Full Moon Resort Wedding Event Menus
Full Moon’s Premium Wedding Menu is included in the Wedding Event Package Price and
offers a full spectrum of exceptional catering with fresh bountiful presentations
* Note: All menu items are subject to market availability. Ingredient substitutions will be made, as necessary
Table of Contents
I. Hors D’Oeuvres Service
III. Exquisite Tapas Party Upgrade
V. Custom Cakes, Baking and Desserts Upgrades
I. Hors D’Oeuvres Service
Hors d’ Oeuvres includes self-service Presentation and choice of three served items
SELF SERVICE PRESENTATION
An artful arrangement of local and imported cheeses such as, but not limited to, farmhouse cheddar, chèvre, swiss, Roquefort blue, dillhavarti, and Boursin. To accompany these fine cheeses will be, grapes, an assortment of flatbreads, gluten free rice crackers and a basket of crispy, baked bruschetta
The presentation also includes crisp seasonal vegetables, homemade hummus, pita, assorted olives and tapenades, pickles, stuffed grape leaves, cherry tomatoes mozzarella and pesto, smoked fish, seasoned meats, and assorted pâté
Self Service - Optional Upgrades
Raw Bar Presentation
Freshly shucked clams & oysters, chilled jumbo shrimp, lobster salad, and octopus salad
Dumpling display
Asian specialties including assorted dumplings, spring rolls, potstickers, and steam pork buns
SERVED HORS D’OEUVRES
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Napa cabbage, peppers, and onions Thai chili dipping sauce
Lobster Rolls
New England lobster on a brioche roll with garlic and herb aioli
Tuna Tartare
Marinated Ahi tuna with a spicy Asian aioli in a sesame cone
Chipotlé Shrimp Taco
Seasoned shrimp with chipotlé cream
Northeastern Crab Cakes
Classic crab cakes with lemon aioli
Spanakopita
Authentic Greek spinach pie with spinach, onions, cheeses, and herbs in flaky phyllo
Coconut Shrimp
Coconut-breaded jumbo shrimp with a sweet chili dipping sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushroom stuffed with parmesan and bacon
Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes with roasted shallot aioli
Cheese & Pepper Tartlets
Pastry shell filled with Hudson Valley goat cheese, red peppers, and egg
Mini Open Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Locally-smoked salmon with dill cream cheese on toast
Pigs in a Blanket
Classic beef hot dog input pastry with spicy mustard
Latkes
Beets, carrots, and parsnips, fried crisp and topped with homemade apple sauce
Samosas
Vegan samosas filled with curried chickpeas and potatoes with a sweet chili dipping sauce
Chicken Satay
Skewered, grilled chicken breast with peanut dipping sauce
Beef Satay
Skewered fillets of beef with a homemade chimichurri
Shaved Kobe Carpaccio
Thinly sliced Kobe beef on toast points with a roasted shallot aioli and shaved parmesan
Grilled Bruschetta Menu
Locally baked French bread sliced thin, grilled, and served with one of the following toppings:
*Braised short rib with maple BBQ sauce and microgreens
*Warm duck confit and figs
*Caponata with fried capers and gravlax
*Mozzarella, tomato, basil, and garlic
* Brie, green apples, and thyme
II. Wedding Dinner Selections
Includes two plated entrées, two sides, one bread, one salad, and self-service coffee and tea with sweet biscotti
SALADS
House Salad
Spring greens with red grapes, homemade croutons, asiago cheese dressed with a white balsamic vinaigrette
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, roasted red onion, candied pecans, goat cheese crostini, and raspberry vinaigrette
ENTREES
Grass Fed Tenderloin of Beef (Note: Market Price Upgrade fee applies)
Beef tenderloin, caramelized onions, and horseradish cream
New York Strip Steak
Seasoned New York strip steak with balsamic caramelized onions
Pecan Crusted Pork Chop
Thyme and pecan crusted, bone-in pork chop with a blueberry merlot compote
Grilled Lamb Chop
Grilled lamb chops marinated with cilantro, mint, and honey with a tomato saffron vinaigrette
Boursin-Crusted Chicken Breast
Frenched chicken breast with a Boursin cheese crust
Traditional Stuffed Chicken
Frenched chicken breast with a sage stuffing and homemade gravy
Chicken Chasseur
Braised chicken breast with porcini mushrooms, shallots, red wine, and tomato
Salmon Scampi
Salmon filet with herbs, white wine, butter, lemon, and capers
Miso-Soy Salmon
Salmon glazed with soy, garlic, and sweet chili
Ahi Tuna Steak
Served rare with melon salsa
Mediterranean Halibut
Seared halibut baby artichokes, niçoise olives, and marjoram
Trout
Whole trout with lemon thyme vinaigrette
Jerk Shrimp
Jamaican jerk shrimp with rice
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant layered with mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs
Mushroom and Leek Bisteeya
Mushroom and leek pie with blueberry merlot compote
Mushroom Risotto Cakes
Caramelized risotto cakes with white bean Alfredo
Stuffed Pepper
Roasted pepper stuffed with tofu, black beans, corn, quinoa, and vegetables
Stuffed Smoked Tomatoes
Smoked tomatoes with Israeli couscous, vegetables, and a roasted corn and cilantro vinaigrette
Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese tortellini with roasted red peppers, spinach, thin-sliced oven dried tomato, artichoke, and shallot Alfredo
Pasta Marinara
Penne pasta tossed with a homemade marinara sauce
Potato Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, pesto marinara, and basil
Spinach Ravioli
Cheese and spinach ravioli with sage brown butter, carrots, and asparagus
Sweet Chili Glazed Tofu Steak
Pan seared tofu marinated in soy, garlic, and sweet chilies
SIDES
Mixed Vegetable Grill
Fresh zucchini, baby carrots, asparagus, and fennel
Sautéed Kale
Kale with roasted shallot and garlic
Vegetable Ratatouille
Ragout of squash, zucchini, eggplant, and tomato
Potato and Leek Mash
Mashed potatoes with butter-melted leeks
Twice Baked Red Potato
Twice baked potato with cream, egg, and asiago cheese
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Yukon, Peruvian blue, and red potato roasted with olive oil and rosemary
Saffron Basmati Rice
Basmati rice infused with saffron
Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice served with cremini mushroom and truffle
BREADS
Foccacia
Italian flat bread drizzled with garlic olive oil and herbs
French Baguette
Freshly baked traditional loaves
Grilled Pita Bread
Grilled pita with olive oil and sea salt
BUFFET COFFEE AND SWEETS STATION
Gourmet organic coffee, assorted teas, and biscotti
III. Tapas Party Upgrade
The Tapas Party is a service upgrade designed for those interested in an alternative to the traditional cocktail hour/dinner format.
This three-hour service provides a casual party atmosphere, no assigned seating and plenty of time for mingling. Dancing and socializing with extended bar service may continue in the reception location for up to an additional two hours.
Immediately following the ceremony, a lovely self-service presentation is featured at the reception location along with the presentation of 3 Served Tapas followed by a service of 5 Plated Selections at stations and concluding with choice of 2 Dessert Selections.
SELF SERVICE HORS D’OEUVRES PRESENTATION:
See above
SERVED TAPAS:
*Choice of 3
Beef Satay
Skewered fillets of beef with a homemade chimichurri
Lobster Rolls
New England lobster on brioche roll with garlic and herb aioli
Tuna Tartare
Marinated Ahi tuna with a spicy Asian aioli on a rice crackers
Stone Bread
Grilled local bread, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, marinated olives
Catalana Pizza
Toasted flatbread, roasted garlic and black pepper hummus,
baba ganoush, marinated mixed olives
Chorizo
Slided chorizo, salsa verde, grilled crostini
Deviled Eggs
Crispy shrimp deviled eggs with garlic aioli
Ham Croquettes
Serrano ham fritters, manchego cheese
PLATED TAPAS
*Choice of 5
Egg Omelette
Omelette of potatoes and onions, smoked paprika aioli
Anchovies Blanco
White anchovy marinated in vinegar and oil, lemon aioli
Bacon & Bean Stew
White bean and chorizo stew, bacon, smoked paprika
Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly, cider bacon jam, savory apple compote, butternut squash puree
Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp, garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Poutine
Hand cut fries, beef gravy, cheese curd
Hash
House smoked corned beef hash, fried potatoes, fried egg, smoked chili glaze
Stuffed Barbacoa Pepper
Braised beef barbacoa stuffed red pepper, cheddar cheese, salsa verde
Filet of Beef
Seared filet of beef, corncake, red onion marmalade, garlic aioli,
Meat Ball
Bacon meatball, romesco sauce, parmesan
Clams in Broth
Littleneck clams, garlic, saffron, white wine, gremolata
Octopus & Beans
Grilled octopus, butter beans, kalamata olives, citrus zest, thyme, arugula, saffron vinaigrette
Fried Calamari
Fried calamari, lemon aioli
Lobster
Saffron infused red bliss potatoes, sauteed lobster, white truffle vinaigrette
Foie & Scallop
Hudson Valley foie gras, seared scallop, pear, maple syrup gastrique
Lamb Chop
Grilled lamb chops, marinated with cilantro, mint, honey, witha tomato saffron vinaigrette salad
Gnocchi
Potato gnocchi, pesto marinara, basil
Field Greens
Local mescaline, red grapes, Parmesan, brown sugar vinaigrette
Burgers & Fries
Hand-formed beef burger, lettuce, tomato, caper ketchup, pepper jack with hand-cut fries
DESSERT TAPAS
*Choice of 2
Espresso Profiteroles
Puffs of pastry filled with fresh cream and topped with chocolate espresso ganache
Cannolis
Flaky pastry shell, filled with a sweetened ricotta cream and chocolate chips
Assorted Individual Cheesecake
A variety of mini cheesecakes
Assorted Petit Fours
A variety of small cakes and pastries
IV. Gourmet Barbeque Buffet
The Gourmet BBQ includes choice of two entrees, three sides, one salad, one bread,
BBQ also includes a self-service coffee, tea, and dessert station
Seafood Boil- Optional Upgrade
Littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels and Maine lobster, boiled and served with
fresh corn and new potatoes
ENTREES
Oven-Roasted Chicken:
Roasted Chicken served with an assortment of side sauces
Roasted Ribeye
Herb-crusted prime rib, oven roasted, and served with bone stock gravy
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Slow-roasted ribs, dry rubbed and topped with our classic barbeque sauce
BBQ Beef Brisket
Slow-smoked BBQ beef brisket topped with our classic barbeque sauce
Smokehouse Pulled Pork
Smokehouse pulled pork shoulder simmered for hours in our homemade barbeque sauce
German Bratwurst and Knackwurst
Grilled German bratwurst and sauerkraut
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
Thai Vegetable and Tofu Satay
Assorted seasonal vegetables and tofu topped with a homemade Thai sauce
Grilled Portobello
Balsamic portobello mushroom with red peppers, spinach, and asiago
Homemade Vegetarian Burgers
Black bean burgers made with roasted red onions, peppers, quinoa, garlic and cilantro
Seitan Philly Cheese Steak
Seitan with peppers, onions, and melted cheese
BBQ SIDES
Pasta Salad
Pesto pasta with tomatoes and parmesan
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow noodles with a creamy, homemade cheese sauce
Classic Roasted Potatoes
Oven-roasted potatoes seasoned with sea salt and rosemary
Greens and Bacon
Braised collard greens with smoked bacon
Corn on the Cob (seasonal)
Steamed corn with ginger butter
Creamed Corn
Corn kernels and sweet cream
Baked Beans
Vegetarian kettle cooked baked beans
Classic Coleslaw
Fresh cabbage and carrot mixed with our homemade dressing
Rustic Potato Salad
Classic mayo-based potato salad
SALADS
Fresh Garden Salad
Fresh local greens tossed with cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded carrots
Spinach Salad
Spinach, basil, tomato, asiago cheese, and house croutons
BREADS
Grilled Flatbread
drizzled with olive oil
Stone Ground Corn Bread
With or without jalapeños
Country Rolls
COFFEE, TEA, AND DESSERT BUFFET
Homemade Fudge Brownies with Fresh watermelon slices (seasonal)
or
Chef’s apple or peach cobbler
V. Late Night Snacks Upgrade
Savory Snacks offer a special service for Post Reception Socializing
Pizza:
Cheese or Pepperoni
Chicken Wings:
Buffalo, BBQ, Thai Chili, or Garlic Parmesan
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Full Size Soft Pretzels
VI. Custom Cakes, Baking and Desserts Upgrades
Exceptional and beautiful homemade desserts and handmade Wedding Cakes, Cup Cakes, and Pies, are designed in consultation with the Client and prepared on site by Full Moon Resort’s Executive Chef as an optional upgrade. All wedding cakes include cutting and service.
Cakes
Full Moon offers a variety of cake flavors, fillings, and icings. The classic wedding cake is three tiers with your choice of one cake flavor, filling, and icing for all tiers. Other options are also available. Custom flavors, fillings and icings are also available.
Cake flavors:
White Angel, Chocolate, Almond, Vanilla, Fudge Brownie, Red Velvet, Carrot, and Espresso
Fillings:
Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Raspberry, Chocolate Cream, White Chocolate Cream, Vanilla Butter Cream, Espresso Cream, Lemon Curd, Peanut Butter Cream, Classic Butter Cream, Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Cream, and Cream Cheese
Icings:
Chocolate Ganache, Decorative Fondant, Classic Butter Cream, Cream Cheese, Chocolate Cream, White Chocolate Cream, Vanilla Butter Cream, Espresso Cream, and Peanut Butter Cream
Pies:
Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Boston Cream, Cherry, Chocolate Cream, Coconut Cream, Coconut Custard,
Mixed Berry, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Strawberry Rhubarb
Desserts
French Macarons
Assortment of classic French macarons
Espresso Profiteroles
Puffs of pastry filled fresh creamand topped with chocolate espresso ganache
Cannoli
Flaky pastry shell, filled with a sweetened ricotta cream and chocolate chips
VII. Breakfast Buffet
Full Moon’s breakfast menu offers a choice of two entrees, two sides, and two baked goods. Breakfast also includes additional items such as cold cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit salad, whole fruits, and artisan breads. Beverages
include orange juice, milk, soy milk, organic coffee and tea. Condiments such as jams, jelly, preserves,
butter and cream cheese are also included.
*Breakfast upgrades offer the wedding couple the opportunity to provide an enhanced dining experience for their guests
Entrée- Optional upgrades
Belgian Waffle
Served with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate chips, and maple syrup
Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and salsa
Bagels and Lox
Assorted bagels, smoked salmon, assorted cream cheeses, capers and sliced onion
Biscuits and Gravy
Soft biscuits covered with country sausage gravy
BREAKFAST ENTREES
Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes served with real maple syrup
French Toast
Fresh gourmet French toast served with real maple syrup
Frittata
Fresh eggs baked with spinach, potato, and cheese
Scrambled Eggs
Farm fresh scrambled eggs
SIDES
Home Fries
Seasoned and fried golden brown
Bacon
Crispy slices of classic pork bacon
Breakfast Sausage
Pork breakfast sausage
Vegetarian Sausage
Vegetarian sausage patty
Vegan Sausage
Vegan sausage patty
Scrambled Tofu
Curried tofu with diced peppers and onions
Turkey Bacon
Savory slices of turkey bacon
BAKED GOODS
Muffins
Chefs choice such seasonal muffin
Bagels
Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Everything
Coffee Cake:
A sweet and crumbly sour cream cake
Strudels and Danishes:
Assorted strudels and danishes
VIII. Buffet Lunch Menu
The lunch menu offers a choice of two sandwiches, one side, salad bar, homemade potato chips, Chef’s soup of the day, and homemade cookies or brownies. Lunch also includes iced tea, lemonade, coffee and assorted teas.
*Lunch upgrades offer the wedding couple the opportunity to provide an
enhanced dining experience for their guests.
Lunch Buffet Upgrades
Taco Bar
Ground beef, shredded chicken, black beans, tomato salsa,
cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime and corn tortilla
Mac n Cheese Bar
Four-cheese macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs, bacon bits,
buffalo chicken bites, shredded cheese, and diced tomato
SANDWICHES
Chicken or Chickpea Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken or chickpeas, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese wrapped in a tortilla
Fried Fish and Caper Sandwich
Fried cod, cheese, lettuce, and caper tartar sauce
Italian Sub
Honey ham, salami, capicola, provolone, lettuce, and tomato
Sliced Steak
Sliced steak, cheddar, onions, and peppers with horseradish mayo
Grilled Chicken
Marinated and grilled chicken breast, herb aioli, lettuce, and tomato
Fresh Vegetable Pita
Seasonal fresh vegetables, spinach, roasted red peppers, and hummus
Black Bean Wrap
Seasoned black beans, shredded cheese and salsa
Caprese Sandwich
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto
SIDES
Rustic Potato Salad
Classic mayo-based potato salad
Pasta Salad
Pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and parmesan
Classic Coleslaw
Fresh cabbage and carrots mixed with our homemade dressing
Three Bean Salad
Red, black, and white beans with cilantro tossed in homemade dressing
Artichoke and Tomato Salad
with fresh parsley and our homemade vinaigrette
FRESH GARDEN SALAD
Assorted seasonal greens, vegetables and dressings
VEGETARIAN SOUP DU JOUR
The Chef’s soup du jour is made fresh daily using the best quality ingredients
HOME BAKED COOKIES OR BROWNIES
Your choice of either assorted homemade cookies or specialty fudge brownies