Graduation Party
Nora Hard
Date: July 11, 2026 4 - 8pm (arrival 2pm)
130 Guests (Final guest count by July 2nd)
Cost: $3,320 ($5,820 total cost (130 people) less $2,500 deposit — inclusive of Chef fee, 3 servers / bartenders, Food Cost & 20% Gratuity)
Menu - Buffet
Pimento Cheese With Celery and Crackers
Ingredients: Sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, dukes mayo, hot sauce, garlic, Aleppo pepper
Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Mixed greens, cucumber, raspberries, olive oil, balsamic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
North Carolina Cole Slaw
Ingredients: Green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, celery seeds, rice vinegar, , salt, pepper, paprika, ketchup, Worcestershire, honey
Dry Rubbed Grilled Chicken (Sliced)
Ingredients: Chicken breast, rosemary, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder
Smoked Pulled Pork (Pulled)
Ingredients: Pork shoulders, salt, pepper, cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, coriander, cinnamon
Grilled Tri Tip or Bavette Steak with Chimichurri (Sliced)
Ingredients: Tri tip or bavette steak, salt, pepper, shallots, cilantro, parsley, red wine vinegar, lemon, honey, olive oil
Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients: Elbow noodles, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, heavy cream, milk, salt & pepper
Accompaniments
Pickled Red Onions
Peach Mustard BBQ Sauce
Chimichurri
BBQ Sauce
Mini buns
Tortilla