloin of Beef Smoked Bacon, Bourbon Sauce
Fennel Roasted Filet of Salmon Roasted Asparagus & Marcona Almond, Golden Raisin Chutney
Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc
Herb Crusted Mediterranean Sea Bass Herb Crusted, Stem Artichoke, Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, Citrus Jus Lie
Hunan Glaze “Catch”
The Freshest Fish, Dragon Noodles, Asian Slaw, Crispy Lotus Root, Wonton
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Dessert
Wedding Cake (Provided by the Host) Platter of Assorted Biscotti on the Table
Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffees Selection of Imported & Herbal Teas
Butler Passed Dessert Offerings
Offered at No Additional Cost Fruit Kebabs
Chocolate Dipped Bananas Assorted Mini Cup Cakes
Mini Milk Shakes Mini Chocolate Cakes
Ice Cream Cone Miniatures Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Dessert Extravaganza Available at an Additional Cost Consult Your Catering Sales Person for Specifics and Pricing
To-Go Station Available Manned by Service Attendants
Soft Pretzels or Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, Mini Water Bottles Cookie and Coffee Station with Freshly Brewed “To Go” Cups of Coffee & Fresh Baked Cookies in a “To Go” Bag
Minimum 175 Guests
Amenities Included
Bridal Suite Customized Individual Place Setting Menus and Table Numbers
Invitation Ready Direction Cards Signature Cocktail Creation
Bridal Liaison
“Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you did for Lynne & Matt’s wedding. We were blown away by the venue, food and service” Ann & Jeff Baker
“Thank you for your expertise. We would not have changed anything. You made us feel so comfortable and everything went perfectly.” Francie & Mike Sorrentino
“Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making our wedding day so beautiful. Your level of excitement and attention to every detail made us feel so special.” Maureen & Tom Sharples
We knew that hosting our daughter Carrie’s wedding at Preakness would be a wise decision. As members of the Club we have all grown accustomed to the highest level of food and service and yet even our expectations were surpassed. Working with the team from the beginning to the end was a pleasure. The inherent good taste coupled with a perfect attention to detail made for a most pleasurable experience for our family. Chris’ food had our guests raving for days after the wedding. The presentation was spectacular and the menu was innovative and simply incredible. Hosting Carrie and Josh’s wedding at Preakness was like being in our own home, surrounded by staff who treated us like family in the most wonderful way. Ellen & Reid Fader
Our special events professionals and renowned culinary team
eagerly anticipate exceeding your expectations making
your wedding day spectacular.