Wedding Menu
Dinner Service Styles
Seated Dinner Menu
Includes the following:
- Complimentary Butler Passed Champagne
- 4 Butler Passed Hors d ‘Oeuvres
- 2-Course Plated Dinner
- Complimentary Cake Cutting
- 4 Hour Duke Mansion Bar Package
- Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee & Hot Herbal Teas Station
Reception Dinner Menu
Includes the following:
- Complimentary Butler Passed Champagne
- 4 Butler Passed Hors d ‘Oeuvres
- Salad Station
- 2 Chef Attended Entrée Stations
- Complimentary Cake Cutting
- 4 Hour Duke Mansion Bar Package
- Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee & Hot Herbal Teas Station
Menu Samples
Land
BEEF WELLINGTON
mushroom, puff pastry
BEEF CROSTINI
chimichurri sauce
BILLION DOLLAR BACON
pecan praline
FRIED CHICKEN BITE
korean barbeque sauce
CHICKEN & PANCAKE
mike’s hot honey
DUCK CONFIT
blue corn cake, sake BBQ
Sea
PETIT CRAB CAKE
red pepper remoulade
POKE WONTON
pickled cucumber relish
LOBSTER & CORN FRITTER
cajun tarter
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
cocktail sauce
Vegetable
FRIED MAC & CHEESE
white cheddar, truffle oil
FRIED GREEN TOMATO
mustard aioli, chow chow
MIXED BERRY & BRIE
phyllo triangle
VEGGIE SPRING ROLL
vinegar dipping sauce (vegan)
Starter Salads
DUKE MANSION HOUSE
mixed greens, tomato, fried black eye peas, lemon vinaigrette
CAESAR
heart of romaine, cherry tomato salad, parmesan crisp, caesar vinaigrette
BEET CAPPACIO
spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese fritters, apple vinagrette
WATERMELON ARUGULA SALAD
whipped goat cheese, orange, cucumber, pistachios, white balsamic
(April – September)
Plated Entrees
SURF & TURF
beef tenderloin & charleston crab cake, red pepper remoulade, cabernet reduction
CHICKEN & SALMON DUET
natural jus, pineapple salsa
CHICKEN PICATTA
cream sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN
blue cheese demi
BRAISED BRISKET
cabernet reduction
CHARLESTON CRAB CAKE
red pepper remoulade
SALMON
pomegranate chutney
FORREST MUSHROOM RISOTTO
caramelized onion, shaved parm
Accompaniments
(select one vegetable and one starch)
VEGETABLES
Roasted Asparagus
Garlic Broccolini
Blackened Green Beans
Candied Tri Colored Carrots
STARCHES
Wild Rice
Fingerling Lyonnaise
Tomato Grit Cake
Herb & Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Potatoes Au Gratin
Soup & Salad Station
Soups
CLASSIC TOMATO
black lentil, herb oil
VICHYSSOISE
potatoes, caramelized leeks, candied bacon, chive oil
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
hazelnut oil, pumpkin seed (September – December)
Salads
DUKE MANSION HOUSE
mixed greens, tomato, fried black eye peas, lemon vinaigrette
CAESAR
heart of romaine, cherry tomato salad, parmesan crisp, caesar vinaigrette
BEET CAPPACIO
spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese fritters, apple vinagrette
WATERMELON ARUGULA SALAD
whipped goat cheese, orange, cucumber, pistachios, white balsamic
(April – September)
Attended Stations
ENCHILADA BAR
cheese enchiladas served with enchilada sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole
TOPPINGS (choice of 5)
pulled smoked brisket, citrus shrimp, roasted pork, chicken tinga, black beans, jicama slaw, spanish rice
THREE CHEESE MAC N’ CHEESE
(choice of 5)
smoked bacon, creole shrimp, grilled smoked sausage, grilled tasso, honey fried chicken, pulled pork, oven roasted tomatoes, fried artichokes, fried onions, herbed gremolata
SOUTHERN GRITS STATION
(choice of 5)
BBQ pork, creole shrimp, grilled andouille sausage, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, grilled vegetables
BBQ BRISKET SLIDER STATION
served with hand cut fries & dipping sauces
TOPPINGS (choice of 3)
pickled red onions, arugula, sautéed mushrooms, tomato pepper relish, white cheddar, pickles house made barbeque sauce
add grilled portobello mushrooms + $2 per person
BEEF TENDERLOIN
blue cheese demi, herb whipped potatoes, roasted asparagus
SALMON
pomegranate chutney, wild rice, blackened green beans
CHARLESTON CRAB CAKE
red pepper remoulade, fingerling Lyonnaise, broccolini
CHICKEN PICATTA
cream sauce, herb whipped potatoes, candied carrots
ACCOMPANIED WITH FRESH ROLLS AND SIGNATURE DUKE MANSION BISCUITS
Display Stations
THE DUKE MANSION BISCUIT BAR
cheddar cheese, buttermilk and herb biscuits
ACCOMPANIMENTS (choice of 5)
country sausage gravy
roasted turkey breast
andouille sausage
smoked bacon
country ham
fried green tomatoes
pimento cheese
honey butter
apple jam
pear butter
$20 / pp
CRUDITE VEGETABLE DISPLAY
pesto hummus
$12 / pp
SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY
candied spiced nuts
$10 / pp
ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD
selection of local & imported cheeses; served with flatbreads & assorted crackers
$18 / pp
TRIO OF DIPS
roasted red pepper hummus, mansion boursin, french onion dip, homemade lavash & assorted crackers
$14 / pp
Late Night Passed
TOMATO BISQUE SHOOTER
grilled cheese bite
+$5 / pp
CHICKEN BISCUIT
hot honey
+$5 / pp
BUFFALO WINGS
blue cheese mornay
+$6 / pp
QUESO BITE
pulled chicken, chipotle sour cream
+$5 / pp
BEEF EMPANADAS
cotija cheese
+$6 / pp
MINI PIZZA BAGELS
cheese & pepperoni
+$5 / pp
COOKIE DOUGH SUNDAE
sprinkles
+$5 / pp
DOUGHNUT HOLES
cinnamon, glazed or powdered sugar
+$6 / pp
Four Hour Bar Package
Package bars include unlimited consumption of all beverages listed below and complete bar setup. Per nc state law, bartenders are authorized to request proper identification from any guest. Please note that special pricing is available for guests under the legal drinking age of 21 years. Ask your sales manager for more information. North carolina law requires bartenders for all bar setups and service. Two bartender fees are included in your estate fee pricing. Additional bartenders can be arranged for $125 per bartender.
Package Inclusions
STANDARD SPIRITS
Tito’s Vodka
Beefeater Gin
Dewar’s Scotch
Bacardi Light Rum
Jim Beam Bourbon
Jack Daniels Whiskey
1800 Tequila
WINE
Angeline Chardonnay
Angeline Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon
Angeline Pinot Noir
Simonet Blanc de Blanc
BEER (select 4)
DOMESTIC
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Yuengling
IMPORTED
Amstel Light
Corona
Guinness
Heineken
ASSORTED SOFT DRINKS & MINERAL WATER
Upgrade Options
PREMIUM SPIRITS
Grey Goose Vodka
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Johnnie Walker Black Scotch
Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
Makers Mark Bourbon
Crown Royal Whiskey
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
CRAFT BEER
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
ASSORTED SELTZERS
FIVE HOUR BAR PACKAGE
UPGRADED WINE SELECTIONS
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST