Culinary Institute of New Orleans

Culinary Insitute of New Orleans

Lunch Banquet Menu • 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Banquet menu pricing is arranged in five different groupings (A, B, C, D, & E). This should afford ease and flexibility in making your selections. Prices for the different packages will appear with Entrée selections only.
Starters
Fried Green Tomatoes topped with A Shrimp and Thai Remoulade
Tenderloin of Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Crystal Onions, shaved Asiago and Lemon Zest with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Tamarind Glaze
Traditional New Orleans Shrimp Remoulade. Add $2.00
Oysters Bienville. Add $2.00
Oysters Rockefeller. Add $2.00
Crab Cake made with Succulent Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crabmeat. Add $5.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Asparagus, Vidalia Onion, and Creole Tomato with a Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette. Add $5.00
Crawfish Maque Chou with Angel Hair Pasta
Assortment of Grilled Homemade Sausages with Caramelized Red Onions and our House Made Mustard
Asian Fire Shrimp in a Hoisin Peanut Glaze and Black Sesame Stir Fry. Add $2.00
Louisiana Crawfish Cakes. Add $3.00
Oysters or Shrimp en Brochette. Add $2.00
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp. Add $2.00
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Mushrooms with a Citrus and Herb Beurre Blanc. Add $3.00
Smoked Trout with Potato Horseradish Pancakes, Chive Creme Fraiche and Roasted Tomato Puree’ Add $2.00
Soups
Lobster Bisque with Wild Mushrooms
Chef’s Creative Gumbo du Jour
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Zucchini Parmesan Soup
Oyster Rockefeller Soup Add $2.00
Creole Seafood Gumbo Add $2.00
Crawfish Bisque Add $1.00
Broccoli and Crawfish Soup Add $1.00
Tomato Basil Bisque
Vichyssoise
Potato and Leek Soup
Gazpacho
Chilled Avocado Soup with Caviar Add $1.00
Corn and Crab Soup. Add $2.00
Broccoli and Crab Soup Add $2.00
Appetizer Salads
Baby Mixed Green Salad
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Salad with Honey Calvados Vinaigrette Add $1.00
Traditional Caesar Salad with Shaved Asiago and Foccacia Croutons. With Flash Fried Oysters Add $2.00
Marinated Tomato and Roasted Eggplant Caponata with Homemade Smoked Mozzarella and Bruschetta. Add $1.00
Fried Crawfish Salad. Add $1.00
Asparagus with Feta, Pine Nuts, Greek Black Olives, Roma Tomato, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add $2.00
Godchaux’s Salad Add $2.00
Entrees • Seafood
ENTREES ARE PRICED IN GROUPS GROUP A • Two Course Menu, Entrée Selections, plus Choose one: (Soup or Appetizer Salad) GROUP B • Three Course Menu, Entrée Selections, plus Choose one: (a Soup or an Appetizer Salad) and a choice of one Dessert. GROUP C • Three Course Menu, Entrée Selections, plus Choose one: (a Starter, a Soup or an Appetizer Salad) and a choice of one Dessert. GROUP D • Four Course Menu, Entrée Selections, plus Choice of one Starter, Choose one: (a Soup or an Appetizer Salad) and a choice of one Dessert. GROUP E • Five Course Menu, Entrée Selections, plus Choice of one Starter, Choice of one Soup, Choice of one Appetizer Salad, and a Choice of one Dessert.
	A	B	C	D	E
Steamed Mussels with Arrabita Sauce	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Crawfish Macque Choux with Angel Hair Pasta	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Crawfish Etouffee with Steamed White Rice	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Shrimp Creole with Steamed White Rice.	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Grilled Shrimp with Fettuccine, Tasso and Roasted Peppers with Wild Mushrooms	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Louisiana Crawfish Cakes	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Seared Salmon with Citrus Beurre Blanc	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Roasted Salmon wrapped in a thin Potato Herb Crust with a light Lemon Beurre Blanc	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Grilled Gulf Fish of the Day	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Trout Meuniere	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Flash Fried Fresh Louisiana Soft Shell Crab	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops with a Light Lime Sauce	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Pecan Crusted Trout	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Trout Almandine	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Louisiana Crab Cakes	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95	$30.95
Whole Steamed Maine Lobster	Market Price
Stuffed Maine Lobster	Market Price
Entrees • Poultry and Vegetarian
	A	B	C	D	E
Sautéed Chicken Breast Provencal with Spinach, Artichokes, Roma Tomato, Olives, Garlic, and Basil	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Roasted Stuffed Quail	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Portobello Napolean	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Entrees • Beef, Pork and Lamb
	A	B	C	D	E
Stuffed Cabbage	$15.95	$17.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95
Braised Beef Brisket with Sour Cream Horseradish Puree	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Grilled Pork Chop served in a Creole Mustard Sauce	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Creole Stuffed Pork Chop	$17.95	$19.95	$22.95	$25.95	$28.95
Grilled Pork Tenderloin	$16.95	$18.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef	$18.95	$20.95	$23.95	$26.95	$29.95
Filet of Beef stuffed with Boursin Cheese in a Wild Mushroom Crust	$19.95	$21.95	$24.95	$27.95	$30.95
Entrees • Salads
		A	B	C	D
Dijon and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast with Caesar Salad and Foccacia Croutons		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Braised Beef Brisket Salad with shaved Red Onions, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Greek Olives, Roasted Red Peppers and Feta with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Traditional Southern Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Grapes served in a Vine Ripened Tomato on a bed of crisp Romaine Lettuce		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Traditional New Orleans Shrimp Salad with Celery, Egg and Dill, served in an Avocado, on a bed of crisp Romaine		$14.95	$16.95	$19.95	$22.95
Hoisin Seared Salmon Salad with Snow Peas, Water Chestnuts, Shiitake Mushrooms and Wonton Strips with Lemon Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette		$14.95	$16.95	$19.95	$22.95
Entrees • Sandwiches
		A	B	C	D
Chicken Pesto Sandwich lightly breaded Plump Breast sauteéd and finished with Pesto, Sliced Tomato and Melted Mozzarella on Wheat Toast		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Braised Beef Brisket Sandwich topped with Tabasco Onion Rings and a Plantation Cane Barbecue Sauce		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Traditional Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich with Walnuts and Grapes on Whole Wheat Toast		$12.95	$14.95	$17.95	$20.95
Desserts
French Apple Tart A Golden Swirl of Caramelized Apple slices over Apple Puree’ in a Sugar Dough Shell.
Flourless Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Mousse served with Creme Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis
Fruit Tart Seasonal Fresh Fruit in a Sugar Dough Shell, with a Grand Marnier Custard
Creme Brulee Traditional Egg Custard with Caramelized Brown Sugar.
New York Style Cheesecake made with Homemade Graham Cracker Crust and Praline, served with Praline Sauce.
White Chocolate, French Custard Bread Pudding
Assorted Mini Pastries
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Banana Mousse Pie filled with slices of Fresh Banana, and a Crown of White Chocolate Mousse and Toasted Coconut Add $2.00
Special Event Pastries (From our Bakery on Site)
Birthday Cakes, Anniversary Cakes, Special Order Cakes* & Pastries*
Other Features Piano Bar, Banquet Rooms, Private Parties, Ice Sculptures, Buffet Setups, Custom Catering *Call us for Quotes! All prices subject to 9.5% Tax and 18% Gratuity