1. Embrace the Season
Start with what’s fresh and local. A spring affair may feature grilled asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes and lemon & herb marinated chicken breast, while a fall gathering might lean into herb crusted pork tenderloin with sour cream & onion mashed potatoes, followed by rustic apple pie. Menus that reflect the season not only taste better—they feel more connected to the moment.
2. Rustic Doesn’t Mean Roughing It
Think elevated comfort food with a homespun twist. Chef Naj can create you a coordinated, custom menu with your favorite comfort foods, such as lobster mac and cheese, cornbread muffins with rosemary honey butter and heirloom salads. Grazing tables loaded with gourmet charcuterie boards, three-meat meatballs with zesty pomodoro sauce, hummus and baba ghanoush with crostini, pita chips and crudite make for inviting, no-fuss starters that feel abundantly generous.
3. Family-Style for a Cozy Vibe
For smaller weddings, nothing beats the warmth of a family-style meal. Passing hand-carved platters of slow-braised short ribs or lemon-thyme roast chicken across the table encourages conversation and creates the kind of shared experience that lasts long after dessert is done.
4. Thoughtfully Inclusive Options
Natural and mindful often go hand-in-hand. Make room for vegan black pepper grilled portabella steaks, gluten-free white-wine steamed green beans or dairy-free long-grain rice pilaf. The goal is to nourish every guest without calling too much attention to dietary labels.
5. Sweet Endings with Rustic Charm
Cap it all off with one of our rustic fruit pies – in apple, strawberry, blueberry or sweet potato – or a naked cake adorned with fresh herbs and flowers from a local bakery, such as Cafe Latte, one we highly recommend. Add a chocolate fountain with warm cookies and strawberries, our spiced apple cider or hot chocolate topped with whipped cream for a cozy surprise as the sun dips low.
A natural setting brings the magic. Our menus bring the heart.
