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Dinner and Cocktail Party Fare

One of the decisions you will have to make in the planning process is what kind of reception would you like to have. Your options include a Cocktail Buffet which is heavy hors d’oeurves, a Dinner Buffet, a Seated Full Service Dinner or a Station Event.

Here are some sample menus and ideas to get you started. Once you have chosen which style of reception you would like, you will be invited to a food tasting where you will enjoy an array of different and exciting food choices.

An Occasion to Remember

Cocktail Buffet

Fruit and Cheese Platter
Hawaiian Meatballs
Chicken Drummettes
Trio of Salads in Pineapples with Croissants
Crab Pasta Salad
Assorted Canapés
Tomato and Olive Bruschetta
Cream Cheese and Pineapple Dip

100+ guests $13.00 per guest
50+ guest $16.00 per guest
All prices are subject to tax and service charge
A Fine Affair

Cocktail Buffet

Bacon Wrapped Angus Sirloin
Assorted Puff Pastries
Chicken Teriyaki on Skewers
Shrimp n’ Grits
Domestic and Imported Cheeses with Grapes
Mashed Potato Bar with Toppings
BBQ Sliders with Cole Slaw
100+ guests $16.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $19.00 plus tax and service
Fit for a King

Cocktail Buffet

Fruit, Cheese and Vegetable Appetizer Station
Carved Marinated Sirloin or Roasted Pork Loin
Assorted Rolls and Sauces
Choice of Shrimp Dish
Pecan Crusted Chicken on Skewers
Marinated Grilled Vegetables or Antipasta Platter
Penne Pasta with Sautéed Vegetables in Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
Miniature Crab Cakes or Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Assorted Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach and Artichoke Dip or Crab Dip with Pita
Substitute Prime Rib $ 2.00 per guest
100 + guests $25.00 per guest
50+ guests $28.00 per guest
All prices are subject to tax and service charge
A Southern BBQ

Dinner Buffet

BBQ Pork and Fried Chicken
Potato Salad or Potato Casserole
Cole Slaw or Dinner Salad
Baked Beans or Green Beans
Cornbread and Iced Tea
100+ guests $14.00 per person
50+ guests $17.00 per person
Dinner ware package $3.00 per guest
Down Home Country Buffet

Honey Roasted Chicken or Turkey
Marinated Beef Sirloin with Pan Gravy or Ham
Garden Salad and Tomato - Cucumber Salad
Macaroni and Cheese or Mashed Potatoes
Collards or Green Beans
Dinner Rolls
100 guests $ 12.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $15.00 plus tax and service
Dinner ware package $3.00 per guest
Served as Seated Dinner with Dual Entrée 100 guests $15.00 plus tax and service
Fit for a Queen

Three Entrée Dinner Buffet
Fruit, Cheese and Vegetable Appetizer Station
Carved Prime Rib of Beef
Choice of Chicken Dish
Choice of Seafood Dish
Dinner Salad
Two Vegetable Selections
One Starch Selection
One Pasta Selection
Dinner Rolls
100 + guests $27.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $32.00 plus tax and service
Served as Seated Dinner with Dual Entrée
100+ guests $25.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $30.00 plus tax and service
Dinner ware package $3.00 per person
A Taste of Italy

Dinner Buffet

Antipasto Platter as Appetizer
Italian Sausage, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan or Marsala, Osso Bucco Chops
(choose three)
Dinner Salad
Pasta, Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Italian Bread
100+ guests $25.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $30.00 plus tax and service
Dinner ware package $3.00 per person
A Wedding Brunch

A Seated Lunch

Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds or Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Marinated Asparagus, Fresh Fruits, Muffins and Croissants
25+ guests $18.00 plus tax and service
50+ guests $15.00 plus tax and service
Jim’s Top Picks Food Selections

Entrees:
- - Prime Rib
  - Beef Tenderloin
  - Marinated Rib
  - Chicken Italian Florentine
  - Portabella Chicken
  - Chicken Marsala
  - Crab Cakes
- - Veal Oscar
  - Veal Marsala
  - Stuffed Chicken w/Shrimp
  - Lemon Pepper Chicken
  - Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo
  - Shrimp Scampi
  - Shrimp n’ Grits
- - Pecan Crusted Salmon
  - Mahi Mahi with Citrus Salsa
  - Blackened Tuna
  - Sautéed Tilapia w/ Lemon Butter
  - Pork Loin with Apple Stuffing
  - Grilled Lamb Chops
  - Pecan Crusted Chicken
Jim’s Top Picks Food Selections

Salads:
- - Classic Caesar
  - Citrus Salad over Mesculin
  - Caprese Salad
- - Fresh Garden Salad
  - Cucumber and Tomato
- - Broccoli Salad
  - Pear, Walnut and Feta
Jim’s Top Picks Food Selections

Vegetables:
- - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots
  - Grilled Asparagus
  - Glazed Baby Carrots
- - Squash, Zucchini, & Peppers
  - Marinated Grilled Vegetables
  - Sautéed Broccoli & Mushrooms
- - Sugar Snap Peas
  - Sautéed Fresh Green Beans
  - Fried Cabbage w/Bacon
Jim’s Top Picks Food Selections

Starches:
- - Twice Baked Potato
  - Rice Pilaf
  - Bow Tie Pasta in Butter and Garlic Sauce
- - Potato Casserole
  - Wild Rice & Mushroom
- - Oven Roasted Potatoes
  - Apple Walnut Stuffing
  - Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Jim’s Top Picks Food Selections

Passed Appetizers:
- - Shrimp Shooters
  - Cajun Fried Oysters
  - Assorted Canapés
  - Bacon Wrapped Sirloin
- - Shrimp n’ Grits Shooters
  - Chicken Teriyaki n Skewers
  - Mini Crab Cakes
  - Tomato and Olive Bruschetta
  - Lobster Wraps
- - Stuffed Mushrooms
  - Assorted Puff Pastries
  - Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
  - Pecan Crusted Chicken

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