Wedding and Formal Dinners by Harvest Specialty Catering

Wedding and Formal Dinners

When it's time for your best jacket and tie, we offer formal dining.

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” —When Harry Met Sally

Formal Dining

The following represents essentially sample menus for your consideration. Nearly every formal event is completely customized based on a number of factors including the venue, client preferences, dietary and allergy concerns, hors d'oeuvres, stations, and so many other factors. Pricing here reflects "food only" and does not include china, flatware, linens, staffing, etc.

Sample Formal Dinners

Banks of the Raritan Buffet

Build Your Own Garden Salad with Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Croutons, and Shredded Cheese Offered with Ranch and Champagne Vinaigrette

Assorted Dinner Rolls & Butter

Fresh Roasted Vegetable Medley

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sliced Turkey Breast in Gravy

Thinly-Cut Roast Beef in Au Jus with Mushrooms

Assorted Cakes for Dessert

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$34/Person (Minimum Order for 30 People)

Little Italy Buffet

Sliced Italian Meats and Cheeses over Fresh Greens, Served with Champagne Vinaigrette

Dinner Rolls & Butter

Chef’s Choice of Fresh Vegetable Medley

Penne Vodka

Eggplant Rollatini

Chicken Parmesan

Sliced Stuffed Pork Loin with Gravy

Assorted Cheesecakes and Tiramasu for Dessert

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$39/Person (Minimum Order for 30 People)

Brunswick Buffet

Caesar Salad with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese

Dinner Rolls & Butter

Chef’s Choice of Fresh Vegetable Medley

Oven Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Lobster Ravioli

Herb Crusted Pork Loin

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sliced Eye Round of Beef in Mushroom Au Jus

Oven Baked Sea Bass with Lemon Butter

Assorted Mini Dessert Bites

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$69/Person (Minimum Order for 50 People)

Sample Wedding Packages

Surf & Turf

Build Your Own Field Green Salad with Variety of Garden Toppings

Cold Tri-Colored Tortellini Salad

Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls & Butter

Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetable Medley

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Mac n' Cheese

Mussels Marinara

Grilled Chicken Breast Topped with Mango Salsa

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Marinated and Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Carving Station

Choice of Sliced Piedmontese Beef Brisket or Flank Steak

Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter

Ice Cream Bar & S'mores Bar

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$49/person [50 person minimum]

Elegant Farmhouse Sample Wedding Package

Cocktail Hour

Choice of Eight Premium Hors D'oeuvres

Hummus and Crudite Presentation

Italian Antipasto Table

Dinner Buffet

Spring Mix Salad with English Cucumbers, Cherry Tomato, and Red Onion with Champagne Vinaigrette

Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls, Corn Bread, and Butter Chips

Vegetarian or Cowboy Baked Beans

Chef's Choice of Vegetable Medley

Oven Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Lobster Ravioli in Pink Cream Sauce

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Authentic Wood Smoked Carving Station

Choice of Two: Smoked Turkey Breast, Cherry-Wood Smoked Ham, or Piedmontese Beef Brisket

Dessert Buffet

Assorted Cake Slices to Include Carrot Cake, German Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon and More

Harvest to Slice and Plate Client Provided Wedding Cake If Provided

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$69/person [75 person minimum]

Platinum Plated Personal Preference Package

Cocktail Hour

Choice of Eight Super Premium Hors D'oeuvres

Choice of Carving Station

Raw Bar

Mac n' Cheese Station

First Course

Spring Mix Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers and Champagne Vinaigrette

Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls and Butter Roses

Second Course

Chef's Choice of Seasonal Amuse Bouche

Third Course

Haricot Verts with Carrots, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary, and Guests' Choice Table Side:

Sockeye Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce

Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack Lollipops with Tomato and Mint Chutney

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Demi Glace

Dessert

Viennese Table

A Vast Array of Petit Fours, Mini Bites Including Lemon, Apple Crumb, Pecan Pie, and Coconut Chocolate, Assorted Petite Cheesecakes, Creme Brulee, Fruit Tarts, Cream Puffs, Cannoli and More

Harvest to Slice and Plate Client Provided Wedding Cake If Provided

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with Hot Water for Tea

$84/person [50 person minimum]

Additional Notes and Popular Options

Beverages and Bar Service Upgrades

Sparkling Cider with Champagne Glasses: +$1.99/person

Non-Alcoholic Bar Setups + $4.99/person

Includes Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Ginger Ale, 500ml Poland Spring Bottled Water, Seltzer Water, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Sour Mix, Lime Juice, Sliced Lemon and Lime Wedges, Plastic Tumbler Cups, Cocktail Napkins, Stirrers, and Cubed Ice.

Bartenders can be supplied at the rate of $30/hour with a 6-hour minimum for a wedding.