Wedding Catering Menu | Emerald Grande

WEDDING CATERING MENU

HORS D’OEUVRES – Displayed or Passed

TIER ONE – $8 PER PERSON

  • Mac N Cheese Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
  • Chicken Tender Pecan with Honey Aioli
  • Classic Crostini with Pesto Marinated Roma Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese
  • Sweet Soy Glazed Sirloin Skewers with Siracha Lime Aioli
  • Homemade Vegetable Spring Rolls served with Sweet and Spicy Chili Glaze Dipping Sauce

TIER TWO –  $10 PER PERSON

  • Mini Avocado Crostini
  • Sesame Chicken with Apricot Lime Sauce
  • Fresh Berry Baked Brie Bites
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Wonton Crostini with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, Alfalfa Sprouts, Scallions, Carrots, Garlic and Fried Wonton Chips
  • Southern Style Deviled Egg with Candied Bacon
  • Sweet Chili Glazed Pineapple & Chicken Skewers with Peppers and Onions

TIER THREE – $12 PER PERSON

  • BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
  • Baked Oysters | Rockefeller Style or Garlic Parmesan
  • Mini ‘Grande’ Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade
  • Mini Highballs of Poke Style Ahi Tuna
  • Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Moody Gorgonzola and a Blueberry Caramelized Red Onion Jam
  • Blackened Grouper Tenderloins served withChive Beurre Blanc
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Minis

DISPLAYED HORS D’OEUVRES

*Items must be ordered to accommodate final guest count.

Baked Brie Display accompanied by Fresh Berries and Assorted Jams

Starting at $200 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display featuring Honeydew Melons, Cantaloupes, Pineapples, Red Grapes and Strawberries

Starting at $250 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Artisanal Cheese Display featuring a Chef Selection of the Best Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Fresh Grapes, Berries, Nuts, and Fresh Grilled French Bread Crostinis and Crackers

Starting at $300 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Spicy Bay Shrimp in Cocktail Sauce served with Crackers and Bruschetta Toasts

Starting at $450 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Chef’s Charcuterie Display featuring Marinated Genoa Salami, Leoni Grande Pepperoni, Capicola Ham and Prosciutto with Roasted Red Peppers, Pepperoncini, Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Smoked Provolone and Basil Vinaigrette Marinated Bocconcini

Starting at $400 | Serves up to 50 Guests

House Smoked Fish Dip served with Crackers and Bruschetta Toasts

Starting at $450 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Seafood Cocktail Display featuring Mini Highballs of Jumbo Lump Crab with a Key Lime Aioli, Bay Shrimp with Spicy Cocktail Sauce and Chives, Seared Ahi Tuna – Poke Style with Mango and Avocado on a Crushed Ice Display

Starting at $650 | Serves up to 50 Guests

CARVING STATIONS

*Items must be ordered to accommodate final guest count.

Bourbon Glazed Ham with a Warm Jack Daniels Sauce

Starting at $250 | Serves up to 30 Guests

Brown Sugar Brined Turkey Breast with a Marrow Lager Gravy and Apple & Cranberry Chutney

Starting at $250 | Serves up to 30 Guests

Spice Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Merlot Shallot Glaze

Starting at $275 | Serves up to 30 Guests

Herb Crusted Inside Round of Beef with Au Jus

Starting at $400 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Slow Smoked Beef Brisket with Choice of Chimichurri, Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce or Pan Dripping Au Jus

Starting at $400 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Choice of Red Wine Sauce or Caramelized Onion Jam

Starting at $450 | Serves up to 50 Guests

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream Sauce

Starting at $500 | Serves up to 40 Guests

CUSTOM STATIONS

BRUSCHETTA & CROSTINI BAR

Featuring Fresh Baked, Grilled French Bread Drizzled with EVOO, Classic Bruschetta, Olive Tapenade, Basil Pesto, Bacon Jam, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Red Peppers and Arugula

$18 per person

LAND & SEA SKEWER STATION

Smokey Grilled Rum Glazed Shrimp Skewered on Hawaiian Cane Sticks and Sweet & Spicy Glazed Chicken Skewers with Sweet Peppers, Red Onions and Pineapple Drizzled with a Sweet Chili Sauce

$26 per person

CRAFTED DIP STATION

Spicy Avocado Hummus, Parmesan Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Beef Brisket Queso, Roasted Salsa, Grilled Mango Salsa, Bacon, Onion & Asiago Fondue, and Buffalo Chicken Dip served with a Selection of Crackers, Tortilla Chips, Pita Chips, Grilled Crostini’s and Soft Pretzel Bites. Choice of Three Dips.

$22 per person

FAJITA STATION

Marinated Strips of Beef or Chicken, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Jalapenos, Flour Tortillas and Tortilla Chips

$26 per person

MAC N CHEESE BAR

Choice of 2 Proteins: Chicken Breast, Smoked Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket Toppings Include: Bacon Crumbles, Scallions, Grated Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa Con Queso, Nacho Dorito Crumbles, Jalapenos, Diced Vidalia Onions

$28 per person

GRANDE GRAZERS PACKAGE

Choice of: One Carving Station, Custom Station or Two Displayed Hors D’oeuvres

$65 per person

DINNER SELECTIONS

BUFFET : Includes Choice of Two Entrees, One Salad, One Vegetable, One Starch, and Dinner Rolls

PLATED : Includes Choice of Three Entrees, One Salad, One Vegetable, One Starch, and Dinner Rolls | +$9 per person

TIER ONE – $60 PER PERSON

  • Seared Salmon served with a Sundried Tomato Beurre Blanc
  • Chicken Fritte with Spinach & Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • Grilled Lemon, Basil and Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast with a White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Sweet Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Finished with a Sweet & Spicy Glaze 
  • Thin Sliced Marinated London Broil with Roasted Tomato, Charred Lemon, Chimichurri and Paprika Oil 
  • Roasted and Grilled Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

TIER TWO – $70 PER PERSON

  • Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella, Basil and Prosciutto and Topped with a White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Gulf Mahi Mahi served Blackened with a Tri-Citrus Beurre Blanc
  • Herb Crusted Roast Beef with Mushroom Wine Sauce
  • Grilled Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak 
  • Gulf Shrimp & Grits with Smoked Cheddar Stone Ground Grits, Conecuh Sausage and Jumbo Shrimp Topped with a Garlic Cream Sauce

TIER THREE – $80 PER PERSON

  • Grilled Filet Mignon Medallions with a Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace
  • Crispy Roasted Duck Halves with a Port Wine and Bing Cherry Demi-Glace
  • Gulf Grouper served Grilled and Topped with Lemon Butter Lump Crab
  • Seafood Newburg featuring Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Diver Scallops, and Lobster Medallions in a Rich Paprika and Sherry Cream Sauce
  • Bone-In Braised Beef Short Ribs with Sauce Bordelaise
  • Bone-In Airline Chicken Breast with a Miso Soy Caramel Glaze

SALADS

  • Mixed Greens Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Croutons and Cheddar Cheese served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Caesar Salad with Crisp Romaine, Garlic Herb Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Tuscan Caesar Dressing
  • Wedge Salad with Iceberg, Cherub Tomatoes, Gorganzola Crumbles, Bacon and Choice of House Made Ranch Dressing or Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette
  • Warm Spinach Salad with Baby Cello Spinach, Candied Walnuts, Red Onions, Hard-Boiled Eggs and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

VEGETABLES

  • Haricot Verts with Garlic & Butter
  • Snow Peas & Baby Carrots with Soy Glaze
  • Vegetable Medley with Squash, Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Broccoli and Sweet Red Onions
  • Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted Sliced Almonds, Garlic and Brown Butter
  • Sauteed Broccolini with Garlic Infused EVOO
  • Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter +$3 Per Person
  • Seasonal Creamy Squash Gratin +$3 Per Person
  • Additional Vegetable +$3 per person

STARCHES

  • Vegetable Rice Pilaf
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Pasta Alfredo
  • Creamy Garlic & Parmesan Risotto
  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream and Chives
  • Roasted Garlic and Herb New Potatoes
  • Three Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin +$4 Per Person
  • Twice Baked Loaded Potato +$4 Per Person
  • Additional Starch +$4 per person

DESSERT STATIONS

ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR

Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream served with an Array of Toppings including Hot Fudge Sauce, Butter Cream, Mini Cookies, Sprinkles, Toasted Chopped Almonds, Whipped Cream, Cherries and a Variety of Candies

$16 per person

CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS

An Array of Chocolate Confections including Cakes, Cheesecakes, Assorted Cookies and Candies

$18 per person

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FONDUE

CHOICE OF FOUR TOPPINGS – Warm Belgium Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Fondues presented with Seasonal Berries, Apple Wedges, Baked Cookies, Rice Crispy Squares, Pretzels, and Marshmallows

$14 per person

BUILD YOUR OWN SMORES BAR

Milk Chocolate Bars, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers served with Skewers and Your Very Own ‘Mini Campfire’ to Toast Your Smores to Perfection

$12 per person

CHEESECAKE BAR

CHOICE OF FOUR TOPPINGS – Mini New York Style Cheesecake served with a Choice of Warm Caramelized Pineapple, Caramel Dulce de Leche, Seasonal Berries, Chocolate Chips, Reese’s Chunks, Oreos, Toasted Almonds and Coconut Shavings

$18 per person

DESSERT & LATE NIGHT SNACK STATIONS

A LA CARTE DESSERTS

Marbled Vanilla & Dark Chocolate Mousse

$7 per person

Crème Brulee featuring Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate or Cinnamon Toast Crunch

$10 per person

White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

$10 per person

New York Cheesecake

$10 per person

Carrot Cake

$9 per person

Strawberry “Pound” Short Cake Stack

$10 per person

Chocolate Cookie Crust, White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

$10 per person

LATE NIGHT SNACKS

BONELESS WING BAR

CHOICE OF TWO SAUCES Chef Tossed Boneless Chicken Wings. Choice of Sauce includes: Traditional Buffalo, Teriyaki, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Chili and Mango Habanero served with Carrots and Celery Sticks, Ranch and Blue Cheese

$14 per person

POTATO SKINS BAR

Served with Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Scallions, Sour Cream, Ketchup, Ranch Dressing, Garlic Aioli and Malted Vinegar

$12 per person

STREET TACO BAR

CHOICE OF TWO PROTEINS Chicken, Beef, Fish, Shrimp or Pork served with Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa, Onions, Cilantro and Limes

$16 per person

PRETZEL BAR

Large, Soft Pretzels and Mini Pretzels Bites served with Sweet Hot Mustard, Beer Cheese, and Garlic & Truffle Oil Aioli

$10 per person

 BEVERAGE ARRANGEMENTS

HOSTED BAR

An amount is set by the host and credited towards the selected bar arrangements. Bar arrangements can be beer and wine only or include any tier of liquor.

  • Hosted Bar limits are set by the client with a $500 minimum.
  • The limit set does not include tax or service charge. A 24% service charge
    and 7% sales tax will be added to the final subtotal.
  • Staff will inform the client when the total is within $250 of the hosted limit. Client has the choice to increase the limit or move to a cash bar.
  • Final bar bill must be paid one week after the wedding date.

CASH BAR

Guests are responsible for paying for their own beverages. All bars accept cash, credit cards and room charges as forms of payment.

SIGNATURE DRINKS

Signature drinks are available upon request. Emerald Grande must have all ingredients for the signature drink requested in inventory. Signature drinks will be made to order at the bar and charged based on consumption and tier of liquor selected.

 SPECIALTY SELECTIONS

NON – ALCOHOLIC PUNCH

$60 per gallon

INFUSED WATER OR LEMONADE

$5 per guest

TEA OR WATER STATION

$5 per guest

CRAFT YOUR OWN MIMOSA BAR

$23 per guest

CRAFT YOUR OWN BLOODY MARY BAR

$25 per guest

*Other specialty selections are available and priced on request.

BEVERAGE SELECTIONS & PRICING

All items are subject to change based on availability.
Cordials are considered as Call.

LIQUOR SELECTIONS

LIQUOR

Vodka

Rum

Tequilla

Gin

Whiskey/Bourbon

Scotch

CALL | $10

Pinnacle

Cruzan

Sauza Silver

Pinnacle

Jack Daniels

Johnny Walker Red 

PREMIUM | $12

Tito’s

Bacardi / Captain Morgan

Terra Mana

Bombay Saphire

Crown Royal

Dewar’s

SUPER PREMIUM | $14

Grey Goose

Meyers

Patron

Hendricks

Maker’s Mark

Johnny Walker Black

BEER SELECTIONS

DOMESTIC | $5

Bud Light

Michelob Ultra

Miller Lite

IMPORT | $6

Yuengling

Blue Moon

Corona

CRAFT | $7

30A Beach Blonde

White Claw

WINE SELECTIONS

HOUSE $9 | PREMIUM $11

RED

Joel Gott Cabernet

Josh Pinot Noir

WHITE

Josh Chardonnay

Joel Gott Pinot Gris

SPARKLING

Domaine Ste Michelle

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All Food and Beverage must be provided by Emerald Grande. No outside food and beverages are permitted in any venue spaces with the exception of custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts. Dessert and Snack Stations are in addition to any Dinner Tier.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH BUFFETS

Buffets must have 20 guests minimum. All buffets are set for 90 minutes of service. Take-out boxes are not permitted amd will not be available for guests.

PLATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Plated options are available upon request for groups smaller than 20 people. The option will be the same for all guests unless allergy specified. Plated meals are not available for any outdoor venue spaces. 

SPECIALTY MEALS OR ALLERGIES

Emerald Grande is happy to accommodate any allergies or specialty meal requests. Meals will be based off what is selected for the pre-selected menu and tailored to meet any restrictions. All items on the buffet will be labeled appropriately by Emerald Grande staffso guests know what is being served. 

FEES & TAXES

All prices are subject to a 24% service charge and 7% sales tax. Carving & Chef attended stations will incur $150 per chef charge. Hosted bars include one complimentary bar set-up. Any additional bar set-ups or bartenders requested is $350. All cash bars have a bar set-up of $350.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS

All deposits are due at the time of contract signing. The deposit is $3,000 or the price of the venue. The contract and deposit are due within 7 days after it has been issued to the client in which the date will be placed tentatively on hold. If the contract and deposit are not received within 7 days, the date will be released on the calendar.

Payments are due 120 days prior to the event for 25% of the total invoice. Then, 60 days prior to the event for 50% of the invoice, with final payment due 14 days prior to the event when final headcount is confirmed. Other payments can also be made at the client’s leisure leading up to the event. Guests can be added within 14 days of the event date at the Emerald Grande’s discretion. However, any decrease in guest count within 14 days of the event will not be refunded.

Any additional charges during the event will be due 1 week after the event date.