Making Dreams Come True

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Making

Dreams

Come True

Wedding Reception

Menu Selections

BLAIR COUNTY

CONVENTION CENTER

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Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to be of service to you on one of the most memorable days of your life. Our experienced and professional staff will assist you with every detail of your perfect reception so that you may truly enjoy your special day with family and friends.

You may choose from a formal plated dinner, buffet or station style reception that will exceed your every expectation.

We look forward to making your dreams come true

at the Blair County Convention Center.

The following are included within our wedding reception packages and are provided to you at no additional cost:

• A convention center wedding coordinator to assist you throughout the planning process

• Assistance with lodging information • Assistance with your decorations • Use of our ballroom and lobby areas

• Private bridal party room with dedicated server • Stage for bridal party

• Dinner tables and chairs, gift table, cake table and additional tables as required

• House linen, china, flatware, glassware, votive candles, table numbering and harp stands

• Wireless microphone

• Champagne toast for bridal party

• Personalized announcements on convention center marquee and in-house televisions

The following services are available for an additional fee:

• Specialty linen • Coat check attendant

• Slide shows of your personal photos on our in-house televisions

• Cookie table (includes set up with trays, tiers, linens, etc. and packaging of leftover product)

Wedding Event Guidelines

• Final menu selections must be submitted not less than sixty days prior to your scheduled event

• Final guaranteed guest count, along with seating assignments, must be submitted not less than ten days prior to your scheduled event

• Invoicing is based upon the guaranteed guest count or actual attendance, whichever is greater

• Pre-event tastings are available. The tasting will consist of your selected hors d’oeuvres and entrée(s). Some exclusions may apply. Tastings are limited to one per event and are for up to four people

• Special dietary needs or concerns should be addressed in advance so that we may better accommodate your requests • All food and beverage for your event must be provided by the

Blair County Convention Center (exceptions are made for cake, cookies and candy)

• No food or beverage purchased from the convention center may be removed from the premises

• Bars will be closed during dinner to insure safe and proper service. Bars will close thirty minutes before scheduled event ending time

• All centerpieces, decorations and set up times must be preapproved by our wedding coordinator

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Hors d’oeuvres

Your Grand Reception begins with our bistro cheese display, to include assorted wedges of Brie, cheddar and fontina cheeses, assorted crackers, mustards and breads, crudités and fresh seasonal fruit display, and a choice of three of the following butlered hors d’oeuvres:

HOT SELECTIONS

Crispy Asiago asparagus in phyllo Chicken or beef quesadilla Vegetable quesadilla

Teriyaki chicken and pineapple kabobs Crab stuffed mushrooms

Vegetarian spring rolls with soy dipping sauce Boursin and spinach stuffed mushrooms Skewered coconut chicken

Short rib with red onion marmalade croustade Spanakopita

Wild mushroom in phyllo Bacon wrapped water chestnuts Stuffed red skinned potatoes

Choose one: bacon and cheddar, cheddar and broccoli or mushroom and Swiss

COLD SELECTIONS

Tomato and garlic bruschetta Olive tapenade crostini Smoked salmon canapés

Shrimp on cucumber with creamy dill sauce Mediterranean shrimp and olive points Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Shrimp on grilled flatbread

Dinner

Your Grand Reception dinner includes preset salad course, bread service, hot beverage service and your selection of any two of the Grand Reception served entrées.

SALAD COURSE

Wedge

Iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, bleu cheese, roasted tomato, sweet onions, ranch dressing

House

Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, house Italian dressing

GRAND RECEPTION ENTRÉES

Braised Short Ribs

Boneless short ribs slow cooked with carrots, onions and celery; whipped potatoes, roasted tomato demi-glace

Prime Rib

Slow roasted garlic and black pepper crusted prime rib of beef, natural juices, rissole potatoes, batonnet carrots

Stuffed Chicken

Pan seared European style chicken breast, mushrooms, shallots, julienne ham, Monterey Jack cheese, sherried cream sauce, wild rice, julienne carrots and haricot verts

Pecan–Pesto Chicken

Grilled breast of chicken, fresh made pecan pesto cream sauce, roasted tomatoes, pasta

Salmon

Horseradish crusted salmon, Dijon beurre blanc, couscous, grilled asparagus

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Hors d’oeuvres

Your Signature Reception begins with our imported cheese display, to include imported artisanal cheeses, nuts, berries, mustards, crackers and crostini, along with our antipasto and fresh seasonal fruit display, as well as a choice of three of the following butlered hors d’ oeuvres:

HOT SELECTIONS

Coconut shrimp

Mini crab cakes with remoulade sauce Scallops wrapped in bacon

Coffee crusted lamb chops with apricot jam Pot stickers

Beef Wellington

Brie and raspberry encroute Mushroom vol-au-vent

Beef satay with spicy peanut sauce Stuffed red skinned potatoes

COLD SELECTIONS

Antipasto kabobs

Smoked PA trout on endive Chef selected cold canapés

Soy ginger pulled chicken on rice cake Prosciutto wrapped asparagus Grilled pesto shrimp

Smoked salmon canapés

Dinner

Your Signature Reception dinner includes preset salad course, bread service, hot beverage service and your selection of any two of the Signature Reception served entrées.

SALAD COURSE

Caprese

Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil oil, balsamic reduction, grape tomatoes, chiffonnade of fresh basil

Caesar

Fresh chopped romaine, our own Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese

Wedge

Iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, bleu cheese, roasted tomato, sweet onions, ranch dressing

House

Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, house Italian dressing

SIGNATURE RECEPTION ENTRÉES

Pan Seared Filet 6 oz.

(Served medium rare to medium)

Seared tenderloin of beef, grilled pesto marinated russet potatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, green beans, julienne carrots, roasted red pepper demi-glace

Delmonico 12 oz.

Grilled to perfection, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted garlic smashed red skinned potatoes, horseradish demi-glace

Grilled Pork Chop 10 oz.

Grilled center cut pork chop, lyonnaise potatoes, baby carrots, applejack demi-glace

Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breast stuffed with fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper and artisan bread cubes, risotto, asparagus

Italian Stuffed Chicken

European style breast of chicken stuffed with risotto, thinly sliced prosciutto and roasted red pepper, parmesan whipped potatoes

Halibut

Butter poached halibut, wild rice, sautéed squash, roasted red peppers, lemon herb vinaigrette

Scallops

Blackened diver scallops, warm fruit salsa, scallion rice, snap beans

Shrimp

Basil marinated pan seared colossal shrimp, parmesan whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted red pepper coulis

Crab Cakes

Lump crabmeat deep fried to a golden brown, new potatoes, fresh green beans, julienne carrots

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SERVED ENTRÉES

Includes a preset salad with our house Italian dressing, bread service, hot beverage service, Chef selected accompaniments and your choice of any of the following served entrées:

Pan Seared Filet 6 oz. / 37 (Served medium rare to medium)

Seared tenderloin of beef, caramelized onions and mushrooms, roasted red pepper demi-glace

Delmonico 12 oz. / 34

Grilled to perfection with sautéed peppers and onions, horseradish demi-glace

Braised Short Ribs / 31

Slow cooked boneless short ribs, roasted tomato demi-glace

Grilled Pork Chop 10 oz. / 28

Grilled center cut pork chop, applejack demi-glace

Pan Seared Chicken / 25

Pan seared European style chicken breast, mushrooms, shallots, julienne ham, Monterey Jack cheese, sherried cream sauce

Pecan Pesto Chicken / 25

Grilled breast of chicken, fresh made pecan pesto cream sauce

Stuffed Chicken / 26

Chicken breast stuffed with fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper and artisan bread cubes

Salmon / 26

Horseradish crusted Atlantic salmon, Dijon beurre blanc

Cod / 28

Pesto and panko crusted cod, fine tomato sauce

Scallops / 37

Blackened diver scallops, warm fruit salsa

Shrimp / 35

Basil marinated pan seared colossal shrimp, roasted red pepper coulis

Crab Cakes / 34

Lump crabmeat, Chef’s special spice blend, Creole tartar sauce

BUFFETS

Priced for one hour of service. Includes hot beverage service

Prime Rib / 39

– Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, olives, croutons and assorted dressings – Pasta salad

– Slow roasted prime rib of beef au jus

– Parmesan crusted breast of chicken with honey mustard sauce

– Blackened salmon with fruit salsa

– Ranch flavored smashed red skinned potatoes – Vegetable medley

Land and Sea / 36

– Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, olives, croutons and assorted dressings – Chef selected salad du jour

– London Broil style top sirloin of beef with mushroom Bordelaise

– Onion and garlic crusted breast of chicken with jus lie – Grilled salmon with pineapple beurre blanc

– Rosemary roasted red potatoes – Green beans and carrots

Little Italy / 30

– Caesar salad with garlic croutons and parmesan cheese – Panzanella salad

– Chicken Milanese with garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes – Penne with Bolognese

– Shrimp scampi with bow tie pasta – Manicotti with chunky marinara

– Grilled balsamic marinated eggplant with wilted spinach

BBQ / 33

– Potato salad – Texas style slaw

– North Carolina pulled pork

Substitute Pig Roast / 38 75 person minimum

– Slow roasted brisket of beef – Herb grilled chicken quarters

– Baked beans with maple and brown sugar – Marinated grilled vegetables

– Fresh corn on the cob with drawn butter – Parker House rolls and butter

A La Carte Selections

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CARVING STATIONS

Served with sliced rolls, lettuce, tomato, onions and accompaniments

Turkey Breast / 6

With home style gravy and cranberry sauce

London Broil Style Loin of Pork / 7

Marinated in garlic, ginger, pineapple and teriyaki

Top Sirloin of Beef / 8

Slow roasted with a garlic and black pepper crust and au jus

Prime Rib / 9

With roasted garlic au jus

Roast Tenderloin of Beef / 14

With mushroom Bordelaise

THEMED STATIONS

Pasta / 9

Served with garlic bread, parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and oregano

Choose two pastas

Penne, rotini, bowtie, fettuccine, cheese tortellini

Choose two sauces

Marinara, vodka, alfredo, Bolognese, putanesca, pesto, pesto cream, and aglio olio

Potato / 7

Toppings include chopped bacon, sour cream, scallions, cheddar cheese, steamed broccoli and gravy

Choose one

Whipped, smashed reds or baked

Slider / 8

All served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and appropriate accompaniments

Choose two

Angus beef, pulled pork BBQ, crab cake, buffalo chicken and grilled chicken

Salad / 6

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, dried cranberries, raisins, mild pepper rings, jalapeños, black olives, chopped bacon, scallions, green peppers, broccoli, julienne carrots, cheddar cheese, croutons, choice of two dressings and two Chef selected salads du jour

Stir Fry / 9 Add scallops or shrimp / 3

Soy ginger marinated beef and chicken with carrots, onions, peppers, broccoli, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, baby corn and plum sauce

Stationary Displays

Priced for one hour of service

Imported Cheese / 8

Selection of imported artisanal cheeses, nuts, berries, mustards, crackers and crostini

Domestic Cheese / 6

Assorted wedges of domestic cheeses, nuts, berries, crackers and mustard

Bistro Cheese / 7

Brie, cheddar, Asiago, fontina and gorgonzola, with grapes, assorted crackers and breads

Crudités / 6

Raw seasonal vegetables and chef selected dips

Grilled Vegetables / 8

A combination of seasonal vegetables grilled and roasted, served with bagna cauda and chef selected dips

Antipasto / 10

Cured meats, imported Italian cheeses, olives, peppers, marinated artichokes and other fine accompaniments, focaccia and bread sticks

Seasonal Fruit / 7

Sliced melons, pineapple, berries and grapes, served with yogurt dipping sauce and Chantilly crème

Stationed Receptions

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Chilled Shrimp

Colossal (13/15 per pound) / 13

Jumbo (21/25 per pound) / 9

Peel and Eat (51/60 per pound) / 7

Served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemons

Clams and Oysters On The Half Shell / Market Price

Cocktail sauce, horseradish, hot sauce and lemons

Stuffed Red Skinned Potatoes

Bacon and cheddar / 3

Cheddar and broccoli / 3

Mushroom and Swiss / 3

Pulled pork, cheddar and caramelized onion / 4

Beef and mushroom / 4

Butlered Hors d’oeuvres

Pre-Dinner - Six pieces per person

First Hour / 13 Each Additional Hour / 8

Reception Only - Eight pieces per person

HOT SELECTIONSChoose three

Crispy Asiago asparagus in phyllo Chicken or beef quesadilla Vegetable quesadilla

Teriyaki chicken and pineapple kabobs Crab stuffed mushrooms

Vegetarian spring rolls with soy dipping sauce Boursin and spinach stuffed mushrooms Skewered coconut chicken

Short rib with red onion marmalade croustade Wild mushroom in phyllo

Bacon wrapped water chestnuts Spanakopita

Stuffed red skinned potatoes

COLD SELECTIONSChoose two

Tomato and garlic bruschetta Olive tapenade crostini Smoked salmon canapés Grilled pesto shrimp

Mediterranean shrimp and olive points Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Shrimp on grilled flatbread

PREMIUM SELECTIONS

Available at an additional cost

Cold

Antipasto kabobs / 1

Shrimp on cucumber with creamy dill sauce / 1

Smoked PA trout on endive / 1

Chef selected cold canapés / 2

Soy ginger pulled chicken on rice cake / 1

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus / 1

Grilled pesto shrimp / 3

Smoked salmon canapés / 1

Hot

Coconut shrimp / 2

Mini crab cakes with remoulade sauce / 3

Scallops wrapped in bacon / 2

Coffee crusted lamb chops with apricot jam / 3

Pot stickers / 2

Beef Wellington / 2

Brie and raspberry encroute / 1

Mushroom vol-au-vent / 1

Beef satay with spicy peanut sauce / 1

Stuffed red skinned potatoes / 2

Choose one: pulled pork, cheddar and caramelized onion, beef and mushroom

Bar Service

Priced per person

COCKTAILS

Full beverage service of cocktails, domestic and premium beer, wine, assorted soft drinks

WINE AND BEER

Domestic and premium beer, wine, assorted soft drinks

CASH BAR

HOSTED BAR - We record each drink served and you are invoiced at the conclusion of your event

Premium Cocktails / 6

Wine / 5

Premium Beer / 5

Domestic Beer / 4

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