Party and Reception Menu

Logistical Information

A deposit will probably be required to secure a specific date. This deposit will be applied in full to your final bill. For cancellations, notice is required at least 90 days prior to the event or the deposit is forfeited.

Full payment is required on completion of the event, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Sales tax of 5% and Richmond City meal tax of 6% will be charged on all food and beverage costs. Labor and floral are taxed at 5% sales tax.

Final confirmation of guest numbers is requested 5 working days prior to the event. Guest attendance may be increased after that point or the original number will be prepared for and billed accordingly.

All prepared foods remaining on the buffet at the termination of the event can be packaged for the client.

Labor cost: 1 chef and bartender supervisor at $160.00 each and 2 food service personnel at $120.00 each. For off-site events, add approximately $40.00 per staff person. All pricing is based on a 50 guest, 3 hour event and is subject to sales taxes and market fluctuations.

In-House Bar Costs: Please see Dinner Menu.

The following is a menu of our items best suited to food stations and appetizer buffets. However, we can create any menu to meet the needs of your occasion.

Butlered Seafood

$2.00 – $6.00 per person

Mini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Parsley Pernod Sauce
Grilled Cumin Shrimp with Lime
Soy BBQ Shrimp with Scallions
Mediterranean Shrimp with Lemon
Individual Thai Shrimp Cocktail
Blackened Scallops with a Green Onion Coulis
Jerk Scallops with a Lime Aioli
Oysters and Scallops Wrapped with Bacon
Tuna Sashimi with a Wasabi Mayonnaise on Rice Crackers
Seared Dijon Tuna with Parsley Pernod Sauce on Crostini
Cocktail Canapé Cups of Jumbo Lump Crab with Capers
“Spoons” of Roasted Salmon Mousse with Confetti
“Spoons” of Lobster Mango Mousse with Lime Aioli

Butlered Savories

$2.00 – $6.00 per person

Bleu Cheese Walnut Toasts
Pesto Parmesan Toasts
Country Ham Pecan Toasts
Portobello Mushroom Vol au Vents
Savory Spinach Phyllos
Warm Smithfield Country Ham Biscuits
Petite Lamb Loin on Crostini with Chimichurri Sauce
Cocktail Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic
Cocktail Canapé Cups of Goat Cheese with Roasted Garlic and Toasted Walnuts
Cocktail Canapé Cups of Curried Chicken Salad
Canapé Cups of Artichoke Caponata with Lemon Aioli

Angus Beef

$4.00 – $8.00 per person

Grilled London Broil

Roasted Peppered Tenderloin
Above items are served with Horseradish, Dijon Mustard and Mayonnaise

Thyme Roasted Top Round
With toppings of Bleu Cheese, Hot Cherry Peppers and Horseradish Dijon Aioli

(All meats can be carved at a station and are accompanied by White House rolls)

Pork and Poultry

$4.00 – $8.00 per person

Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Tropical Relish and Lime Aioli

Roasted Pork with a Pear Champagne Vinaigrette and Walnuts

Seared Pork with a Sour Cherry Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds and Parsley Oil

Pork Marbella with Dried Plums, Green Olives and Capers

Jerk Pork BBQ with Hot Sauce, Mango Chutney and Rolls

Grilled Sliced Chicken with a Berry Vinaigrette, Craisins and Pine Nuts

Chili Chicken with Corn Relish and Red Pepper Aioli

Dijon Chicken with a Spicy Peach Vinaigrette, Blueberries and Candied Pecans

Tandoori Chicken with Sweet Potato Relish and Saffron Aioli

Sliced Duck Breast with a Spicy Apricot Sauce

Pasta and Potatoes

$3.00 – $6.00 per person

Cheese Tortellini with Seasonal Sauce
Garlic Asiago Mini Raviolis with Brown Butter and Parsley
Pear and Ricotta Pasta Purses with a Marsala Cream Sauce
Potato Röstis with Sour Cream and Scallions
Potato Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Madeira
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Seasonal Aioli

Seafood Buffet

$3.00 – $10.00 per person

Chilled Shrimp with Zesty Cocktail Sauce
Marinated Shrimp with Fresh Basil and Lemon
Smoked Salmon with a Mustard Dill Sauce, Capers and Cocktail Marble Bread
Cedar Planked Roasted Salmon with Lemon Aioli and Crostinis
Lump Crab Royale with Bremner Wafers
Blackened Tuna with Remoulade Sauce and Crostinis
Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise and Rice Crackers
California Rolls with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and a Soy Dipping Sauce
Bar of Raw and Roasted Succulent Oysters with Zesty Cocktail Sauce, Champagne Vinegar Mignonette and Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters
Classic Clams Casino and Oysters Rockefeller

Hot Savories

$2.00 – $5.00 per person

Artichokes Mornay with Bremner Wafers
Smoked Gouda Spinach Dip with Toasted Pecans and Bremner Wafers
Petite Chicken Cordon Bleus with a Honey Mustard Dip
Black Bean Cheese Quesadillas with a Cilantro Lime Sauce
Pork and Shrimp Potstickers with Soy Dipping Sauce
Mini Quiche Lorraine and Spinach Quiche
Warm Goat Cheese with Provençal Tomato Sauce and Crostinis
Crumbled Feta Cheese with Warm Honey, Toasted Walnuts, Fresh Rosemary and Lemon with Savory Crackers
Savory Apricot Ginger Meatballs
Mini Cuban Press with Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese and Spicy Mustard
Piccolo Panini with Artichoke Caponata and Provolone
Petit Croque Monsieur with Smoked Ham, Brie and Dijon Lemon Aioli

Cold Savories

$2.00 – $4.00 per person

Smoked Turkey Biscuit with a Spicy Apricot Aioli
Brie, Saga Bleu or Sharp Yellow Cheddar garnished with Red Seedless Grapes and complimenting Cracker
Blanched Asparagus and Crudités displayed with a Fresh Herb Dipping Sauce
White Bean Hummus with Carrot Sticks and Flat Bread Points with Pimento Cheese
Antipasti Selection available to compliment your menu choices (i.e. Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Country Olives and Artichoke Caponata)

Dessert Novelties

$2.00 – $4.00 per person

Dark Chocolate Truffles
White Chocolate “Pearls”
Almond and Chocolate Shortbreads
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes
Brownie Bites
Amaretti Cookies
Coconut Macaroons
Lemon Squares
Pecan Squares
Chocolate Silk Brownies
Strawberries and Pineapple with Chocolate Fondue
Select Fruit Arrangement with a Lemon Dipping Sauce

Themed Event Ideas

(Corporate and Party)

Customer / Employee Appreciation
Business Networking / Fundraising
Birthday / Anniversary
Retirement / Farewell

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Cosmos and Cosmetics
Bollywood and Vine
Sushi and Sake
Swing and Sidecars
Banking and Bombay
Martinis and Manicures