Holiday Gatherings at Hewitt Oaks

Celebrate the season with a festive party in this stunning Lowcountry setting!

We welcome you to Hewitt Oaks this holiday season for your private event planned with ease. Enjoy the cozy warmth by the fire, sip on festive beverages, and savor this beautiful Lowcountry setting in the heart of Bluffton.

Gather for a festive party under the stars in Riders Courtyard, or treat your team to a decadent feast in Gracie Ballroom to show your heartfelt appreciation for this year. Either way, our Holiday Gathering Packages give you a fabulous event without any of the work!

Gracie Ballroom place setting decorated for the holidays
Experience the magic of an all-inclusive event

We believe in celebrating life with good company and mouthwatering food, all in a stunning setting, created just for you and your guests. Our personalized service and exceptional attention to detail means all your event needs will be covered, with indulgent menus, elegant design, and a delightful experience for all!

Planning, catering, and design are provided by our experienced in-house team. Because these services are provided in-house, you get a better value and so much less stress! Holiday Gatherings at Hewitt Oaks include:

  • Catering & beverage service
  • Florals & decor
  • Furniture, linens, china, utensils, & glassware
  • Design & styling

Holiday Party Packages

Be merry, sweet friends! Relax knowing your event is in the hands of the best!
We’ve designed each Holiday Gathering Package with careful consideration to provide you with a carefree planning experience while still having select choices to personalize your celebration.

These special packages are available for events happening
December 3 to December 21.

Holiday Gatherings may be scheduled on Tuesday-Saturday within the timeframes specified for each menu and day. As these are specialized discounted packages for our community’s holiday celebrations, we’re not able to offer substitutions.

Christmas theme venue

Cuisine & Bar

Our Chefs combine a balance of flavors, styles and textures into whimsical menus that are sure to satisfy every palate this holiday season. We source locally whenever possible, and promise to use the finest ingredients. All of your menu selections will be prepared on-site to ensure your food is served fresh and delicious. All Holiday Gathering Packages include non-alcoholic beverage service of Poinsettia Punch, Iced Tea & water. Bar service is available.

Design & Decor

Our Designers will arrange your tables and food displays with elegant holiday style. Each Holiday Gathering Package includes:
• Venue fee (a value of $1200-$6000) with set-up and clean-up handled by our team so you don’t have to lift a finger!
• Food service and guest tables set up indoors
• Tables, chairs, linens, china, table settings, and glassware
• Tealight candles with evergreens for a festive centerpiece
• Use of Wi-Fi internet and one bluetooth speaker with wireless, hand-held microphone

fire place with christmas decor

Holiday Gathering Details

Event Scheduling

These special packages are available for events happening
December 3 to December 21. Holiday Gatherings may be
scheduled on Tuesday-Saturday within the time frames specified
for each menu, subject to the minimums for each day, time, and location. As these are specialized discounted packages for our community’s holiday celebrations, we’re not able to offer substitutions. If you desire to schedule an event at a different time, we’ll be glad to provide you with a customized proposal.

Event Staffing

Event staff are included in the package pricing with the exception of Bartenders and Chef Stations. Bartenders are $125 per 50 guests, and Chef Station attendants are $95 per station.

Dietary Accommodations

We will make every effort to provide vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free accommodations with the selected menu items whenever possible, provided we have advance notice.

Payment Terms

22% service will be added to all prices. 3% Beaufort County hospitality tax will be added to food & beverage costs. 7% sales tax will be added to the total. A deposit of 25% is required to reserve your date. Your final guest count is due
5 days prior to your event and must meet your required minimum. Payment is due in full at this time.

Let’s get started!
Browse our menu options of hors d’oeuvres, buffets, and plated dinners, including add-ons for a festive bar or cocktail hour!
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table with place card

Holiday Gathering Packages

These special packages are available for events happening December 3 - December 21
selection of finger foods

A Very Merry Hors d’Oeuvres Party

3 hours of event time in Gracie Ballroom or Huling Hall, including a 30-minute Welcome Reception to be held in the adjacent courtyard. At the Welcome Reception, guests will be offered a Welcome Cocktail and 2 Chef’s Choice Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will also be served during the Welcome Reception and Dinner.

Available Tuesday-Saturday. Pricing depends on menu selection and is subject to the minimums for your chosen day, time, and location. See the Holiday Gathering Minimums. 22% service will be added to all prices. 3% Beaufort County hospitality tax will be added to food & beverage costs. 7% sales tax will be added to the total.

$55 per person, including non-alcoholic beverages and one Welcome Cocktail
$70 per person with full beer and wine bar*
$80 per person with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Roasted Spinach Artichoke Dip
with SG house-made chips
Winter Roasted Vegetable Display
with hummus and mesa rosa dip
Lavish Fruit & Cheese Display
with gourmet crackers
Flatbread Station
Beef and Blue (grilled steak with blue cheese and caramelized onions)
Goat Cheese, Fig & Prosciutto (can be made without prosciutto)
Ham + Jam Biscuit Sliders
with Apricot Dijon Sauce
Upgrade to Beef Tenderloin with biscuits for +$10pp
Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice Desserts

A festive array of holiday sweets

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Holiday Lunch Buffet

Includes 2 hours of event time in Gracie Ballroom or Huling Hall with a start time between 11am-1pm. Available Tuesday-Friday. Subject to the minimums for your chosen day, time, and location. See the Holiday Party Minimums Chart on page 11. 22% service will be added to all prices. 3% Beaufort County hospitality tax will be added to food & beverage costs. 7% sales tax will be added to the total. Choose one option below to apply to all guests.

$29 per person, including non-alcoholic beverages
$33 per person, with Yuletide Champagne Cocktail
$45 per person, with full beer and wine bar*
$55 per person, with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Southern Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, cornbread croutons, house-made Caesar with asiago crisps

Entrées

Fig + Rosemary Roasted Chicken

topped with demiglace

Brown Sugar + Spice Roasted Pork Loin

selection of food under heat lamps
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Sides

Choose two from the list below:
Traditional Whipped Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Sautéed Green Beans
Brookfield Corn
Tillamook Cheddar Broccoli Casserole

Desserts

Maple Apple Whipped Cheesecake
Chocolate Chess Pie Tartlettes
Red Velvet Banana Pudding

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Holiday Dinner Buffet Feast

3 hours of event time in Gracie Ballroom or Huling Hall with event start time of 5-7pm. Includes a 30-minute Welcome Reception to be held in the adjacent courtyard. At the Welcome Reception, guests will be offered a Welcome Cocktail and 2 Chef’s Choice Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will also be served during the Welcome Reception and Dinner.

Available Monday-Saturday. Pricing depends on menu selection and is subject to the minimums for your chosen day, time, and location. See the Holiday Party Minimums Chart. 22% service will be added to all prices. 3% Beaufort County hospitality tax will be added to food & beverage costs. 7% sales tax will be added to the total.

$70 per person including non-alcoholic beverages and one
Welcome Cocktail
$85 per person with full beer and wine bar*
$95 per person with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Salads

Choose one:
Nutcracker Salad
mixed greens, walnuts, pecans, apples, dried cherries, smoked gouda, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Southern Caesar Salad

romaine, parmesan, cornbread croutons,
house-made Caesar with asiago crisps

Entrées

Choose two from the list below:
Sugar & Spice Roasted Pork Loin
served with a warm cranberry apple chutney
Herb & Pecan Encrusted Chicken
served with a rosemary cream sauce

Smoked Chicken & Bacon Pasta

tossed in alfredo sauce
Merlot Braised Short Ribs

infused with herbs and offered with Merlot Wine Reduction
Upgrade to Herb Roasted Prime Rib
+$10pp

Sides

Your dinner buffet will include Yeast Rolls and three selections from the list below:

Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese
Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Sweet Potato Gratin
Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Classic Broccoli Casserole
Sautéed Green Beans

Sugar & Spice Dessert Bar
A festive array of holiday sweets
Is this the perfect menu for your holiday party?
candle on a table decorated for Christmas
selection of finger foods
tables with christmas tree in the background
prepared table

The Most Delightful Served Dinner

3 hours of event time in Gracie Ballroom or Huling Hall, including a 30-minute Welcome Reception to be held in the adjacent courtyard. At the Welcome Reception, guests will be offered a Welcome Cocktail and 2 Chef’s Choice Butler-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will also be served during the Welcome Reception and Dinner.

Available Tuesday-Saturday. Pricing depends on menu selection and is subject to the minimums for your chosen day, time, and location. See the Holiday Party Minimums Chart. 22% service will be added to all prices. 3% Beaufort County
hospitality tax will be added to food & beverage costs. 7% sales tax will be added to
the total.

Radiate

$59 per person including non-alcoholic beverages and one welcome cocktail
$80 per person with full beer and wine bar*
$90 per person with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Caprese Christmas Tree Salad
with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cranberry & Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast
this chicken breast is stuffed with brie & cranberries, then roasted to perfection
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted sliced breads & miniature rolls
Jack Daniel’s & Toffee Pudding

served in a martini glass with orange chantilly crème

Dazzle

$70 per person including non-alcoholic beverages and one welcome cocktail
$85 per person with full beer and wine bar*
$95 per person with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Soup or Salad
select one option to serve to the whole group:
Tomato Bisque
with a star-shaped parmesan crisp
Goat Cheese & Roasted Apple Salad
mixed greens tossed in a Citrus Vinaigrette, topped with roasted apples and pecan encrusted Goat Cheese Fritters
Lowcountry Crab Bakes
with Southern Remoulade
Cinnamon Ginger Roasted Pork Tenderloin
with a brown sugar bourbon sauce
Holiday Crème Brûlée Trio

Ginger, Chocolate Candy Cane, and Vanilla Bean flavors in the form of a decadent brûlée, gluten free

Sparkle

$75 per person including non-alcoholic beverages and one welcome cocktail
$85 per person with full beer and wine bar*
$95 per person with full open bar, including beer, wine & cocktails*
*plus bartender charge of $125 for every 50 guests

Soup or Salad
select one option to serve to the whole group:
She Crab Bisque
offered with a savory Old Bay Cheese Straw
Pomegranate & Orange Salad

Mache greens paired with Spicy Walnuts, Orange Wedges, Smoked Gouda Cheese & our Signature Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Perfectly Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with a savory Pinot Noir Reduction offered with horseradish potato gratin and grilled asparagus
Crab Stuffed Grouper
with Champagne Beurre Blanc
Holiday Crème Brûlée Trio
Ginger, Chocolate Candy Cane, and Vanilla Bean flavors in the form of a decadent brûlée, gluten free
Is this the perfect menu for your holiday party?
Let's start planning!

Hewitt Oaks Holiday Party Minimums

These special holiday minimums are for 3 hours of event time during December 3 - December 21.

The minimum rate must be reached before service and tax are added.

 Tuesday to
Thursday
FridaySaturday
Huling Hall Lunch*$850$1,650not available
Huling Hall Dinner*$2,500$3,500$5,000
Gracie Ballroom Lunch$2,500$3,500not available
Gracie Ballroom Dinner$4,500$7,500$10,000

*Huling Hall only available on select dates. On Fridays and Saturdays, this space can only be booked after Gracie Ballroom is booked.

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Tours by appointment only.
Please schedule an intro call and we’ll arrange a tour for you.