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.
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.
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Graylyn dining is an experience to be treasured. Highlighting fresh local ingredients and regional favorites, Chef Mark's flair for fine dining and customization shines through in an array of customizable menu options.
Hors d’Oeuvres
Choose from beautifully assembled displays or premier passed items to discover why Graylyn's dining is world class.
Bar Packages
Choose from signature cocktails, locally brewed craft beers, New and Old World wine selections, and sparkling champagne toasts.
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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
GRAND OLD FASHION
Bourbon, Bitters, served on the Rocks.
IDA THE MULE
Vodka, Craft Ginger Beer, and Lime Juice
GOLD RUSH
Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Homemade Honey Syrup
NEGRONI
Gin, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth
Garnished with an Orange Peel
Hors D’Oeuvres
DISPLAYS
ROASTED FRESH VEGETABLE DISPLAY
Roasted Baby Carrots, Asparagus, Baby Mushrooms, Red Onions, Zucchini, and Artichokes served with Basil Pesto Oil and Crumbled Goat Cheese
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY
Artisan Cheeses, Vegetables, Local Hickory Nut Gap Farm Meats, Assorted Crackers and Toasted Baguette Chips
FRUIT AND CHEESE DISPLAY
Imported Cheese, Mixed Berries and Distinctive Crackers
BAKED BRIE
Warm Mango Chutney with Baguette Chips and Crackers
PASSED HORS D’OEURVES | SIGNATURE
COCONUT SHRIMP
Coconut Battered Fried North Carolina Shrimp served with an Orange Horseradish Dipping Sauce
ASSORTED OPEN-FACED CANAPÉS
Cucumber and Dill on White, Pimento Cheese on Pumpernickel, Tuna Salad on Wheat, Roast Beef and Cheddar on Rye
CRANBERRY, BRIE CHEESE, AND SPINACH IN PHYLLO CUPS
Sautéed Cranberries and Baby Spinach Topped with a Slice of Brie Cheese and Caramel Sauce
TEMPURA CHICKEN
Served with a Sweet-Chili dressing and Baby Greens
PIMENTO CHEESE-STUFFED RED BLISS POTATO
Stuffed with Pimento Cheese and Baked to a Golden Brown
WILD MUSHROOM FLORENTINE
Stuffed with Spinach, Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes
GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Crumble Goat Cheese, Slow Roasted Red Pepper, and Greek Olive Tampenade with Garlic and Capers on a Petit-Crostini
PASSED HORS D’OEURVES | SELECT
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SKEWERS
Served with a Green Tomato and Zesty Ranch Dip
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN IN PHYLLO CUPS
Topped with Crispy Bacon and Mango Chutney
FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND GRIT CAKE
Seared White Cheddar Cheese Grit Cake served with a Spicy Fried Green Tomato
PASSED HORS D’OEURVES | PREMIER
SOY-MARINATED TUNA
Glazed with Sesame Oil Served with Wasabi on a Fresh Cucumber Round
SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
Boneless Pulled Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs Topped with Creamy Horseradish and Micro Greens in Phyllo Cups
MINI CRAB FRITTER
Served with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI
Estate Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon on a Crostini
SHRIMP AND GRITS CAKES
White Cheddar Cheese Grit Cake Topped with Blackened Shrimp, Tomato Jam, and Goat Cheese
CHICKEN AND WAFFLE
Mini Chicken Nugget and Waffle served with Spicy Maple Syrup
MINI SPOON SCALLOP AND GRITS
Scallop and Grits in a Tomato Based Tasso Ham Gravy served in a Spoon
MINI VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Napa Cabbage Tossed with Cashews, and Spices Rolled in a Wonton, Wrapped, and Fried
Dinner
Dinner includes water, ice tea, and coffee service.
You may offer a choice of two preselected entrées or one duet entrée.
In lieu of selecting two entrées, you may select one duet entrée for all guests to enjoy.
Dessert
DESSERT: CHOICE OF ONE
White Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Flourless Chocolate Torte (GF)
Strawberry Chiffon Cake
Cheesecake With Raspberry Coulis
Mixed Berry English Trifle
Chocolate Mousse
Plated Dinners
SOUPS | CHOICE OF ONE
SIGNATURE SOUPS
French Onion served with Gruyere Crostini
Roasted Corn and Country Ham Chowder
Tomato Bisque
PREMIER SOUPS
Lobster Bisque with Sherry
Butternut Squash served with Diced Apples
Potato, Leek, and Ginger
Cream of Grilled Chicken served with Morel
SALADS | CHOICE OF ONE
SIGNATURE SALADS
GRAYLYN SIGNATURE SALAD
Seasons Greens and Fire Roasted Vegetables
served with Graylyn Estate Vinaigrette
SPINACH SALAD
Red Onion Confit, Crumbled Gorgonzola,
Candied Pecans served with Sherry Vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Shredded Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons
and Romano Cheese served with House-made Caesar Dressing
PREMIER SALADS
BIBB SALAD
Marinated Grape Tomatoes and Fried Cotton Onions
served with a Granny Smith Vinaigrette
GRILLED PEAR SALAD
Bleu Cheese-Walnut Crouton and Fresh Grilled
Pear served with Champagne Vinaigrette
GREEN SALAD
Cucumber-Wrapped Salad served with Baby Greens,
Strawberries, Scallions, Toasted Pecans, and Raspberry Vinaigrette
ENTRÉES | PRESELECTED CHOICE OF TWO
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES
GRAYLYN CHICKEN
Breaded and Stuffed with Spinach, Prosciutto, and Smoked Mozzarella Cheese in a Sun-Dried Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce served with Parmesan Risotto
GRILLED SALMON FILLET
Tomato, Cucumber, and Caper Relish served with Saffron Rice Pilaf
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
Stuffed with Arugula and Roasted Tomato served with Sage Demi-Glace Sauce and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
HERB-CRUSTED CHICKEN SUPREME
Chardonnay-Mushroom Veloute served with Parmesan Risotto
NY STRIP STEAK*
served with Shiitake Mushroom Demi-Glace Sauce and Roasted Herb Potatoes
GRILLED TOFU TIPS OVER ZUCCHINI NOODLES
served with Capers, Olives, White Beans, House-Made Tomato Sauce, and Seasonal Vegetables (V)
WHITE BEAN CAKE
Wilted Baby Spinach, Basil Pesto Cream Sauce, Tomato Relish and Seasonal Vegetables (V)
FLORENTINE RAVIOLI
served with Marinara Sauce topped with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Seasonal Vegetables (V)
SEARED DUCK BREAST
Port Wine-Dried Cranberry Gastrique served with Vegetable Couscous
PREMIER ENTRÉES
CHARBROILED FILET MIGNON
served with Périgueux Sauce and Roasted Shallot Whipped Potatoes
PAN FRIED CRAB CAKE
Jumbo Crab Meat served with Calabrian Pepper Remoulade Sauce, Saffron Rice, and Sautéed Greens
PAN SEARED SEABASS
served with Chardonnay Butter Sauce and Saffron Risotto
DUET ENTRÉES | CHOICE OF TWO PROTEINS AND SAUCES
served with two chef choice sides
SIGNATURE DUET ENTRÉES
Salmon Fillet
Chicken
NY Strip Steak*
Pork Tenderloin*
PREMIER DUET ENTRÉES
Pan Seared Seabass
Beef Filet*
Lamb Rack
Pan Fried Crab Cake
*Beef and Pork entrées are cooked to medium.*
DUET SAUCES | CHOICE OF TWO
Lemon Lavender Crème
Wild Mushroom and Estate Herb
Horseradish Tarragon Demi-Glace
Cilantro Lemongrass Gremolata
Peach BBQ
Calabrian Pepper Remoulade Sauce
Station Dinners
SALADS | CHOICE OF TWO
GRAYLYN SIGNATURE SALAD
Seasons Greens and Fire Roasted Vegetables served with Graylyn Estate Vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Shredded Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons and Romano Cheese served with House-made Caesar Dressing
SPINACH AND ARUGULA SALAD
Pancetta and Roasted Mushrooms served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY
ACTION STATIONS | CHOICE OF TWO
PASTA
Cavatappi, Grilled Chicken, Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes, and Spinach in Light Alfredo Sauce Rigatoni, Italian Sausage, Arugula and Red Onions in Marinara Sauce with Black Olives, Capers, Tasso Ham, Parmesan Cheese, and Chopped Fresh Herb
ROASTED STRIP LOIN OF BEEF*
Creamed Horseradish, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace, and Hard Rolls
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, Scallions, and Cream
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Coastal Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Julienne Fennel, and Tomato tossed with Garlic, Shallots, Saffron, Arborio Rice, and Cream
WHOLE ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Assorted Mustards, Horseradish Cream Sauce, and Miniature Dinner Rolls
STUFFED HICKORY NUT GAP PORK LOIN*
Stuffed with Spinach, Cranberries, Cheese, and Au Jus
Lunch
STARTERS | CHOICE OF ONE
SIGNATURE SOUPS
SOUPS | CHOICE OF ONE
French Onion with Gruyere Crostini
Roasted Corn and Country Ham Chowder
Chilled Gazpacho Soup with Avocado
Cream of Cauliflower with Bleu Cheese Walnut Crouton
SIGNATURE SALADS
SALAD | CHOICE OF ONE
GRAYLYN SIGNATURE SALAD
Seasons Greens and Fire Roasted Vegetables served with Graylyn Estate Vinaigrette
SPINACH SALAD
Red Onion Confit, Crumbled Gorgonzola, Candied Pecans served with Sherry Vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Shredded Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons and Romano Cheese served with House-made Caesar Dressing
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES | PRESELECTED CHOICE OF TWO
GRILLED KEY WEST CHICKEN
With Tropical Fruit Salsa, Fresh Vegetables and
Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes with Parsley Butter
GRILLED SALMON FILLET
In a Lemon-Caper Cream Sauce,
Saffron Risotto and Fresh Vegetables
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN*
In a Sweet Onion Barbecue Sauce,
Chive Whipped Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables
GRILLED TUNA FILLET
In a Provencal Sauce with Basmati-Cilantro Rice
and Julienne Vegetables
ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
In a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce,
Apricot Wild Rice and Fresh Vegetables
PETIT FILET*
Grilled Petit Filet served with a Horseradish Tarragon Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, and Fresh Vegetables
DESSERT
DESSERT | CHOICE OF ONE
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Torte
Key Lime Pie
Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Strawberry Chiffon Cake
Mixed Berry English Trifle
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
Mrs. Gray's Brunch
Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Orange Segments, and Pecans served with Sherry Vinaigrette
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Fresh Fruit Display
O'Brien Potatoes
Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
Roasted Salmon Fillet with Lemon Lavender Cream Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
Assorted Mini Desserts
Mr. Gray's Brunch
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Fresh Fruit Display
Applewood Bacon
Buttered Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Southern Fried Chicken served with Black Pepper Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable
Assorted Mini Desserts
OPTIONAL CULINARY ACTION STATIONS
OMELET STATION
Ham, Peppers, Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Fresh Country Eggs, and Egg Beaters
BELGIAN WAFFLE STATION
Fruit Compote, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter.
Optional: Add Fried Chicken Breast with Sriracha, Mustard, Maple Sauce & Black Pepper Maple Gravy
SMOKED SALMON DISPLAY
with Fresh Bagels, Assorted Condiments and Cream Cheeses
BARISTA BAR
Made to Order Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, Breve, and Americano
SPECIALTY COFFEE STATION
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Water, and an Assorted Display of Herbal Teas. Specialized Accompaniments included.
ENGLISH TEA
Assorted Scones, Biscuits and Crackers
Assorted Jams and Preserves
Assorted Tartlettes and Petit Fours
Devonshire Cream and Honey Whipped Butter
Imported Cheese Display with Berries
Assorted Herbal Teas with Lemon Wedges and Mint
Graylyn Finger Sandwiches Includes
Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese on White, Pimento Cheese on Pumpernickel, Chicken Salad on Rye, and
Tuna Salad on Wheat