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Wedding Packages 

Six Hours of Open Premium Brand Bar
Continuous Dinner Wine Service
Butler Style Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Four Course Dinner Package with Customized Wedding Cake
Votive Candles to enhance your Centerpiece
Eight Point Fine Ivory Linens
Outdoor Terrace Space for guests
China, Silver, Glassware
Microphone if needed for speeches
Complete Privacy, only one event takes place at a time
20 Years Wedding Reception Experience
Make memories of a lifetime…


Past testimonials

“I would just like to thank you for the greatest party of my life. It was definitely a night I won’t forget.” ~Ryan

“Thank you for everything you’ve done to make our wedding day so special! We appreciate all of your hard work and because of that , we can truly enjoy our day!” 
~ Dan and Debbie

“I can honestly say that you made my dream wedding come true. It was not just the day of the wedding that was perfect. You made the planning a great experience. You are AWESOME and you did a GREAT job on our wedding. I can’t thank you enough for making my dream wedding come true.” 
~ Cynthia


La Strada Wedding Packages

Include a six hour open premium bar, passed hors ‘d’oeuvres, 4 course dinner, wine service with dinner, wedding cake, 
Fine eight point ivory linen service and votive candles.

Six Hours of Consecutive Premium Brand Open Bar 

Absolute, Stoli, Smirnoff, Beefeaters, Tanguray, Seagram’s 7 ,Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, C.C., Quervo Gold, Sauza, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Malibu, Dewar’s, Cutty Sark, Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier VS, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Sambuca, Frangelico ,House Italian Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Import and Domestic Bottled and Draft Beer, Soda and Juice

Continuous Wine Service During Dinner

Italian Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon 

Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio ($ 4.00 PP)
California Brut Champagne Toast ($ 4.00 PP)

One Hour of Butler Style Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Choice of Four of the Following

Hot Cold
Coconut Chicken, sweet n sour sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian sausage
Baby Italian Meatballs
Plum Tomato and Brie Cheese Canapés
Beef Wellington ($ 2.00)
Crab Cakes ($ 2.00)
Coconut Shrimp ($ 2.00)
Blackened scallops, lobster mayo ($ 2.00)
Beef and Vegetable Skewers ($ 2.00)
Chicken and Vegetable Skewers ($ 1.50)
Prosciutto w melon
Tomato Bruschetta
Italian Salami and cream cheese canapés
Roasted peppers and Mozzarella Crostini
Cold Shrimp Cocktail ($ 2.00)
Shrimp and Basil Canapé ($ 2.00)
Beef Carpaccio Canapé ($ 2.00)
Seared Tuna Crostini, basil mayo ($ 2.00)
Smoked Salmon Canapés ($ 2.00)
Asparagus wrapped Prosciutto ($ 2.00)


La Strada Four Course Wedding Dinner Package

Italian Bread Baskets with Foccacia, Butter and Virgin Olive Oil

Appetizer Course (Option)

Penne Pasta Marinara ($ 4.00 PP)
Farfalle Pasta alla Pazza ($ 4.00 PP)
Cheese Ravioli alla Romano ($4 .00 PP)
Rotini Primavera ($ 4.00 PP)
Cold Italian Antipasto Plate ($ 4.00 PP)

Soup Selections

Lobster Bisque
Minestrone
Crème of Mushroom 
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese
Pasta e Fagioli Chicken Noodle w/ vegetables

Salad Selections

Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine, Traditional Dressing with Croutons

Sliced Tomato and Red Onion
Over Romaine with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Baby Field Greens
Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm served with Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

La Strada Chopped Salad
fresh Ice burg and romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, Italian Vinaigrette


Intermezzo Course (Option)

Lemon Sorbetto ($ 2.00 per person)



La Strada Wedding Entrée Selections


Chicken Marsala
with wild mushrooms
Chicken Florentine
over garlic seared spinach, lemon wine sauce
Stuffed Chicken Breast
with Spinach and Ricotta, Tuscan breaded, sauce bordelaise
Chicken Bolognese
Tuscan breaded with Prosciutto and fontina, Madeira Demi glaze
Chicken Parmigian
Melted mozzarella and light tomato sauce
Chicken Breast Vesuvio
Roasted peas, lemon rosemary garlic wine sauce
Hazelnut Chicken
Hazelnut crusted chicken breast, mustard sauce

Peppered London Broil
Sliced roasted sirloin of beef

Grilled Vegetable Platter
Eggplant, tomato, zucchini, squash, asparagus, saffron risotto
Risotto Primavera
White Risotto with chopped garden vegetables
Vegetarian Lasagna
Spinach and mushroom lasagna, light tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigian
This eggplant layered with Italian cheese and tomato sauce

Roasted Salmon or Tilapia
Lemon wine sauce


All entrée offered at $ 52.00 per person


La Strada Wedding Entrée Selections (cont.)


Stuffed Duck Breast 
with sage and Italian sausage stuffing, sun dried cherry & orange glaze

Veal Scaloppini Marsala
Thin veal with woodland mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce

Veal Scaloppini Piccata
Thin veal, lemon wine sauce with capers

Veal Scaloppini Parmigian
Thin veal, lightly breaded, melted mozzarella and light tomato sauce

Roasted Swordfish 
Lemon wine sauce

Roasted Halibut 
Lemon wine sauce

Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, garlic wine sauce, chopped tomatoes.

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
Roasted stuffed shrimp with seafood stuffing, lobster sauce

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Whole Beef Tenderloin medallions, bordelaise sauce

Grilled Filet Mignon
Char grilled 7 oz, naturally, béarnaise sauce

Roasted Prime Rib
Boneless center cut, horseradish mayo and au jus

Roasted Lobster Tail
Cold Water Tail, (6 oz) add $ 6.00

All entrees offered at $ 62.00 per person



La Strada Wedding Combination Entrée Selections 

Roasted Lobster Tail and Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Roasted Lobster Tail and Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp with Crabmeat and Roasted Prime Rib
Stuffed Chicken Breast and Roasted Salmon

All combination entrees offered at $ 68.00 per person

Entrée Accompaniments

Starch Vegetable
Rice Pilaf
Potato Wedges
Duchess Potato
Twice Baked Potato
Potato Croquettes
Rosemary New Potatoes
Green Beans Almandine
Buttered broccoli
Mixed sautéed vegetables
Steamed asparagus
Sautéed Spinach w olive oil and garlic


Customized Wedding Cake for Dessert
Designed by our hand selected local baker


Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea, and Iced Tea


For Our Future Adults
Children under 10 years old
All children are priced the same at $ 25.00 per child.

Appetizer Choice
Chopped Fresh Fruit Cup or Salad Served

Entrée Choice

Chicken Tender, BBQ sauce, with French fries
Chicken Parmigian, with pasta
Mini Cheeseburger, with French fries
Penne pasta with butter, marinara or meat sauce
Penne pasta with marinara and meatballs
Fried Shrimp, with French fries
Corn Dog, with French fries

Wedding Cake 
Sliced and served to the children



Sweet Table (Optional)

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Mini Cannoli’s
Fresh sliced Fruit
Fudge Brownies
Chefs assorted Cookies

Offered at $ 8.00 per person


Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Mini Cannoli’s
Fresh sliced Fruit
Mini Cream Puffs
Fudge Brownies
Chefs assorted Cookies
Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Cups
Mini Napoleons

Offered at $ 14.00 per person


Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Mini Cheesecakes
Tiramisu Cake
Mini Cannoli’s
Fresh sliced Fruit
Mini Cream Puffs
Fudge Brownies
Chefs assorted Cookies
Carrot Cake

Offered at $ 18.00 per person



General Wedding Information 

Guarantee and Final Payment

We ask you to confirm the total number of guests by 1:00 p.m. seven (7) working days prior to your function. Payment is due by 1:00 p.m. 72 hours prior to event. This number is guaranteed, and cannot be lowered. Your final payment is based upon this guaranteed number, or actual attendance. Guaranteed number cannot fall under 75% of original guest estimated on contract. Final payments must be made by a cashiers check, cash, or credit card.

Credit Card Payments
Payments made by credit card are subject to a 3% processing fee.

Menu Tasting
If required for wedding receptions, a complimentary tasting for up to 2 people once deposit is received. Courses available for tasting include: (2) Soups, (2) Salads, (2) Entrée(s), and Accompaniments. Additional guests may join tasting at $25.00 per person.

Package Pricing
In addition to these complete wedding packages, we are happy to create custom menus to accommodate any budget, style, and taste. Package pricing will be adjusted accordingly, please contact the Catering Office for more details.

Deposit
In order to confirm your date, a minimum of a $1,000.00 deposit is required. This deposit will be applied to your food and beverage total. Final payment is due by cashiers check five working days prior to your wedding. Please see contract for cancellation policies.

Miscellaneous
Our catering staff will assist you with all aspects of creating your event, including: selecting florists, centerpieces, entertainment, and photographers. All items pertaining to your wedding can be brought to the catering office when final payment is due (i.e. place cards in alphabetical order, toasting glasses, favors, etc.) These items will be placed out to your specifications the day of your wedding.

Cake Cutting Fee
If a cake is brought in from an outside vendor, a cake-cutting fee of $4.00 per person will be charge if the cake needs to be plated for dessert.

Corkage Fee
If wine is brought to the event, a corkage fee of $10.00 per bottle will apply.

Taxes and Service Charges
All food and beverage charges are subject to city taxes and 19% service charge.


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