After-holiday Holiday Party Locations/Menus

We have a couple of options for the holiday party this year; McGlynn's Pub in Dover, Cantwell Tavern in Odessa, and Abbotts Grill in Milford. I am posting the menus with the prices/person. McGlynn's and Cantwell's charge 18% gratuity and Abbotts charges 20% gratuity. We have had around 50 people RSVP the past two years we have held the party.

At McGlynns we are limited to 40 people. Here are the dinner options with prices:

Option 1:
Buffet Menu - $33.99
Carved Prime Rib
Shrimp & Scallops in Marinara
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed Shells
Wild Rice
Oven-Roasted Herb Potatoes
Shrim & Crab Salad
Seasoned Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Vanilla Ice Cream with Mint Cookies
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

Option 2:
Buffet Menu - $23.99
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Sliced Roast Beef au Jus
Stuffed Shells
Shrimp & Crab Salad
Seasoned Vegetables
Oven-Roasted Herb Potatoes
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

Option 3:
Buffet Menu - $19.99
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed Shells
Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Coleslaw
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

Option 4:
Buffet Menu - $16.99
Meatball Sandwiches
Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
Stuffed Shells
Coleslaw
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

At Cantwell's Tavern we can have up to 70 people.

Option 2:
Package #2
$29.99 per person
Salad
Choose One
Arugula & Spring Mix or Caesar Salad
Choose Three
Shrimp and Tasso Ham over Dirty Rice
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Peppers & Manchego Cheese
Filet Medallions with Mushroom Demi-Glace
Chicken Stir fry
Grilled Salmon
Marinated Grilled Chicken over Stewed Tomatoes Penne and Fresh Vegetables with choice of Marinara or Alfredo
Sides:
Potato Salad
Fresh Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert
Carrot Cake or Cheese Cake
Rolls & Butter
Coffee & Tea Station
Soda & Iced Tea

Abbott's Grill I am just going by last year's price and menu.

$23 per person

Caesar Salad
Cajun Meatloaf
Pulled Pork
Beef Bourguignon
Eggplant Parmesan (1 Pan)
Mashed Potato
Seasonal Vegetables
Sheet Cake with Jeep Emblem
(Chicken Tenders & Fries for kids 12 and under)
Coffee, Iced Tea. Free Refills

Just talked to the girl that handles both McGlynns and Cantwell's. Cantwell's option #1 is for lunch so it's out. The only option we have is the $29.99 so I'll have to adjust the options and the people that voted for it will have to revote. Sorry.

I'll leave McGlynns up there but the only real options are Cantwell's and Abbott's.

If Cantwell's is chosen then the club is actually looking at $35.40 per member if DEJA covers it completely and guests would have to pay ahead. If 50 members come that's $1,770 plus the room charge.

If Abbott's is chosen we are looking at $27.60 per member. If 50 members come it's $1380 with no room charge.

The past 2 years DEJA has picked up the members tab and guests have paid. Just speaking for myself and not the rest of the BOD - I don't see why that would change but we could put it out to the membership. If Cantwell's is chosen at a cost that is higher, then we could ask that members pay $6. This is the first time we haven't just picked where the party is and whoever comes, comes. It's up to the members to decide how their dues are spent. Obviously we don't want to dump too much cash into one event but last year 48 people RSVP'd and 47 the year before that. If a lot more people are planning to attend then obviously we'd need to have the members pay a little.

Quote from Keith_C

Shouldn't this be in Members Only ?

Just seems odd anyone including guests could vote on it.

No. This is not a members only event. Non-members are welcome to come as well but they would have to pay themselves.

If Cantwell's is chosen then guests and non-members would pay $36. If Abbotts is chosen they would pay $28.

Looks like Cantwell's is the winner.

I will post up all the party details in the next few days, after I talk to the people at Cantwell's.