MENU COLLECTIONS Your Event. Your Style.
BREAKFAST CONTINENTALS served with assorted juices, regular/decaf coffee and specialty teas Popular Continental Breakfast bakery fresh muffins, danish & pastries. butter and assorted house-made jellies Swanky Continental Breakfast bakery fresh muffins, danish, and pastries. butter and assorted housemade jellies. bagel & cream cheese varieties. seasonal whole fruit Top Brass Continental Breakfast bakery fresh muffins, danish, and pastries. butter and assorted housemade jellies. bagels, smoked salmon, scallion cream cheese, capers, sliced tomatoes & red onions. seasonal fresh fruit display BREAKFAST BUFFETS served with assorted juices, regular/decaf coffee and specialty teas. Swanky Breakfast Buffet scrambled eggs, home-style potatoes & seasonal fresh fruit display choice of sausage, bacon or ham selection of baked breads, pastries, butter & house-made jams Top Brass Breakfast Buffet scrambled eggs, home-style potatoes & seasonal fresh fruit display choice of two- sausage, bacon or ham country gravy with fresh buttermilk biscuits selection of baked breads, pastries, butter & house-made jams ADD ONS Sliced Fresh Fruits & Berries House Granola or Assorted Individualized Boxes of Cereal Assorted Greek Yogurts Assorted Bagels: multigrain, everything, cinnamon raisin, plain, fresh chive spread Home Baked Muffins: blueberry, bran & seasonal scones Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Hard Boiled Eggs Steel Cut Oatmeal Station, milk, dried fruit, cinnamon & brown sugar Crust-less Asparagus Quiche, house-made heirloom tomato marmalade Black Forest Ham & Gruyere Quiche Pure Maple Link Sausage Seasonal Scones, sweet butter & house-made jam Smoked Salmon, red onions, caper berries, tomato, plain bagels, cream cheese Country Gravy & Fresh Biscuits
BREAKFAST PLATED served with orange juice, regular/decaf coffee and specialty teas. selection of baked breads, pastries, butter & house-made jams. The Cracked & Scrambled ham & cheese, farm roasted vegetables or chorizo. herb crusted tomato, breakfast potato hash. Ooh La La Vanilla French Toast egg bread, nutmeg and organic maple syrup choice of apple-wood smoked bacon or sausage Arriva Breakfast Burrito organic eggs, chorizo & cheese or farm roasted vegetables. pico de gallo & sour cream I Quiche You Not traditional ham & cheese quiche or farm roasted vegetable quiche. herb crusted tomato, breakfast potato hash. Classic Benny poached eggs, canadian bacon, house-made hollandaise, toasted english muffin herb crusted tomato, breakfast potato hash.
LUNCH BUFFET DELUXE LUNCH BUFFET house salad & chef selection of seasonal vegetables choice of one entrée & one side dish EXECUTIVE LUNCH BUFFET One salad selection, two Entrée selections, two side selections SALADS Choice of House-made Dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, cilantro ranch, champagne vinaigrette House Salad, arcadian mix greens Farmers Greens, roasted vegetables and candied nuts Whole Romaine Hearts, gorgonzola dressing poached pears and candied walnuts. Kale Salad, quinoa, fresh berries, almonds, feta cheese crumbles. Classic Caesar, caesar dressing, house made croutons & parmesan cheese. Boston Bib Lettuce, cilantro ranch, grape tomatoes & parmesan cheese ENTREES Herb Crusted Chicken Breast, au jus Chicken Parmesan, fresh marinara Herb Rubbed Breast of Turkey, cranberry honey mustard Citrus Tilapia, lemon wheels & capers Roasted Salmon, buttered herb crust Roasted Sirloin Beef Tips, onions & peppers, red wine demi Served with regular/decaf coffee and specialty teas, iced tea or lemonade local artisan breads & butter Small Buffet Fee of $150 for events under 25 people SIDES Tomato Bisque, warm baguette or sourdough Roasted Corn Soup, parsley & olive oil Red Potato Salad, mayo, mustard, onion & celery Seasonal Pasta Salad Greek Pasta Salad, kalamata olives & feta cheese Couscous Medley, red onion, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil & lemon zest Tuscan Caprese Salad, tomato, mozzarella, basil Roasted Sweet Potatoes Napa Cabbage Sesame Slaw Thai Peanut Noodle Salad Baby Carrots Roasted Beet Salad, red, golden & baby beet mix Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, fresh rosemary and garlic Fresh Tomato Penne Pasta, basil & aged parmesan
LUNCH PLATED Served with regular/decaf coffee and specialty teas, iced tea or lemonade local artisan breads & butter ENTREES Marinated Seared Pineapple Chicken seasonal veggie fried rice Prosciutto Wrapped Breast of Chicken smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Buttered Herb Crusted Roasted Salmon roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables Orange Glazed Grouper citrus beurre blanc, garlic smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Roasted Sirloin Beef Tips onions & peppers, jasmine rice, beef jus Four Cheese Ravioli fresh marinara Fresh Tomato Penne Pasta basil, aged parmesan ENTREE SALADS Chicken Caesar Salad /12 or Salmon Caesar Salad romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, house made croutons & parmesan cheese Santa Fe Taco Salad achiote chicken strips, olives, avocado, salsa fresca, shredded cheddar cheese, fried tortilla strips, garden mixed greens, cilantro ranch Flat Iron Steak Kale Salad bleu cheese, pickled red onion, candied walnuts with seasonal champagne vinaigrette
LUNCH SANDWICHES PLATED SANDWICHES Choice of red potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, fruit salad, cottage cheese Grilled Tuscan Vegetarian red onions, bell peppers, portabella mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, zucchini, provolone Smoked Breast of Turkey red pepper, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack Chicken Salad Sandwich mayonnaise, dijon mustard, grapes, walnuts, red onion, celery, lettuce, whole wheat Pastrami sauerkraut, swiss, thousand island, toasted sliced brioche Roast Beef Sandwich provolone, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, horseradish cream, brioche bun EXPRESS LUNCH DROP OFF Half Salad Half Sandwich half-sandwich & salad combo that suits your busy needs. 10 person minimum. Pick a Sandwich turkey & cheddar, ham & cheese, chicken, veggie or egg salad lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, whole wheat bread Pick a Salad green salad, red potato salad, greek pasta salad, cole slaw, fruit salad
HORS D OEUVRES Minimum 25 pieces per selection FROM THE SEA Ahi Tuna Tartar, sesame wonton crisp Seared Sea Scallops, wild mushroom soy butter Smokey Salmon Mousse, cucumber round Marinated Jumbo Shrimp, sun dried tomato aioli Baja Style White Fish Ceviche, blue corn tortilla chip Pan Seared Dungeons Crab Cakes, garlic lemon aioli FROM THE GARDEN & THE DAIRY Cucumber Watermelon Gazpacho Shooter Caprese Skewer, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil & balsamic glaze Baby Bella Caps, pesto & parmesan cheese Spanakopita, sun dried tomatoes Tomato Bruschetta, crunchy crostini Mini Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Thai chili dipping sauce FROM THE RANCH Prosciutto Crostini, fig jam, gorgonzola mousse Hoisin Chicken Wrap, mango chutney Mini Beef Pastry, port demi Prosciutto Scallop, orange glaze Pulled Pork Slider, house-made BBQ sauce, pickle Cheese Burger Slider, pickle & tomato Satay Skewers Pork, sweet citrus chili Beef, port demi Chicken, cucumber raita
DINNER BUFFET THE GET TOGETHER DINNER BUFFET house salad, one entrée, seasonal vegetables, one side dish THE CELEBRATION DINNER BUFFET one salad, two entrées, two side dishes Served with Assorted Rolls, Regular & Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea and Ice Water Small Buffet Fee of $250 for events under 25 people SALADS Choice of House-made Dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, cilantro ranch, champagne vinaigrette House Salad, arcadian mix greens Farmers Greens, roasted vegetables and candied nuts Whole Romaine Hearts, gorgonzola dressing poached pears and candied walnuts. Kale Salad, quinoa, fresh berries, almonds, feta cheese crumbles. Classic Caesar, caesar dressing, house made croutons & parmesan cheese. Boston Bib Lettuce, cilantro ranch, grape tomatoes & parmesan cheese ENTREES Grilled Top Sirloin, horseradish sauce Roast Pork Loin, sonora seasoning rub, pan jus Herb Rubbed Turkey Breast, cranberry honey mustard Chardonnay Chicken, chardonnay cream Chicken Marsala, marsala wine & mushroom sauce Fresh Seared Salmon Filet, lemon caper cream sauce SIDES Rice Pilaf, herb cooked Roasted New Potatoes, rosemary & butter Saffron Rice, healthy rice alternative Garlic Smashed Potatoes, garlic & butter Root Vegetable Medley, sautéed in butter Roasted Carrots, fresh dill, honey butter Jumbo Asparagus, lemon thyme beurre blanc Garlic Broccolini Almandine Green Beans, almonds, white wine Asparagus & Baby Carrots, savory herbs and butter
PLATED DINNER Served with house salad, farm fresh seasonal vegetables, local artisanal breads & sweet butter, regular/decaf coffee, and specialty teas, iced water FROM THE SEA Seared Salmon soy ginger lemongrass sauce, vegetable fried rice Hawaiian Mahi Mahi tropical fruit salsa, toasted coconut jasmine rice West Indies Grouper jamaican jerk seasoning, pineapple beurre blanc, herbed jasmine rice POULTRY Marinated Herb Crusted Roasted Chicken Breast savory wild mushroom sauce, garlic mashed potatoes Stuffed Chicken Breast Del Mar sun dried tomato, artichoke hearts, lemon beurre blanc, roasted potatoes FROM THE FARM Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin cranberry port sauce, mashed potatoes Filet Mignon Au Poivre green peppercorn cream, truffle mashed potatoes Grilled New York strip steak garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese Red Wine Braised Short Ribs garlic whipped potatoes, glazed baby carrots THE VEGGIE Vegetable Napoleon layered grilled vegetables, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, goat cheese mixture, herbs, topped with asiago cheese
STATIONS Price per person. 25 Person minimum. I Don t Wanna Taco-bout it /10 (mini tacos) shredded beef, lettuce, cotija cheese, tomato & avocado crema chicken chili verde, lettuce, cotija cheese, pico de gallo & crema carnitas, guacamole, white onion & cilantro. Mash em Up (mashed potato bar) shredded cheese, bacon, green onion, bread crumbs Dressed Up Mac & Cheese mushrooms, bacon, scallions, bread crumbs Slide them Over Bar hamburger patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion. pulled pork, house-made bbq sauce, apple cider cole slaw Baja Ceviche Bar white fish and shrimp, pico de gallo, crema, lime wedge, tortilla chips & tapatio Hummus Spreads hummus trio, mixture of breads & crackers and veggies Boursin Station boursin spreads, mixture of breads and crackers Cheese Stations: mix of domestic cheeses, dried fruit & breads and crackers /8 mix of artisanal cheeses, dried and fresh berries, honey, breads crackers & lavash /15 Hot Mamma Enchilada Station cheese enchiladas with red sauce chicken with mole sauce shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cotija cheese, crema, house salsa, rice & beans Build Your Own Sammy choice of three meats, ham, turkey, roast beef, pastrami served with lettuce, tomato, onions, sliced cheese, pickles, pepperoncini, mayo, mustard & a dinner roll
THEMED MENUS THE MEDITERRANEAN Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Breast Seasoned Beef Kabobs Pasta Salad, olives, feta, sundried tomatoes and lemon zest Trio of Hummus, pita bread and crudité vegetables and flavored lavash House Marinated Olives Mixed Green Fattoush Salad, tomato, onion, toasted pita bread, red wine vinaigrette THE OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO salsa trio, tomatillo, pico de gallo, salsa roja house-made refried beans, spanish rice Mini Tacos (shredded beef or chicken) chopped tomatoes, onions, grated cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa roja Enchiladas (cheese or chicken chile verde) crema, shredded lettuce & tomatoes Fish Ceviche chips or tostada shells, crema, lime wedges & tapatio THE BACKYARD GRILL 100% all Beef Hot Dogs Angus Beef Patties warm buns, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard. cheddar cheese, dill pickles and sweet relish. Potato Salad & Mixed Green Salad, house dressing. Pricing Available upon request CARVING STATION Pricing available upon request. Old Fashion Top Round, au jus, creamed horseradish sauce, house rolls. Brown Sugar & Mustard Crusted Ham, apple vinegar sauce, specialty bread Pepper Crusted Strip Loin, crispy shallots, red wine sauce, specialty bread Coffee Rubbed California Cut Strip Loin, roasted heirloom baby carrots, house rolls
THE SWEET SURRENDER Mini Gourmet Pastry Assortment chocolate sacher, white chocolate mousse, raspberry mousse cup, éclair, tosca, pear puff Mini Gourmet Tart Assortment white chocolate macadamia, chocolate ganache, raspberry swirl, gourmet apple, peanut butter, coconut lime FOR THE LITTLE GUYS served plated & include a fruit cup, cookie and kid s beverage. Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese french fries or carrot & celery sticks. NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Milk by the Gallon /22 (Whole, 2% or Skim) Iced Tea by the Gallon Lemonade by the Gallon Juice by the Gallon /30 (Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple) Coffee (Regular & Decaf) & Hot Tea by the Gallon Individual Assorted Sodas Bottled Water
SAMPLE WEDDING MENU MADELINE & LANCE S WEDDING Friday, June 30th, 2016, 4 pm to 10 pm, 150 guests San Diego Public Library The Beginning Beverage Greeting Station Strawberry Basil Lemonade Citrus and Herb Infused Iced Water Passed Hors d oeuvres Ahi Tuna Tartar, sesame wonton crisp Baby Bella Caps, pesto & parmesan cheese Prosciutto Crostini, fig jam, gorgonzola mousse Cheese Station Domestic Cheese Display, dried fruits and breads and crackers. The Grand Meal Plated Salad Whole Romaine Hearts, gorgonzola dressing poached pear and candied walnuts Family Style Fresh Seared Salmon Filet, lemon caper cream sauce Grilled Top Sirloin, horseradish sauce Garlic Smashed Potatoes, garlic & butter Root Vegetable Medley, sautéed in butter Late Night Snack Attack Slide them Over Bar hamburger patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion pulled pork, house-made bbq sauce, apple cider cole slaw All Dressed Up Popcorn Bar popcorn, butter, m&m s, honey roasted peanuts, parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning Menu Pricing Includes glassware, china, silverware, station linen & décor, service staff, set up & clean up 8% tax and 20% service not included
BREAKS BREAK TIME COMBOS per person, minimum of 10 Morning Break sliced or whole seasonal fruit, flavored yogurts, granola bars, assorted juices, bottled waters Mid-Day Break chips, cookies, sodas, bottled waters Energy Break assorted sodas, bottled water, energy drinks, granola bars, candy bars and fresh seasonal fruit SNACKS & SUCH Assorted Juices, Regular/Decaf Coffee and Specialty Teas House Seasoned Nut Medley Farm Fresh Raw Vegetable Crudite & Pita Chips, hummus, bleu cheese & ranch Veggie Chips Fresh Market Seasonal Fruits Individual Bags of Pretzels, Chips, Popcorn House-Made Brownies Granola Bars Salted Jumbo Pretzels honey grain mustard and warm cheese dip House-Made Tortilla Chips & Pico de Gallo Chef s Freshly Baked Cookies 1 dozen of snickerdoodles, peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia nut, chocolate chip & oatmeal Assorted Seasonal Scones Finger Sandwiches cucumber & cream cheese, ham & cheese, turkey & spinach
THE NITTY GRITTY THE DETAILS Our culinary and operations team use their years of experience to create memorable menus and unforgettable moments for your special event. Our scratch cooking and house made products make your event one of a kind. Our menus which include house-made jams, jellies, pickles, dressings, sauces and more are an event hit. We also work with local farmers and other partners to secure locally sourced products. PRICES AND PAYMENT All prices do not include an 8% sales tax and 20% service charge. A 25% deposit is due at contract signing and the balance is due 10 days prior to the event date. GUARANTEE Minimum guest count must be submitted 10 days prior to the event. The number submitted will be considered your minimum guarantee, for which you will be charged even if all of your guests do not attend. If your minimum guest count is not received by the agreed upon date, we will consider your last estimated number of attendees as the minimum amount guarantee. We reserve the right to substitute other available food and services if necessary, if the number of guests exceeds the guaranteed amount. EVENT DETAILS All event details need to be submitted with your final food count 10 days prior to your event. This includes but is not limited to; final room set, service times, final specialty product orders, timelines, vendor list and any other details that may apply to your event. Our team can help you with the details. We offer décor services, event planning, personnel, supplies, business and technical services and any other event assistance you may need. Please contact us for details and pricing. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be submitted in writing to your respective sales associate at least 60 days prior to the event date. The 25% deposit is non-refundable. Any payments made over and above the 25% deposit is refundable if event is cancelled at least 60 days prior to event date. WHY PICK US Kitchens for Good is the only Catering for a Cause catering/events company in San Diego. The money well spent on our professional services stays in our community to change lives for the better. All profits from our catering/events go to support our efforts to break the cycles of food waste, poverty and hunger through innovative programs in workforce training, healthy food production, and social enterprise. Our Culinary Training program gives people with barriers to employment the opportunity to earn a better life in the Hospitality Industry.