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We offer many different menus to suit your event. From boxed lunches to an elegant dinner we are always willing to go outside the box to ensure your ideas and dreams for your event are a reality!

 

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(Please Note: Prices subject to change without notice)

Hors D'oeuvres

COCKTAIL HOUR

 

Make the first bite count. Choose a package or build your own selection.

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Classic Collection: $9.95 per Guest

Choose 3 of our Classic Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvre items​

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Signature Collection: $14.95 per Guest

Choose 4 of our Signature and Classic Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvre items​

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Premium Collection: $19.95 per Guest

Choose any 4 of our Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvre items​

 

Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvre Menu

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Classic Options

Pretzel Bites with a Creamy Queso (4 pp)

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Kabob with Golden Pineapple, Strawberry, Melon, served with a Minted Citrus Dipping Sauce (1 pp)

Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl with Pumpernickel Rye Cubes 

Santa  Fe Mexican Layered Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips  

Vegetable Crudite, Market Fresh Vegetables served with a Choice of Dips, Ranch, Caramelized Onion, Bleu Cheese

Chips and Dip, Queso Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Corn Salsa, Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips

Domestic Cheese Board with Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Grape Clusters, Crackers

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Signature Options

Breaded Crispy Cauliflower with Spicy Ranch (3 pp)

Potato Skins with Cheese, Bacon, Sour Cream and Chives (2 pp)

Korean BBQ Meatballs with a Spicy Mayo Dip  (2 pp)

Spinach and Artichoke with Pita Chips or Crispy Tortilla Chips  

Chicken Empanada with a Chipotle Dipping Sauce  (2 pp)

Hand-wrapped Chicken Egg Roll Drizzled with a Pineapple Chile Sauce  (1 pp)

Stuffed Jumbo Mushroom Caps with Sausage or Cheese  (2 pp)

Buffalo Chicken Wings served with Bleu Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Celery Sticks  (2 pp)

Hand-made Meatballs, Barbecue, Swedish, Asian, Sweet and Sour  (3 pp)

Baked Brie en Croute with Toasted Almonds, Strawberries, Water Crackers  

Mini Mac and Cheese Balls served with a Drizzle of Ranch or Sour Cream (2 pp)

Red Pepper, Classic, Cilantro Lemon, or Pine Nut Hummus with Fresh Parsley, Pita Wedges

Classic Tomato, White Bean, Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese or Olive Tapenade Bruschetta on Grilled Ciabatta

Eggs, Deviled, Cheddar and Bacon (2 pp)

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Premium Options​​

Beef Tenderloin, Thinly Sliced on a Toasted Crostini with a Dill Sauce (1 pp)​​​​

Nashville Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Skewer (1 pp)​

Coconut Shrimp served with a Citrus Dipping Sauce  (2 pp)

Miniature Lump Crab Cake served with Spicy Remoulade  (1 pp)​

Pulled Pork Sliders served with Barbecue Sauce, Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw   (1 pp)

Shredded Beef Slider served with Caramelized Onions and Creamy Horseradish Sauce  (1 pp)

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks served with Marinara Dipping Sauce (2 pp)

Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño served with Southwestern Dipping Sauce  (2 pp)

Hand-cut French Fries served with Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Green Onions, Sour Cream, Ketchup  ​

Jumbo Shrimp served with Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedge  (2 pp)

Elegant Display of Fine Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Smoked Almonds, Grape Clusters with Sliced French Bread, Gourmet Crackers  

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Additional Menu Items ​

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Cardinal Charcuterie - Most Popular​​

Charcuterie Board Filled with Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Prosciutto, Hard Salami, Pepperoni, Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fresh Raspberries, Glazed Bacon, Caprese Skewers, Manchego, Cheddar, Colby, Smoked Gouda, Havarti, Goat with Pepper Jelly, Dried Apricots, Figs, Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Orange Slices, Grape Clusters. Kiwi, Red Bell Peppers, Cucumber Slices, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrot, Celery Sticks, Kalamata, Green, Black Olives, Salted Almonds, Seasoned Cashews, Sweet Pickles, Grainy Mustard, Assorted Crackers, Toasted Ciabatta, Jams, Chocolate Covered Candies  $9.50 per Guest​

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Signature Palm Tree​​

Beautiful Display of Seasonal Fresh Fruits, Berries, Crisp Vegetables, Creamy Dips, Toasted Pecan Chicken Salad, Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Gourmet Crackers (Seasonal)  $7.50 per Guest

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Late Night Menu

All items will be $4.00 per Guest

Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels with Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Honey Mustard, Cream Cheese 

Pulled Pork Sliders, Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw, Pickle 

Buffalo Chicken Wings, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Celery Sticks (3)  

Hot Dog Bar, Relish, Onion, Cheese, Mustard, Ketchup  

Walking Taco  

Italian Sub Wedge, Loaded with Ham, Pepperoni, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Onion, Banana Pepper, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Vinegar and Oil 

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Barbecue
Boxed Lunch

 Barbecue Menu 

Relaxed, generous, and built for great gatherings.

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Barbecue Menu​​​

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Classic Options

Slowly Roasted Pulled Pork

Toasted Buns, Pickles

Three Barbecue Sauces (Carolina, Memphis, Kansas)

Pulled Barbecue Chicken Breasts

Toasted Buns, Pickles

Three Barbecue Sauces (Carolina, Memphis, Kansas)​​

Deluxe Hamburger Grill

Hot Dogs

Brats

Toasted Buns

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo, Sliced Cheese

Crispy Fried Chicken

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Signature Options

Beef Brisket, Coated in a Sweet Rub, Sauces on the side

Cajun Chicken Breast in an Alabama  White Sauce

Barbecue Chicken Breast

1/2 Slab of Baby Back Pork Ribs in our own BBQ Sauce

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Green Peppers, Onion, and Mushroom

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Steak House Options

Grilled 12 Ounce Ribeye Steak

(Plus a Signature Barbecue Option)​

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Accompaniments ​

Hot

Ranch-style Baked Beans with Molasses, Ketchup, and Seasonings

Grilled Corn on the Cob (Seasonal)

House-made Creamy Mac and Cheese (Our Own Recipe)

Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

Seasoned Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions

Corn Casserole

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Cold

Italian Pasta Salad with Garden Fresh Vegetables, Olives, Parmesan Cheese

Broccoli Salad

Macaroni Salad

House-made Potato Salad

Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw

Garden Salad with Assorted Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrot, House-made Croutons, Dressing

Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Berry Display (Seasonal)

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Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Brownies  $2.75/guest​

Chunk Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cookies  $1.75/guest​

Strawberry Shortcake (Seasonal)  $4.50/guest​

House-made Banana Pudding  $4.50/guest

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Premium

$36.95 per guest

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1 Premium Entree

1 Signature Entree

2 Accompaniments

Bread of your choosing

Professional Setup

Signature

$24.95 per guest

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2 Entrees

3 Accompaniments

Bread of your choosing

Professional Setup

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Classic

$19.95 per guest

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2 Entrees

2 Accompaniments

Bread of your choosing

Professional Setup

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* Our Most Popular *

 

~ Boxed Lunch Menu ~

 

Orders require 24 hours' advance notice.

Deliveries will be made within 30 minutes of your specified delivery time.  

 

Minimum of 10

Each box contains a main course, side, potato chips, and dessert

16.50 Each

 

Sandwiches

 

The "Cardinal" of Sandwiches

Thinly Sliced Black Forest Ham, Honey Roasted Turkey Breast, Crispy Bacon, Baby Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Alpha Sprouts, Mayo on Sea Salt Focaccia

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Honey Roasted Shaved Turkey Breast, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo on Artisan Bread

 

Roast Beef Sliced Thin and Piled High, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Caramelized Onion, Creamy Horseradish or Dijon Mustard on a Crusty Onion Roll

 

Our Own Gourmet Chicken Salad, Lettuce on a Flaky Croissant

 

House-made Egg Salad, Lettuce on Honey Wheat Bread

 

Our Own Barbecue Pulled Pork with Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw, Sweet Pickle, Bun

 

Wraps

 

California Wrap, Thinly Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Avocado, Mayo

 

Vegetarian, Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Garlic Aioli on a Wheat Wrap

 

Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Grilled or Fried, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Ranch or Bleu Cheese on a Flour Wrap

 

Salads

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Each salad box contains the main course, fresh-cut fruit, and dessert

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Asian Chicken Salad made with Crisp Romaine and Lettuce Blend, Grilled Chicken Breast, Toasted Almonds, Red and Green Cabbage, Scallions, Crunchy Wonton Strips, Sesame Vinaigrette 

 

Chopped Salad with Iceberg Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans, Genoa Salami, Mozzarella Cheese, Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

 

Spinach and Strawberry Salad made with Baby Leaf Spinach, Fresh Strawberries, Sliced Mushrooms, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Poppy Seed Dressing.

 

Julienne Roasted Chicken Strips, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Green Onion, Red Pepper Strips over Mixed Greens with Ranch or Italian Dressing

 

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Romaine, Toasted Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Garlic Dressing

 

Classic Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Crispy Chicken, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Green Onion,  Crumbled Bacon, Hard-Cooked Eggs, Sharp Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Avocado Slices on a Bed of Romaine

 

Sides

 

House-made Potato Salad

Garden Pasta Salad

Broccoli Salad

Sweet Macaroni Salad

 

Desserts

 

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookie

Lemon Bars

 

Additional Items

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Soft Drink, Bottled Water or Juice  

1.75 Each

 

House-made Soups by the Gallon (Serves 12-14 Guests)

Creamy Potato, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable, Tomato, Broccoli and Cheese

45.00 Gallon​

Simple Elegant

 

 

 

 Choose Your Cardinal Experience

- Buffet Dinner -

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Entrees

 

Beef

Oven-Roasted Sirloin of Beef with a Creamy Horseradish Sauce on the side

Sirloin Beef Tips with Grilled Mushrooms over Buttered Noodles

New England Pot Roast, Slowly Braised, served with Roasted Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Onion

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

French Onion Meatloaf

 

Pasta

Classic Italian Meat Lasagna, Baked to a Golden Brown

Cheese Stuffed Manicotti, Topped with Garlic and Herb Marinara, Shaved Asiago

Fettuccine Alfredo with Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cheese Ravioli in Toasted Garlic Butter with Fresh Herbs

 

Pork

Juicy Brown Sugar Dijon Crusted Loin of Pork 

Black Forest Honey Glazed Ham

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions with a White Mustard Sauce

 

Poultry

Chicken Breast in a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

​Honey Garlic Chicken Breast over Jasmine Rice

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated in Italian Seasonings

Tuscany Chicken Breast in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne

Classic Piccata  Chicken Breast, Lightly Crusted with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Chicken Parmesan, Topped with a Marinara Sauce and Creamy Melted Provolone Cheese

Chicken Breast in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Topped with Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms

 

Vegetarian 

House-made Spinach Lasagna, Layers of Noodles in a Cream Sauce, Fresh Spinach, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Topped with a Marinara Drizzle, Shaved Parmesan 

Caramelized Wild Mushroom with Pappardella Pasta

Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eggplant finished with a Tomato Basil Sauce and Melted Mozzarella Cheese

Baked Ziti

 

Accompaniments 

 

Vegetables

Green Beans with Seasonings and Caramelized Pearl Onions

Honey and Orange Glazed Carrots

Medley of Herb Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots, Broccoli, Red Pepper

Broccoli and Cheese with Crispy Bacon

Golden Corn with Sweet Red Peppers

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Potato or Grain

Potatoes Au Gratin, baked with Caramelized Onions, Cream and Asiago

Roasted Baby Red Skin Potatoes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley and Chives

Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Cheddar Cheese Potatoes 

Fresh Sweet Potatoes with Citrus Zest and Brown Sugar Glaze

Mac and Cheese (our own recipe)

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

 

Salad​

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Garden Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber, Carrots, Cheddar Cheese, House-made Croutons, Choice of Dressings

Classic Caesar Salad with House-made Creamy Garlic Dressing, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Mixed Greens Salad with Sliced Radish, Red Onion, Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Romaine Salad with Lemon Pecorino Vinaigrette with Toasted Hazelnuts 

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Breads

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Crusty Rolls, Sweet Creamy Butter

Softly Baked Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

Deep Fried Biscuits and Apple Butter

Honey Wheat Rolls, Sweet Creamy Butter

Garlic Bread Sticks

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Premium Buffet Upgrades

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Sirloin Beef Tips in a Creamy Garlic Sauce  $5.00/guest

Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast, Thinly Sliced Breast, Prosciutto, Provolone, Fresh Sage, White Wine Sauce  $5.00/guest

Beef Short Ribs, Slowly Braised in Red Wine and Vegetables  $5.00/guest

Grilled Salmon Fillet, Topped with Citrus Herb Butter, Lemon Wedge  $6.00/guest

Shrimp Fettuccine with Fresh Spinach and Grated Parmesan Cheese  $6.00/guest

Herbed Marinated Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus and Horseradish Crème $8.00/guest

Fillet of Beef with Herb Butter  $10.00/guest

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Elevated Salad​​

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Specialty Salad with Assorted Greens, Dried Cranberries, Scallions, Crispy Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Feta, Vinaigrette Dressing

Lettuce Wedge with Crispy Bacon, Tomatoes, Thinly Sliced Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Drizzle, Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds, Thinly Sliced Red Onion, Poppy Seed Dressing

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Premium

$36.95 per guest

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2 Premium Entrees

3 Accompaniments

Premium Salad

Rolls & Butter

Dessert

Professional Set Up

Signature

$27.95 per guest

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2 Entrees

3 Accompaniments

Salad

Rolls & Butter

Professional Set Up

Classic

$20.95 per guest

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1 Entrees

2 Accompaniments

Garden Salad

Rolls & Butter

Professional Set Up

* Our Most Popular *

Elegant Dinner

 

- Plated Dinner Menu -

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Entrees

 

Beef

Beef Short Ribs, slowly braised in Red Wine and Vegetables  

Herbed Marinated Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus and Horseradish Crème  

Black Pepper En Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sautéed Mushrooms in  Garlic Butter

Sirloin Beef Tips in a Creamy Garlic Sauce

 

Pasta

Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Pasta  

​Spaghetti with Fresh Spinach in a Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce  

Mushroom Ravioli in a Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce  

Garlic Butter Steak with Cheese Ravioli 

 

Pork

Herb Roasted Tenderloin of Pork, Simmered in its own Juices with an Apple Cider Glaze  

Grilled Boneless Mesquite Pork Chop  

Virginia Baked Ham, served with Dijon Sauce  

 

Poultry 

Chicken Marsala, lightly dusted breast, rolled to a Thin Slice, sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Covered with a semi-sweet Marsala Wine and Mushrooms.  

Italian Stuffed Chicken, Thinly Sliced Breast, Layered with Prosciutto, Cheese, Fresh Sage, Served with a White Wine Sauce  

 

Seafood

Shrimp Fettuccine with Fresh Spinach and Parmesan  

Grilled Salmon Filet, Topped with a Citrus Herb Butter  

Lightly Crusted Baked  Atlantic Cod with Lemon Butter  

Cajun Shrimp and Grits 

 

Vegetarian

Mushroom Stack, Roasted Summer Vegetables and Creamy Goat Cheese  

Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage  

Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobello  

 

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Vegetable

Grilled Vegetables with Sweet Red Peppers, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Green Beans, Asparagus, Feta

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta and Hot Honey

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with a Lemon Aioli

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts 

Fresh Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Butter

 

Potato or Grain

Hasselback in a White Cheddar Sauce

Yukon Gold Baked with Caramelized Onions, Cream and Asiago Cheese

Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Yukon Gold Melting Potatoes

Twice Baked Potato with Crispy Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Dollop of Sour Cream

House -made Mac and Cheese

 

Salad

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House Specialty Salad with Crispy Romaine, Leaf Lettuce, Dried Cranberries, Scallions, Crispy Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Feta, Citrus Vinaigrette

Lettuce Wedge with Crispy Bacon, Vine-ripened Tomato, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Drizzle, Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dressing

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Toasted Almonds, Red Onion, Poppy Seed Dressing

 

Bread

 

Rustic Breads, Creamy Butter

Garlic Bread Sticks 

Honey Wheat Rolls, Creamy Butter

Crusty Rolls, Creamy Butter

Premium

$40.95 per guest

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2 Premium Entrees

3 Accompaniments

Elevated Salad

Rolls & Butter

Dessert

Professional Set Up

Signature

$34.95 per guest

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2 Entrees

3 Accompaniments

Elevated Salad

Rolls & Butter

Professional Set Up

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Classic

$28.95 per guest

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1 Entrees

2 Accompaniments

 Elevated Salad

Rolls & Butter

Professional Set Up

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~ Additional Services ~

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Soft Drink Service

Includes: Ice, Cups, Soft Drink Products, Bottled Water

4.25 per guest

 

Full Bar Setup (No Alcohol) 

Includes: Mixes, Juices, Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke Products, Cups, Napkins, Straws, Condiments, Ice

7.50 per guest

 

Bartenders

50.00 per hour each

 

Rental Items

Additional rental items available upon request.

 

Table Linens

18.00 - 25.00 each

 

Linen Napkins

2.00 each

 

China Service

8.00 per guest

Dinner Plate

Salad Plate

Dinner Fork

Salad Fork

Dinner Knife

Water Goblet

 

Disposable Dinnerware and Flatware

5.00 per Guest

 

General Information

1.  Confirmation of the number of guests and final payment are due 14 days in advance of the function.

2.  Menu prices are subject to change without notice.  We guarantee written proposals for 30 days.   

3.  A 30% deposit is due with a signed contract.  The date is not secured until you sign an event contract and we receive the deposit.

4.  A 20% event production fee is applied to catered events. This fee supports event planning, coordination, administrative processing, food-production management, equipment preparation, loading, transportation logistics, and the operational resources required to execute your event. This fee is not a gratuity and is not distributed directly to service employees. Staffing, rentals, taxes, and other services are quoted separately unless specifically included in your proposal. Gratuities are never required or expected but are always appreciated. Our staff's motto is that gratuities are "never necessary, never expected, and always appreciated." 

5. All full-service events require professional service and culinary personnel. We determine staffing levels based on guest count, menu selections, service format, venue layout, and event requirements. A five-hour minimum applies to each scheduled team member. Your customized proposal will clearly identify required staffing and associated charges.

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