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Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island, NY

Desert Catering

WINDOWS ON THE LAKE MENU

Windows on the Lake Premier Services & Amenities

Beautiful Lakeside Photo Opportunities
Spectacular Water View from each Magnificent Room
Outdoor Cocktail Patio Available

GALA BANQUET DINNER

Upon Arrival Your Guests will be Greeted with Signature Cocktails

**5 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar**

Your Guests will be Greeted with Signature Cocktails
A Full Selection of Premium Brand Liquors. A selection of Wines,
Domestic & Imported Beers, Sodas, Juices & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

ELEGANT DISPLAYS

Decorated with Artistic Carvings of Watermelons, Fruits and Cheeses

Imported & Domestic Cheese Platter
Beautiful Display of Cheeses w/ Flat-breads & Crackers

Vermont Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Havarti and Pepper Jack

Tropical & Seasonal Fruit Displaya
Chef selection of Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple and Seasonal Fresh Berries

Farm Fresh Seasonal Crudite’
Crisp, Fresh Cut Vegetables and Assorted Dips

Delicious Artesian & Assorted Bread Display

CHEF’S TABLE

Tuscan Salad of Red Potatoes, Red Onion, Baby Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette
Venetian Salad of Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Three Bean Salad with Celery, Carrots & Italian Dressing
Whole Wheat Pasta w/ Feta & Kalamata Olives
Caesar Salad with Croûtons

GOURMET HOT & COLD HORS D’OEUVRES

A Fabulous Assortment of Freshly Prepared Hors d’Oeuvres Passed Butler Sytle

Shrimp Cocktail
Poached Shrimp served cold with Horseradish Cocktail Dipping Sauce

Grilled Baby Lamp Chops 
With an Infused Balsamic Reduction (+3pp extra)

Maryland Crab Cakes
Crab and Seasoned Crumbs served with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Pulled Pork on an Open Faced Tortilla Crisp
Atop Garlic Mashed Potatoes Topped with Red Cabbage Slaw

Fresh Mozzarella with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Sliced Fresh Mozzarella on Crisp Crostini Drizzled with Fresh Pesto Sauce

Spicy Chicken Satay Sticks
Coated with Crumbs and Fried. Served with a Sweet Chili Glaze

Petite Filet of Beef on Crostini
Sliced Beef Topped with Melted Fresh Mozzarella and Horseradish cream

Bacon & Cheese Potato Pinwheels
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar and a touch of Jalapenos
in a Puff Pastry Pinwheel

Italian Rice Balls
Aborrio Rice with Mozzarella, Romano Cheese & Ground Beef
Encrusted in Seasoned Crumbs and Fried

All Beef Franks in Puff Pastry
All Beef Frankfurters encased in Flaky Puff Pastry served with NY Style Deli Mustard

Thai Style Spring Rolls
Delicious Vegetable Spring Rolls with an Apricot Dipping Sauce

Classic Bruschetta
Diced Roma Tomatoes with EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar on Freshly Baked Crostini

Fried Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli
Breaded, Fried and served with Our Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce

GOURMET STATIONS

The Number of Stations are Based on the Number of Guests

Italian Pastas
(Choice of 2)
Served with Garlic Bread & Hot Focaccia Bread prepared fresh for your guests

Penne ala Vodka   ♦  Rigatoni Bolognese
Tortellini Alfredo   ♦  Pesto alla Genovese
Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Italian Sausage

Carving Block
(choice of 1)

Roasted Breast of Turkey  ♦  Honey Glazed Baked Ham
Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork   ♦  Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly
Fresh Roast Brisket of Beef

Served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes, an Assortment of Breads
& Chefs Choice of AccompanimentsCucumber Sauce

Steak House
(+$2 pp extra)
Marinated Grilled Sirloin Steak or Prime Rib of Beef au Jus Served with Creamed Spinach, Fried Onions, Mashed Potatoes With a Selection of Steakhouse Style Sauces

Tuscany Antipasto Display
(Includes All)
Thinly Sliced Prosciutto    ♦  Sliced Sopressata
Imported Asiago Cheese  ♦  Sharp Provolone
Imported Parmigiana Chunk
Grilled Green Zucchini ♦ Yellow Squash ♦ Marinated Mushrooms
Fire Roasted Pimentos ♦ Green Sicilian Olives & Black Olives ♦ Pepperoncini Peppers Stuffed Hot Cherry Peppers with Prosciutto & Provolone

Mediterranean Gyro Station
(Includes All)
Freshly Grilled Lamb and Beef Gyro
Roasted on a Vertical Spit, Sliced and Served on Warm Pita Bread
with Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, Diced Red Onions and Other Toppings
with your choice of our Delicious Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce or our Spicy Hot Sauce

Pan Asian Wok
Your Choice of 1
Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry  ♦  General TAO’s Shanghai Chicken
Boneless Chicken Szechuan with Mixed Vegetables
Chicken w/ Broccoli Teriyaki  ♦  Steak Kew w/ Oriental Vegetables
Includes Crispy Noodles and Your Choice of Oriental Fried Rice or Lo Mein

Homestyle Meatball Sliders
(Includes All)
Italian Style Meatballs Marinara
Thai Style Meatballs
Sweet & Spicy Traditional Swedish Meatballs
Served on Slider Rolls

Gourmet Potato + Mac & Cheese Bar
(Includes All)
Garlic Smashed Idaho Potatoes  ♦   Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Plus: Corkscrew Macaroni with 3 Cheeses
all with assortment of toppings Bacon, Fried Onions,
Shredded Cheddar Cheese & Sour Cream 

Pernil, Spanish Style Roast Pork
(includes all)
Slow Roasted Spanish Style Pork Shoulder (Pernil)
Served with Black Beans and Rice, Fried Platanos
Corn and Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Hot sauce

Southwestern Grilled Fajitas
Your Choice of 2
Thinly Sliced Steak Grilled Chicken Grilled Shrimp
Served on warm Tortillas – Prepared Fresh for your guests.
served with Shreaded Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de gallo, Jalapenos,
Shredded Cheddar & Sour Cream

The Vegetarian
Roasted Garlic Hummus & Pita Triangles
Grilled Tofu tossed with a Thai Chili Glaze, Carrot and Broccoli Slaw
Asian Style Quinoa With Shiitakes and Snow Peas

Spanish Paella
(includes all)
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels,
Tender Strips of Chicken & Chorizo Sausage
All cooked together, Simmered with Long Grain Rice, Saffron & other spices
to blend flavors and served in an Open Pot

Caribbean Jerk Station
Caribbean Jerk Chicken
served with Dirty Rice with Pigeon Peas
Black Beans and Plantain Crisps

Italian Seafood Station
(Includes All)
Seafood Fra Diavolo with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels and Clams
Simmered in a Spicy Marinara Sauce and Served with Linguine
Plus Fried Tender Calamari served with Marinara Sauce
and Black Pepper Friselle

New York Style Deli Corner
Carving of Cured Corned Beef or Lean Pastrami
onto Cocktail Rye, with Old Fashioned Deli Mustard
Plus Homemade Potato Pancakes with Applesauce and Assorted Pickles

Italian Trattoria
(includes all)
Italian Sausage with Red and Green Peppers
Italian Style Meatballs with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Baked Rigatoni Siciliana with Ricotta, Sausage & Mozzarella Cheese
Served with Garlic Bread, Grated Cheese and Red Pepper Flakes

BANQUET DINNER MENU

Champagne Toast

First Course Duets

Fresh Mozzarella & Sliced Tomato Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella & Sliced Vine Ripened Tomatoes garnished with Roasted Red Peppers Served with a Salad of Mixed & Wild Greens topped w/ Balsamic Glaze Dressing

Bacon Blue
Double Cut Crispy Bacon on top a Chopped Salad of Mixed Greens Topped with Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Shrimp Caesar
(+$2 pp extra)
A Skewer of Seasoned Baby Shrimp served atop
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Our Caesar Dressing,
Topped with Shaved Parmigiano Cheese and Freshly Baked Crostini

Waldorf Salad
Freshly Diced Green Apples, Walnuts & Dried Cranberries garnished
with Goat Cheese with a Salad of
Wild Greens topped w/ Raspberry Waldorf dressing

GALA BANQUET DINNER SELECTIONS

our Guests Choice of 4 selections

Individual Filet Mignon*
Grilled Filet Mignon topped with a Burgundy Demi Glace

Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Slow Roasted until Fork Tender, Served with Braising Glaze

Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with Sauteed Broccolini, Roasted Red Pepper and Fresh Mozzarella, In a Creamy Herb Sauce

Breast of Chicken Champagne
Served in a Champagne Wine Sauce with Grapes

Grilled Sea Bass
Over White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes over Wilted Greens with Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Roasted North Atlantic Salmon
Fresh Salmon Served with a Lemon Dijonaise Sauce

Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp
Stuffed with Shrimp, Crab & Seafood in a Scampi Sauce

Vegetable Lasagna
Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella and Vegetables Wrapped in Lasagna Noodles in a Pink Roma Tomato Sauce

Grilled Vegetable Risotto
Italian Style Risotto with Grilled Vegetables and topped with Shaved Parmigiana

Gluten Free – Vegan Vegetable Tower
A tower of Sliced Beefsteak Tomato, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Squash, Grilled Mushroom & Roasted Pepper

All Entrees served with Chef’s Choice of Accompaniments
* Consuming Raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food borne Illness, especially with certain medical conditions. Also, please let your server know of any food allergies. All menu items are subject to change or substitution without notice.

GALA BANQUET DESSERT

Cake Decorated for Your Occasion

Your choice of Our Beautifully Decorated
Stacked or Tiered Occassion Cake With your choice of fillings

Plus a Side Dessert of Tiramisu Mousse

Plus Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffees & Assorted Teas
Fresh Espresso Coffee also Available

ENHANCEMENTS*

Cocktail Hour

Ice Sculpture 
Expertly Carved & Sculpted by our Garde Manger

Sushi Platters  (100 pieces)
An assortment of Sushi, Served on Wooden Boats
Handmade Maki Rolls and Handmade Nigiri (Sashimi on Rice)
with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and Teriyaki Sauce

Roast Suckling Pig (30 Lbs)
Marinated and Perfectly Slow Roasted Suckling Pig , Very moist and Juicy
Carved in front of your guests. Served with Apple Carrot Slaw
With Semolina Rolls

Hamptons Style Clam & Oyster Display 
Beautiful Unlimited Display of Fresh Seafood on a Bed of Ice
Chilled Blue Point Oysters and Little Neck Clams with Tangy Cocktail Sauce & Lemon Wedges
and Italian Style Peeled Shrimp, Poached Mussels and Calamari in a Seafood Salad
Poached Lobsters additional 

Outdoor Grilling Station 
(Pick 2)
Chicken, Beef or Lamb Kabobs
Grilled Italian Hot and Sweet Sausage served on Mini Semolina Rolls
Teriyaki Glazed Yellowfin Tuna Spears
Grilled Swordfish & Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Served with Chefs choice of Breads & Salads

Assorted Fish Mirrors 
Mirrors of thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon, Whole Whitefish & Baked Salmon,
with an Assortment of Cream Cheese Spreads, Diced Onions, Horseradish and Capers offered with Horseradish Sauce and Select Breads & Miniature Bagels

Asian Dim Sum Station 
An assortment of Steamed Dumplings Served in Bamboo Steamers
Pork  ♦  Vegetarian Shrimp  ♦  Shu Mai
PLUS: Cantonese Style Lo Mein with Chinese vegetables in an authentic Wok, by our chefs
Served with oriental dumpling sauce & Chopsticks

Russian Table 
3 Assorted Stolichnaya Russian Vodkas Set in Ice Containers to Remain Frozen
Chilled Caviar served on Iced Caviar Station with Red and Black Caviar
served with Classical Garnishes of Diced Onion, Capers,
Chopped Egg, Fresh Horseradish & Dill

ENHANCEMENTS*

Additional Choices for Optional 5th Dinner Selection

Pork Osso Buco
Pork Shank Braised low and slow until fall off the bone tender

Roast Long Island Duck
Long Island Duck Roasted with an ala Orange Glaze

Stuffed Boneless Pork Chop
Coated with Crumbs and an Apple and Sage Stuffing

Veal Scallopini Milanese
Breaded, Fried and served over Baby Arugula and Heirloom Tomatoes with a Balsamic Dressing

Chilian Sea Bass
Perfectly seared and roasted for a “melt-in-your-mouth” taste served over Butter Sauteed Green Beans

New Zealand Lamb Chops
Dijon Crusted and served over Wilted Greens and White Bean Puree

Grilled NY Shell Steak
Served over Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Golden Fried Onions

ENHANCEMENTS*

Sweat Treats

Viennese Trays on Tables 
An Assortment of Italian and French Pastries & Cookies Served on Each Table

Belgian Waffle Station
Made to order Belgian Waffles with assorted toppings

Ice Cream Sundae Bar 
Assorted flavors of premium ice cream, chocolate syrup, mixed nuts, whipped cream, sprinkles, candies and more all topped with a cherry!

Gelato Station 
4 selections of Italian Style Gelato Ice Cream

Flaming Volcano Viennese 
Italian & French Pastries & Cookies Chocolate Fountains
(Choose between White, Dark or Milk Chocolate)
For your dipping pleasure served with fresh Cut Pineapples, Strawberries,
Cantaloupes, Honeydew Melon, Lady Fingers, Marshmallows & Pretzel Rods
w/ Fresh Whipped Cream includes International Coffee Station Below

International Coffee Station
Served with your favorite Coffee & Cordials
Espresso Coffee, Mexican Coffee, Irish Coffee, Jamaican Coffee, Bailey’s Coffee and Others Served with your Choice of Liqueur in Chocolate Cups

ENHANCEMENTS*

Sparkling Viennese Tables
A Variety Big Enough To Satisfy Everyone’s Sweet Tooth Everything Below with Extra Hour & Separate Room

2 Chocolate Volcanos for Your Dipping Pleasure
Milk Chocolate as well as White or Dark Chocolate Served with Fresh Pineapples, Strawberries & Cantaloupe Lady Fingers Pretzel Rods Marshmallows Fresh Whipped Cream

Ice Cream Sundae Bar
2 Premium Ice Creams with all the Toppings
M & M’s   Maraschino Cherries    Reeses Pieces
Rainbow Sprinkles   Oreo’s   Chocolate Sprinkles
Chocolate Syrup   Walnut   Whipped Cream

Cannoli Station
Mineature Freshly filled Cannolis
for your guests with our delicious
Cannol Cream & Chocolate Mousse

Bananas Foster Station
A New Orleans Favorite Prepared by our Chef.
Fresh Bananas Sauteed in a Blend of
Butter, Brown Sugar & Grand Marnier Liqueur,
served over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Sumptuous Cakes
Tiramisu, Strawberry Cheese Cake,
Creamy New York Cheese Cakes,
7 Layer Cake & Black Forest

Assorted Italian & French Pastries
Jello, Parfaits & Mousse Continental Cookies
Rainbow Cookies, Anise Toast, Biscotti, Double Chocolate Cookies, Rugelach Napoleons, Cream Puffs, Sfigadelle, Charlotte Russe, and more

International Coffee Station
with your Choice of Liqueurs and Cordials in Chocolate Cups
Cappuccino * Espresso * Colombian & Decaf Coffee * Chai Tea

Anisette, Brandy & Others added to your favorite coffee to create your International Favorites
such as Mexican Coffee, Irish Coffee, Jamaican Coffee, Bailey’s Coffee and Many Others

ENHANCEMENTS*

Exit Stations

As Your Guests Leave – on the Way Home

( Pick One)
Pretzels w/ Mustard And Cheese Sauce
Churros w/ Chocolate Drizzle
Fresh Baked Donut Wall
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies To go
Bagels & Cream Cheese

( Pick One)
Coffee or Bottled Water or Hot Cocoa
as guests leave for the Drive Home

*Enhancements – Additional Charges Apply

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