Reception Displays

Use the below suggestions to design your own buffet, enhance a buffet, or as appetizers for your wedding reception.

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  Standard Cheese Display

  A selection of domestic & imported cheeses attractively displayed with fresh fruit, served with assorted breads & crackers to include GF option. (1.5oz/person)
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  Deluxe Cheese Display

  A selection of domestic & imported cheeses attractively displayed with fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts & jams. Served with assorted breads & crackers to include GF option (1.5oz/person)
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  Fresh Fruit Platter

  Sliced seasonal fresh fruits & berries attractively displayed with fresh mint
• Crudité

  Seasonal raw vegetables served with ranch dressing & traditional hummus
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  Anti-Pasta Platter

  Assorted sliced Italian meats, sliced provolone & marinated mozzarella, peperoncini, olives, & marinated artichokes served with Italian style bread & homemade focaccia. Garnished with fruit
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  Grilled & Marinated Vegetable Platter

  Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, Portobello mushrooms & asparagus with artichoke hearts in Caesar dressing
• Wheel of Baked Brie

  Brie baked in pastry crust with grapes, fresh berries & toast rounds. Serves approximately 30 guests
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  Texas Sourced Charcuterie Tray

  Texas-sourced antelope loin, wild boar sausage, thin-sliced Axis venison, seared pork loin, seasoned & grilled chicken served alongside Texas cheddar and goat cheese, pepper jack and smoked Gouda, jams, dried fruit & assorted deluxe nuts. Served with baskets of breads & crackers
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  Ceviche Martini

  Marinated fresh raw Whitefish, shrimp, Bay scallops marinated in fresh lime juice with tomato, onion & avocado - cool & refreshing
• Chesapeake Bay-Style baked Creamy Crab Dip

  Served with assorted fine crackers. Serves approximately 30 guests
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  Hummus Bar

  Choose 3 flavors: traditional, beet, white bean, roasted red pepper or sriracha Served with muhamara, falafel & pita chips
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  Macaroni & Cheese Martini Bar

  Traditional Velveeta & Jarlsberg macaroni & cheese served in martini glasses to be garnished with chopped bacon, diced ham, diced tomatoes, & chopped green onions.
• Mashed Potini Bar

  Choice of: mashed roasted garlic or red skin potatoes served in stemless martini glasses. Create Your Own Mashed Potato Sundae with: shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bleu cheese, sauteed mushrooms, crumbled bacon, green onions, or sour cream displayed in large martini glasses.
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  ***Assorted Slider Displays***

  Choose from: * 2oz ground lamb burger topped with goat cheese & pickled onions on zahtar roll * Chicken fried chicken with gravy on potato roll * South Carolina pulled pork with slaw on white brioche roll * Grilled Portobello mushroom, sauteed onions & Swiss cheese with Pickapeppa on homemade focaccia * 2oz ground chuck slider topped with cheddar, ketchup, mustard & pickles on a sesame roll ***Minimum order of 1 dozen per selection***
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  Bacon Bar

  Choose 3 flavors: assorted strips of bacon enhanced with coffee, sweet chili, Cajun glaze, smoke or black pepper, chocolate & caramel displayed in glass cylinders with jars of dried fruit (4-5" strip of bacon per person)
• Street Tacos

  Mini corn tortillas with assorted fillings to include taco meat, chicken fajitas, and bean & cheese with complimenting garnishes Serving size 2 per person. Includes Chef
• Carved Top Round of Beef

  Served with assorted rolls, Dijon mustard & mayonnaise (6oz/person)
• Carved Prime Rib of Beef

  Roasted in Dijion black pepper crust Served with assorted rolls, au jus & horseradish cream sauce. (8oz/serving)
• Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin

  Marinated in 3 peppercorn crust, seared and carved or displayed with assorted rolls & complimenting sauces (6oz/serving)
• Carved BBQ Brisket

  Pecan smoked & served with sliced breads, assorted rolls, pickles, onions, sliced jalapenos & zesty BBQ sauce on the side (8oz/serving)
• Kentucky Bourbon Glazed Ham

  served with assorted rolls, whole grain mustard & chutney
• Whole Roasted Dijon Marinated Pork Loin

  Carved or displayed porkloin with assorted rolls, Cognac green peppercorn sauce
• Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast

  Served with assorted breads, mayonnaise & cranberry relish (8oz/serving)

Hand Crafted Hors d'oeuvres

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  Caprese Skewers

  Mozzarella ball & cherry tomato brushed with basil pesto
• Antipasta Kabobs

  Fresh mozzarella, tomato, artichoke heart, olives & Italian meat
• Wild Mushroom & Leek Stuffed Filo Cups

  Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sauteed mushrooms & tender leek
• Stuffed Apricots

  Dried apricots stuffed with jalapeno & wrapped in crisp bacon
• Crab Cups

  Maryland-style Crab filled filo cups
• Toasted Focaccia Coins

  Topped with basil, tomato & provolone
• Alsatian Bacon & Onion Tart

  Alsatian crisp bacon & Shiner Bock caramelized onions on thin puff pastry squares
• Rumaki

  Bacon wrapped water chestnuts marinated in Teriyaki & brown sugar
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  Deviled Eggs

  Traditional deviled eggs

Texas Influenced Hors D'Oeuvres

Hand crafted canapes crafted (clap clap clap clap) deep in the heart of Texas

• Bacon wrapped Jalapenos

  Cream cheese stuffed bacon wrapped & grilled jalapeno halves
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  Gulf Shrimp Rounds

  Gulf Shrimp with avocado mayonnaise & tomato preserve on garlic toast round
• Chicken Noisettes

  Nut-size chicken piece with slivered jalapeno & date wrapped in bacon
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  BBQ Beef Filo Cups

  Chopped BBQ Beef brisket in filo cup garnished with pecos melon pico
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  Baked Quail Bites

  Baked Quail breast stuffed with jalapeno cornbread wrapped in bacon & glazed with Cajun sauce, cut in quarters

Specialty Hors D'Oeuvres

• Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
• Chicken & Waffle Minis

  Mini waffles with maple breaded chicken, topped with Maple gravy **passed only**
• Lobster Mac Bites

  Lobster macaroni & cheese bites
• Shrimp Cocktail Dippers

  Large shrimp perched over classic cocktail sauce
• Classic Arancini

  Globes of Saffron risotto filled with a creamy mix of pistachios & peas
• Chicken Satay

  Indonesian style skewered chicken, served with Thai peanut sauce
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  Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

  Grilled asparagus wrapped in smoky prosciutto
• Chef-Selection Assorted Finger Sandwiches

  Crust-less, triangular, bite-sized sandwiches Choose from thin sliced cucumber & herb cream cheese, smoked salmon mousse, chicken salad, white cheddar spread **24 Order minimum**

Budget-Minded Hors D'Oeuvres

• Spanakopita Triangles

  Baked filo triangles filled with spinach & Feta cheese, served with classic Tzatziki (creamy cucumber sauce)
• Mini Beef Wellingtons

  Bites of beef tenderloin with minced mushrooms wrapped in golden puff pastry
• Pretzel Bites

  Bite size soft pretzels served with beer cheese sauce & mustard *3 pretzels per serving
• Cordon Bleu Bites

  Globes of Ham & Swiss cheese rolled in bread crumbs and deep fried with Dijionnaise sauce *2 per serving
• Mini Pork Tamales

  Texas-made tamales in husk served with homemade salsa
• Mini Pork Eggrolls

  Classic Chinese appetizer served with homemade sweet & sour sauce

Delicious Dip Options (Hot or Cold)

• Kale Brussel Sprout

  served with Crostini
• Chile Con Queso

  Served hot with tortilla chips
• Maryland-Style Crab

  Maryland-style baked crab dip Served hot with pita & potato chips
• Chips & Salsa

  Served cold
• Hummus

  Traditional hummus Served cold with pita chips
• Blue Cheese Bacon Onion

  Blue cheese, bacon & green onion Served cold with potato chips
• Cold Shrimp Dip

  Served cold with potato chips
• Guacamole

  Served chilled with tortilla chips
• Ceviche

  Fresh raw whitefish, shrimp & Bay scallops marinated in fresh lime juice with tomato, onion & avocado - cool & refreshing

Sweet Things

Delectable hand crafted treats

• Uptown Bars

  * Fudgy Walnut Brownies * Blondie Bars * Lemon Bars * Triple Chocolate Brownies
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  Sweet with no Wheat

  * Specialty Gluten-Free Cookie (Made with Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, & Oatmeal) * Chocolate Chipotle Decadence with Raspberry Splash * Fudgy Walnut Brownies * Chocolate Ganache Cups * Chocolate Dipped Strawberries * Texas Pecan Pralines
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  Tongue Twisting Tartlets

  * Banana Pudding * Lemon Curd * Cheesecake * Lime *** 1 per serving***
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  Creamy Delights

  Cheesecake Bite Assortment may include: * Chocolate * French Vanilla * Raspberry Swirl * Praline Pecan ***1 per serving***
• DB's Cookies

  Traditional Cookie Assortment * Oatmeal Raisin * Mocha Chip * Chocolate Chip * Peanut Butter * Molasses *** 2 per serving ***

Buffet Luncheon

Please note: Prices shown are for food only & do not include disposable plates, cutlery, napkins & cups

• Czarina Tasche

  House Salad with 2 dressings; Beef Stroganoff with Cognac, fresh sauteed mushrooms & bacon; buttered egg noodles, haricot vert, pineapple upside-down cake, fresh brewed iced tea
• Nuevo Laredo Chicken

  Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with creamy green onion dressing, King Ranch Chicken casserole, home- fried tortilla chips & fresh chipotle salsa, cinnamon chocolate cake, fresh brewed iced tea
• Southern Comfort

  Green salad with red onion & tomatoes served with Ranch dressing, Meatloaf with Southern style tomato gravy, buttermilk mashed potatoes, fresh green beans with crispy bacon, assorted rolls & butter, old fashioned lemon cake, fresh brewed iced tea
• Elizabeth's Getaway

  Grilled sliced chicken breast with sherry bacon cream sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables, green salad served with choice of 2 dressings, roll & butter, Chef's choice dessert, fresh brewed iced tea
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  Texas Tornado

  Flame Grilled Angus beef hamburgers with all the trimmings, garden tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles, American cheese, mayonnaise & ketchup, hamburger buns, baked beans with bacon & molasses, homemade potato salad, assortment of handmade cookies. Served with fresh brewed iced tea
• Nero's Fire

  Hand crafted beef lasagna, house Caesar salad, Chef's choice seasonal vegetable, crispy buttered garlic bread, lemon tart, fresh brewed iced tea
• Willie's Blue Plate

  Hand rolled enchiladas; chicken tomatillo & cheese Colorado, Spanish rice, Borracho beans, pico de gallo salad, fresh salsa & tortilla chips, tres leches cake, fresh brewed iced tea
• German Hunter's Teller

  Jaeger schnitzel (thinly sliced pork loin breaded & sauteed) topped with fresh mushroom sauce, spatzle, sweet & sour red cabbage, German-style sliced marbled rye, apple cake. Served with fresh brewed iced tea
• Fritztown BBQ

  Pit-smoked BBQ brisket & sausage, jalapenos, onions & pickles, served with zesty BBQ sauce, traditional potato salad, ranch-style beans, sliced white bread, Chef's choice of pie; Served with fresh brewed iced tea
• Muscovite

  Chicken stroganoff with Cognac, sauteed fresh mushroom & bacon, sliced pork loin with sweet berry glaze, buttered egg noodles, creamed spinach, green salad with 2 dressings, rolls & butter, apple strudel. Served with fresh brewed iced tea
• MOC's Plant-Based Lunch Buffet

  Garden salad with greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions with Champagne vinaigrette; Beyond Meat sausage & peppers with marinara, herbed garbanzo beans with spinach, garlic & oil; roasted vegetables to include squash, onions & bell peppers; served with herb sourdough rolls, coffee cheesecake with salted caramel popcorn (VEGAN) served with fresh brewed iced tea
• Buffet Luncheon Menu Suggestions

  Minimum of 25 for lunch buffets Allow us to select a menu for you to include: -Protein Entree (Vegans & vegetarians welcome) -Starch side -Vegetable side -Breads -Chef's choice dessert -Fresh brewed iced tea

Culinary Feasts

Please note: Prices shown are for food only & do not include plates, flatware or plastic cups. Buffets are for 25 people or more; for less than 25 people we suggest a plated meal or a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet created for your enjoyment.

• Hill Country BBQ

  House Green Salad w 2 dressings; Carolina-style pulled pork, slow smoked brisket, smokey beef & pork sausage, homemade Texas BBQ sauce, Taste of the South cheesy grits, Borracho beans, pickles, jalapenos, onions, creamy coleslaw, traditional potato salad, cornbread, warm cobbler & pecan pie, iced tea
• Mexican Buffet

  Sliced avocado salad w/ thin sliced red onion, tomato, cilantro & lime; warm chile con queso, salsa, jalapenos & colorful chips; hand-rolled chicken enchiladas suizas with tomatillo sauce & swiss cheese, pork asada, red adobo rice, refried beans, warm flour & corn tortillas, chocolate cinnamon cake & Mexican wedding cookies. Served with iced tea
• Southwestern Buffet

  Tossed garden greens with cucumber, tomatoes & ranch dressing, grilled beef tenderloin, finished with roasted green onion sauce, grilled chicken breast with velvety hatch green chili sauce, tomatillo rice, oven-roasted vegetables, ranch rolls, margarita tart & pecan decadence cake. Served with iced tea
• Fajita Buffet

  Authentic fresh-made guacamole, traditional fire-grilled strips of marinated beef & chicken, tossed with sauteed bell peppers & onions served with cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh salsa & warm tortillas, Borracho beans, savory cilantro rice, fire-roasted vegetables, chips & salsa, Cake de Cuba Libre & Texas pralines. Served with iced tea
• Texas Buffet

  Spinach salad with pecans, cheddar, tomatoes & bacon, grilled marinated beef tenderloin with ancho demi, flame-grilled chicken breast served with fennel cream sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts with apples, ranch rolls, lemon chess pie & chocolate pecan pie. Served with iced tea
• German Buffet

  Cucumber & dill salad, garden salad with 2 dressings, knockwurst, homemade jaeger schnitzel with mushroom sauce, sauerkraut with caraway, hot German potato salad, haricot vert with bacon, marbled rye & butter, apple strudel, Black Forest cake. Served with iced tea
• Italian Buffet

  Classic Caesar salad; hand-crafted cheese cannelloni sauced with marinara & creamy alfredo, rolled, stuffed & roasted beef tenderloin, ratatouille, polenta with brown sage butter, focaccia bread, cherry cheesecake & Italian Cream cake. Served with iced tea
• American Buffet

  Spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs, red onion & bacon with House vinaigrette, homemade meatloaf with tomato gravy, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, green beans, flaky buttermilk biscuits, apple pie & chocolate cake. Served with iced tea
• Locally-Sourced Farm-to-Table Buffet

  (tastings based on food availability) Seasonal local salad, organic rice blend, Zanzenberg pork loin with seasonal sauce, 44 Farms Beef tenderloin with seasonal sauce, herb sourdough rolls & butter; seasonal fruit dessert, served with unsweet tea
• Plant-Based Dinner Buffet

  Garden salad with tomato, onion, carrot & cucumber with Champagne vinaigrette, Beyond Meat meatballs, Beyond Meat spicy Italian sausage with sauteed peppers & marinara herbed garbanzo beans with spinach garlic & olive oil, oven-roasted veggies, coffee cheesecake with salted caramel popcorn, served with unsweet iced tea

Plated Affairs

All Plated Affair items are served with complimenting breads in baskets on the table; ask your chef what breads would be best for your menu. Note: Iced tea & coffee are served on request for additional charge.

• Italian Agriturismo Pork

  Homemade Caesar salad, braised pork shanks on bed of creamy polenta with brown sage butter, sauteed white wine spinach, walnut bourbon torte with bourbon caramel glaze
• My Blue Heaven

  Field green salad with roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, cranberries, feta cheese & rosemary vinaigrette, pair of 4oz petite sirloins topped with blue cheese, caramelized onions & cranberry demi, (delicious!) Sauteed haricot vert with garlic butter, creamy truffle mashed potatoes, tiramisu cheesecake with fruit coulis
• East Meets West

  Creamy cucumber salad on a bed of salad greens, chicken nirvana (yogurt marinated chicken breast seasoned with southeast Asian spices) topped with apple ginger compote served with Basmati rice, seasonal squash, walnut baklava

Refreshing Beverages

Enhance your menu with non-alcoholic beverages

• Hot Beverage Bar

  Hot Chocolate garnished with chocolate shavings, mni marshmallows, cinnamon spice or whipped cream * Wassail (Hot Apple Cider) with cinnamon sticks * Standard Coffee (regular or decaf) with creamer, sugar & sweeteners *
• Refreshing Cold Beverage Options

  Your choice of the following: Crisp unsweetened iced tea, strawberry lemonade, lavender lemonade