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From casual elegance to extrordinary opulance, we

provide party planning services to help you create

the perfect event.

MENU OPTIONS - pg. 2

We offer special 3-course menus, or we can create a completely personalized special menu to suit your desires. You may also choose to provide passed appetizers or special drinks for the guests at your party.

SPACES - pg. 4

Our restaurant consists of several distinct interior & exterior areas that can accommodate varying numbers of guests and be reserved for different purposes. We‘ll see what best suits your needs.

DECORATIONS & EXTRAS - pg. 6

To create the perfect atmosphere for your party, we can provide decorations, per your request. We can supply personalized menus & place settings, flowers, chalkboard signs, etc. Your wish is our command!

PRICING OPTIONS - pg. 7

ADDITIONAL INFO - pg. 8

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W E O FFER P R ESE T MULTIPLE-COU RSE MENUS FO R PA RTIES .

Here are our most popular options for large groups, but we can discuss other dishes, if needed. You may choose to give your guests options for each course, but please limit the choices to 3 items per course.

We have labeled gluten-free (*) & vegetarian(^) options. If someone in your party has dietary restrictions or food allergies, let us know beforehand & we will prepare an alternative dish.

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BBQ Pork Feather Ribswith mac & cheese

and creamy coleslaw

Smoked Prime Ribwith steak fries, brussel

sprouts & horseradish sauce

Rocky Mountain Trout*with brussel sprouts, potato puree & butter lemon sauce

Grilled Chicken Kabobs*Mediterranean-style

with lemon potatoes and fattoush salad

Smoked NY Strip* mashed potatoes, zucchini & brandy peppercorn sauce

Veal Schnitzelwith Austrian potato salad

and green salad

King Natural Filet*7 oz steak with mashed

potatoes & peas

Colorado Striped Bass*with asparagus, sweet

potatoes & saffron sauce

Pan-seared Duck Breastwith raspberry spaetzle,

green beans & apple butter

*Seasonal vegan options available upon request

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Flourless Chocolate Cake^*with hazelnut chocolate sauce and fresh berries

Seasonal Crumble Cake^with whipped cream and

fresh berries

Apple Strudel^with vanilla ice cream and

fresh berries

Tiramisu^with marscapone cheese

and espresso

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Tomato Bisque *^made with French brandy and California tomatoes

Cream of Mushroom Soup with a mix of wild

mushrooms

Caesar Salad^lemony Caesar dressing,

pita croutons and parmesan

Summer Salad*^with sunflower seeds & champagne vinaigrette

*Some dishes, such as the steaks, may require a minimum # of orders

*We can accommodate dinners with more than

3 courses

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P A S S E D A P P E T I Z E R S

S P E C I A L D R I N K M E N U

You can opt for small snacks to be passed around during your meet & greet time. Here are our more popular options:

– Falafe with tahini sauce*^ – Tempura Jumbo Shrimp – Roasted Beet Dip*^ – Mushroom truffle pizza* – Goat cheese stuffed peppers*^ – Horseradish Deviled Eggs with Caviar* – Chicken Skewer (Mediterranean style )* – Asian Pork Meatballs – Frog Legs Provencal – Schnitzel Breaded Champions – Escargot in Wonton – Caprese on Skewer*^ – Asparagus Spring Roll with Smoked

Salmon – Foie Gras with Tomato Ginger Chutney* – Tuna Tartare on a Wonton – Smoked Trout Cucumber Wheel

You may also choose to provide an open bar, a special drink ticket or a special drink menu for your guests.

We have an amazing wine & beer selection (please request), and here are a

few of our specialty cocktail options:

– Blackberry Old Fashioned – Fresh Watermelon Martini – Homemade Irish Cream Coffee – Luxury Manhattan (with Luxardo cherries) – Spiced Rum Peach Cobbler – Spicy Strawberry Fizz

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S P E C I A L E V E N T S P A C E S

W E HAVE 3 D ISTINCT INTER IO R SPACES & 2 OUTDOO R A R E A S THAT MAY B E R ESERVED FO R D IFFER ENT PU R P OSES .

Our different spaces can accomodate varying sizes of groups to provide privacy (in the case you do not buy out the entire restaurant) & allow for an exclusive cocktail hour before or after your meal. Our entire

interior can accomodate parties of up to 70 people. Larger group sizes may be accomodated with the addition of our outdoor seating during summer months, though tent rental may be necessary.

Please peruse the areas below to see which would best fit your group.

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S U N N Y R O O M

I N S I D E B A R

Our family dining room is perfect for larger groups & can be arranged

in various ways to accomodate activities such as toasts & gift-giving.

It can accomodate groups of up to 50 people.

Our sunny room is a cozier dining room. It is arranged in a circular

formation, but it‘s tables cannot be moved or pushed together.

It can accomodate groups of up to 18 people.

Our interior bar area is great for a meet & greet cocktail hour before dinner. We put high tables & bar stools in the corners to create a

spacious area for mingling in the middle. Our servers can easily pass

appetizers & take drink orders.

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P A T I O B A R

Our patio bar area is another perfect space for a cocktail hour, although it can be arranged appropriately

for the main meal as well. We have umbrellas for sunny luncheons, as

well as heaters for evening dinners. There is a private bar in this area

for your guests to enjoy & it sparkles with draped twinkling lights at night.

It can accomodate groups of up to 40 people.

T H E O R C H A R D

Our lovely orchard area can be arranged for any purpose or event.

The canopy of crab apple trees provides perfect shade in the

summertime for a daytime event, and the trees sparkle with hanging

lights in the evening. Please be aware that we cannot bring our heaters

to this area at night (we don‘t want our trees catching a flame), so if you would like to host an event here after dark, please request that your guests bring jackets for warmth. (Also, high heels are not the best in this area!)

It can accomodate groups of up to 40 people.

* PLE A SE NOTE THE W E ATHER IN CO LO R A DO CA N B E VA R IA B LE . EXTR A COSTS MAY INCU R FRO M R ESERVING A N INTER IO R BACK-UP A R E A O R TENT

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D E C O R A T I O N S & E X T R A S

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HOSTING A PARTY IS ONE THING, BUT MAKING IT PRETTY IS ANOTHER.

LET US HELP!

For every special event, we include custom printed menus for your meal,

but we can always do more, if needed.Peruse a few of our extra services, and

let us know what more you need!

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

We can create custom floral arrangements to fit your party‘s theme. Prices per arrangement will vary depending on the kinds of flowers & the number of arrangements you require.

SPECIAL LINENS

We can order special linens such as napkins or tableclothes to match the colors of your event. Prices will vary seasonally.

CHALK BOARD SIGNS

Our specialty chalkboard artist can create all those cute signs you see on Pinterest. These are handy for giving guests instructions (like where to sit or put gifts) or for a beautiful congratulations with a personal touch. Prices will depend on the number of signs & intricacy of the design.

CANDLES & SPECIAL TOUCHES

We can provide other decorations such as candles (or drink umbrellas) to make your event as special as can be. Let us know what you‘d like. Your wish is our command.

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SPECIAL EVENT COSTS VARY, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR EVENT...

...but we always keep it reasonable. We believe you should get your money‘s worth in tangible things, so we do not have a reserved room surcharge.

Instead, we set a minimum bill requirement that you must reach through food & drink sales. This allows us to reserve your space without charging you an extra fee.

W H A T D E T E R M I N E S M Y M I N I M U M B I L L R E Q U I R E M E N T ?

SPACE RESERVATION

The set minimum bill requirement is influenced by the amount of space you need to reserve. If you need to reserve more than one area (or the entire restaurant), your requirement will increase. Additionally, if you choose to reserve an exterior space, your requirement will increase due to the need to also reserve an interior space as a backup, in the case of unfavorable weather.

TIME OF YEAR

We also consider the date when figuring a set minimum bill requirement. For example, our busiest nights of the week are generally Fridays & Saturdays, and our busiest day of the summer is Independence Day. When determining your minimum requirement, we will consider our sales on that day from the previous year & figure a comparatively fair rate.

H O W D O I A C H I E V E T H E M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T ?

MENU

For 3-course meals, we charge a set rate per person. The rate depends on the type of dishes you choose for the menu & the number of options you give your guests per course. The passed appetizer rate depends on which items you choose & your number of guests. Open bar & special drink menu prices can vary greatly.

SPECIAL DECORATIONS & EXTRAS

We include a custom printed menu for every event, but any special decorations you request will be an additional charge. Floral arrangement costs depend on the number of arrangements & types of flowers you request. Linens depend on the going market rate. Chalkboard signs depend on the number of signs & intricacy of the design. Other decorations rates may vary.

A D D I T I O N A L N O T E S

– A $500 non-refundable security deposit is required to hold your reservation, which will be put toward your final bill.

– A 20% gratuity will be added to your final bill after you have reached your minimum requirement.

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NEED ADVICE TO HELP WITH YOUR FESTIVITIES?

After hosting special events in the Vail Valley for over 10 years, we have a

few friends & a good amount of useful information to help with your event

planning...

OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY

MEIN HAUS in Avon, CO

The Mein Haus is a family-owned bed & breakfast that offers comfortable & community-oriented accommodations in the Vail Valley.

You can make a reservation at www.meinhaususa.com

OUR FAVORITE WEDDING VENUE

PINEY RIVER RANCH at Piney Lake, CO

Located beneath the Gore Range, Piney River Ranch is one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain resort vistas,

You can make a reservation atwww.pineyriverranch.com.

DESIGN & PRINT WORK

Blue Plate‘s menu & print graphic designer, Kinsey Streib, also creates custom event invitations, RSVPs, programs, stationery & more.

Email inquiries to kstreib@gmail.com.

ADVICE FOR EVENT PLANNING

We know that planning an event in the mountains can be difficult, so we offer several articles with tips & tricks for hosting events in the Vail Valley on our website. You can check these out at:

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Location:48 E Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620

Mailing Address:PO Box 8951, Avon, CO 81620

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