Catering Richmond Virginia

Pre Sit-down Buffet Dinner

Cocktail Hour

Welcome Drink

(as guests enter)

(as guests enter)(host's champagne)

Kir Royal made with chilled champagne and cassis served with a strawberry in a tulip glass

or

Bellinis made with chilled champagne and peach schnapps

served with a slice of peach in a tulip glass

(non-alcoholic Kirs or Bellinis made with sparkling cider will also be available)

Grand Cold Station

(Served 1st hr thru end of food service)

A tiered mirrored presentation of fresh fruits and crudite vegetables in bread crab sculptures with dips and selected cheeses and crackers

Boursen Cheese en Croute with Spinach Rusks

Butlered Hors Doeuvres

(select 3) (Served 1 hour)

Plumb Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Strudel

Marinated Fried Artichoke Hearts with Horseradish Cream

Scallop, Smithfield Ham, and Gouda Strudel

Petite Vidalia Onion Tarts with Gruyere and Bacon

Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Spinach and Cheese

*Petite Spanikopita *Honeyed Lemon Chicken Bites

*Potato Skins stuffed with cheddar, bacon, *Assorted Mini-Quiche and green onions, served with sour cream *Mushroom caps stuffed with cheese & spinach

*Mini Eggrolls with hot mustard and Duk sauce *Fried Mini-Wontons with hot mustard

*Kennett Square Mushrooms stuffed with Italian *Crispy Chinese potstickers with Duk sauce sausage, cheese and herbs *Scallop, Smithfield Ham and Gouda strudel

*Crabmeat and cream cheese strudel *Fresh pesto and Provolone strudel

*Caesar strudel with garlic sauce *Plum tomato, spinach and herbed cheese strudel

*Petite Vidalia onion tarts with Gruyere and bacon *Sweet and sour meatballs

*Grilled peanut chicken skewers with spicy/sweet *Chicken skewers with apricot sauce

Beverage Stations

Bars are open and serving from start of reception

Hosts wine, alcohol, and beer

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Sitdown Buffet Wedding Menu

Dinner Service

SALAD

(Select 1)(pre-set)

Caesar Salad

with large garlic roasted croutons

and creamy Caesar Dressing

Garden Salad

with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots,

shredded red cabbage and croutons in a sweet tarragon vinaigrette

Selection of fresh rolls and butter on each table

BUFFET SERVICE

(Select 2)

Pepper Crusted Roast Pork Loin

with apple cornbread stuffing and cranberry Cumberland sauce

Stir Fry of Chicken or Beef and Vegetables

with fried rice

Fishermans Pasta with Toppings

Angel Hair with clams, shrimp, crab meat and scallops;

mushrooms and fresh tomatoes with garlic/champagne butter

Sliced London Broil

with a mushroom sauce

Chicken Divan

Chicken breast and broccoli in Bechamel sauce with peppered croutons

Petite Crabcakes

sauteed to order, served with herbed rusks and light mustard/caper cream

Vegetarian Lasagna

Chef's choice of starch appropriate to chosen entrees

and

Fresh Seasonal Garden Vegetable Medely

Wedding Cake Cutting and Toast

(Served 1 hr before end of wedding)

Fresh Strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolate

Wedding Cake (provided by hostess)

Champagne Toast (provided by hostess)

Beverages

Coffee, Iced Tea and Water Served throughout the meal

Hosts bar open throughout dinner

The Beautiful Beginnings Cocktail / Sit Down/Buffet Dinner Package is priced plus staff, and tax. This package is designed to last for 7 hour (4 hours of service, 2 hours set-up, and 1 hour clean-up) unless adjusted. This menu is a good starting point for designing your reception. It may be sculpted to your tastes and budget by using the additional selections that are included in this packet. Many items can be substituted for at no additional charge; others can be substituted for a slightly higher charge as marked. The sales tax is 5% on all charges including staffing.

A final guaranteed guest count is due one week (five business days) prior to the scheduled date. After that date only additions are accepted. The count may increase up until 24 hours prior to the event. We accept all major credit cards. Final payment is due four business days prior to the wedding.

The Beautiful Beginnings Cocktail / Sit Down/Buffet Dinner Package includes the following items at no additional charge:

For the Cocktail Hour:

Glass plates, cocktail napkins, buffet, and beverage tables with base linens in your choice of basic colors, glassware, and beverage service equipment

All bar mixers, juices, sodas, ice, beverage garnishes and welcome drink mixers are include for the entire event.

For Dinner Service:

All china, stemmed glassware, silverware and table setting items

All Stemmed Glassware for bar and beverage service

All cloths for bars and cocktail hour stations in your choice of colors

All guest table cloths floor length in your choice of colors

All linen napkins in your choice of colors

All set-up and clean-up

Additional to menu price:

We staff seated dinners at 24 guest per waiter (3 tables per waiter max.)

We do not charge an additional gratuity

Overtime is billed

Outside of Metro Richmond Travel time is billed

Items that may need to rented at some sites:

5 foot round tables for guest

White wood padded chairs

Chair covers

Beverage options

to be determined