Weddings

Champagne Greeting

Upon arrival, our most gracious valet attendants will cordially greet and assist
you and your guests. Your party will then be directed into our grand lobby.     Once inside, our hostess will welcome you to IL Tulipano. A half hour prior to    the start of your cocktail hour, a beautiful display station of brut champagne,    fresh strawberries and light water refreshments will be presented and available.

Elaborate Cocktail Hour

Presented on The Piazza or The Tulip Terrace

White Glove Service

Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Sea Scallops Wrapped in Pancetta

Crab Cakes

Fried Shrimp

Seared Tuna with Wasabi

Cheese Tart

Tomato Bruschetta on Toast

Seared Peppercorn Chicken

Baby Lamb Chops

 

The Italian Buffet (All Included)
Served on a Display Table Decorated with Fresh Greens and Flowers

Elaborate Display of Italian Antipasti

Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruits and Berries

Fresh Vegetables Grilled and Brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Seasoning

Seasonal Raw Vegetables with a Mayonnaise-Mustard Dressing

Freshly Roasted Sweet Red Peppers

Mozzarella and Sliced Tomatoes

Artichoke Hearts Vinaigrette

Seasoned Green and Black Olives

Our In-House Smoked Salmon with Garnitures

Raw Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Oil Dressing and Parmesan Shavings

Assortment of Italian Salami and Prosciutto

 

Formaggio Display (All Included)
A Beautiful Display of Hand Carved Whole Cheeses to Include:

Asiago	Parmigiano Reggiano	Provolone	Brie	Cheddar
Accompanied by:
Assorted Breads and Homemade Focaccia

 

Tavola Calda

(Choice of Eight)

Eggplant Rollatine

Steamed Clams Tarantina

Fresh Mussels with a Spicy Marinara

Arancini alla Siciliana (Riceballs)

Beef Tenderloin Tips Pizzaiola

Filet of Spring Chicken “Balsamico”

Chicken & Sausage Scarpariello

Scallops Provencale

Filets of Spring Chicken “Arrabbiata”

Soft-Shell Crabs “In Our Season”

Fried Calamari with Hot Sauce

Sausage with Broccoli Rape, Oil and Garlic

Trippa alla Fiorentina

Cavatelli with Broccoli Oil & Garlic

Penne with Eggplant & Fontina Cheese

 

*Martini Display
Our Martini Bar Features a Hand Carved Martini Ice Sculpture
The Following Martinis are Offered:

Cosmopolitans	Dirty Martinis	Lemon Drops
Apple Tinis	Purple Passion	Jolly Ranchers
Bellini Martinis	Chocolate Martini	Smoked Martini

Selections of Premium Vodkas Include:

Kettle One	Absolute	Stolichnaya
Stoli Vanilla	Stoli Orange	Stoli Lemon

*Available For an Additional Charge

 

Presentation Stations

Our Captains will Prepare Specialty Items A la Minute

(Please select three stations)

Carving Station

(Please select two Items)

Whole Suckling Pig Roasted Roman Style

Turkey Breast

Corned Beef with Cabbage and Mustard

London Broil Served with Garlic Toast & Sautéed Leeks

Leg of Lamb Served with Mint Jelly

Whole Fish Baked under a Sea Salt Crust

Alla Griglia
All Included and Grilled Before Your Guests

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Seasoned Tuna

Homemade Sausage

Captain’s Station
Prepared Before Your Guests

Shrimp Scampi Style: Sautéed with Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Garlic         Finished in White Wine, Lemon and Butter

Tuscan Station

(All Included)
All Included and Grilled Before Your Guests

Homemade Italian Sausage, Accompanied by Broccoli Rape Sautéed in Garlic and Oil

Soft Polenta Made to Order Garnished with Shredded Fontina Cheese

Sauté Station

(Please Select Two Items)

Chicken Breast with a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Sea Scallops in a Plum Tomato and Chardonnay Wine Sauce

Medallions of Veal with Port Wine

Breast of Quail Sautéed with Sun-dried Cherries in a Port Wine Sauce

Medallion of Pork with Caramelized Onions in a Muscat Wine Reduction

 

Chilled Seafood Display

(All Included)

Displayed Over a Bed of Ice Highlighted with a “Tulip” Ice Sculpture

A Seafood Salad of Calamari, Shrimp & Scallops Tossed with Extra Virgin   Olive Oil, Lemon, Fresh Herbs and Spices

Raw Sushi Grade Tuna Carpaccio

Octopus Salad

Fresh Clams & Oysters on the Half Shell

Cocktail Shrimp

Crab Claws

Cocktail Sauce and Fresh Cut Lemons

Chilled Lobsters¯

*Available For an Additional Charge

*Sushi Bar
Authentic Skilled Chefs will Prepare the Freshest Fish and Ingredients         Before your Guests

Fresh Saki	Hamachi		California Rolls		Tuna Rolls
Seaweed		Spicy Tuna		Spicy Salmon
*Available For an Additional Charge

All of Our Menu Selections are offered on an Unlimited Basis and Prepared Fresh at Il Tulipano     Using Only the Finest and Freshest Ingredients Available

 

Dinner Reception

Champagne Toast

Appetizer Selections

(Choice of One)

Portobello Napoleon - A Tower of Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella

Vitello Tonnato - Thin Slice of Cold Poached Veal with a Tangy Tuna            Flavored Mayonnaise

Crespelle Alla Forestiera - “Crepes with Exotic Mushrooms”

Farfalle alla Vodka - Bowtie Pasta with Peas, in a Tomato Sauce Spiked       with Vodka and Cream

Penne Rigate Alla Rustica with Eggplant, Fontina Cheese, Tomato, Parmesan    & Fresh Basil

Rigatoni Amatriciana with a Hearty Sauce of Tomatoes & Pancetta

Risotto Mare e Monti – Slowly Simmered Italian Rice with Shrimp and    Mushrooms

Lobster Ravioli - White Truffle Cream Sauce

Penne With Our Renowned Tomato and Fresh Basil

Baked Manicotti - Topped with a Plum Tomato and Fresh Bolognese Sauce

Cannelloni Piemontese – Meat Filled Pasta Baked in Béchamel Sauce      Touched with Tomato

Spinach Ravioli - Butter and Herb Sauce

 

Intermezzo

Salad Selections

(Choice of One)

Tri-color Salad – Endive, Arugola and Radicchio

Garden Fresh Salad – Seasonal Mescoline Tender Greens

Fennel & Radicchio Salad – with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and              Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – Romaine Lettuce with Classic Caesar Dressing & Croutons

-or-

Sorbet

Intermezzo of Lemon Sorbetto with a Splash of Campari

 

Entree Selections

(Choice of Three)

Beef

Chateaubriand - Served with a Barolo Wine Sauce and Accented with Black Truffles

Grilled Shell Steak Served with Frizzled Onions

Traditional Prime Rib of Beef au Jus

Grilled Filet Mignon - Served with a Barolo Wine Sauce

*Surf and Turf – 8 oz. African Lobster Tail and 8 oz. Grilled Filet Mignon

Veal

Veal Caprese - Sautéed Veal Scaloppine Topped with Melted Mozzarella,   Moistened with Basil Infused Tomato Sauce

Our Creation “Margherita” - Milk Fed Veal Scaloppine Topped with Artichoke Hearts & Mozzarella Cheese Then Baked in a Fresh Pizzaiola Sauce    with Gaeta Olives

Poultry

Chicken Forestiera – Double Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto &        Cheese, Finished with a Wild Mushroom Madeira Wine Sauce

Our Creation “Margherita” - Breast of Chicken Topped with Artichoke Hearts & Mozzarella Cheese Then Baked in a Fresh Pizzaiola Sauce with         Gaeta Olives

Chicken Paillard - Layered with Sautéed Red Pepper

Seafood

Stuffed Filet of Sole Oregenata

Grilled Salmon with Mustard Dill Cream Sauce

Red Snapper with Chopped Fresh Tomatoes, White Wine, and Green Olive

Tuna Seared with a Balsamic Reduction

Combination Entree Dishes are Available

All Entrees are served with Potatoes & our Chef’s Selection of Fresh         Vegetables

*Available For an Additional Charge

 

Desserts

Wedding Cake (Included)

Our Pastry Chef Will Personally Design and Prepare A Cake for Your      Occasion in Il Tulipano’s Pastry Shoppe

Il Tulipano’s Elaborate Viennese Hour
Presented in The Tulip Terrace

(All Included)

Our Pastry Shop Will Prepare an Array of Italian Pastries, Assorted Cookies       and Cakes

Stations

Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruit for Dipping

International Flaming Coffee Station

Gelato Bar – Six Different Flavors Imported from Italy

Our Famous Homemade Zeppoli Station Prepared Before Your Guests

Coffee, Tea, Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee

Espresso and Cappuccino

All Baking Done Fresh on the Premises

Bar Service

Red and White Wines Served Entire Evening

Premium Five Hour Open Bar

After Dinner Cordials

Domestic and Imported Beers

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Complimentary Extra Amenities

Private Bridal Suite for Dressing

Personal Bridal Attendant

Valet Parking

Seasonal Coat Check with Attendant

Place Cards

Direction Cards

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  7% New Jersey Sales Tax and Gratuity Not Included