Reception Menu
Cuisine
Of course, delicious fare is a major component of any unforgettable wedding. That’s why The Palace at Somerset Park is staffed with the finest chefs – including executive chef and Chaine des Rotisseurs member Justin di Bianca. Unlike many other wedding facilities, we offer extensive cocktail hour and reception menus that are totally customizable to your preferred flavor profile or culture. They also come standard with a gourmet wedding cake prepared by our in-house pastry chefs, an extravagant Viennese display, and several special items that many other venues charge a premium for.
Reception Menu
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Butler Passed Hors D'oeuvres
A Selection of Fifteen Hors Dʼoeuvres
Moroccan Style Lamb Chops, Cucumber Yogurt
Pancetta Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp, Mango Barbecue Glaze
Sesame Breaded Chicken Breast with a Maille Mustard and Honey Dipping Sauce
Mini Wagyu Beef Sliders with Smoked Tomato Ketchup
Tempura Style Shiitake Mushrooms, Truffle Chive Aioli
French Brie and Raspberry Tartlets
Peking Duck Dumplings, Soy Scallion Dipping Sauce
Potato Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Mousse
Crispy Polenta with Eggplant Caponata
Bruschetta with Marinated Plum Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Parmesan Cheese
Rare Cajun Beef on Garlic Croutons with Creole Aioli
Seared Rare Marinated Ahi Tuna, Inside Out Nori Roll, Flying Fish Roe
Balsamic Grilled Sea Scallop, Olive Tapenade
Seafood Ceviche in a Cucumber Cup
Jumbo Shrimp Served with Cocktail Sauce
Cocktail Stations
Classic Italian Epicurean Flavors to Include
Marinated Tomatoes – Balsamic, Parmesan, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Mozzarella – Olive Oil, Crushed Red Pepper, Chervil and Sea Salt
Oven Dried Tomatoes and Artichokes, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Stuffed Olives and Pepper Shooters
Imported and Domestically Sourced Dry Cured Meats to Include
Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Pepperoni
Vegetable Giardiniera, Spanish White Anchovies
Grissini Sticks, Lavosh, Olive and Herbed Bread Sticks
Parmesan and Tomato Flat Breads
Artistically Displayed Selection of Hand Picked Domestic and Fine
International Cheeses
Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Holland Swiss, French Brie, Gorgonzola Bleu
Smoked Gouda, Farm House Goat Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano
All Adorned with Dried and Fresh Fruit, Nuts and Berries
Chefʼs Selection of Seasonal Fresh Ripe Fruits to Include:
Sliced Golden Pineapple, Honey Dew, Cantaloupe, Seedless Grapes and Strawberries
Our Garde Manger Chefʼs Selection of Indulgent Salads
Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushroom with Shallot Confit, Moroccan Fruit and Nut Couscous and Chefʼs Choice of Seasonal Selections
A Vibrant Colorful Display of Organically Grown Fire Grilled Local Produce
Balsamic Marinated Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Japanese Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom
Fresh Crisp Vegetable Crudités, Assorted Hand-Blended Dips
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, French Onion Dip and Toasty Pita Chip
Please Select From the Following Stations
Friday & Sunday Evening, Choose Four | Saturday Evening, Choose Five
A Uniformed Chef will Carve Your Choice of Two
Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Strip of Beef
Port Wine Reduction
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Chimichurri Roasted Pork Shoulder
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Roasted Vermont Turkey Breast
Sage Pan Gravy and Stone Fruit Compote
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Leg of Lamb
Mint Infused Demi
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Cajun Spiced Grilled Flank Steak
Horseradish Aioli
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Guinness Braised Pastrami
Trio of Mustards
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Whole Suckling Pig
A Uniformed Chef will Prepare Two Types of Pasta
Penne, Vodka Sauce, Peas and Pancetta
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Orecchiette, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Chip Broth
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Farfalle, Sweet Peas, Artichokes, White Truffle Alfredo
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Rigatoni, Tomato Bolognese
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Tri Color Tortellini “Carbonara”, Peas, Prosciutto, Champagne Cream
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Penne, Tomato Basil or Pesto Sauce
Accompanied with…
A Pepper Mill, Parmesan Cheese, Toast Points, Red Pepper Flakes
Marinated Olives and Pine Nuts
Fresh Whipped Idaho Potatoes
A Service Bar of…
Smoked Ham, Bacon, Chives, Green Onions,
Crispy Fried Onions, Sweet Corn, Sour Cream,
Grated Aged Pecorino Romano, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Crumbled Feta
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and Butter Braised Broccoli
A Uniformed Chef will Prepare Your Choice of Two
Portobello Mushrooms, Garlic, White Wine, Lemon and Herb Butter
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Chicken with Lemon, Thyme and Crisp Caper Berries
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Veal Scaloppini, Marsala Mushroom Sauce
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Sesame Prawns, Green Beans and Carrot Threads
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Beef Medallions, Cippolini Onions, Madeira Wine
A Selection of Four Served from Silver Roll-top Chafers…
Herbed Breadcrumb Stuffed Mushrooms
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Eggplant Rollatini
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Mussels with White Wine and Herb Butter or Plum Tomato Sauce
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Swedish Meatballs
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Fried Calamari, Marinara Sauce
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Cheese and Parsley Sausage, Pepper Batonnets
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Clams Oreganata
Honey and Hoisin Glazed Duck, Chicken, or Pork with Julienne of Cucumbers, Carrots
and Scallions in Rice Pancakes with Plum Sauce
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Spinach Filling with Herbed Goat Cheese in a Traditional French Crepe
In a Hand Hammered Wok a Uniformed Chef will Prepare…
Served from To-Go Containers
Stir-Fry of Shrimp, Chicken, Plum Roasted Pork and Tofu
Accompanied with Lo Mein, Shiitake Mushrooms, Celery, Scallions, Carrots
Vegetable Potstickers in Bamboo Steamer Baskets
Vegetable Stir Fried Rice
Teriyaki Marinated Chicken Sautéed with Mixed Vegetables and Sesame
Cooked to Order By a Uniformed Chef on a Wrought Iron Skillet
Served with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce & Assorted Chutneys
A Uniformed Chef will Prepare…
Whole Roasted Flaked, Lemon Grass and Anise Marinated, Florida Mutton Snapper
Spicy Radish Sprouts, Corn and Black Bean Relish, Spring Onions
Mini Taco Shells
Served with Housemade Crema and Pico de Gallo
Served From a Cast Iron Skillet…
Angus Beef Sliders, American Cheese, Warm Brioche Buns, Smoked Tomato Ketchup
Sweet Potato and Waffle Fries, Cheese Whiz and Brown Gravy
Mac and Cheese Balls, Mini Corn Dogs
Mustard and BBQ Dipping Sauces
A Uniform Chef will Prepare…
Italian Sweet and Hot, Polish Kielbasa, German Knockwurst and Spanish Chorizo Sausages
Accompaniments of Sautéed Onions and Peppers, Sauerkraut and Torpedo Rolls
Dijon, Whole Grain and Spicy Brown Mustards
Chaffing Dish of Toasted Pierogies
A Service Bar of…
Smoked Ham, Bacon, Chives, Green Onions
Crispy Fried Onions, Sweet Peas, Toasted Panko
Grated Aged Pecorino Romano, Crumbled Feta
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and BBQ Chicken
Served From Our Cast Iron Grill…
“The Cheese Steak” Grilled Wafer Steak, Sautéed Onions and Peppers
“The Roast Pork” Marinated Roast Pork and Broccoli Rabe
Served with Traditional Hoagie Style Rolls, Cheese Wiz, Ketchup
Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Hot and Sweet Peppers
Chafing Dish of Philadelphia Soft Pretzels and Mustard
Served from Silver Roll Top Chafers…
Jerk Spiced Chicken Wings and Drumettes, Miniature Jamaican Beef Patties
Coconut Rice and Beans, Sweet Plantains
Mango, Shrimp and Jicama Salad and Traditional Conch Salad
Elaborate Cocktail Station
Please Select One
Shrimp, Lobster, Mussels, Clams, Chicken and Chorizo Sausage
Steamed Together in a “Paella Pan” with Sweet Peas
Bell Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes and Artichokes
Served with Saffron Scented Rice
A Seafood Station Featuring Iced Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Oysters and Clams
Served with Cocktail, Mignonette, and Lemon Wedges
An Elaborate Display
To Include Assorted Sushi, California, Spicy Tuna,
Vegetarian, Unagi Eel and King Salmon Rolls
Served with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Soy Sauce
*Uniformed Sushi Chef Available at an Additional Fee
Served with Chopped Egg and Onion
Crème Fraiche, Roasted New Potatoes, Toast Points and Blini
Frozen Ice Socles of Ketel One, Belvedere and Grey Goose Vodkas
Imported Beluga, Osetra and Sevruga Caviars (Available at Market Price)
A Selection of Three Grade “A” Ceviche to Include
Salmon with Horseradish and Herbs, Spicy Tuna and Mango, Hamachi with Coconut and Lime
Served in Flower Petal Ice Bowls
Accompanied by Rainbow Tortillas and Crisp Plantains
House Made Crab and Seafood Cakes Seared on a Flat Iron Grill
Served on Brioche Buns, Tossed Frisée Salad and Southern Slaw
Accompaniments to Include Creole Remoulade, Pico de Gallo and Roasted Pepper Aioli
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops and Summer Sausage “Filled with Parsley”
Accompaniments to Include Stuffed Grape leaves
Assorted Pitas, Flavored Hummus, Tatziki
A Chafing Dish of Potatoes, Green and Red Bell Peppers, and Onions
Hand Pulled Fresh Mozzarella Made to Order
Accompanied by an Elegant Display of
Tuscan Bean, Prosciutto and Pepperoni Stuffed Mozzarella, Marinated Boccaccini
Bruschetta, Fire Roasted Peppers, Pepperoncini, Crostini
Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars
Dinner
Additional Courses May be Added Upon Request for a Supplemental Fee
Potato Crusted Crab Cake with Micro Arugula and Fennel Salad
Stone Ground Mustard and Herb Vinaigrette
Mandarin Glazed Sea Scallops with Puree of Parsnip
Shiitake Mushroom, Organic Baby Sprouts and Pure Jade Oil
Buffalo Mozzarella “en Carozza”
Prosciutto de Parma, Micro Shoot Salad
Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
Crispy Shrimp “Strudel”
Shredded Phyllo Wrapped Prawns with Herbed Couscous
Lobster Chardonnay Butter
Sage Scented Gnocchi with Roasted Wild Mushrooms
Over a Bed of Sautéed Spinach with Reggiano
Parmesan and Toasted Pignoli Nuts
Exotic Mushroom and Ricotta Bundle
Baby Greens, Tomato Cream
Timbale of Smoked Ratatouille, Fresh Mozzarella, Lambs Ear Lettuce and Pure Basil Oil
Entrée Course
-One From Each of the Following Collections
Pan Seared King Salmon Garlic Whipped Potato, Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash Maitre d Butter
Macadamia Nut Crusted Grouper
Sesame Potato Cake, Sautéed Spinach
Thai Coconut Beurre Blanc
Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Filet of Sole
Celery Root, French Beans
Saffron Nage
Herb Crusted Atlantic Black Cod
German Butterball Potatoes, Glazed Swiss Chard
Hazelnut Romesco
Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken
Roasted Red Bliss Potato, Mushroom and Spinach Sauté
Sauce Supreme
Grilled Breast of Free Range Chicken
Maple Scented Sweet Potatoes, Pencil Asparagus
Morel Mushroom and Andouille Cream
Leek and Almond Crusted Breast of Capon
Golden Lentils, Haricot Verts
Citrus Vinaigrette
Panko and Parmesan Crusted Breast of Chicken
Herb Polenta, Broccoli Rabe
Red Pepper Coulis
Herb Seared Filet of Beef
Fingerling Potato Confit, Haricot Verts
Sweet Port Wine Glace
Herb Grilled Chateaubriand
Caramelized Shallot Potato, Spaghetti Vegetables
Glace de Viande
Grilled Aged New York Sirloin
Potato Gratin Gruyere, Rosemary Baby Carrots
Barolo Wine Sauce
Kona Braised Beef Short Rib
Truffle Whipped Parsnip, Crisp Leek
Balsamic and Blackberry Gastrique
The Palace Viennese Display
Our Chefʼs Seasonal Selection of house baked items such as Imperial Chocolate, Carrot Cake
Creamy Cheese Cake, Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Chocolate Ganache Tart, Entremets, Pecan Tart, Crème Brulée and Chambord Cake
Key Lime Tart, “PB & J” Tart, Lemon Meringue Tart and Tiramisu
Chocolate Royal, Mocha Éclairs, Profiteroles, Flavored French Macaroons
Sfogliatelle, Mignardises, Petit Fours, Financier and Cannolis
Seasonal Fresh Fruits to include Strawberries, Grapes or Pineapple
Fresh California Berries, Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons
Freshly Baked Cookies, Biscotti, Chocolate Mousse, Crémeux, Dessert Bars, Blondies and Brownies
Spiced Chocolate Truffles and Caramels
The Best of Both Worlds, a Uniformed Chef will Prepare Golden Belgian Waffles with Classic Bananas Foster
Three Flavors of Freshly Scooped Ice Cream
Toppings to Include:
Rainbow and Chocolate Sprinkles, Reeseʼs, Mini Marshmallows, Maraschino Cherries, M&Mʼs
Wet Walnuts, Mini Chocolate Chips, Oreo Crumbs, Whipped Cream, Chocolate and Caramel Sauces
One of Our Trained Bartenders Will Serve You and Your Guests
Top Brand Cordials and Cognacs
Freshly Brewed Palace Blend Coffee – Regular and Decaffeinated
Assorted Teas for Steeping, Espresso, Cappuccino
*additional fees apply
Cake Selections
Sponges
Decadent Chocolate
Rich Carrot Cake
Devils Food Cake
Red Velvet
Fillings
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Cream Cheese Icing
Cannoli Cream
Lemon Curd
Vanilla Custard
Bavarian Cream*
Buttercream*
*Can be Flavored to Your Taste
Additions
Sliced Strawberries
Valrohna Crunch Pearls
Two Different Fillings
Two Different Sponges
*Subject To Additional Cost
A Premium Brand Open Bar for the Service of Cocktails, Imported & Domestic Beers and House Wines, Regular & Diet Sodas, Sparkling Waters & Juices
Choice of Three Red and Three White Varietals available by the Glass
Upgraded Wines Are Available at an Additional Charge.
For the Arrival, Available on all bars, Champagne Toast and offered throughout the remainder of the event
We offer indoor or outdoor ceremonies based on availability. Additional charge will apply.
Fully Serviced Suite with Personal Attendant for the Entire Event
European Floor Length Ivory/White, or Solid Colored Cloths and Matching Napkins
Front Door, Coat Room and Valet
Place Cards, Direction Cards and Menu Cards
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