Parties at the Fair_2016


Welcome to Society Fair, a boutique emporium of epicurean delight Where everything we do is Devoted to Food.™
Whether you are planning a celebration, a cocktail reception or a corporate gathering, Society Fair,
offers a unique setting. Reminiscent of a turn of the century French parlor meets Vaudeville, the Wine Bar / Bistro is stylish, whimsical and offers the luxury of a display kitchen where many of our
hand-crafted libations and gourmet delights are created.
Combine the Market, Bistro and Atrium and your guests are in for a magical, day at the Fair.
Welcome to the Fair!
• An Irish Tea Party •
Orange Ginger Scones
Kerrygold Butter, House-Made Jam, and Irish Cream
Miniature Quiche Lorraine,
Chicken Liver Mousse or Smoked Salmon Mousse with Fresh Cucumber on Crostini
Trio of Tea Sandwiches:
Amish Chicken Salad, Cucumber, Egg Salad
Assortment of Miniature Pastries: Lemon Pound Cake • Seasonal Bar • Rice Crispy
Hot Tea Station ~ To include choice of three Rishi Teas with lemon, sugar and dairy
May we suggest adding a Seasonal Punch for $3
$32 per guest
• Happy Hour Mini Soirée •
Semi-private, mini cocktail-style event in the Wine Bar Bistro
Monday - Friday
Includes:
Two Glasses of Sommelier Select Wine
Big Bad ~ Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Mini Dessert Bites
$25 per guest
Cocktail Receptions
• The Lion Tamer •
2.5 HOUR
Signature Crostini Station
Choose 3 accompanying dips & spreads Dips:
Ricotta and Kale (V) • Pimento Cheese (V) • Warm Lentil (V) • Mushroom Salad (V) •
Farmers Tomato Bruschetta (seasonal), • Carrot Dal (V)
Spreads:
Crab Dip, Red’s Smoked Salmon Spread, Chicken Liver Mousse, Pork Rillette
Passed:
The Classic: Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with:
Shots of Calabrian Tomato Soup (V)
Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Aioli on Miniature Roll
Glazed Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce
Miniature Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli or Shrimp Skewers
$35 per person
• The Ringmaster •
3 HOUR
Welcome Sparkling Artisanal Punch
‘The Big Bad’
Local Farmstead and international cheeses,
Charcuterie: Assorted Salamis, Cured Ham, House-made Pâtés,
House-breads: Baguette, Irish Fruit & Nut bread, Lavosh Crackers,
Accoutrements: House-made Jam, French Ancient Grain Mustard and Cornichon.
Hors D’oeuvres
Miniature Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Aioli on Crostini
BBQ Filipino Pork Belly Skewers
Roasted Vegetable Skewers (V)
Signature *Green* Sausage and Polenta Bite
Classic Deviled Eggs
Display of Signature Miniature Confections, Bars, Cookies and Treats
$59 per person
We use natural ingredients in all our food and libations and source locally to ensure superior quality.
~ Devoted to Food™
Mix and Mingle
Build Your Own Reception
• Acrobatic Displays •
The Big Bad
Local Farmstead and international cheeses,
Charcuterie: Assorted Salamis, Cured Ham, House-made Pâtés,
House-breads: Baguette, Irish Fruit & Nut bread, Lavosh Crackers,
Accoutrements: House-made Jam, French Ancient Grain Mustard and Cornichon.
$10 per person
Signature Crostini Bar
Assorted Meats & Cheeses: Proscuitto, Sopresseta, Pâté de Campagne, Irish Cheddar, Brie
House-made Jam, French Ancient Grain Mustard and Cornichon.
Select 3 total from the dips and spreads:
Dips
Ricotta and Kale (V) • Pimento Cheese (V) • Warm Lentil (V) • Mushroom Salad (V) •
Farmers Tomato Bruschetta (seasonal), • Carrot Dal (V)
Spreads
Crab Dip, Red’s Smoked Salmon Spread • Chicken Liver Mousse • Pork Rillette
Crostini, Sliced Baguette and Lavosh
$14 per person
Eve’s Garden
Platter of Roasted Seasonal Vegetable and Crudité Display
with Herb Vinaigrette, House Ranch and Aioli
$10 per person
• Mini Sweet Bites •
Signature Crispy Rice Treats • Double Chocolate Brownie • Seasonal Fruit Bar
Butterscotch or Chocolate Pudding Tart
$36, two dozen
Cupcakes
Yellow Cake w/Pink Buttercream • Chocolate with Chocolate Buttercream
$36, two dozen
Signature: Classic Coconut Cake with Coconut-Cream Frosting
Signature: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate ‘Ganache’
$72, two dozen
Cheesecake Bites
Lemon Amaretto, Marble
Cream Puffs with French Choux
$72, two dozen
Mix & Mingle
• Passed Hors d’oeuvres •
Shake a Stick at It
Skewers
Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Coulis
Glazed Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce
Beef Satay with Ginger Soy
Filipino BBQ Pork Belly
Lamb Kefta with Greek Cucumber Tzatziki
Tika Paneer (V)
Roasted Veggie Kabobs (V) ($72 for 2 dozen)
Warm Bites
Gougeres with Bacon, Brie, and F.R.O.G. Jam
Wild Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, & Chèvre Palmier
Miniature Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
Boudin Sausage Balls with Creole Mustard
*Polenta Bite: with choice of Signature Green Sausage or Italian Meatballs
* Little Hand Pies
Cajun Beef • Kale with Garlic and Ricotta (V) • Moroccan Chicken with Olives & Sultanas
Bite-Sized Rolls (Cold)
Tenderloin with Aioli
Amish Chicken Salad
Caprese: Tomato, Mozzarella, Arugula, Balsamic (V)
$72/$96*, two dozen
Deviled Eggs
Classic • Diablo ~ Serrano Aioli* • Tuna and Capers* • Smoked Salmon & Dill*
$48, $60* two dozen
• SIGNATURE CROSTINI HORS D’OEUVRES •
Vietnamese Bánh Mì with Country Pâté
Roasted Red Peppers with Olive Oil & Herbs (V)
Shrimp Louie Salad
TNT: Garlicky Lemon Kale and House Made Ricotta (V)
Smoked Salmon Mousse with Fresh Cucumber
$60 for 2 dozen
Family Style & Buffet
• The Fun House •
Three Delicious Courses
Appetizers (Select Two)
Beet Salad ~ Mesclun Mix, Heirloom Beets, Walnuts, Shallots & Fresh Chèvre (V) (GF)
Fields Green Salad, Carrots, Purple Cabbage with Vinaigrette
Kale Salad with Apples, Cabbage, Walnuts
Tuscan Panzanella (Seasonal) Ciabatta, Tomatoes, Onions, Basil, Parmesan Shaving, Olive Oil
Mussels ~ Chablis, Shallots, Garlic, Lemon & Parsley (GF)
Calabrian Tomato Soup ~ Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, Calabrian Chilis, Crostini (V) (GF*minus crostini)
Savory Tart ~ “French Pizza” with Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Olive Oil & Herbs (V)
Entrées (Select Two)
Coq au Vin - Chicken and Root Vegetables in Red Wine
Bolognese Romana ~ Penne, Beef, Tomato, Cream, Chili Flake, Parmesan, Garlic Bread
Gumbo Louisiane ~House-Made Andouille Sausage, Amish Chicken, and Rice
Seared Herbed Salmon~Seasonal Vegetables and Aioli
Classic Meatloaf ~ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Niçoise Salad ~ Tuna, Green Beans, Red Peppers, Eggs, Capers, Potatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette & Aïoli
Spanish Chicken Stew ~ Bone-in Amish Chicken, Sweet Peppers, Onions & Pearled Wheat
Eggplant Parmesan (V)
Beef Bourguignon - Braised Beef in Red Wine - Supplement $5 per person
Dessert
Assorted Tiered Desserts
(House Krispies, Brownies, Petite Cupcakes)
$38 per guest
Side Dishes - Each option, $2 per guest
French Green Beans with Olive Oil, Garlic (V)
Brussel Sprouts with Lardons
Broccoli with Garlic and Shallots (V)
Pasta Aglio E Olio (V)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes (V)
Isreali Cous Cous (Cold) (V)
Dr. Brown’s Bean Salad (Cold) (V)
New Potato Salad with Whole Grain Mustard (Cold) (V)
Aztec Super-Grain Salad Quinoa, Black Beans, Cumin, Olive Oil (Cold) (V)
Luncheon Buffet
• Ringleader
•
Select Two Sandwiches, One Salad, and One Market Side
All Sandwiches served on House-Made Baguette
Classic Chicken Salad - Roasted Amish Chicken, Tarragon & Mayonnaise
Ham and Brie - French Mustard
The Walter ~ Roasted Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce
T.N.T. - Garlicky Lemon Kale, House Made Ricotta & Roasted Fennel (V)
Pope's Lunch ~ Prosciutto, Basil, Arugula, Red Onion, Balsamic, & Mozzarella
Salads
Irish Caesar ~ Organic Romaine & Cashel Blue Cheese Dressing, Brown Bread Crumble (V)
(Add Salmon or Chicken +$2)
Mixed Greens ~ Mixed Greens, Market Vegetables, Red Wine Vinaigrette (V)
Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & Pink Grapefruit Segments (V)
Market Side
House Made Potato Salad or Market Pasta Salad or Creamy Coleslaw
Dessert Tier of Miniature Assorted Sweets
Mini Cupcakes, Signature Rice Treats, Brownies
Beverage : Iced Tea
$25 per guest
Add a Warm Soup
Calabrian Tomato Soup
*Butternut Squash Velouté * Asparagus Velouté (Seasonal)
Curried Carrot Ginger
$3 per guest
Add a Warm Entree
Select one
Gumbo Louisiana ~ House Made Andouille Sausage, Amish Chicken & Long Grain Rice
Spanish Chicken Stew ~ Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Potatoes, Onions & Aïoli
Bolognese Romagna ~ Penne, Beef, Cream, Tomato, Chili Flake, Parmesan, Garlic Bread
Signature Eggplant Parmesan with Bechamel (V)
*Beef Bourguignon
$10 per guest / * $14 per guest
Unique Performances
~Private Demo~
~Dare to Pair~
Join us for an inter-engaging
dinner at the demo kitchen. Our
chef’s charisma and knowledge
will enchant more than just your
taste buds. Chef will offer
cooking tips and tricks as he
prepares dinner before you.
(8-12 guests)
The Fair’s Master Fromagier and
Sommelier give a guided
tasting of 5 cheese and wines.
You become the expert!
Wines and cheeses
available for purchase at special
rates for new experts.
Includes:
Amuse Bouche
Three-Course Dinner
Includes:
Welcome Wine Cocktail
5 wines 5 cheeses
*Passed canapés, dessert bites
$1000 Food & Beverage Minimum
$150 Privacy & Demo Fee
$49 -*$79 per guest
$1000 Food & Beverage Minimum
$200 Guided & Privacy Fee
The Arbiters of Taste
For Very Special Occasions and Milestone Birthdays! Private Demo with Chef Cathal
Armstrong and Todd Thrasher of Restaurant Eve
{ Sample Winter Menu }
Canapes and Welcome Cocktail
Thymes Like These - Lillet Blanc, Brokers Gin and Orange Bitters
Tartare of Hamachi with Red Chili Scented Kentucky Soy, and Daikon
Merlin Cherrier, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 (Cher, France)
Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi with Pecan Truffles and Young Leeks
Barraco Antonino, Zibibbo 2009 (Marsala, Italy)
Roasted Filet of Red Snapper with Celery Root Purée and Red Onion Vinaigrette
Failla, Chardonnay, 2012 (Sonoma, California)
Loin of Shenandoah Valley Lamb with Butternut Squash, Pepitas and Winter Spice
Bodegas Catena Zapata, 'Alta' Malbec 2010 (Mendoza, Argentina)
Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Cajeta Ice Cream and Dragée Hazelnuts
Chateau La Fleur D'Or, Sauternes, Semillon, 2012 (Bruges, France)
Seasonal Punch Selections
Strawberry Fields Forever - Strawberry~Hibiscus
Harvest Moon: Apple~Rosemary
Winter Wonderland: Cinnamon ~ Cranberry or Spiced Blood Orange ~Honey
Spring Fling: Passion Fruit ~Ginger or Thyme Lime
The Fine Print:
We use natural ingredients in all our food and libations and source locally to ensure superior quality.
~ Devoted to Food~™
Minimums and privacy fees vary with the size, date and time of event.
A State and Local 10% Tax will be added was well as a 23% service charge.
We invite you for a site visit to tour the space.
Parking, AV and florals can be arranged directly with recommend vendors familiar with our space to facilitate your needs.
The Atrium
One of Alexandria’s largest light filled indoor venue spaces can be combined
with Society Fair to host larger scale events, wedding ceremonies and receptions.
(Site visit and menus available from our planner)
We hope to welcome your guests with tasty delights and memories of a magical circus affair.
From the moment your guests walk into ‘The Fair’ you never know what magic they will find;
from Gummy Frogs to sommelier selected wines.
Even Fair pooches love the house baked doggie biscuits made with peanut butter, apples and whole grains.
Edible Gifts of all kind are our specialty — gifts for family, friends, employees or curate
Welcome treats for the wedding party!
Please Contact:[email protected]
Director or Events: Annee Gillett
(Pronounced Ahnee) and Charlie our Bichon Mascot