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Custom Knoxville Wedding Catering & Menus

From mixed grill entrees like our petite filet mignon, to classic Tennessee grilled salmon and freshly prepared passed hors d'oeuvres, our menu selections vary to suit your vision and taste. Choose from our traditional, summit hall, or presidential options, or customize your menu to meet your guests' needs. We're pleased to offer a wide variety of menus. See our Crowne Plaza Knoxville Wedding Pamphlet or our wedding menu ideas below and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Receptions

Receptions are purchased by the hour and all foods will be continuously refilled.

Traditional (Min 25 guests)

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display with Assorted Gourmet Crackers
Vegetable Crudités with Peppercorn Parmesan Dip
Fresh Diced Fruit Display with Berries

Swedish Style Meatballs, Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce
Snack Mix, Chips and Dip, Punch Station, Coffee Service

The Summit Hill (Min 50 Guests)

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display with Assorted Gourmet Crackers
Vegetable Crudités with Peppercorn Parmesan Dip
Fresh Diced Fruit Display with Berries
Coconut Fried Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls with Chinese Mustard

Swedish Style Meatballs, Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce
Chips and Dip, Roasted Peanuts
Punch Station, Coffee Service

The Presidential (Min 75 Guests)

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display with Assorted Gourmet Crackers
Vegetable Crudités with Peppercorn Parmesan Dip
Fresh Diced Fruit Display with Berries
Chef Carved Roast Round of Beef with Mini Rolls and Condiments
Fresh Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce (Shrimp: 3 per guest one hour, 5 per guest two hours)
Asparagus and Asiago Cheese in Phyllo

Chicken Satay with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
Miniature Crab Cakes Remoulade
Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips with Warm Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Punch Station, Coffee Service

Wedding Dinner Buffets

Dinner Buffet includes

Rolls and butter, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and iced tea with lemon. (minimum 50 guests)

The Epicurean

Mixed Field Greens with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
Baby Tomatoes and Fresh Basil with Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Mozzarella
Honey and Lemon Drizzled Fruit Salad, Italian Pasta Salad
Roast Strip Loin of Beef with Madeira Demi-Glace
Sautéed Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

Grilled Chicken Breast
Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Tennessee Grilled Salmon with Bourbon-Peach Chutney
Fresh Seasonal Medley of Vegetables, Orange Tarragon Glazed Baby Carrots
Oven Roasted New Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf
Premier Selection of Cakes and Pies

Old City Buffet

Mixed Field Greens with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
Southern Broccoli Salad and Wilted Kale Salad
Roast Round of Beef, Woodland Mushroom Sauce
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, Grain Mustard Sauce

Green Bean Amandine, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Assorted Cakes and Pies

Dinner Entrée Selections

Dinner Entrées include:

Choice of Garden Salad or Classic Caesar Salad, Chef's Choice Fresh Vegetable and Starch (unless specified), Rolls and Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Iced Tea with Lemon and Your Choice of Dessert

TENNESSEE GRILLED SALMON

Brushed with a Marinade of Jack Daniels, Brown Sugar and Honey, Peach Chutney

MEDALLION OF PORK TENDERLOIN

Bacon Wrapped Medallion with a Grain Mustard Sauce and Crispy Tabasco Onions Sauce

ROASTED PORK LOIN

Filled with Apple Sage Dressing, Caramelized Onion
Finished with Cider Demi-Glace

CHICKEN ORLEANS

Sautéed Breast of Chicken topped with a Creole Ragout of Shrimp, Andouille Sausage and Tomatoes

TUSCAN CHICKEN

Grilled Breast of Chicken in a Sauce of Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Herbs and Sun Dried Tomatoes on a Nest of Angel Hair Pasta

HERB ROASTED COD

On a Bed of Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms with a Light Anisette Cream

CHICKEN OSCAR

Grilled Breast of Chicken topped with a Low Country Crab Cake, Tender Asparagus and Lemon-Thyme Aioli

FILET MIGNON

Ruby Port Reduction scented with Roasted Garlic and Porcini
6 Ounce 8 Ounce

ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF AU JUS

10 Ounce Cut served with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF

Madeira Demi-Glace

PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM STREUDEL

Braise d Portabella Mushrooms, Roasted Zucchini, Spinach, Feta Cheese and Cous Cous wrapped in Flaky Phyllo, Roasted Pepper and Tomato Coulis

Dinner Entrées include:

PETITE FILET MIGNON AND GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP

Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace

SLICED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF AND SEARED SALMON FILET

Cabernet-Mushroom Sauce and Peach Chutney

LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN AND ROASTED HERB COD

Sweet Chili-Mango Salsa

ROAST BEEF SIRLOIN AND DIJON CHICKEN BREAST

Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace

PETITE SIRLOIN AND CRAB CAKE REMOULADE

Port Wine Reduction and Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade

GRILLED MEDALLION OF PORK AND BOURBON GLAZED CHICKEN

Brown Sugar Glaze and Simmered Peach Ragout

Hors d'oeuvres and Displays

Hot Hors d'oeuvres

Prices based per 50 pieces

Oysters Rockefeller
Crab Filled Jumbo Mushrooms
Coconut Breaded Shrimp, with Sweet Chili Sauce
BBQ Spiced Shrimp, Lemon Beurre Blanc
Petite Crab Cake Rémoulade
Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Skewers
Thyme Chicken and Red Grape Kabob
Breaded Chicken Tenderloin, Honey Mustard
Spicy Chicken Drummettes, Bleu Cheese Sauce
Chicken Satay with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Beef Tenderloin
Swedish or Barbecue Meatballs
Beef and Mushroom Brochette

Mesquite Chicken Quesadilla Roll
Chicken Pot Sticker, Thai Chili Sauce
Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Pork Egg Roll, with Orange Sauce
Breaded Mozzarella Batonnets
Vegetable Spring Roll with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Asparagus and Asiago Cheese in Phyllo
Breaded Cheese Ravioli
Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Kielbasa en Croute, with Dijon Mustard Sauce
Greek Spanakopita
Korean Style BBQ Beef Tenderloin Lollipop

Chilled Hors d'oeuvres

Prices based per 50 pieces

Mozzarella, Tomato, and Olive Kebabs
Assorted Petite Sandwiches with Roast Beef
Smoked Turkey and Cured Ham
Southern Deviled Eggs
Tarragon Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups
Handmade California Nori Rolls
Deviled Shrimp in a Phyllo Cup
Strawberry Half with Brie
Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell
Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Dry Snacks

Mixed Nuts /lb.
Dry Roasted Peanuts/lb.
Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips/lb.
French Onion or Ranch Dip/quart

Potato Chips or Pretzels/lb.
Roasted Tomato Salsa /quart
Warm Artichoke Spinach Dip/half gallon
Warm Green Chili Queso Dip/half gallon

Displays

IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE DISPLAY, Fresh Fruit Garnish and English Wafers
FRESH VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS AND GRILLED VEGETABLE DISPLAY, Served with Ranch Dip and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
POACHED AND SMOKED SALMON DISPLAY, Served with Traditional Accompaniments of Red Onion, Hard Boiled Egg, Capers, Dill Crème Fraîche and an Assortment of Breads and Gourmet Crackers
FRESH SEASONAL FRUITS AND BERRIES, With Maple Yogurt Dip
ANTIPASTO DISPLAY, Imported Olives, Marinated Vegetables, Cured Deli Meats and Cheeses served with Crusty Bread, Assorted Gourmet Crackers and Grain Mustard
BAKED BRIE EN CROÛTE, Glazed with Raspberry Preserves and Caramelized Apples, wrapped in Puff Pastry and served with sliced Baguettes and Fresh Grapes
HANDMADE SUSHI DISPLAY, California Nori Rolls displayed with Fresh Vegetable Garnishes and Appropriate Condiments

We also have theme and carvery stations-Consult with your Wedding Planner.