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The Dowds' Country Inn - To simplify your planning, our prices are all-inclusive. Including New Hampshire State 9.0% Meals Tax and Gratuities excluding Bartending Gratuities and Beverage Services Nothing is added.

RECEPTION/COCKTAIL PARTY

HORS D' OEUVRES
Sundried tomato and proscuitto bruschetta
Fresh tomato and mozzarella bruschetta
Assorted family-style house canapés
* Crabmeat mousse * Turkey dill mousse *Smoked salmon mousse*
* Shrimp toast * Three cheese spread
Sliced melon and prosciutto

Fresh fruit skewers with raspberry yogurt dipping sauce
Cherry tomatoes stuffed with herbed chevre
Mushroom caps stuffed with parmesan vegetable stuffing
Vegetable spring rolls with a honey mustard sauce

Assorted miniature quiche
Tenderloin of beef with horseradish and arugula cream
cheese in pastry
Spinach and feta wrapped in phyllo
Mushroom caps stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing

Sherry glazed mushroom, thyme, and goat cheese tartlettes
Asparagus and asiago wrapped in puff pastry
Vegetable or chicken quesadilla with salsa

Maple baked scallops wrapped in bacon
Mini seafood cakes or crab cakes with red pepper remoulade
Chicken skewers or beef skewers with a spicy peanut sauce

Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce
Beef tenderloin strips around asparagus spears & boursin cheese

COUNTRY KITCHEN BOARDS

Raw bar with jumbo shrimp, cherrystone clams, oysters on the half shell. Served with cocktail sauce, Tabasco, and lemon wedges.

Assorted seasonal vegetables served with buttermilk ranch dipping sauce.

Italian meatballs in a homemade marinara sauce

Swedish meatballs in a seasoned creamy gravy

Roasted red pepper hummus served with toasted pita and garden vegetables

Spinach and artichoke dip served with assorted house baked breads and spring vegetables.

Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry with raspberry preserves and fruit.

Smoked salmon display with traditional condiments and pumpernickel toast points.

Country cheese board served with assorted crackers and nuts. Garnished with grapes and strawberries.

Antipasto display. Prosciutto, fresh mozzerella, grilled vegetables, roasted peppers, plum tomatoes, and kalamata olives, topped with balsamic glaze and shaved parmesan

Vermont artisan cheese display. (Choose from 3) Grafton Village sharp cheddar, Boggy Meadows smoked baby swiss, Frog City Plymouth red pepper cheese, Taylor Farms chipotle gouda, Great Hill blue cheese, Blythdale Farms, Vermont butter and cheese herb chevre. Served with artisan breads and fruit.

Fresh fruit cup

Melon wrapped in proscuitto

Seasonal Ravioli
feta cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, sage cream pumpkin, butternut squash with vermouth cream sauce roasted red pepper and smoke mozzarella ravioli with caponata salad and shave Asiago

Shrimp Cocktail
served with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon

Crab Cakes
served with horseradish sauce

SOUP
Your choice of one

French Onion Soup
served with homemade croutons

New England Seafood Chowder

Chilled Gazpacho
asiago croutons

Seasonal Bisque

Chilled fruit

Curried squash

Apple butternut

Farmer's vegetable soup

Potato leek soup

SALAD
Your choice of one
Includes house baked dinner rolls

Mesculin mix, seasonal vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette

Classic Caesar salad, croutons, parmesan cheese

Spinach salad, hardboiled eggs, onion, vinaigrette

POULTRY
Pan seared chicken breast glazed with honey mustard sauce

Sauteed chicken breast with white wine, lemon and caper sauce

Chicken breast Milanese topped with smoked mozzarella and Marinara sauce

Baked chicken breast stuffed with forest mushroom duxelle served with madeira sauce or fresh vegetables or sausage stuffing served with herb veloute sauce

Cornish game hen rubbed with fresh herbs, served with orange and roasted garlic sauce

SEAFOOD
Baked haddock with herbed bread crumbs and lemon sauce

Talapia with red onion marmalade

Seared or poached salmon served on a bed of creamy leeks

Broiled strip bass with a lemon butter

Pan seared sea scallops with lemon thyme buerre blanc

Baked stuffed sole stuffed with vegetables or seafood stuffing topped with crabmeat and lobster sauce

BEEF
Grilled London broil with a mushroom sauce

New York strip steak with brandy glaze

Slow cooked prime rib of beef with au jus

Filet mignon or tenderloin of beef served with a merlot reduction

PORK AND LAMB
Seared pork chop with pear cranberry compote

Roasted pork loin stuffed with sausage served with sauce Robert

Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and Dijon mustard sauce

PASTA AND VEGETARIAN
Stuffed peppers or portabello mushrooms filled with vegetables

Pine nuts and cous cous

Assorted roasted vegetables served with cous couse and tomato coulis

Grilled vegetables with fresh herbs served over pasta

Eggplant Parmesan served with marinara over pasta

Vegetable lasagna with marinara sauce

Pumpkin and butternut squash ravioli with julienne vegetables and vermouth cream sauce

Feta, spinach, sun-dried tomato, and kalamata olive ravioli with a sage cream sauce

Roasted red pepper and smoke mozzarella ravioli with caponata salad and shaved asiago

COMBINATION PLATES
Filet mignon and grilled jumbo shrimp

Filet mignon and Maine crab cake

Filet mignon and U-10 Sea scallop

Filet mignon and grilled chicken

We also offer the following specialty buffets:

Backyard barbecue with chicken, pork ribs, New York strip steak, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad or baked potato, tossed salad, watermelon and apple pie.

Pig roast with slow cooked native pig, baked beans, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad or baked potato, tossed salad, watermelon and seasonal shortcake.

New England clam bake with boiled 1.5 lb lobster, steamed clams and mussels, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad or baked potato, tossed salad, watermelon and key lime pie.

SERVING STATIONS
The below options are available when hosting a station reception of two or more stations. The stations may not be supplemented for buffet dinner service.

SALAD STATION:
Your choice of three:
●Tossed garden salad
●Caesar salad
●Cous-cous salad
●Seasonal fruit salad
●Wild rice with dried cranberries and almonds
●Tomato and cucumber salad
●White bean salad
●Pasta or potato salad
●Italian orzo salad

CARVING STATION:
Your choice of two:
●Vermont Roasted Turkey
●Maple-Dijon Ham
●Herb Crusted Sirloin of Beef
●Roasted Pork Lion
Served with the choice of seasonal vegetable, and choice of potato or rice. Basket of homemade miniature rolls & breads and condiments.

PASTA STATION:
Your choice of three pastas:
●Linguine
●Fettuccine
●Tri-colored tortellini
●Penne
●Fussili
●House cheese ravioli

Your choice of eight toppings:
●Mushrooms
●Bell peppers
●Broccoli
●Artichoke hearts
●Cauliflower
●Asparagus
●Salami
●Prosciutto
●Ham
●Bacon
●Plum tomatoes
●Sun-dried tomatoes
●Olives
●Grilled chicken
●Julienne squash

GRILL STATION:
OPTION A:
Grilled filet mignon and chicken breast with choice of honey mustard, BBQ, or herb oil, served with seasonal vegetable and potato or rice.

OPTION B:
Grilled skewers of chicken and beef or your choice of shrimp or sea scallop, served with skewered vegetables and your choice of potato or rice.

OPTION B:
Choice of two included coffee and tea service:

●Apple pie
●Chocolate mousse
●Triple chocolate cake
●Carrot cake
●Strawberry shortcake
●Seasonal cheesecake
●Black forest cake

OPTION C:
Choice of three includes coffee and tea service:
Assorted miniature desserts:

●Mini cream puffs
●Mini chocolate éclairs
●Miniature carrot cake
●Miniature cheesecake
●Miniature Neopolitan

PLATED DESSERTS:
Choice of one includes coffee and tea service:
Apple pie
Chocolate mousse
Chocolate torte
Carrot cake
Seasonal crisp
New York cheesecake
Seasonal shortcake

A selection of our baked goods and desserts are provided by King Arthur Flour, and have no trans fat.

Open Bar Service - A full bar of liquor, wine and beer. The host of the event pays per drink.

Cash Bar Service - A full bar of liquor, wine and beer. The guest of the event pays per drink.

Combo Bar Service - A full bar of liquor, wine and beer. The host of the event pays per drink for a contracted time at which point the bar becomes a cash bar and the guests of the event begin paying individually

Bartending Services: The number of bartenders to provide service is determined by the type of bar service and total guest count.
Bartending Services Fee: Information available upon request

Security: In the event that a cash bar service is hosted the Inn requires that security be on duty at the expense of the Customer.

The State of New Hampshire 9% liquor tax is included in the pricing of our beverages.

HOUSE BEER AND CHAMPAGNES
House Beers - Assortment of:
Domestic
Imported
Micro brew

Champagnes:
House champagne
Freixenet
Korbel Brut
Veuve Cliequot Ponsardin
Yellow Label, Brut

House liquors

WINE LIST

White Wines by the glass or bottle

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio - House wine
Our house Pinot Grigio hosts crisp and refreshing medium bodied wine, with a touch of oak and honey on the finish. Excellent pairing with baked stuffed sole, or our jumbo shrimp with citrus buerre blanc.

Bogel Chardonnay
Friendly with a hint fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and green apple greet both the nose and palate upon the first sip, followed by a touch of lemon cream. Compliment by more creamy notes of butterscotch and caramel this wine has a long, lingering finish of toasty oak. The juicy flavors come alive when served with just about everything

Pepperwood Viognier
Lovely white grape offers vibrant floral qualities with a lively acidity. Make this a perfect match with cheeses, or our chicken breast with natural pan juices.

Beringer White Zinfandel - House wine
This pretty wine has become an American classic. Mellow sweet flavor of lush berries and blossoms. Great company for our shrimp and scallop ceviche.

Tunnel of Elms - House wine
An easy drinking table chardonnay. This wine exhibits bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors, with rich, creamy textures.

Red Wines

Bogel Cabernet Sauvignon
Flavors of ripe cherries and vivid plums creating the first impression, while touches of tobacco leaf and notes of spicy cigar. This full-bodied red wine with supple tannins, is a favorite when paired with lamb chops with mint jelly or a rich tomato sauce.

Bogel Merlot
Friendly with deep cherry fruit that hit both the nose and plate upon the first sip and follow with soft hints of summer anise. It hosts touches of pip tobacco and spice oak that lend weight to the finish, trailed by assertive tannins. Highly recommended from pasta to hearty meat dishes or of course all by itself.

Pepperwood Syrah
Deep ruby color, rich berry characters with a hint of pepper. Syrah is a favorite companion with prime rib, roasted rack of lamb or vegetarian selections.

Tunnel of Elms Cabernet Sauvignon - House wine
This cabernet sauvignon displays intense black fruit aromas and rich plum and black cherry flavors accented by wild herb and black pepper tones.

Tunnel of Elms Merlot - House wine
This merlot is soft and approachable, with ripe plum, cherry and raspberry aromas and delicious, supple flavors enriched by subtle oak nuances.

If the party reserves our catering facilities for the dinner reception for the day of the gathering and all 20 guestrooms for two nights the host gets a complimentary room for the evening the gathering.

PRE-RECEPTION DINNER & DINNER RECEPTION PACKAGE

If the party reserves our catering facilities for both the pre-reception dinner and dinner reception and all 20 guestrooms for two nights, the host gets a guest room for two evenings on the weekend of their gathering.

PRE-RECEPTION DINNER, DINNER RECEPTION PACKAGE & SUNDAY BRUNCH PACKAGE

If the party reserves our catering facilities for the pre-reception dinner, dinner reception and Sunday Brunch and all 20 guestrooms for two nights, the host gets a guest room for 2 nights plus one additional guestroom for one night.

These packages are valid only for the weekend of the gathering.

GROUP ROOM RATE PACKAGE

All of our guestrooms host a private bath, Wi-Fi Internet access, telephone and air-conditioning. All of our rates include full country breakfast, afternoon tea and NH rooms tax. Each guestroom is individually appointed with hand made quilts, stenciled walls and country decor. In the event that you reserve a group of guestrooms we host a group room discount of $20. The rates are subject to seasonal rates and holiday weekends.

Our family and staff hope that you enjoy our packages.
We hope to see you.
Thank you

The Dowd Family