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Event Sample Menus

Due to our sourcing from small, seasonal farms, these menus are samples only; we will have interesting fresh foods to work into menus for your event. We meet directly with you to create custom menus suited to your event.

Please contact us at (802) 387-3052 or at thegleanery@gmail.com to discuss your event and determine which menu would be best for you.

Sample Limited Menu

small

feta, mixed greens, jalapeño-cucumber vinaigrette, radishes, croutons

arugula, beets, chevre, poached shallots, maple-rosemary vinaigrette,

shaved fennel

heirloom apples, sweet potato, yukina savoy, Shelburne cheddar, aged balsamic

chili, cabbage and cilantro soup

medium

sausage, cilantro-yogurt sauce, sautéed vegetables, Aleppo roasted potatoes

flatbread, feta, oregano, tomatoes, roasted garlic

tarragon pate, Vermouth poached pears, truffled greens, crostinis

large

chicken, poblano cream, cheddar-scallion grits, green beans, blistered tomatoes

lamb meatballs, saffron-tomato sauce, feta, red pepper risotto cakes, green beans

minty rice stuffed delicata, crispy eggplant, carrot-curry puree, garlicky greens

This menu allows the members of your party to choose from a few options. It is great for smaller parties and people with a range of tastes who are looking for a full dining experience.

Sample Set Course Menu

to start

challah, compound butter

roasted beet & heirloom apple salad, pickled cipollini onion, arugula, sweet potato vinaigrette, Vermont Shepherd Invierno cheese

entree

bourbon braised rabbit, linguini, ricotta salata, caramelized delicata squash, garlicky kale & corn

vegetarian option:

stuffed delicata, minty rice, tomato saffron sauce, garlicky kale & corn

dessert

cardamom-orange blossom spice cake, apple raspberry chutney, cinnamon whipped cream

This set menu works very well for many events; it is especially suited to larger parties. This can be served either in individual platings, or "family style". We provide alternatives for those with dietary restrictions from your set menu.

Sample Mingling Menu

starters

veggie and dip platter-seasonal vegetables with aleppo-yogurt dipping sauce

cheese plate-Grafton cheddar, marinated feta, chevre, crackers, jam

hummus, dip and chip platter- lemony hummus, salsa, fresh toasted to rtillas

bruschetta-spinach and shallot, dried tomato and capers, pate-tarragon vermouth pate, crostinis

mains

chicken kabobs, sautéed olives, roasted red pepper sauce

mushroom, goat cheese, poached shallot flatbread

dessert

flourless chocolate cake, cardamom anglaise

This style of menu shows plattered foods that can easily be eaten with smaller plates. It is great for parties that want to mingle. This is available in the cafe only.