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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 available 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.

 

 

Caprese Skewers   Fried Green Tomatoes
grape tomatoes + mini mozzarella balls + fresh basil + balsamic drizzle
gf + v                
  corn meal dusted green tomatoes + crumbled goat cheese + Cajun remoulade
v
     
PLT Bites   Beef Wellington
Campari + basil mayo + prosciutto + lettuce chiffonade
gf
  seared tenderloin of beef + Dijon + mushroom duxelles + puff pastry + horseradish cream
     
Shrimp & Grits   Crab Cakes
stone-ground cheddar grits + blackened Gulf shrimp + Creole cream sauce + chopped hickory bacon + scallion   fresh jumbo lump crab + Cajun remoulade + chive
     
Pimento Cheese Crostini   Apple & Brie Flatbread
cream cheese + grated sharp cheddar + house pimento + garlic crostini + smoked paprika
v
  sautéed spiced apples + torched brie + Tennessee honey + flatbread
v
     
Savory Strawberry Canapé   Mac & Cheese Bites
whipped chèvre + balsamic syrup

  sharp cheddar + parmesan
v
     
Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles Sesame Chicken Wonton
hot fried chicken + Belgian waffle + maple syrup + sugar dusted
df
  roasted chicken + sweet soy tahini + sriracha aioli + sliced scallion + crispy wonton
df
     
Chicken Satay   Roasted Tenderloin Crostini
coconut curry marinade + cilantro + thai peanut sauce
df+gf
herb roasted beef tenderloin + cream cheese spread + onion jam + garlic crostini
 

 


 

 

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.

 

 

Baby Spinach   Warehouse
baby spinach + strawberries + toasted walnuts + crumbled blue cheese + poppy seed vinaigrette
gf + v
  mixed greens + red and green grapes + blueberries + strawberries + crumbled feta + Vidalia onion dressing
gf + v
     
Caprese   Garden
arugula + buffalo mozzarella + grape tomatoes + basil oil + sea salt + cracked black pepper + balsamic vinaigrette
gf + v
  romaine + English cucumbers + grape tomatoes + broccoli florets + carrots + cheddar cheese + sunflower seeds + buttermilk ranch
gf + v
     
Caesar   Wedge Salad
romaine + focaccia croutons + shaved pecorino + creamy Caesar dressing   iceberg + grape tomatoes + chopped hickory bacon + toasted cornbread croutons + house blue cheese dressing

 

 


 

Lunch & Dinner

 

For your main course, select one of our popular menus below or create your own with your choice of two entrée 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:

Beef Filet + Panne Chicken Braised Beef + Pan-Seared Salmon
garlic whipped potatoes + roasted asparagus & carrots penne pasta + roasted vegetables
Jack Daniels Chicken + Grilled Pork Loin Pork Medallions + Airline Chicken
red potato mash + sautéed green beans roasted red potatoes + brussels
Roasted Chicken Quarter + Bourbon Glazed Salmon
mac & cheese + sautéed 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

 

Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions   Panne Chicken
cremini + bordelaise
gf
  lightly breaded & seared chicken breast + lemon caper sauce
Filet of Beef   Tuscan Chicken
5oz filet + garlic herb butter
gf
  seared chicken breast + artichokes + roasted red peppers + red onion + lemon basil cream sauce
Braised Beef Ragu   Roasted Chicken Quarter
house tomato sauce + parmesan
gf
  fire roasted + house seasoning
gf
     
Pork Tenderloin Medallion   Jack Daniels Chicken
maple bourbon glaze
df
  grilled chicken breast + jack daniels sauce
df
     
Shrimp   Airline Chicken
blackened shrimp + garlic butter

  pan-seared chicken + pairing sauce
gf
     
Pork Tenderloin Medallion   Bourbon Glazed Salmon
maple bourbon glaze
df
  atlantic salmon + house bourbon glaze
gf + v
     
Crab Cakes   Pan-Seared Salmon
fresh jumbo lump crab + remoulade or paired sauce   atlantic salmon + fresh herbs + lemon essence
df + gf
     
   
   
     
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:  
Vegetable Lasagna  
Stuffed Acorn Squash    
Pasta Primavera    

 

 

Sides

 

Roasted Asparagus & Carrots Southern Macaroni & Cheese
olive oil + salt & pepper
gf + v
elbow macaroni + 4-cheese sauce
v
   
Sautéed Green Beans Garlic Whipped Potatoes
haricots verts + brown sugar & butter
gf + v
Yukon potatoes + roasted garlic + butter
gf + v
Sautéed Broccolini Roasted Vegetables
olive oil + garlic
df + gf + v + vegan
squash + zucchini + red onion + carrots + bell pepper
df + gf + v + vegan
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Red Potatoes
halved brussels sprouts + olive oil + brown sugar
df + gf + v + vegan
olive oil + salt + pepper
df + gf + v + vegan
 

 

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, we have a variety of options to satisfy every sweet tooth.

  • Weddings: Your package includes a wedding cake, but if you’d prefer a dessert from our menu instead, check with your planner to discuss options and pricing.
  • Social/Business Events: Your package includes choice of one dessert served as a fourth course
  • Want more? Dessert courses and displays can be added to any event starting at $7 per person. Speak with your planner for a quote based on your preferences.

 

Key Lime Dessert   Banana Pudding
lime custard + chantilly cream
v
  vanilla cream cheese pudding + ‘Nilla wafers + Chantilly cream
v
Chocolate Mousse Brownie Shot   Dutch Apple Pie
milk chocolate + mascarpone + diced fudge brownie + chocolate chips
v
  sautéed apples + Dutch crumble
v
Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies   Peach Pie Delight
chopped pecans + traditional filling with milk chocolate
v
  sautéed peaches + sweet cream cheese + salted graham crumble
v
Sour Cream Pound Cake Muffins   Cheesecake Shooters
Grandma’s recipe
v
  vanilla cheesecake filling + graham cracker crust + seasonal fruits
v
     
Bread Pudding   House Baked Cookies
brioche + custard + raisin & apple + vanilla rum glaze
v
  chocolate chip + peanut butter + oatmeal raisin
v

 

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 $9 per item, per person.

 

Sliders & Chips   Tacos
Mini cheeseburgers + ms. vickies   chicken or beef tacos + tortilla chips + salsa
gf
     
Chicken & Waffles    Biscuits + Ham
house fried chicken + belgian waffles   cheddar garlic biscuits + grilled ham
     
Coffee Bar    
regular + decaf coffee with all the necessary condiments as well as flavored creamers (vanilla + hazelnut + caramel) + rock candy stirrers    

 


 

Brunch

Available by request

 

 

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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