The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Banquet Menu

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THE BENJAMIN ROYAL SONESTA NEW YORK

BANQUET MENU

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BREAKFAST BREAKS LUNCH DINNER RECEPTION BARS & BEVERAGE INFORMATION

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BREAKFAST

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BREAKFAST

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AMERICAN BUFFET

BUFFET BREAKFAST

ADD ONS

90 per person

Market style fresh fruit​​​​

Big Green Machine Smoothie

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10 per person

Selection of organic and greek yogurts​​

Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All breakfast buffets include choice of 2 chilled juices, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

Go Bananas Protein Smoothie

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Artisanal pastry basket | pure butter croissant, pain au chocolate, assorted danish, chef’s selection of breakfast pound cakes, assorted mini bagels and muffins​ ​

10 per person

Bodega Classic

New York bagel, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese 10 per person

Gluten free muffins | local honey, vermont butter, fruit preserves​ ​

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 79 per person

Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, fresh berries, lemon verbena​​​ ​​​ This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffins, zucchini bread, gluten free selection​​​ ​​​ New York Bagels​

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House smoked salmon, traditional garniture​

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Pancakes, whipped southern style honey butter, maple syrup​ ​ Scrambled eggs, fine herbs​​

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Herb roasted fingerling potatoes, thyme, shallot, chives​​​ ​​​

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Cream Cheeses | classic, chive, smoked salmon with cucumber and caper

Choice of one: Berkshire bacon, pork sausage, turkey bacon, chicken apple sausage, Virginia ham, grilled seasonal vegetables

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

BREAKFAST

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PLATED BREAKFAST All plated breakfasts include choice of 1 chilled juice, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections. Please select one option from each category. All plated breakfasts are served with breakfast potatoes, family style.

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FIRST COURSE | SELECT ONE

ENTRÉE | SELECT ONE

This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffin, zucchini bread, gluten free selection available​​ ​​

thick cut bacon, aged cheddar, farm egg, avocado

The Parliament breakfast sandwich Egg white frittata​

Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, fresh berries, lemon verbena​​​ ​​​ Overnight oats | coconut, maple syrup, seasonal fruit​​​​ ​​​​ Fruit and greek yogurt parfait

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roasted squash, aged cheddar, sweet peppers

Huevos rancheros

heirloom corn tortilla, black beans, sunny egg, avocado crema

Protein wrap

chicken sausage, roasted potatoes, egg whites, aged cheddar, gluten free option available

PLATED BREAKFAST

Vegetarian protein wrap

Choice of 1 first course and 1 entree from the offerings listed.

Crispy vanilla-soaked french toast​​​

slow cooked beans, avocado, twice roasted potatoes, pickled onion, gluten free option available

100 per person

warm strawberries, hazelnut crumble

Belgian style waffle

fresh berries, maple syrup

Steel cut oats

brown sugar, dried fruit, roasted nuts

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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BREAKS

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BREAKS

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BREAKS

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Mix and Match

Breaks are based on 30 minutes of continuous service.

A LA CARTE

pick 1 | 39 per person pick 2 | 49 per person pick 4 | 59 per person

Coffee service

based on 1 hour of service 25 per person

Fruit and greek yogurt parfait | melon, berries, lemon verbena, yogurt​​ ​​

Afficionado Coffee Roasters coffee

Fresh cut fruit salad | melon, berries, lemon verbena​​​ ​​​

Hot water

regular or decaffeinated 190 per gallon assorted tea selection 190 per gallon

This morning’s pastries | croissant, seasonal muffin, zucchini bread, gluten free selection available​ ​

Infused water

strawberry, mint cucumber, or medley of citrus 50 per gallon

Assorted granola and protein bars

Assorted soft drinks

Cheese and charcuterie | fresh jam, honeycomb, seasonal fruits, nuts, grilled levain | additional 5 per person

9 each

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Kettle cooked chips, house made onion dip​​ Almond pot de crème, sticky toffee, cocoa nibs​ Warm cookies and chilled spiced milk shots​

Vegetarian

Mineral water

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New york pretzels, deli mustard​​​

Dairy-Free

9 each

Vegan

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Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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LUNCH

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SOUP | SELECT ONE

RoastedCLICK squash soup​​ ​​ TO RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

LUNCH

brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble

The Parliament chicken soup​

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Double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

BUFFET LUNCH

SOUP | SELECT ONE

SANDWICH | SELECT ONE

brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble

hummus, Spanish olives, herb wrap

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Roasted squash soup​​

Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All lunch buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

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The Parliament chicken soup​​

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Roasted vegetable wrap​​​ Organic chicken wrap

romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbed tahini Caesar

double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

The vintage Reuben

gruyere, sauerkraut, rye, thousand island

SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH BUFFET

SALAD | SELECT ONE

Parliament sliders

Choice of 1 soup, 1 salad, 1 sandwich and 1 dessert from the offerings listed.

sherry-shallot vinaigrette

The Italian veg supreme​

Little gem Caesar​

griddled onions, Cooper’s aged American, garlic & truffle aioli

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Baby head lettuce​​​​

105 per person

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roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

Roasted carrot & heirloom grains​ kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata

The Parliament salad​

Benjamin BMT

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pepperoni, genoa salami, forest ham, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, mayo

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fresh and pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese

Roasted beets and chevre​​ citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

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marinated eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, sesame roll, basil pesto

Turkey club

applewood smoked turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough

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DESSERT | SELECT ONE

Warm cookies and vanilla spiced milk shots​ Double chocolate brownies​

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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LUNCH

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SOUP | SELECT ONE

BUFFET LUNCH

Roast garden vegetable soup​​​

Based on 2 hours of continuous service. All lunch buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

SOUP, SALAD & ENTREE BUFFET 145 per person

Choice of 1 soup, 2 salads, 2 entrees and 1 dessert from the offerings listed.

seasonal garden vegetable, mushroom broth

ENTRÉE | SELECT TWO ​​​

Pan seared branzino

herb roasted garlic dressing, fried fingerling potato, charred lemon

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The Parliament chicken soup​​

Roast organic chicken

double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

herb chicken jus, sautéed kale, roast mushroom medley

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Creamy tomato soup​​​​

Oven roast angus beef tri-tip*

chimichurri, charred rosemary, roasted baby heirloom carrot

San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil

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Roasted squash soup​​

Deep-fried cauliflower​​

brown butter, pumpkin seed crumble

SALAD | SELECT TWO sherry-shallot vinaigrette

Little gem Caesar​

DESSERT | SELECT ONE

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Baby head lettuce​​​​

Assorted seasonal petit four

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Assorted house baked cookies

chocolate, oatmeal, white chocolate macadamia

roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

Roasted carrot & heirloom grains​ kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata

The Parliament salad​

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Assorted mini pastries

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fresh and pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese

Roast beets and chevre​​

citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

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sweet Korean chili sauce, crispy shallot crumble, furikake, green peas

Double chocolate brownies and brown butter blondies

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Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

LUNCH

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PLATED LUNCH

All plated lunches include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

FIRST COURSE

Choice of one first course, one entrée, and one dessert from the offerings listed.

Lemon-olive oil cake​

brown butter & pumpkin seed crumble

whipped crème fraiche

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The Parliament chicken soup​​

Brown butter blondie​

double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

vanilla ice cream

New York cheesecake​

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sherry-shallot vinaigrette

140 per person

DESSERT ​​

Roasted squash soup​​

Baby head lettuce​​

PLATED LUNCH

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fresh berry compote

fresh & pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese

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roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

Roasted carrot & heirloom grains​​ kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata

Roasted beets and chèvre​​ citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

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Red Velvet Cake​

raspberry puree, chocolate cigarette, seasonal berry

15 per person

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Whipped Yukon gold potatoes​​

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Crispy potato cracklings, chives, Parmigiano Reggiano​​ ​​ Crispy brussels sprouts, soy caramel​ Rice pilaf​​​​

Crispy chicken sandwich Gemelli alla vodka

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Roasted heirloom carrots, apple cider, honey, coriander​​​ ​​​

burrata, Calabrian chili, Pecorino Romano

Roasted organic salmon

roasted zucchini, citrus beurre blanc

Herb roasted organic chicken​

Grilled broccolini, preserved lemon, crispy shallot​​​ ​​​

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farro risotto, foraged mushrooms, honey-chicken jus

Creamed spinach, garlic mornay​

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petite New York strip, roasted garlic & onion butter, French fries, garlic aioli 10 per person additional

North African spiced cauliflower steak​​​​

fragrant couscous, apricot, pine nuts, mint & sweet onion chutney

Grilled branzino​

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roasted fennel, citrus, minted salsa verde Vegetarian

Vegan

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Crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic & herbs​​​​ ​​​​

bacon jam, bread & butter pickles, cherry pepper sauce

Dairy-Free

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FAMILY STYLE ADD ONS ​​

ENTRÉE

Steak frites*​

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House made cookies and brownies​

The Parliament salad Little gem Caesar​

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Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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DINNER

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DINNER

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BUFFET DINNER Based on two hours of continuous service. All dinner buffets include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

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SOUP | SELECT ONE

ENTRÉE | SELECT TWO

seasonal garden vegetable, mushroom broth

rosemary beurre monte sauce, roast fennel, charred lemon

Pan seared salmon

Roast garden vegetable soup​​​​

Roast organic chicken

The Parliament chicken soup​​

herb chicken jus, sautéed kale, roast mushroom medley

double chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

Oven roast angus beef striploin*

Creamy tomato soup​​​​

DINNER BUFFET 160 per person

Choice of 1 soup, 2 salads, 2 entrées and 1 dessert from offerings listed.

San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil

veal jus, charred rosemary, roasted baby heirloom carrot 10 per person additional

Roasted squash soup​​

Deep-fried cauliflower

brown butter and pumpkin seed crumble

sweet Korean chili sauce, crispy shallot crumble, furikake, green peas

SALAD | SELECT TWO Baby head lettuce​​​​

DESSERT | SELECT ONE

sherry-shallot vinaigrette

Assorted seasonal petit four

Little gem Caesar​

Assorted house baked cookies

Roasted carrot & heirloom grains​

Assorted mini pastries

Roasted beets and chevre​​

Double chocolate brownies and brown butter blondies

roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

chocolate, oatmeal, white chocolate macadamia

kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

DINNER

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PLATED DINNER All plated dinners include water service, Afficionado Coffee Roasters brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot water and tea selections.

FIRST COURSE | SELECT ONE

DESSERT | SELECT ONE

brown butter & pumpkin seed crumble

whipped crème fraiche

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Roasted squash soup​​

Lemon-olive oil cake​

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The Parliament chicken soup​​

chicken broth, roasted baby vegetables, organic chicken, dill

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Baby head lettuce​​

sherry-shallot vinaigrette

PLATED DINNER

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Choice of one first course, one entrée, and one dessert from the offerings listed.

fresh berry compote

fresh & pickled apples, pistachio crumble, celery hearts, blue cheese

Little gem Caesar​

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roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

Roasted carrot & heirloom grains​​ kale, walnuts, sour cherries, ricotta salata

Roasted beets and chèvre​​ citrus, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

vanilla ice cream

New York cheesecake​

The Parliament salad

175 per person

Brown butter blondie​

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House made cookies and brownies​ Red velvet cake​

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raspberry puree, chocolate cigarette, seasonal berry

FAMILY STYLE ADD ONS ​​

15 per person

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Whipped Yukon gold potatoes​​

Crispy potato cracklings, chives, Parmigiano Reggiano​​ ​​

ENTRÉE | SELECT ONE

Crispy brussels sprouts, soy caramel​

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Gemelli alla vodka

Rice pilaf​​​​

Pan seared king ora salmon

Crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic & herbs​​​​ ​​​​

burrata, Calabrian chili, Pecorino Romano roasted zucchini, citrus beurre blanc

Chicken Milanese​

Roasted heirloom carrots, apple cider, honey, coriander​​​ ​​​

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bitter greens, cured olives, tomato, lemon vinaigrette

North African spiced cauliflower steak​​​​

couscous, apricot, pine nuts, mint & sweet onion chutney

Roasted sea bass​​

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Grilled broccolini, preserved lemon, crispy shallot​​​ ​​​

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Creamed spinach, garlic mornay​

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green olive tapenade, wax beans, potato 20 per person additional

Slow cooked lamb chop couscous, dried fruit, tzatziki 25 per person additional

12oz New York strip*

salt roasted onion, maitake mushroom, red wine sauce 25 per person additional Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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RECEPTION

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RECEPTION

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HORS D’OEUVRES Based on 1 hour of continuous service.

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Hors d’oeuvres

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Mini doughnuts​ fruit jam

pick 5 | 55 per person pick 8 | 65 per person one additional hour | 30 per person

Pot de crème​​ salted caramel

Roasted beets & whipped chevre crostini​ lemon vinaigrette

Tomato & mozzarella tartlet​ aged vinegar, garden basil

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New York smoked salmon crostini

whipped cream cheese, Spanish capers, pickled onion

Tuna poke with crispy wonton cucumber, white soy, melon

Jamon wrapped figs​

blue cheese, aged vinegar

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North African spiced lamb meatballs cilantro, yogurt, almond

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Wild mushroom arancini​ tomato aioli

Chilled shrimp cocktail​ dijonnaise

Tomato flatbread​

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stracciatella, chili, blistered tomato

Mushroom flatbread

pork sausage, caramelized onion, Parmigiano Reggiano

The Parliament sliders

griddled onions, Cooper’s aged American, thick cut bacon, garlic aioli

Nonna’s meatballs

Sunday sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano

Chicken satay​

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toasted peanuts, chives

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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STATIONARY DISPLAYS

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GLOBAL ARTISAN CHEESES

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Today’s selection of our very best

The Parliament Reuben | rye, gruyere, sauerkraut, thousand island

83 per person | 41 per person for each additional hour

56 per person | 28 per person for each additional hour

fresh jam, honeycomb, seasonal fruits, nuts

Based on 1 hour of continuous service. Chefs and culinary attendants are required for some menu items and are charged at $350 each for 1 hour of service. One chef or culinary attendant for every 75 guests.

Warm pretzels, mustard

Jamon, Paris ham, bresaola, salami

Pigs in a blanket, roasted tomato ketchup

Smoked duck prosciutto

Manhattan clam chowder

Quince preserves and french mustard Toasted crostini, grilled sourdough

MEDITERRANEAN COAST 36 per person | 18 per person for each additional hour

Marinated grilled vegetables & artichokes Crudités & baba ghanoush Chilled pasta salad, extra virgin olive oil, feta Hummus, olives, roasted peppers Toasted pita & crostini

PATISSERIE

37 per person | 19 per person for each additional hour

ROMAN TOUR

Warm cookies, petite cupcakes, brownies

56 per person | 28 per person for each additional hour attendant required

Carrot cake, walnut cream cheese frosting

Rigatoni alla vodka

Buttermilk panna cotta

Orecchiette, Italian sausage ragu, broccoli

Brown butter blondies

Gnocchi Bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano

Afficionado Coffee Roasters regular & decaffeinated coffee, assortment of tea

Penne, roasted squash, lemon Gluten free option available

Dairy-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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BARS & BEVERAGE

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BAR PACKAGES One bartender required for every 50 guests at $350 per bartender for 3 hours of service, $100 each additional hour.

Each bar package includes soft drinks and bottled water.

Brands and selections subject to availability.

BEER & WINE

Selection of Beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0 Selection of Wine: Altaneve Prosecco, Ken Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc, Lavanti Chardonnay and Montepulciano de Abruzzo, San Huberto Cabernet Sauvignon

SUPERIOR

Selection of spirits: Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Patrón Silver Tequila, High West Bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Johnny Walker Black Scotch, Glenfiddich 12 Year Scotch, Hennessey Cognac, Conciere Cordials Selection of beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0 Selection of wine: Altaneve Prosecco, Ken Forrester Petit Sauvignon Blanc, Lavanti Chardonnay and Montepulciano de Abruzzo, San Huberto Cabernet Sauvignon

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BEER & WINE One Hour

32 per person

Two Hours

42 per person

Three Hours

57 per person

Four Hours

69 per person

SUPERIOR One Hour

42 per person

Two Hours

52 per person

Three Hours

67 per person

Four Hours

87 per person

ELITE One Hour

49 per person

Two Hours

69 per person

Three Hours

89 per person

Four Hours

109 per person

ELITE

Selection of spirits: Grey Goose Vodka, The Botanist Gin, Zacapa 23 Rum, Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Macallan 12 Year Scotch, Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Conciere Cordials Selection of beer: Corona, Stella Artois, Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Miller Lite, Bronx Brewery World Gone Hazy IPA, Heineken 0.0 Selection of wine: Lanson Champagne, Whispering Angel Rosé, Terlato Pinot Grigio, Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, The Vice Pinot Noir, Daou Cabernet Sauvignon All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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HOST BAR

BEVERAGES

CASH BAR

Spirits

One bartender required for every 50 guests at $350 per bartender for 3 hours of service, $100 each additional hour.

Brands and selections subject to availability.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL ENHANCEMENT 20 per hour, per guest | select one

Lobbyist Spritz

Italicus bergamont, lemon sour, club soda, prosecco

Madame Speaker Cosmo

Grey Goose vodka, Germain elderflower, muddled blueberries

Sidekick Margarita

Patrón reposado, passion fruit mash, lime agave syrup, arbol pepper

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Spirits

Superior

19 per drink

Superior

21 per drink

Elite

23 per drink

Elite

25 per drink

Wine by the Glass

Wine by the Glass

Superior

18 per glass

Superior

20 per glass

Elite

22 per glass

Elite

24 per glass

Beer

Beer

Craft/Imported 12 per bottle

Craft/Imported 14 per bottle

Domestic

Domestic

11 per bottle

13 per bottle

Non-Alcoholic

Non-Alcoholic

Bottled Water 9 each

Bottled Water 9 each

Soft Drinks

Soft Drinks

9 each

Midnight Vote

Tito’s vodka, Jameson cold brew, Frangelico, iced espresso

The Night Owl

Del Maquey mezcal, Averno amaro, demerara syrup, orange bitters

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

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INFORMATION

Thank you for selecting Sonesta for your upcoming event. We are thrilled to offer you exceptional hospitality, cuisine, and service. Our culinary team prides itself on crafting nutritious and balanced options tailored to promote a positive lifestyle.

As always, we are delighted to create a custom menu tailored to your unique tastes and preferences. To ensure the success of your event, we kindly request your familiarity with the following details.

Meal Guarantees To ensure availability all setup and menu selections are due thirty (30) days prior to the date of arrival. A final meal guarantee is required 72 business hours prior to your function and is not subject to reduction. We are pleased to set 3% over the guarantee for functions. If the final guarantee is not advised by this time, the hotel will bill based on the last available estimate or actual attendance, whichever is greater.

Limited Menus: If an event is booked within ten (10) days of the function date, menu selection will be limited due to availability. This also applies to events that have not selected their menu within ten (10) days of the function date.

Audio-Visual The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York has partnered with AV Workshop. Your AV Workshop Manager can provide a complete list of audiovisual aids available and arrange rental. Current prices are subject to change without notice. The hotel cannot be responsible for audio-visual equipment brought into the hotel by guests. Use of any audio-visual/production companies other than AV Workshop is prohibited without consent.

Where consent is authorized, a Certificate of Insurance will be required, and an outside audiovisual liaison fee will be charged to the group.

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Special Catering Services

Outside Food and Beverage Policy

Our Catering & Convention Service Managers are available to assist you in planning any special themed parties or special events to take place in the hotel. Please contact your manager for a preferred vendor list.

The State of New York issues the licenses for the sale and services of alcoholic beverages. The hotel is responsible for the administration of these regulations. It is the hotel’s policy that all alcoholic beverages must be provided by the hotel.

Additionally, the hotel does not allow food to be brought onto the property, whether purchased or catered from outside sources, except for cakes which need to be pre-arranged. All food and beverage must be served by hotel staff and consumed on property. Any unauthorized outside food and beverage is subject to removal and/or corkage fees by the hotel.

Service Charges All food and beverage charges, unless otherwise specified are subject to our customary 25% table banquet service charge. Food and beverage are subject to a 8.875% New York Sales Tax. If your organization is tax-exempt, we are required to have a copy of your current New York Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption on file prior to the event, and the event must be paid with a check or a credit card by the exempted organization.

Currently it is broken down like this in our agreements - Service Charge and Administrative Fee - Applicable service charge and/or administrative fees, currently 15% and 10%, respectively, will be applied to all food, beverage, audio visual and room rental, as applicable.

The service charge is a gratuity and will be fully distributed to servers and/or bartenders assigned to the Event. The administrative fee is not a gratuity, and it is the property of hotel to cover discretionary and administrative costs of the Event. Hotel will endeavor to notify Group in advance of the Event of any increases to the combined charge should different gratuity and/or service charge amounts be in effect on the day of the Event.

Labor Charges Bartenders are available at a charge of $350 for the first three hours & $100 per hour thereafter.

Chefs and culinary attendants are required for some menu items and are charged at $350 each for 2 hours of service.

Banquet attendants are available for a reception where minimum food has been ordered. The cost of one waiter for each 25 guests will be applied as follows: $75 for the first three hours and $25 per hour thereafter.

Cake Cutting Fees are required for outside cakes brought into the hotel and are charged at $2.50 per person.

Buffet Functions with less than 15 guests will incur a $250 labor charge and a $8 per person charge added to the menu price.

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.

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INFORMATION Damages Group/catering clients are responsible for all damage, loss, or theft, which occur during the period of time the function’s guests, independent contractors or other agents are on site.

Promotional Material: Nothing shall be posted on, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to columns, walls, floors, furniture or other parts of the building. Any special measures taken in connection with affixing promotional material to hotel property, for the protection of equipment or furniture, will be at the customer’s expense and only with the hotel’s prior approval.

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Shipments

Security

Due to storage limitations, the hotel can only accept your shipment within three (3) days of your group arrival. For boxes the following charges apply:

The hotel may require security officers for certain events. Security officer fee is $50 per hour, four (4) hour minimum applies.

0-10 lbs - $7 each 11-30 lbs - $10 each 31-50lbs - $20 each 51-70 lbs - $30 each 71-100lbs - $40 each 100+ lbs - $60 per 100lbs If your group requires extensive storage space, or if boxes arrive more than three (3) days prior to your arrival, the hotel reserves the right to assess an additional storage charge. Please inform your Convention Services Manager of the total number of boxes being shipped. To ensure proper handling of your materials, shipping labels must include the following:

Should security be required, contracting for these services by the hotel will be necessary at least thirty (30) days prior to arrival. Fees for services will be provided at time of request.

Permission to provide organization’s own security must be obtained at least thirty (30) days prior to the event and will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The hotel may require that such vendor, if approved, provide the hotel proof of adequate insurance coverage naming the hotel as an additional insured.

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta 125 East 50th Street New York, NY 10022 Attention: Cater/Convention Service Manager’s Name Hold For: Guest Name/Convention Name/ Conference Dates Vendor Name (if applicable)

All prices are subject to a 25% service charge and 8.875% state sales tax. Menu pricing subject to change.