Chef Jason Merrill and his talented team have prepared a number of delightful predetermined menu options for your wedding reception. We strongly encourage all of our lawfully-wedded-to-be’s to review these options, but please consider them more as a helpful starting point. These menus are not meant to be a limitation. In fact, Chef Merrill is eager to meet with each of our couples to customize menu offerings to include as many ideas and needs as possible. This is your special day and we truly want to offer you the opportunity to prepare a personalized experience for you and your guests.
Menu Index
Hors d’oeuvres, displayed
Self-served and artfully displayed to entice your appetite, enjoy the company of friends and these delectable samplings.
Hors d’oeuvres, served
Mingle and graze while our servers parade tantalizing and delicately showcased finger foods about the room.
Served Dinner
Formal sit-down, three-course meal with an intermezzo designed to cleanse the palate between courses.
Signature Buffets
Relaxed and informal with multiple selections, giving your guests the opportunity to choose dishes according to what appeals to their taste buds.
Wedding Cakes
Our creative in-house bake shop is here to design the wedding cake of your dreams.
Wine & Bar Suggestions
We are excited to discuss wine selections with you that will truly complement your chosen cuisine. Your beverage options are endless because we are happy to customize to enhance the uniqueness of your event.
Hors d’oeuvres, displayed
- Spinach, Artichokes, and Cheese Dip with Crackers & Baguette $60
- Fresh Vegetable Crudite with Sour Cream Herb Dip $75
- Pastry Wrapped Brie with Apple Compote & Croustades $75
- Smoked Salmon Platter with Toast Points, Boiled Egg, Red Onions, Cucumbers, and Horseradish $95
- Sushi Platter California, Salmon, Mixed Vegetable, and Unagi Rolls $150
- Poached & Chilled Wild Shrimp with Horseradish Tomatoes $300
- Antipasto Platter Sausage, Salami, Pepperoni, Olives, and Breads $85
- Assorted Cheeses with Crackers, Grapes, and Strawberries $150
- Seasonal Fruit Cubes $95
- Beyond Crudite
Baby Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Pesto Dipping Sauce on a Bamboo Skewer, Salpicon of Grilled Vegetables in an Herb Tart, Cucumbers Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Chives, and Deviled Eggs $95
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Hors d'oeuvres, served
$150 per 100 pieces:
- Vegetable Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
- Griddled Vegetable Wraps with Herbed Aioli
- Goat Cheese Phyllo Tartlets
- Assorted Petite Quiches
- Pesto Tomatoes on Garlic Croustades with Vermont Brie
- Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Kiwi Coulis
$200 per 100 pieces:
- Curry Coconut Chicken in a Puff Hat
- Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
- Sausage en Croute with Spicy Mustard
- Smoked Salmon Canapé with Caviar and Crème Fraiche
$225 per 100 pieces:
- Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Aioli
- Asian Peanut Chicken Sataywith Dipping Sauce
- Juniper Grilled Duck Breast on Brioche Toast Points with Berry Jam
- Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage and Provolone Cheese
- Shrimp Taquitos with Guacamole
$250 per 100 pieces:
- Scallops Wrapped in Maple Bacon
- Tuna Tartare on a Sesame Cracker
- Mini Lamb Burgers on Pita with Yogurt Sauce
- Mini Beef Wellingtons
- Foie Gras Mousse on Brioche with Conserve
- Mini Brioche Lobster Rolls
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Served Dinner
All Dinners Include: Classic Salad, Rolls & Butter, and Coffee & Tea
Appetizers
Add an appetizer to your menu for $8 per guest, or serve an appetizer instead of the Classic Salad for only $2 per guest.
- Roasted Corn Zucchini Vegetable Fritter with Caper Remoulade
- Poached Shrimp with Horseradish
- Tomato Compote
- Chili Rubbed Flat Iron Steak with Black Beans & Pico de Gallo
- Hazelnut Crusted Salmon Fennel Slaw & Citrus Drizzle
- Sesame Crusted Tuna Loin with Chilled Soba Noodle Salad, Soy Ginger Glaze
- Pork Dumpling with Cabbage Slaw & Soy Dipping Glaze
Intermezzo
- Sorbet, served in a Martini Glass $3
Raspberry, Pear Ginger, Lemon Zest, Peach Melba, Grapefruit, or Mango
Salads
- Classic Field Greens House Mesclun Greens with Seasonal Garnish and Vinaigrette
- Romaine Hearts with Charred Pepper Relish & Basil Vinaigrette $2
- The Wedge Salad Bibb Lettuce with House Bleu Cheese Dressing, Watercress, Confit of Tomato, Pickled Onions $3
- Baby Arugula & Endive with Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Apple Maple Vinaigrette $3
- Farm Stand Spinach & Frisée Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Bacon, Sherry Vinaigrette $3
- Field Greens Candied Beets, Toasted Walnuts, Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette $4
- Classic Caesar Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croustade, Grated Romano Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Caesar Dressing $4
Entrées
Two entrée choices can be chosen to offer your guests. A vegetarian option can be offered as a third choice, if necessary.
- Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese, and Balsamic Reduction $28
- French Province Tart with Potato, Caramelized Onion, Brie, Thyme, and Wilted Spinach $32
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Ravioli with Garlic, Tomato, and Onions in a White Wine Thyme Broth $34
- Grilled Chicken Breast Crusted with Asiago Cheese, Black Pepper, and Basil with Fingerling Potatoes and Pattypan Squash $32
- Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast with Herbed Risotto and Confit of Carrot $34
- Boneless Chicken Breast with Cornbread and Green Mountain Smokehouse Sausage Stuffing and Roasted Root Vegetables $34
- Herb Crusted Salmon with Lemon Risotto, Asparagus, and Confit of Tomato $38
- Chili Rubbed Flat Iron Steak with Pico de Gallo, Roasted Corn Salsa, Black Beans, and Crema $40
- Grilled Pork Loin Roasted Apples and Figs with Polenta and Green Beans $40
- Herb Crusted Natural Lamb Rack Ratatouille, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Mint, and Anise Demi $43
- Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin Horseradish Potato Puree, Wild Mushroom Ragout, and Red Wine Demi $43
- Balsamic & Rosemary Marinated Steak with Roasted Red Potatoes and Churrasco of Vegetables $43
- Poached Halibut with Saffron and Tomato Stew, Onions, and Jasmine Rice (market price)
- Poached Maine Lobster with Charred Corn Dumpling, Asparagus, and Lobster Fennel Essence (market price)
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Signature Buffets
Salads (choose two)
- Garden Salad with Croutons and two Dressings
- Baby Spinach Sliced Mushrooms and Grape Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dressing
- Field Greens Salad with Orange, Grapefruit, Avocado and Citrus Vinaigrette
- Sliced Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
- Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables
Starch (choose one)
- Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish, Sour Cream, or Caramelized Onion
- Gnocchi, Red Bliss Potatoes, or Fingerling
- Potatoes, Herbed Rice, or Polenta
Entrées (choose two or three)
- Pasta with Mushrooms and Alfredo Sauce
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Ravioli
- Grilled Chicken Breast with Grapes and
- Chardonnay (boneless)
- Herb Roasted Chicken (boneless)
- Roasted Chicken with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Pearl Onions (boneless)
- Herb Crusted Salmon
- Brined and Grilled Natural Pork Loin
- Chili Rubbed Flat Iron Steak
- Peppered Roasted Tenderloin
Chef Action Stations
- Upgrade your buffet by adding a chef-attended station to your display.
- Wild Mushrooms Sautéed with Fresh Garlic and Herbs $11
- Herb Crusted Prime Rib $18
- Roasted NY Strip Loin $18
- Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak or Navajo
- Chili Rubbed Flat Iron $14
- Natural Turkey Breast $13
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Wedding Cakes
The Hanover Inn has a talented bake shop staff ready to work with you to create the perfect cake for your special day. Please ask your wedding coordinator for details and pricing.
Flavors
- Yellow
- Chocolate
- White
- Lemon Pound
- Carrot
Fillings
Icing
- Fondant
- Cream Cheese
- Buttercream
Assorted Desserts Buffet
In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, surprise your guests with a display of delicious desserts. $8 per guest.
- Classic Cheese Cake with Raspberry Essence
- Mocha Mascarpone Torte
- Italian Ricotta Cheese Tart
- The Richest Chocolate Flourless Cake
- Peaks of Lemon Meringue in a Flaky Pastry Crust
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WINE SUGGESTIONS
We proudly offer our Wine Spectator Award-Winning list of over 200 American and French wines for your special day. Our friendly wine experts are here to discuss wine selections that will best complement your tastes and chosen cuisine. Your wedding consultant will introduce you to one of our knowledgeable wine staff to select just the right wines for your wedding.
Cash/hosted bar
Every bar includes Soda, Juice, and Bottled Water at $2 each.
Select Bar
Smirnoff Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Bacardi Rum, Seagram’s 7, Cutty Sark Scotch, House Red & White Wines, Domestic Beers
$4 per beer, $5 per drink, $6 glass of wine
Superior Bar
Absolut Vodka, Bombay Gin, Bacardi Select Rum, Canadian Club Whiskey, Dewar’s White, Label Scotch, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Cellar Selection Red & White Wines, Imported & Microbrew Beers
$5 per beer, $6 per drink, $7 per glass of wine
Premium Bar
Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Mount Gay Rum, Crown Royal Whiskey, Dewar’s 12 Year Old Scotch, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Cellar Selection Red & White Wines, Domestic, Imported & Microbrew Beers
$4-5 per beer, $7 per drink, $7 per glass of wine
Price Fixed Bars
Keep your bar within your budget and offer unlimited drinks for a set price.
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One Hour
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Two Hours
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Three Hours
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Four Hours
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Five Hours
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Select Bar
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$12
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$16
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$21
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$27
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$31
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Superior Bar
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$14
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$20
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$23
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$33
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$38
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Premium Bar
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$17
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$23
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$29
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$37
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$42
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Specialty Drinks
We encourage you to discuss specialty drink ideas or additional beverage requests with your wedding consultant. Let your creativity flow and develop your very own wedding cocktail with our team of experienced and imaginative bar tenders.
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