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PRIVATE PARTIES AND EVENTS
Make your event one to remember at Mermaid Winery!
Located in the charming neighborhood of Ghent, we offer one of Norfolk’s most unique venues. Whether it’s a wedding reception, a birthday celebration, or even a corporate event, our experienced staff can guarantee that your event will be nothing short of exceptional!
COCKTAIL PARTY PACKAGES CASUAL COCKTAIL #1 $23.5/person Includes your choice of three pre-selected appetizers and a glass of Mermaid Wine
PREMIUM COCKTAIL #2 $36/person Includes your choice of four pre-selected appetizers and two glasses of Mermaid Wine
FLATBREADS
APPETIZERS
SEASONAL SPREADS
Caprese
Vegetable Gyoza
Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus
Carne Asada
Tomato & Mozzarella Skewer
Spinach and Artichoke
BBQ Chicken
Classic Cheeseboard
Pimento and Extra Sharp Cheddar
*Ahi Tuna Nachos *Salmon Platter *Premium Cocktail Package Only
LUNCH PACKAGE Available during the beginning hours of 11am-2pm. Space is reserved for 2 hours.
FIRST COURSE
SECOND COURSE
DESSERT
PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PLEASE SELECT THREE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Chef’s Soup of the Day
Spicy Mermaid
Chef’s Cheesecake of the Season
Caesar Salad
Mermaid Grilled Cheese
Triple Chocolate Brownie with Caramel Drizzle
Chicken Salad Sandwich Arugula and Quinoa Salad Vegetable Wrap
$25 per person Monday-Friday
$ 30 per person Saturday/Sunday
Add a Mermaid Wine Tasting or provide your guests with their choice of Mermaid Wine by the glass for an additional $10 per person.
CLASSIC DINNER PACKAGE $30 / person
FIRST COURSE Caesar Salad
SECOND COURSE Please choose one of the following:
Atlantic Salmon Pan seared salmon served with wholegrain mustard spaetzle, sautéed cherries, and arugula
Chicken Fusilli Seared garlic & herb marinated chicken with baby spinach, red onions, bacon and fusilli pasta tossed in a thyme and sun-dried tomato cream sauce * Polenta “Beef” Bolognese Silky polenta, black beans, quinoa “beef” and chunky tomato sauce
THIRD COURSE Chef’s Seasonal Cheesecake
*Vegetarian Option
CHEF’S SIGNATURE DINNER PACKAGE
$40 / person
FIRST COURSE Caesar Salad
SECOND COURSE Chef’s Soup of the Day
THIRD COURSE Filet Mignon
Seared 5oz Filet served with black garlic risotto and caramelized baby carrots
Atlantic Salmon Pan seared salmon served with wholegrain mustard spaetzle, sautéed cherries, and arugula
Chicken Fusilli Seared garlic & herb marinated chicken with baby spinach, red onions, bacon and fusilli pasta tossed in a thyme and sun-dried tomato cream sauce * Polenta “Beef” Bolognese Silky polenta, black beans, quinoa “beef” and chunky tomato sauce
DESSERT Triple Chocolate Brownie with a Caramel Drizzle Chef’s Seasonal Cheesecake *Vegetarian Option
BRUNCH BUFFET
Available for Saturday and Sunday Morning Events
$50 / person Ham Carving Station Scrambled Eggs Organic “Grade A” Eggs
Crispy Bacon Fruit Platter Assortment of seasonal fruit
Artisan Breads Bagels, muffins, and pastries Served with cream cheese, butter and preserves
Smoked Salmon with caper and dill chèvre mousse
Omelet Station Made fresh with your choice of toppings
SUNDAY BRUNCH PACKAGE Winery Location Only 11am-1:30pm
$30 / person Includes one mimosa
Add an additional mimosa for an extra $5 per person Please choose three of the following for your specialized menu:
Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Quiche Light, fluffy baked quiche, sliced thick, and topped with zesty tomato jam
Fried Green Tomato Benedict
Mermaid Winery’s famous fried green tomato layered with sliced Smithfield ham & two over easy eggs, buttermilk biscuit and topped with smoked paprika hollandaise sauce
Virginia Shrimp & Grits
Fresh shrimp sautéed with peppers, onions, and chopped bacon on top of cheesy grits. Served with a buttermilk biscuit.
Southwest Biscuits and Gravy
Two buttermilk biscuits smothered with house made chorizo sausage gravy
East Beach Omelet Smoked salmon, mozzarella, red pepper and onions all sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning *ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH CRISPY HOME FRIES
CATERING MENU Designed for Cocktail Parties and Groups over 20 Select any of the following items to be added to any event package or create your own.
Cheese Selection Custom built for each event. Includes (3) cheeses and condiments that compliment each. Served with water crackers $8 / Person
Brie en Croute French Brie baked with a seasonal fruit compote, brown sugar, clover honey and peanut filling wrapped in a puff pastry with candied pecans and crackers. $32
Fruit Platter Assortment of Seasonal Fruit $4 / Person
Crudités Fresh vegetables served with a house ranch dip $3 / Person
SEASONAL DIPS AND SPREADS The following spreads are $30 per 10 oz bowl Serves approximately 8 guests
Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Hummus Served with toasted naan bread
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Served in a Hawaiian bread bowl
Pimento and Extra Sharp Cheddar Served with garlic toast points
TOASTY FLATBREADS Chef’s signature creation layered with fresh, bold ingredients 6 pieces per flatbread
Caprese Tomato, mozzarella, chiffonade basil, & olive oil
$12
Carne Asada Seasoned tenderloin, caramelized onions, cheddar, & chipotle aioli
$14
BBQ Chicken Marinated grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, & white cheddar
$13
HORS D’OEUVRES Vegetable Gyoza with asian dipping sauce $20 / Dozen
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with soy sauce $24 / Dozen
Caprese Skewers Tomato, basil, & fresh mozzarella $24 / Dozen
Jumbo Shrimp Steamed to perfection and served with a tangy cocktail sauce $36 / Dozen
Tuna Tartare Wonton Crisps with dynamite sauce $36 / Dozen
Jumbo Lump Crab Balls 1 oz jumbo lump crab bites with honey mustard $48 / Dozen
Smoked Salmon Platter Served with focaccia and dill caper creme fraiche $9 / Person
BEVERAGE PACKAGES Add any package to your upcoming event!
PACKAGE #1 Two glasses of any Mermaid Wine per guest. $20 per person
PACKAGE #2 Mermaid Wine Flight A tasting featuring five 1 oz pours of Mermaid Wine. $10 per person
PACKAGE #3 Custom Wine Bar Pre-select wines to have available for your guests throughout the event. Bottle prices begin at $25
PACKAGE #4 Open Bar Pay for alcohol based on consumption the day of your event. Guests may select their own wine by the glass or bottled beer from our current menu. Designate your budget or we can assist you on your selection.
PACKAGE # 5 Non-Alcoholic Beverage Station Fruit infused water, sweet iced tea, regular and decaffeinated coffee, and a gourmet tea assortment. $75
CHILDREN’S MENU Ages 12 and under $10 / person
GRILLED CHEESE
CHICKEN TENDERS
FLATBREAD CHEESE PIZZA
MAC AND CHEESE
*ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES
Wine Themed Events Wine Blending Course Join us for an exciting blending course! Using our Award Winning Mermaid wines your team will create their very own blend of wine and compete against other teams within your group. Our team of sommeliers will examine your wine and provide their results. Let the best team win! Blind Wine Tasting & Dinner Begin your evening with a social blind wine tasting. We will assist you along the way with some fun wine knowledge to help your guests decipher the wines they are enjoying. After the tasting, your guests will be seated for a private customized dinner. Movie Night Have your own Movie Night on our big screen for you and your guests. You pick the movie and we’ll do the rest! Cigar & Port Night Enjoy your favorite cigar and port on our patio! We will assist you in creating the perfect cigar and port pairing for you and your guests.
*PRICING VARIES BASED ON PARTY SIZE AND BOTTLES SELECTED
EVENT PACKAGE DISCLAIMERS • Event packages are available for parties of 15 or more guests. • Minimum guest guarantee is required. Parties of 15 will not be allowed to go below that headcount. For all other parties, minimum guest guarantee and full payment is required 30 days prior to the date of the event. Menu items and prices are subject to change. • $100 non-refundable deposit and $250 security deposit are required to hold the venue. • 20% gratuity is added to all private events • Prices mentioned do not include taxes and gratuity • Outside beer, wine and liquor are not permitted;
We are happy to accommodate special orders. • $25 outside dessert fee • Packages are based upon availability. Mermaid Winery reserves the right to not host any event. For more information or to reserve your space today please email Zoe Warlitner at:
[email protected]
For entire venue rental, prices are based upon the day of the week and time of the event.