The Whitney

Dinner Package

$99 per person. Minimum 18 guests - Space rental fee starting at $200 (based on date). Guests of party will select their entrees from menu on day of event. Includes: All Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee, and Tea. 3-Course Dinner: Salad + Bread Service, Entrée Choices, Dessert

First Course

• The Whitney Summer Salad (Seasonal)

  Butter Gem lettuce, blueberries, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, raspberry vinaigrette

Second Course

choice of:

• The Beef Wellington - The Whitney Signature Entrée

  Petite center-cut filet with mushroom duxelles and boursin cheese, wrapped in puff pastry, with smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, Chef's seasonal vegetables, and peppercorn-brandy cream sauce

• Seasonal Fish

  Accompanied by Chef's selected sides

• Breaded Chicken Cutlets

  Duo of Halal boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh thyme, parmesan panko, lemon artichoke beurre blanc, roasted Baby Gold potatoes, Chef's selected vegetables

• Vegetarian Lemon Asparagus Risotto

  Risotto, lemon gastrique, butter parmesan, crisp asparagus, sauteed wild mushrooms. Available vegan

Third Course

• Trio of Miniature Desserts

Grand Celebration Package

$119 per person. Minimum 18 guests - Space rental fee starting at $200 (based on date). Guests of party will select their entrees from limited menu on day of event. Includes: All Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee, and Tea. 4-Course Dinner: Plated Hors D'Oeuvres (1 piece of each item per person, listed below), Soup/Salad + Bread Service, Entrée Choices, Dessert

First Course

• Plated Hors d'Oeuvres Trio

  Housemade ratatouille with cucumber chip, shrimp "In Love" with cocktail sauce, seared beef tenderloin on crostini with chimichurri, and Manchego cheese

Second Course

choice of:

• The Whitney Summer Salad

  Butter Gem lettuce, blueberries, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, raspberry vinaigrette

• New England Clam Chowder

  Topped with bacon bits

Third Course

choice of:

• The Beef Wellington

  Petite center-cut filet with mushroom duxelles and boursin cheese, wrapped in puff pastry, with smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, chef's seasonal vegetables, and peppercorn-brandy cream sauce

• Surf and Turf

  Petite filet, Yukon Gold potatoes, chef's seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glace and a vanilla-butter poached 5 oz lobster tail, served out of the shell

• Breaded Chicken Cutlets

  Duo of Halal boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh thyme, parmesan panko, lemon artichoke beurre blanc, roasted Baby Gold potatoes, Chef's selected vegetables

• Shrimp & Scallop Sauté

  Scallops, shrimp and lobster meat sauteed with seafood broth, baby spinach and Israeli couscous

• Lemon Asparagus Risotto

  Risotto, lemon gastrique, butter parmesan, crisp asparagus, sauteed wild mushrooms. Available vegan

Fourth Course

• Trio of Miniature Desserts

Children's Package

$29 per child. Available for children ages 10 and under. Includes: Beverage of Choice, Bread Service, Fruit Cup, Entrée, Dessert

First Course

• Fruit Cup

Dinner Entrée

Add-On option: Petite Filet: With Mashed Potatoes and Honey Glazed Carrots. Available for $10 supplemental charge - count required prior to event

• Chicken Tenders and French Fries

Dessert

• Vanilla Ice Cream

Hors d'Oeuvres

Vegan option available upon request. Cocktail & Hors d'oeuvres Parties Not Offered on Saturdays. Minimum purchase + room rental fee required for hors d'oeuvres party varies based on event date. Minimum guest count of 20 people required for cocktail & hors d'oeuvres party. Minimum of 2 dozen per item required. Passed Selections:

• Eggplant BruschettaUS$36.00

• SpanakopitaUS$36.00

• Shrimp ShootersUS$55.00

• Grilled Chicken Satay w/ Peanut Dipping SauceUS$55.00

• Mini Beef WellingtonsUS$70.00

• Tenderloin CrostiniUS$70.00

• Apple & Gruyere Cheese PuffUS$70.00

• Jumbo Coconut ShrimpUS$90.00

• Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUS$90.00

Platters

• Small Artisan Cheese & Fruit PlatterUS$60.00

  • Serves 10-20US$60.00

• Small Crudité PlatterUS$40.00

  • Serves 10-20US$40.00

• Large Artisan Cheese & Fruit PlatterUS$100.00

  • Serves 25-30US$100.00

• Large Crudité PlatterUS$80.00

  • Serves 25-30US$80.00

• Colossal Shrimp Cocktail DisplayUS$165.00

  • 25 PiecesUS$165.00
  • 50 PiecesUS$300.00

Bar Selections

Guests over the age of 21 must present valid ID. Based on consumption (running a bar tab) also available

Champagne Toast

• House ChampagneUS$6.00

• Whitney Sparkling CelebrationUS$12.50

• Veuve Clicquot ChampagneUS$27.00

Open Beer and House Wine

Up to 3 continuous hours: $29 per person. 4 continuous hours: $38 per person

• House Selected Domestic Beer, Craft Beer and House Wines

Open Call Bar

Up to 3 continuous hours: $39 per person. 4 continuous hours: $52 per person. Includes selected domestic beer, house wine and call liquor brands. Call Liquor Brands

• Valentine

• Absolut

• Tanqueray

• Canadian Club

• Jameson

• Jim Beam

• Jack Daniels

• Dewar's

• Bacardi

• Captain Morgan

• Jose Cuervo Gold

• Baileys

Open Premium Bar

Up to 3 continuous hours: $49 per person. 4 continuous hours: $65 per person. Includes selected domestic and craft beer, sommelier selected wine and premium liquor brands. Premium Liquor Brands

• Valentine

• Grey Goose

• Titos

• Bombay Sapphire

• Tanqueray

• Crown Royal

• Chivas Regal

• Dewar's

• Bacardi

• Myers

• Captain Morgan

• Jack Daniels

• Makers Mark

• Johnny Walker Red

• Hennessey VSOP

• Jose Cuervo 1800

• Patron

• Bailey's

• Grand Marnier

Brunch and Tea Service Add-Ons

10a.m. to 2:30 p.m. only

• 2-Hour Unlimited Mimosas and ChampagneUS$16.00

• 2-Hour Unlimited Bloody Marys, Bellinis, Screwdrivers, Mimosas, and ChampagneUS$24.00

• 2-Hour House Wine and Domestic Beer PackageUS$19.00

• 2-Hour Call Bar PackageUS$29.00

Mansion Afternoon Tea

$49 per person. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate menu/dietary restrictions or substitutions. Offered from 12:30-3:30 p.m. to groups of 20 or more. Space rental fee starting at $200 (fee based on date). Celebrate the Good Life. Begin with a Mimosa or Champagne Toast (non-alcoholic bubbly upon request)

• Good Afternoon from the Whitney Hive

  Scratch Made Muffin & Scone served with Whitney Hive Honey-Whipped Butter

• Fresh Strawberries & Double Cream

  Served with House-Whipped Double Cream

Whitney Tea Tower Selections

Tea Sandwiches

• B.L.A.T.

• Chicken Salad Butter Cup

• Cucumber Canape with Smoked Salmon Mousse

• Deviled Egg Sir Whitney

Warm Canapes

• Cremini Duxelles Bouchées

• Parmesan Artichoke Bouchées

Dessert

• Baby Lemon Curd

• Cheesecake Bomb

• Truffle

Afternoon Tea Bar Additions

• 2 Hour Unlimited Mimosas and ChampagneUS$16.00

• 2 Hour Unlimited Bloody Mary's, Screwdrivers, Mimosa's, Bellini's, and ChampagneUS$24.00

Children's Tea Package

$29 per child. Available for children ages 10 and under. Includes: Beverage of Choice, Fruit, Entrée, Dessert

First Course

• Berries & Double Cream

Tea Entrée

• Grilled Cheese

Dessert

• Miniature Desserts

The Whitney Brunch

$65 Per Person. Minimum of 25 Guests Required for Brunch Menu. Space room rental starting at $200 (based on date). Available start times for brunch event are 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. Guests of party will select their entrees from limited menu on day of event. Includes: Non-Alcoholic Beverages; Begin with a Mimosa or Champagne Toast (non-alcoholic bubbly upon request); Scones, Croissants & Honey Butter. 3-Course Brunch

First Course

• Strawberries & Double Cream

Second Course

Guests will select one

• Petite Filet Mignon

  Petite filet, Yukon Gold smashed potatoes, chef's seasonal vegetables, red wine demi glace

• Breaded Chicken Cutlets

  Duo of Halal boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh thyme, parmesan panko, lemon artichoke beurre blanc, roasted Baby Gold potatoes, Chef's selected vegetables

• French Toast Bake

  Seasonal creation, served with Applewood bacon

• Gulf Shrimp Scramble

  Farm fresh eggs, gently scrambled with shrimp, cream cheese and chives, with chicken apple sausage, breakfast potatoes

Third Course

• Trio of Miniature Desserts

Brunch Bar Additions

• 2 Hour Unlimited Mimosas and ChampagneUS$16.00

• 2 Hour Unlimited Bloody Mary's, Screwdrivers, Mimosa's, Bellini's, and ChampagneUS$24.00

General Information and Policies

• A few notes on the status of COVID-19

  Due to the possible changes in meat and produce production and availability, please note that all menu items are subject to change based on market conditions. If changes become necessary, we will work with each individual event to reach an appropriate substitution, based on what is available at that time. The Whitney will be complying with all laws related to Covid-19, and as the laws change, so will our individual policies. As conditions change, cancellation deadlines may be altered based on any extension or reinstatement of stay-at-home orders or state of emergency dates. If the Government enforces a shut down during your originally scheduled event, The Whitney will transfer your deposit to a future event, or provide you with a gift card to return to dine with us at a future time.

• Booking a Date / Cancellation Policy

  A courtesy hold can be placed on your desired date for 48 hours. To reserve a date a contract must be signed, and a deposit must be put down. The deposit will be 20% of your estimated subtotal and will be applied to your final bill as a credit. All deposits are non-refundable. If an event needs to be rescheduled, the deposit may be applied towards a future event, within 6 months of original booking, as long as you're not past the cancellation deadline. There may only be one single date change for the event. The reservation must be cancelled by the cancellation deadline to avoid incurring any charges. Reservation cancellations made after the cancellation deadline will result in a charge of 50% of the estimated grand total of the reservation cost. If the reservation is cancelled after the cancellation deadline, the credit card provided will be charged at the time of cancellation. If you cancel within 72 hours of the event, you will be charged in full for the entire banquet. All prices are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted on signed contracts with deposits placed, will be honored.

• Space Rental Fees

  The Whitney requires a space rental fee, along with a minimum food & beverage purchase requirement, for every event. We offer single room rentals, along with rental of the entire first floor (70-160 guests), the second floor (up to 100 guests), or the third floor (up to 100 guests). Please see the event coordinator for further details.

• Set-up and Take Down

  The Whitney will provide white or black linens and napkins, tables, chairs, silverware, glassware, and china at no additional charge. Deliveries can be made up to two hours prior to your event start. The Whitney staff is happy to set-up centerpieces, table numbers and favors free of charge. Additional set-up will incur additional costs. The Whitney is unable to store flowers, decorations, and personal belongings. At the conclusion of your event, allitems must be removed from the premises within 30 minutes of your event end. The Whitney cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged items.

• Food Service

  The Whitney does not allow for any outside food or beverage, other than a cake or cupcakes. Must be from a licensed bakery and proof of purchase must be shown. Hors d'oeuvres selections must be turned in by the deadline stated on your contract to ensure availability and quality ingredients. If selections are not turned in by the deadline, they may be chosen for you. We do not require a pre-order from your guests for dinner options, as we will provide custom menus at each place setting for them to select from.

• Liquor Service

  The Whitney must provide all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Proper identification is required to serve persons over the age of 21. The Whitney reserves the right to refrain from serving guests who cannot provide valid identification or who are visibly intoxicated. Evening events that solely take place in the Garden or Ghostbar exclusively will be provided with a bar and bartender(s). Events in separate areas will be provided with cocktail service. A satellite bar with a bartender can beset up, with the rental of an entire floor, for a fee of $125. Any events that are providing liquor for guests must also provide food.

• Music

  DJ's and live musicians may be brought in for a ceremony. A DJ may be utilized for a cocktail hour or a reception that has the entire first floor, Ghostbar or Mansion rented out. You may have a single string musician or pianist with a second floor rental. The Whitney reserves the right to determine the suitability of the performers and to adjust volume levels as necessary during the event. With the exception of a Mansion rental, the earliest start time for dance music is 8:00 p.m. iPods/digital music devices may also be brought in for use during a ceremony. The Whitney reserves the right to determine what is appropriate to be played in the restaurant. The Whitney's Grand Pianos on the first, second and/or third floors may be rented for a fee of $125. Please note that unless you're renting out the entire first floor, Garden or Ghostbar, you may not play your own music during your dinner service. The Whitney will have house music playing during this time.

• Handicap Accessibility

  The Whitney's entire first floor is handicap accessible. There is a ramp leading to the back entrance and a handicapped accessible restroom. There is an elevator available to assist your guests up to the second or third floors.

• Parking

  The Whitney offers valet parking at a cost of $10 per car. There is a gated "pay to park" lot across the street from our facility. Please note that we do not offer hosted self-parking for large party reservations.

• Dress Code

  The Whitney strictly enforces a business/country club casual dress code. We do not require jackets for gentlemen, but we do not allow flip flops, sneakers, athletic wear, or tattered jeans. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts with sleeves and check their caps when dining in the mansion. For women, please no athletic wear, sweatshirts, or sneakers. We ask that all guests check their ball caps and backpacks upon entering the mansion. Dress code compliance is always required and applies to all vendors, event hosts & guests, rehearsal participants, walk-throughs.

Audio Visual Equipment

The Whitney can provide the following audiovisual equipment for your event:

• ScreenUS$25.00

• Power Strips/Extension CordsUS$5.00

• EaselUS$5.00

• Wired Microphone/Speaker RentalUS$50.00

• Piano RentalUS$125.00

Special Considerations

The Whitney is a treasured Detroit icon and a historic landmark. We ask that you adhere to the following standards to assist us in protecting the original beauty of the mansion.

• No posters, signs or decorations may be affixed to any wall or door.

• Scotch tape, push pins, nails and other affixtures of this nature ARE NOT PERMITTED.

• Confetti and balloons MAY NOT be used inside or outside for decorating.

• Candles may be used if they are contained.

• Throwing rice and/or birdseed is not permitted.

• Bubbles are not permitted.

• Ice sculptures are not permitted

• Flower petals used for decoration must be removed at the conclusion of your ceremony.

  No artificial flower petals may be thrown into The Garden.

• There is no smoking permitted anywhere in the mansion.

  There is a designated smoking area near the valet parking entrance.

• Pianos cannot be used for display or signage

• The host of the event will be held fully responsible for any damage caused during the set-up and duration of your event and will be charged for all damages.