Private Parties/Catering GHBC provides catering for luncheons, meetings, cocktail parties, dinners, teas, and memorial services. To reserve one of the public rooms for a private party, to place a food and beverage order, or to arrange for catering in a residential apartment, send an email to cateringghbc@goodwinhouse.org or contact Dennis Peregrina, dperegrina@goodwinhouse.org, ext. 7645.
Catering Services for special events:
Cocktail Parties
Meetings
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Gala Events
Family Get-Togethers
Other services include floral arrangements, decorations, balloons, and party favors, as well as food and beverages
Considerations before you start:
Know your budget
Know your date, time, and location
The type of event
The approximate number of guests
What kind of linens, china, or disposable products do you wish to use
Decorations, including flowers
Room arrangements
Rental of special items
Menu
Planning the menu
Buffet service might be a more affordable option than a sit-down service.
Develop a menu based on the time of day and length of the event.
Are there any known food allergies or special diets your guests will require?
Do not give the caterer a lower guest count than you actually expect.
Consider alternative meal provisions for musicians, photographers, and other vendors.
Bar requirements — full bar or limited service only?
Always provide non–alcoholic options.
Sample Catering Menus
The simple lunch:
Choice of: Cornish Game Hen with Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Basket of Assorted Rolls, Choice of Pie or Cake, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Hot Tea
The cold grilled buffet:
Choice of: Grilled, Sliced Flank Steak and Chicken Breast, Tossed Mixed Green Salad or Caesar Salad, Roasted Marinated Vegetables, Couscous, Basket of Assorted Breads, Dessert Selections or Fruit Bowl w/ Assorted Cookie Platter, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Hot Tea
Flavorful and Savory Tea & Sandwiches:
Choice of: Egg Salad with Dill Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Cucumber with Cream Cheese Chicken Salad, Roast Beef with Boursin Cheese Ham & Swiss, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Spread Tuna Salad, A Tray of Assorted Tea Sandwiches (choose 3) served on Wheat and White Bread, Choice of Soup of the Day or Mixed Green Salad, Dessert of the Day and Iced Tea
LUNCH OR DINNER
Entree Options:
Choice of: Grilled Salmon, Beef Tenderloin, Glazed Ham, Pork Loin with Gravy, Chicken Marsala, Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Crab Cakes, Lasagna (Vegetable or Meat), Rainbow Trout, Home-style Meatloaf w/Gravy, Veal Masala, Stuffed Banquet Chicken, Chicken Breast Florentine, Rolled Flank Steak, Chicken Breast Roulade, Filet Mignon Medallion
Vegetables
Choice of: French or Whole Green Beans, Sweet Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Fresh Vegetable Blend, Baked Beans, Sweet Corn, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Carrots, and Sugar Snap Peas
Starches
Choice of: Roasted Potatoes, Steamed White or Wild Rice, Rice Pilaf, French Fries, Sweet PotatFries, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Baked White Potato, Macaroni & Cheese, & Herbed Stuffing
We also invite you to allow us to customize your menu!
