Catering Richmond Virginia

VEGETARIAN

WEDDING RECEPTION MENU PROPOSAL

Cocktail Hour

Welcome Drink

(as guests enter)(host's champagne)

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

or

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)

Butlered Hors Doeuvres (Select 4)

Mushroom Caps stuffed with spinach and cheese

Indian Somas with tamarind and mint chutney for dipping

Exotic Mushroom Skewer in ginger Hoisen marinade

Tomato, basil and mozzarella petite tarts

Assorted Tempura vegetables on skewers with duk sauce & hot cherry mustard for dipping

Hot miniature spanikopitas

Displays and Stations

Giant Wok Presentation of Stir Fry Vegetables

Fresh vegetable stir fry, served roll up style in flour tortillas with Chinese plum sauce.

Lavish Tiered Fruit, Cheese and Vegetable Cruidite� Display

To include: Bread Crab Sculpture filled with fresh seasonal vegetables and dips, whole cheeses (bries, cheddar wedges, etc.) with an assortment of crackers, and

slices of fresh melons and fresh berries.

Giant Antipasto Display

to include fresh grilled vegetables, stuffed grape leafs, assorted olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, baby eggplants, assorted marinated vegetables, and balls of fresh buffalo milk mozzarella.

Pasta Bar with Toppings

-Angel Hair with Alfredo

-Ravioli with Florentine Marinara

-Tortellini with lemon, chives and fresh vegetables

Toppings: Romano with spring onions, Tampanad of chopped plum tomatoes, black olives, peppers, and garlic

Cake Cutting

Wedding Cake (not included in menu price)

Strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolate

Cost and Information

The Beautiful Beginnings Package is priced per guest (minimum of 100 guests.) plus staff and rentals. Prices will be higher for less than 100 guests. This package is designed to last 4 hours 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.

The Beautiful Beginnings Package includes the following items at no additional charge:

Glass plates, flatware, linen napkins in your choice of basic colors, cocktail napkins, buffet, beverage, and cake tables with base linens in your choice of basic colors, plastic cups, beverage service equipment, and clear plastic cake plates.

Staffing for the Beautiful Beginnings Package is:

(7 hour min. = 2 hours set-up 4 hours party 1 hour breakdown and clean-up)The 7 hour minimum includes set-up and clean-up times. (Outside the Greater Richmond Metro area the amount of hours may vary)

For a wedding of 100 you will need 3 chefs, 3 wait people, 1 beverage server, and 1 kitchen staff.

We recommend 1 additional beverage server and 2 additional wait people for each additional 100 guests.

Rentals for the Beautiful Beginnings Package may include:

Guest tables, chairs, guest table linens, buffet toppers, dance floors, chair covers, tents, and stages. These items may be obtained for you at an additional expense plus delivery.

Beverage Options: We offer 3 levels of beverage options.

Option #1: Host supplies all beverages and ice. We serve them at no additional charge in plastic glasses. (We can supply ice )(Tulip champagne glass for welcome drink is optional)

Option #2: Host supplies all beverages. We supply ice and real stemmed glassware .

Option #3: We supply all mixers, sodas, juices, fruit garnishes, welcome drink mixer, glassware, cocktail napkins, stirsticks, and all beverage service equipment. Host supplies all alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, and champagne.

An ABC permit for event may be required by some facilities. If needed we can help obtain it for you.

Payment:

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. A reservation deposit is required at signing to hold the date. The balance of 50% is due 60 days from the wedding. Final payment is due four business days prior to the wedding and is adjusted to meet changes and final counts at that time..