Tailor-made Buffets and Plated Meals
Create a meal that meets your needs and satisfy your guests.
Prices include your choice of one dessert item from our deserts menu
Your tailor-made buffet or plated meal includes:
One item from each of these categories.
- Salad with Two Dressings
- Starchy Side
- Vegetable Side
- Protein Entree
- Vegetarian Entree
- Dessert
SALADS
Standard Salads
- House: Mixed Greens with tomato, carrots cucumber and radish
- Caesar: romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons
- Mediterranean Salad with romaine, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onions
Premium Salads (additional cost)
Spring
- Indiana Asparagus Salad with Spring Greens, Cucumber, Radish, and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Baby Kale Caesar with , Parmesan Crisps, and Parmesan Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Summer
- Indiana Heirloom Tomato with Arugula, Mozzarella, and Basil Vinaigrette
- Arugula with Peaches, Pecan, Capriole Goat Cheese, and Sherry Vinaigrette
Fall and Winter
- Spinach with Caramelized Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Pear and Brown Butter Walnut Salad with Fresh Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Dressing
- Baby Kale with Beets, Baby Carrots, and Yogurt and Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
- Arugula with Green Apple, Fennel, Whipped Feta, Savory Granola, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
SIDES
Starchy Sides
- Mashed Potatoes
- Aligoté Potatoes (Cheesy Mashed Potatoes)
- Roasted Parslied New Potatoes
- Potatoes au Gratin with Parmesan Cheese and Hard Herbs
- Herbed Jasmine Rice
- Seasonal Risotto
- Parmesan or Goat Cheese Polenta
Vegetable Sides
Spring
- Vegetable Ragout
- Asparagus, Peas, Carrots, and Spring Onions
- Asparagus (grilled, roasted, or steamed) with Lemon and Parmesan
- Peas and Baby Carrots with Tangerine and Mint
- Buttered Spring Pea Medley with Snap and Snow Peas, Fava Beans, and Spring Onions with Tangerine Basil Butter
- Steamed Broccoli with Parmesan Herb Butter
Summer
- Summer Succotash with Corn, Peppers, Squash, and Tomatoes
- Ratatouille with Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, and Tomatoes
- Summer Beans with Pole, Romano, Shell, and Wax Beans, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs
- Summer Squashes grilled, roasted, or sautéed with Garlic and Herbs
- Sweet Corn
Fall/Winter
- Caramelized Cauliflower-Leek gratin, and Hot Honey Roasted Carrots
- Vegetable Ragout with Carrots, Pearl Onions, Brussel Sprouts, Squash, and Herb Butter
- Roasted Squash with Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Onions, and Maple Vinaigrette
- Glazed Root Vegetables with Baby Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Apple Cider Caramel Vinaigrette
- Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Smoked Bacon and Pearl Onions
- Steamed Broccoli with Parmesan Herb Butter
ENTREES
Protein Entrees
Beef
- Fischer Farms Meatloaf with Tomato Jam Glaze
- Classic Pot Roast with Carrots, Celery, Onion, Potatoes, and Pan Gravy
- Fischer Farms Steak
- Choice of Sirloin, Flank, or Skirt with Hollandaise, Béarnaise, Bordelaise or Chimichurri Sauce - add $4
Fish
- Roasted or Grilled Salmon
- with Salsa Verde or Preserved Lemon Pesto
- Sautéed Rainbow Trout with Lemon Parsley Brown Butter Sauce
- Roasted or Grilled Seasonal Fish with Salsa Verde, White, or Red Wine Sauce add $4
Pasta (Replaces your starchy side option)
- Penne Primavera with Seasonal Vegetables and Herb Sauce
- Spaghetti Carbonara with Smoked Bacon, Peas, and Parmesan
- Vegetarian Lasagna with House made Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Bechamel
Additional charge
- Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi or Cavatelli with Seasonal garnish - add $2
- Meat Lasagna with House made Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Bechamel - add $2
Pork
- Roasted Indiana Pork Loin with Mustard Jus
- Indiana Maple Glazed Ham smoked and sliced
- Grilled Indiana Pork Chop with Bourbon Mustard Jus - add $3
Poultry
- Roasted Amish Chicken with Herb Jus
- Grilled Amish Chicken with House BBQ, Lemon Herb Jus, Salsa Verde, or Honey Dijon
- Fricassee of Amish Chicken in the style of Curry, Mediterranean or Coq au Vin
- Adobo Chicken
- Chicken Parm
Plant-Based Entrees
- Eggplant Parmesan breaded, with House made Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Parmesan, Basil, and Herbs
- egetarian Risotto- seasonal flavors(Asparagus w/Lemon-herb butter, tomato-basil or ratatouille, butternut squash or mushroom
- Cauliflower or Butternut Squash “Ribeye”- Smoked or Grilled, with Romseco, Salsa Verde, or Chimichurri
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DESSERTS
Standard Desserts
- Flourless Chocolate Torte w/ Raspberries and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream Contains: dairy, eggs, nuts, Gluten Friendly
- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta w/ Seasonal Fruit Contains: dairy, nuts
- Vegan Chocolate Torte w/ Seasonal Berries Contains: soy, nuts
Seasonal
Spring
- Classic Lemon Tart w/ Raspberries and Toasted Meringue contains: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts
Summer
- Summer Berry Tart w/ Pastry Cream contains: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts
Fall
- Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Candied Pecans Contains: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts
Winter
- Citrus Ricotta Cake w/ Citrus Supremes and Thyme Honey Sauce Contains: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts
Premium Desserts (additional cost)
Spring and Summer
- Raspberry and Lemon Ricotta Cake w/ fresh berries, Honey Caramel and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
- Summer Berry Shortcake w/ Angel food Cake and Basil Chantilly Cream
- Whipped Chocolate Ganache Tarts w/ Fresh Red Berries and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
Fall
- Maple Apple Upside-down Cake w/ Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Praline Topping
- Pumpkin Roll w/ Bourbon Caramel Sauce and Cream Cheese Buttercream
- Smore’s Pot de Crème w/ Ginger Graham Cracker Crumble and Toasted Meringue
- Vanilla Panna Cotta w/ Apple Cider Caramel and Gingersnap Tuile
Winter
- Espresso Panna Cotta w/ Caramelized Hazelnuts and Brown Butter Toffee Syrup
- Lemon Ricotta Sponge Cake w/ Toasted Almonds, Blueberry Coulis and Citrus Whipped Cream
- Orange Olive-Oil Upside Down Cake w/ Citrus Supremes and Vanilla Bean Yogurt Whip
- Spiced Poached Pears w/ Toasted Pistachios, Whipped Mascarpone and Honeyed Poaching Syrup