What Makes a Wedding Cocktail Hour Stand Out in Monmouth County
Updated: 17 hours ago
When couples are considering a wedding venue in Monmouth County, the food served throughout the celebration can be an important part of their plans. At Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury, our proposed wedding package includes arrival champagne, a full open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktail stations, dinner, dessert, and after dinner drinks.
A Monmouth County Wedding Venue with Gourmet Catering
At Shadowbrook, our culinary team includes award winning chefs and culinary artisans who prepare hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts for wedding events. Our proposed wedding menu includes a wide range of cocktail reception stations and dinner selections that couples can consider when planning their celebration.
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and Cocktail Stations
Our passed hors d'oeuvres include tomato bruschetta, tuna tartare, smoked salmon roulade on black bread, medallions of beef with watercress mousse, chicken satay, coconut and mango shrimp skewers, bacon wrapped scallops, vegetarian spring rolls, and rack of lamb.
Our cocktail reception also includes a variety of listed stations, including seafood, sushi, pasta, carving selections, fresh mozzarella, salumeria, pizza, sliders, dumplings, and other options.
Seafood and Sushi Selections
Our Seafood Raw Bar features Little Neck clams and Blue Point oysters served on crushed ice with lemon and cocktail sauce. We also offer a Smoked and Fresh Fish Display with Scottish smoked salmon, smoked tuna in a peppercorn crust with ginger sauce, Moroccan or scampi style salmon, and seafood salad. Our Sushi and Sashimi Bar includes sushi or sashimi accompanied by chopsticks, ginger, soy sauce, wasabi, and assorted hand rolls.
Cheese, Pasta, and Carving Selections
Our International Wine and Cheese Station includes imported and domestic cheeses such as Parmigiana, Bel Paese Cheddar, Fontina, Swiss Lorraine, and Brie. These selections are served with breads along with red and white wine.
Our pasta options include penne with pink vodka sauce, lobster ravioli in a brandy cream sauce, wild mushroom ravioli in a white truffle cream sauce, and short ribs of beef ravioli in a veal demi glaze.
Carving station options include rack of lamb, leg of lamb, roasted boneless turkey breast, baked Virginia ham, peppercorn encrusted shell steak, roast loin of pork, suckling pig, corned beef, and pastrami.
Other cocktail reception selections include eggplant rollatini, fried calamari with spicy marinara sauce, Prince Edward mussels marinara, clams oreganata, stuffed mushrooms with crabmeat, and sesame chicken.
Dinner and Dessert
Following the cocktail reception, our proposed wedding menu includes dinner selections. Listed first course options include Maryland crab crabcake and baby organic field greens, followed by mango sorbet as an intermezzo.
Our entree selections include Chateaubriand with Burgundy truffle reduction, pan seared halibut with beurre blanc sauce, and free range French cut chicken breast stuffed with spinach and Fontina cheese. A vegetarian selection is available upon request.
Dessert includes a custom designed tiered wedding cake and Shadowbrook's Signature Dessert Plate. Optional dessert upgrades include a Viennese Display, chocolate fountains, ice cream, gelato stations, and Bananas Foster.
A Private Estate for Wedding Celebrations
Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury is set on 18 secluded acres in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. We host one event at a time and offer outdoor ceremony options.
Our Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 600 guests and features 30 foot ceilings, a Newport inspired fireplace, crystal chandeliers, a dueling grand staircase, theatrical lighting, and a big swing band stage.
Conclusion
At Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury, our wedding offering includes a substantial cocktail reception, gourmet catering, dinner, dessert, and beverage selections. Couples can choose from a variety of listed stations and menu options as they plan their wedding celebration.
If you are considering a wedding venue in Monmouth County, we invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about our wedding offerings. Call us at 732-747-0200 or visit us at 1 Obre Place, Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702.
FAQs
Do you provide catering for weddings?
Yes. Our culinary team prepares the food included in our wedding offering.
Do you offer a seafood raw bar?
Yes. Our raw bar includes Little Neck clams and Blue Point oysters.
Do you offer sushi and sashimi?
Yes. A Sushi and Sashimi Bar is among our cocktail reception stations.
Do you offer vegetarian dinner options?
Yes. A vegetarian selection is available upon request.
How many guests can the Grand Ballroom accommodate?
Our Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 600 guests.
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