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:

Rehearsal Dinner Package

Your guests will relax and dine in our beautiful setting while our staff takes care of everything. Begin the evening with hors d'oeuvres followed by a preset salad for dinner. Seating is provided for everyone with each table seating ten guests. Glassware and silverware are all preset.

Chef's Select . . . . . . . . . $38.75 per person
The Wedding Feast . . . $42.75 per person
The Duo . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.75 per person

Your package includes

  • Passed Butler Style Hors d'oeuvres
  • Servced, seated three-course dinner
  • Preset china, glassware and silverware
  • Votives, tables and chairs
  • Ivory linens

MENU SELECTIONS
Passed Hors d'oeuvres (Select Two)

  • Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
  • Beef Hibachi
  • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
  • Shrimp and Pork Egg Roll
  • Tenderloin of Beef Encroute
  • Spanikopita
  • Crab Rangoon
  • Vegetable Egg Roll
  • Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
  • Assorted Puff Pastry
  • Asparagus, Asiago and Fontina in Phyllo
  • Fried Assorted Dim Sum
  • Teriyaki Salmon on a Skewer
  • Assorted Miniature Quiche
  • Brie with Raspberries and Almonds in Puff Pastry
  • Chicken Satay Tapenade
  • Antipasto Skewers
  • Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Sausage

Additional Hors d'oeuvres available at $3 per person each

Plated Salad (Select One)

  • Crisp romaine and iceberg tossed in Italian dressing with artichoke hearts, red onions and parmesan cheese
  • 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

Chef's Select . . . . . . . . . $38.75 per person (Select One Entree)

  • Apricot Glazed Roast Pork Loin - Sliced pork loin served with maple whipped sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken Piccata - Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine, shallots, capers and garlic served with risotto and seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken Marsala - Sauteed breast of chicken finished with a wild mushroom marsala wine sauce served with seasonal vegetables and roasted garlic whipped potatoes.
  • Pork Tenderloin Au Poivre - Twin tournedos lightly dusted with black pepper then pan seared and served with brandy pepper cream sauce, seasonal vegetables and gateau potatoes

The Feast . . . . . . . . . $42.75 per person (Select One Entree)

  • Filet Mignon - 6oz. filet of beef tenderloin served with roasted garlic whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a sauce marchands de vin
  • New York Strip Steak - 12 oz. strip steak served with twice-baked potato, seasonal vegetable and bordelaise sauce
  • Gorgonzola Topped Ribeye Steak - 12 oz. ribeye steak topped with gorgonzola cheese, served with roasted garlic whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables and bordelaise sauce
  • Pan Seared Halibut Filet - Pan seared 6 oz. filet of halibut served with a lemon thyme butter sauce, wild mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables
  • Grilled Swordfish Filet - Grilled 6 oz. swordfish filet with a chevre butter sauce, wild rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables

The Duo . . . . . . . . . $45.75 per person (Select One Entree)

  • Lamb and Beef - Two grilled Colorado lamb chops paired with a 4 oz. filet of beef tenderloin, chef's choice of sauces, rosemary whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  • Surf and Turf - 4 oz. filet of beef tenderloin with wild mushroom demi glace served with two large prawns prepared scampi style, potato cake and seasonal vegetables
  • Filet and Salmon - Grilled 4 oz. filet of beef tenderloin paired with a 4 oz. truffle honey glazed filet of Atlantic salmon served with chive whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dessert
Our dessert selections vary according to season. A dessert tray available at your event is included in your price.

All dinners include fresh breads and butter and freshly brewed decaffeinated coffee.

Add $2 per person to offer two entree choices to guests.

Bar
Bar charges are by consumption and in addition to the package price

Facility Rental Fees
are in addition to the package price

A 22% Service Charge and Franklin County's 6.475% sales tax will be added to the final invoice.

Wedding Buffet Dinner

Your guests will enjoy the variety offered in our Buffet Dinner selections. The many choices allow you to customize your very special day. This dinner option includes a preset salad. Seating is provided for everyone with each table seating ten guests. Glassware and silverware are all preset.

Passed Hors d'oeuvres (Select Two)

  • Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Sausage
  • Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
  • Teriyaki Salmon on a Skewer
  • Tenderloin of Beef Encroute and Chicken Encroute
  • Chicken Hibachi
  • Spanikopita
  • Brie with Raspberries and Almonds in Puff Pastry
  • Miniature Crab Cakes

Salad
Includes mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, asiago cheese, radishes and hearts of palm with assorted dressings with breads and butter on the buffet

Entrees (Select Two)

  • Truffle Honey Glazed Salmon Filet - Grilled filet of Atlantic salmon glazed with truffle honey served with a saffron butter sauce $46.00++
  • Chicken Piccata - Chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine, shallots, capers and garlic $46.00++
  • Roast Pork Tenderloin - Sliced roast pork tenderloin with a rosemary scented pork jus $46.00++
  • Grilled Chicken Madiera - Sauteed breast of chicken srved with a mushroom Madeira wine sauce $46.00++
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Beef with Wild Mushroom Demi Glace $50.00++
  • Carving Station with Beef Tenderloin - served with horseradish and bearnaise sauce $54.00++

All entrees are served with Chef's suggested starch and vegetable.

Dessert
Cutting, plating and serving your wedding cake is included in the package. Our dessert selections vary according to the season and are available at an additional charge.

Buffet includes fresh breads and butter and freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee.

Bar
Bar charges are by consumption and in addition to the package price

Facility Rental Fees
are in addition to the package price

++ A 22% service charge and Franklin County's 6.475% sales tax will be added to the final invoice.

Wedding Seated Dinner

Your guests will relax and dine in our beautiful setting while our staff takes care of everything. Begin the evening with passed hors d'oeuvres followed by a preset salad for dinner. Seating is provided for everyone with each table seating ten guests. Glassware and silverware are all preset. Beverage packages are available and are in addition to the food cost.

Passed Hors d'oeuvres (Select Two)

  • Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Sausage
  • Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
  • Teriyaki Salmon on a Skewer
  • Tenderloin of Beef Encroute and Chicken Encroute
  • Chicken Satay
  • Spanikopita
  • Brie with Raspberries and Almonds in Puff Pastry
  • Miniature Crab Cakes

Salad Course (Select One)

  • Fresh field greens with hearts of palm, grape tomatoes, red onions, radish and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
  • Mixed field greens with cranberries, sun-dried cherries, cucumbers, pear tomatoes, red onions and bleu cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
  • Classic Caesar Salad with crisp romaine, shaved parmesan and homemade garlic croutons

Entree Selections

  • Pork Tenderloin Noisettes - Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin noisettes in a bourbon pecan sauce $43.00++
  • Truffle Honey Glazed Salmon Filet - Grilled filet of Atlantic salmon glazed with truffle honey served with a saffron butter sauce $43.00++
  • Boursin Stuffed Breast of Chicken - Pan seared chicken breast stuffed with boursin cheese served with sauce supreme $43.00++
  • Pan Seared Sea Bas Filet - Pan seared 6 oz. filet of halibut served with a lemon thyme butter sauce $53.00++
  • Filet and Salmon - Grilled filet of beef tenderloin paired with a truffle honey glazed filet of Atlantic salmon $56.00++
  • Filet with Crab - Filet of beef tenderloin topped with jumbo lump crab meat and a sauce marchands de vin $58.00++

All dinners include Chef's choice of starch and seasonal vegetables, fresh breads, butter and regular and decaffeinated coffee. While we do not provide the wedding cake, we are happy to provide you with a list of vendors. All dinners also include cake cutting, plating and serving of your wedding cake. Add $2 per person to offer two entree choices to guests.

++ A 22% service charge and Franklin County's 6.475% sales tax will be added to the final invoice.

Prices and menus subject to change without notice.

For Wedding Information and Ceremony & Reception Site Rental Fees, please contact us at info@gardensmalmaison.com.
or call 636.458.0131.