Holiday Menu

 

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Each of the following Buffet Menu Options include Freshly Baked Rolls or Baguettes and your choice of 4 Accompaniments
(listed on the following page). Additional Accompaniments may be added for an additional charge of $1.35 per person.

Holiday Menu Entrees

 

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Menu One

 
Roast Baron of Beef w/Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Whole Roasted Turkey w/fresh Cranberry Sauce
Boneless Chicken Breast w/Apple Jack Brandy Sauce
Grilled Mahi Mahi w/Roasted Red and Green Peppers
Baked Holiday Ham w/Amaretto Glaze

Choose 1 Meat $12.25 (lunch) / $13.25 (dinner)
Choose 2 Meat $13.40 (lunch) / $14.25 (dinner)
Choose 3 Meat $14.75 (lunch) / $15.25 (dinner)

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Menu Two

Vegetable Stuffed Salmon w/Lemon Dill Sauce
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast w/Mozzarella Cheese Stuffing
Shanghai Tri-Tip Roast w/Cabernet Sauce and Horseradish Chive Sauce
Boneless Chicken Breast w/Sun-dried Tomato and Herb Cheese Stuffing

Choose 1 Meat $14.95 (lunch) / $15.65 (dinner)
Choose 2 Meat $16.25 (lunch) / $16.95 (dinner)
Choose 3 Meat $17.30 (lunch) / $17.75 (dinner)

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Menu Three

Rosemary Rib Roast w/Roasted Garlic
Risotto Stuffed Game Hens
w/Cranberry Pistachio Sauce
Prime Rib w/Au Jus and Horseradish Chive Sauce
Grilled Salmon Steaks w/Olive Rosemary Butter
New York Strip Roast w/Grainy Mustard Cream Sauce

Choose 1 Meat $17.95 (lunch) / $18.65 (dinner)
Choose 2 Meat $19.45 (lunch) / $19.95 (dinner)
Choose 3 Meat $21.50 (lunch) / $22.25 (dinner)

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Menu Four

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast
w/Mushroom Roquefort Sauce
Marinated NY Strip w/Cabernet Sauce
Shrimp Scampi w/Tri-Colored Peppers on a bed of Angel Hair Pasta
Rosemary Crowned Roasted Pork w/Seasonal Fruit Stuffing

Choose 1 Meat $20.10 (lunch) / $21.25 (dinner)
Choose 2 Meat $20.75 (lunch) / $21.95 (dinner)
Choose 3 Meat $23.25 (lunch) / $24.75 (dinner)

Carving Stations

Carving Stations includes two side selections and a choice of one of our freshly baked bread options.
Additional sides @ $1.35 per person. On site Culinary & Serving Staff is an additional charge.

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Southwestern Carving Station
Chicken, Carne Asada and Carnitas
may we suggest Cilantro rice and Mexican caesar salad
with our signature Roasted Tomato dressing
$ 12.50 per person

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Hand Carved Meats
Ham with Apricot Glaze
Standing Rib Roast
Pork Loin with holiday apple cream sauce
1 meat choice: $ 16.50 pp
2 meat choices: $ 17.95 pp
3 meat choices: $ 19.95 pp

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Action Stations
Pasta Bar $18.75 per person
Our culinary staff will saute your guests personal
selections of pastas, vegetables, & fresh sauces to create
their perfect pasta. Served with grated parmesan,
crushed red peppers. 3 different pastas & sauces.
Deluxe Pasta Bar $21.75 pp
Same as the Pasta Bar with additional variety of
vegetables, Chicken, shrimp & prosciutto.

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Mashed Potato "Martini" Bar $9.95 per person
Red Rose Mashed Potato or Wasabi Mashed Potato
Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon Crumbles, Chives, Cheddar
Cheese, Gorgonzola,
marsala mushroom sauce, cabernet gravy
Add: Chicken and/or Sirloin $11.50 per person

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Sweet Mashed Potato "Martini" Bar $9.50
Sweet Potato
Crystalized ginger pieces, mini marshmallows,
brown sugar & butter,
vanilla whipped topping & pecan pieces
Pasta Buffet
1 option: $ 9.95
2 options: $ 11.95
3 options: $ 13.75

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Tuscan Penne,
grilled chicken, italian sausage, proscuitto, peas &
mushrooms, in a creamy marinara sauce

Roman Farfalle (*vegetarian favorite)
bow tie pasta, artichoke hearts, capers, red onions &
roma tomatoes tossed in garlic olive oil & hearts

Chicken Piccata Pasta
seasoned boneless chicken breast lightly sauteed and
served with a piccata caper sauce. Served over a bed of
al dente penne pasta

Chicken Carbonara
tender chicken breast served with corkscrew pasta with
a sauce composed of fresh cream, eggs, peas, pancetta
& parmesan

Traditions Menu

Traditions menu includes two side selections and a choice of one of our freshly baked breads options. Additional sides @ $1.35 per person.

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Chicken
Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast
$10.95 per person

Chicken Breast in a creamy Chipotle Sauce
$10.75 per person

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Mexican
Fajitas with Red & Green bell peppers
Marinated chicken & steak with lettuce, cheddar cheese,
salsa, jalapenos and hot sauce
$10.50 per person

Red Cheese Enchiladas
Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese with red
enchilada sauce & topped with cotija cheese
$9.25 per person

Green Chicken Enchiladas
Grilled chicken, monterey Jack & cheddar cheese w/
green suiza sauce & topped with cotija cheese
$9.75 per person

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Pescado
Tilapia
white, sweet & fine textured with a lemon caper sauce
$ 11.50

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Palm Sized Sandwiches $8.75 pp
Oven roasted turkey, ham, roast beef, veggies with
cheese & lettuce on fresh baked rolls. (2 per guest)

Wraps $10.75 pp
Baja-Marinated grilled steak, romaine lettuce, black bean
& corn salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, & roasted
tomato dressing. Wrapped in a fresh jalapeno tortilla.

Fried Chicken-Fried chicken strips, romain lettuce, roma
tomato, red onions, bacon bits & shredded cheddar
cheese, with a southern ranch dressing. In a sun dried
tomato wrap.

Thai-Ginger soy marinated grilled chicken breast, red
onions & asian slaw, with Thai peanut dressing. Wrapped
in a fresh curry wrap.

Holiday Menu Accompaniments

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SALADS

Garden Salad w/Ranch & Italian
Caesar Salad
Baby Greens w/Blue Cheese and Peppered Pecans
Spinach w/ Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Roasted
Almonds and Poppy Seed Dressing
Pear Salad w/Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet & Chevre Salad
Tri-Colored Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs and Spiced Vinaigrette
Pomegranate Salad w/Field Greens, Mozzarella,
Candied Walnuts, Mango and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Antipasta Salad
Fresh & Modern Ambrosia Salad with mint Broccoli Bacon Salad
Roasted Beet & Chevre Cheese salad
Grilled Romaine Wedge Salad
Seasonal Baby Vegetables
(baby carrots, squash & brussel sprouts)
Tuscan Spinach Salad w/ white beans, sun-dried
tomatoes, olives w/balsamic vinaigrette

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Breads
baguettes, garlic bread, white & wheat rolls, focaccia;
traditional or olive, crusty love bread; original or lemon
rosemary gruyere, garlic bread sticks, tortillas w/ honey
butter, cornbread muffins w/ honey butter

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VEGETABLES
Creamed Corn
Gingered Snow Peas with Yellow Squash
Grilled Vegetables
Glazed Carrots
Zucchini and Carrots in Garlic Buter
Winter Squash Medley in Herb Butter
Green Beans and Red Pepper Casserole
Creamed Spinach w/Garlic and Cheese
Kahlua Yams
Sauteed Chestnuts and Brussel Sprouts
Baked Butternut Squash w/Apples and Maple Syrup
Sweet Potato Casserole
Roasted spaghetti squash
w/basil, rosemary, garlic, fresh tomatoes & asiago
cheese

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RICE, POTATOS, STUFFING
Jasmine Rice
Rice Pilaf
Wild Rice w/Sauteed Muchrooms
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Garlic Mashed Red Rose Potatoes w/Gravy
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Quattro Formaggio Au Gratin (Four Cheese)
Apple Nut Stuffing
Cajun Sausage Stuffing
Golden Raisin, Date and Almond Stuffing
Spinach Orzo

Hors D'Oeuvres

Most Hors D'Oeuvres are portioned two per person & some varieties may be substituted due due availability or event size

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Chilled Items below $1.95 per person
Cheese and Cracker Tray
slices of Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, Muenster &
Pepper Jack garnished with grapes
Brie & Pear Tartlets
Vegetable Crudites
Grape and Blue Cheese Truffles
Poppyseed Chicken Bouchee Cups
Asparagus Crepe Wraps
Caprese Skewers or Lollipop

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$2.25 per person
Relish Wreath
pickled vegetables assorted olives and cheese cubes
Fresh Fruit Tray or Display
Cucumber Cups filled hummus & veggie
Artichoke , Heart of Palm & Mushroom Ceviche
Hummus Variety with Crackers, Pita or Crostini

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$2.50 per person
Endives & Apples with a Blue Cheese Mousse
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Rosettes

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Warmed Items below are $1.75 per person
Date Rumake
Spinach Filo Rolls
Cheese stuffed Mushrooms

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$1.95 per person
Artichoke Dip w/ crackers or sliced baguettes
Artichoke Risotto Cakes topped with Manchego Cheese
Cajun Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Cilantro Empanadas
Marinaded Chicken Skewers

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$2.25 per person
Baked Brie w/ Fig, Pear or Raspberry
Grilled Plantain with Chili Rubbed Chicken
Jalapeno Corn Muffins w/ Carnitas and Pico de Gallo
Cheese Stuffed Artichokes
Marinaded Beef skewers

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$2.75 per person
Grilled Aspargus w/ Proscuitto & Parmesan
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Crab Cakes
Chocolate Fondue or River w/ 3 dippers

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Items below $2.75 per person
Crab Stuffed Endives
Stuffed Fig w/ Chevre cheese & a toasted walnut

Gourmet Cheese Display with Rustic Bread & Gourmet
Crackers or Crostini
Honey Pistachio Rolled Chevre Cheese, Red Derby,
Sage Derby & Havarti. Wedges & cubed & garnished
with rosemary marcona almonds & berries

Antipasto Tray w/ grilled Vegetables
artisanal cheeses, such as pecorino, manchego,
mozzarella balls, and fresh goat cheese; spreads, such as
tapenade; and cured meats, including prosciutto, salami,
mortadella, and coppa Garnished with rosemary
marcona almonds & olives

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$2.95 per person
Braised Artichoke Hearts
Tuna Tar Tar

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$3.50 per person
Assorted Sushi

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$3.75 per person
Shrimp Cocktail Tree
Cocktail Crab Claws

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Warmed Items below are $2.95 per person
Galettes with Smokes Salmon & Dill Cream

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$3.50 per person
Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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$4.25 per person
Marinated Shrimp Skewers

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Soup Shots
Butternut Apple Bisque, Spicy Pumpkin Soup or a
Tomato Bisque
we suggest tray passed served in a shot glass topped
with mini garlic crostini
1 soup selection $2.25 per person
2 soup selection $3.50 per person
3 soup selection $4.50 per person

Hors D'Oeuvres Packages

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Package #1 "The Caroler"
Sliced Cheese & Crackers
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables w/ dip
Hot Artichoke Dip w/crackers
Pre-meal portion: $5.75 per person
Cocktail party portion: $7.50

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Package #2 "Three Kings"
Cucumber Cups w/ hummus & veggies
Antipasto Tray w/ grilled vegetables
Baked Brie
Carnitas & pico de gallo stuffed mini jalapeno corn
muffins
Cajun sausage stuffed mushrooms
Pre-meal portion: $8.25
Cocktail party portion: $10.75

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Package #3 "The Gift"
Gourmet Cheese Cheese & Crackers
Braised Artichokes
Crab Stuffed Endives
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Figs stuffed with goat cheese & topped w/toasted walnut
Chocolate Fondue or River with 3 dippers
Pre-meal portion: $11.75
Cocktail party portion: $15.95

Dessert

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Pies
(serves 8-10)
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream $9.95
Apple or Cherry Pie $9.95
Kahlua Pecan Pie $23.25
Boston Cream Pie $10.75

Cakes
(serves 10-12)
Pumpkin Pie Cake $19.50
German Chocolate Cake $32.75
Carrot Cake $32.75
Black Forest Cake $32.75

Cheesecakes $34.25
(serves 14-16)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Praline Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake

Tortes $32.75
(serves 12-14)
Truffle $25.75
Linzer $25.75
Fresh Kiwi $25.75

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Assorted Holiday Treats
Holiday Bread Pudding
w/ Bushmill's Irish Whiskey sauce $2.95 per person
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle $2.75 pp
Apple Cranberry Cobbler $2.25 pp (min 30 count)
Lemon Tart with Rosemary Crust $34.75 (serves 12-14)

Individuals
Lisa's Red & Green Canollis $1.95 each
Creme Brulee $2.50 each
(only for staffed events over 30count)
Cheesecake stuffed Strawberries
dipped in chocolate $2.75 each
Holiday Cookie Platter $1.95 per person
Holiday Dessert Bars $2.45 per person

Display Desserts
Petite Dessert Display (a little of each of our best desserts) $4.15 per person
Yule-Tide Log (great as a centerpiece)
Small (serves 15) $58.50
Large (serves 35) $71.50
Chocolate River with 5 Dippers (50 count min) $2.95pp

Beverages & Details

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BEVERAGES $1.65 per person
Coffee
Herbal Tea / Iced Tea
Hot Spiced Cider
Cranberry Punch

Hot Chocolate Bar $3.00 per person
whipped cream, mini-marshmallows, chocolate shaving,
peppermint & cinnamon sticks
(hot chocolate only $1.50 pp)

Deluxe Hot Beverage Service $2.75 per person
Featuring Starbucks Coffee & Tazo Teas
flavored creams,flavored syrups, chocolate shavings,
cinnamon sticks & nutmeg

Soft Bar non alcoholic $ 5.95 per person
Host provides all alcohol.
Sodas, bottled waters, mineral waters, mixers (TBD)
juices, bar condiments & fruits, ice & tubs
plastic cups, stir sticks, cocktail napkins
tables & linen

Full Service Bar
Call for custom event pricing

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Holiday Hours
Dec. 24 delivery & pick up until 4pm
Delivery orders must be confirmed 48 hours prior
Pick up may be scheduled for the following day

Details
Prices are based on a minimum guest count of 50
guests. Should you have less, we would be happy to
quote you the difference. Menus are priced per person
and include disposable serviceware, Heavy duty
plasticware or china is available for an additional cost. All
prices subject to an 7.75% sales tax, 20% service charge
and delivery charges outside of Orange and South LA
counties may apply. Our friendly, full service staff is
available at an additional charge-5 hour minimum
required. Additional hours charged at: Server/Carving
Chef $25/hour, Bartender $30/hour. Other services
are available such as floral, decorations, rentals, justice,
props, etc.

We reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing or
descriptions and to cancel or refuse to accept any order
based on an incorrect price or description. Prices are
subject to change without notice due to market conditions.

LAFB requires a signed contract. 20% deposit to save
the date and payment in full 1 week prior to event date.
Happy Holidays and Thank You for choosing Love At First Bite.

Contact Us

Love At First Bite Catering
18281 Gothard st. #108
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

phone: 714.375.5566
cell: 714.369.0561
fax: 714.375.5568

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