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Beth El’s Sisterhood Catering Committee is delighted to help you celebrate your upcoming simcha, whether it’s a baby naming or a bar mitzvah. Please note that Sisterhood caters kiddushim only on Shabbat. If your simcha is on a different day or time, please contact the office and they will provide you with a list of approved caterers.
At Beth El, the family of a bar/bat mitzvah is expected to provide a kiddush following services. This can be catered by Sisterhood Catering or by an outside caterer who has been approved by the congregation.
When an outside caterer is used, you will be charged for fees associated with the use of the social hall, kitchen, linens, and equipment. These fees are waived if you choose Sisterhood Catering to provide the kiddush. If you choose a private caterer, you must provide the kiddush for your guests as well as the entire congregation.
If you choose Sisterhood Catering and your child is having a single Bar/Bat Mitzvah, you will be responsible for providing the Kiddush for your guests plus 100 congregants. Congregants who are invited to your simcha must be included in your estimated guest count.
If your child is sharing this milestone with another bar/bat mitzvah, each family participating in the double b’nai mitzvah is required to provide the kiddush for their respective guests plus 75 congregants each. Congregants who are invited to your simcha must be included in your estimated guest count. Both double b’nai mitzvah families must choose the same type of kiddush and the same menu for that kiddush.
If you decide to have a luncheon outside the synagogue, you are still responsible for hosting a kiddush at Beth El. We hope that you and your guests will remain at the kiddush for a period of time so that all in attendance can wish your family a “mazal tov.”
Included with your kiddush, Sisterhood will provide a basket of candies to toss at the bar/bat mitzvah after the chanting of the Haftarah. For kashrut and safety reasons, families may not provide their own candy.
Sisterhood Catering offers you a variety of menus and á la carte selections to enhance those menus. Please note that if you are sharing your simcha with another family, you must agree on the same menu.
Sisterhood Catering provides a service to our synagogue families and is a fundraising source for Congregation Beth El. The committee members are all volunteers.
Each family using Sisterhood Catering services is required to volunteer in the serving of a Kiddush. This experience is a wonderful opportunity to see how the Kiddush is prepared and to participate in the excitement of the congregation’s life cycle events.
Each family will be assigned a date to volunteer. If that date is not convenient for you, it is your responsibility to switch dates with another family and to advise Sisterhood Catering of the change you have made.
We appreciate your understanding as we strive to schedule these assignments and to accommodate all of our b’nai mitzvah families.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a hearty mazal tov, in advance, and look forward to working with you in the near future to make your simcha a memorable one.
The two simple kiddush menus are composed of cold selections that are served on china plates with stainless flatware. You may choose additional cold á la carte offerings to supplement these menus. A Mediterranean kiddush is also available.
A minimum of four wait staff is required to serve this kiddush. Your Sisterhood Catering contact will indicate the final number of wait staff you will need based on your menu and final guest count.
Price per person $10.00
Ceremonial Wine Ceremonial Challah Simcha Candies Mini Bagels Sliced Challah Plain Cream Cheese
Tuna Salad or Egg Salad Please Choose 1
Vegetable Crudities (no substitutions) w/Hummus or Ranch Dressing Please Choose 1
(Crudities may include: baby carrots, broccoli, red peppers, grape tomatoes, zucchini or other seasonal vegetables)
Kugel
Basic Desserts
Brownies, Bars, Cookies & Loaf Cakes
Coffee, Tea, Punch
China Plates & Silver Flatware
Hot and cold specialty items maybe added for an additional charge.
Basic Desserts maybe upgraded to Deluxe Desserts for an extra $1.25 per person.
All items subject to seasonal availability ~ All prices subject to change
The required wait staff is an additional charge.
Depending on the guest count a minimum of 4 to 6 waiters is required.
Price per person $10.75
Ceremonial Wine Ceremonial Challah Simcha Candies Mini Bagels Sliced Challah
Plain Cream Cheese, Lox Cream Cheese or Vegetable Cream Cheese Please Choose 1
Kugel or Baked Ziti Please Choose 1
(Crudities may include: Baby Carrots, Broccoli, Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Zucchini or other Seasonal Vegetables)
Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad Please Choose 1
Balsamic, Italian or Ranch Dressing Please Choose 1
China plates & Silver Flatware
Hot and cold specialty items maybe added for additional charge.
All items subject to seasonal availability ~ All prices and menus subject to change
Price per person $11.50
Ceremonial Wine Ceremonial Challah Simcha Candies Sliced Challah
Mini Bagels /pita triangles Please Choose 1
Plain Cream Cheese, Lox Cream Cheese or Vegetable Cream Cheese Please Choose 2
Egg Salad
Vegetable Crudities (no substitutions) w/Hummus or Ranch Dressing Please Choose 1 (Crudities may include: Baby Carrots, Broccoli, Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Zucchini or other Seasonal Vegetables)
Israeli Platter Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kalamata Olives, Pita, Hummus, Tabouleh, Babaganoush Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad Please Choose 1
Price per person $13.50
Ceremonial Wine Sliced Challah Simcha Candies Mini Bagels w/cream cheese
Salade Nicoise w/balsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Noodles
Israeli Platter Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kalamata Olives & Feta (Feta cut in squares) Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganoush w/Large Pitas cut into sixths
Deluxe Desserts
We suggest you consider adding a fruit platter
Hot and cold specialty items may also be added for an additional charge.
All items are subject to seasonal availability.
All prices and menus are subject to change.
A minimum of 6 waiters is required
The luncheon menus includes both hot and cold selections served on china plates with stainless flatware. You may choose additional hot or cold á la carte items to supplement the lunch menus.
A minimum of six wait staff is required to serve the Traditional Luncheon. Your Sisterhood Catering contact will indicate the final number of wait staff you will need based on your menu and final guest count.
Price per person: $14.25
Ceremonial Wine Ceremonial Challah Simcha Candies
Sliced Challah Deluxe Assorted Bakery Bagels Plain Cream Cheese Vegetable, Chive or Lox Spread Please Choose 1
Tuna Salad and Egg Salad
Noodle Kugel, Blintz Soufflé, Spinach Soufflé or Baked Ziti Please Choose 1
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian or Ranch Dressing Please Choose 1
Assorted Deluxe Dairy Desserts Seasonal Fruit
Coffee Tea Punch
China & Silver Flatware
We suggest you consider adding: Nova w/lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber & Swiss cheese platter.
Hot and cold specialty items may also be added for an additional charge. All items are subject to seasonal availability.
All prices and menus are subject to change. The required wait staff is an additional charge. A minimum of 6 waiters is required.
Children’s Menu
Minimum of 100 children as invited guests
Price Per Child $8.00
Macaroni & Cheese
Potato Puffs or Mini Pizza Bagels Please Choose One
Caesar Salad
Carrot & Celery Sticks w/Ranch Dressing
Desserts and beverages from the Kiddush in the Bender Social Hall included
Minimum of 100 children required
Station Set Up in the Gallery The required wait staff is an additional charge. 2 Additional Waiters Required @ $112.50 per Waiter
Pita Pockets Falafel Balls Tehina Tabouleh Hummus
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Israeli Salad (Cucumber & Tomato Salad)
Field Greens w/Balsamic Vinaigrette
Baba Ganoush
Assorted Deluxe Desserts
Seasonal Fruit
Hot and Cold Specialties may be added for an additional charge. All items are subject to seasonal availability.
All prices and menus are subject to change. The required wait staff is an additional charge.
A minimum of 6 waiters
Price per person $15.00
Mini bagels w/cream cheese
Spinach or Broccoli Quiche Please Choose 1
Baked Salmon
Spinach Salad
Assorted Deluxe Dairy Desserts
Seasonal Fruits
China Plates and Silver Flatware
Hot and Cold Specialty selections maybe added for an additional charge. All items are subject to seasonal availability.
Price per person $15.50
Mini Challah Rolls and Rye Bread Deli Platter: Corn Beef and Roast Turkey Lettuce and Tomato Russian Dressing and Mustard
Potato Salad and Cole Slaw Marinated Cucumber Salad
Pickles
Potato Chips
Assorted Deluxe Pareve Desserts
We suggest you consider adding Mini Franks in a Blanket w/Mustard.
All items are subject to seasonal availability. All prices and menus are subject to change.
The required wait staff is an additional charge. A minimum of 6 waiters is required.
Large Seasonal Fruit Platter $350.00
Assorted Crudités Platter Hummus or Ranch Dressing Seasonal Vegetables (Carrots, Zucchini, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes) $300.00 ~ 2 serving platters per station, total of 6 platters
Fish Platter White Fish Salad, Kippered Salmon, Smoked Trout, Nova, Assorted Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Cucumbers Price per person $1.00
White Fish Platter Whole white fish on a platter garnished with cucumbers Minimum 4 whole fish platters per station with total guest count of 325 and above Price $27.00 per fish $324.00 minimum
Sliced Cheese Platter Sliced Munster, Swiss, Cheddar based on availability $300.00 ~ 2 platters per station per 300 people, 6 platters total
Israeli Platter Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kalamata Olives, Pita, Hummus, Tabouleh, Babaganoush Pita or Pita Crisps Price per person $4.75
Kalamata Olives & Feta 1 large platter for each station $150.00
w/Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts, Feta ………………… Price per person $2.00
Cucumbers & Swiss Cheese
Chive Cream Cheese ……………………………………………. Price per spread $30.00
Vegetable Cream Cheese …………………………………. Price per spread $30.00
Lox Spread ………………………………………………….…….. Price per spread $35.00
Tossed Salad ……………………………………………………….. Price per person $1.75
Caesar Salad ……………………………..…….…………..……. Price per person $2.00
Spinach Salad ………………………………………………………… Price per person $2.25
Salad Dressing Balsamic, Italian or Ranch Dressings Please Choose 1
Substitutions from our menus will be credited at the lesser amount.
* Passed Hors D’Oeuvres Require 2 Extra Waiters @ $112.50 per Waiter
Waffle Bar………………………………………………………………………….Price per person $2.50
Ice Cream Bar ………………………………………………………………Price per person $3.50
Yogurt Bar …………………………………………………………………………Price per person $2.50
All bars require 2 extra waiters @ $112.50 per waiter.
A Kiddush with a basic dessert package with a guest count of 150 or less can choose from the selections listed below: 2 brownies or bars 3 cookies 1 loaf cake
Margie’s famous chewy fudge brownies are also included.
A Kiddush with a basic dessert package with a guest count of 151 or above can choose from the selections listed below: 3 brownies or bars 3 cookies 1 loaf cake
Brownies and Bars 1. apricot bars 2. butterscotch blondies 3. chocolate chip blondies 4. espresso blondies 5. espresso brownies 6. everything blondies – chocolate, white chocolate, & butterscotch chips 7. seven layer bars
Cookies 1. double chocolate chunk 3. confetti sugar 2. molasses spice 5. oatmeal raisin 6. snickerdoodles 7. “toll house” chocolate chip 8. vanilla sugar
Loaf Cakes 1. banana or banana chocolate chip 2. chocolate chip 3. cinnamon chip 4. pumpkin raisin or pumpkin chocolate chip
A Kiddush with a deluxe dessert package with a guest count of 150 or less can choose from the selections listed below:
2 brownies or bars 3 cookies 1 loaf cake Margie’s famous chewy fudge brownies are also included.
A Kiddush with a deluxe dessert package with a guest count of 151 or more can choose from the selections listed below: 3 brownies or bars 3 cookies 1 loaf cake Margie’s famous chewy fudge brownies are also included.
Brownies & Bars 1. apricot bars 2. butterscotch blondies 3. chocolate chip blondies 4. espresso brownies 5. everything blondies-chocolate, white chocolate & butterscotch chips 6. lemon bars 7. milk chocolate toffee bars * 8. raspberry bars 9. raspberry oatmeal granola bars 10. rocky road brownies 11. seven layer bars
Cookies 1. chocolate chocolate chunk 2. chocolate chip cranberry oatmeal 3. confetti sugar 4. molasses spice 5. oatmeal raisin 6. palmiers 7. snickerdoodles 8. thumbprint 9. “ toll house” chocolate chip 10. vanilla sugar
Loaf Cakes & Coffee Cake 1. cinnamon coffee cake 2. loaf cakes banana or banana chocolate chip cinnamon chip chocolate chip cranberry nut * pumpkin raisin or pumpkin chocolate chip
Gluten free cookies may be chosen as part of your cookie selection choices for basic or deluxe desserts. If you would like to add a gluten free brownie or cookie as an extra selection they are $1.25 per person minimum order of 50.
1. almond * 2. chocolate crinkles 3. chocolate walnut meringues * 4. chocolate chip blondies 5. fudge brownies 6. “toll house” chocolate chip cookies 7. vanilla sugar cookies with or without sprinkles
* Contains Nuts
** Upgrading a basic dessert package to a deluxe dessert package is an additional $.75 per person.
Cupcake Tower 100 mini cupcakes – $90.00 200 mini cupcakes -$180.00 chocolate or vanilla with vanilla and/or chocolate icing may request colored icings – blue, pink, etc. at no additional cost carrot with cream cheese icing $110.00 red velvet with cream cheese icing $110.00
