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At Grapes of Wrath Catering, we are honored to be a part of the Holly Farm Family. We share the sense of true hospitality and welcome such that the Moses family embodies. In 2007, like 2006, we will be working hand in hand with Erin to create the day or weekend that you have envisioned.
At Grapes of Wrath, we always offer you many chances to meet with us and to sample different menus. We offer a monthly wine and food tasting along with access to our bridal showroom. At this time, you can check out linen colors, china, photographers, dj's and enjoy a no-pressure party atmosphere with us.
You can also peruse Dana's wholesale wine and beverage books, choosing the wines and beverages that you want, priced at grocery store prices. No restaurant prices, ever.
In thirteen years of catering we have never found a site that so fits the needs of wedding clients so well. The ability to step into your own world for the day and the night to follow is unique in this area. This is a great opportunity for all of us to create exceptional events with outstanding food and service. We look forward to this most wonderful collaboration!
Holly Farm is located in sunny Carmel Valley. The five acre oasis can accommodate up to 300 wedding guests and 22 overnight guests for packages ranging from one day to a full five day stay. To contact them directly, call (831) 625-2916 or check out their website:
http://www.hollyfarm.com/
Directions to The Holly Farm
This Q&A will help you with many of the frequently asked questions that come up.
BEVERAGES
- You are more than welcome to bring your own wine and beer
- You may order wine and beer from Grapes of Wrath Catering with the guarantee that the cost will ALWAYS be comparable to the grocery store price!
- If you are just having a ‘signature drink’; that is, a specialty drink that is served only during the cocktail hour, you may bring the alcohol, and Grapes of Wrath Catering will prepare it for you.
- For a full bar, contact Bottles ‘n Bins Liquors and Vince will set you up with full service including a bartender
- There is always a $5.00 per guest charge that covers all ice, ice chests, chilling, soft drinks and bottled water
- coffee service is always included in the menu price
MENUS
- Dana will work with you to be sure that the menu chosen is of YOUR design.
- Grapes of Wrath Catering offers a food and wine tasting plus mini bridal show on the last Sunday of each month. You are welcome to bring your family and enjoy a party with us!
- We can offer rehearsal dinners through hangover brunches
STAFFING
- Each event will have 3 greeters to help your guests feel welcomed
- There will be 2 bartenders during the cocktail hour
- We will work together to determine the level of staffing for your event.
- all staff are professionals and are uniformed
DEPOSITS
- $1000.00 deposit to hold the date so that we can turn away other business!
- The deposit does not lock you into numbers or food choices we will continue to discuss and plan your wedding over the next few months but we do want to ensure that we are available to do your wedding!
WHO DO I TALK TO?????
Talk to The Holly Farm for:
- Accommodations
- Hard liquor bar
- Furniture layout
- ‘Furniture’: tables, chairs, umbrellas and heaters
Talk to Grapes of Wrath Catering for:
- Menus and food
- Staffing
- Beer and wine
- Soft drinks and signature drink
- Table settings
- Placement of favors, candles, flowers
- Linen colors on most packages
- All timing and logistics from the end of the ceremony to the end of the party
- Wedding Pow Wow the week before your event
Popular Holly Farm Dinner Menu Examples
Level 1
Antipasto display of: Brie in Chutney, Herbed Chevre, Dilled Havarti & Blue Castello Cheeses…Strawberries, Grapes and Small Melon Triangles…Crudite of Fresh and Marinated Vegetables with Lemon Aioli…Crackers and Breads
At the buffet:
- Grilled Monterey Bay Salmon with a Mediterranean Tapenade or Fresh Dilled Cucumber Relish
- Dry-rubbed garlic Tri Tip with Salsa Fresca
- Herbed and roasted New Potatoes or a Wild Rice Pilaf
- Grilled Summer Vegetables to include Squashes, Red Bells and Mushrooms
- Picante Marinated Salad of lightly steamed Broccoli, Cauliflower and Green Beans with colorful garnishes
- Classic Caesar Salad with Croutons and Asiago Cheese
- On the dinner tables: Pepper Bread, Asiago Garlic and Sweet French Bread with Sweet Creamery Butter
Level 2
Antipasto display of: Brie in Chutney, Herbed Chevre, Dilled Havarti & Blue Castello Cheeses…Strawberries, Grapes and Small Melon Triangles…Crudite of Fresh and Marinated Vegetables with Lemon Aioli…Crackers and Breads
Passed tequila grilled prawns with a chipotle lime cocktail sauce and pastry boxes filled with shiitake mushrooms and crumbled blue cheese (or any 2 hors d’oeuvres that we can think up together!)
At the table: Classic Caesar salad with herb croutons and asiago cheese
At the buffet:
- Dry rubbed garlic tri tip with salsa fresca
- Grilled Monterey Bay Salmon with a Mediterranean tapenade or fresh dilled cucumber relish
- Herbed and roasted new potatoes or a wild rice pilaf
- Grilled summer vegetables to include crook neck and zucchini squashes, red bells and mushrooms
- Picante marinated salad of lightly steamed broccoli, cauliflower and green beans with colorful garnishes
- Pepper bread, asiago garlic and sweet French…sweet creamery butter placed on the tables
Level 3
Antipasto display of: Brie in Chutney, Herbed Chevre, Dilled Havarti & Blue Castello Cheeses…Strawberries, Grapes and Small Melon Triangles…Crudite of Fresh and Marinated Vegetables with Lemon Aioli…Crackers and Breads
Pre set salad of: Baby greens with candied walnuts, raspberries, gorgonzola and edible flowers
At the buffet:
- Seared and braised orange ginger halibut
- Garlic grilled sirloin with cabernet mushrooms
- Basmati, bulghar and wild rice pilaf
- Sugar snap pea salad with baby corns and colorful garnishes
- Grilled summer vegetables
On the dinner tables: Rustic Breads with Sweet Creamery Butter
Dessert bar: Our great chocolate fountain with pound cake, coconut macaroons, strawberries and marshmallows for dunking and dipping...
- For Dad we will pass petit fours
- Bride and groom can do a ceremonial strawberry dipping in lieu of cake cutting!
Level 4
Strolling reception hour…
- Live hors d’oeuvre griddle with crab cakes and lemon aioli, saffron risotto cake with basil crème fraiche, tower of polenta with Mediterranean tapenade. One to two chef's making these items behind a chef's station where guests can interact and eat to their hearts content.
- Passed Hors d’oeuvre creations…one chef making 5 different hors d’oeuvres for the guests…. ingredients displayed on cool platters.. apricot chevre in endive, skewered grilled prawns with lime chipotle, dill smoked salmon on black bread with lemon aioli and fresh herb garnish, seared sesame tofu with sweet chili sauce and one more to be chef’s choice
- Antipasto display of: Brie in Chutney, Herbed Chevre, Dilled Havarti & Blue Castello Cheeses…Strawberries, Grapes and Small Melon Triangles…Crudite of Fresh and Marinated Vegetables with Lemon Aioli…Crackers and Breads
Pre set salad of: Baby greens with candied walnuts, raspberries, gorgonzola and edible flowers
At the buffet:
- From the grill: garlic sirloin with cabernet mushroom demi glace and local halibut seared and braised in ginger and orange
- Herbed and roasted fingerling or red baby potatoes…or maybe a basmati and wild rice pilaf….
- Ripe, wonderful!! Caprisi salad of red and orange tomatoes with basil, fresh mozzarella and pickled red onions….or any number of local fresh ideas…..
- Signature salad of baby greens, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, raspberries and edible flowers
On the dinner tables: Rustic Breads with Sweet Creamery Butter
Popular Holly Farm 'Hangover' Brunch Menu Examples
Example 1
- Belgian pastries—croissants, pecan rolls, Danish…
- Cut fresh fruit
- Assorted yogurt with granola sprinkles
- Sliced honey ham with apple chutney
- Tall fluffy quiches—warm—spinach and a ham and cheese
- Omelets to order, as well
- Breakfast hangover cure smoothies—fruit, fresh juice, a bit of yogurt and a blast of vitamin C
- Mimosas, locally-roasted coffee, decaf and bottled water
Example 2
- Tall warm quiches...spinach and/or ham and cheese
- Cut fresh fruit
- Pastries, plus a toasted and wonderful whole grain bread…honey, butter and jams
- Vanilla yogurt and granola
- Locally-roasted Coffee, decaf and OJ and champagne
Example 3
- Omelet bar with mushrooms, scallions, cheeses and veggie mix…and a mild salsa
- Fresh fruit crepes made to order
- Sausage and bacon
- Orzo pasta salad with colorful diced grilled veggies
- Fresh cut fruit
- Belgian pastries—croissants, pecan rolls, Danish…
Popular Holly Farm Rehearsal Dinner Menu Examples
Barbeque
- Grilled chicken breast with Castroville artichoke sauce
- Marinated Portobello mushroom and veggie skewers
- Orzo pasta salad
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Garlic Bread
- Brownie Sundaes with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream
An Evening in Morocco
- Chicken apricot tagine
- Orange cous cous
- Steamed blue lake and roasted red bell salad
- Simple Greek salad with feta, olives and tomatoes
- Berry tarts w/ice cream
South of the Border
- Fajita bar with carnitas, chicken Colorado and ROCKIN’ rockfish tacos
- Fresh tortillas right off the grill
- Yucatan rice salad
- Chipotle black beans
- Cheese, sour cream and shredded lettuce
- Salsas and guacamole
LUAU
- Pacific Rim hors d’oeuvre station----big ol mahogany boat full of sushi.. shoyu, wasabi and pickled ginger…pot sticker (gyoza) griddle—we’ll fry pork, chicken and vegetables pot stickers with an array of tropical dipping sauces
- Teriyaki grilled chicken with mango salsa
- Colorful fried rice
- Sugar snap pea stir fry salad
- Tropical fruit salad
- Simple green salad
- Rolls/butter
- Strawberry tart bar with chocolate dipped strawberries
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