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Breakfast

All prices include wait staff and china. Ask how you can receive a $1.00 per person discount. All buffets include fresh brewed‚ gourmet coffee‚ assorted hot teas and orange juice.

breakfast buffets
Continental
An assortment of danishes and muffins prepared by our pastry chef.
$6.95
Three Pointer
An assortment of breakfast pastries‚ cinnamon rolls and bagels with cream cheese. Also includes fresh fruit and assorted yogurt.
$8.95
The Hearty Boy
An assortment of breakfast pastries‚ bacon‚ sausage‚ scrambled eggs‚ hash browns‚ and biscuits and gravy.
$11.95
Executive Brunch
An assortment of breakfast pastries‚ bagels with cream cheese‚ fresh fruit‚ scrambled eggs‚ bacon‚ sausage‚ and hash browns. Also includes your choice of an omelet station or an assortment of quiche.
$14.95

breakfastà la carte

Breakfast à la Carte

Breakfast à la Carte
Buttermilk Biscuits
With country ham and honey mustard.
$9.95/dz.
$21.95/dz.
Croissants
With ham and cheese
$14.95/dz.
$29.95/dz.
Cinnamon Rolls$12.95/dz.
Fresh Baked Muffins$12.95/dz.
Assorted Breakfast Pastries$14.95/dz.
Assorted Donuts$9.95/dz.
Bagels with Cream Cheese$14.95/dz.
Homemade Quiche (Serves 6)
Choices include Lorraine‚ Broccoli and Cheddar‚ and Breakfast
$9.95/each
Yogurt Bar with Fresh Fruit and Granola Toppings$2.95/person
Homemade Fruit Breads
Assorted flavors.
$14.95/each

breakfastbeverages

Breakfast Beverages

Breakfast Beverages
Gourmet Coffee and Decaf$14.95/gal.
Hot Tea (herbal tea bags)$1.25/each
Orange Juice$1.50/each
Bottled Water$1.50/each

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soups‚salads‚&sandwiches

Soups‚ Salads and Sandwiches

All lunch prices are per person and include wait staff‚ china and linen. All lunches include fresh brewed iced tea and water.

Soups‚ Salads and Sandwiches
The Executive Deli
Roast beef‚ roast turkey‚ smoked ham‚ chicken salad and vegetarian wraps‚ served with an assortment of cheese‚ condiments and breads‚ fresh fruit salad or pasta salad‚ and gourmet cookies and brownies. Bread options include: Multigrain‚ Potato‚ Croissant‚ Ciabatta‚ and Kaiser Rolls. Cheese options include: Cheddar‚ Provolone‚ Swiss‚ Muenster‚ and Monterey Jack.
$10.95
Soup Du Jour (minimum 15)
Add one of the following soups to your lunch for only $1.95 per person: Lobster Bisque‚ Cream of Broccoli‚ Herbed Tomato Bisque‚ Chicken Noodle‚ Vegetarian Black Bean‚ Loaded Baked Potato‚ or Adobe Chicken and Corn Chowder.
$1.95
Picnic for One
Our boxed lunch offers a choice of ham‚ turkey or roast beef on assorted breads served with pasta salad‚ chips or pretzels‚ brownies or cookies‚ and assorted sodas.
$8.45

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freshfrom the garden

Fresh from the Garden

The following salads are plated and include bread‚ pastry chef’s choice of dessert‚ fresh brewed iced tea and water. Ask how you can receive a $1.00 discount per person.

fresh from the garden
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Slices of grilled chicken atop a bed of Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons‚ shredded Parmesan cheese‚ and Caesar dressing.
$13.95
Classic Chef Salad
Julienne strips of ham and turkey‚ Cheddar cheese‚ fresh tomatoes‚ boiled eggs‚ and red onion on a bed of mixed greens. Served with your choice of dressing.
$13.95
Asian Salad
Mixed greens tossed with Chow Mein noodles‚ Mandarin oranges‚ toasted almonds and shredded carrots. Served with a sweet Asian dressing.
$13.95
Steakhouse Salad
Strips of tender beef tenderloin‚ broiled medium rare‚ served atop a bed of mixed greens tossed with sun-dried tomatoes‚ Bleu cheese crumbles‚ Portobello mushrooms‚ grilled red onions‚ and a creamy herb dressing.
$13.95
Gourmet Chicken Salad Platter
Homemade chicken salad on a bed of lettuce‚ served with fresh fruit and a croissant. Homemade tuna salad is also available.
$13.95

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hotbuffets

Hot Buffets

All buffet prices are per person and include wait staff‚ china‚ and linen. All buffets include dinner rolls‚ fresh brewed iced tea‚ gourmet coffee andwater. Buffets are priced according to the entrée selection below. You can choose between options‚ but the price will be the higher of the two choices. Ask how you can receive a $1.00 discount!

ENTRÉES
There are three price tier choices for your entrées.

Hot Buffet Entrées
Entrée Choice I (choice of two)
Chicken Provençal; Penne Bake; Meat or Vegetable Lasagna; Southern Fried Chicken; Roast Turkey & Gravy; Kentucky Hot Brown; Baked Honey Ham; Chicken Supreme; Pulled BBQ Pork; Roasted Ranch Chicken.
$13.95
Entrée Choice II (choice of two)
Chicken Italiano; Thinly Sliced Eye of Round; Roasted Pork Tenderloin; Chicken Normandy; Chicken Cordon Bleu; Chicken Picatta; Florentine Ravioli.
$16.95
Entrée Choice III (choice of two)
London Broil; Chicken Florentine; Broiled Salmon; Bourbon & Maple–Glazed Pork Chops; Portabella Mushroom Ravioli; Chicken Kiev.
$19.95

ON THE SIDE
All buffets come with the choices listed below.

On the Side
Salad (choice of one)
Fresh Fruit; Tossed Garden; Spinach & Mushroom; Tomato and Cucumber; Caesar; Tortellini Salad; Pasta Salad; Potato Salad; Cole Slaw.
Sides (choice of two)
Baked Beans; Buttered Corn; Fresh Green Beans; Country–Style Green Beans; Broccoli Casserole; Mashed Potatoes and Gravy; Roasted Red Skin Potatoes; Harvest Rice; Wild Rice; Roasted Vegetables; Glazed Carrots; Corn Pudding; Steamed Asparagus; Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes; Au Gratin Potatoes.
Dessert (choice of two)
Raspberry and Lemon Squares; Gourmet Cookies and Brownies; Sinfully Chocolate Cake; Orange Dream Cake; Carrot Cake; Mini Cheesecake; Assorted Tarts; Warm Bread Pudding; Apple Crisp.

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cookouts 

Cookouts

All cookout prices are per person and include set–up‚ all disposable ware and it is cooked on site.

Cookouts
The Classic
Quarter pound hamburgers and all beef hot dogs with buns‚ served with lettuce‚ tomato‚ onion‚ cheese and condiments. Also includes chips‚ potato salad‚ cookies‚ and assorted sodas.
$11.95
The Wildcat
Chicken breast‚ quarter pound hamburgers‚ brats or hot dogs with buns. Also includes potato chips‚ pasta salad‚ baked beans‚ cookies‚ brownies‚ and assorted sodas.
$13.95

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actionstations

Action Stations

Enhance your buffet and entertain your guests. Includes a station attendant. All prices are per person.

Action Stations
Pasta TossPenne pasta tossed with sautéed vegetables and your choice of Marinara or Alfredo sauces.$3.95
Stir–Fry Station
Choice of beef or chicken stir–fried with an Oriental vegetable medley.
$3.95
Carving Station (minimum 50 guests)
Choose from baked pit ham‚ roasted pork loin‚ or sirloin eye of round.
$3.95
Mashed Potato/Martini Bar
Our garlic red skinned mashed potatoes served with a variety of toppings and presented in giant Martini glasses. A must for any formal reception!
$3.50
Chocolate Fountain
Small (minimum of 75 guests) or Large (minimum of 125 guests). Includes set–up‚ breakdown‚ dipping choices and the chocolate. Dipping choices include: strawberries‚ marshmallows‚ pretzels‚ and graham crackers.
$3.50

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beverages&punches

Beverages and Punches

Prices include delivery‚ condiments‚ cups‚ and napkins.

Beverages and Punches
Gourmet Coffee (regular and decaf)$14.95/gal.
Hot Tea (herbal tea bags)$1.25/each
Gourmet Hot Chocolate$9.95/gal.
Orange Juice$1.50/each
Bottled Water$1.50/each
Assorted Milk (Skim‚ 2%‚ Chocolate)$1.00/each
Homemade Lemonade$9.95/gal.
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea$9.95/gal.
Assorted Coke® Products$1.00/can
Citrus Fruit Punch$11.95/gal.
Sherbet Punch$13.95/gal.
Mock Champagne$15.95/gal.
Slush Punch$19.95/gal.

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freshfrom the oven

Fresh from the Oven

The following plated entrées are priced per person and include china‚ wait staff and linen. They include bread and a chef’s choice on two side dishes‚and a dessert. Beverage included are fresh brewed iced tea‚ gourmet coffee‚and water. On a plated entrée of more than 25 guests‚ ask how you can receive a $1.00 per person discount!

Fresh from the Oven
Chicken for any Occasion$15.95
Provençal
A baked chicken breast with olive oil‚ thyme‚ diced tomatoes‚ and red onions.
Supreme
A baked chicken breast served with Béchamel and diced tomatoes and scallions.
Picatta
A baked chicken breast lightly floured and sautéed‚ smothered in a light lemon caper sauce.
Normandy
A baked chicken breast lightly floured and sautéed‚ covered in a creamy apple and brandy sauce.
Cordon Bleu
Diced ham and Swiss cheese wrapped in a breaded chicken breast served with Béchamel.
Kiev
A baked chicken breast‚ lightly breaded and stuffed with a garlic herb butter.
London Broil
Seasoned and marinated flank steak‚ seared and finished in the oven‚ served with a sherry mushroom sauce.
$16.95
Roasted Eye of Round
Seasoned Eye of Round served with a mushroom and onion demi–glace.
$16.95
Garlic Crusted Pork Loin
Pork loin rubbed with garlic and seasonings‚ oven roasted to perfection.
$16.95
Florentine Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with spinach in Marinara sauce. Served with a Caesar salad and garlic bread instead of two side dishes.
$16.95
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with Portabella mushrooms in Alfredo sauce. Served with a Caesar salad and garlic bread instead of two side dishes.
$16.95
Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Loin
A pork loin grilled and then glazed with bourbon‚ maple syrup and chopped bacon.
$18.95
Salmon with Dill
Sautéed filet served with a fresh lemon and dill sauce.
$18.95
Garlic Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Garlic rubbed beef tenderloin cooked to medium rare‚ served with au jus.
Market Price

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receptionfavorites

Reception Favorites

All prices include set–up‚ delivery‚ linens‚ plates‚ napkins and cutlery.

COLD HORS D’OEUVRES

Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
Fresh Vegetable Tray
A variety of fresh vegetables served with a sour cream and onion dip.
(Small serves 15–20)
(Large serves 30–35)
 
 
$29.95
$44.95
Fresh Fruit Tray
A variety of seasonal fresh fruits.
(Small serves 15–20)
(Large serves 30–35)
 
 
$29.95
$44.95
Cheese and Crackers
A variety of cheeses served with a cracker basket.
(Small serves 15–20)
(Large serves 30–35)
 
 
$29.95
$44.95
Asparagus Wraps
Steamed asparagus blended with herbed cream cheese and rolled in a crepe.
$15.95/dz.
Assorted Finger Sandwiches
Choose from Pimento cheese chicken salad‚ and deli selections.
$12.95/dz.
Pesto and Sun–Dried Tomato Brushette
A Crostini topped with basil pesto‚ sun–dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
$12.95/dz.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Crepe
Smoked salmon and a lemon dill cream surround baby asparagus spears in a tasty crepe roll.
$23.95/dz.
Dry Snacks
Your choice of tortilla chips‚ potato chips‚ snack mix‚ or pretzels.
$6.00/lb.
Mixed Nuts$12.00/lb.

HOT HORS D’OEUVRES

Hot Hors d’Oeuvres
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Our creamy dip is served warm with crisp pita chips.
$1.95/per.
Italian Meatballs
Juicy meatballs served warm in a homemade Marinara sauce.
$12.95/dz.
Crab Rangoon$23.95/dz.
Chicken Fingers
Fried golden brown and served with an assortment of sauces.
$14.95/dz.
Buffalo Wings
Served hot or mild with celery and Bleu cheese dressing on the side.
$9.95/dz.
Cornucopia Quesadillas
Our twist on this southwestern classic. Your choice of chicken or vegetable.
$18.95/dz.
Assorted Mini Quiche
A bite–sized version of this breakfast favorite.
$12.95/dz.
Assorted Miniature Puffs & Pastries
A perfect addition to any reception menu. Choose from the following flavors: Caramelized Onion Crepe‚ Shrimp Puffs‚ Ricotta Pesto Crescents‚ Cranberry Pecan Spiral.
$23.95/dz.

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desserts 

Desserts

Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Torte
A dense flourless chocolate cake covered in an equally rich chocolate ganache. Served with a raspberry coulisse. We must have 3 days notice for this item.
$29.95
Cheesecake
Our creamy cheesecake is made in–house and can be made in the following varieties: Plain‚ Amaretto‚ Cappuccino‚ Chocolate Chip‚ and Seasonal Varieties.
$19.95
Decorated Cakes
White‚ yellow or chocolate
 
¼ Sheet
½ Sheet
Full Sheet
$19.95
$34.95
$49.95
Speciality Cakes
All our specialty cakes are handmade by our bakers to order. Carrot Cake‚ Italian Cream‚ Orange Dream Cake‚ and Red Velvet.
 
¼ Sheet
½ Sheet
Full Sheet
$24.95
$39.95
$59.95
Pie for Every Occasion 
    Pecan – Our pecan pie is made with our pastry chef’s grandmother’s recipe‚ it’s fabulous!
    Chocolate Cheese – A southern favorite‚ served with a dollop of whipped cream.
    Key Lime – Best Key Lime north of the Keys! Served in a graham cracker crust and will make you pucker!
    Mousse – chocolate‚ lemon and raspberry are our most popular‚ but we can make almost any flavor you want!
    Fruit and Custard – Vanilla pastry cream made by our own pastry chefs‚ topped with seasonal fresh fruit.
2" Tart
3" Tart
$9.95/dz.
$12.95/dz.
Miniature Desserts 
Truffles$19.95/dz.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries$19.95/dz.
Napoleons$15.95/dz.
Cream Puffs$15.95/dz.
Petit Fours$15.95/dz.
Mini Cookies$8.95/dz.
Brownie Bites$8.95/dz.
Joyce’s Bars
Lemon‚ Peanut Butter‚ Rasberry‚ and Brownie
$12.95/dz.
Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Chocolate Chunk‚ Oatmeal Raisin‚ White Chocolate Macadamia Nut‚ Peanut Butter‚ Sugar and Toffee
$12.95/dz.

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specialevents

Special Events

The following specialty menus are served buffet style and require at least 14 days advanced notice. All buffets are priced per person and include wait staff‚ china‚ and linen. Buffets include rolls‚ fresh brewed iced tea‚ and water.

Special Events
MARDI GRAS$16.95
Entrées: Jambalaya and Spicy Seafood Gumbo
Sides: Red Beans and Rice‚ Mardi Gras Slaw‚ and Green Beans à la Creole
Desserts: Caramel Squares‚ Bread Pudding and Bananas Foster
LUAU$14.95
Entrées: Hawaiian Jerk Chicken‚ Coconut BBQ Pork and Mango Tilapia
Sides: Grilled Pineapple Skewers‚ Waikiki Rice‚ and a Fresh Fruit Carving
Desserts: Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Fruit Tarts
INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ$16.95
Entrées: Sesame Grilled Beef with Rice (South Korea)‚ Madagascar Chicken (African Stew)‚ Egg Rolls
Sides: Tabbouleh (Middle East)‚ Algerian Green Beans (West Africa)‚ Spanikopita (Greece)
Desserts: Apfelstrudel (Austria)‚ Napoleon (France)
FIESTA BAR$14.95
Entrées: Corn and Flour Tortilla Shells and Tortilla Chips with all of the fixings for Tacos and Taco Salads. Including: ground beef‚ chicken‚ sour cream‚ lettuce‚ guacamole‚ pico de gallo‚ shredded cheese‚ and salsa.
Sides: Queso Dip‚ Mexican rice‚ and Cornucopia Quesadillas
Desserts: Cinnamon Crisps‚ Gourmet Cookies and Brownies

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