Guest post by:
Andie Robbins
Chestnut Ridge Blogger
The perfect wedding cuisine: it’s what guests gather around once they’ve witnessed a couple’s love and commitment, and not only should it be delicious, it should represent the couple. Whether you’re choosing your favorite fare, something seasonal, or the most elegant of entrees, the experts at Chestnut Ridge Kitchen are here to weigh in on wedding food that won’t be easily forgotten.
Chestnut Ridge, Western North Carolina’s new premier all-inclusive wedding venue opening next fall, boasts spectacular views of mountain vistas, peaceful Southern surroundings, and the utmost class in service, décor, and experience. Book a wedding at Chestnut Ridge, and you’ll also have experts in every field at your fingertips, ready to help you make the perfect selections for your big day. Among those important selections – what you and your guests will eat at your celebration.
The Chestnut Ridge Kitchen smells of Southern decadence, savory flare, and, most importantly, hospitality. Open to whatever a caterer may have in store, we offer a prep space for the cooks and caterers of your choice to work their magic and create food that welcomes you and your guests the day of an event, complete with aromas that warm hearts and tastes everyone will be talking about.
As a chosen partner vendor, Chestnut Ridge has the pleasure of working with Corey Marino, Asheville-based chef and entrepreneur and owner of Catering by Corey. Corey’s work centers around a simple mission – sharing her love of hospitality and food with others. Catering by Corey specializes in upscale Southern food, but don’t let this fool you – clients are offered an array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
This holiday season, as Chestnut Ridge prepares for winter weddings that will warm the soul, we asked Corey to share a recipe that can be prepared and enjoyed whether at home or your special event. Corey was kind enough to share a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer recipe original to Catering by Corey and offered in the Chestnut Ridge Kitchen.
Pickled Grapes
1 pound seedless red grapes, washed and de-stemmed
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice
Instructions:
- Remove stems from grapes and then place grapes into a glass Tupperware container or large Mason jar.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and Chinese five spice in a saucepan; bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
- Carefully pour cooled liquid over grapes; refrigerate 1 day before eating.
The Chestnut Ridge Kitchen is committed to partnering with our experts, the bride and groom, and their caterer of choice to select the perfect menu, no matter the time of year or budget. For more information on location, available dates, and booking, head over to www.chestnutridge.events. Don’t forget to check out our blog section for more featured vendors, construction updates, and important announcements!
To check out Corey’s full menu, learn more about her business, and read clients’ stunning reviews, visit www.cateringbycorey.org.