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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebrations at the Avon Old Farms Inn

Make your special day even more magical with a bar /bat mitzvahcelebration at the Avon Old Farms Inn.

“Exceptional”

From the cutting of the challah to the lighting of the candles, that’s the word they’ll use to describe your your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Avon Old Farms Inn. Our ballroom is a most magical place to celebrate this profound event.

Gather the family together in a private parlour. Then descend the grand staircase to a luxuriously adorned foyer graced with the brilliance of a crystal chandelier and antique mirror imported from France. Your guests await you in the sumptuous ballroom beyond. Surrounded by quiet sophistication and old world charm, yet in a contemporary setting, every detail has been carefully arranged by an attentive Avon Old Farms Inn staff. You need only concern yourself with the joy of the moment. Your reception begins with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre hour. Select the outdoor terrace adjoined by a circular garden path, pergola and fountain. Or the elegant indoor cocktail room furnished with antiques and a delightful wood-burning fireplace.

Choose from a variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served butler style. Enjoy a display of cheeses, fruit, crudite and dips. An open bar with call brand liquors, domestic beers, select wines and soft drinks will remain open throughout the day or evening. Wines will be served at the tables during dinner. Farewell coffees, pastries and personalized chocolates will be available after dinner. Long after the day is done thoughts of your simcha will bring a smile, and perhaps a tear. Treasure this, then: the happiest of memories. At Avon Old Farms Inn.

Bar or Bat Mitzvah Dinner

The Avon Old Farms Inn firmly believes that each Bar or Bat Mitzvah is unique. Our sales consultant will assist you in creating the menu of your dreams. The following menu ideas are just a sample of some of the fine cuisine we serve

Dinner

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. Wine will also be server throughout dinner. Wine will also be server throughout dinner. The Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from.

Cocktail Hour

  • Cheese Fruit and Vegetable Display: International and Domestic Cheeses, crackers and breadsticks, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and assorted dips
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Almond Chicken with Mango Chutney
  • Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab Meat
  • Shrimp Scampi
  • Brochettes of Filet Mignon
  • Honey Duck on Blue Corn Cake
  • Mushroom, Goat Cheese, and Olive Bruchettas
  • Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Dinner

Appetizer:

Wild Mushroom Ravioli Served with a Walnut Cream Sauce

Salad:

Baby Spinach Leaves with Orange Supremes in a Citrus Dressing
Fruit Shaped Sorbet

Entrées:

  • Filet Mignon with a Symphony of Wine Sauce and Lobster Tail served with an Asparagus and Fresh Tomato Risotto Cake
  • Pan Seared Sea Bass served over banana sweet potato mashed and asparagus spears in a tangy citrus sauce

Bar or Bat Mitzvah Cake

A Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling in the Shape of Soccer Ball

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Buffet Dinner

Beverage Service

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. The Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from.

Cocktail Hour
  • Antipasto Display : Grilled Array of Marinated Vegetables, Pepperoncini, Salami, Proscuitto, Provolone, Gorganzola Cheese, Olives, Bruchetta and Crackers
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Assorted Quesadillas
  • Crispy Coconut Shrimp
  • Crab and Lobster Tartlets
  • Mini Chicken Wellington
  • Black Forest Ham, Roquefort and Pear Pinwheels
  • Barbecue Beef en Brochette
  • Plum Tomato, Olive Oil, Feta and Basil Bruchettas

Salads:

  • Corn and Black Bean Salad with sweet red peppers, cilantro and onion in an Herb Vinaigrette
  • Wild Rice Salad tossed with walnuts and Dried Apricots and Cranberries, Raisins in our House Vinaigrette
  • Tri Colored Tortelini tossed with Red Roasted Peppers, in a Pesto Sauce

Entrees:

  • Poached Salmon Served Over a Warm Fruit Salsa
  • Stuffed Pork Loin Filled with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes in a Sherried Brown Sauce
  • Egg Noodles Tossed with Grilled Vegetables in a Tomato Confit
  • Vegetable Ratatouille and Duchesse Potatoes

Carving Station:

  • Filet Mignon
  • Virginia Baked Ham – Or – Smoked Turkey

Bar or Bat Mitzvah Cake:

Fresh Fruit and White Chocolate Mousse between Layers of sponge cake Shaped like a Ballerina

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Cocktail Reception

Beverage Service

A four and One Half Hour Open Bar will be available to you and your guests throughout the evening. Wine will also be server throughout dinner. The Avon Old Farms Inn has an extensive wine list to select from

  • Cheese Fruit and Vegetable Display: International and Domestic Cheeses, crackers and breadsticks, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and assorted dips
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
  • Crab and Scallion Corn Cakes
  • Sesame Chicken with a Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • Thai Scallops
  • Wild Mushrooms and Goat Cheese in Phyllo Pastry
  • Baked Brie and Almonds
  • Crispy Asian Dumplings
  • Spanekopeta and Tiropeta
  • Teriyaki Filet Mignon en Brochette

Salad Station

  • Caesar Salad tossed with our homemade croutons and Pecorino Cheese
  • Israeli Cous Cous Salad tossed with grilled vegetables
  • Marinated Artichoke and Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts

Pasta Station

  • Asparagus and Sundried Tomato Ravioli with a Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • Classic Penne A La Vodka
  • Fuscilli with a Gorganzola and Toasted Walnuts Sauce

Carving Station

  • Rolled Stuffed Veal filled with roasted red peppers, spinach and mozzarella
  • Filet Mignon – Or – Roasted Fresh Turkey Breast

Bar or Bat Mitzvah Cake

White Chocolate Mousse Cake with a Raspberry Filling in the Shape of an opened book

You will also enjoy farewell coffees, Petite Fours and Personalized Chocolates.

Anne Panos
        Louis Panos

Complements

It is with pleasure that we include the following services and amenities for your special day:

  • Elegant linen, china and silver
  • Nearby overnight guest rooms at special rates for out-of-town guests
  • Challah
  • Personalized chocolates
  • Valet parking
  • Coat room attendant (October – April)
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah cake
  • Flowers in the ladies’ room
  • For your photographs use the gracious grand staircase in our two-story foyer or our outdoor gardens where you will find our fountain and gazebo.
  • Our experienced staff will take charge of all the details that will make your Bar/Bat Mitzvah absolutely perfect.
  • Our consultant offers a complete planning service to help you create the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of your dreams.
Enhancements

(Supplemental charges apply.)

  • Centerpieces
  • Ice carvings
  • Custom linens
  • Music
  • Carving stations
  • Pasta stations
  • Cordials and dessert coffee service
  • Venetian table
  • Specialty cakes

Our chef and catering staff are happy to create a memorable and innovative menu that is yours alone.