HORS d'OEUVRES

  • Chicken

    • Smoked Chicken Skewers
      Our famous smoked chicken served on a petite skewer and drizzled with our equally-as-famous white barbecue sauce.
      • Buffalo Chicken Sliders
        Fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with a blue cheese crumble and served on a slider bun.
        • Mini Chicken & Waffles
          Buttermilk waffles topped with a crispy Southern fried chicken nugget and drizzled with maple bourbon glaze.

        • Beef

          • Open Faced Prime Rib
            Thinly sliced prime rib with creamy horseradish sauce on a crostini.
            • Bourbon Glazed Beef Tenderloin Skewers
              Grilled, deliciously tangy, and served with horseradish sauce.

            • Fish & Seafood

              • Angels on Horseback
                Gulf Apalachicola oysters flash fried, wrapped in bacon and served with jalapeño tartar sauce.
                • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
                  Jumbo shrimp wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon, drizzled with chipotle barbecue sauce.
                  • Cajun Shrimp Kabobs
                    Skewers of grilled andouille sausage, grilled Jumbo shrimp and red and green peppers.
                    • Mini Shrimp Cocktail
                      Jumbo shrimp served in a shot glass with shredded lettuce and cocktail sauce.
                      • Mini Catfish Po Boys
                        Mini New Orleans-style sandwiches made with Alabama farm-raised catfish, lightly fried in peanut oil and served on mini French baguettes. Comes with creamy tartar sauce.
                        • Mini Lump Crab Cakes
                          Ours have more crab and less “cake” and come with tangy Memphis dressing.

                        • Pork

                          • Mini Pulled Pork Sliders
                            Pulled pork barbecued to perfection, served in mini buns and accompanied by barbecue sauce, coleslaw and pickle.
                            • Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
                              Large cap mushrooms, stuffed with andouille sausage mixed with herbs, red onions and mayo and topped with pepper jack cheese and then broiled.
                              • Bacon and Parmesan Deviled Eggs
                                A favorite found at any Southern gathering, our version is made with horseradish and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
                                • Fried Green Tomato BLTs
                                  A Southern staple, served open faced and made with apple wood smoked bacon, cornmeal fried green tomato, Memphis dressing and feta cheese crumble.

                                • Veggies & Cheese

                                  • Asparagus Parmesan Bites
                                    Asparagus on puff pastry, topped with parmesan cheese and baked crisp.
                                    • Mini Grilled Pimento Cheese
                                      Pimento cheese made from sharp cheddar and grilled in a pressed Panini.

                                    CARVING STATIONS

                                    • Carving Stations

                                      Carved by a uniformed chef. Served with Cypress Inn’s homemade yeast rolls.

                                      • Maple Bournon Roasted Pork Loin
                                        Served with whole grain mustard cream.
                                        • Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin
                                          Served with horseradish sauce, whole grain mustard and caramelized onions.
                                          • Oven Roasted Prime Rib
                                            Served with horseradish sauce, whole grain mustard and caramelized onions.

                                          • Savory Martini Bar Stations

                                            Minimum of 50 guests required.

                                            • Shrimp & Grits Martini Bar
                                              Two kinds of grits – gouda and roasted tomato served with a variety of toppings including sautéed shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms, andouille sausage, crumbled apple wood smoked bacon, and sautéed onions and peppers.
                                              • Mashed & Sweet Potato Martini Bar
                                                Our creamy mashed potatoes served with a variety of topping selections including sautéed mushrooms, shredded cheese, crumbled apple wood smoked bacon, roasted vegetables, traditional brown gravy, candied pecans, and brown sugar.
                                                • Mac & Cheese Martini Bar
                                                  Three cheese rotini mac and jalapeño jack rotini mac served with a variety of toppings including sautéed mushrooms, andouille sausage, apple wood smoked bacon, steamed broccoli, chopped tomatoes and chives.

                                                BUFFET

                                                • Salad Course Options

                                                  • Summer Salad
                                                    Candied pecans, dried cranberries, fresh strawberries and a balsamic vinaigrette and feta crumbles.
                                                    • Caesar Salad
                                                      Hearts of romaine, crisp croutons, creamy Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan.
                                                      • Garden Salad
                                                        Mixed greens, baby tomatoes, cucumber, crispy croutons, and our own homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.
                                                        • Apple Salad
                                                          Mixed greens, granny smith apples, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, and lemon honey dressing.

                                                        • Entree Selections

                                                          • Smoked Chicken with White BBQ Sauce
                                                            Cypress Inn’s own smoked breast with our equally-as- famous white barbecue sauce.
                                                            • Fried Chicken Breast
                                                              Southern fried favorite is made even better with the extra crispiness and flavor of pecans in the crust.
                                                              • Herb Roasted Chicken
                                                                Perfectly seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
                                                                • Chicken Parmesan
                                                                  Chicken breast lightly fried and topped with Italian red sauce and covered in parmesan cheese.
                                                                  • Blackened Chicken Pasta
                                                                    Chicken strips are perfected by blackening and served over rotini pasta in a Creole cream sauce.
                                                                    • Chicken Pot Pie
                                                                      The base is a creamy herb sauce to which chunks of chicken breast, fresh carrots, mushrooms and onions are added and wrapped in a light flaky crust.
                                                                      • Chicken Cordon Bleu
                                                                        Chicken breast wrapped around a slice of ham and Swiss cheese, lightly fried and drizzled with creamy Dijon sauce.
                                                                        • Alabama Farm-Raised Fried Catfish
                                                                          A popular Cypress Inn menu item for years, catfish fillets are lightly fried in cornmeal and served with homemade creamy tartar sauce.
                                                                          • Tortilla Crusted Tilapia
                                                                            White fish is balanced with a spicy crust coating and served with homemade creamy tartar sauce.
                                                                            • Blackened Tilapia
                                                                              White fish prepared by Creole-inspired blackening and served with lemon beurre blanc sauce.
                                                                              • Shrimp Cypress Inn
                                                                                Shrimp, mushrooms, cheeses, and rotini pasta, baked in a creamy white wine sauce.
                                                                                • Seafood Stuffed Orange Roughy
                                                                                  Stuffed with seasoned crab and shrimp and drizzled with lemon butter sauce.
                                                                                  • Grilled Atlantic Salmon
                                                                                    Grilled and served over creamy mashed potatoes with maple bourbon glaze.
                                                                                    • Sliced Beef Tenderloin
                                                                                      Tender and lean oven roasted beef with a mushroom demi-glace, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
                                                                                      • Beef Bordelaise
                                                                                        Slow roasted chuck served over mashed potatoes and root veggies and a classic brown gravy.
                                                                                        • Roasted Pork Tenderloin
                                                                                          Perfectly seasoned with garlic and rosemary, served with mashed sweet potatoes and whole grain mustard sauce.

                                                                                        • On the Side

                                                                                          • Smoked Gouda Grits
                                                                                            • Roasted Herb New Potatoes
                                                                                              • Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes
                                                                                                • Potatoes Au Gratin
                                                                                                  • Skillet Corn
                                                                                                    • Steamed Green Beans with Almond Butter
                                                                                                      • Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes & Feta
                                                                                                        • Country Club Squash
                                                                                                          • Asparagus Spears with Lemon Butter
                                                                                                            • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
                                                                                                              • Italian Zucchini & Summer Squash Sautee
                                                                                                                • Brocolli with Cheese Sauce

                                                                                                                • Desserts

                                                                                                                  • Cypress Inn Homemade Bread Pudding
                                                                                                                    Made from our famous yeast rolls & served with our homemade whiskey sauce
                                                                                                                    • Banana Pudding
                                                                                                                      Repeated layers of sweet vanilla custard, cookies and sliced fresh bananas and topped with whipped cream.
                                                                                                                      • Mississippi Mud Cake
                                                                                                                        Rich & decadent chocolate cake with a coffee, cream cheese & pecan filling, topped with ganache, whipped cream & chocolate shavings
                                                                                                                        • Layered Strawbetty Shortcake
                                                                                                                          Tender shortcake with layers of sweetened strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream.
                                                                                                                          • Tiramisu
                                                                                                                            Coffee-flavored Italian delight made of ladyfingers with a hint of cocoa and creamy mascarpone cheese.
                                                                                                                            • Peach Cobbler
                                                                                                                              Fresh peaches, cinnamon, a flaky crust and gooey goodness.