The Parker House
Inn & Restaurant
1792 Quechee Main Street
Quechee, VT 05059
802.295.6077
Celebrations
Entertaining for Family & Friends
Elegant and delicious menus for celebrating a graduation, birthday, confirmation, christening or any very special occasion. Each menu is designed for simple and relaxed entertaining. And we can provide you with a package of garnishes with instructions on how to make your table a work of art. But if you think you need a little extra help in the kitchen or to serve your guests, our staff is always available to help you. We can also provide china, flatware, linen, tables, chairs, tents and entertainment.
A Casual Luncheon Celebration
Fresh Vegetable Crudité with Provencal Herb Dipping Sauce
Assorted Tortilla & Root Vegetable Chips with Guacamole & Salsa
Tomato Pesto Rolls & Roast Beef, Gruyere Garlic Rolls & Pastrami, Brioche Rolls & Smoked Baked Salmon
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Salad of California Greens with Grilled Vegetables
Salad of Summer Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Individual Berry Shortcakes served with Fresh Berries, Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
Chocolate Truffle Brownies
Lemonade with a Fruited Ice Ring
An All-American Family Buffet Dinner
Roasted Garlic, Artichoke Humus and Goat Cheese with Soft Pita Triangles
Pesto Brie Torte with Crackers and Fresh Fruit
Grilled Salmon Medallions with Mustard Sauce
Sliced Chilled Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion Sauce
Marinated Garlic Shrimp with Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Salad of Wild Greens with Grilled Vegetables and Garlic Dressing
Assorted Rolls
Basket Weave Watermelon Basket with Fresh Fruit
Chocolate Truffle Brownies
Danish Butter Cookies
An Elegant Brunch Buffet
Provencal Omelet Torte or Cheddar Egg Salad
Buttermilk Waffles with Peaches & Caramel Sauce
Yukon Gold Potato Skins with Bacon, Cheddar & Sour Cream
Smoke House Baked Salmon with Black Bread and Miniature Bagels & Crème fraiche Cream Cheese
Assorted Miniature Danish Pastries
Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter
Iced Cappuccino in a Punch Bowl with an espresso ice ring
A Hearty Brunch for Family & Friends
Stuffed French Toast with Raspberry Sauce or Blintzes with Sour Cream
"Popeye" Egg Casserole with Fresh Spinach
Potato Pancakes
Spiral Sliced Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Spread with Miniature Bagels
Fresh Fruit and Berry Salad
Tropical Juice Bar: Peach Mango & Lemon Grass, Ruby Red Grapefruit with Mint, Strawberry Banana
The Stress-Free Cocktail Party
Herbed Pita Triangles with Artichoke Humus, Whole Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese
Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Herbs & Mint Sauce
Yukon Gold Potato Skins with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Chives
Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Dijon Ham
Cucumber Cups with Curried Chicken & Fried Leeks
Vegetable Sushi Rolls with Wasabi
Garlic Shrimp with Balsamic Cocktail and Mango Salsa
Baked Brie in Flaky Pastry with Wine Grapes, Crackers & Italian Rosemary Flatbread
Stone Crab Claws in a basket with Lemon Dipping Sauce
An Informal Seafood Supper For Friends
Lobster Paella with Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Chicken and Sausage
New England Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon Sauce
Caesar Salad with Grated Grana Padano & Croutons
Platter of Grilled Vegetables
Pesto Tomato Rolls
Gruyere Garlic Rolls
Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
The Perfect Dinner Party
Shrimp & Snow Peas with Lemon Dipping Sauce
Asparagus Spears, Rosemary Potato Crisps, Tuscan Crouton Toasts with Hot Crab Dip
Filet Mignon Canape Platter with Herbed Focaccia & Boursin
Coq au Vin: French Fricassee of Chicken with Mushrooms, Wine & Herbs
Potato Gratin with Cheddar & Chives
Provencal Vegetable Torte
French String Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Assorted Dinner Rolls
Crème Brulee Tarts
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce
An Elegant Dinner Party
Individual French Strawberry Almond Cakes, Chocolate Garnache Cakes & Raspberry Tarts
Cinnamon Rugelach
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Miniature Tiramasu Cheesecakes
Pineapple Fruit Kabob Skewers with Warm Caramel Sauce
Entertaining a la carte
Be your own caterer and entertain your guests with our very best prepared hors d'oeuvres, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Your party will be an instant success with delicious menu choices that are beautifully presented and artfully garnished on platters and in charming wicker baskets. Hot entrees are completely fool-proof and require minimal effort to heat and serve. And the various cold platters can be combined in such a way as to create a magnificent and bountiful buffet that will surely be impressive and delicious.
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Choose from: Wild Mushroom Profiteroles, Cocktail Franks in Puff Pastry, Spinach & Feta Cheese Triangles, Fish-Shaped Pastries with Crabmeat & Shrimp, Heart Canape with Smoked Salmon & Asparagus, Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tarts, Eggplant Roulades, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Spring Rolls, Assorted Miniature Quiches, Miniature Corn Dogs. $9.75 / Dozen
Yukon Gold Potato Skins with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Chives $22.00 / 2 dozen
Swedish Meatballs $16.00 / Quart
Artichoke & Goat Cheese Fritters $24.00 / 2 dozen
Chicken Sate Skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce $27.00 / 2 dozen
Roasted Potatoes with Carmelized Onions and Goat Cheese $24.00 / 2 dozen
Peking Duck in Scallion Pancakes with Hoison Sauce $36.00 / 2 dozen
Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Herbs and Mint Sauce $72.00 / 2 dozen
Cold Hors d'oeuvres
Vegetable Sushi Rolls with Wasabi $24.00 / 2 Dozen
Miniature Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Mustard Ham $24.00 / 2 dozen
Garlic Shrimp with Fresh Horseradish Sauce $23.00 / lb.
Cucumber Cups with Curried Chicken and Fried Leeks $24.00 / 2 dozen
Cherry Tomatoes with Boursin Cheese $18.00 / 2 dozen
Dijon Deviled Eggs $24.00 / 2 dozen
Shrimp & Snow Peas with Lemon Sauce $32.00 / 2 dozen
Cheeses
Assorted French Cheeses: A selection of French triple crème, semi-soft and goat cheeses on a faux silver platter beautifully arranged with grapes and strawberries. Serves 15 - 20. $50.00. Half platter $30.00.
Baked Brie in Flaky Pastry $16.00
Pesto Brie Torte $9.75
Baked Goat Cheese Strudel $24.00
Baskets and Platters
Crudité Basket with Provincial Herb Dip Serves 10 - 20. $38.00
The Crudité Alternative: Asparagus Spears, Endive, Rosemary Potato Crisps, Tuscan Croutons, Herbed Artichoke Hearts. Served with Hot Crab Dip. Serves 10. - 20 $60.00
Pita Basket with Roasted Garlic, Artichoke Humus & Goat Cheese. Serves 10 - 15. $38.00
Guacamole and Salsa Basket with Blue and Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. Serves 10 - 15. $35.00
Filet Mignon Canape Platter with Focaccia & Boursin. Serves 15 - 20. $135.00
Smoked Salmon Platter with Garnishes, Sour Cream & Black Bread. Serves 10 - 15. $75.00
Stone Crab Cocktail Claws in a Basket with Lemon Sauce. Serves 10 - 15. $75.00
Provencal Antipasto Platter. Serves 15 - 20. $75.00
Garlic Shrimp Platter with Balsamic Cocktail Sauce & Mango Salsa. Serves 10 - 12 $95.00
Cold Lobster Platter with Asparagus, Cucumbers, Lemons & Dipping Sauce. Serves 8 - 10 $135.00
Dips, Salsas & Spreads
Santa Fe Guacamole Fresh Tomato Salsa Smoked Salmon & Sour Cream Dip
Roasted Garlic & Artichoke Humus Provencal Herb Dip $7.25 / 16 oz.
Hot Crab Dip $18.00 / 16 oz. Lobster Guacamole $24.00 / 16 oz.
Ready to Serve Entree Platters & Baskets with Garnishes
Cold Sliced Filet of Beef Platter with Horseradish Cream Sauce. Serves 8 - 10. $125.00
Smoked Baked Salmon Platter with Sour Cream & Tuscan Garlic Toasts. Serves 10 - 12. $95.00
Spiral Sliced Ham Platter with Buttermilk Biscuits and Dijonaise Sauce. Serves 15 - 20. $95.00
Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Chicken, sliced on a Platter with Mustard Sauce. Serves 10 - 12. $75.00
Herb Roasted Whole Turkey Platter (with Sliced Breast Meat). Serves 12 - 15. $95.00
Southern Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken Pieces in a Basket. Serves 12 - 15. $75.00
Crispy Chicken Fingers in a Basket with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. Serves 10 - 12. $60.00
New England Fried Shrimp & Scallops in a Basket with Lemon Tartar Sauce. Serves 10 - 12. $60.00
Ginger Chive Shrimp and Sesame Noodle Platter. Serves 10 - 12. $85.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Platter. Serves 10 - 12. $58.00
Ready to Warm Entrees, Side Dishes & Brunch Items
Lobster Paella with Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Chicken & Sausage. Serves 10-12. $175.00
Coq au Vin. Serves 8 - 10. $48.00 per pan
Chicken & Cheddar Pot Pie. Serves 8-10 $48.00 per pan
Old Fashioned Pot Roast with Carmelized Onion Sauce. Serves 10 - 12. $75.00
Chicken Cacciatore with Cremini Mushrooms, Basil and Tomatoes. Serves 6-8 $48.00
Chicken Scallopini Marsala. Serves 10 - 12. $69.00 per pan.
Eggplant Lasagna with ricotta and fresh mozzarella. Serves 8-10. $38.00 per pan
Penne Pasta al Forno with basil tomato sauce, ricotta & mozzarella. Serves 8-10. $38.00 per pan
Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms Milanese Style. Serves 10 - 12. $32.00 per pan
Potato Gratin with Cheddar & Chives. Serves 10-12 $32.00
Potato Pancakes $11.00 / dozen Maryland Crab Cakes with Lemon Sauce. $81.00 per dozen
Provencal Omelet, Crepe & Cheese Torte. Serves 6-8. $38.00 per torte
"Popeye" Egg Casserole with Fresh Spinach. Serves 10 - 12. $38.00
Stuffed French Toast with Raspberry Sauce. $5.75 each (minimum of 12)
Homemade Cheese Blintzes with Sour Cream. $2.25 each (minimum of 12)
Beautifully Decorated Side Dishes & Salads
Platter of Summer Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella with Basil Leaves.
Serves 10-12 $48.00
Summer Haricot Verts & Three Bean Salad Platter.
Serves 10-12 $48.00
Grilled Vegetable Platter. Serves 10-12 $68.00
Wild Greens & Grilled Vegetables, Croutons & Creamy Garlic Dressing. Serves 10 - 12. $48.00
Basket Weave Carved Watermelon Fruit Basket. Serves 15-20 $75.00
Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter. small Serves 8-10 $40.00. large Serves 15-20 $75.00
Pastries, Desserts & Beverages
(12 person minimum for all dessert platters)
Our Signature Bar Cookie Platter. $2.50 / person
Rugelach & Brownie Basket. $2.50 / person
Miniature Danish Pastries Platter. $2.75 / person
Assorted Coffee Cake Platter. $3.25 / person
Danish Butter Cookie & Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Basket. $3.25 / person
Assorted French Pastry Platter:
French Strawberry Almond Cake, Chocolate Ganache Cake
Raspberry Tarts. $7.25 / person (12 person minimum)
Our Famous Beverages in Pourable Dispensers. Serves 12 - 20. $18.00 each
Cranberry Lemonade, Iced Hazelnut Coffee, Iced Roast Coffee, Spiced Iced Tea