Private Party Planning Guide
Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar Private Party Planning Guide
We are so pleased that you are considering hosting your party at Café Adelaide. We want entertaining at Café Adelaide to have the same ambiance and hospitality as that of entertaining in your home.
Attached you will find guidelines and suggestions developed to ensure that your party will be a great success. Copies of our private party menus are also enclosed for your review. We request that you plan one set menu for parties of more than 12 guests. If your party includes 12 or fewer guests, you may choose to order directly from the restaurant menu.
We look forward to having you and your guests dine with us.
Contact:
Katie Kuykendall (504) 595-3305 kkuykendall@loewshotels.com
Group Sales Coordinator
Restaurant Hours:
Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch: Monday -Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We are closed for lunch on Saturday & Sunday.
Dinner: Sunday -Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Private Dining Areas:
Our private Turtle Room can accommodate a maximum of 28 guests. We can build a rectangular table for up to 15 guests. Parties larger than 15, will be set with round tables each seating a maximum of 7 guests. Based upon the dimensions of the room, round tables are the only configuration for 28 people.
Our semi-private Wine Room, which is separated from the restaurant by curtains, can accommodate a maximum of 60 people with a variety of seating configurations available.
These two rooms may be combined for larger groups. The entire restaurant is available for cocktail reception and seated dinner buy-outs.
Menu & Guest Guarantees:
Your pre-selected menu is requested at least two weeks prior to your party. Our menus offer fresh ingredients and they change seasonally. All prices are subject to change.
We ask that you guarantee the number of guests attending your party five working days prior to the event. This number will be considered the guarantee for which you will be charged (food, tax & gratuity) even if fewer guests attend.
Room Decorations:
We are pleased to coordinate services to create a particular theme, be it a centerpiece or an extensive room arrangement. Floral arrangements can also be made through your party planner. Balloon bouquets are provided complimentary upon request. A guest is welcome to supply his or her own decorations as well. Complementary menus will be provided for your event. Menus may also be personalized upon request.
Audio Visual:
Café Adelaide can provide an audio visual screen free of charge, upon request. A complete selection of equipment is available for an additional fee. Please advise the party planning staff of your event requirements and room set-ups. Please remember that we can only accommodate presentations and audio visual equipment in the Turtle Room.
Transportation & Parking:
Complimentary valet parking is available at the front entrance of the hotel. Your attendees should tell the valet that they are dining in Café Adelaide when they arrive.
(300 Poydras St.).
Payment:
Payment in full is expected at the completion of your party. We accept all major credit cards. A 22% gratuity will be added to the final bill for a party of 8 or more. New Orleans sales tax of 9.75% is applicable to all checks. You are welcome to pre-pay with a credit card if it is more convenient for your party. We are unable to provide individual checks for parties larger than ten.
Hors d' Oeuvres & Cocktails
Prices do not include gratuity or sales tax.
Hors d’oeuvres passed on a silver tray can be an elegant addition to any party.
All items are priced per piece. There is a 25-piece minimum order for each selection.
Crabmeat Ravigote Canapé ~ $3.25
Tabasco-Soy Glazed Yellowfin Tuna with Avocado~ $3.25
Truffled Mushroom Profiterole ~ $2.00
Creole Marinated Jumbo Gulf Shrimp ~ $3.00
Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart ~ $2.00
Crispy P&J Oysters with Horseradish Cream ~ $2.50
Harris Ranch Black Angus Beef Tartare ~ $3.50
Dessert hors d' oeuvres available upon request.
Cocktails
For guests hosting a plated event, in our Turtle Room or Wine Room, a cocktail reception can be held in either the private dining room or in our Swizzle Stick Bar and hotel lobby. Cocktail prices are based on consumption and can be on a cash basis or hosted. Your party planner can assist you in coordinating these details to best suit your event.
Cocktail Receptions
Cocktail receptions can be held in our private Turtle Room, our semi private Wine Room and in our Swizzle Stick Bar and hotel lobby. A bar can be set up in the Wine Room and in the Turtle Room.
Beer/Wine Bar
Please call to inquire about wine selections.
Domestic and Imported Beers (to include Abita & Dixie Beers)
Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters & Assorted Fruit Juices
One Hour $13.50++per person
Two Hours $17.50++per person
Three Hours $21.50++per person
Tchoupitoulas Street
Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Bacardi Light Rum, Sauza Gold Tequila
Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club Whiskey, Dewar's Scotch
Commander's Palace Chardonnay, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
Domestic and Imported Beers (to include Abita & Dixie Beers)
Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters & Assorted Fruit Juices
One Hour $15.50++per person
Two Hours $20.50++per person
Three Hours $25.50++per person
Prytania Street
Skyy Vodka, Bombay Gin, Mount Gay Rum, Cuervo Gold Tequila, Wild Turkey Bourbon
Seagrams VO, Johnnie Walker Red Scotch, Hennessy VS Cognac
Domestic Beers & Imported Beers (to include Abita & Dixie Beers)
Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters & Assorted Fruit Juices
One Hour $18.00++per person
Two Hours $24.00++per person
Three Hours $29.50++per person
St. Charles Avenue
Ketel One Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, 10-Cane Rum, Sauza Hornitos Tequila
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Crown Royal Whiskey, Chivas Regal Scotch
Hennessy VS Cognac
Commander's Palace Chardonnay, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
Domestic & Imported Beers (to include Abita & Dixie Beers)
Soft Drinks, Mineral Waters and Assorted Fruit Juices
One Hour $19.00++per person
Two Hours $26.00++per person
Three Hours $32.00++per person
$5.00++per person for the fourth additional hour.
The amount charged is based upon the guaranteed number of attendance or the actual number in attendance, whichever is greater. Minimum of 50 guests. For parties less than 50 guests a $75.00 bartender fee will apply.
Dinner Menu
One set menu is required for parties of more than 12 guests.
Entrée price includes a selection of one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert.
Prices are exclusive of beverages, gratuity and sales tax.
Appetizers
Please select one. Add an additional item for $5.00 per person.
Turtle Soup au Sherry
A New Orleans classic
Soup du Jour
made with the freshest ingredients
Gumbo du Jour
rich stock cooked with fresh regional products
Adelaide’s Chopped Salad
hearts of romaine, Gruyère cheese,
applewood smoked bacon, pressed egg and black pepper-buttermilk dressing
Spinach Salad
bourbon spiced pecans, goat’s cheese and
red onions with Nueskes’ bacon molasses vinaigrette
Chef’s Seasonal Salad
crisp combination of the freshest produce available with housemade vinaigrette
ENTREES
Demi portions of more than one entrée are available for an additional charge.
Harris Ranch Black Angus Tournedos 47.
roasted garlic potatoes, blue cheese butter, caramelized onions & mushrooms
with red wine-black pepper syrup
Seasonal Preparation of Pork 37.
Hanger Steak and Mushroom Salted Shrimp 45.
brie smashed potatoes & 8 Brix Verjus sauce espagnole
Pepper Jelly Glazed Gulf Fish & Louisiana Shrimp 45.
sauté of baby arugula, sweet onions, roasted mushrooms & grape tomatoes
Seasonal Presentation of Shrimp & Grits 44.
Paneed Veal & Blue Crab 38.
Des Allemands blue crab, smoky stone ground grits & truffled woodland sauce
Dinner Tasting Menu
Each course is prepared as a demi portion, allowing you to sample
several of Café Adelaide’s favorite dishes.
Prices do not include beverages, gratuity or sales tax.
Chef Chris’ Seasonal Tasting 52.
Turtle Soup
au sherry
Chef’s Seasonal Salad of the Day
crisp combination of the freshest produce available with housemade vinaigrette
Seasonal Presentation of Shrimp & Grits
Harris Ranch Tournedo of Beef
roasted garlic potatoes, caramelized onions & mushrooms
with blue cheese butter and red wine-black pepper syrup
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
shaved white chocolate & bruleed bananas
Adelaide’s Classic Tasting 62.
Blue Crab Pound Cake
Port Salut “icing” and truffled crab claws
Adelaide’s Spinach Salad
bourbon spiced pecans, goat’s cheese and red onions
with Nueskes’ bacon-molasses vinaigrette
LeBlanc’s Pepper Jelly Lacquered Gulf Fish
sauté of baby arugula, sweet onions, roasted mushrooms
and grape tomatoes with charred corn vinaigrette
Paneed Veal & Blue Crab
Des Allemands blue crab, smokey stone ground grits
and truffled woodland sauce
Creole Cream Cheesecake
buttered rum caramel & chicory coffee toffee
Lunch Menu
One set menu is required for parties of more than 12 guests. Entrée price includes a selection of one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert.
Prices are exclusive of beverages, gratuity and sales tax.
Appetizers
Please select one. Add an additional item for $5.00 per person
Turtle Soup au Sherry
A New Orleans Classic
Gumbo du Jour
rich stock cooked with fresh regional products
Soup du Jour
made with the finest ingredients
Adelaide’s Chopped Salad
hearts of romaine, Gruyère cheese, applewood smoked bacon, pressed egg and black pepper-buttermilk dressing
Chef’s Seasonal Salad
crisp combination of the freshest produce available with housemade vinaigrette
Adelaide’s Spinach Salad
bourbon spiced pecans, goat’s cheese and red onions with Nueskes’ bacon-molasses vinaigrette
Entrees
Please select one.
Roasted Tanglewood Chicken 26.
warm black mustard-fingerling potato salad,
cane marinated mirlition slaw
& Barqs Root Beer BBQ sauce
Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad 26.
hearts of romaine, Gruyere cheese,
applewood smoked bacon, pressed egg
& black pepper-butter milk dressing
Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin 29.
Louisiana red beans & toasted jasmine rice with
saffron Bocage honey & charred cilantro vinaigrette
Pepper Jelly Glazed Gulf Fish & Oysters 28.
sauté of baby arugula, sweet onions,
roasted mushrooms & grape tomatoes
with charred corn vinaigrette
Seasonal Presentation of Shrimp & Grits 27.
Harris Ranch Tournedos of Beef 32.
roasted garlic potatoes, blue cheese butter,
caramelized onions & mushrooms and red wine-black pepper syrup
Lunch Tasting Menu
Prices do not include beverages, gratuity or sales tax.
Traditional Creole 34.
Turtle Soup
au sherry
Chef’s Seasonal Salad of the Day
crisp combination of the freshest produce available with housemade vinaigrette
Seasonal Presentation of Shrimp & Grits
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
shaved white chocolate & bruleed bananas
Chef’s Seasonal Favorites 37.
Gumbo Du Jour or Soup Du Jour
Chef’s choice, made with the freshest ingredients
Adelaide’s Chopped Salad
hearts of romaine, grape tomatoes, Gruyère cheese, crispy bacon,
toasted brioche, pressed egg and black pepper-buttermilk dressing
Black Angus Tournedos of Beef
roasted garlic potatoes, caramelized onions & mushrooms
with blue cheese butter and red wine-black pepper syrup
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
sugar cane caramel & torn mint
Breakfast Menu
Entrée price includes assorted fruits, pastries, beignets and meat for each table. Prices are inclusive of coffee and tea.
Entrees
Please select one.
New Orleans Power Breakfast 24.
scrambled eggs; apple-smoked bacon, andouille sausage,
or grilled ham; brabant potato hash or stone ground grits; buttermilk biscuit
The Faubourg Feast 24.
scrambled eggs; honeycomb waffles, apple-smoked bacon and
seasonal fruit with toasted pecan syrup
The Cure For What Ails You 24.
Pain Perdu-New Orleans’ answer to French toast- with
scrambled eggs, apple-smoked bacon and tasso brabant potato hash
Dessert Menu
One selection is included with your entrée price.
Coffee service is available for $2.50 per person, plus gratuity and sales tax.
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
sugarcane tuille & macerated seasonal berries
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
sugar cane caramel & torn mint
Creole Cream Cheesecake
buttered rum caramel and chicory coffee toffee
Berry Shortcake
buttermilk biscuit, chantilly cream
and Dixie Crystal sugar
(when in season)
Fruit Cobbler
vanilla bean whip cream & confectionary sugar
(when in season)
Double Chocolate Bread Pudding
Creole Shrubb & white chocolate bourbon ganache
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
white chocolate & bruleed bananas
