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The Perfect Place for your Perfect Day
Westminster Catering Center 451 WMC Drive | Westminster, Maryland 21158 (410) 857-1901 www.WestminsterCateringCenter.com
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The Westminster Catering Center is the perfect destination for your wedding or special occasion!
Come celebrate your love and excitement of your new life together with us. Dance, dine, mix and mingle; this is your special day, so get ready to relax and enjoy yourself. We have experience and the staff to make your wedding reception . . . Perfect! Located in Maryland’s scenic Carroll County, approximately fifty miles from Washington DC and 30 miles from Baltimore lies the Westminster Catering Center. Our comfortable and sophisticated ballroom and gathering salons graciously accommodate both small intimate groups and large formal weddings. Experience our Chef’s specialty wedding packages or create your own to match your passion, dreams and individuality. Regardless of your menu or package selection, our team will make your day special and memorable for years to come. 2
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WxäÉà|ÉÇ A Plated Package
Five Hour wedding Celebration Four Course Dinner Service, including Custom Wedding Cake Private Event Venue Tables, Chairs & Chair Covers White Table Cloths & Accent Napkins China, Glass & Silverware Table Centerpiece Wedding Professional Services
Celebration Hour
Vegetable, Fresh Fruit & International Cheese Display Please Select Two Butlered Hors D’oeuvrers Mini Cheese Quiche Spinach, Artichoke Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket Italian Style Meatballs
Second Course Select One Salad
Our Signature Salad:
Fresh spring lettuce with toasted almonds, mandarin orange, tomato and cucumbers tossed in a Balsamic dressing
Classic Garden Salad
A blend of Iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumbers and tomato spears with your choice of dressing
Third Course Select Two Entrees
Oven Roasted Chicken Oven Roasted Chicken served with Grilled Marinated Vegetables with Raspberry sauce for dipping
New England Baked Haddock
Baked haddock is made using Ritz crackers (which are from New England) crumbled up with butter and spread on top of the fish, then baked in the oven with lemon and herbs
Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable Pasta Primavera Chef’s Selection of Fresh Vegetables in a butter cream sauce Chicken Florentine:
Pan Seared Chicken Breast featured with a Cream White Spinach Sauce
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Chicken Breast Topped with Crab Imperial
Boneless skinless chicken breasts stuffed with crab imperial filling - $3.00 per person enhancement
Stuffed Flounder
Crab Stuffed Flounder topped with a creamy Hollandaise Sauce - $3.00 per person enhancement
New York Strip Steak
10 Ounce Center Cut New York Strip Steak - $9.00 per person enhancement
Pork Ribeye
Tender Cute of the Pork grilled with a Rosemary Red Wine Sauce - $9.00 per person enhancement
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts Marinated chick breast topped with asparagus spears and artichokes featured with a Hollandaise sauce $4.00 per person enhancement
Roast Sirloin
Marinated Sirloin Steak sliced thin featured with a Mushroom Cabernet Demi Glaze $9.00 per person enhancement
Starch Select One
Oven Roasted Potato Chef’s Garlic Smashed Potatoes Rice Pilaf Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable
Beverage Enhancements Coffee, Tea, and Soda - $8.95 Beer, Wine and Soda - $13.95 Open Bar - $18.95 Premium Bar - $20.15
Dessert A Stunning Multi-tiered Wedding Cake Ice Cream - $2.00 per person enhancement
~20 Percent Service Charge & 6 Percent Tax Additional~
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XäxÜÄtáà|Çz A Buffet Package
Five Hour wedding Celebration Four Course Dinner Service, including Custom Wedding Cake Private Event Venue Tables, Chairs & Chair Covers White Table Cloths & Accent Napkins China, Glass & Silverware Table Centerpiece Wedding Professional Services
Celebration Hour
Vegetable, Fresh Fruit & International Cheese Display Please Select Two Butlered Hors D’oeuvrers Mini Cheese Quiche Spinach, Artichoke Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket Italian Style Meatballs
One Salad Option Classic Garden Salad
A blend of Iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumbers and tomato spears with your choice of dressing
Entrée – Select One Additional Below Entrée Selection - $4.00 per person enhancement New England Baked Haddock:
Baked haddock is made using Ritz crackers (which are from New England) crumbled up with butter and spread on top of the fish, then baked in the oven with lemon and herbs
Parmesan Encrusted Chicken:
Parmesan & Herb Encrusted Chicken topped with Marinara Sauce
Oven Roasted Chicken:
Oven Roasted Chicken served with Grilled Marinated Vegetables with Raspberry sauce for dipping
Roast Sirloin
Marinated Sirloin Steak sliced thin featured with a Mushroom Cabernet Demi Glaze
Chicken Breast Topped with Crab Imperial
Boneless skinless chicken breasts stuffed with crab imperial filling
Tilapia with Crab Au Gratin
Tilapia with fresh lump crab meat, seasoned, blended with a special cheese mixture, topped with breadcrumbs & bakes to perfection
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Starch
Select One
Oven Roasted Potato Chef’s Garlic Smashed Potatoes Rice Pilaf Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable
Beverage Enhancements Coffee, Tea, and Soda - $8.95 Beer, Wine and Soda - $13.95 Open Bar - $18.95 Premium Bar - $20.15
Dessert A Stunning Multi-tiered Wedding Cake Ice Cream - $2.00 per person enhancement
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jxww|Çz Vt~xá Choose the Cake of your dreams for your Wedding Reception! Review our beautiful selections or create your own custom cake. Below are the available flavors, specialty flavors and fillings. Cake Flavors
Specialty Flavors
White Chocolate Yellow Marble Red Velvet Carrot Spice Lemon
Black Walnut Coconut Raw Apple Banana Butternut German Chocolate Cinnamon Streusel
*Additional $1 per person
Specialty Fillings Red Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Fudge Bavarian Crème Lemon Apricot Cherry Chocolate Mousse Coconut Mousse
*Additional $1.50 per person
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YÜxÖâxÇàÄç Tá~xw dâxáà|ÉÇá Planning the wedding that you have always dreamed of can be an extremely stressful time. Our staff at the Westminster Catering Center is here assist you on your day and help relieve your stress. For those questions and concerns we hear most often we have created a list of “frequently asked questions” accompanied by answers. We hope that this helps you plan your wedding, but if you need any further assistance, please know that we are here help. How many people can you accommodate? Our Grand Ball room can accommodate up to 200 seated with a dance floor for your reception. We have an outdoor ceremony location that can seat up to 200 and an indoor ceremony location that can seat up to 200. Is there a room charge? No. Our packages include a 4 hour reception time. Should you wish to extend your time you may do so. A room fee will apply and depending on the bar package an additional bar fee may apply. How many hours is a Westminster Catering Center reception? You and your guests can enjoy your four hours in our ballroom unless you have extended your time with us. DJ’s, Bands, and florists have the option of arriving one hour prior to the reception start time to set up. All equipment is to be removed from the room immediately after the reception. What size tables do you provide? We have 66 inch round tables that can seat up to 10 people comfortably. Where can we take pictures? We have many places that your photographers can take pictures. We have a beautiful outdoor pool and Gazebo along with beautiful green hills surrounding the hotel and catering center. In addition to our outdoor options we have a wonderful fire place surrounded by bay windows overlooking the pool and Gazebo where the perfect wedding picture can be taken. Who does the catering? We have an amazing chef that works specifically for our catering center and hotel. After meeting with one of our wedding coordinators to plan your special day we will provide you with the opportunity to set up a taste testing with the chef. What is the alcohol policy? Westminster Catering Center must provide all alcohol. We do not allow outside alcoholic beverages in the catering center.
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YÜxÖâxÇàÄç Tá~xw dâxáà|ÉÇá What deposit is necessary? We require a $1,000.00 deposit upon receiving the signed contract. Three months prior to your reception date 15% of the remaining balance is to be collected. The final payment is due 5 days prior the reception date. Do you have a minimum food and beverage requirement? Yes, the minimum food and beverage spend depends on the day of the week, time of year, time of reception. Please speak with a wedding coordinator for details. Should I hire a wedding coordinator? The Westminster Catering Center provides you with your very own wedding coordinator to walk you through step by step on your special day. From all your catering needs to decorations we are here to help you. If you would like to have a wedding coordinator to assist you with other aspects of your special day, we invite you to do so. Is there an extra cost to have my ceremony at the Westminster Catering Center? We have the option to have both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The cost of either ceremony would be $300.00. An additional fee for an outdoor ceremony will apply if additional chairs are needed. If I decide to have an outdoor ceremony, what do I do if it rains? Don’t worry. We will be prepared with a location indoors. It is the decision of the Westminster Catering Center to ultimately decide if the reception will be held indoors or outdoors. This decision will be based upon weather conditions, forecasts, and the safety of your guests. Do you provide linens, china, cutlery, glasses, etc.? Our wedding packages include your choice of white or ivory table linens. You also have the option of one or two napkin colors which are all complimentary. As well as the linens we have centerpieces for you to select rom. We have many different options for linens if you would like to enhance your table setting. Ask our sales team for additional information. Where can I have my rehearsal? Our wedding coordinators will schedule a time for you to have your rehearsal. The one hour complimentary rehearsal time will be scheduled upon availability. Is the gratuity or service charge extra? There will be a 20% service charge added to all food and beverage. A 6% sales tax will then be added. With liquor a 20% service charge will be added followed by a 9% Liquor tax.
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YÜxÖâxÇàÄç Tá~xw dâxáà|ÉÇá Do we have to use your Wedding Cake Vendor? No, you do have the option of providing your own wedding cake. For your convenience we encourage you to use our bakery, Cakes by Susie. She will be happy to provide you with samples prior to your wedding day. Do you provide vendors such as Photographers and Entertainment? We would be happy to provide you with a list of vendors we recommend. You are not required to use these vendors however we feel confident recommending them. How much is parking? There is no fee for parking. All parking including bridal party and guests are complimentary. Do you have a different price for children? Yes, the price for children will depend on the wedding package you select. We would also be more than happy to offer your guests 12 and under chicken tenders, French fries, applesauce and assorted soda for $14.95. Do you charge a cake cutting fee? There is no cake cutting fee, this is complimentary. Is there a bartender fee? The bar tender fee is $100.00 for the 4 hour reception time. If additional time is added an additional fee will be added. Can we reserve a block of rooms for our guests? Yes, the amount of rooms you may book depends on the availability in the hotel. We will set aside the amount of rooms available/requested. Your guests have 30 days prior to the event to call and make their reservations. After the 30 days the rooms and rates are no longer guaranteed. Is there a complimentary room for the newlyweds the night of the wedding? A complimentary Whirlpool Suite is provided for the Bride & Groom
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The Westminster Catering Center 451 WMC Drive Westminster, Maryland 21158 (410) 857-1901 www.WestminsterCateringCenter.com
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