Wedding & Event Guide Type A Catering 302 Southview Drive Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356 859-619-3198 events@typeacatering.com www.typeacatering.com Photo Credit: Ginger Snaps
Cocktail Reception Pricing is based on a minimum of 50 guests. We recommend five selections for a light appetizer reception. For an evening meal, we recommend seven or more selections. Five Selections - $16.00 Six Selections - $19.00 Seven Selections - $22.00 Additional Selections - $3.00 each Vegetables, Fruits, & Cheeses Bacon, Gouda & Pecan Torta Brûléed Brie with Cranberries & Walnuts Brie en Croûte with Raspberry Jam Goat Cheese Terrine with Bacon & Onion Confit Kentucky Beer Cheese with Pretzels & Celery Sticks Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Torta Roasted Red Pepper, Sharp Cheddar & Baby Swiss Torta Domestic Cheese Board Assorted Cheese Cubes with Strawberries & Grapes Fresh Vegetable Presentation with Choice of Dip Roasted Vegetable Antipasto with Balsamic Vinaigrette Fresh Fruit Presentation with Honey Yogurt Dip Hot & Cold Appetizers Andouille Sausage & Cornbread Croquettes Apple & Cheddar Pastry Puffs Bourbon, Date & Pecan Rumaki Buffalo Chicken Puffs Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes with Remoulade Chicken Rockefeller Croquettes with Honey Mustard Smoked Salmon with Whipped Cream & Dill Shortbread Kentucky Hot Brown Dip with Baguette Maple Barbecue Meatballs Monte Cristo Pinwheels with Raspberry Jam Miniature Florentine Croquettes Hot & Cold Appetizers Cont d Prosciutto & Melon Sharp Cheddar Grits Puffs Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Southwest Spinach Dip with Corn Tortilla Chips Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Flour Tortilla Chips Stuffed Mushrooms: Crab, Sausage, or Spinach Sweet Corn Tarts Williamsburg Crab, Ham and Swiss Dip with Water Crackers Cocktail Sandwiches Brown Sugar Ham on Yeast Rolls with Apricot Mustard Shaved Country Ham on Buttermilk or Sweet Potato Biscuits Roasted Turkey Breast on Croissants with Cranberry Spread Smoked Turkey on Yeast Rolls with Pesto Aioli Roast Beef on Parker House Rolls with Horseradish Aioli Roasted Pork Loin with Black Pepper Aioli Premium Selections All premium selections will have an additional cost dictated by market pricing Bacon Wrapped Scallops Seared Tuna Lollipops Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Wedges & Cocktail Sauce Beef Tenderloin on Parker House Rolls with Horseradish Aioli & Henry Baines Sauce Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri Beverages House Fruit Punch - $15 per gallon (serves approx. 20 guests) Iced Tea - $10 per gallon (serves approx. 10 guests) Lemonade - $12 per gallon (serves approx. 10 guests) Coffee with Setups - $15 per gallon (serves approx. 20 guests) Assorted Soft Drinks - $1.25 each, unlimited $2.50 per person
Buffet Dinners Pricing is based on a minimum of 50 guests and includes three sides, bread and butter, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee. Single Entrée Buffets starting at $13.50 per person Double Entrée Buffets starting at $16.00 per person Entrées Bluegrass Chicken Chicken Dijon Lexington Chicken Chicken Marsala Chicken Piccata Roasted Chicken with Thyme & Lemon Confit Sliced Pork Loin with Maker s Mark Demi Glace Sliced Pork Loin with Apple Brandy Sauce Roasted Pork Loin with Stone Fruit Chutney Bourbon Barrel Ale Braised Beef Tips Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs Beef Brisket with Tomato Gravy Shrimp Scampi Skewers Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade Grilled Salmon with Dill Hollandaise Chicken Lasagna with Spinach, Roma Tomatoes & Fontina Cream Sauce Three Cheese Baked Ziti Stuffed Portabello Mushroom Caps Carving Board Herb Brined Roast Turkey Breast Brown Sugar Glazed Pit Ham Whole Pork Loin with Apricot Mustard Top Round of Beef Au Jus Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Tomato Jam Roasted Whole Beef Tenderloin with Sauce Bordelaise Peppercorn Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Salads Romaine Hearts with Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, and Cucumbers, Buttermilk Ranch and Italian Dressings Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette Mixed Greens with Cabernet Vinaigrette and a Goat Cheese & Tomato Tart Mixed Greens with Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Champagne Vinaigrette Mixed Greens with Butter Roasted Pears, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Romaine Hearts with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Bacon Crumbles, Homemade Croutons, and Green Goddess Dressing Classic Iceberg Wedge with Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Bacon Crumbles, and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Starches Whipped Potatoes Salt Crusted New Potatoes Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Potatoes au Gratin Scalloped Potatoes Kentucky Corn Pudding White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Orzo Pasta with Pesto & Sun Dried Tomatoes Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries & Sunflower Seeds Vegetables Roasted Asparagus Steamed Broccoli with Red Peppers & Carrots Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Country Green Beans Sautéed Green Beans Provençal Stuffed Tomatoes Roasted Summer Vegetables Roasted Winter Vegetables
Plated Dinners Pricing is based on a minimum of 50 guests. All menus include bread and butter, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee. Single Entrée Baby Romaine Hearts with Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Peppers, Homemade Croutons, and Creamy Italian Dressing Grilled Chicken over Cheese Tortellini in a Pesto Cream Sauce Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables $16.50 Mixed Greens with Heirloom Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan, and Cabernet Vinaigrette Sun Dried Tomato, Basil, & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast over Creamy Polenta with White Truffle Butter Grilled Asparagus $19.50 Romaine Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Farmer s Market Corn Relish, Cornbread Croutons, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette Sliced Pork Loin with Apple Brandy Reducton with White & Sweet Potato Gratin Butter Glazed Sugar Snap Peas & Baby Carrots $17.50 Mixed Green Salad with Butter Roasted Pears, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Roasted Salmon with Dill Hollandaise with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Steamed Broccoli $25.00 Double Entrēe Mixed Greens with Strawberries, Sliced Almonds, Shaved Parmesan and Champagne Vinaigrette Mesquite Marinated Chicken Breast and Herb Crusted Shrimp Skewer Basmati & Wild Rice Pilaf Sautéed Garlic Spinach $22.50 Baby Romaine Hearts with Bacon Crumbles, Tomato, Cucumber, Homemade Croutons, and Green Goddess Dressing Grilled Petite Filet of Beef and Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Duchesse Potatoes Sautéed Green Beans $34.00 Mixed Greens with Cabernet Vinaigrette and a Goat Cheese & Tomato Tart Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Mushroom Sauce and Seared Sea Bass with Sun Dried Tomato Oil Whipped Potatoes Grilled Asparagus $36.00 Estimated Rental Costs China, Glassware, Flatware - Starting at $5.00 per person Glass Barware - Starting at $2.00 per person Linens - Starting at $3.00 per person Tables & Chair - Starting at $2.50 per person Iceberg Wedge with Tomato, Gorgonzola, Bacon Crumbles and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Grilled Filet of Beef with Sauce Bordelaise Potatoes Dauphinois Sautéed Green Beans with Rainbow Peppers $29.50
Cocktail Hour Fresh Vegetable Presentation and Colby-Jack, Pepper Jack & Cheddar Cheese Cubes or Bacon, Pecan & Gouda Torta & Roasted Red Pepper, Sharp Cheddar & Baby Swiss Torta Assorted Crackers Strawberries and Grapes $3.50 per person if accompanying 2 Passed Appetizers $4.50 per person if alone Domestic Cheese Board Large Wedges of Brie, Sharp Cheddar, Gorgonzola, and Herbed Goat Cheese with Fruit Garnishes Crackers and Baguette $4.00 per person Staff-Passed Appetizers $1.75 to $3.50 per item Caprese Skewers House-Cured Salmon Canapes with Dill Cream Shrimp Cocktail Shooters Barbecued Shrimp & Cheddar Grits Martinis Bourbon Date & Pecan Rumaki Andouille & Cornbread Croquettes with Remoulade Maple Barbecue Meatballs Miniature Monte Cristos Miniature Hot Browns Shaved Country Ham on Tea Biscuits Goat Cheese Tarts with Bacon & Onion Confit Sweet Corn Tarts Brie Puffs with Pear Preserves Miniature Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade Stuffed Mushrooms Chicken, Bacon, & Cherry Balsamic Flatbread Staffing Please note that all menu pricing does not include service staff. The type of menu and style of service will determine the exact staffing requirements. All staffing is based upon 5 hours of service, including 1 1/2 hours for setup and 1 hour for cleanup. Servers/Station Attendants/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Attendants - $100 each Bartenders - $125 each Demonstration Chef s & Carvers - $75 each Site Chefs - $80 each (plated only) Captains - $115 each (plated only) Additional time is billed at $20 per hour for servers and attendants, and $25 per hour for bartenders. Type A Catering requires staffing based on the following guidelines: Heavy Hors D oeuvres with Disposables - 1 server per 50 guests Heavy Hors D oeuvres with China - 1 server per 40 guests Buffet Dinner with Disposables - 1 server per 32-40 guests Buffet Dinner with China - 1 server per 24-32 guests Plated Dinner (China only) - 1 server per 24 guests Bartenders/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Attendants - 1 per 75 guests Site Chefs - 1 per 50 guests Captains - 1 per 200 guests Disposables Type A Catering can provide either heavy duty clear plastic or green bamboo and palm leaf plates and cutlery for your event. The cost per person for dinnerware, napkin, and flatware is $2.50 per person. To add clear plastic barware, add $1.00 per person.
Beverage Service Non-Alcoholic Beverages Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee - per gallon (serves approx. 20) - $15 House Fruit Punch - per gallon (serves approx. 15) - $15 Lemonade - per gallon (serves approx. 15) - $12 Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) - per gallon (serves approx 15) - $10 Canned Soft Drinks (specify Coke or Pepsi Products) - $1.50 per can - $2.50 unlimited Soft Bar Type A Catering can provide a soft bar to accompany any hosted beverage service. A soft bar includes Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange & Cranberry Juice, Soda & Tonic Water, Fruit Garnishes, Ice, Plastic Barware and Cocktail Napkins. The cost is $4.00 per person. Alcoholic Beverage Service Full Open Bar - up to 4 hours House Brands - $16 per person Premium Brands - $20 per person House Brands Maker s Mark Bourbon, Absolut Vodka, Dewar s Scotch, Bacardi Liqht Rum, Lazaroni Amaretto, Captain Morgan Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, & Tanqueray Gin Budweiser & Bud Light Canyon Road Wines Limited Bar - up to 4 hours $14 per person Budweiser & Bud Light Selection of Sycamore Lane Wines Soft Drinks & Bottled Water Hosted Bar Premium Brands - $6.00 each Super Premium Brands - $7.00 each Domestic Beer - $3.00 each Premium Beer - $4.00 each House Wine - $5.00 each Premium Wine - $7.00 each All alcoholic beverage service subject to 6% Kentucky Sales Tax as well as Bartender Fees. In addition, we require either bartenders be paid a 10% gratuity or be allowed a tip jar. Cash Bar Premium Brands - $6.50 each Super Premium Brands - $7.50 each Domestic Beer - $3.50 each Premium Beer - $4.50 each House Wine - $5.50 each Premium Wine - $7.50 each All cash bars subject to a $100 Bar Setup Fee as well as minimums. Bartender Fees are in addition Premium Brands Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Chivas Regal Scotch Stella & West Sixth Beers Seven Falls Chardonnay & Cabernet Wine, Chateau St. Michelle Pinot Grigio Premium Bars include all House Brands in addition to Premium Brands. All open bar opens include plastic barware, setups and mixers, soft drinks, and ice.