SEATED DINNERS
VIRGINIA CULINARY EXPERIENCE
SEASONAL CUISINE
With a culinary team dedicated to sourcing and preparing fresh ingredients from Virginia’s Piedmont region and bountiful South, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is proud to present dishes that combine time-honored cooking techniques with alluring seasonality. Locally sourced produce plays a key role in the creation of sumptuous yet refined cuisine, where classic recipes employ the traditional methods of smoking, braising, and roasting.
HANDCRAFTED LIBATIONS
All fine food deserves to be accompanied by a perfectly suited refreshment. From handcrafted aperitifs to aromatic after-dinner coffee, every beverage is carefully procured by the Inn’s experienced staff. The Red Fox Inn & Tavern’s unique selection of wine and beer encompasses an extensive choice of libations. From local vintages that pay homage to the Inn’s extraordinary location afoot the rolling hills of Virginia’s wine country, to craft beer sourced from the far reaches of the world, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern has a beverage to suit even the most discernible of palates.
SEATED DINNER INCLUSIONS
Designed to impress guests from the moment they arrive, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern’s seated dinner events combine a thoughtful and encompassing compilation of food and beverage options. The Inn’s delightful and courteous service staff are experienced in recognizing every guest’s need, and elegant attendance prevails from beginning to end.
THE CULINARY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Sparkling Greeting
Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Signature Bread Service
Three-Course Plated Dinner
Tableside Coffee Service
from $155 per person up to 150 guests
SAMPLE SEATED DINNER MENU
SPARKLING TOAST
BISOL JEIO PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
GOURMET BOARD
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
assorted cheeses and italian salamis with mustard, chutney, crackers, toast points
BREAD SERVICE
SIGNATURE BASKET
orange and rosemary cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, dinner rolls, sorghum butter
FIRST COURSE
SPICED PEAR & CHICORY SALAD
frisée, radicchio and arugula, chèvre and pecan truffle, fried country ham, whole grain mustard and sherry vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
tableside choice of FILET MIGNON
horseradish mashed potatoes, sautéed french beans, black truffle butter, brandy peppercorn cream
PAN SEARED ARCTIC CHAR
Roasted apple, butternut squash, wilted arugula and farro salad, hazelnut brown butter cream
PUMPKIN RICOTTA RAVIOLI
sage infused pumpkin and whipped ricotta, butternut squash cream, harissa oil, parmesan herbed breadcrumbs, crispy sage
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CREAM PUFF
milk chocolate mousse, espresso caramel, malted hazelnut crumble, salted potato crisps
COFFEE SERVICE
SIGNATURE COFFEE
regular and decaffeinated coffee, cream and sugar
please note: menu items and prices are subject to change with seasonal availability and market prices
SEATED DINNER
MENU SELECTION GUIDELINES
THREE COURSE DINNER
Courses II, III, & IV
Course II
Select One
Course III
Under 30 Guests
Select Two
Over 30 Guests
Select One
Course IV
Select One
from $155 per person
FOUR COURSE DINNER
Courses I, II, III, & IV
Course I
Select One
Course II
Select One
Course III
Under 30 Guests
Select Two
Over 30 Guests
Select One
Course IV
Select One
from $175 per person
SEASONAL GAME & SEAFOOD MENU SELECTIONS
IHARISSA MAPLE PORK MEATBALL
chèvre sweet potato purée, sauteed kale, sunflower and black sesame brittle, garlic chips
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER OYSTERS
olde salt oysters on the half shell, buttermilk mignonette, chili oil, mirco cilantro, furikake nori
ROASTED FIG & MAITAKE TARTLET
pressed poppy seed crust, whipped gruyère, caramelized onion, chive oil
II
SMOKED PUMPKIN BISQUE
roasted pumpkin, caramelized onion, coconut milk, spiced pecan crumble, chili oil
SPICED PEAR & CHICORY SALAD
frisée, radicchio and arugula, chèvre and pecan truffle, fried country ham, whole grain mustard and sherry vinaigrette
ROASTED GRAPE & ROSEMARY SMOKED BURRATA
marcona almond, torn brioche croutons, za’atar and lemon oil, aleppo pepper honey balsamic glaze
III
FILET MIGNON
horseradish mashed potatoes, sautéed french beans, black truffle butter, brandy peppercorn cream
APPLE CIDER GLAZED FRIED RABBIT
chèvre sweet potato purée, lemon vinaigrette brussels sprouts, whole grain mustard and buttermilk cream
ALMOND CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
creamy mascarpone polenta, roasted maitake mushrooms, sautéed kale, roasted grape and balsamic reduction
PAN SEARED ARCTIC CHAR
roasted apple, butternut squash, wilted arugula and farro salad, hazelnut brown butter cream
SEARED SCALLOPS
roasted pumpkin and gruyère risotto, sautéed kale, bacon lardons, lemon thyme beurre blanc
FIG GLAZED DUCK BREAST
celery root and parsnip purée, fried brussels sprouts, honey soaked figs, port wine reduction
PUMPKIN RICOTTA RAVIOLI
sage infused pumpkin and whipped ricotta, butternut squash cream, harissa oil, parmesan herbed breadcrumbs, crispy sage
IV
HONEYCOMB CAKE
honey and orange soaked figs, honey rum sauce, mascarpone whipped cream
CHOCOLATE CRÈME
BUDINO
Dark chocolate custard, buttered graham cracker crumble, torched vanilla bean marshmallow
BANOFFEE CREAM PUFF
Caramelized banana cream, Madeira caramel, praline pecans, salted crème fraîche, brûléed banana
TO BEGIN
FOR THE TABLE
SPARKLING TOAST
BISOL JEIO PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy included
BREAD SERVICE
SIGNATURE BASKET
orange and rosemary cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, dinner rolls, sorghum butter included
TO SHARE add $12 per person
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
assorted cheeses and italian salamis with mustard, chutney, crackers, toast points
PIMENTO CHEESE BOARD
pecan pimento cheese ball, rye crisps, dill pickle chips, celery, carrots, spicy cheddar cheese straws
CRISPY DUCK WINGS
plum chutney glaze, radicchio, arugula and fennel salad
HUNT COUNTRY HUSH PUPPIES
cornmeal and gouda fritter, sorghum butter and cajun remoulade
COUNTRY HAM SLIDERS
grilled brioche, virginia country ham salad with pickled mustard seeds, minced onion, celery and fennel, irish cheddar
TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER BITES
tempura battered, tossed in hot honey, served with foie gras aioli
MINI FISH CAKES
panko crusted salmon and snapper, zucchini fettuccine with pistachio pesto, lemon tartar
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
rappahannock oyster company olde salts, trio of cider gastrique, pickled red onions, cocktail sauce
MAIN COURSE
ENHANCEMENTS
STEAK UPGRADES
market price
8 OZ FILET MIGNON
12 OZ NEW YORK STRIP
15 OZ LOCAL GRASSFED RIBEYE
18 OZ DOMESTIC WAGYU RIBEYE
ENTRÉE ADDITIONS
add $25 per person
SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWER
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER
GRILLED SALMON FILET
CRAB AND PARMESAN OSCAR
GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL
( additional $10 per person)
FAMILY STYLE SIDES
add $9 per person
WHITE TRUFFLE
PARMESAN HOUSE FRIES
fresh herbs, garlic aioli
HOUSE SWEET POTATO FRIES
smoked maple aioli
CHARRED GREEN BEANS
horseradish buttermilk dressing, dill, fried shallots
FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
green goddess, crème fraîche, chili breadcrumbs
MAC & CHEESE BAKE
gruyère and white cheddar cream sauce, cavatappi noodles, herbed panko crust
CRISPY FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
maple sherry vinaigrette
SAUTÉED MUSHROOM MEDLEY
pernod sautéed mushroom, crème fraîche
SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS
tarragon vinaigrette, parmesan, spiced sunflower seeds
LEMON PARMESAN RISOTTO
caramelized shallot, white wine, parmesan, cream
ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS
brown butter vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, brioche breadcrumb
CHILDREN’S OPTIONS
CHICKEN TENDERS with french fries
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST with steamed vegetables
MAC AND CHEESE BAKE with steamed vegetables included
BEVERAGE SERVICE
SERVED TABLESIDE AT DINNER
charged upon consumption
BOTTLED WATER SERVICE
SPECIALTY WATER
bottled still and sparkling water
$8 per bottle
TABLESIDE BEER SERVICE
BOTTLED BEER
selections from your cocktail hour bar charged upon consumption
COCKTAIL SERVICE
RED FOX FAVORITES
handcrafted foxtails
$16 per cocktail
SPECIALTY CLASSICS
martinis, margaritas, old-fashioneds
$18 per cocktail
SPARKLING SERVICE
BISOL JEIO PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
$42 per bottle
GREENHILL BLANC DE BLANCS
Middleburg, Virginia
$88 per bottle
MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL
Sonoma, California
$46 per bottle
Charlottesville, Virginia
$72 per bottle
Champagne, France
$132 per bottle
Champagne, France
$148 per bottle
GLORIA FERRER
THIBAUT-JANISSON XTRA BRUT
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL
SERVED TABLESIDE AT DINNER
charged upon consumption
TAVERN SELECTION
BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARDS
Barboursville, Virginia
Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio
Barbera Reserve | Cabernet Sauvignon
$44 per bottle
CELLAR SELECTION
DUCKHORN PORTFOLIO’S DECOY
Sonoma County, California
Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir
$52 per bottle
MIDDLEBURG SELECTION
RED FOX PRIVATE LABEL
BOXWOOD ESTATE BLENDS
Middleburg, Virginia
Bordeaux Style White | Six Blend Rosé | Bordeaux Style Red
$60 per bottle
VIRGINIA SELECTIONS
WALSH FAMILY WINE
Purcellville, Virginia
Sauvignon Blanc
$88 per bottle
Tannat
$80 per bottle
EARLY MOUNTAIN
Madison, Virginia
Petit Manseng
$62 per bottle
Cabernet Franc
$79 per bottle
SOMMELIER SELECTIONS
CURATED WINE PAIRINGS
sommelier selected pairings for each course from $75 per person
SPECIALTY SELECTIONS
selection of bottles from our curated wine list list price
UPGRADES & ADDITIONS
COCKTAIL HOUR
COCKTAIL HOUR OPEN BAR
CHARGED PER PERSON
VIRGINIA MADE
add $28 first hour
add $16 second hour
Vodka Cirrus
Gin
Catoctin Creek Watershed
Bourbon Bowman Brothers
Whiskey
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
Tequila
Mt. Defiance Agave
Rum
Mt. Defiance Dark
Beer
Ardent Pilsner,
Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale, Devils Backbone Vienna Lager
Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Red and White
Sparkling
Thibaut-Janisson Xtra Brut
PREMIUM
add $32 first hour
add $20 second hour
Vodka
Tito’s
Bourbon Bulleit Gin
Beefeater
Whiskey Bulleit Rye
Tequila
Espolòn Blanco
Rum
Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch The Famous Grouse
Beer
Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale
Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Red and White
Sparkling
Bisol Jeio Prosecco
TOP SHELF
add $34 first hour add $22 second hour
Vodka Grey Goose
Gin
Plymouth
Bourbon Woodford Reserve
Whiskey Woodford Reserve Rye
Tequila
Cabo Wabo Blanco
Rum Ron Zacapa 23 Year
Blended Scotch
Dewars Special Reserve
Beer
Amstel Light, Stella Artois, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
Wine
Duckhorn Portfolio’s Decoy Red and White
Sparkling
Gloria Ferrer
ON THE BAR
CLASSIC MIXERS
included with all bars
SODAS
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale
club soda, tonic
JUICES
cranberry, orange, sour mix, grenadine
GARNISHES
lemons, limes, cherries
SPECIALTY MIXERS
elevate your cocktails
CLASSIC MARTINI
vermouth, pimento stuffed olives, blue cheese olives
$4 per person
OLD FASHIONED
bitters, bing cherries, sugar cubes
$4 per person
MARGARITA
fresh squeezed lime juice, cointreau, maldon salt
$4 per person
BAR ENHANCEMENTS
elevate your bar aesthetic
BAR SNACKS & NUTS
mixed nuts, cheese straws, seasoned chex mix
$4 per person
CUSTOM ICE
custom monograms, unique sizes and shapes custom quote
SMOKED COCKTAILS
specialty flavors and cocktails custom quote
SPECIALTY LIQUOR, BEER & WINE
add your favorite bottle to the bar custom quote
SIGNATURE FOXTAILS
PASSED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR
one selection, $16 per person
two selections, $24 per person
SPRING SUMMER
LAVENDER COLLINS
cirrus vodka, lemon juice, lavender syrup
ATOKA FIZZ
catoctin creek gin, pomegranate juice, lime, ginger beer
RASPBERRY FLOWER
catoctin creek watershed gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, dolin dry vermouth
VIRGINIA JAM JAR
sunset hill gin, st. germain, strawberry jam, lemon
BLACKBERRY FLOWER
cirrus vodka, st. germain elderflower, blackberry purée, lemon juice, mint
CUCUMBER MARTINI
catoctin creek watershed gin, cucumber water, cucumber skewer
AUTUMN WINTER
VIRGINIA LANE
cabo wabo tequila, cardamon syrup, sparkling grapefruit, rosemary
HONEY BOURBON COOLER
bowman brothers bourbon, honey orange syrup, rosemary
BRANDY APPLE
virginia hard cider, laird’s apple brandy maple syrup, lemon juice
BLUE RIDGE PIG
bowman brothers bourbon, maple clove syrup, walnut bitters, bacon lardon
SALTED CIDER
mt. defiance dark rum, mulled cider, spiced salted butter
WINTER FOX
cabo wabo tequila, cranberry juice, cointreau, lime
CANAPÉS
PASSED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR
three selections, add $24 per person
four selections, add $28 per person
five selections, add $32 per person
MEAT & GAME
Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake
Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter
Lamb, Feta and Pine Nut Meatball with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Braised Rabbit and Scallion Wonton Chip with Orange Marmalade
Beef Tenderloin on Baguette with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots
Prosciutto Wrapped Date with Manchego Cheese and Pistachios
Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon
Pulled Smoked Duck on Wonton Chip with Plum Chutney
Teriyaki Pork Belly with Pickled Cucumber
SEAFOOD
Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam
Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slice with Whipped Dill Cream Cheese
Seared Tuna with Honey Sesame Glaze on Crispy Brussels Sprout and Wonton Chip
Crispy Fried Crab Cake Bite with Cajun Remoulade
Maple Glazed Sea Scallop and Candied Bacon Bite
Crème Fraîche and Caviar on White Toast
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini
Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola on Baguette with Toasted Hazelnuts
Mustard Vinaigrette Marinated Beets with Mascarpone on Pumpernickel Toast
Roasted Strawberry with Basil Ricotta on Polenta Cake
Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut
Walnut Tarragon Stuffed Mushroom Cap
Whipped Feta and Herbs on Cucumber Slice
COCKTAIL DISPLAYS
DISPLAYED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR
MEAT & GAME
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS
with spicy peanut sauce add $10 per person
GRILLED LAMB LOLLIPOPS
with minted yogurt sauce add $18 per person
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
assorted salamis, prosciutto, sausage, pickled crudités, mustard and chutney add $18 per person
SEAFOOD
CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL
old bay steamed shrimp with cocktail sauce add $12 per person
CAVIAR BOARD
petrossian baika caviar, crème fraîche, sorghum butter, pickled red onions, potato crisps, cocktail blinis add $26 per person
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE BAKE with asiago cheese and house tortilla chips add $12 per person
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL rappahannock river oysters, classic mignonette, grilled lemons add $14 per person
RAW BAR
grilled lobster tails, oysters on the half shell, old bay steamed shrimp, cocktail sauce, classic mignonette, grilled lemons market price
CLASSICS
GOURMET CHEESE BOARD
assorted cheeses, crackers and toast points, nuts and berries, mustard and chutney add $14 per person
BRIE EN CROÛTE
with sliced apples, honey-mustard, cinnamon sugar toast add $8 per person
ROASTED VEGETABLES
tossed in olive oil, herbs, and garlic with parmesan peppercorn dip add $8 per person
FRESH FRUIT AND BERRIES with honey yogurt dip add $8 per person
DEVILED EGGS
choice of one style
smoked paprika | pimento cheese and bacon | white truffle | southwestern add $8 per person
UPGRADES & ADDITIONS
AFTER DINNER
AFTER DINNER OPEN BAR
CHARGED PER PERSON
VIRGINIA MADE
add $28 first hour
add $16 second hour
Vodka Cirrus
Gin
Catoctin Creek Watershed
Bourbon Bowman Brothers
Whiskey
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
Tequila
Mt. Defiance Agave
Rum
Mt. Defiance Dark
Beer
Ardent Pilsner,
Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale, Devils Backbone Vienna Lager
Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Red and White
Sparkling
Thibaut-Janisson Xtra Brut
PREMIUM
add $32 first hour
add $20 second hour
Vodka
Tito’s
Gin
Beefeater
Bourbon Bulleit
Whiskey Bulleit Rye
Tequila
Espolòn Blanco
Rum
Mount Gay Eclipse
Blended Scotch
The Famous Grouse
Beer
Miller Lite, Heineken, Blue Mountain Full Nelson Pale Ale
Wine
Barboursville Vineyards Red and White
Sparkling
Bisol Jeio Prosecco
TOP SHELF
add $34 first hour
add $22 second hour
Vodka Grey Goose
Gin
Plymouth
Bourbon Woodford Reserve
Whiskey Woodford Reserve Rye
Tequila
Cabo Wabo Blanco
Rum
Ron Zacapa 23 Year
Blended Scotch
Dewars Special Reserve
Beer
Amstel Light, Stella Artois, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
Wine
Duckhorn Portfolio’s Decoy Red and White
Sparkling
Gloria Ferrer
ON THE BAR
CLASSIC MIXERS
included with all bars
SODAS
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale
club soda, tonic
JUICES
cranberry, orange, sour mix, grenadine
GARNISHES
lemons, limes, cherries
SPECIALTY MIXERS
elevate your cocktails
CLASSIC MARTINI
vermouth, pimento stuffed olives, blue cheese olives
$4 per person
OLD FASHIONED
bitters, bing cherries, sugar cubes
$4 per person
MARGARITA
fresh squeezed lime juice, cointreau, maldon salt
$4 per person
BAR ENHANCEMENTS
elevate your bar aesthetic
BAR SNACKS & NUTS
mixed nuts, cheese straws, seasoned chex mix
$4 per person
CUSTOM ICE
custom monograms, unique sizes and shapes
custom quote
SMOKED COCKTAILS
specialty flavors and cocktails
custom quote
SPECIALTY LIQUOR, BEER & WINE
add your favorite bottle to the bar
custom quote
LATE NIGHT BITES
PASSED SNACKS
one selection, add $14 per person
two selections, add $20 per person
three selections, add $26 per person
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE
brie, prosciutto, pear, arugula
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITS
hot honey
LOADED FRENCH FRIES
pimento cheese, bacon, crème fraîche, green onion
BANG BANG SHRIMP
chilled peanut noodles
MAC AND CHEESE BITES
white cheddar, gruyère, panko crust
SAVORY
PIGS IN A BLANKET
petite beef frank, croissant roll, honey mustard glaze
SMASH BURGER SLIDERS
brioche bun, cheddar, bacon jam, arugula
FRIED PICKLES
buttermilk crème fraîche ranch
HAM AND CHEESE ROLL
honey mustard butter, poppy seeds
HOUSE CHIPS
blue cheese, bacon, crème fraîche
SWEET
MILK AND COOKIES
chocolate chip cookie, vanilla milk
KEY LIME PIE BITES
cocoa graham cracker crust, espresso caramel
RICE CRISPY TREATS
butterscotch chips, flaked salt
GOURMET S’MORES
chocolate dipped vanilla bean marshmallow, graham cracker crumble, dark chocolate drizzle
PEACH HAND PIES
brown sugar and buttermilk glaze
CLASSIC FUNNEL CAKE
powdered sugar
APPLE CIDER FRITTERS
cinnamon sugar
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BARK
milk, dark and white chocolate, pretzels, peanuts
From handcrafted sips during cocktail hour to indulgent coursed dinners and beyond, food and beverage has, and continues to be, an essential component of a Red Fox Inn & Tavern fête.
With an abundance of food and beverage options comprising seasonal ingredients, local harvest, and Southern flair, the Inn offers an unforgettable culinary experience from beginning to end.
Coupled with its illustrious history and picturesque setting in the quaint village of Middleburg, an event at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern blends all the necessary elements and more, for a gathering to be remembered.
