casual catering:

Our casual catering menus are perfect for clients who are hosting informal events and don’t need full-service catering.  Box breakfasts and lunches, baskets and platters, and plated lunches and dinners are ideal for business seminars, wine tastings and family parties.  Our fresh, seasonal food is available for pick-up or delivery any day of the week.

 

breakfast
plattered lunch or dinner

baskets & platters

salads 

desserts 

 

breakfast

sandwiches

our rustic rolls and croissants are fresh baked daily
served with seasonal fruit salad & orange juice

breakfast fontina sandwich. $9

fontina & scrambled egg on a rustic roll

breakfast egg sandwich.  $9

scrambled egg, applewood smoked bacon & cheddar, croissant

breakfast ham sandwich.  $9

Jambon ham, scrambled egg & Comte on a rustic roll

breakfast brie sandwich.  $9
brie, caramelized onions & prosciutto on a croissant


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spinach, red pepper & goat cheese frittata.  $10

served with fresh baked baguette, butter, the girl & the fig preserves,
seasonal fruit salad & orange juice

quiche lorraine.  $10

served with baguette, butter, the girl & the fig preserves, seasonal fruit salad & orange juice

        

yogurt parfait.  $5

organic vanilla yogurt with seasonal berries and cinnamon dried fruit granola

Parisian continental breakfast.  $11

fresh baked baguette, croissant, the girl & the fig preserves, butter, seasonal fruit salad, organic vanilla yogurt & orange juice

extras

Graffeo coffee.  $25 serves 12

regular or decaf, served with cream, sugar & sweeteners,
served in a cardboard thermos

organic yogurt (6 ounces).  $3 each

Clover orange juice (6 ounces).  $2 each

Nana Mae’s apple juice (10 ounces).  $4 each

whole fruit basket.  $12 serves 6

apples, pears, grapes, tangerines

 

plattered lunch or dinner

Choice of sandwiches, one salad & one dessert.  $16.95

Choice of one entree, one salad & one dessert.  $21.95

Choice of one entree, two salads & one dessert.  23.95  

All selections are presented on either disposable or white ceramic platters or bowls to be passed "family style" or placed on your buffet. 
Serving utensils, plates and flatware are also available.

Minimum 6 persons.

 

salads

fig & arugula salad.
Laura Chenel chevre, pancetta, pecans and fig & port vinaigrette

simple green salad.
greens, olives, radishes, seasonal vegetables & champagne vinaigrette.

pearl couscous salad.
pearl pasta, olives, carrots, celery & champagne vinaigrette.

Provencal potato salad.
potatoes, capers, marinated olives, red onions, parsley, olive oil
& whole grain mustard.


sandwiches

roasted turkey.
cheddar, apricot fig chutney on a baguette

salami.
pears, red onion confit & brie cheese on a baguette

Niman Ranch ham.
Comte cheese, Dijon mustard on a baguette

roast beef.
blue cheese, caramelized onions on focaccia bread

roasted portabella mushroom.
goat cheese, roasted red peppers on focaccia bread

entrees

salmon nicoise.
cold poached salmon, fingerling potatoes, hard boiled eggs, radishes, olives & caper berries.

grilled steak platter.
thinly sliced tri-tip served chilled on a bed of seasonal grilled vegetables.

mixed grilled vegetables.
a selection of seasonal grilled vegetables served over firm polenta

grilled chicken.
grilled chicken breast with grilled seasonal vegetables


desserts

decadent chocolate brownie. 
rich bittersweet chocolate
fig & walnut crisp. 
dried black mission figs & walnut topping
assorted cookies. 

chef’s choice, house baked
caramel nut bar.
caramel filling with toasted almonds, pistachios, pecans and walnuts

 

baskets & platters

Small baskets & platters serve 10 and large baskets & platters
serve 20 unless otherwise noted.

 

wine country breakfast basket. $40/$75
croissants, chocolate croissants, muffins, morning cakes, the girl & the fig preserves & butter. 

bagels & cream cheese basket.  $45/$85
assorted bagels, flavored cream cheeses and butter, smoked salmon,
red onions, sliced tomatoes & capers.

seasonal fruit platter.  $25/$50
grapes, melon, berries, the best fruit the season has to offer.

petite quiche platter.  $30/$55
an assortment of miniature quiches; traditional quiche lorraine, spinach
& smoked salmon.

artisan cheese platter.  $75/$140
Our cheese platter includes six artisan cheese selections, house olives, fresh fruit and whole grain mustard.  Served with sliced baguette.

cheese & charcuterie platter.  $100/$190
Three artisan cheese selections, pâté or terrine, sliced aged Niman Ranch meats & sausages, house olives, cornichons, fresh fruit and whole grain mustard. Served with sliced baguette.

crudité platter.  $35/$65
Seasonal fresh vegetables, red pepper coulis, house-made blue cheese dressing & sea salt.

deli platter.  $100/$180
Roast beef, sliced turkey, artisan salami, jambon, sliced comte and fontina cheeses, , roasted garlic, artichokes, tapenade, olives, roasted peppers.  Served with sliced baguettes & crostini.

frittata platter.  $30 serves 10
Your choice; sausage, arugula, roasted onions & cheddar or spinach, red pepper & goat cheese.  Served with grapes, baguette & butter.

leek tart – 10”.  $30 serves 8

flaky crust, slowly braised leeks & cream

quiche – 10”.  $35 serves 10
Choose from; quiche lorraine, garden vegetable or smoked salmon.

 

brownie & cookie basket.  $30/$55
a collection of our decadent brownies and assorted cookies

 

salads

Small salad platters serve 10 and large salad platters serve 20.

fig & arugula salad.  $30/$55
Our signature salad; “Laura Chenel” chevre, pancetta, pecans
and fig & port vinaigrette.

caesar salad.  $30/$55
Hearts of romaine, blue cheese croutons, creamy anchovy-parmesan vinaigrette.

chicken caesar salad.  $40/75
Grilled chicken, hearts of romaine, blue cheese croutons, creamy anchovy-parmesan vinaigrette.

simple salad.  $25/$50
Field greens, olives, radishes, seasonal vegetables & champagne vinaigrette.

chopped cobb salad.  $40/$75
Iceberg lettuce, chopped egg, avocado, tomatoes, turkey, bacon & blue cheese.

spinach salad.  $30/$55
Applewood smoked bacon, chopped eggs, blue cheese, red onions & bacon vinaigrette.

Provencal potato salad.  $30/$55
Potatoes, capers, marinated olives, red onions, parsley, olive oil & whole grain mustard.

lentil salad.  $30/$55
French lentils, carrots, celery, red onion, tarragon and mustard vinaigrette.

barley salad.  $30/$55
Barley, green onions, zucchini, eggplant, olives, parsley & thyme

pearl couscous salad.  $30/$55
Pearl pasta, marinated olives, carrots, celery & champagne vinaigrette.

 

desserts

Individual desserts serve 1 and family style desserts serve 10 unless otherwise noted

Individual desserts - minimum order of 6

 

cheesecake.  $5/$40
Your choice;  luscious lemon or pumpkin.


chocolate torte.  $45
Rich chocolate ganache, hazelnuts & brandied cherry sauce.

fig crisp.  $3/$25
dried black mission figs, crisp walnut topping, served with whipped crème fraiche.

creme brulee.  $5
Your choice; chocolate, lavender or Tahitian vanilla.

bread pudding.  $30
Chocolate, fig & apple or vanilla.

lemon curd tart.  $5/$35
Shortbread crust, tart lemon curd & candied orange peel.

caramel nut tart.  $35 serves 8
Caramel filling with toasted almonds, pistachios, pecans and walnuts.  Served with whipped crème fraiche.

seasonal clafouti.  $30
Seasonal fruit cooked in a luscious custard base.  Served with port syrup & whipped cream.

brownies & cookies.  $30 serves 10, $55 serves 20
An assortment of our decadent brownies & assorted cookies.