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Evening Menu

Discover our meticulously crafted Evening Social Event Menu designed to elevate your gatherings at The Duke Mansion. From elegant hors d’oeuvres and exquisite plated dinners to vibrant dinner buffets and interactive attended stations, our offerings cater to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for your guests. Explore our extensive selection of culinary creations and impeccable service to create a seamless and unforgettable event. Let us enhance your evening celebrations with our exceptional menu and dedicated attention to detail.

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Evening Social 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

Hors D’Oeuvres

LAND

  • Cuban 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 Dinner

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, dry crandberries, 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

PLATED ENTREES

  • Surf & Turf: beef tenderloin & Charleston crab cake, mashed potato, asparagus, red pepper remoulade, cabernet reduction $62/PP
  • Charleston Crab Cake: sweet potato gratin, broccolini, red pepper remoulade $54/PP
  • Herb Roasted Chicken (GF, DF): broccolini, wild rice, natural jus $36/PP
  • Coq Au Vin Chicken (GF): polenta, parisian vegetables $36/PP
  • Pesto Salmon (GF, DFO): rice pilaf, spiced greens, lemon burre blanc $42/PP
  • Beef Brisket (GF): smashed marble potato, glazed carrot, bourbon sauce $42/PP
  • Not Your Grandma’ s Meatloaf: wagyu & bison, whipped potato, braised greens, mushroom gravy $42/PP
  • Beef Tenderloin (GF): coffee rubbed, garlic herb potato mash, roasted asparagus, cabernet reduction $56/PP
  • Mushroom Risotto (V, GF, DFO): cippolini, asparagus, tomato marmalade $32/PP
  • Brown Butter Gnocchi (V): brussels sprouts, pomodora sauce $32/PP

DESSERT SELECTIONS

  • 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

Dinner Buffets

Southwest $58/PP
STARTERS

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Southwest Pasta Salad
  • Tortilla Chips, Salsa, & Guacamole

ENTREES

  • 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 $70/PP
STARTERS

  • Minestrone Soup
  • Italian Cobb Salad

ENTREES
(choice of 3)

  • Chicken Piccata
  • Salmon Marsala
  • Tomato Braised Short Rib
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli

SIDES
(choice of 2)

  • Green Bean Almandine
  • Cabernet Braised Mushrooms
  • Brussels & Artichokes
  • White Bean Cassoulet
  • Faro Risotto
  • Rosemary Potatoes

DESSERTS

  • Tiramisu
  • Cannoli

Queen City $62/PP
STARTERS

  • Classic Tomato Soup
  • Duke Mansion House Salad

ENTREES
(choice of 3)

  • 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

Displays & Stations

minimum of 10 guests

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display – $12/PP:

  • Candied spiced nuts

Fresh Vegetable Display – $12/PP:

  • Pesto hummus

Artisan Cheese Board – $18/PP:

  • Selection of local & imported cheeses; served with flatbreads & assorted crackers

Grazing Table – $25/PP

  • selection of local & imported cheeses, fresh fruit, crudite, and cured meats; served with flatbreads & assorted crackers

Dip Duos – $14/PP
MEDITERRANEAN

  • tzikki & hummus; served with pita and lavash crackers

SOUTHERN

  • pimento cheese & cowboy caviar; served with house made chips and crostinis

TEX-MEX

  • chipotle avocado & house made salsa; served with tortilla chips and house made chips

Chef Salad Station (choice of 2) – $16/PP:

  • Creamy Herb, Bleu Cheese, or House Vinaigrette

TOPPINGS (choice of 5):

  • cornbread croutons, smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, confit tomatoes, candied almonds, fried onions, shaved carrot, crumbly bleu

Deconstructed Caesar Salad Station – $18/PP

  • Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing

TOPPINGS

  • grilled chicken, blackened shrimp, croutons, roasted tomatoes, marinated olives, parmesan crisp

Southern Sushi Display – $25/PP

  • southern sushi fusion

Seafood Display – $MKT

  • shrimp, oysters on the half shell, cocktail crab claws, and accouterments

Duke Mansion Biscuit Bar – $20/PP

  • cheddar cheese, buttermilk and herb biscuits

ACCOMPANIMENTS (choice of 5):

  • country sausage gravy roasted turkey breast andouille sausage smoked bacon parma, fried green tomatoes pimento cheese honey butter strawberry preserves

Southern Pie Bar – $18/PP

  • Assortment of 9″ and personalized pies in a variety of flavors.

Cookie Dough Bar – $16/PP

  • chipless chocolate chip cookie dough & sugar cookie dough

ACCOMPANIMENTS (choice of 3):

  • Chocolate Chips Assorted Nuts Sprinkles Crushed Oreos Assorted Candies Dried Fruit

Grand Dessert Buffet – $16/PP

  • Chef Azuza’ s selection of three confections

Each Additional Dessert +$3/ pp


Attended Stations

(Minimum of 20 Guests, $85 attendant fee required per station)

Enchilada Bar – $24/PP:

  • Cheese enchiladas served with enchilada sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cojita cheese with Toppings (Choice of 5): smoked brisket, citrus shrimp, roasted pork, chicken tinga, black beans, jicama slaw, Spanish rice, queso, street corn

Ramen Station – $24/PP:

  • Pork belly, chicken, beef, shrimp, rice, noodles
  • Toppings: egg, bok choy, mushroom, carrots, green onions, fried garlic, soy sauce, hot sauce

Southern Grits Station – $26/PP:

  • Choice of Tasso or Tomato Gravy with Toppings (Choice of 5): barbecue pork, creole shrimp, grilled andouille sausage, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, grilled vegetables

Three Cheese Mac N’ Cheese – $26/PP:

  • Toppings (Choice of 5): smoked bacon, creole shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso, honey fried chicken, pulled pork, oven roasted tomatoes, fried okra, fried onions, herbed gremolata

Pasta Station – $26/PP:

  • Alfredo & Marinara Sauce / Penne & Tortellini and Parmesan Cheese
  • Toppings (Choice of 5): grilled chicken, garlic-herb shrimp, Italian sausage, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions, broccolini, sautéed pepper medley, mushrooms

Mini Burgers – $26/PP

  • Served on freshly baked buns and house ranch chips (select 2):
  • Classic Beef: ground chuck, cheese & pickle, relish mayo
  • Braised Short Rib: crispy onion strings, bbq sauce, arugula
  • Nashville Hot Chicken: hot chili oil, pickle, garlic aoli

LOADED HOUSE CHIPS – $15/PP

  • Fresh fried house potato chips, choice of 5 garnishes to build your own
  • Shredded Cheese, Chopped Scallions, Bacon, Buttermilk Ranch, Ketchup, Garlic Aoli, Pulled Pork

WAFFLE STATION (select 2) – $24/PP

  • Korean Fried Chicken: purple cabbage, kewpie, cilantro
  • Maple Pork Belly: crispy pork, pickled onion, spicy mayo
  • Choco-lata: chocolate chantilly, nutella drizzle, toasted hazelnuts
  • Berries N’ Cream: macerated berries, chantilly, powdered sugar

COBBLER STATION – $18/PP

  • apple and mixed berry
  • TOPPINGS: whipped cream, pecan, chocolate sauce, cherries

ice cream
+$5/PP

Banana Split Bar – $15/PP

  • vanilla, chocolate, strawberry ice cream, and assorted toppings

Carving Stations

(Minimum of 20 Guests, $85 attendant fee required per station)

Pepper & Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin – $40/PP:

  • Whiskey sauce, horseradish

Grilled Porkloin – $28/PP:

  • Apple corn relish

Prime Rib – $240/PP:

  • horseradish

Applewood Smoked Turkey – $26/PP:

  • Cider bourbon gravy

Blackened Salmon – $30/PP:

  • Cajun cream

Rack of Lamb – $35/PP:

  • Mint jelly

Accompanied with Fresh Rolls and Signature Duke Mansion Biscuits and one side
VEGETABLES: Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Broccolini, Blackened Green Beans, Candied Tri Colored Carrots
STARCHES: Wild Rice, Fingerling Lyonnaise, Whipped Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Grits