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

Provolone and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Bearnaise

Pistachio Encrusted Pork Loin served with choice of Rum Pan Sauce or Fruit Compote

Garlic and Herb Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Rolls with Butter

MENU OPTION B

Champagne Caesar Salad

Garlic Bread

Pesto Chicken Penne Alfredo

Three Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Medley

MENU OPTION C

Summer Green Salad with Fresh Berries, Candied Nuts, and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Garlic and Horseradish Encrusted Prime Rib, Chef Carved

Wild Caught Salmon served with choice of Watermelon Salsa or Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Rolls with Butter

MENU OPTION D

Mediterranean Salad with Greek Vinaigrette

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs served over Sweet Peppers and Onions

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak. Chef Carved

Rice Pilaf

Sauteed Green Beans

Dinner Rolls with Butter

MENU OPTION E

Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side

Pulled Pork Sliders with Whiskey BBQ Sauce

Grilled Bone In Lemon and Herb Marinated Chicken

Slow Cooked Spare Ribs smothered in BBQ Sauce

Classic Potato Salad

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Rolls with Butter

MENU OPTION F

Roasted Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken with Shallot and White Wine Sauce

Grilled Tuscan Cod topped with Capers, Roma Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Market Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Sliced Artisan Bread Loaves with Butter

MENU OPTION G

Green Mexi Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing on the side

Roasted Corn 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

Bread Baskets with Sliced Artisan Loaves or Rolls

Grilled Flank Steak topped with Chimichurri

Wild Caught 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

Grilled Lemon and Herb Marinated Chicken Thighs

Baked Beans

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

THYME FOR ASIAN FLARE

Fresh Green Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing

Mongolian Beef served over Rice Noodles

Ponzu Seared Scallops with Vegetables

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Steamed White Rice

VEGETARIAN THYME

Roasted Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Quinoa and Vegetable stuffed Bell Peppers

Vegetable Moussaka with Creamy Bechamel Sauce

Garlic Mashed Potato Popovers

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic

Bread Baskets with Sliced Artisan Loaves or Rolls

Brunch Thyme

Fresh Fruit Salad with Lime Mint Amaretto Sauce

Buttermilk Waffles with Classic Maple Syrup

Fried Chicken

Scrambled Eggs Crisp Bacon

Tuscan Thyme

Mediterranean Salad with Greek Vinaigrette

Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Pearl Onions and Pea Marsala Sauce

Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Roma Tomatoes, Capers, Onion, Artichoke Hearts, and Olives

Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

Bread Baskets with Sliced Artisan Loaves or Rolls

vegetarian thyme 2

Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Rolls with Butter

Three Cheese Ravioli with a Light Roma Tomato and White Wine Sauce

Seasonal Vegetable Tarts

Fresh Fruit Salad with Amaretto Vinaigrette

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