The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Seated Dinner Receptions Guide

SEATED DINNER 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.

INCLUSIONS

Designed to impress guests from the moment they arrive, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern’s seated dinner receptions combine a thoughtful and encompassing compilation of food and beverage options. Featuring a cocktail hour wtih passed canapes, followed by a two course meal with after dinner reception, our Seated Dinner Receptions offer a more refined and formal dinner party experience.

The Inn’s delightful and courteous service staff are experienced in recognizing every guest’s need, and elegant attendance prevails from beginning to end.

SEATED DINNER RECEPTIONS INCLUDE

COCKTAIL HOUR

Premium Open Bar

Three Passed Canapés

SEATED DINNER

Signature Bread Service

Two Course Plated Dinner

Tavern Wine with Dinner

AFTER DINNER RECEPTION

Premium Open Bar

Passed Desserts

$265 per person

SAMPLE MENU

PASSED CANAPÉ S

Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter

Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake

Maple Glazed Sea Scallop and Candied Bacon Bite

Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini

FIRST COURSE

Strawberry & Feta Salad

baby spinach, toasted almonds, honey balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

choice of

Filet Mignon

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Black Truffle Butter, Brandy Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Grilled Anaheim Pepper

stuffed with whipped feta, rhubarb salsa, creamy sweet corn polenta, grilled summer squash

PASSED DESSERTS

Strawberry Shortcake Triffle

Chocolate Ganache Tart

LATE-NIGHT BITES

Fried Chicken Biscuits

hot honey

Gourmet S’mores

chocolate dipped vanilla bean marshmallow, graham cracker crumble, dark chocolate drizzle

COCKTAIL HOUR

PREMIUM included

OPEN BAR

VIRGINIA MADE

add $7

TOP SHELF

add $9

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

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

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

PASSED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR

one selection, $15 per person two selections, $23 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

CANAPÉ S

choice ofthree selections included upgrade to four selections, add $4 per person upgrade to five selections, add $8 per person

MEAT AND 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 AND VEGETABLES

Butter Dipped Radish with Flake Salt

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

Stuffed Endive with Sundried Tomato, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut

Walnut Tarragon Stuffed Mushroom Cap

Whipped Feta and Herb Cucumber Roll

COCKTAIL HOUR DISPLAYS

DISPLAYED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR

DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CHEESE

Assorted Cheeses, Crackers and Toast Points, Nuts and Berries, Mustard and Chutney add $8 per person

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce add $6 per person

DEVILED EGGS

choice of one style

Smoked Paprika | Pimento Cheese and Bacon | White Truffle | Southwestern add $3 per person

FRESH FRUIT AND BERRIES

with Honey-Yogurt Dip add $4 per person

GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

with Feta Cheese, Pita Bread, Cucumber-Yogurt Dip add $7 per person

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE BAKE

with Asiago Cheese and House-Made Tortilla Chips add $8 per person

BRIE EN CROÛTE

with Sliced Apples, Honey-Mustard, Cinnamon Sugar Toast add $3 per person

ROASTED VEGETABLES

Tossed in Olive Oil, Herbs, and Garlic with Parmesan-Peppercorn Dip add $4 per person

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS

with Spicy Peanut Sauce add $4 per person

SEATED DINNER

FOR THE TABLE

SERVED FAMILY STYLE FOR GUEST ENJOYMENT

SIGNATURE BREAD SERVICE

Baskets of Cornbread, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Dinner Rolls included

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

Assorted Cheeses and Italian Salamis Mustard and Chutney with Crackers and Toast Points add $15 per person

FIG & BRIE FLATBREAD

Honey Soaked Figs, Crisp Prosciutto, Balsamic Honey, Arugula add $9 per person

LAMB MEATBALLS

Feta, Pine Nut, Charred Red Onion, Minted Yogurt add $9 per person

FAMILY STYLE SIDES

add $9 per person

CHARRED CORN RISOTTO Bacon Lardons

CHILLED ROASTED BABY BEETS

White Balsamic, Village Cheese Works Co. Feta, Sunflower Seed Brittle

CRISPY FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Maple Sherry Vinaigrette

CHILLED THREE BEAN SALAD

White Beans, Chickpeas, Green Beans, Shaved Fennel, Onions And Celery

ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE

Village Cheese Works Co. Feta, Toasted Pine Nuts

WHITE TRUFFLE PARMESAN HOUSE FRIES

Fresh Herbs, Garlic Aioli

FRIED ARTICHOKES

Chive Aioli, Crème Fraîche, Chili Breadcrumbs

FARRO RISOTTO

Parmesan, Arugula, Mushrooms, Toasted Hazelnuts

FIRST COURSE

PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION FOR ALL GUESTS add $16 per person

SPRING & SUMMER

SHRIMP & GRITS

Goat Cheese Grits, Caramelized Onion Bacon Jam

DUCK WONTONS

Pulled Duck Confit, Cream Cheese, Roasted Corn And Red Pepper Filling, Goat Cheese, Plum Chutney, Green Onion

RICOTTA CROSTINI

Roasted Strawberry and Rhubarb

AUTUMN & WINTER

BEEF TENDERLOIN & ROASTED GRAPE CROSTINI

Walnut, Brandy and Gorgonzola Spread, Crisp Prosciutto

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

Rappahannock Oyster Company Olde Salts baked with Bacon, Creamed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Breadcrumbs

GOLDEN SQUASH & SAGE WONTONS

Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Plum Chutney

SECOND COURSE

PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION FOR ALL GUESTS included

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Hearts, Rustic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing

SPRING & SUMMER AUTUMN & WINTER

STRAWBERRY & FETA SALAD

Baby Spinach, Toasted Almonds, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

ROASTED GRAPE & FETA SALAD

Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Sherry Vinaigrette

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS add $5 per person

SPRING & SUMMER

BOSTON BIBB SALAD

Shaved Radish, Spring Peas, Dill, Rustic Croutons, Sharp Cheddar, Crème Fraîche Dill Ranch Dressing

BURRATA & SUMMER BEANS

Roasted Green Beans, Charred Corn, Candied Sunflower Seeds, Crisp Prosciutto, Walnut Pesto

AUTUMN & WINTER

ROASTED PEAR & ARUGULA SALAD

Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette

BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Whole Grain Mustard Marinated Beets, Arugula, Monocacy Ash Goat Cheese, Rye Toast

MAIN COURSE

PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION FOR ALL GUESTS included

SPRING & SUMMER

FILET MIGNON

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Black Truffle Butter, Brandy Peppercorn Cream Sauce

SEARED DUCK BREAST

Spring Onion, Leek and White Cheddar Bread Pudding, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Blackberry Pinot Noir Sauce

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes, Sautéed French Beans, Lemon Rosemary Sauce

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON

Warm Barley Salad with Peaches, Charred Corn and Feta, Roasted Green Beans

BALSAMIC GLAZED LAMB LOIN

Pearl Couscous with Sundried Tomato, Feta, Spinach and Pine Nuts, Zucchini Fettuccine, Mint Chimichurri

AUTUMN & WINTER

FILET MIGNON

Loaded Twice Baked Potato, Sautéed Kale and Bacon Lardons, Au Poivre Sauce, Truffle Butter, Crispy Onions

DUCK BREAST

Leek and Gruyère Bread Pudding, Crispy Maple Sherry Brussels Sprouts, Apricot Orange Chutney

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Lemon Rosemary Sauce

PECAN CURRY CRUSTED SALMON

Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree, Spiced and Roasted Cauliflower with Currants

GRILLED LAMB TENDERLOIN

Celery Root Puree, Orange Rosemary Roasted Carrots, Port Reduction

MAIN COURSE

ENTRÉE ADDITIONS add $25 per person

SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE

CRAB IMPERIAL STUFFED SHRIMP

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWER

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER

GRILLED SALMON FILET

VEGETARIAN included

SPRING & SUMMER

GRILLED ANAHEIM PEPPER

Stuffed with Whipped Feta over Goat Cheese Grits, Grilled Summer Squash, Rhubarb Salsa

AUTUMN & WINTER

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM

Walnut and Tarragon Filling, Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree, Sautéed Kale, Frizzled Onions

CHILDREN’S MENU

PLEASE SELECT ONE OPTION FOR GUESTS UNDER 10 included

CHICKEN TENDERS with French Fries

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST with Steamed Vegetables

MAC AND CHEESE BAKE with Steamed Vegetables

DINNER BEVERAGES

BOTTLED WATER SERVICE

Mountain Valley Spring Water

$8 per person

TABLESIDE BEER AND COCKTAIL SERVICE

Guests have the option to order bar beverages with dinner charged upon consumption

SPARKLING

Charged upon consumption, priced per bottle

GLORIA FERRER

Sonoma, California

$52 per bottle

THIBAUT-JANISSON XTRA BRUT

Charlottesville, Virginia

$72 per bottle

GREENHILL BLANC DE BLANCS

Middleburg, Virginia

$85 per bottle

MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL

Champagne, France

$115 per bottle

VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL

Champagne, France

$140 per bottle

DOM PERIGNON

Champagne, France

$299 per bottle

WINE WITH DINNER

SERVED TABLESIDE AT DINNER prices may change based on availability

TAVERN SELECTION

BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARDS

Barboursville, Virginia

Barbera Reserve | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio included

CELLAR SELECTION

DUCKHORN PORTFOLIO’S DECOY

Sonoma County, California

Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc upgrade $10 per bottle

CURATOR RESERVE

charged upon consumption, priced per bottle

VIRGINIA SELECTIONS

GREENHILL Middleburg

Eternity - $62

Viognier - $45

LINDEN Linden

Hardscrabble - $85

Hardscrabble Chardonnay - $65

EARLY MOUNTAIN Madison

Cabernet Franc - $65

Petit Manseng - $32

STONE TOWER Leesburg

Hogback Mountain - $65

Sauvignon Blanc - $38

BOXWOOD Middleburg

Boxwood Reserve - $60

Sauvignon Blanc - $28

GLEN MANOR Front Royal

Hodder Hill - $53

Petit Manseng - $45

SOMMELIER SELECTIONS

ROMBAUER California

Cabernet Sauvignon - $100

Chardonnay - $69

STAGS’ LEAP California

Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon - $135

Karia Chardonnay - $75

LA FLEUR DE BOUARD France

Lalande de Pomerol - $90

LAURENT TRIBUT France

Côte de Léchet Chablis - $88

ANTHILL FARMS California

Pinot Noir - $69

Chardonnay - $58

DOMAINE SERENE Oregon

Evenstad Reseve Pinot Noir - $155

Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay - $99

NICKEL & NICKEL California

John C. Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon - $169

FAR NIENTE California

Estate Chardonnay - $99

AFTER DINNER

PREMIUM included

OPEN BAR

FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY AFTER DINNER AND SERVED FOR TWO HOURS

VIRGINIA MADE add $27 per person

TOP SHELF add $29 per person

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

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

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

PASSED PETITE DESSERTS

two selections included three selections, add $6 per person four selections, add $9 per person

Salted Caramel Brownies

Apple Turnovers

Strawberry Shortcake Triffle

Pecan Pie Squares

Key Lime Tarts

Lemon Bars

Peach Pie

Lemon Curd Tarts

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Maple Caramel Bready Pudding Squares

Cheesecake Bites

Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème

Fruit Kabobs

Lemon Pound Cake

LATE NIGHT BITES

PASSED SNACKS

one selection, add $14 per person

two selections, add $20 per person

three selections, add $26 per person

GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE

Brie, Prosciutto, Pear, Arugula

FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITS

Hot Honey

LOADED FRENCH FRIES

SAVORY

PIGS IN A BLANKET

Petit Beef Frank, Pretzel Bun, Roasted Tomato Relish

SMASH BURGER SLIDERS

Brioche Bun, Cheddar, Bacon Jam, Arugula

FRIED PICKLES

Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Crème Fraîche, Green Onion

BANG BANG SHRIMP

Chilled Peanut Noodles

MAC AND CHEESE BAKE

Sundried Tomato, Lamb Sausage, Spinach

SWEET

Buttermilk Crème Fraîche Ranch

HAM AND CHEESE ROLL

Honey Mustard Butter, Poppy Seeds

HOUSE CHIPS

Blue Cheese, Bacon, Crème Fraîche

GOURMET S’MORES

Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Bean Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Crumble, Dark Chocolate Drizzle

MILK AND COOKIES

Chocolate Milk, Maple Pecan Cookie

KEY LIME PIE BITES

Cocoa Graham Cracker Crust, Espresso Caramel

RICE CRISPY TREATS

Butterscotch Chips, Flaked Salt

PEACH HAND PIES

Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Glaze

CHOCOLATE WAFFLE STICKS

Chocolate Dipped Waffles, Flaked Salt

APPLE CIDER FRITTERS

Cinnamon Sugar

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BARK

Milk, Dark and White Chocolate, Pretzels, Peanuts

SPECIALTY BARS

SIGNATURE COFFEE STATION

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Milk, Cream, and Sugar

included

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

From handcrafted sips during cocktail hour 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.