Holiday Menus 2020

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Voted BEST CULINARY INNOVATION, BEST MENU DESIGN, BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERING, BEST ON-PREMISE CATERING, MOST CREATIVE VENUE, BEST MENU -PRESENTATION, BEST DESSERT PRESENTATION - 2019 Allie Awards

Proud Member of Leading Caterers of America 2013 – 2020

Top 25 Caterers List in U.S. – Special Events Magazine – 2014 - 2017

Voted ‘BEST MENU DESIGN,’ ‘BEST MENU PRESENTATION’, ‘BEST CULINARY INNOVATION’ – International Special Events Society – 2014, 2015

Best of Atlanta Eating Places – 2009, 2015

Voted BEST TEAM EFFORT, BEST CAKE PRESENTATION, BEST MENU DESIGN, BEST SOCIAL EVENT 10k – 25k – International Special Events Society – 2012

Voted Atlanta’s BEST CATERER – Atlanta Business Chronicle – 2000-2015

Voted BEST CATERING SERVICE Daily Report, Best Of Awards – International Special Events Society – 2014, 2015

First Place BEST FOOD ISES Race for the Taste – International Special Events Society – 2014

Allow our talented team to customize your menu from this packet of our chef,s favorites!

Testimonials“Your sales and operations team did a fabulous job for our visiting team and the all-day and night Leadership Sponsored events on that date. The Proof of the Pudding team was there with spot on, top notch service from early in the morning setting a beautiful breakfast buffet, quick change over to a perfect lunch and into the evening reception showcase event with great service and great food. I was proud to have recommended Proof of the Pudding to handle the day, and our out of town team were well pleased. Please pass along my gratitude to the team that took care of us on this day and I look forward to working with you on future events.

Booz | Allen | Hamilton

“You should know we’ve received a number of comments from attendees all positive -- regarding the quality of the dinner and overall experience. One attendee made a specific point to tell us “The beef was the best I have had so far in my entire life!” Georgia State University

“Proof has been a long standing partner to all of us at Juice Studios and we would highly recommend them! By being a solid partner - they understand the value of working together to great amazing events and doing what it takes to take care of you and the end client!”

Partner, Juice Studios

“Thank you again for your partnership yesterday for the delicious food, florals, and linens you provided for IHG! The clients absolutely loved the food and presentation! They think they landed the program…so keep your calendars available for October 26-28th! You and your proof team went above and beyond for us….I can’t thank you enough for your collaboration!

AlliedPRA

“I wanted to take a minute to let you know that your team is WONDERFUL from the sales rep to the servers - everyone is professional, courteous and gracious. They are always willing to help out, pitch in and give 110%. Our building couldn’t be successful without our partners and Proof of the Pudding is one of our favorites. One word to sum it up. Phenomenal! Thanks for all you and your team do!” Academy of Medicine

“I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you and your team for the AMAZING job on the food, ambiance and décor for our event. I love having Proof of the Pudding cater our events not just for the amazing food, but also for the great staff and team that works our events. Thank you for always being accommodating, flexible and so gracious. I love working with you!” Georgia Tech Meetings Team

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5 Festive Strolling Suppers

10 Chef-Attended Trend Stations

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THE NUTCRACKERLive Action Rosemary Infused Nut ConesAdd to any cocktail hour for an additional

4.00 per guest + chef attendant

Butternut Squash, White Cheddar Popcorn .............................................. 2.00

Tomato, Basil, Grilled Cheese Bite ............................................................... 3.00

PASSED FESTIVE BITESIf needed, select a minimum of four to compliment your reception menu

MEATCypress Style Lamb Chops with Tzatziki sauce (GF) ...................................... 4.00Smoked Duck Meatball, Roasted Cherry Glaze ............................................ 3.25 Crispy Chicken Lollipop, Cranberry Mustard .................................................. 2.75

Petite Beef Wellington, Wild Mushroom Demi ................................................. 3.50Mini Rosemary Biscuits, Pimento Cheese & Ham ............................................3.00

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fritter, Blue cheese Ailoli ....................................... 3.00

Pimento and Bacon Deviled Potato ............................................................... 2.75

SEAFOODMini Crab Cake with Low Country Remoulade ............................................. 3.25

Cedar Smoked Salmon on Rye Toast with Caper Fraiche............................ 3.00

Lobster Hushpuppy with Saffron Aioli .............................................................. 4.00

Mushroom Deluxe with Roasted Pepper and Pumpkin Seeds ................. 2.50

VEGETARIANGrilled Vegetable Crudité Skewer, Red Chimichurri Drizzle....................... 2.50Tempura Cauliflower Bite with Spicy Buffalo Sauce................................... 2.50

Roasted Tomato, Goat Cheese, Goji Cracker, Crispy Basil ....................... 3.00

Brie En Croûte, Cranberries, Puff Pastry, Maple Glaze .............................. 2.50Mini Buttermilk Biscuit with Blueberry Jam and Triple Cream Brie ............ 2.50

Pear and Blue Cheese Bite on Ginger Snap with Fig Preserves................ 2.20

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She Crab Soup Shooter with Hush Puppy Bite ........................................... 3.50

Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedge............... 3.50

SEASONAL SOUP SHOOTERS

THE FEASTCranberry Baked Brie with Crackers and Toasted CiabattaMerry Berry Salad, Gourmet Lettuce, Candied Pecan, Smoked Cheddar, Cranberry, Apple, Sage Dressing, CroutonsSalt & Pepper Encrusted Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Garlic Horseradish Cream, Petite RollsCarved Fried Turkey, Hot Honey Glaze*Truffle Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Winter Roasted Root Vegetables

Festive Strolling SuppersFESTIVE SWEET TREATSWinter Gingerbread Mini Cakes with Cream Cheese Icing Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Posh Shooter

49.00 PER GUEST*Pre-Carved or Carved to Order for an additional fee

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Festive Strolling SuppersTHE NORTH POLEBacon Wrapped Dates with Manchego Cheese Kale Caesar Salad Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing, Housemade CroutonsPork Tenderloin Slider Smoked Gouda and Fig Preserves on Pretzel Roll Rosemary Flat Iron Steak with Roasted Garlic Aioli Roasted Garlic Mash PotatoesButternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Cream Sauce Heir Covert Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

FESTIVE SWEET TREATSEggnog Babycake with Buttercream Icing Raspberry Cheesecake Posh Pudding Shooter

42.00 PER GUEST

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Festive Strolling SuppersTHE GATHERINGGoat Cheese Log Trio Honey Pistachio, Spiced Pecan, Blueberry Thyme, Gourmet Crackers, Flatbreads and GingersnapsArtisan Kale SaladArugula, Cranberries, Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic Breadstick, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Smoked Maple Salmon with Grilled LemonsCitrus Chicken Piccatoa with Lemon Caper ButterWild Mushroom Risotto Asparagus with Roasted Red Peppers & Onions

FESTIVE SWEET TREATSWarm Godiva Spiked White Chocolate Bread Pudding Bites Raspberry CrèmePumpkin Pie Mousse Cup with Peanut Brittle Bark

39.00 PER GUEST

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Festive Strolling SuppersTHE HOLIDAYMini Cheese PlatesImported Cheese Including: Gruyere, Black Jack Pepperjack, Pecorino Romano, Carr Valley Apple Smoked Cheddar & Statesboro Blue CheeseCharcuterie Display Including: Sopressata, Cappicola, Genoa Salami, Salami Rosa, Dried Fruits, Seasonal Fruit, Fig Preserves & Honeycomb Gourmet Crackers & FlatbreadsBraised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine DemiHerb Roasted Chicken Skewer with Pomegranate Chutney Grilled Fall Vegetables with Balsamic Drizzle

FESTIVE SWEET TREATSIce-Kissed Mini Baby Cakes: Raspberry, Chocolate-Espresso, Red Velvet Seasonal Tartlets: Wildberry, Chocolate, Apple Caramel

38.00 PER GUEST

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Festive Strolling SuppersTHE SOUTH POLEWarm Collard Green and Artichoke Dip with Bagel Chips and TortillasSouthern Salad with Artisan Greens, Granny Smith Apples, Candied Pecans, Shaved Parmesan, Cornbread Croutons and Fig Vinaigrette Pecan Crusted Chicken, Maple Bourbon GlazeSizzling Shrimp and Loganville Gouda GritsWhite Cheddar, Andouille Sausage, Onions & Peppers Caramelized Brussel Sprouts

Good Ol’ Mac & Cheese Bar Diced Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Onion & Pepper Hash, Hot SauceTry Lobster Mac & Cheese Add 4.00 Per Guest

FESTIVE SWEET TREATSWinter Puddings: Banana Pudding, Chocolate-Kahlua & PumpkinSeasonal Cobblers: Caramel Apple and Wild Berry

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Chef Attended Trend StationsA CARVING BAR SELECT ONEserved with petit rolls & whipped butter

Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Sauce ....................................... 14.00Herb Grilled Tomahawk Ribeye, Bearnaise Sauce .......................................14.00

Herb & Mustard Rubbed Lamb Chops, Minted Tomato Jus ........................ 16.00Rosemary Flat Iron Steak, Roasted Garlic Aioli ............................................ 10.00

Oak Fired Turkey Breast, Drunken Mustard Gravy + Cranberry Chutney...... 8.00

Pork Tenderloin, Caramelized Apples, Applejack Brandy Sauce ................. 8.00

Farm Roasted Vegetable "Steak" Cauliflower, Eggplant, Zucchini .............. 7.00

SMALL BITES STATION SELECT ONE

Braised Beef Short Ribs, Port Reduction, Creamed Garlic Potates, Crispy Broccolini...................................................................................... 12.00

Seared Sea Bass, Parsnip Puree, Truffle Jus, Topped with Crispy Parsnips & Chives ...........................................................................16.00

Chimichurri Tri Tip, Truffle Braised Fingerlings, Parsley Oil .................... 10.00

House Smoked Salmon, Maple Roasted Brussels, Moscato Syrup ....10.00

Chicken Wellington, Demi Sauce and Caramelized Collards ......... 10.00

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Chef Attended Trend Stations

CHIMNEY SLIDE SELECT THREE .................................................................... 12.00Lamb Slider, Plum Chutney, Smoked GoudaCrispy Turkey, Stuffing, Caramelized Onions, Port Cranberry Jam Shaved Beef, Gorgonzola, Rosemary Plum Tomatoes, Balsamic Aioli Baby Portobello Mushroom, Provolone, Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto Aioli Molasses-Glazed Pork Loin, Smoked Gouda, Fig ChutneyAngus Beef, White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions Included: House-Made Potato Chips, Bread N’ Butter Pickles

FLAT BREADS SELECT THREE.......................................................................... 12.00

Traditional MargheritaFig + Prosciutto, Statesboro Bleu Cheese and Arugula Goat Cheese, Spicy Honey and PistachioSpicy Salami, Mozzarella and Tomato Basil Grilled Chicken, Arugula Pesto and Romano Cheese Kale Caesar Salad, Chick Pea Croutons

(GF) Flatbread available for additional $2 per guest

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Loganville Gouda Grits Served with Choice of Toppings:Grilled Shrimp & Andouille Sausage, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Pecan Smoked Bacon, Pepper & Onion Hash, Fried Onion Straws, Hot Sauce

NOT YOUR AVERAGE GRITS BAR........................................ 11.00

Crispy Oyster Po-Boy, Spicy Aioli on Petite HoagieMini Crab Cake Slider, Shredded Lettuce, Drunken Mustard Dressing Traditional Shrimp Cocktail, Lemon Wedge Ask Us About Our Roaming Seafood Bar!

COASTAL GEORGIA BITES BAR ........................................................12.00

GOOD OL’ MAC & CHEESE BAR & ALL THE FIXINS ..................... 9.00

Build Your Own! Toppings to Include:Chopped Applewood Bacon, White Cheddar Cheese, Sautéed Pepper & Onion Hash, Fried Onions Straws, Tomatoes, Hot SauceTry Lobster Mac &+ Cheese Add 4.00 Per Guest

Chef Attended Trend StationsCOMFY CORNER ......................................................................... 12.00Mini Southern Pot Pies!Braised Beef, Hash Brown TopperHerb Chicken, Rosemary Puff TopperRoasted Vegetables, Risotto TopperShrimp+ Lobster, Truffle Topper Add 3.00 Per Guest

MASON JAR SALAD BAR SELECT THREE........................................... 13.00

Composed Salads - Guests Can Pick Up and Go

Beet Salad with Citrus Marinated Yellow and Red Beets, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts over Mixed Greens and White Balsamic Seasonal Pear and Arugula Salad with Pomegranate, Feta, Toasted Hazelnuts and Champagne Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Housemade Croutons and Caesar Dressing Chopped Salad with Iceberg Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans, Cucumber Parmesan, Peppercorn Ranch

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S’MORES BAR ................................................................................... 6.00Make Your Own! Perfect for Home with Fire Pit Chocolate Bars, Graham Crackers, Marshmallow, Reese's Cups, Sliced Strawberries, Candied Bacon

COBBLER BAR .................................................................................. 6.50

Seasonal Cobblers select twoWild Berry, Ellijay Apple, Peach, Cherry Toppings: Whipped Cream, Vanilla Whip Streusel

THE COOKIE COUNTER ............................................................... 6.50House Crafted Cookies select threeSea Salt Chocolate Chip, Cranberry White Chocolate , Snickerdoodle, Sugar, Peanut Butternut, Red Velvet, Smores, Oatmeal Raisin, Gingerbread, Cranberry Pistachio, Chocolate Mint, Toffee ChipServed in Bakery Sleeves

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MINI DONUT BAR ..................................................................................... 12.00Croissant-style Hundred Layer Doughnuts Your Choice of Three Seasonal Flavors

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PICK UP DESSERT BITES Individually Packaged limit of three flavors per dessert

Assorted Macaroons ................................................................ 6.00

Mini Bundt Cakes: Red Velvet, Pecan Praline Carrot, Lemon, Marble........................................................................... 5.00

POP Cookie Bag ....................................................................... 4.00Mini Seasonal Pies: Pecan, Pumpkin, Chocolate Mousse, Apple Spice................................................................................ 6.00Brownie Bites: Double Chocolate, Smores, Butter Pecan, Red Velvet, Hazelnut(GF).......................................................... 3.00

MASON JAR DESSERT BAR ................................................................ 8.00Godiva Spiked White Chocolate Bread PuddingOld Fashioned Banana PuddingSeasonal Fruit Trifle & Greek YogurtChocolate Kahlua Mousse

WINTER WONDERLAND / WINTER SOLSTICEElements Of: Birch Wood Branches And Pine Greenery. Natural Winter Folage Such As Pinecones And Snow-Covered Winter Branches

GRINCH STOLE POP’S CHRISTMASFeaturing: Soft Electric Greens With Quarky Christmas Trees, Wrapped Presents And Candy Canes, Grinch Menu Display

OUR CHRISTMAS MORNINGElements Of: Colorful & Festive Christmas Décor With Christmas Ornaments, Holiday Signage, Santa Claus, & Traditional Holiday Ornamentation

POP’S HOLIDAY AT THE MANSIONShowcasing: Silvers And Crystal Candle-holders On Upgraded Sequined Linens. Tall Candelabras With Silver And Gold Ornaments To Accent

Holiday Decor Theme Options

COUNTRY CHIRSTMAS Featuring: Red And Green Wicker Baskets, Holiday Lanterns and Sled Riders

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The Nitty GrittyPRICING FOR ALL RECEPTION MENU SELECTIONS IS BASED ON A THREE-FOUR HOUR

PARTY FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 GUESTS. IF THERE IS SEATING FOR ALL GUESTS, MENU & SERVICE PRICING WILL INCREASE. SALES TAX IS ADDED TO ALL PRICING.

EVENT STAFFINGEvent manager, service team, on site culinary team, production support teamEvent Manager ....................................................................................................... 200.00 eachOperations Manager ..............................................................................................170.00 eachEvent Servers ............................................................................................................170.00 eachEvent Chef ...............................................................................................................220.00 eachEvent Culinary Staff ................................................................................................ 200.00 eachEvent Steward/Utility ...............................................................................................170.00 eachBartender .................................................................................................................220.00 each Chef Attendant ...................................................................................................... 210.00 each

700.00 staffing minimum for parties of 30 or less

SERVICEWARE*Proof’s festive holiday décor, serving pieces, serving utensils, china, flatware, napkins, votive candles, buffet tables & table drapes, if needed. Covid precaution equipment to include staff masks, gloves, plexiglass, rolled silverware with rosemary sprig; Sanitation Station for guest use consisting of wipes and hand sanitizer*Included in 33% Production ChargeBAR & BEVERAGEAll purpose glasses, wine glasses, Coca-Cola products, tonic water, club soda, orange, grapefruit & cranberry juice, bottled water, beverage napkins, ice, lemons, limes, cherries & olives, Bar tables & linens (1 set per 100 Guests Included). Due to GA State Law, client must provide all alcohol. Proof is licensed and insured to service once on site. Remaining alcohol is client’s to retain.8.00 per guest for full bar6.00 per guest for beer & wine

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DÉCOR UPGRADES AVAILABLESpecialty Tables Lounge Furniture And MORE!

Fresh Greenery Garland Wooden Bars Antique Bar Carts Floral Design Ask your sales rep for a copy of our Adorn Decor catalog

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