
In-House Catering
Exceptional menus to meet all your event needs!
Customizable package pricing starting at $30 per person
Aurora Vineyards is pleased to offer in-house catering for weddings and special events in our Event Center and Tasting Room.
We strive to offer you the best quality and service for your events, and we are committed to ensuring that your catering experience with us is exceptional.
Our catering pricing is tiered to provide you with options that suit your needs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET A CATERING QUOTE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT AT AURORA VINEYARDS, CONTACT:
The Event Specialist Team at Aurora Vineyards
events@avwine.com
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Package
Design Your Menu
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PACKAGE DETAILS
Our base price for buffet service starts at $50 per person for one entree, and $55 per person for two entrees.Â
*Please note that for certain premium items such as shrimp, scallops, salmon, and flank steak, there may be a slightly higher price per person depending on market pricing*
All packages include:
- 2 Accompaniment Selections
- Choice of Salad
- Choice of Bread
- Fresh-Brewed Coffee (Regular and Decaf)
- Iced Water Station
- Regular Lemonade OR Iced Tea
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables
- Optional staff member for serving entrée to guests on buffet line
Entreé Selections
CHICKEN & SEAFOOD
Chicken Marsala (gf)
Garlic Herb-Roasted Chicken (gf)
Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon (gf)
Shrimp & Scallop Skewers (gf)
BEEF & PORK
Flank Steak MarsalaÂ
Herb-Crusted Roasted Pork Loin
Prime Rib - add $5 per person, includes carving stationÂ
VEGETARIAN
Vegetable Paella (v, gf)
Baked Ziti (v, gf available)
Vegetable Ragu over Polenta (v, gf)
Coconut Curried Vegetables over Polenta (v, gf)
Accompaniment Selections
Potatoes | Rice | Risotto | Pasta
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (veg, gf)
Herbed Rice Pilaf (v, gf)
Roasted Tri-Color Potatoes (v, gf)
Smoked Gouda Mac-n-Cheese (veg)
Cavatappi Pasta with choice of ONE sauce:
- Alfredo (veg)
- Marinara (v)
- Basil Tomato Cream (veg)
Vegetables
Raspberry Thyme Glazed Baby Carrots (veg, gf)
Grilled or Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables (v, gf)
Bacon Braised Brussel Sprouts (gf)
Roasted Root Vegetables (v, gf)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts (v, gf)Â
Bread
Baguette & Butter (v)
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits (veg)
Honey Rosemary Biscuits (veg)
Focaccia Bread (v)
Gluten-Free Rolls (v, gf)
Brioche Dinner Rolls (v)
Asiago Cheese Rolls
Salad
Mixed Greens Garden (v, gf)
Caesar (veg, gf)
Strawberry Walnut Spinach (v, gf)
Quinoa & Garbanzo (v, gf)
Optional Extras
Additional entrée selection - $5/person
Additional accompaniment selection - $3/person
Additional selections only available from the Vineyard Package options.

Pasta Bar
$40/person

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PACKAGE DETAILS
Buffet service including:
Grilled Chicken Marsala or Herbed Grilled ChickenÂ
Italian Sausage OR Meatballs
Penne OR Cavatappi Pasta with choice of TWO sauces:
- Alfredo (veg)
- Marinara (v)
- Basil Tomato Cream (veg)
- Bolognese Sause - $2/person extra
Soft Garlic Breadsticks OR Focaccia Bread (veg, v available)
Mixed Green OR Caesar Salad (v, gf)
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables
- Water and Coffee Station
- Non-alcoholic beverage of choiceÂ
* No substitutions available for this package.*
Packages
Taco Bar (Tier 1)
$30/person
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PACKAGE DETAILS
Buffet service including:
Seasoned Ground Beef Taco Meat
Seasoned Shredded Chicken
Corn & Flour Tortillas (v)
Spanish Rice (v, gf)
Refried Beans (v, gf)
Tortilla Chips (v, gf)
Salsa (v, gf) & Queso (veg)
All the Fixin’s (Pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion)
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables
Fajita Bar (Tier 2)
$35/person
PACKAGE DETAILS
Buffet service including:
Seasoned Grilled Chicken & Beef
Optional - Grilled Shrimp - $2/person extra
Grilled Onions & Peppers
Corn & Flour Tortillas (v)
Spanish Rice (v)
Refried Beans (v)
Tortilla Chips (v, gf)
Salsa (v, gf) & Queso (veg)
All the Fixin’s (Pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion)
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables

Guacamole Available!
For $3 per person
Available for both Taco and Fajita Bar packages

PACKAGE

Tier 1
$35/person
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PACKAGE DETAILS
Buffet service with your choice of:
2 Meat Selections
2 Side Selections
1 Choice of Bread
All the Fixin’s (Condiments and Toppings)
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables
* No substitutions available for this package. *
Meat Options
Hamburgers & Buns (gf available)
Brats & Buns (gf available)
Seasoned Grilled Chicken
Polish Hot dogs & Buns (Gf available)
Side Options
Baked Beans (v, gf)
Coleslaw (gf, v available)
Mixed Green Salad (v, gf)
Pasta Salad (v & gf available)
Roasted Root Vegetables (v, gf)
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese (veg)
Blackeye Peas & Collard Greens (v, gf)
Bread Options
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits (veg)
Honey Rosemary Biscuits (veg)
Cornbread Mini-Loaves with Smoky Honey Butter (veg)
Corn Fritters with Smoky Honey Butter (veg)
Optional Extras
Additional entrée selection - $5/person
Additional side or bread selection - $3/person
Additional selections only available from Barbecue Package options.
Tier 2
$48/person
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PACKAGE DETAILS
Buffet service with your choice of:
2 Meat Selections
2 Side Selections
1 Choice of Bread
All the Fixin’s (Condiments and Toppings)
Package includes use of:
- White dinner plates
- Silverware
- Serving utensils
- White or black linens for buffet tables
* No substitutions available for this package. *
Meat Options
Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Chicken
Country-Style Pork Ribs
Pulled Pork
Beef Short Ribs
Side Options
Baked Beans (v, gf)
Coleslaw (gf, v available)
Mixed Green Salad (v, gf)
Pasta Salad (v & gf available)
Roasted Root Vegetables (v, gf)
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese (veg)
Blackeye Peas & Collard Greens (v, gf)
Bread Options
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits (veg)
Honey Rosemary Biscuits (veg)
Cornbread Mini-Loaves with Smoky Honey Butter (veg)
Corn Fritters with Smoky Honey Butter (veg)
Optional Extras
Additional entrée selection - $5/person
Additional side or bread selection - $3/person
Additional selections only available from Barbecue Package options.

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Count on about 6 appetizers per guest of whatever appetizer you choose with a wedding dinner. Select at least two different types of appetizers.
BRUSCHETTA – $20/DOZEN
Min. 3 dozen per variety
Varieties
Sundried Tomato & Pesto with Mozzarella (veg)
Tomato Caprese (veg)
Mushroom Duxelles, Goat Cheese & Arugula (veg)
Salumi - Mixed Cured Meats, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda & Arugula
HOT POT BITES – $40
15-20 Servings per variety
Varieties
Meatballs - Choice of French, Swedish, Spicy Apricot Bordeaux, Peach BourbonÂ
Artichoke Spinach Dip with Baguette (veg)
Sicilian Goat Cheese with Baguette (veg)
SPECIALTY PLATTERS – $40
20-30 Servings per variety
Varieties
Traditional Hummus served with Warm Pita Bread (v)
Traditional Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Shrimp Cocktail (gf)
Grilled Portobello Unstuffed-Stuffed Mushrooms
- Artichoke Spinach topped with Parmesan (veg, gf)
- Prosciutto & Sundried Tomato with Pesto & Fresh Milk Mozzarella (gf)
- Sundried Tomato & Pesto with Artichokes (veg, gf)
- Crab with Bell Pepper, Onion Confetti, Tomato, Mozzarella & Parmesan
- Caprese - Fresh Tomatoes, Whole Milk Mozzarella & Fresh Basil (veg)
SKEWERS – $20/DOZEN
Min. 3 dozen per variety
Varieties
Fresh Fruit (v, gf)
Tomato Caprese (veg, gf)
Charcuterie (gf)
PHYLLO CUPS – $22/DOZEN
Min. 3 dozen per variety
Varieties
Phyllo Cups
- Bacon Jam topped with Smoked Cheddar
- Artichoke Spinach topped with Parmesan (veg)
- Prosciutto & Sundried Tomato with Goat Cheese & Pesto
- Sundried Tomato & Pesto with Mozzarella (veg)
- Tomato Caprese (veg)
- Mushroom Duxelles, Goat Cheese & Arugula (veg)
- Salumi - Mixed Cured Meats, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda & Arugula
- Dilled Crab Salad topped with Scallions served cold
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Beverages
Housemade Lemonade – $100
Serves 100 guests
Flavors: Lemon, Raspberry, Strawberry, Lavender
Housemade Iced Tea – $100
Serves 100 guests
Flavors: Regular, Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach
ALL PACKAGES COME WITH THE FOLLOWINGÂ BEVERAGES
Fresh-Brewed Coffee
Regular and Decaf
Iced Water Station
*beverage amounts can be adjusted based on guest count

Extras
Plated Service
$5/person
Service staff will serve plated meals to seated guests. This service is limited to events with 100 or fewer guests.
Cake-Cutting Service
$1.50 per person
A venue staff member will cut your cake, place slices on white dessert plates & forks and placed on a designated table for guests to self-serve. We will provide a cake knife for cake cutting if desired. Cake will be cut and plated in catering area (out of sight of guests). A venue staff member will clear and wash plates.Â
White dessert plates and forks are included.
*Dessert plates and forks available for rental if cake cutting service is not desired*
Table Linens & Napkins
Ask your designated event specialist for linen and napkin options, prices vary based on color and fabric selections.Â
Sparkling Wine Toast Service
$3 per glass
We will provide sparkling wine and pre-fill stemless glass flutes. Flutes will be placed on a designated table for guests to self-serve.
*Upgrade to passed service for $5 per person*
Sparkling Wine Corkage
$10 per bottle
If you wish to provide your own sparkling wine to be served at the bar, staff will open and serve the sparkling wine along with the other available ACV wines. The sparkling wine will be served in stemless glass flutes. If you purchase Aurora Colony Vineyards’ sparkling wine, the corkage fee is waived. The corkage fee is required even if a third-party bartending service is hired.
Details
Additional Staff/Hours
Additional Staff or Bartender are available for $45/hr with a 4 hr minimum.Â
Inquire with your designated event specialist on adding hours to your venue rental.Â
Tasting Fee
We charge $25/person for private catering menu tastings, and allow up to 6 people at each tasting.
Tastings can include samples of up to 3 entrees, 3 accompaniments and 3 appetizers.
The tasting fee(s) will be deducted from the final catering bill if catering is contracted with us.
Special Dietary Requests
If you have dietary concerns or requests, please contact us for a consultation. Our chef can customize a menu to fit your needs. This option may include a price increase for those specially-made items.
Service Charge/Gratuity
To help maintain great kitchen and service staff, a 22% service charge will be added to the final catering bill. The service charge allows us to distribute gratuities more equitably to our entire team (from servers to back-of-house) who work to make your event a success. Day-of tips for staff are always welcome as well.
Contract Details
CONTRACT OF SERVICES
To secure catering your event, a non-refundable 25% deposit on the catering proposal is required.
Final payment is due 14 days before the event date.Â
We require that all of our clients agree to these terms and a contract of services will signed by the client.
A Banquet Event Order (BEO) will be signed by the client
10 days prior to event to ensure that all details and costs are correct and understood by caterer and client.
ORDERS & CANCELLATIONS
In order to meet food-ordering deadlines, final guest count and all changes to menu items or services must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to event.
No additional catering charges are applied if cancellations to food items or events are made at least 14 business days prior to the day of the event. Initial 25% deposit is non-refundable.
If event is cancelled between 5 and 13 business days prior to the date, client will be charged 50% of their contract fee.
No refunds will be made if cancellations are made fewer than 5 business days prior to the event.
Cancellations must be received in writing.
REMAINING FOOD
Leftover food will be handled in accordance with Oregon State Health Department Standards. Any perishable food left un-refrigerated for more than 3 hours will be disposed of to ensure the safety of our customers.
We will pack up any leftover food, and client may take with them at the end of event.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET A CATERING QUOTE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT AT AURORA VINEYARDS, CONTACT:
Rebekah Hefner, Catering Captain
Rebekah@avwine.com