Wedding Garden
Starting at $2,000
Ask our team about garden availability and the quote for your event. Winter rental discounts do not apply to the Wedding Garden.
CATERING · CELEBRATIONS · PRIVATE EVENTS
Gather your people.
We’ll bring the flavor.
Menus with Southern soul. A setting for your occasion.
From breakfast meetings and boxed lunches to wedding receptions and celebrations, explore our catering menus, venue rental options, bar services, and booking details.
MAKE ROOM FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL
Venue rental & fees.
Choose the space that fits your gathering.
| Space | Listed capacity | Rental fee | Rental access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstairs restaurant & Blue Ridge Room | 120 seated / 160 standing | $7,500 | 9 a.m. load-in through 11 p.m. All guests and vendors must be out, and all décor removed, by 11 p.m. |
| Downstairs cigar lounge | Confirm event layout with our team | $600 | Separate five-hour rental |
Your restaurant rental
Your restaurant rental includes the dining hall and Blue Ridge Room. The space accommodates up to 120 seated dining guests or 160 standing guests.
Tables, chairs, linens, plating, silverware, and AV equipment are included. A full bar is onsite; explore our bar service packages for beverage options.
Access begins at 9 a.m. for load-in. Plan your event and cleanup so everyone is out and all décor is removed by 11 p.m.
A 22% service charge and applicable taxes apply to services and rentals. Confirm the space, layout, availability, and complete event quote with our team.
Winter gatherings
Ask about December–February rental discounts with a $5,000 food-and-beverage minimum. Our team will confirm the applicable rental quote.
Tell us your budget and we’ll help tailor the event to your guests. A nonrefundable venue retainer is due at booking.
Ask about your date →START THE DAY TOGETHER
Breakfast buffets.
Choose the breakfast spread that fits your group. Contact us for package pricing.
The Continental
- Orange and apple juice
- Assorted bagels with cream cheese
- Bakery-fresh muffins and pastries
- Butter, fruit preserves and jam
- Individual fruit yogurts
- Sliced fruit and seasonal berries
- Warm oatmeal with brown sugar
Healthy Start
- Sliced fresh fruit and seasonal berries
- Greek yogurt with honey; granola with soy and skim milk
- Scrambled egg whites with tomatoes and spinach
- Bananas and hard-boiled eggs
- Sliced tomatoes and avocados
- Turkey sausage and whole-wheat bread
The Appalachian
- Sliced fresh fruit and seasonal berries
- Individual fruit yogurts
- Assorted cereals with whole and skim milk
- Scrambled eggs with cheddar
- Sausage and gravy with buttermilk biscuits OR buttermilk pancakes with warm maple syrup
- Crispy bacon OR sausage
- Roasted red potatoes with peppers and onions OR stone-ground pepper jack grits
Country Bliss
- Sliced fresh fruit and seasonal berries
- Individual fruit yogurts and assorted cereals with whole and skim milk
- Scrambled eggs with cheddar
- Country ham
- Buttermilk pancakes with warm maple syrup OR French toast
- Roasted red potatoes with peppers and onions OR stone-ground pepper jack grits
Turkey bacon or sausage substitution: +$2 per person. Multigrain pancakes in place of buttermilk pancakes: +$2 per person. Prices are subject to a 22% service charge and applicable taxes.
LUNCH, TAKEN CARE OF
Boxed lunches & wraps.
Each box includes bottled water, whole fruit, potato chips, and a cookie. Onsite lunches booked with a space rental are set up buffet style with tea, lemonade, and water.
Shrimp salad
Sautéed shrimp, mayonnaise, celery and red onion.
Chicken salad
Smoked chicken, mayonnaise, celery and red onion; available as a sandwich or wrap.
BLT
Crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Vegetarian / vegan wrap
Sautéed mushrooms, roasted squash, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, light hummus and lettuce in a spinach tortilla.
Contact us for per-person pricing. Please submit lunch requests at least 45 days in advance; email us for shorter notice. Payment is required at invoicing.
Build a lunch inquiry →A TABLE WORTH GATHERING AROUND
Dinner buffet.
Designed for two hours of service. A $175 buffet surcharge applies to groups under 100.
Your buffet includes
Traditional salad with iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and two dressings; spiral pasta salad with Italian dressing, cucumbers and green olives; rolls; dessert; sweet tea, lemonade and water.
Select one to three entrée preferences in your inquiry, two sides, and one dessert. Contact us for base package pricing. Marinated beef tenderloin, boneless ribeye, and stuffed salmon carry a listed +$10-per-person upgrade.
Entrees
Chicken
- Lemon Butter Baked Chicken
- Fried Chicken
- Jerk Chicken
Beef
- Marinated Beef Tenderloin (add 10pp)
- Smoked Beef Brisket
- BBQ Ribs
- Boneless Ribeye (add 10pp)
Seafood
- Bourbon Glazed Salmon
- Rosemary Salmon
- Stuffed Salmon (add 10pp)
- Shrimp Scampi
- Fried Fish
- Baked White Fish
Specialty
- Pork Chops
- Smothered Burgers
- Meatloaf
- Chicken, Shrimp, Sausage Jambalaya
Vegetarian
- Roasted Tomato Pasta
- Chickpea Salad
- Impossible Meatloaf
- Vegan Veggie LoMein
Sides
Choose two sides.
Vegetables
- Sauteed Green Beans
- Roasted Vegetables
- Buttered Corn
- Squash
- Asparagus
Starches
- Rice
- Roasted Potatoes
- Butter Herbed Rice
- Mash Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Mash
DESSERT
Pick 1
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate Cake
- Assorted Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake
Additional choices on our catering order form +
Pulled pork; corn on the cob; smoked Gouda mac and cheese; red velvet cheesecake; peach cobbler; and classic cheesecake are also listed as request options. The order form flags smoked brisket, beef tenderloin, bourbon-glazed salmon, shrimp scampi, Impossible meatloaf, and asparagus as upgrades; confirm the applicable charges with our team.
Prices are subject to a 22% service charge and applicable taxes. Item availability, selections, and upgrades are confirmed in your event quote.
Build a catering inquiry →LITTLE BITES. BIG OCCASIONS.
Hors d’oeuvres.
Cold
Charcuterie Board
$21.00 per person (minimum of 40 people) *if below minimum $29.00 per person
Assorted Cured Meats, Imported Cheeses, Assorted Olives, Nuts, Grapes and Assorted Crackers
VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS
$15 per person (minimum of 40 people) *If below minimum $20.00 per person
Raw Vegetables to Include Carrots, Asparagus, Broccoli, Mushrooms & Celery Served with Creamy Herb Dip & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Cheese & Crackers Board
$12 per person (minimum of 40 people) *If below minimum $16
Assorted Cheeses to include Craft and Imported Cheeses and Assorted Crackers
- Optional Wine add-on $10 person
- (Includes 4 Bottles- 2 Dessert Wines, 1 Red and 1 White)
Hot
BBQ Meatballs
$200 per 100 (minimum of 100)
Flavored Wings
$100 per 50 whole wings (minimum of 50)
(BBQ, Teriyaki, Honey Hot, Spicy)
Deviled Eggs
$100 Per 60 (Minimum of 60)
Chicken & Waffles Bites
$200 Per 60 (Minimum of 60)
Pasta Salad Martini/Shooter
$100 Per 20 (Minimum of 20)
BBQ Slider Station
$18 Per Person (Minimum of 60)
Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken, Collard Greens, Baked Beans with assorted sauces.
Confirm the wine add-on quantity with our team. A 22% service charge and applicable taxes apply.
A TOAST TO YOUR OCCASION
Bar services.
Unlimited beverage packages
Liquor packages include liquor, premium and domestic beer, house wine, and assorted sodas. Beer-and-wine service includes premium and domestic beer, house wine, and assorted sodas.
| Package | First hour / person | Each additional hour / person |
|---|---|---|
| Call liquor | $18 | $10 |
| Premium liquor | $24 | $13 |
| Top-shelf liquor | $27 | $15 |
| Beer & wine only | $16 | $10 |
Cash bar & consumption bar
Cash-bar prices below are listed as inclusive. For a consumption bar, the host prepays a predetermined limit at booking, with a $1,000 minimum.
| Beverage | Cash bar (inclusive) | Consumption bar |
|---|---|---|
| Call Liquor | $13.00 inclusive | $10.00 |
| Premium Liquor | $16.00 inclusive | $11.00 |
| Top Shelf Liquor | $18.00 inclusive | $13.00 |
| Cordials | $18.00 inclusive | $12.00 |
| Local Beers | $15.00 inclusive | $10.00 |
| Premium Beers | $12.00 inclusive | $7.00 |
| Domestic Beer | $11.00 inclusive | $6.00 |
| House Wine | $12.00 inclusive | $8.00 |
| Champagne | $12.00 inclusive | $8.00 |
| Soda/Bottled Water | $7.00 inclusive | $5.00 |
Bar setup & bartending
- Bar setup: $150 per bar.
- Onsite bar services: bartender service is included. No separate bartender fee is charged for onsite events.
- Offsite events only: $175 per bartender for the initial hour, then $75 per bartender for each additional hour.
- Beer and wine: one bartender per 75 guests.
- Beer, wine and liquor: one bartender per 50 guests.
Spirits & cordials +
Call liquor
Smirnoff, Jim Beam, Seagram’s 7, McCormicks, Evan Williams.
Premium liquor
Tito’s, Johnnie Walker Red, Maker’s Mark, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan’s Rum, Jose Cuervo Gold, Jack Daniel’s, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, 1800.
Top-shelf liquor
Grey Goose, Tanqueray, Hennessy, Ketel One, Gentleman Jack, Casamigos, Kraken Black Rum, Wild Turkey, Pyrat Rum, Jameson, Empress Gin, Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Bombay, Havana Club Rum, Woodford Reserve, Dewar’s.
Cordials
Amaretto, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlúa, RumChata, brandy.
Wine selections +
REDS
- Pinot Noir- Meiomi
- Pinot Noir- MacMurray
- Malbec- Casa Petrini
- Malbec- Alamos
- Cabernet- Canyon Road
- Cabernet- Meiomi
- Cabernet- Oberon
- Merlot- Canyon Road
- Merlot- Dona Paula
- Portugese Red- Segada
WHITES
- Chardonnay- Boen
- Chardonnay- Canyon Road
- Chardonnay- Meiomi
- Pinot Grigio- Chechero
- Pinot Grigio- Meiomi
- Pinot Grigio- Canyon Road
- Sauvignon Blanc- White Haven
DESSERT
- Midnight- Currahee
- Ole Blue- Currahee
- Sunrise- Currahee
- Sunset- Currahee
CHAMPAGNE
- Riesling- J. Lohr
- Riesling- Peter Mertes
- Prosecco
- Brut- Wycliffe
Beer selections +
Domestic
- Coors Light
- Miller Light
- Michelob Ultra
- Yuengling
Import
- Heineken
- Heineken 0.0
- Corona
- Corona Light
- Modelo
- Kirin
- Stella Artois
Craft Beer/IPA
- Wicked Weed
- Creature Comforts Tropicalia
- Scofflaw Basement
- Voodoo Ranger
Selections are confirmed for your event. General event pricing is subject to a 22% service charge and applicable taxes; ask us to confirm how these apply to your chosen package and inclusive cash-bar pricing.
BEFORE WE MAKE IT OFFICIAL
Booking details & FAQs.
How do I reserve a date?+
A nonrefundable retaining fee of 50% of the space rental is required at booking. A 50% catering retainer is required when you select the menu. Retainers are applied toward your total, and the venue date is blocked from other bookings once confirmed.
When are remaining payments due?+
The general booking policy lists the remaining venue balance as due no later than 90 days before the event and the catering balance no later than 60 days before the event, unless your invoice or payment plan states otherwise. The catering order forms request 45 days’ notice and payment at invoicing. Contact us to confirm the schedule for your booking, especially for requests within these timeframes.
What happens if a payment is late?+
Bookings with payments not made by their due dates, without prior written approval reflected in the contract and/or invoice, are subject to cancellation and forfeiture of retainers and/or catering, food and beverage fees at Embers Vine’s discretion.
When can I change the venue booking or headcount?+
Changes to venue space rental or catering headcounts must be made at least 30 days before the event. The published policy states no exceptions.
Do you cater off property?+
Yes. Off-property catering adds $7 per person to the menu price, plus an off-property fee of $500–$2,000 depending on location. Your catering manager will confirm the fee.
Can we bring our own food and beverages?+
All food and beverages must be prepared by the venue. Patrons, guests, and invitees may not bring food into the venue. Event food and beverages are for consumption onsite and may not be removed after the event.
What are the minimums and small-group charges?+
The general FAQ lists a 40-guest buffet minimum and a surcharge below that minimum; final charges reflect actual attendance if it exceeds the guarantee. Dinner has its own $175 buffet surcharge for groups under 100. Hors d’oeuvres have item-specific minimums shown above. Catering orders under 60 guests should be discussed by email before ordering.
What service fees and taxes apply?+
A 22% service charge and applicable taxes apply to all services and rentals. Bar setup charges are listed separately. Bartender service is included with onsite bar services; separate bartender fees apply only to offsite events. Cash-bar prices are listed as inclusive; confirm your complete event total with us.
How far ahead should I send a catering order?+
The catering and lunch order forms request at least 45 days’ notice. For shorter notice, email info@embersvine.com. For catering groups under 60, email the team to discuss your event.
What is included in a boxed lunch?+
Bottled water, whole fruit, potato chips, and a cookie. When lunch is served onsite with a space rental, it is set up buffet style with tea, lemonade and water.
YOUR OCCASION, OUR HOSPITALITY
Picture your celebration.
Weddings, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, and catered events at Embers Vine.
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LET’S PLAN SOMETHING GOOD
Your gathering starts here.
For catering and lunch requests, allow at least 45 days. For shorter notice or catering groups under 60, contact info@embersvine.com. Your quote confirms pricing and payment timing.