The Bistro By The Sea and the Hampton Inn, Morehead City are partnering to offer wedding packages for those wanting a destination wedding at the beach. The Hampton Inn offers room blocks, outdoor wedding ceremony options and the Bistro By The Sea offers space for receptions and rehearsal dinners. A sample of our menu option is below. For information on booking your event, contact:

Alyce Kelly, CHSP
Director of Sales and Marketing
Hampton Inn Morehead City
4035 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557

Phone: 252-240-0775
Fax: 252-240-2311
alyce.kelly@hilton.com

Bistro By The Sea Policies

Room Minimums & Charges

A $500 Minimum (excluding tax and tip) on private luncheons, Tues through Thurs. nights is required for the private banquet room.

A $1000 Minimum (Excluding tax & tip) for parties on days closed (Sundays & Mondays) or on the weekend nights (Friday & Saturday). A room charge will be implemented if the minimum is not met.

Depending on the time of year & day of event, the entire restaurant can be rented for a minimum of $3500 to $6500 ++.

6.75% Sales tax & 20% Gratuity is not included with the price.

A guaranteed number must be received one week prior to the event. The Bistro will prepare 10 % over the guaranteed amount and will charge based on the guaranteed amount or actual served, whichever is higher.

No outside food, beverages, beer, wine or liquor is allowed on the Bistro’s premises.

Linen tablecloths can be provided as well as table centerpieces. Fee based on minimum.

The bar will be set up according to your request.

A custom menu can be created for your event. Please discuss the options with Libby.

Deposit A minimum $500 deposit is required at the time of the booking or half of the total price of the event, whichever is higher.

Cancellation Policy: 90 days or more before the event: A full deposit will be refunded. (No deposit will be refunded after that time.)

Banquet Dinner Menu Choices & Prices

Family Style
A sit down meal served in bowls and platters. Replenish items as needed.

Option I
All courses. (1) Salad, (3) Entrees, (1) Veg., (1) Starch, Bread & Tea Included. - $29.95++pp

Option II
Two entrées. (1) Salad, (2) Entrees (Add $2 More for fish choice), (1) Veg., (1) Starch, Bread & Tea Included - $25.95++pp

Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (Cleared after completion.)

• Served w/Warm, garlic butter bread.
• Caesar Salad: Add $1.00 to base price.

Chicken Course: Italian Baked Breasts, thighs, wings and legs covered in Italian herbs.

• Baked Lemon, Butter & Garlic: Half Chicken Baked in lemon, butter & garlic. Add $1.00 to base price
• Sautéed Hazelnut: Breasts covered in almonds and deglazed in Hazelnut crème sauce. Add $1.00 to base price
• Guest’s Special Request: Price based on type and preparation of selection requested.

Meat Course: Roast Beef w/Marsala Mushroom Sauce or w/Au Jus

• Sliced Prime Rib: cooked Med. To Med. Rare Served w/Au Jus - Add $2.00 to base price.
• Guest’s Special Request: Price based on type and preparation of selection requested.

Seafood Course: Seafood Du Jour w/Chablis Dill Sauce

• Guest’s Special Request: Price based on type and preparation of selection requested.

Starch Course: Choice of (1) of the following w/no additional cost.

• Whipped Potatoes
• Penne Pasta w/Tomato Sauce
• Red Skin Potatoes
• Guest’s Special Request: Price based on type and preparation of selection requested

Vegetables: Medley of vegetables

• Guest’s Special Request: Price based on type and preparation of selection requested

Other Dinner Menu Options

1. One selection for 25 or more guests. Price based on items selected.
2. Up to three entrée choices to be selected after guests arrive. Special menus are printed with choices and placed at each seat. (This method takes longer since the orders are individually taken after everyone is seated). Not recommended for parties over 24.
3. We love to be creative. If you wish anything that is not covered here, let us know and we will work with your personalized requests.

Dessert

Additional Cost based on selections.

• Dessert Du Jour: $5.95 per person
• Chiffon Sheet Cake w/Buttercream Frosting: $3.00 per person. Based on guaranteed count.
• Bring in own cake - $1.50 p.p. cut cutting charge

Equipment Rental

• Projector for Power Point Presentations: $100
• Screen: $50

*All prices may change without notice.

Hors d’oevres Only - Buffet Style Or Passed on Site

Off site prices will be quoted based on Customer's Needs

$19.95++ per person : Select (3) meats; (1) Veg., (1) Starch
$17.95++ per person : Select (2) meats; (1) Veg., (1) Starch

Seafood & Meat Selections

• Bite Size Puffed Pastry Filled w/Fresh Tuna Salad
• Beef Tips w/Marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce
• Mini Roast Beef Sandwiches on Housemade Rolls, Grilled Onions & Peppers Served w/ Horseradish, Mayo & French Mustard
• Bite Size Grilled Chicken or Beef w/BBQ Sauce
• Bite Size Chicken Served w/a Lemon, Garlic & White Wine Sauce
• Bite Size Chicken Encrusted in Almonds w/Hazelnut Cream Sauce (Add $1.00 per person)
• Bite Size Jerk Chicken
• Roasted Peppers & Housemade Italian Sausage w/French Mustard

Vegetables

• Medley of Seasonal Vegetables
• Pea Pods w/Carrots
• Grilled Marinated Vegetables w/Balsamic Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressings

Starch

• Pizza Bread
• Cheese & Bacon Whipped Potatoes
• Penne Pasta w/Marinara Sauce
• Stuffed Pasta Shells w/Marinara Sauce

Dessert - $7.50++pp

• Assorted Housemade Dessert Table - no Fruit
• Custom Made Sheet Cake - $3++pp

Additional Menu Items & Prices Per Person

• Seared Rare Thinly Sliced Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna w/ Wasabi, Ginger Teriyaki & Chablis Sauces: $8
• Crabmeat Souffle w/Toast Points: $8
• Baked Sea Scallops in Chablis Dill Sauce: $8
• Large Shrimp Cocktail: $2 per shrimp
• Large Coconut Shrimp: $3 per shrimp

Bistro Banquet Bar Prices

Overall cost based on consumption:

• Domestic Beers: $3.00-$3.25
  Miller Lite, Bud, Bud Lite, Coors Lite, Michelob, Michelob Lite, Michelob Ultra, Natural Lite, O’Douls
• Import Beers: $3.75-$4.75
  Heniken, Becks Dark, Red Stripe, New Castle, Samuel Adams, Corona, Amstel Lite, Yearling
• House Wines: $5 per glass
  Cab, White Zin, Chardonnay & Merlot
• House Liquors: $5
• Call Liquors: $5.25 - $6
• Premium Liquors: $6.25 - $7.75
• Top Shelf Liquors: $8 - $10.00

Cost per person: (2.5 hours only)
House Brands: Aristocrat brands, chardonnay, pinot grigio, white zinfandel, merlot, cabernet, Coors Lite, Miller Lite, Bud & Bud Lite, Heineken
$25++ per person

Call Brands: Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeaters Gin, Barcardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Cutty Sark Scotch, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram’s 7 Whiskey, chardonnay, pinot grigio, white zinfandel, merlot, cabernet, Coors Lite, Miller Lite, Bud & Bud Lite, Corona or Heineken
$35++ per person

Top Shelf: Grey Goose Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Cpt. Morgan Rum, Patron Gold Tequila, Johnny Walker Red Scotch, Crown Royal Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Bouron, Specific wine brands.., Michelob, Michelob Lite, Specific Named Import Beers
$50++per person