Tomorrow, August 23rd, we’re thrilled to welcome our couples to one of our favorite traditions: Tasting Day at Saxon Manor. This is where wedding dreams meet unforgettable flavors, giving you a true preview of the dining experience you’ll share with family and friends on your big day.

🍴 A Menu Made for Memories

Our Fall 2025 menu features flavors both comforting and elevated — designed to please every palate and bring warmth to your celebration. Couples joining us tomorrow will sample a variety of dishes, including:

🥂 Starters (Choose Three)

• Spanakopita – Crispy spinach & cheese pies with tzatziki sauce

• Beef Escabeche – Tender beef with peppers, onions, and tangy vinegar-based sauce

• Chicken and Waffles – Crispy fried chicken bites on golden mini waffles with maple drizzle

• Caprese Skewers – Fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes with balsamic glaze

• Cajun Spiced Shrimp Skewers – Tender shrimp with Cajun spices & lemon butter

• Baked Meatballs – Flavorful meatballs baked to perfection in marinara sauce

• Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Creamy dip served warm with toasted crostini

• Beef Carpaccio – Thin raw beef with arugula, parmesan, and black garlic aioli

• Fresh Assorted Fruit & Berries – Seasonal fruits and fresh berries

• Chicken Satay – Tender chicken skewers with bourbon glaze

• Shrimp Cocktail – Chilled jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce & lemon

🥗 Salads (Choose One)

• Saxon Mixed Green Salad – Mixed greens, crisp vegetables, creamy vinaigrette

• Classic Caesar Salad – Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan & croutons

🍗 Chicken Entrees

• Chicken Saltimbocca – Chicken cutlets with prosciutto & sage in white wine sauce

• Pan-Seared Chicken with Mushroom Marsala – Juicy chicken with creamy mushroom marsala sauce

• Chicken Glorioso – Chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & herbs in light cream sauce

• Coq au Vin – Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions & bacon

• Louisiana Chicken – Cajun-spiced chicken with sweet & spicy butter glaze, scallions, and peppers

🥩 Beef Entrees

• Garlic Butter Steak Bites – Juicy steak bites in garlic butter with parmesan cream

• Mom’s Beef Brisket – Slow-braised beef with onion & mushroom pan gravy

• Sliced Roasted Round of Beef – Thinly shaved roast beef with au jus & horseradish cream

• Ropa Vieja – Shredded beef cooked with sofrito & cilantro

• Grilled Churrasco Steak – Dry-rubbed flank steak with fresh herb chimichurri

• Filet Mignon in Roquefort Sauce – Grilled beef tenderloin with creamy Roquefort sauce

🐖 Pork Entrees

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin – Pork loin with savory glaze

• Smoked Pulled Pork – Slow-smoked pork with rich BBQ sauce

• Honey Apple Pork – Pork tenderloin with honey glaze & sautéed apples

• Roasted Mojo Pork – Pork infused with orange, garlic, onions, and spices

• Porchetta Rustica – Pork belly rolled with garlic, herbs, and spices

🐟 Seafood Entrees

• Baked White Fish Monte Carlo – White fish with mushrooms, tomato, scallions, blue crab, and lemon butter

• Shrimp Parmigiana – Shrimp in house-made marinara, topped with parmesan & provolone, baked with seasoned breadcrumbs

• Shrimp Creole – Shrimp sautéed with peppers, onions, celery, and butter sauce

• Braided Salmon – Salmon fillet woven and roasted with herbs & lemon butter

• Shrimp Scampi – Shrimp in garlic herb butter over light seasoning

🌱 Vegetarian Entrees

• Involtini di Melanzane – Rolled eggplant with ricotta & herbs baked in tomato sauce

• Lasagna Bolognese – Layers of pasta, mushroom ragù, béchamel & mozzarella baked to perfection

✨ Whether you’re craving the elegance of Filet Mignon in Roquefort Sauce, the comfort of Honey Apple Pork, or the coastal freshness of White Fish Monte Carlo, our menu brings a little something for every love story.

💍 Why We Host Tasting Day

Planning a wedding is filled with big choices — and your menu is one of the most memorable. Tasting Day allows couples to relax, sample, and imagine how these flavors will come together on their special day. It’s also a chance to meet our team, ask questions, and feel inspired about what your reception could look (and taste) like.

Download Our Menu Below

Our August 23, 2025 Tasting Day is exclusive to Saxon couples! Explore our Fall wedding menu with entrées like Filet Mignon, Honey Apple Pork, Braided Salmon, and Lasagna Bolognese. Book now to join us for our next tasting in September!

Saxon Manor Barn – Garden Room Menu – Fall 2025