The Decadent Table
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Guests dining at an elegant candlelit dinner party

A decadent escape into the world of elevated cuisine

Beautifully plated entrée at a private dinner party
Upscale Southern cuisine · Durham, North Carolina

The Plated Dinner Party

  • Select one from each course
  • Appetizer · Soup · Salad · Entrée · Dessert
  • Each entrée plated with two accompanying sides
  • Menus customized to your guests' dietary needs

Select one from each course

The Plated Menu

Appetizers

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Lowcountry Deviled EggsGF · DF · NFGulf Shrimp · Smoked Paprika Aioli
Honey-Kissed Figs Wrapped in ProsciuttoGFGorgonzola · Candied Pecans
Crimson SalsaGF · DF · NFHouse-Made Sweet Potato Crisps
Georgia Caviar CupsDF · NFSweet Vidalia Onion Relish · Pickled Jalapeño · Cornbread Crisp
Salmon CroquettesNFLemon Dill Crème Fraîche · Micro Greens
Boiled Peanut Hummus & Pimento Cheese Crostini

Soups

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Chilled Georgia Peach BisqueGF · NFHoney Crème Fraîche · Fresh Mint
Roasted Butternut Squash Velvet SoupGFBrown Butter · Toasted Pecans
Southern Farmhouse Chicken SoupButtermilk Pastry Croutons
Vidalia Onion & Sweet Corn BisqueGF · NFGeorgia Lump Crab · House-Smoked Butter
She-Crab BisqueGF · NFAged Sherry · Chive Oil
Sweet Potato & Apple BisqueGFCinnamon Crème · Candied Pecans
Chilled Peach & Riesling SoupGF · NFWild Blackberry Swirl · Mint Cream

Salads

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Gulf Shrimp CapreseGF · NFHeirloom Tomatoes · Fresh Burrata · Basil Oil
The Decadent WedgeNFIceberg · Candied Bacon Lardons · Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes · Pickled Red Onion · Cornbread Croutons · Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Warm Peach & Arugula SaladGF · DFCandied Pecans · Shaved Parmesan · Champagne Vinaigrette
Spinach SaladGF · DF · Contains tree nutsGreen Queen Dressing
Wild Blackberry & Spinach SaladGFCandied Pecans · Fresh Goat Cheese · Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrées

Select One · Each entrée is plated with two accompanying sides
Southern-Stuffed Chicken BreastGF · NFCollard Green & Smoked Gouda Filling · Sweet Tea Reduction Accompanied by: Skillet Cornbread with Vidalia Onion Honey Butter · Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Fresh Thyme
Bourbon-Glazed Filet MignonGF · NFTruffle Whipped Potatoes · Haricots Verts
Pan-Seared Calf LiverGF · NFCaramelized Vidalia Onions · Black Mission Fig Red Wine Vinegar Gastrique · Thyme Butter Accompanied by: Whipped Stone-Ground Grits · Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hock
Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits RoyaleGF · NFStone-Ground Grits · Andouille · Roasted Tomato Butter Sauce · Crispy Leeks Accompanied by: Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hock · Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Brown Sugar & Herb-Crusted Pork TenderloinGFBourbon Peach Chutney · Sweet Potato Gratin Accompanied by: Haricots Verts with Brown Butter, Toasted Almonds & Lemon Zest

Desserts

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Scarlet Layer CakeNFStrawberry Basil Confit · Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Spiced Sweet Potato CheesecakeNFBiscoff Crust · Bourbon Caramel Drizzle
Peach Cobbler Crème BrûléeGF · NFGeorgia Peaches · Caramelized Sugar Crust
Brown Butter Pound CakeNFWild Blackberry Compote · Honeysuckle Cream
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan TartContains tree nutsSalted Caramel Drizzle · Chantilly Cream
Heirloom German Chocolate Cake, ReimaginedContains tree nutsBourbon Caramel Sauce

GF = Gluten Free  ·  DF = Dairy Free  ·  NF = Nut Free. All menus are customized to honor your guests' dietary needs; please share any allergies or restrictions during your consultation.

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Gathered & Graced

Gathered & Graced

Garden Fresh · Salads

Spinach Salad with Strawberry, Bacon & Blue CheeseBourbon Vinaigrette
Roasted Vidalia Onion SaladGarlic Vinaigrette
Georgia CaviarBlack-Eyed Pea & Garden Vegetable Salad

The Main Affair · Entrées

Celebration Gulf Shrimp & Creamy Stone-Ground Grits
Sunday's Finest Roasted ChickenGolden Pan Dripping Sauce
Heritage Brown Sugar MeatloafBrown Sugar & Tomato Crown
Carved Turkey LoinSavory Herb Pan Sauce
Slow-Roasted Gulf SalmonLemon Brown Butter · Capers · Fresh Tarragon

From the Garden & Stovetop · Sides

Slow-Blistered Green BeansBrown Butter & Crispy Shallots
Gruyère & White Cheddar Baked MacaroniGolden Parmesan Crust
Low & Slow Collard GreensHand-Pulled Duck Confit
Harvest Roasted Root VegetablesAged Balsamic & Fresh Thyme
Elevated Southern Squash CasseroleGruyère & Herbed Breadcrumb Crown
Herbed Scalloped Sweet Potato GratinSweet Onion · Jalapeño · Gruyère
Eggplant, Tomato & Vidalia Onion GratinFresh Goat Cheese · Parmesan
Smoked Sausage & Okra Dirty Rice
Braised Butter BeansCountry Ham · Fresh Herbs

Straight from the Oven · Breads

Rosemary & Sea Salt Pull-Apart Loaf
Cast Iron Skillet CornbreadSweet Cream Butter
Honey Butter Rolls

The Sweet Table · Desserts

Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan TartSalted Bourbon Caramel Drizzle · Chantilly Cream
Georgia Gold Peach CobblerHand-Laminated Honey Crust · Bourbon Vanilla Chantilly
Grandmother's Oat Cookies, ReimaginedDark Chocolate · Peanut Butter · Golden Toffee (certified gluten free)
Lunchroom Peanut Butter Fingers

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