Weddings and Special Events
The unique setting and beautiful mountain views at hearth offer our guests the most unique mile high setting in the region. hearth is the perfect place for your next celebration, whether it be a beautiful mountain wedding, corporate retreat or gathering of family and friends, you will not find a more unique and spectacular place to hold your special event. Beautiful outdoor terraces, and some of the most breathtaking views in West Virginia await you and your guests for a once in a lifetime event. Add impeccable service, and the renowned food of ember, and the attention to detail that has become the trademark of restaurateur Brian Ball, and you have a recipe for your perfect day.
Ball does not believe in “cookie cutter” celebrations, and works directly with brides and grooms to make their special day just that….special. Each celebration is treated with individual service and attention. Let us help you celebrate your celebrations of a lifetime at this unique mountaintop setting.
EMBER CATERING PACKAGES
BRONZE PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES ($160/100 pieces)
Beef Teriyaki
Chicken Satay
Spanakopita
Rumaki
Crab Rangoon
Mini Quiches
SILVER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES ($190/100 pieces)
Wasabi Ginger Wings
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Duck Springrolls
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Shrimp Dumplings
GOLD PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES ($240/100 pieces)
Duck Confit Beggars Purses
Curried Chicken Fillo Cups
Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Medjool Dates w/Ginger & Mint
Gruyere & Onion Pastries
Crab-Green Chili Strudel
Serrano Ham Wrapped Tiger Shrimp
PLATINUM PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES ($275/100 pieces)
Five Spiced Duck & Ranier Cherry Skewers
Ginger Cured Salmon on Croustades with Citrus Crème Fraiche
Prosciutto Pesto Asparagus
Caribbean Ceviche Shooters
Chilled Avocado Bisque
Blue Point Mussels w/Caviar
Foie Gras – Pistachio Lollipops
SEATED DINNERS
BRONZE ($60 PP)
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Parmesan Sauce
Spinach Salad w/Sherry – Bacon Dressing
Honey Garlic Glazed Half Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Crab & Green Chili Strudel, Red Pepper Coulis
Wedge Salad, Grape Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Fried Zucchini, Smoked Tomato Grits
Shrimp & Avocado Martini, Salsa
Classic Caesar Salad
Blackened NY Strip, Roasted Red Peppers, Fettuccini Alfredo
SILVER ($85 PP)
Kobe Beef Skewers w/Wild Mushrooms
Field Greens with Maple Vinaigrette
Maple Glazed Pork Chop, Sweet Potatoes, Spiced Caramel Apples
Shrimp Potstickers, Avocado Mousse
Artichoke & Shitake Salad, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Thai Glazed Spare Ribs, Smoked Gouda Grits, Poblano Pepper
Thai Carrot-Ginger Bisque
Corn and Red Pepper Salad w/Caramelized Onions
Herb Crusted Mahi-Mahi, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Mushroom Reduction
GOLD ($110 PP)
Jumbo Lump Crab in Roasted Pequillo Pepper
Lobster Ravioli w/Ginger Soy Butter Sauce
Sassafras Granite
Arugula Salad w/Maytag Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Figs, Lemon Vinaigrette
Pancetta Spiked Beef Filet, Yukon-Goat Cheese Tart, Grilled Asparagus
Tuna Tartar w/Curry Cream, Wasabi Crisp
Chilled Avocado – Peeky Toe Crab Gazpacho
Grapefruit – Tarragon Sorbet
Eggplant Salad w/Roasted Garlic, Ginger, and Mint
Porcini Dusted Tuna, Black Linguini & Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Lamb & Eggplant Hummus Beggars Purse, Cucumber Raita
Chilled Almond – Cantaloupe Bisque
Blood Orange-Zambucca Ice
Shaved Fennel, Celery and Arugula Salad, Citrus Vinaigrette
Five Spiced Half Duckling, Sweet Potatoes, Green Papaya Salad
PLATINUM ($175 PP)
Smoked Salmon “Cone”, Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Crispy Sweetbreads, Wild Huckleberries, Port Wine Reduction
Lemon-Rosemary Sorbet
Asparagus-Beet Salad, Herb Vinaigrette
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Loin, Black Truffle Risotto, Local Morels
Foie – Gras Gooseberry Skewer
Seared Day Boat Scallop & House Cured Bacon
Uzu-Thyme Granite
Savory Fresh White Peach Salad, Yogurt Dressing
Truffle Scented Escolar, Roasted Vegetable Cous-Cous
Blue Point Oyster, Absolut Citron
Lamb Carpaccio w/Tabouli, Rosemary Aioli
Star Fruit – Chocolate Mint Gelato
Belgian endive, Beet, & Maytag Blue Cheese Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette
Syrah Braised Veal Cheeks, Wild Mushroom Polenta, Elderberry Jus
WINE MAKERS DINNER ($275 PP)
Amuse Bouche
Course One
Grilled Foie Gras with Fig-Cardamom Jam and Pomegranate Glaze
Course Two
Salad of Baby Fennel, Celeriac & Local Winesaps, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Intermezzo
Cantaloupe – Tawny Port Sorbet
Course Three
Seared Diver Scallops with Zucchini & Nero Sauce
Course Four
Braised Veal Cheeks with Roasted Garlic Polenta & Cabernet Reduction
Mignardises
Coffee
TASTING STATIONS
Assorted Sushi & Sashimi ($210/100 pieces)
Each piece is approx. 1 oz
Caterpillar Roll
Philadelphia Roll
California Roll
Mountaineer Roll
Veggie Roll
Hibachi Sashimi
Tuna Sashimi
Tapas (Choose 3)($250/100 pieces)
Each piece is approx. 2 oz
Artichokes
Roasted Red Peppers
Braised Cipolin Onions
Herbed Goat Cheese
Hummus & Tabouli
Buffalo Mozzarella
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
Grilled Eggplant & Squash
Olive Medley
Jeff’s Artisinal Filone Bread
Stir Fry ($650/100 pieces)
Beef Satay
Seafood Curry
Coconut Chicken
Sesame Pork
Vegetarian Delight
Southern Mediterranean ($600/100 pieces)
Moussaka
Herb Crusted Tuna Loin w/Roasted Garlic Aioli
Lamb Lollipops with Roasted Garlic
Assorted Charcuterie (Sausages, Pates)
Veal Saltimbocca
Pernod Creamed Mussels
Barbecue (Choose 2)($500/100 pieces)
Each portion is approx. 3 oz
Thai Glazed Babybacks
Mango-Basil Spiked Jumbo Shrimp
Chili Garlic Chicken
Jerked Local Rainbow Trout
Banana - Achiote Roasted Pork Loin
Desserts/Cheeses (Choose 3)($475/100 pieces)
Each piece is approx. 2 oz
Mini Crème Brulees
Tiramisu
Petit Fours
Truffles
Manchego Cheese
Maytag Blue Cheese
Local Chevre
Assorted Fruits
Walnut Bread
Kids Treats Station ($18.95 per)
Cotton Candy
Juice Box
Pizza
Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee Station (Unlimited Refills) $3.25 per
reception libation prices
hosted receptions
house brands 6.50
premium brands 8.00
top shelf 11.00
cordials 11.00
cognacs 11.0
domestic beer 4.25
imported beer 5.25
house wine 7.00
premium wine starting at 8.00
juices 3.50
sodas 2.95
house and premium wines can also be
priced by the bottle
reception wine selections
white
Penfolds Chardonnay 28.00
Catena Chardonnay 38.00
Fess Parker Chardonnay 45.00
Trefethen Chardonnay 68.00
Kuhl Riesling 35.00
Trimbach Riesling 49.00
Banear Pinot Grigio 36.00
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 42.00
Conundrum 48.00
pink
Beringer White Zinfindal 21.00
Guigal Tavel Rose 36.00
red
Penfolds Merlot 28.00
Penfolds Cabernet 28.00
Catena Cabernet 46.00
Silver Oak Cabernet 129.00
El Portillo Pinot Noir 32.00
David Bruce Pinot Noir 59.00
Dry Creek Merlot 42.00
Caparzo Rosso de Montalcino 39.00
Cline Zinfandel 28.00
Hendry Block 7 Zinfandel 62.00
Mandu Shiraz 29.00
sparkling
Montelliana Prosecco 32.00
Gruet Blanc de Noir 34.00
Boizel Brut Reserve 78.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label 95.00
Dom Perignon 265.00
wine list subject to change due to product availability
cash bar receptions
house brands 6.50
premium brands 8.00
top shelf 11.00
cordials 11.00
cognacs 11.00
domestic beer 4.25
import beer 5.25
house wine 7.00
premium wine starting at 8.00
juices 3.50
sodas 2.95
miscellaneous
additional wines may be available if requested
hosted and cash bar set up fee is $75 per 100 persons
bartender fees are $40 per hour per bartender for the first hour and $20 per hour for each additional hour per bartender
a 6% state WV tax and an 18% service charge will be added
prices subject to change due to market fluctuations