Dear Alumni,

The Black Sheep would like to welcome you back to Amherst, & express our interest in catering your upcoming reunion. Our 20 plus years of catering experience will give you the confidence that your reunion weekend is going to be a smashing success. We have many options to choose from to create a festive & delicious reunion. Kick off the weekend with a decadent hors d’oeuvres or dessert party. Think that alums will filter in Friday evening? Why not have some platters on hand to greet the hungry travelers OR order some salads & desserts to accompany your pizzas from Antonio’s. Most classes host their flagship event on Saturday night & we have a menu to suit all taste buds. Choose from a southwestern barbeque, a diverse “grazing” party, a casual fajita party, or a classy grill menu. Hit the road after a Sunday brunch complete with homemade fritatta squares, fresh morning pastries, juices, & coffee.

Enclosed you will find some sample suggested menus for the entire weekend. These menus are not set in stone & can be adjusted to fit both your style & budget. We have also enclosed an estimate for rentals & can guide you to a local rental company should you desire to use china, flatware, & linens at your event.

Please feel free to call or email with any questions, or place your deposit. A deposit is typically 25% of the estimated total balance. The menu & details do not need to be finalized at the time the deposit is made. The deposit simply secures you a reservation on our catering calendar.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for considering The Black Sheep.

Sincerely,

Aimee Buckholz and Nick Seamon

Catering Department

Black Sheep fajita party

Tequila Lime Marinated Flank Steak

Chicken with Ancho Chili & Sesame Red Sauce

Borracho Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Peppers & Onions

Refried Black Beans

Spanish Rice

Homemade Guacamole

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions

Grated Cheese

Salsa Bar:

-grilled pineapple

-salsa fresca

-tomatillo (salsa verde)

-chipotle

-traditional

Assorted Tortillas

Key Lime Cheesecake Squares with Raspberry Coulis

Kahlua Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cost Estimate:

$30.00 per person (includes labor, tax, etc.)

*does not include gratuity for staff

*served on paper products

*rental of grill(s) & banquet tables to be arranged by client

Black Sheep Southwestern BBQ

Hors D’Oeuvres

Pepperjack Quesadillas

Tortilla Chips

-with salsa, guacamole, & sour cream

Seasonal Crudité

-with red pepper hummus & Santa Fe bean dip

Main Meal

Pulled Pork with Black Sheep Barbecue Sauce

-OR-

Tequila Lime Marinated Flank Steak

Chicken with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Black Bean Salad

Sweet Potato Salad

-sweet & Yukon gold potatoes, red onion, corn, red peppers, & cilantro lime dressing

Sweet-&-Sour Slaw

Fruit Salad

Garden Salad

Corn Bread

Rolls & Butter

Dessert

Chocolate Strawberry Daiquiri Roulade

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Coffee

Freshly brewed Regular & Decaf Coffee

-with creamers, sugar/equal

Cost Estimate:

$38.00 per person (includes labor, tax, etc.)

*does not include gratuity for staff

*served on paper products

*rental of grill(s) & banquet tables to be arranged by client

Black Sheep Mixed Grill

Hors D’Oeuvres

Grilled Tamarind Ginger Shrimp Satays

-served with coconut peanut sauce

Crudité with Dips

Cheese & Paté

-with fruit, olives, & crackers

Main Meal

Choose up to 3 entrees

Grilled Three-Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin

-with horseradish cream sauce

Grilled Salmon Filet

-with mustard caper butter OR Teriyaki glaze

Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

-with pineapple ginger sauce

Mixed Spring Vegetable Tart

-with roasted red pepper coulis

Wild rice salad w/ dried cranberries and almonds

Roasted Vegetables w/ olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Mixed European Green Salad

Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Aioli

Assorted Rolls & Butter

Dessert

Three Berry Shortcake with Fresh Whipped Cream

Coffee

Regular & Decaf Coffee

-with creamers, sugar/equal

Cost Estimate:

$50.00 per person (includes labor, tax, etc.)

*does not include gratuity for staff

*served on paper products

*rental of grill(s) & banquet tables to be arranged by client

Black Sheep Grazing Party

Hors D’Oeuvres

Seasonal Crudité with Dips

Tortilla Chips

-served with salsa and guacamole

Cheese & Fruit

-served with crackers

Seafood Station

Blackened Scallops

w/ Cajun remoulade

Grilled Tuna with Asian Slaw & Wasabi Vinaigrette

Grilled Salmon Filet

-with mustard caper butter OR teriyaki glaze

Meat Station

Grilled Three-Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin

-with horseradish cream sauce

Pork Tenderloin

w/ cider glaze and carmelized onions

Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

-with grilled pineapple salsa

Pasta Station

Choose 2

Aglio Olio Angel Hair

Penne with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Bowtie with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Salad Station

Caesar

Greek

Mesclun Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette

Bread Station

Assorted Rolls

Focaccia & Crostini

-served with tapenades

Dessert

Three-Berry Shortcake

-served with fresh whipped cream

Assorted Mini Cookies

Coffee & Tea

Cost Estimate:

$50.00 per person (includes labor, tax, etc.)

*does not include gratuity for staff

*served on paper products

*rental of grill(s) & banquet tables to be arranged by client

Black Sheep Dessert party

Assorted Cheesecake Squares

Assorted Petit Four

Centerpiece Cake

Lemon Squares

Assorted Cream Profiteroles

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Assorted Mini Cookies

Assorted Mini Brownies

Tiramisu

Fresh Fruit

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Assorted Hot & Iced Coffees

Assorted Hot & Iced Teas

Cost Estimate:

$15.00 per person (includes labor, tax, etc.)

*does not include gratuity for staff

*served on paper products

*rental of banquet tables to be arranged by client

Black Sheep A LA CARTE

Traditional Antipasto Platter

-marinated artichoke hearts & Portobello mushrooms, hot Italian salami, prosciutto,

provolone, marinated bocconcini, pepperoncini, , & imported olives

-served with baguette

Hummus Platter

-original, roasted red pepper, & caramelized garlic hummus served with cucumber wedges,

red peppers, radishes, & pita points

Imported Cheese with Fruit

-served with gourmet olives & crackers

Crostini & Focaccia with Tapenades

Chicken Wings

Honey-garlic buffalo

Homemade Lasagnas:

-classic meat

-vegetarian

-chicken with pesto

-four cheese

Grilled Lemon Ginger Chicken

-marinated & grilled white meat finished with a mango chutney glaze

-sliced & plattered, served cold/room temperature

Garden Salad

-served with balsamic vinaigrette

Greek Salad

-served with Greek Dressing

Caesar Salad

-served with Caesar dressing

Assorted Half-Size Cookies & Brownies

*prices vary – please inquire

Black Sheep Breakfast Options

$6.25 per person

(delivery)

Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaf

-with creamers, sugar/equal

Orange Juice

Bagels with Plain or Vegetable Cream Cheese

Coffeecake

All paper goods

$7.50 per person

(delivery)

Orange Juice

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

Assorted Morning Pastries

-brioche, scones, croissants, danish

Fruit Salad

All paper goods

$10.50 per person

(delivery)

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

Fritatta Squares

Slumgullion

-homefries smothered in veggies & cheese

Assorted Morning Pastries

Fruit Salad

All paper goods

Black Sheep Rave Reviews

· “I keep hearing how much people enjoyed the evening. It was all so delicious, from start to finish. And impeccable service too. Bravo!”

· “The party was really terrific. Your servers were lovely – they organized things incredibly well by themselves since I had to go to the rehearsal & the guests raved! Thanks so much, you made it very easy for me!”

· “I can’t say enough about the quality of the food & the fantastic team you sent to handle our son’s party. The menu was perfect, they were so well organized, polite, & efficient. I was really able to socialize & enjoy the guests. They left with the kitchen clean & all the leftovers set up so that the boys could keep picking well into the night. They will give Black Sheep catering a great reputation. Thank you for all your efforts.”

· “Everyone is still talking about how wonderful the food was for our wedding. It was such a magical day. Thank you so much for all you did to make the day perfect.”

· “A deeply felt thank you for all they you did to make the wedding so wonderful. Although the day was hot & humid, the food awakened everyone’s appetite. Everything was delicious. We loved working with you & really appreciate that you understood our goal of keeping everything simple. The many happy faces at the reception are, at least in part, a result of your imaginative & hard work”

· “We were very pleased with the delicious food that The Black Sheep provided for our party. And we were even more delighted with the fine service provided – attentive yet unobtrusive; pleasant & very tidy.”

· “Before my event, I knew The Black Sheep only as a place to get good food & good bread. Now I know it as a source of catering. Working with your catering department was a very positive experience. They understood our needs & our constraints as we went through the stages of planning, which involved changing our menu more than once. The person assigned to help at the event was very pleasant as well as competent, & I could relax about the food & drink knowing our guests were taken care of.”

· “We wanted to thank you & the others at Black Sheep who worked on the party after the Bat Mitzvah. People raved about the food! We were very impressed by all the servers. They were a delight to work with, so helpful & pleasant.”

Rental estimate

§ 10” dinner plate $.46 each

§ 8” salad plate $.46 each

§ Utensils (fork, knife, spoon) $.38 each

§ 8 oz. wine glasses $.45 each

§ 11 oz. water glasses $.45 each

§ 12 oz. pilsner glasses $.55 each

§ Linen napkins $.45 each

§ Linen round tablecloths (for 60” tables) $17.00 each

§ Linen round tablecloths (for 48” tables) $14.00 each

§ Linen rect. tablecloths (for banquet tables) $5.00 each

§ 2’ X 5’ Charcoal Grill $55.00 each

Local Rental Companies:

§ Taylor Rental, Hadley 413-584-4184

§ Classical Tents, Lee 413-637-4215

§ Northampton Rental 413-584-5097

Note

These prices are from 2007.

2008 prices are not available yet