Pricing (per person)

Basic Rates and Guest Minimums Vary Depending on Season 
Mon-Thurs $15.50 to $26.50
Fri-Sat $26.50 to $45.50
Sun $22.50 to $36.50

The above rate includes the facility rental, a lite supper reception buffet, full service catering, cake cutting, ceremony set-up and coffee service.  We allow you to bring aboard all your own beverages.  A bartenders fee of $20.00 per hour per BT, 18% Service & Labor fee and WSST  (9.3%) will be added to your final bill.  No hidden cost!  We will gladly give you a written estimated bill when asked.

Outside caterers are welcomed.  The Facility fee varies,
and is based on date and guest count.

Your Reception Menu includes the following:

Domestic & Imported  Cheese Platter

Cream Cheese Torte with Pesto & Sun dried Tomatoes

Flatbread, Assorted Crackers & Fresh baked Hard rolls

Cornucopia of Fresh Fruits with Cinnamon & Honey yogurt dip

A large Variety of Assorted Fresh & Marinated Vegetables,
Served with the Chef’s Fresh Herb dip

Please Choose two - included in rate
(you may choose more items @ $1.75 per person each)       
**$1.00 to add chicken to items below

Linguini Pasta Salad with Assorted Peppers &
Snow Peas in a Thai Peanut Dressing

Italian Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Sundried Tomato,
Kalamata Olives & Salami (optional)

Three Cheese Tortellini  with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
 ( served hot or cold)

Orzo with Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomatoes

Couscous Salad, Fiesta Style with Peppers, Black Olives & Black Beans
or Citrus Style with Mandarin Orange, grapefruit, Raisins & Walnuts

Skansonia Caesar Salad with Grated Fresh Parmesan

Seasonal Greens with pears, roasted nuts & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Romaine Salad, Red Onions, Mandarin Orange
and Grapefruit with a Poppyseed Dressing

Seasonal Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Green Onions
with an Herb Vinaigrette

Greek Salad with Romaine, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes,
Green Peppers, Onions & Feta Cheese

Roasted Purple and Yukon Gold  Potatoes
with Sour Cream & Cheddar Cheese, on the side

Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream & Leeks

Focaccia with Roasted Garlic, Pesto, Roma’s & Asiago Cheese

Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos with Salsa & Sour cream

Penne Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce or a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
(Served hot or Cold)

Phyllo Triangles with Spinach and Cheese

Spanikopita: Phyllo Pastry with Egg, Spinach & Feta Cheese

Mushrooms stuffed with Gorgonzola, Cream Cheese, Sunflower Seeds & Spinach

Fresh baked Mini Quiche Tartlets with choice of:
Lorraine, Spinach, Mushroom or Crab

Pork & Veggie ShuMai Dumplings

Please Choose One - Included in Rate
(you may add more for an additional $2.50pp)

Roasted Whole Turkey (pre-carved) with Rolls, Mayo, Cranberry Sauce & Mustard

Baked Ham with, Mayo, Horseradish  & Mustard

Roasted Prime Rib (pre-carved) with, Mayo, Horseradish & Mustard

~ Combination of any two of the above meats just add $1.00 ~  

Sesame Seed Chicken baked with Sour Cream, Panco,
Bread Crumbs & Italian Herbs

Sliced Prime Rib w/Cedar Whiskey BBQ Sauces

Beef Medallions with Grilled Portabella demi glace

Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard rolls & Mango Chutney

Marinated & Grilled Sides of Salmon with Three Pepper Salsa

Chicken Sautéed with Grilled Peppers, Mushrooms & Onions

Chicken --or-- Pork Tenderloin Satays with Thai Peanut Sauce Or Hoi sin

Focaccia Stacked with Smoked Ham, Porta Bellas, Provolone
& Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Char Grilled Meatballs in a Bourbon Cream Sauce

Jumbo Pasta Shells filled with Spinach, Ricotta Cheese
served with a Spicy Marinara Sauce

Smoked Salmon Pasta with Artichoke Cream Sauce

Additional Menu Options: (priced per person)

Assorted Dim Sum Bar:  Wok Steamed Dumplings
of Shrimp, pork & veggie   $3.75

Grilled Salmon Cakes with Aioli   $1.50

Add a Carving Station to your meat selection   $1.00 - $2.00

Paella with your favorite Northwest Seafood   $4.25 

Quesadillas Station:  Both Chicken & Shrimp   $2.75

if you don’t see your favorite food, just ask us.  

Choose any TWO tray passed Hors D’oeuvres - Only $1.50 more!
( you may choose more items for an additional $ 1.00 each item)

Crostini with Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onions

Bruschetta with Roma Tomato, Fresh Basil

Smoked Trout with Dill Cream Cheese on Crostini

Wild Mushroom Ragout on Crostini

Nova Smoked Salmon on Pumpernikle,  Dressed with Cream & Cheese Capers

Hot Crab & Artichoke in Phyllo Tartletts

Tenderloin Canape with Savory Blue Cheese

Flakes of Grilled Salmon with three pepper salsa on Baguette

Your budget concerns are our concerns,
please call us if you have any questions.

Additional Rates & Conditions

Local: 206-545-9109
Toll Free: 1-877-545-9109
 skansonia@aol.com

 
Additional Rates & Conditions      return to menu
The per person price includes:  One hour for deliveries and set-up, Four Hours for event, hot & cold reception buffet, coffee service, set-up, cleaning & parking.   A bartenders fee of $20.00per Hour/per bartender, the usual 18% Service Fee and WSST (9.3%) will be added to your final bill.
Rates 
Non-Peak Rates are based on 100 or more guests count. Peak Season: Minimum counts vary, Three-day holiday rates: Ask about the Sunday rate increase.  All rates are subject to change.   
Deposit
A Non-Refundable deposit of $600.00 for mid-week, $1000.00 for all other events with the exception of:  $2000.00 for all Friday & Saturday PM events in July, August, September & December,   Should your date change before 150 days of your original scheduled date you may transfer to another available date, valid for a period of one year.  Your deposit is subtracted from your final bill. 
Time & Space
12-5pm or 6pm-11pm. Events are contracted for a four hour period, an additional hour is allowed, before your guests arrive for set-up, family pictures and deliveries.  Guests are not permitted on board before allotted time. Please schedule the ceremony on your invitation at least 15 minutes after guest arrival time.  Additional hours can be purchased at $200.00 per.  The back tent area may be opened for groups over 100 when the deck is closed  and $120.00 when the deck is open.
Dinners
Add two items from the “Reception buffet” for more of a dinner portion buffet,  this will also increase your plate size to a 12 inch plate  or  order from the “Dinner Buffet” menu.
Bartenders
We provide the bartenders for your event at $20.00 per bartender, per hour, plus one hour setup.  We require an additional bartender for Soft bars (beer, wine, pop) of 130 or more guests and two bartenders for Hard Bars (hard liquor) for 120 or more guests.  We require this to adequately serve your guests.
Beverages
You may bring your own or you may use our services.  We can provide you with pops, seltzers, juice & ice  @ $1.25 pp or $1.50 if it’s the only beverage served (no alcohol being served). OR, a “Full Bar” type beverage Service @ $1.50, includes ice, (you supply the alcohol). If you choose to bring ALL the beverages, we can order ice for a fee of $40.00-$50.00, depending on guest count.   A Washington State banquet permit is required for all alcohol you provide.  You can obtain this at your local WSLS for $10.00, Please bring  permit with you when paying the bill.
Decorations
We can provide you with a flower service for a $300.00 which includes 24 bud vases, two large arrangements plus loose greens & flowers needed for buffet & side tables.  Because this is a service fee only, the flowers need to remain on the Ferry.  Please feel free to use an outside florist,  but we request that your florist provide us with matching green leaf and loose flowers for the buffet & side tables.
NO candles are allowed, except during the ceremony, as a unity candle. 
NO confetti, flower petals or birdseed on the dock, parking lot or boat.
Payments
 Full payment is due 5 business days before your event. Menus, guests counts and other special requests can be arranged at this time. Please call to make your appointment at least one week in advance.
The Skansonia does NOT accept Credit Cards.
Damage Deposit
A separate check for $300.00 is due at time of payment.  We hold this deposit in case there is extra cleaning (confetti, bird seed, floral pedals on the car deck, parking area) or  additional guests or extra time.  The Check will be mailed with in 5 business days.
Additional Notes
The Skansonia accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items from the Skansonia. Please check all areas before leaving the ferry for any personal items.
Parking  please see map

Contact Us
Address:  205 NE Northlake Way  “A” Dock Seattle,  WA 98105 
PHONE: Tamara or Michele,  Local: 206-545-9109 / Toll Free: 1-877-545-9109 
FAX: 206-547-0250         E-MAIL: skansonia@aol.com

return to menu