Thanksgiving Buffet at The Equestrian Manor

November 26 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Miss Amelia's Ballroom | Ocala, FL

Overview

Gather around the table this Thanksgiving for an abundant holiday feast at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Served in Miss Amelia’s Ballroom at The Equestrian Manor, the Thanksgiving Buffet brings together elevated favorites and autumnal flavors, from cider-brined turkey breast and herb-crusted prime rib at the carving stations to comforting sides and seasonal desserts. 

With three seatings available on Thanksgiving Day, family and friends can gather for the holiday while World Equestrian Center – Ocala takes care of the feast. 

Thanksgiving Buffet Menu 


Appetizers
 

  • Charcuterie Display | imported cheeses, cured meats, nuts, dried fruits, pickled vegetables, honeycomb, seasonal chutneys 
  • Deviled Eggs | applewood-smoked bacon, caviar 
  • Wild Mushroom Tartlets | truffle cream, thyme 
  • Goat Cheese & Honey Spanakopita | orange blossom honey 


Seafood Display
 

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | vodka-spiked cocktail sauce, wasabi crema, green goddess remoulade, lemon 
  • Smoked Salmon Display | everything crackers, capers, shallots, herbed cream cheese 


Soup & Salads
 

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque | brown butter, sage crème fraîche, pepitas 
  • Autumn Harvest Salad | mixed baby greens, golden beets, Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette 
  • Kale & Brussels Sprout Caesar | shaved Brussels sprouts, kale, Parmesan, sourdough croutons, roasted garlic Caesar dressing 
  • Pumpkin & Burrata Salad | roasted pumpkin, farro, pistachio, pomegranate, burrata, sorghum 


Carving Stations
 

  • Cider-Brined Turkey Breast | sage gravy, cranberry-kumquat chutney 
  • Herb-Crusted Prime Rib | horseradish cream, Cabernet jus 


Main Entrées
 

  • Honey-Glazed Ham | pineapple-cherry chutney 
  • Faroe Island Salmon | Dijon-maple glaze 


Sides
 

  • Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes | herbs, roasted garlic 
  • Sweet Potato Gratin | pecan streusel 
  • Wild Rice Pilaf | cranberries, almonds 
  • Creamed Corn | maitake mushrooms, truffle oil, chives 
  • Brioche Stuffing | fennel sausage, apple 
  • Roasted Heirloom Carrots | whipped ricotta, hot honey 
  • Charred Broccolini | lemon, toasted almonds 
  • Sorghum Brussels Sprouts | onion, bacon lardons 


Desserts
 

  • Brown Butter Pumpkin Cheesecake | chocolate whipped cream, cinnamon tuile 
  • Maple Pecan Opera Entremet | maple buttercream, pecan praline, dark chocolate 
  • Sweet Potato Mousse Verrine | brown sugar streusel, caramelized pecans 
  • Caramel-Pear Spice Cake | vanilla bean ganache, ginger 
  • Apple Cider Panna Cotta Verrine | cinnamon sablé crumble 
  • Cranberry Orange Verrine


Please note: Applicable sales tax and online service fees are
additional. 14% gratuity is included.
 


Parking for Thanksgiving Buffet
 

Complimentary self-parking is available in the parking garage directly across from The Equestrian Manor. 

Please Note 

  • Seating is limited and reservations are required.  
  • Pricing includes a 14% gratuity. Applicable sales tax and online service fees are additional

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