Rehearsal Dinner Package

Willowdale Estate is proud to offer 2009-2010 Rehearsal Dinner Package on Thursday or Friday Evenings (based on availability). Our Dining Rooms and Tented Pavilion can accommodate parties from 30 to 250 guests.

Package includes:
SITE and SERVICE:
Use of the Mansion, Tented Pavilion, Grounds and Gardens
Private Room for Cocktails and Dining for 3-Hour Event
Tables and Chairs
Ivory floor length linens and napkins
Elegant China, Flatware and Stemware
Gift Table
Piano
Electricity for your DJ or Band
Bar Set-Up
Event Manager entirely dedicated for the entirety Event
Hospitable Waitstaff and Bartenders
FOOD and BEVERAGE:
COCKTAIL TIME: New England Cheese Board and Antipasto Platter
RECEPTION “Buffet Style”: Elegant Americana Buffet, New England Clambake or BBQ
Menu: Soup or Salad, Pasta or Bean Salad, 2 Entrée Selection, 2 Sides

DESSERTS: Passed Warm Home-Made Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk

BEVERAGES: Soft Beverages, Coffee and Tea Station

PARTY FAVORS: Willowdale Chocolate Favors

BEVERAGE Service:Bar Set Up, TIPS Certified Bartenders, Stemware and Glassware, Soft Beverages and Garnishes are included. Provide your liquor, enjoy store prices (MA licensed supplier only). Please inquire about our Alcohol Beverage Policies at

Starting at $ 79 per person

* Food and Beverage prices are subject to a 15% administration fee and 5% Mass State Sale Tax. The administration fee is retained by the Estate to defer overhead costs and therefore no portion of this administrative fee is distributed to hourly paid service staff. Our service staff is paid above average hourly rates.

Call or email to set up a Private Tour and Meeting with Our Catering Professional. We’ll be happy to discuss your Rehearsal Dinner Package. Email:
Ph: 978-887-8211

SAMPLE MENUS

ELEGANT AMERICANA BUFFET SAMPLE MENU

Rehearsal Dinner Menu Package includes: Soup or Salad, Pasta or Bean Salad, 2 Entrée Selection, 2 Sides, Soft Beverages, Coffee and Tea Station, Passed Desserts and Willowdale Chocolate Party Favors to each guest upon departure

SALAD or SOUP Selection

Baby Spinach leaves tossed in a Apple Cider Vinaigrette sprinkled with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crisp Romaine Lettuce with Homemade Creamy Ceasar Dressing and Shaved Aged Parmesan
Arugula Greens drizzled with warm Shallot Vinaigrette and topped with Fried Onion Strings
Simple Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Apple & Curried Buttercup Squash Soup
Cream of Asparagus

PASTA or BEAN SALAD Selection

Chick Pea and Sundried Tomato with Olive Oil Drizzle
Three-Bean Salad-Pinto, Black and Red Beans with diced Jicama and Orange tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
Gemmelli Pasta with Pesto Cilantro, Cherry Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella
Rigatoni Pasta with Mushrooms, Red Onions, Capers and Olives topped with Crumbled Feta Cheese

ENTRÉE Selection (choose two)

Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Statler Breast
Seared Chicken Breast with Grilled Artichokes and Prosciutto Stuffing
Chicken Breast filled with Spinach and Porcini Mushroom and Swiss Cheese

Grilled Sea Bass with Tomato Cilantro Butter
Poached Salmon with Orange Blossom Honey Glaze
Lemon Marinated Swordfish Kebabs with Sprinkled black peppercorn

Roasted Pork Tenderloin rolled with Cranberry and Apricot Cornbread Stuffing
Sliced Roast Tenderloin of Beef with Port and Cognac Sauce
Herbed Encrusted Thin Sliced Roast Beef served Rare
Pork Chops with a Warm Cherry Preserves Sauce

Roasted Red Peppers stuffed with Ricotta and Goat Cheese on the a bed of Spinach
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Pesto Oil Drizzle

SIDES Selection (choose two)
Chive and Sour Cream Mashed Potato
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato
Red Bliss Twice Baked Potato
Seasoned Wild Rice
Corn and Sweet Pepper Fritters with Parsley Cream Sauce
Roasted Gold and Red Beets and Pearl Onions
Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Roasted Baby Carrots and Asparagus Tips

DESSERT: Passed Warm Home-Made Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk

NEW ENGLAND CLAMBAKE or BBQ SAMPLE MENU

Rehearsal Dinner Menu Package includes Soup or Salad, 2 Entrée Selection, 3 Sides, Accompaniments, Soft Beverages, Coffee and Tea Station, Passed Desserts and Willowdale Chocolate Party Favors to each guest upon departure

SOUP or SALAD (choose one)

Classic Ceaser with Brioche Croutons
Mesclun Salad- Young Lettuces tossed with a Yogurt Based Creamy Vinaigrette and Sprinkled with Fresh Herbs and Sunflower Seeds
Hears of Romaine Salad with Homemade Bacon-Ranch Dressing topped with Apple Slivers
Traditional Creamy Corn Chowder served with Oyster Crackers
Home Made New England Clam Chowder served with Oyster Crackers
Smokey Roasted Red Pepper Soup

MAIN ENTRÉE (choose two)

Apple BBQ Chicken Statler Breasts
Charred Steak Tips with Peppers and Onions
Steamers cooked in the White Wine Broth and served with Sweet Cream Melted Butter
Grilled Marinated Salmon Kebabs
Lobster Tails with Sweet Cream Melted Butter

SIDE DISHES ( choose three)

Cabbage Slaw -thinly sliced Red and Green Cabbage and Carrots tossed in a Light Citrus Poppy seed Dressing
Potato and Green Bean Salad-Red Bliss Potato and Green String Beans with Cherry Tomatoes in herbed Vinaigrette
Yellow Finn Potato Salad-Yellow Finn Potato Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
Roasted Vegetable Salad-Roasted Summer Squash, Peppers and Fennel
Corn on the Cob -Corn on the Cob with Savory Herbed Sweet Cream Butter
Summer Beans -farm fresh bean and sweet peas with cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley
Roasted Herbed Potato

ACCOMPANIMENTS (included)
Chilled Watermelon Slices
Freshly Baked Home Made Corn Bread

DESSERT: Passed Warm Home-Made Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk

DESSERT ENHANCEMENTS:

Passed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Passed Chocolate Truffles

Passed Miniature Desserts

Ice Cream Bar

Passed Tiny Classic Americana Pies: Maine Blueberry, Dutch Apple, Bing Cherry

TABLE ENHANCEMENTS:

‘Ocktober Fest’ Fondue Station

Cheese and Beer Fondue served up with kebabs of crusty bread and sausage

Mediterranean Table

Bruschetta Platter-chopped tomatoes with garlic, olive Tapenade, Artichokes, Roasted Peppers, Chopped Portabella Mushrooms and Crostini

Antipasto
Imported Italian Meats & Cheeses, Roasted Vegetables, Kalamata Olives, Marinated
Mushrooms, Tuscan Bread, Focaccia and Pesto Spread.

Call to book your PRIVATE TOUR and a meeting with our Catering Professional!

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