Located on five landscaped acres in a restored turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, The Flint Hill Public House provides an ideal and memorable setting for special events of all kinds and for all ages. Events may include: weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, christenings, showers (wedding or baby) luncheons, business and civic meetings, family reunions, memorials, welcomes and send-offs, or just about any reason to get together. Including no reason at all!

To assist you in planning your event, we've included several styles of service with sample menus. We also encourage you to visit our online Photo Gallery of recent events.

p l a t e d   s e r v i c e
The Public House can host your dinner. A sample of what we can offer you follows.

Guests will have a choice of:
• seasonal soup or salad
with:
• local rainbow trout with Virginia ham, shitake mushrooms and oysters
• herb roasted chicken with risotto or pasta
• grilled sirloin with Yukon potatoes
and:
• seasonal dessert (see list below).

The price for plated service starts at $34.00 per person. Menus are also available depending on taste and budget. A customized menu for your event will be at each place setting, and guests can select their entrees when they are seated. Pre-ordering of menu items is not necessary.

b u f f e t   m e n u s
The following buffet items are just a few samples of what we can offer to you and your guests. If you have specific requests for food items, our chef will work with you to customize your menu.

h o t   a n d   c o l d   h o r s   d ’ o e u r v e s   ( s e l e c t   3 )
onion stilton tarts
ginger pork or chicken meatballs
miniature crab cakes with remoulade sauce
korean beef barbecue skewers
mini potato pancakes
cheese puffs
empanadas
hummus with pita and crudités
Caponata on Crostini
Smoked trout mousse on cucumber
Pepper-seared rare tuna on wontons
biscuits: roasted garlic, virginia ham and cheddar, or roasted red pepper

p l a t t e r s   a n d   d i s p l a y s   ( s e l e c t   2 )
pâté display
antipasta platter
fresh fruit display
assorted cheese platter - domestic/local, imported, or combination
cold poached salmon display
baked brie with dried fruits and nuts in puff pastry
virginia ham
pork tenderloin
grilled vegetables
(the following items are available for an additional charge. prices shown are per person)
shrimp cocktail display - $6.00
beef tenderloin - $5.00
spit roasted leg of lamb - $4.00
Platters and displays include a bountiful bread and cracker assortment.

s e a s o n a l   s a l a d s   a n d   s i d e s   ( s e l e c t   2 )
spring – greens with asparagus, oranges and herbs
summer – fresh local tomatoes and arugula
fall – spinach with apples, pine nuts and feta
winter – radicchio, haricot vert and figs
seasonal vegetables: asparagus, baby turnips, patty pan squash, sugar snaps, morels.
sides – herb roasted potatoes, lemon dill pasta, couscous, risotto.

The minimum for buffets starts at $28.00 per person and includes iced tea. If you would like to include a coffee station, the price is $50.00 for 50 people or more, and $25.00 for less than 50 people. Additional items may be added and the ingredients selected would determine the cost, and other menus are available depending on taste and budget. The Public House has a both an indoor and outdoor grill should you want to have a casual backyard theme. Some other buffets we have put together are as follows.

t h e   r a w   b a r
oysters on the half shell
shrimp cocktail
steamed clams
mussels with pernod
seared scallops wrapped in bacon
Caesar salad and lobster chowder
Key Lime Tarts

t h e   s p a n i s h   t a p a s   b u f f e t
serrono ham, manchego cheese, roasted peppers, catalan olives, grilled sardines, figs, potatoes and chorizo sausages, hard cooked eggs and garbanzo beans.
Paella
Espinacas (sautéed spinach, raisins, pine nuts)
Flan and fresh fruit

t h e   b a l i   b u f f e t
Raw vegetable display
Chicken Satays with peanut sauce
Balinese Lamb
Yellow Rice
Pacific Snapper wrapped in banana leaves
Shrimp Puffs
Fresh fruit tarts

b r e a k f a s t   /   b r u n c h   b u f f e t *
We offer a wide variety of foods for special breakfast - brunch buffets. Our basic package includes fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon/country ham, biscuits, potatoes, juice and coffee for $15.00 per person with a 25-person minimum. This price does not include hot tea. For a little extra, the following additions can be added. Prices based per person.
*For events held during non-business hours (i.e., Sundays), there will be an additional opening fee. Call us for details.

jefferson’s biscuits - $4.00
pancakes or french toast - $3.00
omelet or pasta station - $8.00
bagel station with onions, tomatoes and cheese spreads - $5.00
add lox - $2.00

l u n c h   s e r v i c e
Private rooms are available for luncheons. There is a minimum of 15 people required for a private room for lunch. Plated service (2 to 3 courses - $15.00 to $30.00 per person) and buffet options ($15.00 to $20.00 per person) are available. Prices include iced tea and coffee.

d e s s e r t   l i s t
One dessert will need to be selected for your plated service menu. Below is a sample of what we can offer, based on seasonal products. We use local fruits in our desserts, where applicable.
lemon poppy seed or chocolate cheesecake
ice cream or sorbet - choose flavor
crème brulee
ginger pound cake
pineapple macadamia nut or apple crisp
cherry frangipane tarts
black chocolate espresso cake
A dessert buffet is also available starting at $2.00 per person. This typically includes: truffles, biscotti and miniature tarts.

b a r   i n f o r m a t i o n   a n d   p r i c e s
wine: The Flint Hill Public House offers a diverse wine list that ranges from the affordable to the extraordinary. We can select a wine or wines to compliment the season and your menu and budget. If there is a “special bottle” that would lend some tradition or significance, let us know. With enough lead-time we may be able to find it for you!

mixed beverages (liquor): Rail - $4.00 per unit; Call - $5.00 per unit; all top shelf liquors are regular price. Note: prices do not include tax or gratuity.

beer: Domestic - $3.00 per unit; Imported - $4.00 per unit
Micro Brews are available upon request.

All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from the Public House. Guests are not permitted to bring in any alcoholic beverages for their event. There are no exceptions.

p r i c e s ,   s a l e s   t a x e s   a n d   g r a t u i t y
All prices are subject to change without notice. All food and beverage prices are subject to state and local sales taxes and, for indoor events, 18% gratuity. We will determine staffing based on your guest count. If you would prefer more staff than we recommend, there will be an additional staffing charge.

o f f - s i t e   c a t e r i n g
The Public House offers full service off-site catering for up to 300 guests or private dinners in your home or office for two. If you are interested in having the Public House cater your event, please ask us about our catering options and prices. Many of the same options are readily available.

f i r s t   c o l o n y   r o o m
Special event dinners are usually held in our First Colony Room, which accommodates up to 50 people, with a 25-person minimum. There is no facilities charge for this room unless the guest count falls below 25 people. At that point a $100.00 (off season) or $150.00 (in season) fee applies.

b u i l d i n g   r e n t a l
You can rent out the entire building for your function. Our building will hold up to 130 people (seated) and 175 people (cocktail) for rental. During our "season", which is April 1 to December 31, the price is $2,000.00 for afternoon rental (10:30am to 3:30pm) and $3,000.00 for evening rental (4:30pm to 12:00am). There must be a minimum of 75 people in order to rent the entire building. During our off-season, January 1 to March 31, the price is $1,000.00 for afternoon rental and $2,000.00 for evening rental. The same times and standards apply. Building rental fees include all serviceware for guests up to inside capacity. If you choose to hold an event during “non-business hours” an opening fee will be assessed.

u s e   o f   o u r   g r o u n d s
We can accommodate up to 250 people outdoors, however some rentals (tables, chairs particular linens) would be required. We can provide rentals for your event for an extra fee or you can obtain your own rentals. If you select your own rentals, you are responsible for all details regarding payment, delivery and pick-up. We strongly recommend a tent rental in case of inclement weather, however the Flint Hill Public House is in no way responsible for selection, set-up, placement or payment for any tent, unless we are contracted to do so through the event host. Your outdoor event cannot be moved indoors due to our regular lunch and/or dinner service unless it is decided upon in a timely fashion, and you are willing to pay the building rental (see prices above). We are not responsible for the outcome of any reception due to the weather. There is a $150.00 non-refundable fee for the use of our grounds. Additionally, there is a $250.00 fee for the use of the deck in conjunction with your outdoor event.

d e c k   a n d   p a r l o r   r e n t a l
The Deck and Parlor may be rented for your special event. To rent the Deck, the cost would be $500.00. To rent both the Deck and the Parlor, the cost would be $750.00. Our Deck holds a maximum of 24 people, and there is a 20-person minimum for rental. The tables on the Deck will be set up as they are for regular service. The maximum capacity in the Parlor is 25 people and the facilities charge for this room is $250.00. (Note: During seasons where the deck is in use for regular service, the Parlor cannot be rented without the rental of the Deck.)

n o t e s   a b o u t   r o o m   r e n t a l s
For the convenience of your guests and the regular guests of the Flint Hill Public House, more than one dining room or area* cannot be used for your function without the rental of additional rooms. If your guest count exceeds the maximum capacity for the room or area* you are interested in renting, building rental or grounds use will be required (prices are stated above). Our Pub is our main dining room and, in conjunction with special events, will only be used by discretion of management. The First Colony Room and Pub are our designated non-smoking dining areas. Smoking is permitted in our Parlor, and on the Deck and Grounds only.
*If you are renting both the Deck and the Parlor, this is considered one area.

d e p o s i t s   /   p a y m e n t
A $250.00 non-refundable deposit for weddings and off-site catering, and a $150.00 non-refundable deposit for rehearsal or special event dinners is required to hold your date should you choose the Public House. If you would like the Public House to host both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner, the latter deposit is not necessary. The will be subtracted from your final bill, which will be due and payable upon the end of the event. The receipt of your deposit will verify that you have read and understood all the items outlined in this information, and will comply with the policies of the Public House.

For events with guest counts of 50 or more guests, one-half the food and beverage estimate for the final count of guests (see below) will be due and payable one week in advance.

g u e s t   c o u n t
A firm estimate is required two weeks before the event. A final guest count is required five business days in advance. This will be the least amount we will charge you. The room(s) in which your event is being held will be set up according to your final guest count. Should your guest count exceed the guaranteed count by more than 10%, each additional guest will be charged at a rate of 175% of the quoted per guest price.

e v e n t   /   r e c e p t i o n   t i m e l i n e
In order to facilitate your reception in a time frame that is satisfactory to you and your guests, and meets the time requirements of the Public House, we request a timeline of your event. Please include all applicable information such as musician arrival, guest arrival, receiving line, opening/closing the buffet line, cake cutting, toasting, dancing and guest departure time. This timeline is required at least one week before the wedding. If no timeline is given, it will be left to the discretion of the Public House to facilitate the details of the reception in a time period they feel is adequate.

c h i l d r e n
For banquet service, we offer a children’s menu for those age 12 and under which includes a small salad, grilled chicken, and a dessert for $15.00 per child. For buffet service, we charge on a per plate basis, which includes any child who selects from the buffet on his or her own. This will be the regular price of the adult buffet. For any event in which there will be children, they are to be supervised by an adult at all times. We will not be responsible for any child’s actions, which includes, but is not limited to, injuries or destruction of personal property. In the event that Public House property becomes broken or destroyed, the parent or guardian will be notified and will be financially responsible for such items.

w e d d i n g   c o o r d i n a t o r   /   m a g i c i a n   
/   o t h e r   s e r v i c e s
We will do everything possible to make your wedding a day you will remember. To help make this day go more smoothly, we suggest that you utilize the services of a wedding coordinator. That way, we can ensure that every detail is taken care of to your taste and satisfaction. In addition, we would be happy to suggest florists, photographers, DJs, A/V specialists, carriage rides, etc.

c a k e s
We would be happy to provide your wedding or special event cake. The ingredients you select and the number of guests will determine the prices. If you will be bringing a cake for your special event held on-site, there will be a $50.00 cake-cutting fee.

a r r i v a l   /   d e p a r t u r e   t i m e s
The final arrival and departure times for your event are required one week in advance. We ask that you and your guests comply with the arrival and departure times given.

p e r s o n a l . i t e m s
The Flint Hill Public House will not be responsible for any personal items left behind by you or your guests.

To discuss hosting your gathering at the Flint Hill Public House with our event planner, call 540-675-1700, or send an E-mail to: john@flinthillpublichouse.com.