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Evening Menu

Discover our meticulously crafted Evening Social Event Menu designed to elevate your gatherings at The Duke Mansion. From elegant hors d’oeuvres and exquisite plated dinners to vibrant dinner buffets and interactive attended stations, our offerings cater to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for your guests. Explore our extensive selection of culinary creations and impeccable service to create a seamless and unforgettable event. Let us enhance your evening celebrations with our exceptional menu and dedicated attention to detail.

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Evening Social 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

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
  • Poke Wonton: $6

Plated Dinner

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)

Entrées:

  • Eggplant Rollatini: edamame, ratatouille ($32/PP)
  • Herb Roasted Chicken: corn & potato cake, green beans, tomato citrus cream ($36/PP)
  • Beef Tenderloin: coffee rubbed, garlic herb potato mash, roasted asparagus, cabernet reduction ($56/PP)
  • Citrus Grilled Chicken: dill mashed potatoes, southern succotash, red pepper remoulade ($54/PP)
  • Charleston Crab Cake: potato mash, broccolini, house BBQ sauce ($42/PP)
  • Chicken & Shrimp Risotto: seasonal vegetables ($46/PP)
  • Not Your Grandma’s Meatloaf: wagyu & bison, whipped potato, braised greens, mushroom gravy ($42/PP)
  • Mushroom Risotto (V, GF, DFO): cippolini, asparagus, tomato marmalade ($32/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

Dinner Buffets (Minimum of 20 Guests)

Tuscany – $70/PP:

  • Starters: Minestrone Soup, Italian Cobb Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 3): 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 – $62/PP:

  • Starters: Classic Tomato Soup, Duke Mansion House Salad
  • Entrées (Choice of 3): 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 – $58/PP:

  • Starters: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Southwest Pasta Salad, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, & Guacamole
  • Entrées (Choice of 3): Chicken Tinga, Chipotle Beef, Citrus Shrimp (Includes Corn & Flour Tortillas)
  • Sides (Choice of 2): Saffron Rice, Black Beans, Street Corn, Green Beans, Cajun Red Beans
  • Desserts: Chocolate Cheesecake, Flan

Displays & Stations

Artisan Cheese Board – $18/PP:

  • Selection of local & imported cheeses; served with flatbreads & assorted crackers

Dip Duos – $14/PP:

  • Mediterranean: tzatziki & hummus; served with pita and lavash crackers
  • Southern: pimento cheese & cowboy caviar; served with house made chips and crostinis
  • Tex-Mex: chipotle avocado & house made salsa; served with tortilla chips and house made chips

Fresh Vegetable Display – $12/PP:

  • Pesto hummus

The Duke Mansion Biscuit Bar – $20/PP:

  • Cheddar cheese, buttermilk and herb biscuits with accompaniments (choice of 5): country sausage gravy, roasted turkey breast, andouille sausage, smoked bacon, country ham, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, honey butter, strawberry rhubarb preserves

Grand Dessert Buffet – $16/PP:

  • Chef Azuza’s selection of three confections (Each additional dessert +$3/PP)

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display – $12/PP:

  • Candied spiced nuts

Attended Stations (Minimum of 20 Guests, $85 attendant fee required per station)

Three Cheese Mac N’ Cheese – $26/PP:

  • Toppings (Choice of 5): smoked bacon, creole shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso, honey fried chicken, pulled pork, oven roasted tomatoes, fried okra, fried onions, herbed gremolata

Pasta Station – $26/PP:

  • Alfredo & Marinara Sauce with Penne & Tortellini and Parmesan Cheese
  • Toppings (Choice of 5): grilled chicken, garlic-herb shrimp, Italian sausage, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions, broccolini, sautéed pepper medley, mushrooms

Salad Station – $16/PP:

  • Chef Salad (Choice of 2): Creamy Herb, Bleu Cheese, or House Vinaigrette
  • Toppings (Choice of 5): cornbread croutons, smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, confit tomatoes, candied almonds, fried onions, shaved carrot, crumbly bleu

Ramen Station – $24/PP:

  • Pork belly, chicken, beef, shrimp, rice, noodles
  • Toppings: egg, bok choy, mushroom, carrots, green onions, fried garlic, soy sauce, hot sauce

Deconstructed Caesar Salad – $18/PP:

  • Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing with Toppings: grilled chicken, blackened shrimp, croutons, roasted tomatoes, marinated olives, parmesan crisp

Southern Grits Station – $26/PP:

  • Choice of Tasso or Tomato Gravy with Toppings (Choice of 5): barbecue pork, creole shrimp, grilled andouille sausage, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, grilled vegetables

Enchilada Bar – $24/PP:

  • Cheese enchiladas served with enchilada sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cojita cheese with Toppings (Choice of 5): smoked brisket, citrus shrimp, roasted pork, chicken tinga, black beans, jicama slaw, Spanish rice, queso, street corn

BBQ Brisket Slider Station – $24/PP:

  • Served with hand cut fries & dipping sauces with Toppings: caramelized onions, arugula, sautéed mushrooms, tomato pepper relish, white cheddar, pickles, house made barbecue sauce (Grilled portobello mushrooms +$2/PP)

Stir Fry – $24/PP:

  • Chicken, beef, shrimp, rice, noodles with Toppings: bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, onion, bok choy, Sauce: sweet and sour, teriyaki

Cobbler Station – $18/PP:

  • Apple, berry with Toppings: whipped cream, pecan, chocolate sauce, cherries (Ice cream +$5/PP)

Carving Stations (Minimum of 20 Guests, $85 attendant fee required per station)

Applewood Smoked Turkey – $26/PP:

  • Cider bourbon gravy

Blackened Salmon – $30/PP:

  • Cajun cream

Pepper & Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin – $40/PP:

  • Whiskey sauce, horseradish

Grilled Porkloin – $28/PP:

  • Apple corn relish

Accompanied with Fresh Rolls and Signature Duke Mansion Biscuits