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 The Polonaise Ballroom
Banquet & Conference Center
At The PCC
225 Washington Ave. Ext. • Albany, NY 12205 • (518) 456-­‐3995 • Fax (518) 456-­‐1032 Visit our website at www.albanypcc.com or email us at banquets@albanypcc.com Welcome Thank you for considering The Polonaise Ballroom Banquet & Conference Center at The PCC as host for your event. Our facility has served the Albany and surrounding areas for over 75 years and is the ideal place for an indoor or outdoor event. We specialize in wedding receptions, banquets, trade shows, corporate meetings, birthday or retirement parties and holiday parties for up to 500 people. Our unique floor plans and exceptional cuisine will create a wonderful first and lasting impression on your guests. Enclosed you will find menus and general information for your review. Please bear in mind that each package may be personalized to meet your unique style and budget needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions or concerns. When you are ready to begin planning your special day, call us at (518) 456-­‐3995. We truly look forward to working with you. 225 Washington Ave. Ext. • Albany, NY 12205 • (518) 456-­‐3995 • Fax (518) 456-­‐1032 Visit our website at www.albanypcc.com or email us at banquets@albanypcc.com Wedding Reception Dinner Selections Served with mixed green or Caesar salad, choice of potato or rice pilaf and choice of vegetable Chicken Oscar Breast of chicken topped with crabmeat, asparagus and Hollandaise sauce. Chicken Marsala Filleted chicken breast in a Marsala wine & mushroom sauce. Chicken Parmesan Breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and baked in marinara sauce. Chicken Cordon Bleu Tender breast of chicken stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese. Roasted Tom Turkey Herb roasted turkey breast with stuffing and giblet gravy. Roasted Rib Eye Whole slow roasted rib eye marinated in garlic, oil, thyme and rosemary, sliced and served with a demi-­‐glaze sauce. Rib Eye Steak 12oz steaks marinated and grilled to perfection. Sliced Tenderloin Whole tenderloin marinated in olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and thyme and roasted to perfection, sliced and served with a demi-­‐glaze sauce. Filet Mignon 10 oz. filet marinated in garlic and thyme, and then grilled to perfection. Prime Rib Whole Prime Rib of Beef marinated in olive oil, garlic, thyme and rosemary and slow roasted until medium rare. Served with au jus. Roast Pork Loin Roasted pork tenderloin sliced and served with seasoned pan gravy Applewood Smoked Ham Choice smoked ham with an orange raisin glaze Wedding Reception Dinner Selections Surf and Turf
A whole lobster tail split, served with lemon and butter, along with a 14 oz. prime rib. add $9 per person to package price Stuffed Scrod Tender fillets with seafood stuffing topped with a white wine & butter sauce Poached Salmon Two 4 oz. salmon steaks poached in white wine and topped with a butter & parsley sauce. Sea Scallops Broiled scallops in a white wine and butter sauce. Fettuccini Alfredo Tender fettuccini and creamy Alfredo sauce with chef’s choice of steamed vegetables. Pasta Primavera Rotini pasta tossed with steamed seasonal vegetables with choice of roasted tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce or garlic and butter. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese Vegetarian Lasagna Blend of spinach, zucchini, green peppers and onions together with mozzarella, cheddar and jack cheeses. Salads and Sides Salad Dressings Pastas Potatoes Balsamic Vinegar Ranch Bleu Cheese Russian Italian Penne Bowtie Ravioli Rigatoni Angel hair Spaghetti Cheese Tortellini Red Roasted Mashed Baked Twice Baked Scalloped Sauces Marinara Alfredo Garlic and Butter Basil pesto Vodka sauce Vegetables Prince Edward Blend Prince William Blend California Blend Green Beans Amandine Glazed Carrots Wedding Reception Buffet Choices Premier Package Polish Buffet Stuffed cabbage with a tomato sauce, sliced roasted rib eye, polish smoked Kielbasa sausage, sauerkraut (Kapusta), cheese & potato pierogi, choice of potato and vegetable, rye bread & butter.
American-­‐Italian Buffet
Choice of chicken dish, choice of pasta and sauce, meatballs, sweet Italian sausage and peppers, choice of potato and vegetable Tossed mixed green salad, French rolls & butter. Deluxe Buffet
Choice of chicken or turkey dish, sliced roasted rib eye with demi-­‐glaze sauce, scallop and shrimp scampi over rice, choice of potato and vegetable, fresh fruit, salad, French rolls & butter. Please add $5 per person to Premier Package price for the Deluxe Buffet Custom Buffets Select items from our wide range of menu entrees and sides to create a one of a kind experience for your guests. Add a cash bar or open bar and cocktail hour to complete your event. Custom buffets priced according to options selected Banquet Buffet Dinner Chicken and Side Selections Chicken Selections Chicken Oscar Chicken topped with crabmeat, asparagus and Hollandaise sauce. Potatoes Pasta Red Roasted Mashed Twice Baked Scalloped Penne Bowtie Ravioli Rigatoni Angel hair Spaghetti Cheese Tortellini Vegetables Prince Edward Green Beans Chicken Marsala Wax Beans Chicken in a Marsala wine Carrots mushroom sauce. Bermuda Blend Chicken Parmesan Green Beans Breaded chicken topped Wax Beans with mozzarella cheese Carrots and baked in marinara Peppers sauce. Normandy Blend Chicken Cordon Bleu Broccoli Stuffed with ham and Swiss Cauliflower cheese. Carrots Summer Squash Chicken Piccata Sautéed breast of chicken Glazed Carrots lightly egg battered with a lemon & caper butter sauce Pasta Sauces Marinara Alfredo Garlic and Butter Basil Pesto Vodka Sauce Salad Dressings Ranch Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette Russian Roasted Turkey With stuffing and giblet gravy. Polonaise Banquet & Conference Center At The PCC Wedding Reception Dinner Selections Children’s Menu Chicken Tenders with French Fries Macaroni & Cheese Grilled Cheese with French Fries Cheese Burger with French Fries Pasta with Marinara & mini meatballs Soda included with all choices Wedding Reception Hors d’oeuvre Selections Served during the cocktail hour Sesame Chicken with Asian Sauce Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Egg Rolls Pigs in a Blanket Swedish Meatballs Chicken Brochettes Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Quesadilla Rolls Crabmeat Rangoon Chicken Hibachi Skewers Cheese Puffs Mini Beef Wellington Coconut Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps w/seafood Spinach and Cheese Spanakopita Optional Items for Wedding Receptions Appetizers per person
For One Hour. Cheese & Crackers with Fresh Fruit Garnish $4 Fresh Fruit Platter $5 Vegetable Platter (raw, roasted or combination) $4 Imported & Domestic Cheese, Pepperoni and $4 Cracker Platter Assorted Breads and Dip Platter $3 Nacho Chips and Salsa $3 Chocolate Fountain with Strawberries or Mixed $5 Fresh Jumbo Shrimp Display Priced to market Carving Stations per person (Min 50 guests) $75 Base Fee for Attendant Plus: Roast Beef Roast Turkey Breast Virginia Baked Ham $6 $5 $5 Hors d’oeuvres and Wine Party per person (Min 50 guests) Hors d’oeuvres, house wine and soda for 3 hours Choose any 6 of our hot or cold Hors d’oeuvres $39 Beverages The Polonaise is pleased to offer a fine selection of spirits, wines and non-­‐alcoholic beverages to our guests. For guests under 21 years of age, an unlimited consumption of juice and soda will be $5 per person. Host Bar Packages Charges are assessed based on the length of bar service and include a selection of Spirits, Domestic and Imported Beers, House White & Red Wine, Assorted Sodas, Mineral Water and Fruit Juices. Draft Beer, Wine and Soda $9 per person for 1 hour $14 per person for 2 hours $19 per person for 3 hours Additional Hours $5 per person Well & Call Open Bar $12 per person for 1 hour $18 per person for 2 hours $24 per person for 3 hours Additional Hours $6 per person Premium Open Bar $15 per person for 1 hour $22 per person for 2 hours $29 per person for 3 hours Additional Hours $7 per person Cash Bar / Hosted Tab Bar * Upon Consumption Premium Brands Call Brands Well brands Domestic Beer $7 $6 $5 $4 Imported Beer $5 Wine Soda Bottled Water Mineral Water Fruit Juice $5 $2 $2 $3 $3 After Dinner Drinks A premier selection of cordials, cognacs and brandies can be added Budweiser Bud Light Miller Lite Coors Lite Molson Light Half Keg -­‐ Beers $179.00 $179.00 $179.00 $179.00 $189.00 Molson Bush Beer Sam Adams Heineken Other Brands Available Upon Request $189.00 $179.00 $249.00 $249.00 Liquors, Beer, and Soda Open Bar $13.95 per person for 1 hour – any additional hour $9.95 – or $38.00 per person for 5 hours Includes two types of beer on tap, V.O., Seagram’s 7, Canadian Club, Bourbon, Brandy, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Scotch, Whiskey Sours, Bloody Mary’s, White Russians, Daiquiris, Schnapps (Green or White Mint, Spearmint or Peach), Wines, and Soda st
$9.95 per person for 1 hour, $7.95 per person for 2nd and 3rd hours Unlimited includes: Two kinds of draft beer, 7 flavors of soda, and Chablis, White Zinfandel, Rose, Cabernet Other Items Pitchers of beer $10.00 Pitcher of Iced Tea or Lemonade $6.00 Soda (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Ginger Ale, Sprite) $3.00 (per person) Wine (per person) Wine Toast Champagne Toast Signature Drink Fountain (1 hour) $5.00 $6.00 $5.00 White Zinfandel Champagne Fountain (1 hour) $6.00 $5.00 Wine (per bottle) Chablis Cabernet Sauvignon White Zinfandel Carafe of Wine $25.00 $28.00 $28.00 $25.00 Rose Lambrusco $25.00 $25.00 (White Zinfandel $27.50) *Bartender fee -­‐ $250.00 *Bar setup fee -­‐ $75 Additional Wedding Reception Items Add extra charm to your celebration Centerpieces & Floral Displays Gazebo or Arbor for your Ceremony Ice Sculptures Photo Booth Champagne or Wine Toasts Personalized Bottles of Champagne Champagne Fountain with Strawberries Cordial Cart Gourmet Cookie Trays Balloons Additional Flowers and Linens Viennese Dessert Table Plate Chargers (Silver or Gold) Satin Chair Covers Wedding Reception Deposits and Booking Policies All weddings require a $1000 deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is non-­‐refundable and may be paid by check, cash or credit card. The final payment is due 7 business days prior to the event. There are no exceptions to this policy. Payment may be made by bank check, cash or credit card. 7 business days prior to the event, a floor plan and seating plan must be provided with any additional information necessary to prepare for your event. Any favors, place cards, guest book and pen or additional items to be used for or during the reception should be delivered at that time along with instructions on placement. Events are scheduled with a five (5) hour time block. Overtime fees will be based on full hour increments above the five hour limit at a rate of $500 per hour. Please note that overtime may not always be an option and is subject to approval by management. We request that all food selections along with your final count of guests which is your guaranteed minimum be made 7 business days prior to your event along with your final payment. Please note that you will be responsible for the reported number of guests or the actual number in attendance whichever is greater. All prices are subject to a 19% service charge and an 8% New York State sales tax charge. These charges are subject to change without notice. Summary: $1000 non-­‐refundable deposit to book event date 7 business days prior to event 1. Floor & seating plan, favors, place cards, guest book & pen, etc. 2. Food selections (including number for each entrée) and guaranteed guest count. 3. Final payment (Balance Due) Royal Wedding Package Cocktail Hour You and your guests will be greeted with a beautiful display including a two hour open well and call bar, Butler passed hot hors d’oeuvres (choose 3) and a display of chef’s assorted cheese & crackers with fruit garnish and a fresh & roasted vegetable platter. Champagne Toast Dinner Choice of House or Caesar Salad You may select 3 dinner options from our menu. All entrees are served with choice of potato or rice pilaf and choice of vegetable, dinner rolls and butter, coffee and tea. The Royal Package includes draft beer, wine, soda, after the open bar, for the remainder of your reception. Tall silk floral centerpieces for all tables, a choice of linen colors, votive candles, and a private reception room for the bridal party are included. Your package also features decorative ceiling draperies and lighted trees. The head table is beautifully decorated to your color scheme. Silver or gold plate chargers on all tables and white satin chair covers complete the setting. Other options are available. Your wedding ceremony may be arranged in the ballroom or in our beautiful outdoor country setting at the Pavilion or Gazebo.** Please allow our knowledgeable staff to help you select additional items to add extra charm to your celebration. Royal Wedding Package -­‐ $89 per person* 8% Sales tax and 19% gratuity charges are not included in these prices.
Emerald Wedding Package Cocktail Hour You and your guests will be greeted with a beautiful display including One hour of open well and call bar, Butler passed hot hors d’oeuvres (choose 2) and a display of chef’s assorted cheese & crackers and a vegetable & dip platter. Champagne Toast Dinner Choice of House or Caesar Salad You may select 2 dinner options from our menu. All entrees are served with choice of potato or rice pilaf and choice of vegetable, dinner rolls and butter, coffee and tea. The Emerald package includes draft beer, wine, soda,after the open bar, for the remainder of your reception. A choice of linen colors, candles and a private reception room for the bridal party are included. Your package also includes decorative ceiling draperies and lighted trees. The head table is beautifully decorated to your color scheme including silver or gold plate chargers. White satin chair covers for all chairs complete the room decor. Other options are available. Your wedding ceremony may be arranged in the ballroom or in our beautiful outdoor country setting at the Pavilion or Gazebo.** Please allow our knowledgeable staff to help you select additional items to add extra charm to your celebration. Emerald Wedding Package -­‐ $69 per person* 8% Sales tax and 19% gratuity charges are not included in these charges.
Premier Wedding Package (Buffet Banquet) Cocktail Hour You and your guests will be greeted with a beautiful display including a Cash or Tab bar, and a display of chef’s assorted cheese & crackers and vegetables. A pasta station rounds out the cocktail hour with cheese filled tortellini, penne, and tri-­‐colored bow-­‐tie pasta with marinara, Alfredo and pesto sauces. Champagne Toast Dinner Choice of Dinner Buffet. Select from our Polish, American, or Deluxe buffets. Buffets may be customized and include house garden salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, Dinner Rolls and butter. The Premier package includes soda, coffee and tea for the entire reception, a choice of linen colors, candles and a private reception room for the bridal party. This package also includes decorative ceiling draperies and lighted trees. The head table is beautifully decorated with silver or gold plate chargers. White satin chair covers on all chairs complete the décor. Other options are available. Your wedding ceremony may be arranged in the ballroom or in our beautiful outdoor country setting at the Pavilion or Gazebo.** Please allow our knowledgeable staff help you select additional items to add extra charm to your celebration. Premier Wedding Package -­‐ $59 per person* 8% Sales tax and 19% gratuity charges are not included in these charges.
Cocktail Reception A Cocktail Reception can be set-­‐up in our Grand Ballroom, Terrace Lounge, Terrace Patio or Pavilion, or our Board Room. Your event can begin at any time. Hors d’oeuvres are passed by tray, served buffet-­‐style or a combination of both. Our menus include Pasta and Carving Stations as well as a variety of delicious hot and cold appetizers, fine cheeses, breads, fruits and crudités. You may choose a traditional bar, with an assortment of liquor, mixers, wine, champagne and soft drinks or custom select the drinks of your choice. The price for a cocktail reception depends upon selection of liquors wines and beers and the choice of menu items. The Cocktail Reception choice gives you great flexibility in designing the perfect event. Cocktail Reception -­‐ Price based on selections 8% Sales tax and 19% gratuity charges apply.
* Children’s menu available at $15.95 per child (12 and under)
** Wedding ceremony -$7.00 per person
Floral and room décor enhancements are available for all packages