The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Buffet Receptions Guide

BUFFET RECEPTIONS

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

A CULINARY EXPERIENCE

SEASONAL CUISINE

With a culinary team dedicated to sourcing and preparing fresh ingredients from Virginia’s Piedmont region and bountiful South, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is proud to present dishes that combine time-honored cooking techniques with alluring seasonality. Locally sourced produce plays a key role in the creation of sumptuous yet refined cuisine, where classic recipes employ the traditional methods of smoking, braising, and roasting.

From simple, home-style fare to plates that blend flavor and finesse, the Inn offers genuine yet thoughtful food and beverage options designed to entice and delight. Whatever the vision, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern’s expert culinary team will gladly craft the perfect seasonal menu for a special event.

ASSORTED LIBATIONS

All fine food deserves to be accompanied by a perfectly suited refreshment. From handcrafted aperitifs to aromatic after-dinner coffee, every beverage is carefully procured by the Inn’s experienced staff.

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern’s unique selection of wine and beer encompasses an extensive choice of libations. From local vintages that pay homage to the Inn’s extraordinary location afoot the rolling hills of Virginia’s wine country, to craft beer sourced from the far reaches of the world, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern has a beverage to suit even the most discernible of palates.

BUFFET RECEPTION INCLUSIONS

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Buffet Receptions are designed to offer guests a more relaxed event setting. Featuring a three hour open bar along with passed canapés, a dinner buffet, and passed desserts, our Buffet Receptions encourage a mingling atmosphere in our unique venue.

From our casual Piedmont Barbeque menu with pulled pork and smoked chicken to our deluxe Gamekeeper menu with rosemary crusted lamb and seared duck, each culinary component is given detailed attention so as to conceive a themed reception guests will be sure to remember. Beyond the preparing of small bites, the Inn’s delightfully courteous service staff are experienced in recognizing every guest’s need. Elegant attendance prevails from beginning to end.

BUFFET RECEPTIONS INCLUDE

Signature Cocktail

Three Hour Premium Open Bar

Four Passed Canapés

Themed Dinner Buffet

Two Passed Desserts

from $205 per person

BUFFET RECEPTION

MENUS

PIEDMONT BARBEQUE

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

HONEY BOURBON COOLER

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Orange Infused Honey Syrup

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini

Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon Butter Dipped Radish with Flake Salt

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

JALAPEÑO CORNBREAD

BACON & BLUE CHEESE CHOP SALAD

Iceberg Lettuce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Grapes, Blue Cheese Dressing

PULLED PORK BARBEQUE

Brioche Buns, Coleslaw, Carolina BBQ Sauce

SMOKED CHICKEN

Honey Bourbon Glaze

BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS

WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE BAKE

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Salted Caramel Brownies Apple Turnovers

$205 per person

THE SOUTHERN

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

PLANTERS PUNCH

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Braised Rabbit and Scallion Wonton Chip with Orange Marmalade

Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake

Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut

Walnut Tarragon Stuffed Mushroom Cap

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

STRAWBERRY & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Honey Balsamic Dressing

RED FOX FRIED CHICKEN

Country Gravy

SHRIMP & GRITS

Goat Cheese Grits, Caramelized Onion Bacon Jam

MASHED POTATO BAR with SOUTHERN FIXIN'S

SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS with COUNTRY HAM

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Pecan Pie Squares

Key Lime Tarts

$215 per person

THE VIRGINIAN

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

PERFECT OLD FASHIONED

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange, Spiced Syrup

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast

Beef Tenderloin on Baguette with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots

Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

BACON CHEDDAR CORNBREAD

APPLE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Baby Spinach, Diced Apples, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Creamy Cranberry Balsamic Dressing

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Peach Chutney Glaze

SEARED SALMON

Hickory Bourbon Glaze

ZUCCHINI & SQUASH FETTUCCINE

ROASTED CORN & SUNDRIED TOMATO COUSCOUS ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Strawberry Shortcake Triffle Lemon Bars

$225 per person

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

SOUTHSIDE

Beefeater Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Candied Bacon Wrapped Scallop with Maple Butter

Teriyaki Pork Belly with Pickled Cucumber

Beef Short Ribs on Parmesan Polenta Cakes Whipped Feta and Herb Cucumber Rolls

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

CHEDDAR & CHIVE BISCUITS

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Mozzarella Cheese, Basil, Balsamic Glaze

OLD BAY STEAMED SHRIMP

Zesty Cocktail Sauce

CRAB CAKES

Lemon Basil Cream

RED SKIN POTATOES

SMOKED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

SWEET CORN PUDDING

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Peach Pie

Lemon Curd Tarts

$235 per person

THE GAMEKEEPER

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

SALUTER

Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Flying Fox Peach Elderflower Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Bing Cherry

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Lamb, Feta and Pine Nut Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

Candied Bacon Wrapped Scallop with Maple Butter

Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola on Baguette with Toasted Hazelnuts

Crispy Fried Crab Cake Bite with Cajun Remoulade

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

SOURDOUGH ROLLS

ARUGULA & CITRUS SALAD

Shaved Fennel, Orange Slices, Pistachios, Citrus Vinaigrette

HERB CRUSTED LAMB TENDERLOIN

Rosemary Cream Sauce

SEARED DUCK BREAST

Plum Chutney Glaze

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

ROASTED CARROTS with CIPPOLINI

SESAME GINGER RICE

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Maple Caramel Bread Pudding Squares

$245 per person

THE GOOSE CREEK

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

CLASSIC MINT JULEP

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint

PREMIUM OPEN BAR

served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Pulled Smoked Duck on Wonton Chips with Plum Chutney

Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut

Lamb, Feta and Pine Nut Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices with Whipped Dill Cream Cheese

BUFFET DISPLAYS

served second hour

CHEDDAR, BACON & CHIVE CORNBREAD

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Hearts, Rustic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing

MUSTARD RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Dijon Cream

CRAB CAKES

Lemon Basil Cream

GRILLED ASPARAGUS with LEMON VINAIGRETTE

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD with CITRUS AND RAISINS

POTATOES AU GRATIN

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Cheesecake Bites

Dark Chocolate Pots De Crème

$255 per person

HUNT BREAKFAST

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

HUNTSMAN BLOODY MARY

Tito’s Vodka, Huntsman Bloody Mary Mix, Pickled Okra Skewer

PREMIUM OPEN BAR served three hours

VODKA: Tito’s | GIN: Beefeater | TEQUILA: Espolòn Blanco | RUM: Mount Gay Eclipse

BOURBON: Bulleit | WHISKEY: Bulleit Rye | BLENDED SCOTCH: The Famous Grouse

WINE: Barboursville Vineyards Red and White | SPARKLING: Bisol Jeio Prosecco

BEER: Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

PASSED CANAPÉS

served first hour

Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast

Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon

Beef Short Ribs on Parmesan Polenta Cakes

Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam

BUFFET DISPLAYS served second hour

SWEET CORNBREAD WITH HONEY

FIELD GREEN SALAD

Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette

CORNMEAL CRUSTED TROUT

Lemon Caper Cream

VIRGINIA COUNTRY HAM BISCUITS

Honey Mustard Butter

SMOKED TURKEY HASH

STONE GROUND CHEESE GRITS

ENGLISH STYLE BAKED BEANS

PASSED DESSERT served third hour

Fruit Kabobs

Lemon Pound Cake

$215 per person

BEVERAGE UPGRADES

BEVERAGE UPGRADES

BOTTLED WATER SERVICE

Mountain Valley Spring Water

$8 per person

SPARKLING TOAST

passed upon arrival or with dessert

BISOL JEIO PROSECCO Veneto, Italy

$5 per person

GLORIA FERRER Sonoma, California

$8 per person

THIBAUT-JANISSON XTRA BRUT Charlottesville, Virginia

$12 per person

GREENHILL BLANC DE BLANCS Middleburg, Virginia

$14 per person

MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL Champagne, France

$16 per person

VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL Champagne, France

$24 per person

DOM PERIGNON Champagne, France

$49 per person

PREMIUM included Vodka

Tito’s Gin Beefeater

Bourbon Bulleit

Whiskey

Bulleit Rye

Tequila

Espolòn Blanco

Rum

Mount Gay Eclipse

Blended Scotch

The Famous Grouse

Beer

Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale

Wine

Barboursville Vineyards Red and White

Sparkling

Bisol Jeio Prosecco

OPEN BAR

VIRGINIA MADE

add $27 per person

Vodka Cirrus

Gin

Catoctin Creek Watershed

Bourbon John J. Bowman

Whiskey

Kopper Kettle Single Malt

Rye Whiskey

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye

Rum Mt. Defiance Dark

Beer

Ardent Pilsner, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale, Port City Optimal Wit

Cider

Cobbler Mountain Original Honey

Wine

Barboursville Vineyards Red and White

Sparkling

Thibaut-Janisson Xtra Brut

TOP SHELF add $29 per person

Vodka

Grey Goose

Gin Plymouth Bourbon Woodford Reserve

Whiskey

Dickel No. 12

Tequila

Cabo Wabo Blanco

Rum Plantation Barbados 5 Year

Blended Scotch

Dewars Special Reserve

Beer

Amstel Light, Stella Artois, Guinness Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Wine Duckhorn Portfolio’s Decoy

Red and White

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer

SIGNATURE VIRGINIA COCKTAILS

one selection included two selections, add $12 per person

SPRING SUMMER

LAVENDER COLLINS

Cirrus Vodka, Lemon Juice, Lavender Syrup

SWEET BASIL

Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin, Lillet Blanc, Basil

SHIPWRECKED NEGRONI

Mt. Defiance Dark Rum, Dolin Rouge, Aperol, Orange Peel

BLACKBERRY FLOWER

Cirrus Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower, Blackberry Purée, Lemon Juice, Mint

CUCUMBER MARTINI

Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin, Cucumber Water, Cucumber Skewer

ANNE BONNY

Mt. Defiance Dark Rum, Lillet Blanc, Grapefruit Syrup, Lime Juice

AUTUMN WINTER

CASSIS BLOSSOM

Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin, Mt. Defiance Crème de Cassis, Lemon Juice

HONEY BOURBON COOLER

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Orange Infused Honey Syrup

VIRGINIA APPLE

Virginia Hard Cider, Laird's Apple Brandy Maple Syrup, Lemon Juice

SPICED OLD FASHIONED

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange, Spiced Syrup

THE PLAINS PUNCH

Mt. Defiance Dark Rum, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Orange, Bing Cherry

RASPBERRY FLOWER

Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Dolin Dry Vermouth

COFFEE BAR

SIGNATURE COFFEE STATION

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Milk, Cream, and Sugar

$7 per person

LIQUEUR COFFEE BAR

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Milk, Cream and Sugar

Kahlua, Bailey’s, Frangelico

Flavored Whipped Creams

$21 per person

HOT COCOA BAR

Dark Hot Cocoa

Marshmallows, Peppermint

Flavored Whipped Creams

$15 per person

A pillar of the beloved Middleburg village, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern has been Virginia’s Hunt Country jewel since 1728. Standing proudly on the village’s main thoroughfare, the Tavern is an extraordinary relic to bygone times, where modern touches and classic Virginian character fuse seamlessly to create a coveted establishment.

Beyond its historic bricks and mortar, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern triumphs an affluence of culinary experience combined with a profound affection for first class hospitality. From handcrafted sips and expert wine pairings, to indulgent coursed dinners and beyond, food and beverage has, and continues to be, an essential component of a Red Fox Inn & Tavern fête.

With an abundance of food and beverage options comprising seasonal ingredients, local harvest, and Southern flair, the Inn offers an unforgettable culinary experience from beginning to end. Coupled with its illustrious history and picturesque setting in the quaint village of Middleburg, an event at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern blends all the necessary elements and more, for a gathering to be remembered.