You may not remember every detail of the day, but the food always leaves an impression. At Crossed Keys Estate, catering has been at the heart of what we do from the very beginning. Each season, we introduce fresh flavors while continuing to serve the menu selections, couples’ request again and again. Below are the menu choices that have become clear favorites:
Cocktail Hour Favorites
Cocktail hour is often the highlight of the menu, featuring a variety of hors d’oeuvres and interactive stations.
Beef, Pork & Lamb
Hearty, classic bites guests love.
Most popular:
- Marinated Baby Lamb Chops with Rosemary Dipping Sauce
- Beef Sliders with Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam
Other favorites:
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Marcona Almonds
- Asian Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
- BBQ Pulled Pork on Mini Rolls
- Asian Beef Meatballs with Sesame Sauce
New: Crispy Potato Pancake with Sour Cream, Chives, & Bacon
Poultry Favorites
Familiar ingredients with bold flavor combinations.
Standouts:
- Smoked Duck & Pepper Jack Quesadilla
- Chicken & Waffle Bites with Hot Honey Maple Syrup
Other favorites:
Chicken Parm Meatballs. Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Skewers, Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla, and Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sliders.
New: Crispy Korean Chicken Bites
Seafood Favorites
Fresh seafood adds variety to cocktail hour.
Most requested:
- New England Style Mini Lobster Rolls
- Coconut Shrimp with Mango Sweet & Sour Sauce
Also popular:
Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Sauce, and Crab Salad on Wonton Crisps.
Vegetarian Favorites
Vegetarian options that feel indulgent.
- Mini Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Shooter
- Pesto-Mozzarella Risotto Balls
- Mac & Cheese Bites
- Tostones with Guacamole & Pico de Gallo & Cotija Cheese
- Mexican Street Corn
- Spankaopita
- Fig & Gorgonzola Crostini
New: Vietnamese Corn & Coconut Fritters
Interactive Cocktail Hour Stations
The center of cocktail hour is a bountiful table with an arrangement of assorted meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, grilled vegetables, seasonal salads, an assortment of dips, artisanal crackers & breads. Couples can customize their cocktail hour by selecting four stations.
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Station – Sliced ribeye with melted cheese and classic toppings.
Pasta Station – Orecchiette with sausage and roasted peppers, Butternut Squash Ravioli, or Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe served in a cheese wheel.
Pizza Station – Crowd-pleasing favorites like Margherita, Pepperoni, White Pie with Spinach, BBQ Chicken, and Sausage & Peppers.
Carving Station – Options like Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri or Rosemary Leg of Lamb. Featuring a new upgrade of Tomahawk Steak.
Other favorites include the Super Smash Potato Station and Texas BBQ Station. Raw Bar with oysters and shrimp, or a freshly prepared Sushi Station.
International & Cultural Flavors
Incorporate your culture and personal taste into the celebration with dishes that reflect your background or favorite cuisines.
Popular stations include:
- Lechon Station with roasted suckling pig, rice, and tostones
- Street Taco Station with fish, shrimp, steak, pork, or vegetables
- Dumpling Station with lo mein and spring rolls
- Taste of India Station with Chicken or Chickpea Tikka Masala
- Mediterranean Kabob Station with lamb, chicken, and halloumi
- Italian Street Food Station with fritto misto and mozzarella en carozza
First Course Salads
Seasonal favorites:
- Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
- Glazed Pear Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Classic Caesar Salad
- Warm Goat Cheese Salad
- Caprese with Jersey Tomatoes
- Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate
Entrée Favorites
Popular plated dinner selections include:
Poultry
- Chicken Medallions with White Wine Lemon Sauce
- Chicken Saltimbocca
Beef
- Herb-Crusted Filet of Beef
- Grilled Rib Eye
Seafood
- Ginger Garlic Glazed Salmon
- Grilled Salmon with Peach & Mango Salsa
- Pisatchio-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
Popular entrée pairs include roasted garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary fingerling potatoes, or truffle mashed potatoes.
Dessert Favorites
Classic wedding cakes remain the centerpiece of dessert.
Most popular cake flavors:
- Vanilla
- Dark Chocolate
- Red Velvet
- Carrot Cake
- Funfetti
Popular Cake Fillings:
- Chocolate Mousse
- Cannoli Cream
- Vanilla Buttercream
- Lemon Mousse.
Beside each slice of cake, we include a choice of gelato or sorbet as part of the dessert experience.
Popular flavors:
- Vanilla Bean
- Raspberry Sorbet
- Sicilian Lemon Sorbet
Customize your dessert with additional options such as Chocolate, Coffee, Mint Stracciatella, Pistachio, Strawberry, and Mango Sorbet.
Additional included desserts: passed cookies, cannolis, mini pastries & s’mores by the fire pit.
Late Night Bites
Add on late-night snacks to fuel the celebration.
Savory options:
- Happy Meals
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Bar Munchies & French Fry Station
- Last Bites Pizza
- Soft German Pretzels with dipping sauces
Sweet options:
- Passed Zeppoles
- Mini Milkshakes
- Donut Displays
- Fall treats – cider donuts and pie
New this year: Affogato – vanilla gelato topped with espresso and optional liqueurs (Amaretto, Licor 43, & Frangelico Hazelnut) and toppings (Shaved Belgian Chocolate, Toasted Hazelnuts, Cookie Crumble, & Crushed Pistachios).
The Food is Half the Wedding Experience
The right menu adds energy and memorable moments to your wedding day. All booked couples are invited to our annual kick-off party to taste a curated sample of dishes as we kick off the upcoming wedding season. Our culinary team also accommodates dietary needs and allergies, offering a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options so every guest can enjoy the experience.
View Our Full Wedding Menu
If you’re planning your wedding, we invite you to inquire or schedule a tour to start designing your wedding menu.
