Rehearsal & Reception Dinner Options

Rehearsal Dinner Package

Begin your celebration the evening before with your desired gourmet 2 or 3 course Sit Down menus or elaborate international cuisine buffet.

Reception Dinner Package

Enjoy your Reception Dinner in our beachfront Restaurant & Bar, in a romantic setting with world class service. Choose from our Chef’s gourmet 2 or 3 course Sit Down menus or our elaborate international cuisine buffet.

Special Menu Options

Special or upgraded menu courses are available. (All special dietary needs may be met).

Important Notes:

  • Reception 2 & 3 Course Packages are only available for up to 30 guests.
  • Buffet Packages are only available for 30 guests or more.
  • The Buffet will only be Private if the Wedding Party has all of Ylang Ylang booked.
  • Private reception is only available if all Ylang Ylang lodging is booked by your wedding party.

Note:

a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.

2 or 3 Course Menu

2 Course

$25 per person
Choose one Salad or Appetizer and one Main Course

3 Course

$35 per person
Choose one Salad, one Appetizer and one Main Course

Note: the above prices are for Ylang Ylang Hotel Guests – please add $20 for each non-Ylang Ylang Guest

Salad

  • Cesar Salad with Fresh Herbed Croutons Organic romaine lettuce with fresh herbed croutons and parmesan cheese.
  • Gourmet Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing A delicate dish with mixed lettuce topped with fresh tomato and vegetables.
  • Heart of Palm & Avocado Salad A refreshing salad with tomato, enhanced by a fresh basil-lemon dressing.
  • Spring Salad with Balsamic Dressing Delicious mixed vegetable salad served on a bed of fresh organic lettuce.

Appetizer

  • Mussel Melody a la Bilbaina White wine-sauteed mussels with a spicy Costa Rican chile pepper-olive oil sauce.
  • Peruvian Ceviche Fresh cubed sea bass marinated in a traditional Peruvian lemon sauce bursting with flavors.
  • Tomato–Basil Chiffonade Bruschetta Gourmet garlic-buttered, toasted bread slices topped with fresh tomato & basil.
  • Sauteed Shrimp Bruschetta A fine and flavorful wine sauteed shrimp canapé served on toasted baguette.
  • Melodic Mushroom Bruschetta A delicate french style mushroom medley served on toasted baguette.

Main Course

  • Chicken Breast a la Tropical Fruit Sauce Grilled chicken breast enhanced by a delicious tropical fruit sauce.
  • Chicken Breast a la Fresh Mushroom Creme Grilled chicken breast simmered in a fine herbs & sauteed mushroom cream sauce.
  • Fresh Catch of the Day a la Costa Sol Fresh grilled Catch of the Day enriched by a creamy sauteed shrimp sauce with fresh herbs.
  • Fresh Catch of the Day a la Passion Fruit Sauce Fresh grilled Catch of the Day topped with a lovely passion fruit sauce.
  • Fresh Catch of the Day a la Mussels Sauce A fresh grilled Catch of the Day served with a creamy savory mussel sauce.

Main Course Vegetarian Options

  • Baked Thai Teriyaki Tofu Served on a bed of brown rice, enhanced by white wine and vegetable sautee.
  • Savory Ylang Ylang Curry A variety of curried vegetables simmered in fresh coconut milk served on a bed of rice with tofu.

  • Blackened Tofu a la Passion Fruit Sauce Combination of sweet and spicy flavors served with rice and vegetables.

All special requests are welcome ~ we also offer a variety of Vegan options.

Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.

Reception Buffet Menu

Ylang Ylang Hotel Guest

Reception:$40 (per person)

Non-Ylang Ylang Hotel Guest

Reception:$60 (per person)

All of the below options are included when you choose a Buffet

Appetizers

  • Full Salad Bar (including a variety of fresh seasonal condiments)
  • Balsamic dressing, Sweet basil dressing, Cesar dressing
  • Fresh Tortilla Chips
  • Costa Rican Pico de Gallo Salsa
  • Refried Beans
  • Homemade Baguette and Hibiscus Butter
  • Greek Salad
  • Traditional Potato Salad
  • Fresh Homemade Peruvian Style Mahi Mahi Ceviche
  • Heart of Palm Canapé

Main Courses

  • Italian Eggplant Casserole
  • Vegetable Garden Rice
  • Rosemary Baked Potato Wedges
  • Mixed Sauteed Vegetables

BBQ Main Courses:

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Fresh Catch of the Day Filets
  • Fresh Tuna Filets (Seasonal)
  • Served With Mango Sauce, Chimichurri Sauce, BBQ Sauce & Teriyaki Sauce

Optional: Add Jumbo Shrimp Shish Kebabs to your Buffet for an extra $5 per person

All special requests are welcome ~ we also offer a variety of Vegan options.
Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.

Rehearsal Buffet Menu

Ylang Ylang Hotel Guest

Rehearsal:$30

Non-Ylang Ylang Hotel Guest

Rehearsal:$50

All of the below options are included when you choose a Rehearsal Buffet

Appetizers

  • Mixed greens salad
  • Balsamic dressing, Sweet basil dressing, Cesar dressing
  • Fresh quartered tomatoes
  • Marinated French style cucumbers slices
  • Julienned bell peppers
  • Shredded Carrot
  • Fresh beet half moons
  • Sliced red onion rings
  • Costa Rican style pico de gallo salsa
  • Costa Rican style refried beans
  • Costa Rican style guacamole
  • Catepillar Tuna Maki Rolls (Sushi) Soy sauce, Pickled Ginger and Wasabi
  • Savory Italian Pasta salad
  • Heart of Palm Salad

Main Courses

  • Savory Ylang Ylang curry
  • Typical Costa Rican white rice with shrimp
  • Delicious potato puree
  • Mixed sautéed vegetables

BBQ Main Courses

  • Grilled Tofu Steaks
  • Fresh Catch of the Day Filets
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Served With Tropical Fruit Sauce, Chimichurri Sauce, BBQ Sauce & Teriyaki Sauce

Optional: Add Jumbo Shrimp Shish Kebabs to your Buffet for an extra $5 per person

All special requests are welcome ~ we also offer a variety of Vegan options.

Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.

Appetizer Platters

costa rican culture

Choose from a variety of 25-piece trays for your guests to enjoy with drinks during your wedding photography session.

Chicken a la Alioli

Grilled Chicken served with a creamy garlic sauce

$55

Mexican Guacamole Tray

Cilantro-lime Guacamole served with tortilla chips

$60

Trio of Cheeses Tray

Cubed Monteverde Cheddar, Mozzarella and Turrialba on sticks with olives

$50

French Melodic Tray

Mini fresh mushroom bruschettas with delicate mushroom sauce

$60

Heart of Palm Canapé Tray

Toasted baguette with heart of palm canapé

$65

Sea Shrimp Tray

Mini white wine-baked shrimp bruschettas

$75

Smoked Salmon Dip

Prepared with cream cheese and fresh herbs, served with toasted baguette slices.

$85

Peruvian OR Costa Rican Ceviche

Served with tortilla chips.

$85

Hummus Dip

A Middle Eastern chick pea and sesame dip served with toasted baguette slices.

$45

Eggplant Dip

A Middle Eastern baked eggplant and sesame dip served with toasted baguette slices.

$45

Mini Pinchos

Mini Pinchos with Cucumber, Cheese and Olives.

$50

Yucca Bites with Pink Sauce

Crispy yucca bites with a delicious pink Sauce(yucca, or cassava is a Latin American root vegetable similar to potatoes).

$55

Fresh Tropical Fruit Tray

Seasonal tropical fruits.

$40

Truffles Tray

3 types of house-made truffles rolled in cacao, coconut and mint.

$55
Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to al F&B items.

Wedding Cake

Choose from our Chef’s fresh Silk Chocolate Cake, Carrot Caress Cake or Lemon Dream Cake.
The carrot cake comes topped with fresh homemade coconut frosting.

One Layer (12-14 people)

$95

Two tiered cake (15-40 people)

$235

Three tiered cake (40-100 people)

$360
The above pricing includes flower decor.

Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.

Champagne & Wine Menu

For your rehearsal, reception dinner, ceremony and/or during speeches.

SPARKLING

Cavalier, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Francia

$34

Indomita, Brut, Chile

$44

Indomita, Brut Rosé, Chile

$44

Grand Cru, Brut A.O.C, Francia (1/2 Bottle)

$79

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut A.O.C, Francia

$129

ROSE

Domaine Fredavelle A.O.C, Rose, France

$46

WHITE WINES

Agustinos Estate, Pinot Grigio, Chile

$34

Casal Mendes, Vinho Verde, Portugal

$26

Los Vascos, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$29

Pazo Cilliero, Albariño, España

$31

L.A. Cetto, Chardonnay, Mexico

$34

Indomita Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$42

RED WINES

Agustinos Reserve, Pinot Noir, Chile4

$40

Indomita, Varietal, Merlot, Chile

$26

Los Haroldos Estate, Malbec, Argentina

$34

Root1 Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

$32

Artuke, Tempranillo, España

$36

SPECIAL SELECTION

Animal, Malbec, Argentina

$37

Alma Negra, Blend, Argentina

$48

L.A. Cetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mexico

$36

Ventisquero Grey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

$41

WINE BY GLASS

White

Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Italia

$8

Indomita Varietal, Chardonnay, Chile

$8

Indomita, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$10

Robert Vic, Rosé, Francia

$10

Red

Ramirana, Merlot, Chile

$8

Ramirana, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

$8

Los Haroldos Nampe, Malbec, Argentina

$8

Indomita Reserve, Carméneré, Chile

$10
Prices + 13% Tax, Tips are welcome

Rehearsal/Reception Drink Options

Open Bar Tab

You simply choose at what amount you would like to cap your open bar bill.
You can choose to limit the types of alcohol served or have the full bar open.

Types of alcohol

  • Beer:
    Modelo, Corona, Castana La Selva (English IPA), Rubia La selva (Belgian Golden Ale)

  • Wine:
    House wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Merlot, Cabernet, Malbec, Carmenere)

  • House liquors:
    House Rum, House Tequila,
    House Scotch, House Vodka, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao, Cafe Rica,
    Crème de Banana, Peppermint Liquor, Amaretto Lizano,
    Cinzano (Extra dry/Dry/Rose), House Gin.

  • Top Shelf:
    Johnny Walker (Red, Black), Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, J&B, Dewars,
    Tequila Don Julio (Blanco, Reposado), Cuervo 1800
    Tequila Milagro, Tequila Jose Cuervo, Greygoose Vodka, Smirnoff Vodka, Absolut Vodka.

  • Juices and sodas on ice:
    Passion fruit, Tamarindo, Orange Juice, Lemonade & Iced Tea.
    Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale, Soda water, Fanta.

Note: a 10% Food & Beverage Gratuity will be added to all F&B items.
Since the Open Bar is charged on the night of your wedding (and not before hand)
the 10% (over the total of the Open Bar) will automatically be added to your
Open Bar bill in the “Tip” Field on the Invoice.

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