The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Cocktail Receptions Guide

COCKTAIL 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.

COCKTAIL RECEPTION INCLUSIONS

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Cocktail Receptions are designed to offer guests a more relaxed event setting. Featuring a two hour bar along with a station display, passed canapés and desserts, our Cocktail Receptions encourage a mingling atmosphere in our unique venue.

From our Race Day Tailgate with bottomless fried chicken to our Surf & Turf with a premium beef tenderloin and crabcake slider bar, 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.

COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS INCLUDE

Signature Cocktail

Two Hour Premium Open Bar

Four Passed Canapés

One Gourmet Display

Two Passed Desserts from $135 per person

COCKTAIL RECEPTION MENUS

VIRGINIA VINEYARD

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

VIRGINIA GRAPE SMASH

Catoctin Creek Gin, Muddled Grapes, Rosemary, Lemon Juice, Soda Splash

PREMIUM OPEN BAR served two 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

Beef Tenderloin on Baguette with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots

Pulled Smoked Duck on Wonton Chip with Plum Chutney

Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam

Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini

GOURMET DISPLAY

DOMESTIC & IMPORTED CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE

Assorted Cheeses, Cured Meats and Sausages, Crackers and Toast Points, Nuts and Berries, Whole Grain Mustard, Chutney

PASSED DESSERT

served second hour

Lemon Bars

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

$135 per person

RACE DAY TAILGATE

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

CLASSIC MINT JULEP

John J. Bowman Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint

PREMIUM OPEN BAR served two 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

Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter

Crispy Fried Crab Cake Bite with Cajun Remoulade Whipped Feta and Herb Cucumber Roll

GOURMET DISPLAY

BOTTOMLESS FRIED CHICKEN

Signature White and Dark Meat Fried Chicken, Corn Bread Muffins, Country Gravy

PASSED DESSERT served second hour

Peach Pie Bites

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

$155 per person

FIELD & STREAM

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

THE BERRY PATCH

Mt. Defiance Rum, Muddled Berries, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Splash, Mint

PREMIUM OPEN BAR served two 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 Salmon on Cucumber Slice with Whipped Dill Cream Cheese

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

Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut

Maple Glazed Sea Scallop and Candied Bacon Bite

GOURMET DISPLAY

SLIDER BAR

Shaved Virginia Country Ham and Fried Chicken Bites

Biscuits, Rolls, Swiss and Cheddar Cheeses

Whole Grain Mustard, Honey Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

PASSED DESSERT served second hour

Cheesecake Bites Cookies & Milk

$175 per person

SURF & TURF

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Thibaut-Janisson Xtra Brut, Korbel Brandy, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Raspberries

PREMIUM OPEN BAR served

two 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

Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake

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

Whipped Feta and Herb Cucumber Roll

GOURMET DISPLAY

SLIDER BAR

Shaved Beef Tenderloin and Petite Crab Cakes

Biscuits, Rolls, Swiss and Cheddar Cheeses

Horseradish Mayonnaise, Whole Grain Mustard, Mediterranean Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

PASSED DESSERT

served second hour

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups

Vanilla Bean Custard Cups

$205 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

COCKTAIL HOUR OPEN BAR

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

VIRGINIA MADE

add $14 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 $16 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, Angustura 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.