The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Buffet Receptions Guide by redfox-middleburg

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

VIRGINIA 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.

HANDCRAFTED 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 Virginia 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

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

honey butter

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

I II

THE SOUTHERN

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Planters Punch

captain morgan spiced rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, angostura bitters

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

whipped honey butter

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

SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Pecan Pie Squares

Key Lime Tarts

$215 per person

I III

THE VIRGINIAN

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Perfect Old Fashioned

john j. bowman bourbon, angostura bitters, orange, spiced syrup

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

whipped sorghum butter

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 Trifle

Lemon Bars

$225 per person

I IV

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

The Southside

beefeater gin, lime juice, simple syrup, muddled mint

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

salted butter

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

I V

THE GAMEKEEPER

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

The Saluter

bulleit rye whiskey, flying fox peach elderflower vermouth, luxardo maraschino liqueur, angostura bitters, bing cherry

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

salted butter

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 ONIONS

SESAME GINGER RICE

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Maple Caramel Bread Pudding Squares

$245 per person

I VI

THE GOOSE CREEK

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Classic Mint Julep

john j. bowman bourbon, simple syrup, muddled mint

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

salted butter

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

romaine hearts, rustic croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

MUSTARD RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN

dijon cream

CRAB CAKES

lemon basil cream

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

POTATOES AU GRATIN

PASSED DESSERT

served third hour

Cheesecake Bites

Dark Chocolate Pots De Crème

$255 per person

I VII

HUNT

BREAKFAST

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

Huntsman Bloody Mary

tito’s vodka, huntsman bloody mary mix, pickled okra skewer

THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR

Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling

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

whipped honey butter

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

RECEPTION UPGRADES

CANAPÉS

PASSED DURING FIRST HOUR

choice of four selections included upgrade to five selections, add $6 per person upgrade to six selections, add $10 per person

MEAT & GAME

Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake

Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter

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

Braised Rabbit and Scallion Wonton Chip with Orange Marmalade

Beef Tenderloin on Baguette with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots

Prosciutto Wrapped Date with Manchego Cheese and Pistachios

Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon

Pulled Smoked Duck on Wonton Chip with Plum Chutney

Teriyaki Pork Belly with Pickled Cucumber

SEAFOOD

Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam

Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast

Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slice with Whipped Dill Cream Cheese

Seared Tuna with Honey Sesame Glaze on Crispy Brussels Sprout and Wonton Chip

Crispy Fried Crab Cake Bite with Cajun Remoulade

Maple Glazed Sea Scallop and Candied Bacon Bite

Crème Fraîche and Caviar on White Toast

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini

Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola on Baguette with Toasted Hazelnuts

Mustard Vinaigrette Marinated Beets with Mascarpone on Pumpernickel Toast

Roasted Strawberry with Basil Ricotta on Polenta Cake

Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut

Walnut Tarragon Stuffed Mushroom Cap

Whipped Feta and Herbs on Cucumber Slice

COCKTAIL DISPLAYS

DISPLAYED DURING RECEPTION

MEAT & GAME

CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS

with spicy peanut sauce add $10 per person

GRILLED LAMB LOLLIPOPS

with minted yogurt sauce add $18 per person

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

assorted salamis, prosciutto, sausage, pickled crudités, mustard and chutney add $18 per person

SEAFOOD

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL

old bay steamed shrimp with cocktail sauce add $12 per person

CAVIAR BOARD

petrossian baika caviar, crème fraîche, sorghum butter, pickled red onions, potato crisps, cocktail blinis add $26 per person

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

rappahannock river oysters, classic mignonette, grilled lemons add $14 per person

CRAB AND

ARTICHOKE

BAKE

with asiago cheese and house tortilla chips add $12 per person

RAW BAR

grilled lobster tails, oysters on the half shell, old bay steamed shrimp, cocktail sauce, classic mignonette, grilled lemons market price

CLASSICS

ROASTED VEGETABLES

tossed in olive oil, herbs, and garlic with parmesan peppercorn dip add $8 per person

BRIE EN CROÛTE

with sliced apples, honey-mustard, cinnamon sugar toast add $8 per person

DEVILED EGGS

choice of one style smoked paprika | pimento cheese and bacon white truffle | southwestern add $8 per person

FRESH FRUIT AND BERRIES

with honey yogurt dip add $8 per person

GOURMET CHEESE BOARD

assorted cheeses, crackers and toast points, nuts and berries, mustard and chutney add $14 per person

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

$24 per person

DOM PERIGNON Champagne, France

$49 per person

VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL Champagne, France

VIRGINIA MADE

included

Vodka Cirrus

Gin

Catoctin Creek Watershed

Bourbon Bowman Brothers

Whiskey

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye

Tequila

Mt. Defiance Agave

Rum

Mt. Defiance Dark

Beer

Ardent Pilsner, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale, Devils Backbone Vienna Lager

Wine

Barboursville Vineyards Red and White

Sparkling

Thibaut-Janisson Xtra Brut

OPEN BAR

SERVED THREE HOURS

PREMIUM

add $20 per person

Vodka

Tito’s

Bourbon Bulleit Gin

Beefeater

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

TOP SHELF

add $24 per person

Vodka Grey Goose

Gin

Plymouth

Bourbon Woodford Reserve

Whiskey Woodford Reserve Rye

Tequila

Cabo Wabo Blanco

Rum

Ron Zacapa 23 Year

Blended Scotch

Dewars Special Reserve

Beer

Amstel Light, Stella Artois, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Wine

Duckhorn Portfolio’s Decoy Red and White

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer

ON THE BAR

CLASSIC MIXERS

included with all bars

SODAS

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale club soda, tonic

JUICES

cranberry, orange, sour mix, grenadine

GARNISHES

lemons, limes, cherries

SPECIALTY MIXERS

elevate your cocktails

CLASSIC MARTINIS

vermouth, pimento stuffed olives, blue cheese olives

$4 per person

OLD FASHIONED

bitters, bing cherries, sugar cubes

$4 per person

MARGARITA

fresh squeezed lime juice, cointreau, maldon salt

$4 per person

BAR ENHANCEMENTS

elevate your bar aesthetic

BAR SNACKS & NUTS

mixed nuts, cheese straws, seasoned chex mix

$4 per person

CUSTOM ICE

custom monograms, unique sizes and shapes custom quote

SMOKED COCKTAILS

specialty flavors and cocktails custom quote

SPECIALTY LIQUOR, BEER & WINE

add your favorite bottle to the bar custom quote

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

one selection included add two selections, $15 per person

SPRING SUMMER

LAVENDER COLLINS

cirrus vodka, lemon juice, lavender syrup

ATOKA FIZZ

catoctin creek gin, pomegranate juice, lime, ginger beer

RASPBERRY FLOWER

catoctin creek watershed gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, dolin dry vermouth

VIRGINIA JAM JAR

sunset hill gin, st. germain, strawberry jam, lemon

BLACKBERRY FLOWER

cirrus vodka, st. germain elderflower, blackberry purée, lemon juice, mint

CUCUMBER MARTINI

catoctin creek watershed gin, cucumber water, cucumber skewer

AUTUMN WINTER

VIRGINIA LANE

cabo wabo tequila, cardamon syrup, sparkling grapefruit, rosemary

HONEY BOURBON COOLER

bowman brothers bourbon, honey orange syrup, rosemary

BRANDY APPLE

virginia hard cider, laird’s apple brandy maple syrup, lemon juice

BLUE RIDGE PIG

bowman brothers bourbon, maple clove syrup, walnut bitters, bacon lardon

SALTED CIDER

mt. defiance dark rum, mulled cider, spiced salted butter

WINTER FOX

cabo wabo tequila, cranberry juice, cointreau, lime

SWEETS & SIPS

DESSERTS & SPECIALTY BARS TO WOW

SIGNATURE COFFEE STATION

regular and decaffeinated coffee, milk, cream, and sugar add $7 per person

PASSED DESSERTS

two selections included three selections, add $7 per person

molasses maple pecan butter filling DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

milk cookie crumble

PECAN PIE SQUARES

CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART

dark chocolate ganache, caramel vanilla whipped cream

MILK AND COOKIES

chocolate chip cookie, vanilla milk

CLASSIC FUNNEL CAKE

powdered sugar

VANILLA BEAN CUSTARD lavender crème fraîche

MAPLE CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING bourbon crème anglaise KEY LIME TARTS

cocoa graham cracker crust, espresso caramel

RICE CRISPY TREATS

butterscotch chips, flaked salt

APPLE CIDER FRITTERS

cinnamon sugar

SPECIALTY TOWERS & BARS

interactive stations during reception

CHAMPAGNE TOWER

gloria ferrer sparkling, custom coups

$395 | twenty four glasses

$95 | add ten glasses

LIQUEUR COFFEE BAR

regular and decaffeinated coffee, kahlua, bailey’s, frangelico, flavored whipped creams

ESPRESSO MARTINI TOWER

signature espresso martini, custom coups

$495 | twenty four glasses

$150 | add ten glasses

$15 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.