wedding essentials - carmen's banquet...
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wedding essentials
custom wedding cakesOur talented pastry chef can make your vision a reality. Our custom designed cakes begin at $125 and add flair and style to your wedding. Anything you see in a magazine or online can
be reproduced - just ask!
pyrotechnic introductionastound your guests and add a magical start to your evening with a 7 second burst of brilliant
pyrotechnics $255 + HST
pyrotechnic first dancethe perfect way to make your first dance as
man and wife on that everyone will remember$325 + HST
club lightingCarmen’s recently installed a $50,000 high tech
lighting system to enhance the ambiance of your wedding; our lighting system will bring the ballroom alive and will astonish your guests with spectacular light display for dinner and dance
$295 + HST
just add iceyour wedding reception can include a martini
bar constructed entirely out of beautifully carved ice, other ice services include martini luges to chill guest’s drinks and illuminated custom ice
sculptures for decorationice luges $450 + HST
master violinist, Grenville Pintobe mesmerized as this violin virtuoso plays the best of Coldplay, Michael Jackson, GNR, and traditional classics - Grenville always leaves his
audience spellboundfrom $750 + HST
Cirque presentationtransport yourself to the world of Cirque with silk
performers, gymnasts, dancers and more!from $600 + HST
piano and pianistenjoy one of Carmen’s skilled pianists as they
play background music for your receptionfrom $250 + HST
poutine barindulge in the French-Canadian classic with our poutine bar: fresh cut French fries, topped with gravy and fresh cheese curds in cosmo glasses
$4.95 pp + HST
burger bara late night addition that allows guests to indulge their “fast food” cravings, including
mini burgers, buns, condiments of shredded cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, ketchup,
mustard & relish and comes complete with curly fries & onion rings $4.95 pp + HST
gourmet taco barhave a fiesta with authentic, mouthwatering
tacos featuring all your favourite toppings from Hamilton’s own OG Mexican Grill
$4.95 pp + HST
chocolate fountain a multi-tiered fountain of decadent white, dark
or milk chocolate complete with fresh fruit$495.00 + HST
flambé crepe station fruit-filled French crepes are prepared on the spot with bursts of flame providing
entertainment and culinary delight$3.95 pp + HST
candy buffetbring out the kid in everyone with a beautiful
self-service candy bar displaying all your sweet favourites
$3.50 pp + HST
Carmen’s limousinearrive in style with our newly purchased 14
passenger SUV tuxedo limousine - an elegant touch to your dream wedding, champagne and
fruit platter included. $350 + HST
the spectacular extras
main entrées
filet mignonAAA Canadian beef tenderloin, aged 28 days & cut into 6 oz steaks, lightly season & bbq’d to perfection
New York striploinAAA Canadian beef, aged 28 days & hand cut into 8oz steaks, lightly seasoned & bbq’d to perfection
prime rib of beef au jus8 oz, AAA Canadian deluxe 7 bone rib, bone removed & delicately roasted to perfection and served with
boats of au jussignature entrée beef wellington
AAA Canadian beef tenderloin, aged 28 days & hand cut, layered with sautéed mushrooms & onions and wrapped in tender puff pastry
signature entrée French cut veal chopAAA Canadian choice veal, delicately seasoned & grilled to perfection
veal milaneseAAA Canadian choice French cut veal chop, light seasoned, egg dipped & breaded, then cooked to
perfectionsignature entrée chicken supreme
a 9 oz supreme, pan seared to seal in the juices and served with a wild mushroom reduction
sides
homemade cabbage rollsground beef & pork seasoned with onions &mushrooms, combined with long grain rice and hand rolled in
tender cabbage leaves, smothered in rich tomato juice and oven bakedsignature item roschti potato
julienne cut gold potatoes lightly seasoned & mixed with ½ & ½ cream, pan fried golden brownpotato croquettes
mashed gold potatoes, lightly seasoned & rolled in Italian bread crumbs, fried golden brownpear william potato
mashed gold potatoes hand molded in a pear shape, lightly coated with Italian bread crumbs and garnished with a leek stem
Parisian potatoesminiature round potatoes seasoned with paprika, rosemary and virgin olive oil, roasted to a golden brown
perogiespotato & cheddar cheese perogies prepared with sautéed onions & bacon and served with sour cream
vegetable bundlesred & green pepper spears, asparagus, julienne cut carrot, yellow & green beans, bundled together & tied
with a leek
intermezzo
lime or lemontangy lime or lemon sorbet served in a flat champagne glass
prices available upon request
antipasto
antipasto bar bellisimofeaturing exotic cheese board including brie and parmigiana reggiano, deluxe European cured meat display, specialty hors d’oeuvres including arancini and stuffed olives, bountiful fruit and vegetable presentation
deluxe individual antipastofeaturing Carmen’s famous arancini rice ball, prosciutto, bocconcini, crostini topped with roasted red pepper
and goat cheese, slice of watermelon, olives and grissini breadsticks
hors d’oeuvres
package onevegetable samosas with cranberry salsa, mini spring rolls with plum sauce, gourmet Italian meatballs, and
breaded cheese puffspackage two
breaded shrimp with cocktail sauce, mushroom tartlets, crostini topped with goat cheese and roasted red pepper and chicken satay with spicy Thai sauce
appetizers
a la carte bosc pear salada bed of greens with caramelized bosc pear slices, garnished with creamy goat cheese with a balsamic
reductiona la carte crab cakes
with wasabi vinaigrette and served with tender greens and a tangy wasabi vinaigrette dipjumbo shrimp cocktail (8-12 count)
three peeled & deveined jumbo shrimp presented in a flat cosmo glass with a tangy seafood sauce & lemon slice
pasta
lasagnatender homemade pasta noodles layered with a rich bolognese sauce, mozzarella & parmigiana cheeses
& baked to perfectionprincipessa
rich ricotta cheese & spinach and / or fresh ground beef spiced to perfection rolled in tender homemade pasta sheets & cut into pinwheels, served with a fresh tomato basil sauce
fazzoletti & fettucini handkerchief pasta filled with rich ricotta & spinach & topped with alfredo sauce & nested inside
homemade fettuccini with a rich tomato basil sauce
menu enhancements
prices available upon request
seafood
lobster tail - (4-6 oz)shrimp - (26-28 count)
fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, sautéed in lemon, butter & garlicshrimp – all other size counts
seafood platter shrimp (26-28) sautéed in lemon, butter & garlic, seasoned & fried calamari, fried sole & picanti kiwi
mussels served on a bed of riceportuguese seafood buffet
authentic presentation of baby boiled lobsters, portuguese peel & eat shrimp, dungeness crab, steamed clams, picanti kiwi mussels and fish cakes
dungeness crab / king crabsucculent crab, a special way to enhance any main course entrée or late night buffet
desserts
crème brulea rich custard topped with a layer of decadent hard caramel and presented with seasonal berries
phyllo surprise a mixture of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries wrapped in tender phyllo pastry & served with a
scoop of vanilla ice creamassorted ice cream fruits
a mixture of mini ice cream oranges, grapes, pears and bananas (4 mini fruit per person) served in a flat champagne glass
large ice cream fruita mixture of large ice cream fruits including oranges, grapes, pears and bananas (1 p/guest) served in a
flat champagne glasstartufo
rich orange sherbet surrounded by a thick layer of decadent chocolate ice cream & rolled in coco powder, presented with fanned peaches, strawberries & kiwi fruit
ice cream crepethin crepes filled with French vanilla ice cream & topped with a mixture of raspberries, blueberries &
strawberrieswhite chocolate raspberry tear drop gateau
layers of fresh raspberry mousse & moist vanilla cake topped with shavings of white chocolate
prices available upon request
Enjoy significant savings when you use Carmen’s for other wedding-related events:
10% offbridal shower pricing at any of Carmen’s Group
venues (Lakeview, C Hotel) 15% off
rehearsal dinners at Baci Ristorante20% off
stag, stag and doe or rehearsal dinner catering pricing from Carmen’s ‘Gourmet to Go’ catering
service
hotel discounts for guests all of your wedding guests will enjoy 10% off of regular hotel rates at the Best Western Premier C Hotel when they mention your room block
access to Partners Program discountsEnjoy anywhere from 5-25% off on wedding accessories and services provided by our network of limousine companies, disk jockeys, florists, invitation suppliers, wedding dress boutiques, photographers, videographers, jewelers, formalwear suppliers, salons/spas and honeymoon travel agents. Save thousands of dollars from your wedding budget
by leveraging these partners.
Carmen’s Group rewards
Hamilton’s first luxury boutique hotel welcomes you! The Best Western Premier C Hotel by
Carmen’s offers you the modern conveniences of home in a comfortable and classic setting. Your hotel experience will be enhanced as you embrace a touch of Italian culture: all of our rooms and suites are themed after Italian
icons and cities including Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren, Vince Lombardi, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Venice. Custom artwork featuring these personalities and cities define each room.
amenities
bar/loungebusiness centerfitness center
free high-speed internetfree parkingkitchenettesrestaurant
room serviceshuttle bus service
suitesswimming pool
wheelchair access
the C hotel
The Dolce Rooftop Lounge at the Best Western Premier C Hotel is one of the most sought after venues in Southern Ontario. Perfect for those seeking a more intimate affair, this space can
accommodate groups between 30 and 60 guests. With food prepared by Baci Ristorante’s Executive Chef John Taubenberger, the culinary experience at Dolce is matched only by the
ballroom’s unique offerings.
On glorious summer evenings take a stroll onto the rooftop’s grand patio and take in breathtaking views of the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario and the Toronto Skyline. With South-Beach styled furnishings, outdoor lanterns and an indoor-outdoor bar, enjoy your fairytale wedding in a setting fit
for a king and a queen.
the rooftop lounge
baci ristoranteWith a predominate name in the hospitality industry like The Best Western Premier to share in the vision, C Hotel by Carmen’s pro-vides a luxurious Italian getaway without leaving the comfort of Ontario.
For those craving inspirational Italian cuisine you’re in for a treat as Baci Ristorante is the place to indulge the senses. Masterful wood oven pizza, pasta and veal dishes will be complimented by a wide selection of premium Tuscan, California and Niagara wines.
Baci will engage more than just your palate in an authentic Italian experience as you can watch many classic movies from the likes of Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, to some major sporting events on the multiple LCD screens around the restau-rant. All five senses will be taken for a memorable adventure when you join us at Baci Ristorante
The Castelli Ballroom at the Best Western Premier C Hotel is the primary event space in Hamilton’s #1 ranked hotel. As you walk through the grand foyer of the hotel and into the ballroom corridor, you will be marveled by glamorous images of picturesque Italy. The ballroom itself contains distinctive chandeliers,
warm décor, and two spacious bars.
Admired for its comfortable and home-like intimacy, the Castelli room offers culinary treats prepared by Baci Ristortante’s Executive Chef John Taubenberger. Once the meal has concluded, guests can enjoy the convenient outdoor patio of the hotel. Perfect for groups
from 75 to 125.
the Castelli ballroom
Carmen’s
1520 Stone Church Road EastHamilton, Ontario
L8W 3P9905- 387-9490
Carmen’s Gourmet To Go
Located behind Carmen’s Banquet Centre1520 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton, OntarioL8W 3P9
www.thelasagnacompany.com
C Hotel
1530 Stone Church Road EastHamilton, Ontario
L8W 3P9905-381-9898
Baci Ristorante
Located inside the C Hotel1530 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton, OntarioL8W 3P9
[email protected] www.baciristorante.ca
The Lakeview
180 Van Wagner’s Beach RoadHamilton, Ontario
L8E 3L8905-383-4100 ext. #[email protected]
The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s
1 Summers LaneHamilton, Ontario
L8P 4Y2905.525.2020