Welcome to The Gardens at Malmaison, a one-of-a-kind dining destination and event venue in historic St. Albans.
Perfect for a family dinner, romantic occasion, private party, corporate event or wedding, The Gardens at Malmaison is a dining retreat where you can enjoy an exceptional meal among picturesque scenery.
At The Gardens at Malmaison we believe in lingering during mealtime. To enhance your dining experience, we invite all guests to stroll through our gardens and manicured grounds and enjoy this unparalleled atmosphere.
At The Gardens at Malmaison, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Long after the champagne has been poured and the wedding cake has been served, we want your special day to be memorable. Our lush, scenic gardens, quaint country charm and professional staff will create a lasting memory that both you and your treasured guests will cherish for many years to come. For brides who are seeking more than just a beautiful wedding location, The Gardens at Malmaison offers a history as rich and luscious as its gardens. Even Lewis and Clark couldn't resist the area's allure, halting their legendary Westward expedition to explore nearby Tavern Rock Cave.
Named after Napoleon and Josephine's French country estate, The Gardens at Malmaison is fit for royalty and will fulfill any bride's fairytale wishes. With rolling hills, scenic views and magnificent gardens, nothing compares to the picturesque setting and romantic haven of The Gardens at Malmaison for your wedding day. The Gardens at Malmaison is a nationally recognized venue that offers each couple a unique and memorable experience on their special day.
The staff at The Gardens at Malmaison offers each bride personalized attention to help make her dreams a reality. We can accommodate ceremonies and receptions of any kind, from an intimate and romantic indoor setting in one of our French country style dining rooms, to an elegant and grand 240 guest outdoor celebration in the gardens. We welcome the opportunity to host you and your guest at The Gardens of Malmaison or our other event venue,
The Studio Inn at St. Albans.
Food & Beverage Packages:
Your guests will enjoy the variety offered in our Buffet Dinner selections. The many choices allow you to customize your very special day. Seating is provided for everyone with each table seating six to eight guests. Glassware, silverware are all preset.
Buffet Dinner . . . $34.50 per person
Beverage service is offered by consumption, please see Bar menu for complete pricing.
MENU SELECTIONS
Passed Hors d'oeuvres (Select Two)
- Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Sausage
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
- Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
- Teriyaki Salmon on a Skewer
- Shrimp and Vegetable Egg Roll
- Crab Rangoon
- Beef Hibachi
- Tenderloin of Beef Encroute and Chicken Encroute
- Chicken Satay Tapenade
- Spanikopita
- Assorted Puff Pastry
- Brie with Raspberries and Almonds in Puff Pastry
- Assorted Miniature Quiches
Additional Hors d'oeuvres available at $3 per person each
Plated Salad served with bread and butter
(Select One)
- Fresh Field Greens with hearts of palm, grape tomatoes, red onions radish and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
- Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons and asiago cheese
- Mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with dried cranberries, sun dried cherries, cucumbers, pear tomatoes, bleu cheese, red onions and asiago cheese
- Mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with dried cranberries, sun dried cherries, cucumbers, pear tomatoes, bleu cheese, red onions & asiago cheese
Entrees (Select Two)
- Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed with lemon, white wine, shallots, capers and garlic - Carved Prime Rib with horseradish mousse and au jus served with assorted breads and condiments
- Carving Station with smoked breast of turkey and honey pit ham served with assorted breads and condiments
- Pork Tenderloin Noisettes
Bacon wrapped noisettes of pork tenderloin in a bourbon pecan sauce
Additional Entrees available at $5 per person each
Starch (Select One)
- Long Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf
- Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Baby New Potatoes
- Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Sour cream and chive whipped potatoes
Additional Starches available at $3 per person each
Choice of One Vegetable
- Medley of Seasonal Vegetables
- Haricot Verts with shallots
- Julienned Strips of assorted peppers with yellow squash & zucchini
- Braised red cabbagge with spaghetti squash
Additional Vegetable available at $3 per person each
Dessert Station
Chef’s assorted seasonal desserts served along with freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee.
A 22% Service Charge and Franklin County's 6.225% sales tax will be added to the final invoice.
2008
Special Occasion
Seated Dinner Packages
Your guests will relax and dine in our beautifully, scenic setting while our competent staff takes care of everything. Begin the evening with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a preset salad for dinner. Dinner seating is provided for all, with each table seating ten guests. Sparkling glassware and gleaming silverware are preset on your choice of our standard linen selections.
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Assorted canapés will be passed for your cold Hors d'oeuvres.
Select Three Hors d'oeuvres of your choice to include with your package:
- Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Sausage
- Assorted Cold Canapes
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
- Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
- Teriyaki Salmon on a Skewer
- Pork and Vegetable Egg Roll
- Crab Rangoon
- Beef Hibachi
- Tenderloin of Beef Encroute and Chicken Encroute
- Chicken Satay Tapenade
- Spanikopita
- Brie with Raspberries and Almonds in Puff Pastry
- Asparagus, Asiago & Fontina in Phyllo
- Assorted Miniature Quiches
- Miniature crab cakes
Additional Hors d'oeuvres available at $3 per person each
Isabella $42.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Fresh chopped greens, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, red onions and asiago cheese tossed in sweet Italian dressing
Chicken Bianco
Sautéed chicken breast topped with mushrooms, provel cheese and white wine sauce Served with sautéed French beans and angel hair pasta
Tiramisu with shaved chocolate on painted plate
Mabel Mae $52.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Fresh Field Greens with hearts of palm, grape tomatoes, red onions, radish and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Boursin Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast stuffed with boursin cheese served with sauce supreme, long grain and wild rice pilaf, asparagus and baby carrots
Triple berry cheesecake with fresh cream
Old Barn Inn $57.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Mixed field greens, golden raisins, roasted pine nuts, red onion, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, shredded carrots and balsamic vinaigrette
Pork Tenderloin Noisettes
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin noisettes in a bourbon pecan sauce with maple whipped sweet potatoes and French beans
Old Barn triple layer carrot cake
Malmaison $59.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Roasted Potato Fennel Soup
Roasted red potatoes finished with heavy cream and garnished with fennel
Truffle Honey Glazed Salmon Fillet
Grilled fillet of Atlantic salmon glazed with truffle honey served with a saffron butter sauce served with lemon herb rice and snow peas & carrots
Mountain berry tart with crème anglaise
Link’s Utopia $60.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Spinach, strawberries, red onion, spiced pecans dressed with a lively poppy seed dressing
Pan Seared Halibut Fillet
Pan seared 6 oz. fillet of halibut served with a lemon thyme butter sauce, served with duchess potato and grilled asparagus with tri-color peppers
Pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping
Oscar Johnson 62.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Roasted red tomatoes sautéed with onion and garlic served with fresh basil chiffonade and a dollop of crème fraiche
Surf and Turf
4 oz. filet of beef tenderloin with wild mushroom demi glace served with two large prawns prepared in a lemon thyme butter sauce with Anna potato & fried leeks and julienne fresh seasonal vegetables
Chocolate mocha martini with twillo cookie
St. Albans Farms $64.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with black olives, grape tomatoes croutons and asiago cheese
Filet Mignon
Grilled 6 oz. filet of beef tenderloin accompanied by horseradish aoli served with roasted garlic smashed potatoes and zucchini & carrots in ginger butter
Chocolate Ganache Torte
A rich, deep chocolate torte laced with pecans and topped with a decadent caramel sauce
Monarch’s Pretty Spot $67.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Belgian endive topped with lobster, shrimp and crabmeat garnished with lemon aoli celery, capers and fresh dill
New York Strip Steak
Grilled 12 oz. strip steak with bordelaise sauce served with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh medley of fresh vegetables
White Chocolate cheesecake garnished with kiwi sauce and fresh berries
Lewis & Clark $67.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Cider Pear Salad
Mixed greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrot, sliced pears and cider-Dijon vinaigrette
Filet and Salmon
Grilled 4 oz. filet of beef tenderloin paired with a 4 oz. truffle honey glazed fillet of Atlantic salmon served with roasted butternut squash puree and brocollini
Soft centered chocolate cake with raspberry coulis, chantilly cream and fresh berries
Irene Johnson $72.00 per person
plus tax, plus service charge
Silver tray passed Hors d’oeuvres, three selections of your choice
Harvest Salad
Field greens, dried cranberries & apricots, walnuts, shredded carrots, gorgonzola cheese, red onion and raspberry vinaigrette
Halibut & Filet
Grilled 4 oz. filet with balsamic demi-glaze, 4 oz. halibut fillet in a lemon thyme butter sauce, twice baked potato, fresh braised spinach and button mushrooms
Lemon tart with chantilly cream and fresh strawberries
All dinners include fresh savory baked breads and whipped butter.
Add $2 per person to offer two entrée choices to guests.
A 22% Service Charge and Franklin County’s sales tax will be added to the final invoice.
Prices valid thru 2/29/2008
For Wedding Information and Ceremony & Reception Site Rental Fees, please contact us at info@gardensmalmaison.com.
or call 636.458.0131.