It’s the most important day of your life. Let our James Beard nominated team of chefs serve you and your family and guests with the level of class and elegance that will leave you with lifelong memories. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring your wedding is the impressive, pristine, and immaculate day of your dreams. Your reception is more than just a special occasion, you and your guests deserve only the best.
Wedding Catering Charlotte, NC
The Definition of Sophistication
Multiple course plated and buffet style meals. Passed hors d’oeuvres. Bar and rental services. Bon Vivant Culinary provides only the best of everything your guests expect for you to make a lasting impression. See our sample menus below.
Sample Menu 1 (Click To View)
First Course
Crab Salad
Jumbo Lump Crab, Julienne Tomato, Spinach, Grapefruit Supremes, Shallots, Balsamic Reduction
Arugula Salad
Roasted Gold Beets, Grape Tomatoes, Seasonal Berries, Wild Blackberry Tupelo Honey Vinaigrette
Beefsteak Salad
Sandy Creek Farms Beefsteak Tomatoes, Poached Egg, Sherry-Apple Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Basil
Main Course
Blackened Kangaroo
Loin Grain Mustard Demi Glaze, Russet Potato Rosti Cake, Sautéed Swiss Chard, Pearl Onion Marmalade
Bison Short Rib
Parsnip Puree, Morelle Mushrooms, Petite Zucchini and Carrot, Fried Shallot, Natural Jus
Herb Roasted Chicken
Airline Chicken Breast, Indian Eggplant, Asparagus Tips, Purple Cauliflower, Potato “Hash”, Rosemary Jus
Pan Roasted Dover Sole and Scallops
Black Pepper Pancetta Lardon, Brussels, Mitake Mushrooms, Brunoise Sweet Potatoes, Seared U-10 Scallops, Meuniere Sauce, Coddled Egg
Sample Menu 2 (Click To View)
HORS D’OEURVES
Island Crab Cakes
Garam Marsala, Brown Mustard Aioli
Plantain Chips
Coconut Lime Coulis
Country Ham and Black Pepper Biscuit
Apricot Madeira Jam
Local Fruit & Cheese Display
Kiwi, Pineapple, Berries, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Gruyere, Emmenthaler, Rockford, Brie, Sage Derby, Gouda
MAIN COURSE
Mango Chutney Stuffed Jerk Chicken Breast
Roasted with Yuca and Papaya Slaw over Saffron Rice
Sorghum Glazed Grilled Pork Chop
Braised Collard and Mustard Greens, Truffle Orzo Mac & Gouda, Cranberry Port Demi-Glaze
Benne Crusted Seared Salmon
Haricot Verts and Heirloom Carrot, Roasted Garlic Potato Puree, Citrus Dill Beurre Blanc
Sample Menu 3 (Click To View)
First
Select 1 from the following
ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Rockford Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
SPINACH SALAD
Toasted Pine Nut Vinaigrette, Poached Apple, Cornichon, Whole Grain Mustard
SPRING MIX SALAD
Braised Shallot, Heirloom Carrot, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
WATERCRESS
Shaved Parmesan, Heirloom Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes, Grape-seed Saffron Vinaigrette
Main
Select 1-2 from the following
CAST IRON ROASTED CHICKEN
Roasted Seasonal Root Vegetable, Herb Heirloom Potato, Shallot-Thyme Jus
WHOLE ROASTED FILET TENDERLOIN
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potato, Haricot Vert, Horseradish Crème Fraiche
GRILLED SALMON
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Sautéed White and Green Asparagus, Caper Dill Burre Blanc
MISO GLAZED SEARED AHI TUNA
Enoki Mushrooms, Carrots, Scallion, Ginger, Bok Choy, Radish, Black Rice Cake, Ponzu
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Select 3-4 from the following
COCONUT SHRIMP
Jumbo Butterflied Shrimp, Toasted Coconut, Mango Glaze
FINGERLING TWICE BAKERS
Petite Loaded Baked Potato with Traditional Garnishes
TEMPURA SHRIMP
Jumbo Beer Battered Tempura & Sesame Shrimp, Tomato “Chow – Tarter Sauce”
BACON WRAPPED BAY SCALLOPS
Lemon Wine Butter
MINI QUICHE
Assorted Cheese and Vegetable Quiche
BRIE EN CROUTE
Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie, Roasted Garlic, Peach Compote
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
Shaved Celery, Scallion & Dill “Ranch” Aioli
OYSTERS & PEARLS
Pineapple Moet Mignonette, Ossetra Caviar, Crisp Arugula & Chive Flower
SURF & TURF “SUSHI”
Nori Roll, Kobe Beef Carpaccio, Ahi Tuna Tartar, Saffron Black Rice, Lemongrass Wasabi Crème, Citrus Peel, Gold Leaf
BRANDY ESCARGOT
Roasted Garlic Clove, Concasse Kumquat, Oyster Mushroom Cognac Madeira Burre-Blanc, Benne Seed Wafer
NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS
Eiswein Butter Poached, Petite Spinach Chiffonade, Mushroom Peppadew Duxelle, Brioche Crostini
ARANCINI
Prosciutto, English Pea, Sautéed Rutabaga, Bordelaise Sauce
SHAVED FENNEL
Marinated with Grappe Barigoule Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Goat Cheese, Cracked Sunflower Black Pepper, Passion Fruit “Caviar”, Puff Pastry Tartlet
SMOKED SALMON TARTLET
Dill Caper & Preserved Lemon Crème Frisch
CAPRESSE EN CROUTE
Heirloom Tomato, Basil Pesto, House Made Mozzarella, Balsamic “Caviar”
BIRKSHIRE PORK
Sorghum Glazed, Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Mango Habanero, Sweet Potato Chip
CRAB, CORN, & LOBSTER CAKE
Truffle Dijon Aioli
KOBE FILET TARTAR
Poached Shallot, Caperberry, Rosemary Thyme, Spiced Balsamic, Rye Crostini
TUNA CARPICCIO
Sesame Seared Ahi, Wasabi Crostini, Pickled Cucumber Carrot & Ginger “Kimchi”, Pineapple Miran Soy
ANDOUILLE SHRIMP & GRITS
Fried Anson Mills White Cheddar Grit Cake, Seared Andouille & Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Cherry Tomato, Mascarpone Pepadew, Black Pepper Demi Jus
FRIED GREEN TOMATO NAPOLEON
Pimento Cheese “Soufflé”, Heirloom Tomato Chow, Crisp Pork Belly
BACON WRAPPED SQUAB & FOIE GRAS TORCHON
Pistachio, Fig, Cornichon, Whole Grain Mustard, Aged Balsamic, Grilled Rye
SPICY SHRIMP SKEWER
Seared Thai Chili Marinated Shim Creek Shrimp, Pickled Pear Onion, Mango Mellon Ball, Champaign Cocktail Sauce, Fried Basil
Wedding Cake Options
CAKE FLAVORS
White
Vanilla
Chocolate
Marble
Carrot
Almond
Red Velvet
Lemon
Coconut
CAKE ICINGS
Vanilla Buttercream - creamy, light, and not overly sweet
Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate Ganache - rich, smooth, creamy
Rolled Fondant
House Specialties
ALMOND: Heavenly layers of almond cake, creamy white chocolate, strawberry preserve, and toasted almonds
CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE: Rich chocolate cake layerd with silkey hazelnut mousse and creamy chocolate ganache.
BON VIVANT: Deliciously moist layers of carrot cake with our famous cream cheese icing
CLASSIC WHITE: Classic moist white sponge cake layered with our silky raspberry or strawberry mousse
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Our ultra moist marble cake layered with chocolate pastry cream and fresh strawberries
PINEAPPLE: Classic moist white sponge cake with crushed pineapple, white chocolate pastry and toasted coconut
RASPBERRY: Classic moist white cake layered with creamy white chocolate pastry cream and a thin layer of seedless raspberry preserve
PEANUT BUTTER: Rich chocolate cake layered with silky peanut butter mousse and rich, creamy chocolate ganache
MOCHA: Ultra moist marble cake layered with mocha mousse and rich, creamy chocolate ganache
CAKE FILLINGS
Vanilla Pastry Cream
Chocolate Pastry Cream
White Chocolate Pastry Cream
Hazelnut Pastry
Peanut Butter Pastry Cream
Mocha Pastry Cream
Chocolate
Raspberry Preserve
Strawberry Preserve
Lemon Curd
Cannoli
Pineapple / Coconut
Strawberry Mousse
Hazelnut
Raspberry
Chocolate
White Chocolate
Lemon Mousse
Other Flavors Available Upon Request
Breakfast & Brunch Menu 1 (Click To View)
Fruit and Pastry Starters
ASSORTED SEASONAL FRUIT
Sunkissed Farms Blackberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot
CRÈME FILLED BEIGNETS
Powdered Sugar, Tupelo Honey, Raspberry Coulis
CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CREPES
Caramelized Bananas, Coconut Rum Syrup, Crushed Candied Walnut
Entrée
CROQUE MADAME
Black Forest Ham, Emmentaler Béchamel, Toasted Brioche, topped with Poached Eggs and Pepper Hollandaise, with Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Cast Iron Bacon
AL A CARTE
Three Eggs Over Easy, Scrambled, and Fried with Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Cast Iron Bacon, Toasted Brioche, Cinnamon Apple Compote “Jam”
Breakfast & Brunch Menu 2 (Click To View)
Fruit and Pastry Starters
ASSORTED SEASONAL FRUIT
Sun-kissed Farms Blackberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot
ASSORTED MUFFINS
Raisin & Walnut, Banana Nut, Lemon & Poppy Seed, Honey Granola Crunch Cream Cheese and Honey Marscapone, Mixed Berry Compote, Scotch Whiskey
PETITE BELGIAN WAFFLES
Maple Syrup, Mixed Nuts
Entrée
STEAK & EGGS
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Kobe Wagyu Filet, Two Eggs Over Medium, Anson Mills Grits, Grilled Challah, Sautéed Asparagus and Hollandaise
AL A CARTE
Three Egg Omelet with Sautéed Spinach, Turkey, Tomato, Asparagus, and Smoked Gouda,with Leek and Shiitake Mushroom Bread Pudding
Breakfast & Brunch Menu 3 (Click To View)
Fruit and Pastry Starters
ASSORTED SEASONAL FRUIT
Sunkissed Farms Blackberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot
CRANBERRY & SHAVED WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONE
Cranberry, Apricot, Plum Marmalades
ASSORTED DANISHES
Custard, Cheese, Cherry
Entrée
SMOKED SALMON AND CRAB CAKE BENEDICT
Two Poached Eggs with Apple Brandy Shallot Bernaise, Fried Caper Lump Crab Cakes, House Smoked Salmon, Southern Buttermilk Biscuit with Potato Rosti Cake and Dill Crème Fraiche
A LA CARTE
Three Eggs Over Easy, Scrambled, or Fried with Cast Iron Bacon, Southern Buttermilk Biscuit, Potato Rosti Cake, Dill Crème Fraiche
Breakfast & Brunch Menu 4 (Click To View)
Fruit and Pastry Starters
ASSORTED SEASONAL FRUIT
Sunkissed Farms Blackberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot
MIXED BAGELS
Cinnamon Raisin, Pumpernickel, Sourdough, Flax Seed, Gravlax, Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
ASSORTED TARTLETS
Chocolate Mousse, Pistachio Mousse, Glazed Fruit, Five Cheese and Vegetable Quiche
Entrée
LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP & GRITS
McClellanville Shrimp, Smoked Andoulli Sausage, Cherry Tomato, and Red Pepper & Green Onion Coulis
AL A CARTE
Cinnamon Ciabatta French Toast with Crème Caramel, Strawberry Coulis, and House Made Pepper Sausage