Catering Menu Options

Gideon Putnam Dining & Catering

Special Event Menus

Our menu format allows meeting planners and hosts to create their own specific menus with assistance from our Group Services staff and our Executive Chef.  We will be delighted to create specialized menus with advance notice.

We proudly present these menus, featuring many regionally produced organic ingredients. The privilege of serving visitors in special places like the Saratoga Spa State Park and Gideon Putnam Resort brings with it a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. One way we strive to do this is by featuring organically grown and sustainably harvested products. This is just one of the many ways we are advancing our environmental initiatives beyond recycling.

We are forging partnerships with local farmers and are excited to feature fresh seasonal produce grown by multiple farms (Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Gade Farm, Thomas Poultry, Natural Selection Farm, Seagrott Farms, Wertman Farms and Saratoga Apple) across Eastern New York. Our chefs and managers have visited their farms to learn how they practice sustainable farming. As certified organic farmers, they have mastered crop rotation as a means to naturally enrich the soil. This results in a diverse farmscape including many varieties of plants in different stages of growth.  Our chefs take pride in the challenge of preparing the seasonal rotation of these farm fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which are received the day of harvest. 

We also strive to serve sustainable seafood found on the Best Choices Alternatives lists as currently published by the Seafood Alliance/Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch list (www.montereybayaquarium.org). “Sustainable” means that the source of the seafood, whether fished or farmed, can exist over the long term without compromising species’ survival or the health of the surrounding ecosystem. 

All menus and menu prices are subject to change. An operations charge of 20% of your food, beverage and AV charges will be added to your invoice.  15% of this operations charge is distributed as a gratuity to the employees providing service to you.  The remaining 5% of the operations charge is not considered a gratuity and will be retained by DNC Parks & Resorts at Gideon Putnam, LLC.

Breakfast Buffet

A La Carte Break Options

Rainforest Alliance Certified® Coffees & Tazo® Tea
$4.00 per person /one hour OR $55.00 per gallon on consumption

Chilled Orange, Cranberry & Apple Juice
$25.00 per pitcher (50 oz)
$60.00 per gallon

Assorted Can Sodas (Pepsi® Products) & Saratoga Spring Water®
$4.00 per person / one hour OR $3.00 each on consumption

Saratoga Springs Infused Water Station
Mint & Cucumber, Basil & Strawberry, Rosemary & Strawberry, and Citrus
$40 per gallon

Assorted Muffins
$25 per dozen

Croissants
$21 per dozen

Sliced Assorted Coffee Cakes
$25 per dozen

Donuts & Sticky Buns
$24 per dozen

NY Style Bagels, Choice of Cream Cheeses
Chives & Onion, Garden Vegetable, Strawberry
$24 per dozen
Add Smoked Salmon $75

Granola & Nutri-Grain® Bars
$22 per dozen

Seasonal Fruit & Berry Display
$6 per person/ one hour

Soft Pretzels, Mustard & Cheese
Served Hot
$28 per dozen

Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies & Brownies
$28 per dozen

Novelty Ice Cream Bars
$6 per person/ one hour

Specialty Breaks

All Specialty Breaks are Priced for One Hour of Service, and Include
Rainforest Alliance Certified® Coffees, Tazo® Teas,
Bottled Saratoga Spring Water® & Assorted Pepsi® Soft Drinks

Candy Bar $14 per person
Assortment of Classic Candies & Candy Bars

Doubleday $12 per person
Cracker Jacks®, Hot Soft Pretzels, Mini Corn Dogs
Dipping sauces include cheese, mustard & ketchup

Guilty $12 per person
Assorted Donuts, Cinnamon Sticky Buns, Chocolate Bark

Innocent $15 per person
Whole Fruit, Granola Bars, 100 Calorie Snack Packs, Pita Chips & Vegetable Chips
 
Café $14 per person
Sliced Coffee Cakes, Monin® Coffee Flavorings, Whole Fresh Fruit

Ice Cream Stand $10 per person
Assortment of Ice Cream Sandwiches, Flavored Popsicles,
Sundae Cones & Frozen Fruit Bars

Gideon Re-Boot $17 per person
Assorted Energy Drinks & Cliff Bars®
Whole Fruit, Mixed Nuts

Milk & Cookies $12 per person
Display of Homemade Cookies, Brownies
And Chilled Milk

All Day Break Package $24 per person
Includes All Day Service of Rainforest Alliance Certified® Coffees, Tazo® Teas, Assorted Bottled Saratoga Spring Water® & Assorted Soft Drinks
9am-11am Service includes Guilty and Café Specialty Breaks
2pm-4pm Service includes Innocent and Candy Bar Specialty Breaks

Lunch Buffet

(25 Guest Minimum)
All Lunch Buffets Include
Fresh Artisan Rolls with Whipped Butter
Rainforest Alliance Certified® Coffee, Tazo® Teas & Assorted Soft Drinks

Cold Salads
^{(Choose Two)}
Garden: Mixed Baby Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots, White Balsamic & Ranch Dressing
Caesar: Romaine Lettuce, Asiago Cheese, House Croutons
Pasta: Seasonal Vegetables, Italian Style Dressing
Three Bean: Marinated Green, Wax & Garbanzo Beans
Fruit: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Pineapple
Potato: Celery, Carrot, Parsley, Whole Grain Mustard, Mayonnaise
Tomato Mozzarella:~ Fresh Basil & Olive Oil

Two Entrées   Three Entrées
$24 per person     $27 per person

Entrée Choices
Herb Roasted Chicken, Baby Red Potatoes, Steamed Haricot Vert, Balsamic Reduction
Dry Rubbed Bar-B-Que Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Sweet Corn
Seared Chicken Breast, Vegetable Risotto, Roasted Vegetables, Mushroom Thyme Ragout
Grilled Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Garlic Buttered Carrots, Citrus Chimichurri
Sliced Top Sirloin, Potato Pancakes, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Rosemary Au Jus
Stir Fried Beef Tips, Jasmine Rice, Asian Vegetable Blend, Teriyaki Glaze
Home Style Meatloaf, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Brown Gravy
Mediterranean Quinoa, Braised Cabbage, Basil Pesto
Spaghetti & Falafel Meatballs, Marinara Sauce
Grilled Shiitake Flatbread, Caramelized Onion, Lemon Olive Oil Arugula
Lasagna, Roasted Zucchini & Squash, Herb Ricotta, Marinara Sauce
Pan Fried Tofu, Garlic & Shallot Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Sweet Chili Sauce

Desserts
^{(Chose Two)}
Chocolate Layer Cake, Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting
Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Graham Crumb Crust
Peanut Butter Mousse Tart, Whipped Cream
Lemon Layer Cake, Citrus Cream Frosting
Chocolate Bourbon Tart, Pecan Topping

Deli Buffet

Plated Lunch

Putnam Plated Lunch

Hors d'Oeuvres

Choose Any Five Unlimited for One Hour ~ $20 per person
OR
Select Individually ~ all items are priced per 50 pieces

Cold

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters $175
Butternut Bisque or Gazpacho Soup Shooters $125
Chicken Waldorf Phyllo Tartlets $150
Chipotle Beef Tortillas, Country Slaw $150
Lobster Polenta Cakes, Hydroponic Mache $175
Prosciutto & Melon, Balsamic Reduction $150
Smoked Salmon Blinis, Caviar & Crème Fraiche $175
Thinly Sliced Tenderloin on Herb Goat Cheese Crostini $150
Tomato Boursin Crostini, Fresh Basil $125
Tuna Tartar Canapes, Cucumber, Teriyaki Glaze $175

Hot

Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Orange Marmalade $225
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce $125
Clams Casino, Bacon Horseradish $125
Coconut Chicken Fritters, Pineapple Puree $150
Grilled Lamb Pops $250
Maine Crab Cakes, Curry Aioli $225
Mini Beef Franks in Puff Pastry, Mustard Sauce $125
Mini Certified Angus Beef Burgers $175
Mushroom Puffs, Whipped Herb Goat Cheese $125
Pork Pot stickers, Sweet Chili Sauce $175
Potato Pancakes, Chive Sour Cream $150

Platters & Displays

Tall Pines Reception Package

Chef Attended Stations

(25 Guest Minimum)
Priced for One Hour ~ Chef Attendant Fee $85 per Station
The number of Chef Attendants will be based on group size;
Executive Chef/Conference Service Manager will make final determination.

Butcher Block
~Choice of One $15 ~Choice of Two  $21
Our Chef will Hand-Carve any of the following:
Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin, New York Sirloin or Prime Rib,
Slow Roast Turkey Breast, Honey-Glazed Ham, Center-Cut Pork Loin, Yellowfin Tuna

Chowder Bar $12 per person
Our Chef will create a Signature Soup or Chowder for each guest, with a wide variety of ingredients and toppings to choose from.  Includes: Clams, Ground Sausage,
 Smoked Bacon, Seared Chicken, Potatoes, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Corn,
Onions, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese

Pasta Station $10 per person
Penne, House-Ground Sausage
Caramelized Onion, Garlic, Mushrooms
Spinach, Parmesan, Marinara Sauce

Sliders $12 per person
House Ground Certified Angus Beef Burgers, Garlic Herb Turkey Burgers,
Garbanzo Bean Veggie Burgers, Brioche Rolls, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Bacon,
Swiss, American & Cheddar Cheeses 
 Assorted Sauces & Spreads 

South of the Border $12 per person
  Ground Beef, Grilled Chipotle Chicken, Bean Burritos, Hard & Soft Shell Tacos, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeño Peppers, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole

Asian Infusion $12 per person
Selection of Beef, Chicken & Shrimp with Asian Seared Vegetables, Steamed White Rice,
Pad Thai Noodles served with Sesame, Teriyaki and Sweet Chili Sauces,
Fried Wontons and Fortune Cookies.

Field of Greens $10 per person
Baby Spring Mix & Chopped Romaine Lettuces
Tomatoes, Onions, Matchstick Carrots, English Cucumbers, Black Olives, Bell Peppers,
Hard Boiled Eggs, Diced Bacon, Cheddar & Parmesan Cheeses, House Croutons,
Oil & Vinegar, Caesar, Thousand Island, Ranch & House Dressings

Sundae Bar $12 per person
Signature Ice Cream Sundae, with a wide variety of ingredients and toppings to choose from:
Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry Ice Creams (other flavors available upon request)
Chopped Nuts, Sprinkles, Cookie Crumbs, Assorted Candies, Syrups,
Whipped Cream and Maraschino Cherries

Dinner Buffet

(25 Guest Minimum)
All Dinner Buffets Include
Fresh Artisan Rolls with Whipped Butter
Rainforest Alliance Certified® Coffee, Tazo® Teas & Assorted Soft Drinks

New York Bar-B-Que $44
Garden Salad
Macaroni Salad
Baby Red Potato Salad
Grilled Marinated Chicken
Bar-B-Que Ribs  
Pulled Pork
Char-Grilled NY Sirloin, Concord Grape Reduction
Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
Jalapeño & Cheddar Corn Muffins
Apple Pie Tartlets
New York Cheese Cake

North Country Clambake Market Price
Empire Apple Waldorf Salad
Traditional Coleslaw
Baked Beans
Boiled Salt Potatoes
Butter Ale Corn on the Cob
Steamed Clams
Roasted Coleman Farms Chicken
Linguiça Sausage
Boiled Maine Lobster (1¼  lb)
Sliced Seedless Watermelon
Blueberry Cobbler

Putnam $40
Garden Salad
Penne Marinara
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Mushroom Thyme Ragout
Sliced Top Sirloin, Rosemary Au Jus
Broiled Salmon & Pollock, Herb & White Wine Butter
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Chocolate Flourless Cake
Carrot Cake

Tuscan $42
Antipasto Salad
Tomato Bruschetta
Tortellini Alfredo
Farfalle Romanesco
Tuscan Roasted Vegetables
Chicken Cacciatore
Veal Saltimbocca
Mussel & Shrimp Scampi
Italian Bread & Butter
Tiramisu
Assorted Panna Cottas
Cannolis

Oktoberfest $42
Beer & Cheese Soup
Cucumber Salad
German Potato Salad
Buttered Spaetzle
Braised Red Cabbage
Bratwurst & Knockwurst
Sauerbraten
Pumpernickel Rolls & Spinach Spread
German Chocolate Cake
Apple Strudel

Plated Dinner

Chef's Signature Duet Options

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail
Market Price
Garlic & Herb Duchesse Potatoes
Broccolini & Roasted Red Peppers
Cabernet Wine Reduction

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon & Grilled Tiger Shrimp $52
Pancetta & Parmesan Grits
Broiled Herb & Garlic Roma Tomatoes

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon & Crab Cake $48
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Braised Greens
Hotel Maitre d’ Butter
Sundried Tomato Caper Remoulade

Grilled Petite Filet Mignon & Grilled Chicken Breast $45
Wild Rice Pilaf
Vegetable Ratatouille
Balsamic Reduction

Pan Seared Chicken Breast & Wild Alaskan Salmon $43
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Butter Steamed Haricot Vert
Béarnaise Sauce

Plated Desserts

Individual Tarts
Fresh Fruit & Pastry Cream
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan
Lemon Meringue
Key Lime

Individual Streusel Pies
Raspberry Peach
Cinnamon Apple
Pumpkin

Slice of…
German Chocolate Cake
Country Carrot Cake
NY Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Gluten Free
Fruit Parfait
Chocolate Flourless Cake
Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Vegan
Ginger Poached Pear
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
Toasted Almond, Bittersweet
Chocolate & Coconut Milk Ice Creams

Beverage Menu

Complete Package Bars.
House Select, Premium or Ultra-Premium Packages. Unlimited cocktail hour.  Charges are based per person for each additional hour.
All our packages contain only the finest Spirits, Wine & Beer. Prices per person per hour, unlimited consumption.

House Select Package   
A fine selection of our house brands.      
5 hours - $34.00   

Premium Package  
A fine selection of our premium brands.
5 hours - $46.00   
     
Ultra-Premium Package
A fine selection of our  Ultra-premium brands.
5 hours - $57.00

Children’s Prices – 1 hour - $4.50; Entire Evening - $10.00

Consumption Bar
Fully stocked bar, serving your choice of our House Select or Premium Spirits, Wines and Beers. Charges are based on the actual number of drinks served.
Spirits - $8.00 - $12.00
Wine - $7.00 - $12.00
Imported Premium Beer - $5.50
Domestic Beer - $4.75
Mineral Water - $3.00
Soda - $2.50

Complete Package Bar
Unlimited cocktail hour.  Charges based on a per person basis for each hour.
House Select
1 hour - $18.00
2 hours - $22.00
3 hours - $26.00
4 hours - $30.00
   
Premium
1 hour - $22.00  
2 hours - $28.00  
3 hours - $34.00  
4 hours - $40.00  

Ultra-Premium
1 hour - $25.00
2 hours - $33.00
3 hours - $41.00
4 hours - $49.00

Beer, Wine and Soda Package
A choice of House select or Premium Brands
 House Select 
1 hour - $16.00
 2 hours - $20.00
 3 hours - $24.00
 4 hours - $28.00
 5 hours - $32.00

 Premium
 1 hour - $20.00
 2 hours - $26.00
3 hours - $32.00
4 hours - $38.00
5 hours - $44.00

Champagne
House $25.00
Korbel Brut $38.00

Other
Champagne Punch $55.00 per gallon
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Grape Juice $15.00

Cordials and liqueurs are available upon request. A $350.00 minimum is required for all bars. The Gideon Putnam Resort is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption on the premises. It is not permissible to bring liquor, beer, or wine into the hotel.

Beverage Packages

AV Equipment