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Daytime Social Menu

Our carefully curated selections range from elegant breakfasts to sumptuous plated lunches, vibrant buffets, and refined afternoon teas. Each menu is designed to cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Elevate your social gatherings with our exceptional culinary creations and impeccable service. Explore our offerings and let us help make your event truly unforgettable.

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Daytime Social Event Menu

 

Fall/Winter 2024

Guidelines

  • Maximum of one entrée selection permitted for your entire group
  • Menu prices are subject to a 22% service charge and an 8.25% sales tax on all food and beverage

Dietary Codes

  • GF: Gluten Friendly
  • DF: Dairy Free
  • V: Vegetarian
  • DFO: Dairy Free Option Available

Plated Breakfast – $30/PP

Sides:
choice of two

  • Hashbrown Casserole
  • Sweet Potato Hash
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • Country Sausage
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Plant Based Sausage
  • Creamy Cheese Grits
  • Home Fries

Entrée Selections:

  • Breakfast Sandwich: fried egg, bacon, cheese, croissant
  • Vegetable Frittata (V): mushroom, sundried tomato, cheddar, spinach
  • Croque Monsieur: sliced ham, raspberry marscapone, dijon mustard
  • Avocado Toast (V, DF): brioche toast, avocado mash, radishes, poached egg, micro greens, fried shallots
  • Vegetarian Benedict (V): poached egg, polenta, spinach, hollandaise
  • Pecan Pancakes (V): pecan maple syrup & powdered sugar
  • Southern benedict: savory bread pudding, prosciutto, tomato hollandiase
  • Quiche Lorraine: bacon, onion, gruyere
  • Shrimp & Grits: tomato tasso cream
    +$10/ pp
  • Chicken & Waffles: vermont maple syrup
    +$8/ pp

Served with:

  • Assorted Fruit Juices, Coffee, Hot Tea

Breakfast Buffet – $38/PP

Includes:

  • Assorted Seasonal Fruit Display
  • Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Fruit & Granola
  • Duke Mansion Biscuits, Breakfast Breads, Danishes & Croissants with Preserves, Jellies, and Jams
  • Scrambled Eggs

Grains & Starches (Choice of 1):

  • Sweet Potato Hash
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Cheesy Grits
  • Home Fries
  • Oatmeal

Breakfast Proteins:
(Choice of 1)

  • Bacon
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Sausage
  • Plant Based Sausage

Entrées (Choice of 1):

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (V)
  • Bananas Foster French Toast (V)
  • Breakfast Enchiladas: chorizo & spinach
  • Steakhouse Beef Benedict: beef fillet, potato croquet, spinach, smoked tomato hollandaise
  • Shrimp & Grits:tomato or tasso cream sauce

Served with:

  • Assorted Fruit Juices, Coffee, Hot Tea

Brunch Add-Ons

Buffet Add-Ons:

  • Ham & Cheese Quiche
  • Virginia Ham Biscuits
  • Devilled Eggs
  • Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwich
  • Crab Salad Phyllo Cup
  • Fruit Tart
  • Mini Eclairs
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Chicken Salad Croissants: (half sandwiches)
    +$4 / pp
  • Sunrise Sliders: cheeseburger sliders, fried egg
    +$8 / pp

Display Stations

  • Bagel Board
    assortment of bagels, scottish smoked salmon, hard boiled eggs, red onion, capers, pickled cucumber,
    dill cream cheese
    $15/pp
  • Charcuterie Board
    assortment of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, & crudite
    $22/pp
  • Seafood Display
    shrimp, oysters on the half shell, cocktail crab claws, and accouterments
    $MKT

Action Stations

  • Attended Omelet Station
    bacon, ham, peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese
    $18 / pp
  • Attended Crepe Station
    ( Choice of 2) Ham & Cheese Apple Cinnamon Chicken Pesto Mixed Berry
    $18 / pp
  • Attended Waffle Station
    mixed berries, chocolate chips, whipped cream, powdered sugar
    $18 / pp
  • Add Fried Chicken
    +$5/ pp

Hors D’Oeuvres

Prices per person (PP):
LAND

  • Cubano Spring Roll
    ham, pulled pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard
    $6 / pp
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Croquets
    honey mustard
    $6 / pp
  • Fried Chicken Bite
    bbq sauce
    $4 / pp
  • Fried Mac & Cheese
    tomato bacon jam
    $5 / pp
  • Mini Pot Pie
    choice of chicken or vegetable
    $4 / pp
  • Pecan Biscuit
    bacon jam
    $4 / pp
  • Billion Dollar Bacon (GF, DF)
    pecan praline
    $4 / pp

SEA

  • Petite Crab Cake
    red pepper remoulade
    $5 / pp
  • Shrimp & Grit Cake
    tasso cream
    $5 / pp
  • Poke Wonton (DF)
    yellowfin tuna, pickled cucumber relish
    $6 / pp
  • Sweet Potato Crisp (GF)
    caviar, lemon creme fraise
    $6 / pp

VEGETABLE

  • Gouda & Apple Crostini (V)
    honey drizzle
    $3 / pp
  • Tomato Soup Shooter (V)
    grilled cheese
    $5 / pp
  • Spiced Apple (V)
    phylo triangle
    $3 / pp
  • Falafel (V)
    tzatziki
    $3 / pp

Plated Lunch

Served with:

  • Iced Water & Iced Tea

SOUPS

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
    lime crema, candied jalepenos
    $12 / pp
  • Classic Tomato (V, GF, DF)
    herb oil
    $12 / pp
  • Butternut Squash (V, GF)
    pumpkin seed, fall crema, and herb oil
    $12 / pp
  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup (V, GF, DFO)
    pumpkin seed gremolata
    $12 / pp

STARTER SALADS

  • Duke Mansion House Salad (V, GF, DF)
    mixed greens, tomato, crispy black eye peas, lemon vinaigrette
    $12 / pp
  • Harvest Salad (V, GF, DF)
    arugula, dried cranberries, pecans, spiced vinaigrette
    $12 / pp
  • Classic Caesar
    romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, croute, parmesan
    $12/ pp
  • Petite Wedge
    tomato, pickled red onion, candied bacon, bleu cheese, green goddess dressing
    $12/ pp

ENTREE SALADS

  • Harvest Grain Bowl (V, GF, DFO)
    quinoa, sweet potato, kale, apple, red onion, pecans, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
    $18 / pp
  • Garden Salad (V, GF, DFO)
    garden greens, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, cucumber, cheddar, creamy herb dressing
    $18 / pp
  • Salad Trio
    roasted chicken salad, seasonal fresh fruit , pasta salad on fresh greens
    $20 / pp
  • Maple Pecan Salad (V, GF, DFO)
    field greens, tomato, cucumber, radish, maple vinaigrette
    $18 / pp

ENTREE SANDWICHES
includes house chips & seasonal fruit

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap
    grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, paremsan dressing, tortilla wrap
    $22 / pp
  • Cajun Turkey BLT
    avocado spread, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoke bacon, telera roll
    $22 / pp

PLATED ENTREES

  • Steak Frites (GF)
    waygu flat iron steak, seasonal vegetable, au poivre sauce
    $34 / pp
  • Herb Roasted Chicken (GF, DFO)
    broccolini, wild rice, natural jus
    $26 / pp
  • Curry Chicken (GF, DFO)
    potato masala, green beans
    $26 / pp
  • Portobello Napoleon (V, GF, DFO)
    cauliflower puree, pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted vegetables
    $26 / pp
  • Not Your Grandma’ s Meatloaf
    wagyu & bison, whipped potato, braised greens, mushroom gravy
    $32 / pp
  • Salmon (GF, DFO)
    asparagus, wild rice, bur blanc sauce
    $36 / pp
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli (V, DFO)
    cauliflower mornay, crispy sage, pumpkin seed gremolata
    $28 / pp

DESSERT SELECTIONS
Served with:

  • Coffee & Hot Tea Service Included With Dessert
  • Sweet Potato Cheesecake (V)
    caramel and marshmallows
    $12 / pp
  • Maple Pecan Tart (V)
    chocolate mocha sauce
    $12 / pp
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Cake (V, GF)
    sugar coated cranberries
    $12 / pp
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding (V)
    chai chantilly cream
    $12 / pp
  • Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie (V)
    dark chocolate sauce
    $12 / pp
  • Cranberry Orange Cake (V)
    saffron cream sauce
    $12 / pp
  • Baileys Creme Brulee (V)
    Irish tea cookies
    $12 / pp
  • Sticky Pear Gingerbread Cake (V)
    creme anglaise
    $12 / pp
  • Dessert Trio
    choice of 3 confecti
    ons
    $18 / pp

Lunch Buffets

Served with:

  • Iced Water & Iced Tea

Southwest ($48/PP, Minimum of 20 Guests):

  • Starters: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Southwest Pasta Salad, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, & Guacamole
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): Chicken Tinga, Chipotle Beef, Citrus Shrimp (Includes Corn & Flour Tortillas)
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Saffron Rice, Street Corn, Green Beans, Cajun Red Beans
  • Desserts: Chocolate Cheesecake, Flan

Tuscany ($60/PP):

  • Starters: Minestrone Soup, Italian Cobb Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): Chicken Piccata, Salmon Marsala, Tomato Braised Short Rib
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Green Bean Almandine, Cabernet Braised Mushrooms, Brussels & Artichokes, White Bean Casserole, Faro Risotto, Rosemary Potatoes
  • Desserts: Tiramisu, Cannoli

Queen City ($52/PP, Minimum of 20 Guests):

  • Starters: Classic Tomato Soup, Duke Mansion House Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): Fried Chicken, Blackened Salmon, BBQ Brisket, Pulled Pork
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Mash Potatoes, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Country Green Beans, Honey Glazed Carrots, Succotash
  • Desserts: Pecan Pie, Banana Pudding

Build-your-own Lunch Buffet

$55 / PP
Additional Entrees $10/ PP
Additional Sides/ Dessert $5/ pp

Served with:

  • Iced Water & Iced Tea

SALAD

LETTUCE (select 2)

  • Chopped Romaine
  • Mixed Greens
  • Kale
  • Baby Spinach

TOPPINGS (select 5)

  • Tomatoes
  • Fried Black Eyed Peas
  • Cucumber
  • Carrots
  • Dried Fruit
  • Nuts
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Cheese (goat, feta, or cheddar)

DRESSING (select 2)

  • House Ranch
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Spiced Apple Vinaigrette
  • Honey Balsamic

ENTREES

SANDWICHES (select 3)

  • Chicken Salad on Croissant
  • Classic BLT on Wheat
  • Pimento Cheese on White
  • Caesar Chicken Wrap
  • Mediterranean Wrap

OR

HOT ENTREE (select 2)

  • Herb Roasted Chicken
  • Flat Iron Steak
  • Lemon Herb Shrimp
  • Blackened Salmon

SIDES (choice of 2)

  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Garlic Broccolini
  • Blackened Green Beans
  • Candied Tri Colored Carrots
  • Wild Rice
  • Herb & Garlic Whipped Potatoes
  • Three Cheese Mac-N-Cheese
  • Potato Salad
  • Pasta Salad
  • Fresh Fruit
  • House Chips

DESSERTS (choice of 2)

  • Assorted Cookies
  • Brownies
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
  • Chef’ s Choice

Afternoon Tea – $38/PP (Minimum of 20 Guests)

Sandwiches & Canapés (Choice of 3):

  • Classic Cucumber: dill loaf, cream cheese
  • Petite BLT: bacon, tomato, lettuce, on white bread
  • Classic Pimento Cheese: crostini
  • Curry Chicken Salad: gougere
  • Virginia Ham Biscuit: grain mustard
  • Brie Phyllo Triangle: spiced apple
  • Prosciutto Crostini: apricot jam
  • Sundried Polenta: olive tapenade
  • Devilled Egg: caviar
  • Smoked Salmon: dill loaf, lemon creme fraiche
  • Crab Salad: phyllo cup

Breads (Choice of 2):

  • Earl Grey Scone
  • Cheddar Scone
  • Banana Walnut Loaf
  • Blueberry Crumble

Tartlets (Choice of 2):

  • Mushroom & Gruyere Quiche
  • Ham & Cheese Quiche
  • Fruit Tart
  • Pecan Tart
  • Chocolate Ganache Tart

Cookies & Sweets (Choice of 2):

  • Mini Eclairs
  • Financiers
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Lemon Bars
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Assorted Macarons
  • Madeleines
  • Sable Shortbread Cookies
  • Linzer Cookies

Beverages (Included):

  • Assortment of Hot Herbal Teas: honey, sugar, lemon, cream

Chilled Beverage (Choice of 1):

  • Raspberry Sweet Tea
  • Lemonade
  • Pineapple & Hibiscus Punch

Looking for a little more?
Additional Tea Items Available +$4/pp
Add a Starter Soup or Salad +$12/pp