Seasonal Menus
We Will Curate Your Menu with What's in Season
To feed our passion for what we do, we constantly evolve our menus to reflect the best of the seasons.
We are blessed to live in a climate that gives us access to farm-fresh ingredients year-round. Most ingredients are best at the peak of their season. We know when that is, and we create menus with that in mind to maximize flavor.
Here are some of our favorites, by season. Take a look for some inspiration, and we will customize a personal menu, just for your event.
Spring Forward
Spring Forward under the canopy of bright blue skies and the warmth of the ever present sun. Spring welcomes strong and brave produce that has weathered the winter and is ready to beckon summer.
Ingredient highlights:
Asparagus, Arugula, Radicchio, Kale, Lettuces, Radish, Turnips, Morel Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms, Halibut, Snow Crabs, Herring, Bamboo Shoots, Fava Beans, Bok Choy, Pea Shoots, Dandelion Greens, Fiddlehead Ferns, Sorrel
- Grilled Cheddar w' Farm Apples, Smoked Bacon & Homemade Fig Jam
- House Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes w’ Vodka Crema
- Slow Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib Skewer w’ Coffee Char Siu Sauce and Chives
- Japanese Kabocha Squash Soup w’ Smoked Maple Whipped Cream & Toasted Pepitas (V)
- Marinated Kale w’ Blood Oranges, Shaved Watermelon Radish, Toasted Pine Nuts, Pecorino Romano & Nuvo Olive Oil (V)
- Smoked Beet Salad w’ Lavender Yogurt, Wildflower Honey, Endive, Winter Greens & Toasted Sesame
- Moroccan Spice Rubbed Chicken Breast w’ Cumin Scented Carrots, Preserved Lemon & Red Cargo Rice
- Grilled Striped Bass w’ Local Market Grapefruit, Ginger Shallot Sauce, & Thai Slaw
- Slow Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib, Sautéed Peppers w’ Coffee Char Siu Sauce & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Warm Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding w’ Makers Mark Hard Sauce & Chantilly Cream
- Royal Cheddar Cheesecake w’ Almond Rye Crust & Long Beach Citrus Marmalade (V)
Summer Loving
Summer’s Loving fills our baskets and bowls with spectacular produce. Every fresh dish we prepare in the summer is a celebration of all things vibrant and alive.
Ingredient highlights:
Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes, Eggplant, Chili Peppers, Squashes, Sweet Peas, Corn, Cucumber, Peaches, Pluots, Melons, French and Green Beans, Spring Onions, Santa Rosa Plums, Artic Char, Mustard, Tomatillos, Apricots, Rhubarb, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cherries, Melons, Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, King Salmon, Tri-Tip, Quail Eggs, Marjoram, Lemon Verbena, Lavender, Ginger Shoots, Fennel
- California Avocado Toast w' Lavender Pepper & Pickled Red Cabbage (V+)
- Savory Summer Corn Blini w' Maple Smoked Salmon, Vodka Crema
- Grilled Apple Smoked Bacon & Cheddar on Sourdough w' LBC Fig Jam
- Watermelon and Cherry Tomato Salad w' Celery Leaves, Pickled Onion & Moscatel Vinaigrette (V+)
- Summer Organic Mixed Greens w' Farmer's Market Stone Fruit, Artisan Cheese, Toasted Nuts, Aged Vinegar, & Nuvo Olive Oil
- Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Lasagna w' Vegan Cheeses, Lasagna Noodles, Smoked Tomato Sauce & Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes
- Grilled Wild Salmon w' Sweet Corn Pudding, Charred Tomato & Scallion Salsa Avocado Tostada w’ Blistered Tortilla, Mashed
- Avocado, Ancient Grains, Roasted Peach Salsa, Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Puree, Pickled Spring Onions, Cumin Spiced Squash
- Grandma Bessie’s Peach Kuchen w' Shortbread Crust & Spiced Custard (V)
- Dark Chocolate Soufflé w' Raspberry Coulis & Whipped Cream (V)
Autumn Harvest
Fall Back with Ease into the shifting season and welcome the warmth of change. Fall harvest brings us the splendor of robust fruits and vegetables in brilliant hues.
Ingredient highlights:
Beets, Yams, Parsnips, Japanese Pumpkins, Apples, Fuyu Persimmons, Winter Squashes, Asian Pears, Quince, Cranberries, Pomegranates, Kiwi, Grapes, Watercress, Bok Choy, Broccoli Rabe, Brussel Sprouts, Celery Root, Rutabaga, Shallots, Jerusalem Artichokes, Turkey, Chestnuts, Squid, Littleneck Clams.
- Grilled Cheddar w' Farm Apples, Smoked Bacon & Homemade Fig Jam
- Cucumber Cups w' Curried Chicken Salad & Pomegranate
- Warm Heirloom Carrot Soup w' Dukkah (V+)
- Local Fresh Picked Organic Greens w' Fuyu Persimmons, Roasted Pecans, Pickled Onion, Manchego & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Salad of Organic Mixed Greens w' Asian Pear, Belgian Endive, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts & Rice Wine Vinaigrette
- Apple Cider Pork Belly w' Caramelized Cippolinis, Black Kale & Toasted Almonds
- Chili Rubbed Duck Breasts w' Orange-Ancho Sauce, Bok Choy & Roasted Sweet Potato
- Portobello Mushroom Risotto w' Reggianito Parmesan, Black Truffle Oil, Long Beach Garden Herbs
- Apple Crisp Cinnamon Streusel & Vanilla Creme Anglaise
- Native American Butternut Squash Spice Cake w' Whipped Cream (V)
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland of musings brings us foods that comfort and nurture our souls. The cold front coats the harvest and reveals the crop’s true sweetness.
Ingredient highlights:
Kumquats, Mandarins, Pomelos, Tangerines, Brussels Sprouts, Mache, Strawberries, Passion Fruit, Red and White Cabbage, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Squid, Sturgeon, Watermelon Radishes, Watercress, Citrus-Kara Kara, Blood Oranges, Yellowtail, Pacific Swordfish, Box Crab, Oysters, Mussels.
- Grilled Cheddar w' Farm Apples, Smoked Bacon & Homemade Fig Jam
- House Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes w’ Vodka Crema
- Slow Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib Skewer w’ Coffee Char Siu Sauce and Chives
- Japanese Kabocha Squash Soup w’ Smoked Maple Whipped Cream & Toasted Pepitas (V)
- Marinated Kale w’ Blood Oranges, Shaved Watermelon Radish, Toasted Pine Nuts, Pecorino Romano & Nuvo Olive Oil (V)
- Smoked Beet Salad w’ Lavender Yogurt, Wildflower Honey, Endive, Winter Greens & Toasted Sesame
- Moroccan Spice Rubbed Chicken Breast w’ Cumin Scented Carrots, Preserved Lemon & Red Cargo Rice
- Grilled Striped Bass w’ Local Market Grapefruit, Ginger Shallot Sauce, & Thai Slaw
- Warm Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding w’ Makers Mark Hard Sauce & Chantilly Cream)
- Royal Cheddar Cheesecake w’ Almond Rye Crust & Long Beach Citrus Marmalade (V)
Styles of Service
The first big choice you’ll make as you plan your event is how to serve your guests. Depending on the vision you have for your event, a certain type of service style or even a combination of styles might work better than others.
Cocktail Reception
Cocktail Reception
Many options are available for a cocktail reception. This style is great for a stand-up-only event or when a short time frame is needed, and it can be as formal or casual as desired.Small single bite appetizers can be tray passed, allowing the guests to flow from conversation to conversation without interruption. The appetizers can change as the event progresses, giving a variety throughout.
There is always an option for adding a few stationary appetizers, such as the ultimate cheese and charcuterie display or an over-the-top vegetable crudité.
Plated
Plated
A standout in elegance, sit down plated service is traditional and timeless. Combined with a passed appetizer cocktail hour, this will create the ultimate experience.
If you are looking to pamper your seated guests with full service for a multi-course menu, this more formal style is the way to go.
Food Stations
Food Stations
To maximize the mingling, food stations are your answer. Guests stroll from station to station helping themselves to an assortment of tastes. Allowing for a variety of offerings, stations are the perfect way to capture cultural influences, unique ingredients and diverse dishes.
Action stations kick up the fun by turning food into entertainment…the best of both worlds.
Family Style
Family Style
Platters of beautifully arranged food arrive at the tables for your guests to pass and share with one another, promoting the fun that comes with interaction and community.
A chic and casual way to bring comfortable ambiance to your event.
Buffet
Buffet
Whether guests serve themselves or are served by an attendant, buffet style service can be a great way to get guests up and moving.
Our bountiful buffets are set up with chaffing dishes, large platters and baskets and can be single or double-sided, depending upon number of guests.
A casual and organized way to allow your guests to select from a multitude of options.
Boxed Meal
Boxed Meal
For the event on-the-go, this is the perfect option. When it comes to picnics, concerts, boating, bussing or biking… a farm-to-boxed gourmet meal is the perfect option! All you need will be in your own gourmet box of goodness.
Whether you pick up from our kitchen or we deliver to you, everything is guaranteed to be fresh with all locally sourced ingredients.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Perfectly suited for when time is of the essence, our always-on-time crew delivers freshly prepared offerings straight to you. We can arrange to deliver on biodegradable serveware or actual chaffing dishes and platters.
Eco-friendly plates, utensils, cups and napkins make clean up quick and easy…and environmentally sound
Tell us about your event and get a quote!
We transform fresh ingredients from local farmers and artisanal food sources into amazing food. All of our seasonal menus are customized for your unique event.
