Wedding

Whether you are looking for all small bites set up in stations, a fun cocktail party, added to begin your reception or just love lots of choices, we present a list of fun hors d’oeuvres!

Essence of the Thymes

Essence of the Thymes

VISION | QUALITY | SERVICE


At Essence of the Thymes we offer exemplary food and extreme service, brought to you! Your initial consultation assesses your likes, dislikes and any special dietary needs. We will work with you to determine what style of service, rental needs and expectations for your event. We are an off premise caterer who specializes in working with all different venues and their various requirements. We will lead you through the process, customizing our services and menus for your event. Our accurate quotes will be created as you share details such as your event timeline, rental periods, service expectations and specific preferences. After your initial inquiry you can expect a proposal and spreadsheet sent to you via email within a week. We encourage you to bring any decision makers to your private consultation. It is a great time for us to get to know you, but also for you all to get a good feeling about us. Questions are expected and encouraged We look forward to hearing from you

Wedding

Buffet Menu

MENU OPTION A

Garden Salad

with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side

Rolls with Butter

Provolone and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

with Bearnaise

Pistachio Encrusted Pork Loin served

with choice of Rum Pan Sauce or Seasonal Fruit Compote

Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

MENU OPTION B

Champagne Caesar Salad

Garlic Bread

Pesto Chicken Penne Alfredo

Three Cheese Ravioli

with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

MENU OPTION C

Summer Green Salad

with Fresh Berries, Candied Nuts, and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Rolls with Butter

Garlic and Horseradish Encrusted Prime Rib Chef

Carved served with Au jus and Horseradish Sauce

Wild Caught Salmon

served with choice of Watermelon Salsa or Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

MENU OPTION D

Mediterranean Salad

with Greek Vinaigrette

Rolls with Butter

Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs

served over Roasted Vegetables

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak. Chef Carved

Rice Pilaf

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

MENU OPTION E

Garden Salad

with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side

Corn Bread with Honey Butter

Pulled Pork Sliders

with Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Grilled Lemon and Herb Marinated Chicken

Slow Cooked Spareribs

smothered in Housemade BBQ Sauce

Classic Potato Salad

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display

MENU OPTION F

Roasted Pear Salad

with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh Breads with Butter

Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken

with Shallot and White Wine Sauce

Tuscan Cod

topped with Capers, Roma Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

MENU OPTION G

Green Mexi Salad

with Cilantro Lime Dressing on the side

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Taco Bar to Include:

Choice of Grilled Chicken or Pork Carnitas, Tortillas, Lime Wedges, Cilantro, Diced Onion, Sliced Radishes, and Taco Sauce.

Wedding

Family Style Menu

PNW FAMILY FEAST

Summer Salad

with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Breads or Rolls with Butter

Grilled Flank Steak

topped with Chimichurri

Wild Caught Grilled Salmon

with Watermelon Salsa, served on Cedar Planks

Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

FAMILY BBQ

Garden Salad

with Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Corn Bread

with Honey Butter

Texas Style Smoked Brisket

with Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Grilled Lemon and Herb Marinated Chicken Thighs

Baked Beans

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

THYME FOR ASIAN FLARE

Sesame Ginger Green Salad

Mongolian Beef

served over Rice Noodles, made to your heat level

Sweet and Sour Chicken

served with Onions, Peppers, Pineapples

Yakisoba Noodle Salad

Vegetable Fried Rice

Tuscan THYME

Mediterranean Salad

with Greek Vinaigrette

Fresh Breads or Rolls with Butter

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

with Pearl Onions and Pea Marsala Sauce

Grilled Tuscan Chicken

topped with Roma Tomatoes, Capers, Onions, Artichoke Hearts, and Olives

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Vegetarian Thyme

Roasted Pear Salad

with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh Breads or Rolls with Butter

Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Bell Peppers

Vegetable Moussaka

with layers of Potatoes, Eggplant, Zucchini, and Bechamel Sauce

Garlic Mashed Potato Popovers

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic

Vegan Thyme

Garden Salad

with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Focaccia Bread

Cauliflower Steak

with Chimichurri

Chili Lime Tofu Kabobs

Wild Rice

Brunch Thyme

Fresh Fruit Salad

with Lime Mint Armaretto Sauce

Buttermilk Waffles

with Classic Maple Syrup

Fried Chicken

Scrambled Eggs

Crisp Bacon

Wedding

Plated Style Menus

First Course-Salad

GARDEN SALAD

Artisan Greens, Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese Medallions, and Garlic Croutons, dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

WEDGE SALAD

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Diced Onions, and topped with Blue Cheese Dressing and Balsamic Reduction

CAPRESE SALAD

Layers of fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Pesto Vinaigrette, and Balsamic Reduction

BEET SALAD

Arugula, Diced Beets, Maple Glazed Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and dressed in Balsamic vinaigrette.

Second Course-Entree

pork tenderloin

Wild Mushroom Encrusted Pork Tenderloin served over Risotto and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

ProscIUtto and Gorgonzola Stuffed chicken

Topped with White Wine and Shallot Sauce. Served over Penne Alfredo and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Black Cod

Kasu Marinated Black Cod served over Bok Choy and topped with a Carrot Slaw

rack of lamb

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb served over Lemon and Herb Cous Cous and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

Tuscan Grilled Tofu

Topped with Roma Tomatoes, Artichokes, Capers, Kalamata Olives, and White Wine. Served with Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Pepper Encrusted halibut

Topped with Mango Chutney and served with Roasted Marble Potatoes and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Roasted Cornish Game Hen

Served with Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Dungeness Crab cakes

Topped with Seasonal Aioli and served over our Wild Rice Blend and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Dual Entrees from the Land and Sea

Beef Filet and Salmon Cakes

Topped with Creamy Bearnaise and served with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Chimicurri Beef Filet and Colossal Prawn

served over our Wild Rice Blend and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.

Prime rib and bourbon glazed salmon

Garlic and Horseradish Encrusted Prime Rib with Bourbon Glazed Salmon served with Asiago Stuffed Red Potatoes and Seasonal Roasted Vegetables.


Menus are examples and do not encompass our full repertoire. For additional selections or special requests, please contact us at 360-876-9200

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817 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA