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Wedding Receptions

Exclamations Catering
Wedding Reception Packages

 One ! Package:
Light hors d'oeuvres, featuring foods suggested for afternoon receptions.
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
As guests arrive to reception area
One of each item per guest - passed
! Spinach & Cheese Bouchees
(puff pastry, filled with appropriate filling- rolled pinwheel style, sliced and baked)
! Chicken Salad Shells ~ Chicken Salad in Petite Pastry Shells
!Proscuitto wrapped Melon

Buffet
Placed on a decorative buffet
! Exclamations Cheese Display
Cheddar, Havarti and Smoked Gouda
placed on elevated marble pieces
served with a Fresh Fruit Garnish
Assorted Crackers

! Fresh Vegetable Crudite
sliced Fresh Vegetables of the Season
centered around a Whole Vegetable Garnish
served with Roasted Red Pepper Ranch

! Warm Artichoke Dip
served with Herb Pita Wedges

! Exclamations Stroganoff Meatballs
Beef Meatballs tossed in a Mushroom Sauce-2 per guest

! Honey Orange Glazed Chicken Skewers
Skewers of seasoned Chicken, basted with Honey Orange Glaze-2 per guest
$16.50 per guest


Two !!'s Package:
Light hors d'oeuvres, featuring foods for afternoon or late evening receptions.
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
As guests arrive to reception area
One of each item per guest -passed
! Gazpacho Shooters- garnished with long thin crackers
! Sausage & Cheeese Bouchees
 (puff pastry, filled with appropriate filling-rolled pinwheel style, sliced and baked)
! Cucumber Wheels topped with Wasabi Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Mini Buffets
I. Chilled Displays
! Fresh Fruit Montage
Fresh Fruits of the season such as:  Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon (in season), Strawberries
other available berries and fruits
served with Chocolate Whipped Cream, Lemon Custard,
 XXX Sugar, Sugar in the Raw

! Imported and Domestic Cheese Display
Cheddar, Havarti, Smoked Gouda, Horseradish Cheddar Balls,
Warm Wheel of Brie wrapped in Pastry  filled with Raspberry Couli
Served with assorted crackers
Entire display centered around a Fresh Fruit Garnish

! Warm Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Served with Exclamations own Herb Pita Wedges

II.  Carving and Meat Station
!Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Carved by a skilled carver at the Station
Served with Assorted Rolls
Condiments of:  Herb Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard,
Seasonal Cranberry  or Strawberry Aioli
! Chicken Skewers basted with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce-2 per guest
! Miniature Beef Wellingtons-Tenderloin pieces with Mushroom Duxelle
Enveloped in puff pastry-served with exclamations sauce
2 per guest
$23.50 per guest


!!!'s Package:
Heavier hors d'oeuvres, featuring foods for evening receptions.
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
As guests arrive to reception area
One of each item per guest - passed
! Bacon Straws-thin bread sticks, wrapped with bacon and rolled in brown sugar
! Smoked Salmon Rose on Pumpernickel Toast with Caper Cream Cheese
! Cucumber Wheels topped with Boursin Cheese & Shrimp

Mini Buffets:
I.  Chilled Displays
! Exclamations Cheese  and Fruit Display
Cheddar, Havarti, Smoked Gouda,
Sage Derby, Port Wine
Horseradish Cheddar Balls, etc.
Fresh Fruits including of Pineapple, Melons, Strawberries, Grapes,
Kiwi and other available items
Served with Chocolate Whipped Cream and Lemon Custard
Centered around a Whole Fresh Fruit Garnish
Served with Assorted Crackers
Served on marble pieces and in glass cylinders
! Anti Pasti Display: Roasted Peppers, Imported Olives, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Chipolle Onions, Proscuitto, Shaved Parmesan-placed in bowls
and on marble pieces, elevated on the station
! Warm Artichoke Dip
Served with Exclamations Herb Pita Wedges

II.  Carving Station
Carved by a skilled carver, under a brass heat lamp
Choice of 1 carved meat:
! Pork Loin stuffed with dried fruits, garlic & herbs
Sliced  and served with Assorted Rolls
Condiments:  Herb Aioli and Dijon Mustard
! Dijon & Herb Rubbed Pork Loin
sliced and served with Assorted Rolls
Condiments:  platter of sliced grilled pineapple with bourbon brown sugar glaze
Dijon Mustard and Herb Aioli
! Highly Seasoned Top Round of Beef
rubbed with Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Kosher Salt & Pepper
Sliced and served with Assorted Rolls
Condiments:  Herb Aioli, Dijon Mustard, Creamy Horseradish Sauce

III.  Caesar Salad Station
Caesar Salad
Made for guests - Hearts of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Pear Tomatoes,
Dried Cranberries, Seasoned Croutons, Grilled Chicken
Classic Caesar Dressing and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing


IV.  Action Station
Placed on a 8 foot banquet table
Cooked by a skilled cook
Pasta Station
Penne and Bow Tie Pastas
With choices of the following:
Pesto, Tangy Marinara and Saffron Ginger Cream
Additions of -Mushrooms, Julienne Peppers,
Vegetable Array, Italian Sausage,
Shaved Parmesan and Herbs
Centered around Pasta Props
Served with Baguette Slices and Butter
$30.50 per guest


!!!!'s Package:
Heavier hors d'Oeuvres, featuring foods for evening receptions.
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
As guests arrive to reception area
One of each item per guest - passed
! Seared Ahi Tuna on Crispy Wontons with Wasabi Aioli
! Dates filled with Mascarpone & Herbs wrapped with Proscuitto
! Vegetarian stuffed Mushroom Caps

Mini Buffets:
I.  Chilled Displays
! Exclamations Cheese  and Fruit Display
Cheddar, Havarti, Smoked Gouda,
Sage Derby, Port Wine
Horseradish Cheddar Balls, etc.
Fresh Fruits including of Pineapple, Melons, Strawberries, Grapes,
Kiwi and other available items
Served with Chocolate Whipped Cream and Lemon Custard
Centered around a Whole Fresh Fruit Garnish
Served with Assorted Crackers
Served on marble pieces and in glass cylinders
! Warm Crab Dip-the best you've ever had!!!
Served with Exclamations Herb Pita Wedges

II.  Short Plate Station
Choice of 1 short plate:
! Pork Medallion with Onion Apple Sauce and Sweet Potato Chips
Placed on a small garnished plates
! Masher Martini
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes with Filet of Beef Bites
Placed in a martini glass and topped with Wild Mushrooms
! Seasoned Lamb Chop with chive Mashed Potato, drizzled with gorgonzola cream
Vegetable stuffed Button Mushroom
Rosemary & Olive Oil Focaccia triangle
Placed in a martini glass

III.  Action Station
Shrimp Scampi and Risotto Station
Shrimp Sauteed in Olive Oil & Butter with Garlic, White Wine and Fresh Herbs
Classic Risotto with the following toppings-
Wild & Domestic Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables, Fresh herbs, Sun-dried tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Shaved Parmesan, etc.
Served with Baguette Slices and Butter
(3 shrimp per guest)
$33.50 per guest

 

! Beverages:


Lemonade Station
Organic Lemon Water
Served with simple flavor syrups:  Mint, Pomegranate,
Raspberry and Lemon Grass
Placed on a decorated 8 foot table with glass shelf, loosely arranged flowers in glass vases - $25.00 per gallon (lemonade)
$25.00 per glass vase (flowers  -suggest at least 5 vases)


Coffee Station - Regular and Decafe Coffee
Creamer, Sugars, Flavor Syrups - $20.00 per gallon
Wedding Punch-Orange Juice, Cranberry and Ginger Ale - $20.00 per gallon
Raspberry Iced Tea - $20.00 per gallon

! Alcoholic Beverages:
Exclamations can provide a bar for your special event.
Domestic Beer - $2.75 per bottle
Imported Beer - $3.00 per bottle
House Wine (Arianna-Chardonnay & Merlot) - $15.00 per bottle
Client can provide their own Liquor
Exclamations will provide the mixers-tonic, soda, ginger, assorted sodas, bar fruit, ice, beverage napkins, stirrers - $3.25 per guest
Beer and Wine will be charged on a consumption basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
Service ware
Exclamations can offer either plastic service ware or China / Glass service ware
Pricing is done based upon number of pieces needed and type used.

Tables / Chairs-priced upon request

Linens-priced upon request
(There are many varieties of tables, chairs and linens available.  We will be glad to discuss the options with you and give you a variety of prices.)

Staffing
Set up, service and clean up of event.  Charges are based upon clock in, clock out times for our staff.
Supervisors @ $20.00 per hour (each party requires at least 1 supervisor)
Wait Staff @ $15.00 per hour
On site Display Cooks and Carvers @ $15.00 per hour
Bartenders @ $15.00 per hour
Number of staff required based upon the type of food, number of guests and facility.


7.75% Sales Tax to be added to all charges

 


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