Afternoon Tea at the French Estate $16-$20 per Person*
An assortment of teas and a lovely crystal bowl of punch are always included
Home-Baked SconesChoose traditional, currant, cherry-almond, or cranberry-orange or lemon-pecan
Jams and Clotted Cream
Finger Sandwiches(Choose an assortment of three)
Tuna-Tarragon, Turkey & Cranberry, Chicken Waldorf, Watercress, Egg Salad, Tomato & Basil, Smoked Salmon & Dilled Cream Cheese, Open-Faced Cucumber
Hot DishDainty Finger-Quiches, Traditional Sausage Roll, Fresh Vegetable or Bacon-Artichoke Frittata, Chicken &
Broccoli in a Pastry Wreath, Mushroom Profiteroles,
Savory Chicken Crepes (add $1 per person)
or
SaladFrench Inn House Salad, Cobb Salad, Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes, Curried Chicken Salad in Pastry, Fresh Fruit Salad
Desserts(Choose 1, or Choose a Celebration Sheetcake in flavors of Choice)
House Apple Cheese Torte, Pavlovas, Ginger-Cake with Rum
Butter, Chocolate Decadence,
Fruit Crisp, Cherry or Berry Cheesecake, Decorative
Seasonal Fruit Arrangement,
Vintage-Style Lemon Sponge, Individual English
Trifles
We always allow a minimum of three hours so there’s no need to rush your guests. Our teas are generally served buffet-style, with dessert as a separate course. We find this arrangement to be very congenial and conducive to animated conversation. Seating is available in our parlor, under our vine-covered arbor, or on the lawn under market umbrellas, depending on the size of your party and the time of year. Special dietary needs can also be accommodated with advance notice. We look forward to making your event a very personal and memorable experience.
Luncheons and Dinners
at the French Estate
$16 -$18 per Person*
Rustic Artisan BreadsAn assortment of three fresh-baked breads which complement your meal will be served with butter. Options include Rosemary Olive Oil, San Francisco Sourdough, Hearty Squaw or Pumpernickel, European Style Multigrains, Classic Baguettes, or our Homebaked Braided Brioche. Let us choose for you.
SaladsOur French Inn House Salad is the hands-down favorite here. Its consists of mixed field greens and chopped apple, celery, and red onion, with mandarin oranges, lightly candied almonds, and blush wine vinaigrette dressing.
Cobb Salad, Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruits, and other seasonal options such as Strawberry Goat cheese or Autumn Fruits Salads are also available.
Entrees
Choose rave-inducing Raspberry Chicken, Pasta with Grilled Chicken, sundried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts, Pastry Wreath stuffed with chicken, broccoli and ham in a cream & wine sauce, Turkey Breast stuffed with ricotta, spinach, and mushrooms, Salmon Fillets in lemon-dill sauce, or Classic Prime Rib. Dinners are served with an appropriate rice or potato side dish.
Desserts
Chocolate Decadence, Fruit Crisp, Cherry or Berry Cheesecake, House Apple Cheese Torte, or Decorative Seasonal Fruit Arrangements
Beverages
Ice water, Soft Drink Bar or Iced Tea, and Coffee with dessert are included.
Our meals are generally served buffet-style, with dessert as a separate course. We find this arrangement to be very congenial and conducive to animated conversation. Seating is available in our parlor, under our vine-covered arbor, or on the lawn under market umbrellas, depending on the size of your party and the weather. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.