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<h2>Private Chef Dinners</h2>Turn your evening into a fully immersive dining experience with Chef Justin in the comfort of your own home.&nbsp;6 Course tasting - $ 175 Per Person&nbsp;Menu will be based on seasonal and local offerings as well as a conversation with you.&nbsp;

Private Chef Dinners - In home

&nbsp;We can host up to 40 guests in our dining room for a seated experience. Our preferred format features family-style appetizers, followed by a thoughtfully curated three- to four-course dinner. The menu changes seasonally and can be customized to reflect your tastes and style. All of our dishes are made from scratch, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients. We are BYOB, allowing you the flexibility to bring your favorite beverages to complement the meal. We make everything from scratch which allows us to flexibility of catering to your dietary needs.&nbsp; Seated Meals start at $55 Per person with a 20% Gratuity for the servers. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, Intimiate birthday celebrations &amp; More.A Sample of our seated meal menu would look something like this:&nbsp;<h2>Choose 4 Appetizers to serve family Style&nbsp;</h2>Bread - Served with a seasonal spreadPolenta Fries - Chipotle Aioli, Chives, Fenugreek SaltCrab Cakes Shoestring Fries, Tartar Sauce, ColeslawBeet Tartar Wasabi Peas, Tamati Pearls, Rice CrackersGrilled Asparagus - Grapefruit Confit, Toasted Almonds, Brown Butter &amp; Balsamic&nbsp;Chinese Broccoli - Sweet &amp; Sour Sauce, Praline Peanut, Garlic Chives&nbsp;<h2>First Course (choice of one)</h2>Seasonal Soup or Salad&nbsp;<h2>Second Course (choice of one)</h2>Frenched Chicken Breast - french whip mashed potato &amp; roasted Baby carrotsSteak Frites Roasted Seasonal Vegetable, Hand cut fries, JusSeared Salmon - Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Puree, Seasonal VegetablePappardelle - Seasonal Pasta Dish<h2>Third Course (choice of one)</h2>Chocolate Mousse, whipped CreamSeasonal Bread PuddingCreme Brulee

Coursed Meals - At the Restaurant

<h2>Appetizers &amp; Small Bites</h2>Build your own menuSeasonal Crostinis – Caprese, Beet &amp; Goat Cheese or Wild Mushroom (Vegetarian &amp; vegan options available ) – $4 per servingBeet Tartare – tamari pearls, wasabi, rice crackers (Vegan, GF) – $6 per servingStuffed Mushrooms – herbs, Pecorino, balsamic (Vegetarian, GF, Vegan Available) – $5 per serving |&nbsp; Crab Stuffed – $9 per servingPolenta Fries – chipotle aioli (Vegetarian, GF) – $5 per servingPigs in a Blanket– $4 per serving&nbsp;Cheesesteak Egg Rolls – Sriracha Ketchup $8 per servingGrilled Cheese &amp; Tomato Soup Shooters – $7 per serving&nbsp;Chicken Satay Skewers – peanut dipping sauce (GF) $6 per servingMini Caprese Skewers – tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze (Vegetarian, GF) $4 per servingBacon-Wrapped Dates – $7 per servingFried Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce – $9 per serving&nbsp;Tuna Tartare - Sesame Powder, Cilantro, T oasted Peanut &amp; Rice Cracker $9 per servingBacon-Wrapped Scallops – Horse Radish Sourcream $10 per serving<figure id="figure-8q3361c0memq8d6jco"><img id="8q3361c0memq8d6jco" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1aGScSak7kb5YcOv77HZgimpxPuW9ObPaQN11nCc5ZmeciBLk6LlWDmvMLrku8Bd.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; 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object-position: center center;"></figure><h2>Mini Sandos</h2>Rubens –Corned Beef, T urkey, or Chicken 1000 island Dressing, Saurkraut $6 per personCubano Sandwiches Pork, Ham, Gryere &amp; Mustard relish – $5 per personFried Fish Sandwiches - Tartar Sauce– $6 per personChicken Salad Sandwiches Grapes, almonds &amp; Dill– $5 per personPork Belly Sandwiches (Pork Belly, Mayo, Lettuce, Pickle) – $5 per personCheesesteaks (Chicken or Beef with House-Made Whiz) – $5 per personBurger Sliderswith Cheese, Pickles &amp; Special Sauce – $10 per personNashville Fried Chicken Sliders– Local Chicken $11 per personBBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders with Pickles and Slaw – $9 per personBBQ Pulled Pork with Coleslaw &amp; Matchstick Fries – $10 per personBBQ Maitake Mushroom Sliders (Gochujang Cashew Spread, Pickles) – $8 per personEggplant Parm Sliders (T omato Jam, Mozzarella, Garlic Bread) – $7 per person (Vegan options available)Lobster Rolls –Traditional preparation MP (minimum of 35 guests)<figure id="figure-u17v0avzkmq8dbgvc"><img id="u17v0avzkmq8dbgvc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31IKNihQYPW5ai13IWEYbrRgCuAPmL1DehgNzmAb2MbEQMvvcIXYZHvsLlRq2VbX.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; 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Vernafern Restaurant & Catering

Vernafern is a Doylestown, PA restaurant and catering company specializing in scratch-made cuisine, locally sourced ingredients, and seasonal menus. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, we create memorable dining experiences with fresh, handcrafted food made from the finest regional ingredients