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

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Holiday Packages

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Salad
Mixed Greens with a Cranberry Vinaigrette, Sugared Walnuts,
Feta Cheese, and Dried Cranberries

Entrées
Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham
Balsamic Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Sides
Haricot Verts, Carrots, and Cauliflower
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Traditional Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Turkey Gravy
Warm Rolls with Butter Stars

Dessert
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Prime Rib Dinner
Hors d'oeuvre
Cranberry Brie in Phyllo Cups
Turkey Palmiers with a Chipotle Cranberry Ribbon

Salad
Mixed Greens with a Cranberry Vinaigrette, Sugared Walnuts,
Feta Cheese, and Dried Cranberries

Entrees
Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream Sauc
Balsamic Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Sides
Haricot Verts, Carrots, and Cauliflower
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Traditional Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Turkey Gravy
Warm Rolls with Butter Stars

Dessert
Ginger Pumpkin Tiramisu
The Grand Banquet
Hors d'oeuvre
Salmon on Black Bread with Dill Creme Fraiche
Miniature Chicken Wellingtons
Yellow Tail Poke with Maui Onions and Lemon Wasabi Drizzle

Appetizer
Lobster Tower with Tri-Color Couscous with Lemon Vinaigrette and Citrus Aioli

Salad
Fennel and Watercress Salad with Meyer Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette

Entrée
Angus Beef Tenderloin, Caramelized Onions and a Mushroom Demi-Glace
Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham
Balsamic Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Sides
Glazed Acorn Squash with Balsamic Reduction
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Traditional Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Turkey Gravy

Dessert
Maple Creme Brulee Topped with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

À la Carte

Hors d'oeuvre
Cranberry Brie in Phyllo Warm brie cheese topped with a fresh cranberry chutney

Beef Wellingtons Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in a puff pastry, served with a Cabernet sauce

Chicken Wellingtons Golden puff pastry filled with tender chicken breast and a rich mushroom filling

Chicken Pinwheels on Baguette Pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pinenuts, and aioli

Yellow Tail Ahi Poke Maui onions and a lemon wasabi drizzle

Smoked Salmon on Black Bread Dill Creme Fraiche

Turkey Palmiers Chipotle cranberry ribbon

Mac and Cheese Bites on a Spoon Creamy three cheese middle and a crispy topping served on an Asian spoon with tomato coulis

Caprese Skewers Marinated mozzarella, vine ripe pear tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction

Hot Artichoke Dip A creamy blend of artichokes, cheeses, spinach and bacon, served with crudites, crackers and breads

Bacon Wrapped Seared Scallops Grilled to perfection in a sweet soy sauce marinade

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto Drizzled with olive oil, wrapped in premium proscittuo

Assorted Baby Vegetables Baby carrots, pea pods, endive, cucumber, celery piped with herb, wasabi and dill cream cheese
Soup and Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Toasted pumpkin seeds and honey creme fraiche

Caramelized Onion and Shiitake Soup Gruyere and bleu cheese toast

Baby Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Strawberry halves, sliced almonds, drizzled with a housemade balsamic vinaigrette

Green Salad with Apples and Cranberries Gorgonzola cheese and champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with a Cranberry Vinaigrette Sugared walnuts, dried cranberries, and sweet pears

Dark Sweet Cherry and Baby Greens Chives, Crumbled Stilton and raspberry vinaigrette

Fennel and Watercress Salad Meyer lemon tarragon vinaigrette

Pear Arugula Salad Balsamic and goat cheese crostini

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad on Butter Lettuce Fresh chives and orange balsamic dressing

Holiday Pasta Salad Red and green pasta tossed with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pinenuts
Entrees
Carved Roast Turkey Breast Fresh cranberry sauce and stuffing

Balsamic Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Housemade apple jack gravy

Carved Honey Baked Ham Sliced and served with soft rolls and cranberry fruits

Chicken Versailles Sun-dried tomatoes, pinenuts, pesto, and parmesan cheese, finished with au jus de play

Chicken Breast with Fall Dried Fruit Stuffing Dried tart cherry, apricot and fig stuffing, seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme and sage, served with pan gravy

Cherry Stuffed Chicken Cherry almond stuffing, panko, and cherry gravy

Grilled Chicken Breast Mushroom demi-glace

Angus Beef Tenderloin Caramelized onions and a mushroom demi-glace

Angus Prime Rib of Beef Horseradish cream and au jus

Grilled Angus Rib Eye Cabernet demi-glace and bleu cheese crumbles

Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin Apple cider gravy and apple compote

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Granny smith apples, caramelized onions, leeks, and a blackberry burre blanc

Center Cut Pork Chops Toasted spice rub and apple dressing
Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Daphenous

Glazed Acorn Squash with Balsamic Reduction

Caramelized Butternut Squash

Caramelized Garlic and Seared Broccoli

Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

Green Beans and Carrots with Citrus Hazelnut Gremolata

Green Beans and Quartered Mushrooms
Desserts
Miniature Holiday Cheesecakes Cranberry, egg nog, white Christmas and pumpkin

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Crushed Raspberry Sauce Italian custard made with fresh cream and served with a delicious raspberry sauce

Assorted Petit Fours Filled with almond cream and iced with various flavors such as chocolate, orange, white and strawberry

Individual Molten Spiced Chocolate Cabernet Cakes With English Cream Sauce

Maple Creme Brulee Topped with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

Pumpkin Filled Profiteroles Maple-Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Raspberry Torte Raspberry Coulis and English Sauce

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Fresh Fruit Tart White Chocolate Drizzle

Ginger Pumpkin Tiramisu

Spiced Ginger Cake

Homemade Bread Pudding

"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

We can help eliminate the stress of planning an event. Just fill out the form with as many of the pertinent details as you can and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your 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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