A Tasteful Affair offers the most extravagant stations available. Below you will
find just a few examples of what professional catering can do to 'wow' your
guests. For more ideas,
please don't hesitate to call us at (925) 485-3288. |
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Asian Station |
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Features a unique blend of traditional and modern
elements to create an ambiance of peace and tranquility
found in the Asian culture. Decorations include:
LED lighting to match your event's colors, bronze Buddha
statue, miniature replica gong, specialty linens, glass
blocks, and an assortment of fans, umbrellas, flowers
and plants.
$275 - 350 |
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Hors
d'Oeuvre Choices |
Agedashi Dofu and Edamame
Panko crusted deep fried tofu garnished with a tender
soybean. Served over a shot of dashi stock. |
Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna Lollipops
Served with a sweet and spicy sauce and a cool cilantro
aioli drizzle. |
California Roll
Sushi rolls filled with avocado and crab. Served with
soy, wasabi, and pickled ginger. |
Chicken and Beef Satay
Strips of tender marinated chicken and beef skewered and
grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce. |
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Tender minced chicken breast wrapped in Bibb lettuce
with shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger, bamboo shoots,
Chinese rice noodles and a hint of garlic. Served with a
housemade sesame ginger sauce. |
Gyoza
Won Ton wrappers filled with Bok Choy cabbage, pork, soy
sauce and fresh ginger. Lightly fried and served with a
sweet soy dipping sauce. |
Phyllo Cups With Asian Shrimp Salad
A buttery phyllo cup filled with ginger sesame slaw and
topped with mesquite grilled shrimp. |
Soy Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Jumbo prawns marinated in fresh herbs and soy sauce,
then grilled to perfection over a mesquite grill. |
Sweet Roast Pork on Asian Spoons
Succulent boneless pork side rubbed with garlic and salt
to taste. Glazed with a shoyu and saki marinade. |
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
A savory Chinese appetizer filled with Napa cabbage,
carrots, bamboo shoots, and fresh ginger. Served with a
sweet and sour plum sauce. |
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Salad
Chocies |
Asian Fusion Salad
Slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, scallions, red and
yellow peppers, and crispy won ton strings. Tossed with
Napa cabbage and a sesame soy dressing. |
Chinese Chicken Salad in Chinese Take Out Cartons
Grilled chicken tossed with slivered almonds, mandarin
oranges, scallions, red and yellow peppers, and crispy
won ton strings. Served on a bed of shredded Napa
cabbage tossed in a sesame soy dressing. |
Soba Noodle Salad
With shredded carrots, red pepper, fresh basil, mint and
cilantro. Tossed with a rice vinegar dressing. |
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Entree
Chocies |
Broccoli Beef
Marinated beef thinly sliced and tossed in the wok with
broccoli florets and a mild ginger sauce. |
Sesame Ginger Chicken
Tender bites of chicken in a sesame ginger soy sauce
with scallions, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. |
Sweet Roast Pork
Succulent boneless pork side rubbed with garlic and salt
to taste. Glazed with a shoyu and saki marinade. |
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Mexican Fiesta
Station |
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Add some flavor to your event with a Mexican Fiesta
themed station!
Features authentic decor to bring the culture of our
southern neighbors to your exciting event. Decorations include:
Specialty linens, woven baskets, colorful vases, unique
platters, and an assortment of flowers
and plants.
$150 - 225 |
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Hors
d'Oeuvre Choices |
Carne Asada Soft Tacos
Tender slices of seasoned steak served with soft
tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. |
Chevre and Sun Dried Tomato Cups
Warm goat cheese topped with sun-dried tomatoes, toasted
pine nuts, basil, and green onion in phyllo cups. |
Chicken Tostadas
Fresh corn, tomato salsa, black beans, and shredded
spicy chicken with jack cheese on crisp tortilla rounds. |
Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Fried corn tortillas accompanied by our fresh, housemade
guacamole. |
Mexican Egg Rolls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Filled with spicy pork sausage, black beans, tomatoes,
spices, and Jack cheese. Lightly fried and served with a
creamy cilantro sauce. |
Miniature Beef Taquitos
Shredded beef rolled in corn tortillas, lightly fried.
Served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. |
Miniature Chicken Flautas
Premium shredded chicken rolled in flour tortillas,
lightly fried. Served with salsa, sour cream, and
guacamole. |
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Salad
Chocies |
Baby Greens with a Dijon Vinaigrette
Papaya, Red Onion, Avacado, and Cotijo Cheese. |
Santa Fe Salad
Romaine tossed with fried corn tortilla strips, roasted
red peppers, Parmesan cheese, fresh corn, and a creamy
cilantro garlic dressing. |
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Entree
Chocies |
Grilled Pollo Asada
Tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with our special
Southwestern rub. |
Beef and Chicken Fajita Burrito Bar
Spicy flank steak and Mexican seasoned chicken served
with warm flour tortillas, lettuce, diced tomatoes,
sliced olives, onions, cilantro, shredded cheddar and
jack cheeses, homemade guacamole, sour cream, and salsa
fresca. |
Cheese Enchiladas
Corn tortillas filled with cheddar and jack cheese, and
onions. Topped with a red enchilada sauce. Served with
sour cream. |
Enchiladas de Pollo Rojo
Corn tortillas filled with tender chicken breast strips,
jack cheese, and onions. Topped with a red enchilada
sauce. Served with guacamole and sour cream. |
Make Your Own Taco Bar
Crispy and soft taco shells ready to fill with seasoned
beef, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, grated
cheeses and several kinds of salsas. Refried beans,
homemade tortilla chips and salsa fresca are included. |
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Italian Station |
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Ciao e benvenuto! Our most extensive station
brings the flavor of Italy straight to your event! Decorations include:
LED lighting to match your event's colors, authentic
wine barrels, vine wrapped arches, specialty linens, glass
blocks, and an assortment of fruits, plants, art, and
platters.
$350 - 420 |
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Hors
d'Oeuvre Choices |
Antipasto Appetizer Display
An assortment of seasonal fresh vegetables, roasted
sweet peppers and feta cheese marinated in olive oil,
garlic and fresh herbs, served with olives and fresh
brushetta. |
Black Forest Ham and Parmesan Palmiers
Warm flaky buttery puff pastry spirals filled with black
forest ham, hot sweet mustard, and Parmesan cheese. |
Chicken Pinwheels on
Baguette
Rolled chicken breast filled with pesto, sun-dried
tomatoes, and pinenuts. Sliced into pinwheels and served
on fresh baguette with aioli. |
Fresh Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto fresh Roma
tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. |
Fried Mozzarella Bites
Fresh mozzarella breaded with seasoned breadcrumbs and
lightly deep fried. Served with Arrabiata dipping sauce. |
Gourmet Cheese Presentation
A variety of domestic and international cheeses served
with an assortment of crackers, baguettes, grapes and
apple slices. |
Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Toasts
Herb and pepper crusted beef tenderloin slices on
foccaccia toast with aioli. Topped with roasted
tomatoes. |
Grilled Mini Panini Sandwiches and Tomato Soup
Shooters
Grilled Muenster cheese sandwiches, and gourmet grilled
cheddar and havarti sandwiches with tomato vodka bisque. |
Hot Artichoke Dip
A creamy blend of artichokes, cheeses, spinach, and
bacon. Served with crudites, crackers, and breads. |
Pesto Mozzarella Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto, fresh
mozzarella, and a cherry tomato half. |
Polenta Triangles with Wild Mushrooms and Sun-Dried
Tomatoes
Lightly toasted polenta made with fresh herbs and
parmesan cheese. Topped with wild mushrooms and sun
dried tomatos, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar
reduction. |
Pommes Frites
Individual servings of our “skinny” rosemary fries with
garlic aioli. |
Proscuitto Wrapped Crostini with Melon Salsa Crudo
Crostini wrapped with Prosciutto and topped with a
cantaloupe, red onion, and parsley salsa. |
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
With garlic, herbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan
cheese. |
Smoked Salmon on Blackbread
Smoked salmon and a dill creme fraiche on black bread. |
Tortellini Skewers
Cheese tortellini marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs,
and garlic, then skewered with fresh mozzarella and
cherry tomatoes. |
Wild Mushroom Pizzettes
A thin pizza dough topped with fontina cheese and
sauteed wild mushrooms such as shiitake, chanterelle,
oyster, portobella. |
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Salad
Chocies |
Italian Salad
Romaine tossed with grape tomatoes, red onion, sweet red
peppers, fresh mushrooms and croutons. Served with
a housemade red wine vinaigrette. |
Pasta Salad
Pasta tossed with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and
pinenuts. |
Roasted Pear Salad
Mixed baby greens, romaine, roasted pears, candied
pecans and crumbled gorgonzola with our signature
balsamic vinaigrette. |
Traditional Caesar Salad
Creamy homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and
garlic croutons. |
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Entree
Chocies |
Asiago Chicken Penne Pasta
All natural chicken breast grilled to perfection then
mixed with Penne Pasta and Asiago cheese. Topped with
our creamy Alfredo sauce. |
Italian Chicken
Tender breast of chicken stuffed with mozzarella,
toasted pine nuts and Italian vegetables. Served with a
red bell pepper sauce. |
Mesquite Grilled Salmon
Filet of salmon smoked on a mesquite grill. Served with
a lemon dill buerre blanc. |
Mesquite Grilled Tri Tip of Beef
Beef tri tip mesquite grilled to perfection with a
cabernet mushroom sauce. |
Penne a la Vodka
Tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil, vodka and cream
and tossed with penne. |
Thyme Crusted Pork Tenderloin
With apple compote, topped with roasted garlic sage
cream. |
Vegetarian Lasagna in a Red Sauce
Wild mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and eggplant slices
layered with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta cheeses, and
a red sauce. |
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