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Welcome to Encore Catering, the premier caterer for the Roanoke Civic Center. This brochure is designed to assist you in planning your event. The menus have been carefully crafted by our expert Chef and can be tailored and customized to fit your needs. Please call or visit our Food & Beverages Manager, at 540 853-5864 to discuss your event and find out how we can make it a success.

Food Service Reservations and Contracts

All contracts and menus must be signed and returned at least two weeks prior to your event. Food service requests made less than two business days in advance are subject to a 25% service charge. A guaranteed number of guests must be provided five days before your event and Encore Catering will be prepared to serve no more than 5% above that number. Customers are responsible for 100% of the guaranteed number, plus any additional portions served. Additions, deletions, or changes must be made at least three business days prior to the event. An additional charge of 25% will be incurred when such changes do not meet these time requirements. Cancellations that are made with less than two days notice prior to the scheduled event time will require payment of any costs of goods or services incurred by Encore Catering. When cancellations are made within two business days of the scheduled event, you may be charged the full price of the goods and services contracted.

Billing Information

A deposit of 50% of the total projected charges is required prior to the event, with payment of the balance due upon receipt of invoice. Payments may be made with cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA, Discover).

Services

We offer catering both on and off premises. You may choose to have a full service event, purchase from our a la carte and party menus, or pick up orders. Full service events include china, service accessories and personnel. Full service off premise events will incur an additional $4 - $10 per person delivery and setup fee. A 20% service charge and 10% sales tax applies for all full service events. Floral arrangements and linens are available at an additional charge.

Facilities

The Roanoke Civic Center has space for any event from small corporate meetings to plated dinners for 2,500. Room rental rates vary depending on the event and food and beverage needs. Please contact Sales & Booking, at 540 853-6860 for space availability and quotes. We will travel to any location within the Roanoke Valley to service your event and specialize in corporate meetings at local offices. Other sites in the area that we commonly use include the Jefferson Center and the Fishburn House. We also offer a full range of Alcoholic Beverage Services. Cash and host bar services are available both on and off premises. Due to health regulations, the customer may not take excess food items from events served by Encore Catering from the event site. Any leftover items may not be returned for credit.

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Breakfast For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Continental - $ per person
Danish Assortment
Bagels + Cream Cheese + Jam
Regular Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Hot Tea
Assorted Juices

Continental Deluxe - $ per person
Fresh Fruit Tray
Danish Assortment
Muffins
Bagels + Cream Cheese
Regular Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Hot Tea
Assorted Juices

Backstage Buffet - $ per person
Whole Fresh Fruit
Assorted Breads + Butter and Jams
Scrambled Eggs
Honey Cured Bacon or Sausage
Home Fried Potatoes
Regular Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Assorted Juices
Hot Tea
Milk

Backstage Buffet Deluxe - $ per person
Fresh Fruit Whole and Cut
Scrambled Eggs
Choice of Honey Cured Bacon, Ham, or Sausage (2)
Assorted Breads + Butter and Jams
Hot and Cold Cereals
French Toast or Pancakes with Syrup
Fresh Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Home Fried Potatoes
Regular Coffee
Decaffeinated Coffee
Hot Tea
Orange Juice
Milk

Add the following Omelet or Waffle Stations to either Backstage Buffet or Backstage Buffet Deluxe for an additional $ per person:

Omelets and Waffles Cooked To Order - $ per person
Omelet stations include: Cheese, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Ham, and Tomatoes
Waffle stations include: Strawberry or Blueberry toppings, Pecans, Whipped Cream, Butter, and Syrup

*Additional breakfast entrees may be available upon request. Please ask the Catering Manager when planning your event.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Beverage Breaks For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

ACT 1
Regular and Decaf Colombian Coffee
Hot Tea Service
Bottled Water
Canned Sodas
(Please See A La Carte Pricing)

INTERMISSION
Regular and Decaf Colombian Coffee
Hot Tea Service
Bottled Water
Whole Fruit
Gourmet Cookies or Brownies
Assorted Juices
Canned Sodas
(Please See A La Carte Pricing)

FINAL ACT
Regular and Decaf Colombian Coffee
Hot Tea Service
Bottled Juices and Bottled Water
Cheese Tray with Gourmet Crackers
Fresh Fruit Tray with Caramel Dip
Gourmet Cookies
(Please See A La Carte Pricing)

A LA CARTE

*Beverage Billings Based on Consumption

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Lunch Buffet For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.
All buffet prices include a choice of three Vegetable Selections, Salad Bar, Dinner Rolls, Iced Tea, Coffee and Dessert. All prices subject to seasonal change. Create your own buffet by adding a second entree for an additional $ per person and $ more per person for each additional entrees.

Chicken Cordon Bleu $
Fresh chicken breast stuffed with Black Oak Ham and Swiss cheese. Rolled and breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with a chicken Mornay sauce.

Seafood Au Gratin $
Our Chef's own delicious recipe combining crabmeat, shrimp and scallops, sauteed together and folded into a sherry cream sauce, with blends of cheeses, and topped with panko flakes, and then baked to perfection.

Basque Chicken $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed in butter and chardonnay, then braised with stewed tomatoes, artichokes, black olives, special herbs and spices, and topped with feta cheese.

Baked Ham $
Baked Black Oak Ham seasoned with pineapple and brown sugar. Sliced and served in its own juices and spiced pineapple.

Beef Tip Burgundy $
Select beef tips sauteed with shallots, garlic, and onions deglazed with burgundy and finished with a rich and robust beef stock. Served over egg noodles.

Chicken Marsala $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed then deglazed with a marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, and finished with cream.

Jambalaya $
A tribute to the Big Easy, a delicious combination of shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage, served in a rich and spicy Creole tomato sauce with rice, okra, peppers and onions.

Stir-Fry with Broccoli $
Traditional Oriental seasonings accompany your choice of chicken, beef, fresh broccoli, peppers, carrots, onions, and water chestnuts. Served with steamed or fried rice. Add shrimp-Seasonal Pricing.

Stuffed Marinated Pork Tenderloin $
Pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, apricots, and a blend of herbs, then marinated in our Chef's sweet and spicy sauce, and grilled to perfection.

Baked Ziti $
Noodles and a zesty homemade tomato marinara topped with select cheeses, baked and served with garlic bread.

Classic Lasagna $
Layer after layer of rich creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano cheeses; with seasoned ground beef and a zesty tomato sauce.

Vegetable Lasagna $
No meat here! Layer upon layer of mixed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and lasagna noodles, baked to perfection.

Broiled Tilapia with Lemon-Herb Cream $
South American Tilapia baked in butter and white wine, then topped with our Chef's own lemon-herb cream sauce.

Fried Chicken $
Hand breaded chicken southern style. Fried crispy and delicious.

Lemon-Peppered Catfish $
Catfish filets seasoned with lemon-pepper, and fried to a golden brown. Served with tarter sauce.

Sliced Turkey and Dressing $
Smoked turkey breast sliced and served with a rich gravy and cornbread stuffing.


VEGETABLES & SIDES
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Prince Edward Blend Vegetables - Steamed Yellow and Green Snap Beans with Julienne of Carrots
Kyoto Blend - Mix of Japanese Style Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Broccoli with Citrus Flavored Butter
Honey Glazed Carrots
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Corn O' Brien
Creamy peas and carrots
Green Beans (Southern Style, Almondine, or Mardis Gras Spicy)
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Potatoes Au Gratin
Whipped Potatoes with or without Garlic
Twice Baked Potatoes with cheddar cheese
Wild Rice Blend
Rice Pilaf

STANDARD DESSERTS
Double Chocolate Cake
Boston Cream Pie
German Chocolate Cake
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Coconut Cake
Southern Pecan Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Pie
Carrot Cake
Assorted Fruit Cobblers (A la Mode $ per person)
Red Velvet Cake w/ Cream Cheese Icing

PREMIUM DESSERTS (Add an additional $ per person)
Key Lime Pie
Mocha Swirl Cheesecake
French Silk Pie
N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Fruit Topping
Spirited Strawberries over Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Mousse

DESSERT STATION (Add an additional $ per person)
Choice of ice cream or cheesecake topped with a flambe of bananas foster, cherries jubilee, or mandarin orange jubilee (choice of 2).
Your guests will be dazzled by these elegant and fun dishes that are made right in front of their eyes!

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Lunch Plated For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

All plated prices include a choice of two vegetable selections, house or caesar salad, dinner rolls, dessert, iced tea, and coffee. Enhance your menu by adding soup or appetizers for an additional charge. All prices are subject to seasonal changes.

Crab Cakes-Prices are seasonal
Our Chef's own special recipe of a unique blend of herbs and spices mixed with fresh lump and claw meat, and topped with a lobster cream sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu $
Fresh chicken breast stuffed with Black Oak Ham and Swiss cheese. Rolled and breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs. Served in chicken velouté (cream sauce).

Chicken Oscar $
Sauteed chicken breast topped with eastern shore crabmeat or two jumbo shrimp. Finished with a hollandaise sauce.

Parmesan Crusted Ahi Tuna $
Sushi grade tuna steak rolled in our specially seasoned bread crumbs, and pan seared to medium rare, then topped with a lemon herb cream sauce.

Stuffed Tilapia Tuscany $
Two fresh tilapia filets stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese, then smothered in Italian seasonings and olive oil, and baked to perfection.

Chicken Marsala $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed then deglazed with a marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, and finished with cream.

Stuffed Marinated Pork Tenderloin $
Pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, apricots, and a blend of herbs, then marinated in our Chef's sweet and spicy sauce, and grilled to perfection.


VEGETABLES & SIDES
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Prince Edward Blend Vegetables - Steamed Yellow and Green Snap Beans with Julienne of Carrots
Kyoto Blend - Mix of Japanese Style Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Broccoli with Citrus Flavored Butter
Honey Glazed Carrots
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Corn O' Brien
Creamy peas and carrots
Green Beans (Southern Style, Almondine, or Mardis Gras Spicy)
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Potatoes Au Gratin
Whipped Potatoes with or without Garlic
Baked Potato
Twice Baked Potatoes with cheddar cheese
Wild Rice Blend
Rice Pilaf

STANDARD DESSERTS
Double Chocolate Cake
Boston Cream Pie
German Chocolate Cake
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Coconut Cake
Southern Pecan Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Pie
Carrot Cake
Assorted Fruit Cobblers (A la Mode $ per person)
Red Velvet Cake w/ Cream Cheese Icing

PREMIUM DESSERTS (Add an additional $ per person)
Key Lime Pie
Mocha Swirl Cheesecake
French Silk Pie
N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Fruit Topping
Spirited Strawberries over Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Mousse

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Lighter Fare For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Enjoy one of our delicious freshly made soups or salads with your meal.

Encore House Salad - $
Fresh iceberg and crisp romaine lettuce with cucumber, tomato, cheese and sliced red onion.

Caesar Salad - $
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. Add chicken for $ extra.

Fruit Plate with Garden Greens and Vegetables - $
Topped with chicken salad, tuna salad, or both.

Cobb Salad - $
Julienne of roast beef, turkey, Swiss and American cheese over crisp romaine lettuce with blue cheese crumbles and avocado slices. Served with red wine vinaigrette.

Chef Salad $
A bed of fresh mixed salad greens topped with Smithfield ham, oven roasted turkey breast, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard boiled egg, red onion rings, croutons, and bacon bits.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad $
A bed of fresh mixed salad greens topped with mandarin oranges, cherry tomatoes, slivered almonds, feta cheese crumbles, and a grilled chicken breast.

Neptune Salad $
A blend of shrimp, scallops, and crab meat, mixed with diced cucumbers, apples, and celery and tossed in our Chef's own zesty lemon dill dressing, and served over a bed of mixed fresh greens.

Side Dishes - $ per person
Cole Slaw
Cucumber/Tomato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Mediterranean Salad
Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Waldorf Salad

Salad Bar $
As elaborate as any show, or concert. We offer many items, but, we are able to add specific items to suite your party. Here is a list of our standard salad bar items:
Fresh salad mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, blends of cheeses, carrots, red cabbage, sprouts, mandarin oranges, red & green peppers, hard boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, raisons, croutons, bacon pieces. Dressings include: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Ceasar, Honey Mustard, French, Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar

Potato Bar $
A great addition to the salad bar, or a dinner entree. We are not limited to the items we provide. If there are specific items you wish to have, please let us know. Here is a list of the items we provide:
chili, cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, bacon pieces, chives, butter, sour cream.

Homemade Soup du Jour - $ per person
Clam Chowder, Ham & Potato Chowder, Home-style Chicken Noodle, Black Bean, Cream of Tomato with Bacon & Onion, Hearty Italian Chicken, Minestrone, Vegetable with/without beef.
Homemade Soup du Jour $ per person
Shrimp Bisque, She Crab, Creamy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Tortellini, and Italian Wedding Soup
We can prepare any soup you desire. Contact 853-5379 to speak with the Chef.

Salad Bar with Soup or Potato Bar $
Soup/Salad/Potato Bar $

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Deli Buffet & Boxed Lunches For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Deli Buffet - $ per person
Includes your choice of three of the following selections:
sliced ham, turkey, roast beef, tuna or chicken salads.

Buffet also includes:
Assorted Cheeses
Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Tray
Condiments
Assorted Flat Breads, Croissants, and Kaiser Rolls
Potato Chips
Gourmet Cookies or Brownies
Coffee & Iced Tea, (Sodas available for an additional charge of a $ each, Bottled water $ each)

Add your choice of homemade potato, macaroni salad, or cole slaw.

Boxed Lunches - $ per person
Includes your choice of one of the following sandwich selections
roast beef, turkey, chicken salad or tuna salad
topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, on
assorted flat breads, croissants, or kaiser rolls.

Boxed lunches also include:
Fresh Fruit
Chips
Canned Soda/Bottled Water
Condiments
Gourmet Cookie or Brownie

Vegetarian choices and Salads are available upon request.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Lunch Vegetarian For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Vegetarian Lasagna $
No meat here! Layer upon layer of mixed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and lasagna noodles, baked to perfection.

Eggplant Roulette $
Hand breaded slices of eggplant, deep fried, and then stuffed with a ricotta cheese and herb mixture, and topped with our homemade marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Vegetarian Pasta Sautee $
Fresh squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, sauteed in white wine and olive oil, and tossed with fresh herbs, and penne pasta.

Citrus Barbecued Tofu $
Thick slices of tofu, marinated overnight in our Chef's homemade citrus barbecue sauce, and grilled to perfection.

Veggie Burger $
Gardenburger brand patties, grilled and served on a whole wheat kaiser roll, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Baked Spaghetti $
Spaghetti noodles tossed in our homemade marinara sauce, and topped with piles of mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection.

Pesto Cream Fettuccini with Sun-dried Tomatoes $$
Sauteed sun-dried tomatoes in garlic and white wine, tossed with fettuccini noodles in a rich pesto sauce.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Dinner Vegetarian For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Vegetarian Lasagna $
No meat here! Layer upon layer of mixed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and lasagna noodles, baked to perfection.

Eggplant Roulette $
Hand breaded slices of eggplant, deep fried, and then stuffed with a ricotta cheese and herb mixture, and topped with our homemade marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Citrus Barbecued Tofu $
Thick slices of tofu, marinated overnight in our Chef's homemade citrus barbecue sauce, and grilled to perfection.

Vegetarian Stir Fry $
Broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, snap peas, onions, and bamboo shoots sauteed in an oriental sauce, and served over a bed of wild rice. Add tofu $$

Pasta Primavera $
Fresh zucchini, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, onions, and red peppers tossed with linguini noodles in a herb cream sauce, then topped with parmigiano-reggianno cheese.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Dinner Buffet For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.
All buffet prices include a choice of three vegetable selections, salad bar, dinner rolls, iced tea, coffee and dessert. Create your own buffet by adding a second entrée for an additional $ per person and additional entrées for $ per person for each entrée. All prices are subject to seasonal changes.

Chicken Cordon Bleu $
Fresh chicken breast stuffed with Black Oak Ham and Swiss cheese. Rolled and breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs. Served in chicken velouté (cream sauce).

Seafood Au Gratin $
Our Chef's own delicious recipe combining crabmeat, shrimp and scallops, sauteed together and folded into a sherry cream sauce, with blends of cheeses, and topped with panko flakes, and then baked to perfection.

Crab Stuffed Flounder $/without stuffing $
Tender flounder stuffed with succulent crabmeat with or without bernaise sauce.

Basque Chicken $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed in butter and chardonnay, then braised with stewed tomatoes, artichokes, black olives, special herbs and spices, and topped with feta cheese.

Classic Lasagna $
Layer after layer of rich creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano cheeses; with seasoned ground beef and a zesty tomato sauce.

Vegetable Lasagna $
No meat here! Layer upon layer of mixed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and lasagna noodles, baked to perfection.

Baked Ham $
Baked Black Oak Ham seasoned with pineapple and brown sugar. Sliced and served in its own juices and spiced pineapple.

Beef Tip Burgundy $
Select beef tips sautéed with shallots, garlic and onions deglazed with burgundy and finished with a rich and robust beef stock. Served over egg noodles.

Chicken Marsala $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed then deglazed with a marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, and finished with cream.

Jambalaya $
A tribute to the Big Easy, a delicious combination of shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage, served in a rich and spicy Creole tomato sauce with rice, okra, peppers and onions.

Stir-fry with Broccoli $
Traditional Chinese seasonings accompany your choice of chicken or beef, fresh broccoli and select vegetables. Served over steamed white rice. With shrimp add $$ per person.

Yankee Pot Roast $
Braised cut of beef brisket stewed with potatoes, carrots, celery and onions in a rich stock.

Stuffed Marinated Pork Tenderloin $
Pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, apricots, and a blend of herbs, then marinated in our Chef's sweet and spicy sauce, and grilled to perfection.

Chicken Parmesan $
Italian seasoned breaded chicken breast smothered with mozzarella and fresh parmesan cheeses. Served with linguini noodles, and fresh homemade marinara.

Grilled Marinated London Broil $
Flank steak grilled in a spicy Dijon marinade. This popular selection is served with a mushroom au jus.

Baked Ziti $
Noodles and a zesty homemade tomato marinara topped with select cheeses, baked and served with garlic bread.

Broiled Tilapia with Lemon-Herb Cream $
South American Tilapia baked in butter and white wine, then topped with our Chef's own lemon-herb cream sauce.

Fried Chicken $
Hand breaded chicken southern style. Fried crispy and delicious.

Lemon-Peppered Catfish $
Catfish filets seasoned with lemon-pepper, and fried to a golden brown. Served with tarter sauce.

Pesto Cream Fettuccini with Sun-dried Tomatoes $
Sauteed sun-dried tomatoes in garlic and white wine, tossed with fettuccini noodles in a rich pesto sauce. Add grilled chicken for an additional $.

Sliced Turkey and Dressing $
Smoked turkey breast sliced and served with a rich gravy and cornbread stuffing.


VEGETABLES & SIDES
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Prince Edward Blend Vegetables - Steamed Yellow and Green Snap Beans with Julienne of Carrots
Kyoto Blend - Mix of Japanese Style Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Broccoli with Citrus Flavored Butter
Honey Glazed Carrots
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Corn O' Brien
Creamy peas and carrots
Green Beans (Southern Style, Almondine, or Mardis Gras Spicy)
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Potatoes Au Gratin
Whipped Potatoes with or without Garlic
Baked Potato
Twice Baked Potatoes with cheddar cheese
Wild Rice Blend
Rice Pilaf

STANDARD DESSERTS
Double Chocolate Cake
Boston Cream Pie
German Chocolate Cake
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Coconut Cake
Southern Pecan Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Pie
Carrot Cake
Assorted Fruit Cobblers (A la Mode additional $ per person)
Red Velvet Cake w/ Cream Cheese Icing

PREMIUM DESSERTS (Add an additional $2.00 per person)
Key Lime Pie
Mocha Swirl Cheesecake
French Silk Pie
N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Fruit Topping
Spirited Strawberries over Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Mousse

DESSERT STATION (Add an additional $3.00 per person)
Choice of ice cream or cheesecake topped with a flambe of bananas foster, cherries jubilee, or mandarin orange jubilee (choice of 2).
Your guests will be dazzled by these elegant and fun dishes that are made right in front of their eyes!

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Dinner Plated For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.
All plated prices include a choice of two vegetable selections, house or caesar salad, dinner rolls, dessert, iced tea, and coffee. Enhance your menu by adding soup or appetizers for an additional charge. All prices subject to seasonal changes.

Turf a la Surf $Market Price
Our Chef's own creation of grilled beef tenderloin medallions topped with a special shrimp cream sauce.

Prime Rib $Market Price
Slow roasted prime rib sliced and served with au jus.

Filet Oscar $
A 6 oz beef tenderloin filet grilled to perfection and topped with asparagus, jumbo lump crabmeat and a homemade hollandaise. Prices subject to seasonal changes. All meat cooked medium; for only parties of 50 or less.

Crab Stuffed Flounder $
Tender flounder stuffed with succulent crabmeat with or without bernaise sauce. Unstuffed -$

Crab Cakes-Prices are seasonal
Our Chef's own special recipe of a unique blend of herbs and spices mixed with fresh lump and claw meat, and topped with a lobster cream sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu - $
Fresh chicken breast stuffed with Black Oak Ham and Swiss cheese. Rolled and breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with a chicken Mornay sauce.

Chicken Oscar $
Sauteed chicken breast topped with eastern shore crabmeat or two jumbo shrimp. Finished with hollandaise sauce.

Chicken Parmesan $
Italian seasoned breaded chicken breast smothered with mozzarella and fresh parmesan cheeses. Served with linguini noodles, and fresh homemade marinara.

Chicken Saltimbocca $
Fresh split chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto ham, spinach, and mozzarella cheese, topped with a mushroom and white wine sauce and served over linguini noodles.

Grilled Marinated London Broil $
Flank steak grilled in a spicy Dijon marinade. This popular selection is served with a mushroom au jus.

Parmesan Crusted Ahi Tuna $
Sushi grade tuna steak rolled in our specially seasoned bread crumbs, and pan seared to medium rare, then topped with a lemon herb cream sauce.

Stuffed Tilapia Tuscany $
Two fresh tilapia filets stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese, then smothered in Italian seasonings and olive oil, and baked to perfection.

Chicken Marsala $
Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed then deglazed with a marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, and finished with cream.

Stuffed Marinated Pork Tenderloin $
Pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, apricots, and a blend of herbs, then marinated in our Chef's sweet and spicy sauce, and grilled to perfection.


VEGETABLES & SIDES
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Prince Edward Blend Vegetables - Steamed Yellow and Green Snap Beans with Julienne of Carrots
Kyoto Blend - Mix of Japanese Style Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Broccoli with Citrus Flavored Butter
Honey Glazed Carrots
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Corn O' Brien
Creamy peas and carrots
Green Beans (Southern Style, Almondine, or Mardis Gras Spicy)
Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Potatoes Au Gratin
Whipped Potatoes with or without Garlic
Baked Potato
Twice Baked Potatoes with cheddar cheese
Wild Rice Blend
Rice Pilaf

STANDARD DESSERTS
Double Chocolate Cake
Boston Cream Pie
German Chocolate Cake
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Coconut Cake
Southern Pecan Pie
Strawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Pie
Carrot Cake
Assorted Fruit Cobblers (A la Mode $ per person)
Red Velvet Cake w/ Cream Cheese Icing

PREMIUM DESSERTS (Add an additional $ per person)
Key Lime Pie
Mocha Swirl Cheesecake
French Silk Pie
N.Y. Style Cheesecake with Fruit Topping
Spirited Strawberries over Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Mousse

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Subs & Party Trays For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Try Our Large Champion Subs

Big Champ - $
Huge 5-foot French sub roll stacked with assorted deli meats and cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Includes potato chips. Serves up to 25 people.

Small Champ - $
3-foot version of the same above. Chips are also included. Serves up to 15 people.

Encore Party Trays

Cheese & Gourmet Crackers
Small (Serves 15) - $
Large (Serves 25) - $

Deli Tray
Includes assorted meats, cheeses, toppings,
and condiments.
Small (Serves 15) - $
Large (Serves 25) - $
Assorted Bread Basket $$ per person

Fresh Fruit w/Caramel Dip
Small (Serves 15) - $$
Large (Serves 25) - $$
Prices may vary with seasonal changes

Fresh Vegetables w/Dip
Small (Serves 15) - $$
Large (Serves 25) - $$
Prices may vary with seasonal changes

Confectionery Tray
Includes a delicious assortment of gourmet cheesecakes, cookies, brownies and more.
Small (Serves 15) - $$
Large (Serves 25) - $$

Be sure to check Encore’s extensive hors d’oeuvres menu for other delicious tray options. Please call the Catering Manager for pricing at 853-5864.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Southern Picnic For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Prices

1 Entrée $$ per person

2 Entrées $$ per person

3 Entrées $$ per person

Down Home Entrées (Includes Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls or Cornbread)
Southern Style Hand Breaded Fried Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Hamburgers and Hotdogs
Baked Sliced Virginia Ham
Pulled Pork BBQ; Traditional or Carolina Style
Hand Breaded Catfish Filets

Down Home Sides (choice of three)
Baked Beans
Whipped Potatoes
Homestyle Fried Potatoes
Southern Style Green Beans
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Butter and Cinnamon
Potato Salad
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Cole Slaw
Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta Salad
Cucumber and Tomato Salad; Marinated in Red Wine Vinaigrette

Down Home Desserts (choice of one)
Baked Apple Pie
Fresh Baked Cookies
Assorted Fruit Cobblers
Brownies
Banana Pudding

Ice Cream Sundae Bar for $$ or add the Sundae Bar to any meal purchase for $$ per person
Sundae Bar toppings include; Chocolate Syrup, Chopped Nuts, Whipped Cream, and Cherries

Down Home Drinks
Iced Tea and Lemonade

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Hors D’Oeuvres For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.
All Prices are subject to seasonal changes.

Weddings For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

Mini Beef Wellington $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Tenderized tenderloin of beef, lightly grilled and topped with a red pepper mushroom Aioli, wrapped in puff pastry and baked to a golden brown.

Ranch Style Skewered Chicken Breast with Roasted Vegetables $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Gently seasoned chicken breast with fresh peppers, onions, and mushrooms; skewered and roasted.

Assorted Cheese Display - $$ per 50 people; $$$ per 100 people
Cubed cheddar, Swiss and pepperjack cheeses. Served with gourmet crackers. Ask about gourmet cheeses.

Fresh Fruit Montage - $$ per 50 people; $$ per 100 people
Fresh fruit and caramel dipping sauce arranged in a beautiful display of elegance and creativity.

Crabmeat Filled Mushroom Caps - $$ per dozen - $$ per 100
Domestic mushrooms filled with crabmeat stuffing surrounded by a mild cream sauce.

Vegetable Display - $$ for 50 people; $$ per 100 people
Fresh and marinated vegetables served with a scallion ranch dip

Oriental Boneless Chicken Wings $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Hand breaded white meat chicken, tossed in our homemade Oriental Sesame Soy Sauce.

Mini Crab Cakes - $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Bite size eastern shore crabmeat lightly bound and pan fried to a golden brown. Served with a key lime tartar sauce.

Mixed Vegetables Rangoon $$ per 100 people
Phyllo pastry shells filled with a cream-cheese and vegetable blend, then lightly fried to a golden brown.

Sausage Filled Mushroom Caps $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Domestic mushrooms filled with sausage stuffing surrounded by a mild cream sauce.

Cocktail Shrimp $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Steamed, seasoned, and served on ice with a homemade cocktail sauce.

Spinach Sausage Balls $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Virginia sausage and fresh spinach flavored with sage and maple syrup, then spiced up with cayenne pepper, served with a honey Dijon sauce.

Mini Quiche $$ per dozen - $$ per 100 people
Spinach, bacon and cheese quiche in bite size portions.

Spanakopita $$ per dozen - $$ per 100 people
Spinach and feta cheese folded into layer after layer of phyllo dough.

Spinach Pinwheels $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Rolled pastry with spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese in a herb cream cheese spread.

Spinach Cigars $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Fresh spinach wrapped in phyllo dough with Middle Eastern Seasoning.

Italian Antipasto Salad $$ per 100 people
Market fresh vegetables, Salami, Prosciutto ham, and Farfalla pasta; tossed together with olive oil and Italian seasonings and served with Gourmet crackers.

Pasta Salads $$ per 100 people
Penne pasta with garden fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, yellow peppers in a mayonnaise dressing and topped with Parmesan Cheese.

Tortellini Pasta Salad $$ per 100 people
Tri colored Tortellini with shredded carrots, black olives, summer squash, julienne red peppers in a sun dried tomato pesto sauce.

Mini Potato Shells $$ per dozen; $$ per 100 people
Mini potato shells stuffed with garlic mashed potatoes and scallions, then topped with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Tuscan Brushetta $$ per 100 people
Crostini's topped with our Chef's own special blend of Roma tomatoes, herbs, and parmesan cheese.

Caramel Apple Baked Brie - $$ each
Brie cheese smothered in a caramel sauce and apple compote, wrapped in puffed pastry then baked to a golden brown. Served with gourmet crackers.

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches - $$ per dozen - $$ per 100 people
Sliced cucumber atop white bread with a mild dill spread.

Meatballs - $$ per dozen - $$ per 100 people
Bite size meatballs with your choice of BBQ, Swedish, Asian or plain sauce

Spinach and Artichoke Dip - $$ per person
Fresh artichokes and spinach with a touch of garlic baked in a creamy sauce and select cheeses. Served with toasted pita chips.

Mini Sandwich station $$ per person
Rare Roast Beef, Black Forest Ham, and Smoked Turkey Breast rolled up and served with delicious soft rolls and other fine assorted breads along with your choice of condiments; Horseradish sauce, Spicy Dijon Mustard with Poppy seed, and Dill Mayonnaise sauce.

Asian Stir-Fry Station $$ per person
Fried or steamed rice with your choice of the following ingredients: green peppers, red peppers, water chestnuts, snow peas, carrots, broccoli, onions, and celery.
With Beef $$
With Chicken $$
With Shrimp $$

Pasta Station - $$ per person
Tri-colored penne pasta, Tri colored Tortellini, or Mini Raviolis served with your choice of the following toppings: black olives, julienne peppers or red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, olive oil and freshly grated Romano cheese.
With Chicken - $$
With Shrimp - $$

Carving Station (Available for parties over 100 guests only) Prices vary upon selection
Steamship Round, Baked VA Ham, Top Round, Rosemary Pork Loin, Smoked Turkey Breast, Prime Rib, or Leg of Lamb Served with delicious soft rolls and your choice of condiments. Horseradish
sauce, spicy dijon mustard, or herb mayonnaise.
Chef attendant charge of $$ an hour for each station

Petit Desserts - $$ per person
Assorted Petit Fours
Baklava
Sweet Street Squares
Lemon Love Notes
Pumpkin Rolls
Angel Food Cake
Strawberries Romanoff
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Drunken Strawberries
Mini Fruit Tartlettes
Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Cannoli

Add a Chocolate Fountain for $$ per person
Fresh Fruit for dipping: Strawberries, Kiwi, Bananas, Pineapple

Refer to our plated dinner, hors d'oeuvres and buffet menus for more options. If there are any special requests please contact our Catering Director at 853-5864.

*All prices are subject to a 20% gratuity plus sales tax unless otherwise noted.

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Bar Services For current pricing, please call 540 853-5864.

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