CulinaryMenu Dover Hall Weddings
GF – Gluten-Free or Gluten-Free Option Available
VG – Vegetarian Item
VE – Vegan Item
Note: All prices indicated are per person
Note: A 30% service fee is applied to all food & beverage charges
*The following foods may be ordered raw or undercooked: meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Photo: (cover) Brittany Boote Photography (above) Kir2Ben
T h e C u l i n a r y
Experience
Our Team takes great pride in providing an unrivaled culinary experience that parallels the grandeur of the Dover Hall property Led by Executive Chef Leah Randolph, our Culinary Team crafts each homemade dish with great care, using only the finest local ingredients.
To provide the highest quality food, we prepare all canapés, plated dinners, and action stations à la minute, exactly as executed in high-end fine dining restaurants Delivered with an unparalleled level of Southern hospitality and dedication to detail, each dish is designed with a stylistic touch and a bold balance of flavor for the ultimate foodie experience
We hope that you thoroughly enjoy this thoughtfully curated menu as you embark on your unique and personalized culinary journey; surely one that you and your guests will not soon forget!
Photo: Alex C Tenser
The Before
Pick one option for each wedding party
Pricing is per person
Self-serve in Queen Elizabeth OR Billiards Room
The Before Food / 30
Option 1) Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad & Assorted Bread
Tzatziki, Whipped Feta, Hummus, Crackers & Fresh Fruit
Option 2) Edwards Ham Biscuits, Smoked Salmon Platter:
Assorted Bagels, Dill Caper Cream Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs, etc & Fresh Fruit
Option 3) Choice of *Local Beef Sliders OR 7 Lady Fried Chicken Sliders OR Grilled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Truffle Fries
Option 4) Chef Selected Cast Iron Pizzas
Homemade Roasted Garlic Spinach Dip, Assorted Bread, Chef Salad
Additional Snacks / 8
Assorted Granola + Cereal Bars
Individual Healthy Snacks
Assorted Bagged Chips + Pretzels
Libations*
Assorted Juices, Soft Drinks, Water / included with food purchase
Coffee & Tea / 3
7 Lady Vineyards Bubbles / 49 per bottle
Assorted Beer / 8 per beer
Special Request: Bottle Service or Mixed Drinks / Market Price
*Due to Virginia ABC laws, Dover Hall must provide all alcoholic beverages Any outside alcoholic beverages will be confiscated We also ask that no outside food is brought onsite
Photo: (top left) Alexandria Photography (top right) Hannah Gonzalez Photography (bottom left) Ashley Blitz Photography (bottom right) Melissa Durham Photography
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PassedCanapés
SuggestedSelection:threetofiveitemsforfullguestcount;pricedperperson
Sea/10perselection
SouthernFriedShrimp,TartareSauce,FreshDill
GrilledShimpSkewer,CilantroChimichurri,GreenOnion/GF
SmokedSalmonMedallion,Cucumber,CaperCreamCheese,CrackedBlackPepper/GF
*TunaPoke,AvocadoSalad,BlackSesame,San-JRiceCracker/GF CreoleCrabCakes,HousePickles,SambalAioli
*Ceviche,SeasonalWhiteFish,Citrus,PickledChilis,Cilantro/GF
MaineLobsterRolls,Tarragon,GarlicAioli,Chives+$2 SalmonTartare,WasabiSpread,Lemon,Dill,Tarragon TunaTartare,WasabiMayo,SeaweedCone
Land/9perselection
FriedChickenCroquettes,LavenderHoney,FriedGarlic,ParmigianoReggiano EdwardsHamBiscuits,AppleButter,WholeGrainMustard
*BeefMedallionCrostini,HerbPesto,Kecap SpicyAndouilleStuffedMushroom,AndouilleSausage,BellPeppers,Cheddar
*BeefTartare,RussettPotatoChip,FriedCaperTomatoAioli,MicroArugula/GF
CurryChickenSkewer,GaramMasala,GreekYogurt,Cilantro,GreenOnion/GF
*NewZealandLambChops,Chermoula,Kecap+$3
PolentaCake,ConfittedTomatoAioli,AndouilleSausage,BrunoisePickle/VO*
Woods/ 8perselection
Arancini,WildMushroom,RedWineSugo,FriedGarlic,ParmesanReggiano,HousePulledMozzarella/VG
CompressedWatermelon,LocalFeta,MintOil,Balsamic/GF,VG BasilBruschetta,OvenDriedTomatoes,RoastedGarlic,TornBasil,Balsamic/VE
WatermelonPoke,AvocadoSalad,Cilantro/VE
MushroomToast,TaleggioCheese,Chives/VG
TwiceBakedPotatoes,LeekSourCream,Bacon,Cheddar/GF
AlooChaatPhylloCup,Chickpea,Potato,MintYogurt,Cilantro/VG
ScallionPancakes,CilantroSalad,PickledChilis,Gochujang,FishSauceAioli FriedGreenTomatoes,PimentoCheese,PickledRedOnion/VG
OliveTapenade,WhippedFeta,Capers,RoastedRedPepper/VG
StuffedFig,WhippedGoatCheese/VG
CucumberBoats,AvacadoCreamCheese,Chives,Dill BeetRootTartare,RoastedGarlicHummus,ToastedSesameCone
Photo: (top left) Alex C Tenser Photography (top right + bottom left) Nikki Santerre Photography (bottom right) Shannon Moffit Photography
Photo: (top left) Alex C Tenser Photography (top right) Morgan Renee Photography
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Stationary Displays
Suggested Selection: One display for full guest count; priced per person
Self-serve display unless otherwise noted
Mediterranean Station / 15
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Whipped Feta, Tzatziki, Pickled Veggies, Olives, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Housemade Breads / VG
Grilled Cheese + Heirloom Tomato Bisque / 15
Three cheese grilled cheese on Housemade Brioche / VG
Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Board / 16
Chef’s Selection of Meats & Cheeses, Artisan Breads, Housemade Crackers, Seasonal Jams, Local Fruits & Berries, House Pickles, Candied Nuts
Housemade Tortellini Station / 18
Three Cheese Tortellini, Blistered Tomato, Parmesan Tuile
*Chef attended station
Fried Chicken + Biscuit Bar / 22
Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Fried Chicken, Hot Honey, Pimento Cheese, House Pickles, Seasonal Jams, Housemade Hot Sauce
*Oyster Bar / 23
Locally Sourced Oysters, Housemade Hot Sauce, Mignonette / GF
*Chilled Seafood Bar / 28
Chef’s Selection of Locally Sourced Oysters, Crab Knuckles, Shrimp, Ceviche, Mignonette, Housemade Hot Sauce, Cocktail Sauce / GF
Photo: Nikki Daskalakis
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Seated Dinner - Amuse Bouche / 6
Selection: One amuse bouche
Amuse Bouche: a small savory item of food served as a one-bite appetizer before a meal
Pre-set at each place setting cold / room temperature
Bite of Brie, Apple Butter, Saba Vincotto / GF, VG
Carrot Ginger Soup, Black Lava Salt, Chives / GF, VG
Gorgonzola Stuffed Hibiscus / GF, VG
Goat Cheese Stuffed Fig, Prosciutto / GF
Lavender Coated Strawberry, Slice of Brie / GF, VG
Compressed Watermelon, Local Feta, Mint Oil, Balsamic / GF, VG
Charred Leek Vichyssoise / GF, VG
Asparagus Vichyssoise / GF, VG
Chesapeake Crab Vichyssoise / GF + $2
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SeatedDinner-First/SecondCourse
SuggestedSelection:Onefirstcourse&onesecondcourse(optionalbutencouraged)
Servedwithhomemaderolls+whippedbutter
Spring-Summer/FirstCourseIncludedwithSeatedMeals
LittleGemLettuce,Pear,CandiedPecanSoil,BlueCheeseVinaigrette/GF,VG
HouseSalad,ArtisanMixedGreens,TarragonPickle,OvenDriedTomato,ShavedRedOnion, ChervilButtermilk,GarlicPangrattato,ParmesanReggiano/VG
ArtisanSalad,ShavedCucumbers,CrispyShallotRings,ParmesanReggiano,TomatoVinaigrette/VG
CantaloupeSalad,Cantaloupe,ShavedProsciutto,Arugula,LemonVinaigrette/GF
CompressedWatermelon,LocalFeta,BabyArugula,MintOil,BalsamicVincotto/GF,VG
HeirloomTomatoCaprese,HousePulledMozzarella,OliveOil,BalsamicVincotto,MicroBasil/GF,VG
HeirloomTomatoBisque,Basil,GarlicCrouton/VG
CarrotGingerSoup,BlackLavaSalt,Chives/GF,VG
Fall-Winter/FirstCourseIncludedwithSeatedMeals
MixedGreensSalad,PickledCherries,ShavedManchego,SherryMapleVinaigrette/GF,VG
SweetGemCaesarSalad,GarlicPangrattato,ParmesanReggiano/VG
LocalBabyBeets,LocalGoatCheese,Citrus,CandiedNuts,ShavedRadish,BalsamicGlaze/GF,VG
RoastedButternutSquash,SmokyBacon,SmokedYogurt,Frisée,PickledCherries,ParmesanReggiano/GF
FigSalad,Prosciutto,RedSorrel,RoastedPineNuts,Arugula,RedWineReduction/GF
ButternutSquashSoup,SherryVinegar,Cream,Thyme,OliveOil/GF,VG
*ScallopCeviche,BaconVinaigrette,ShavedApple,Radish,Mint,Cilantro/+$6GF
ChesapeakeCrabBisque,CrèmeFraîche,FreshDill/+$6GF
*ADDanadditionalcoursefromabovefor$10perperson
Photo: (top left/right + bottom right) Nikki Santerre Photography (bottom left) Wolfcrest Photography
Photo: J & D Photography
Seated Dinner - Main Course - Duets
All guests are served the same meal selection
Dietary considerations such as VG/VE and most allergies can be accommodated The first course is included in the entreé price
*Filet & Lobster Tail / 66
Rutabaga Purée, Thumbelina Carrots, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Champagne Beurre Blanc / GF
*Filet & Crab Cake / 66
Roasted Garlic Pomme Purée, Oyster Mushrooms, Chive Beurre Blanc
*Filet & Scallop / 64
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Oyster Mushroom, Chive Beurre Blanc / GF
Red Wine Braised Short Rib & Crab Cake / 64
Roasted Garlic Pomme Purée, Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Shallot Jus
*Filet & Salmon / 63
Roasted Garlic Pomme Purée, Braised Broccolini, Champagne Beurre Blanc / GF
Pan-Seared Airline Chicken & Lobster Tail / 63
Cauliflower Purée, Thumbelina Carrots, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Champagne Beurre Blanc / GF
*Pan Seared Airline Chicken & Mahi Mahi / 60
Corn Pureé, Charred Cauliflower, Yuzu Beurre Blanc / GF
Photo: Sarah & Dave Photography
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SeatedDinner-MainCourse-Choice-ofEntrée
ClienttochoosetwoproteinoptionsandaVegetarian/VeganOption
Mealselectionsmustbeprovidedthreeweeksinadvanceandonguestplacecardstheday-of Thefirstcourseisincludedintheentreéprice
*PeppercornCrustedBeefTenderloin,RoastedGarlicPommePurée,WhiteWineBraisedBroccolini, WildMushrrom,TruffleDemiGlace/GF58
SearedScallop,RoastedCornPureé,CharredCauliflower,CompressedApple,ChiveBeurreBlanc/GF56
CrabCake,RoastedCauliflowerPurée,OysterMushrooms, WhiteWineBraisedBroccolini,ChiveBeurreBlanc/56
RedWineBraisedShortRib,CreamyPolenta,OysterMushrooms,ShallotJus/GF56
MisoHoneyGlazedSalmon,DillRoastedPotatoes,SesameGreenBeans/51
*MahiMahi,RutabagaPurée,Pepperonata,ChiveBeurreBlanc/GF51
*PanSearedSalmon,CeleryRootPurée,WhiteWineBraisedBroccolini, PickledFennel,ChampagneBeurreBlanc/GF51
PanSearedAirlineChickenBreast,ParsnipMash,ThumbelinaCarrots, CaramelizedBrusselsSprouts,ChickenJus/GF49
HousemadeThreeCheeseTortellini,PestoCreamSauce,BlisteredTomato, CrispyOysterMushrooms,ParmesanReggiano,FriedGarlic/VG44
PeppercornCrustedCauliflower,Romesco,CrispyNewPotatoes,OysterMushrooms/GF,VE44
WildMushroomRisotto,CharredLeek/GF,VG44
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BraisedBeefCheekRavioli,SherryCreamedDemiGlace,WildMushrooms,RedWineBlisteredTomato, ParmesanReggiano,FriedGarlic
PorciniPeppercornCrustedLambTenderloin,WhiteBeanPuree,WhiteWineBraisedBroccolini,Wild Mushroom&TruffleDemiGlace/GF
StuffedSquash,Kale&WhiteBeanSuccotash,ParmeseanReggiano
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StationStyleDinner
SuggestedSelection:Fourtosixstationitemspairedwithonetotwopasseditems
Forastation-styledinneryoumayhavefullseatingforallyourguests,inthesamemannerasaplated meal,or,choosetohavelimitedseatingforamoreinformal,cocktail-styleatmosphereIfyouareleaning towardsafullcocktail-stylereception,pleasereachouttoyoursalesmanagerforantailoredmenuoptions
Farmer'sMarketStation
BeetSalad,LocalGoatCheese,Citrus,ShavedRadish,CandiedNuts,Arugula,BalsamicGlaze/GF,VG9
SweetGemCaesarSalad,GarlicPangrattato,ParmesanReggiano/VG9
HouseSalad,ArtisanMixedGreens,TarragonPickle,OvenDriedTomato, ShavedRedOnion,ChervilButtermilk,GarlicPangrattato,ParmesanReggiano/VG9
LocalSeasonalVegetables,BrownButter,LemonPreserve,ParmesanReggiano/GF,VG9
RoastedFingerlingPotatoes,RosemaryCream,FriedGarlic,ParmesanReggiano/GF,VG9
HeirloomTomatoSalad,HousePulledMozzarella,OliveOil,BalsamicVincotto,MicroBasil/GF,VG9
RoastedGarlicPommePurée/GF,VG9
PastaStation
Housemadefocacciaisincludedwithallpastastations
SearedBrownButterGnocchi,BraisedLamb,ParsleyGremolata,ParmesanReggiano,RedWineSugo/14
ThreeCheeseTortellini,OvenDriedTomatoes,PestoCream,ParmesanReggiano/VG14
ShortRibRagù,Pappardelle,ParmesanReggiano,FriedGarlic/14
Cavatappi,ItalianSausage,RoastedRedPepperBlushSauce,OvenDriedTomatoes,Spinach,GarlicPangrattato, Parmesan,FriedGarlic/12
Orecchiette,Pancetta,Herbs,CrackedPepper,MeyerLemon,ParmesanCream,ParmesanReggiano/12
TruffleMac&Cheese,TruffleCheddarBéchamel,GarlicPangrattato,ParmesanReggiano/VG12
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Butcher's Table Station
*Seared Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Cream, Homemade Rolls / 22
Short Ribs, Shallot Jus, Oyster Mushrooms / GF 20
*Brined Pork Loin, Whole Grain Mustard Nage / GF 17
Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast, Game Jus / GF 17
From the Sea Station
*Pan Seared Salmon, Parsnip Purée, Pickled Fennel, Dill, Calabrian Chili Vincotto / GF 18
*Mahi Mahi, Chef Selected Accoutrements / GF 18
Sicilian Shrimp, White Wine, Butter, Orange, Blistered Tomato / GF 17
Shrimp & Grits, Cajun Shrimp, Bacon Lardons, Blistered Tomatoes, Byrd Mill Grits / GF 16
Miso Honey Glazed Salmon, Dill Roasted Potatoes, Sesame Green Beans / 18
Photo: (top left) Alex C Tenser Photography (top right) Costola Photography (bottom) Brett Denfeld Photography
T
Sweets
Suggested Selection: One to two items
Self-serve display unless otherwise noted*
Dessert Display / 10
Chocolate Budino, House Made Peanut Butter, Pecan Soil / GF, VG
Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Lemon Curd, Macerated Berries, Mascarpone Whipped Cream / VG
Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Chantilly / VG
Brioche Bread Pudding, Frangelico Cream, Rum Raisin Sauce, Dark Chocolate / VG
Ricotta Zeppole, Chocolate Fondue, Lavender Sugar / VG
Frangelico Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries, Passionfruit Purée / GF
House Made Gelato, Flavor options include but are not limited to:
Lemon Lavender, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Blood Orange Hibiscus, Luxardo Cherry / GF, VG
*Chef attended station / pick a maximum of two flavors
House Made Sorbet, Flavor options include but are not limited to:
Mixed Berry, Mango Ginger, Strawberry Cantaloupe, Watermelon Mint / GF, VE
*Chef attended station / pick a maximum of two flavors
Assorted House Made Gourmet Cookie Bar, Options include:
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet, Snickerdoodle, S'mores, White Chocolate Pistachio, Lemon / GF
*pick a maximum of three flavors
Viennese Dessert Trio, Chef Selected Mini Dessert Display / + $3 VG
Coffee + Tea Service / included
Locally Roasted Regular & Decaf Coffee, Assorted Teas
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Late Night Snack
Self-serve station display
Pretzel Bar Bites / 15
Housemade Beer Cheese, Spicy Brown Mustard, Yellow Mustard / VG
Truffle Fry Bar / 15
Housemade Beer Cheese, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Herb Aioli, Ketchup / VG
Tortilla Chip Bar / 15
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Fire Roasted Salsa, House Made Guacamole, Chorizo Queso
For the ride home - grab and go
Packaged and set on the foyer table for your guests to take on the road
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich + Assorted Soft Drinks & Water / 18
Housemade Roll, Housemade Chick-fil-A Sauce, Fried Chicken, Housemade Pickles
Prosciutto & Mozzarella + Assorted Soft Drinks and Water / 18
Oven Dried Tomato, Pesto, French Baguette
Grilled Cheese + Assorted Soft Drinks & Water / 16
Three Cheese Brioche Grilled Cheese / VG
There is a $1,500 minimum for any clients who add on late-night snacks
Photo: Brittany Boote Photography