Rucker Place

Rucker Place 2012 Menu

We are excited to introduce this year’s menu! We have incorporated some fresh new dishes, while keeping many of our most popular ones. As always, our goal is to exceed your expectations with a variety of tastes, inspired by various cuisines. We are passionate about what we do, and hope that you can taste that passion in every delicious bite. We are thoughtful about where we source our food and are always looking for the best that the marketplace has to offer. Finally, custom menu requests are always welcomed. We would be excited to create a great menu for your event, whether it be a breakfast, brunch, or a themed affair, we will make it delicious.

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Receptions

Southern

Pecan Pie Muffins with 4-Year Aged Cheddar OR Creamy Goat Cheese / $190

Mini Buttermilk Biscuits with Andouille and Creole Mustard / $185

Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Cups with Crisps / $190

Mini Sweet Potato Rolls with Virginia Style Ham / $190

Pimento Cheese in Bamboo Cup with Crisps and Raw Vegetables / $180

Deviled Eggs Garni / $145

Spicy BBQ Meatballs / $195

BBQ Bites – Pork Tenderloin, Wickles, Bacon / $210

Chopped Pork with Grits and Red BBQ Sauce / $250 (with attendant)

Tomato Pies on Housemade Yeast Bread / $195

Fried Wickles – Chef’s Dipping Sauce / $155

Char-Grilled Chicken Bites with White BBQ Sauce / $215

Southern Fried Chicken Bites – Housemade Ranch / $195

Traditional & Classic

Brisket Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce / $250

Chef’s Artisan Cheese Selections with Garnishes / $250

Beef Tenderloin Platter with Silver Dollar Rolls & Condiments / $525

Steak Skewers with Housemade Steak Sauce / $245

Chicken Salad on Soft Rolls / $175

Potato Croquettes with Dipping Sauce / $175

Stuffed Red Potatoes / $185

Savory Mini Tartlets / $185

Mini Croque Monsignor / $185

Potato Skins (choose BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar, Tex-Mex, or Cajun Style) / $225

Brie Sandwiches on Baguette with Cornichons / $175

Prosciutto Sandwiches with Roasted Pepper and Feta / $200

BLT Canapés / $185

Finger Sandwich Duo – Roasted Turkey and Virginia Ham / $210

The Best Gulf Coast Shrimp

Mini Cocktails / $325

Fried Light with Dipping Sauce / $215

Shrimp & Grits NOLA Style / $450 (with attendant)

Greek Style with Orzo, Celery, Olives, Feta, and Lemon / $245 (individual cups)

Shrimp with Spicy Marinara with Pasta / $245 (individual cups)

Seafood

Fried Gulf Oysters / Louisiana Hot Sauce / $225

Hot Crab Dip with Crisps / $275

Clams Casino / $225

Smoked Trout Canapés / $190

Hot Smoked Salmon with Greens & Mignonette in Bamboo Cups / $225

Silky Smoked Salmon on Flatbread / $190

Seared Tuna on Skewers / Asian Sauce / $275

Inspirations

Mini Pizzas – Chef’s Toppings / $195

Muffaletta Slices / $210

Bulgogi (Korean Beef) Tacos with Vegetable Slaw / $275 (with attendant)

BBQ Pork Potatoes / $195

Mini Bacon Hash Browns with Sour Cream / $185

Char-Grilled Steak Sandwiches / Seasonal Complements / $325 (with attendant)

Oven Baked Shrimp Toasts / $195

Red Chile Beef Cups with Fresco / $225

Mashed Potato Mini Bar (Bacon, Artisan Cheese, Sour Cream, Green Onion) / $275 (with attendant)

Chicken Burrito Bites / $195

Turkey Croustades with Sage Aioli / $185

French Onion and Goat Cheese Crostini / $175

Artisan Salami Platter / $225

Pigs in a Pillow / $175

Mini Chicken Pies / $210

Ham and Gruyere Sandwiches on Pretzel Roll / $210

Vegetarian

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms / $210

Arancini – Fried Risotto / $185

Chef’s Vegetable and Pasta Platter – Antipasto / $195

Roasted Mushroom Skewers / Marsala Butter Sauce / $175

Roasted Asparagus Spears / Lemon Butter / $165

Vegan Potato Skins with EVOO and Market Vegetables / $185

Vegetarian Potato Skins with Market Vegetables and Artisan Cheese / $225

Okra and Bell Pepper Fritters / $170

Green Tomato Fritters / $170

Corn Fritters with Honey / $170

Mini Cheese Spreads with Almonds and Crisps / $185

Summer Mozzarella “Caprese” Platter / $175

Fall Mozzarella Platter with Crisp Apples / $175

Sweets

Mini Tiramisu / $225

Mini Banana Puddings / $180

Mini Vanilla Cup Cakes with Mascarpone and Raspberry / $185

Mini Baked Cinnamon Cakes / $135

Mini Dutch Apple Pies / $155

Fudge Brownie Bites / $125

Chocolate Cake Truffles / $145

Mini Lemon Tarts / $155

Mini French Silk Pies / $155

Chocolate Chip Cookies / $125

Chocolate Dipped Fruit Tray / $195

Tres Leche / $155

Ideas

Jazz Brunch

Italian Buffet

Seafood Buffet

Soup & Bread Receptions

Wine and Cheese Receptions

Beer Tastings

Taco Bars

Outdoor Cook-Outs

BBQ

Shrimp Boil’s

Fried Turkey

Pricing

All items are priced per 100 pieces, unless specified. Partial orders are no problem.

Chef Assistance

At any time during your planning, please don’t hesitate to call on our chef to help you with planning your menu. Whether you are creating a menu from our list, or if you have a need for a custom menu, we can help you to achieve your vision.

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Themed Packages

Traditional Tea / $12

Assorted Finger Sandwiches

Market Fresh Fruit

Chef’s Mini Sweets Tray

Roasted Nuts

Sweet Peach Tea

The Quintessential South / $16

Pecan Crusted Chicken / Orange Butter Sauce

Macaroni & Cheese

BLT Salad with Housemade Ranch

Honey Glazed Yeast Bread

Deviled Eggs

Sweet Tea

Italian Table / $18

Arancini (Fried Risotto) - Passed

Vegetable Antipasti

Artisan Salami and Cheese Platter

Momma’s Meatballs

Pasta Cooking Station

Housemade Focaccia

Chef’s Menu / $26

BBQ Bites – Passed

Mini Pizza Margherita - Passed

Pecan Pie Muffins with Creamy Goat Cheese

Vegetable Antipasti

Shrimp & Grits NOLA Style (with attendant)

Roasted Mushroom Skewers / Marsala Butter Sauce

Mini Bacon Hash Browns with Sour Cream

Bulgogi Tacos with Vegetable Slaw (with attendant)

Southern Fried Chicken Bites / Housemade Ranch

Market Fresh Fruit

Green Ginger Tea

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Beverages

Coffee / 24 gallon

Iced Sweet Tea / 18 gallon

Green Ginger Tea / 20 gallon

Sweet Peach Tea / 24 gallon

Fresh Lemonade / 24 gallon

Fresh Limeade / 24 gallon

Orangina / 24 gallon

Soft Drinks / 2 each

Water Service / complementary

Punch

Sherbert Punch / 24 gallon

Milkshake / 24 gallon

Jamacian Real Fruit Punch / 28 gallon

Almond Tea Punch / 24 gallon

Strawberry Punch / 26 gallon

Snacks

Natural Almonds / 16 pound

Veggie Tray / 2 per person

Jelly Beans / 2 per person

Fruit Tray / 3 per person

Chocolate Raisins / 16 pound

Cheese Tray Garni / 4 per person

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Special Hours Package Menu

Saturday Mornings – Sunday Afternoons – Weekday’s

Select One:

Char-Grilled Chicken Bites with White BBQ Sauce

Pecan Crusted Chicken Strips with Orange Butter Sauce

Pick Three More Of These Delicious Selections:

Mini Bacon Hash Browns with Sour Cream and Green Onion

BBQ Pork Potatoes

Mini Spinach Pizzas with Feta Cheese

Pigs in a Pillow

Tomato Pies on Housemade Yeast Dough

Muffaletta Slices

Delicious Deviled Egg Platter

Sweet Potato Rolls with Virginia Style Ham

Buttermilk Biscuits with Andouille and Creole Mustard

Finger Sandwich Duo, Roasted Turkey and Virginia Ham

Green Tomato Fritters

Okra and Bell Pepper Fritters

Corn Fritters with Honey

Mini Cheese Spreads with Almonds and Crisps

Fried Wickles / Chef’s Dipping Sauce

All Packages include Chef’s Market Fresh Fruit Selections

Minimum of 50 Guests

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Bridal Tea Shower Menu

Chef’s Market Fruit

Mini Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Mini Hash Browns with Sour Cream

Warm Cordon Bleu Dip with Baguettes & Crisps

Fresh Vegetable Salad

Mini Sweets Tray

And

Green Ginger Iced Tea

$16 per person

$500 Facility Fee Required

$250 Deposit Required

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Bridesmaids Luncheon

Entrees

Rucker Place Chicken Salad Plate with Fresh Fruit & More

Char-Grilled Chicken with Basil Oil and Pecorino Romano, Savory Rice and Side Salad

Whole Grain Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, EVOO, Herbs, and Goat Cheese

Avocado Half with Gulf Shrimp and Louie Sauce - Garni

Spinach Quiche with Grits Casserole and Side Salad

All selections include Housemade Bread, Beverage, and Dessert

Desserts

Amaretto Parfait

Lemon Shortbread Tart

Strawberry Trifle

Crème Brule

Chocolate Cake Truffle

$25.00 per person

Inclusive of Service and Tax

$100 Facility Fee

Minimum of 25 Guests

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Dinner

Pecan Crusted Chicken – Orange Butter Sauce – Mashed Potato Casserole / $30

Surf & Turf – Petite Filet with Creole Meniere Shrimp – Mashed Potato Casserole / $37

Char-Grilled Sirloin Coulotte Steak - Chef’s Sauce – Mashed Potato Casserole / $33

Char-Grilled Chicken Breast – Basil Oil and Pecorino Romano – Savory Rice / $29

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin – House BBQ Sauce and Peppered Bacon – Artisan Cheese & Macaroni / $32

Fresh Fish – Beurre Blanc – Mashed Potato Casserole / Market Price

All Dinners include:

Chef’s Market Salad and Vegetable

Housemade Bread & Crisps

Iced Tea

Dessert

Coffee

Add Chef’s Selected Hors D’ Oeuvre / $2

Desserts

Makers Mark Cake with Dark Chocolate

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Bananas Foster

Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Berry-Shortbread Tart with Vanilla Pudding

NY Cheesecake with Strawberries

City Lights Dinner Buffet

The Classics

Hors D’ Oeuvres

French Onion Canapés and Chef’s Cheese Board

Dinner

Caesar Salad

Shrimp Cocktails

Au Gratin Potatoes

French Beans with Almonds

Sliced Beef Tenderloin

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Housemade Bread

Chef’s Assorted Sweets

$45 per person

Please add 20% service charge and 10% sales tax to ALL menu selections