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Hors d’oeuvres  |  Salads  |  Lunch & Dinner  |  Dessert
|  Late-Night Snacks |  Brunch

 

We can accommodate a variety of dietary needs and common allergies with minor menu modifications or substitutions. If you or your guests have specific religious dietary guidelines, please speak with your planner to discuss the best options.

 

Hors d’oeuvres

 

Get your celebration off to a great start with your choice of two hors d’oeuvres for your cocktail hour.  Add additional items starting at $7 per item, per guest.

 

 

Charcuterie Skewers   Fried Green Tomatoes
An assortment of cheeses, seasonal fruit, and cured meats                     Topped with pimento cheese and campfire sauce
     
BLT Bites   Grilled Steak Skewers
Crostini topped with arugula, bacon, tomato, and bacon aioli   Flank steak with chimichurri
     
Charred Beef Crostini   Classic Crab Cakes
With herbed Boursin cheese, fire-roasted salsa, and balsamic drizzle   Lump crab tossed with breadcrumbs and topped with yum yum sauce
     
Country Ham Sliders   Bacon & Fig Bouchée
Cured local ham with melted cheese and a rich Dijon sauce on a sweet roll   With caramelized onions, rosemary, and thyme in a buttery pastry cup
     
Strawberry Sweethearts   Goat Cheese Tartlet
Strawberry, whipped ricotta with local honey, lemon zest, and spiced pecans   With caramelized onion and thyme
     
Nashville Hot Chicken Bites   Chicken Salad Wonton
Southern fried chicken topped with maple ranch and dill pickle   Roasted red pepper chicken salad with mandarin orange on a crunchy wonton
     

 

Popular Cocktail Hour Enhancements:
 
Market Place Charcuterie Table
Cheeses | Meats | Fruits | Rustic Cut Vegetables Hummus | Herbed Dips | Artisan Breads | Crackers

Speak with your planner for pricing.

 

 


 

 

Salads

 

As the cocktail hour winds down, your guests will take their seats to enjoy a first course of salad served with freshly baked bread and butter. Select one salad for all of your guests to enjoy.

 

 

Arugula & Spinach   Candied Pear
Strawberries, shallots, sliced almonds, feta cheese crumbles, and honey balsamic dressing   Mixed greens, candied roasted pears, toasted pecans, local cheddar, and citrus champagne vinaigrette
     
Butternut Squash & Apple   Market Greens
Mixed greens and kale with roasted butternut squash, apple, dates, pine nuts, goat cheese, and apple cider shallot vinaigrette   Seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and red onions. Choose house vinaigrette or creamy buttermilk dressing.
     
CJ’s Caesar    
Heart of romaine with house-made ciabatta croutons and shaved parmesan    

 

 


 

Lunch & Dinner

 

For your main course, select one of our popular menus below or create your own with your choice of two entrees and two sides. At your event, your selections are beautifully plated and everyone receives the same meal. This eliminates the need for complicated guest meal tracking and ensures smooth service on your event.

 

 

Our most popular main courses:

 

Sweet Tea Glazed Chicken
Jack Daniel’s Pork Medallions
  Sliced Beef Bistro Filet
Classic Crab Cake
Smoked gouda mac & cheese, roasted green beans   Roasted red potatoes, roasted brussels
     
Honey Balsamic Chicken
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
  Roasted Pork with Chimichurri
Rosemary Braised Beef
Roasted red potatoes, almond & red pepper asparagus   Boursin & caramelized onion whipped potatoes, Southern succotash
     
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Rosemary Braised Beef
   
Boursin & caramelized onion whipped potatoes, roasted green beans    

 

 

Or, create your own dual-entrée main course by selecting two entrées and two sides from our full menu below. At your event, your selections are beautifully plated together and served to all guests.

 

Entrées

 

Sliced Beef Bistro Filet   Roasted Pork
Choose chimichurri or demi-glace   Choice of blackberry peach demi or with chimichurri
Rosemary Braised Beef   Jack Daniel’s Pork Medallions
Roasted garlic, rosemary pan sauce   House BBQ sauce and tobacco onions
Classic Crab Cakes   Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Lump crab tossed with breadcrumbs and topped with yum yum sauce   Honey bourbon reduction
     
Honey Balsamic Chicken   Sweet Tea Glazed Chicken
Balsamic herb marinade, local honey, chicken demi-glace   Citrus & black tea brine, local honey
     
Lemon Rosemary Chicken    
with Dijon Cream    
     
Vegetarian & Vegan Entrees:    
Vegetarian & vegan entrees vary by season and are selected by the chef to best pair with your primary menu selection. Examples of popular options include:  
Eggplant Provençal  
Pasta Primavera    
Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri    

 

 

Sides

Honey & Thyme Vegetables Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Seasonal roasted vegetables, lightly seasoned with local honey and fresh thyme Cavatappi pasta, smoked gouda, parmesan
   
Roasted Green Beans Boursin & Caramelized Onion Whipped Potatoes
Olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper
Almond & Red Pepper Asparagus Roasted Red Potatoes
Roasted and topped with red pepper pesto Olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper
Roasted Brussels
Golden raisins, garlic butter, lemon juice
 
Southern Succotash
A vibrant medley of corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and okra

 

Dessert

 

No celebration is complete without a delicious dessert! Whether you’re looking to complement your wedding cake or create a memorable dessert experience for your guests, our menu offers a variety of options to satisfy every sweet tooth.

  • Weddings: Includes a wedding cake, but if you’d prefer a dessert from our menu instead, ask your planner for a quote.
  • Social Events: Includes either one plated dessert or a selection of three desserts displayed for guests to help themselves.
  • Want more? Additional desserts can be added to any event starting at $7 per person. Speak with your planner for a quote based on your preferences.

 

Mini Banana Pudding   Toasted S’more Parfait
Classic recipe with Nilla wafers and whipped topping   Graham cracker, marshmallow, milk chocolate mousse
Strawberry Shortcake   Nashville Bread Pudding
Buttermilk biscuit, macerated strawberries, whipped cream   With bourbon raisin sauce
Milk & Cookies   Jack Daniels Pecan Tartlet
A shot of milk with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie   Light brown sugar, bourbon, pecans
Goo Goo Shooters   Earl Grey Dusted Chocolate Mousse
Nuts, caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate inspired by Nashville’s official candy   Our recommendation for a decadent gluten free dessert option

 


 

Late-Night Snacks

A savory snack to delight your guests and help them refuel for the final hour of dancing. Add your choice of one or more to your menu for $7 per item, per person.

 

Sliders & Tots   Hot Chicken Bao
Mini cheeseburgers served with a crispy tater tot and Nashville aioli   Nashville hot seasoning on a perfectly fried chicken bite with maple ranch and a dill pickle topper
     
Chicken & Waffle Bites    Boujee Hot Pockets
Southern fried chicken, mini buttermilk waffle, topped with maple ranch and dill pickle   Choose from Pepperoni & Mozzarella, Brisket & Cheddar, Classic Taco with Ground Beef & Cheese, Spinach & Artichoke
     
Soft Pretzels and Beer Cheese    
Lightly salted pretzel bites ready to dip in a warm cheese sauce    

 


 

Brunch

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CJ's Off the Square

CJ’s Off the Square is Nashville’s most romantic outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and business events. Located in downtown Franklin, TN, we specialize in all-inclusive event packages with everything you need for a gorgeous garden celebration.

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