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Daytime Social Menu

Our carefully curated selections range from elegant breakfasts to sumptuous plated lunches, vibrant buffets, and refined afternoon teas. Each menu is designed to cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Elevate your social gatherings with our exceptional culinary creations and impeccable service. Explore our offerings and let us help make your event truly unforgettable.

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Daytime Social Event Menu

 

Spring/Summer 2024

Guidelines

  • Minimum guarantee of 20 guests required
  • 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

Plated Breakfast – $30/PP

Sides:

  • Seasonal Fruit
  • Country Sausage
  • Plant Based Sausage
  • Sweet Potato Hash
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Creamy Cheese Grits
  • Home Fries

Entrée Selections:

  • Breakfast Sandwich: fried egg, bacon, cheese, croissant
  • Vegetable Frittata: mushroom, sundried tomato, cheddar, spinach
  • Hashbrown Casserole
  • Croque Monsieur: sliced ham, raspberry mascarpone, Dijon mustard
  • Bananas Foster French Toast: pecan maple syrup & powdered sugar
  • Southern Benedict: savory bread pudding, prosciutto, tomato hollandaise
  • Vegetarian Benedict: poached egg, polenta, spinach, hollandaise
  • Apple Pancakes: whiskey cider syrup
  • Quiche Lorraine: bacon, onion, Gruyere

Served with:

  • Assorted Fruit Juices, Coffee, Hot Tea
  • Breakfast Charcuterie Board: assorted bagels, Scottish smoked salmon, hard boiled eggs, red onion, capers, pickled cucumber, dill cream cheese ($15/PP)

Breakfast Buffet – $38/PP (Minimum of 20 Guests)

Includes:

  • Assorted Seasonal Fruit Display
  • Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Fruit & Granola
  • Duke Mansion Biscuits, Breakfast Breads, Danishes & Croissants with Preserves, Jellies, and Jams
  • Scrambled Eggs

Grains & Starches (Choice of 1):

  • Sweet Potato Hash
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Cheesy Grits
  • Home Fries
  • Oatmeal

Breakfast Proteins (Choice of 1):

  • Bacon
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Sausage
  • Plant Based Sausage

Entrées (Choice of 1):

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
  • Mascarpone & Nutella French Toast
  • Breakfast Enchiladas: chorizo & spinach
  • Steakhouse Beef: beef filet, potato croquet, spinach, smoked tomato hollandaise

Buffet Enhancements:

  • Chef Attended Omelet Station (+$7/PP): bacon, ham, peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese ($100 attendant fee required per station)
  • Chef Attended Crepe Station (+$8/PP): ham & cheese, apple cinnamon, chicken pesto, or mixed berry ($100 attendant fee required per station)

Hors D’Oeuvres

Prices per person (PP):

  • Beef & Potato Empanada: $6
  • Shrimp Fritter: $5
  • Petit Crab Cake: $5
  • Mixed Berry & Brie Phyllo Triangle: $3
  • Spanikopita: $3
  • Tomato Bruschetta: $3
  • Chef Mike’s Chicken: $4
  • Vegetable Spring Roll (GF & Vegan): $3
  • American Wagyu & Bison Meatball: $6
  • Chicken & Waffle Cone: $5
  • Mini Pot Pie: $4
  • Pecan Biscuit: $4
  • Billion Dollar Bacon (GF): $4
  • Sweet Potato Crisp: $4

Plated Lunch

Starter Salads ($12/PP):

  • Classic Greek (V, DFO)
  • Watermelon Arugula Tower (V, GF, DFO)
  • Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad (V)
  • Duke Mansion House Salad (V, GF, DF): mixed greens, tomato, fried black eye peas, vinaigrette dressing
  • Tuscan White Bean Soup (GF, DFO)

Entrée Salads:

  • Grilled Chicken: $6/PP
  • Blackened Salmon: $10/PP
  • Pan Seared Shrimp: $8/PP
  • Hangar Steak: $10/PP

Entrée Sandwiches:

  • Salad Trio: roasted chicken salad, seasonal fresh fruit, pasta salad on fresh greens ($18/PP)
  • Duke’s Garden Salad (V, DFO, GF): garden greens, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, cucumber, cheddar, creamy herb dressing ($16/PP)
  • Bibb Salad (V, DF, GF): cucumber, tomato, radish, pickled onion, balsamic dressing ($14/PP)
  • House Roasted Beef: cheddar, caramelized onions, greens, horseradish, ciabatta ($22/PP)
  • Chicken Salad Melt: house chicken salad, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onions, white loaf ($18/PP)
  • Marinated Vegetable Wrap (V, DF): portobello, red pepper, squash, zucchini, pesto, onion confit, tomato wrap ($18/PP)
  • Grilled Chicken BLT: thin sliced tomato, crisp lettuce, bacon, aioli, telera roll ($22/PP)

Plated Entrées:

  • Herb Roasted Chicken (GF): au gratin potato, lemon asparagus, pan jus ($26/PP)
  • Greek Chicken (GF, DFO): lemon cream sauce, green beans, couscous ($26/PP)
  • Teriakaki Glazed Brisket (GF, DFO): fried rice, stir fried vegetables, soy ginger ($32/PP)
  • Pesto Salmon: wild rice, spiced greens, lemon burre blanc ($36/PP)
  • Steak Frites (GF): wagyu flat iron steak, seasonal vegetable, au poivre sauce ($34/PP)
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu: prosciutto, Swiss, peas & carrots ($34/PP)
  • Spring Pea Risotto (V, DF): grilled vegetables, tomato relish ($26/PP)
  • Portobello Napoleon (V/DFO): cauliflower puree, pesto, fresh mozzarella, roasted vegetables ($26/PP)

Dessert Selections ($12/PP):

  • Pistachio Strawberry Tart
  • Lemon Creme Brulee
  • Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Chocolate Cream Pie
  • Chocolate Crunch Bar (GF, DF – contains nuts)
  • Chocolate Cheesecake (GF)
  • Gluten-Free Almond Shortcake (GF)
  • Coconut Cake

Lunch Buffets

Tuscany ($60/PP):

  • Starters: Minestrone Soup, Italian Cobb Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): Chicken Piccata, Salmon Marsala, Tomato Braised Short Rib
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Green Bean Almandine, Cabernet Braised Mushrooms, Brussels & Artichokes, White Bean Casserole, Faro Risotto, Rosemary Potatoes
  • Desserts: Tiramisu, Cannoli

Queen City ($52/PP, Minimum of 20 Guests):

  • Starters: Classic Tomato Soup, Duke Mansion House Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): Fried Chicken, Blackened Salmon, BBQ Brisket
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Mash Potatoes, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Country Green Beans, Honey Glazed Carrots, Succotash
  • Desserts: Pecan Pie, Banana Pudding

Southwest ($48/PP, Minimum of 20 Guests):

  • Starters: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Southwest Pasta Salad, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, & Guacamole
  • Entrées (Choice of 2): 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

Afternoon Tea – $38/PP (Minimum of 20 Guests)

Sandwiches & Canapés (Choice of 3):

  • Curry Chicken Salad: gougere
  • Virginia Ham Biscuit: grain mustard
  • Brie Phyllo Triangle: spiced apple
  • Prosciutto Crostini: apricot jam
  • Sundried Polenta: olive tapenade
  • Deviled Egg: caviar

Tartlets (Choice of 2):

  • Mushroom & Gruyere Quiche
  • Ham & Cheese Quiche
  • Fruit Tart
  • Pecan Tart
  • Chocolate Ganache Tart

Breads (Choice of 2):

  • Earl Grey Scone
  • Cheddar Scone
  • Banana Walnut Loaf
  • Blueberry Crumble
  • Mini Eclairs
  • Financiers
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Lemon Bars
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Assorted Macarons
  • Madeleines
  • Sable Shortbread Cookies
  • Linzer Cookies

Cookies & Sweets (Choice of 2):

  • Lemon Bars
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Assorted Macarons
  • Madeleines
  • Sable Shortbread Cookies
  • Linzer Cookies

Beverages (Included):

  • Assortment of Hot Herbal Teas: honey, sugar, lemon, cream

Chilled Beverage (Choice of 1):

  • Raspberry Sweet Tea
  • Lemonade
  • Pineapple & Hibiscus Punch