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Holiday Receptions

Holiday Reception Suggestions


Menu I.
Passed as guests arrive to reception:
(One of each per guest)
Bacon Straws ~ our signature item ~ thin bread sticks, wrapped in bacon, rolled in brown sugar
Brie & Raspberry with almonds ~ wrapped in Phyllo Bundles


Placed on buffet:
Imported and Domestic Cheese Display ~ Variety of cheeses
Cheddar, Havarti, Smoked Gouda, Derby Sage
Centered around a Fresh Fruit Garnish
Served with Assorted Crackers


Chilled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip served with ginger snaps


Fresh Fruit Montage
Sliced Fresh Fruits of the Season:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Strawberries and Pineapple
served with Chocolate Whipped Cream
centered around a Whole Fruit Garnish


Pre - Carved Highly Seasoned Top Round of Beef
or
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Served with Appropriate Sauces such as:   Dijon Mustard, Herb Mayonnaise, Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Cranberry Aioli
Assorted Rolls


Teriyaki Soy Chicken Hibachi Skewers ~ 2 per guest
Breast of chicken tenderloin filled with red & yellow peppers, green onion and Monterey Jack cheese
or
Teriyaki Soy Seasoned Beef Hibachi Skewers ~ 2 per guest
Steak roll filled with red & yellow peppers, green onion and Monterey Jack cheese


Miniature Lump Crab Cakes served with Mango Chutney ~ 2 per guest
$21.95 per guest

Menu II.
Passed as guests arrive to reception:
(One of each per guest)
Scallops wrapped in Apple Cured Bacon
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws


Placed on buffet:
Fresh Vegetable Display
Vegetables of the Season:  Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Broccoli,
Grape Tomatoes, Carrots, Celery
Served with Cusabi Dip (cucumber wasabi) and Roasted Red Pepper Ranch
Centered around a Fresh Vegetable Garnish


Warm Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Served with Garlic & Herb Pita Chips


Carved or Pre – sliced & trayed ~Hawaiian Pink Salt Crusted Pork Loin
Served with Cranberry Aioli, Herb Mayonnaise and Dijon Mustard
Small Potato Rolls


Ginger Orange Chicken Bites garnished with mandarin oranges & green onion pieces ~ 2 per guest


Chipolte Lime Salmon Sate topped with key lime cilantro aioli drizzle  ~  2 per guest


Vegetable Quesadillas served with Creamy Salsa ~ 2 per guest
$20.95 per guest


Menu III.
Passed as guests arrive to reception:
(One of each per guest)
Warm Barbecue Bacon wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
Olive Oil & Herb Crostini topped with goat cheese, pesto & cranberries


Placed on buffet:
Tapas Display
All served on elevated marbles in glass containers
!Imported Olives, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Marinated Onions, Shaved Proscuitto, Tomato Bruschetta
! Sliced Fresh Vegetables with Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
! Imported Cheeses
all centered around a whole kale and vegetable garnish


Warm Artichoke & Cheese Dip served with herb pita wedges


2 of each of the following per guest:
Warm Miniature Beef Wellingtons with Exclamations Sauce
Warm Baked Chicken Skewers basted with Pomegranate Glaze
Fig & Mascarpone Phyllo Bundles dusted with pure raspberry powder
$22.95 per guest

Holiday Dessert Display
Assorted Holiday Goodies: cookies, dessert bars, fudge, tarts, etc.
Centered around a holiday display
$4.95 per guest


Exclamations is a custom catering company.  We will customize a holiday party to fit your particular tastes and needs.  Just ask!!!


Our Goal is to EXCEED your expectations.
Exclamations offers high caliber events with a turn-key approach.  See below some of the additional needs that you might have for your special event.


We are glad to do a site inspection to help you determine what your specific needs might be.

ADDITIONAL NEEDS:
NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Raspberry or Peach Iced Tea @ $15.00 per gallon
Coffee Station - Regular and Decafe Coffee
Creamer, Sugars, Flavor Syrups
@ $15.00 per gallon
Hot Spiced Apple Cider
@ $15.00 per gallon


BAR
Beer and Wine:
House Red and White Wine (Le Terre) @ $18.00 per bottle
Domestic Beer - $2.95 per bottle
Imported Beer - $3.50 per bottle
Bottled Water - $1.50 per bottle
Sodas - $1.50 per can
All charged upon consumption


Other alcohol options:
Hot Cranberry Toddies ~ Cranberry juice, tangerines, cloves, sugar, rum
$45.00 per gallon
Hot Mulled Wine ~Red Wine, Brandy, Cloves, Cinnamon, Oranges
$65.00 per gallon (approximately 20 per gallon)
The Grinch Martini ~ mixed in gallon batches, served in pitchers on the bar
With a cherry in the bottom of each glass.
$75.00 per gallon (approximately 20 per gallon)


Buffet / Seating Tables
Typically these are provided by either the event facility or clients own tables are used.  We can provide various sizes of banquet and seating tables, just ask! 


Table Linens
A variety of table linens are available.
Crush cloths for hors d’ Oeuvre buffets (white, green, red,
burgundy and/or holiday prints)
Let us know the tables you are using and we can price the linens.


Staffing
Set up, service and clean up of events can be provided.  Staff is charged by the hour – clock in, clock out from our commissary.  $20.00 for the 1st person and $15.00 for each additional person.


Drop off / Pick up service
$55.00 drop off, set up event – pick up at time and date confirmed.


7.75% NC Sales Tax


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