The staff of the Maroon Bells Lodge is delighted to assist with your event. Executive Chef Daniel Friedrich is a master of combining classic techniques with contemporary and global influences. Where possible, he designs around locally produced, natural and organic products.  Below are several sample menus for consideration. However, rest assured Chef Daniel will create the perfect menu for your guests and your budget.

Sample Menu #1

 FOUR COURSE PLATED DINNER 

First Course

Pan Seared Diver Scallop (U10) with Truffle Cream Sauce, garnished with truffle oil and chili oil, accompanied with a caviar quenelle and topped with Frizzled Leeks 

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Salad Course

Tossed Arugula Salad with Fire-Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese, Bruleed Red Onion and aged fig balsamic 

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Intermezzo

Peach Sorbet 

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Entrée

Duet of Bacon Wrapped Noisettes of Caribou and Seared Chilean Sea Bass with a brown butter cashew sauce

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Dessert Finale

De-constructed Chocolate Torte consisting of Nut Crunch pyramid, Dark Callebaut Chocolate Ganache Cube and Whipped Mocha Toffee on a pool of Creme Anglaise

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and an Assortment of Teas

Served with Milk, Honey and  Lemon

Sample Menu #2

THREE COURSE PLATED DINNER

 First Course

Sauteed Haricot Vert and Toasted Hazelnuts with roasted Chippolinni Onion and Manchego Cheese

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Second Course

Chili Seared Bison New York Strip Steak with Chili-Lime Butter

and Cold Water Lobster Tail with LemonThyme-Shallot Butter

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Dessert

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Tart

 Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and an Assortment of Teas

Served with Milk, Honey and Lemon

Sample Menu #3

 BUFFET DINNER

 In Silver Bowls

Salad of Romaine Hearts and Feta Cheese Grilled Bermuda Onion and Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette

 Carving Station with Uniformed Chef

Mesquite Smoked Rib Eye with Carmelized Onion Demi Glace and Horseradish Sauce on the side

 Six Grain Rolls with Sweet Butter

In Silver Chafing Dishes

Cedar Roasted Salmon Filet with Apple Bacon Vinaigrette on the side

 Roasted Vegetables to include asparagus and baby carrots
(plus 2 additional vegs)

 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 Dessert Station

Warm Seasonal Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and an Assortment of Teas

Served with Milk, Honey and Lemon