Here is a sample menu from an outdoor wedding reception we did for Alina and George in their apple orchard. The feel is elegant, yet fun and a little on the rustic side. This was an alcohol-free event.
Passed Hors D’oeuvre Ideas
Bacon Trifecta
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Bacon Wrapped Mini Corn and Bacon Wrapped Water chestnuts
Served with an Arsenal Cider House Blackberry Hard Cider Reduction Sauce
Mini Cheese Balls
Pimiento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball Coated with Pecan and bacon on a pretzel stick
Cold Avocado Soup with Papaya Pepper Relish
A delicate puree of avocado and chicken stock topped with a dollop of sour cream, papaya and tri-colored peppers
Served in a small martini glass
Slider / Carving Station
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Cole Slaw
Assorted Slider Rolls
Apple and Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket
Apple Glazed Pork Loin
Bleu Cheese Sauce, Cranberry Currant Pear and Apple Chutney, Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Hot and Sweet Jalapeno and Raspberry Jam
Baby Double Baked Potatoes
Sauté Brunoise Squash Medley (Tiny Cubes)
Barbecued Bean Medley
Southern Comfort Station
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Disjointed Chicken Wings
Italian Buffalo Wing Sauce, Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Parmesan Garlic Butter Sauce
Southern Macaroni and Cheese with a hint of Smoked Gouda
Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Collard Greens
Corn Bread Mini Muffins
Grande Salad Bar
Cheddar Biscuits, Mixed Greens Salad, Fresh Spinach Salad, Romaine, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Croutons, Roasted Pecans, Purple onions, Olives, Croutons, Berry Tomatoes, Sliced Gourmet Cucumber, Celery, Carrots, Bacon and Diced Hard Cooked Eggs
Homemade Salad Dressings Apple Pie Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Ranch, Bleu Cheese
Mini Ice Cream Floats
Green Apple Soda with Cinnamon Ice Cream, Root beer Soda with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Pie Dessert Station
Assorted Pies Including Apple, Cherry, Pecan, Egg Custard, Lemon Meringue, Coconut Cream
Coffee, Tea Station and Cold Beverage Station
Coffee, Assorted Tea Bags and Setups
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, Lemonade, Virgin Pina Colada, Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri, Blueberry and Pomegranate Punch, Sparkling Spiced Apple Cider