Weddings and Special Events
Reception Menus

#1 Reception Menu

Available for pick-up or delivery only
This menu is not available for served events

Gourmet Cheeses with Fruit Garnish 
Assorted cubed cheeses and layered cheese torte or allouhette garnished with grapes and seasonal fruits served with crackers and French bread

Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Dip
Tiers of fresh cut garden vegetables to include cucumbers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, grape vine tomatoes, olives, pickles, pepperoncinis. 
Choice of homemade dip: Ranch, Dill, Vegetable, Spinach Leek, Chipotle Ranch

Assorted Cocktail Sandwiches (3 per person) 
Choice of Three:
honey smoked ham, smoked or roast turkey, roast beef, bluegrass or dijon chicken salad, hot pork barbecue and assorted meat or vegetable spreads.  
All are served on assorted cocktail rolls or miniature croissants. 

Cocktail Meatballs (3 per person) 
Choose one type of homemade meatball:  
Italian in marinara sauce, Swedish, Bacon Cheddar, Smokey Barbecue or Albondigas (spicy Latin)

#2 Reception Menu

Gourmet Cheeses with Fruit Garnish 
Assorted cubed cheeses and layered cheese torte or allouhette garnished with grapes and seasonal fruits
Served with crackers and French bread

Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Dip
Tiers of fresh cut garden vegetables to include cucumbers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, grape vine tomatoes, olives, pickles, pepperoncinis. 
Choice of homemade dip: Ranch, Dill, Vegetable, Spinach Leek, Chipotle Ranch

Assorted Cocktail Sandwiches 
Choice of Three: 
honey smoked ham, smoked or roast turkey, roast beef, Bluegrass or Dijon chicken salad, hot pork barbecue and assorted meat or vegetable spreads.  
All are served on assorted cocktail rolls or mini croissants.  
Condiments included. 

Choice of One Hot Dip 
Hot Buttered Crab Dip, BLT Spinach, Bacon and Tomato Dip, Chili Con Queso, or Spinach Artichoke Dip 
Served with tortilla chips or crackers. 

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Choose One:
Smothered Italian, Sausage Romano, Prosciutto Spinach Asiago, Spinach Cheese, or Crab Filled
or
Cocktail Meatballs 
Choose one type of homemade meatball:  
Italian in marinara sauce, Swedish, Smokey Barbecue or Albondigas (spicy Latin) 

Choose one type of chicken: 
Homemade Kernal Fried Chicken Tenders with dipping sauces
Boneless Wings: Honey BBQ or Asian Bourbon
Baked Chicken Wings in one of the following flavors: Roasted Garlic Herb, Teriyaki or Jamaican Jerk

#3 Brunch Reception Menu

Gourmet Cheeses with Fresh Fruit Garnish 
Assorted Cubed Cheeses and Layered Cheese Torte or Allouhette garnished with grapes and seasonal fruits  
Served with crackers and French Bread

Classic Caesar Salad
with garlic herb croutons, grated parmesan cheese tossed in classic Caesar dressing 

Chef Carved Honey Smoked Ham
with biscuits and Ladyfingers Kentucky Proud butter buns with mustard and preserves

Choose One Egg Dish:
Loaded Scramble Eggs or Custom Designed Quiche/Frittata

Homemade Egg Casserole 
on pastry crust with cheddar cheeses, grilled diced ham or crumbled breakfast sausage

Quiche Lorraine 
on pastry crust with maplewood bacon, shallots and cheeses

Southwest Casserole 
with peppers, onions, chorizo and cheeses

Venetian Frittata 
with fresh herbs, baby spinach, shallots, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, asiago and parmesan cheeses

Hash Brown Casserole or French Toast Casserole

Homemade sausage gravy with buttermilk biscuits
or
Jalapeno and Cheese Grits Casserole 

#4 Hearty Hors D Oeuvres Menu

Gourmet Cheese Boards
Decorated Tri-Flavored Brie with glazed nuts and praline sauce, apricot chutney with toasted almonds and raspberry Chambord with berries, bleu cheese wedge with poached pears, cheddar and smoked gouda on cheese boards garnished with fresh fruit. 
Served with French bread and gourmet crackers.

Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Dip
Tiers of fresh cut garden vegetables to include cucumbers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, grape vine tomatoes, olives, pickles, pepperoncinis. 
Choice of homemade dip: Ranch, Dill, Vegetable, Spinach Leek, Chipotle Ranch

Carving Station with Cocktail Sandwiches 
Assortment of Three Meats, one to be served at the carving station 
Choice of: seasoned roast beef, honey smoked ham, roasted or smoked turkey breast, peach chutney glazed pork loin, hot pulled pork BBQ
All are served on assorted cocktail rolls or mini croissants.  
Condiments included. 
 
Mashed Potato Bar
Homemade buttered mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese, bleu cheese, green onions, horseradish, maplewood bacon, and roasted garlic
or
Macaroni and Cheese Bar
Homemade creamy macaroni and cheese with maple wood bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, sweet peas, bleu cheese crumbles and toasted parmesan bread crumbs topping 

Choose One Designer Jumbo Chicken Tenders (2 per person, 2 oz portions) from the following:
Kernal Fried with honey mustard and ranch
Asian Panko with teriyaki peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce
Churrasco Grilled with Latin spices and chimichurri sauce

Choose One Additional Hors D Oeuvres
Homemade Empanadas - Chicken with Green Chile, Beef and Cheese with Chipotle Cream
Pretzel Pigs in the blanket with spicy honey mustard
Cocktail Meatballs - Choose one type of homemade meatball:  
Italian in marinara sauce, Swedish, Smokey Barbecue or Albondigas (spicy Latin) 
Petite deep dish pizza tartlet
Stuffed Mushroom Caps choose One:
Smothered Italian, Sausage Romano, Prosciutto Spinach Asiago, Spinach Cheese, or Crab Filled

#5 Kentucky Comfort

Mint Julep Fruit Salad - fresh fruit salad with simple syrup and fresh mint
or
Fresh Fruit Cascade - decorative tiered array of seasonal fresh fruits, melons and berries served with Mint Julep Dip

Garden Fresh Vegetable Crudite with dip-Tiers of fresh cut garden vegetables to include cucumbers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, grape vine tomatoes, olives, pickles, pepperoncinis. 
Choice of homemade dip: Ranch, Dill, Vegetable, Spinach Leek, Chipotle Ranch
or
Blanched Asparagus and Baby Heirloom Tomatoes with Dill Dip

Assorted Homemade Deviled Eggs: Smoked Pork Belly and Bourbon Smoked Paprika 

Bourbon BBQ Cocktail Meatballs
or
Bourbon Peppercorn Cocktail Meatballs

Hot Pimento and Maplewood Bacon Dip with pork rinds and chips
or
Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ale 8 Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Butter Buns with apple butter
or
Kentucky Country Ham on Butter Buns with blackberry mustard
or
Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ with Butter Buns 

Self Serve Chicken ‘n’ Waffle Bar
includes two jumbo fried chicken tenders, waffle, syrup, hot sauce 
or
Kernal Fried Tenders with assorted dipping sauces 

#6 Evening Reception Menu

Gourmet Cheeses with Fresh Fruit Garnish 
Assorted Cubed Cheeses and Layered Cheese Torte or Allouhette garnished with grapes and seasonal fruits.  
Served with crackers and French bread 

Spring Mix Salad
with Burgundy poached pears, caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, Stilton bleu cheese and balsamic vinaigrette 
or
Classic Caesar Salad
with garlic herb croutons, grated parmesan cheese tossed in classic Caesar dressing 
or
Ranch House Salad
with fresh romaine, diced tomato, cucumber, chopped maplewood bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch herb croutons and homemade buttermilk ranch dressing

Carving Station with Cocktail Sandwiches 
Assortment of Three Meats, one to be served at the carving station 
Choice of: 
seasoned roast beef, honey smoked ham, roasted or smoked turkey breast, peach chutney glazed pork loin, or hot pulled pork BBQ
All are served on assorted cocktail rolls or mini croissants.  
Condiments included. 

Designer Pasta 
Choose one pasta:  Rotini, penne or bowtie 
Served with One Homemade Sauce:
marinara, alfredo, pesto or roasted garlic olive oil with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and fresh spinach.  
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional $1.50 per person 

Jumbo Shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemons 
or
Homemade Petite Crab Cakes with remoulade and lemons

Choose one type of chicken: 
Homemade Kernal Fried Chicken Tenders with dipping sauces
Boneless Wings: Honey BBQ or Asian Bourbon
Baked Chicken Wings in one of the following flavors: Roasted Garlic Herb, Teriyaki or Jamaican Jerk

#7 Tapas Menu

Charcuterie Board of Sliced smoked meats and gourmet cheeses, nuts, chutney, marinated olives and toasted baguette slices

Petite Tortilla Espanola Tartlets (Spanish potato casserole)

Pork Belly topped Deviled Eggs or Bacon wrapped Stuffed Dates

Homemade Empanadas (meat or cheese stuffed pastry) choose one
Beef and Cheese, Green Chile Pork, Chicken with Green Chili, Chicken and Cheese, Roasted Vegetable with Goat Cheese, Spinach and Cheese, Buffalo Chicken or Meat Lovers Pizza

Albondigas - homemade Latin chipotle meatballs simmered in tomato sauce

Chicken Wings in Garlic Sauce - grilled chicken wings in saffron garlic butter
or
Chicken Croquettes with piquillo pepper sauce

Charcoal Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Chimichurri
or
Charcoal Grilled Flank Steak on Baguette with Chimichurri

*Mussels in Tomato Romesco Sauce or Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Olive Oil and Baguette Slices can be added for an additional $5.00 per person

#8 Around the World Buffet

Homemade Benedictine & Bourbon  Cheddar Cheese Tortes w/fresh strawberries, grapes & pineapple served with crackers

Bourbon Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ w/homemade butter buns

Creamy Hot Brown or Collard Green Mac N Cheese

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Display Beautiful array of marinated and grilled garden vegetables to include asparagus, sweet peppers, mushrooms, green beans, zucchini, sun dried tomato, artichoke hearts, gourmet olives and peppers served with roasted garlic aioli and artisan breads

Cocktail Italian Meatballs w/marinara topped with grated pecorino Romano

Chef Carved Flank Steak w/chimichurri & artisan rolls

Homemade Petite Chimichangas – Ground Beef , Chicken or Pork

Boneless Chicken Wings Honey BBQ or Asian Bourbon
or
Chicken Satay w/Teriyaki peanut sauce

Vegetable & Seafood Sushi (cooked) w/soy sauce & wasabi

#9 Kentucky Theme Reception Menu

Gourmet Cheese Boards
Decorated Tri-Flavored Brie 
with glazed nuts and praline sauce, apricot chutney with toasted almonds and raspberry Chambord with berries,
bleu cheese wedge with poached pears, cheddar and smoked gouda on cheese boards garnished with fresh fruit.   
Served with French bread and gourmet crackers

Southern Caesar Salad 
with romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, country ham, focaccia crouton wedge and roasted garlic dressing
or
Spring Mix Salad
with bourbon poached pears, caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette

Chef Carved Bourbon Barrel Grilled Beef Tenderloin 
with Ladyfingers KY Proud butter buns and Henry Baines sauce

Hickory Smoked Pork Loin 
on butter buns 
or 
Kentucky Country Ham 
on butter buns 

White Cheddar Cheese and Chive Potato Tartans

Petite Kentucky Hot Browns 
with roasted turkey, maplewood bacon and creamy mornay sauce
or
Chicken N Waffle dipped Skewers with Bourbon Syrup

Warm BLT Dip (Spinach, Tomato, Smoked Bacon) with chips
or
Pimento Cheese & Jalapeno Dip with pork rinds & chips

Kentucky Weisenberger Grits and shrimp casserole
or
Smoked Salmon Cakes with bourbon caper sauce
or
Jumbo Shrimp with Bourbon Remoulade, cocktail sauce and lemons 

#10 Executive Cocktail Party

Caramel Brie with nuts, gourmet cheddar and pepper jack cheese cubes and Cheese Torte garnished with grapes and seasonal fruits and served with crackers and french bread

#11 Bourbon Pairing Menu

Gourmet Cheese Boards
with sharp cheddar cheese, extra aged smoked gouda, bleu cheese wedge drizzled with honey and fresh fruit garnishs served with sliced baguette
or
Homemade Benedictine, Black Eye Pea Hummus and Pimento Cheese with Garden Vegetable Dippers and Crackers

Bourbon Barrel wood Smoked Beef Tenderloin on sliced ciabatta with bourbon peppercorn caramelized onions

Smoked Bourbon Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders on butter buns

Deviled Eggs with bourbon smoked paprika

Chicken N Waffle dipped Skewers w/bourbon maple syrup
or
Bluegrass Chicken Wellingtons 
smoked ham, gruyere cheese baked in petite puff pastry with Dijon dipping sauce

Petite Smoked Salmon Cakes with bourbon caper sauce
or
Jumbo Shrimp with Bourbon Remoulade 

Petite Cheddar and Country Ham Potato Tartans

#12 Southern Theme Cocktail Party

Southern Cheese Charcuterie
Kentucky Benedictine, sharp cheddar, smoke gouda, brie and blue cheese wedge served with grapes, pickles, caramelized nuts, apple chutney, hot honey, gourmet crackers and sliced baguettes

Smoked Bourbon Paprika Deviled Eggs

Blanched Asparagus Spears & Baby Heirloom Tomatoes with Ranch Goddess Dip

Charcoal Grilled carved Beef Tenderloin w/Henry Baines, horseradish sauce and homemade butter buns (2pp)

Ale 8-1 Brown Sugar Glazed Ham on petite buttermilk biscuit (1pp)
or
Country Ham on petite buttermilk biscuit w/blackberry mustard (1pp)

Petite Kentucky Hot Brown w/fresh roast turkey, grapevine tomato, maplewood bacon & creamy mornay (1pp)
or
Waffle Biscuit with Kernal fried chicken & pickle served with Hot Honey (1pp)

Hot Pimento Cheese Dip served with pork rinds and tortilla chips

Colossal Shrimp w/spicy cocktail sauce, bourbon remoulade & lemons

#13 Black Tie Reception Menu

Grilled Marinated Asparagus and Caprese Platter with grapevine tomatoes and boccocini mozzarella, drizzled with roasted garlic and basil olive oil served with sliced baguette

Chef Carved Charcoal Grilled Garlic Rosemary Encrusted Beef Tenderloin with champagne mustard and horseradish sauce served with artesan rolls

Stuffed Chicken Roulades (Choose 1)
Cordon Bleu stuffed with smoked ham and gruyere, dijon sauce
or
Napoleon with smoked mozzarella, sundried tomato & prosciutto served with marinara sauce

Fresh Colossal Shrimp Boil w/remoulade, cocktail sauce & lemon

Grilled Rosemary Garlic Lamb Skewers w/mint sauce
or
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers w/Teryaki Glaze

Cheese Tortellini tossed in parmesan cream, sweet peas and grilled pancetta
or
Lobster Mac N Cheese w/creamy sherry bechamel sauce topped w/toasted butter panko

#14 Gourmet Cocktail Party

Gourmet Cheese Boards
Decorated Tri-Flavored Brie 
with glazed nuts and praline sauce, apricot chutney with toasted almonds and raspberry Chambord with berries,
bleu cheese wedge with poached pears, cheddar and smoked gouda on cheese boards garnished with fresh fruit 
Served with French bread and gourmet crackers

Antipasto Vegetable Display 
Beautiful array of marinated and grilled garden vegetables to include asparagus, sweet peppers, mushrooms, green beans, zucchini, sun dried tomato, artichoke hearts, gourmet olives and peppers.
Served with roasted garlic aioli and artisan breads. 
Smoked Italian meats may be added to display.
 
Smoked Turkey with Roasted Red Pepper and Provolone 
on parmesan herb focaccia bread 

Hickory Smoked Beef Tenderloin 
with Henry Baines on Kentucky Proud Ladyfingers homemade butter buns
 
Mini Crab Cakes 
with scallion remoulade 

Choice of Chicken from the following flavors:
Asian Spices with Peanut Sauce
Pesto Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
Churrasco Grilled with Chimichurri Sauce
Kernal Fried with Honey Mustard and Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Boneless Wings: Honey BBQ or Asian Bourbon

Grilled Salmon Platter  
Whole grilled side of salmon with dill sauce, capers, diced onions and cucumber relish
Served with rye bread and French toasts 

Mediterranean Penne Pasta 
tossed with Mediterranean vegetables, fresh tomato, herbs and pecorino romano
or
Caprese Penne Pasta 
with fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted grape vine tomatoes, and grated parmigiano reggiano

#15 Station Menu

This menu may require additional rental items with china service
Onsite Chefs available at additional charge

Station 1
Chef Carving Station
Charcoal Grilled Beef Tenderloin
and Choice of One:
Hickory Smoked Pork Loin, Brown Sugar Glazed Honey Ham or Fresh Slow Roasted Turkey Breast served with sauces & KY Proud Butter Buns
or
Self-Serve Gourmet Slider Bar Petite Burgers, Grilled Chicken Breast served with Bakery Buns and condiments of ketchup, spicy mustard or honey mustard, mayo & barbeque sauce along with Six Assorted Toppings: American cheese, Swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, jalapeños, tomatoes, lettuce, maplewood bacon, caramelized onion,
*Vegetarian Gourmet Slider Selection may be substituted for one of the meats: Grilled Marinated Portabella Slider with caramelized onion and provolone on a homemade bun*

Station 2
Gourmet Cheese Boards Decorated Tri-Flavored Brie with glazed nuts and praline sauce, apricot chutney with toasted almonds and raspberry Chambord with berries, bleu cheese wedge with poached pears, cheddar and smoked gouda on cheese boards garnished with fresh fruit served with French bread and gourmet crackers

One Vegetable or Salad
Antipasto Vegetable Display Beautiful array of marinated and grilled garden vegetables to include asparagus, sweet peppers, mushrooms, green beans, zucchini, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, gourmet olives and peppers. Served with roasted garlic aioli and artisan breads
Smoked Italian meats may be added to display for an additional cost
or
European Mix Lettuces with an array of toppings, dressings and croutons served with homemade artisan and focaccia bread
or
Garden Fresh Vegetable Crudite with Relish Tiers of fresh cut garden vegetables to include cucumbers, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, grape vine tomatoes, olives, pickles, pepperoncinis. Choice of homemade dip: Ranch, Dill, Vegetable, Spinach Leek, Chipotle Ranch

Station 3
Self-Serve Pasta Station
Self served sauced pasta with choice of Marinara, Alfredo or Basil Parmesan Pesto served parmesan cheese and a choice of 4 toppings of mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, baby spinach, grilled pepper & onions or artichoke hearts
or
Mashed Potato Bar Homemade Buttered Mashed Potatoes with cheddar cheese, bleu cheese, green onions, horseradish, maplewood bacon, shredded short rib and roasted garlic
or
Macaroni and Cheese Bar Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with maple wood bacon, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, sweet peas, bleu cheese crumbles and toasted parmesan bread crumbs topping

Station 4: Seafood Appetizer Station
Jumbo Shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce, remoulade and lemons

Grilled Salmon Sides with capers, red onion, tomato, dill sauce, pumpernickel, and French Bread

Choice of One Hot Dip from the following:
Buffalo Chicken Dip
BLT Spinach Dip
Cheese or Spinach Queso
Artichoke Spinach Dip
Hot Buttered Crab Dip
Reuben Dip with Rye cubes
Hot Pimento Cheese DIp with Maplewood Bacon
Crab and Artichoke Queso Dip
All served with crackers, tortilla chips or pita points

Choice of Cocktail Meatballs:
Italian
Swedish
Smokey BBQ
Latin
or
Choice of Stuffed Mushrooms:
Italian Sausage and Romano Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Florentine Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Pizza Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Bacon and Bleu Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Mediterranean Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Prosciutto and Spinach Asiago Stuffed Mushroom Caps

#16 Kentucky Proud Local Menu

Kentucky Proud Cheese Boards and Canapés from Boone Creek and Kenny's Farm
Display with wheel of brie topped with bourbon praline apple chutney Caramel sauce from Applecreek Orchards

#17 Light Passed Appetizers Menu - Level 1

Only appropriate for two hour, pre-dinner or non-meal time receptions
Choose Six (six total pieces per guest) 

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Pistachio
Caprese Bruschetta 
Phyllo Cups: Curry, Bluegrass or Caesar Chicken Salad
Spinach and Lorraine Quiche Tassies
Benedictine and Smoked Salmon Mousse in Cucumber Cups
Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham Spirals
Stuffed Mushroom Caps or Cocktail Meatballs
Petite Potato Tartans
Gourmet Deviled Eggs
Petite Butter Buns Cocktail Sandwiches: Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Pimento Cheese
Petite Pizza Tartlets
Fruit and Cheese Skewers 

#18 Passed Appetizers Menu – Level 2

Only appropriate for two hour, pre-dinner or non-meal time receptions
Choose Eight (eight total pieces per guest) 

Petite Kentucky Hot Brown
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with caramelized onion on crostini
Colossal Shrimp Shot with cocktail sauce or remoulade
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus 
Glazed Bacon Wrapped Brussel Skewers
Furci Stuffed New Potatoes
Antipasto Skewer with marinated vegetables, cheese and meat
Waffle dipped kernel chicken skewer with Bourbon syrup
Corn Fritter 
Pimento Cheese Fritter
Country Ham on butter buns
Petite Empanadas
Petite Spring Rolls
Petite Bluegrass Chicken 
Petite Beef Wellington
Petitie Crab Cakes with remoulade
Asian Chicken Satay
Beef Tenderloin Satay  

Add on Stations for Reception Menus

Indian Station add on
Curry Chicken Dip
Creamy hot dip with curry chicken, cheeses, green onion, raisins served with naan
Beef Samosas
Turmeric Basmati Rice

Italia Station add on
3 Layer Italia Dip
Layers of 3 cheeses, homemade marinara sauce with pasta chips & crostini
Cocktail Italian Meatballs
Garlic Cheese Bread

Mexican Station add on
Loaded Queso Dip
Homemade cheese dip w/chorizo and pico de gallo
Chicken Taquitos w/sour cream
Homemade Salsa w/tortilla chips

Asian Station add on
Crab Rangoon Dip
Creamy hot dip w/crab, green onions & cream cheese served with fried wonton chips
Vegetable Spring Rolls w/sweet n sour sauce
House Fried Rice (vegetarian or chicken)

Latin Station add on
Fiesta Black Bean Dip
Layers of black bean dip, cheddar & Monterey jack cheeses, green onions served with tortilla & plantain chips
Empanadas (chicken or beef) w/chipotle crema
Mango Salsa w/tortilla chips