Dinner Buffets

THE CAROLINA BBQ DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
Blue Crab and Sweet Potato Chowder

Salad
Chambord Marinated Watermelon
and Blueberry Salad
Black-eyed Pea and Roasted Pearl Onion Salad
with Black Pepper and Thyme Dressing
Crisp Carolina Slaw
Forest Greens with Chef’s Choice
of Appropriate Dressings

Entrees
Corn on the Cob with Sweet Mountain Butter
Baked Beans with Applewood Smoked Bacon 
Lemon and Herb Baked Atlantic Salmon with Dill Citrus Remoulade
Bourbon and Molasses Cured Chicken with Carolina BBQ Sauce
Ballantyne BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Corn Bread and Yeast Rolls with Butter

Desserts
Chocolate Crunch Torte
Red Velvet Cake
Warm Georgia Peach Crisp
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$69.95 per guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Slow Roasted Whole Suckling Pig
Served with Eastern and Western BBQ Sauces
Accompanied with Cinnamon Apple Sauce and Soft Rolls
$300.00
50 Person Minimum



THE BALLANTYNE COOKOUT DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 Guests

Soup
From the Chef’s Kettle, Daily Soup Creation

Salad
Chilled Iceberg Wedges with Ripe Beefsteak Tomatoes
and Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Low Country Seafood Salad
(Shrimp, New Potatoes, Andouille Sausage and Corn)
Country Style Macaroni Salad
Marinated Asparagus with Roasted Red Peppers,
Crumbled Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

Entrees
Grilled Summer Vegetables
with Toasted Almonds and Spanish Olive Oil
Rosemary Roasted Baby Red Bliss Potatoes
Lemon and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast with Garlic Cream
6 oz Grilled Beef Rib-Eye Steaks with Portobello Mushroom Au Jus
Skillet Seared Mahi Mahi with Melted Tomatoes and Basil
erved with Hushpuppies and Soft Rolls

Desserts
Warm Apple Crumb Tart
Peanut Butter Pie
Strawberry Shortcake

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Iced and Hot Tea

$64.50 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Frogmore Stew Station Served
with Warm Rolls and Drawn Butter
$10.50 per guest



TASTE OF ITALY DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
Italian Wedding Soup

Salad
Italian Antipasto Display
Traditional Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
Ensalata Caprese with Sweet Italian Basil and Aged Balsalmico
Chilled Melon with Shaved Prosciutto Di Parma and Mint

Entrees 
Chicken Marsala with Braised Cremini Mushroom Ragout
Penne Pasta Primavera with Sauce Alfredo
Traditional Meat Lasagna
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Sauce Piccata
Italian Herb Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables of the Season

Desserts
Opera Torte
Tiramisu
Chocolate Cannoli

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$57.50 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Sautéed Tiger Shrimp and Sauce Puttanesca with Potato Gnocchi
$11.50 per guest




SOUTH OF THE BORDER DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
Traditional Tortilla Soup with Chipotle,
Sour Cream, and Scallions

Salad
South of the Border Garden Fresh Salad
with Toasted Cumin and Cilantro Vinaigrette
Black Bean and Fire Roasted Corn Salad
Sun Ripened Golden Tomato and Chayote Salad

Entrees
Achiote and Coriander Stained Vegetables
of the Season
Spanish Rice and Charro Beans
Red Snapper Vera Cruz
Tequila and Lime Roasted Southwestern Chicken
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Desserts
Chocolate and Vanilla Flan
Sopaipillas with Honey
Arroz Con Leche

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$48.50 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Taco Bar including Crunchy or Soft Tacos
With Seasoned Ground Beef, and Chicken
Simmered in Mexican Spices, Shredded Lettuce,
Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese, Scallions,
Diced Tomatoes, Salsa, and Fresh Cilantro
$7.95 per guest




FROM THE FAR EAST DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests


Soup
Hot and Sour Soup with Bamboo Shoots,
Water Chestnuts, and Fried Wonton Chips

Salad
Sushi and Sashimi Display
Udon Noodles with Wok Fried Vegetables
and Toasted Cashews
Tangle of Asian Greens
with Crisp Gyoza and Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette 

Entrees
Steamed Baby Bok Choy
with Hot and Sour Eggplant
Fried and White Rice
Shrimp Lo Mein with Silky Tofu,
Lime and Roasted Peanuts
Beef and Broccoli with Orange and Thai Chiles
Sesame Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger

Desserts
Gingered Rice Pudding
Coconut Sorbet
Plum Wine Marinated Mango and Litchi Fruit

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$47.00 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Stir-fry Station
Choice of two
Beef
Chicken
Shrimp
$10.50 per guest




CARIBBEAN DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
West Indian Conch Chowder

Salad
and Root Vegetable Chips with Down Island Guacamole
Roasted Caribbean Yam and Bonito Salad

Entrees
Papaya and Orange Glazed Carrots
Pigeon Peas and Rice
Baked Wahoo (Native Style)
Caribbean Style BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Chicken Curry with Cassava Root

Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Mocha Almond Cake
Coconut Cream Cake

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$58.95 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Jerk Spiced Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops
with Grilled Pineapple and Citrus Segments
$8.50 per guest




NEW ORLEANS DINNER BUFFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
Crawfish Étouffée

Salad
Shrimp Remoulade
Bronzed Chicken with Orzo Pasta Jambalaya
Baby Spinach Salad with Christophenes and Creole Tomatoes
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Entrees
Stewed Tomatoes and Okra
Bourbon Chicken with Roasted Mushrooms,
and Cipollini Onions
Red Beans and Rice
Chicory Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak
with Tasso Cream and Garlic Chips
Blackened Redfish with Sauce Velouté

Desserts
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Chocolate Tart and Espresso
Warm Beignets, Powdered Sugar Dusted
with Cinnamon Ice Cream

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$58.00 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)

Upgrades
Traditional New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
$8.95 per guest




QUEEN CITY CLASSIC DINNER BUFFET
Minimum of 40 guests

Soup
New England Style Clam Chowder 

Salad
Ballantyne Green Salad with Your Choice of Two Dressings
Penne Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables
and Parmesan Black Pepper Dressing
Crab and Artichoke Dip with Pita
and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Sliced, Chilled Seasonal Melon

Entrees
Thyme Buttered Broccoli and Cauliflower
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Boursin Smashed New Potatoes
Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut with Sun Dried Tomato
and Roasted Pepper Broth
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
with Horseradish Cream and Au Jus

Desserts
Southern Pecan Praline Cheese Cake
Double Decadent Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Shortcake

Beverages
Brewed Regular and Decaf Coffee
Iced and Hot Tea

$67.00 Per Guest
Additional 22% Service Charge and 8.25% North Carolina State Sales Tax
(Service charge and tax are subject to change.)