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CATERING


CATERED BAR SERVICES


BARTENDER FEES
(Paid by person/organization who books event)
$20.00 PER HOUR, PER BARTENDER
Beginning one half hour prior to start of event and
Ending one half hour after completion—Full hours only

HOSTED BAR (All Alcohol Paid)
An estimate of one drink per person, per hour will be given
based on the average price per drink. This is an estimate only,
and shall not be taken as a confirmed price. A credit card number
will be given to La Fonda Del Bosque, and the amount of the drinks
consumed will be charged to the credit card and a receipt faxed
to credit card holder.

CASH BAR
(Guests pay for all alcohol)
Beer $4.00
Wine $5.00
Wine Margaritas $5.50
Sangria & Wine Coolers $5.50
Bottled Water & Sodas $1.75
Champagne $5.50 per glass
Champagne Toast $15.00 per bottle
Any special requests for beer and/or wine may result in higher prices,
depending on the brand requested.

A Combination of Hosted/Cash Bar is also available upon request

La Fonda del Bosque, its servers and bartenders have the right to refuse
service to any person they deem to be intoxicated. Should any person who
has been refused service be found drinking, the bartender has the right to
close the bar and refuse any further service to any and all persons. There
is no outside alcohol allowed at any event at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Should any outside alcohol be found at a catered event, the bartender has the
right to close the bar and refuse service to any and all persons. No refunds of
bartender fees will be made.


COLD HOR D’OEUVRES

All items on this page are priced per dozen

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes $13.99
Tortilla Pinwheels $12.99
Bacon Wrapped Prawns $27.99
Marinated Chile Mushrooms $16.99
Deviled Eggs $16.99
Tomato & Basil Brushetta $13.99
Assorted Finger Sandwiches $16.99

SMOKED SALMON TRAY
Smoked Salmon, Capers, Boiled Eggs,
Red Onion & Lemon
Served with a Dill Cream Sauce
And Cocktail Breads
Serves 25
$150.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL PLATTER
Large Chilled Shrimp Served
With Spicy Cocktail Sauce
$250.00 per 100 Pieces

Salsa & Chips
$2.00 per person

Chile Con Queso & Chips
$3.00 per person

Guacamole & Chips
$4.00 per person

All Three of the Above
$5.50 per person

Cheese & Cracker Tray
Small (serves 50) $175.00
Large (serves 100) $350.00
$3.50 per person

Fresh Fruit Trays
Small (serves 50) $175.00
Large (serves 100) $350.00
$3.50 per person

Fresh Vegetable Trays
Small (serves 50) $175.00
Large (serves 100) $350.00
$3.50 per person

Antipasto Assortment
Prosciutto, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar,
Black & Green Olives & Marinated Artichoke Hearts served
with Assorted Breads & Crackers
Small (serves 50) $225.00
Large (serves 100) $450.00
$4.50 per person

HOT HORS D’OEUVRES

All items on this page are priced by the dozen

Cocktail Taquitos (Beef or Chicken) $17.99
Cocktail Tamales (Red Chile Pork) $18.99
Cocktail Chimichangas (Assorted) $19.99
Cocktail Empanadas (Assorted) $19.99
Quesadillas (Assorted) $16.99
Fried Mozzarella Sticks $14.99
Fried Chicken Strips $16.99
Meatballs (Marinara, Green Chile Cheese
Or Swedish) $17.99
Glazed Chicken Wings $17.99
Crab Cakes w/ Avocado Salsa $19.99
Cocktail Quiche $15.99
Asparagus Bundles in Puff Pastry $16.99
Chile Prawn Brochettes $27.99
Smoked Salmon Asparagus Wraps $18.99
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $19.99
Molasses Glazed Cocktail Ribs $17.99
Pizza Puffs $16.99
Cheese Straws $19.99
Spring Rolls $18.99
Jalapeno Poppers $16.99
Fried Vegetables(Zucchini, Onions, etc.) $18.99
Chicken Satay’s $27.99
Potato Skins $18.99
Bleu Cheese Croquettes $19.99
Grilled Polenta with Gorgonzola $18.99
Individual Baked Brie Bites $18.99
Baked Brie Wheels with Fruit & Crackers $30.00

MINIATURE SWEETS & DESSERTS

Biscochitos $11.99
Mexican wedding cookies $11.99
Custard and fruit tarts $19.99
Minature cheesecakes $25.99
Filled chocolate cups $25.99
Chocolate covered strawberries $25.99
Cream puffs $19.99
Fruit Filled Empanadas $19.99
Flan pie $30.00
Assorted cookies & brownies $13.99

THE SWEET BUFFET
Mexican Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream
Warm Mexican Bread Pudding Flan
Biscochitos
$8.50 Per person

BREAKFAST



CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Assorted Danish & Muffins
Orange Juice
Coffee & Hot Tea
$7.50 per person


DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Assorted Danish & Muffins
Fresh Fruit Salad
Orange Juice
Coffee & Hot Tea
$9.50 per person


BUENOS DIAS!! BREAKFAST BUFFET
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Green Chile
Bacon & Sausage
Hash Browns
Fresh Fruit Salad
Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Fresh Biscuits with Butter & jelly
Orange Juice
Coffee & Hot Tea
$13.50 per person


BURROS Y MAS
Hand Held Breakfast Burrito
(Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, Bacon or Sausage and
Red or Green Chile, Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla)
Fresh Fruit Salad
Coffee & Tea
$10.25 per person


WESTERN BREAKFAST
Scrambled Eggs with Diced Ham
Fresh Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Hash Browns
Butter & Jelly
Orange Juice
Coffee & Tea
$12.50 per person

A’LA CARTE BREAKS


Assorted Gourmet Cookies
$14.00 Per dozen

Fudge Brownies
$15.00 Per dozen

Cinnamon rolls
$21.00 Per dozen

Assorted muffins
$21.00 Per dozen

Assorted danish
$21.00 Per dozen

Bagels & cream cheese
$27.00 Per dozen

Yogurt
$25.00 Per dozen

Popcorn
$1.50 Per person

Mini pretzels
$1.50 Per person

Jumbo pretzels
$2.00 Per person

Mixed nuts
$2.00 Per person

Whole fruit
$1.00 Per piece


LUNCH BUFFETS


THE HEALTHY LUNCH
Green Chile Stew
Tossed Salad with Two Dressings
Fresh Fruit Ambrosia & Vegetable Crudite
Tuna & Chicken Salads
Fresh Baked Bolillos
Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Coffee & Iced Tea
$13.99 per person

LUNCH DE LA FONDA
Posole
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Red & Green Chile Cheese enchiladas
Beef Taquitos with La Fonda Salsa & Sour Cream
Spanish Rice
Calabacitas
Flour Tortillas
Natillas OR Flan
Biscochitos
Coffee & Iced Tea
$14.99 per person

SANDIA SANDWICH SPREAD
Green Chile Stew
Sliced roast Beef, Smoked Turkey, Ham,
Swiss & American Cheeses with Assorted Condiments
Assorted rolls and Breads
Potato Salad
Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookies
Coffee & Iced Tea
$12.99 per person

BAKED LASAGNA
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Your Choice of Meat or Vegetable Lasagna with
Marinara sauce
Italian Style Vegetables
Fresh Garlic Bread & Rolls
Tiramisu
Coffee & Iced Tea
$15.99 per person

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Vegetables, Alfredo
Sauce over Fettuccini Pasta
Fresh Baked Rolls & butter
Flan
Coffee & Iced Tea
$14.99 per person

ROAST BEEF LUNCHEON
Garden Salad with Dressings
Tender Slices of Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Grilled Vegetables
Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter
Strawberry Shortcake
Coffee & Iced Tea
$15.99 per person

SOUTHWESTERN WRAP
Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato,
Green Chile & Avocado Mayonnaise
Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla
Salsa & Chips
Pasta Primavera Salad
Homemade Double Chocolate Cake
Coffee & Iced Tea
$11.99 per person


LUNCH BUFFETS


BUILD YOUR OWN BUFFET

Start With:

Soup de Jour
And
Salad Bar
Mixed Seasonal Greens, Shredded Cheese, Carrots, Tomatoes,
Cucumbers, Croutons & Bacon Bits
Assorted Dressings

And
Choose One of The Following:

Make Your Own Burger or Hot Dog
Accompanied by The Traditional Toppings and Condiments
Or

Make Your Own Sandwich
Sliced roast Beef, Ham, Turkey & Deli Cheeses
Fresh Baked Breads & rolls
Lettuce & Tomato and Onion
Or

Make your Own Baked Potato
Chili, Broccoli, Shredded Cheese, Bacon Bits
Sour Cream & Butter
Or

Taco Bar
Crisp Corn Tortilla Shells, Ground Beef or Chicken Filling
Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions
La Fonda Salsa

And your choice of

Double Chocolate Cake
Carrot cake
Sweet Rice
And
Biscochitos
Coffee & Iced Tea

$13.99 per person


DINNER BUFFETS


The Red, White & Blue
Garden Salad with Croutons & Two Dressings
Fresh Fruit Trays
Roast Prime Rib of Beef w/Au Jus
Butter Basted Roast Turkey
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Vegetable Medley
Carrot Cake & double Chocolate Cake
Coffee & Iced Tea
$29.99 per person

Tierra y Mar
Green Bean, Spinach & Beet Salad
Fresh Fruit Trays
Medallions of Beef w/Three Chile Butter
Red Snapper Vera Cruz
Roasted New Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Grilled Vegetable Medley
Pumpkin Flan
Coffee & Iced Tea
$29.99 per person

Viva Nuevo Mexico
La Fonda Chips & Salsa
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Posole
Red & Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas
Carne Adovada
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Natillas & Biscochitos
Sopapillas & Honey
Coffee & Iced Tea
$19.99 per person

Western Buffet
Salad Bar with Choice of Dressings
Potato or Cole Slaw
BBQ Beef Ribs
BBQ Pork Chops
BBQ Chicken
Corn
Baked Beans
Corn Muffins
Rolls & Butter
Apple Pie & Chocolate Cake

Two Meats $22.95 per person
Three Meats $24.95 per person

La Fonda del Bosque Chicken
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Cucumber, Red Onion & tomato Salad
Chicken Breast in an Orange Chipotle Sauce
Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
Vegetable Medley
Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter
Double Chocolate Cake
Coffee & Iced Tea
$20.99 per person

Rio Grande Buffet
La Fonda Chips & Salsa
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Beef & Chicken Fajitas w/Fresh Flour Tortillas
Guacamole, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream &
Pico de Gallo
Red & Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas
Refried Beans & Calabacitas
Sopapillas & Honey

Your choice of:
Cinnamon Sweet Rice w/Raisins, Natillas or Flan

Biscochitos
Coffee & Iced Tea
$19.99 per person

Land of Enchantment Buffet
La Fonda Chips & Salsa
Garden Salad with Two Dressings
Red & Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas
Cocktail Pork Tamales
Spanish Rice & Refried Beans
Sopapillas & Honey

Your Choice of:
Natillas or Flan

Biscochitos
Coffee & Iced Tea
$17.99 per person

Choose your Own Dinner Buffet


Salad Bar with Choice of Dressings
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Rolls & Butter
Coffee & Iced Tea
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Desserts

Select two from below $27.95
Select Three from Below $29.95

Sliced roast Beef Jardinere
Baked Ham
London Broiled Marinated Flank Steak
Chicken Parmesan
Pepper Roast Pork Loin
Chicken Marsala
Baked Cod

Select one From Below
Rice Pilaf
Parsley New Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Potatoes Au Gratin
Buttered Pasta

Pasta Bar Buffet
Tossed Salad with Dressings
Selection of Tri-Color Tortellini, Fettuccini & bowtie Pastas
Pesto Sauce, Alfredo Sauce & Marinara Sauce
Garlic Bread Sticks
Grilled Chicken & Italian Meatballs
Italian seasoned Vegetables

$19.99 per person
With Shrimp $22.99 per person


PLATED DINNER ENTREES

All entrees incluce dinner salad, bread, dessert, and beverage

GRILLED SALMON PLATE
Grilled Salmon Filet Served over
Wild Rice, Glazed Baby Carrots, Braised Greens
And Finished With a Lemon Caper Dill Cream Sauce
$24.95

OVEN ROASTED PORK LOIN
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Finished with a Rosemary Demi Glace
$25.95

CHICKEN ROULADE
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Bacon, Walnuts, Arugula and Feta Cheese
Served with a Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Asparagus
Drizzled with a Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce
$23.95

PASTA PRIMAVERA
Fresh Spring Vegetables, Grilled and tossed with
Fettuccini Pasta and a Parmesan Cream Sauce
$19.95

ROAST BEEF
Tender Sliced Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Smothered in Homestyle Gravy
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables
$23.95

LA FONDA COMBINATION PLATE
New Mexican Favorites, including a
Chicken Empanada, a Pork Tamale and a Rolled Cheese Enchilada,
Smothered in Red or Green Chile and Melted Cheese, and served
with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice
$18.95

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Three Rolled Chicken Enchiladas, Smothered in Green Chile,
Topped with Melted Cheese
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
$18.95

GRILLED RIB EYE
Juicy Rib Eye Steak Grilled to your Order
Served with Homestyle Garlic Mashed Potatoes
And Sauteed Vegetables
$27.95


PLATED LUNCH ENTREES

All Lunch Entrees include Coffee & Hot Tea

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Tossed with Homemade Caesar Dressing,
Dusted with parmesan Cheese
Topped with Grilled Chicken Breast &
Herbed Croutons
$11.95 per person

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Country Fried Beef Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Covered in a Creamy Cracked Pepper Gravy and
Green Beans
$10.95 per person

SPINACH CREPES
Creamy Vegetarian Spinach Filling
Rolled in Fresh Crepes
And Served with
Spanish Rice and Grilled Vegetables
$9.95 per person

RED CHILE PASTA
Grilled Chicken Breast Atop
Fettuccini Pasta
Topped with Red Chile Alfredo Sauce
And Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
$11.95



FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICIES


We request all menus and special arrangements no later than two (2) weeks prior to a meeting or food function. The Patron or attendees from outside sources shall bring no food (other than cakes for celebrations) or beverages, alcoholic or otherwise into the facility. no banquet food shall be taken off the NHCC campus at the completion of the event. All bars will close at the hour mandated by State Law and the NHCC. A 20% service charge and applicable sales tax will be added to all prices quoted for food and arrangements. La Fonda del Bosque does not require a deposit if the event is booked through the National Hispanic Cultural Center. If booked directly in the restaurant, a 25% deposit is required to confirm all arrangements. Final confirmation of guests must be made 72 hours prior to the event, and that will be the minimum amount charged . If the number of guests exceeds the amount confirmed, The per person plate charge will apply. Full payment is due on or before the event date. Full Charges will apply to all cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the event.


Thank you for choosing La Fonda del Bosque for your catering needs.


Attached please find some of the many options available to you in planning your event. We are very flexible and will work with you to make your occasion as unique and special as you wish, whether you choose a complete menu, or several different selections to make your own menu. In addition to the buffet menus attached, we are also able to provide complete table service and menus. If what you want is not reflected in any of the attached offerings, please let us know and we will work closely with you to develop a menu that suits your needs and desires.

We set up the room for you, with linens, if desired, in the colors of your choice. We can decorate, order flowers and a cake and almost anything else you can think of. There are additional charges for these services which we can discuss with you at your convenience. Please be aware that all prices quoted to not include tax and gratuity.

After considering the menus, please give me a call to discuss reserving our services.

I look forward to hearing from you and dishing up some wonderful food and service.


Sincerely,

Suzie Baca
General Manager