"*" indicates required fields Step 1/12 What type of event are you planning? 5% Let’s start with your event type. Knowing what you’re celebrating helps us tailor the perfect menu and service options.Type of Event (Select One) Wedding Corporate Event Private Event Other You Selected “Other” We’d love to hear more — what kind of event are you planning? (e.g., anniversary, fundraiser, gala).About the event How many guests are you expecting? An estimated count allows us to prepare the right quantity and service for your occasion.Number of Guests (Select One) Fewer than 100 100 - 750 750 - 10,000 10,000+ Prefer to give a specific number? Feel free to enter it here. Do you have a venue for your event?Do you have a venue for your event? Yes No If yes, please share your venue below. Which menu experience suits your event best? Both options feature elevated buffet-style service, but offer different levels of variety and presentation.Choose an Experience (Select One) Formal BuffetA classic and elegant menu featuring 1 salad, 2 entrées, and 2 sides — complete with dinner rolls and butter.Starting at $24.99 per guest Exquisite Buffet An expanded selection with 2 salads, 2 entrées, and 2 sides, plus premium options throughout. Starting at $32.49 per guest Choose your starters Every great event starts with something to nibble on. Starters are priced separately and served in quantities for 25 guests. We'll help portion them based on your final guest count. Instructions (Optional) Select any combination you'd like — we’ll confirm portions and pricing with your final proposal.Choose an Experience Charcuterie Boards pricing varies Cheeses, fruits, meats & dippers Artisan Cheese & Crackers $125 Imported cheeses with crackers Caprese Skewers $80 Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic drizzle Antipasto Skewers $58 Savory, refreshing variety on a skewer Bruschetta Bar $60 Build-your-own with crostini, tomatoes & balsamic Spanakopita $65 Spinach & feta in flaky phyllo pastry Stuffed Mushrooms $70 Cheese-stuffed, drizzled with garlic cream Shrimp Cocktail $110 Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce Sweet & Tangy Bacon Jerky $65 Seasoned with a signature kick Handcrafted Meatballs $80 Sweet & sour or BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Dates $62 Sweet, salty, and savory Sliders $75 Pulled pork, chicken, or shredded beef on brioche or pretzel buns Crab Cakes $92 With red pepper aioli or Thai chili Corn Dip & Chips $65 Blend of corn, peppers & cheese with chips Spinach Artichoke Dip $72 With artisanal crackers and naan Choose your starters Every great event starts with something to nibble on. Starters are priced separately and served in quantities for 25 guests. We'll help portion them based on your final guest count. Instructions (Optional) Select any combination you'd like — we’ll confirm portions and pricing with your final proposal.Choose an Experience Charcuterie Boards pricing varies Cheeses, fruits, meats & dippers Artisan Cheese & Crackers $125 Imported cheeses with crackers Caprese Skewers $80 Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic drizzle Antipasto Skewers $58 Savory, refreshing variety on a skewer Bruschetta Bar $60 Build-your-own with crostini, tomatoes & balsamic Spanakopita $65 Spinach & feta in flaky phyllo pastry Stuffed Mushrooms $70 Cheese-stuffed, drizzled with garlic cream Shrimp Cocktail $110 Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce Sweet & Tangy Bacon Jerky $65 Seasoned with a signature kick Handcrafted Meatballs $80 Sweet & sour or BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Dates $62 Sweet, salty, and savory Sliders $75 Pulled pork, chicken, or shredded beef on brioche or pretzel buns Crab Cakes $92 With red pepper aioli or Thai chili Corn Dip & Chips $65 Blend of corn, peppers & cheese with chips Spinach Artichoke Dip $72 With artisanal crackers and naan Select one salad for your menu A fresh, thoughtful start to your meal. Each salad includes dressing served on the side.Options (Select One) Garden Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cheese & croutons Broccoli Raisin Broccoli, raisins, onions & bacon in a creamy dressing Summer Mixed greens, seasonal berries, feta, candied pecans & poppyseed dressing Select two salads for your menu Choose a mix of fresh flavors to open your meal with style. Dressings are served on the side.Options (Select Two) House Mixed greens, tomatoes, egg, carrots, cucumber, cheese & croutons, with house dressing Caprese Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil & balsamic drizzle Italian Mixed greens, red peppers, olives, mozzarella, pepperoncini & croutons (with balsamic) Classic Caesar Romaine, parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing Strawberry Spinach Baby spinach, strawberries, red onions, pecans & feta with poppyseed dressing Lemon Mint Couscous Pearl couscous tossed with mint and lemon Select two entrées for your menu Our entrées are crafted to impress and served buffet-style with care. Choose a balanced pair that fits your style and guests.Options (Select Two) Chicken Marsala Port-A-Pit chicken breast in marsala mushroom sauce Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nelson’s Port-A-Pit Chicken Breast smothered in a garlic parmesan cream sauce Classic Beef Pot Roast With Parisian carrots and onions in au jus Barbeque Beef Brisket Slow-roasted brisket in rich BBQ sauce Beef Tenderloin Tips In a mushroom demi sauce Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Tender and full of flavor Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Choice of honey dijon or apple honey glaze Port-A-Pit Bone-In Pork Chop 12oz. Chop on the bone cooked to perfection Oven Baked Cod With lemon wine sauce Shrimp Scampi In a lemon basil butter Portabella Mushroom Topped with roasted vegetables and balsamic glaze (Vegan & Gluten Friendly) Stuffed Ravioli Choice of cheese, butternut squash, or portabella mushroom (with bolognese, marinara, sun-dried tomato pesto, or florentine sauce) Select two premium entrées for your menu From hand-carved meats to elegant seafood, these elevated options bring polish and variety to your celebration.Options (Select Two) Stuffed Chicken Breast With brie and cranberries, lightly breaded and baked Port-A-Pit Chicken Quarters Nelson’s Classic Port-A-Pit Chicken; mix of white & dark meat. Chicken Scallopini In a lemon caper wine sauce Chicken Marsala Port-A-Pit chicken breast in marsala mushroom sauce Charcoal Grilled Filet With garlic herb butter (Market Price & Cook on-site required) Roast Prime Rib Pre-sliced, served with au jus & horseradish cream (Market Price; Carve on-site $300) Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Finished with demi-glace and herbs de Provence (Market Price) Osso Buco Braised with sun-dried tomatoes in a bordelaise sauce Baked Salmon With lemon caper sauce Baked Mahi Mahi With mango pineapple salsa Lobster-Stuffed Ravioli With your choice of florentine or sun-dried tomato pesto Portabella Mushroom Topped with roasted vegetables and balsamic glaze (Vegan & Gluten Friendly) Select two sides to complete your menu Comforting, seasonal, or a little elevated — choose two that complement your entrées and fit the feel of your event.Options (Select Two) Pit-Tatoes Nelson’s signature seasoned roasted potatoes Whipped Potatoes & Gravy Creamy mashed potatoes with savory gravy Mashed Red Skins Naturally sweet with the skins left on, no gravy Roasted Harvest Blend Cauliflower, brussels sprouts & sweet potato Rice Blend Orzo, red & brown rice, quinoa, lentils & vegetables Parisian Carrots Sweet baby carrots, slow cooked to perfection Roasted Vegetable Medley With garlic cream sauce White Cheddar Mac N Cheese Add bacon (+$0.50 pp) or lobster (+$2.00 pp) Select two premium sides These refined sides bring color, texture, and flavor to your plate. Select two to round out your menu.Options (Select Two) Nelson’s Pit-Tatoes Signature roasted potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Sliced Yukon gold potatoes in a hearty cheese sauce Tri Colored Fingerlings Oven-baked with herbs Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Buttery and smooth Herb Roasted Bistros Oven-roasted baby bakers with a savory herb finish White Cheddar Mac N Cheese Rich and creamy (Add bacon +$0.50 pp | Lobster +$2.00 pp) Orzo Pilaf Ancient grains with kale, quinoa, black barley, and rice Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots Roasted and finished with balsamic glaze Roasted Asparagus In garlic cream sauce Green Bean Almondine Butter-sautéed and topped with toasted almonds Roasted Butternut Squash With yellow & green zucchini Choose your bar service package All bar packages include professional bartenders, mixers, garnish, and setup. Service is for up to 4 hours with a 100-guest minimum.OptionsPremier Bar Premier Bar $28.95 per guest Includes everything in Standard, plus upgraded spirits Upgraded Spirits: Ketel One, Tanqueray, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Dewar’s, Jose Cuervo, and more Select Your Beer & Wine PreferencesBeer Busch Light Miller Light Coors Light Yuengling Bud Light Wine Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Moscato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Bar Signature Bar $17.95 per guest Includes: 1 Beer, 2 Wines, and 1 Signature Cocktail Add a second beer for +$3 per guest Signature options: Amaretto Sour, Malibu Breeze, Strawberry Crush, Classic Margarita on the Rocks Select Your Beer & Wine PreferencesBeer Busch Light Miller Light Coors Light Yuengling Bud Light Wine Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Moscato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Standard Bar Standard Bar $22.95 per guest Includes: 2 Beers, 2 Wines, Soft Drinks, Juice, Mixers, Garnish Spirits: Tito’s, Seagram’s Gin, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Malibu Rum, Jim Beam, Sauza Hornitos, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps Select Your Beer & Wine PreferencesBeer Busch Light Miller Light Coors Light Yuengling Bud Light Wine Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Moscato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Beer & Wine Beer & Wine $14.95 per guest Includes: 1 Beer & 2 Wines Add a second beer for +$3 per guest Beer Available: Busch Light, Miller Light, Coors Light, Yuengling, Bud Light Wine Available: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Select Your Beer & Wine PreferencesBeer Busch Light Miller Light Coors Light Yuengling Bud Light Wine Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Moscato Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Help Me Decide/Alcohol-Free Help Me Decide/Alcohol-Free If you’re unsure about your bar needs or would like a completely alcohol-free celebration, choose this, and we’ll customize the perfect option together. Additional Options Non-Alcoholic Bar $3.50 per guest (required for guests under 21) Champagne Toast $3 per guest or $25 per bottle Sparkling Juice Toast $2 per guest or $15 per bottle Suspend bar service for 1 hour $100 Extended service (beyond 4 hours) Discuss with your Nelson’s representative Select your dinnerware style We offer a variety of presentation options to match the tone of your event — from refined disposables to full china service.Options Disposable Package Stylish disposable plates and disposable utensils, available in ivory, black, white, or clear China Rental Package Includes real china, formal flatware, cloth napkin, and water goblet. Additional design options available Rental Flatware Only Includes formal flatware, cloth napkin, and water goblet Gold flatware available upon request Partyware Plates (Disposable) Choose from our selection of partyware plates below to find the perfect fit for your celebration!Choose from our selection of partyware plates below to find the perfect fit for your celebration! Ivory $4 per plate Black $4 per plate White $4 per plate Clear $4 per plate China Rental Browse our china rental options below to find the ideal choice for your event!Rental Flatware Option A $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Option B $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Option C $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Option D $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Option E $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Option F $6 per plate Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Included Choice number 7 does not have an image Let's Find a Different Plate Select this option to explore more choices. Flatware Browse our range of flatware options below to select the ideal set for your gathering!Party Dinnerware Silver $2 per set Gold $2 per set Rental Flatware Gold $6 per set Includes: Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Silver $6 per set Includes: Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Copper $6 per set Includes: Cloth Napkin & Water Goblet Choice number 4 does not have an image Other Option $6 per set Choose this option to chat about other choices! Anything else we should know? This is your space to tell us about dietary needs, special requests, or anything else you'd like us to consider while finalizing your menu.Additional Details Please enter your contact information below.Name* First Last Company Name (Optional)Email* Phone* Δ