WELCOME TO AC HOTEL ASHEVILLE
THE PERFECTLY PRECISE HOTEL ™
Intuitively designed, it’s everything you need – and nothing you don’t.
Our talented event team is ready to serve you the best creative eats and drinks inspired by the area. AC Hotel Asheville is proud to offer our event menus. You bring the guests, and we’ll focus on the rest to ensure your event is a success.
Keys to Success:
• Harmonious & modern setting with ample space
• Attentive service
• Free Wi-Fi in meeting space and sleeping rooms
• Locally sourced menu
• AC Lounge & Capella on 9 rooftop bar experience
• AC Kitchen
BREAKFAST
All breakfasts include freshly brewed coffee and chilled juices. 15 person minimum for all breakfast packages. Prices are per person.
THE BROADWAY $22
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
French croissants
Assorted danishes THE PACK SQUARE $26
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
French croissants and various sweet muffins, preserves, whipped butter
Assorted Greek yogurts
THE GROVE ARCADE $28
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
Assorted mini frittatas
French croissants, artisan pastries, Danish, breakfast breads
Assorted Greek yogurt
THE BLUE RIDGE $27
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
Steel-cut oatmeal served with dried fruits, brown sugar, local honey, maple syrup
Assorted bagels served with a variety of cream cheese, local preserves, whipped butter
Breakfast parfait bar including granola, diced fresh fruit and berries, greek yogurt, local honey
THE ORANGE PEEL
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
French croissants, artisan pastries, breakfast breads
Scrambled eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, breakfast potatoes
$32
BREAKFAST
All breakfasts include freshly brewed coffee and chilled juices. 15 person minimum for all breakfast packages. Prices are per person.
BREAKFAST ENHANCEMENTS
Assorted mini frittatas
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
Oatmeal presentation
Apple-wood smoked bacon
Breakfast sausage
Stone ground grits
Breakfast potatoes
Bagels
Assorted breakfast breads
Freshly baked croissants
Individual fruit yogurts
$15 per person
$14 per person
$12 per person
$12 per person
$12 per person
$8 per person
$8 per person
$52 per dozen
$26 per dozen
$50 per dozen
$6 each
OMELETTE STATION
$20 per person Chef Attendant Required | $100 per station
Diced tomatoes, red onions, country ham, sautéed mushrooms, spinach,chopped sausage, applewood-smoked bacon, shredded cheddar cheeses
COFFEE BREAKS
ALL DAY BEVERAGES
Starbucks Verona blend coffees
Assorted soft drinks
Sparkling and still bottled waters
HALF DAY BEVERAGES
Starbucks Verona blend coffees
Assorted soft drinks
Sparkling and still bottled waters
A LA CARTE
Starbucks Verona blend brewed coffee
Tazo Teas selection
Lemonade, fruit punch, iced tea
Infused waters
Milk
Bottled fruit juices
Bottled iced tea
Still and sparkling waters
Soft drinks
Energy drinks
Sports drinks
$34 per person
A LA CARTE ADDITIONS
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries display
Whole fresh fruit
$22 per person
$14 per person
$3 each
Assorted energy and granola bars $3 each
Individual bags of chips or pretzels $4 each
Assorted candy bars $3 each
Individual trail mix
$4 each
Assorted cookies or brownies $38 per dozen
$80 per gallon
$4 per bag
$54 per gallon
$54 per gallon
$5 each
$5 each
$6 each
$5 each
$5 each
$6 each
$6 each
COMPOSED BREAKS
SAVOUR
Assorted crudité
House made potato chips
Warmed naan
House made ranch and hummus
ENERGIZE
Build your own trail mix bar
House-made granola
Dried fruits, nuts, seeds
Chocolate candies
Assortment of energy bars
Individual fruit smoothies
FAIR GROUNDS
Assorted candies
$20 per person
HEAVY SNACKS
Feeds 10 guests per order
HAMBERGUESAS
Grass fed beef, piquillo peppers, cheddar, piquillo aioli
$22 per person
$16 per person
Soft pretzels served with Lusty Monk grain mustards
Peanuts, popcorn, Cracker Jacks®, Moon Pies
CINEMA
White cheddar popcorn
Gourmet jelly beans
Assorted candy bars
COCOA
Double chocolate chunk cookies
Rock slide brownies and lemon bars
Chocolate-covered strawberries, walnuts
$16 per person
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE
Melted cheese, smoked bacon, pesto
EASTERN CAROLINA FLATBREAD
Pulled pork, vinegar BBQ sauce, caramelized onions
CAPRESE FLATBREAD
Fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes
$175 per order
$160 per order
$175 per order
$160 per order
$17 per person
LUNCH
All lunches include freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. 15 person minimum for all lunch packages.
CAROLINA PICNIC
Tossed seasonal greens with various dressings
Mustard style potato salad
Carolina slaw
Honey baked beans
BBQ chicken and pulled pork
Accompaniments and condiments
Chef selection of desserts
LITTLE ITALY
Panzanella salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
Chicken marsala
Line caught white fish
Cheese tortellini al forno
Roasted seasonal vegetables
Minestrone soup
Chef selection of desserts
FARMER’S MARKET
Harvest salad with assorted dressings
Chef selection seasonal soup
Seasonal sliced fruits and berries
Dual Chef selection of entrees
Seasonal vegetables and starch
Chef selection of dessert
$34 per person
RANCHERO
Mixed green salad, cilantro, corn, black bean
$40 per person
Beef fajitas, peppers, onions, sour cream,
Cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa
Chicken enchiladas, salsa verde
Spanish rice and red beans
Chicken tortilla soup
Chef selection of desserts
$40 per person
BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD
Chef Caesar salad
Mixed greens, arugula, kale
Tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions
$28 per person
shredded cheddar, croutons, grilled chicken, ham
Ranch and balsamic dressing
Chef selected seasonal soup
Seasonal sliced fruit
Warm rolls and butter
Chef selection of desserts
$38 per person
LUNCH
All lunches include freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. 15 person minimum for all lunch packages.
EXECUTIVE DELI BOARD
Mixed green salad with dressings
Kettle chips
Traditional pasta salad
$32 per person
Selection of deli meats: smoked turkey breast, roast beef, black forest ham
Selection of cheeses: cheddar, swiss, provolone
Assorted breads
Assorted cookies
PREMIUM DELI LUNCHEON
Mixed green salad with dressings
Kettle chips
Traditional pasta salad
Herbed potato salad
Assorted cookies
PREMADE GOURMET SANDWICHES
Turkey, provolone, pesto
Roast beef, cheddar dijon
Ham, swiss, herb mayo
Chef selection vegetarian option
Assorted cookies
$38 per person
BOXED LUNCH
$30 per person
Includes choice of 4 sandwiches, chips, bottled water, fruit salad and a chocolate chip cookie
SANDWICH OPTIONS:
Ham and cheddar on sourdough
Turkey and Swiss on croissant
Roast beef and cheddar on a potato bun
Pesto chicken and provolone on sourdough
BLT Apple, chicken salad on croissant
Slow roasted vegetable wrap (V)
Portobello and roasted peppers (V)
Tempeh, lettuce and tomato on wheat (V)
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
All dinner selections include freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
CHILLED
Priced per 2 dozen
Heirloom tomato and mozzarella skewers
$48
Assorted cucumber canapés $42
Prosciutto, fig and onion jam, crostini $42
Traditional shrimp cocktail
Tuna poke canapes
$48
$46
Smoked trout on cucumber $48
Lusty Monk® deviled eggs $38
Prosciutto wrapped melon $40
Assorted crostini canapes $45
WARMED
Priced per 2 dozen
Bacon wrapped scallops
$54
Marinated tofu skewers with pesto $42
Flank steak skewers with chimichurri $48
Southern fried green tomato crostini $42
Crab cakes with piquillo remoulade $60
Miniature beef wellingtons
Loaded red bliss potatoes
$48
$48
Fried buffalo cauliflower $45
Tomato and mozzarella arancini $46
Fried shrimp with cocktail sauce $52
PLATED DINNER | STARTERS
Choice of one.
All options are served with freshly baked dinner rolls and freshly brewed tea. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
FARMER’S SALAD
Local greens, heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
PIEDMONT VALLEY SALAD
Tomato, cucumber, shaved carrot, walnuts, balsamic dressing
PISGAH VALLEY SALAD
Arugula, strawberries, almonds, goat cheese, basil balsamic vinaigrette
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crème fraiche
CORN & POTATO CHOWDER
Creamed corn and fingerling potato chowder
CAROLINA GAZPACHO (Available seasonally)
Chilled fresh melon, tomato, cilantro
ENHANCED STARTERS
Added course $12 per person
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Butter sautéed tiger shrimp, stone ground grits, roasted tomato cream
LUMP CRAB CAKE
Jumbo lump crab, Spanish spices, roasted pepper remoulade
LUSTY MONK® DEVILED EGGS
Local grain mustard, smoked paprika
PINCHO DE JAMON
Prosciutto, brie spread, caramelized onions, almonds, lemon honey
MEDITERRANEAN TOAST
Green olive tapenade, fresh mozzarella, roasted pepper, arugula
PLATED DINNER | ENTREÉS
Choice of one. Priced per person. All entrees are served with our Chef selections of seasonal starch and vegetables. All dinner selections include freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
FILET MIGNON
Served with traditional bordelaise sauce
$95
PETITE FILET AND LOBSTER TAIL $100
Served with traditional hollandaise sauce
PISTACHIO CRUSTED SEA BASS $90
Served with fino buerre blanc
PAN-SEARED CHICKEN
Served with onion fennel relish
$45
FRENCH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST $52
Served with pan demi glace
BRAISED PORK TENDERLOIN $52
Served with oloroso pan sauce
SEARED SALMON
Served with lemon caper buerre blanc
$58
CHICKEN BREAST AND SEARED SALMON $85
Served with classic gremolata
PETITE FILET AND JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE $100
Served with sherry béarnaise sauce
SKIRT STEAK AND SHRIMP $85
Served with herb compound butter sauce
SEARED TEMPEH
Served with sherry vinaigrette
RATATOUILLE RISOTTO
Served with traditional chimichurri
$40
$44
MARINATED SKIRT STEAK $85
Served with oloroso pan sauce
PLATED DINNER | DESSERT
Choice of one.
All dinner selections include freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
RED VELVET CAKE
A traditional red velvet with cream cheese frosting
TIRAMISU
Italian sponge cake, coffee liqueur, mascarpone
CRÈME BRULE CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake, caramelized sugar, fresh berry compote
CHEF LOCAL TRIO SELECTION
Selected thoughtfully from local purveyors
DESSERTS BY THE DOZEN
FANCY PETIT FOURS
$42
Collection of small French style cakes and confections
ASSORTED MINI DESSERT PASTRIES
Miniature eclairs, macarons and tarts
COOKIES AND DESSERT BARS
$48
$35
Assorted cookies, lemon bars, brownies and blondies
RECEPTION BUFFET
Priced per person. All reception buffets include coffee, tea and water. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
BARCELONA
Mixed green salad with assorted dressings
Chef selected accompaniments
Chef selection of two proteins
Chef selection of starch
Chef selection of vegetable
Warm rolls
Chef selection of desserts
ANDALUCÍA
Mixed green salad
Olive tapenade and crostini
Seared tofu over quinoa
Paella with mussels and shrimp
Sliced flank steak with oloroso pan sauce
Catalina angel hair pasta
Roasted vegetables with manchego
Roasted red bliss potatoes
Warm rolls
Chef selection of desserts
$70
$85
BASILICA
Spinach and kale salad, vinaigrette dressing
$80
Gourmet marinated olives
Eggplant parmesan
Linguini and mussels in white wine sauce
Chicken saltimbocca with capers
Penne with vodka sauce
Broccoli pan grotto
Italian loaves with infused olive oils
Chef selection of desserts
LA PROVENÇALE
Mixed green salad
Crostinis with herb tapenade and goat cheese
Steak au pouirve, demi glace
Salmon and sorrel, sherry emulsion
Herb grilled chicken, fennel chutney
Wild mushroom linguini
Butter poached potatoes and onions
Roasted vegetables
Warm rolls
$90
RECEPTION BUFFET - ENHANCEMENTS
All reception buffets include coffee, tea and water. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
TASTING BOARDS
FULL CHARCUTERIE BOARD
$32 per person
Imported and local gourmet cured meats, sliced local baguettes and baked loaves, savory jams and pates, spiced almonds, Lusty Monk® grain mustards, pickled varieties including cornichons and caper berries
ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD
$26 per person
Imported and local gourmet cheese selection, artisanal crackers and sliced bread loaves, sweet and savory jams and preserves, Lusty Monk® grain mustards, sliced apple and dried apricots, pickled varieties
THE APPALACHIAN
$24 per person
Locally sourced country ham slices, applewood smoked bacon strips, artisanal selection of meat jerkies, pimento cheese sandwich bites, Lusty Monk® mustard deviled eggs, low country style pickle dill and sweet spears
THE CARNEGIE
$28 per person
Sliced smoked salmon lox, fine spiced pastrami, miniature bagels and sliced bread loaves, selection of cream cheeses, thin sliced heirloom tomato and red onion, pickled varieties
CARVING STATIONS
Culinary attendant required | $100 per station
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
Serves up to 40 people
$400
Creamy horseradish, Lusty Monk® grain mustard, warm dinner rolls, whipped butter
DIJON THYME-RUBBED
TURKEY BREASTS
Serves up to 40 people
Selection of Lusty Monk® grain mustards, warm dinner rolls, spiced cranberry sauce
ROASTED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
Serves up to 15 people
$375
$425
Au Jus, creamy horseradish, Lusty Monk® grain mustard, warm dinner rolls, whipped butter
RECEPTION BUFFET - ENHANCEMENTS
All reception buffets include coffee, tea and water. 25 person minimum for all dinner packages.
GRILLED VEGETABLES
$16 per person
Grilled eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, squash, asparagus, onion, balsamic dip
CRUDITÉ
$14 per person
Fresh baby carrots, broccoli florets, celery, radish, zucchini spears, yellow squash, buttermilk herb dips
FRUITS OF THE FARM
$14 per person
Seasonal fresh fruits, citrus served with lavender-infused honey, Greek yogurt dipping sauce
CHILLED SEAFOOD
$65 per person
Crab claws, scallops, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, mussels, caper tartar, horseradish, fresh cut lemons
CULINARY STATIONS
Culinary attendant required | $100 per station
PASTA STATION
Cheese tortellini and penne pasta
Grilled chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables
Creamy alfredo, marinara, pesto sauce
$35 per person
Parmesan, mozzarella cheeses and garlic breadsticks
SHRIMP & GRITS
$30 per person
Sautéed shrimp, southern style gravy, caramelized onions, diced peppers, tomato, green onions, chopped ham, cheddar cheese
SWEET STATIONS
FLAMBÉ STATION
Culinary attendant required | $100 per station
$26 per person
Bourbon spiced cherries, sliced apple and bananas
French vanilla bean ice cream, butter pound cake, whipped cream
SUNDAE STATION
French vanilla bean and chocolate ice cream
$28 per person
Cherries, chocolate chips, candy pieces, chopped nuts, whipped cream
BEVERAGES
BEVERAGE SERVICE
is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor on premises. Liquor cannot be brought into hotel by groups.
UNLIMITED BEVERAGE SERVICE
Includes all bartender fees
HOUSE BRANDS | FIRST HOUR
$34 per person
EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $24 per person
PREMIUM BRANDS | FIRST HOUR
$40 per person
EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $32 per person
CONSUMPTION OR CASH BEVERAGE SERVICE
One bartender required per 75 guests
Up to 3 hours
Additional hour
House brand cocktails
Premium brand cocktails
Custom Cocktails
House wines
Craft beer
Imported beers
Domestic beer
Sparkling water
Bottled water
Soft drinks
$150 per bartender
$50 per bartender
$14 each
$16 each
$16 each
$13 each
$8 each
$8 each
$7 each
$5 each
$5 each
$5 each
The AC Hotel Asheville
BEVERAGE SERVICE | ENHANCEMENTS
The AC Hotel Asheville is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor on premises. Liquor cannot be brought into hotel by groups. One bartender required per 75 guests. Up to 3 hours | $150 per bartender. Additional hours | $50 per bartender
CHAMPAGNE TOAST SERVICE $12 each
Premium champagne, prosecco and wines available by request
SUNRISE MIMOSA AND BELLINI BAR $14 each
Fresh-squeezed orange, cranberry and grapefruit juice
BLOODY MARY BAR
Includes various pickled and fresh accompaniments
House brand
Premium brand
$14 per drink
$16 per drink
MARGARITA, MINT JULEP, CRAFT COCKTAILS
House brand
Premium brand
$150 per gallon
$190 per gallon
AUDIOVISUAL
MEETING PACKAGE
$425 per day
Projector, cables, screen, wireless PowerPoint remote, set up
DUAL MEETING PACKAGE
$650 per day
2 projectors, 2 screens, cables, wireless PowerPoint remote, set up
FLIP CHART PACKAGE
Easel, Post-it paper, markers
INTERNET AND NETWORKING
$65 per day
We offer high speed wireless internet service for all meeting and public spaces. Please let us know how we can best serve your internet needs.
POLYCOM SPEAKER PHONE
$125 per day
Includes local and long distance calls, international calls available at additional charge
PODIUM
$50 per day
AV TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It is required that AC Hotels set up, operate and strike all equipment unless requirements dictate otherwise. All equipment prices are listed per day.
Equipment and labor pricing does not include an applicable service charge of 24% and sales tax.
All equipment and labor cancellations occurring less than 48 hours prior to scheduled function shall be billed to customer at published rates. Any upgraded audio visual needs can be arranged by the AC Hotel through our preferred vendors.
CONSIDERATIONS AND POLICIES
AC Hotel Asheville is responsible for the quality of the food & beverage served to our guests. The sale and service of alcoholic beverages are regulated by the State of North Carolina. To ensure compliance with Buncombe County Board of Health Regulations, Food will be consumed at the hotel premises at the contracted times. The AC Hotel Asheville reserves the right to refuse service to any person who appears to be intoxicated. We reserve the right to inspect the identification of any person attending events in the banquet, meeting areas, and restaurant space. If identification is not available upon request, no alcohol will be served to that guest. No one under twenty one years of age will be served alcoholic beverages. All bars will incur a bartender fee of one bartender per every 75 guests at $100.00 for the first hour and $50.00 for each additional hour. Cash bars must reach a minimum of $750.00 in sales. If the minimum is not met, the difference with be charged to the final master account. We are happy to serve groups under the requested minimums for an additional fee of 75.00
SERVICE CHARGE AND TAX
All catering and banquet charges are subject to a 24% service fee and current state tax of 7%. Should your event require a culinary attendant a fee of $100 will apply. Passed Hors D’oeuvres will be passed with one server per 40 guests. If you require more servers to pass a fee of $25.00 per server per hour will be applied
FUNCTION ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Room assignments are made accordingly to the guaranteed minimum number of people anticipated. Because these attendance figures may vary from the expected attendance, we reserve the right to change room reservations to best accommodate either increasing or decreasing attendance figures.
GUARANTEES
A guaranteed attendance figure is required for all meal functions three (3) business days prior to the function date and is not subject to reduction. If the sales office is not advised by this time, the estimated figure will become the guarantee. The number is not subject to reduction: however AC Hotel Asheville will be prepared to serve 5% above the guaranteed number specified. If the seventy two hour deadline passes and no guarantee has been received we will consider the original number indicated on the original banquet event order to be the correct and guaranteed number of guests. The hotel reserves the right to reassign space if attendance changes from the expected count or as deemed necessary.
BILLING
A form of payment must be agreed upon during the initial booking arrangements. Acceptable forms include advance deposit, prepayment, direct billing (subject to approval) or a completed credit card authorization form.
DISPLAY, DECORATIONS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Any property of the Patron or patron’s guests brought onto the hotel premises and left at the conclusion of the event shall be the sole risk of the patron. AC Hotel Asheville will not be held liable for any loss or damage to any such property for any reason. Nothing may be fixed to walls with tape, glue or nails. Decorations such as confetti, glitter etc is strictly prohibited. AC Hotel reserves the right to charge for damages or clean up that may occur during events, pertaining to these restrictions.
CONSIDERATIONS AND POLICIES
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
In compliance with North Carolina Liquor Laws, AC Hotel is the only authorized Licensee to sell and serve liquor, beer and wine on the hotel premises. Alcohol from outside the hotel is not permitted to be brought into or consumed in any licensed area of the hotel. Unless pre approved by the General Manager and inclusive of any corkage fee. Alcohol may not be self served in a banquet or hospitality room. At all times an appropriately trained bartender, server, must be in control of the service of alcohol. Event attendees are not permitted to pour /control their own alcohol.
BANQUET MENUS
Banquet menus, Room arrangements and other details pertaining to your event should be submitted to your catering sales manager at least three weeks prior to your event. Our culinary staff is happy to plan a customized menu for your event or assist you in your selection process. Only food prepared by AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville may be consumed in hotel banquet facilities. The Hotel reserves right to change pricing at any time outside of the 90 day function date.