1. food and drink
2. food
3. grains and pasta

2014 Wedding Reception Menu Packages
The enclosed packages include the rental cost of the facility, and all other
equipment and services contained within.
Cost is dependent on the Package Price List, plus the Site Fee.
PACKAGES by COMMAND PERFORMANCE,
OUR EXCLUSIVE CATERER :
BUFFET MEALS
SERVED MEALS
Vineyard Package
Santa Rosa Package
Maravilla Package
Connoisseur Package
Family Style
Chef’s Table Package
All packages can be upgraded or cut to fit your specific needs.
There are hundreds of menu options to choose
from, and cover all types of cuisine.
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VINEYARD PACKAGE
SANTA ROSA PACKAGE
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES with
ASSORTED BRIE DISPLAY
Served with a California Ranch Dressing
FRESH VEGETABLE CRUDITE
draped with assorted grapes, strawberries, sliced breads,
nuts and preserves
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES with
ASSORTED BRIE DISPLAY
(or THREE SELECTIONS OF PASSED HORS
D’OEUVRES from our master list)
draped with assorted grapes, strawberries, sliced breads , nuts
and preserves
VINEYARD BUFFET
SANTA ROSA BUFFET
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
CARVED ROAST TRI TIP with Cognac Green
served with a roasted garlic sauce
Peppercorn sauce and creamed horseradish
(or JACK DANIELS BBQ SHORT RIBS slow simmered with a a
Sweet and Smokey Barbeque Sauce )
HANDROLLED PASTA PINWHEEL
with fresh spinach, sun dried tomatoes,
garlic, five cheeses, mushrooms and
served with a tomato basil sauce.
ROSEMARY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST…
with a wild mushroom and Roasted garlic sauce
GREEN BEANS with RED POTATOES
and garlic butter
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Fresh potatoes with a hint of garlic,
topped with chopped parsley
WHITE CHEDDAR JALAPEÑO MACARONI AND
CHEESE
(or WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO )
BROILED FRESH VEGETABLES
with red potatoes zucchini, yellow
squash, red peppers, carrots served
with lemon and olive oil.
ASSORTED FRESH BAKED ROLLS AND
BREADS with sweet creamy butter
AVOCADO CAESAR SALAD with roasted corn,
Cojita cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and toasted Pepitas
And served with an Avocado Caesar dressing
ASSORTED FRESH BAKED ROLLS AND
BREADS
EPICUREAN SALAD
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
with assorted field greens, teardrop tomatoes,
cucumber, sugared pecans, red onions and served
with choice of a Lemon-Basil vinaigrette and
a creamy Herb dressing and feta cheese.
with chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes, French
Vanilla andHazelnut Flavorings black and
herbal teas
HANDMADE WEDDING COOKIES
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
with chocolate chips, whipped cream,
cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes, French
Vanilla and Hazelnut Flavorings
black and herbal teas
HANDMADE FRENCH WEDDING COOKIES
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MARAVILLA PACKAGE
THE CONNOISSEUR
PACKAGE
HORS D’OEUVRES PACKAGE
Served meal package with full
table and china service
(CHEESE DISPAY and THREE SELECTIONS OF
HORS D’OEUVRES or 5 SELECTIONS…from our master list )
HORS D’OEUVRES PACKAGE
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES with
ASSORTED BRIE DISPLAY
(Cheese display and 4 selections)
draped with assorted grapes, strawberries, sliced breads , nuts
and preserves
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES with
ASSORTED BRIE DISPLAY
draped with assorted grapes, strawberries, sliced breads and
fancy crackers
(Plus Choose Four Hors d’oeuvres
from the Hors d’oeuvres List)
CALIFORNIA LUMP CRAB CAKES
served with an avocado tomato chutney and micro greens
CRISPY STUFFED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
filled with goat and parmesan cheeses
PLATED SALAD
and drizzled with lemon garlic butter
BABY SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
with avocado and toasted pistachios
Served with a Citrus Vinaigrette
(or choose from our selection of plated salads)
BEEF SHORTRIB on a grilled potato cake
with a Rosemary Crème Fraiche
BREAD BASKET
MARAVILLA BUFFET
Rosemary Focaccia, 7-Grain Baguette,
Whole Wheat Rolls and Herb Grilled Flat Bread
With Sweet Creamery Butter
CARVED ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF
(hand carved by chef)…served with a rich Cabernet wine sauce
and a creamy horseradish and chive sauce
ENTRÉE
VIENNA CHICKEN BREAST
stuffed with Gorgonzola and
walnuts, served with a Marsala wine
and mushroom sauce
(or choose from our selection of Chicken Entrees)
CHICKEN ROMA
Stuffed with blended artichoke heart, spinach and imported
cheesea served with a roasted red bell pepper sauce
BOW TIE PASTA
CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL ENTRÉE (at an additional
cost) OF BRAISED SHORT RIB, LAMB, GRILLED SALMON
OR JUMBO SHRIMP
in a Tomato Vodka sauce with grilled yellow peppers
and artichokes
OVEN ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES
Three Side Dish Selections
with rosemary butter and fresh parsley
MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES…
with Caramelized onions
ZUCCHINI, ASPARAGUS SPEARS & RED PEPPER…
in a toasted pistachio butter
CARROT SOUFFLE
BROILED FRESH VEGETABLES
zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, carrots served
with lemon and olive oil
ELABORATE WEDDING FRESH
FRUIT DISPLAY
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE
with cascading grapes, melons, berries, pineapples, etc.
GRILLED RISOTTO CAKES …with butternut squash and
served with a roasted tomato coulis and topped
with shaved parmesan…with Fresh Asparagus Spears
ASSORTED FRESH BAKED ROLLS AND
BREADS with sweet creamy butter
Also Served to the Table
EPICUREAN SALAD with Field Green, Caramelized
Ice water and Iced Tea
Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Oranges and Raspberry Vinaigrette
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
with chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes, French
Vanilla andHazelnut Flavorings black and herbal teas
with chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes, French
Vanilla andHazelnut Flavorings black and herbal teas
HANDMADE WEDDING COOKIES
HANDMADE WEDDING COOKIES
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FAMILY STYLE SERVICE
Served meal package with full table and china service
HORS D’OEUVRES PACKAGE
(CHEESE DISPAY and FOUR SELECTIONS from our master list)
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES with ASSORTED BRIE DISPLAY
draped with assorted grapes, strawberries, sliced breads, nuts and preserves
PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP with a sage brown butter sauce
WOK CHARRED AHI
with Edamame Tapenade on a Sesame crisp
WILD MUSHROOM AND GORGONZOLLA
TARTS with fresh Thyme
ANGUS TRUFFLE SLIDERS
with black truffle gouda, heirloom tomatoes, garlic aioli and crispy onion strings
PLATED SALAD
FRESH BLACK BERRY AND TOASTED HAZELNUT SALAD
on a bed of Bibb lettuce with Northern California Humboldt Fog Goat
and a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
PLATTERS
ZINFANDEL WINE BRAISED ALL NATURAL SHORT RIBS…
topped with California Citrus Gremolataon a bed of mesquite roasted field onions
SANTA ROSA CHICKEN…Grilled rosemary lemon chicken breast served with
Artichokes, Green Olives, Fresh Herb and Roasted Garlic Sauce
Topped with Heirloom Tomatoes, Toasted Pine nuts and Shaved Asiago Cheese
ROASTED LOCAL TRI COLORED PEE WEE
POTATOES…with chive butter
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND VENTURA FARMED VEGETABLES
with fresh herb butter
ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN GRILLED RISOTTO CAKES
with a Mesquite roasted tomato coulis
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
with chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes,
French Vanilla and Hazelnut Flavorings black and herbal teas
HANDMADE WEDDING COOKIES
For ADDITIONAL CHARGE…ADD A SEAFOOD COURSE PLATTER
HERB ROASTED BARRAMUNDI (Sustainable Sea Bass), GRILLED FRESH
SALMON, or GRILLED SHRIMP SELECTION
(a variety of methods or preparation, sauces
and garnishes available)
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5 COURSE CHEF’S TABLE PACKAGE 2014
Offered Exclusively at Maravilla Gardens
FOR THE 2014 SEASON
EXECUTIVE CHEF MAYA CHRESTENSEN HAS DESIGNED
A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Chef Maya has custom designed each of the recipes, for the following exclusive menu
to emphasize the many fresh and local ingredients available to us.
In order to create the ultimate culinary experience, your guests will never stop talking about!
PRINTED MENU KEEPSAKE
This package selection also includes a custom printed menu
Keepsake Card for Each Guest with the Bride and Grooms Name,
Date and Menu Selected and a special message from the bride and groom
OUR SERVICE STAFF
Adding to the intimacy of the guests experience…
This unique package also includes A SERVICE STAFF PER TABLE, to both serve food and pour up to 3 wine selections
(provided by client) to the table to pair with your selections
2013 CHEF’S TABLE MENU
ARTISAN CHEESE DISPLAY…a chef’s selection of finely crafted imported and domestic
Cheeses, nuts, preserves, dried and fresh fruits, grilled flat bread and sliced rustic breads
LOBSTER BLT CONE creamy lobster salad in a crisp cone with
shaved baby lettuce, heirloom tomatoes and bacon dust
CHIANTI BRAISED SHORT RIB
Served on a crispy blue cheese polenta cake with tomato jam and arugula
PREMIUM SERRANO HAM AND MANCHEGO PROFITEROLES
with snipped chives
FAVA BEAN TAPENADE AND CALIFORNIA ARTICHOKES
with Pickled red onions and cracked black pepper all on crisp flat bread
APPLE ROASTED DUCK AND ALMONDS BRIE
on a spiced sweet potato cake
CHEF MAYA’S DEVILED EGG
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SERVED DINNER
AMUSE- BOUCHE
CHILLED WATERMELON SOUP…with feta foam and pistachio dust
Or
ASPARAGUS PATE…with crispy pork belly,
drizzled with white truffle oil and served in a porcelain spoon
SERVED SEAFOOD APPITIZER
DUNGENESS CRAB NAPOLEON…Chefs Recipe crab salad with layers of pastry,
arugula micro greens, green tomatoes and caviar dressing
Or
GRILLED FRESH WATER PRAWNS…with a citrus gastric
candied pancetta and peppered strawberry compote
SALAD
LITTLE GEM LETTUCE…with Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Hot House
Cucumbers and Farmers Market Chef Selected Vegetables
served with a Clover honey Vinaigrette
Or
WHITE CORN BISQUE…with a roasted red pepper coulis, chive oil
and a Cumin scented Crouton
ENTRÉE COURSE
Guests may pre-select from the following options of beef, lamb,
fish, and vegetarian.
GRASS FED FILET MIGNON…with a wild blackberry cabernet demi
on a bed of Yukon gold potatoes with balsamic braised Cipolline onions and
roasted baby rainbow carrots
Or
SUPERIOR FARMS PISTACHIO CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS…with Spiced Romesco,
Grilled Baby Artichokes and Field fresh Vegetable Farro
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ROASTED WILD SABLEFISH…with a Blood Orange and Tamarind Glaze
Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and crispy shallots
on a bed Chef Recipe Cauliflower Puree and Sautéed Haricot Vert
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STUFFED POBLANO CHILE…filled with roasted vegetables and
Lemon Quinoa with a Queso Fresco Avocado Crème and
a Black Bean Cake
CHEF’S DESSERT TASTING PLATE
FRESH LAVENDER PANNA COTTA…with Macerated Local Berries
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE…with caramel butter cream and smoked salt
HANDMADE GOURMET MARSHMALLOW...custom recipe created per wedding
COFFEE AND DECAF BAR
with chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, sugar cubes, French Vanilla and Hazelnut Flavorings black and herbal teas
(OR SERVED COFFEE TO THE TABLE
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COURSE OPTIONS
May Choose to Serve Both Salad and Soup Course
instead of dessert plate
May Choose to serve a Chef Selected Sorbet
and fresh fruit plate course instead of dessert plate
Meal Requests
For Vegetarian Guests (Vegetarian versions of course one
and two will be offered )
Vegan and any other special meal requests must be made at least
7 days ahead for us to be able to accommodate
(additional charges may apply )
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2014 Maravilla Gardens Wedding Packet
INCLUDED AMENITIES
FACILITY
• Facility use for 8 hours
• Full use of Bridal Suite on day of the event, Groom’s Room from 3:30-6:00
• Ceremony, Hors d'oeuvres, and Reception areas on the day of the event
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• China service: dinner plates, flatware, water goblets and champagne flutes
• All table linens (many colors to choose from)
• All buffet tables, equipment and decorations to coordinate with the theme of your wedding.
Includes a main floral buffet piece.
• All upscale disposable ware for hors d’oeuvres, cake, coffee and bar area
• 66” Round Tables (set for 10-12) and two sets of white wood chairs for seating
• Up to 5 cocktail tables with linens
• Head table with linens
• Gift/guest book table with linens
• Escort card table with linens
• Shade Umbrellas in the Cocktail Area
• Market Lights
• Sparkler Farewell
CATERING SERVICES
• Our expertly trained catering staff will set up the ceremony and reception areas, place your party
favors, coordinate with the DJ, decorate buffets, bus, serve toast, cut and serve cake, and provide
all breakdown and all clean up.
• There is no corkage or cake cutting fee.
• Client is responsible for take down of any decorations on property.
BEVERAGE PACKAGE
• Coffee bar…see menu for description
• Bar set up:
Includes bartender, all ice, cups, assorted soft drinks, mineral waters, and choice of iced
tea or lemonade. We will chill and serve any Client-supplied wine, beer and champagne.
May include up to two signature drinks if client provides all ingredients.
• For full bar set up…add 3.00 a person for additional mixers, juices and garnishes
DAY OF SITE COORDINATOR
• Prior to the wedding she will help you plan the timeline for the day.
• She will coordinate your rehearsal.
• She will be available to assist you during your wedding and reception by coordinating between the
vendors you have hired, as well as the caterer, to keep your scheduled on track. She will also
direct your guests through the site.
• She will put out your favors, arrange your escort cards, display your programs and pictures, and
all other agreed upon tasks.
• On-line project management to help you stay organized and all of us on the same page.
• She will make every effort to cover unexpected situations.
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PACKAGE PRICE LISTS
MENU PACKAGE
75-300 guests
VINEYARD PACKAGE
$77.50
SANTA ROSA PACKAGE
$82.50
MARAVILLA PACKAGE
$85.00
CONNOISSEUR PACKAGE
$91.50-$98.50 (chicken/vegetarian OR beef/fish)
FAMILY STYLE PACKAGE
$106.50-$111.50 (chicken & beef OR chicken, beef, & fish)
2014 CHEF’S TABLE PACKAGE
$169.00
SITE FEE:
$5,450.00, with an additional $6 per person for Saturday Events
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The signing deposit is $3,000.00 and will be used against the total bill.
An additional $7,000.00 deposit is due at 6 months prior to the wedding date,
and is also applied against the total bill.
Both deposits are non-refundable.
Minimum for Saturday….150 Guests
Minimum for Friday and Sunday….75 Guests
Quoted for 1½ hours photography time for the bridal party, ½ hour for guests to
arrive, ½ hour ceremony time, 5 hour reception time, plus ½ hour to pack up and
depart.
Liability Insurance is also required. (Approximately $100-$170)
(Many times this can be obtained through your homeowners insurance.)
Security Required at $150.00
Assistant Site Coordinator for weddings of 150 guests and above at $150.00 (1 assit included on Saturday)
Packing up your set-up items at the end of the night is included, though there is an additional $100 fee when there
is an extensive amount of set-up items and we need to bring in additional help.
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Weather at an Outdoor Venue
An important factor when booking an outdoor venue is the fact that certain rentals must
be considered to keep your guests comfortable. These costs should be seen as an inherent
cost of having an outdoor wedding/reception, and not optional. Frequently, we find that
couples often focus on all the fun aspects of their wedding, such as the food, bar, DJ,
décor, and underestimate the importance of keeping their guests protected from the
outdoor elements. When it comes to weather, guests don’t care how beautiful the event
looks or sounds if they are either too hot or too cold. What do we experience when they
are too hot? They are sweaty, grumpy, complain, feel they are suffering, and distracted
from being able to enjoy everything you have arranged for them. What do we experience
when they are too cold? Again they feel miserable and many leave either right before, or
just following the cake cutting.
The solution. On a day when it is bright and sunny, guests are kept comfortable with the
shade canopy in the ceremony area. On a cool evening, guests are kept comfortable with
heaters in the reception area. The Shade Canopy is commonly needed between mid-June
through September. In general, heaters are necessary April through mid-July, and
September through October. Please take these important needs into consideration as you
plan your outdoor event.
Shade Canopy for the ceremony area - $700
Heaters for the reception area - $85 per every 20 guests
Typical Timing at a Maravilla Gardens’ Wedding
1:30 – Vendors Arrive
2:30 – Bridal Party arrives for Photos
3:45 – Earliest Guests Arrive
4:15 – Invitation Time/Guests are Seated
4:30 – Ceremony
5:00 – Cocktail Hour
6:00 – Reception
9:50 – Grand Farewell with Sparklers
10:30 – Gates are Closed
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