Hors d'oeuvres Sample Menus

“THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL”

Assorted Puffed Pastry Bites with Savory Fillings

Fresh Seasonal Fruits with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Smoked North Carolina Trout Mousse Delicious, light and beautiful too served with thinly-sliced Baguette

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$13.50 per person 


“LAUREY’S FAVORITES”

BBQ Shrimp Skewers

Baked and Fried Chicken Bites with Mountain Twang Dipping Sauce

Whole Smoked Cold Mountain Trout with Dilled Cream, Lemon Wedges and Capers

Puffed Pastry Bites with Herbed Vegetable and Spinning Spider Chevre

Market Fresh Vegetables, Roasted and Raw, served with an Herbed Cream Dip

Assorted Local Artisan Cheeses with Crackers

$26.00 per person


“THE BLUE RIDGE”

Oven-roasted Turkey Breast and Sorghum-Glazed Ham served with Bite-sized Sour cream Biscuits

Puffed Pastry Quiches: with Locally-grown Roasted Vegetables and Flavors of the Mountains

Baked Cheese Polenta with Caramelized Onions and Melted Parmesan Cheese a sophisticated version of Grits...delicious!

Crispy Baked and Fried Chicken Bites served with a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Brie with Mountain Toppings: Dried Fruits, Fresh Herbs, Sourwood Honey and Toasted Nuts served with Lavosh Crackers

Whole Smoked North Carolina Trout Mountain-raised and locally-smoked served with Lemon and Dill Cream

Fresh Seasonal Fruits with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$ 34.50 per person


“THE TRILLIUM”

A Presentation of Sliced Meats:

Black Forest Ham, Our Own Turkey and Hickory Nut Gap Rare Roast Beef served with Horseradish Cream and Grainy Mustard and Dill Blue Cheese Spread served with Small Soft Rolls

A Trio of Spreads:

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke, Caponata - Roasted and Marinated Eggplant, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Torta with Garlic Toasts

Thinly Sliced Smoked NC Trout or Smoked Wild Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Lemon Wedges, Baguette and a Dill Cream

An assortment of Local Artisan and Imported Cheeses served with our own crispy Crostini and wonderful crackers of all kinds

Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Vanilla Yogurt Dip

Sparkling Citrus Punch: Our blend of fresh juices garnished with Slices of Fresh Citrus Fruits

$35.25 per person 


“THE MOUNTAIN TOP”

Antipasto Display:

Oven-dried Tomatoes topped with Spinning Spider Goat Cheese

Brie topped with Dried Fruits and Baked in Puffed Pastry

Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Spread

Thinly Sliced Giacomo’s Milano Salami, Cipollini, Kalamata Olives and Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Trio of Kebabs:

Skewered Jerk Chicken with a Lime Dipping Sauce

Grilled Beef Kebabs with Horseradish Cream Dipping Sauce

Skewered Cumin Shrimp with a Spicy Peanut Sauce

Hearty Fare:

Pepper Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Mustard Sauce

Rosemary Roasted Potato Wedges with Warm Cheddar Sauce

Whole Smoked Cold Mountain Trout with Lemon, Capers, and a Fresh Dill Cream Sauce

Desserts:

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Mama’s Sponge Cake With Hot Blueberry Sauce

$47.75 per person