We take care of every detail so you can enjoy your event.... Thank you for choosing The Veranda for your special function. We are able to assist you in every possible way to insure that your event will be festive and successful.
The Veranda is currently a BYOB establishment. We do not sell alcohol. We have no corkage fee and encourage guests to bring a bottle of wine or beer to enjoy with dinner. We reserve the right to limit alcohol consumption according to the laws of the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission.
Hors d’oeurves Menu
Package A - $20++
Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs
Shrimp Cocktail
Finger Sandwiches (Ham and Cheese, Turkey and Cheese)
Bruschetta on Toast
Package B - $35++
Includes Package A plus:
Fried Mozzarella
Vegetable and Hummus Crudité
Fruit Platter
Package C - $50++
Includes Package A and B plus:
Mini Crab Cakes
Artisan Cheese and Crackers
Assorted Finger Dessert Platter
All appetizers include 2 pieces per person. Crudités (vegetable and fruit/cheese) serve the final guest count. Tea, Soda and Coffee is included with all Hors d’oeurves packages. Finger Sandwiches can be substituted with a sheet cake with the purchase of package B to fulfill a dessert request at no additional cost.
Buffet Menu:
Package A (Brunch) - $20++
(available for events beginning service from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
House Salad - Ranch and Italian Dressings
Quiche Lorraine
Sautéed Green Beans
Package B - $30++
House Salad - Ranch and Italian Dressings
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed Green Beans
Whipped Golden Potatoes
Package C - $45++
House Salad - Ranch and Italian Dressings
Chicken Marsala
Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon
Sautéed Green Beans
Whipped Golden Potatoes
Assorted Finger Desserts Platter
All Buffet Packages also include sourdough rolls, butter, tea, soda and coffee for each guest.
Seated Dinner Menu:
Package A - $55++
First Course: Tomato Bisque or Caesar Salad
Second Course: Chicken Marsala or Baked Flounder
Third Course: New York Cheesecake or Chocolate Ganache Cake
Package B - $65++
First Course: House Salad
Second Course: Petite Filet Mignon and Chicken Breast with a Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Third Course: Chocolate Ganache Cake
(dessert can be modified with advanced notice to the chef)
Package C - $75++
First Course: Tomato Bisque or Caesar Salad
Second Course: Chicken Jubilee or Glazed Salmon or Filet Mignon
Third Course: New York Cheesecake or Chocolate Ganache Cake or Bourbon Pecan Pie
Package D - $85++
First Course:Tomato Bisque or Chicken Tortilla Soup
Second Course:Caesar Salad or Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Third Course:Chicken Jubilee or Mahi Pontchartrain with Crabmeat or Filet Mignon with Shrimp
Fourth Course:New York Cheesecake with Fruit Topping or Chocolate Ganache Cake or Bourbon Pecan Pie A La Mode
Package E - $95++
First Course: Spinach and Ricotta Arancini or Whiskey Glazed Quail or Veranda Crab Cake
Second Course:Tomato Bisque or Lobster Bisque
Third Course:Caesar Salad or Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Fourth Course:Chicken Jubilee or Mahi Pontchartrain with Crabmeat or Filet Mignon with Shrimp
Fifth Course:New York Cheesecake with Fruit Topping or Chocolate Ganache Cake or Bourbon Pecan Pie A La Mode
All Seated Dinner Packages also include sourdough rolls, butter, tea, soda and coffee for each guest. Entrees are served with golden whipped potatoes and sauteed green beans. Vegetarian/Vegan options and dietary needs can be accommodated with advanced notice. Parties of 30 guests or more will need to pre-select menu choices and submit choices to the restaurant 1 (one) week prior to the event.
The Veranda is located in Kingwood, Texas, just a few miles north of Bush International Airport. It is the perfect location for business or social events. The pleasant, contemporary ambience is conducive to dining satisfaction. The Veranda is available for groups up to 65 guests. We offer fine dining cuisine in the American Continental style.
There is a $500 room charge which includes all linens, tables, chairs, buffet/serving equipment, glasses for wine/champagne/beer, and coolers required to chill any alcoholic beverages brought in for consumption during the event. We have a $500 minimum food requirement for parties that begin before 2:00p.m. and an $800 minimum food requirement for parties that begin after 2:00 p.m. A $1500 food package purchase (before tax and gratuity) will reserve the entire building if the date does not already have public reservations. Fridays in December will require a food minimum of $1500 and Saturdays in December will require a food minimum of $2000.
A $200 deposit is required in order to hold the date for your event. This deposit is refundable up until 1 (one) week prior to the event date. This deposit is applied to the final bill at the end of the event and will be treated as a credit.
All packages include a 3 1/2 hour event duration. Simple decorations (balloons, tabletop decorations, party favors, treat bags,etc) are alIowed. Please make sure to request to have a staff member available up to one hour prior to your event time start for decorating. We do not allow anything to be taped/fixed to our walls. We do not allow glitter or confetti.
If you need more than the 3 1/2 hour time slot for your event, more time can be purchased. For daytime parties (events held before 2 pm), there is a charge of $50 for each additional hour. For evening parties (events held after 2pm) or daytime parties that extend after 4pm, there is a charge of $100 for each additional hour.
Notification to The Veranda manager of the guaranteed number of persons attending the event, no later than seventy-two hours prior to the event, is essential. The Patron shall be charged for guaranteed number of guests.
