memories to last a lifetime

Carmen’s is a Hamilton landmark that creates lifelong memories for hundreds of brides and grooms each year. Your “Once Upon a Time” will begin as you drive up through our landscaped, tree-lined grounds and walk across a red carpet into our grand front entrance. Enter our luxurious 7000 square foot foyer and be charmed

by the timeless marble floors and candlelit stairways.

The elegant ballrooms are accentuated by 28 foot high ceilings, gorgeous balconies, and enchanting canopies. These luxurious spaces have welcomed the company of luminaries like Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, and Bill Clinton, among thousands of others every week. Capable of accommodating wedding ceremonies on-site, at

Carmen’s we can ensure that your “Happily Ever After“ begins now.

happily ever after begins now

package one

choice of one halal meat entrée

veal kormaveal curry

veal karhi goshtveal palak goshtveal bhuna gosht

choice of one halal chicken entrée use of legs & thighs only

roasted chicken karhi chickenbutter chickenchicken kormachicken curry

choice of one rice dish

chicken biryanijeera rice

steamed ricechicken pilau

peas ricevegetable rice

veal pilau

choice of one vegetable dish

mixed vegetablesaloo gobi

chana bhajisaag paneerdal makhni aloo palak

served with

tossed garden salad with our famous house dressingauthentic roogani naan & riata

choice of one dessert presentation

shahi tuckraykheer

matanjangojar halwa

zardagajralla

the menusAll menu items are served buffet style, however a la carte and family style service options are available at an

additional cost.

The ultimate package for a lavish South Asian wedding, including Carmen’s elegant décor op-tions and a dedicated, customized menu. South Asian master chef Frank Qureshi prepares authentic cultural entrées such as Veal Korma and Butter Chicken and sides including Jeera

Rice, Aloo Gobi, and Roogani Naan and Riata.

Pricing starts at $30.00 pp for Sundays through Fridays during both low and high season.

the south asian experience

package three

freshly brewed coffee & tea

a selection of homemade European dinner rolls with butter

tossed garden salad with Carmen’s famous house dressing

jugs of pop on each table, replenished throughout the evening

your choice of one pasta and one sauce

fuscili small tight spiral pasta

farfalle butterfly or bow tie

penne rigate ribbed tubed pasta

fresh tomato basilmade from scratchbolognese sauce

a red sauce simmered with ground meatprimavera

with fresh garden vegetables tossed with olive oil & garlic

choice of two halal entrées

chicken parmigiana boneless chicken lightly breaded & simmered with parmesan

cheese in a rich tomato saucechicken cutlets with lemon wedges

boneless chicken lightly breaded and cooked to perfectionbeef a la peppercorn

AAA, Canadian medallions of beef with a peppercorn saucebeef espanola

medallions of beef with a rich reduction of au jus containing fresh herbs, tomatoes &a mire poix of vegetables

beef a la martinoa spectacular duo of sauces featuring tender medallions of beef simmered with a red wine au jus & hollandaise sauce

beef a la eduardoAAA, Canadian medallions of beef simmered in au jus &

topped with sautéed peppers, onions & mushroomveal parmigiana

tender slices lightly breaded & simmered with parmesan cheese in a rich tomato sauce

roasted chicken breasts, legs & thighs seasoned delicately with Italian herbs

served with

oven roasted potatoes & a medley of garden vegetables

choice of one unique dessert presentation

homemade Venetian & Sicilian cannoli special occasion cake cut & served for dessert

rice pudding English trifle

package two

pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres choice of one vegetarian and one meat option

mini samosahalal chicken tikkamini spring rolls

fish pakoramini halal shish kabobs

vegetable pakora

choice of one halal meat entrée

veal kormaveal curry

veal karhi goshtveal palak goshtveal bhuna gosht

choice of two halal chicken entrées use of legs & thighs only

roasted chicken karhi chickenbutter chickenchicken kormachicken curry

choice of one rice dish

chicken biryanijeera rice

steamed ricechicken pilau

peas ricevegetable rice

veal pilau

choice of two vegetable dishes

mixed vegetablesaloo gobi

chana bhajisaag paneerdal makhni aloo palak

served with

tossed garden salad with our famous house dressingauthentic roogani naan & riata

choice of one dessert presentation

shahi tuckraykheer

matanjangojar halwa

zardagajralla

Our South Asian Chef, Farrukh (Frank) Qureshi and his team are constantly creating new, mouthwatering menu options coupled with the opulent splendor of Carmen’s magnificent ballrooms & spacious foyer. Our South Asian Wedding Packages offer you the best in food, décor and service. This package is based on a buffet theme; any deviations from this package may result in an increase in price. Hall Rental is for six (6) to eight (8) hours and all hall rentals end at

1:00 am unless otherwise stated in writing

professionally trained, uniformed staffsupervisor

service staff to pass hors d’oeuvres (package two)serving staff for the buffet & clearing of tables

dishwashing staffduty manager

south Asian chef and staff

your table set upexclusive use of round tables for 10 and 12 chairs

white chair covers white table linens

one stemmed water glass one stainless steel fork and knife

colour coordinated linen napkin puffed in stemware at each guests’ place setting

buffet servicechaffing sets complete with sternos

buffet serving utensilsone white china dinner plate

all condiments appropriate to your menu choices

the finishing touchesthe décoryour spectacular wedding will feature

chair coversavailable in white for all guest seats

sparkling table settingsby Royal Doulton tableware, Marquette service-

ware and Libby glass stemwaremoney boxes

choose from over 10 stylescolour coordinated linen napkins

puffed in the stemware at each guests’ setting

and your choice of

head table backdropaccented with colour coordinated organza and

illuminated with LED uplights

or

white leather, high-backed loveseatcentered on the stage for the bride and groom

The cost of your wedding depends on four factors: the time of year, the day of the week, the number of guests, and the package of choice.

$3000*

*Prices are per person based on a minimum number of 200 guests Sunday through Friday. Prices are subject to change without notice.

$3700*Package #1 Package #2

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$3200*+SC+HST

Package #3

the costseparate beverage station in ballroom

one white china coffee cup & saucer with teaspoon urns of freshly brewed coffee & teacream, sugar, milk & sweet & low

separate dessert station in ballroomdessert spoon or fork appropriate to menu choice

dessert option of your choicewedding cake can be cut & served from the

station

unlimited beveragesfreshly brewed coffee and tea served with dessertjugs of water & pop set up on guests tables &

replenished throughout the evening

the finishing touches

to add lamb as an additional meat entrée: $3.00 per person

to add an additional vegetable option: $1.25 per person

four tier Le Sem wedding cake: $1.00 per personwhite sponge cake with fresh fruit and custard filling, tiered on

pedestals of four different heights and decorated to match your colour theme, price includes additional slabs of cake to serve

the appropriate number of guests.

carmen’s elegant overlays: $10.00 per table

carmen’s opulent centerpieces: $25.00 per table

consumption bar: $5.00 per unitShould you wish to add a consumption bar consisting of

assorted domestic liquors, assorted domestic beers, ice, mix, juice, glass, glassware and bar service. Some specific brands

of liquor and/or beers may result in a higher price.

host bar: $21.00 per personShould you wish to add a host bar consisting of assorted domestic liquors, assorted domestic beers, ice, mix, juice, glassware, and bar service. Some specific brands of liquor

and/or beers may result in a higher price.

all prices outlined are applicable for a Friday or Sunday (non-long weekend), January through December. 13% HST is in

addition to all prices listed in this brochure

upgrade buffet setting to table setting: $1.50 per personwith any of the following items for each guest:

stemmed water glasschina dinner plate

china cup & saucerside plate

stainless steel forkknife

teaspoondessert fork linen napkin

salt & pepper shakerscream, milk & sugar

any additional requests will be charged at $0.50 per item

upgrade from buffet to family style service: $2.50 per person plus cost of table setting upgrade

pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres passed during reception by Carmen’s staff: $2.50 per person

choice of two items, one vegetarian and one meatmini samosafish pakoras

halal chicken tikkamini halal shish kabobs

vegetable pakoras mini spring rolls

Pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres served buffet-style during the reception: $4.95 per person for package one

and $2.00 per person for package twochoice of two items, one vegetarian and one meat

mini samosafish pakoras

halal chicken tikkamini halal shish kabobs

vegetable pakoras mini spring rolls

additional halal meat entrees selected from the menu option 1 or 2: $2.50 per person

to upgrade an existing meat entrée to lamb: $2.00 per person

all prices outlined are applicable for a Friday or Sunday (non-long weekend), January through December. 13% HST is in addition to

all prices listed in this brochure

upgrades

fairytales do come true

weddings@carmens.com(905) 387-9490

www.carmens.com

Your once upon a time deserves a happily ever after. Book an appointment with us today.

Although Carmen’s has a South Asian Chef and staff on duty, you may wish to rent our facilities and provide your own caterer. Under these circumstance you caterer must supply their own buffet equipment, platters, serving utensils, warming units, pots, pans, etc., unless otherwise negotiated with Carmen’s. In order to facilitate a flawless event, Carmen’s requires that the Caterer and Client read and understand the following guidelines with regard to our policies

on outside catering and food service providers.

all outside caterers must be pre-approved by Carmen’s and must show proof ofcurrent health department certificate

valid liability insurance coveragevalid WSIB coverage

all outside caterers must come prepared withCaterer’s own pot, pans, trays, cooking utensils, etc must be provided by the client’s food service provider and a complete and detailed list of all equipment and serving utensils being brought into our facility must be submitted to Carmen’s upon entry to our facility for example number of chaffing set and or warming units complete with sterno, number and type of buffet serving utensils, number and or type of pans including patron’s own liner pans, stainless

steel insert pans, etc.

all food items being served must be submitted to Carmen’s at least one month in advance of the event date

all food items prepared and ready to serve

rental costs In some instances Carmen’s can make arrangements for the rental of the following items

chaffing dishes $25.00 each + HST including 2 sterno per unitserving spoons $2.00 each + HST

large glass bowls $2.50 each + HSTlarge oval servers $4.50 each + HST

shallow roasting pans $20.00 each + HSTdeep roasting pans $25.00 each + HST

baking sheets $7.50 each + HSTdeep fryers $100.00 each + HST

kitchen, stoves, & ovens for reheating $400.00 each + HST

In addition the client and/or outside caterer agrees to the following: Use of Carmen’s deep fryers to finish any menu items at an additional cost of $100.00 per unit plus HST & will must be paid in full by the client prior to the use of the fryers. Patron’s own caterer must supply their own vegetable oils for the deep fryers, the outlined cost is a rental fee for the use of the fryers only. Use of Kitchen, Stoves & Ovens for re-heating of food entrées is an additional cost of

$400.00 plus HST & will must be paid in full by the client prior to the use of the equipment.

please noteCarmen’s kitchen facilities are available to any outside caterer two hours in advance of the clients’ scheduled dinner

time and are for the finishing and warming of any food items being served on-site.

outside catering