The
Bennett-Curtis
House
302 W. Taylor St.- Grant Park, IL 60940- (815) 465-2288

 Wedding Menus

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                                           

HOT BUFFET STATION: Meatballs, Chicken Brochettes, Egg Rolls, Cocktail Franks, Italian Sausage Bites   

 COMBINATION: Both Hot and Cold Buffet Stations         

 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.

 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.         

   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.

** 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                                                 Lemon-Pepper Chicken                 
 Chicken Sate                                         Vegetable Quesadilla 
Mini Egg Rolls                                       Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts              

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.                                                                                                                                                        

DINNER MENU SELECTIONS

PRIME RIB a House Specialty served with au jus. 

BONELESS BREAST OF CHICKEN – prepared especially for you

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW YORK STRIP – Choice cut topped with sauté mushrooms      

MAHI MAHI  - Grilled and topped with a mango chutney sauce

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

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

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

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

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                      
    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

BENNETT-CURTIS FAMILY STYLE DINNERS :

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:

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 AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL*

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
PASTA SALAD                            COLE SLAW
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

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

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                            

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)                                             

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)                                                                                                     

CORDIAL LIQUOR SERVICE

INCLUDES GRAN MARNIER, BAILEY’S IRISH CRÈME, DI SARONNO, TIA MARIA, B&B, DRAMBUIE, COURVOISIER, AND FRANGELICO                                                                                                                                                                                                                
 

BEER, WINE, AND SOFT DRINK SERVICE
INCLUDES – WHITE ZINFANDEL, CHABLIS, BLUSH, DRAFT BEER, SOFT DRINKS, ICED TEA, PUNCH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE

INCLUDES – FRUIT PUNCH,  ASSORTED SODAS,  ICED TEA AND FLAVORED TEA              

 A CHAMPAGNE TOAST MAY BE ADDED FOR ADDITIONAL                   

WINE SERVICE WITH DINNER FOR ADDITIONAL       

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.       

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)

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

                                        

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

                                         

GOURMET COFFEE STATION

FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND ASSORTED SPECIALTY TEAS  

DESSERT STATIONS, WEDDING CAKE
AND SWEET TABLE

CUSTOM DESIGNED WEDDING CAKE      

ICE CREAM WITH CAKE         

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.                                  

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.      

SWEET TABLE II

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

TUXEDO STRAWBERRY (40 minimum )

DELUX PETIT SIZE SWEET ASSORTMENT (100 PIECES)

MIRRORED HEART SHAPE STRAWBERRY DISPLAY (75 PIECES)  

(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                                                                                                        

 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.             

GOURMET COFFEE & COOKIE BAR

 Freshly brewed coffee and assorted specialty teas accompanied by an elegant assortment of gourmet cookies     

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…        

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.

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