1. India House
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2. INDIA HOUSE HISTORY
India House has a long and distinguished heritage tied into the formation of lower Manhattan as well
as the history of business and commerce of New York.
The landmark India House was constructed by the builder Richard Carman some time after the fire
of 1835, in the style of a Renaissance palazzo, residential palaces of Italian banking families. It was
the home of the Hanover Bank who first purchased the property.
The edifice has remained almost unchanged since that date. Extensive restoration work was
completed in 2005. The name India House was selected to symbolize the Indies, which were believed
to epitomize the rare and exotic. The name also pays homage to the Dutch West India Company, the
first colonizers of Manhattan.
After the Hanover Bank moved out, the property became the possession of Robert L. Maitland. His
company Maitland and Company were tobacco importers. The property was subsequently used by
the New York Cotton Exchange (1870 to 1885), and later by W.R. Grace & Company.
India House, as an organization, came into being in 1914, when a group of business men headed by
James A. Farrell, then president of United States Steel Company, in collaboration with Willard
Straight, decided to create a meeting place for the interests of foreign trade. Presidents of the
Lackawanna Steel Company, Dollar Steamship Company, W.R. Grace Shipping, Chase National
Bank, and United States Rubber all became Governors of India House and remained active during
its first two decades.
The national Foreign Trade Council made India House its headquarters. Leaders in commerce
worldwide graced the halls at India House. Indeed, from its very inception, the club's charter stated
that its goal was to "create in this country a relation between the bankers and the promoters of
foreign enterprises that would make it possible to handle foreign undertakings... “.
Early in 1918 Willard Straight bought the property with the idea that India House might some day
wish to own it. Through the generosity of Mrs. Dorothy Payne Whitney-Straight (Elmhirst), India
House acquired the property in February 1921, and on the expiration of certain leases in 1924,
rearranged and rebuilt the structure.
In 1925, Mr. William A. Delano, the well-known architect added what is now known as the Marine
Room, with special lighting and architectural details that relate to marine life and seafaring.
Extensive alterations were made and the rooms were fitted out in the spirit of the early American
overseas trade.
Dorothy Whitney and her husband Willard Straight collected and gave a collection of thirty-five ship
models, and subsequently a large collection of paintings, prints, maritime relics and other decorations
which had been loaned to the Club when it was formed and had given it much of its unique
atmosphere. These and other gifts from members and friends have given the Club a very fine
collection of paintings, models and other art objects connected with sailing vessels, seafaring life and
trade with East India.
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3. Mr. James A. Farrell, the President, gave, then and later, rare ship models, engravings and paintings.
Mr. Straight donated a collection of Chinese art objects and maritime paintings. India House is home
to one of the finest marine art collections in the world. India House has remained a private club and
a location to build relationships between businesses in the United States and foreign trade. The
maritime historian, Frank O. Braynard, in his 1973 foreword to the second edition of The Marine
Collection at India House, states that "England could not have survived [World War Two] without
the armada of American-built, American-manned, American-operated merchant vessels...managed by
many of the outstanding members of India House."
Many statesmen have been members of India House, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry
Hopkins, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., James Byrnes, W. Averell Harriman, George C. Marshall, Henry
Cabot Lodge and Cyrus Vance. Other members include previous mayors of New York, including
John P. O'Brien and the famous architect William Adams Delano, whose firm, Delano & Aldrich,
redesigned the interior of India House.
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4. PRIVATE DINNER MENU OPTIONS
PACKAGE I
FIRST COURSE
(select one)
BABY FIELD GREENS SALAD
house dressing
CAESAR SALAD
lemon confit, asiago
TOMATO, BASIL, ARUGULA, SHAVED ASIAGO
lemon vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
potato croquettes, baby carrots, lemon thyme jus
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON
corn and mushroom risotto, spinach, port wine shallots
Vegetarian meals available upon request.
DESSERT
(select one)
CHEF’S SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas
$55.00 per guest
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5. PACKAGE II
FIRST COURSE
(select one)
FRESH MOZZARELLA and TOMATO SALAD
micro arugula, balsamic, pine nuts
TRI COLOR SALAD
blue cheese, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAVATELLI
TOMATO, BASIL, ARUGULA, SHAVED ASIAGO
lemon vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
(select two)
GRILLED SWORDFISH
white beans, broccoli rabe, balsamic onions
ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
potato croquettes, baby carrots, lemon-thyme jus
SEARED FLORIDA GROUPER
rock shrimp risotto, tomato, tarragon vinaigrette
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
oven-roasted baby sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, demi-glace
DESSERT
(select one)
DUTCH APPLE CRUMBLE
vanilla ice cream
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream
CHEF’S SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas
Vegetarian meals available upon request.
$75.00 per guest
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6. PACKAGE III
FIRST COURSE
(select two)
ROASTED BEET and ARUGULA SALAD
goat cheese, truffle vinaigrette
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAVATELLI
MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKE
fennel slaw, red pepper vinaigrette
SURF and TURF
diver sea scallop and braised short rib
ENTRÉE
(select two)
GRILLED EAST COAST HALIBUT
piperade, fingerling potatoes, parsley puree
PAN-SEARED WILD STRIPPED BASS
artichokes, oven dried tomatoes, black olive polenta
BEEF WELLINGTON
baby carrots, truffle sauce
OVEN-ROASTED COLORADO LAMB CHOPS
potatoes au gratin, haricot vert
DESSERT
(select two)
MIXED BERRIES
coconut sorbet
CLASSIC CRÈME BRÛLÉE
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas
Vegetarian meals available upon request.
$95.00 per guest
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7. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR YOUR SEATED DINNER
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Selection of 8 Butlered Hors D’oeuvres
$10.00 per guest
BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRES
(select four)
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour Sauce
Chipotle Shrimp Kabobs
Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay Aioli
Chicken Satay Kabobs, Peanut Dipping Sauce
Petit Beef Wellingtons, Truffle Sauce
Franks en Croûte
**Baby Lamb Chops, Mint Jelly
Spinach Tartlet
Duck Confit Quesadilla
Brie, Walnut and Cranberry Purse
Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom & Pea Risotto
Pork Dumplings
BUTLERED COLD CANAPÉS
(select four)
Smoked Salmon Roulade
Mini Greek Salad on Endive Spear
Salmon Tartare on Wasabi Rice Crackers
**Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Truffled Chicken Salad on Mini English Muffin
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Mozzarella and Grape Tomato Skewers
Goat & Mushroom Crostini
**Subject to additional charge
A selection of cocktail stations is available upon request.
To add an additional choice for either a first course, entrée or dessert
$10.00 per guest
DESSERT BUFFET
(minimum 30 guests)
Pastry Chef’s Selection of Assorted Cakes, Mini French Pastries and Berries
$10.00 per guest
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8. BUFFET DINNER MENU
(minimum 20 guests)
SALAD
(select two)
Baby Field Greens Salad, House Dressing
Caesar, Lemon Confit, Asiago
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Oil
Green Beans, Mushroom, Gruyere, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tomato, Basil, Arugula, Shaved Asiago, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tri color salad, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Pasta Salad Primavera
PASTA
(select one)
Penne a la Vodka, Fettuccine Alfredo, Linguini with Clam Sauce
Rigatoni with Puttanesca Sauce, Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Marinara
Shrimp a la Diablo with Bucatini Pasta
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Sausages, Garlic Broth
Beef Stroganoff with Brandy Cream Sauce
Fresh Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto Cream Sauce
Truffled Mushroom Cavatelli
ENTRÉE
(select one)
Atlantic Salmon, Sautéed Escarole, White Beans
Monkfish Piccata, Artichokes, Fingerling Potatoes
Seared Chicken stuffed with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Seared Sea Scallops, Tomato and Asparagus Risotto
Boneless Short Ribs with BBQ or Balsamic Glaze
Roasted Chicken, Haricot Vert and Wild Mushroom
CARVED ENTRÉE
(select one)
Roasted Salmon, Sauce Verte, Lemon Herb Oil
Turkey Breast, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
Loin of Pork, Pineapple Glaze, Apple Sauce
Leg of Lamb, Balsamic Lamb Jus
Tenderloin of Beef, Horseradish Cream, Steak Sauce
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9. VEGETABLE
(select one)
Haricot Vert
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Peas and Bacon
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Bouquetière Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots with Fresh Herbs)
STARCH
(select one)
Orzo, Tomatoes, Basil
Roasted Potatoes
Crushed Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Wild Rice
Polenta Fries
DESSERT
Pastry Chef’s Selection of French Mini Pastries, Brownies and Cookies
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas, Soft Drinks, Juice and Water
$65.00 per Guest
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10. BEVERAGE OPTIONS
WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKS
Sommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines
Imported and Domestic Beers
Soft Drinks and Juices
2 Hours - $20.00 per guest
3 Hours - $30.00 per guest
PREMIUM OPEN BAR
Absolut Citron, Absolut, Ketel One, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray
Beefeater, Cuervo Gold, Dewar’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels, Seagram’s VO
Sommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Imported and Domestic Beers
Soft Drinks and Juices
2 Hours - $30.00 per guest
3 Hours - $40.00 per guest
PREMIUM CONSUMPTION BAR
Absolut Citron, Absolut, Ketel One, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray
Beefeater, Cuervo Gold, Dewer’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels
Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Seagram’s VO
Sommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Imported and Domestic Beers
Soft Drinks and Juices
Martinis $14.00
House Cocktails $12.00
Premium Cocktails $14.00
Wine by the Glass $10.00
Imported or Domestic Beer $8.00
Soft Drinks & Mineral Water $3.00
Bartender Fee $175.00 per 75 guests
PRICING & SERVICE
Coat Check Attendant
$175.00 per 100 guests
(Optional from May to September)
Maître d’ Fee
$350.00
(Events of 75 or greater)
All Food & Beverage packages are subject to 22% Administrative Fee (Taxable)
and 8.875% New York State Tax.
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11. Room Dimensions
length x
width
Sq Ft Floor Conference Seated Reception Theater Classroom
Hanover 29’.7” x 47’.7” 1416 1st 44 100 125 130 70
Presidents’ 47.7” x 20’7” 987 2nd 40 100 100 120 50
Garden View
Room
22’3” x 17’.7”
41’6” x 21’
1267 2nd 30 100 200 100 60
Batavia Room 27’10” x 21”6” 612 2nd 15 60 75 60 27
Jewel 17’10” x 15’ 256 3rd 13 13 20 20 n/a
Broad 17’3” x 14’4” 249 3rd 16 16 20 20 n/a
Pearl 26’5” x 19’11” 506 3rd 22 60 125* 40 33
China 27’10” x 22’ 596 3rd 22 60 *Included 30 42
Stone 22’ 7” x 39’9” 906 3rd 40 100 100 100 60
Marine 69’11” x 28’6” 1976 3rd 70 200 300 225 150
Entire Facility 8771
ROOM RENTAL
Room Room Rate
Jewel $250.00
Broad $250.00
Pearl $500.00
China Included with Pearl
Stone $750.00
Hanover $1,000.00
Presidents’ $750.00
Garden View Suite $1,000.00
Batavia Room Included in Garden View Suite
Marine $1,250.00
Entire Facility F&B Minimum or Rental Starting at $30,000.00
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12. INDIA HOUSE
One Hanover Square * New York, NY * 10004
212-269-2323 * www.indiahouseclub.org
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