Sample Proposal for Cocktail Buffet Reception
Menu Option One
$23 per guest
Butlered Appetizers
Passed on trays by servers when guests arrive
~Crab Bites~
Smaller version of our lump crab cake
~Ham Rolls~
Country ham on yeast rolls with mustard sesame sauce
~Stuffed Mushrooms~
Filled with garlic herb cheese and served warm
Buffet Table
Offered after Bridal Party joins their Guests
~Domestic Cheese and Fruit Display~
Cheddar, Swiss and Pepper Jack garnished with seedless grapes,
fresh berries and crackers
~Fresh Veggies~
Assortment of fresh vegetables with homemade ranch and blue cheese dips
~London Broil~
Sliced and served room temperature with herb mayonnaise and party rolls
~Hot Baked Onion Dip~
Caramelized onions with a slight hint of garlic in
warm melted cream cheese with sliced baguette
Mashed Potato Bar
Mashed potatoes with toppings to include butter, sour cream,
shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, salsa, diced onions,
black olives, jalapenos
Wedding Cake
Provided by the Bride
Beverage Service
Please refer to the Beverage Service Information Sheet for pricing options
A Self-Service Coffee Station may be added for $2.50 per guest
Includes Regular and Decaf Coffees, Cream and Sugars, China Cups, Silver Teaspoons and Paper Napkins
Rentals
The following items are included in the cost of your room rental:
Serving platters and pieces, pass trays, chafers and sterno
All necessary glassware, silverware and china & glass plates
White paper napkins
5 foot round and 8 foot banquet tables for menu, cake, gifts, guest book and DJ needs
High top café tables
We are able to provide the following items at an additional cost.
White linens for our tables $12.00 each
White linen napkins $1.25 each (recommended for buffet and plated dinners)
Dance floor $200.00
A/V Rental $150.00
Services
A 20% gratuity will be added to the menu total to provide the appropriate number of staff.
Bartenders $100.00 We recommend (1) bartender for every (65) guests
Cake cutting Fee $50.00 Applied to your bill if the cake is cut by our staff
Food and Beverages are subject to 11.5% tax
Rentals are subject to 5% tax
Prices are subject to change if over 10 months in advance
Cocktail Buffet Reception
Menu Option Two
$25 per guest
Butlered Appetizers
~Scallops wrapped in Bacon~
Large scallops wrapped in smoked bacon and lightly seasoned
~Turkey Rolls~
Roasted turkey on yeast rolls with cranberry mayo
~Spring Rolls~
Mini vegetable filled spring rolls served with duck or sweet-n-sour sauce
Buffet Table
~Domestic Cheeses~
Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack served with crackers
~Spinach Dip~
Creamy and delicious with veggie “dippers” and pita chips
~Chicken Tenders~
Lightly battered and seasoned with honey mustard and bbl dipping sauces
~Spiral Sliced Ham~
Virginia honey pineapple glazed ham served with honey mustard and rolls
~Hot Crab Dip~
Crab, cream cheese, cheddar and our own blend of spices baked
till bubbly with sliced baguette
Cocktail Buffet Reception
Menu Option Three
$27 per quest
Butlered Appetizers
~Chicken Salad Tartlets~
Our own homemade Chicken Salad in phyllo tart shells
~Bruschetta~
Garlic crostini topped with basil pesto and chopped tomato
Buffet Stations
Station One
~Party size meatballs in marinara sauce~
~Penne pasta tossed in marinara and alfredo sauces
with bread sticks and Parmesan cheese~
Station Two
~Slow roasted Prime Rib, with garlic and rosemary, served with mustard,
horseradish sauce, au jus and cocktail rolls~
~Grilled asparagus, red and yellow peppers, red onion, yellow squash, zucchini,
and portobello mushrooms with balsamic vinaigrette~
Station Three
~Creamy baked shrimp and grits with three cheeses and plenty of shrimp~
~NC style homemade pulled pork bbl in a vinegar based sauce with slaw and party rolls~
Cocktail Buffet Menu Options
Please do not hesitate to ask for any of your favorites
Butlered Appetizers
~Shrimp salad in phyllo tartlet shells~
~Country ham and white cheddar in phyllo tartlet shells~
~Pimiento cheese sandwich triangles on white bread~
~Dried apricots topped with goat cheese and pistachio~
~Cheddar cheese puffs~
~Miniature chicken quesadillas with sour cream~
~Miniature veggie quesadillas with sour cream~
~Variety of petite quiches~
Buffet Table
~Fruit Display: strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew~
~Curried cream cheese terrine with mango chutney and assorted crackers~
~Baked brie with raspberry sauce and water crackers~
~Poached asparagus with green goddess dip~
~Roasted red pepper hummus with sliced cucumber, cherry tomato,
black olives, pepperoncini and pita chips~
~Warm spinach artichoke and parmesan dip with julienne veggies~
~Sliced roasted breast of turkey with cranberry mayo and party rolls~
~Sliced roasted pork tenderloin with tarragon mustard and party rolls~
~Sliced grilled breast of lemon chicken with lemon sage aioli and party rolls~
~Shrimp skewers with garlic butter~
Stations
~Sauteed miniature crab cakes on open faced party rolls with tarter and cocktail sauces~
~Tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, jalapenos, black olives, sour cream, onions and warm nacho cheese sauce~
~Seasoned homemade mini cheeseburgers on mini rolls with a variety of toppings~
