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Bonnet Island
Estate
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Our Commitment to You:
We take great pride in designing each of our events at Bonnet Island Estate with the goal
of providing a premier culinary experience within your budget. We strive to create the
most memorable event possible and are committed to making the planning of your event
as enjoyable as the event itself. We use only the highest-quality products and services and
possess an attention to detail that ensures the day of your dreams.
During this extremely exciting process of planning the day of your dreams, feel free to
contact us with questions, ideas or requests. We are here to be of service to you.
You have chosen the beautiful Bonnet Island Estate as the backdrop for your most special
day and the Merri-Makers team to execute a timeless event. We cannot wait to share the
experience with you!
Always remember to Eat, Drink and be Merri,
Richard & Cynthia Bott
Owners
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Your Wedding Reception Includes
~ Professional Maitre d’ to coordinate and supervise your reception
~ Champagne Underlays with choice of napkin color from our linen selection
~ Custom tiered wedding cake
~ Coat check service (seasonal)
~ Five hour reception
Served Prior to the Ceremony
Guests will be Greeted with two of the following Seasonal Refreshments to include:
Lemonade
Cucumber Scented Water
Lemon Scented Iced Tea
Apple Cider
Served in Mason Jars
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Silver Menu
Cocktail Hour
Tuscan Antipasto
Display
One Hour Unlimited Butler Style Hors d’oeuvres
Selections of Prosciutto Di Parma, Peppercorn Cured Dry Sausage,
Sweet Sopressata and Cured Salami accented with Provolone,
Asiago and Aged Reggiano Cheeses
Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Fire-Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers
Marinated Olive Medley
Fresh Bocconcini Mozzarella with Basil Grape Tomatoes
Artichoke Heart Salad
Herb and Garlic Toasted Baguettes
Domestic
Cheeseboard
Assortment of Cheddar, Swiss and Pepper Jack Cheeses
Grape Clusters & Strawberries
Carr’s Table Wafers
Crostini Bar
Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Country Blend of Olive Tapenade
Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Crostini & Pita Triangles
“ Little Italy”
Pasta Station
(Pre-selected Choice of Two)
Penne Vodka
Home-style Vodka Coral Sauce
With Plum Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
~
Penne Portobello “Bolognese”
Hearty Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Style Sauce
Torn Basil & Herbed Ricotta
~
Miniature Penne Mediterranean
Grape Tomatoes, Eggplant, Basil, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese
~
Miniature Rigatoni Pasta and Broccoli
Tossed with Roasted Garlic,
Sun-dried Tomatoes and First Press Virgin Olive Oil
~
Tortellini Carbonara
Spring Peas, Prosciutto & Pecorino Romano Cheese
Butcher’s Block
“Short Plate”
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Oven Roasted Breast of Turkey
Herbed Pan Gravy
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
~
Chef McCann’s Corned Beef
With Shredded Cabbage
~
Citrus Glazed Roasted Loin of Pork
Mango & Golden Pineapple Salsa
Sweet Potato Soufflé
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Silver Menu
First Course
Bonnet’s Signature
Salad
Main Entrée
Assortment of Young Green Lettuce Dressed with
Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Garnished with
Ricotta Salata, Button Mushrooms & Frizzled Onion
Straws
~
Parmesan Encrusted Bread Stick
(Pre-selected Choice)
Filet Mignon
Char Broiled Center Cut
~
Pan Roasted Chicken Fresco
Garnish of Artichoke Hearts, Capers and Sun-dried Tomato
With a Classic Béarnaise Sauce
~
Horseradish and Chive Encrusted North Atlantic Salmon Filet
Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc
~
Vegetarian Napoleon
Layers of Grilled Squash, Eggplant Wheels, Beefsteak Tomato Slices
And Portobello Mushroom Caps layered with Boursin Cheese and
Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup
All Entrees Accompanied by
Truffled Mashed New Potato
&
Local Seasonal Vegetables
Indulge
Tiered Wedding Cake
To be selected from our cake collection
Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Colombian Coffee
Herbal & Decaffeinated Tea Selection
Coffee Express Station
Your guests will enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Colombian Coffee
or Decaffeinated Coffee using paper service for the ride home
Warm Home-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Gold Menu
Cocktail Hour
Tuscan Antipasto
Display
One Hour Unlimited Butler Style Hors d’oeuvres
Selections of Prosciutto Di Parma, Peppercorn Cured Dry Sausage,
Sweet Sopressata and Cured Salami accented with Provolone,
Asiago and Aged Reggiano Cheeses
Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Fire-Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers
Marinated Olive Medley
Fresh Bocconcini Mozzarella with Basil Grape Tomatoes
Artichoke Heart Salad
Herb and Garlic Toasted Baguettes
Domestic
Cheeseboard
Assortment of Cheddar, Swiss and Pepper Jack Cheeses
Grape Clusters & Strawberries
Carr’s Table Wafers
Crostini Bar
Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Country Blend of Olive Tapenade
Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Crostini & Pita Triangles
“ Little Italy”
Pasta Station
(Pre-selected Choice of Two)
Penne Vodka
Home-style Vodka Coral Sauce
With Plum Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
~
Penne Portobello “Bolognese”
Hearty Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Style Sauce
Torn Basil & Herbed Ricotta
~
Miniature Penne Mediterranean
Grape Tomatoes, Eggplant, Basil, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese
~
Miniature Rigatoni Pasta and Broccoli
Tossed with Roasted Garlic,
Sun-dried Tomatoes and First Press Virgin Olive Oil
~
Tortellini Carbonara
Spring Peas, Prosciutto & Pecorino Romano Cheese
Butcher’s Block
“ Short Plate”
(Pre-selected Choice of One)
Oven Roasted Breast of Turkey
Herbed Pan Gravy
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
~
Chef McCann’s Corned Beef
With Shredded Cabbage
~
Citrus Glazed Roasted Loin of Pork
Mango & Golden Pineapple Salsa
Sweet Potato Soufflé
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Gold Menu
First Course
Bonnet’s Signature
Salad
Main Entrée
Assortment of Young Green Lettuce Dressed with
Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Garnished with
Ricotta Salata, Button Mushrooms & Frizzled Onion
Straws
~
Parmesan Encrusted Bread Stick
(Pre-selected Choice)
Filet Mignon
Char Broiled Center Cut
~
Lobster Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass
Pan Seared and Crusted with Maine Water Lobster
With a Roasted Shallot & Tarragon Beurre Blanc
~
Pan Roasted Chicken Fresco
Garnish of Artichoke Hearts, Capers and Sun-dried Tomato
With a Classic Béarnaise Sauce
~
Vegetarian Napoleon
Layers of Grilled Squash, Eggplant Wheels, Beefsteak Tomato Slices
And Portobello Mushroom Caps layered with Boursin Cheese and
Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup
All Entrees Accompanied by
Truffled Mashed New Potato
&
Local Seasonal Vegetables
Indulge
Tiered Wedding Cake
To be selected from our cake collection
~
Strolling Desserts
Assorted Cake Truffles
Mini Brownies
Mini Cannolis
Banana Bread Pudding Bites with Salted Caramel Sauce
Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Colombian Coffee
Herbal & Decaffeinated Tea Selection
Coffee Express Station
Your guests will enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Colombian Coffee
or Decaffeinated Coffee using paper service for the ride home
Warm Home-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Platinum Menu
Cocktail Hour
One Hour Unlimited Butler Style Hors d’oeuvres
“ Little Italy”
Pasta Station
(Pre-selected Choice of Two)
Penne Vodka
Home-style Vodka Coral Sauce
With Plum Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
~
Penne Portobello “Bolognese”
Hearty Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Style Sauce
Torn Basil & Herbed Ricotta
~
Miniature Penne Mediterranean
Grape Tomatoes, Eggplant, Basil, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese
~
Miniature Rigatoni Pasta and Broccoli
Tossed with Roasted Garlic,
Sun-dried Tomatoes and First Press Virgin Olive Oil
~
Tortellini Carbonara
Spring Peas, Prosciutto & Pecorino Romano Cheese
Raw Bar
Fresh Vegetable
Crudite Votives
Shrimp Cocktail (5pp)
Clams on the Half Shell (2pp)
Oysters on the Half Shell (2pp)
Lemon Wedges, Cocktail & Tabasco Sauce
Crisp Garden Vegetables
Miniature Carrots, Cucumber Sections, Celery Sticks,
Red and Green Pepper Strips and Zucchini Segments
Served with Chef Selection of Seasonal Dip
Crostini Bar
Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Country Blend of Olive Tapenade
Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Crostini & Pita Triangles
Butcher’s Block
“ Short Plate”
(Pre-selected Choice of Two)
Oven Roasted Breast of Turkey
Herbed Pan Gravy
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
~
Chef McCann’s Corned Beef
With Shredded Cabbage
~
Citrus Glazed Roasted Loin of Pork
Mango & Golden Pineapple Salsa
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Scallop Station
Sake Seared Diver Scallops
Complimented by Avocado and Cucumber Relish
Garnished with Micro-Greens and drizzled with Ancho Chili Oil
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Platinum Menu
First Course
Bonnet’s Signature
Salad
Main Entrée
Assortment of Young Green Lettuce Dressed with
Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Garnished with
Ricotta Salata, Button Mushrooms & Frizzled Onion
Straws
~
Parmesan Encrusted Bread Stick
(Pre-selected Choice)
A Grand Assiette of
Filet Mignon
Char Broiled Center Cut
&
Butter Poached Main Lobster Tail
~
Pan Roasted Chicken Fresco
Garnish of Artichoke Hearts, Capers and Sun-dried Tomato
With a Classic Béarnaise Sauce
~
Vegetarian Napoleon
Layers of Grilled Squash, Eggplant Wheels, Beefsteak Tomato Slices
And Portobello Mushroom Caps layered with Boursin Cheese and
Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup
All Entrees Accompanied by
Truffled Mashed New Potato
&
Local Seasonal Vegetables
Indulge
Tiered Wedding Cake
To be selected from our cake collection
~
Strolling Desserts
Assorted Cake Truffles
Mini Brownies
Mini Cannolis
Banana Bread Pudding Bites with Salted Caramel Sauce
Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Colombian Coffee
Herbal & Decaffeinated Tea Selection
Coffee Express Station
Your guests will enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Colombian Coffee
or Decaffeinated Coffee using paper service for the ride home
Warm Home-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Bonnet Island
Estate
Pricing
Thank you for taking time to review our sample
menus. Merri-Makers takes pride in creating
distinctive and delicious menus unique to each
and every bride. Creative offerings, seasonal
ingredients and matching a menu to the couple is
what separates Merri-Makers from other caterers.
Please contact us to create a unique menu or for
pricing on the sample menus.
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Butler Style
Hors d’oeuvres
Sliced Filet Mignon of Beef
Presented on a Crispy New Potato Chip
Topped with Horseradish and Chive Remoulade
Seared Ahi Tuna
Kabayaki Glaze, Wasabi Sesame Seeds
Crispy Wonton
Creole Gulf Shrimp
Presented on Wonton Skin
With Cilantro Crème Fraiche
Petit Bayou Crab Cake
Chipotle Aioli
Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding Bite
With Fresh Thyme, Parmesan Cheese & Roasted Garlic
Cajun Chicken Satay
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Arancini
Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Chipotle Crusted Pork Loin
Over a Cheesy Cheddar Grit Cake
Cilantro Crème Fraiche
Seasonal Soup Shooter
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Additional Options
For Your
Consideration
We at Merri-Makers understand each event is unique. All of our
Chefs are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America or Johnson
& Wales. If you would like something but do not see it listed below,
please let us know and our talented Chefs can create whatever you
can dream. To add a truly personal touch, you may want to create a
“heritage” station that is unique to your families. Please discuss
pricing with your Sales Consultant.
Cocktail Hour
Raw Bar
Oysters on the Half Shell
Little Neck Clams
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Alaskan Crab Legs
Split Lobster Tail
Live Guacamole Station
Prepared en un momento con…
Cucumber, Red Onion, Sweet Lime Juice and Torn Cilantro
Corn Tortilla Chips
Lobster Ravioli Station
Petite South African Tail Morsels
Married with a cache of Imported Ripened Cheeses
Enveloped in a hand-prepared Pasta with Fresh Herbs
Oyster Shooter Station
Chilled Blue Point and Pacific Hen of the Sea Oyster Tenderloins
In Natural Brine served in a cocktail glass with a mélange of
Fresh Herbs and spirited “Bloody Mary” Mix
Gazpacho Shooter
Lightly whipped Goat Cheese and puree of Roasted Eggplant
Layered in a shooter glass with Fresh Herbs and Garnish
Sushi Station
Hand-crafted Pacific Rim selection of: California, Spicy
Tuna, Salmon and Rainbow Sushi Rolls and Yellowtail,
Salmon, Shrimp and Tuna Nigiri
served with
Wasabi, Ginger Root and Ponzu Soy
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Additional Options
Cocktail Hour
Peking Duck Station
Slow-roasted Plum and Pomegranate Molasses-rubbed Peking Duckling
Prepared “Shanghai” style with MooShu Scallion Pancakes, Daikon Radish
Sprouts, Green Onions, Ginger Carrot Threads and Hoisin Ginger Sauce
New Zealand Lamb Chops
“Yearling Lamb Chops”
Crusted with Fresh Rosemary, Dijon Mustard and fresh Garlic
Oven seared and served with a Balsamic Demi-glace
And Red Skin Potato Mash
Sweet & Savory Fromage
Whole Wheels of French Brie de Meaux Prepared Two Ways:
Roasted Garlic, Charred Tomatoes & Torn Cilantro with
Red, White and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
***
Candied Granny Smith Apples, Brown Sugar Butter
Pecan Dust & Carr’s Table Wafers
Shrimptini Station
Colossal Gulf Shrimp presented Martini Style
With Fiery Bourbon Cocktail Sauce and Wasabi Crème Fraiche
Soup Station
(Pre-Selected Choice of Two)
Cream of Wild Mushroom
Cream of Broccoli
Hearty Garden Vegetable
Lobster Bisque
Butternut Squash Bisque
Butcher’s Block
(Pre-Selected Choice of Two)
Corned Beef Brisket, Honey Glazed Ham, Roast Turkey, Pork Loin
Accompanied by Miniature Rolls and Dark Breads
Crocks of Stone Ground Mustard, Mayonnaise, Horseradish Sauce
Herbed Pan Gravy
and
Rick’s Famous Cranberry Relish
A Taste of France
Chicken & Mushroom Crepes with a Béchamel Sauce
Scallop & Shrimp Crepes with a Brandy Cream Sauce
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Additional Options
Cocktail Hour
Fruit Crepe Station
Fresh seasonal Fruit Crepes with an Amaretto Sauce
and a dusting of Confectioners’ Sugar
Orient Express Station
General Tso’s Chicken
White Meat Chicken with Fresh Broccoli Crowns,
Stir Fried with Hoisin Sauce and Rice Wine Vinegar
Vegetable Fried Rice
Oriental Cuts of Carrots, Celery and Scallions blended together with
Brown Rice, Egg and finished with Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce
South of the Border
Fajitas with
Southwestern seasoned Chicken and Beef
Mexican style Black Beans and Spanish Rice served with Nachos, Sour
Cream, Salsa, Guacamole, Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar & Jack Cheeses
Potato Pancake Station
Made with shredded Idaho Russet Potatoes and Fresh Chives
Served with “not so ordinary” accompaniments;
Creole Sour Cream, Curried Applesauce & Caramelized Vidalia Onions
Slider Stations
Beef Sliders with Domestic Cheese, Pickle Chip,
Fried Onions and served with Kettle Chips
Short Rib Sliders with Frizzled Onions, Pickle Chip,
Horseradish Cream served with Kettle Chips
Filet Mignon Sliders, Pickle Chip, Classic Béarnaise Sauce
served with Kettle Chips
Crab cake Sliders, Pickle Chip, Tartar Sauce with Fresh Lemon
served with Kettle Chips
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Additional Options
Cocktail Hour
Pulled Pork Martinis
With a sweet Southern BBQ Sauce
Toppings to include Horseradish Slaw,
Crumbled Cornbread
&
Georgia Peach Chutney
Smashed Potato Bar
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Maple Infused Sweet Potatoes
Served with help yourself toppings & mixins
Crisp Bacon, Frizzled Onions, Scallions, Cheese
Miniature Marshmallows, Candied Pecans,
Brown Sugar & Honey
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Additional Options
Intermezzo
Lemon Sorbet served in a natural Citrus Shell
Wild Berry Sorbet with Fresh Mint Sprig
First Course
Salad Options
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Red Wine poached Bartlett Pears and crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
On a bed of Field Greens sprinkled with
Candied Pecans and Drizzled with Wild Berry Vinaigrette
Sun Kissed Salad
Mesclun Field Greens with local Blueberries & Strawberries
Topped with shaved White Chocolate and served
With a Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
Garden Salad
With Sliced Cucumber Flowers, Grape Tomatoes,
Shredded Carrots and Fresh Berry Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce are tossed
With Traditional Caesar Dressing
And garnished with shaved Asiago Cheese, Garlic Croutons
And freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Harvest Salad
Bitter & Sweet Field Greens Crumbled Goat
Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts
& Cider Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Torn Basil,
Balsamic Syrup & First Press Virgin Olive Oil
Brides Salad
Tell us what you want, and we will deliver
Pasta
Pasta
Butternut Squash Risotto Cake
Lobster Ravioli Wild
Mushroom Ravioli
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Cheese Tortellini with
Sauce Carbonara
Antipasto Salad
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Additional Options
Main Course
Rack of Lamb
Encrusted with Dijon Mustard, Garlic & Herb Crumbs
with a Rosemary Glaze
Grilled Seared Tenderloin Filet of Beef
Nestled on a herb roasted Portobello Mushroom Medallion
Topped with flash-roasted Balsamic Grilled Shallots
and Classic Béarnaise Sauce
Charbroiled Filet Mignon
Topped with Grape Tomatoes, Bocconcini Mozzarella
and Kirby Cucumber Salad garnished with chiffonade of Fresh Basil
Lobster and Chive-Encrusted Salmon
Blanketed by a Cilantro Beurre Blanc and accompanied by Asparagus Spears
Pecan and Maple-Encrusted Salmon
Accompanied by pencil thin Asparagus Spears
and Yukon Gold Potato Soufflé
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Additional Options
Dessert
Viennese Table
Assorted Miniature Pastries & Cakes to include
Tiramisu, Cannolis, Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Italian Cheesecake,
Strawberry Shortcake, Lemon, Chocolate Fudge, Raspberry
Fruit Tarta, Mini Sfogliatella and French Napoleons
~
A Variety of Delicious Bakery Cookies
Bananas Foster
Flaming Bananas Foster served over Gourmet Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Fondue
Your guests will be able to dip bite-sized morsels including Strawberries,
Pineapple, Pretzel Rods, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers into the
smooth flowing stream of Milk Chocolate
Crème Brulee Station
With assorted toppings to include;
Toasted Coconut, Raspberries and Crumbled Brownies
Cannoli Station
Plain and Chocolate Covered Cannoli Shells filled to order for your guests
and dipped into an array of toppings
Strolling Desserts
Additional options include:
Cookie & Milk Shooters
Miniature Crème Brulee
Fresh Berry Mosaic
Passed Cookies and Milk
Feel like a kid again...dunk to your hearts content with our
individual glasses of Milk and Home-baked Cookies
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry Ice Cream
Topped with your choice of Chocolate Syrup, Rainbow Sprinkles,
Wet Nuts, Crumbled Oreo Cookies, Toasted Almonds
and fresh Whipped Cream
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