OUR MISSION
Weddings and special occasions require the utmost attention to detail and execution. Our staff has decades of experience in the food service industry. Your event will be treated as if it were for our family. From the planning stage until the final bite is eaten, we pride ourselves in serving high quality food and providing phenomenal service in a unique setting.
PLANNING
Our team will work with you from the start to assist you with the array of services we can provide. We consider your ideas and discuss your dream wedding or special event in detail. From food and beverage options, hotel accommodations, entertainment, hair and makeup, salon services, and floral designs, we will help you create a personalized menu that caters to your individual and/or dietary needs. Whether you are interested in a formal-plated dinner, a buffet-style meal, or a top notch hors d’oeuvres, we can craft a menu to suit your style.
OUR SERVICES
THE HOTEL - The Pitkin Hotel was built in 1904. A full detailed restoration was completed in August of 2024 featuring 10 guest suites with a maximum capacity of 35 people. Full hotel discounts are available when booking all 1o suites. The town of Pitkin has additional options for lodging, and we can assist you with sourcing additional space if required.
RESTAURANT AND BAR - Our hotel is equipped with a full-service bar and restaurant. The space can be set up for rehearsal dinners, receptions, and private parties. The maximum capacity for rehearsal dinners is 50 guests and can be set up for plated meals or buffet style. Decorating arrangements can be made with our catering team.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Various packages are available to best serve your requirements.
OUTDOOR SPACE - We have a unique venue located adjacent to the hotel that provides space for weddings, receptions, and more. The space includes an elevated stage, seating areas, and a bar and grill.
THE WEDDING - Whether you choose to stage your wedding in our unique outdoor setting, the historic Town Hall, local historic church, or any additional venues of your choosing, you can be assured that your individual needs are met.
CATERING AND EVENT SERVICES - We pride ourselves in serving the best quality food and service for your event. Our staff will work with you and your team to create a personalized menu that exceeds your expectations.
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND DESIGN - Our unique indoor or outdoor venues can be customized for you and your party with a plethora of options for design. Our team will work with you to create a setting that fits your needs. Our hotel provides tables, chairs, and buffet equipment for indoor or outdoor space, but if you need additional resources for tents or other specialty items, we can provide these services for you. We can also help with floral designs and arrangements for your special day. Set up and rental rates may apply and can be discussed during the planning process.
TECHNOLOGY - Complete audio/visual capabilities including high speed internet, projection screen, microphone, HDMI input, Cat 5, and standard jack inserts are available.
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These menus can be served buffet style or plated (room charges may apply). If plated, orders must be placed with 24-hour notice. This list is meant to be a guide and can be fully customized to meet your wishes. Changes may require additional costs.
Menu #1 - $32 per person (Standard beverages and dinner rolls included)
Starters (Choose 3): Chicken tenders, Smoked tuna dip, Spinach/artichoke dip, Comeback shrimp, Chips/salsa/guacamole/cheese, House or caesar salad
Main Course (Choose 2): Chicken or shrimp alfredo, Smokey bacon shrimp and grits, Grilled or blackened mahi mahi, Steak and mushroom pasta, Chicken piccata, Wood fired pizza, Fried chicken
Sides (Choose 2): Steamed broccoli, Fries or onion rings, Potatoes au gratin, Cheddar cheese grits, Fried okra, Mashed potatoes, Wild rice
Desserts ($7 per person): House-made blackberry cobbler with ice cream or House-made bread pudding with rum sauce and ice cream
Menu #2 - $45 per person (Standard beverages and dinner rolls included)
Starters (Choose 3): Smoked tuna dip, Comeback shrimp, Crab and shrimp dip, Cold shrimp cocktail, Grilled shrimp, House or caesar salad, Chips/salsa/guacamole/queso, Bruschetta bites
Main Course (Choose 2): Seafood pasta alfredo, Filet kabobs, Filet tips, Steak and mushroom pasta, Grilled mahi mahi, Wood fired pizza, Chicken piccata, Seafood kabobs (shrimp/scallops), Grilled salmon with capers and butter sauce
Sides (Choose 2): Steamed broccoli, Fries or onion rings, Potatoes au gratin, Sweet potato creme brulee, Fried okra, Mashed potatoes, Wild rice, Cheese grits
Desserts ($7 per person): House-made blackberry cobbler with ice cream or House-made bread pudding with rum sauce and ice cream
Menu #3 - $65 per person (Standard beverages and dinner rolls included)
Starters (Choose 3): Smoked tuna dip, Comeback shrimp, Crab and shrimp dip, Cold shrimp cocktail, Grilled shrimp, House or caesar salad, Chips/salsa/guacamole/queso, Bruschetta bites
Main Course (Choose 2): Seafood pasta alfredo, Flat iron steak, Prime rib station, Steak and mushroom pasta, Grilled mahi mahi, Wood fired pizza, Fried shrimp, Seafood kabobs (shrimp/scallops), Grilled salmon with capers and hollandaise
Sides (Choose 2): Steamed broccoli, Fries or onion rings, Potatoes au gratin, Sweet potato creme brulee, Fried okra, Mashed potatoes, Wild rice, Cheese grits, Loaded baked potatoes
Desserts ($7 per person): House-made blackberry cobbler with ice cream or House-made bread pudding with rum sauce and ice cream
Menu #4 - $95 per person (Standard beverages and dinner rolls included)
Starters (Choose 3): Smoked tuna dip, Comeback shrimp, Crab and shrimp dip, Cold shrimp cocktail, Grilled shrimp, House or caesar salad, Chips/salsa/guacamole/queso, Bruschetta bites, Sushi spread, Lump crab cakes
Main Course (Choose 2): Seafood pasta alfredo, Flat iron steak, Prime rib station, Steak and mushroom pasta, Grilled mahi mahi, Wood fired pizza, Fried shrimp, Seafood kabobs (shrimp/scallops), 6oz grilled hand-cut filet, Grilled cold water lobster tails (2 per person), Grilled New Zealand elk chops, Grilled salmon with capers and butter sauce
Sides (Choose 2): Steamed broccoli, Fries or onion rings, Potatoes au gratin, Sweet potato creme brulee, Fried okra, Mashed potatoes, Wild rice, Cheese grits, Loaded baked potatoes
Desserts ($7 per person): House-made blackberry cobbler with ice cream or House-made bread pudding with rum sauce and ice cream
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Perfect for small gatherings or an add-on for your buffet. 48-hour notice may be required.
Ala Carte Stations - Served Buffet Style
Burger station - 7oz fresh angus burgers, bruschetta buns, choice of cheeses, accompaniments. Served with fries ($18 per person)
Prime rib station - Slow cooked Choice grade beef, au jus, horseradish, manned carving station, 12oz cuts ($45 per person)
Seafood cold bar - Boiled shrimp, scallops, crab claws, raw oysters ($55 per person)
Wood fired pizza station - Choose pizzas when ordering ($20 per person)
Sushi station - Various rolls and sashimi ($30 per person)
Taco station - Beef, chicken, shrimp. With chips, salsa, guacamole, queso sauce ($25 per person)
Cheese, vegetable, and fruit station - Various cheeses, veggies, and fruits ($15 per person)
Ala Carte Food Choices - Add on to your in-house order or take out
Lamb lollipops - New Zealand herb marinated and grilled. With walnut pesto and goat cheese sour cream ($30 per pound)
Tuna crab stack - Asian infused Ahi tuna, avocado, lump crab meat. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, sushi sauce, and sriracha lime mayo. Served with pita chips ($15 each)
Cold water lobster tails (12) - Seasoned and grilled, 4oz tails with drawn butter ($150)
Smoked baby back ribs ($35 per slab)
Crab and shrimp dip - A delightful combination of shrimp, crab meat, seasonings, and cheese. Topped with parmesan seasoned breadcrumbs and chives. With pita chips ($75 per quart)
Steak and mushroom pasta (Pan, serves 10) - House-made cajun alfredo, sirloin tips, and sauteed mushrooms over linguini pasta. Topped with parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze ($200)
Chicken or shrimp alfredo (Pan, serves 10) - House-made alfredo, seasoned meats, linguini, parmesan cheese. Served with toast points ($150)
Seafood pasta (Pan, serves 10) - Shrimp, crawfish, portabella mushrooms, and seasons, tossed with linguini and creole alfredo. Topped with lump crab meat and parmesan cheese ($200)
Cheese, vegetables, and fruits (Large pan) - Various cheeses, veggies, fruits, sauces ($75)
House salad (Pan, serves 12) - Fresh mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, mixed cheese and croutons. House made dressings (ranch, blue cheese, vinaigrette, honey mustard) ($60)
Wedge salad (Pan, serves 12) - Iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, grape tomato, red onion. Topped with bacon bits and balsamic glaze, dressing of choice ($75)
Caesar salad (Pan, serves 12) - Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan cheese, house-made caesar dressing ($60)
Boiled royal red shrimp - Cajun boiled, with lemon and cocktail sauce ($20 per pound)
Bacon wrapped scallops - Seasoned and grilled jumbo scallops ($30 per pound)
Mahi mahi (6 pc) - 6oz portion seasoned and grilled, with house-made lemon aioli ($55)
Steak tips with mashed potatoes and gravy (Pan, serves 10) ($150)
Grilled shrimp - Seasoned large shrimp with house-made lemon aioli sauce ($20 per pound)
Bruschetta bites (Per pan) - Tomato, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze ($50)
Grilled kabobs - Combo chicken, shrimp, and steak kabobs skewered with onions and peppers. Chargrilled on open flame ($50 perr dozen)
Pimento bacon bites - Served on toast points ($15 per dozen)
Caprese skewers - Fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes, red onions. Marinated and seasoned ($20 per dozen)
Chips, salsa, guacamole, and queso sauce ($75 per pan)
Lump crab cakes - 4oz cakes, lump crab, panko, sauteed veggies ($100 per dozen)
House-made buttermilk fried chicken - Combination of breasts, thighs, and drumsticks. Marinated, seasoned, and fried. 4 of each ($60 per dozen)
Sidewinder fries (Pan, serves 10) ($40)
Onion rings (Pan, serves 10) ($55)
House-made BBQ beans (Pan, serves 10) ($35)
Coleslaw (Pan, serves 10) ($30)
Traditional potato salad (Pan, serves 10) ($35)
Fried okra (Pan, serves 10) ($45)
Steamed seasoned broccoli (Pan, serves 10) ($45)
House-made scalloped potatoes (Pan, serves 10) ($45)
Sweet potato creme brulee (Pan, serves 10) ($50)
House-made cheese grit cakes (Pan, serves 10) ($40)
House-made blackberry cobbler with ice cream (Pan, serves 10) ($65)
House-made cinnamon roll bread pudding with rum sauce and ice cream (Pan, serves 10) ($65)
Dinner rolls and butter (Pan of 24) ($20)
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These menus are fully customizable. We reserve the right to deny service to intoxicated guests. Minimum drinking age is 21 years. IDs are required.
House Beer, Wine, and Liquor - $35 per person
Beer - Coors, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Corona
Wine - Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet, Rascal Pinot Noir, Bollini Pinot Grigio, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay, Lunetta Prosecco
Liquor - Jack Daniels, Seagram’s Gin, Bacardi, Cuervo Gold, Dewars, Seagram’s 7
Call Beer, Wine, and Liquor - $45 per person (All items above, plus)
Beer - Modelo, Negro Modelo, Fat Tire, Dos Equis Amber, Heineken, Blue Moon, Telluride IPA
Wine - Markham Napa Valley Merlot, Bella Glos Pinot Noir, St. Supery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet
Liquor - Jameson Irish Whiskey, Crown Royal, Gentleman Jack, Wild Turkey 101, Tanqueray, Elijah Craig Small Barrell, Patron Silver, Glen Morange Single Malt, Bulliet Rye
Premium Call Beer, Wine, and Liquor - $60 per person (All items above, plus)
Wine - Resonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Chardonnay, Staggs Leap Napa Valley Cabernet
Liquor - Glenlivet 12-Year, Angels Envy Bourbon, Knob Creek Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye, Don Julio Anejo, Larceny Barrel Proof
These menus are estimated per person for a minimum 3-hour period. Longer events may require additional alcohol and added expenses.
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Staffing Charges - Buffet and bartender staff are charged at $30 per hour. This time includes set up, break down, and drive time (if applicable). Minimal charge per staff member is 5 hours. See below for more details:
Typical staff for buffet attendants is 2 per 40 guests
Bar staff is 1 per 50 guests
Plated dinners - 1 server per 16 guests
1 dishwasher per 50 guests
Gratuity - Billing will include gratuity for the staff of 20%
Payments - A credit card must be on file for the initial booking and will be charged 20% of the expected costs. The remainder will be charged at the end of the event.
Special Requests - If you do not see desired food or alcoholic beverages on our list, please inquire with your representative and we will do our best to satisfy your needs.
Quiet Enjoyment - We want your experience to be fun and special. We reserve the right to deny service to any unruly guests. The client will be responsible for removing attendees that are deemed unruly.
Minimum Guarantees - Within 48 hours of your function, your final guaranteed number in attendance must be made. We will contact you to confirm this number. You will. be charged this amount on your final bill even if the actual number is less. If it is more, you will also be charged accordingly.
Rentals - Client or wedding coordinator will be responsible for any rentals (music, flowers, decor, tents). There are multiple local vendors available for these services.
Buffet - This style of service offers many types of menu choices. Quantities of food prepared will adequately serve the number of guaranteed guests. This, however, does not imply an “all you can eat” situation.
Property Damage - The client is responsible for any damage incurred by their attendees. Damage amounts will be charged at replacement value of the damaged article.
Parking - We will work with you on providing parking for your event. Due to the limited parking at our hotel, guests may have to walk several blocks after parking.
Food Safety Advisory - Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Many of the ingredients of our food contain major food allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Please advise potentially affected guests of this fact.