To set the mood for a cozy oceanside reception in December, they went with deep reds with lush greenery and glowing lanterns to create the perfect wintery palette!

1. BUTLER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

2. AHI TUNA

   1. mango salsa, pomegranate seed and served on a lotus root chip

3. GRILLED CHEESE SLIDER

   1. mini country toast with brie, fig jam and rosemary butter

4. CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

   1. hot applewood smoked bacon waffles smothered in chipotle
   2. butter topped with pecan crusted chicken and drizzled with
   3. vanilla bourbon maple syrup

5. PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD

   1. baby spinach, sautéed onions and thyme cream

6. BACON-WRAPPED POTATO TOT

   1. sour cream and chive

7. PRESET ON TABLES

8. FRESH BAKED ARTISAN BREADS

   1. with whipped butter, e.v.o.o., aged balsamic & finishing salt

9. PLATED SALAD

10. BABY WINTER GREENS

    1. with sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, crumbled feta
    2. and mandarin oranges finished with berry vinaigrette

11. CHEF ATTENDED STATIONS

12. STATION ONE

    1. SHRIMP & GRITS STATION
    2. mascarpone-infused grits topped with seared to order cajun shrimp, louisiana red hot caviar, creole gravy, fresh green onion

13. STATION TWO

    1. MAPLE BOURBON GLAZED SHORT RIBS STATION
    2. atop a sweet potato mash with bourbon demi and frizzled shallots

14. STATION THREE

    1. JAMBALAYA STATION
    2. creole seasoned chicken, andouille sausage and seafood
    3. blended with rice, okra and fresh vegetables

15. MACARONI & CHEESE BAR WITH SEARED SHRIMP

    1. traditional elbow macaroni with cheddar cheese or orecchiette
    2. with blended italian cheeses then top it off with their choice of
    3. applewood-smoked bacon, seared shrimp, crispy fried onions,
    4. sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, smoked ham bits, sweet
    5. hot peppers and honey roasted tomatoes