Catering Richmond Virginia

Pre Sit-down Wedding

Cocktail Hour

(optional)

Welcome Drink

(as guests enter)(host's champagne)

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

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 1 hour) A tiered presentation of fresh fruits and crudite vegetables and dips centered around an Ice Sculpture of your choiceSelected Cheeses and CrackersBoursen Cheese en Croute with Spinach RusksSmoked Pastrami Salmon with black bread, mustard and capers

(Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce around Ice Sculpture

may be added

Butlered Hors Doeuvres

(select 3) (Served 1 hour)Plumb Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella StrudelMarinated Fried Artichoke Hearts with Horseradish CreamScallop, Smithfield Ham, and Gouda StrudelPetite Vidalia Onion Tarts with Gruyere and BaconGrilled Breast of Duck served on petite Potato Pancake with Blackberry Conserve and a dollop of sour creamMushroom Caps Stuffed with Spinach and Cheese

Va. Peanut chicken Skewers

Crispy Dim Sum with duk Sauce

*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 receptionHosts wine, alcohol, and beer

presitdown

Sit Down Dinner Menu

Salad(Select one)

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

Salad of Mixed Field Greens

and matchstick vegetableswith Raspberry Pecan vinaigrette

Fresh Bakery Bread Basket (on each table)

Fresh petite pan, sour dough rolls, and garlic bread sticks with and whipped butter

Entrees (Select one)

Sliced Roast Tenderloin of Beef

Thinly sliced roast tenderloin of beef with a shitaki mushroom Demi glace

Slow Roasted Herb Encrusted Prime Rib of Beef

A generous slice of our famous Prime Rib served au jus

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Fresh crabcake pan sauteed and served with a lite mustard caper sauce

Veal Piccatta

Veal lightly floured and sauteed served under a mushroom Demi glace

Jack Black Chicken

Sweet bourbon glazed breast of chicken finished with praline pecans and Jack Black sauce

Salmon En Croute

Fresh Norwegian Salmon topped with spinach, red peppers and mushroomswrapped in pastry and served with dilled alio sauce

Lemon Chicken

Chicken Breasts lightly floured and sauteed finished with a lemon caper sauce

Sliced Roast Porkloin

Roast loin of pork thinly sliced and served topped with cinnamon apples

Accompaniments

(All entrees come with the following)Your choice of:

�Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Parslied New Potatoes, or Wild Rice Pilaf

and

Melange of Seasonal Vegetables

Lightly stirfried in a blend of olive oil and herbs

Wedding Cake Cutting and Toast

Fresh Strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolateWedding Cake (provided by hostess)Champagne Toast (provided by hostess)

Beverages

Coffee, iced tea, and water served throughout the meal

The Beautiful Beginnings Cocktail / Sit Down 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 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, an Ice Sculpture of your choice, 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 basic colors

All guest table cloths floor length in your choice of basic colors

All linen napkins in your choice of colors

All set-up and clean-up

Additional to menu price:

We staff seated dinners at 16 guest per waiter (2 tables per waiter max.)

We do not charge an additional gratuity

Overtime is billed

Outside of Metro Richmond Travel time is billed both ways

Items that may need to be rented at some sites:

5 foot round tables for guests

White wood padded chairs

Chair covers

Beverage options

to be determined