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Our Menus

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!

 

Click the menu title below to learn more and for current pricing! 

(Please Note: Prices subject to change without notice)

Hors D'oeuvres

 

~ Hors D'oeuvres ~

 

Priced per Piece or per  Guest

50 piece minimum

Butler Passed or Buffet

 

Hot Hors D'oeuvre Menu

Beef Tenderloin, Thinly Sliced on a Toasted Crostini with a Dill Sauce  2.25 per Piece

Breaded Crispy Cauliflower with Spicy Ranch (3)  2.25 per Guest

Pretzel Bites with a Creamy Queso  2.50 per Guest

Potato Skins with Cheese, Bacon, Sour Cream and Chives (2)  3.50 per Guest

Nashville Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Skewer  1.75 per Piece

Coconut Shrimp served with a Citrus Dipping Sauce  1.75  per Piece

 

Miniature Lump Crab Cake served with Spicy Remoulade  2.25 per Piece

Korean BBQ Meatballs with a Spicy Mayo Dip  0.95 per Piece

 

Spinach and Artichoke with Pita Chips or Crispy Tortilla Chips  2.50 per Guest

 

Chicken Empanada with a Chipotle Dipping Sauce  1.50  per Piece

 

Hand Wrapped Chicken Egg Roll Drizzled with a Pineapple Chile Sauce  2.25 per Piece

 

Pulled Pork Sliders served with Barbecue Sauce, Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw   2.25  per Piece

 

Shredded Beef Slider served with Caramelized Onions and Creamy Horseradish Sauce  2.75  per Piece

 

Stuffed Jumbo Mushroom Caps with Sausage or Cheese  1.75  per Piece

 

Buffalo Chicken Wings served with Bleu Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Celery Sticks  1.75  per Piece

 

Hand-made Meatballs, Barbecue, Swedish, Asian, Sweet and Sour  0.95  per Piece

 

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks served with Marinara Dipping Sauce (2)  1.75 per Guest

 

Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno served with Southwestern Dipping Sauce  1.50  per Piece

 

Baked Brie en Croute with Toasted Almonds, Strawberries, Water Crackers  1.75 per Guest

 

Mini Mac and Cheese Balls served with a Drizzle of Ranch or Sour Cream (2)  2.25 per Guest

 

Hand Cut French Fries served with Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Green Onions, Sour Cream, Ketchup  2.50  per Guest

 

Cold Hors D'oeuvre Menu

 

Beautiful 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  7.50 per Guest

 

Jumbo Shrimp served with Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedge  1.75  per Piece

 

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Kabob with Golden Pineapple, Strawberry, Melon, served with a Minted Citrus Dipping Sauce  1.50  per piece

 

Elegant Display of Fine Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Smoked Almonds, Grape Clusters with Sliced French Bread, Gourmet Crackers  3.50

 

Red Pepper, Classic, Cilantro Lemon or Pine Nut Hummus with Fresh Parsley, Pita Wedges  2.50 per Guest

 

Classic Tomato, White Bean, Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese or Olive Tapenade Bruschetta on Grilled Ciabatta  2.50 per Guest

 

Stuffed Eggs, Deviled, Cheddar and Bacon (2) 1.60 per Guest

 

Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl with Pumpernickel Rye Cubes  1.50 per Guest

 

Santa  Fe Mexican Layered Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips  1.75 per Guest

 

Vegetable Crudite, Market Fresh Vegetables served with a Choice of Dips, Ranch, Caramelized Onion, Bleu Cheese  1.50 per Guest

 

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)  6.25 per Guest

 

Late Night Menu

 

Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels with Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Honey Mustard, Cream Cheese  2.50 per Piece

 

Pulled Pork Sliders, Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw, Pickle  2.25 per piece

 

Buffalo Chicken Wings, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Celery Sticks (3)  2.25 per Guest

 

Hot Dog Bar, Relish, Onion, Cheese, Mustard, Ketchup  2.25 per Guest

 

Walking Taco  2.00 per Piece

 

Italian Sub Wedge, Loaded with Ham, Pepperoni, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Onion, Banana Pepper, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Vinegar and Oil  2.25 Per Piece

Barbecue
Boxed Lunch

~ Barbecue Menu ~

Barbecue Menu

Two Accompaniments, Soft Rolls with Cinnamon Butter or Deep Fried Biscuits and Apple Butter

Beef Brisket Coated in a Sweet Rub

Cajun Grilled Chicken Breast with Alabama White Sauce

18.50 per Guest

 

Slowly Smoked Pulled Pork

Pulled Barbecue Chicken Breasts

Toasted Buns, Pickles

Three Barbecue Sauces (Carolina, Memphis, Kansas)

15.95 per Guest

Deluxe Hamburger Grill

Hot Dogs

Brats

Toasted Buns

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

15.25 per Guest

Slowly Smoked Pulled Pork

Three Barbecue Sauces (Carolina, Memphis, Kansas)

Toasted Buns, Pickles

Crispy Fried Chicken

15.25 per Guest

Slowly Smoked Pulled Pork 

Three Barbecues Sauces (Carolina, Memphis, Kansas)

Toasted Buns, Pickles

Barbecue Chicken

15.25 per Guest

 

1/2 Slab Baby Back Pork Ribs, Slowly Roasted and Grilled in Our Own Barbecue Sauce

Beef Brisket Coated in a Sweet Rub

21.95 per Guest

Grilled Ribeye Steak (12 Ounces)

Barbecue Chicken Breast

28.50 per Guest

Accompaniments (Pick Two)

Hot

Ranch-style Baked Beans with Molasses, Ketchup and Seasonings

Grilled Corn on Cob (Seasonal)

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

Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

Seasoned Green Beans with Caramelized Pearl Onions

Corn Casserole

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)

Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

2.25 Each

Chunk Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cookies

1.25 Each

Strawberry Shortcake (Seasonal)

3.50 Each

House-made Banana Pudding

3.50 Each

 

~ Boxed Lunch Menu ~

 

Orders require a 24 hour advanced 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, dessert

15.25 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

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 Portabella 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

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

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

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

~ Simple Elegant Dinner Menu ~

 

Please choose entree selections and two dinner accompaniments.

All BUFFET dinners include a choice of salad, crusty rolls and butter.

 

Entree Selections

2 entree selections: 17.75 per Guest

3 entree selections: 21.75 per Guest

 

Entree

 

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 Sundried 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 Sauteed Portabella 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

 

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

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, Shave Parmesan Cheese

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

Romaine Salad with Lemon Pecorino Vinaigrette with Toasted Hazelnuts 

Breads

Crusty Rolls, Sweet Creamy Butter

Softly Baked Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

Deep Fried Biscuits and Apple Butter

Elegant Dinner

 

~ Elegant Dinner Menu ~

Please choose entree selection and two dinner accompaniments.

All dinners include a choice of salad, bread selection and butter.

 

Entree

 

Beef

Beef Short Ribs, slowly Braised in Red Wine and Vegetables  19.50 per Guest

Herbed Marinated Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus and Horseradish Creme  23.95 per Guest

Black Pepper En Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Mushrooms in  Garlic Butter  25.95 per Guest

 

Pasta

Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Pasta  14.50 per Guest

​Spaghetti with Fresh Spinach in a Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce  14.50 per Guest

Mushroom Ravioli in a Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce  15.50 per Guest

Garlic Butter Steak with Cheese Ravioli 15.50 per Guest

 

Pork

Herb Roasted Tenderloin of Pork, Simmered in its own Juices with a Apple Cider Glaze  14.50 per Guest

Grilled Boneless Mesquite Pork Chop  13.50 per Guest

Virginia Baked Ham, served with Dijon Sauce  12.50 per Guest

 

Poultry 

Chicken Marsala, Lightly Dusted Breast Rolled to a Thin Slice, Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Covered with a Semi Sweet Marsala Wine and Mushrooms  13.75 per Guest

Italian Stuffed Chicken, Thinly Sliced Breast, Layered with Prosciutto, Cheese Fresh Sage, Served with a White Wine Sauce  13.75 per Guest

 

Seafood

Shrimp Fettuccine with Fresh Spinach and Parmesan  15.50 per Guest

Grilled Salmon Filet, Topped with a Citrus Herb Butter  16.50 per Guest

Lightly Crusted Baked  Atlantic Cod with Lemon Butter  16.50 per Guest

Cajun Shrimp and Grits  14.50 per Guest

 

Vegetarian

Mushroom Stack, Roasted Summer Vegetables and Creamy Goat Cheese  13.50 per Guest

Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage  14.50 per Guest

Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobello  14.50 per Guest

 

Accompaniments

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 Brussel 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

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

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

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

 

Additional Services ~

Soft Drink Service

Includes Ice, Cups, Soft Drink Products, Bottled Water

4.25 per Guest

 

Bar Setup

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

6.50 per Guest

 

Service Staff

28.00 per Hour (Minimum of 4 Hours Each)

Lack of adequate staff is very obvious to the guests and will undo careful planning.

 

Chefs (Mobile Kitchen)

35.00 per Hour (Minimum of 4 Hours Each)

 

Bartenders

50.00 per Hour Each

 

Rental Items

Additional rental items available upon request.

 

Table Linens

18.00 - 25.00 Each

 

Line Napkins

1.50 Each

 

China Service

7.50 per Guest

Dinner Plate

Salad Plate

Dinner Fork

Salad Fork

Dinner Knife

Water Goblet

 

Disposable Dinnerware and Flatware

4.50 per Guest

 

General Information

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

2.  Menu prices are subject to change without notice.  Written proposals are guaranteed for 30 days.   

3.  A 30% deposit is due with a signed contract.  The date is not secured  until an event contract is signed and deposit is received.

4.  An 20% event production fee is for operating costs for things such as insurance, advertising, trucks maintenance, fuel, hours needed to plan and prep for the event.  This is not a gratuity for staff.  We pay our staff very well.  Our staff's motto is that gratuities are "never necessary, never expected, and always appreciated." 

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