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A Big Sur Affair Catering uses only the freshest, local ingredients. We emphasize the use of organically-grown produce and free-range poultry and meats whenever possible. We can customize any menu to suit your needs. The following sample menus are meant to inspire you ...


Cocktal Party Menu

Jumbo Mexican Prawns
chipotle cocktail sauce

Pacific Oysters & Clams
tequila lime mignonette

Rosemary Crusted Lambcicles
mesquite grilled, dijon

Diver Scallop Ceviche
citrus-ginger emulsion

Homemade Flour & Corn Tortilla Chips
salsa fresca & avocado mojo

Grilled Quesadillas
caramelized onion and brie

Ancho Crusted Beef Tenderloin Skewers
smoked tomato salsa

Foie Gras
dried cherry and shallot mojo

Grilled Bruschetta
artichoke & wild mushroom

Proscuitto & Buffalo Mozzarella Crostini
fresh sage

Assorted Sushi & Sashimi
wasabi and soy

Something Sweet
assorted tartlets

Pfeiffer Burns Buffet

Hors d'oeuvres:
Grilled Quesadillas with Vermont Sharp Cheddar and Roasted Vegetables
Crab Cakes with Sherry Cayenne Mayonnaise
Mesquite Grilled Corralitos Applewood Smoked Sausages with Spicy Mustard and Chutney Homemade
Tortilla Chips with Avocado Salsa and Salsa Fresca

Buffet:
Mesquite Grilled Chipotle Tri Tips of Beef
Coriander Crusted Alaskan Halibut
Fire Roasted Sweet Corn with New Mexico Chili Butter
Blue Lake Green Beans with Roasted Chilies and Epazote
Oaxaca Black Beans with Feta Cheese
Green Poblano Rice
Baby Field Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette
Corn and Flour Tortilla

Partington Cove Buffet

Hors d'ouevres:
Mustard Fennel Gravlax with Black Bread
Chilled Mexican Jumbo Prawns with Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Pacific Oysters on the half shell with Raspberry Mignonette
Mesquite Grilled Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic and Mixed Herbs

Buffet:
Rare Blackened Yellow fin Tuna with Wasabi Soy
Mesquite Grilled Sea Scallops wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon
Orzo with Sweet Red Peppers and Portobello Mushrooms
Golden Beets with Roasted Garlic and Baby Artichoke Hearts
Tarragon Roasted New Potatoes
Poached Asparagus with Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Classic Caesar Salad with Baby Romaine and Asiago
Ciabatta Sourdough

Big Sur Coast Country Buffet

Hors d'oeuvres:
Coconut Prawn Skewers
Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce
Endive Stuffed with Laurel Chenel Chevre
Braided Brie with Organic Grapes

Buffet:
Herb Roasted Game Hens with Sage and Sourdough
Mesquite Grilled Lamb Crusted with Dijon and Rosemary
Saffron Cous Cous
Roasted New Potatoes with Thyme Sea Salt
Vine Ripened Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Basil
Blue Lake Green Beans with Sweet Red Peppers and Shiitake Mushrooms
Baby Spinach Salad with Seasoned Walnuts and Curry Vinaigrette
Country Wheat Bread

Santa Lucia Buffet

Hors d'oeuvres:
Mustard Fennel Gravlax with Black Bread
Proscuitto Wrapped Melon and Figs
Snow Peas Stuffed with St. Andre Cheese
Bruschetta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Buffet:
Pistachio Crusted Pork Loin with Rosemary Reduction
Mesquite Grilled Black Sea Bass with Mango Chipotle Salsa Fresca
Wild Rice with herbs and currents
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Vine Ripened Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Poached Asparagus with Sweet Red Pepper Tapenade
Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Bacon Vinaigrette
Whole Wheat Farm Bread

The price per person for these menus ranges from $38 to $54. Please see our Pricing & Terms page for a detailed and complete breakdown of costs and budgets for two recent events ...

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