Events

From intimate family occasions to gala celebrations, put 28806 to work for you. On this page you will find sample menus from many successful events.  We expect that these will inspire your selection choices and give you a place to start. Then, give us a call. We love brainstorming ideas to come up with the menu suited to your style and unique needs. It’s our pleasure to serve you.



Van Winkle 100 Year Celebration for 500 guests

Passed

Garlic, Lime and Chili Marinated Mussels Glazed Scallops with Almond Caper Butter Sauce Horseradish Crusted Beef Tenderloin Tips with Shoestring Potatoes Seared Snapper with Yellow Tomato Basil Relish with Truffle Oil Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Coulis and Fresh Parmesan Crispy Duck and Mango Salad with Fresh Lo Mein Noodles

Stationary

Assorted Pressed Sushi Buckwheat Blini with Caviar, Sour Cream and Red Onion Mixed Local Organic Grilled Vegetables Yaki Tori Stuffed Red Potato with Smoked Bacon, Spinach and Goat Cheese Caprese Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Basil and Balsamic Drizzle Asparagus in Puff Pastry with Lemon Basil Aioli Pistachio Crusted Miniature Lamb Rack with Mint Pesto Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli with Hendersonville Apple Cider Vinaigrette Risotto Aramcini with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Desserts

Chocolate Raspberry Petite Fours Assorted Mini Cheese Cakes Chocolate Mousse Banana Fosters and Crème Anglais Napoleons

Beverages

Beer, Wine, Liquor & Mixers Sweet and Unsweetened Teas, Bottled Water, Fruit Punch Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee Service

Passover Dinner

Matzo Ball Soup Gefilte Fish Over a Radish and Cucumber Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette and Fresh Horseradish Entrée Choices: Oven Roasted Chicken with Paprika and Oregano Crust -or- Noodle Kugel (Both Entrees served with Simis- Sweet Potatoes and Baby Carrots with Plumped Raisins, Maple and Cinnamon) Plum and Pear Compote with Charoset

Dinner for New Zealand Ambassador for 16 guests

Hors d'Oeuvres

WNC Smoked Trout and Avocado Maki Roll with Ponzu Aioli Savannah Shrimp Bisque with Cayenne Croutons

Plated Dinner

Local Bibb Lettuce with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Farside Farms Pork Loin with Apple Fennel Slaw Oven Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Sautéed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic       28806 Signature Artisan Breads with Theros Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dessert

Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Hors d'Oeuvres at Blue Spiral Gallery

Passed

Cucumber Rounds with WNC Smoked Trout and Pecan Salad. Dressed with Sesame Seeds and Fried Leeks Blue Corn Shells with Black Bean, Chicken and Cilantro Salad Red Bliss Potatoes stuffed with Local Goat Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Spinach Hot Pepper Jelly Turnovers

Stationary

Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey and Hoisen Glazed Pork. Served with Grainy Mustard, Walnut Rosemary Aioli, Grilled Apples, Caramelized Onions, Local Cheddar and Hoop Cheeses. (As a build it yourself sandwich station.) Coffee and Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin Tips. Mixed Local Organic Grilled Vegetables with Roasted Garlic Marinade. White Grit Cakes with Cheddar and Pickled Red Onion. Sweet Potato Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and shitake Mushrooms. Buncombe County Heirloom Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Balsamic Drizzle. Buffalo Style Boneless Quail. Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Jelly

Trading Spaces multi-day event with full meal service
(one day example meal plan is show)