Casa Valerie Tasting Menu

CASA VALERIE WEDDINGS is Vallarta's premier Wedding Venue and Event Venue with over 30 years of combined international experience in Europe, the United States and Mexico, you can be assured your event will be a smashing success and one your guest's will talk about for years to come. The owner, VALERIE NEBLETT, has done over thousands of successful events, including over 100's of weddings at Casa Valerie.

Our chef team is experienced and is led by Juan Zuno, one of Vallarta's top chefs. He is currently Executive Chef at the awarding winning Latin Asian Fusion restaurant Boca Bento, which recently moved to the Casa Iguana Resort in Mismaloya. He has not only catered numerous events in Mexico , but he has worked extensively in the U.S. as well, including several events in Napa and Sonoma . We are ready to prepare any type of cuisine that you desire and leave your guest's with a huge smile on their face.

We look forward to exceeding your expectations!

Valerie Neblett

 

We offer several different dining options, choose the one that best suits your needs:

1. Served Sit down Dinner

2. Tasting Menu (several small courses)

3. Family Style or Buffet

The following pages outline only a sample of the endless combinations available. If you would like something different or special, just let us know and we will sit down and discuss with our experienced Executive Chef, who has been with us since we opened three years ago. We can do any style of cuisine - tell us what you like and we will make it happen.

Event Types

 

HAND PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES

“Please Choose five items TOTAL from the following Cold & Hot selections”

COLD

 

Plantain Tostones with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche and Dill

Crunchy Corn Masa Cakes with Poblano Peppers and Crema Fresca

Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

Smoked Chicken with Fresh Rosemary Sun-Dried Tomato Relish on Focaccia

Tacos Huitlacoce with roasted vegetables, olive oil, crunchy pickled vegetables and avocado

Eggplant Caponata with Onions, Capers, Roma Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze on Ciabatta

Tortilla Cups with Roasted Corn and Avocado Relish

Guacamole Blanco with Ripe Avocados, Roasted Garlic, Caramalized Onions, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime and Sea Salt with Hand Crafted Corn Tortilla Chips.

Roasted Red Pepper with Pesto atop Sesame Crostini

Tuscan Bruschetta with Roma Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Olives, Garlic& Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Goat Cheese Crostini with Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Basil, Serrano Chile & Cilantro in Mini Tortilla Baskets

Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Ginger on Asian Spoons (add $1.50 USD per person)

Agave Glazed Shrimp with Gazpacho Shooters (add 2.50 USD per person) Roasted Red

Pineapple Ginger Shrimp Cocktail (add 2.50 USD per person)

Assorted Sushi Rolls with Fresh Ginger, Wasabi and a Ginger Soy Sauce

Raw Oysters (add $4.00 USD)

 

 

HOT HORS D'OEUVRES

Mini Soup Sips – Wild Mushroom, Venezuelan Corn Chowder, Poblano Asiago, Carrot Ginger

Sopes - Crispy Masa Boats filled with Queso Fresco, Black Beans and Roasted Peppers

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas with Mexican Crema (seasonal)

Enchiladas with Sauteed Wild Mushroom Melange with Goat Cheese Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Roasted Poblano, Corn and Scallion Quesadillas

Quesadilla with Oaxaca Cheese , Chile Poblano, Zucchini, Tomatillo Salsa and Crema Fresca

Tamal de Chipotle with Steamed Corn Masa wrapped in a Corn Husk stuffed with Shredded Chicken, Sweet Chipotle Sauce, Crema Fresca, Avocado and Cilantro Oil

Empanadas Huitlacoche with Corn Masa Turnovers filled with Mexican Black Truffle, Zucchini” fideos”, Grilled Portobello, Goat Cheese and Chili Paste

Plantain Empanadas - Roasted Plantains stuffed with Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Scallions and Poblano Peppers with Cinnamon Chipotle Glaze

Empanadas with Toasted Almonds, Dried Cherries, Chile de Arbol Sauce & Drizzled with Mexican Crema and Chipotle Salsa

Enfrijoladas Nortenas - Corn Tortilla with Panela cheese, Chorizo and Crema Fresca, Black Bean Epazote Sauce and Chile Morita Salsa

Sweet Green Corn Tamales served with Sour Cream and Salsa Fresca

Tostaditas with Fresh Corn Tortillas with Fire Roasted Three Chili Salsa, Roasted Tomatillo with Serrano and Cilantro

Vegetable Kabos with Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Zucchini and Balsamic Glaze Risotto Rounds with Melted Asiago cheese

Caramelized Onion and Feta Cheese Tartlet

Mini Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Chicken Curry or Vegetable Empanadas with Queso Fresco & Avocado Tomatillo Sauce

Ropa Vieja with Crispy Mini Tortillas Topped with Braised Shredded Beef, Queso Fresco and Pinto Beans

Mini Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Mini Burritos Fajita Chicken or Beef with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Guacamole

Polpettes with a Spicy Marinara Sauce (mini Italian meatballs)

Quesadilla de Chorizo with Oaxaca Cheese and Chipotle Sour Cream

Grilled Satays – Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Portobello & Poblano with Smoky Peanut Mole

Cuban Kabobs Chicken or Pork marinated in Orange & Lime Juices, Dark Rum and Peppers

Risotto Rounds with Asiago Cheese

Crispy Calamari Cups with Chipotle Aioli

Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli – add $1.50 USD per person

Bacon Wrapped Scallop Lollipops with Tamarind Sauce (add $ 2.50 USD per person)

Coconut Shrimp with an Apricot Dipping Sauce (add 2.50 USD per person)

Grilled Shrimp with a Tangy Mango Mojo – add $2.50 USD per person

Cajun Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade Sauce – add 2.50 per person

Bacon Wrapped Gulf Shrimp with Pepperjack Cream Sauce - add $2.50 USD per person

Bacon Wrapped Scallop Lollipops with Tamarind Glaze– add $2.50 per person

$16 USD per person + 15% Service Charge

 

Served Sit-Down Dinners

Option 1 – 3 Course Served Sit-down dinner

Choose 1 soup and 1 salad (one course only )

SOUPS

Tequila Lime Shrimp Bisque

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

Tortilla Soup with Roasted Chicken, Avocado and Fresh Basil

New England Clam Chowder with Smoky Bacon, New Potatoes and Baby Clams

Carrot Ginger

Venezuelan Corn Chowder with Yunnan Ham

Poblano Asiago

SALADS

Mixed Greens with Grilled Vegetables - Toasted Pine Nuts & Dijon Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Panela Cheese, Caramel - Chile Pumpkin Seeds, Grapefruit Slices & Miso Dressing

Southwestern Caesar Salad with Jalapeno Polenta Croutons and Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano SpinacH salaD with Caramel Chili Crusted Pecans, Queso Fresco, Roquefort, Apples and and Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette

Pepita Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Mixed Greens, drizzled with Strawberry Honey Vinaigrette

Mayan Caesar Salad with Ancho Chile Dusted Grilled Red Onions, Manchego Cheese and Creamy Avocado-Chile Serrano Dressing

Mixed Field Greens with Cranberries, Caramelized Almonds, Goat Cheese and Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Seasonal Greens with Wood-Grilled Onions, Radishes, Panela Cheese and Roasted-Garlic Dressing

Mixed Baby Greens with Cilantro Garlic Croutons, Jack Cheese in Creamy Lime-Serrano Dressing.

Pear and Walnut Salad with Pear Slices, Toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese, Butter Lettuce and Pear Vinaigrette

Tortilla Salad with Queso Fresco , Black Beans, Pico de Gallo and a Ginger Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Jalapeno Polenta Croutons

APPETIZERS

(Add an Appetizer to your dinner for an additional $10.00 USD - please select one)

Bacon Wrapped Prawns with a Pepper jack Cream Sauce

Banana and Black Bean Empanadas

Crab Cakes with Corn, Thyme, Jalapeno and Chipotle Mayonnaise

Fresh Mahi—Mahi Ceviche with Jalapenos and Coconut

Spicy Vegetable Gyozas with Sweet Chili Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado, Sweet Corn, Cilantro in Spicy Tomato Sauce

 

 

ENTREES

Please Select 2 (1 Fish and 1 Land Food)

SEA FOOD

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

achiote miso marinated Sea Bass with Sticky Rice, Sautéed Zucchini and Cilantro Chard Sauce

Grilled Prawns marinated in Pineapple-Mango Adobo served with Cilantro Rice

and Chayote Squash

Spicy Shrimp with Caramelized Garlic , Guajillo Chile , Fresh Lime Juice with

Papas Doradas with Chipotle

LAND FOOD

Chinese Glazed Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Purée and Chile-Cilantro Sauce

Beef Tenderloin with Thee-Herb Chimichurri , Chive Mashed Potatoes and

Fire Roasted Vegetables

Grilled Filet Mignon with Sautee Ajillo Mushrooms, Garlic Mashed Potatoes

with Poblano Demi Glace

DESSERTS

(Wedding Cakes can be substituted for same price)

Key Lime Pie

Warm Apple Tart with Cajeta Sauce and Cinnamon Stick Ice Cream

Espresso Crème Brulee

Ancho Chile Flan

Habanero Chocolate Chili Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Chocolate Tamale with Fresh Raspberries, Caramelized Walnuts and Raspberry Sauce

$48 USD per Person +15% Service Charge

OPTION 3

THREE COURSE DINNER WITH DUAL ENTREES

SOUPS

(Choose 1 soup and 1 salad)

Tequila Lime Shrimp Bisque

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

Tortilla Soup with Roasted Chicken, Avocado and Fresh Basil

New England Clam Chowder with Smoky Bacon, New Potatoes and Baby Clams

Carrot Ginger

Venezuelan Corn Chowder with Yunnan Ham

Poblano Asiago

SALADS

Mixed Greens with Grilled Vegetables - Toasted Pine Nuts & Dijon Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Panela Cheese , Caramel-Chile Pumpkin Seeds, Grapefruit Slices & Miso Dressing

Southwestern Caesar Salad with Jalapeno Polenta Croutons and Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Spinach salad with Caramel Chili Crusted Pecans, Queso Fresco, Roquefort, Apples and and Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette

Pepita Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Mixed Greens, drizzled with Strawberry Honey Vinaigrette

Mayan Caesar Salad with Ancho Chile Dusted Grilled Red Onions, Manchego Cheese and Creamy Avocado-Chile Serrano Dressin

Seasonal Greens with Wood-Grilled Onions, Radishes, Panela Cheese and Roasted-Garlic Dressing

Mixed Baby Greens with Cilantro Garlic Croutons, Jack Cheese in Creamy Lime-Serrano Dressing.

Pear and Walnut Salad with Pear Slices, Toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese, Butter Lettuce and Pear Vinaigrette

Tortilla Salad with Queso Fresco , Black Beans, Pico de Gallo and a Ginger Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Jalapeno Polenta Croutons

APPETIZERS

(Add an Appetizer to your dinner for an additional $10.00 USD - please select one)

Bacon Wrapped Prawns with a Pepper jack Cream Sauce

Banana and Black Bean Empanadas

Crab Cakes with Corn, Thyme, Jalapeno and Chipotle Mayonnaise

 

Fresh Mahi—Mahi Ceviche with Jalapenos and Coconut

 

Spicy Vegetable Gyozas with Sweet Chili Sauce

 

Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado, Sweet Corn, Cilantro in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Please Select a Dual Entree

Beef and Chicken -$46 USD + service

Beef and Shrimp $54 USD + service

Beef and Lobster $58 USD + service

Lamb and Lobster $68 USD + service

Lamb and Shrimp $62 USD + service

We offer an endless number of preparations, starch, vegetables

and sauces to compliment your dual entrée. All dual entrees come with a starch and vegetable option.

ADDITIONAL Sides – All Sides offered at $6.00 USD

Green Poblano Rice

Cilantro Rice

Peruvian Potato Salad

Garlic, Scallion or Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Fire Roasted Vegetables

Creamy Manchego Polenta

Cilantro Risotto

15% Service Charge will be added

BUFFET OPTIONS

A Sample of Available Themes:

Mexican / Cuban / Latin America / Latin Asian / Caribbean / Californian

We offer Three Options or Design your own

“ the combinations are endless ”

Option 1

2 Salads

3 Vegetables

Fish, Chicken & Beef (2)

2 Desserts

$40 USD per person

Option 2

3 Salads

3 Vegetables

3 Shrimp, Chicken, Beef (3)

2 Desserts

$44 USD per person

 

Option 3

3 Salads

3 Vegetables

4 Shrimp, Chicken, Beef (4)

2 Desserts

$49 USD per person

 

Sample Mexican Buffet

Tortilla Salad / Ginger Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Caesar Salad

Cilantro Rice

Black Beans

Grilled Mahi Mahi / Pico de Gallo

Ancho Chile Crusted Arrachera (Flank Steak)

Grilled Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)

Warm Tortillas

Carmel Chili Flan

Key Lime Pie

$42 USD per person

15% service charge additional

Wine & Champagne Selections

(Prices subject to change and based on availability)

Sparkling Wines and Champagnes

Sparkling Wine / Louis Perdrier / France $27 USD

Sparkling Wine, Freixenet Cordon Negro, Brut, Spain $44 USD

Perrier Jouet Champagne , Grand Brut, France $98 USD

Veuve Clicquot / Brut / France $110 USD

Wines by the Bottle

Whites

Reds

White Zinfandel /Beringer / California  $33 USD 

Syrah / Aventura Andina / Chile  $38 USD

Sauvignon Blanc / Santa Digna / Chile  $27 USD    

Tempranillo / Santa Tomas / Mexico  $29 USD    

Sauvignon Blanc / Gente / California   $38 USD  

Tempranillo / Macouzet / Mexico   $56 USD

Blanc de Blanc (Blend) / Chateau Camo / Mexico  $28 USD 

   Pinot Noir / Calera / California   $89 USD

Pinot Grigio / Hogue / Washington State   $39 USD  

Carmenere / Errazuriz / Chile   $39 USD             

Riesling / Doña Isidora Cousiño Macul / Chile   $29 USD  

Merlot / Santa Amalia / Chile  $28 USD

Chardonnay / Round Hill / California   $33 USD      

Merlot / Rutherford Ranch / California   $58 USD

Chardonnay / Santa Amalia / Chile  $28 USD   

Merlot / Errazuriz / Chile   $35 USD

Chardonnay / Baron Phillipe Rothschild / Chile   $37 USD

Syrah-Cab Sauv/ Lindemans / Australia   $37 USD

Chardonnay / Lindemans Bin 65 / Australia   $53 USD 

Syrah-Cab Sauv/ Lindemans / Australia   $37 USD

Chardonnay / Cakebread / California   $112 USD   

Cab. Sauvignon / Los Vascos / Chile  $35 USD   

Chard, SB, CB / Gran Blanco Ch. Camou / México  $48 USD 

Cab. Sauvignon / Santa Digna / Chile  $29 USD

Cab. Sauvignon / Casa Madero / Mexico $43 USD

Tempranillo / Santo Tomas / Mexico   29

 

 

CASA VALERIE WEDDINGS BEVERAGE SERVICE

 

All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from CASA VALERIE WEDDINGS Catering. We do not allow any alcoholic beverages to be brought into any catered event with the exception of wine or champagne with dinner and GUESTS will pay a $10 USD per bottle corkage charge. A 15% service charge will be added to all beverage purchases.

Open Bar

STANDARD BAR 2 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $24 per person

3 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $33 per person

4 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $40 per person

• Smirnoff Vodka

• Dewars Scotch Whiskey

• Tanqueray Gin

• Bacardi Blanco Rum

• Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila

• Kahlua

• Peach Schnapps

• Mexican Beers – Pacifico, Corona & Modelo

• Chilean House Wines

• Soft Drinks, Juices, Mixers & Ice

 

 

PREMIUM BAR 2 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $28 per person

3 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $39 per person

4 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $48 per person

 

• Absolut Vodka (Blue, Citron, Mandarin, Vanilla)

• Jack Daniels Bourbon

• Beefeater Gin

• Captain Morgan Rum

• Bacaradi Dark Rum

• Johnnie Walker Red

• J & B Scotch Whiskey

• Jose Cuervo 1800

• Sambucca

• Mexican Beers – Corona, Pacifico, Negro Modelo & Modelo Light

• Premium Chilean Wines

• Soft Drinks, Juices, Mixers

• All Standard Package selections

TOP SHELF 2 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $36 per person

3 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $51 per person

4 Hour Unlimited Consumption: $64 per person

• Belvedere Vodka

• Grey Goose

• Bombay Sapphire Gin

• Bacardi Anejo Rum

• Johnnie Walker Black

• Chivas Blended Scotch Whiskey

• Glenlevit Single Malt Scotch

• Don Julio Reposado Tequila

• Gran Mariner

• Courvoisier

• Premium Beers: Heineken, Amstel Light & Fine Selection of Mexican (cases only)

• Premium Wines: Argentina , Australia , California , Chile , French, Italian

• Soft Drinks, Juices, Mixers & Ice

• All Premium and Standard Package selections

MEXICAN BEER, HOUSE WINE, MARGARITA & SOFT DRINK PACKAGE: $9 USD per person per hour (minimum 3 hours)

Hosted bar option

The hosted bar is provided at a per drink charge to the host. At the close of the event, the master bill is calculated and a 15% gratuity is added. A 15% service charge will added to all beverage purchases.

STANDARD LIQUOR - $4.50 (SHOTS & MARTINIS @$6.00 – 2 OZ POUR)

• Smirnoff Vodka

• Dewars Scotch Whiskey

• Tanqueray Gin

• Bacardi Blanco Rum

• Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila

• Kahlua

• Peach Schnapps

 

PREMIUM LIQUOR - $7.50 (SHOTS/MARTINIS @ $9.00 –2 OZ POUR)

 

• Absolut Vodka (Blue, Citron, Mandarin, Vanilla)

• Jack Daniels Bourbon

• Beefeater Gin

• Captain Morgan Rum

• Bacaradi Dark Rum

• Johnnie Walker Red

• J & B Scotch Whiskey

• Jose Cuervo 1800 Tequila

• Sambucca

 

TOP SHELF LIQUOR $10.00 (SHOTS/MARTINIS: $12 –2 OZ POUR)

 

• Belvedere Vodka

• Grey Goose

• Bombay Sapphire Gin

• Bacardi Anejo Rum

• Johnnie Walker Black

• Chivas Blended Scotch Whiskey

• Glenlevit Single Malt Scotch

• Don Julio Reposado

• Gran Mariner

• Courvoisier

 

WINE SERVICE (5 OZ pour)

 

• House Wine Chilean – $7.50 USD

• Premium Wine Chilean - $9 - $12 USD

• Premium Italian, French, U.S. , Australia – ON REQUEST

BEER SERVICE (BOTTLE)

 

• Corona, Pacifico, Dos Equis, Sol - $2.50 USD

• Negro Modelo, Bohemia, Modelo Light $3.00 USD

• Imported Beers Available on Request by the case only

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Agreement to provide Services - Signatures below acknowledge that CASA VALERIE WEDDINGS CATERING AND EVENTS will provide catering services as specifically detailed in the proposal above to the CLIENT. Any changes to the agreement will be agreed upon by the client and a representative of CASA VALERIE WEDDINGS Catering and Events no later than thirty (30) business days prior to your event.

Guest Count & Minimum Guarantee - Your final guest count is due thirty (30) business days prior to your event and may not be decreased after this date for final billing purposes. In the event of a necessary increase within three days of your event, our staff will make all possible arrangements to accomodate additional guests and additional charges will be calculated on stated per person prices. The client will be financially responsible for any increased cost for rush orders required to acquire products or services necessary to accommodate increases in the final count.

Client is also financially resposible for any breakage or loss of rentals caused

by their guests.

Service Charge - a 15% service charge is assessed on all Food & Beverage consumed

Payment Terms - Payment Terms are as Follows:

• 30% due on signing Catering Agreement (non-refundable).

• Additional 50% (Total 80%) with 30 days of the event (non-refundable)

• Remaining 20% due – 10 days before event

• Additional 5% fee with Visa or Master Card Payment, 3% with PayPal

• U.S. Checks accepted (ask for special details) and no fees apply.