The Bennett-Curtis House

302 W. Taylor• Grant Park, IL 60940•(815) 465-2288

 

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HORS D’OEUVRES

Perfect while your guest arrive or after your ceremony while you are with the photographer..                                                

COLD BUFFET STATION

Fresh Vegetables with dip, Fresh Fruit Display, Assorted Cheeses and Crackers                                            $ 3.95 per guest

 HOT BUFFET STATION

Meatballs, Chicken Brochettes, Egg Rolls, Cocktail Franks, Italian Sausage Bites                                           $ 5.95 per guest

 COMBINATION

Both Hot and Cold Buffet Stations                                                                                                                                                          $ 8.95 per guest

 HORS D’OEUVRES BUTLER SERVED FOR 1 HOUR

Includes: Fresh Fruit Platter, Assorted Cheese & Crackers, Fresh Vegetable tray / butler served Cocktail Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Cocktail Egg Rolls, Quiche Lorraine, Puff Pastries Spinach & Crab.

                                                                                                                        $ 6.95 per guest

 DELUXE PACKAGE HORS D’OEUVRES SERVED 1 HOUR

Includes: Fruit Display, Relish Display, Cheese & Grape Display, Butler served Cocktail Meatballs, Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts, Spinach Quiche, Cocktail Franks, Chicken Brochette, Mexican Empanadas, Assorted Stuffed Puff Pastries, and Assorted Pizzas.                                                                                                                               $  9.95 per guest

                                      COCKTAIL AND HORS D’OEUVRES RECEPTION

Butler served for 1 ¼ hour/Display Fresh Fruit, Relish Display, Cheese & Grape Display, Choice of 8 appetizers: BBQ Meatballs, Assorted Quiche, Stuffed Mushrooms, Cocktail Franks, Egg Rolls, Puff Pastries Spinach or Crab filled, Beef Brochettes, Chicken Brochettes, Assorted Pizzas, Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts, Italian Sausage bites.  4 hour open bar package / Coffee Station / Cut & Serve Cake.

                                                                                                Minimum 100 guests                        $23.95 per guest

** CUSTOMIZED HORS D’OEUVRES AVAILABLE Ask for quote.

Fruit & Cheese Kabobs                        Assorted Cheese & Crackers              
Shrimp Cocktail                                    Vegetable Pate                      

Relish Tray                                            Assorted Potato & Caviar                  
 
Assorted Deluxe Cold Canapés           Stuffed Mushrooms Cocktail Meatballs                               Cocktail Franks                                  
 
Petite Quiche-Lorraine                         Petite Quiche-Spinach         

Chicken Brochette                                Beef Brochette                                   
  
Mini Beef Sandwiches                         Mini Cheese Pizza

Mini Deep Dish Pizza           Italian Sausage Bites                           
Mini Sausage Pizza                               BBQ Rib Tips       

Brie Filled Phyllo Cups            
Beef Sate                                                            
Chicken Sate                                         Vegetable Quesadilla
Mini Egg Rolls
                                       Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts                 Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Wine Tasting Package

Available for First Hour in place of Bar.

Selection of 6 wines to be sampled by your guest with a variety of appetizers paired especially to go with the wine selections. The wines are beautifully displayed with a knowledgeable staff member serving the varieties of wine. Tasting notes will be available for your guest to take notes if they wish.                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                $10.95 per Guest     8 wines $13.95 per guest

Serve wine during dinner($3.00 per guest) Additional Open Bar for 3 hours $10.00,Premium Bar $12.75, Senator’s Bar $14.95  

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY 18% AND SALES TAX 6.25% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  


DINNER MENU SELECTIONS

 

PRIME RIB a House Specialty served with au jus.                                                                                                                     $23.95

BONELESS BREAST OF CHICKEN – prepared especially for you                                                                                    $18.95

(Lemon-pepper, Grecian Style, Italian Style, Chicken Marsala)

FILET MIGNON – most tender part of beef a house specialty topped with our mushroom wine sauce                                         $25.95

SURF AND TURF – Combination of a tender filet and lobster tail                                                                                  market $$

BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS WITH MUSHROOMS –tender pieces of beef in a mushroom gravy                                 $15.95

CORNISH HENS – stuffed with your choice of bread or rice stuffing                                                                                   $17.95

BENNETT-CURTIS TRIO – house specialty filet mignon, chicken breast. and ham topped with a Béarnaise sauce                                                                                                                                                                                  $25.95

SHRIMP SCAMPI & FILET MIGNON combination of succulent shrimp scampi and tender filet                                             $28.95

CHICKEN BREAST & FILET COMBO – A tender filet and grilled boneless breast of chicken                                   $25.95

ROASTED PORKLOIN – Tender pork stuffed with a bread and herb stuffing with cranberry glaze                                            $20.95

PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP – 2inch thick chop with our Jack Daniels apple jack glaze                                                          $21.95

NEW YORK STRIP – Choice cut topped with sauté mushrooms                                                                                           $22.95

MAHI MAHI  - Grilled and topped with a mango chutney sauce                                                                                            $21.95

NEW YORK STRIP & SHRIMP – Combo steak & shrimp skewer lemon herb                                                                    $25.95

CHICKEN FLORENTINE- Tender chicken breast stuffed with spinach & cheese wrapped in a puff pastry                       $18.95

BEEF WELLINGTON filet mignon wrapped in a French pastry crust topped with a special Sauce                                                                                                                                                                                                    $24.95

CHICKEN WELLINGTON tender chicken breast wrapped in a French pastry crust.                                                  $21.95

 

CHOICE OF POTATO

BAKED                                                              
TWICE BAKED add $1.00
RICE
                                                                                                   
GARLIC MASHED
PARSLEY BUTTERED WITH JACKET ON
                           
ROASTED POTATOES

CHOICE OF VEGETABLE

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE                                                  
GLAZED CARROTS                                                                        PEAS                                                                                                    
MIXED VEGETABLES                 
BROCCOLI                                
CORN   
ASPARAGUS (WHEN AVAILABLE $1.50 PER PERSON)  
CAPRI

 CHOICE OF SALADS

BENNETT-CURTIS HOUSE SALAD (Mixed greens, plum tomato, cucumber, olive, red onion, pepper, cur tons, topped with our house golden Italian dressing)                                                

CEASAR SALAD (Fresh cut romaine, finely shredded parmesan cheese, topped with Caesar dressing)

SENATOR’S SALAD (Mixed greens, red oak, butter lettuce, red leaf with sliced pears, brown-sugared pecans, plum tomato, red onion topped with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing) Add  $1.50 per person

CHOICE OF SOUP                           Add $1.25 per person
    CRÈME OF VEGETABLE                                                         
  
CRÈME OF BROCCOLI
  
TOMATO BISQUE                                                                          
  
SEAFOOD BISQUE
   CREAM OF POTATOE
                                                            
  
CREAM OF CHICKEN AND RICE
  
CHICKEN NOODLE                                                                             
  
STRAWBERRY SOUP - COLD
   BEEF VEGETABLE

DINNERS INCLUDE FRESH BAKED ROLLS & BUTTER, COFFEE, TEA OR MILK

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY 18% AND SALES TAX 6.25% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  


BENNETT-CURTIS FAMILY STYLE DINNERS …………………$18.95 per person

FAMILY STYLE DINNER INCLUDES TOSSED SALAD, ROLLS, SLICED BEEF OR HAM, MOSTACOLLI, BAKED CHICKEN, MIXED VEGETABLES, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY, ITALIAN SAUSAGE – (ADDITIONAL   $ .75 per person)


BENNETT-CURTIS CUSTOMIZED FAMILY STYLE DINNER …………….. $20.95

MEAT CHOICE (2)

BAKED HAM                                       ROAST BEEF                                      
 
BEEF STROGANOFF                         

BAKED CHICKEN                               BEEF TIPS                                             ITALIAN SAUSAGE           

STUFFED MANICOTTI                       POLISH SAUSAGE                              LASAGNA VEGETABLE

LASAGNA MEAT                                                SHRIMP SCAMPI SERVED ON RICE                              

ADDITIONAL MEAT CHOICE ADD     $2.35

PASTA CHOICE (1)

MOSTACOLLI                                      BAKED ZITI                                          FETTUCCINI                        

ANGEL HAIR                                       FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

 

POTATO CHOCIE (1)

MASHED                                               AU GRATIN                                          SCALLOPED                        

BAKED                                                  RICE                                                       TINY PARSLEY

 

SALAD CHOICE (1)

MIXED FRUIT                                      POTATO SALAD                                 COLE SLAW                        

PASTA SALAD                                    MACARONI SALAD                           BAKED BEANS                                   

TORTELLINI SALAD  add $1.00         ANTIPASTO SALAD add $1.00

SALAD SERVED AT TABLE WITH ROLLS AND BUTTER   Add $1.00 per person

NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE IF NO OTHER SALAD IS CHOSEN.

 

VEGETABLE CHOICE (2)

CORN                                                     PEAS                                                      BROCCOLI           

MIXED VEGETABLES                         GLAZED CARROTS                           GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE

INCLUDES COFFEE, TEA OR MILK

 

FOOD STATIONS

below is an example of a food station menu.  It is designed for 5 stations usually a finger food station (appetizers), Salad and pasta station, carving station, Sweet table station and Beverage station.  The stations are located in different areas and the guest are free to  to each station randomly.  It is a less formal environment and allows the guest to move about and socialize since the tables are unassigned.

APPETIZER STATION  
Assorted cheese and crackers
BBQ Meatballs
Relish Tray
Lemon pepper Chicken
Fresh Fruit
Beef Brochettes                              
 PASTA AND SALAD STATION
Tri Color cheese tortellini salad
Linguine Alfredo
Pasta and Mariana
Tossed Salad
Assorted Rolls                                   
CARVING STATION
Roast Beef
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Vegetables & Rolls
SWEET TABLE STATION          
Crème Puffs
Phyllo cups filled with assorted mousse and fruit
Chocolate filled cups
Assorted gourmet bars
or Wedding Cake                                               
 BEVERAGE STATION
Coffee
Lemonade
Fruit Punch
Iced Tea
Water

$22.95 per person 

OTHER STATION POSSIBILITIES
Barbeque        Oriental
Italian            International
American        Vegetarian
Mexican        Southwestern

OR THE CHEF CAN CREATE ONE ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR EVENT  - ASK FOR DETAILS & PRICING.

Served for 1-½ hours.   Minimum guest count 75

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY 18% AND SALES TAX 6.25% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  


EVENING BEVERAGE SERVICES

BEVERAGE PACKAGE REQUIRED WITH EVERY EVENT

ALL BEVERAGE PACKAGES 4-HOURS (ADDITIONAL TIME AVAILABLE)

OPEN BAR SERVICE

INCLUDES THE BENNETT-CURTIS HOUSE SELECTION OF GIN, VODKA, SCOTCH, BRANDY, BOURBON, RUM, WHISKEY, AND TEQUILA, AMARETTO, APRICOT BRANDY, PEACH SCHNAPPS, CHABLIS, BLUSH WINE, DRAFT BEER AND SODA                                                                                                                                                                                                             PRICE PER PERSON  $13.95
                                                                                      Open during dinner add         $3.00

PREMIUM LIQUOR SERVICE

INCLUDES – SEAGRAMS 7, SMIRNOFF VODKA, BEEFEATER’S GIN, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BRANDY, JIM BEAM BOURBON, SOUTHERN COMFORT, RON RICO RUM, MALIBU RUM, CUTTY SARK SCOTCH, MCGREGOR SCOTCH, WHITE ZINFANDEL, BLUSH, AND CHABLIS, DRAFT BEER, ALL MIXERS, BLOODY MARY, PINA COLODA’S, STONE SOURS.                                                                (Plus all above liquors in open bar)                                                                                                            PRICE PER PERSON  $16.95
                                                                                                    
   Open during dinner add         $4.00

SENATOR’S VIP LIQUOR SERVICE

INCLUDES – ABSOLUT VODKA, JACK DANIELS, CHIVAS REGAL SCOTCH, BARCARDI RUM, CUVERO TEQUILA, TANQUERAY GIN, SEAGRAMS V.O., CROWN ROYAL WHISKEY, BOTTLED BEER HEINEKEN, BECK’S DARK, DRAFT BEER, ALL MIXERS, CHARDONNAY AND WHITE ZINFANDEL  (Plus all above liquors in premium & open  bar)                                                                                                    
PRICE PER PERSON $19.95
    
 
Open during dinner add         $4.00

CORDIAL LIQUOR SERVICE

INCLUDES GRAN MARNIER, BAILEY’S IRISH CRÈME, DI SARONNO, TIA MARIA, B&B, DRAMBUIE, COURVOISIER, AND FRANGELICO                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PRICE PER PERSON  $3.95
 *WHEN INCLUDED WITH SENATOR’S PACKAGE

 

BEER, WINE, AND SOFT DRINK SERVICE
INCLUDES – WHITE ZINFANDEL, CHABLIS, BLUSH, DRAFT BEER, SOFT DRINKS, ICED TEA, PUNCH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       PRICE PER PERSON  $  10.95

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE

INCLUDES – FRUIT PUNCH,  ASSORTED SODAS,  ICED TEA AND FLAVORED TEA                                                                                                               PRICE PER PERSON  $  8.50

 A CHAMPAGNE TOAST MAY BE ADDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL                              PRICE PER PERSON  $  1.50

WINE SERVICE WITH DINNER FOR AN ADDITIONAL                                                                                                                                                                                              PRICE PER PERSON  $  3.00

SPECIALITY BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Add a touch of elegance with one of our new bar selections, Martini bar, Margarita bar or Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting Package

Available for First Hour in place of Bar.

Selection of 6 wines to be sampled by your guest with a variety of appetizers paired especially to go with the wine selections. The wines are beautifully displayed with a knowledgeable staff member serving the varieties of wine. Tasting notes will be available for your guest to take notes if they wish.                                                                                                                                                          $10.95 per Guest     8 wines $13.95 per guest

Serve wine during dinner($3.00 per guest) Additional Open Bar for 3 hours $10.00,Premium Bar $12.75, Senator’s Bar $14.95

MARTINI BAR

A FUN DISPLAY – A CUSTOM MADE ICE SCULPTURE IN SHAPE OF A MARTINI GLASS WITH  BUILT IN LUGE TO COOL THE LIQUOR AS IT IS POURED THROUGH THE  ICE SCULPTURE AND YOUR GUEST RECEIVES IT ON THE OTHER SIDE.  A VARIETY OF POPULAR VODKAS, GINS, AND FLAVORED VODKAS, ROSES INFUSIONS FOR FLAVORED MARTINIS, AND A SELECTION OF GARNISHES TO TOP OFF YOUR MARTINI; LEMON TWIST, SPECIALTY CHERRIES, COCKTAIL ONIONS, GREEN ONIONS, STUFFED OLIVES, ANCHOVIES, HOT PEPPERS AND FRUIT. (MINIMUM OF 75 GUESTS)

                                              PRICE PER GUEST WITH A 4-HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGE  $ 5.95

                                            PRICE PER GUEST WITHOUT BEVERAGE PACKAGE             $17.95

MARGARITA BAR

A SPECIAL TOUCH, GIVE YOUR EVENT A FESTIVE APPEAL WITH A SELECTION OF STRAWBERRY, BLUE  RASP- BERRY, MANGO, WATERMELON, GREENAPPLE AND CITRUS MARGARITAS.   ALCOHOLIC AS WELL AS VIRGIN

                                          PRICE PER PERSON WITH 4-HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGE  $  5.95

                                                     PRICE PER PERSON WITHOUT BEVERAGE PACKAGE         $ 14.95

LUGE BAR

A 1/3 BLOCK ICE LUGE IN SHAPE OF A CHAMPAIGN BUCKET,OR  HEART TO COOL THE LIQUOR AS IT IS POURED THROUGH THE ICE SCULPTURE AND YOUR GUEST RECEIVES IT ON THE OTHER SIDE

                                                                                                                                   $195.00

GOURMET COFFEE STATION

FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND ASSORTED SPECIALTY TEAS                                                                                                                                                                                           $1.95 per person

 ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY 18% AND SALES TAX 6.25% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE  


DESSERT STATIONS, WEDDING CAKE AND SWEET TABLE

 

CUSTOM DESIGNED WEDDING CAKE                                                                                                           $2.50 per slice

ICE CREAM WITH CAKE                                                                                                           $1.95 per serving

SENATOR’S SWEET TABLE

 

A TIERED WEDDING CAKE OF YOUR CHOICE ACCOMPANIED BY A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MINIATURE CHEESECAKES, ASSORTED FRENCH PASTIES, MINIATURE ECLAIRS, VANILIA CREAM PUFFS, ASSORTED TARTS, HAND DIPPED STRAWBERRIES, AND ASSORTED MIXED NUTS.                                                                                                      $8.95 per person

                                                                                                                                                                               

SWEET TABLE I

 

A DELICIOUS SELECTION OF PETITE SIZE CONFECTIONERIES: CRÈME DE MENTHE TORTES, APPLE SHAPED RUM BALLS, BUTTER PECAN BARQUETTES, HAZELNUT TORTES, RASPBERRY CREPES, CREAM PUFFS, MINI CANNOLIS, CHOCOLATE BUTTERFLIES, MARZIPAN & COCONUT CROISSANTS, ASSORTED GOURMET DESSERT BARS, ASSORTED PETITS FOURS, HAND DIPPED STAWBERRIES, ASSORTED MINIATURE CHEESECAKES, MINI ECLAIRS, FRENCH PASTRY CUPS FILLED WITH MOUSSE AND TOPPED WITH FRESH FRUIT.                                                                                                                                                       $6.95 per person

               

SWEET TABLE II

 

A SELECTION OF MINI CREAM PUFFS, MINIATURE ECLAIRS, ASSORTED GOURMET SWEET BARS, AND DELICIOUS HAND DIPPED STRAWBERRIES.                                                                                                                                              $4.75 per person

 

TUXEDO STRAWBERRY (40 minimum )                                                                                 $1.45 per person

DELUX PETIT SIZE SWEET ASSORTMENT (100 PIECES)                                                                                            $135.00

MIRRORED HEART SHAPE STRAWBERRY DISPLAY (75 PIECES)                                                                                            $  95.00

(Assorted hand dipped strawberries, decorated with rich milk chocolate, white chocolate,

and assorted decorations, sprinkles, and chopped nuts arranged on a heart mirror.)Seasonal

CREATE YOUR OWN SWEET TABLE:  Work with our Chef for theme or just your favorites.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

Let your guests indulge in their passion for chocolate.  Your guests can dip a variety of fresh fruits, pretzels, graham cracker stix, marshmallows and cookies into the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN This will add an elegance to your event. Your guest will talk about the CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN for days, weeks even months after your event.  It creates a festive and fun atmosphere to your event.  Great for any Occasion.  Available to rent for off premises events                                                                                     

NEW COLORED CHOCOLATE FONDUE TO MATCH YOUR COLORS ($25.00)                                                                                                        $5.95 per person up to 100 guest                                                                                      $1.95 Per Person over 100 guest

 Mini Chocolate Fountain Available for group of 40 or less ask about details. Great for Showers….

SUNDAE BAR

*BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE

 A SPECIAL STATION SET-UP FOR YOUR GUEST TO BUILD THEIR SUNDAE WITH ALL THEIR OWN FAVORITE TOPPINGS….

STRAWBERRIES, PINEAPPLES, PEACHES, CHOCOLATE, CARMEL, OREO COOKIES, CANDY PIECES, NUTS, WHIP CREAM AND A CHERRY ON TOP.                           $2.95 PER PERSON                                  
ADD HOT FUDGE                               $.50 PER PERSON

GOURMET COFFEE & COOKIE BAR

 Freshly brewed coffee and assorted specialty teas accompanied by an elegant assortment of gourmet cookies          $4.95 per person

CANDY STATION

Fun display of your favorite assortment of candies for your entire guest to enjoy during the dance. A colorful display of assorted miniature candy bars, Peanut MM’s, Spice drops, Fruit Slices, Skittles, Gummy bears and others…                            $1.95 per guest

Cookies, Milk and Shakes

A Variety of fresh baked cookies to go along with milk, chocolate milk and mini milk shakes available during the dance.
                                              
                   $3.95 per guest

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO GRATUITY 18% AND SALES TAX 6.25% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE