99 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029, 484-494-5060

Buffet Dinner Menu

Welcome to the Lazaretto Ballroom, located on the Delaware River in Historic Essington, Pennsylvania, minutes from local hotels and all major highways. The Capozzoli family invites you to enjoy our spectacular atmosphere food & service.


*Please call for pricing*
Pricing based upon a minimum of 75 guests
*20% Gratuity and 6% Sales Tax will be added to the final invoice*


Your Buffet Dinner Package will include the following:

* Four Hour Event *
*Cocktail Hour with Hors d’oeruves *
* All Non-Alcoholic Beverages *
* Bar Packages Available Upon Request *
* Choice of Colored Table Cover & Napkin *
* State of the art Audio/Visual Equipment *
* Room Capacity 350 *
* Coat Check (seasonal) *
* Award Winning Cuisine *
* Ability to Customize Any Package to Suit Your Needs *


Buffet Includes:

Cocktail Hour with Assorted Cold & Hot Presentations
Choice of One Salad – To be Served or Stationed
Choice of Two Entrees
Choice of One Pasta
Choice of One Starch
Choice of One Vegetable
Dessert & Coffee Station


Cocktail Hour
All Included:

Stationary Hot and Cold Presentation

International Cheeses & Pepperoni
An Array of International Cheeses to include, Smoked Gouda, Havarti Dill, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Pepper Jack & Cooper Sharp, Decoratively Arranged with Smoked Pepperoni, Garnished with Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Fresh Garden Crudite
An Assortment of Fresh Vegetables Including, Baby Carrots, Celery Ribs, Tri Colored Bell Pepper Strips, English Cucumber, Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes and Radishes, Served with a Creamy Ranch Dipping Sauce

Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Fresh Plum Tomatoes, Diced with Red Onion, Garlic, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Seasonings, Served with Freshly Baked Crostini


Hot Stationed Hors D’oeuvre
Select One to be placed in a Chafing Dish:

Fried Three Cheese Ravioli
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Coconut Shrimp
Vegetable Egg Rolls


Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Choose 5 from the enclosed list:

Cheesesteak Sliders
Mini Crab Cakes
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Coconut Shrimp
Spanikopita
Jalapeno Poppers
Brie & Raspberry in Phyllo
Vegetarian Pot Sticker
Thai Spring Roll
Stuffed Artichoke with Goat Cheese
Almond Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon


Clams Casino
“Cuban” Spring Roll
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Sesame Chicken Tenders
Asiago Risotto Bites
Asian Shrimp Wrap
Boneless Buffalo Tenders
Mushroom Vol Au Vent
Dill Cheese Puff
Jack & Blue Cheese Sticks
Chicken Samosa

 


Salad Selections
(May be Served or Stationed)

Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp California Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Romano Cheese and Home Made Garlic Croutons tossed with a Creamy Caesar Dressing

Capozzoli’s Salad
This Original Salad is Comprised of Assorted Greens, Topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Garbanzo Beans, Dried Cranberries & Aged Cheddar Cheese, Topped with a House Made Signature Dressing

Kennett Square Spring Mix Salad
Baby Leaf Field Greens, Strawberries, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese and with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Lazaretto Garden Salad
Fresh Seasonal Greens accompanied with Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, Cucumbers, Sweet Red Onion
and Herbed Croutons with Our Own Balsamic Vinaigrette


or

Soup Selections
Select one of the following soups to be served to you and your guests:

Italian Wedding Soup
Mom-Mom Alice’s Classic Escarole Soup with Chicken, Meatballs, Pecorino Romano Cheese and Eggs

Kennett Square Wild Mushroom
Rich and Creamy Blend of Exotic Kennett Square Mushrooms

Cream of Broccoli & Cheddar
Tender Broccoli Pureed in a Rich Creamy Broth, Finished with Real Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese

Lobster Bisque
Tender Chunks of Lobster with a Creamy Seafood Broth
$1.00 per person

Roasted Tomato Bisque
Crushed Fire-Roasted Tomatoes with Heavy Cream Simmered with Basil and Garlic

Traditional Chicken Soup
Home Made Broth with Tender Bites of Chicken served with either Rice or Pasta


Entrees
(Choice of Two Entrees, add a third entrée for $3.00 per person)

Poultry Selections

Herb Roasted Chicken
Chicken Breasts, Thighs, Legs & Wings, Roasted with Fresh Herbs, Seasonings & White Wine

Balsamic Chicken
Chicken Breasts, Thighs, Legs & Wings, Marinated in a Balsamic Vinegar Marinade then Roasted & Finished
with Banana Pepper Rings

Chicken Saltimbocca
Pan Seared Chicken Breast Topped with Prosciutto di Parma & Mozzarella Cheese.
Served with a Marsala-Sage Sauce

Chicken Alexa
Pan Seared Chicken Breast Topped with Baby Spinach, Fire Roasted Red Peppers & Provolone Cheese.
Served with a Cabernet Demi Glace

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Topped with Shaved Honey Ham & Jarlesburg Cheese
Served with a Dijon Cream Sauce

Chicken Marsala
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Kennett Square Mushrooms, Topped with a Marsala Wine Demi Glace

Chicken Francoise
Lightly Egg Battered Chicken Breast, Topped with a White Wine Garlic Sauce

Chicken Alicia
Boneless Breast of Chicken Filled with a Mushroom & Herb Stuffing, Served with Sauce Supreme

Chicken Parmigiano
Breaded Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Romano Cheeses and Marinara Sauce

Chicken Monterrey
Grilled Chicken Breast, Topped with Pico de Gallo & Pepper Jack Cheese, Finished with a Cilantro Cream Sauce

Chicken Chesapeake
Boneless Chicken Breast Topped with our Homemade Crab Imperial, Served with an Old Bay Cream Sauce
$2.00 per person

Chicken Jaclyn
Grilled Chicken Breast, Topped with Prosciutto, Red Peppers & Mozzarella Cheese,
Served with a White Wine Cream Sauce with Diced Tomatoes & Lump Crab Meat
$1.50 per person

Chicken Jillian
Grilled Chicken Breast, Topped with Tender Shrimp and & Creamy Tomato Sauce infused with Truffle Oil
$1.50 per person


Beef and Pork Selections

Grilled Filet Mignon
Grilled 4oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon, Topped with a Caramelized Onion Demi Glace
 $3.00 per person

Roasted Sirloin of Beef
Slow Roasted, Sliced Thin, Served with a Homemade Gravy & Horseradish

Veal Marsala 
Tender Veal Cutlets, Pan Seared, Topped with a Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce
$1.50 per person

Veal Saltimbocca
Tender Veal Cutlet Topped with Prosciutto, Sage & Mozzarella Cheese
$1.50 per person

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Medallions of Pork Tenderloin, Served with a Crispy Prosciutto & Red Peppers Salad, Drizzled
with an Aged Balsamic Reduction
$1.00 per person

Roasted Pork Loin
Fresh Pork Loin, Slow Roasted with Italian Spiced & Herbs, Sliced Thin, Served in a Pan Jus
with Fried Italian Peppers on the Side

Homemade Meatballs
Made from a 75 year old Recipe, Our Homemade Meatballs are pan fried then simmered in our Basil Marinara

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Sweet Italian Sausage, Grilled, Then Tossed with Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Sausage with Peppers & Onions
Sweet Italian Sausage Sautéed with Sweet Peppers & Onions


Seafood Selections

Capozzoli Crab Cakes
Just the Right Combination of Jumbo Lump & Claw Meat to Make the Perfect Crab Cakes, Broiled &
Served a Red Pepper Coulis

Boston Scrod
Fresh Scrod Fish, Crusted with a Herbed Coasting & Baked

Stuffed Flounder
Fresh Filet of Flounder, Stuffed with our Homemade Crab Imperial, Drizzled
with a Lemon Garlic Butter & Broiled,
Served with a Fresh Lemon Wheel

Honey Dijon Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Roasted, Then Glazed with a Honey Dijon Sauce

Teriyaki Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Pan Seared, Topped with a House made Teriyaki Glaze & Fresh Chives

Grilled Mahi Mahi
Fresh Mahi Mahi, Grilled over an Open Flame, Topped with a Zesty Mango Chutney

Stuffed Shrimp Imperial
Jumbo Shrimp, Butterflied, Then Stuffed with our Homemade Crab Imperial & Broiled to Perfection
$1.50 per person

Shrimp & Scallop Scampi
Fresh Shrimp & Scallops Sautéed “Scampi” Style with Garlic, White Wine & Lemons, Served with White Rice


Vegetables
(Choice of One)

Green Beans with Almonds

Grilled Vegetables
Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Peppers & Onions

Tuscany Blend
Broccoli, Cauliflouwer, Baby Carrots & Red Peppers

Broccoli Crowns
Topped with a Citrus Butter

Roasted Asparagus Spears
Oven Roasted Topped with Clarified Butter


Starch
(Choice of One)

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes
Choose from a variety of our homemade selections:
Idaho Mashed, Cheddar Whipped, Yukon Gold, Red Skinned,
Roasted Garlic, Sweet Bourbon, or Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

Wild Rice Pilaf


Pasta
(Choice of One)

Penne alla Vodka
Penne Pasta Tossed in Our Award Winning Vodka Sauce

Baked Penne
Penne Pasta Tossed with our Basil Marinara & a Blend of Cheeses

Tortellini Alfredo
Fresh Tri-Colored Tortellini in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Stuffed Shells
Cheese Filled Pasta Shells Baked in a Basil Marinara Sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli Stuffed with a Blend of Exotic Wild Mushrooms, Tossed in a Marsala Cream Sauce

Grilled Vegetable Ravioli
Ravioli Filled with an assortment of Grilled Vegetables, Tossed in a Roasted Corn & Tomato Sauce

Rigatoni Diavlo
Rigatoni Tossed in a Spicy Sauce Made with Crumbled Hot Sausage & Fried Hot Italian Peppers in a Creamy Marinara

Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta Tossed with an Assortment of Fresh Vegetables in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
(Whole Wheat Pasta is available upon request)

Cheese Ravioli
Cheese Filled Ravioli Tossed in a Marinara Sauce

Ziti Bolognese
Tube Cut Pasta Tossed in our Hearty Bolognese Sauce

Pesto Cavatelli
Cheese Pasta Tossed with Grilled Chicken and a Homemade Pesto with Fresh Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts,
Fresh Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Crab Macaroni & Cheese
Our Macaroni & Cheese is Made with a homemade béchamel sauce & sharp cheddar cheese, It is baked
with Super Lump Crab Meat
$1.00 per person

Lobster Ravioli
Tossed in a Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
$2.00 per person

Crab Ravioli
Fresh Ravioli Filled with a Savory Crab Filling, Topped with in an Old Bay Alfredo Sauce
$1.00 per person


Dessert

Dessert & Coffee Station

A Variety of Miniature Italian Pastries, Homemade Cookies & Brownies will be Decoratively Displayed on a Station

To accompany your dessert, freshly brewed 100% Columbian coffee, and decaf coffee will be stationed with your cake,
along with hot water and a wide selection of specialty Bigelow teas.

Additional Dessert Stations

Chocolate Fondue Station
Strawberries, Pound Cake, Pretzels, Pineapple chunks, and marshmallows for your dipping pleasure
$7.00 per person

Flambé Station
Classic Bananas Foster & Cherries Jubilee, Flambéed to Order. Served Over French Vanilla Ice Cream
$6.00 per person

Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Bring Back Your Childhood Memories, By Creating Your Own Personal Sundae. With your Choice of Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream, Top it with a selection of: Wet Nuts, Crushed Cherries, Pineapple, Sliced Strawberries, Rainbow Jimmies, Marshmallows, Reeses Pieces, Nutter Butter Crumbs, Oreo Crumbs, Chocolate Fudge, Carmel Sauce & Whipped Cream
$3.00 per person


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