Rehearsal Dinners, Appetizers & Reception Information

Rehearsal Dinners

Nashville: The Nashville location is available for rehearsal dinners at 8:00 pm or later and can seat up to 78 people.  The cost is $22.95 per person, plus tax and 18% gratuity. There is a minimum of 25 paying adults.  Fifty percent deposit required to reserve the date with the remining balance due the night of the function.  You will have 72 hours before the event to give us a number of guests.  The number you give, will be the number you are charged.   Wine and beer allowed. You provide plastic cups for outside garden area, wine glasses will be provided in the restaurant. Dining is family style. Price includes selections of three meats, three salads, four vegetables, drinks and dessert.

Franklin: Monell's at Historic Lillie Belles is available for rehearsal dinners as well as weddings and receptions.  This location can sit up to 220 people and has a great covered outdoor pravillion and gardens for your reception. 

Call for pricing - (615) 790-6998

Gallatin: Monell's at FitzGerald Manor is located on 2 1/2 acres and is available for weddings and receptions.  This location can sit up to 110 in house, with much more space available outside.  Call for pricing and information.

 

 Reception Carving Station     

All carving stations include yeast rolls and condiments

Herb Roasted Tenderloin (serves 25-30) $160.00 *
Roasted Whole Boneless Turkey (serves 25-30) $105.00 *
Baked Glazed Ham (serves 50-60) $135.00 *
Roast Top Round (serves 80-100) $345.00 *  *Attendant/Carver fee - $45.00 per hour, four hour minimum

 Plated Sit Down Reception     

Prime Rib, au jus - $32.75
Grilled Filet Mignon with sauteed mushrooms- $36.95
Chicken Monell's - stuffed chicken breast with smoked turkey, eggplant, tomato and cheese - $26.25
Chicken or Pork Piccata with lemon butter and capers - $28.45
Grilled Swordfish Steak or Salmon - $27.95

Includes chef's selection of seasonal vegetables, starch and accompaniments, as well as a fresh garden salad and assorted dinner rolls. Coffee and tea service included.

Price quotes and serving suggestions for combination plates and additional entre selections available. Price does not include labor.

 Wedding & Reception Buffet     

Southern Flair
$18.95 per person, plus tax and an 18% gratuity
Two meats, three vegetables, one salad, biscuits, iced tea and dessert
$3.25 per person for additional meat
$2.25 per person for additional vegetables
Meat selection for this buffet:
Chicken: skillet fried chicken, baked, BBQ, lemon pepper
Pork: roasted, or smoked pork loin, fried or baked pork chops
Beef: sliced beef with gravy or pot roast
Pasta: spinach or meat lasagna
 

Executive  Style
$22.95 per person, plus tax and an 18% gratuity
Two meats, three vegetables, one salad, biscuits or yeast rolls, iced tea and dessert
$3.95 per person for additional meat
$3.25 per person for additional vegetables
Meat selections for this buffet:
Chicken: stuffed breast, chicken piccata, chicken Marcela
Pork: stuffed pork loin with pecans and apples, or cornbread dressing, pork piccata
Beef: sliced roast beef, filet tenderloins with Madera wine
 

Optional Services    

China and linen service
Dessert selections
Attended Wait Staff available $30.00 per hour, per wait staff member, four hour minimum, $35.00 each additional hour
Attended Bartender available $35.00 per hour, per licensed bartender, four hour minimum, $40.00 each additional hour
All prices subject to Tennessee tax of 9.25%
Delivery fee added to all events
18% gratuity added to sit down receptions
12% gratuity added to buffet and food stations
All orders are estimates until a signed copy and fifty percent deposit is received.
Partial refund given in case of cancellation - ninety days in advance
Deposit forfeited eighty nines days or less for cancellation of event.

Hors d'oeurves

All items priced as fifty piece count, unless noted.

Stuffed Jalapenos with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled - $98.00

Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Dressing - $93.50

Seafood Mushrooms with crab meat - $118.00

Chicken or Ham Puffs - $112.50

Sweet & Smokey Salmon $36.25 per pound (5lbs minimum)

Asparagus Rollups with country ham and cream cheese - $68.00

Mini Surf and Turf Kabobs with filet and shrimp - $106.25 per 25

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $32.00 per pound

Brie and Fruit Puff Pastry with sauteed mushrooms - $29.00 per pound - (5lbs minimum)

Cheese Dip with turkey meat and sausage served with crisp pita chips - $26.00 per pound - (5lbs minimum)

Artichoke Dip with pita chips - $22.95 per pound - (5lbs minimum)

Beef or Chicken Brochettes - filet of beef and chicken breast - $125.00

Additional Hors d'oeurves Available