(704) 248-4000 Theballantynehotel.com

(704) 248-4000 Theballantynehotel.com

2020 – 2021 WEDDING PACKAGES

The Ballantyne Package Four Tray Passed Hors D’ouevres

Four Hour Ballantyne Brand Package Bar to Include Champagne Toast and Tableside Wine Three Course Dinner Includes: Appetizer, Pre-Selected Choice of Two Entrees Plus Vegetarian, and

Plated Dessert

$150 per person plus 24% service fee and tax

The Princess Package Four Tray Passed Hors D’ouevres

Four Hour Ballantyne Brand Package Bar to Include Champagne Toast and Tableside Wine Three Course Dinner Includes: Appetizer, Pre-Selected Duet Entree Plus Vegetarian, and

Plated Dessert

$170 per person plus 24% service fee and tax

The Queen City Package Four Tray Passed Hors D’ouevres

One Action Station OR Display (excluding Sushi, Cold Seafood, Whole Hog) Four Hour Ballantyne Brand Package Bar to Include Champagne Toast and Tableside Wine Three Course Dinner Includes: Appetizer, Pre-Selected Duet Entree Plus Vegetarian, and

Plated Dessert

$190 per person plus 24% service fee and tax

Venue Fees Range Between $750 – $2,500

Food and Beverage Minimum Ranges Between $15,000 - $35,000 Based on Peak and Non-Peak Months, as well as Day of the Week and Holiday Weekends / Plus

Service Fee and Tax

Wedding Packages Include: Upgraded Satin Linen and Chivari Chairs

Stage Ceremony Spa Water Station

20 x 20 Wood Dance Floor China, Glassware and Flatware

Complimentary Bartender Fees (based on guest count) Complimentary Executive Suite for Wedding Night Waived Photography Fee for Bridal Portrait Location

Complimentary Menu Tasting for up to 4 people plus wedding planner

***All Packages are Customizable

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WEDDING MENUS

TRAY PASSED HORS D’OUEVRES

COLD

Sweet Potato Deviled Egg, Green Tomato Relish, Bacon, Scallions Mushroom Bruschetta, Caramelized Onion Marmalade, Chive

Vesuvio Blue Cheese and Orange Marmalade, Baguette Crostini Leeks and Fennel Tart, Yogurt Gel, Radish

Roasted Pear, Gruyere Cheese, Crème Fraiche, Candied Walnut, Toasted Bread Jicama Avocado Salad, Cucumber, Sun Dried Tomato

Mozzarella Prosciutto Roulade Bruschetta, Blistered Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil Mini Pimento Cheese BLT Biscuit, Tomato Marmalade

Smoked Buffalo Chicken Salad, Celery, Blue Cheese Mousse, Savory Tart Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare, Seaweed Cone, Lemon Gel

Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce Avocado Toast, Crab Salad, Apricot Gel, Micro Cilantro

Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus, Salmon Roe, Chive

HOT

Sicilian Blue Cheese Arancini, Tomato Basil Coulis Garam Masala Chicken Skewer, Greek Yogurt-Lemon Sauce

Chicken Chorizo Empanada, Cilantro-Lime Aioli Pecan Chicken Tender, Maple Mustard Sauce

Mini Chicken and Waffles, Vermont Maple Syrup Peking Duck Spring Roll, Plum Sauce

Gochujang Braised Pork Belly, Pear Marmalade Lemongrass-Ginger Shrimp Skewer, Curry Sauce

Carolina Shrimp Hush Puppy, Sriracha Honey Butter Blackened Shrimp, Grit Cake, Spicy Remoulade Coconut Shrimp, Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Carolina Crab Cakes, Citrus Remoulade Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites

Lamb Chop Lollipop, Indian Spice, Honey Mustard Drizzle Braised Short Rib Manchego Empanada

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THREE COURSE PLATED DINNER APPETIZERS Select One

Arugula ~ Watermelon, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette Heirloom Tomato ~ Stracciatella Cheese, Petite Greens, Black Lava Salt, Basil Oil

Baby Romaine ~ Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Onion, Dried Strawberries, Shaved Almonds, Toasted Oats, Strawberry Vinaigrette Herat of Lettuce ~ Bibb, Red Leaves and Frisee, Roasted Pear, Candied Pecans, Asher Blue Cheese, Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes,

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caramelized Creamy Onion Bisque, Cream Fraiche White Asparagus Soup, Truffle Zest, Basil Oil, Crispy Sun Choke

Ballantyne She-Crab Soup, Chili Oil, Goat Cheese Whipped Cream

ENTREES Select Two – (Ballantyne Package)

Springer Mountain Chicken ~ Sage Potato Au Gratin, Glazed Carrots, Cardamom Jus Salmon ~ White Bean & Lemon Puree, Beet Root Quinoa Salad, Green Olive Tapenade NC Trout ~ Roasted Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Fennel, Heirloom Carrots, English Peas

Filet of Ribeye ~ Black Garlic Potato Puree, Asparagus, Blue Cheese Red Wine Sauce Braised Short Ribs ~ Cauliflower-Potato Puree, Cipollini Onions, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Cabernet Sauce

UPGRADED ENTREES

Additional $10 per person per entrée

Beef Tenderloin ~ Scallion Potato Puree, Roasted Root Vegetables, Bordelaise Sauce Seabass ~ Gold Beet Carpaccio, Charred Leek, Pickled Onion, Forest Mushroom, Salsify Puree

Pecan and Pistachio Crusted Lamb Loin ~ Parsnip Puree, Green Peas, Cremini Mushrooms, Honey-Thyme Glazed Carrots, Grain Mustard Sauce

DUET ENTREES

Select One – (Princess & Queen City Packages) Braised Brasstown Beef Short Rib & Jumbo Shrimp ~

Sweet Potato Puree, Fried Grits Cake, Brussels Sprouts, Cabernet Sauce

Beef Tenderloin & Low Country Crab Cake ~ Edamame-Roasted Corn Succotash, Cauliflower, Bordelaise Sauce

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

Select One Miso Cauliflower Steak ~ Grilled Bok Choy, Bamboo Rice, Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Yuzu Miso Sauce

Roasted Butternut Squash ~ Red Quinoa, White Bean Puree, Glazed Carrots, Black Garlic Gel

DESSERTS Select One

White Chocolate Citrus Tart Mixed Berry Pot de Crème, Citrus Madeline Caramel Mousse Dome, Chocolate Shards

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BAR OPTIONS

BALLANTYNE BAR PACKAGE Smirnoff Vodka Bombay Dry Gin

Jim Beam Bourbon Johnnie Walker Red Scotch

Cruzan Rum Sauza Silver Tequila

Canadian Club Whiskey Ballantyne Wine:

BV Coastal Estates ~ Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE Titos Vodka

Tanqueray Gin Jack Daniels Bourbon

Johnny Walker Black Scotch Bacardi Superior Rum Patron Silver Tequila Crown Royal Whiskey

Premium Wine: Nicolas ~ Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

TOP SHELF BAR PACKAGE

Belvedere Vodka Tanqueray 10 Gin

Makers Mark 46 Bourbon Macallen 12 Scotch

Ron Zacapa Rum Sauza Hornitos Tequila Seagram’s VO Whiskey

Top Shelf Wine: Sonoma Cutrer ~ Chardonnay Oyster Bay ~ Sauvignon Blanc

14 Hands ~ Cabernet Sauvignon Meiomi ~ Pinot Noir

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Coke Products DOMESTIC BEER

Bud Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, White Claw Seltzer, Non-Alcoholic Heineken IMPORTED BEER

Stella Artois, Sam Adams, Heineken, Corona

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ENHANCEMENTS

Additional hour of bar $8 per person

Upgrade to Premium Bar $10 per person

Upgrade to Top Shelf Bar $12 per person

Intermezzo Course ~ Citrus or Raspberry Sorbet $5 per person

Wedding Favors Macarons ~ Choice of Flavor and Color, Includes 2 Macarons $5 per box

Almond Cookies (GF) ~ Includes 4 cookies $6 Per Box

WEDDING CAKE

Our cakes are customized to the couple selecting them. Cakes are priced per person and tend to average from $6-$9 per person.

(Smaller orders (under 75 guests) are priced per project.)

Ultimately the price is based on the complexity of design and the number of people being served. Sheet cakes are available to supplement larger parties and are priced at $4 per person.

Cake Flavors

Vanilla Sponge Chocolate Devil’s Food

Lemon Almond Carrot

Red Velvet

Seasonal Fruits and Jams Strawberry Raspberry

Orange Cherry

Pineapple

Filling Milk Chocolate Mousse

White Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Ganache Italian Buttercream Vanilla Mousseline

Lemon Curd Mocha Buttercream Cream Cheese Icing

Hazelnut Praline Mousse Coconut Buttercream

Frosting Fondant

Italian Buttercream Ganache

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Package prices are subject to change without notice

• A professional wedding planner/coordinator with a minimum of “month of’ is required - Select from The Hotels vendor list or hire your Catering Manager

• A private food tasting for up to 4 guests plus your wedding planner is included in your wedding package after the wedding has been confirmed with a contract and deposit.

• Food tastings are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00pm only. You may select up to 5 canapes, 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts. The chef will prepare small plates for each guest and a full size sample plate to view.

• Food tastings must be pre-arranged with the catering coordinator up to 5 months before your event, with 14 days’ notice.

• Linen included in package is based on rounds of 10, sweetheart table for bride and groom and cake table.

• Children’s meals are $75.00 ++ (10 and under, may apply towards food and beverage min) includes unlimited soft drinks and kids’ meal

• Vendor meals are $45.00 ++ (Chefs Choice, may apply towards food and beverage min)

• Events on Rose Garden must be finished by 10:00pm, no exceptions. In accordance with local ordinance and respect for other hotel guests.

• Event in Ballrooms must be finished by midnight, no exceptions.

• Confetti, glitter and sparklers are not permitted indoors

• All vendors can begin set up (3) hours prior to event start time.

• All vendors must begin load out immediately after the event ends. There is no storage on the property.

• Menu Selection is required 3 weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.

• Final guarantees are required by 12pm 3 business days prior to the event.

• Weather Calls are determined based on the most updated local forecast. Decision to move inside will be made by the following deadlines; Breakfast – evening prior, Lunch – 8am day of event, Dinner – 10am day of event.

• Alcohol Rules & Regulations – The state of North Carolina prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages other than those provided and served by The Ballantyne.

• No outside food is permitted in hotel event or public spaces.