The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
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.
BUFFET RECEPTION INCLUSIONS
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Buffet Receptions are designed to offer guests a more relaxed event setting. Featuring a three hour open bar along with passed canapés, a dinner buffet, and passed desserts, our Buffet Receptions encourage a mingling atmosphere in our unique venue.
From our casual Piedmont Barbeque menu with pulled pork and smoked chicken to our deluxe Gamekeeper menu with rosemary crusted lamb and seared duck, each culinary component is given detailed attention so as to conceive a themed reception guests will be sure to remember. Beyond the preparing of small bites, the Inn’s delightfully courteous service staff are experienced in recognizing every guest’s need.
Elegant attendance prevails from beginning to end.
BUFFET RECEPTIONS INCLUDE
Signature Cocktail
Three Hour Virginia Open Bar
Four Passed Canapés
Themed Dinner Buffet
Two Passed Desserts
from $205 per person
BUFFET RECEPTION
MENUS
PIEDMONT BARBEQUE
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
HONEY BOURBON COOLER
john j. bowman bourbon, orange infused honey syrup
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam
Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini
Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon
Butter Dipped Radish with Flake Salt
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
JALAPEÑO CORNBREAD
honey butter
BACON & BLUE CHEESE CHOP SALAD
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red grapes, blue cheese dressing
PULLED PORK BARBEQUE
brioche buns, coleslaw, carolina bbq sauce
SMOKED CHICKEN
honey bourbon glaze
BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS
WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE BAKE
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Salted Caramel Brownies
Apple Turnovers
I II
THE SOUTHERN
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
PLANTERS PUNCH
captain morgan spiced rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, angostura bitters
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Braised Rabbit and Scallion Wonton Chip with Orange Marmalade
Pulled Beef Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta Cake
Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut
Walnut Tarragon Stuffed Mushroom Cap
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
whipped honey butter
STRAWBERRY & GOAT CHEESE SALAD
mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, honey balsamic dressing
RED FOX FRIED CHICKEN
country gravy
SHRIMP & GRITS
goat cheese grits, caramelized onion bacon jam
MASHED POTATO BAR
SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Pecan Pie Squares
Key Lime Tarts
$215 per person
I III THE VIRGINIAN
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
PERFECT OLD FASHIONED
john j. bowman bourbon, angostura bitters, orange, spiced syrup
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast
Beef Tenderloin on Baguette with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots
Honey Soaked Fig with Goat Cheese on Crostini
Virginia Country Ham Biscuit with Honey Mustard Butter
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
BACON CHEDDAR CORNBREAD
whipped sorghum butter
APPLE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD
baby spinach, diced apples, blue cheese, candied pecans, creamy cranberry balsamic dressing
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN
peach chutney glaze
SEARED SALMON
hickory bourbon glaze
ZUCCHINI & SQUASH FETTUCCINE
ROASTED CORN & SUNDRIED TOMATO COUSCOUS ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Lemon Bars
$225 per person
I IV
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
THE SOUTHSIDE
beefeater gin, lime juice, simple syrup, muddled mint
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Candied Bacon Wrapped Scallop with Maple Butter
Teriyaki Pork Belly with Pickled Cucumber
Beef Short Ribs on Parmesan Polenta Cakes
Whipped Feta and Herb Cucumber Rolls
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
CHEDDAR & CHIVE BISCUITS
salted butter
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD mozzarella cheese, basil, balsamic glaze
OLD BAY STEAMED SHRIMP zesty cocktail sauce
CRAB CAKES lemon basil cream
RED SKIN POTATOES
SMOKED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
SWEET CORN PUDDING
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Peach Pie
Lemon Curd Tarts
$235 per person
I V THE GAMEKEEPER
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
THE SALUTER
bulleit rye whiskey, flying fox peach elderflower vermouth, luxardo maraschino liqueur, angostura bitters, bing cherry
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Lamb, Feta and Pine Nut Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Candied Bacon Wrapped Scallop with Maple Butter
Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola on Baguette with Toasted Hazelnuts
Crispy Fried Crab Cake Bite with Cajun Remoulade
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
SOURDOUGH ROLLS
salted butter
ARUGULA & CITRUS SALAD
shaved fennel, orange slices, pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
HERB CRUSTED LAMB TENDERLOIN
rosemary cream sauce
SEARED DUCK BREAST
plum chutney glaze
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
ROASTED CARROTS WITH CIPPOLINI ONIONS
SESAME GINGER RICE
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Chocolate Ganache Tart
Maple Caramel Bread Pudding Squares
$245 per person
I VI
THE GOOSE CREEK
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
CLASSIC MINT JULEP
john j. bowman bourbon, simple syrup, muddled mint
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Pulled Smoked Duck on Wonton Chips with Plum Chutney
Brie and Peach Chutney Cracker with Candied Walnut
Lamb, Feta and Pine Nut Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices with Whipped Dill Cream Cheese
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
CHEDDAR, BACON & CHIVE CORNBREAD salted butter
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts, rustic croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
MUSTARD RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN
dijon cream
CRAB CAKES
lemon basil cream
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD
POTATOES AU GRATIN
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Cheesecake Bites
Dark Chocolate Pots De Crème
$255 per person
I VII HUNT BREAKFAST
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
HUNTSMAN BLOODY MARY
tito’s vodka, huntsman bloody mary mix, pickled okra skewer
THREE-HOUR VIRGINIA OPEN BAR
Vodka | Gin | Bourbon | Whiskey | Tequila | Rum | Blended Scotch
Craft Beer | Virginia Wine | Sparkling
PASSED CANAPÉS
served first hour
Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche Mousse on Toast
Deviled Egg on Toast with Maple Bourbon Bacon Lardon
Beef Short Ribs on Parmesan Polenta Cakes
Blackened Shrimp on Grit Cake with Bacon Jam
BUFFET DISPLAYS
served second hour
SWEET CORNBREAD
whipped honey butter
FIELD GREEN SALAD
mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette
CORNMEAL CRUSTED TROUT
lemon caper cream
VIRGINIA COUNTRY HAM BISCUITS
honey mustard butter
SMOKED TURKEY HASH
STONE GROUND CHEESE GRITS
ENGLISH STYLE BAKED BEANS
PASSED DESSERT
served third hour
Fruit Kabobs
Lemon Pound Cake
$215 per person
RECEPTION UPGRADES
CANAPÉS
PASSED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR
choice of four selections included upgrade to five selections, add $6 per person upgrade to six selections, add $10 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
RAW
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
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
BEVERAGE UPGRADES
BEVERAGE UPGRADES
BOTTLED WATER SERVICE
Mountain Valley Spring Water
$8 per person
SPARKLING TOAST
passed upon arrival or with dessert
BISOL JEIO PROSECCO Veneto, Italy
$5 per person
GLORIA FERRER Sonoma, California
$8 per person
THIBAUT-JANISSON XTRA BRUT Charlottesville, Virginia
$12 per person
GREENHILL BLANC DE BLANCS Middleburg, Virginia
$14 per person
MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL Champagne, France
$16 per person
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL Champagne, France
$24 per person
DOM PERIGNON Champagne, France
$49 per person
VIRGINIA MADE
included
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
OPEN BAR
SERVED THREE HOURS
PREMIUM
add $20 per person
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 $24 per person
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 MARTINIS
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 COCKTAILS
one selection included add two selections, $15 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
SWEETS & SIPS
DESSERTS & SPECIALTY BARS TO WOW
SIGNATURE COFFEE STATION
regular and decaffeinated coffee, milk, cream, and sugar add $7 per person
PASSED DESSERTS
two selections included three selections, add $7 per person
DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
milk cookie crumble
PECAN PIE SQUARES
molasses maple pecan butter filling
CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART
dark chocolate ganache, caramel vanilla whipped cream
MILK AND COOKIES
chocolate chip cookie, vanilla milk
CLASSIC FUNNEL CAKE
powdered sugar
VANILLA BEAN CUSTARD lavender crème fraîche
MAPLE CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING bourbon crème anglaise KEY LIME TARTS
cocoa graham cracker crust, espresso caramel
RICE CRISPY TREATS
butterscotch chips, flaked salt
APPLE CIDER FRITTERS
cinnamon sugar
SPECIALTY TOWERS & BARS
interactive stations during reception
CHAMPAGNE TOWER
gloria ferrer sparkling, custom coups
$395 | twenty four glasses
$95 | add ten glasses
LIQUEUR COFFEE BAR
regular and decaffeinated coffee, kahlua, bailey’s, frangelico, flavored whipped creams
$15 per person
ESPRESSO MARTINI TOWER
signature espresso martini, custom coups
$495 | twenty four glasses
$150 | add ten glasses
HOT COCOA BAR
dark hot cocoa, marshmallows, peppermint, flavored whipped creams
$15 per person
A pillar of the beloved Middleburg village, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern has been Virginia’s Hunt Country jewel since 1728. Standing proudly on the village’s main thoroughfare, the Tavern is an extraordinary relic to bygone times, where modern touches and classic Virginian character fuse seamlessly to create a coveted establishment.
Beyond its historic bricks and mortar, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern triumphs an affluence of culinary experience combined with a profound affection for first class hospitality. From handcrafted sips and expert wine pairings, 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.
