Our Cuisine
At the heart of The Manor’s renowned receptions is the elegant cuisine designed to delight your guests with its extravagance and quality. A large selection of carefully coordinated menus of classically-refined and modern dishes, culminating with a show-stopping wedding cake custom made for you in our own bake shoppe.
The Manor offers both Cocktail Hour and Gourmet Dinner menus as well as lavish Buffet-style events. Our award-winning kitchen and experienced team of expert chefs offer a wide selection of choices in designing your a perfect wedding menu.
Consistently honored for its culinary achievements, The Manor has earned countless recognitions and is a recipient of the DiRoNA Award, placing it in the top 1% of culinary establishments in North America. The Manor also holds an unmatched record of 30-consecutive AAA Four Diamond Awards; a feat not achieved by any other venue across the entire state of New Jersey.
Sample Wedding Reception Menu
(SAMPLE ONLY - OFFERINGS MAY VARY SEASONALLY AND ARE CUSTOMIZABLE TO EACH EVENT HOST'S SPECIFIC PREFERENCES)
Gourmet Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Five Hours
Premium Open Bar Throughout Your Affair
Including Cocktails, Red and White Wine, Domestic and Imported Beers,
Soft Drinks and a variety of Flavored Martinis.
Cocktail Hour
Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne upon arrival.
Butler Service of Hors d’Oeuvres
White Glove Service
(All Included)
Tempura-Fried Shrimp, Sweet Chili Sauce
Mushroom Duxelles Tarte, Parmesan Cheese
Cocktail Franks in Puff Pastry with Beer Flight
Baked Brie in Phyllo Dough with Raspberry Coulis
Sliced Filet Mignon, Horseradish and Caramelized Onions served on Crostini
Mini Crab Cakes, Roasted Pepper Aioli
Shitake-Leek Spring Rolls, Hoisin Sauce
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Skewers
Seasonal Soup Shooters ~ Gazpacho or Butternut Bisque
Tuna Tartare served in a Cucumber Cup
Chicken Satay, served in Melon with Orange-Ginger Sauce
Seafood Bar
(All Included)
Extra Large Gulf Coast Shrimp
accompanied by Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish and Lemon Wedges
Citrus Marinated Seafood Salad of Mussels, Calamari, Scallops and Shrimp
Deluxe Cold Displays
(All Included)
Local Artisanal Cheese Board
A Presentation of Seasonal New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Hand-Crafted Cheeses
Freshly Cut Fruits and Berries
Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, and Seasonal Berries
Harvest Table
Crudités ~ Seasonal Raw Vegetables with House Dressing, Garlic Hummus with Pita Triangles
Grilled Vegetables ~ Eggplant, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, and Portabella Mushrooms,
Marinated Wild Mushrooms with Italian Herbs, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Assorted Imported Olives
Tuscan Station
(All Included)
Salumeria Platter
Thinly Sliced Prosciutto, Soppressata, Mortadella, Salami and Provolone Cheese
Bruschetta
Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil and Herbs served with Grilled Italian Bread
Mozzarella Display
Mozzarella with Red Roasted Peppers, Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Pasta Station
Live Station, Prepared à la Minute to Guests’ Preferences
(All Included)
Pastas
Penne & Rigatoni
Sauces
Pink Vodka, Marinara, & Pesto
Accompaniments
Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers,
Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, & Parmesan Cheese
Carving Station
Select Prime Meats sliced to order.
(Choice of Two)
Tequila Lime Marinated Flank Steak
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
Citrus Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Roast Vermont Turkey Breast
Corn-Fed Baked Virginia Ham
Hot Buffet Stations
(Choice of Four)
Paella ~ Shrimp, Clams and Scallops in Saffron Rice
Chicken with Marsala Wine Sauce and Mushrooms
Chicken Français sautéed in White Wine, Butter and Lemon
Sweet Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers, Onions and Tomato
Fried Gulf Coast Shrimp, with House-Made Tartar and Cocktail Sauces
Savory Ginger-Marinated Beef Tips with Charred Bok Choy
Prince Edward Island Mussels Fra Diavolo
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Fried Calamari with Spicy Red Sauce
Eggplant Rollatini stuffed with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheeses
Grilled Steak au Poivre with Black and White Ground Peppercorns
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
All of our menu selections are offered on an unlimited basis
and are prepared fresh at The Manor.
Customized menu substitutions are available.
Additional Themed Stations
(Choice of Two Stations)
South of the Border
Tacos Made With Warm Corn and Flour Tortillas
(Served with a Choice of Two)
Skirt Steak, Mahi Mahi, or Chicken
Included Salsas: Rojas, Verde and Chipotle
Toppings: Pico de Gallo, Cabbage Slaw, Cotija Cheese,
Jalapenos, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream, and Guacamole
Asian Wok Station
Lo Mein Noodles and Stir Fry Vegetables with:
(Choice of One)
Sirloin Strips, Chicken or Shrimp
Served in traditional take-out boxes with Chop Sticks and Fortune Cookies
offered with Hoisin and Soy Sauces
Enhance at an additional per person rate:
Pork Pot Stickers, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Steamed Chicken Dumplings
Mashed Potato Martinis
Garlic Mashed, Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato
served in Martini Glasses and offered with your guests’ choice of:
Herbed Butter, Chives, Bacon Bits, Grated Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream,
Brown Gravy, Mini Marshmallows and Chopped Pecans
Add Braised Short Ribs or Duck Confit at an addition per person rate
Macaroni & Five Cheese Bar
(Parmesan, Fontina, American, Gruyere, and Cheddar Cheeses)
Offered with Bacon, Buffalo Chicken, Shredded Cheese, Chives and Vegetable Ratatouille
Slider Station
Beef Sliders on Freshly-Made Buns served with House-Cut French Fries
Offered with Pickles, Ketchup, Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes, Cheese, and Lettuce
Texas Smokehouse
Smoked Dry-Rubbed Brisket
with Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Coleslaw and Pickled Vegetables served on Potato Buns
Cocktail Hour Upgrades
(At an additional per per rate)
Infused Vodka Martini Station
Three Manor-Made Infused Vodkas
Flavored with Fresh Berries, Citrus Fruits, and All Natural Spices &Herbs
Fresh Guacamole Bar
Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Mango, Jalapeño Salsa, Red Onions and Pepper
Additional Carving Stations
Baby Rack of Lamb
Marinated Skirt Steak
Whole Suckling Pig
Assorted Sushi Platter
California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, and Inside-Out Salmon Rolls
served with Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce, Fresh Wasabi, and Chop Sticks
Additional Seafood Bar Selections
Clams on the Half Shell
Oysters on the Half Shell
Split Crab Legs
Maine Lobster Tails
Dinner Reception
Champagne Toast
House Red and White Wine Served at the Tables
in addition to the Premium Open Bar.
Appetizer
(Choice of One)
Sliced Heirloom Tomato and Ovoline Mozzarella
with Baby Arugula, Chives, White Balsamic Dressing
Arcadia Salad
A Delicate Variety of Freshly Picked Field Greens,
Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Red Onions tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine tossed with our Classic Homemade Dressing,
Brioche Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
Spring/Summer Salad
(Seasonal)
Mixed Greens, Watermelon, Mint, Feta Cheese
White Balsamic Dressing
Fall/Winter Salad
(Seasonal)
Field Greens, Granny Smith Apples, Blue Cheese
Dried Cranberries, Cider Vinaigrette
Mushroom Truffle Soup
Chilled Gazpacho
(Seasonal)
Entrée
(Choice of Four, one from each category)
(Tableside Entrée Selection)
~ Poultry ~
Roasted Chicken Breast
Lemon-Thyme Jus
Frenched Chicken Breast
with Madeira Wine Demi-Glace
~ Fish ~
Chef’s Seasonal Seafood Selection
Ginger-Soy Gastrique
Pan Seared Salmon
Citrus Beurre Blanc
~ Beef ~
Chateaubriand
Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Demi-Glace
Boneless Short Ribs
Braised in Red Wine
8 oz. Filet Mignon
Bordelaise Sauce
(additional rate per person)
(All Entrees above served with the Chef’s Seasonal Vegetables)
~ Vegetarian/Vegan ~
Grilled Cauliflower Steak
Carrot Purée and Red Quinoa
Dessert
(Choice of One)
The Manor’s Dessert Plate
Our Pastry Chef’s selection of three Confections on an
Individual Sampling Plate for each guest.
Examples Include:
Chocolate Mousse with Bavarian Chocolate Shavings,
Key Lime Tart, Crème Brulee, Panna Cotta, Crème Caramel
Fresh Berries with Grand Marnier Sauce or Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
The Manor’s Viennese Table
Prepared in our own Pastry Shoppe featuring:
Assorted French and Italian Pastries, Chocolate Dipped Fruits,
Fresh Cakes, Tortes, Assorted Mousses, Fresh Fruit,
Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Assorted Toppings,
Crepe Station with Assorted Fruit and Cream Fillings,
International Coffee Bar Flamed to Order,
Flambé Station offering Bananas Foster
(additional per person rate)
Custom Wedding or Occasion Cake
Baked on Premise in The Manor’s Pastry Shoppe
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
Espresso and Cappuccino available on request
A Selection of After Dinner Liquors and Brandy
INCLUDED AMENITIES
Private Bridal Salon available two hours prior to your event
with Champagne and Light Hors d’oeuvres.
Escort Cards, Table Numbers and Direction Cards Included.
Valet Parking and Coat Check Services Included.
Music, Flowers, Centerpieces and Photography Not Included
Edible Favors
Make a Lasting Impression with these Treats and Snacks To-Go
(additional per person rate)
French Fry Station
French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Waffle Fries, Truffle Fries
Ketchup and Mustard
Donut Wall
A Sweet Display of Assorted Donuts
Popcorn Bar
Freshly-Popped Popcorn
Served in To Go Boxes and offered with your guests’ choice of Flavor:
White Cheddar, Ranch, Jalapeño, Warm Butter and Caramel
Pretzel Station
Hot Jumbo Soft Pretzels
Offered with your Guests choice of
Cheddar Cheese, Mustard or Hot Salsa Cheese Dip
International Flavored Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar
Regular or Decaf Coffee, Hot Chocolate Served in To Go Cups
French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Milk, Half & Half
Accompanied by
Peppermint, Chocolate Chips, Sugar Rock Candy, Marshmallows and Whipped Cream