HOLIDAY menus 2026
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Gather together for a festive evening filled with seasonal flavors and warm holiday spirit. We’re excited to host your team at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa for a celebration of good food, great company, and memorable moments.
HOLIDAY PACKAGES: All packages include the following: Choice of Three (3) Tray-Passed Hors D'oeuvres Plated or Buffet Dinner Warm Rolls and Butter Beverage Bar Set Up Beverage Station: (Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Coffee, Tea, and Water) Floor Length Table Linens Votive Candles Complimentary Dance Floor Complimentary Event Day Parking Discounted Guest Room Rates
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
HORS D’OEUVRES CHOICE OF THREE (3)
COLD Shitake Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Roll with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Beef Carpaccio Crostini with Truffle, Chive, and Lemon Seared Togarashi Spiced Ahi with Wasabi and Tobiko on Wonton Crisp Bocconcini Skewer with Heirloom Tomato and Balsamic Pipette Roasted Beet Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
HOT Thai Chicken Satay with Coconut Curry Sauce Lollipop Lamb Chop with Lady Apple Gastrique Vegetable Curry Samosa with Cilantro Mint Chutney Coconut Shrimp with Horseradish Marmalade Bacon Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese Chicken Empanadas with Mojo Sauce Teriyaki Beef Skewer with Scallion
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
RECEPTION TABLE OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
ANTIPASTO, CHEESE, AND CHARCUTERIE BOARD | $48/PERSON Grilled Marinated Mushrooms, Squash, Peppers, Asparagus Assorted Marinated Olives, Cornichon and Pickled Vegetable Jars, Charcuterie Display, Artisanal Cheese Display, Assorted Mustards, Jams, Dried Fruit Assorted Nuts Artisan Breads and Crackers
MEZZE TABLE | $52/PERSON Assorted Hummus (Roasted Garlic, Lemon Pesto, and Grilled Piquillo Pepper), Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Roasted Peppers, Olives, Pickles, Tzatziki, Falafel, Tandoori Chicken Kebab, Grilled Pita, Fruits, Nuts, Ancient Grains, Dukkah
ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD | $32/PERSON Imported, Domestic and California Cheese, Dried Fruit, Seasonal Grapes, Roasted Nuts, Honey, Artisan Breads and Crackers
LEMON POACHED SHRIMP COCKTAIL |$42/PERSON Accoutrements to Include Cocktail Sauce, Louis Sauce, Horseradish, Tabasco, and Lemons
CHILLED VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ | $27/PERSON Market Baby Vegetable Crudité & Olive Bar with an Assortment of Hummus (Lemon Pesto, Red Pepper, and Roasted Garlic)
BAKED BRIE EN CROUTE | $23/PERSON Triple Berry Jam
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
HOLIDAY PLATED DINNER FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pepitas Roasted Corn Chowder with Parmesan Crostini Baby Kale Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Crouton, Spiced Garbanzos, Citrus, and Honey Mustard Dressing Baby Gem Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Baby Heirloom Tomato, and House-Made Cardini-Style Garlic Anchovy Dressing Hand-Picked Baby Greens with Orange Segments, Shaved Fennel, Feta Cheese, Almonds, and Citrus Vinaigrette
ENTREES
(CHOICE OF ONE)
HERB ROASTED MARINATED CHICKEN | $146/PERSON Garlic Roasted Potato, Baby Carrot Vichy, Pearl Onion, Rosemary Pan Jus, Herbed Butter PAN-SEARED SUSTAINABLY SOURCED SALMON | $151/PERSON Caramelized Onion Whipped Potato, Herbed Mushroom Sauté, Lemon Caviar Butter Sauce BURGUNDY BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB | $151/PERSON Horseradish Crème Fraîche Whipped Potato, Lemon Grilled Asparagus, Herbed Demi-Glace, Gremolata NEW YORK STRIP STEAK AU POIVRE | $161/PERSON Fingerling Potato, Haricots Verts, Toasted Pepper Demi-Glace SEARED FILET AND LOBSTER TAIL | $201/PERSON Truffle Chive Whipped Potato, Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Bordelaise and Béarnaise Pan Sauce
DESSERTS
(CHOICE OF ONE)
Classic Opera Cake with Brandied Cherries Maltese Pastizzi with Whipped Ricotta and Nutella Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berry Glaze Holiday Yule Log
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
HOLIDAY BUFFET DINNER STARTERS
$162/PERSON
(CHOICE OF TWO)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pepitas Baby Kale Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Crouton, Spiced Garbanzos, Citrus, and Honey Mustard Dressing Hand-Picked Baby Greens with Orange Segments, Shaved Fennel, Feta Cheese, Almonds, and Citrus Vinaigrette
ENTREES
(CHOICE OF TWO)
Seasonal Local Fresh Seabass with Braised Greens and Mediterranean Salsa Herb Marinated Roasted Chicken with Pearl Onions and Carrots Vichy Roasted Garlic Herb Porchetta with Apple Walnut Chutney New York Strip Steak au Poivre with Toasted Peppercorn Demi-Glace
ACCOMPANIMENTS (CHOICE OF TWO)
Duck Fat Confit Fingerling Potatoes Haricots Verts in Cremini Mushroom Sauce Truffle Whipped Potatoes Savory Herbed Bread Pudding Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Garlic
DESSERTS Bûche de Noël Assorted Holiday Cookies Pear Pecan Tart with House Whipped Cream Apple Cobbler with Mascarpone Crème
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
WINTER CELEBRATION BUFFET DINNER STARTERS
(CHOICE OF TWO)
$185/PERSON
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pepitas Baby Gem Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Baby Heirloom Tomato, and HouseMade Cardini-Style Garlic Anchovy Dressing Hand-Picked Baby Greens with Cured Beets, Goat Cheese Mousse, Pine Nut Brittle, and Sweet Hot Mustard Vinaigrette Roasted Squash Salad with Arugula, Pickled Onion, Lardons, and Charred Citrus Vinaigrette
ENTREES
(CHOICE OF TWO) Pan-Roasted Sustainably Sourced Salmon with Buttermilk Crème Fraîche
Spinach and Roasted Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast with Heirloom Tomato Beurre Rouge Chicken Cacciatore with San Marzanos, Peppers, Olives, and Capers
CARVING STATION
(CHOICE OF ONE) Slow-Roasted Free-Range Turkey with Fresh Cranberry Relish and Home-Style Pan Gravy
Maple-Glazed Pit Ham with Mulled Chutney Garlic Herb Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish
ACCOMPANIMENTS (CHOICE OF FOUR)
Traditional Stuffing with Herbs and Aromatic Vegetables Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Glaze and Pecans Roasted Marble Potatoes with Garlic, Thyme, and Sea Salt Truffle Whipped Potatoes Sautéed Green Beans Glazed Baby Heirloom Carrots
DESSERTS Grand Marnier Figgy Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise Assorted Mini Yule Logs and Pastries Assorted Holiday Cookies Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake *Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
BEVERAGE SERVICES ALL BARS REQUIRE ONE (1) BARTENDER PER 100 GUESTS. A $100 BARTENDER FEE WILL APPLY PER BARTENDER. ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE HOTEL.
PREMIUM BRANDS
SUPER PREIMUM BRANDS
Vodka - Smirnoff
Vodka - Tito's
Gin - Beefeater
Gin - Bombay Sapphire
Tequila - Real de Valle Blanco
Tequila - Teremana Blanco
Rum - Don Q Light
Rum - Bacardi Light
Bourbon - Jim Beam
Bourbon -Buffalo Trace
Scotch - Johnnie Walker Red
Whiskey - Jack Daniel's Rittenhouse Rye
ULTRA- PREMIUM BRANDS Vodka - Grey Goose Gin - Hendrick's
Irish Whisky - Jameson Scotch - Johnnie Walker Black Brandy/Cognac - Korbel
Tequila - Patron Silver Rum - Mount Gay "Eclipse"
PREMIUM BEERS
Bourbon - Maker's Mark
Stella Artois
Whiskey - Sazerac Rye
Corona Extra
Scotch - Glenfiddich 12yr
Stone IPA
Brandy/Cognac - Hennessy VS
Alpine "Duet" Seltzer High Noon (Assorted Flavors)
OTHER BEVERAGES House Wine Premium Wine Assorted Pepsi®
DOMESTIC BEERS Budweiser Bud Light
Bottled Spring Water Still Sparkling Water
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
HOURLY HOSTED PACKAGES ULTRA- PREMIUM BRANDS
SUPER PREIMUM BRANDS
1 hr - $36/person 2 hrs - $54/person 3 hrs - $68/person 4 hrs - $80/person
1 hr - $32/person 2 hrs - $44/person 3 hrs - $54/person 4 hrs - $64/person
PREMIUM BRANDS
BEER & WINES
1 hr - $28/person 2 hrs - $38/person 3 hrs - $45/person 4 hrs - $55/person
1 hr - $24/person 2 hrs - $30/person 3 hrs - $38/person 4 hrs - $46/person
HOSTED BAR PER DRINK Cash Bar Beer Pricing Additional $1.00
Ultra-Premium Brands $17.00 Super Premium Brands $16.00 Premium Brands $13.00 Domestic Beers $9.00 Premium Beers $10.00 House Wine $13 Premium Wine $19 Assorted Pepsi® Sodas $6 Bottled Spring Water Still $7 Sparkling $9
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM A food and beverage minimum will apply to the contracted space and date, and cannot be transferred to other areas.
SERVICE CHARGE & TAX Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food & beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT A deposit of 25% of your food and beverage minimum will be required at the time your contract is signed. A second 25% deposit is due 90 days prior to the event. A third 25% deposit is due 30 days prior to the event, with the final payment due one week prior to the wedding date. We require a credit card authorization on file.
GUEST ROOM BLOCKS Let us help enhance your guests experience with a specially negotiated rate with our Sales Team.
MEAL GUARANTEE Your meal guarantee is due (3) business days prior to your event and is not subject to reduction.
SEATING If you select more than one entrée, the hotel requires place cards indicating meal choice.
*Menu prices are per person. *All pricing is subject to change without notice. *Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food and beverage functions.
Contact us to begin planning your holiday celebration!