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Buffets

(Minimum 25 guests)
All prices are per person and do not include 18% Service Charge and current sales tax. Prices are subject to change.

All Buffets include Coffee Service, Hot Tea Service, Iced Tea, Fresh Lemonade and Dessert

The Sandwich Buffet

An assortment of our now famous sandwiches served with your choice of side dishes and dessert tray. A great choice for a slightly less formal event
23.00

Your Choice of Two Salads:

  • Tabbouleh
  • Chipotle Tofu Salad
  • Brown Rice and Vegetables
  • Mandarin Broccoli Salad
  • Cole Slaw
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Mixed Field Greens
  • Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Tri Color or Orzo Pasta Salad
  • Homemade Spicy Potato Chips
  • Roasted or Steamed Potato Salad

The Sandwiches, Wraps and Pitas:
(Please choose at least four.)

  • Tuscan Style Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
    With Fresh Mozzarella, Roast Red Bell Pepper, Pesto Mayonnaise, Roma Tomatoes and Romaine on Ciabatta
  • Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
    With Homemade Mayonnaise, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato on a French Baguette.
  • Fresh Roast Albacore Tuna Salad
    With Capers, Onions, Fresh Dill, Celery, Lettuce and Sliced Tomato on Fresh Focaccia
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
    With Homemade Mayonnaise, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato on a French Baguette.
  • Turkey and Hummus Pita
    Sliced Turkey Breast, Hummus, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Olives, Topped with a Tahini Flavored Yogurt Sauce in a Whole Wheat Pita
  • Chicken Salad
    Roast Chicken Breast with Apples, Walnuts, Lettuce, Tomato on Honey Wheat Baguette
  • Rosemary and Garlic Chicken Salad Pita
    With Sliced Cucumbers, Roma Tomatoes, Shredded Romaine Lettuce and a Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette in a Fresh Pita
  • Black Forest Ham with Jarlsberg Cheese
    With Hot and Sweet Mustard, Lettuce and Tomato on a Sourdough Baguette
  • Marinated Artichoke Hearts Salad with Roast Peppers and Olives
    With a Mild Vinaigrette, Lettuce and Tomato on a Sweet French Baguette
  • Roasted Sweet Peppers and Mozzarella
    With Pesto, Lettuce and Sliced Tomatoes on Sweet French Baguette
  • Smoked Salmon and Avocado
    With Red Onion, Cream Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato on Wheat Baguette
  • Mesquite Grilled Santa Maria Tri Tip Sandwich
    With Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and Horseradish Mayonnaise on Sourdough
  • Tofu Salad Pita
    Firm Tofu with Diced Vegetables, Capers, Fresh Herbs and Mayonnaise in a Whole Wheat Pita

The following wraps are all made with fresh lavash:

  • BBQ Chicken Wrap
    With Jack Cheese, Black Beans, Shredded Romaine Lettuce and Diced Tomatoes
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap
    Blackened Chicken Breast, Roma Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce and an Orange Cajun Spice Spread
  • Asian Beef Wrap
    Thinly Sliced Roast Beef, Marinated in Ginger and Teriyaki, with Shredded Napa Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Tossed with a Peanut Sesame Dressing
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap
    With Our own Special Caesar Dressing, Romaine Lettuce and Granna Padano Parmesan Cheese
  • Italian Submarine Wrap
    Ham, Salami, Provolone and Mozzarella with Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Italian Vinaigrette
  • Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wrap
    Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Domestic Goat Cheese, Mixed Greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • MiddleEastern Style Wrap
    Grilled Chicken or Skirt Steak with Hummus, Tomatoes, Lettuce and a Spiced Yogurt Dressing
  • Achiote Grilled Shrimp Wrap
    Achiote Marinated Grilled Shrimp, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Lettuce Roast Pasilla Chiles and Pepper Jack Cheese

Your Choice of Two Desserts:

  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • House Baked Cookies
  • Homemade Brownies
  • Blondies
  • Assorted Dessert Bars (Lemon, Raspberry, Peanut Butter, Strawberry, etc.)
 

The Backyard Cook Out Buffet

The perfect choice for an informal gathering of friends and co-workers. Buffet includes all the traditional fixings for the burgers and hot dogs along with iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea service and freshly baked cookies and brownies for dessert. Let us know if you’d like us to bring our grills!
24.95

Your Choice of Three of the Following:

  • 100% Ground Chuck Hamburgers
  • Turkey Burgers
  • Garden Vegetable Burgers
  • Grilled Portobelo Mushroom Burgers
  • Hot Dogs
  • All Veal Frankfurters

Your Choice of Three of the Following:

  • Mixed Field Greens with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Tri Color Pasta Salad
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Roasted or Steamed New Potato Salad
  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Dill and Sour Cream
  • Cole Slaw
  • Homemade Baked Beans
  • Homemade Potato Chips

Freshly Baked Cookies and Brownies


The Barbecue Buffet

This buffet is the only way to go if you want real barbecue. We marinate the meats and then slow roast them for the best "finger lickin cue" this side of Kansas City! Buffet includes warm rolls and butter or corn bread, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea service and your choice of dessert. (There will be additional charges for a barbecue chef and mesquite charcoal grill.)
30.95

Your Choice of Three of the Following:

  • Mixed Field Greens with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Tri Color Pasta Salad
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Roasted or Steamed New Potato Salad
  • Corn on the Cob, Grilled or Steamed
  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Dill and Sour Cream
  • Cole Slaw
  • Homemadr baked Beans
  • Cajun Style Boiled Rice and Red Beans

Your Choice of Three of the Following:

  • Baby Back Pork Ribs
  • Beef Ribs
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Hot Links
  • Santa Maria Style Tri Tips
  • Grilled Portobelo Mushroom Burgers with Melted Brie
  • Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Kabobs with a Chipotle Glaze
  • Mixed Seafood Grill

For dessert we recommend homemade pecan pie and brownies, but as always, refer to our banquet dessert menu for your choices.


The Oriental Buffet

Select your favorites from our list of Oriental specialties. Buffet includes crispy noodles and apricot sauce for munching, steamed rice, pots of green tea, iced tea, lemonade, coffee service and your choice of dessert.
33.00

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Cucumber Soup
  • Crispy Won Ton Soup
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls
  • Shrimp Egg Rolls
  • Fried Won Tons

Your Choice of Three of the Following:

  • Pepper Beef
  • Broccoli Beef
  • Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Orange Chicken
  • Special Chow Mein with Chicken and Shrimp
  • Fried Rice, Vegetarian or with Shrimp

We recommend a dessert of Oriental Mixed Fruits with Almond or Fortune Cookies or Warm Sweet Won Tons.


The American Buffet

A selection of regional American favorites from the past and present. Buffet includes fresh seasonal vegetables, warm rolls and butter, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea service and your choice of dessert. Please refer to our banquet dessert menu for choices. 30.95

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder
  • Vegetarian Roast Vegetable Bisque
  • Mixed Field Greens with Roasted Walnuts and a Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Classic Chopped Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Whole Leaf Romaine with Blue Cheese and Tomato Concassé

Your Choice of Two Entrees: (additional entrees $4.50 per person)

  • Grilled Lemon Chicken
  • Roasted Quarter Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
  • Sliced Roast Tri Tips with a Red Wine and Herb Reduction
  • Meatloaf
  • Baked Salmon with a Ponzu Sauce
  • Grilled Swordfish with a Roasted Corn Salsa
  • Stuffed Peppers with Israeli Cous Cous and a Light Tomato Cream Sauce

Your Choice of One of the Following Side Dishes:

  • Oven Roasted Rosemary New Potatoes
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Saffron Cous Cous
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Basmati or Jasmine Rice
  • Black Rice Sweet Potato Pilaf

For dessert options please refer to our banquet dessert menu for your choices.


The Italian Buffet

Buffet includes fresh seasonal vegetables, grilled garlic bread, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea service and your choice of dessert. Please refer to our banquet dessert menu for choices. 33.00

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Minestrone
  • Cannellini Bean Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Caesar Salad
  • Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Olives
  • Insalata Mista (Radicchio, arugula, watercress, cherry tomatoes, fennel, and fried leeks)
  • Fresh Tomato Basil Soup with Sweet Italian Sausage
  • Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Watercress, Red Grapes, Pesto Vinaigrette

Your Choice of Two Entrees: (additional entrees $4.50 per person)

  • Penne Pasta with Tomatoes, Capers, Fresh Basil and Italian Turkey Sausage
  • Lasagne alla Bolognese
  • Grilled Vegetable Lasagne
  • Spaghettini with Calamari and Shrimp
  • Cheese Tortellini with Marinara, Fresh Pesto or a Basil, Cream Reduction
  • Grilled Chicken Breast with Mushrooms, Capers and Lemon
  • Roasted Quarter Chicken with Gremolata
  • Chicken Cacciatore
  • Baked Sea Bass with Roma Tomatoes and Fennel
  • Grilled Jumbo Prawns with Garlic, Olive Oil and Herbs

Your Choice of One of the Following Side Dishes:

  • Spaghetti Marinara
  • Oven Roasted Rosemary New Potatoes
  • Grilled Vegetables with Herbs and Balsamic

For dessert we suggest Tiramisu or Zucotto cake. You may also refer to our banquet dessert menu for additional options.


The Mexican Buffet

Whatever your choices, this buffet comes complete with tri-color tortilla chips, fresh salsa, sour cream, guacamole and warm flour and/or corn tortillas where appropriate.   33.00

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Ensalada de Nopales
  • Caesar Salad
  • Mixed Greens with Corn, Black Beans, Queso Fresco and a Mild Vinaigrette
  • Tortilla Soup
  • Gazpacho
  • Chilpachole de Camarones

Your Choice of Two Entrees: (additional entrees $4.50 per person)

  • Pork Carnitas
  • Chicken or Steak Fajitas
  • Tilapia alla Veracruz
  • Carne Asada
  • Pollo Asado
  • Seafood Tacos
  • Tostadas de Ceviche
  • Baked Tilapia alla Veracruz
  • Three Cheese or Chicken Enchiladas
  • Chile Rellenos
  • Build Your Own Chicken or Beef Tostada Bar

For dessert we suggest warm, homemade churros with cinnamon and sugar or arroz con leche (rice pudding).

 

The Polynesian Buffet

Select from the following list of our Polynesian specialties. Buffet includes iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot tea service and your choice of dessert.   33.00

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Asian Pear, Watercress Salad with Macadamia Nut Goat Cheese Crouton, and a Honey Lime Vinaigrette
  • Caramelized Maui Onion, Vine Ripe Tomato Salad with Butter Lettuce Radicchio and Grilled Pineapple and Island Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Spicy Lemongrass Pepper Pot Soup with Roast Chicken, Coconut Milk, Red Chili and Lime Zest
  • Mango Salad with Shaved Fennel, Tear Drop Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce and Sesame Orange Vinaigrette
  • Lobster Bisque

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Kalua BBQ Pork Loin with Smoked Chili Plum Sauce
  • Hawaiian Prawns with Banana Sesame Butter Sauce
  • Miso Grilled Breast of Chicken with Mango Mint Chutney
  • Soy Marinated Leg of Lamb
  • Baked Salmon with Orange Ginger Marmalade

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Ginger Scented Jasmin Rice
  • Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Mango Butter Rum Sauce
  • Tempura Vegetables
  • Ginger Garlic String Beans
  • Asian Noodles with Ginger Tossed Vegetables

We recommend a dessert of Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake or Tropical Rice Pudding. You may also refer to our banquet dessert menu for additional options.

 

The Cajun Buffet

    30.95

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
  • Cajun Potato Salad
  • Fried Green Tomato Salad with Apple wood Smoked Bacon Ranch Dressing
  • Popcorn Shrimp Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Crumble Blue Cheese, Hot House Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes and Dried Bing Cherries

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya (Shrimp Jambalaya Add $1.00)
  • Andouille Sausage and Cornbread Stuffed Free Range Chicken Breast with a Spicy Butter Sauce
  • Cajun Spiced Tri-tip with a Rosemary Lime Aioli
  • Grilled Salmon with a Spicy, Butter Poached Rock Shrimp Sauce
  • Blackened Snapper Served on a Bed of Turkey Dirty Rice
  • Braised Short Ribs of with Mushroom and Grilled Onion Gravy

Your Choice of Two of the Following:

  • Stone Ground Cheese Grits
  • Smoked Turkey Braised Mustard and Collard Greens
  • New Orleans Red Bean and Steamed Rice

We recommend a dessert of Homemade Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Sauce. You may also refer to our banquet dessert menu for additional options.

 

Chef’s Daily Buffet

    19.50

Our Chefs will fill your buffet with a soup, 2 salads, 2 entrees (one can be vegetarian upon request) appropriate side dishes, fresh seasonal fruit and dessert bars or cookies.

Only Available for parties of 10 to 15 guests

 




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