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Located in Pleasanton, CA. Catering the entire Bay Area.

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Dinner Catering in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area
Catered Dinners

Packages include serving pieces, china, flatware, glassware, water carafes, linen napkins, and coffee service.

Service staff are available at an hourly rate.

Event Staff: $45 per hour
Kitchen Staff: $40 per hour
Bartender: $50 per hour
On-Site Chef: $50 per hour

* Five hour staffing minimum.



◊ Silver Affair Package
◊ Gold Affair Package

Silver Affair

The menu and price per person includes:

◊ Three types of pastas
◊ Two types of salads
◊ One type of bread
◊ A fruit display
Salads (Choose Two)
Traditional Caesar Salad Creamy homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons

Green Romaine Salad Fresh Romaine greens tossed with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kidney beans, and croutons

Italian Salad Romaine tossed with grape tomatoes, red onion, sweet red peppers, fresh mushrooms and croutons, served with a housemade red wine vinaigrette

Bacon Spinach Salad Baby spinach leaves, bacon, feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and hardboiled egg slices tossed with warm balsamic vinaigrette

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

Southwest Salad Romaine and field greens, orange sections, blackberries, strawberries, fresh ciliegine mozzarella, and tortilla confetti with a jalapeno mango vinaigrette
Pastas (Choose Three)
Asiago Chicken Penne Pasta All natural chicken breast grilled to perfection then mixed with penne pasta and asiago cheese, topped with creamy alfredo sauce

Asiago Artichoke Penne Pasta Penne pasta tossed with marinated artichoke hearts and asiago cream sauce

Penne Marinara with Italian Sausage Penne pasta, bit size sweet and spicy Italian sausage, tomato concassé, parmesan, mushrooms, and parsley garnish

Penne Marinara Penne pasta, tomato concassé, parmesan, spinach, roasted eggplant, and parsley garnish

Chicken Fusilli Pasta Tender grilled chicken breast and fusilli pasta with arugula, diced red onion, and cherry tomatoes, tossed with garlic olive oil

Fusilli al Pesto Lightly creamed fresh basil pesto sauce, garnished with roasted sweet bell peppers and feta cheese

Penne Pasta Primavera Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, parmesan and fresh basil with a garlic sun-dried tomato olive oil sauce

Penne a la Vodka Tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil, vodka and cream and tossed with penne

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Parmesan, Swiss, and basil pepper cream sauce over fettuccine pasta

Italian Sausage and Spinach Lasagna Layered with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and a hint of gorgonzola

Vegetarian Lasagna Julienne carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, creamed spinach, and roasted garlic layered with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta and a hint of gorgonzola
Bread (Choose One)
Herbed Focaccia Bread

Warm Rolls with Butter

Garlic Bread

Gold Affair

The menu and price per person includes:

◊ Single, duo, or trio entrées
◊ One salad
◊ One pasta
◊ One potato or rice
◊ One vegetable
◊ One bread
◊ A fruit display

Single Entrée:
Duo Entrée:
Trio Entrée:
Salads (Choose One)
Baby Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette Sliced pears, sugared walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, and creamy champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette Fresh spring greens tossed with raspberry vinaigrette, sugared walnuts, fresh raspberries, and mandarin oranges

Baby Greens and Feta with Rosemary Cherry Balsamic Baby greens with dried cranberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds with a rosemary cherry balsamic vinaigrette

Insalata Mista Napa field greens, teardrop tomato, crumbled Gorgonzola, honey roasted walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette

Caprese Salad Alternating slices of tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction

Traditional Caesar Salad Creamy homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons

Green Romaine Salad Fresh romaine greens tossed with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kidney beans, and croutons

Italian Salad Romaine tossed with grape tomatoes, red onion, sweet red peppers, fresh mushrooms and croutons, served with a housemade red wine vinaigrette

Bacon Spinach Salad Baby spinach leaves, bacon, feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and hardboiled egg slices tossed with warm balsamic vinaigrette

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

Southwest Salad Romaine and field greens, orange sections, blackberries, strawberries, fresh ciliegine mozzarella, and tortilla confetti with a jalapeno mango vinaigrette
Beef Entrées
Applewood Smoked Beef Tenderloin With a pearl onion compote and red truck demi-glace

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef With au jus and horseradish cream sauce

New York Peppercorn Sirloin Roast Served with your choice of a creamy horseradish sauce or a mushroom demi-glace

Premium Flat Iron Steak With bleu cheese crumbles and a red wine demi-glace

Mesquite Grilled Tri-Tip of Beef With a cabernet mushroom sauce
Chicken Entrées
Chicken Versailles Stuffed with sun-dried tomato, pesto, parmesan, and pinenuts served with a sun-dried tomato béchamel sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed with black forest ham, Swiss, pesto, and pinenuts finished with a sun-dried tomato béchamel sauce

Chicken Madeira With asparagus, melted mozzarella, and shiitake mushrooms finished with a Madeira wine and mushroom sauce

Chicken Marsala With a traditional mushroom Marsala sauce

Italian Chicken Stuffed with mozzarella, toasted pinenuts, and Italian vegetables served with a red bell pepper sauce

Breaded Chicken Picatta Seasoned with capers, lemon, garlic, and shallots

Lemon Garlic Chicken Served with a light white wine lemon butter garlic sauce

Tarragon Chicken Boneless chicken breast sautéed in butter and served with a creamy tarragon sauce

Sesame Ginger Chicken With scallions, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots
Fish Entrées
Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Topped with a fresh pineapple salsa

Mesquite Grilled Filet of Salmon With a tarragon béarnaise sauce

Poached Salmon Picatta With lemon butter caper sauce

Salmon Pesto Seared with a creamy pesto sauce and topped with tomato basil fresca

Firecracker Tilapia With a chipotle relish topped with fresh cilantro
Pork Entrées
Marinated Pork Tenderloin With a roasted garlic apricot whole grain mustard sauce

Thyme Crusted Pork Tenderloin With apple compote, topped with roasted garlic sage cream

Pork Loin with Marsala Stuffed with spinach, caramelized onion, and wild mushrooms

Kahlúa Pork A Hawaiian delight braised with banana leaves and liquid smoke
Vegetarian Entrées
Stuffed Butternut Squash Roasted butternut squash stuffed with lentils, leeks, northern white beans, tofu, jack cheese, seasoned with fresh herbs and a hint of brown sugar

Stuffed Truffled Roulade Chanterelle and royal trumpet mushrooms baked in phyllo with lentils, leeks and pinenuts with a mushroom glace

Charmoula Grilled Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with saffron scented borlotti bean, fava green, root vegetable tajine, pistachios, and mint, served with a bulgar salad, all topped with a meyer lemon vinaigrette
Pastas (Choose One)
Asiago Chicken Penne Pasta All natural chicken breast grilled to perfection then mixed with penne pasta and asiago cheese, topped with creamy alfredo sauce

Asiago Artichoke Penne Pasta Penne pasta tossed with marinated artichoke hearts and asiago cream sauce

Penne Marinara with Italian Sausage Penne pasta, bit size sweet and spicy Italian sausage, tomato concassé, parmesan, mushrooms, and parsley garnish

Penne Marinara Penne pasta, tomato concassé, parmesan, spinach, roasted eggplant, and parsley garnish

Chicken Fusilli Pasta Tender grilled chicken breast and fusilli pasta with arugula, diced red onion, and cherry tomatoes, tossed with garlic olive oil

Fusilli al Pesto Lightly creamed fresh basil pesto sauce, garnished with roasted sweet bell peppers and feta cheese

Penne Pasta Primavera Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, parmesan and fresh basil with a garlic sun-dried tomato olive oil sauce

Penne a la Vodka Tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil, vodka and cream and tossed with penne

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Parmesan, Swiss, and basil pepper cream sauce over fettuccine pasta

Italian Sausage and Spinach Lasagna Layered with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and a hint of gorgonzola

Vegetarian Lasagna Julienne carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, creamed spinach, and roasted garlic layered with mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta and a hint of gorgonzola
Potatoes and Rice (Choose One)
Basil Mashed Potatoes With a lemon buerre blanc

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes

Fingerling Potatoes Served with garlic and caramelized onions

Potatoes Au Gratin With a creamy cheddar cheese sauce

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Rice Pilaf Long grain rice cooked in vegetable broth with roasted garlic, mint, and fresh herbs

Wild Rice Pilaf Tossed with scallions, dried apricots, and toasted nuts

Citrus Rice With scallions and macadamia nuts

Lucky Jasmine Rice

Fried Rice With green peas, carrots, pork, and egg

Vegetables (Choose One)
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables With asparagus, portobello mushrooms, summer squash, and zucchini

Brentwood Corn on the Cob With butter

Caramelized Garlic and Seared Broccoli

Fresh Garden Vegetable Medley With julienned zucchini, fresh Brentwood corn, and grated carrots tossed with sweet cream butter and fresh thyme

Glazed Acorn Squash With a balsamic reduction

Grilled Asparagus With quartered mushrooms

Herb Roasted Vegetables With carrots, squash, and zucchini

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Stir-Fried Vegetables
Bread (Choose One)
Herbed Foccacia Bread

Warm Rolls with Butter

Garlic Bread

"Thank you for going the extra mile on our special day. We are still hearing comments on the wonderful food!"

said the Dent family

"Your staff was very presentable and enjoyable to work with. The presentation of the food was beautiful. And the food was outstanding!"

said Becky

"We would like to thank you for such a wonderful job. We got great feedback from everyone on the food and the service. You will be recommended to everyone we know. Thank you."

said the Isons

"Just wanted to say thanks again and let you know how much we truly enjoyed your services and your company!"

said the Wirthgens

"Wonderful food and wonderful service. Everyone really enjoyed the event. Thanks."

said Gordon & Julie

"Thank you again for all your hard work on Saturday night. The party was a great success and I thank you and your staff. I look forward to working with you again."

said David

"I wanted to let you all know how much we enjoyed the food for my husband's retirement party in June at the Senior Center. You were all a joy to work with and I felt like I've known you all my life."

said Debbie & Stacey

"This is a long overdue thank you for delivery on an amazing dinner! All four of you were a joy to have in my house. :) The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was raving about it."

said Cindy

"Thank you so much for your delicious food at our wedding on May 20th. It was quite delicious, beautifully set up, and the smoked salmon hors d'oeuvres were an unexpected treat!"

said Mr. and Mrs. Cashmark

"The food was terrific, the presentation was out of this world, and all the staff was fabulous! You gave the chamber members a mixer to remember!!"

said Bernie
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About Us

The owner, general manager and executive chef have over 25 years of combined experience in the food service industry. We love what we do and we are dedicated to providing the finest gourmet catering at reasonable prices.

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Plan An Event

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Catering FAQs

Can I make up my own menu or make changes in your menus?

Absolutely! We love to help you create a special menu just for your party. All of the menus on this website are customizeable. You are welcome to make any additions or changes that you would prefer.

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Planning Guides

Need help planning your upcoming event? A Tasteful Affair has got you covered! We have put together a few different planning guides to assist you with any hors d'oeuvre, beverage, staffing, and wedding questions you may have.

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