We would like to share some of our custom menus and photographs...
We enjoy the challenge of preparing meals with specific themes and in unique locations. We research the theme or era of the event in order to recreate original menu items. From the 215th wedding anniversary of James and Dolly Madison, to a recreation of the last meal on the Titanic, we enjoy creating both the flavors and presentation of the time.
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| Tiered Cheese and Fruit Display |
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| When Belle Grove decided to celebrate James and Dolly Madison's 215th Wedding Anniversary, (which they spent at Belle Grove in 1794, the home of Dolly Madison's sister Nelly), we created a custom menu of items found in the Belle Grove records and items popular in that era. We combined locally and seasonally available ingredients of the time.
The Gala Anniversary Menu:
Cheese Display with Dried Cherries, Apples and Pears
Pecan and Blue Cheese Wafers--Belle Grove Original Recipe
Mini Salmon and Chicken Croquettes
Mini Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade
Applewood Smoked Trout Canape with Local Apple Butter
Deviled Eggs
Turkey Finger Sandwiches on Brioche with Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Potato Biscuits with Apple Butter--Belle Grove Original Recipe
Mini Pecan and Apple Tarts
Caramel Ice Cream--Belle Grove's Original Recipe
Brandied Peaches--Belle Grove's Original Recipe
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| Refreshments |
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| Assorted Dips and Salsas |
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Shaffer's has catered several events at Historic Long Branch in Millwood, Virginia. For the annual balloon festival sponsor reception we created a heavy hors d'oeuvre menu with an emphasis on local ingredients.
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| Vegetable Display |
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| Refreshments |
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| Vending at North Mountain Vineyard |
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Shaffer's was honored to provide vending for North Mountain Vineyard's Annual Oktoberfest. Patrons enjoyed Bratwurst with German Mustard, Sauteed Cabbage and Apples, Sauerkraut, Spiced Baked Apples, and Warm German Potato Salad. For Dessert there was a choice of
homemade Pecan or Apple Pie. Shaffer's also features locally made Rt. 11 chips on the vending menu. We had a great time decorating for the Fall theme.
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| Dinner is served! |
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| Every Fall we look forward to the Annual Progressive Dinner. Diners start with hors d'oeuvre at North Mountain Vineyard in Maurertown, proceed to a three course plated dinner at Shenandoah Vineyard in Edinburg and finish off with dessert at the Hockman Manor House in Edinburg.
This year's Progressive Dinner Menu:
Hors d'oeuvre
Fruit and Cheese Board
Rustic Rosemary Tart
Fig and Olive Tapenade
Country Ham and Smoked Gouda in Phyllo Tartlets
Dinner:
French Onion Soup with Gruyere
Frisee and Grape Salad with Shallots, Blue Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Herb Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin with Cranberry and Caramalized Onion Sauce
Orzo with Lemon, Garlic, Parmigiano and Fresh Herbs
Green Beans with Pancetta, Mushrooms and Sage
Dessert:
Custard Tart with Wine Poached Grapes
Coffee Toffee Pecan Pie
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| Fine Dining at Shenandoah Vineyard |
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