b a n q u e t m e n u2020
Tailor your next event with an adaptation of the classic French lifestyle embodying culinary tradition matched with a fresh perspective of modern whimsy. Honor the city’s classics while introducing an uncomplicated voice to the New Orleans culinary chorus…and your guests alike.
Menu prices are subject to a 24% service charge and all other applicable taxes. We pride ourselves on using local purveyors within our menu selections; with that in mind, our menus are seasonal and subject to change.
MORNING, NOON & NIGHT.
KEEP THE GOOD TIMES FLOWING...
MORNING, NOON
MORNING BUFFETServed with fresh orange and grapefruit juices, regular and decaffeinated
coffee and a selection of hot teas. Maximum duration of 90 minutes. Requires a minimum of 25 guests (excludes Continental);
a service charge of $200 will be applied for groups less than 25.
CONTINENTAL - $22Selection of Croissants, Fruit Pastries, Muffins
Good Butter & PreservesSeasonal Sliced Fruits
Yogurt and Granola Fruit Parfait
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - $28Selection of Croissants, Fruit Pastries, Muffins
Good Butter & PreservesAssorted Bagels, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese
Seasonal Sliced FruitsYogurt And Granola Fruit Parfait
Choice of One Quiche: Ham & Cheese, Salmon & Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese
THE MAGAZINE STREET - $34Selection of Croissants, Fruit Pastries, Muffins
Good Butter & PreservesSeasonal Sliced Fruits
Yogurt And Granola Fruit ParfaitOatmeal with Dried Fruit and Brown Sugar
Scrambled Farm EggsCrispy Breakfast Potatoes
Apple Wood Bacon
Chicken Sausage
BREAKFAST ACTION STATIONSRequires a minimum of 25 guests. Subject to a $125 culinary attendant fee per 25 guests.
FARM EGG OMELETS - $14Whole Eggs, Egg Whites, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Mushrooms, Spinach,
Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Cheddar and Feta
AVOCADO TOAST - $16Toasted Whole Grain, Avocado, Baby Greens, Tomato
and Soft Poached Farm Eggs
ENHANCEMENTSSelection of Croissants, Fruit Pastries and Muffins - $38 dz
Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy - $42 dz
Assorted Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese - $48 dz
Individual Ham & Cheese Quiche - $9 per person
Individual Mushroom & Cheese Quiche - $8 per person
Oatmeal with Dried Fruits and Brown Sugar - $8 per person
Yogurt and Granola Fruit Parfait - $9 per person
Seasonal Sliced Fruits - $8 per person
Whole Fruit - $6 per person
DELI LUNCH
LUNCH ON THE GO - $27Neatly arranged for your convenience in recyclable packaging.
Selected sandwiches packaged 50/50 for total guarantee.
Zapp’s Classic Kettle ChipsHouse-Made Cookie
Whole FruitBottled Water or Soda
Choice of Two Sandwiches:Turkey, Avocado, Bacon & Brie
Ham, Mauthe’s Butter, Gruyère, Mustard Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Pesto
BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH BUFFET - $32Served with regular and decaffeinated coffee and iced tea.
Baby Lettuce, Radish, Herbs, Red Wine VinaigretteSouthern Style Potato Salad
Assorted Zapp’s Potato ChipsHam, Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef, Soppressata Aged Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, American
Ciabatta, Wheat and Pullman LoafSeasonal Sliced Fruits
Assorted House-Made Cookies
LOCAL - $42Baby Lettuce, Radish, Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Shrimp Etouffèe with Louisiana RiceCreole Spiced Pork Tenderloin
New Orleans Style BBQ Gulf ShrimpStone Ground Grits
Roasted Seasonal VegetablesBellegarde Baguette with Good Butter
Lemon and Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
FRENCH BASICS - $47Baby Lettuce, Radish, Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Leek and Potato Soup with Dill Market Fish with Brown Butter, Lemon, Capers
Quiche, Vegetable or Lorraine Roasted Potatoes
Haricots VertsBellegarde Baguette with Good Butter
Fresh Baked Madeleines with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt
MEDITERRANEAN - $39Mixed Baby Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Red Onion, Feta
White Bean and Seasonal Vegetable SoupRoasted Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Tomato
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp Lemon and Herb Orzo
Roasted Carrots with Harissa, Mint and PistachioBellegarde Baguette with Good Butter
Honey-Pistachio Tarte
LUNCH BUFFET OR FAMILY STYLEServed with regular and decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Requires a minimum of 25 guests; a service charge of $200 will be applied for groups less than 25.
Choice of One Starter:Additional starter may be added for $7
Leek and Potato Soup with Dill White Bean and Seasonal Vegetable Soup
Tomato Basil Soup, Green Onion, Crème Fraiche Baby Lettuce, Radish, Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Baby Kale, Toasted Quinoa, Roasted Tomato, Herb VinaigretteMixed Baby Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Red Onion, Feta
~ Bellegarde Baguette with Good Butter ~
Choice of One Entrée:Choice of two entrées with table side selection $55
Herb Crusted Chicken, Natural Jus, Potato Gratin, Haricots Verts $42Market Fish, Pomme Puree, Brown Butter, Lemon, Capers $48
Creole Spiced Pork Tenderloin, Bacon Braised Cabbage, Roasted Apple $46 Nola BBQ Gulf Shrimp, Stone Ground Grits, Charred Scallions $50
Mushroom Risotto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Hazelnuts, Grana Padano $40
Choice of One Dessert:Cream-Filled Profiteroles
Fresh Madeleines with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Seasonal Selection Cheesecake
LUNCH PLATEDServed with regular and decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Requires a minimum of 25 guests; a service charge of $200 will be applied for groups less than 25.
BREAKS & SNACKSMaximum duration of 90 minutes. Priced per person.
SNACKS - $15Packaged Favorites: Chips, PopcornPretzels and Assorted Candy Bars
BAKED - $17Assorted House-Made Savory Pastries
Cookies, Brownies and Scones
MIX IT UP - $18Build Your Own Trail Mix with Granola, Sun-dried Mango Pineapple, Papaya, Banana, Coconut, Raisin, Sunflower
Pecan, Almond, Pistachio, and Chocolate Candies
LIGHT - $22Seasonal Crudité
Pimento Cheese Tea SandwichSmoked Salmon & Cucumber Tea Sandwich
Egg Salad Tea SandwichSeasonal Fruit & Berries
ADDITIONSClassics - $4 ea
Assorted Candy Bars, Granola BarsZapp’s Potato Chips
Assorted House-Made Cookies - $24 dznChocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Lemon Sable
Fresh Baked Brownies - $36 dzn
Lemon or Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - $42 dzn
NIGHT
HORS D’OEUVRESChoose Any Four $14, Six $20, Eight $26 per person
FROM THE GARDENSpiced & Roasted Carrot
GougèreCrispy Chickpea Panisse
Glazed Artichoke BarigouleTomato + Goat Cheese Tart
FROM THE SEARaw Oyster With Mignonette
Anchovy Pissaladiere on SourdoughSmoked Salmon, Pomme Paillasson, Crème Fraiche
Poached Royal Red Shrimp Seared Tuna Niçoise
FROM THE LANDCountry Style Pâté
Chicken Liver Mousse on SourdoughPetite Croque MonsieurBoudin Blanc with Dijon
Steak Tartare on GaufrettePomme Dauphine with Jambon Cru
RECEPTION MENUS
CARVING STATIONChef Attendant Fee Required - $125 Per 35 Guests. Requires a minimum of 35 guests.
Served with Artisan Rolls
Roasted Whole Market Fish - $25Beurre Blanc, Pomme Puree
Boneless Leg of Lamb - $23Mint Salsa Verde, Roasted Carrot
Beef Tenderloin - $28Au Poivre or Béarnaise, Pomme Puree
Suckling Pig - $19Sauce Dijonaise, Braised Cabbage
OYSTERSBased on Oyster Bar and Chef Availability.
RAW OYSTER BAR - MARKET PRICEChef’s Selection of Raw Oysters with Classic Accompaniments
Make it an Oyster Party - $35 Participate in an Educational Hands-On Oyster Shucking Class with Couvant Chef
Oyster Party + Sazerac - $75 In Addition to your Hands-On Oyster Shucking Class with Couvant Chef you will be
instructed in the history and techniques of New Orleans Oldest Cocktail Tradition, the Sazerac
RECEPTION MENUS
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE DISPLAYChef’s Selection of Domestic and Imported Cheese and Charcuterie
with Classic Accompaniments
Petit - $120 easerves up to 10 people
Milieu - $200 easerves up to 20 people
Grand - $280 easerves up to 35 people
Fête du Fromage - $500 easerves up to 80 people
RECEPTION DISPLAYSMaximum duration of 90 minutes, priced per person.
GARDEN CRUDITÉ - $8Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
with Garlic Aioli and Pimento Cheese
GRAND AIOLI - $10Provençal Dish of Chilled Crudités for Dipping
Assorted Seasonal Vegetables, Shrimp and Jambon Cru
THE LOX - $12Smoked Salmon, Gruyère, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion
Boiled Egg, Capers and Rye Toast Points
BOULANGERIE TABLE - $16Chef’s Selection of House Specialty Desserts
NEW ORLEANS - $72Baby Lettuces, Radish, Soft Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Shrimp Etouffèe and Louisiana RiceCreole Spiced Pork Tenderloin
Market Fish Almondine Roasted Fingerling PotatoesRoasted Seasonal Vegetables
Bellegarde Baguette with Good ButterBanana Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Anglaise
Chocolate Pecan Pie
FRENCH BRASSERIE - $82Baby Lettuces, Radish, Soft Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Leek and Potato Soup with DillGrand Aioli with Fingerlings, Haricot Verts, Farm Egg, Artichokes, Jambon De Paris
Filet Mignon Au PoivreMarket Fish Grenobloise Lemon, Capers, Brown Butter
Red Wine Braised Chicken, Mushrooms, Natural Jus Pomme Dauphine
English Peas, Pearl Onions, Bacon Lardons, Mint, TarragonHaricots Verts
Bellegarde Baguette with Good ButterPetit Fours
DINNER BUFFET OR FAMILY STYLEServed with regular and decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Requires a minimum of 35 guests; a service charge of $200 will be applied for groups less than 35.
Choice of Two Starters:Additional course may be added for $7
Country Style Pâté, Mustard, CornichonPissaladiere, Caramelized Onions, Anchovies
Petit Aioli with Fingerlings, Haricots Verts, Farm Egg, Artichokes, Jambon de Paris +$2Leek and Potato Soup with Dill
White Bean and Seasonal Vegetable SoupBaby Lettuce, Radish, Herbs, Red Wine Vinaigrette Salade Gourmande, Port Wine-Truffle Vinaigrette
~ Bellegarde Baguette with Good Butter ~
Choice of One Entrée:Choice of two entrées with table side selection will be charged at higher priced selection
Red Wine Braised Chicken, Lardon, Mushrooms, Pearl Onion - $62Market Fish, Brown Butter, Lemon and Capers, Pomme Dauphine - $72
Creole Spiced Pork Tenderloin, Bacon Braised Cabbage, Roasted Apple - $68Nola BBQ Gulf Shrimp and Grits - $70
Filet Mignon Au Poivre and Frites - $78Mushroom Risotto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Hazelnuts, Grana Padano - $46
Choice of One Dessert:Seasonal Clafoutis
Flourless Chocolate CakeSeasonal Pavlova
Petit Fours
DINNER PLATEDServed with regular and decaffeinated coffee and iced tea. Maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Requires a minimum of 25 guests; a service charge of $200 will be applied for groups less than 25.
BEVERAGE
BEVERAGE STATIONFreshly Brewed Regular, Decaffeinated Coffee,
Assorted Hot Teas and Classic AccompanimentsBottled Coca-Cola Products and Filtered Water
HALF DAY - $20 per person4 Hours
FULL DAY - $30 per person8 Hours
BEVERAGE BREAK OPTIONSFreshly Brewed Coffee - $96 gal
Regular or Decaffeinated
Assorted Hot Teas - $75 galClassic Accompaniments
Coca-Cola Products - $5 ea
Bottled Water - $6 eaStill and Sparkling
Fresh Juice Carafe - $22 eaOrange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple or Pineapple
HOSTED BARA hosted bar allows your guests to have unlimited consumption while allowing the host to have an exact cost per person in advance.
Wine for Silver and Gold selected from Couvant list priced at $65 and under. Beverage packages include soft drinks and filtered water. Bartender fee of $125 per 75 guests. Bartender fee waived for Gold Package.
BRONZE PACKAGE
Beer & Wine 1 Domestic Beer
1 Craft Beer1 House White Wine1 House Red Wine
1 Hour - $202 Hour - $283 Hour - $364 Hour - $445 Hour - $52
Full BarBeer & Wine + Call Spirits
1 Hour - $252 Hour - $333 Hour - $414 Hour - $495 Hour - $57
SILVER PACKAGE
Beer & Wine2 Domestic Beers
2 Craft Beers1 White Wine1 Red Wine
1 Sparkling or Rosé
1 Hour - $242 Hour - $323 Hour - $404 Hour - $485 Hour - $56
Full BarBeer & Wine + Premium Spirits
1 Hour - $322 Hour - $403 Hour - $484 Hour - $565 Hour - $64
GOLD PACKAGEBeer & Wine
2 Domestic Beers4 Craft Beers
2 White Wines2 Red Wines1 Sparkling
1 Rosé
1 Hour - $282 Hour - $363 Hour - $444 Hour - $525 Hour - $60
Full BarBeer & Wine + Premium Spirits
+ One Specialty Cocktail
1 Hour - $382 Hour - $463 Hour - $544 Hour - $625 Hour - $70
BAR À LA CARTEBartender fee of $125, per 75 guests.
CALL BRANDS - $10 eaFris Vodka, Greenhall's Gin
Don Q Cristal Rum, Cimmaron TequilaBenchmark Whiskey
PREMIUM BRANDS - $13 eaKetel One Vodka, Bombay Gin
Appleton Rum, Espolon Blanco TequilaBuffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye
Dewer's White Label Scotch
DOMESTIC BEERS - $6 eaMiller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra
CRAFT BEERS - $7 eaAbita Amber, VooDoo American Pale Ale
Coop’d Up Farmhouse AleHoppyright Infringement IPA
Reasonably Corrupt Black LagerKorova Porter Oatmeal Milk Porter
WINE LISTFull Couvant List Available for SelectionsMaximum selection of 5 wines for à la carte bar
C’EST LA VIECocktail Experiencespriced per person, per hour
MORNING MIMOSA - $22Bubbles and Choice of Two Juices
BLOODY MARY - $24House Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
with Classic Accompaniments
LAZY AFTERNOON - $20House Vodka, Sweet Tea, Fresh Lemonade
Seasonal Berries
BOURBON TRAIL - $46Curated Selection of Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye
Presented For Tasting and Classic Cocktails with a Private Bartender
COUVANT COCKTAIL CLUB - AQPricing Determined by Selected Cocktails
Learn the History and Technique of Two Classic Cocktails While Enjoying Snacks From Couvant
LET THERE BE PUNCH Serves 20-25 guests - $280 ea
Social Events Call for Punch BowlsTreat Your Guests to a Tradition to be Remembered
Prepared with Spirits, Sugar, Spice and Seasonal Fruits
À VOTRE SANTÉ