The Dining Guide

Everything you need to know to plan a crowd-pleasing menu for your event at CJ's Off the Square

Nashville Garden Wedding and Event Venue | CJ's Off the Square

What’s Included?

Our all-inclusive event packages feature our signature dining experience, which includes:

  • A delicious four course meal
  • Seated service
  • China, flatware, glassware, and linens
  • Waitstaff and bartenders
  • Personalized menu card at each place setting
  • Invitation to join us for a menu tasting

Gratuity for our catering team is not included in your event package. It’s not required, but always appreciated.

explore the menu

Our menu is thoughtfully curated to complement the overall flow of the venue and our outdoor setting. Many of our our most popular dishes remain year to year with occasional updates each season. This page always reflects our most current menu, policies and pricing.

Every event includes:

  • Choice of two hors d’oeuvres for your cocktail hour
  • Choice of one salad served with fresh bread and butter
  • Our signature dual-entrée main course featuring two entrées and two side items, artfully plated and served tableside
  • Soft drinks, water and coffee
  • Bar set-up, service, and a standard mixer package (you will purchase exactly the beer, wine, spirits you wish to serve through our preferred provider)

We also offer dessert, late-night snacks, and other services as optional additions to your package.

Join Us for a menu tasting

As part of your planning experience, you’ll enjoy a menu tasting to help you finalize your event menu. Tastings may be offered in a group setting or as a private appointment, depending on the season and availability.

No matter the format, you’ll sample some of our most popular dishes and get a feel for what it is like to be a guest at your own event.

Frequently Asked questions

You may have some questions about our dining experience and menu. Visit our Menu FAQ page to find answers to the most common questions to help you plan with confidence.

planning your bar

Standard bar service is included in your event package. This includes up to 2 bar tenders and our standard mixer package. You will work with our catering manager to customize your beverage selection and we will create a customized order reflecting exactly what kinds of beer, wine, and spirits you’d like to serve. We will then assist you with making your alcohol purchase through our preferred provider. Our team will handle the rest—ensuring a smooth, professional experience for you and your guests.

Feel free to browse our Bar Shopping Guide for a general estimate of how much beer, wine, and spirits you may need based on your guest count.

As your event approaches, your planner will help you plan the best setup for your celebration including a personalized bar shopping list.

CJ’s Off the Square’s Guide to a Great Bar

 

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