WEDDING RECEPTION BRUNCH

FRUIT AND CHEESE STATION

Strawberry Tree
Exquisite driftwood lavishly garnished with greens and fresh flowers, generously studded with luscious California Driscolls, surrounded by hand-carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with hand-cut melons and berries accompanied by strawberry yogurt and raspberry dipping sauce.

Decorated Cheese

Elegantly presented on Silver and Marble
A selection of Imported Cheese Wheels and Wedges hand decorated with edible flowers and fresh herbs under champagne aspic accompanied by Imported Biscuits and Crackers

OMELETTE STATION

Let our station side Omelette Chef pamper you with your heart’s desire –
Choose fresh eggs or egg beaters (for the cholesterol-conscious)
Prepared to order with your choice of fillings and toppings from our bountiful selections sure to include: Diced Onions, Peppers, Sliced Black Olives, Capers, Avocado, Spinach, Smoked Nova Scotia Salmon, Caviar, Jalapeno, Shredded Cheddar and Jack Cheese, Mushrooms, Spring Onions, Broccoli Florets, Sour Cream and Salsa

BREAD AND PASTRY STATION

Fabulous Display Loaves surrounded by baskets and trays of very special breads and breakfast pastries accompanied by assorted spreads, Flaky Buttery Croissants, a variety of bagels and home made muffins, Cranberry loaves, Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit Croissants and a variety of miniature Danish pastries, rugelah and country biscuits

BOUNTIFUL BUFFET STATION

Tri-Color Rotini Pasta Salad
Pistachio Chicken Pinwheels with Apricot Sauce
Choose (1) type of potato for your Buffet:
Breakfast Potatoes
Potatoes Au Gratin
Scalloped Potatoes Almandine
Steamed Asparagus
Quiche Lorraine and Vegetable Quiche

COFFEE STATION

Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated
Juices and Iced Tea
Accompanied by clover honey, cinnamon sticks, flavored sugars and syrups, crystallized flowers, sweet and low and half-and-half.
A variety of roasted nuts, assorted mints, chocolates and Wedding Almonds




WEDDING STATIONS MENU

Cocktail Hour

Catering by Joyce’s Signature Strawberry Tree
Exquisite driftwood fully studded with California Driscoll Strawberries, surrounded by hand-carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with cut fruit, berries, crunchy vegetable crudités and a variety of dips and crackers

Menu: Bountiful Harvest Station Buffet

1. Soups and Chowder Station

Fabulous Selection of Homemade Soup and Chowder Specialties of the House to include:

Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken Broth overfilled with mini meatballs, generous boneless chicken pieces, fresh greens, beans and pasta – too wonderful for words!

Seafood Chowder
Shrimp, Scallops and Crab in a creamy base chowder, perfectly seasoned, too good to be true!

Harvest Vegetable Soup
Clear vegetable broth with freshly sliced and diced tomatoes, carrots, yellow squash and zucchini. Gently tasty, purely vegetarian.

The above may be served in a choice of sour dough bread boules, sun dried tomato bread boules or simply a soup bowl.
There will be a variety of toppings and garnishments for you to use freely at whim. This will include: Grated Parmesan, Oyster Crackers, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Diced Jalapeno Peppers, Dollops of Sour Cream, Splashes of Sherry, assorted crackers and biscuits

2. Salad Station

  1. Tossed Garden Salad with a selection of dressings (Sun dried Tomato, Italian Vinaigrette, Ranch)
  2. Blackened Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta and Julienne Vegetable Salad accompanied by the Chef’s famous Tomato Chutney
  3. Antipasto Platters to included imported Italian Meats and Cheeses, Marinated Grilled Vegetables to include eggplant, zucchini, fennel, redskin potatoes, portabella mushrooms, yellow squash, red onions and assorted peppers, garnished with a variety of olives and marinated mushrooms.
  4. Display of Continental Breads.

3. Carving Station 

Pork Loin
Honey Mustard
Apple Sauce
Roll Display

4. Dessert Station

Vegetables are removed from the Strawberry Tree, crackers are removed – we then refurbish the fruit, add bananas, marshmallows and add Chocolate Fondue, Strawberry Yogurt and Raspberry Dipping Sauce.

5. Coffee Station

Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated and a fine assortment of English Herbal Teas accompanied by cinnamon sticks and clover honey, crystallized flowers and a variety of sugars and flavored syrup. Roasted Nuts, Assorted Mints and Wedding Almonds


 

COCKTAIL WEDDING RECEPTION

HORS D’OEUVRES
Hot Station

Baked Brie in Large Country Bread Boule
Hot Crab Dip accompanied by Garlic Baguette Croustades
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip accompanied by Breadsticks
Sweet and Sour Meatballs presented in a Silver Chafer
Pistachio Chicken Pinwheels with apricot sauce presented in a Silver Chafer
Chicken Sate Skewers accompanied by peanut sauce, diced cucumbers, onions and shelled peanuts and hot sauce

Cold Station
Signature Strawberry Tree
Exquisite driftwood lavishly garnished with greens and fresh flowers, generously studded with luscious California Driscolls, surrounded by hand-carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with hand-cut melons and berries accompanied by strawberry yogurt and raspberry Melba dipping sauce.

Endive and Cherry Tomatoes overstuffed with Boursin Cheese
A variety of extra cold Canapés with meats, cheeses, smoked and shellfish
A beautiful assortment of Fancy Tea Sandwiches with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian fillings
A display of Marinated Grilled Vegetables accompanied by sliced fresh and 7-grain baguettes

Butlered
The following will be continuously Butlered on Silver Trays

Cocktail Crabcakes with Zesty Sauce
Spanakopita
Beef Teriyaki
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

PREMIUM COFFEE STATION

Freshly brewed gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated
And a fine assortment of English Herbal Teas
Accompanied by clover honey, cinnamon sticks, flavored sugars and syrups, crystallized flowers, sweet and low and half-and-half.
A variety of miniature pastries, tartes and Tea Cookies




DESSERT RECEPTIONS

Signature Strawberry Tree


Exquisite driftwood lavishly garnished with greens and fresh flowers, generously studded with luscious California Driscolls, surrounded by hand carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with hand cut melons and berries accompanied by Chocolate Fondue and Raspberry Melba Sauce

Gourmet Cakes and Individuals

Tiramisu
(Creamy mascarpone cheese in the heavenly mousse that tops ladyfingers, chocolate mousse, Marsala with a kick of coffee)

White Chocolate Raspberry
(Delicate almond jaconde, a raspberry mirror, and fine white chocolate scripting combine to create a most elegant and beautiful cake

Cannoli
A light chocolate chip sponge cake filled with chocolate and vanilla creams decorated with a stuffed cannoli on every slice

Assorted Cheese Cakes

Apple Strudel

Chocolate Mousse Cups

Éclairs

Fancy Tea Cookies

Coffee and Tea Station

Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated
And a fine assortment of English Herbal Teas
Accompanied by clover honey, cinnamon sticks, flavored sugars and syrups, crystallized flowers, sweet and low and half-and-half




VEGETARIAN

Hors D’oeuvres


Signature Strawberry Tree
Exquisite driftwood lavishly garnished with greens and flowers, generously studded with luscious California Driscolls surrounded by hard-carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with hand-cut melons and berries accompanied by Strawberry Yogurt and Raspberry Melba Dipping Sauce

Crunchy Vegetable Crudités with ranch dipping sauce and assorted Imported and Domestic Cheese with appropriate breads and crackers

Pasta Station

Our Chef will start with a portion of freshly cooked, al dente pasta and add a gourmet sauce of your choice. Then, at your request, design your pasta using an assortment of imported and domestic ingredients

Tossed Garden Salad
With olive oil, vinegar and Thousand Island Dressing on the side

Continental Bread Basket and creamery butter

Vegetarian Buffet

Marinated Grilled Vegetables – cooked in olive oil

Fettuccini and Mushroom Salad

Vegetarian Pita Pockets
Overstuffed with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and avocado slices

Saffron Rice with Cranberries

Dessert

Strawberry Tree
The vegetables and cheeses will be removed from around the tree and additional fruit will be added along with Chocolate Fondue Sauce

Chocolate Mousse

Coffee and Tea Station

Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated and a fine assortment of English Herbal Teas accompanied by cinnamon sticks and clover honey, crystallized flowers and a variety of sugars and flavored syrups, sweet and low and half-and-half
Assorted Mints and Wedding Almonds


 

AFTERNOON TEA

Signature Strawberry Tree
Exquisite driftwood lavishly garnished with greens and fresh flowers, generously studded with luscious California Driscolls, surrounded by hand-carved fresh fruit baskets overflowing with hand cut melons and berries accompanied by strawberry yogurt and raspberry dipping sauce.

Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses

A variety of extra fancy cold Canapés with meats, cheeses, smoked and shellfish
A beautiful assortment of Fancy Tea Sandwiches
with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian fillings

Watercress Egg Salad Sandwiches

Freshly baked biscuits, muffins, and scones
With fresh creamery butter, clotted cream, preserves, lemon curd and marmalade


PREMIUM COFFEE STATION

Freshly brewed gourmet Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated
And a fine assortment of English Herbal Teas
Accompanied by clover honey, cinnamon sticks, flavored sugars and syrups, crystallized flowers, sweet and low and half-and-half.
A variety of miniature pastries, fruit tartes and Tea Cookies


Catering by Joyce, Inc.
7840 Beechcraft Avenue,
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone: 301-670-2787
FAX: 301-963-0068

E-Mail: joyce@cateringbyjoyce.com

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HORS D’OEUVRES    STATIONS   SUGGESTED MENUS
SOMETHING ON THE SIDE   SPECIAL OPTIONS   ADDITIONAL CHARGES

 


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