The Rafters Reception Menu

The Rafters offers a sit down, plated, serverd meal so that you and your guests can relax and enjoy your celebration. Flyin’ Lion Catering provides a professional and attentive waitstaff to meet all your guests needs.

Chicken Entrees

Before & After Marinated Cornish Game Hen (Tier 3)

Half hen, marinated in a smoked paprika and herb marinade

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Tier 2)

Roasted half breast lightly seasoned and stuffed with cream cheese, parmesan and baby spinach

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (Tier 1)

Flour tortilla stuffed with a savory mixture of chicken, peppers, and cheese baked in a sour cream sauce

Tennessee White Chicken (Tier 1)

Baked angel hair pasta, white meat chicken, & mushrooms blended in a parmesan cream sauce and topped with herbed breadcrumbs

Beef Entrees

Texas Smoked Brisket (Tier 2)

Beef brisket, rubbed with a blend of savory herbs and spices smoked over mesquite

Meat Loaf (Tier 1)

A succulent combination of beef, pork, & veal, seasoned and baked, served with a rich beef gravy

 Marinated Beef Tenderloin (Tier 3)

Choice of flavor profiles roasted to medium rare

Pork Entrees

Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin (Tier 2)

Marinated in a sweet and savory blend of honey and spice, roasted to medium rare and topped with Cranberry Compote

Coffee Rubbed Pork Shoulder (Tier 1)

Boston Butt Roast, rubbed with a blend of spices, coffee & cocoa, smoked over hickory

Seafood Entrees

Low Country Shrimp & Grits (Tier 2)

Spicy shrimp in an andouille sausage gravy served over creamy buttery grits

Roasted Paprika Salmon (Tier 2)

Generous portion of salmon, marinated in thyme and orange juice, rubbed with a savory blend of smoked paprika and spices

Low Country Crab Cakes (Tier 3)

Lump crab meat seasoned with spices & lemon, fried, and served with spicy lime crema

Vegetarian Entrees

Chermoula Eggplant (Tier 2)

Eggplant medallions, seasoned & roasted, topped with a savory blend of pearl couscous, finely diced vegetables, herbs, and spices and drizzled with a spicy yogurt dressing

Crispy Shells and Cauliflower (Tier 1)

Roasted cauliflower combined with shell pasta and Ricotta, Havarti and Parmesan Cheese

Roasted Ratatouille (Tier 1)

Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions sliced thin and roasted in marinara topped with ooey, gooey mozzarella cheese

Sides

Decadent Mac & Cheese

Smashed Red Potatoes Au Gratin

Herbed Risotto

Wild Rice Medley

Vegetables

Blistered Green Beans

Grilled Asparagus

Seasonal Choice

Salads

 Tossed Garden Salad

Baby spring mix, baby arugula and chopped romaine lettuce tossed in a blush vinaigrette with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and scallions

 Marinated Green Bean Salad

French style green beans blanched to tender and tossed in a Dijon mustard vinaigrette, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds

Wedge Salad

A cool wedge of Iceberg lettuce topped with crisp bacon, diced tomatoes, red onions and chunky blue cheese dressing

Caesar Salad

Bread Basket

Assortment of breads, rolls