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