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Inn At Essex Vermont's Culinary Resort
The Inn at Essex Burlington
70 Essex Way, Essex, VT 05452
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On behalf of the entire staff, we are pleased to have the opportunity to introduce you to the Burlington area’s premier full service country hotel & resort. The Inn at Essex provides our guests with all of the personalized services expected in a fine hotel, while maintaining the charm and intimacy of a beautiful Vermont Inn.

Our wedding packages offer you and your guests superb accommodations and world class cuisine prepared under the watchful eye of the Chefs and Student Chefs of New England Culinary Institute.

**Please inquire about seasonal special packages starting

at $39 ++ per person**


Hors D'oeuvres

BUTLERED HORS D'OEUVRES

Vermont Chèvre Truffles

Spanakopita

Seasonal Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella

Crispy Chicken Filet Whole Grain Honey Mustard

Chinese Tootsie Rolls

Prosciutto and Melon

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, Sweet Soy

Assorted Sushi Rolls, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce

Smoked Salmon Canapé

Blackened Scallop, Rémoulade Sauce

Mushroom Caps
Vermont Cheddar and Bacon Stuffing

Littleneck Clams Casino

Filet Mignon Crostini, Tarragon Mustard

 

STATIONARY HORS D'OEUVRES

 Baked Brie en Croûte toasted Walnuts
Seasonal Fruit garnish, French Baguette

Fresh Fruit, Mint Crème Fraiche

Vegetable Crudités
Roasted Onion Sour Cream

Charcuterie Display including
Country Style Pâtés

Selection of Imported and
Domestic Cheeses and Chutneys

Marinated Vegetable Platter

Assorted Mini Tea Sandwiches of
Lobster, Chicken, and Shrimp


The Beaujolais

Cocktail Hour:

Three Butlered Hors D'oeuvres
Two Stationary Hors D'oeuvres

Sparkling Wine Toast

Mesclun Green Salad, CHef's Daily Dressing

Class Made Rolls and Butter 

Entrées 

Medallions of Beef Tenderloin, Braised Onion Sauce
Garlic Mashed Potato, Broccoli Flourettes

Cider Braised Pork Loin, Creamy Braised Red Cabbage
Vermont Maple Butter, Apple Chutney
Sweet Potato Hash

Oven Seared Atlantic Salmon, White Wine sauce
Seasonal Vegetable, Classic Risotto

Free- Form Vegetable Ravioli
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano

Herbed Chicken Breast and Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
Lemon-Parsley Sauce, Crispy Capers

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea

$62 per person

Wedding Receptions are allotted two plated entrée options.
You may choose from three entrée options at a $5.00 per person surcharge. Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


The Alsace

Cocktail Hour:

Four Butlered Hors D'oeuvres
Two Stationary Hors D'oeuvres

Sparkling Wine Toast

Caesar Salad or Mesclun Green Salad

Class Made Rolls and Butter

Entrées 

Cider Braised Pork Shoulder, Local Apple Chutney,
Scalloped Potatoes, Maple Roasted Carrots

Herbed Chicken Statler, Mushroom Risotto
Asparagus, Aromatic Juices

New York Sirloin Steak, Caramelized Onions,
Roasted Pepper Ragout, Garlic Mashed Potato

Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Lemon Compound Butter
Braised Leeks and Fennel, Herbed Cous Cous

Roast Lamb Top Round, Ratatouille, Rosemary Lamb Jus

Orecchiete Pasta with Fricassee of Mushrooms,
Braised Greens, Oven Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Filet Mignon and Maine Crabcake, Potato Gratin,
baby Carrots, Bordelaise Sauce

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea

$72 per person

Wedding Receptions are allotted two plated entrée options.
You may choose from three entrée options at a $5.00 per person surcharge. Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


The Champagne

Cocktail Hour:

Five Butlered Hors D'oeuvres
Classical Charcuterie and Vermont Artisan Cheeses

Premium Sparkling Wine Toast

Boston Lettuce, Caramelized Pears
Jasper Hill Blue Cheese
Spiced Walnuts, Vinaigrette

Assorted Artisan Baked Breads and Butter 

Entrées 

Filet Mignon, Truffle Yukon Gold Potato, Haricots Verts,
Collection of Mushrooms, Béarnaise

Maine Lobster, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Asparagus, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Veal Tenderloin, Rosemary Jus
Organic Root Vegetables, Dauphinoise Potatoes

Sautéed Duck Breast and Confit a l'orange
Seasonal Baby Vegetables, Potato Gratin

Oven Seared Lamb Rack, Ratatouille, Fig Demi-Glace

Vol- au- vent, herb beurre blanc
Seasonal baby vegetables

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea

Mignardise Plates or grooms cake

$82 per person

Wedding Receptions are allotted two plated entrée options.
You may choose from three entrée options at a $5.00 per person surcharge. Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


Burgundy Buffet

Cocktail Hour:

Three Butlered Hors D'oeuvres
Two Stationary Hors D'oeuvres

Sparkling Wine Toast

Mesclun Green Salad, Chef's daily dressing

Class Made Rolls and Butter

Slow Cooked Maple Carrots, Roasted Red Potatoes,
Sweet Peas, Riesling Braised Red Cabbage

Maine Crab and Fresh Cod Cakes

Grilled Chicken Breast
Wilted Spinach, Sweet Potato Hash

Carved Top Round of Roast Beef
Horseradish Sour Cream

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea

$59 per person

Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


Loire Buffet

Cocktail Hour:

Four Butlered Hors D'oeuvres
Two Stationary Hors D'oeuvres

Sparkling Wine Toast

Marinated Vegetable Display

Vermont Cheddar Ale Soup

Mesclun Green Salad, Chef's daily dressing

Horseradish Encrusted Salmon
Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Zucchini, Vin Blanc

Loin of Pork, Onion-Apple Compote, Cider Sauce
Vermont Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables

Carved New York Sirloin of Beef
Horseradish Sour Cream

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea

$72 per person

Please add to all food prices a 19% service charge and 9% tax.
All prices are subject to change with out notice .

Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 772-4295.


Rhone Buffet

Your reception begins with a cocktail hour featuring:

Five Butlered Hors D'oeuvres

Classical Charcuterie and Vermont Cheeses

Premium Sparkling Wine Toast

Yellow Fin Tuna Niçoise Salad

Mesclun Green Salad, Chef's daily dressing

Potato-Leek Soup, Truffle Oil

Duck Confit, Sweet Potato Hash
Sherry Vinegar, Fresh Herbs

Tenderloin Carving Station
Choice of Beef, Veal, or Pork
Assorted Relishes and Chutneys

New England Seafood Bouillabaisse
Garlic Baguette, Organic Vegetables

Free-Form Vegetable Ravioli
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano

Assorted Artisan Baked Breads and Butter

Traditional Wedding Cake
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea

Mignardise Plates or Groom's Cake

Ice Sculpture

$82 per person

Please add to all food prices a 19% service charge and 9% tax.
All prices are subject to change with out notice.

Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


Custom Wedding Cakes

Cake Sponges:

Bride's Batter White
Chocolate
Carrot

Icings:

Vanilla Italian Butter Cream
Chocolate Italian Butter Cream
Dark Chocolate Ganache
White Chocolate Ganache

Fillings:

White Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Raspberry Mousse
Lemon Cream
Cream Cheese icing

Rolled Fondants: ($1.00 per person)

Traditional White
White Chocolate
Dark Chocolate

Additional Artistry: (priced quoted per cake)

Sugar Flowers
Marizipan Flowers
White or Dark Chocolate Ribbons or Bows
Custom Artisitry

All cakes are lightly moistened with complimenting liquor.
Please let us know if you prefer no liquor.

Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.


Wedding Packages

Your five-hour reception wedding package includes:

Your choice of both passed and stationary hors D'OEUVRES FOR
your cocktail hour

A complimentary tasting of your meal choice
and cake choice

A speciality wedding cake designed for you

A complimentary overnight stay the
evening of your wedding

A late night picnic awaiting you in your guest room the evening of your wedding, including sparkling wine and two slices of wedding cake

A gift certificate FOR COMPLIMENTARY overnight stay on your first anniversary including breakfast for two in Butler 's Restaurant.

 

Please add to all food prices a 20% service charge and 9% tax.
All prices are subject to change without notice.

Special discount pricing may be available based upon resort availability. Please call our Sales Department regarding details at (800) 727-4295.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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