GRAYLYN SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate It All
Whether you're celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, graduations, family reunions, or any other special occasion, celebrate life’s special moments with the stunning backdrop of Graylyn. With world-class private dining, dedicated coordinators, and wonderful accommodations, Graylyn has everything you need to create an unforgettable experience for your special event.
Holiday Parties
Holiday parties and events are magical experiences at Graylyn. Twinkling trees, bright poinsettia plants, and enchanting delights adorn our 55-acre estate during the holiday season. Guests will enjoy a special chef-curated holiday menu and the experience of our festive estate with accommodations steps away. Click "Let's start planning " to book your event.
Brunch
From welcome gatherings to post-wedding send-offs, brunch at Graylyn is a refined and sparkling celebration of the freshest ingredients and the finest company.
Lunch
Choose from an array of breathtaking indoor and outdoor event spaces in Winston-Salem for an elegant lunch event, featuring signature dishes to delight every palate.
View MenuHors d’Oeuvres
Choose from beautifully assembled displays or premier passed items to discover why Graylyn's dining is world class.
Dinner
Graylyn dining is an experience to be treasured. Highlighting fresh local ingredients and regional favorites, our culinary team shines through in an array of customizable menu options.
Bar Packages
Beer and Wine Bar
WINE | CHOICE OF THREE
Prophecy Rosé, France
Wycliff Brut, CA
Proverb Pinot Grigio, CA
Proverb Sauvignon Blanc, CA
Proverb Chardonnay, CA
Proverb Pinot Noir, CA
Proverb Merlot, CA
Proverb Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
BEER | CHOICE OF FOUR
Blue Moon
Bud Light
Corona
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling Lager
Amstel Light
Stella Artois
Guinness
SIGNATURE BAR
WINE | CHOICE OF THREE
Prophecy Rosé, France
Wycliff Brut, CA
Proverb Pinot Grigio, CA
Proverb Sauvignon Blanc, CA
Proverb Chardonnay, CA
Proverb Pinot Noir, CA
Proverb Merlot, CA
Proverb Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
BEER | CHOICE OF FOUR
Blue Moon
Bud Light
Corona
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling Lager
Amstel Light
Stella Artois
Guinness
SIGNATURE BRANDS
Smirnoff Vodka
Gordon's London Dry Gin
Bacardi Rum
Jim Beam Bourbon
Dewar's Blended
Scotch Whiskey
Jose Cuervo Tequila
SELECT BAR
Custom Select Bar
For the Select Bar, upgrade three liquors from Premier Bar Package. Select your beer and wine from the Signature Bar Package.
PREMIER BAR
WINE | CHOICE OF FOUR
The Pale Rosé, France
Amore Di Amanti, Italy
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Italy
Matua Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
La Crema Chardonnay, CA
Meiomi Pinot Noir, CA
Embankment Merlot, CA
JLohr 7 Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
BEER | CHOICE OF FOUR
Blue Moon
Bud Light
Corona
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling Lager
Amstel Light
Stella Artois
Guinness
PREMIER BRANDS
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Mount Gay Eclipse
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Chivas Regal
Scotch Whiskey
1800 Tequila
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Pepsi or Coca-Cola Products
Juices
Sparkling Water
MOCKTAILS
Minty Arnold Palmer
Basil Lemonade
Bar Enhancements
TABLESIDE WINE SERVICE WITH DINNER
Market Pricing based on consumption
CHAMPAGNE TOAST
Market Pricing based on consumption
NORTH CAROLINA CRAFT BEER UPGRADE
See your coordinator for craft beer upgrades
HARD SELTZER
Market Price, Sold by the case
CORDIAL BAR
Add after dinner drinks to your event
GRAYLYN SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
BEE’S KNEES
Gin, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice
AUNT POLLY'S PALOMA
Tequila, Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice, Grapefruit, and Soda Finish
GOLD RUSH
Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Homemade Honey Syrup
IDA THE MULE
Vodka, Craft Ginger Beer, and Lime Juice
GRAND OLD FASHION
Bourbon, Bitters, served on the Rocks.
NEGRONI
Gin, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth
Garnished with an Orange Peel
Hors D’Oeuvres
DISPLAYS
FRUIT AND CHEESE DISPLAY
Imported Cheese, Mixed Berries and Distinctive Crackers
ROASTED FRESH VEGETABLE DISPLAY
Roasted Baby Carrots, Asparagus, Zucchini, and Artichokes
Served With Basil Pesto Oil and Crumbled Goat Cheese (Veg, GF)
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY
Artisan Cheeses, Vegetables, Assorted Meats, Assorted Crackers, and Toasted Baguette Chips
BAKED BRIE
Baked Brie Served With Fresh Fruit, Chutney, Baguette Chips and Crackers
PASSED HORS D’OEURVES | SIGNATURE
ASSORTED OPEN-FACED CANAPÉS
Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese on White Bread
Pimento Cheese on Wheat Bread
Chicken Salad on Wheat Bread
Roast Beef and Boursin Cheese on Rye Bread
CRANBERRY, BRIE CHEESE, AND SPINACH IN PHYLLO CUPS
Sautéed Cranberries and Baby Spinach Topped with a Slice of Brie Cheese and Caramel Sauce (Veg)
CAPRESE SKEWER
Baby Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Basil (Veg)
HOT HONEY CHICKEN BITES
Served with Blue Cheese Sauce
PIMENTO CHEESE-STUFFED RED BLISS POTATO
Stuffed with Pimento Cheese and Baked to a Golden Brown (Veg)
LOWCOUNTRY CRAB BITES
Bite Size Puff Pastry with Crab, Cream Cheese, and Graylyn Lowcountry Seasoning
GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Slow Roasted Red Pepper, Greek Olive Tapenade with Garlic and Capers on a Petit-Crostini (Veg)
SWEET POTATO FLAPJACK
Served with Green Tomato Relish (Veg)
PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWER
Served with Heirloom Tomato
BLACK BEAN CAKE
Served with Avocado Pico and Crema (Veg)
Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple
Tempura Fried Chicken with Fresh Pineapple and Teriyaki Glaze on a Skewer
Southern Fried Chicken Skewers
Served with a Pickled Green Tomato and Zesty Ranch Dip
PASSED HORS D’OEURVES | PREMIER
CHICKEN AND WAFFLE
Mini Chicken Nugget and Waffle served with Spicy Maple Syrup
SHRIMP AND GRITS CAKE
White Cheddar Cheese Grit Cake Topped with Blackened Shrimp, Tomato Jam, and Goat Cheese
SOY-MARINATED TUNA
Glazed with Sesame Oil
Served with Wasabi on a Fresh Cucumber Round (GF, DF)
SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
Boneless Pulled Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs
Topped with Creamy Horseradish and Micro Greens Placed on a Wonton
MINI CRAB FRITTER
Served with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
SHRIMP AND GRITS CAKE
White Cheddar Cheese Grit Cake Topped with Blackened Shrimp, Tomato Jam, and Goat Cheese
MINI VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Napa Cabbage Tossed with Cashews, and Spices Rolled in a Wonton, Wrapped, and Fried (Veg)
AVOCADO SHRIMP SKEWER
Skillet Seared Shrimp, Avocado Purée, and Chipotle Crema
CHIMICHURRI BEEF SKEWER
Chargrilled New York Strip and Roasted Potato Wedge
SCALLOP BLT
Seared Scallop with Niman Ranch Bacon, Sourdough Bread, Arugula, and Dill Aioli
Dinner
Plated Dinners
SOUPS | CHOICE OF ONE
Tomato Bisque (Veg)
Roasted Corn and Country Ham Chowder (GF)
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Soup, Additional Fee May Apply
SALADS | CHOICE OF ONE
Signature Salad:
Graylyn Signature Salad
Caesar Salad
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Salad
Premier Salad:
Grilled Pear Salad
Bleu Cheese-Walnut Crouton and Fresh Grilled Pear
Served with Champagne Vinaigrette (GF)
Cucumber Blossom Salad
Cucumber-Wrapped Salad Served with Baby Greens, Strawberries, Scallions, Toasted Pecans, and Raspberry Vinaigrette (GF, DF, Veg)
ENTRÉES | PRESELECTED CHOICE OF TWO
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES
GRAYLYN CHICKEN
Breaded and Stuffed with Spinach, Prosciutto, and Smoked Gouda Cheese finished with a Sun-Dried Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce
Served with Parmesan Risotto
HONEY LAVENDER GLAZED SALMON
Served With Saffron Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, and a Dijon Peppercorn Sauce (GF)
NY STRIP STEAK
Served with Baby Portabella Demi Glace, Seasonal Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes (GF)
HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN SUPREME
White Wine Mushroom Velouté Over Parmesan Risotto and Seasonal Vegetables
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze, Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Dijon Scented Jus
SEARED DUCK BREAST
Served With Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Orange Blackberry Mint Sauce (GF)
FLORENTINE RAVIOLI
Serve with Sauteed Spinach, Marinara Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese (Veg)
SEASONAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO
Seasonal Vegetables and Herbs Over Risotto
Chef Curated Vegetarian Or Vegan Options Available
PREMIER ENTRÉES
CHARBROILED FILET MIGNON
Served With Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and a Bourbon Peppercorn Demi Glace
PAN-FRIED CRAB CAKE
Jumbo Crab Meat Served With Graylyn’s Signature Remoulade Sauce, Shrimp Risotto, and Seasonal Vegetables
PAN SEARED SEABASS
Served Over Spring Pea and Pecorino Risotto with a White Wine Dill Beurre Blanc
Dessert
DESSERT | CHOICE OF ONE
White Chocolate Crème Brûlée (GF)
Flourless Chocolate Torte (GF)
Strawberry Chiffon Cake Chocolate Mousse Parfait (GF)
Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit
Buffet Dinners
SALADS
Graylyn Signature Salad
Caesar Salad
ACCOUTREMENTS
Sautéed Asparagus Served with Sea Salt and Butter
Haricot Vert Served with Roasted Shallots and Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes
Roasted Baby Carrots
Sautéed Broccolini
Low-country Succotash
Herb Roasted New Potatoes Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Chives
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Served with Butter and Brown Sugar
ACTION STATIONS | CHOICE OF TWO
PASTA
Tri Colored Cheese Tortellini with Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a Creamy Pomodoro Sauce with Parmesan Cheese
SMOKED SALMON
Capers, Red Onions, Diced Tomatoes, Dill Cream Cheese, Diced Cucumbers, and Toast Rounds
SHRIMP AND GRITS White Cheddar Cheese Grits, Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Sautéed Peppers and Onions Served with Scallions in a Cream Sauce
HONEY LAVENDER GLAZED SALMON Served with a Dijon Peppercorn Sauce
CHEF CARVED PRIME RIB OF BEEF Smoked Garlic and Herb Crusted Served with Rolls, Horseradish Cream Sauce, Ale Mustard, and Dinner Rolls
CHICKEN MARSALA Roasted Chicken Breast Served with Baby Portabella Mushrooms in a Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce
Lunch
STARTERS | CHOICE OF ONE
STARTERS | CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD
Salads
Graylyn Signature Salad
Caesar Salad
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Salad
SOUPS
Roasted Corn and Country Ham Chowder (GF)
Chilled Gazpacho Soup with Avocado (Veg, GF)
Tomato Bisque (Veg)
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Soup, Additional Fee May Apply
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES | PRESELECTED CHOICE OF TWO
GRILLED KEY WEST CHICKEN
Served with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Fresh Vegetables, and Rice Pilaf (GF)
GRILLED SALMON FILLET
Served with a Dijon Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Saffron Rice, and Fresh Vegetables (GF)
PETIT FILET
Grilled Petit Filet Served with a Horseradish Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, and Fresh Vegetables (GF)
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Served with a Sweet Chili Soy Sauce, Basmati-Cilantro Rice, and Fresh Vegetables
DESSERT
DESSERT | CHOICE OF ONE
Chocolate Mousse Parfait (GF)
Chocolate Torte (GF)
Key Lime Pie (GF, DF)
Strawberry Chiffon Cake
Cheesecake Served With Seasonal Fruit
Brunch
Brunch includes water, ice tea, assorted juices and coffee service. Brunch service times are between 9am-1pm and have a maximum of two-hours.
BRUNCH SELECTIONS
Mr. Gray's Brunch
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Fresh Fruit Display
Applewood Bacon
Buttered Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Southern Fried Chicken Served with Black Pepper Gravy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Mini Desserts
Mrs. Gray's Brunch
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Fresh Fruit Display
O'Brien Potatoes
Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
Roasted Salmon Fillet Served with Lemon Lavender Cream Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
Assorted Mini Desserts
CULINARY ACTION STATIONS & BEVERAGE SERVICE
OMELET STATION
Ham, Peppers, Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Spinach, and Fresh Country Eggs
BELGIAN WAFFLE STATION
Fruit Compote, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter.
SMOKED SALMON DISPLAY
Served with Fresh Bagels, Assorted Condiments, and Cream Cheeses
COFFEE STATION
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
Assorted Display of Herbal Teas
Specialized Accompaniments
Passed Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Juice Choice of Orange, Cranberry, and Pineapple
Passed Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Juice Choice of Orange, Cranberry, and Pineapple
MRS. GRAY'S TEA SERVICE
Tea Service Includes
Assorted Herbal Teas Served with Lemon Wedges and Mint
Assorted Scones and Biscuits
Assorted Jams and Preserves, Devonshire Cream and Honey Whipped Butter
Assorted Tartlettes and Petit Fours
Imported Cheese Display Served with Berries and Crackers
Graylyn Finger Sandwiches:
Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese on White Bread
Pimento Cheese on Wheat Bread
Chicken Salad on Wheat Bread
Roast Beef and Boursin Cheese on Rye Bread