Holiday Event C AT E R I N G G U I D E
‘Tis The Season This holiday season, allow yourself to be the life of the party by hosting your event at the Club and let the Lake Nona Catering team handle all your event details. With a world-class staff that caters to your every need and a setting that is epitomized by relaxed elegance, each event at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is both personalized and exquisite. Whether you’re planning a lakeside brunch or lunch, a spirited cocktail party or festive dinner reception, our award-winning team of chefs are ready to prepare a customized culinary experience for you and your guests that will be remembered well into the new year.
R E S E R V E YO U R E V E N T To reserve your holiday event, please contact Cherie Jones at cjones@lakenona.com or 407.209.1234. Accomodations at the Lake Nona Lodge are also available. For more information, please contact Kelli Ferry at kferry@lakenona.com or 407.859.3402.
Meet the Team JOSE PASTRANA,
Director of Food & Beverage
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Jose has developed a cultured background of extensive food and beverage experience and accolades. Originally from Puerto Rico, Jose began his career at Orlando’s Grand Cypress Resort and in an effort to continually grow his career, has since gained valuable experience at several notable luxury brands including: Atlantic Hotel & Spa, V Group Management, The Ritz-Carlton and the Clevelander Hotel in Miami, Fla., where he oversaw a $30 Million operation with 18 food and beverage managers and 350 team members. In 2012, he received the Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association Award for Food & Beverage Manager of the Year. An integral member of the Lake Nona team, Jose oversees the food and beverage operations, catering operations and room service at the Lodge, where he exemplifies a sincere passion and drive to continually deliver better than best service and create an unforgettable and personalized dining experience for Members and their guests.
CHERIE JONES, Director
of Banquets & Events
As a seasoned event planner, Cherie Jones has more than 29 years of private club experience. Her portfolio includes planning corporate and social events for exclusive clientele including celebrities, professional sports figures and business professionals. Cherie specializes in creating unforgettable themed events, along with intimate gatherings for Members and their guests at Lake Nona. She began her hospitality career in 1985 with Club Corporation of America after completing and facilitating all extensive private club hospitality training programs. In 1991, she founded what is now the Vintner’s Club at the Citrus Club. Cherie’s love and passion for events combined with her attention to detail, will leave you satisfied knowing that you are in the right hands.
MARC KUSCHE, Executive
Chef
After following his family’s footsteps into the hospitality industry, Chef Kusche spent the first decade of his career experiencing different types of kitchens, cultures and cuisines. He began cooking in his native Germany and then relocated to positions in London, Florida, the Caribbean, California and the English countryside. His extensive resume includes the Alfond Inn Winter Park, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis; Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire; Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay; Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club; the Adlon Hotel, Berlin and Silversea Cruises. He was recently invited to cook at the legendary James Beard House in New York City and has been praised as a trendsetter in the Greater Orlando’s dynamic food scene. He has a strong commitment to locally-sourced ingredients from the lush and fertile farms of Central Florida. Given his extensive experience and achievements, Chef Kusche has been able to enhance Lake Nona’s dining and catering experience for our Members and guests’ enjoyment.
Sample Menus BRUNCH
LUNCH
HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES
OMELET STATION Lake Meadows Farm Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Shrimp, Ham, Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Cheese
PUMPKIN SOUP Maple-Roasted Pumpkin, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Whipped Vanilla Cream
SEAFOOD DISPLAY Poached Shrimp, Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Horseradish, Lemon, Sour Cream
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES Maple Syrup, Whipped Honey Butter, Blueberry Compote
STUFFED TURKEY Apricot and Chestnut Stuffing, Butternut Squash Risotto, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Port Wine Glaze
LAKE NONA EGGS BENEDICT Poached Eggs, English Muffins, Spinach, Lobster Hollandaise, Chives SKILLET POTATOES Red Bliss Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Peppers, Parsley APPLEWOOD BACON & PORK SAUSAGE
CAESAR SALAD Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, House Dressing, Brioche Croutons PUMPKIN SOUP Maple-Roasted Pumpkin, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Whipped Vanilla Cream SLOW-ROASTED NY STRIP LOIN Potato Celery Gratin, Winter Vegetables, Barolo Sauce DESSERTS Cranberry Scones, Apple Crisp Miniature Holiday Cheesecakes, Christmas Cookies $35 ++ per person Includes Juices, Coffee and Bread
BEEF CROSTINI Slow-Roasted Beef, Horseradish Sauce, French Baguette
EGG NOG MOUSSE
ASIAN TUNA Spiced Seared Tuna, Crispy Wonton, Wasabi Aioli
$35 ++ per person Includes Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
SMOKED SALMON ROULADE Scottish Salmon, Cream Cheese, Spinach
CAPRESE SALAD Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Baby Arugula POTATO SALAD Fingerling Potatoes, Eggs, Sour Cream, Chives
CHILLED SELECTIONS
HOT SELECTIONS CRISPY GOAT CHEESE Breaded Goat Cheese, Tomato-Basil Sugo
DINNER
LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES Corn Purée, Sriracha Aioli
BRUSSELS SPROUT SOUP Caramelized Onions, Crispy Bacon, Crème Fraîche
LAMB CHOPS Parmesan-Crusted Lamb, Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
DUO OF BEEF TENDERLOIN & FRESH SNAPPER Silky Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Red Wine Reduction PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE TART Nutmeg Crème Fraîche, Orange Zest $55 ++ per person
Includes Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
CARVING STATION Roasted NY Strip Loin with Rosemary-Mustard Crust, Sauce Béarnaise, House Rolls LOBSTER TRUFFLE RISOTTO STATION Lobster Meat, Parmesan, Mascarpone DESSERTS Holiday Crepe Station Pear Streusel Crisp Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Gingersnap Crust $69 ++ per person
Venue Details SEATING CAPACITY
COCKTAIL CAPACITY
AVAILABILITY
LOUNGE
16-32
50
Sunday - Wednesday
MAIN DINING ROOM I
96
140
Saturday - Wednesday
MAIN DINING ROOM II
64
40
Saturday - Thursday
MAIN DINING ROOM I & II AND LOUNGE
160
250
Sunday - Saturday
CONFERENCE ROOM
32
32
Tuesday - Sunday
H O L I D AY E V E N T S To reserve your holiday event, please contact Cherie Jones at cjones@lakenona.com or 407.209.1234.